Visitors come to Goldwater Lake in Prescott for fishing, kayaking, picnicking and hiking. No swimming, though! Here's how to explore this forest park.

Seven Mile Gulch starts as an easy stroll through pine woodlands before heading up the first of many sheer inclines. The views are worth the work.

From Lake Havasu to Lake Powell to Canyon Lake, here's everything you can do at Arizona's most gorgeous lakes, plus what to know before you go.

When you think of Arizona you don’t think of water, but Prescott is surrounded by three lakes. They brought the cowboys of old and now they bring outdoor enthusiasts from near and far.

Steven Jackson, 66, was killed during an "exceedingly rare bear attack" in Prescott, Arizona, authorities said Friday.

Arizona has a surprising number of lakes you can swim in. Here are 23 all around the state, including Lake Pleasant, Saguaro Lake and Patagonia Lake.

A brown-colored bear was spotted early Sunday morning wandering the neighborhoods near the Prescott Valley Safeway.

Did you forget something for the BBQ, or just want to grab something else to eat? Don't worry, you're nowhere near out of ...

Prescott National Forest officials say crews have established a containment line around 80% of a 16-acre wildfire at Lynx Lake, a popular recreation site on the outskirts of Prescott.

Escape the desert heat in Arizona at this mile-high lake and campground that has hundreds of miles of hiking trails and beautiful conditions for paddling.

Crooks Fire burning near Prescott grows to 1,600 acres The fire is burning in dry, dead, rugged terrain, and strong winds are creating dangerous conditions for firefighters.

FD: Vehicle fire sparks Sunset Fire in brush along I-17 near Cordes Lakes Fire crews work to extinguish Sunset Fire near Cordes Lakes in Prescott.