Snow dusts Sedona's red rocks.
I drove from Tucson to Sedona with thoughts of red rocks, epic hikes and meditation in the energy vortex. The plan was to sleep in my van on public land to be close to the Earth, in solitude, and…
A vintage sports car on an Arizona road.
The 32nd annual running of the Bell Lexus North Scottsdale Copperstate 1000 launches in Arizona in April. It's one of the premier vintage car road rallies in North America and celebrates automotive…
Baseball player wraps a bat as a child looks on.
The Cactus League’s origin story begins as a man with red hair and a wooden leg takes his seat at a Florida spring training game. Back then, Bill Veeck owned the minor-league Milwaukee Brewers. He …
A hiker traverses a section of the Tuckup Trail.
Editor’s Note: This story recounts an attempt by two hikers to record the fastest known time (FKT) on the Tuckup Trail, which is located in the Grand Canyon. There are two very important things to…
Two boatbuilders in front of their shop
I. THE BOATWORKS A wooden rowboat would seem to be far from the ideal conveyance to ride the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. The river generates nearly 90 whitewater rapids in its 277-mile …
Photos by Derek von Briesen and Suzanne Mathia
ABOVE: Using a polarizer, as Derek von Briesen did here, can reduce surface reflections on water. In this case, it allowed him to capture the reflections of sunrise and the tree but also the river…
Photograph by Paul Markow
Caleb Schiff got his first taste of Indian Gardens Oak Creek Market during runs and bicycle trips in Red Rock Country a decade ago. In the fall and winter months, he would stop along the bustling…
Photograph by Eirini Pajak
EDITOR'S NOTE: As of June 2024, Ruby is no longer open to the public. This story was published in an earlier issue of Arizona Highways. TAWNY HILLSIDES covered in tall grasses and dusty green…