Photo Credit: VisitTucson.org Updated Article: Original publish date 11/17/14 [dropcaps type=”standard” color=”” background=””]November 18, 2017 marks the 35th annual El Tour de Tucson which takes place the Saturday before Thanksgiving each year. El Tour is a fun adventure ride attracting over 9,000 cyclists representing a mix of different ages and abilities. Participants choose riding distances of […]
In the mood for a staycation? Â If you’re feeling the need to kick back and relax by the pool without dealing with airport lines and flight times, you’re in luck, because our great state is filled with gorgeous resorts with even more gorgeous pools. Whether you’re heading to Flagstaff or Tucson, Scottsdale or Sedona, you’ll […]
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that encourages us to slow down and remember all the wonderful blessings we’ve shared throughout the year. Like many other major holidays, Thanksgiving is typically one of those holidays that is dictated by our traditions. We do the same things every year and usually with the same people. It doesn’t […]
From the rolling hills around Mormon Lake to the 20-plus-mile ascent up Mt. Lemmon, from the 50 miles of scenic desert trails through the McDowell Mountains to the hard-core National Trail on South Mountain, Arizona is a cyclist’s dream destination. Add in an average of 299 sunny days per year and a widely varied topography, and it’s easy to see why […]
Is there anything better than the crisp fall air? Fall is one of those magical seasons when the weather cooperates just enough and everything just seems better. One of the best things about living in Arizona is all of the festivals! There always seems to be something to celebrate and when fall rolls around AZ […]
One of the best, and occasionally worst, features of Arizona life, is the heat! During the summer it can be hard to find outdoor activities for the whole family that aren’t excruciating due to the heat. Splash pads around Arizona are the perfect solution for beating the heat while still enjoying the great outdoors. The […]
That famous Phoenix sun — an average of 299 sunny days per year, to be exact — makes it easy to have an active lifestyle, from hiking to golf to simply playing in the park. But at the height of summer, when daily high temperatures average 106 degrees, many Arizona families seek out indoors (a.k.a. air-conditioned) activities. Of course, […]
We hear it often as residents of Arizona – I have lived here all my life and have never been to … (fill in the blank). Many have never even visited the Grand Canyon! Another place many residents have never seen is Antelope Canyon just outside of Page. Arizona is a diverse state providing residents […]
You don’t have to sit indoors through the entire Arizona summer waiting for the cooler months to arrive. We all feel the familiar uncomfortable high temperatures that are here to stay for the next few months so making the most of the local resources can ease the heat pains. Here are the top 10 places […]
Photo above by ValleyMetro.org Every year, bicyclists spend a month celebrating life on two wheels through rides, events, advocating for cycling as transportation, and promoting bike safety. May is National Bike Month, however, Phoenix celebrates Bike Month in April. There are plenty of events for all types of bikers, including families, beginners and experienced riders. […]
