To the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area, a rugged national forest starts within ear shot of the major streets of Apache Junction. Within a ten minute drive, one's chief concern can change from ...

PHOENIX — Three hikers stranded in mountains east of Phoenix overnight were carried to safety by a rescue helicopter Wednesday morning, authorities said. The group had been stuck at Siphon Draw trail ...

Hikers in Arizona had to be airlifted to safety after suffering from heat-related illness while walking along the Siphon Draw Trail in a heatwave. Rescuers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety ...