In recent years, the Pima Canyon parking area and trailhead in South Mountain Park has become quite popular with hikers … More
Tag: Parks
Amazing natural wonders are just waiting to be explored in Arizona’s hundreds of national, state, regional and city parks.
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
South Mountain Park in Phoenix is home to thousands of petroglyphs left behind primarily by people of the Hohokam culture. Discover where you can see them in this post.
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.
Stroll through a desert wonderland at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
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.
Camelback Mountain likely Arizona’s most popular
If you asked ten random people to name a mountain in Arizona, most of them would likely say Camelback Mountain. And … More
Gorgeous Granite Dells rise from Watson Lake near Prescott
Arizona is home to three national parks that millions of people travel to each year to see some of the … More
Historic El Tovar Hotel transcends time on Grand Canyon South Rim
Along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon sits the El Tovar hotel, known by travelers around the world for … More
Santa spotted mountain biking in Phoenix
4 Arizona Wonders the whole family can enjoy
If you’re looking for family-friendly activities, Arizona has plenty of natural wonders that won’t disappoint. Here are a few favorites that most everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or physical ability.
Hole in the Rock at Papago Park a magnet for sightseers in Phoenix
Every day, thousands of people whiz by on the Loop 202 freeway between Phoenix and Tempe without knowing they’re about … More
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.