Tucsonans burn calories, enjoy desert views on day-after holiday hikes

The Thanksgiving feast may be finished, but in Tucson, many residents spent Friday working off holiday indulgences under clear skies and unseasonably warm temperatures.

With conditions hovering in the mid-70s, hikers flocked to Tumamoc Hill, one of the region’s most popular fitness climbs. “We still got leftovers,” hiker Kai Golden said with a laugh, explaining why he and family members hit the trail the day after the holiday.

His mother, Lee Golden, added that the post-meal workout was deliberate. “That’s why we’re doing it, that’s the challenge,” she said…

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