Just Outside the Phoenix Valley, Arizona Few people realize that from anywhere in the Metropolitan Phoenix area and in any direction, you are less than an hour away from gorgeous back-country wilderness and outdoor recreation. And in fact, the city of Phoenix itself offers one of the best inner-city hiking experiences in the country! The… Read More
(See Open House Info Below) It goes without saying, that Gold Canyon, with its stunning views and unsurpassed opportunity for outdoor activities, would naturally attract vacationers and second home buyers. Hiking and Biking are minutes away. It’s a short drive to 3 golf courses. Magnificent mountains and striking desert landscape surround you and yet it’s… Read More
So what suburbs provide that coveted Metro vibe without actually living in the big city? Zillow and Yelp‘s ‘Cityness Index’ keeps a running list and their report placed Tempe, Arizona 10th. Not at all a bad showing, but being familiar with several of the other suburbs on this list I am confident that it should… Read More
Occasionally I think about it but to be honest, not very often. Who maintains those beautiful trails that we hike on? We assume that it’s park service employees, it’s their job and that their paid, and mostly this is true. But next time you hike the North Rim of the Grand Canyon take a moment… Read More
Via a beautiful drive along the Apache Trail you arrive at Tortilla Flat, a tiny Arizona town (population 6… no kidding!) with great burgers, some amazing hiking trails nearby, and a quirky atmosphere, (be sure and check out the restrooms at the Country Store). A fun and relaxing afternoon getaway is just a short drive… Read More
New Maricopa County Park in the works Buckeye, Arizona – We regularly hike the well maintained trails of Maricopa’s regional park system. A yearly pass at a very reasonable rate allows access to all county owned areas, and for the most part these parks are beautiful, nicely taken care of with plenty of parking and… Read More
