Hike through secret slot canyons, spot endangered California condors, visit sacred Navajo sites, and kayak a stunning 10-mile ...

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has closed earlier than expected this year, shutting its gates to visitors for ...

With the Sonoran Desert serving as its dramatic backdrop, this Arizona city invites visitors to experience a real taste of Western culture. Scottsdale is home to a large equestrian community, with ...

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Adriel Heisey, famed aerial photographer whose spreads have appeared in National Geographic, Arizona Highways and the Smithsonian. His unique method ...

(she/her) is the Southwest contributing parks editor at SFGATE, covering parks and public lands across Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada. She is also an award-winning freelance science ...

Travelers looking ahead to 2026 have a world of inspiration at their fingertips. National Geographic’s “Best of the World 2026” list highlights 25 destinations that span glaciers, cities, coastlines ...