Outdoors
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Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that holds extensive contracts with the agency he would lead.
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7 places to see and smell wildflowers near Phoenix
Here are seven places where you can see and smell wildflowers in and around Phoenix this spring.
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10 best dog parks in Phoenix for maximum zoomies & new BFFs
Explore this local guide to dog parks in Phoenix that are perfect for pups who love to run, play, and socialize.
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The 3 ski resorts of Arizona, ranked
The first weeks of January welcomed a fresh blanket of snow in higher elevation areas. Here are three ski resorts in Arizona, ranked, to enjoy the snowy slopes.
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This Arizona city was named among nation’s top camping spots
This year, an unconventional destination claimed the top spot in the West for fostering togetherness among campers. Hint: Arizona gets bragging rights again.
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9 places in Arizona to unplug, unwind, & digitally detox
Modern problems make for modern solutions. With most of us spending all day on one screen or another, it’s time for one of these digital detox retreats in Arizona.
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7 dude ranches in Arizona that let you live out your Western dreams
Discover seven of the best dude ranches in Arizona for horseback riding, campfire cookouts, and Old West charm, from Tucson to Wickenburg.
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Planning ahead: Arizona’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars now for these Arizona festivals happening this spring and summer.
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The 6 best Arizona hikes if you want to avoid crowds
These are the six best Arizona hikes you probably never heard of.
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Arizona’s most heartwarming news stories of 2025
As the year comes to a close, let’s choose to focus on the positives, with these 12 heartwarming stories of 2025.
