>>1591260AZ is one of the best /out/ states ever. In the summer get above 6600ft and it's the perfect out weather. As it starts cooling off, bring your /out/ to lower elevations.
For Tucson area, Mt Lemmon between Catalina and Sabino is perfect for summer. As it starts cooling off, spend time in Saguaro/Catalina/Sabino.
Avoid Mt. Graham; went there a few weeks ago and it was terrible. Skunks everywhere.
If you are in Phoenix, you have Payson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona and all the areas in between. Not much experience with Phoenix /out/ in winter.