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  • RecreationValley of the Sun

    Regulars, Newbies Flock Daily to Piestewa Peak Summit Trail

    By Andrea Aker
    August 15, 2011
    Located at the heart of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area, Piestewa Peak serves as a prominent landmark along State Route ...
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  • Odd ObservationsRecreationValley of the Sun

    Face in the Rocks Along Tom’s Thumb Trail, McDowell Mountains

    By Andrea Aker
    July 4, 2011
    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 ...
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  • Natural SurroundingsRecreationSouthern Arizona

    Picacho Peak is Destination for Avid Hikers, Civil War Buffs

    By Andrea Aker
    May 27, 2011
    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 ...
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    Dose of HistoryRecreationValley of the Sun

    World’s First Wave Pool Returns to its Roots

    By Andrea Aker
    May 21, 2011
    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 ...
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  • RecreationValley of the Sun

    South Mountain Preserve is Hub for Hikers, Cyclists

    By Andrea Aker
    May 18, 2011
    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 ...
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  • Natural SurroundingsNorthern ArizonaRecreation

    Ghost Stories and Mysteries of Coal Mine Canyon

    By Sam Lowe
    March 18, 2010
    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 ...
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  • Natural SurroundingsNorthern ArizonaRecreation

    Antelope Canyon: An Abstract in Sandstone

    By Sam Lowe
    November 19, 2009
    One of my favorite spots in Arizona is Antelope Canyon, a magnificent sandstone sculpture created by time and nature. Located near Page on the ...
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  • Natural SurroundingsNorthern ArizonaOnly in ArizonaRecreation

    A Scary Glimplse Down the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon

    By Sam Lowe
    October 13, 2009
    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 ...
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  • CultureRecreationValley of the Sun

    Legend City: A Failure in Its Own Era

    By Andrea Aker
    September 29, 2009
    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 ...
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