A summer visit to Saguaro National Park during the monsoon season brought Roadrunners, a rare Gila Monster, a young Great Horned Owl, and surprising wildlife despite the desert heat.

An afternoon along Arizona's Santa Cruz River at Tumacácori National Historical Park and The Anza Trail brought Gray Hawks, Vermilion Flycatchers, and an unforgettable gathering of butterflies beside the creek.

A summer monsoon interrupted our visit to Patagonia, Arizona, but once the storm passed, the Paton Center came alive with hummingbirds and one of the Southwest's most welcoming birding destinations.

A visit to Madera Canyon during Arizona's monsoon season brought eight hummingbird species, a surprise Botteri's Sparrow, and one unforgettable morning in the Santa Rita Mountains.

Navajo Bridge is one of the most remarkable places to watch wild California Condors. During our visit, we saw adult condors 54 and H9 with their wild-hatched daughter X2 soaring above the Colorado River.

Winter on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim brought snowy overlooks, Desert View Watchtower, Hermits Rest, fog-filled views, wildlife, and quiet mornings along the rim.

A winter hike down the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge brought icy switchbacks, exposed canyon views, Desert Bighorn Sheep, and two soaring California Condors.

Our first Grand Canyon trip brought a campervan setup at Mather Campground, a winter hike to Cedar Ridge, freezing nights, heavy rain, and an unexpected morning of snow.