Deserts in Arizona

This abandoned open-pit copper mine features stunning turquoise mineral pools and excellent rock-hunting opportunities.

Hikers and walkers flock to this historic volcanic butte for its scenic desert views.

This mesmerizing and surreal landscape features intricate patterns of white and red sandstone.

This sinkhole in the Arizona desert is filled with carbonated, arsenic-rich water

Previously a hot spring, this park remains a site of unique history, wildlife, and geology.

One of the most extensive and well-preserved collections of dinosaur footprints in North America.

When it was built in 1929, this historic bridge was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 600 miles.

One man handcrafts "the best sake made outside of Japan" in a tiny desert town on Route 66.

For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.

A replica of the flagpole that gave a frontier town its name.

From working out of his garage to the James Beard semifinals, one Tucson baker has kept his fan base—and his grains—local.

This remote desert watering hole has a connection to a curious chapter of American history.

This oasis-like spring in the Sonoran Desert is home to unique, endangered species.

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

The historic “pink house on the hill” is an architectural gem that now serves as a center for water conservation.

These free-roaming horses were once destined to disappear from the land.