THE SUPERIOR BLOG

Just outside Superior, tucked behind Boyce Thompson Arboretum , lies one of the region’s most quietly spectacular adventures: the Arnett Canyon Trail , part of the Legends of Superior Trails (LOST)  network. Beginning from the Picketpost Trailhead , this out-and-back hike showcases a stunning mosaic of Sonoran Desert landscapes—rugged mountain backdrops, open skies filled with saguaros, shady woodland corridors, and even a flowing creek brought to life by fall rains. This yea

In the heart of Superior, Arizona, the desert comes alive with movement and color. Wings shimmer in the sunlight, glass glows against a backdrop of saguaros, and real birds dart through the air above. At Boyce Thompson Arboretum , Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden, the magic of flight takes center stage this season through two inspiring experiences — the Glass in Flight  sculpture exhibit by artist Alex Heveri , and the much-anticipated annual Bird Week  celebrati

When you choose to explore a rural community like Superior, your decision has a far greater impact than you might imagine. Each time you...

August 22–24, 2025 Historic Downtown Superior, Arizona The heart of the Sonoran Desert comes alive this August as Superior hosts the 14th...