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Tombstone, known as the "town too tough to die," claims a legendary cast of historic characters that includes the likes of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Johnny Ringo and Big Nose Kate. Walk along the city boardwalks or ride the stagecoach to…

Rising more than 6,500 feet above the city of Tucson, Mt. Lemmon provides bike riders with a host of opportunities to enjoy natural surroundings ranging from desert to sub-alpine forest. Bike-friendly routes include paved roadway as well…

No matter what time of year you're planning to hike up the most prominent landmark in central Phoenix -- Camelback Mountain -- you'll want to get an early start. Summer temperatures soar beyond 100 degrees shortly after sunrise, and those…

Heading off on one of Arizona's backroads is one of the most scenic ways to experience the best of the state's varied landscape. While trucks and jeeps can take on almost any road suited for their wheel base, SUVs vary dramatically in…

Grey basalt outcroppings thrust among the ponderosa pine forest surrounding Arizona's largest natural lake. Mormon Lake in northern Arizona is less than 30 miles south of Flagstaff and set in the heart of the Coconino National Forest.…

Arizona is famous for its Old West history, warm deserts and high-country trout fishing. Jump in a jeep and head out into the backcountry to see relics of yesteryear and scenic vistas punctuated by towering saguaros and rugged pastel hills.…

Less than 10 miles from the shores of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona, shafts of light play through the narrow walls of one of the most-photographed slot canyons on earth. Although Antelope Canyon empties into Lake Powell, the part near…

Castle Dome's square knob rises more than 2,000 feet above the desert floor, jutting into the sky from a mountain range by the same name. The dome is easy to see as you drive south of Interstate 10 near Quartzsite, Arizona, but you'll need…

While Grand Canyon Caverns lies about 60 miles south of the nearest rim of the Grand Canyon, its extensive network of underground tunnels are said to extend all the way into the canyon. The land above the caverns is a highly utilized…

The end of July brings the hottest weather of the summer across most of the U.S. Vacationers flock to mountain lakes and forests to escape sweltering temperatures in low-lying cities. The same holds true in Arizona, with a favorite getaway…