Arizona is more than the Grand Canyon. It is slot canyons, lava fields, sky islands, cactus forests, and ancient villages. If ...

Patagonia Lake State Park stands as a liquid rebellion against Arizona’s reputation for dusty, parched landscapes, offering a genuine oasis that locals have been quietly enjoying while hoping tourists ...

Mary Tolan recounts her early morning run in with a black bear and cubs while camping.

Patagonia Lake State Park is 265 acres of shimmering blue water surrounded by rolling hills and mesquite trees—the kind of place that makes you want to check your GPS to confirm you’re still in ...

As we walked the trail back to his car, he bent to touch a soft tuft of blue grama grass, a drought-resistant native. It’s clear Fleischner has bottomless fascination and affection for this place. He ...