There’s something for everyone in Scottsdale
Western wear shops and chic boutiques. Trendy coffee shops and cowboy saloons. High-end art galleries and whimsical public art. Museums of history and western art....
Arizona
Take advantage of Scottsdale’s good nature
I love serendipity, like this unexpected encounter with Maggie, a great horned owl surveying the elegant lobby of the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale,...
Scottsdale trying to honor past and ‘be as contemporary as possible’
The one-square-mile Old Town Scottsdale of today is divided into nine themed districts....
When not enjoying great outdoors, Scottsdale-area museums worth a visit
Arizona’s big draw in the spring is undoubtedly the great outdoors, but when it’s time to take refuge from the sun, three Scottsdale-area museums will...
Tonto National Forest’s exquisite vistas found off the beaten path
I’ve got a death grip on the seat in front of me as our well-worn Hummer bumps and twists over a sandy trail that loops...
Don’t let local regulations leave you feeling blue
Be sure to check how local regulations might impact your business before you make any commitments....
Arizona: ‘Worst’ place to live, a great place to visit
Arizona got slammed again as a place to live, but it has a lot to offer visitors — attractions and experiences that go beyond swank...
Plenty of twists along Arizona’s historic Apache Trail
The Apache Trail, which runs northeast out of Mesa, Arizona, is considered one of the state’s most scenic drives....
Mesa steps out of the shadow of nearby Phoenix
Mesa and nearby points east offer plenty for visitors, and lodging there provides a better bang for your buck....
Hit the Road: Early risers — hot air ballooning in Arizona desert
From our vantage point at 2,000 feet-plus, the desert still looks like a world that supports an unusually large number of flora and fauna....
Hit the Road: Scottsdale’s diverse desert landscape
Been here, done this, and I’m so glad to be doing it again....
Hit the Road: Mead growing in popularity and styles
My laptop doesn’t recognize the word “meadery.” Neither does my friend, Donna, who with her partner, Scott, are hosting us for a few days in...
Hitting Lynx Lake
WHOP! Or maybe the sound was more like THWOMP! At any rate, my friend, Donna, is laying on her back after hitting a patch of...
Hit the Road: Biosphere2 a nice place to visit, but you wouldn’t want to live there
As we walk through the entrance of Biosphere2, about 40 miles northeast of Tucson, I try to imagine what it would be like to enter...
Encinitas Ranch teenage golfers come up aces to win national title
Encinitas Ranch’s John Mason has taught golf for a long time. But he’s short and to the point when requesting his players to produce two...