TravelAravaipa Farms is the COVID B&B You Need
Craig OuthierSeptember 17, 2020
Discover a majestic corner of the Arizona outback at Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn.
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Citizen HikerJanuary 22, 2021A Hiker’s Guide to Kiwanis Trail at South Mountain Park
Phoenix's preeminent hiking guru Mare Czinar guides us on a hike of Kiwanis Trail in Phoenix.
TravelJanuary 15, 2021The Mexican Connection: Four South-of-the-Border Escapes
TravelDay Trip: Main Street Mesa
Leah LeMoineSeptember 17, 2020
Main Street seems poised to lead Mesa’s cultural renaissance.
From Our PartnersTravelGet Out of Town
Editorial StaffSeptember 16, 2020
After a surreal spring and summer stuck at home, we’re all looking forward to fall adventures. Mask up and hit the road to safely experience the best Arizona has to offer.
FeaturesTravelThe Ultimate Guide to Arizona State Parks
Jessica DunhamSeptember 16, 2020
From deep dives to quick snapshots, this compendium of facts, figures and travel tips about each of Arizona’s 34 marvelous state parks will inspire your weekend adventuring for months to come.
Citizen HikerSteve Horvat’s Hiking Journey
Mare CzinarSeptember 2, 2020
When his daughter planned her June 2011 wedding to be held on the summit of Camelback Mountain, Peoria teacher Steve Horvat was devastated. Out of shape, overweight and dealing with blood pressure issues, Horvat knew he would miss the mountaintop nuptials. The couple as well as Horvat’s wife are voracious hikers, so it was no surprise that they would want to tie the knot at a place that was special to them. Yet, for Horvat,...
TravelHarvest Hosts in Arizona
Leah LeMoineAugust 27, 2020
Yet another silver lining of the pandemic: a boom in RV travel. Harvest Hosts, a nationwide network of caravan hosts, has dozens of Arizona spots to enrich your road trips.
From Our PartnersTravelEscape to San Diego
Editorial StaffAugust 26, 2020
Flee from the heat this fall with a getaway to America’s Finest City.
To those who don’t know him, Moose doesn’t immediately register as a great hiking dog. True to his Chinese Shar-Pei breed, the quirky 8-year-old sports a grows-on-you kind of handsomeness. His wrinkled skin, sandpapery coat (Shar-Pei means “sand coat”), large blocky muzzle and wary attitude are not exactly the standard-issue kit attributed to typical outdoor types like Labrador retrievers and Border collies. But with consistent socialization and specialized training, Moose has evolved into a fine...
Travel9 Must-Dos in Durango
Madison RutherfordJuly 31, 2020
Head to southwestern Colorado for a culinary and cultural sojourn in the pines.
TravelThings to Do in Flagstaff
Judy HarperJuly 31, 2020
Located two and a half hours north of Phoenix, Flagstaff is home to tempting restaurants, award-winning breweries, interesting shops and trails galore to hike, bike or walk.
Citizen HikerBack on the Trail: Phoenix Hiker Toni Barker Shares Her Favorite Treks
Mare CzinarJuly 8, 2020
Toni Barker of Phoenix does not like snow. A native of Guyana in South America, Barker arrived in Arizona by way of Kansas in 2013. “I’m accustomed to sunshine all year, so moving to Arizona was the perfect choice,” Barker says. “My company at that time was expanding in Arizona, so I applied and got the job. I packed up my car, rented an apartment online and drove over 15 hours to a state where...
From Our PartnersTravel10 Experiences That Will Reawaken Your Soul in The City Different
Leah LeMoineJuly 1, 2020
After months of stifling uncertainty, your body and spirit need fresh air and wide-open spaces. Fortunately, there’s still plenty to safely experience in Santa Fe. From open-air culinary indulgences to serene hiking trails, here are 10 ways to “uncover your different” in The City Different.
TravelSan Diego Snapshot
Madison RutherfordJune 24, 2020
A former resident of the Golden State’s southernmost city ruminates on her roots.
Citizen HikerDevil of a Destination
Mare CzinarMay 4, 2020
Looking for a remote, rigorous hike? Check out Devil’s Chasm in Tonto National Forest.
TravelThe Grand Canyon… Finally
Leah LeMoineApril 30, 2020
A bucket list, mother-daughter road trip to Arizona’s signature wonder – and then some.