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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ok, we’ve got to be honest up front… We never had any intentions of visiting Lake Havasu, Arizona. We didn’t know much about it other than it was a crazy…
Download our Scottsdale/Phoenix Destination Guide for quick reference to help with planning your own Arizona getaway A week is barely enough time to get a flavor of the west’s most “western”…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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