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Four Gorgeous Hikes in Arizona's Superstition Wilderness Area

By Sara Palmer
Feb 26, 2021

Don't waste this beautiful weather — go hiking in the Superstitions as soon as you can.
Five Places to See Fall Leaves Change Color in Arizona

By Phoenix New Times Writers
Oct 27, 2020

Fall goals.
The Best Places to Run in Metro Phoenix

By Ofelia Montelongo
Mar 24, 2020

Lace up and get out there.
The Best Desert Wildflower Hikes in Metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times
Mar 17, 2020

Fantastic blooms and where to find them.
Things to Do Outdoors Thanksgiving Weekend in Metro Phoenix

By Sara Palmer
Nov 28, 2019

Your guide on things to do outside in the Phoenix area.
5 Places to Play in the Snow Around Arizona

By Janessa Hilliard and Lauren Cusimano
Nov 21, 2019

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas.
40 First Date Ideas in Metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times and Elizabeth Maria Naranjo
Jan 29, 2019

From the indoors to the outdoors, uptown to downtown, here are 40 ways to make your move.
10 Best Pools in Metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times and Lauren Cusimano
May 12, 2018

Dive in, get wet and slippery.
The Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

By Lindsay Roberts, Julie Peterson, Amy Young, Laura Latzko, Michael Senft, Benjamin Leatherman, Lynn Trimble, Jason Keil and Melina Zuniga
Feb 28, 2018

Keep calm. Plan on.
This Philadelphia Art Collective Is Coming to Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden

By Lynn Trimble
Feb 27, 2018

Here's what we know so far.
Everything We Know About Matthew Moore's Los Olivos Urban Farm Project

By Lynn Trimble
Feb 26, 2018

And how you can get involved.
Planning Visit to National Park? Beware, Nobody's Certain What Happens If U.S. Shuts Down

By Joseph Flaherty
Jan 19, 2018

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey promises to keep Grand Canyon National Park open.
Christmas Tree on Camelback Mountain: Respect It, or Santa's Helpers Might Kick Your Butt

By Ray Stern
Dec 25, 2017

"I could take your phone and chuck it off the side. What are you going to do?"
Where to See Snow in Metro Phoenix

By Janessa Hilliard and Lauren Cusimano
Dec 19, 2017

Some real and trucked in, some made on-site.
A New Park Is Coming to the Melrose District

By Lynn Trimble
Nov 27, 2017

Here's what you need to know.
The Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

By Lindsay Roberts, Lynn Trimble, Laura Latzko, Julie Peterson, Rob Kroehler, Amy Young and Jason Keil
Nov 22, 2017

The Lore podcast(!), yoga, theater, and a short film fest.
The Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

By Lindsay Roberts, Rob Kroehler, Jason Keil, Amy Young, Laura Latzko and Julie Peterson
Nov 15, 2017

David Sedaris, Pie Social, poetry, and more.
Best of Phoenix 2017: 19 Things to Do and See Outdoors

By Phoenix New Times
Nov 11, 2017

From our Best of Phoenix issue.
The 19 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

By Lindsay Roberts, Julie Peterson, Lynn Trimble, Rob Kroehler, Laura Latzko, Michael Senft, Jason Keil and Amy Young
Nov 1, 2017

Halloween's over, but the fun's not.
The Best Free Events in Phoenix This Week

By Lindsay Roberts, Jason Keil, Amy Young, Lynn Trimble, Laura Latzko and Julie Peterson
Oct 30, 2017

Attention cheapos.