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  • thousands of Mexican free tail bats make Phoenix tunnel their summer home
    Natural SurroundingsValley of the Sun

    Thousands of Mexican Free-Tail Bats Make Phoenix Tunnel Their Summer Home

    By Taylor Haynes
    July 17, 2020
    Between May and October, dusk in Arizona brings relief as the relentless sun dips behind the mountains. Near the corner of 40th Street and ...
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  • Scottsdale Home to Frank Lloyd Wright's Desert-Inspired Haven
    ArtDose of HistoryValley of the Sun

    Scottsdale is Home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Desert-Inspired Winter Haven

    By Taylor Haynes
    February 11, 2020
    Turns out, famous architects adore Arizona’s plentiful sunshine and expansive desert views. Frank Lloyd Wright loved it so much that he built his winter ...
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  • Natural SurroundingsSouthern ArizonaValley of the Sun

    How to Scorpion-proof Your Home

    By Taylor Holmes
    December 6, 2017
    You may have some scorpion roommates you don’t know about. Our homes are a scorpion’s ideal climate, and many hunker down to hibernate in ...
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  • Small Town SceneValley of the Sun

    How Did Ahwatukee Get Its Name?

    By Taylor Holmes
    October 11, 2017
    Ahwatukee is an “urban village” in Phoenix tucked between South Mountain, Interstate 10 and the cities of Chandler, Guadalupe and Tempe. While not an ...
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  • Valley of the Sun

    Does OdySea Aquarium Have the Best Restroom in America?

    By Taylor Holmes
    September 21, 2017
    OdySea Aquarium, a new aquarium in Scottsdale, is a finalist in the 16th annual America’s Best Restroom® Contest. What makes OdySea Aquarium’s restroom worthy ...
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  • CultureValley of the Sun

    Mid-Century Modern Architecture Still Vibrant in Phoenix

    By Andrea Aker
    February 11, 2017
    Fans of Mid-Century Modern architecture would be forgiven if Phoenix didn’t immediately spring to mind as being a haven for the movement. However, one ...
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  • Gateway Arch on McDowell Road
    ArtValley of the Sun

    That Arch Over McDowell Road has a Name and Story

    By Sam Lowe
    June 17, 2016
    Since 1991, an odd-looking arch has spanned McDowell Road just east of 16th Street. It's made of structurally reinforced steel and painted with white ...
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  • CultureOnly in ArizonaValley of the Sun

    Horsing Around at The Wigwam

    By Andrea Aker
    April 24, 2016
    Before the historic hotel was home to three championship golf courses, The Wigwam was home to much larger, four-legged and hooved guests. Horses were ...
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  • Sip Coffee House & Garage
    Food & DiningValley of the Sun

    Shifting from Car Service to Coffee Service

    By Sam Lowe
    March 14, 2016
    PHOENIX – In the lengthy list of recycled things, the Sip Coffee & Beer Garage deserves a second look. Located at 3620 E. Indian ...
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  • CultureValley of the Sun

    Rusty Warren Starts Sexual Revolution in Phoenix Piano Bar

    By Marshall Shore
    December 28, 2015
    Rusty Warren was a comedian who performed in the 50s and 60s at the Phoenix’s Pomp Room. The popular hangout and piano bar was ...
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