Arizona's Wild Side: 11 Spots Where Rattlesnakes Roam Across the State

Arizona’s wild side does not always announce itself with a roar. Sometimes it comes with a faint rattle from the edge of a trail, which is usually enough to make me reconsider exactly where I planned to put my next foot. Rattlesnakes have been spotted across the state in deserts, canyons, mountain parks, lakeside habitats, and rocky recreation areas. Most encounters are brief, and the snakes usually want far less interaction than the surprised hikers who notice them. Still, I would rather know w