From exploring Arizona canyons to Utah buttes and beyond, our national parks columnist shares the most adventurous Southwest ...

The Painted Desert, located within the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, is a tapestry of vibrant colors and ...

The vistas are sprawling and unspoiled. Mountains rim blue-sky horizons, and scrub brush scattered across the rocky desert hills sustain mule deer, bighorn sheep ...

Created by former President Joe Biden just days before he left office, Chuckwalla National Monument will further protect desert habitat in Southern California.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 18 points, Emanuel Sharp added 17 and No. 5 Houston dominated Arizona State 80-65 on ...

Without the proper mixture of rain and sun, there will not be a major bloom, although the recent rains will improve chances ...

If you have extra time, Rock Climbing is worthwhile. Climbers flock to Joshua Tree from around the world to tackle the literally thousands of routes open to them. There are challenges for all ...

Even in Los Angeles, a city dissected by highways and freeways and with busy ports and train lines, there are still places ...

The best way to get around Joshua Tree National Park is by car. To reach Joshua Tree, most visitors fly into Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), which is about 50 miles east, or via Los ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 18 points, Will Richard added 14 and No. 2 Florida steamrolled Oklahoma 85 ...

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Arizona boasts stunning natural wonders, including the Grand Canyon, Meteor Crater and Canyon de Chelly National Monument. The state is home to vibrant cities like Phoenix and Tucson, known for ...