On a scouting expedition in 2007, Jason Ballensky spotted a cave entrance in a remote area of Grand Canyon National Park. It looked big. An...

Kelkiyana Yazzie was in fourth grade when her teacher took her class on a field trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. No one mentioned that this...

I decided to visit Canyon de Chelly after my first weaving workshop on the Navajo Reservation. Our workshop facilitator scheduled a trip to the...

Tufty and Co. That’s the trail name for Sarah; her husband, Derek; and their dog. They do not take hiking lightly. If Sarah says it’s a moderate hike...
Hiking

In sociology, the dichotomy of East and West is a polarization of ideology, culture and religion. In Saguaro National Park, it’s an alluring cliche:...
Scenic Drives

A drive on Painted Rock Dam Road includes attractions that span more than a thousand years of human history, but for those more interested in...
Lodging

EDITOR'S NOTE: Just after this story was published, the Gadsden Hotel's owners announced temporary closures and major staffing changes. For the most up-to-date information about lodging and amenities...

JK: You’ve put together an innovative photo kit (below) that allows for a lot of latitude in the field. How did it come together? BDT: I really like...