Activities

South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park  The South Kaibab, which was built in 1924-25 as an alternative to Ralph Cameron’s Bright Angel Toll Road, has…

Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction Depending on how you approach it, this doubleheader can be either a walk in the park or a gantlet lined with…

Pusch Ridge Wilderness, Tucson When you’re hiking out of Pima Canyon, the hikers hiking in tend to ask the same question: “Did you see any sheep?”…

There are a couple of things you should know about the Badger Springs Trail. 1) Badgers aren’t among the mammals you’re likely to see — your chances…

Prescott National Forest, Prescott At first glance, it doesn’t make any sense: Why aren’t there more people out here? It’s only 15 minutes from…

Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Peak-baggers love the mountains around Flagstaff — they’re home to the highest point in the state, as well as a…

Santa Catalina Mountains, Coronado National Forest It shouldn’t be easy to get to a place called the “Wilderness of Rock” — or anywhere in the…

Coconino National Forest, Sedona On paper, Schnebly Hill Road is an irresistible temptation. Like the fire-roasted corn at Elote Café. The…