Life + Culture

The Soundtrack of America

In honor of National Rock 'n' Roll Day, 3 iconic artists reflect on fame, friendship, family, and purpose. Photography by Provided/Scottsdale Event Photography July 7th marks National Rock ’n’ Roll Day, though for most people, rock and roll was never confined to a single day on the calendar. It became part of life itself. It was blasting through car speakers after getting your license. Concert tickets stuffed into junk drawers. Songs attached to breakups, road trips, late nights, baseball...

Sports + Recreation

Quick Hits with Mike & Vanessa

Celebrating 20 Years as the Faces of Diamondbacks Baseball Photography by Provided For two decades, Mike Bauer and Vanessa Ramirez have helped define the energy inside Chase Field. In honor of their 20th season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, we caught up with the in-game duo to talk unforgettable moments, behind-the-scenes chaos, family, friendship, and the journey fans may not fully see. Vanessa, before the Diamondbacks, you were on reality TV… Vanessa: Yes. I was on Love in the Wild ...

Travel

Get your kicks on Route 66

Route 66 Turns 100 Article and Photography by For our Explore Issue, we’re taking a road trip down memory lane. This year, Route 66 officially turns 100 years old, fitting as America simultaneously celebrates its 250th anniversary. While the road itself stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, some of its most iconic and emotionally resonant miles live right here in Arizona. The Mother Road winds through old mining towns, weathered trading posts, quirky diners, mountain passes, neon-lit...

Arts + Culture

The Cowboy Behind Bravo

Welcome to rural Missouri, where family, farming, and fame collide. Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Provided Steven McBee Jr. laughs when people compare his life to Yellowstone . “We’re the Temu version of Yellowstone .” It is an easy comparison to make.  Steven McBee Jr. is the oldest of four brothers whose lives revolve around a family farm and ranch, thousands of acres, cattle, bison, business pressure, relationship drama, and Bravo’s hit series  The McBee Dynasty: Real...