Recreation
Regulars, Newbies Flock Daily to Piestewa Peak Summit Trail
Located at the heart of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area, Piestewa Peak serves as a prominent landmark along State Route ...Face in the Rocks Along Tom’s Thumb Trail, McDowell Mountains
Tom’s Thumb Trail, on the north side of the McDowell Mountains, is dotted with curious rock formations, especially this particular boulder bearing a striking ...Picacho Peak is Destination for Avid Hikers, Civil War Buffs
About 40 miles north of Tucson, Picacho Peak abruptly rises 1,500 feet above the flat desert landscape typical to many other parts of Southern ...World’s First Wave Pool Returns to its Roots
Did you know the Valley is home to the world’s first wave pool? “Waikiki Beach” at Big Surf Waterpark in Tempe has welcomed desert ...South Mountain Preserve is Hub for Hikers, Cyclists
South Mountain Preserve, one of the nation’s largest municipal parks, offers outdoor enthusiasts a quick and easy escape from the daily grind. It boasts ...Ghost Stories and Mysteries of Coal Mine Canyon
Coal Mine Canyon is one of Arizona's lesser-known treasures because it's easy to miss. And, perhaps, because of the ghosts. There are no signs pointing ...Antelope Canyon: An Abstract in Sandstone
One of my favorite spots in Arizona is Antelope Canyon, a magnificent sandstone sculpture created by time and nature. Located near Page on the ...A Scary Glimplse Down the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon
Looking down into the Grand Canyon has always been a test for those vertigo because it's thousands of feet from the top to the ...Legend City: A Failure in Its Own Era
For better or for worse, it is not “What is Legend City?” but “What was Legend City?” That 58-acre chapter in the Valley’s pop ...
