Central Hiking

Jacks Canyon Trail

Munds Mountain Wilderness, Sedona “Huh? Jacks Canyon? No. I’ve never hiked it.” That’s the response you’ll get from even longtime residents of…
Central Scenic Drives

Forest Road 618

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

Saguaros and Mountains Loop

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

The Arizona Trail: Kentucky Camp

Santa Rita Mountains, Coronado National Forest Sonoita, Arizona, isn’t what most people think of when they think of Arizona. The area doesn’t…
Central Scenic Drives

Prescott to Crown King

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

Route 66: Kingman to Topock

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

Apache Creek Loop

Prescott National Forest There are 90 wilderness areas in Arizona. And within their boundaries are 4.5 million acres of “earth untrammeled by man.”…
Central Scenic Drives

Oak Creek Canyon

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…