5 Hikes in Any Corner of the Phoenix Valley
... in your backyard. What a fantastic way to celebrate our best time of year and enjoy the outdoors.
Hiking along the Go John Trail
North – Cave Creek Regional Park
The Go John Trail (5.8 miles) loops around a mountain providing the illusion of being miles away from civilization. In the 1870s, gold seekers staked their dreams on these jasper-studded hills. This guided trail and the others at Cave Creek Regional Park give visitors an opportunity to travel back in time. I take my dog...
February 23rd, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cave Creek, hiking, Mesa, Phoenix, Superstition Mountains, trails, User Mountain, White Tank Mountains
Hot Air Balloons Glow at Cave Creek Festival
... though I’ve never been on a hot air balloon ride, something I hope to change soon, I can envision what the experience is like. That’s why the Cave Creek Hot Air Balloon festival sounds so intriguing.
Tonto Bar & Grill and Aerial Solutions LLC are teaming up to host the 1st annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival, a balloon glow on the Rancho Mañana Golf Course. The evening will feature eight hot air balloons, skydiving by the Arizona Skyhawks, food and drink concessions, and live music.
The...
January 4th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: Cave Creek, hot-air balloons, top-feature
New Year’s Eve Bashes in Phoenix
... then on to Buffalo Chip at midnight (Arizona) and finally to Harold’s Corral at 1 a.m. (California). Live entertainment at each location.
Cave Creek Coffee Company and Wine Purveyors, 6033 E. Cave Creek Road
Dec. 31. 9 p.m.
Menu prices vary.
480-488-0603
Photo courtesy of flickr
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December 21st, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cave Creek, Doobie Brothers, Glendale, New Year's Eve, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe
Luminarias Light the Way in North Phoenix Run
... desert.
To get you in the holiday mood, walk or run down a luminaria-lit trail of the quiet, charming streets and surrounding desert landscape of Cave Creek in the annual Desert Advocate Luminaria Run.
Marking their 7th year, this popular event serves as the town’s official kick off to the holiday season. With a series of activities for the whole family, take your pick of the Little Kid’s Desert Dash, Big Kid’s Desert Dash, 4 mile run/walk and 2 mile run/walk.
Beginning and ending...
November 23rd, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2k run/walk, 4k run, Cave Creek, featuredarticle
Art Lovers Rejoice! A Renowned Sculptor Opens Studio in Phoenix
... and portrait painter, originally from New York is a welcome addition to the artist community where he recently opened The Sculpture Studio in Cave Creek.
Mark is inspired by the beauty of nature, a kinship he deepened during his five month treks of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. He primarily works with raw materials like wood, stone, terra cotta, bronze, steel, and stainless steel. His style ranges from representational to abstract typically using the human figure and nature’s...
November 3rd, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Art Studio, Cave Creek, featuredarticle, sculpture
Bicyclists Rally for More Open Space in North Phoenix
The Town of Cave Creek, known for its scenic roads, cooler temperatures and inspiring vistas is a haven for bicycle enthusiasts to experience vast open roads and mountain trails in the heart of the Desert Foothills.
The Town of Cave Creek’s first Bicycle Festival, the weekend of November 13-15, will help raise money to purchase 4,000 acres of State Trust Land. This open space will connect Cave Creek Regional Park with Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area doubling the size of both parks.
Rather...
November 1st, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Bike race, Cave Creek, featuredarticle, fundraiser
6 Must-Do’s in Phoenix this fall
... arts festival, the 13th annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Tour features 46 art studios in an artist community in the Sonoran Desert Foothills (Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale) featuring over 150 participating artists. Area maps outline each of the art studios presenting artwork and the names and types of medium each artist will present.
This event is a great way to experience this part of the Valley, see beautiful vistas and meet interesting artists with amazing works.
NOVEMBER 20,...
September 16th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 5Filed under: Announcement, Arizona, Attractions, ballet, ballet arizona, Carefree, Cave Creek, chili cook-off, chocolate, cook off, Events, Family Friendly, fireworks, flamenco, Food & Beverage, gardens, Glendale, hay rides, hiking, Must-See Sights, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, Phoenix, pumpkins, queen creek, rodeo, Scenic & Short Trips, schnepf farms, Scottsdale, State Park, The Arts, wine tasting
Daytrip to Carefree and Cave Creek
... Scottsdale, Carefree is what the real Sonoran desert looks like complete with saguaros, boulders on mountainsides and coyotes. The town is next to Cave Creek and has almost 3,700 residents. It’s the perfect day trip for locals and visitors alike.
Here are a few things that will make the trip to Carefree and Cave Creek worth the drive:
Entrance to El Encanto
Places to Eat
Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbeque
El Encanto’s
Cafe Bink
The Spotted Donkey
Carefree Station
Good People...
September 11th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Attractions, barbecue, barbeque, Cafe Bink, Carefree, Cave Creek, Cowboys, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, golf, hiking, Mexican food, Must-See Sights, People - Interesting Local People, People Watching, Photos, Scenic & Short Trips, Shopping, Southwestern food, Sports & Recreation, Spur Cross, State Park, The Arts, The Boulder's Resort, Tours
A North Phoenix Hangout for Everybody
My view from the outside deck of C4
Named the “Best Coffeehouse & Best Wine Bar 2008″ by Best of Greater Phoenix, the Cave Creek Coffee Company & Wine Bar known as C4 is a great spot for morning coffee, afternoon lunch and late night wine and martinis. They have it all! A favorite hang-out of mine, I’ve always been impressed by the eclectic crowd it attracts. Even though it can be a stopping point for many motorcycle riders in the early morning, I’ve also seen everything...
August 31st, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Cave Creek, coffee, Food & Beverage, Great Places to Unwind, great views, hangout, ladies-night, live music, martinis, North Phoenix, People - Interesting Local People, People Watching, wine, wine tasting
Cowboy Barbecue
... like I am, mosey on down to soak up some real cowboy grub or in this case great barbecue at Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue in the town of Cave Creek.
Bryan Dooley, chef and owner of Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue
Bryan Dooley, former chef at the Scottsdale Fairmont for 13 years, ventures out on his own to serve up a great menu of barbecue meats including beef brisket, chicken, spare ribs and pulled pork. The sauce is unique being that it’s not quite a sugary sweet type like Kansas City...
August 20th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: barbecue, Cave Creek, cowboy, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, movies, Westerns
Welcome to The Phoenix Traveler
... and spa on the property along with rows of picnic tables under the pecan trees for picnicking.
A round of golf at Rancho Manana golf course in Cave Creek. No, I don’t play I drive the cart and enjoy the beautiful landscape. In July and August, locals can play for $29 – $39 per player – Monday thru Thursday.
For a light lunch and even better wine, Postino Winecafe in offers wine by the glass or pitchers of beer for $5, seven days a week from 11am – 5pm. Great bruschetta and panini.
As...
July 28th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcement, Arizona, Cave Creek, golf, hike, Introducing the New Phoenix Traveler, Phoenix, Scottsdale, South Mountain, Tempe
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