Phoenix has the best hiking, trail running, and mountain biking opportunities. Outdoor adventurers love it here. We have city parks, county parks, regional parks, state parks and national forests with hundreds of miles of trails, just waiting to be … [Read more...] about Hike, trail run, or mountain bike in Phoenix
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Many Reasons Arizona is the Best State
We are known for the heat, and cactus and desert landscapes. I get it. But Arizona is so much more than that. If you have never visited, let me show you some of the reasons to come check us out. I will start with the obvious. The Grand … [Read more...] about Many Reasons Arizona is the Best State
Top Things to do in the West Valley
The west valley of Arizona has some hidden gems you maybe didn't know about. In my efforts to try to write about All of Phoenix and its sister cities, I have made a list of some great things many in Phoenix just didn't know about. Its time to boast … [Read more...] about Top Things to do in the West Valley
Have you been to Sears Kay Ruins? Easy enough for Kids
Many, even locals have never heard of it. Its Sears Kay Ruins. Just east of Carefree, the Sears-Kay Ruin offers a look into the lifestyles of ancient Hohokam Indians, ancestors of today’s Pima Indians and the Valley’s first residents. It's a great … [Read more...] about Have you been to Sears Kay Ruins? Easy enough for Kids
Day trip: Hike New National Recreation Trail in Southern Arizona
The U.S. Dept. of the Interior named Wild Burro Trail in southern Arizona one of 21 new National Recreation Trails. Ten other states' trails were also recognized, most of them in Georgia. Two of the newly listed are water trails. Wild Burro marks the … [Read more...] about Day trip: Hike New National Recreation Trail in Southern Arizona
Free National Park Days for 2020
The National Park Service will have five entrance fee-free days in 2020. On each of these significant days of celebration or commemoration, all national parks will waive entrance fees. The dates for 2020 are: ● Monday, January 20 – Martin … [Read more...] about Free National Park Days for 2020
