Catalina State Park sits about 15 miles north of downtown Tucson and is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. with reduced hours on major holidays.

Outside of those dates, it was illegal to use fireworks in Arizona. Here's what else state law said about using fireworks legally and safely on the Fourth of July. — Rey Covarrubias Jr.

Along a wash west of Oracle Road near Catalina State Park, a soaptree yucca juts from the desert floor like a 30-foot-tall toilet brush. This distinctive-looking plant is more than just big.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson at 1:53 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. This warning applies to Pima County and runs through 4:30 p.m. Meteorologists ...

A growing number of wild animals — some of them fourth-graders — are enjoying the benefits of two wildlife crossings on North Oracle Road near Catalina State Park. Since 2016, remote cameras ...

A Houston to Los Angeles is a fun way to explore desert landscapes, quirky towns and get lost in amazing cities in Texas and California.

Kirk Creek campground is open year-round; you can reserve a campsite at recreation.gov for $45 per night ($47/night weekends and holidays). Campsites book up quickly, so make your reservation well in ...

The Fort Ord Dunes State Park campground will feature 43 traditional tent campsites, 45 RV campsites, 10 walk-in or bike-in campsites, and improved coastal access.

The refurbished campground at Silver Falls State Park will reopen on June 18 after a lengthy closure and is now taking reservations. The campground was closed for nine months to repave roads ...