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.
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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.
Explore the ancient ruins of Wupatki National Monument and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time
At Wupatki National Monument you can walk among the ruins of dozens of preserved ancestral pueblos dispersed across dozens of acres.
Why we should still honor the legacy of the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps
Civilian Conservation Corps workers constructed trails, lookout points and shelters in many of the public land in the United States.
Rare view from Upper Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument
Upper Cliff Dwelling access requires advance reservations for a tour led by National Parks Service personnel.
Phoenix author’s Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide climbs to #1 spot on Kindle
Arizona Bucket List, available in ebook hard cover, and paperback formats on Amazon, features 50 must-see natural wonders in the Grand Canyon State.
Walk in the footsteps of ancient Anasazi people at Rock Art Ranch near Winslow, Arizona
Rock Art Ranch is a unique natural wonder about 20 miles southeast of Winslow. The highlight is a collection of some of the oldest petroglyph rock art discovered on Earth.
8 free and amazing places you should add to your Arizona Bucket List right now
Many of the most desired sites to visit in Arizona require pricey permits or passes. But these eight places stand out because they require no fee.
Piestewa Peak base area upgrades improve experience, expand access to popular hiking trails in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
New and upgraded amenities at Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix include expanded parking, new drinking fountains, restrooms and ramadas.
8 tips for hiking to see the amazing Keet Seel Canyon ruins of Arizona’s Navajo Nation
The Keet Seel Canyon hike experience ranks among the best in Arizona. Best of all, permits are easy to get and there is no charge for the hike, camping or ruins tour.
Famous London Bridge a key attraction in Lake Havasu City
London Bridge may have fallen down, but it was brought back to life when it was shipped to Arizona and put back together in Lake Havasu City.
Is it a miracle? Cross remains unblemished after massive fire burns down St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix
On May 1, 2019 a massive fire erupted inside the sanctuary of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix. Everything was destroyed – except for the cross.