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TravelTravel Bag: Milan, Lake Tahoe and Wyoming

Editorial StaffMay 7, 2026

Our monthly mix of travel stories from around the globe.

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Trail HeadButterfly Peeping in Sandrock Canyon

Mare CzinarMay 7, 2026

Arizona Sisters are hard to ignore. Adorned with distinctive white markings and orange wing tips, the eye-catching butterflies are familiar sights in oak woodlands.

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TravelGreat Escapes: Surprised in Salt Lake City

Craig OuthierMay 7, 2026

The famously well-mannered Mormon metropolis is not all that it seems.

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Health-Care Heroes2026 Health-Care Heroes

Madison RutherfordMay 7, 2026

Healing doesn’t only happen on operating tables or in exam rooms. From EMTs and social workers to acupuncturists and therapy dogs, these unsung health heroes quietly make a lasting impact beyond the walls of Valley clinics and hospitals.

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FeaturesTravelRoute 66 Centennial Handbook 1926-2026

Jessica DunhamMay 7, 2026

Celebrate 100 years of the Mother Road with our eight-state summer exploration guide – all 2,448 miles of America’s premier road-trip highway, and all the best landmarks, motels and historical curios along the way!

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FeaturesTravelSix Out-of-State Summer Escapes

Editorial StaffMay 7, 2026

Reach for the stars – or, at least, Texas Hill Country – in 2026 with this lavish buffet of boffo summer destinations in the U.S. West.

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MusicMusic Notes: This is Wheelwright

Jason KeilMay 7, 2026

After fronting the beloved Tempe indie band Jared and the Mill for a decade, Jared Kolesar went solo – and in a more country-fied direction – in 2021 as Wheelwright. 

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FeaturesStaycation GuideStaycation Guide 2026

Leah LeMoineMay 6, 2026

Staycation season is once again nigh! For our 2026 roundup, we’ve biased our coverage in favor of new resorts, reimagined pools, upgraded menus and all things fresh for your in-town summer escape.

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Music5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (May 4-10)

Jason KeilMay 6, 2026

Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week, we feature artists with a lot to say.

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Three BitesRangoon Rehab: The Polynesian Bar Bite is Having a Moment

Marilyn HawkesMay 6, 2026

Though a staple of modern Asian menus, crab rangoon was most likely invented in the 1950s at the original Trader Vic’s in California – an addictive nosh that became a central actor in the restaurant’s theatrical tiki milieu. So, despite being named after the former capital of Burma (now Myanmar), the crispy, cream-cheese-filled wonton is a patently American creation. 

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ShoppingShopping Spotlight: Literally A Bookshop

Kasturi TaleMay 6, 2026

Tucked inside a historical Gilbert farmhouse, Literally A Bookshop feels less like a store and more like a story come to life.

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Top Dentists167 of the Valley’s Best Dentists

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2026

Protect your pearly whites with the 2026 edition of our annual Top Dentists list, featuring peer-selected dental professionals in nine different specialties.

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Food ReviewsCleaverman vs. Durant’s: Which Phoenix Steakhouse Makes the Final Cut?

Nikki BuchananMay 5, 2026

In her farewell review, our critic luxuriates in the suddenly vital Downtown steakhouse scene.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Sophia’s

Nikki BuchananMay 5, 2026

Besieged by admirers since its debut, this breakfast-lunch oasis in Midtown heroically lives up to the hype.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Pinyon

Nikki BuchananMay 5, 2026

This new Modern Mediterranean offering from the Buck & Rider brain trust is more than the sum of its baba ghanoushes.

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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.