Arizona Travel Stories

Sep 3, 2024 • 14 min read

From peering into the Grand Canyon and exploring tribal lands to desert snow sports and a thriving craft beer scene, Arizona has tons to top things to do.

Jun 4, 2024 • 5 min read

Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the vivacious little city of Tucson, Arizona, has a unique culinary scene that represents a confluence of cultures.

Sep 14, 2023 • 6 min read

With 114,000 square miles of Wild West landscapes, Arizona is classic driving country, but there are other ways to get around. Here are your best options.

Sep 13, 2023 • 6 min read

Connecting to top national parks, historic routes and striking landscapes, Arizona's road trips are some of the best in the US. Here are our favorites.

Mar 15, 2023 • 10 min read

Native, Spanish, Mexican, and American traditions come together to create a tapestry of heritage in Arizona and beyond

Mar 15, 2023 • 9 min read

A road trip from Arizona can take you to the best of the southwest's cool cities and unforgettable towns

Mar 15, 2023 • 11 min read

From dizzying chasms to soaring peaks, you'll lose track of all the times you're awestruck on this multi-state drive

Jan 17, 2023 • 6 min read

From condors and cactuses to pueblos and Indigenous sites, Arizona is more than just desert. Plan your visit to these top national parks and monuments.

Aug 10, 2022 • 6 min read

Deciding what to see in Arizona can take some planning if you're traveling on a budget. Here are the top free things to do in the Grand Canyon State.

Oct 14, 2021 • 6 min read

Looking for an authentic Route 66 experience? Arizona is as good as it gets, with the Route's longest stretch of original roadway and attractions aplenty.

Oct 14, 2021 • 5 min read

The Grand Canyon is just the beginning when it comes to natural beauty in Arizona — explore the whole state to find unexpected and remarkable landscapes.

Oct 14, 2021 • 5 min read

Arizona is home to 22 sovereign tribes, each with their own governments, rules, cultures, histories, and customs and home to important sites worth a visit.

Oct 7, 2021 • 9 min read

If you're wondering how to make the most of your time in the Grand Canyon State, these are the eighteen best trails in Arizona.

Sep 2, 2021 • 6 min read

With hundreds of miles of shoreline alongside rivers and lakes, Arizona has a surprising amount of beachfront experiences. Here are our favorite swimming spots…

Nov 25, 2020 • 5 min read

There's so much more to see and do in Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon. Here are some alternative places to inspire you for your next visit.

Sep 30, 2020 • 4 min read

From mountains to desert, forest to streams, the country's abundance of showstopping views could make even the most jaded traveler weak at the knees. Here are…

Sep 14, 2020 • 6 min read

This itinerary touches Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada for a majestic tour of Southwestern geography.

Jun 26, 2020 • 4 min read

Over 200,000 people entered the lottery to hike the Wave, but less than 3.7% were lucky enough to win. Here's how to increase your chances.

Jun 18, 2020 • 7 min read

Cottonwood native Colleen Stinchcombe returns to her hometown after it received designation as an International Dark Sky Community.

Feb 28, 2020 • 6 min read

A 101-year-old national park in a two-billion-year-old landscape, Arizona's mighty Grand Canyon takes on a new majesty when dusted with snow.

Nov 6, 2019 • 3 min read

Recognized by Unesco as one of the world's most important food scenes, Tucson is an exceptional place for Mexican and Southwestern gastronomy. 

Jul 16, 2019 • 5 min read

The deserts and wide open spaces of the Southwest USA are among the darkest places in America and offer some of the country's best possibilities for…