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Great Escapes: Behold, Big Sky

TravelJanuary 2, 2026Great Escapes: Behold, Big Sky

Citizen Hiker: A Tetrad of Trekking

Citizen HikerJanuary 2, 2026Citizen Hiker: A Tetrad of Trekking

Day Trip: South-Central Light Rail Extension

Day TripJanuary 2, 2026Day Trip: South-Central Light Rail Extension

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TravelTravel Bag: Explore Sedona, Cottonwood and New England

Editorial StaffJanuary 2, 2026

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FeaturesTravelArizona Bucket List: Winter Edition!

Editorial StaffNovember 3, 2025

From epic hikes to you-chop-’em Christmas trees, make it a holiday season for the ages with this special wintertime lineup of experiences to crush before you kick it.

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TravelChristmastime in New York

Craig OuthierNovember 3, 2025

Twinkling lights and terrific eats make for big-city holiday magic.

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Citizen HikerBiblical Message Inspires Group to Help Disabled Hikers Get on the Trails

Mare CzinarNovember 3, 2025

“The whole beauty of Luke5 is what was previously limited for people with disabilities and mobility challenges gets taken out of the equation.”

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TravelWhy You Need to Spend Christmas in Whitefish, Montana

Madison RutherfordNovember 3, 2025

If you’d like your Yuletide to be a little less Southwest and a little more Stars Hollow, head to Whitefish, Montana, where local, family-owned Averill Hospitality recently rebranded the rustic Pine Lodge as the Whitefish Riverfront Hotel.

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Day Trip3 Places to Eat and 3 Things to Do in Sunnyslope East

Craig OuthierNovember 3, 2025

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TravelTravel Bag: What’s New Across the Pond in London and on the Slopes of Aspen

Leah LeMoineNovember 3, 2025

When Peoria publicist Amy Wolff and her husband, Rick, were assessing study-abroad options for their college-student daughter, Sophia, they blanched at the cost.

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FeaturesTravel5 Fall Escapes

Editorial StaffSeptember 9, 2025

From Oktoberfest in Flag to coasting on Coronado, live your best autumn with this quintet of regional getaway schemes.

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Citizen Hiker3 Fall Foliage-Filled Hikes

Editorial StaffSeptember 8, 2025

In The Hike Book Volume 4: Climate Climbs, PHOENIX hiking guru Mare Czinar rounds up the best hikes for each month of the year. Bookmark these treks rich in fall color.

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Day TripDay Trip: Phoenix’s Miracle Mile

Jason KeilSeptember 2, 2025

Miraculously, “the Mile” is in the midst of a renaissance.

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TravelTravel Bag: Old Town Scottsdale, Portland and New Orleans

Leah LeMoineSeptember 2, 2025

Scottsdale real estate broker Ruth Price specializes in “design-led and architectural homes.” When she needs to renew her own creative spark, she heads to her hometown, The City of Roses.

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Citizen HikerConquering the Canyon

Mare CzinarSeptember 2, 2025

The 25-mile Grand Canyon rim-to-rim trek is a grueling and rewarding feat for any hiker.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.