Articles in Category: Phoenix

Lost Dog/Ringtail Loop: An Easy & Scenic Trek in Scottsdale

Lost Dog/Ringtail Loop: An Easy & Scenic Trek in Scottsdale

My favorite thing to do in the Phoenix metro is hiking. Despite the many chains, gimmicky attractions, and malls overpopulating this sprawled out region, the real asset of living here is enjoying ...

Read More
Exploring Scottsdale on a Budget: My Guide to Free Fun

Exploring Scottsdale on a Budget: My Guide to Free Fun

Scottsdale, one of the ritziest suburbs (it’s actually a standalone city but often referred to as a suburb) in the Phoenix metropolis, has long been associated with high end resorts, golf ...

Read More
The Top 10 Free Things to do in Phoenix

The Top 10 Free Things to do in Phoenix

The beautiful Sonoran Desert surrounds the Phoenix metro and offers an amazing assortment of free recreational activities. While most tourists and snowbirds escape to the desert each winter to shop, ...

Read More
Tips for Hiking in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert

Tips for Hiking in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert

After years of hiking in the harsh desert climate of Arizona, I have come up with some helpful advice for dealing with the uncomfortable conditions. Of course, hiking in during the cooler winter ...

Read More
The Best Roadtrips from Phoenix

The Best Roadtrips from Phoenix

One of the prime benefits of living in Phoenix is the quick access to top notch vacation destinations. From national parks, to world-class beaches, to the best skiing in the Southwest, you basically ...

Read More
8 Great Daytrips to Escape the Phoenix Heat

8 Great Daytrips to Escape the Phoenix Heat

While fall & winter are ideal for exploring the beauty of the Sonoran desert, the summer season can be brutal. The Phoenix metro area is a bit limited in terms of indoor attractions. Besides a ...

Read More
Visiting the Country’s Newest Aquarium: The OdySea in Scottsdale, AZ

Visiting the Country’s Newest Aquarium: The OdySea in Scottsdale, AZ

Most of us are familiar with top rated aquariums like The Shedd (I grew with Chicago’s amazing museums!) or Central California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are wonderful ...

Read More
6 Fantastic Hiking Areas in Phoenix

6 Fantastic Hiking Areas in Phoenix

Although most of us associate Phoenix’s seemingly endless triple digit heat summer season with hiding indoors as much as possible, the milder fall and winter months are the time to get out ...

Read More
25 Must-Do’s in the Phoenix Metro Area

25 Must-Do’s in the Phoenix Metro Area

Although this may come as a surprise to many, there is much more to do in the Phoenix area than simply shopping, dining, and lounging around luxury resorts. With endless sunny days, little rain ...

Read More
19 Things to do in Phoenix When It’s Too Hot!

19 Things to do in Phoenix When It’s Too Hot!

While Phoenix is a wonderful winter oasis for many coming from cold dreary climates in the Midwest, the summer weather is more often than not quite hideous. So, what do you do when the thermometer ...

Read More
 
Back to Top
Top Ten Travel List Season Background