Relax, Rekindle and Rock’n Roll in Arizona
“I’ll be out front with the car running” — to some, that might sound like the final instructions of a get-away driver to a burglar. In reality, however, it was the final instruction from my husband on picking me up at work, to race to the airport to catch our plane. With all the precision of a well organized heist, we were off to begin our kid-less, long weekend get-away.
We have always stated that a vacation begins when the car leaves the driveway. So...
February 8th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arizona Biltmore, desert botanical garden, Mill Avenue District, Papago Park, Rock 'n Roll Arizona, Sedona, Sonoran Desert, top-feature
Hike Pinnacle Peak Park in Scottsdale
... 1,300 feet. At its highest point, 2,889′, the hike allows for spectacular views of the Valley and a chance to experience the uniqueness of the Sonoran Desert filled with native plants which are marked along the trail.
I learned the hard way, but I will let you in on an important tip. The entire trail is not a loop trail meaning that you come back over the same trail. If you’re not up for the entire hike, you can turn around at anytime.
Due to the Friends of Pinnacle Peak, an organization...
October 5th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredarticle, hiking, Pinnacle Peak, Scottdale, Sonoran Desert
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