In the mild climate of Southern Arizona, Colossal Cave Mountain Park is a great place to visit during the winter months. The cave formed 10-15 million years ago, when hot water containing sulfuric acid welled up from below and ate away the rock of the cave passages. Eventually, the water was cut off and the [...]

Take a trip on Saguaro Lake in the Desert Belle and enjoy the exotic wildlife, towering canyon walls and dramatic Sonoran Desert vistas. The Desert Belle is a unique way to enjoy all the beauty that Arizona has to offer including 2,500 species of plants and animals. Saguaro Lake is located within the Tonto National [...]

A mile down, deep in the Grand Canyon, Phantom Ranch is tucked along the banks of Bright Angel Creek. It is the only lodging facility below the Canyon rim. The only way to reach the Ranch is by mule, by foot and by rafting the Colorado River and it is a popular stopping and oasis [...]

Take a trip back through time aboard the Yuma Valley Railway. Traveling alongside the beautiful Colorado River, you will not only enjoy lovely views of the river and be able to watch the Sonoran Desert flow by, but also be able to view local wildlife in the West Wetlands Park, the only Nation Heritage Area [...]

Chiricahua National Monument, located in southern Arizona, is one of several “sky island” mountain ranges surrounded by expansive desert grasslands. Chiricahau was sculpted by ice, water and wind over millions of years. By far the most noticeable natural features in the monument are the rock pinnacles. Rising hundreds of feet into the air, many of [...]

Tucked in a canyon on the Colorado Plateau, deep within soaring sandstone walls, is one of the most sacred sites to the Navajo Indians. They call it tseyi “place within the rocks.” The name was corrupted by Spanish explorers to Chelly, and eventually to Canyon de Chelly. Just east of the town of Chinle, Arizona, [...]

Who would guess that in the Spring, wildflowers bloom in profusion, even in the deserts areas of Arizona? Yet Arizona is famous for its yearly displays of color. However, there are two distinct wildflowers seasons, owing to the ranges in altitude. Therefore, we’ve broken this article into two sections — the top 5 place to [...]

Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is a humbling experience. The enormous vistas make you feel so small and the wonder and beauty creeps into your soul. The first time you look out over the Grand Canyon, you will find it almost impossible to believe. It’s so big, so deep, so impressive, it [...]

Tucked into the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness in Arizona and Utah, are a series of amazing slot canyons that you have to see to believe. Paria Canyon is the most famous and among the longest and deepest slot canyons in the world. Paria (originally spelled Pareah) is a Ute Indian word meaning “salty” or “muddy water” [...]

{openx:5}If you like outdoor adventure Northern Arizona is the place for you, with endless places to hike, mountain bike, rock climb or just take a scenic drive, everyone can find an outdoor activity that suits them. But if you’re looking for something new and out of the ordinary to explore be sure to spend an [...]