Part of the joy of hiking is the sense of exploration, so forget your usual trails and check out one of these lesser-known, ...

If starting the new year on the right foot means getting outside, Telegraph Pass on South Mountain is giving hikers plenty of ...

Water and wind offer powerful symbols on the Arizona Trail, where thirsty hikers have to hunt harder and windmills stand ...

As Arizona Republic reporter Joan Meiners nears the end of a nearly eight week journey on the Arizona Trail, she finds camaraderie in human company, but doubts in human activities. The trail winds ...

An unseasonable winter warm-up is bringing record-high temperatures to Arizona and the Southwest. Phoenix is experiencing temperatures in the low 80s, nearing daily record highs. Flagstaff has already ...

If you're looking for a day hike, one particularly popular option is Tom Thumb's Trail. It's a 4.5 mile out and back hike that takes you through incredible granite rock formations on the way to the ...

From rocky plunge pools hidden in desert canyons to mineral-rich hot springs with valley views, Arizona hides some unforgettable places to soak.

At the federal courthouse in downtown Tucson, some court-appointed defense attorneys say their immigration caseload has been surprisingly status quo, amid the Trump administration’s promises to ramp ...

Arizona is in the midst of a parvovirus outbreak, and Pima County officials are urging dog owners to make sure their pets are vaccinated against the deadly disease. The Pima Animal Care Center has had ...

Around the world, trail designers are quietly employing surprising techniques to engineer awe. You’ve probably felt it without even knowing why. Inside the creative science that’s transforming your ...