Eastern Camping

KP Cienega Campground

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Hannagan Meadow If you’re afraid of heights, don’t camp here. It’s that simple. Even though it’s not on the edge…
Northern Camping

North Rim Campground

North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park Set among the aspens and pines on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, this campground is, in a word, gorgeous.…
Central Scenic Drives

Houston Mesa Road

Payson Ranger District, Tonto National Forest Arizona does not lack for geological drama. Grand Canyon, the red rocks of Sedona and the monoliths of…
Southern Scenic Drives

The Route to Council Rocks

Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest There are mountains. There are hills. And then there are the Dragoons. Officially a mountain…
Northern Hiking

Uncle Jim Trail

Grand Canyon National Park “The North and the South.” Mention that to most Americans and they’ll start rattling off names like Gettysburg,…
Central Hiking

Mescal Ridge

Payson Ranger District Don’t let the devilish name of this wilderness area scare you. The Mescal Ridge Trail is easy, enjoyable and it doesn’t go…
Central Hiking

Second Water Trail

Tonto National Forest Most trails have a hook — a highlight, a focal point, a reason people hit the trail in the first place. On the Bright Angel,…
Northern Hiking

Red Mountain Trail

Flagstaff Ranger District The old double-decker buses in London, the square in Moscow, the Coke can, Bonnie Raitt’s hair, the little girl who was…