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Nature

Western Painted Turtle

You don't have to travel to the wilderness to see a Western painted turtle. These aquatic creatures, indigenous to the Lyman Lake area of...
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Lodging

Christopher Creek Lodge

Christopher Creek, which winds beneath the Mogollon Rim, is one of the state’s most popular destinations for lazy afternoons spent at water’s edge. So it’s no surprise that its namesake lodge has...
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Hiking

Woods Canyon Lake Loop

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Mogollon Rim Hiking isn’t usually something that’s done in the spur of the moment. Gear, maps, vehicle...
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Hiking

Long Canyon Trail

Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, Sedona If you’ve ever hiked in the Grand Canyon or Sycamore Canyon or Aravaipa Canyon, Long Canyon won’t...
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Camping

Rose Canyon Campground

Coronado National Forest, Tucson Rose Canyon Campground has one of the prettiest names in this book, and it’s well deserved. On the banks of both...
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Camping

Kaibab Lake Campground

Kaibab National Forest, Williams One of the larger campgrounds in the area, Kaibab Lake, just east of Williams, features a boat ramp, a huge group...
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Camping

Wild Cow Springs Campground

Bureau of Land Management, Kingman Tucked within the Hualapai Mountains, Wild Cow Springs Campground is a small, scenic wonder. At roughly 6,200...
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Scenic Drives

Mount Ord

Payson Ranger District, Tonto National Forest Some scenic drives require a certain amount of commitment. Whether it’s time, vehicle requirements...