3 by 4 Four Corners area offers a trio of hikes rich in history, scenery by Ron Dungan, The Arizona Republic

Some of the best hiking in Arizona is not entirely in Arizona. It’s in the Four Corners area, where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and the Grand Canyon state meet. The Anasazi lived there centuries ago, leaving the remains of an ancient civilization in scenic red-rock country. Here are three hikes in the Four Corners area where you can explore the past and get your fill of high-desert backcountry…. [keep reading]