History & Culture
Arizona’s night skies are among the darkest in the nation. For the Diné, or Navajo people, the stars are far more than glittering lights above the desert. They are family, protectors, teachers, and guides for living in harmony with the world below. Each star has a place and purpose.
History & Culture
Arizona doesn’t just have unusual landscapes. It has unusual names on the map too. Some came from jokes, some from accidents, and some from pure frontier grit. These are towns you don’t forget once you hear them. Why Yes, there’s a town called Why. The story goes
History & Culture
Tombstone, Arizona, isn’t just another ghost town preserved for tourists. It’s the stage where the Wild West earned its legend. The air carries the sound of spurred boots and laughter spilling from saloon doors. Wooden boardwalks line Allen Street, where costumed cowboys and lawmen reenact a history that
Cultural Eats
Arizona is more than red rocks and road trips. It’s a full-on flavor experience shaped by the desert itself. Between the saguaros and sunsets, you’ll find a food scene rooted in Native American traditions, Sonoran creativity, and classic comfort cooking that hits differently under the desert sky. From
History & Culture
These brands built Arizona’s identity… and then disappeared. Arizona has always been a land of reinvention. Boom towns turned into ghost towns. Roadside motels became condos. Once-beloved local brands faded into memory. Long before national chains arrived, these names defined everyday life in the desert. For longtime residents, they
History & Culture
The U.S. Postal Service prides itself on its creed, and in Arizona, that often means defying canyons, mountainsides, and even herds of feral donkeys to deliver the goods. From mule trains to historic museums, these post offices prove that the mail really does get through, no matter how odd
History & Culture
If you live in Phoenix, you live atop an ancient marvel. Before skyscrapers rose and air conditioning cooled the Valley, a sophisticated civilization known as the Hohokam engineered a desert paradise using knowledge that still amazes archaeologists. The Hohokam thrived from around A.D. 450 to 1450. Their name, given
History & Culture
Have you ever wondered what truly built Arizona? It was not only stunning landscapes and sunny days. For decades, the state’s success has been summed up in five simple words that all start with the letter C. Copper, Cotton, Cattle, Citrus, and Climate shaped the economy, the culture, and
Arizona Cuisine
Prickly pear isn’t just a cactus. It’s the flavor of Arizona bottled in neon pink. You’ll see it everywhere once you start looking: in margaritas, candies, syrups, and even barbecue sauce. The color alone looks like a Sonoran sunset in a glass. This guide breaks down where
Route 66
Route 66 is more than an old highway. It is one of the most recognizable pieces of American travel culture, and Arizona holds some of the best preserved stretches. As the centennial in 2026 approaches, communities along the road are putting major energy into protecting it, re-imagining it, and preparing
Road Trip
Out in the Black Mountains along historic Route 66, Oatman, Arizona, feels like stepping into another time. Once a bustling mining town, today it’s famous for its roaming burros, staged gunfights, and weathered wooden storefronts that look straight out of a Western. A visit to Oatman is more than
Paranormal Arizona
Arizona has always been a little… different. Between its wide-open desert landscapes, Old West roots, and a steady stream of eccentrics, it’s no surprise the state has produced some truly bizarre newspaper headlines over the years. From ghostly apparitions in the territorial days to peculiar modern museums, Arizona'