It's three miles as the crow flies. The trail miles wind within a narrow strip of Sonoran Desert that sits between the preserve’s north and south regions. Serving as a nonmotorized travel corridor and ...

For Valley residents, one of the top desert attractions in the world is not far away. According to CNN Go, one of the best desert activities on the planet is a hike though Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.

In Arizona, a handful of demanding canyon hikes test endurance while rewarding experienced trekkers with dramatic terrain and ...

FORT MCDOWELL, AZ — At Butcher Jones Recreation Site, you can hike along the shores of Saguaro Lake for sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert. The 5.8-mile out-and-back trail in Tonto National Forest ...

Are you searching for the perfect way to embrace Arizona’s September charm? As the desert heat loosens its grip, the landscape transforms into a canvas of golden light, blooming flora, and trails that ...

Explore one of Arizona’s largest lakes, a desert secret where sparkling waters and wide-open skies create a coastal escape.

With its distinctive twin peaks (resembling the head and back of a camel), Camelback Mountain is a Phoenix landmark and a mainstay for local and visiting hikers. The popular hike offers stunning ...

Check into the midcentury Hotel Valley Ho, a 1950s icon with retro-chic rooms and a central Old Town location that makes an ideal base for exploring Scottsdale. Embark on a scenic hike in the McDowell ...

Generally speaking, we frown on guided hikes. The Sonoran Desert is not the Louvre, and true hikers hardly need to have someone spell out its (fairly obvious) magnificence. The extraordinary exception ...