Spring national park visits offer the perfect combination of comfortable weather, blooming wildflowers and smaller crowds ...

Autumn changes everything in the Valley of the Sun. Autumn means that overflowing bowls of Halloween candy are acceptable décor and pumpkin spice flavor is added to everything from coffee to cookies ...

After losing count of just how many bush poppy shrubs were blooming around me, I snapped a few photos of the delicate yellow flowers and texted them to my friend and colleague, Jeanette Marantos. I ...

Spring has officially sprung in the Coachella Valley, and if you ask us, it's the best time of year to be in the desert. Everything comes alive during this season, from luscious wildflowers and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spring in Colorado is colloquially known as shoulder season (or mud season), as folks come off the slopes and wait for the snow to melt and alpine ...

The Coachella Valley is ringed on all sides by mountain ranges, each honeycombed with thousands of miles of breathtaking trails and hidden wonders. Nowhere else can weekend warriors hike from ...

Phoenix and Scottsdale offer amazing adventures for everyone who visits. From desert hikes to art galleries, these twin cities blend outdoor excitement with cultural experiences. Whether you love ...

I’ve dedicated the better half of the column this month to the hiking in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, stemming from a camping trip I took over the first weekend in February. Late winter is the best ...

First Day Hikes are a popular New Year's Day tradition that invites people to start their year with an outdoor adventure. Arizona State Parks offer the hikes every Jan. 1, giving visitors a chance to ...