In addition to large deposits of fossilized wood, Petrified Forest National Park also features hundreds of acres of Arizona’s Painted Desert.
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Amazing natural wonders are just waiting to be explored in Arizona’s hundreds of national, state, regional and city parks.
If you want to see and photograph Arizona’s Painted Desert head to one of these spots
Of all the magnificent natural wonders in Arizona, the Painted Desert is among the most underappreciated. Want to experience it for yourself? Grab your camera and head to one of these parks.
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.
Piestewa Peak a fitting memorial for one of Arizona’s bravest daughters: Lori Piestewa
Piestewa Peak, the second tallest in Phoenix, rises high above the city and serves as a lasting memorial to Lori Ann Piestewa – the first American Indian woman to lose her life in a war on foreign soil.
How to take an epic self-guided tour of Antelope Canyon
If you want to see Antelope Canyon in Arizona but aren’t a fan of crowded tours, consider a self-guided kayak and hiking tour. Find out how in this post.
Explore ancient cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon National Monument
At Walnut Canyon National Monument, southeast of Flagstaff, you can walk through one of the best preserved communities of cliff dwellings in Arizona.
Many myths surround the history of Lost Ranch ruins in Phoenix South Mountain Park
Tucked into a small valley of South Mountain Park in Phoenix is a little known ruins site that has generated all sorts of urban myths. I think I uncovered the truth.
South Mountain Park Pima Canyon Trailhead extreme makeover expands access, improves experience
In recent years, the Pima Canyon parking area and trailhead in South Mountain Park has become quite popular with hikers … More
Best short hike in Phoenix: Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley and Fat Man’s Pass in South Mountain Park
If you’re in Phoenix for just a short time and need a quick fix of nature on one of the city’s legendary trails, the Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley hike may be just the thing for you.
Petroglyph rock art in South Mountain Park provides evidence of ancestral Hohokam life
The valleys surrounding the South Mountains were home to ancient people who pecked geometric images into stone outcrops and boulders at least 600 years ago.
Ultimate interactive guide to Phoenix Desert Preserves and Mountain Parks
You don’t have to go to the Grand Canyon to experience the natural beauty of Arizona. There are plenty of wonders to see right in the city of Phoenix. Check out this interactive guide.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park like no other
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, tucked into the foothills of Picketpost Mountain near Superior, AZ is a state park like no other. It’s home to hundreds of species of desert loving plants from around Arizona and other parts of the world.