Our five biggest takeaways from a wild week in Phoenix sports.
Matthew Johnson, Author at PHOENIX magazine
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Our five biggest takeaways from the weekend in sports.
Devin Booker's 31 and Mikal Bridges' 27 lead the way in Game 2.
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Gaping canyons, amazing rock formations and miles of untainted natural beauty are the payoff for the grueling trek.
Hiking December 2022Hiking in the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve
Matthew JohnsonJuly 1, 2021
After decades of planning and construction, the roughly 1,000-acre preserve now occupies a mountainous sliver of space between manicured golf communities and the hiking hubs of Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
Hiking December 2022Hike LaBarge Narrows in the Superstition Wilderness Area
Matthew JohnsonJuly 1, 2021
Not for the novice hiker, this combination hike/cross-country exploration leads to a breathtaking secluded box canyon with a tiny, riparian ecosystem.
Hiking December 2022Peoria Mountain Trails Offer Outstanding Views of the Valley
Matthew JohnsonJuly 1, 2021
With a combined length of more than 11 miles, Peoria's mountain trails combine outstanding North Valley views with customizable lengths and difficulty levels. Here are two to try.
Hiking December 2022Wild Mustang Trail in the Tortolita Mountains in Marana
Matthew JohnsonJuly 1, 2021
Snuggled up to the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain property, this trail takes you past groomed gardens before the scenery changes from fancy to fierce.
SportsPhoenix Suns Advance to NBA Finals
Matthew JohnsonJune 30, 2021
Chris Paul leads the way with 41 points in a Game 6 win for the Suns.
Visible from most of Scottsdale, the curious rock knob known as Tom's Thumb stands out among the pinnacles of the McDowell Mountains.
From mid-October through early November, the sycamores and cottonwoods surrounding Oak Creek put on a delicious display of autumn color along Sedona's favorite stream.