From luxury heritage routes to routine service passing through extraordinary scenery, here are 19 of our favorite rail ...

From buzzy Instagram-worthy spots to tried-and-true small-town standbys, these are USA TODAY's top restaurants across the United States in 2025.

I was absorbed into stories about the saguaro cactus, native to and a symbol of the desert (its blossom is the state flower of Arizona ... gym visits between late-night bars and long hours ...

The Arizona desert is a diverse ecosystem teeming with a variety of fascinating wildlife. Among these creatures, some are venomous, equipped with toxins they use for hunting or defense. While ...

The COVID-19 pandemic decimated downtown economies across Canada and the United States, with some cities rebounding more quickly than others. Office closures, a surge in remote work, and changes in ...

Making use of drones for the first time, the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) is investigating a long fissure intimidating the Arizona desert. The extensive crack, stretching about two miles, in the ...

While many ghost towns are scattered across the American Southwest, Vulture City stands out as one of Arizona’s most intriguing abandoned mining towns. You can find this historic site 71 miles ...

In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, there’s a culinary treasure that’s been quietly clucking its way into the hearts of locals ...

As part of a series of changes to the PGA Tour, 2025 will see the last Phoenix Open Monday, marking the end of an era in the Arizona desert. "Sad to be the final one," said Bill Ibrahim ...

March - Gertrude's at Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) March signals the arrival of spring, when nature stretches its limbs and begins to wake up from a long winter's rest. Mark the occasion with a ...