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Andrea Aker

Andrea Aker is the primary moderator and editor for Arizona Oddities. She is an online journalist and founder of Aker Ink Public Relations, based in Scottsdale. An Arizona native, Andrea is an avid outdoorswoman and recreation hunter, actively seeking out the new, quirky and cool things to do in Arizona.

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    Arizona Oddities’ Top 10 Posts of 2015

    By Andrea Aker
    December 23, 2015
    A special thank you to all of the new and loyal readers of Arizona Oddities. 2015 has been another exciting year in Arizona, and ...
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    Singh Farms is Oasis Off the 101

    By Andrea Aker
    November 30, 2015
    Most of the drivers rushing up and down the 101 are unaware of the desert oasis that’s blooming just northeast of Thomas Road in ...
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    Dose of History

    Arizona History Trivia 6: Can You Pass?

    By Andrea Aker
    May 30, 2015
    Test your knowledge of Arizona history with this short quiz, originally published in Marshall Trimble’s Official Arizona Trivia. Don’t scroll down too quickly. The ...
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    Meet Your New Guide: Hip Historian Marshall Shore

    By Andrea Aker
    April 20, 2015
    Arizona Oddities is proud to welcome a new guide! Marshall Shore, the "Hip Historian," is the latest contributor to the site. He will be ...
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    Arizona Oddities’ Favorite 10 Posts of 2014

    By Andrea Aker
    December 28, 2014
    We offer a wide range of stories on Arizona Oddities catering to an eclectic group of fans from around the state, nation and even ...
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    Arizona Oddities’ Top 10 Posts of 2014

    By Andrea Aker
    December 22, 2014
    A special thank you to all of the new and loyal readers of Arizona Oddities. 2014 has been another exciting year in Arizona, and ...
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    ArtCultureValley of the Sun

    Arizona Historical Society Celebrates Day of the Dead in New Exhibit

    By Andrea Aker
    October 3, 2014
    The Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that can be traced back hundreds of years. It brings family ...
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    Food & Dining

    Quirky Haunts to Eat Your Way Through Arizona

    By Andrea Aker
    September 11, 2014
    While Arizona is home to several upscale dining establishments that meet the most discriminating palates, the state is also home to several fun and ...
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    How Folks Kept Cool in Old Arizona

    By Andrea Aker
    August 1, 2014
    People often ask, “How did you survive the hot summers in the Valley before air conditioning?” Best answer I can think of is we ...
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    Arizona Hotspots & Leisure Trivia 3: Can You Pass?

    By Andrea Aker
    July 11, 2014
    Test your knowledge of Arizona hotspots and leisure activities with this short quiz, originally published in Marshall Trimble’s Official Arizona Trivia. Don’t scroll down ...
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