Arizona Highways launches digital archive spanning 100 years

ADOT-operated magazine celebrates state’s scenery, history, culture

Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT

PHOENIX – With Arizona Highways magazine celebrating its centennial, subscribers now can peruse every issue, photograph, and article thanks to a new digital archive with robust search features. 

“Some of the original issues are treasures, and you’ll see people selling those copies for shocking amounts,” Editor Robert Stieve said. “Now that we have the digital archives, that gives people access to see all of that historical content.”

Whether you’re exploring the original Arizona Highways edition from April 1925 or something more recent, the digital archive’s dynamic search function will pull issues, images, and more according to your interests.

Launching the digital archive is part of Arizona Highways’ yearlong centennial celebration. Each month, Arizona Highways treats print and digital subscribers around the world to award-winning photography and articles showcasing our state’s scenery, culture, and history. 

Operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, Arizona Highways promotes our state as a place to visit and explore. The most recent economic impact study found that Arizona Highways generates $43.1 million annually in tourism-related revenue for businesses in every county. 

This is accomplished at no taxpayer expense. Proceeds from diversified business lines under its brand umbrella cover all personnel, production, and operations costs, including annual calendars, books, a specialty license plate, gift items, licensing for a television program, and gift shops at two airports. 

To learn more about Arizona Highways and to become a subscriber, visit ArizonaHighways.com.