Travel Articles
Explore the American deserts, the Southwest, and the Wild West. From ghost towns and abandoned places to scenic drives, national parks, desert wildlife, hiking trails, Route 66 and more.
Above Phoenix: My First Hike to the Top of Piestewa Peak
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.