Even better, many of Arizona's top outdoor destinations are right next to some of its largest cities. For example, Tucson's self-guided Astro Trail is one of the world's best stargazing destinations .

My goal for 2022 is to hike and then hike some more. I started things off by heading for Tucson in early January. This is where you find classic Sonoran Desert, ringed by mountains, slashed by ...

I grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and didn't like living there much. Years later, as an adult, I found it's a great place to visit with many things to do.

Tucson's Sentinel Peak, also known as "A" Mountain, is a good spot for hiking, bicycling and driving. You'll see 360-degree views of Tucson, Arizona.

Abbie Kozolchyk is a regular contributor to New York Times Travel who grew up in Tucson. No matter where else she’s lived — mostly Manhattan — she’s visited her home desert often. Nov. 21 ...

The Tucson skyline is dominated by mountains in every direction, with the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north, the Rincon Mountains to the east, and the Tucson Mountains to the west.

The city of Tucson, Arizona, sits on America’s southern border, surrounded by the cactus-strewn landscapes of the Sonoran Desert. Its present-day creativity draws on its Native American and ...