By Francesca Lyons
Misty Newman was born in California. [quote_box_right]Misty Newman
Co-owner
Maricopa Outdoor Adventures
Open since: Early 2016
Hometown: San Diego, California
Resides: Homestead
Family: 2 children; 1 son and 1 daughter
Hobbies: Activities in the great outdoors and physical fitness
First job: Training/software[/quote_box_right]
She was “born again” when she moved to Idaho and fell in love with the splendor and the beauty of nature that existed there. Idaho is the place where she developed her great affinity with all things outdoors. Panoramic scenery, exploration of the land and physical activity was, and is, the focus of the adventure she enjoys and shares with people.
She launched her home-based business Maricopa Outdoor Adventures (MOA) in 2016. Newman and her partners – Jack Jackson, award-winning photographer, and Margaret Jackson, his wife and assistant – provide the means for an authentic southwest adventure.
Newman said her biggest challenge as a startup has been “successful marketing with a response resulting in increased awareness and activity directed at expanding and enhancing our business model.”
Among the categories offered by MOA are Arizona Desert Hikes with spectacular views and the experience of desert wildlife, its terrain and native plants, and Open Sky Yoga Hikes, a 90-minute workout integrating yoga techniques and practice with guided hiking instruction for all levels of skill.
Photography is a key element in the MOA experience. A variety of photo tours and instruction classes/workshops are led by Jack Jackson, who lets you enjoy the breathtaking vistas and views while learning how to capture it with your camera.
Get your heartbeat up a few notches and try the Adrenaline category of MOA. The “need for speed and to push the limits” is met when you encounter programs that offer canyoneering, climbing and rappelling. Or, if you’re really daring, do the High Performance Driving course at the Bondurant Road Course.
MOA, in partnership with Arizona Outdoor Adventures and other youth organizations, provide opportunities for youth ages 9-14 to camp in the back country of the White Mountains.
Newman’s vision is to explore and experience Arizona and begin right here in Maricopa.
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This story appears in the January issue of InMaricopa.
