Lodging

Amara Resort and Spa beckons in the heart of Sedona. The resort is steps from Uptown Sedona but still a tranquil oasis along Oak Creek Canyon. Stay in and snuggle or set out on an adventure. Join a...
Lodging

Some things age well, like wine, cheese and Sean Connery. Buildings can be tricky, though. Sometimes, they wither and wrinkle over time. But Prescott’s Hotel Vendome is a testament to good genes. And...
Dining

Here’s what’s going to happen when you walk into Tamaliza Café, which sits a mile west of the art galleries and aura readers of uptown Sedona. You’re going to peruse the tiny, cafeteria-style...
Scenic Drives

In the 1950s, more than 150 sites were in the running to be the United States’ first national astronomical observatory, but Kitt Peak, southwest of...
Hiking

South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park  The South Kaibab, which was built in 1924-25 as an alternative to Ralph Cameron’s Bright Angel Toll...
Hiking

Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction Depending on how you approach it, this doubleheader can be either a walk in the park or a gantlet lined...
Scenic Drives

Queen Valley, Superstition Mountains Some scenic drives require a hefty time commitment and a lot of miles on the odometer. They’re worth it, of...
Lodging

Not many people have heard of Presumido Canyon or the little outpost that once stood there. Those who have stumbled across what’s left of the adobe and stone structures in Southern Arizona’s Pozo...