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Great Escapes: The Islas of  Loreto

TravelSeptember 3, 2026Great Escapes: The Islas of Loreto

Trail Terroir

Trail HeadSeptember 3, 2026Trail Terroir

Day Trip: Tempe Streetcar

Day TripSeptember 3, 2026Day Trip: Tempe Streetcar

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From Our PartnersTravelTransform Your Mental Health: A Guide to TMS at Bella Vida

Editorial StaffMarch 7, 2024

Unlock the potential of your brain with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at Bella Vida. This innovative treatment offers a non-invasive route to improving mental health conditions like depression, PTSD, OCD, autism, ADHD, and so much more.

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From Our PartnersTravelCool Coastal Getaway: Discover Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego

Editorial StaffMarch 5, 2024

Are you ready to escape the desert heat for the cool ocean breezes of San Diego? Look no further than Bahia Resort Hotel, your ultimate beach playground nestled along the picturesque shores of Mission Bay.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Shaw Butte in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves

Mare CzinarMarch 3, 2024

This isolated North Valley mound attracts a steady stream of hikers, bikers and dog walkers.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Granite Gardens in Prescott

Mare CzinarFebruary 26, 2024

If this new system of four trails were a dog, it would be a Jack Russell Terrier---compact, feisty and righteously entertaining.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Kovach Family Nature Trail in Scottsdale

Mare CzinarFebruary 20, 2024

The double loop Kovach Family Nature Trail at the base of the McDowell Mountains skirts the scoured course of Lost Dog Wash with a level path that’s suitable for everybody.

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Hike of the Week 2024Bonus Hike of the Week: Picketpost Mountain near Superior

Mare CzinarFebruary 14, 2024

Notoriously overgrown, unmarked and insanely steep, getting to the top of Picketpost Mountain is a make-it-up-as-you-go prospect.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Pass Mountain near Mesa

Mare CzinarFebruary 14, 2024

The Pass Mountain boasts a blend of low desert strolls, a carousel of vistas and just enough raw mountain exposure to serve up one of the most diverse, close-to-town hikes in the Metro Phoenix area.

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Trail HeadSedona Westerners Hiking Club

Mare CzinarFebruary 13, 2024

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From Our PartnersTravelDiscover the Ultimate Luxury Coastal Retreat in San Diego

Editorial StaffFebruary 6, 2024

The Lodge at Torrey Pines offers an ideal destination for design buffs, foodies, golfers, wellness fans, and explorers in La Jolla, California.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: King Canyon Trail near Tucson

Mare CzinarJanuary 30, 2024

If you hike along the trails of Saguaro National Park West in any depth, sooner or later, you'll end up on the 4,687 foot summit of Wasson Peak.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Clay Mine near Cave Creek

Mare CzinarJanuary 23, 2024

This unusual North Valley hike is an ode to the remains of the clay.

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FeaturesTravel5 Winter Getaways in the Southwest

Editorial StaffJanuary 19, 2024

Pick your poison – California, Nevada, Utah or good ol’ Arizona – with this seasonal showcase of five highly doable desert adventures.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Bell Pass-Windgate Pass near Scottsdale

Mare CzinarJanuary 16, 2024

Whether used as a training hike for epic backpacking trips or as a challenging day hike, the Windgate-Bell Pass Loop satisfies both the urge for a good workout and the desire to wander among the scenic wonders of the Sonoran Desert.

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TravelTourist Mentality

Leah LeMoineJanuary 15, 2024

After a decade of press trips to far-flung locales, our managing editor pitches a media visit to a more familiar destination: home

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TravelDay Trip: Ahwatukee

Colton CagleJanuary 15, 2024

Nestled beneath the scenic beauty of South Mountain, Ahwatukee spans 35.8 square miles as a vibrant urban enclave forming the southernmost part of Phoenix.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.