The Black Canyon National Recreation Trail is quietly expanding its northern reach.
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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Spence Basin Trail System, Prescott National Forest
Mare CzinarMarch 21, 2023
Populating the space between the Thumb Butte and Granite Basin Recreation areas in Prescott National Forest, the Spence Basin Trail System adds nearly 30 miles of hiking options to the area’s already packed menu.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Red Cliff at Hassayampa River in Wickenburg
Mare CzinarMarch 16, 2023
Following the usually dry course of the Hassayampa River, this wonky walk culminates at a prominent russet-colored rock outcropping and favorite roosting site for turkey vultures.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Panther Peak Wash at Saguaro National Park
Mare CzinarMarch 10, 2023
This easy loop hike in the northwest sector of Saguaro National Park unpacks a geologically diverse landscape rife with the eponymous giant cactus and a full menu of desert plants.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Deer Flat in the Tonto National Forest
Mare CzinarMarch 3, 2023
An under-the-radar dirt road north of Carefree ascends 900 feet to mountain saddle overlooking the Verde River Valley and peeks at the distant Superstition Wilderness.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Brown’s Mountain in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Mare CzinarFebruary 17, 2023
Distinctive Brown’s Mountain is a centerpiece of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Spring Valley Trail, Hells Canyon Wilderness Area
Mare CzinarFebruary 3, 2023
Spanning 9,951 acres of wild space a few miles west of Lake Pleasant, Hells Canyon Wilderness Area offers a quick way to escape into an untamed swath of desert that’s more paradise than purgatory.
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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Foothills & Guindani Trails at Kartchner Caverns State Park
Mare CzinarJanuary 27, 2023
Two above ground trails explore the Chihuahuan semi-desert grasslands and oak-juniper forests that surround Kartchner Caverns in Southern Arizona.
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ShoppingNewcomers’ Guide to Retail Hub Shopping in the Valley in 2023
Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2022
From luxury furniture shops and art galleries to indie boutiques and local liquor stores, the Valley is a shopper's paradise.
City Guide 2023PHOENIX City Guide to Shopping at Retail Hubs in the Valley in 2023
Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2022
From luxury furniture shops and art galleries to indie boutiques and local liquor stores, the Valley is a shopper's paradise.
City HikesHike the Maricopa Trail Spear S Ranch in New River
Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022
Established in 2011, Spear S Trailhead gives access to a splendid stretch of rangeland via paths created by the Hohokam people.
Restaurants93 Craft Beer Destinations Around Arizona
Editorial StaffSeptember 27, 2022
From Yuma to the Utah border, we sipped our way across Arizona to bring you this region-by-region guide to the state’s burgeoning craft brew scene, with beer-crawl maps, brewer profiles, merch picks and other actionable info. Bonus: an early glimpse of our fall beer festival and statewide beer awards!
Craft BeerpodcastCraft Beer Review with Josh Johnson from Ranch Hand Brewing
Matthew JohnsonSeptember 9, 2022
With a number of staple beers to offer, Ranch Hand Brewing is no one-trick pony.