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Coronado National Forest, Oracle If you think you’ll be able to access Peppersauce Campground in late winter or early spring, you’ll be mistaken....

Coronado National Forest, Portal Sunny Flat will make you smile — not just because of its happy name but also because of its gorgeous setting....

Patagonia Lake State Park, Patagonia Great blue herons love Patagonia Lake. And why wouldn’t they? Its cool blue waters are full of catfish,...

Coronado National Forest, Sonoita Lakeview Campground overlooks Parker Canyon Lake, and the views are spectacular — both of the water and the...

Prescott National Forest, Prescott Mingus Mountain Campground is — where else? — near the top of Mingus Mountain. The drive to the top of the...

Coconino National Forest, Pine A cruise along Forest Road 300 might have you thinking you’ve fallen asleep and woken up in the Pacific Northwest....

Coconino National Forest, Pine You’ll fall asleep on top of a car at Blue Ridge Campground. Seriously. Smashed, recycled cars compose the...

Kaibab National Forest, Fredonia Jacob Lake was named for Mormon pioneer Jacob Hamblin, who settled in the area in the 19th century. If you saw a...