Outdoors & Rec

Check out some of the most beautiful places in the state for free this weekend.

Do bears crap in the woods? Of course they do. But when you do, don’t just leave it there – follow these expert tips.

Small businesses that cater to visitors are now facing months of little to no revenue.

If you planned on visiting the Grand Canyon this summer, don’t worry: You still can.

Everything is better with a four-legged friend – especially hiking.

Here are 10 hikes in all skill levels where you can see the beautiful wildflowers of the Arizona desert.

The Arizona Women’s Climbing Coalition helps women and genderqueer folks find confidence and community in the great outdoors.

Grand Canyon National Park reported wait times being twice as long as usual after the National Park Service fired thousands.

Camelback Mountain is one of the most well-known landmarks and popular hikes in Phoenix. Want to hike it? Here’s what to do.

Grand Canyon National Park can be beautiful in the winter. It can also be dangerous.

How to see spectacular fireballs in the sky during the biggest meteor shower of the year.

Skywatchers can see both a comet and a supermoon on Thursday night. Here’s when to look.

Astronomers and skywatchers captured spectacular images of the naked-eye comet making its first appearance in 80,000 years.

It’s being called the “comet of the century” and won’t be back for 80,000 years.

The aurora borealis is visiting the Grand Canyon State again, if you know where and how to look for it.

Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak are closed during the day through Friday, and hiking on other city trails is discouraged.

Volunteers from across the Valley will head Papago Park to help pick up trash.

Skywatchers can see a pair of spectacular astronomical phenomena coinciding this week.

You shouldn’t miss this cool astronomical event. Here’s how to see it in Phoenix.

You’ll be a happy camper when you book one night at one of the county’s beautiful campgrounds and get a second night free.

How to catch a rare sight in the skies overhead.

How to catch the biggest meteor shower of the summer this weekend.