Share Most people who live in the Metro Phoenix area are not aware that Prescott is a reservoir of lake adventures. Less than 100 miles away from Downtown Phoenix is a secret land of glass lakes, mellow rivers and streams and a entirely different way to explore our backyard. The treasure that Arizona’s nature provides [...]
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Phoenix Film Festival 2012
Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Scottsdale on Mar 28th, 2012
Share There’s quite a bit of entertainment that can come from a super action-packed, mostly-mindless, story-lacking but fun blockbuster movie. But for the next few days, Arizona is going get have the opportunity to enjoy a change of pace. Get ready to broaden your horizons and explore some cinematic art! The Phoenix Film Festivals runs [...]
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Around Arizona
Posted in Phoenix, Prescott, Scottsdale on Feb 20th, 2012
Share “From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.” In March, children and adults all over Arizona will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, beloved writer of nonsense and patron saint of silliness. Want to get in on the fun? Here are four whimsical ways you and your child can remember [...]
Arizona’s Centennial Celebration
Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Prescott, Scottsdale, Sedona, Tucson on Feb 13th, 2012
Share The Grand Canyon State (a.k.a The Valentine State) turns 100 years on February 14, 2012, and you bet there’s a lot of celebrating going on. From parades and festivals to lectures and outdoor adventures, Arizonans are celebrating all that makes Arizona the great state that it is. With such a rich cultural history and [...]
Top 6 Arizona Castles to Visit
Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson on Jan 24th, 2012
Share The romantic sentiment that comes with castles didn’t get left behind as early settlers traveled to the Wild West. The open land, pink sunsets, beautiful land formations and free spirit invited the opportunity for dreams to come true. Just as medieval castles were built to provide family protection, comfort and luxury, while making a statement [...]
Share View Northern Arizona Wineries Map in a larger map Did you know that Arizona is home to 40 wineries and vineyards? It’s true. In fact, the Wall Street Journal recently acclaimed the Verde Valley as an emerging hotspot vying for Napa-like status¹. Prescott and the Verde Valley are home to hundreds of acres of [...]
Let’s Grab Lunch…
Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Scottsdale on Nov 16th, 2011
Share Don’t miss “Food Truck Day” November 17th. If you’re visiting or live in the area; take a break and have lunch. If you are not sure what your hunger is craving, join the Phoenix Street Food Coalition and the culinary selections on Thursday. Where: In the parking lot of Whole Foods @ Raintree and the [...]
Share Today, we’re proud to present the second installment of a series we call Back(pack) to Basics with a general guide to Sedona, Arizona. We’ve included everything you need to know about visiting Sedona in a lightweight, easy-to-carry guide you can stuff in your “backpack” of travel resources and this year, visit the place USA [...]
Event Spotlight: Restaurant Daze and Twilight in Tubac
Posted in Arizona on May 16th, 2011
Share When we say “artist community,” what city comes to mind? Santa Fe, New Mexico? Certainly. Sedona, Arizona? Absolutely. How ’bout Tubac, Arizona? Oh, you’ve never heard of it? Well, here’s to learning something new every day! Tubac is a quaint southern Arizona artist community that, in addition to an eclectic array of restaurants, galleries, [...]
Back(pack) to Basics: Grand Canyon Edition
Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon on Mar 9th, 2011
Share Today, we kick off a series we’re calling Back(pack) to Basics series with a general guide to the Grand Canyon. We’ll answer all the basic questions about visiting the Grand Canyon in a lightweight, easy-to-carry guide you can stuff in your “backpack” of web resources and maybe even visit this Natural Wonder of the [...]