Tucked away in Arizona’s northeastern corner is a water playground that most tourists never find. Lyman Lake gives you 1,500 acres of water fun without the elbow-to-elbow crowds of more famous lakes.

Tall oak and elm trees create perfect shady spots for afternoon picnics. The swimming pool here is a lifesaver during those scorching Texas summer days when temperatures climb into triple digits.

Millions of years ago, a volcano created Wheeler Geologic Area. We visited the hoodoo-filled landscape and learned what it ...