The Arizona Republic's climate reporter, Joan Meiners, is biking the length of the Arizona Trail to document changes to landscapes and communities.

The government shutdown didn’t deter 26-year-old Nudrat Mahajabin from visiting Grand Canyon National Park earlier this month, even though the signs were clear: No entrance fees would be collected, ...

The 2025 Ansel Adams Award for excellence in conservation photography, given by the Sierra Club, recognizes McBride as a ...

Sited near the deepest canyon in North America and a 2.4 million-acre national forest, this small city is a charming base camp for year-round adventures.

Explore hidden gems and places locals love in Arizona, from secret waterfalls to red rock hideaways that capture the heart of ...

While there are a few overlooks that are accessible by vehicle—Mt. Trumbull Road and Toroweap Overlook, for example—Diamond ...

One of the most epic Arizona hiking trails that immediately comes to mind is the Grandview Point to Horseshoe Mesa Trail. This lesser-known but epic hike at the Grand Canyon National Park is arguably ...

Whether you are looking to explore the mountains, woodlands, or prairies, hike, there’s a Texas state park to tick off your ...

These breathtaking reservoirs offer everything from panoramic views to abundant wildlife - and they're perfect for water ...

"I watched the stars crawl across the glittering heavens through the screen windows of my tent. I listened to the river hurrying by. I never wanted to come home." ...

Looking for that Grand Canyon feel, but can't make a trip to it? This hidden Midwestern gem may be just what you need to scratch that adventurous hiking itch.

Unaweep Canyon is the only canyon in the world where water flows out of both ends, or so the claim goes. Part of the reason ...