Once a desert rat, always a desert rat. Hiking in the Sonoran Desert since 1969, I feel right at home among Saguaro cacti, austere crags and panoramic views. In fact, ...

This southern Arizona desert gem boasts unique local favorites ... Visitors can explore scenic drives and hiking trails. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including javelinas, coyotes and desert tortoises ...

Across the Arizona-Sonora Desert ... Strolling along the museum's 2 miles of hiking trails, visitors get acquainted with the desert landscape via animal exhibits that mingle with native plants.

Although much of Arizona comprises arid landscapes, this Southwest state is also home to phenomenal waterfalls. Getting to some of these cascades can involve lengthy desert hikes in remote areas ...

If you asked a first-time visitor to describe a javelina, chances are, they'll have no idea what you're talking about. That's because the pig-like creatures are native to Arizona and the southwest ...