Weldon Johnson
The Tennessean
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Here's proof the Grand Canyon is a pop culture icon
The Grand Canyon has long been a source of inspiration, appearing in Thelma and Louise, Joe Dirt, The Brady Bunch and National Lampoon's Vacation. → Read More
Grand Canyon National Park earns International Dark Sky Park status
The park and the Grand Canyon Conservancy have worked to reduce light pollution. A star party in celebration is planned for June 22-29. → Read More
Arizona's monsoon season: 19 things to know about dust storms, rain and more
What was the driest monsoon? What was the wettest? Why does the season start on June 15? We answer the most common monsoon questions. → Read More
You may want to check your 'real' Christmas tree for these bugs
it's not the end of the world if your new Christmas tree has a few insects hitch a ride into your home. Here's a look at some of the more common bugs. → Read More
Riding the Polar Express train is an Arizona family tradition
For 18 years, families have been taking holiday train rides on the Polar Express to the "North Pole" without leaving Arizona. → Read More
Arizona ghost tours: Spooky haunts in Yuma, Jerome, Prescott, Tucson and Phoenix
From Jerome to Phoenix to Tombstone and beyond, Arizona is prime territory for ghost hunters. → Read More
Havasu falls hiking trail, campground will reopen Sept. 1 after flood damage
Havasupai, the popular and remote part of Grand Canyon known for its dramatic waterfalls, was damaged by flash floods on July 11. → Read More
It's the first day of spring. Sorry, East Coast, we can't help but gloat about our weather
It's sunny. It's warm. We have spring training. Try not to hate us. → Read More
Why Arizona's weather has been so dry this winter
The weather phenomenon known as La Nina has played a role in our ongoing dry spell. It's not the only factor, however. → Read More
Get free admission to national parks on MLK Day
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the National Park Service is waiving entry fees for the day. → Read More
Get free admission to national parks on MLK Day
Monday is one of just four fee-free days for our country's more than 400 national parks in 2018, down from 10 such days in 2017. → Read More
Meghan McCain marries Ben Domenech at her family's Sedona lodge
The TV personality and daughter of Arizona Sen. John McCain married conservative writer Ben Domenech. → Read More
Phantom Ranch at Grand Canyon switching to online lottery for reservations
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges is switching from phone reservations to an online lottery for the only lodging at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. → Read More
Best Fourth of July events around Arizona
If you want to get out of Phoenix for the holiday, there are plenty of fun things to do in Flagstaff, Prescott and more. → Read More
5 Factors Behind Phoenix's 120 Degree Heat
Phoenix is about to hit 120 degrees. Here's why the city gets so hot. → Read More
Why Phoenix gets so hot in June
Because of monsoon season, June actually is the peak heat for southern Arizonans. → Read More
5 factors behind Phoenix's 120-degree heat
Phoenix is about to hit 120 degrees. Here's why the city gets so hot. → Read More
5 factors behind Phoenix's 120 degree heat
Phoenix is about to hit 120 degrees. Here's why the city gets so hot. → Read More
5 factors behind Phoenix's 120 degree heat
Phoenix is about to hit 120 degrees. Here's why the city gets so hot. → Read More
Celebrity Fight Night 2017 in Phoenix: Muhammad Ali's legacy celebrated, Harrison Ford honored
Actor Harrison Ford is the honored guest for this year's event, the first since Muhammad Ali died in 2016. → Read More