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City Guide 20245 Must-Have Souvenirs that Scream “Arizona!”

Editorial StaffOctober 26, 2023

Bring a bit of the desert back home with you from your Valley vacation. These Southwestern souvenirs scream “Arizona!”

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Craft BeerPhoto Gallery: Pics from the 2023 ACBA Festival in Glendale

Matthew JohnsonOctober 23, 2023

The 2nd annual Arizona Craft Beer Awards Festival was held on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium on Saturday, October 21.

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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: Fall Travel to Copper Brothel Brewery in Sonoita

Matthew JohnsonJuly 26, 2023

Co-owners T.J. Martinez and Garett Jesser sought to bring craft beer to southern Arizona’s wine country.

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ArtsArt Directions with Author and Muralist Isaac Caruso

Mirelle InglefieldJuly 24, 2023

Artist Isaac Caruso weaves his love of travel and creating into a cohesive story about a girl living with Attention Deficit Disorder in his new children's book, Sam & Sara.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Rogers Trail near Flagstaff

Mare CzinarJuly 13, 2023

The 5.4-mile Rogers Trail tethers the event-centric, party atmosphere of Fort Tuthill County Park with the subdued wilds of Rogers Lake Natural Area.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Buckhead Mesa near Payson

Mare CzinarMay 19, 2023

An easy course with many points of interest including a wildlife water hole that attracts birds, elk and myriad little critters.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Balancing Rock Trail near Prescott

Mare CzinarApril 21, 2023

The keynote feature of this hike in Prescott’s Granite Mountain Recreation area is a lopsided stone perched precariously atop a massive granite boulder.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Heifer Pasture in the Prescott National Forest

Mare CzinarApril 14, 2023

As might be expected, cows are the headliners on this hike that follows Forest Road 9650R north of Cordes Junction.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Bluff Spring Loop in the Superstition Wilderness Area

Mare CzinarApril 7, 2023

Using bits of the Dutchman’s and Bluff Springs trails, this loop swings by several of the Supe’s most iconic volcanic landforms including Miner’s Needle, Weavers Needle and the hoodoo-lined gorge of Bark’s Canyon.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Russian Well near Mayer

Matthew JohnsonMarch 31, 2023

The Black Canyon National Recreation Trail is quietly expanding its northern reach.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Spence Basin Trail System, Prescott National Forest     

Mare CzinarMarch 21, 2023

Populating the space between the Thumb Butte and Granite Basin Recreation areas in Prescott National Forest, the Spence Basin Trail System adds nearly 30 miles of hiking options to the area’s already packed menu.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Red Cliff at Hassayampa River in Wickenburg 

Mare CzinarMarch 16, 2023

Following the usually dry course of the Hassayampa River, this wonky walk culminates at a prominent russet-colored rock outcropping and favorite roosting site for turkey vultures. 

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Panther Peak Wash at Saguaro National Park

Mare CzinarMarch 10, 2023

This easy loop hike in the northwest sector of Saguaro National Park unpacks a geologically diverse landscape rife with the eponymous giant cactus and a full menu of desert plants.

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Deer Flat in the Tonto National Forest

Mare CzinarMarch 3, 2023

An under-the-radar dirt road north of Carefree ascends 900 feet to mountain saddle overlooking the Verde River Valley and peeks at the distant Superstition Wilderness.  

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Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Brown’s Mountain in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Mare CzinarFebruary 17, 2023

Distinctive Brown’s Mountain is a centerpiece of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

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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.