Piestewa (Squaw) Peak, Phoenix
Piestewa Peak is one of the great urban hiking destinations, surrounded by the sprawling Phoenix metropolitan area. You won't find…
Abandoned: Nickerson Farms
Picacho Peak, Arizona may be home to one of the best-preserved remnants of an old Nickerson Farms Restaurant. But, it's…
Hike to the Top of Picacho Peak
Picacho Peak is a familiar landmark to anyone who drives Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson. It's also a great…
Ironwood Forest National Monument
Almost every National Park is extraordinary. National Monuments are more of a gamble. Some are extraordinary, but others don't deliver…
Saguaro National Park: Tucson Mountains
The easiest way to experience Saguaro National Park is to visit the western unit of the park. There are some…
Sonoita Mountain View Highway
Arizona Highway 83, also known as Sonoita Mountain View Road, is a scenic highway southeast of Tucson, Arizona. The road…
Chiricahua National Monument: The Big Loop
You can explore Chiricahua National Monument from the scenic drive or some short hikes from the viewpoints, but to really…
Driving over the Chiricahua Mountains: Portal, AZ
Chiricahua National Monument has a 'back door' of sorts. You can reach the park from the east, by driving over…
Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City is an old mining town in extreme southwestern New Mexico. In recent years, it's found new life as…
Geronimo Scenic Byway: New Mexico 152
New Mexico Route 152 is a very curvy, mostly 2-lane road that connects the town of Silver City with Interstate…