6 Best Camping Spots in the Prescott National Forest
Whether you need a quick getaway from Phoenix or another stop on your tour of the western states, this area has a campground for everyone.
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Bri Cossavella
Biocrust: Why You Shouldn’t Walk Off Trail
Biocrust allows life to thrive from the desert soil. Every time we walk off the trail, we are putting biocrust, and all the life it supports, in danger.
Butcher Jones Recreation Site: Soak Up Saguaro Lake
In central Arizona, Butcher Jones Recreation Site is a place to get your water fix, as well as hiking, picnicking and sunbathing.
Boulder Canyon Trail: Where the Water Meets the Desert
You won’t find the Lost Dutchman’s gold, but you will get luminous views of Weaver’s Needle, Four Peaks, Battleship Mountain and Canyon Lake.
13 Best Hiking Trails Near Scottsdale, Arizona
Not only is Scottsdale known as the "most livable city", it’s also home to some of the most beautiful urban hiking in the state.
Mogollon Rim Camping & Hiking Guide
Every Arizonan knows our state is underrated. The Mogollon Rim — just northeast of Payson — is a fine example of the abundant beauty Arizona has to offer.
Backpacking West Fork of Oak Creek: From Populous to Seclusion
The West Fork Trail is one of the most popular and most beautiful trails in the Coconino National Forest. But the crowds thin out after a mile or two — so by backpacking in you leave the masses behind and step into a canyon of wildness and primitivity.
Back Way to Cathedral Rock: How to Hike it + Where to Grub & Catch Some Z’s Nearby
Reach the top of the Cathedral Rock Trail and you'll be surrounded by massive rock walls, spy expansive views of Courthouse Butte and Mingus Mountain — and walk along the edge of a cliff if you are feeling adventurous.
Exploring Arizona’s Wave Cave Trail
The wave Cave Trail is short and sweet, a balance of easy and challenging, and has a glorious cave with a boulder that looks like a wave at the finish — hence the name.
20 Superstition Mountains Hiking Trails You Can’t Miss
Just east of Phoenix, the rugged Superstition Mountains shoot nearly 6,000 feet into the sky. Here's a look at 20 of our favorite hikes in the famed Supes.