Grand Canyon Temples
Michelangelo is quoted as saying, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” When I look out at the Grand Canyon’s many buttes, mesas and promontories stretched to the horizon,…
Photograph by Jeff Kida
TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT. Every month, we showcase the most talented photographers in the world. Now it's your turn to join the ranks. Enter your favorite photo in the 2026 Arizona Highways Photo Contest…
Peak Scents
People who spend a lot of time outdoors in Arizona will tell you it can do a number on your skin — especially if that time is spent in the wilderness. That’s why DeeAnn Tracy (pictured) created a…
San Juan Southern Paiutes
“We were a secret.” Tears gather in Candelora Lehi’s eyes as she places her hands on her desk for support. “We just want people to know we’ve always been here. That we’re here.” Candelora is the…
Nick Berezenko
We lost a good friend last week. Photographer and longtime contributor Nick Berezenko died on Thursday, and I will miss him a lot. Nick was one of the most interesting and talented people I’ve ever…
Merry Christmas from the Phoenix Boys Choir and Arizona Highways!
This year, Arizona Highways partnered with the Phoenix Boys Choir to produce two holiday videos. In this one, the choir sings "Carol of the Bells," which was written by Ukrainian composer Mykola…
Cool water glides past warmly lit walls in Aravaipa Canyon. | Marc Strickland
In early November, the Bureau of Land Management acquired 2,831 acres of privately owned land, the Cross F Ranch, which is located northeast of the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. Now, 30,000 acres of…
Illustration by Davide Bonazzi
KEN LIGHT pulled on a pair of cotton gloves and gently lifted a prehistoric flute from a tray of artifacts. As Light examined the flute, R. Carlos Nakai chatted with the Arizona State Museum guide.…