Cactus League spring training in Phoenix: Photos through the decades
Spring training has a rich history in the Valley of the Sun. Here’s a look back.
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Your guide to Arizona Matsuri 2026 Japanese festival in Phoenix
Everything to know about the free cultural event at Steele Indian School Park on Feb. 21 and 22.
Phoenix hiking etiquette: 5 rules you should know
Hiking faux pas are a real thing. Here are some ways to avoid them.
Why this Arizona geek convention is ending after 15 years
“The level of care, time and real effort this convention deserves is no longer something we can sustainably carry.”
Phoenix Idiotarod returns Saturday. How to join the Valley’s wildest race
“The rules are there are no rules.”
Will tonight’s SpaceX launch be visible in Phoenix?
Look to the skies to see the jellyfish-shaped phenomenon.
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Arizona saw northern lights Monday. Can you see it again tonight?
We got a faint view of the aurora borealis on Monday.
5 easy hikes for beginners in metro Phoenix
Did you resolve to hike more in 2026? Get started with these metro Phoenix trails.
When to see Arizona’s first supermoon of 2026 this weekend
It’s a bright start to the year’s skywatching calendar.
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Phoenix skate shop needs public’s help to give boards to kids
Local chain Cowtown Skateboards only has a few more days to hit its charity goal.
When to see Arizona’s biggest stargazing events in 2026
A full year of astronomical spectacles awaits skywatchers.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend. How to see it in Arizona
The year’s biggest meteor shower brings the brightest fireballs of 2025 in December.
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10 best hikes in metro Phoenix
Opt outside and enjoy Phoenix’s beautiful desert scenery with these great hikes.
Can you see the northern lights in Arizona again tonight?
Don’t count on it.
See spectacular photos of the northern lights over Arizona
Across the state, the aurora borealis lit up the desert skies.
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This metro Phoenix bowling alley has closed after 62 years
Glenfair Lanes won’t reopen after closing for renovations earlier this year.
When to see the closest supermoon of 2025 in Arizona tonight
November’s full moon is the brightest of 2025. Here’s what time it occurs Wednesday night.
Major upgrades coming to Waste Management’s 16th hole
The legendary party spot at the Scottsdale golf tournament is getting a facelift for 2026.
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Montezuma Castle turns away visitors due to government shutdown
Arizona residents and out-of-state visitors alike were turned away from the national monument last week.
Here’s when to see the biggest supermoon of the year in Arizona
October’s full moon will be brighter than normal. Here’s what time to look.
Keeping Grand Canyon open during shutdown puts park at risk
Nature and visitors are at risk when parks are understaffed.
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Birding by ear: Tips to identify bird songs by listening
There are more than 500 species of Arizona birds. Learn how to tell them apart by ear.