Outdoors
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How a grassroots movement won the fight to save Prescott’s Granite Dells
Defending the Granite Dells near Prescott is a never-ending task, for the threat of development hovers near in ways big and small.
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A guide to visiting Monument Valley’s iconic rock formations
The red and orange rock formations of Monument Valley are a work of art that could only be created by nature, and an Arizona site that is more than worth seeing.
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8 Earth Day events across Arizona (+ tips for sustainable living all year long)
Participate in workshops, play games, and create crafts at these Arizona Earth Day events.
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Hummingbirds are on the move. Here’s when to see them in Arizona
Here is everything to know about hummingbird migration season, plus the best times to see them in Arizona.
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7 mining towns in Arizona that have fascinating histories
Rugged, wild, and buzzing with history, mining towns in Arizona are equal parts fascinating and formative to the early days of the state.
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4 animal sanctuaries in Arizona (plus the animals you’ll see at each one)
Learn about the critters that these incredible animal sanctuaries in Arizona have saved.
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5 super cool destinations near metro Phoenix to visit this spring
When the desert is acting like an oven, try to float a river, hide in a cave, or pretend you’re at the beach. Here are five places near metro Phoenix where you can cool off.
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Why are grasshoppers everywhere in Phoenix right now? Here’s the cause
Grasshoppers are a common sight across Arizona, but why does it seem like there’s an excess of them right now?
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20 festivals in Arizona you won’t want to miss this summer
Explore festivals in Arizona this summer, from comic cons and pride parades to chili cook-offs, pirate weekends, art fairs, and more.
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Arizona has the most kinds of rattlesnakes. Here’s how to avoid bites
Snake season in Arizona typically ramps up in spring and runs through early fall, when rising temperatures bring snakes out to hunt and mate. Here’s how to stay safe.
