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According to HGTV, this historic garden is the best in Arizona. We couldn't agree more. Here's what sets the grounds apart.

Explore desert birds that survive extreme heat with remarkable adaptations, from burrowing underground to conserving water, thriving in the planet’s harshest climates.

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Here are The Arizona Republic's picks for the top 10 high school football games to see, Oct. 9-11, 2025. Vote in our poll.

Here are The Arizona Republic's picks for the top 10 high school football games to see, Oct. 9-11, 2025. Vote in our poll.

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Arizona’s lax water laws let corporate farms pump unlimited groundwater to grow alfalfa for cattle overseas, even as local ...

It’s the kind of contemplation that desert landscapes naturally inspire when you give them half a chance. For those planning a weekend adventure, Moorten Botanical Garden is perfectly sized – you can ...

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