What’s new in Arizona

Friday, 04 Apr, 2025 0

Spring is here and outdoor adventure season has officially kicked off in Arizona.

Besides, it’s also the ideal chill and explore the state’s rich heritage and culture sunshine, take a road trip or gaze at the dark skies.

Here’s what’s new in Arizona this spring and summer:

Tucson’s new Astro Trail
Stargaze on Tucson’s new Astro Trail, which offers self-guided dark-sky experiences across southern Arizona. Visitors embarking on the trail can peer into the cosmos by touring multiple observatories, exploring science museums or camping under the night sky in designated dark sky parks. Stay overnight at Kitt Peak Observatory, spot constellations at Saguaro National Park and learn about aerospace at the Pima Air & Space Museum, just a few of the stellar adventures showcased on the Astro Trail.

Tour Monument Valley under a full moon
Goulding’s Lodge is now offering a Full Moon Tour on select nights from April to October. This more than two-hour tour is led by a local Navajo guide who shares insights and answers questions about Navajo culture as the group explores Monument Valley under the stars.

Phoenix Zoo’s new ‘Big Cats of Arizona’ habitat
Guests at Phoenix Zoo can enjoy an up-close view of mountain lions and jaguars thanks to the new “Big Cats of Arizona: A Bridge to Arizona Wilderness” habitat which opened April 5, 2025. This new area includes the Zoo’s first-ever “catwalk,” allowing guests to walk directly below the big cats as they move overhead.

Surf in the Sonoran Desert
Hang ten at Revel Surf in Mesa, Arizona’s only surf park, which welcomes newbies and experts to surf customizable waves for a beach day in the desert. Opened in February, this park offers lessons teaching visitors how to surf its lagoon’s waves, which can reach up to six feet. Experienced surfers can focus on perfecting their techniques at the stationary deepwater area, conquering its consistent 33 foot-wide wave face.

New Sedona hotel set to open
Opening on April 26, the new Mountain Modern Sedona is ideal for guests seeking wellness or adventure. In addition to numerous wellness activities and “noctourism” classes, the hotel offers an onsite restaurant, pool and custom storage for guests’ outdoor adventure gear. Wellness activities include crystal bowl sound baths, chakra exploration and exploring Sedona’s famous vortexes. The pet-friendly hotel has a full-service outdoor dog spa, pet-focused activities and a menu for furry friends at the onsite restaurant. After spending the day exploring Sedona’s red rocks, soak in views of Sedona’s dark skies at Mountain Modern’s evening yoga and stargazing sessions.

Taawaki Inn, a Hopi-owned hotel In Clarkdale
The Taawaki Inn in Clarkdale is the only Hopi-owned and operated hotel outside the Hopi sovereign nation, offering visitors an opportunity to experience Hopi culture while staying in the Verde Valley. The Hopi-inspired design of this 44-room hotel, which opened last summer and whose aesthetic mirrors a traditional Hopi home, allows guests to see Hopi artists’ artwork on display. Visitors can shop for authentic Hopi handcraft goods at the on-site gallery, participate in one of the resort’s cultural events or visit Tuzigoot National Monument, an ancient pueblo site along the Hopi migration route.

New Tucson – Las Vegas flights
Frontier Airlines will offer nonstop service between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) three times a week, starting May 22, 2025. This new nonstop flight comes shortly after Frontier launched a new nonstop route from Denver to Tucson last month.

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