Blevins Trail in Usery Mountain Regional Park

A graduate of Rollins College who completed management programs at both the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Brad Blaicher owns and operates OnSite Temp Housing in Phoenix, Arizona. When he isn’t working, Brad Blaicher is an avid hiker.

One of the most popular hikes in the greater Phoenix area is Blevins Trail. Located in Usery Mountain Regional Park just east of Phoenix, this hike offers what Visit Phoenix describes as an “easygoing introduction to quintessential Sonoran Desert scenery.”

A flat, 3.1-mile loop, Blevins Trail is appropriate for hikers of all skill levels. It presents great views of the nearby Pass Mountain, as well as the more distance Cat Peaks and Superstition Mountain.

Another prominent feature of the Blevins Trail is the striking vegetation that surrounds it. Visitors can see cacti and other desert plants such as saguaros, ocotillos, and cholla. In the springtime, the area treats hikers to an abundance of beautiful wildflowers.

What to Expect When Hiking Arizona’s Rim-to-Rim Trail

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Brad Blaicher is the owner and CEO of OnSite Temp Housing, an award-winning company that provides temporary housing solutions, including RV sales and rentals for insurance companies and contractors. Aside from his professional responsibilities, Brad Blaicher enjoys a range of personal interests, including hiking.

The state of Arizona offers numerous hiking areas to explore, featuring a range of natural highlights such as cliffs, slot canyons, hoodoos, and more. One of the state’s best hikes is the Rim-to-Rim Trail in the Grand Canyon. This hike starts at the North Kaibab Trail and covers a total of 47 miles over the 3 to 5 days required to complete it.

The best time to hike the Rim-to-Rim Trail is in the spring and autumn seasons, though the daytime heat is very intense during this part of the year. This hike permits exploration of the canyon’s north and south rims, as well as inside it, and passes by two campgrounds (Cottonwoods and Bright Angel), the Supai Tunnel, and Roaring Springs in the early stages of the hike. As the hike progresses, the elevation changes substantially, providing an opportunity to enjoy various views of the canyon.

Coachella Rescheduled for October 2020

An alumnus of Rollins College and graduate of management programs at Northwestern and the University of Michigan, Brad Blaicher is the owner and CEO of OnSite Temp Housing in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to providing temporary housing RVs to federal contractors and construction companies, Brad Blaicher rents them out for multi-day musical festivals like Burning Man and Coachella.

One of the most popular music festivals in the US, Coachella is a two-weekend celebration hosted annually in Indio, California. It was supposed to take place in April this year, but has been pushed back to October as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Performances are now scheduled to occur on October 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18, barring any additional delays. Frank Ocean, Rage Against the Machine, and Travis Scott were expected to headline in April, but at this point it's unclear if they'll show up in October.

Despite the postponement of the event and the uncertain nature of the festival in October, music fans can take advantage of a variety of resources in the meantime. YouTube has plenty of Coachella videos of performances by popular musicians like Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Drake, while a documentary of the event, Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert, was recently released and can be streamed for free on YouTube.

Best Hiking Trails in Phoenix for Beginners and Experienced Hikers

An accomplished entrepreneur, Brad Blaicher co-founded constructionreports.com, running it successfully before selling it in 2017. A resident of Phoenix, Arizona, Brad Blaicher enjoys hiking in his free time.

Phoenix has a number of noteworthy hiking trails in and around the city. For beginners, South Mountain Park and Preserve has easy to moderate hiking trails. The largest municipal park in the United States, it has dozens of hiking options for people who have just taken up hiking. For those who want to better their off-pavement, uneven-surface hiking skills, the Canal Trails are a better option. Stretching through neighborhoods like Arcadia and around Camelback Colonnade, the canal paths also feature good views.

For more experienced hikers, Tom’s Thumb Trail is a must-climb. Located in the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, the hike stretches 4.2 miles up and back with incredible views from the top. For those looking for a hard climb, Echo Trail on Camelback Mountain will give just that. The 2.5-mile hike ascends 1,300 feet. The first part of the hike is reasonable, but it quickly gets difficult close to midway, with long sets of stairs and steep rock sections. Many hikers get lost or suffer heat exhaustion on their way, and more rescues are carried out here every year than in any other park in a US metropolis.