Blue Trails Blog

Upper Colorado River | Brett Hockmuth

Connecting Communities to Rivers – Grantees Announced!

Living in Colorado, I am fortunate to experience firsthand the amazing and diverse areas that make up the Intermountain West. Geographically, the region is incredible: high mountain ranges, red rock deserts, and wide open plains all connect with the headwaters of some of the largest and most hardworking rivers in the country. One of the most compelling aspects of this landscape is the connection people and communities have with the land, open spaces, and river sanctuaries surrounding their communities. Read more…

Verde River Blue Trail, AZ

Water & Wine – Sustaining the Verde Valley’s Blossoming Industry

Today’s post is by guest blogger Susan Culp, a consultant serving as Verde River Project Coordinator for American Rivers.


Settling on cozy couches in an office building nestled in the well-groomed vineyards and gardens of Page Springs Cellars, I listened to owner and winemaker Eric Glomski tell the story of how he came to run one of the most successful and cutting edge vineyards and wine-making businesses in the Verde Valley. Read more…