Legend has it that a gust of wind created the state’s most famous clothing accessory.
Legend has it that a gust of wind created the state’s most famous clothing accessory.
Winter is hardly the one-dimensional activity season the ski slopes want it to be. From stargazing in Flagstaff to swinging 8-irons in sun-drenched St. George, these alternate interest-driven adventures will put some variety in your vacationing. (And, yes, there’s skiing, too.)
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The Old West lives on in Wickenburg through dude ranches, down-home dining and historical landmarks.
If you only see one of the “Downtown Characters,” make it the forlorn “Jail Tree Felon.” Be sure to push the green button and hear the jocular narrative.
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.
"The Box" is an outdoor recreation free-for-all. Hikers and equestrians share the waterway with motorized traffic, gold panners and raucous families with kids and dogs.
Avoid holiday traffic and crowds with an early morning hike in the Hassayampa River Preserve in Wickenburg.
From Glendale to Gilbert, downtown neighborhoods across the Valley have flourished over the past decade, sprouting high with local restaurants, boutiques, theaters and that all-important “cultural density.” Now, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, they need our love more than ever.