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7 of the Best Places if You Love the Outdoors

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

Walking Trails, Park, Walkable Cities

Walkable Urban Locations Continue to Rise in Popularity

Walkable Urban Locations Continue to Rise in Popularity The city of Phoenix itself is a bit more spread out than most people on foot are comfortable with. But one of the things I noticed and loved about the smaller cities surrounding Phoenix is their incredible walkability. For the most part terrain is flat, streets are… Read More