Wild horses once regularly crossed SR-347 near Riggs Road in Arizona. As sightings declined, questions followed. This article documents what may have happened and why hope remains.

A desert road trip stop in Winslow, Arizona with Route 66 history and the Standin’ on the Corner Park.

Documenting the Domes of Casa Grande, a mysterious Arizona roadside landmark now gone.

A true Old West tale from Wickenburg, Arizona. When the Wild West needed a jail, Wickenburg made do with a tree under the desert sky.

Wander off to the mysterious Lost Ranch ruins on South Mountain, where a lone stone fireplace, desert views, and unanswered questions await.

Boats in the mountains. A yacht club in the desert. Here's what I found during a stop off in Cleator, Arizona.

Surrounded by saguaros and volcanic cliffs, Saguaro Lake offers rare desert water access by boat, hidden coves, and mountain views in every direction. An Arizona lake meant for drifting inside Saguaro Country.

A photographic look at a saguaro cactus decorated with tires in rural Arizona.

A journey through Saguaro National Park’s cactus forests, desert panoramas, and scenic trails in Arizona.

Documenting the Montana Mountain Loop Trail: Off-road Jeep adventures, mountain views, and desert backcountry exploration.

Exploring the historic desert towns of Miami, Superior, and Globe, Arizona, and the scenic Roosevelt Bridge.

A New Year’s Eve visit to Tombstone, Arizona along historic Allen Street and a midnight celebration inside Big Nose Kate’s Saloon.

An hour west of Phoenix, rustic El Dorado Hot Springs offers open sky, quiet land, and an old-west sense of taking things slow.

I timed my Camelback Mountain hike to descend with the sunset and finish under the moon. Along Cholla Trail, the Sonoran Desert slowly transformed from daylight to darkness above the sparkling lights of Phoenix.

Tombstone, Arizona is one of the most famous Old West towns in the United States. From historic saloons to Boot Hill Cemetery, this travel article explores what it’s like to visit Tombstone today.

Sometimes a desert dilly dally calls for saguaros. Other times it calls for a tropical greenhouse filled with thousands of butterflies. This is what I found at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona.

I traveled to Tucson's Gem & Jam Festival hoping to meet visionary artist Alex Grey. After a little persistence, and a very understanding security guard, I finally got the chance… making for one of my favorite Arizona festival memories.

From granite boulders and steep climbs to panoramic views of Phoenix, Echo Canyon Trail lives up to its reputation as one of Arizona's most challenging urban hikes.

Normally I seek out lonely desert roads and forgotten places, but Piestewa Peak showed me the beauty of a mountain crowded with hikers, laughter, and shared determination.

Follow Apache Trail to Apache Lake, a secluded desert oasis surrounded by towering canyon walls, rugged scenery, peaceful campsites, and unforgettable views.