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Posted in Arizona on Oct 15th, 2009
As a second installation to my Arizona Fall Follies story (see the first chapter on Prescott) I thought I’d turn to my own community of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area.
Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the nation, so no doubt there are tons of things to do in the Valley of the Sun [...]
Posted in Arizona on Oct 15th, 2009
After my recent post about Prescott pumpkin festivals and other fall things to do, I just had to see the Freeman Farms Pumpkin Festival for myself. And boy am I glad I did! It was so much fun, charging into the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin to take home, watching the informative Saddlebred [...]
Posted in Arizona on Sep 17th, 2009
Another timely and universal question from a visitor came in to our Flagstaff hotels and visitors guide, Flagstaff.com. I know lots of people want to know exactly when to come to Flagstaff to see fiery gold, red and orange fall foliage. Today, Jared specifically wanted to know when to visit, where to stay and where [...]
Posted in Arizona on Aug 29th, 2009
It was One Hundred Thirteen Degrees (yes, 113 degrees) here in Scottsdale today. Blech.
But, I am so super excited for fall to arrive this year – even more than usual – because there are some really cool new 2009 autumn festivities happening around the state of Arizona. Well, they may not be new to everyone, [...]
Posted in Arizona on Oct 29th, 2007
Northern Arizona University’s Lumberjacks football team may have lost their homecoming game to Montana this past weekend, but my Saturday stay in Flagstaff was a winner.
My husband and I drove the scenic two-hour drive from our home in Scottsdale to Flagstaff on Saturday morning. As an NAU alum, he was jazzed to return to his [...]
Posted in Arizona on Sep 13th, 2007
Late September through mid-October is the best time to visit Sedona to see the fall leaves change color. Sedona.net gives tips on scenic drives and photography spots for a “leaf-peeping” trip to Sedona this fall…
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Posted in Arizona on Sep 28th, 2006
Update: Come see our recent 2009 post for updated fall events!
It’s nearly October in Arizona and along with fall foliage, Halloween tricks and treats and cooler temperatures, there are lots of family-friendly activities happening all over the state. Here’s a list of the best fall activities for families in Arizona:
1. Prescott-area: Young’s Farm Annual [...]
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