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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News and tips to help you get the most out of your Arizona adventures.
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.
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.
Sunrise transforms the sky above Phoenix into a kaleidoscope of colors
We see a lot of great sunrises in Arizona. After all, it is the Valley of the Sun. But there was something special about the sunrise on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Dee Gutierrez of Phoenix captured it perfectly.
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.
This short and easy trail to Willow Springs Lake gets more scenic the further you hike
If you’re looking for a relatively short hike with beautiful scenery on the Mogollon Rim, take a stroll on the trail to Willow Springs Lake from the Horse Trap Trailhead near Forest Lakes.
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.