Around 300 people were stuck inside Catalina State Park north of Tucson after flooding blocked access to the single entrance road. State officials had to wait until the water receded before they began clearing debris with a front-loader this week. Read more»

The All Indian Rodeo isn’t hosted or produced by Indigenous people - and it’s been that way for years - which is why the Arizona Native American Rodeo Committee has decided to relaunch its efforts to have Indigenous people at the table regarding hosting Native American rodeos. Read more»

The Maricopa County Department of Health’s annual report on heat deaths, which was released this month, reports a record 339 heat-associated deaths in 2021, and of those, 75% took place outdoors, and 19% of those happened on hiking trails or in desert areas of the county. Read more»

This summer’s monsoon has been active across Arizona, bringing violent winds, torrential rain and flash floods - and also rattlesnakes and toads, who are active now because monsoons determine when they reproduce. Read more»

Anglers should limit their consumption of catfish from Patagonia Lake because of elevated mercury levels. State officials said adults shouldn't eat more than 2.5 ounces per week of fish from the Southern Arizona lake, while children shouldn't eat more than 2 ounces per month Read more»

National parks in Arizona welcomed 10.7 million visitors who pumped $1.12 billion into local economies in 2021, both sharp increases from the pandemic-induced lows of the year before, according to the National Park Service. Read more»

Coronado National Forest administrators have lifted fire restrictions ahead of the July 4 weekend but fireworks remain prohibited year-round. Read more»

As warm and windy conditions Tuesday were pushing the Pipeline Fire north of Flagstaff and other wildfires are burning across the state, fire prevention experts shared tips on simple ways to contribute to fire safety. Read more»

The Department of Interior distributed $279 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund in support of state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects, with Arizona receiving $5.6 million in funding for local projects. Read more»

Hotter weather means more exposure to Arizona's venomous creatures, including an increase in the number of rattlesnake bites and scorpion stings that require treatment, health experts said. Read more»

As Americans plan their summer vacations, states around the country are struggling with a persistent challenge: how to attract more Black residents and other visitors of color to their parks. Read more»

Salt River Vaulters, an Arizona non-profit that makes it possible for children or adults with disabilities to participate in equine therapy and therapeutic vaulting, allows participants to grow physically and mentally and helps increase communication skills. Read more»

Being a pedestrian or cyclist in Tucson is deadly, and it has taken away too many lives. Read more»

Tourists looking for socially distanced outdoor activities flocked to Sedona during the pandemic, adding to traffic congestion, noise and air pollution in red rock country - in response, the city launched the Sedona Shuttle to get hikers to popular trailheads. Read more»

A drag racing tradition in Chandler’s Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park that dates back to the 1980s is set to come to an end with an announcement Friday that a new overpass planned for the widening of I-10 will take the space that currently occupies part of the facility, Read more»