The desert may seem like an unlikely cultural and biodiversity hotspot. But Arizona — from the deep-furrowed canyons in the north to the cactus-studded south, proves that arid is not the same as lifeless. Welcome to the state where water is liquid gold, continuously giving shape — and life — to the land.

Forget Napa or Sonoma — here’s why you need to plan a journey through Arizona’s wine country 

A chance to spot these beautiful creatures in the wild awaits at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, just a short drive from Phoenix, Arizona

Can Geo’s travel editor-at-large rounds up five activities that are a must-do for visitors to this picturesque Phoenix suburb