Aspens, Douglas-firs and dry foliage combine to display a range of colors along the Kachina Trail. By Shane McDermott
Hiking

Kachina Trail

Peak-baggers love the mountains around Flagstaff, especially Humphreys Peak, the highest point in the state. For hikers looking for an easier...
Storm clouds gather over the San Pedro River in a view near Charleston Road. By A.O. Tucker
Scenic Drives

Charleston Road

Belgium has the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most significant conflicts in Europe during World War II. You’ve probably heard of it. Arizona has...
the view from inside a room at Los Milics Vineyards includes a covered patio overlooking the vineyard with a view of Mount Bruce in the distance. By Steven Meckler
Lodging

Los Milics Vineyards

In 2024, Pavle and Ita Milic, the husband-and-wife team behind Los Milics Vineyards in Elgin, opened nine lovely casitas on their 20-acre property, each one looking out over 12 acres of planted...
Smoke from the Dragon Bravo file on the Grand Canyon's North Rim resembles a giant thunderhead. By Lauren Cisneros
Photo Editor Forum

Lauren Cisneros: This Is My Story

Lately, I’ve been pushing myself to step outside and document the Dragon Bravo Fire, on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, from the South Rim —...
Jenna Majchrzak between bicycles and among tools at Transit Cycles, her bike shop. By Steven Meckler

Transit Cycles

Facial close-up of a wolf spider by Bruce D. Taubert
Nature

Wolf Spider

Although they look a little spooky, wolf spiders are really more kooky — and quite common across Arizona. Known for their hairy bodies, eight eyes,...
Eddie Guzman poses at Julianna's with a signature steak dish and a glass of red wine. By Paul Markow
Dining

Julieanna’s

Don’t look at the menu. Not if you aren’t anywhere near Yuma. Not if you’ve got firm dinner plans elsewhere. And especially not if you’re hungry. Because perusing the selections at Julieanna’s — a...
An undated photo shows the Gold King Mansion and other buildings that once sat near it. | MOHAVE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ARTS
History

The Gold King Mansion

In April 1929, the discovery of a vein of gold and lead ore in the Hualapai Mountains, near Kingman, spurred the development of the Gold King Mine....