Colorado River viewed from Plateau Point in Grand Canyon

March Magic: Explore Arizona’s unforgettable natural wonders

March is the ideal month to visit Arizona, offering perfect weather for outdoor exploration. Visitors can enjoy stunning natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, Sedona’s red rocks, and various national parks without the usual heat restrictions. Activities include guided tours, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s °F.

Sunset colors ranging from orange to purple stretch across the Arizona sky

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.

Mature Saguaro cactuses stand bold and tall in the snow-covered desert

Early March storm leaves a blanket of snow on the Sonoran Desert of Arizona

On the night of March 1, 2023 a powerful winter storm blew through Arizona and left a blanket of snow on the Sonoran Desert.

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.

Comet Neowise over Northern Arizona sky

Check out these jaw-dropping images of Comet NEOWISE captured by Arizona photographers

In July 2020, Comet Neowise graced the northern hemisphere sky. These Arizona photographers captured spectacular images of the rare event.

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

Arizona Snowbowl Ski Area celebrates longest season in history

Higher than average snowfall in Fall, Winter and Spring helped make the 2018-19 ski season the longest ever for Arizona Snowbowl.

Snow blankets the rugged landscape of Sedona, AZ

A look back at Arizona’s epic winter storm of 2019

Arizona was already on track for an above average winter in the precipitation department. Then a massive storm swept in on Wednesday, February 20. It hovered over the state for nearly three days, dumping record amounts of rain and snowfall.