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FeaturesHistoryThe Nymph Hunter

Chandler FritzSeptember 4, 2024

During his many visits to Arizona, Lolita author Vladimir Nabokov found inspiration and solitude – and untold butterflies.

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HistoryDesert on Display

Douglas TowneSeptember 3, 2024

Mining magnate William Boyce Thompson founded the world’s first botanical garden dedicated to arid species 100 years ago near Superior, Arizona.

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HistoryMagic Man: A History of Easley’s Costume Shop

Douglas TowneJuly 17, 2024

Professional magician Bert Easley’s novelty shop and its collection of tricks, gags and costumes created fun times in Phoenix for 72 years.

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FeaturesPeopleArizona’s Mount Rushmore

Douglas TowneNovember 1, 2022

From the state’s founding governor to a certain mascara-smeared heavy metal legend, here’s who would populate our theoretical Mount Rushmore.

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CuratorCollections Dept.: PHOENIX Political Covers Over the Years

Craig OuthierSeptember 6, 2022

Past PHOENIX mag political covers lead off our new monthly section devoted to visually interesting things we find lying around the Valley.

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HistoryHistory: The Abduction of 40 Orphans in 20th Century Clifton

Douglas TowneJanuary 10, 2022

Early in the 20th century, the abduction of 40 Irish orphans from their Mexican foster families in Clifton created a legal battle heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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FeaturesTravelThe Ultimate Guide to Arizona State Parks

Jessica DunhamSeptember 16, 2020

From deep dives to quick snapshots, this compendium of facts, figures and travel tips about each of Arizona’s 34 marvelous state parks will inspire your weekend adventuring for months to come.

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FeaturesHistoryDeja Virus: The 1918 Spanish Flu’s striking parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic

Douglas TowneJune 24, 2020

The 1918 Spanish influenza hit Arizona in four waves, shut down Phoenix twice and had striking parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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HistoryDesert Resurrection

Douglas TowneSeptember 26, 2019

Notorious Hollywood evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson reappeared in Douglas, Arizona, after “drowning” weeks earlier in the Pacific Ocean in 1926.

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HistoryArizona in Space

Keridwen CorneliusJune 20, 2019

We celebrate Arizona’s pivotal role in space exploration.

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Valley NewsArizona’s First Congresswoman

Douglas TowneJune 20, 2019

Isabella Greenway was Arizona’s first congresswoman, a confidant of Eleanor Roosevelt and an entrepreneur who founded the Arizona Inn in Tucson.

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HistorySunnyslope Owes Its Townhood to Tuberculosis

Douglas TowneMay 23, 2019

Sunnyslope originated as a haven for indigent tuberculosis patients hoping to be cured by the Valley’s dry, warm air.

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PeopleWhat’s in Your Bookshelf? with Marshall Trimble

Sabine GalvisMay 23, 2019

Historian Marshall Trimble collects more than just books on his shelf.

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HistoryValley NewsWho Sank the “Love Pirate”?

Dawson FearnowApril 25, 2019

When a prominent businessman was found dead in the Arizona Canal in 1992, his little black book exposed Phoenix high society’s steamiest secrets.

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Valley NewsMapping the Past

Christianna SilvaMarch 31, 2019

Salt River Project released a new app that walks users through the Valley’s hidden history.

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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.