Hidden Gems
Tucson is already a mecca for cyclists. It's famous for the grueling climb up Mount Lemmon, its sunny winter training camps, and the legendary mass ride nicknamed "The Shootout." Now the city is shifting into high gear with something truly next-level. Meet the brand-new Tucson Velodrome,
Desert Life
You don’t need to be lost in the Sonoran Desert to understand survival. Every day, you make the same choices desert travelers have made for centuries, just with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. We think of survival as something extreme, but it’s really about instincts: conserving energy, finding water,
Arizona State Parks
Patagonia Lake State Park, located about 12 miles south of the small town of Patagonia and just over an hour and a half from Tucson, is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in southern Arizona. The 265-acre lake is surrounded by rolling hills, mesquite, and cottonwood trees, creating an
Travel Guide
You've planned the perfect Arizona road trip. You’ve driven for hours, the desert scenery flying by your window, anticipation building with every mile. You finally arrive at the breathtaking entrance to that famous slot canyon or epic trail, only to be met with the most heartbreaking sign
Desert Life
Arizona in the summer is no joke. The sun is harsh, the air is dry, and the temperatures can put your body in danger fast. Hiking is still possible, but you need to take it seriously. This guide covers what you need to know before heading out into the heat.
Tucson
Tohono Chul is a desert garden, art space, and walking trail on the northwest side of Tucson. It’s not polished or commercial. It’s a quiet corner where the Sonoran Desert gets to speak for itself. The name comes from the Tohono O’odham language and means “desert corner.
Small Towns
Just south of downtown Bisbee, Erie Street in Lowell looks like something out of a dream. Not a flashy dream, but more like a faded postcard you found in a dusty thrift store. The entire street is a living photograph from the mid-1900s, with classic cars, rusted gas pumps, and
Wildlife
As the sun gets ready to set in the western sky, the Broadway bridge over Pantano Wash becomes center stage for a natural spectacle. Thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats pour out from beneath the bridge and rise into the night. This is one of Tucson’s most underrated wildlife experiences.
Art & Architecture
What stands today is the shell of a mission that saw centuries of survival, resistance, and slow decay. It is not the most visited park in Arizona. It is not the loudest or the biggest. It is one of the oldest, and it still carries the weight of everything that
Hiking
Arizona is a hiker’s state. From snow-covered peaks in the White Mountains to red rock canyons in the desert, the trails here offer something different every month. Some are best when the air is crisp and the crowds are gone. Others shine when wildflowers bloom or creeks run cold
Quirky
The Arizona desert carries more than heat and silence. It holds stories, warnings, and rules that were passed down long before any roads cut through the land. You won’t find these rules posted at trailheads or printed in guidebooks. You hear them told by people who know better than
Tucson
Just west of downtown Tucson, past the hum of the highway and the desert neighborhoods, sits one of the city’s most surprising natural spaces: Sweetwater Wetlands. It is a great place in Southern Arizona to spot wildlife, take a peaceful walk, or just listen to the sounds of running