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Lava River Cave, Flagstaff, Coconino, lava, cave
Lava River Cave Is Cool in Every Sense of the Word

A mile underground a volcano left behind something remarkable - and it stays 40 degrees year-round.

Piestewa Peak, Phoenix Mountains Preserve, Maricopa, Arizona, desert
You Can See the Summit From the Trailhead. The View From the Top Is Something Else.

Piestewa Peak is one of Phoenix's most demanding urban hikes - and on a cool weekday morning, it earns every step.

Inscription House Chapter, Navajo Nation, Arizona, desert
Eggshell Arch Is Worth Every Step

A rare sandstone arch on the Navajo Nation rewards those willing to earn it - with a guided hike and a glow unlike anything else in Arizona.

Havasu Falls, Havasupai Tribal Lands, Coconino, Havasu, Falls
Havasu Falls Is Real. And So Is the Work to Get There

The turquoise water is everything you've seen in photos. The 10-mile hike to reach it is not for everyone.

Lava River Cave, Coconino National Forest, Coconino, lava, cave
Lava River Cave Is A 700,000-Year-Old Lava Tube You Can Walk Through Near Flagstaff

Thirty minutes from Flagstaff, a pitch-black volcanic tunnel stays 40°F year-round - and on a Tuesday, it's all yours.