Audubon's analysis ties Arizona's rivers and lakes to about $11.7 billion in annual spending and more than 72,000 jobs.

After six rescues in 24 hours, Phoenix Fire says the calls look like a pattern and offers practical, field-tested tips for hikers. Hydration, early starts and checking trail closures are key.

The National Park Service warns quicksand has been found along Lake Powell shorelines and drainages at Glen Canyon NRA. Know the signs and simple steps to stay safe.

A Sonoran gopher snake estimated at nine feet slithered through a Phoenix neighborhood on Monday. Experts say the species is nonvenomous and often mistaken for a rattler.

A new state contract requires the Salt River herd be reduced and some horses moved to vetted sanctuaries, with fertility control and staged relocations planned.

The Phoenix Zoo has leased nearly 1,100 acres near Sahuarita to build a conservation park that could include safari‑style enclosures and breeding programs for endangered species. Planning and road work remain before a public opening.

Multiple breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline cut supplies to Phantom Ranch and inner‑canyon sites; crews are repairing the line and hikers must treat or carry water.

Tonto National Forest officials announced controlled burns in the Pleasant Valley Ranger District, aiming to clear excess vegetation and reduce wildfire risks.

Phoenix launches a new digital tool to show residents how their tax dollars fund park improvements and preserve protection through the Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative Program.

Casa Grande is inaugurating an inclusive playground at O'Neil Park to ensure children of all abilities can play together, emphasizing the community's commitment to inclusivity.

Mark Coronado Park in Surprise, Arizona, will be closed from May 26 to June 13 for routine maintenance, with alternatives suggested at surpriseaz.gov/Parks.

Glendale has expanded Heroes Regional Park, adding eight new pickleball courts among other amenities, reflecting the sport's growing popularity and enhancing local recreational offerings.

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management has completed two major timber sales, Baker and Poco Pino, advancing forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction in Arizona.