In the late 1960s, NASA created an offworld analogue with dynamite and fertilizer bombs outside Flagstaff, Arizona, so that astronauts could train for the Apollo missions. Thanks to a well-timed tip ...

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Arizona is a “land of challenges,” according to Mary Irish, former director of horticulture at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. She notes in her book, “Arizona Gardener’s Guide,” that “soils do ...

From hiking the Grand Canyon to kayaking Horseshoe Bend, you’ll be wowed by Arizona’s natural wonders (Visit Arizona) Arizona is the gateway to some of the most awe-inspiring nature in the world – a ...

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management has selected Arizona for its “Restoration Landscapes” project. BLM chose 21 landscapes in the western portion of the U.S. and the project will focus on ...

In the desert of Arizona, you can visit one of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's homes. But for the past few months, the site has also been home to an installation by glass artist, Dale Chihuly.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — From the rich history of Tucson and bustling city of Phoenix to the red rocks of Sedona and pine forests in eastern Arizona, our beautiful state is incredibly diverse in both ...

There is something that happens to people when they arrive in the Arizona desert for the first time. The noise quiets. The ...

Cactuses are an integral part of the Arizona landscape — especially the tall saguaros that tower over swaths of the desert. Each year in the late spring, white blossoms emerge in the desert, crowning ...