These mountain islands in southeastern Arizona are like an oasis in the desert, home to pine forests, hiking trails, and wildlife like hummingbirds and coatis.

Backers of an ambitious effort to create a 710-mile trail for off-road vehicle treks pitched the Payson Town Council for support at its last meeting.

This scenic canyon a short drive from one of Arizona's largest cities is an otherworldly escape with waterfall hikes, sublime ...