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Fire destroys Grand Canyon Lodge: Remembering its legacy
On July 13, 2025, the Grand Canyon Lodge and its surrounding cabins on the North Rim were tragically destroyed by the Dragon Bravo Fire, a lightning-sparked wildfire that swept through the Kaibab Plateau.
Arizona Snowbowl ski area celebrated its latest closing day in history on June 1, 2024
In June 2024, Arizona Snowbowl made history as one of the few US ski areas operating into June. A visitor shared their experience, including an early arrival and skiing before conditions deteriorated. The resort, founded in 1938 and located on the highest mountain in Arizona, now offers improved infrastructure and challenges skiing stereotypes about the state.
Check out this epic sunset I captured in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve
As I headed out into the desert about a half-hour before sundown on December 12, 2023, conditions for a gorgeous Arizona sunset were just right.
Experience has taught me that a perfectly clear sky is not the ideal situation for a beautiful sunset.
National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2024 at Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and more
Entrance fee-free days expand opportunities for people to visit their national parks and experience the beauty and history of our country.
Find out which dates in 2024 you can enter national parks at no cost, with a link to full list of national parks in Arizona.
What you need to know about the new Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona
Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona incorporates the heritage of many tribes of ancestral people of the American Southwest.
One-day itinerary to get the most out of your Grand Canyon experience on a budget
My favorite way to experience Grand Canyon is avoid the main south rim entrance by driving Highway 89 from Flagstaff through Cameron, then come in the east entrance.
Fountain Hills Lake Overlook Trail leads you through a beautiful desert landscape to this world-famous fountain
If you’re looking for an adventurous way to take in the sights of Fountain Hills, I suggest you set foot on the scenic 2-mile Lake Overlook Trail Loop.
Gear review: Can Armaskin anti-blister sock liners pass the Grand Canyon test?
I put Armaskin anti-blister sock liners to the test on a 17-mile Rim to River hike in the Grand Canyon. Read on to find out if they passed.
Review: Is Allegiant a good airline to fly to Arizona?
If you’re looking for a low-cost, no-frills flight to the Phoenix area, keep reading for my unbiased take on the Allegiant experience.
Arizona adventure writer shares insider tips to kayak Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lee’s Ferry
Dreaming of kayaking the Colorado River through Horseshoe Bend? Here’s all you need to turn your dream into reality.
Chiricahua National Monument: Hard to say, easy to love
Pronouncing Chiricahua is hard; falling in love with this amazing national monument in southern Arizona is easy.