Tall saguaros punctuate an evening view of Phoenix, including Camelback Mountain. By Joel Hazelton
Around Arizona

South Mountain Park

When it comes to historical real estate bargains, the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 gets most of the attention. But Phoenix’s deal for the land that...
Burger, fries and beverage on patio with San Francisco Peaks in background. By John Burcham
Dining

The Oakmont

For a town at the base of one of Arizona’s most stunning mountain ranges, Flagstaff is surprisingly short on restaurants with a view of those signature peaks. The Oakmont is the exception — it’s...
Multiple buildings are visible in this photo from Mowry’s mining heyday. Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
History

Mowry, AZ

Sylvester Mowry’s life was short but eventful. Some called him an egotist, a braggart and a liar. But when the news of his death, at age 38, reached...
Three turkey vultures perched on a mesquite tree while a fourth lands. By Byron Nelsen
Nature

Turkey Vultures

When you have car trouble on a remote roadside, the sight of a circling turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) can make for a lonely feeling, so it might be...
A color image shows a small jar of honey and two bite-sized snacks with fig, honey and cheese.

Bee Andaz's Guest

From tasty honey treats and hands-on beekeeping workshops to refreshing honey spa treatments, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows will highlight...
A white image that incorporates native imagery appears against a background of sky, water and mountains.

AOT Launches New State Brand

On August 23, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) unveiled Vibrant Arizona, a new brand that celebrates the state’s diversity and vibrant culture,...
Autumn color mingles with Red Rock Country sandstone in a lower section of Oak Creek Canyon. By Guy Schmickle
Latest Feature

The Old Stomping Grounds

Havasu Canyon Our land is a mighty cathedral in color, full of sunshine and purple mountains and with big, lazy clouds hung in the sky like...
Summer sunlight pours into Marble Canyon, the upstream portion of Grand Canyon National Park, as the Colorado River flows over rocks. This spot is 41 miles downstream from Lees Ferry, considered the start of the Canyon’s 277-mile course. By Gary Ladd
Latest Feature

Below The Rim

Even the Grand Canyon has an edge. Made of limestone and solid to the touch, the edge lies just beyond the aspen groves, past the shaded, damp places...