THE SUPERIOR BLOG

March 27–29, 2026  — Superior, Arizona Each spring, Superior invites locals and visitors from across Arizona and beyond to celebrate what has shaped this resilient mountain town for more than a century — mining . The Apache Leap Mining Festival & Carnival  has become one of Superior’s most beloved traditions, honoring the community’s deep roots in copper and silver while bringing plenty of family-friendly fun for everyone. Over the three-day festival, you’ll find a lively ble

Long before Arizona became famous for Grand Canyon National Park, spring getaways, and world-class golf, it was home to some of the busiest mines in the nation. Superior, Arizona, is one of those historic communities that has today reinvented itself as a place to hike, soar, eat, and drink—where a storied past has given way to a vibrant, adventure-ready community. Here’s how to explore Superior, Arizona. Located only an hour outside of Phoenix, Superior, Arizona, is an ideal

If you’re already dreaming of your spring birding trips, there’s no better place to begin than Superior, Arizona . While the rest of the country is still thawing out, the Sonoran Desert is waking up — full of color, song, and movement. Posting this in the Winter means one thing: now is the perfect time to plan your spring visit. Located just an hour east of Phoenix, Superior and Boyce Thompson Arboretum  offer one of the richest, most accessible birding experiences in Arizon

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