Lost Dog Wash Trailhead- Scottsdale

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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead is one of the major access points for the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. There are several trail options to choose from depending on the desired length and difficulty of your hike. For a complete trail guide to the southern region of the preserve, click here. We hiked for quite a ways on …

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Browns Ranch Trailhead- Scottsdale

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After soaring through the Arizona skies on a hot air balloon ride, we wanted to explore the desert ground below, so we drove a little ways to the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We turned north onto Alma School Parkway from Dynamite Boulevard and followed the road past the subdivision of homes until we hit the end. …

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Pinnacle Peak Trail- Scottsdale

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Pinnacle Peak Trail is one of Scottsdale’s most popular hikes. It’s located within the 150-acre Pinnacle Peak Park. For a map of the park, click here. The peak rises to an elevation of 3,169 feet (966 m). Rock climbing skills are needed to reach the summit, so we simply stuck to the main trail! As with any desert …

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Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour

by Toccara & SamArizona, Try Local FoodPosted on 2 comments

Meet Zach! Zach is a super friendly, mega-informative guide with Arizona Food Tours. During a recent trip to Scottsdale, we joined up with Arizona Food Tours for a delectable journey to some of Old Town’s most notable dining establishments! Welcome to the Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour What we loved about this Scottsdale food tour was the …

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A Look Inside Taliesin West

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About 30-minute outside of central Scottsdale is Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, which he built in the late 30’s, at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. There are a multitude of tour options ranging from 1-3 hours. We took the 90-minute Insights Tour, which is Taliesin West’s Signature Tour. The Insights Tour includes …

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Places to Eat in Scottsdale, Arizona

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 There are many incredible culinary options to take advantage of on your next trip to Scottsdale. Enjoy traditional southwest cuisine, make a reservation at one of over 600 restaurants, experience the local food truck culture, and/or take a delectable journey to some of Old Town’s most notable dining establishments with Arizona Food Tours! No matter what type …

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An Evening in the Desert Botanic Garden (Phoenix, Arizona)

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The Desert Botanic Garden is located in Arizona just 20 minutes from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport. 140 acres make up this collection of over 50,000 plant displays showcased in beautiful outdoor exhibits. We were fortunate enough to visit the Garden during the Chihuly Exhibit (which will return December 3rd, 2021). This exhibit features the exquisite glass-work …

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Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Sonoran Desert w/ Rainbow Ryders

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Arizona is a location well-known for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A perfect way to experience these alluring times of day is to take a hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert. Rainbow Ryders partnered with Forget Someday to provide us with such an experience! Our day began before the sun even made an …

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Tomcar Adventure in the Sonoran Desert w/ Green Zebra Adventures

by Toccara & SamActivities, Arizona, Explore The OutdoorsPosted on 12 comments

Each time we visit a new place, we always try to experience the local adventure. For example, while in Kauai (Hawaii), we took a helicopter tour of the island and while in Winter Park (Colorado), we went snowmobiling. When planning our trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, it was of utmost priority that we go on some sort …

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RV Road Trip- Part III (Monument Valley & the Grand Canyon)

by Toccara & SamArizona, Explore The Outdoors, UtahPosted on 8 comments

In October of 2011, Sam and I set off on an 8-day RV road trip adventure through the National Parks of Utah and Arizona, also known as the Grand Circle. (We purchased the America the Beautiful Pass for $80 which would give us access to ALL of National Parks.) This is Part III of III …

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