Animals
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Soothing soaks: Hot springs within 5 hours of Phoenix
As temperatures drop and the hustle and bustle continues to rise, consider a soothing soak in one of these hot springs near Phoenix.
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I took a haunted brewery tour in Tempe & it was the perfect spooky season activity
Looking for a unique way to get into scary season? Consider taking the Four Peaks Haunted Brewery Tour at its Tempe location.
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10 Phoenix farms & fall fests offering pumpkins, hayrides & more
The days are shorter and the wind is crisper. This can only mean one thing: It’s time to welcome the fall in Phoenix with hayrides, pumpkin patches, and more.
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Your guide to birdwatching in Arizona this fall & winter
With an ecologically diverse habitat that over 500 species of birds call home, Arizona is a perfect place for birdwatching in cooler weather.
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Here’s what to know about kissing bugs and Chagas disease in Arizona
There are seven species of kissing bugs in Arizona. Here’s why you shouldn’t squish them.
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2025 Oktoberfest festivals & events across Arizona
From brats and German beer to costume contests and stein-holding competitions, these 2025 Oktoberfest events in Arizona have it all and will transport you to Munich.
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Too hot for rattlesnakes? Reptiles, cactuses struggle in Arizona’s extreme heat
From elusive jaguars to saguaro cactus, the changing climate is taking its toll on some of Arizona’s most iconic species, even those who have adapted to the desert heat over thousands of years.
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This woman cares for 200 pigs at a Phoenix animal rescue. Here’s how she does it
Better Piggies Rescue developed out of Arizonan Danielle Betterman’s love for pigs, which she says can be very “nerdy” and funny.
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Where to camp on the water in Arizona this fall
Crunching leaves, a roaring fire, and a cozy tent near cooling waters: the perfect way to welcome fall. Make it happen at one of these 11 campgrounds in Arizona.
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We checked out St. Vincent de Paul’s new vet clinic helping pets of unhoused Arizonans
Take a closer look at the brand new St. Vincent de Paul Marion and Bob Auray Companion Animal Hospital in Phoenix, which offers free pet care.
