Outdoors
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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.
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Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations
Birding for Every BODY in Tucson is part of a growing national movement to help people with physical and other limitations experience birding and nature.
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Arizona voters support public lands and parks, despite Trump rollbacks
One year into a presidential administration that has prioritized rolling back laws that protect the environment, Arizonans continue to show overwhelming support for conservation and public lands, according to a new poll.
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Where to find the most scenic dispersed camping in Arizona
Boondocking, free camping, or dispersed camping in Arizona is a great way to experience freedom—and unbeatable views—on a budget.
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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.
