Activities

The birthplace of basketball was in Massachusetts. Blue jeans were born in California. There isn’t a definitive point of origin for wilderness areas…

Nearly five centuries ago, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s expedition crossed into present-day Arizona, following the San Pedro River north in search…

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Cave Creek It’s pretty quiet on the Spur Cross Ranch. That wasn’t always the case. Just south of what’s now…

The mystique of the Old West leads to a lot of urban legends, including the myth that South Mountain Park is the largest municipal park in the…

Colorado River, Western Arizona There’s plenty to see along Arizona’s “West Coast,” where the Colorado River forms our state’s western border. But…

Coconino National Forest, Sedona Bear Canyon, Bear Creek, Bear Wallow ... there are many places in Arizona that have the noun “bear” in their names…

Tonto National Forest, Superstition Mountains What are you going to remember about 2020? Actually, don’t answer that; this is a family magazine. But…

Coconino National Forest, Sedona If you’re looking for isolation, this hike won’t deliver. On weekends and holidays, especially in the spring and…