Camelback Mountain is one of the most recognizable mountains in Arizona. What’s rarely seen are the post-storm waterfalls that run off of rocky crags on the west end of the mountain when it rains hard.
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Video: Flash flood waters rushing off the Phoenix Mountains Preserve
It doesn’t rain a lot in Phoenix but when it does, sometimes it comes in massive volumes. That was the case in 2018 when Hurricane Rosa made landfall and dumped lots of rain on Arizona.
Heavy rain makes for epic flow on Sycamore Falls near Williams, AZ after monsoon storm
MUST SEE: Amazing video of water gushing over Sycamore Falls, southeast of Williams, AZ after one of the heavy monsoon rain storms Arizona is famous for.
Two men, one mission: Hike the entire 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail
On the third weekend of May 2018, two men completed their quests to hike the entire 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT). Each started at different times and in different places. They finished in different spots too.
Sunrise in the Joshua Tree Forest
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.
Arisona monsoon storms deliver power and beauty
Although Arizona has earned a reputation for its relatively hot and dry desert climate, a reliable monsoonal flow of moisture … More
Bird of Paradise cloud formation
Seen drifting over Lake Havasu in early Fall.
3 tips for an amazing hiking by moonlight experience
Planning a hike around the time of full moon offers a trifecta for the senses: cooler temperatures, a gorgeous sunset and a moonlit trail.
Spectacular hundred year bloom blankets National Trail in Phoenix South Mountain Park
In September 2014, the Phoenix area experienced a rain event that spawned what some meteorologists referred to as a “hundred-year flood.” It … More