Such fatal encounters are extremely rare, yet residents of the Southwest tell SFGATE that nonlethal run-ins with cacti are ...

March is the perfect time to enjoy Arizona hikes that keep the mileage low while serving up seriously impressive scenery.

A record-shattering heat wave will bring triple-digit temperatures to the Valley over the next several days. Some tourist ...

As outdoor recreation continues to thrive in southern Arizona, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department is reminding both residents and visitors to take essential safety precautions before ...

Multiple Phoenix-area hiking trails will be restricted later this week as the Valley grapples with extreme heat.

With an unprecedented heat wave coming to Arizona, Phoenix hiking trails are at risk of temporarily closing in March for the first time ever.

Venomous activity is spiking months early in Arizona as record March heat drives rattlesnakes and scorpions out of dormancy and into residential areas and hiking trails.

Discover a beautiful desert trail with water views that’s perfect for hiking or biking with the family. #ArizonaHiking ...

A man is in custody after he allegedly shot and killed his wife in a neighborhood west of the Valley on Monday night.

A hiker was rescued on a South Mountain trail after overheating, the Phoenix Fire Department said.

Winding through a historic hillside cemetery in Jerome, this haunted Arizona trail offers ghostly lore, sweeping views, and a ...

In this Arizona road trip we head up to Northern Arizona and explore the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. On the way up Highway 89, we stop by some top Arizona destinations. On the way to Page Arizona ...