Sunset view of a large bend in the Black River
In Depth

After the Firestorm

It’s a Monday afternoon in August 2020, and rain is hitting the Black River in drops as big as bullets. Willows choke the trail that leads to the...
State Of Our Water
Latest Feature

Our State Of Water

It begins not long into the clear sky of morning: a puff of bone-white, then another, and another. By noon, the sky over the desert towers like Greek...
Iguana
Nature

Desert Iguana

The scientific name for the desert iguana — Dipsosaurus dorsalis — is going to make you think you’re looking at a dinosaur, and it’s easy to imagine...
Prison Break
History

Prison Break: 1936

In January, two men escaped from the state prison in Florence, southeast of Phoenix. The incident made national news and lit up information boards...
Stupa
Around Arizona

Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park

Sedona is a city that’s well known for its spirituality-focused destinations. It has what might be called a vibe. From aura readings to vortex...
Photograph by Claire Curran
Culture

On The Edge Of Something Big

Desert View Watchtower looks as if it’s been standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon for 1,000 years. Rising 70 feet, the circular stone...
Native Outdoors

Natives Outdoors

What started out as an Instagram account has expanded into a successful Navajo-owned outdoors company that sells everything from water bottles to hats to climbing gear. And it’s paving the way for...
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Hiking

Loy Canyon Trail

Coconino National Forest, Sedona Of all the hikes in the Sedona backcountry, the Loy Canyon Trail is one of the best. Nevertheless, it’s never too...