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About the Dragon logo
For as long as I can remember I've always liked the Western dragons with the legs, and wanted to get a tattoo of one at one point. Now I have 3 dragon tattoos, but my main one holds more meaning. Originally I was going to get a tattoo of my kids on my chest so they were always close to my heart, and my parents on my back because growing up they always had my back, but I had a good point brought up to me so I changed it to something I heard in an Eminem song.
I decided to get a full sleeve and use animals to represent both my parents as well as my kids and I. So I found a few designs and mashed them together to create the Dragon that's on my shoulder, but the sleeve will eventually be finished off with four animal heads on my forearm. I wanted the dragon taking off from something and not just floating on my arm, so I used a photo that I took while up on Flatiron years prior. It was within my first few hikes up when I tried to find the path to peak 5024, but couldn’t, and now as of June 2026, I've been up to Flatiron 16 times (that includes the 3 times I went up to do the Ridgeline) and the peak at least four.
So now the dragon is my logo and will be designed for patches and stickers in the future where he will be repositioned to be sitting on each mountain for each hike offered to represent reaching the top. I’m working on finding someone that can create one that matches the mountain and can manipulate the dragon to be on each one.
Inked Dragon Adventuring
All pictures used within this website are hikes I’ve been on or places I’ve explored
Website created by Jaymz of Inked Dragon Adventuring
Inked Dragon Adventuring was hatched from my love of dragons as well as my love for adventure. Cornfields were swapped out for mountains, and level nature trails for rocky paths and rock scrambles. Myself, and anyone that I bring on will have a profound love of the outdoors and be avid hikers. So it is necessary to listen to your guide. They will know the trail they take you on, and do everything in their ability to get you up, and/or around, and back to the trailhead safely. Accidents can happen, so proper footwear is vital. No goofing off on the trails as that puts you and/or others in danger too. Trekking poles can be important on some trails, but those I don’t lend out. Rattlesnakes can be out until around late October into early November as it cools down more, so make sure to stay on the path and watch where you’re stepping. But don’t forget to look up from time to time to see the views and/or the progress you’ve made.
While I can only lead Saturday hikes and camping trips as of now, I hope as we soar up into the mountains we can grow and spread our wings to bring on more people to add more days and/or hikes.
This site was created on a PC, so to get the best views of the pics it’s best to view on a PC or in landscape view on a phone.
Our mission is to provide safe, enjoyable, and educational guided hiking experiences in Arizona's Superstition Mountains. Through small-group adventures, we help people of all experience levels connect with the natural beauty, wildlife, desert plants, and cultural heritage of the region. By sharing knowledge of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and local history while providing essential hiking gear and support, we create memorable outdoor experiences that inspire appreciation, respect, and stewardship for Arizona's unique landscapes.
To become the most trusted guided hiking service in the Superstition Mountains, helping people of all backgrounds discover, appreciate, and protect Arizona's remarkable desert landscapes through safe and meaningful outdoor experiences on land and water. To start with hikes and backpacking trips, but grow to add in kayaking as well as road trip camping trips, and more.
Safety: Every hike is planned and led with participant safety as the highest priority. All guides will have experience
Education: Sharing knowledge about desert plants, wildlife, geology, and the cultural history of the region.
Stewardship: Promoting responsible recreation and respect for the land through Leave No Trace principles.
Accessibility: Welcome hikers of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Adventure: Encourages exploration, personal growth, and a deeper connection to nature.
Respect: We honor the natural environment and the Indigenous peoples whose histories are connected to these lands.