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City HikesHackberry Spring Hike in Superstition Wilderness Area

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

Intrepid hikers with a good pair of boots can easily find this favorite hideaway in the Superstition Mountains.

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City HikesCoyote Canyon In McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

One of the most interesting routes in the north section of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Coyote Canyon Trail is already a hiker favorite because of its unique features.

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City HikesHike Kiwanis Trail at South Mountain Park

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

As the trail gains elevation, views of Downtown Phoenix expand from sliver-glimpses to full-blown panoramas.

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City HikesHike to Blue Wash-Camp Creek Falls near Carefree

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

The sandy, canyon-bound courses of Blue Wash and Camp Creek provide an interesting twist on desert hiking.

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City HikesHike the Balanced Rock Trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

Even in a terrain replete with natural sandblasted granite sculptures, Balanced Rock stands out.

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City HikesHike LaBarge Narrows in the Superstition Wilderness Area

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

Not for the novice hiker, this combination hike/cross-country exploration leads to a breathtaking secluded box canyon with a tiny, riparian ecosystem.

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City HikesPeoria Mountain Trails Offer Outstanding Views of the Valley

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

With a combined length of more than 11 miles, Peoria's mountain trails combine outstanding North Valley views with customizable lengths and difficulty levels. Here are two to try.

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City HikesTom’s Thumb Hike in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

Visible from most of Scottsdale, the curious rock knob known as Tom's Thumb stands out among the pinnacles of the McDowell Mountains.

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City HikesFountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve Hike

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

After decades of planning and construction, the roughly 1,000-acre preserve now occupies a mountainous sliver of space between manicured golf communities and the hiking hubs of Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

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City HikesMesquite Canyon Hike at White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Mare CzinarSeptember 27, 2022

Great views can be had after only a short bit of climbing and vistas improve around every bend.

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RestaurantsWhere to Dine in the Valley in September & October

Editorial StaffSeptember 27, 2022

Noteworthy and randomly selected restaurants from our rotating master list.

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Restaurants93 Craft Beer Destinations Around Arizona

Editorial StaffSeptember 27, 2022

From Yuma to the Utah border, we sipped our way across Arizona to bring you this region-by-region guide to the state’s burgeoning craft brew scene, with beer-crawl maps, brewer profiles, merch picks and other actionable info. Bonus: an early glimpse of our fall beer festival and statewide beer awards!

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Road TripsFlagstaff Road Trip

Editorial StaffSeptember 6, 2022

Fall is flawless in Flagstaff, when the many aspens that freckle its landscape turn a stunning auburn hue.

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ShoppingRetail Hubs for Newcomers

Editorial StaffSeptember 6, 2022

From luxury furniture shops and art galleries to indie boutiques and local liquor stores, the Valley is a shopper's paradise.

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DowntownsDowntown Phoenix

PHOENIX magazineSeptember 6, 2022

The Southwest’s signature metropolis is a precisely gridded, one-time hay-shipping hub north of the historical Salt River.

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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.