We're out and about again, so Phoenix on the Cheap has gotten together a list of the best fun things to do around specific areas of the Valley of the Sun. We start with the West Valley. The West Valley of Phoenix has some hidden gems you maybe … [Read more...] about Top Things to do in the West Valley
Hiking
Hike, trail run, or mountain bike in Phoenix
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
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
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
