Hiking

Mingus Mountain, Prescott National Forest On May 15, 1920, Aldo Leopold sent an inspection memorandum to the supervisor of the Prescott National...

JK: We’re seeing a lot more submissions made with drones. You’re a licensed drone pilot. What made you get into this? LP: It was a combination of...

It’s a Monday afternoon in August 2020, and rain is hitting the Black River in drops as big as bullets. Willows choke the trail that leads to the...

It begins not long into the clear sky of morning: a puff of bone-white, then another, and another. By noon, the sky over the desert towers like Greek...
Nature

The scientific name for the desert iguana — Dipsosaurus dorsalis — is going to make you think you’re looking at a dinosaur, and it’s easy to imagine...
History

In January, two men escaped from the state prison in Florence, southeast of Phoenix. The incident made national news and lit up information boards...

Sedona is a city that’s well known for its spirituality-focused destinations. It has what might be called a vibe. From aura readings to vortex...

Desert View Watchtower looks as if it’s been standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon for 1,000 years. Rising 70 feet, the circular stone...