Kathy Montgomery

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This Land is Your Land, Arizona Highways

The National Park Service manages and protects more than 84 million acres all across the United States. Here in Arizona, we have 22 national parks, extending from Coronado National Memorial in the extreme south to Pipe Spring National Monument way up north.



Where Nature Meets Nurture, Arizona Highways

In 1966, The Nature Conservancy made its first purchase in Arizona when it acquired the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve. Although its mission has evolved and expanded over the past 50 years, the organization is still working to protect the state's most threatened landscapes.

State Secrets, Arizona Highways

The hidden gems at Arizona's 31 state parks and natural areas are worth experiencing. Here's a bucket list of a dozen to try this year.



31 Things to Do Before You Kick the Bucket, Arizona Highways

Everyone needs to see the Grand Canyon before he dies, but it's not enough to just see it. It needs to be experienced, away from the crowds, at a place like Toroweap. Or under a cottonwood at Indian Garden. Or in a raft on the Colorado River. In fact, we suggest putting all three on your bucket list, along with the other 28 things in the  next 10 pages.



Ode to the Roads, Arizona Highways

A scenic drive, whether you do it on Sunday, Monday or any other day of the week, isn't about getting from Point A to Point B. It's about the people, places and things that you meet and see and experience along the way.



50 Things to Do in the White Mountains, Arizona Highways

Summer doesn't officially begin until June 21, but the timing of things is a little different in Arizona, especially for desert dwellers who start thinking about summer trips to the mountains about the time Spring Training comes to an end. Either way, here's your itinerary. Hit the road.



Corral Your Outdoor Passion,

Stratos magazine

Dude ranches to satisfy every inner cowboy.

Arizona's Best B&B's,

Phoenix Magazine

16 great places to get away from it all.

Arizona's Historic Inns,

Phoenix Magazine

Some of the state's classic getaways.