Saguaros glow in morning light over one of Catalina State Park’s many washes. By Jack Dykinga
Hiking

Canyon Loop Trail

Catalina State Park A river runs through the northwest corner of Catalina State Park. Like most desert rivers, Cañada del Oro works only part time,...
Rolling grasslands anchor a view of distant peaks from Tres Bellotas Road. | Jeff Maltzman
Scenic Drives

Tres Bellotas Road

Southern Arizona In the old days, the story goes, three oak trees marked the U.S.–Mexico border at the end of a broad, shallow canyon south of...
The fire pit area at Air Village is festively lit and conveniently located. | Laurence Parent
Lodging

Air Village

Traditional hotels are easy to find in Prescott. Inns and B&Bs, too. Non-traditional lodging, however, is limited. But thanks to Spencer Andrews and his family, there’s another option. The...
Bird's-eye view of a waterfall in Boynton Canyon, near Sedona is by Mark Frank.
Photo Editor Forum

This Is My Story … by Mark Frank

I’m a retired landscape architect, so when I’m composing a photo, I often think about the rules of design. That was the case for this image. I’ve...
Photograph of four people sitting around a fire at dusk with a view of the nearby Santa Rita Mountains is by Steven Meckler.

Rune Wines

Close-up three-quarter view photograph of sonoran desert tortoise is by Bill Hatcher.
Nature

Sonoran Desert Tortoise

Arizona is home to two species of desert tortoise: the Sonoran Desert tortoise (Gopherus morofkai, pictured here) and the Mojave Desert tortoise (...
Photograph of a hand reaching for a small, decorative pie among dozens is by Steven Meckler
Dining

Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe

S‌ydney Adams Yi is breathing new life into the classic art of pie-making — while honoring tradition one flaky crust at a time.
Bob James (back row, far right) appears in a team photo during his time with the Idaho Falls Russets, a New York Yankees farm team, in the early 1940s. | Courtesy of Alicia Hicks
Around Arizona

Minor-Leaguer Bob James

O‌n June 23, 1946, Bob James played the role of hero in the nightcap of the Spokane Indians’ doubleheader against the first-place Salem Senators. In...