Phoenix's fire, water and emergency response departments say their prevention plans and water infrastructure redundancies position the city well.

Once a desert rat, always a desert rat. Hiking in the Sonoran Desert since 1969, I feel right at home among Saguaro cacti, austere crags and panoramic views. In fact, ...

New hotels, James Beard–recognized restaurants, and desert-inspired cocktails bring the heat to Arizona’s desert city.

After a dry, warm winter, metro Phoenix residents may be looking forward to the monsoon season and the large storms it typically brings into town.

There’s a very unique sculpture installation currently on view at the Desert Botanical Garden.

Here are dozens of things to do in metro Phoenix and beyond during Cactus League 2025, from hikes to scenic drives to local culture.

Metro Phoenix highlights include Camelback Mountain, Old Town Scottsdale and Mexican food. Plus, tips for visiting Sedona and the Grand Canyon.