The Desert Botanical Garden, an oasis nestled among the red rocks of Papago Park, turns 86 in February. The idea for a desert garden came from a small group of Valley-based advocates in the 1930s.

Papago Park is popular with locals and visitors alike thanks to its proximity to downtown Phoenix (less than 10 miles east) and its massive red butte formations. There are options for all activity ...

The area near Papago Park was shut down for hours after a body was found there Thursday morning, according to Phoenix Police Department officials. Officials said due to "elements" at the scene ...

Papago Park features several hikes – perhaps the most distinctive is Hole in the Rock. Nestled in and among the red butte formations of the park, this short but spectacular hike (it is only 0.3 ...

George W.P. Hunt served as Arizona's first governor and was elected six more times after that, setting a "national record," according to plaques on the tomb in Papago Park. Plaques on the tomb ...

Families wishing to reconnect with nature and cool down on the water need look no further than Papago Park and Tempe Town Lake. For a day in the great outdoors packed with activities, Papago Park ...