Man hiking "upstream" in a red sandstone slot canyon.

Arizona Bucket List: This simple book is changing the way people experience Arizona’s natural wonders

Arizona is a state renowned for its diverse and breathtaking natural wonders. From towering red rock formations to vast canyons … More

Willow Beach kayak launch site

Here’s a rundown of the best places to kayak in Arizona

Arizona is well-known for its desert landscape and hiking trails, but it also offers some world-class kayaking opportunities.

Sign at beginning of Barnhardt Trail No 43

Barnhardt Trail leads to red rock canyons, seasonal waterfalls in Arizona’s Mazatzal Wilderness Area

Barnhardt Trail near Payson, Arizona leads you into an awe-inspiring red rock canyon with seasonal waterfalls and creeks.

Tall waterfall with small pool

Chasing waterfalls: An insider’s guide to Arizona’s favorite falls

Much of the Grand Canyon State is desert landscape, so chasing waterfalls requires a little work, or good timing. Here are some of Arizona’s favorite waterfalls.

Sky streaked with pink and orange clouds

Perfect mixture of clouds and sun sets Arizona sky on fire

Arizona is known for fabulous sunrises and sunsets. But this sunset image captured from a north Phoenix neighborhood on January … More

Tips for hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail from Sirena Rana

If you decide to go for a hike on the Arizona National Scenic Trail, it’s wise to get tips from somebody who knows it well. Sirena Rana Dufault does and she has a few insights for the rest of us.

Three women pose with arms raised atop rock formation in shape of wave

These totally awesome hiking trails in Arizona don’t require a pass or permit

Check out a few of these trails and you’ll quickly see that you don’t need a permit to take a world-class hike in Arizona.

Arizona Sycamore tree with unusual hole in its trunk

Sedona: Land of mysterious red rocks, vortexes, aliens and this peculiar Arizona Sycamore tree

Sedona is well known for mysterious sightings and happenings: Red rock formations, vortexes and alien encounters for example. Add this peculiar Arizona Sycamore tree to the list.

Kachina rock formation guards the Boynton Canyon vortex in Sedona

While on a hike in Sedona, Charles Golson caught this spectacular image of a rock formation bearing a resemblance to a Kachina woman.

Experience the Spirit of the Southwest at Tonto National Monument Cliff Dwellings

Although there are many ruins sites in Arizona, few are as easily accessible or well preserved as the Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings.

Close up of memorial offerings at Granite Mountain Hotshots Fatality Site

Granite Mountain Hotshots memorial honors 19 firemen who lost their lives fighting Yarnell Hill fire

On June 30, 2013, Arizona lost 19 very special men in the Granite Mountain Fire near Yarnell. The tragedy gained nationwide attention and became the story line for the 2017 big screen movie: Only the Brave.