Outdoors & Rec

Arizona residents and out-of-state visitors alike were turned away from the national monument last week.

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.

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.

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.