An adult river otter eyes its photographer from a rocky riverbank. By Bruce D. Taubert
Nature

River Otter

Although river otters (Lontra canadensis) once were prevalent in Arizona’s waterways, trapping, pollution and habitat loss significantly reduced...
Menu selections at b. simple include salads topped with or without fried eggs and sandwiches with chips and sides. By David Zickl
Dining

b. simple

Referring to principles such as freedom and justice, Winston Churchill said, “All the great things are simple.” And while it wouldn’t be fair to compare a meal, however good, to those lofty virtues,...
From left, Columbus and Mary Adeline Norris Gray, an unidentified servant and Mary Green are shown outside the Grays’ home in Phoenix. Courtesy Greater Arizona Collection, Arizona State University Library
History

Mary Adeline Norris Gray

In 1929, Mary Adeline Norris Gray took to the sky over Phoenix at the invitation of local aviators. It was the 83-year-old’s first plane flight, but...
Photograph of Lewis Nash playing the drums by Thomas Ingersoll
Around Arizona

Lewis Nash

To call Lewis Nash a natural-born drummer isn’t to ignore the decades this Phoenix native has dedicated to his music. Or to downplay the deep...
A tanker truck crosses a bridge in northern Arizona to showcase the Mother Road to the Wonder Road Free Digital Passport.

Mother Road to the Wonder Road Free Digital Passport

This free, gamified digital passport is your invitation to continue the Route 66 journey beyond Flagstaff along U.S. 89, leading to ...
A color photograph shows a smiling white man in a blue plaid shirt. He is anchored to a rock wall with climbing gear and holding a camera with a large lens.
Latest Feature

Help Support Our Friend John Burcham's Recovery

Earlier this month, our friend and longtime Arizona Highways contributor suffered a catastrophic fall while rock climbing in a remote part of Sedona...
A sign welcoming visitors to Casa Grande is framed by saguaros and lit by spotlights.

Casa Grande: Small Town Charm, Big City Amenities

Casa Grande is located within an hour’s drive from the Phoenix area to the north and the Tucson area to the south. It is the perfect, central spot to...
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge are two of the most breathtaking and biologically rich landscapes in the Sonoran Desert.

Only in Ajo

A Desert That Connects Us: Experience the 9th Tri-National Sonoran Desert Symposium in Ajo In the quiet hours of the morning, when the light...