Cacti & Canines: Best Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Phoenix
These are the Phoenix-area trails most likely to make your dog's tail wag.
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Grand Canyon Railway Hotel: 5 Things to Know Before You Stay
For families visiting Williams, it’s hard to beat the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel’s kid-friendly grounds and nearby shopping and dining options.
Boulder Canyon Trail: Where the Water Meets the Desert
You won’t find the Lost Dutchman’s gold, but you will get luminous views of Weaver’s Needle, Four Peaks, Battleship Mountain and Canyon Lake.
Switchbacks & Sunshine: A Holiday Weekend in Oak Creek Canyon
Even during a busy holiday weekend, you can still find pockets of solitude in Oak Creek Canyon.
The Most Livable Trails: Best Hikes Near Scottsdale
Not only is Scottsdale known as the "most livable city", it’s also home to some of the most beautiful urban hiking in the state.
Rim Country: Ultimate Guide to Arizona’s Mogollon Rim
Every Arizonan knows our state is underrated. The Mogollon Rim — just northeast of Payson — is a fine example of the abundant beauty Arizona has to offer.
Canyon Stewards: The 7 Best Grand Canyon Hiking Tour Companies
Here’s a list of the top outfitters who offer hiking tours at Grand Canyon, along with a brief overview of the day hikes and multi-day tours that they offer.
Backpacking West Fork of Oak Creek: From Populous to Seclusion
The West Fork Trail is one of the most popular and most beautiful trails in the Coconino National Forest. But the crowds thin out after a mile or two — so by backpacking in you leave the masses behind and step into a canyon of wildness and primitivity.
3 of the Best Winter Camping Spots in Arizona
With so much desert real estate at our disposal, there's a plethora of winter camping options throughout the southern and western parts of the state.
11 Epic Weekend Road Trips from Phoenix
Phoenix's central location in Arizona makes it the perfect hub for weekend road trips across the Southwest. Here's a look at our favorite routes.
Back Way to Cathedral Rock: How to Hike it + Where to Grub & Catch Some Z’s Nearby
Reach the top of the Cathedral Rock Trail and you'll be surrounded by massive rock walls, spy expansive views of Courthouse Butte and Mingus Mountain — and walk along the edge of a cliff if you are feeling adventurous.
Taste the Bradshaw Mountains on the 4×4 Route to Crown King
Heading west on Bloody Basin Road from Interstate 17, the desert expands like a balloon. And the road itself, which turns immediately to dust and gravel, winds through low-country scrub as it inches into the Bradshaw Mountains.