Phoenix is an excellent home base for exploring the dozens of national parks in the Southwest. As a matter of fact there are 30 national parks near Phoenix that are all less than six hours away! Some ...

Opt outside and enjoy Phoenix's beautiful desert scenery with these great hikes.

A popular trail at Yellowstone National Park is closed until further notice after a bear attacked a hiker on Tuesday afternoon. The hiker, 29, was walking on the Turbid Lake Trail on the eastern side ...

Summertime in Phoenix means taking extra precautions when outdoors, as temperatures can soar upwards of 110 degrees. This is especially true if you’re planning on going for a hike. In 2021, the Parks ...

The National Trail is a busy route that runs the entirety of South Mountain. Now, if you’re savvy enough to take the Mormon Trail, you’ll be rewarded with a visit to somewhere truly special: Hidden ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The city of Phoenix is one step closer to implementing new rules for closing hiking trails at South Mountain Park /Preserve during extreme heat. The Phoenix Parks and Recreation ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix has been closing some of its most popular trails during extreme heat for four years, but so far, no hikers rescued from the restricted trails have been cited. City ...

The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board voted to close only the three most difficult South Mountain trails during heat warnings, a reversal from its previous decision to close all trails. The three ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix leaders are considering closing fewer hiking trails during the extreme heat. The city’s Parks and Recreation Board will discuss two options for South Mountain Park on ...