Thanks for reading New Times. I discovered this the hard way when I volunteered to write about a hike. I hiked Picacho Peak. And I cried. Four times. I know I sound like a big old wussy here ...

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Though the Hunter Trail at Picacho Peak State Park is not the state's longest or highest-elevation hike, its complex challenges and dazzling desert scenery make it the perfect representative of ...

And you can’t talk wildflowers without Picacho Peak. This hiking destination has managed to find its way into every Tucsonans’ social media feed, with photos of unbelievable blooms and clear ...

Keep a distance between hiking parties to limit the risk of being hit with dislodged rocks. The Civil War connection According to the Picacho Peak State Park Web site: The most significant Civil ...

The Sonoran Desert is bursting with abundant yellow flowers blooming at the base of saguaro cactuses right now. Catching a glimpse of this seasonal scenic beauty is a huge draw for Arizona ...

He was last seen by other hikers on a trail on Picacho Peak, which is located between Casa Grande and Tucson near Interstate 10, around noon on Tuesday. When his vehicle was found still in the ...

Children’s Cave Trail and the moderate Calloway Trail. Details: 15520 Picacho Peak Road, Picacho. $7 per vehicle. 520-466-3183, www.azstateparks.com. Perched at the edge of the towering ...