From the red rocks of Sedona to the alpine trails of Flagstaff, Arizona is more than just a desert- it’s a land of contrasts that begs to be explored. Our photojournalist, Michael Marcinko, is capturing the vibrancy and diversity that Arizona has to offer. These frames tell a story of a beautiful where sandstone glows at sunset, forests hum with wind and where saguaros stand tall in the heat. No words needed, just Arizona in all its wild beauty. 

Submitted photo For the past decade, James Holloway has traded the comfort of four walls for the vast freedom of trails that stretch through America’s most breathtaking wilderness. At 39, the seasoned backpacker from Flagstaff, Arizona , has logged thousands of miles in boots, with the latest being a seven-day trek through Glacier National Park in Montana — a journey he says “challenged everything I’ve learned in ten years.” “I've made every mistake you can imagine." “Overpac