Activities

Coconino National Forest, Verde Valley For most travelers, Interstate 17’s Exit 298 means the red rocks, aura readers and turquoise jewelers of…

Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park Thanks to Old Tucson Studios, the Tucson Mountains have become synonymous with the Southwest, having…

EDITOR'S NOTE: Readers have reported that road conditions on this route have deteriorated since this story was published. A high-clearance, four-…

Black Mountains, Western Arizona The fuel pump is an underrated part of automotive history — and something we take for granted today. Early cars…

Coconino National Forest, Sedona There’s a lot to do in Oak Creek Canyon, but beyond the resorts, hikes, campgrounds and other recreation spots, don…

Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon There are two ways to get to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim. You can choose the 21st century route via…

Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff In the heat of summer, there’s no better place to take a road trip than Flagstaff, and no better route than this…

Kaibab Plateau, Kaibab National Forest If you’re wondering where Mother Nature spends her summers, this is it. The Grand Canyon, the vast meadows,…