the 265-acre reservoir draws summer visitors from all across southern Arizona and northern Mexico looking to cool off. There’s a roped-off swim area at Boulder Beach, a modest plot of sand.

Just 45 minutes from bustling Phoenix, visitors can enjoy one of the state's best-kept secrets, a serene beach area that is a haven for swimming ...

There are only two natural lakes in the state, so the rest of these Arizona bodies of water are ... 60 miles of waterways and white sand beaches. Anglers will appreciate the excellent fishing ...

Arizona is home to vast dark sky regions ... and it features campsites, beaches and hiking trails. There are other nearby state parks to explore too, including Cattail Cove State Park and Buckskin ...