As summer comes to a close, we look back at the peak fire season through the eyes of someone dedicated to protecting Arizona's forests: fire spotter Mac Tippins.
The natural environment in Arizona is so varied, you're not sure what you might discover. Visit a national wildlife refuge only 60 miles from Tucson that feels a world apart from the Sonoran Desert.
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