Photograph: Courtesy of Sedona Heritage Museum
History

Mayhew’s Oak Creek Lodge

In 1926, Carl Mayhew was newly in love. No doubt, he still loved his wife of 14 years, and Ethel had no cause for jealousy. Because Carl was not...
Photograph by Bruce D. Taubert
Nature

Damselfly

Although damselflies are commonly mistaken for dragonflies, these insects are smaller and slimmer. Most damselfly species, including the arroyo bluet...
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Desert Botanical Garden Celebrating 85 Years

A lot has happened at Desert Botanical Garden since it was founded on February 12, 1939. The founders of the garden were concerned about the...
Rockin' River Ranch State Park landscape, courtesy of Arizona State Parks
Latest Feature

New State Park Opening February 9 in Camp Verde

The more than 30 state parks and natural areas in Arizona now include their first new park since 2016: Rockin' River Ranch State Park, which opens...
A red-headed chef displays a plate of grilled octopus in a dining room in Sedona.

Cosmic Culinary Inspiration in Sedona

SaltRock Southwest Kitchen, the signature restaurant of Amara Resort and Spa, is unveiling a celestial-inspired seasonal menu crafted by the...
Photo of Tumerico by Steven Meckler

Arizona's James Beard Nominees

The James Beard Foundation included several Arizona restaurants and chefs in its list of 2024 award nominees. Among them are: Outstanding...
Photograph by Edward S. Curtis
Culture

Indigenous Arizona

When Davina Two Bears was working on getting her bachelor’s degree at Dartmouth College in the late 1980s, she had such a hard time fitting in, and...
Photograph by Saija Lehtonen
In Depth

Open to the Public

When it comes to public lands, Alaska is the most privileged state in the union. With more than 325 million acres of state and federal jurisdiction,...