Desert Life
Saguaro National Park is split into two completely different experiences: the East and West districts on opposite sides of Tucson. Each side offers its own brand of desert magic, and choosing between them (or deciding how to tackle both) can make or break your Arizona road trip. So which side
Travel Guide
If Arizona had a secret level, it would be Bisbee. Ninety miles southeast of Tucson, this old mining hillside town swapped copper mines for creativity, becoming a maze of staircases, murals, and haunted history. It’s where the Wild West met Woodstock. Where History Gets Weird Bisbee looks like a
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,
Food
Arizona takes ice cream seriously. When the heat never quits, dessert has to keep up. Across the state, local shops are making flavors that sound wrong but taste right. These five prove that weird ideas and desert creativity are a perfect mix. 1. Novel Ice Cream – Cookie Monster 📍 Phoenix, Arizona
Sedona
Perched dramatically between two towering red rock buttes, a striking structure with a massive concrete cross seems to rise directly from the earth. This is not just a building. It is the Chapel of the Holy Cross, a place where architecture, nature, and spirit beautifully collide. Located in Sedona, a
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,
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
Tucson
Driving through Tucson means more than desert scenery and mountain views. The city is filled with unusual roadside landmarks that grab attention and tell their own stories. These attractions range from historic neon signs to oversized mascots and even a bridge shaped like a rattlesnake. They may not always appear
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.