Outdoors
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Where to rent & use a SUP around Phoenix
Discover the top five places to rent a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) around Phoenix, plus the best spots to take it out on the water.
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Feeling the summer heat? Head to northern Arizona to cool off with these 7 activities
Flagstaff lies a mere two-hour drive to the north from Phoenix and has much milder temperatures, making outdoor activities easier.
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Stay cool in Yuma with 5 awesome water hikes
Hiking in southern Arizona? Here’s where you can keep your cool by sticking close to a water source in Yuma.
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5 Arizona lakes for Memorial Day weekend fun
Memorial Day is one of the most popular times to get outside and enjoy the natural landscape. Here are five Arizona lakes where you can have fun that weekend.
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Protecting the bald eagle: Arizona Game and Fish climbs cliffs to count, band, and measure spring hatchlings
Arizona Game and Fish coordinates a nest watching program to collect data on the local bald eagle population and educate the public on how to protect the species.
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Arizona state parks celebrate Earth Day with unique activities
Explore natural wonders this Earth Day through interactive events at Arizona state parks like stargazing, wildlife encounters, and conservation education.
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Arizona’s national parks and forests already feeling strain from thousands of federal worker firings nationwide
Grand Canyon National Park reported wait times being twice as long as usual just a week after the National Park Service and National Forest Service fired thousands of workers.
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Your complete guide to container gardening in Arizona
Spring is almost here! Whether you rent or own, container gardening is a great way to grow your favorite greenery even in the desert scene.
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How to identify 10 common Arizona cactuses
Although they’re all beautiful, the 10 most common Arizona cactuses each have distinct characteristics that may help you identify which is which.
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Start 2025 with Arizona’s First Day Hikes adventure
Join Arizona’s First Day Hikes program on New Year’s Day 2025. Explore 16 state parks with guided adventures perfect for all skill levels.
