Originally published in August 2003 under the headline "It was hell on earth," as part of the Star's special section "Smoke, Flames & Ash": The story of the Aspen Fire is a monthlong saga, but its ...

Arizona’s tucked-away lakes offer family-friendly escapes filled with fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and peaceful desert ...

The activities have been temporarily banished from Oceano Dunes, sparking anxiety among local business owners.

It’s so hard to parent out of a tent," said the mother of a child with cerebral palsy. The family has tried everything but can't escape homelessness.

Oceano Dunes, a few miles south of Pismo Beach off Highway 1, is a popular destination for off-roaders and beach campers. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) The sands of Oceano Dunes — the only state park ...

If someone told you Arizona has two million acres of lush forest land that most people have never heard of, you’d probably think they were pulling your leg. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests near ...

The record-setting heat that Tucson and much of Arizona experienced this summer is a red flag — a warning of things to come, experts say. Continued global climate change and the worsening of the urban ...

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is engaging to look at—we just wish it were as engaging to drive. Slotting between the Kona and the Santa Fe, the Tucson occupies a popular niche, but a lackluster powertrain ...