Phoenix is an excellent home base for exploring the dozens of national parks in the Southwest. As a matter of fact there are 30 national parks near Phoenix that are all less than six hours away! Some ...

Opt outside and enjoy Phoenix's beautiful desert scenery with these great hikes.

Summertime in Phoenix means taking extra precautions when outdoors, as temperatures can soar upwards of 110 degrees. This is especially true if you’re planning on going for a hike. In 2021, the Parks ...

PHOENIX — With temperatures in Phoenix already reaching triple-digits twice in 2025, the city is being proactive by updating its Trail Heat Safety Program to keep hikers safe. A few major trails will ...

The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board voted to close only the three most difficult South Mountain trails during heat warnings, a reversal from its previous decision to close all trails. The three ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix leaders are considering closing fewer hiking trails during the extreme heat. The city’s Parks and Recreation Board will discuss two options for South Mountain Park on ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hikers will have to avoid certain trails in Phoenix during prime daylight hours this weekend because of the extreme heat. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat ...