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Minivan rescue

Minivan rescue

12 News — An elderly couple in Surprise had to be rescued from a minivan that was stuck in a wash after the torrential downpour in the valley.

Ice Bucket Challenge donations break record for ALS

Ice Bucket Challenge donations break record for ALS

12 News. — The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised more than $15.6 million nationally -- and donations in Arizona are about 16 times what they're used to It's been all over social media: The Ice Bucket Challenge.

Geep born in Scottsdale -- Wait, what's a geep?

Geep born in Scottsdale -- Wait, what's a geep?

12 News | azcentral.com — A petting zoo in north Scottsdale owns a healthy geep, a rare animal that is half sheep, half goat. Cue the "awwwww" for this geep.

Take on the Predator Zip Line Tour at Out of Africa

Take on the Predator Zip Line Tour at Out of Africa

12 News | azcentral.com — There's a new type of beast you'll find at the Out of Africa adventure park - about 90 minutes north of Phoenix in Camp Verde.

All Aboard the Desert Belle

All Aboard the Desert Belle

12 News | azcentral.com — The Desert Belle turned 50 this year. The double-decker boat holds up to 143 passengers and has several tours on Saguaro Lake.

Horseback Riding at Cave Creek Outfitters

Horseback Riding at Cave Creek Outfitters

12 News — Cave Creek Outfitters offer one and two hour tours.

Spelunking in Peppersauce Cave

Spelunking in Peppersauce Cave

12 News | azcentral.com — Near the town of Oracle in the Santa Catalina Mountains is the Peppersauce Cave.

Snowmobiling at Aker Lake

Snowmobiling at Aker Lake

12 News — Snowmobiling and Arizona may be two words not commonly used in the same sentence, but they come together at the Arizona White Mountains.

Snow Fun at Hannagan Meadow Lodge

Snow Fun at Hannagan Meadow Lodge

12 News — Five hours northeast of the Valley there is plenty of snow fun at the Hannagan Meadow Lodge.

Exclusive Peek Inside Kartchner Caverns

Exclusive Peek Inside Kartchner Caverns

12 News — Bryan West explores the original entrance to Kartchner Caverns, an area not open to the public.

Tom's Thumb

Tom's Thumb

12 News — One of the newest trails in the McDowell Mountains deserves one big thumbs up.

Try the "Tin Cup" Challenge

Try the "Tin Cup" Challenge

12 News — Tubac Golf Resort & Spa is the Arizona site where Tin Cup was filmed. On hole 4, you can try the famous three-wood shot from the movie.

Tracing the Past of Tumacácori

Tracing the Past of Tumacácori

12 News — More than 200 years old, the mission at Tumacácori National Historic Park has survived weather, vandals and vagrants.

Hiking Along History

Hiking Along History

12 News — The Anza trail in Tubac connects today's trekkers to the settlers of 1775.

"Where the hell is Tortilla Flat?"

"Where the hell is Tortilla Flat?"

Arizona Republic — “Where the hell is Tortilla Flat?” reads a T-shirt hanging in the mercantile shop. Video: http://www.azcentral.com/video/2627092163001

Bat Cave in Phoenix

Bat Cave in Phoenix

12 News — There is a flood control canal in the Biltmore area that houses thousands of Mexican fruit tail bats.

Up, Up and Away

Up, Up and Away

Arizona Republic — First Explore Arizona piece on Hot Air Expeditions.