Aspen leaves litter the trail through a green and gold forest. By Laurence Parent
Hiking

Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop

The first thing you need to know about this hike is that it might be the last one you ever want to do in the San Francisco Peaks. That’s because it...
Evergreens punctuate a panorama of the Hualapai Mountains at sunrise. By Laurence Parent
Scenic Drives

Hualapai Mountain Road

Northwestern Arizona isn’t widely known for fall color, but this part of the state has its share of high country — including the Hualapai Mountains,...
A room at the Americana Motor Hotel features a cheery mashup of bright yellows, oranges and blues with faux wood paneling that captures the flavor of a bygone era. By John Burcham
Lodging

Americana Motor Hotel

In 1962, when the Americana Inn opened along the stretch of Route 66 that cuts through Flagstaff, no one could have known how apt its name would prove to be. Back then, it was a comfortable place to...
Fog and mist lift from Glen Canyon, revealing the sky reflected in the water below. By Gary Ladd
Photo Editor Forum

Gary Ladd: This Is My Story

The Colorado Plateau has held my interest for most of my life, and because of that fascination, I haven’t strayed too far from this varied and...
Trevor Glauser pictured at his Gilbert yogurt parfait bar. By Paul Markow

Culture Clash Greek Yogurt

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...