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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Arizona National Scenic Trail, Saddle Mountain Passage

Mare CzinarMarch 17, 2024

Officially the closest Arizona Trail entry point to the Valley, the dirt pullout at Bushnell Tanks on State Route 87 half way between Fountain Hills and Payson, provides access to Arizona’s geological transition zone—a swath of mountain ranges and long valleys created over eons of volcanic activity, seismic uplifts and intermittent sea water deposits.

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Desert DigestDish Fest Q&A: Enrique Uresti of S.A.L.T

Kenneth RasmussenMarch 15, 2024

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Desert DigestDish Fest Q&A: John Fraser of Lincoln Steakhouse

Marilyn HawkesMarch 14, 2024

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Desert DigestDish Fest Q&A: Hannah Lyons of Beginner’s Luck

Marilyn HawkesMarch 13, 2024

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Desert DigestDish Fest Q&A: Sam DeMarco of Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen

Emery DavisMarch 13, 2024

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (March 11-March 17)

Jason KeilMarch 13, 2024

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do in the Valley This Week (March 11-17)

Editorial StaffMarch 12, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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From Our PartnersTravelEscape to a Tropical Polynesian Hideaway in San Diego

Editorial StaffMarch 12, 2024

Welcome to the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa — a tropical paradise offering a taste of Hawaii on the San Diego shores.

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From the EditorEditor’s Note: Docs Under the Hood

Craig OuthierMarch 11, 2024

March/April 2024 Editor's Note

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IssuesMarch/April 2024

Editorial StaffMarch 11, 2024

2024 Top Docs - 695 of the Valley's Best Doctors

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From Our PartnersHealth2024 Physician Profiles

Editorial StaffMarch 11, 2024

Learn all about the Valley’s top healers, from their medschool roots to their current specialties and expertise.

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From Our PartnersHealth2024 Mayo Clinic Physician Profiles

Editorial StaffMarch 11, 2024

Get to know some of the Mayo Clinic physicians with these specialty profiles.

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CuratorCulture Club: Stray Cat Strut

Robrt L. PelaMarch 11, 2024

Why Ron May loves a Steve Yockey play and misses competing for scripts.

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PeopleSpotlight: Relentless Beats Founder Thomas Turner

Madison RutherfordMarch 11, 2024

We sat down with Phoenix event company Relentless Beats founder Thomas Turner to chat about AI-generated songs, Valley music venues and the evolution of EDM.

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LivewellValley NewsLong COVID’s Long-Term Effects in Arizona

Lisa Van LooMarch 11, 2024

Everyone’s least favorite five-letter acronym is still making an impact across Arizona, four years removed from the onset of the pandemic.

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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.