Named for a sizable gap between two large sections of red rock this part of Arizona is famous for, “The Crack” is a magnificent visual display.
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When pictures just don’t do a sight any justice, we do our best to bring it to life for you with video footage.
Columbia hiking gear review from Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon
Did you know the same company that makes comfortable, lightweight gear to keep you warm and dry on ski slopes also makes great gear to keep you cool in the desert? I put Columbia gear to the test in triple digit heat on one of America’s most challenging hikes. Find out how it performed.
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.
Arizona’s Wild and Scenic Verde River begs to be explored
In a southwestern state where perennial flowing water is rare, the Verde River stands in stark contrast to the arid lands through which it meanders.
Kaiser Hot Spring is good medicine
Kaiser Spring Wash is a scenic, moderate hike that’s close enough to do as a day trip from the Phoenix area. Bonus: There’s a mineral-rich hot spring to soak in. Get directions and tips to make the most of the experience.
Adorable burros seek, sow wild oats in Oatman
Oatman, AZ has a burro problem. It started not long after the town’s gold mining operations were shut down by … More
Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery helps Rainbow Trout get a healthy start
Due to the wildly fluctuating water levels and temperatures in Arizona’s waterways, the fish population doesn’t exactly thrive. And when … More
Refreshing Rim Country experience flows from Horton Spring and Creek
Nearly 4 miles from the trailhead, Horton Spring is the crown jewel of this exhilarating hike. Crystal clear water emerges from a wall of rock and spills over mossy boulders.
Where to find ancient petroglyphs on Badger Springs Trail at Agua Fria National Monument
Half way between Phoenix and Sedona, is a spot at the Badger Springs exit to pull off and stretch your legs. While you’re there, take a jaunt down the Badger Springs Trail to see petroglyphs and more of Arizona’s other amazing natural wonders.
Fall color explodes on Oak Creek West Fork Trail in Sedona
A stroll up Oak Creek’s west fork offers one of the best hiking experiences in Sedona – an area already known as a hiker’s paradise. Steep canyon walls and shade trees make this a perfect trail if you’re looking to avoid the heat of the Arizona sun.
Amazing Arizona sunset and full moon rise time lapse
Photographers refer to golden hour as a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset, when daylight is redder and softer … More
Massive sundial in Carefree, AZ is America’s largest
Where else but in the Valley of the Sun would you expect to find America’s largest sundial? About 27 miles … More