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.

A spur-of-the-moment road trip from North Carolina led me to one of the world's biggest New Year's celebrations. Here's what it was really like spending New Year's Eve 2013 in Times Square—from hours in the freezing cold to the unforgettable confetti-filled countdown.

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

My first visit to Las Vegas was a collection of simple moments: a box full of vegan donuts, aching arms from vintage suitcases, an impromptu photo shoot at the Wynn, and an hour spent laughing with Chucky on the Strip.

A firsthand account of the massive dust storm that swept across Phoenix, darkened the desert, and became one of Arizona's most unforgettable weather events.