Updated Oct. 2026 Summer brings a brutal heat over the Arizona desert and people flock to rivers and lakes around the Phoenix area to find some relief from it. One of the most popular summer activities near Phoenix is taking…
White Tank Mountain Regional Park is a pretty place to enjoy some desert scenery only a short ways from Phoenix. So many people raved about the Waterfall Trail in the park, so we thought we’d give it a try. While…
Some of Arizona’s history can be seen in the many Native American ruins around the state. Various tribes have established settlements across Arizona over thousands of years, and many of the archaeological sites are well preserved to this day. Tonto…
Saguaro Lake is an oasis along the Salt River that winds through the hills outside of Phoenix. The area is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, and more. Plus, the reservoir’s cool water offers some relief from…
Several years back, we drove past Picacho Peak during our first visit to Arizona and wondered if it could be climbed. When we moved to Phoenix, we finally made the trip to Picacho Peak State Park and made the hike…