Arizona Farms
Many people can describe their lives as being complex, busy and stressful — so much so that they often rely on others to prepare their meals…
On and Off the Road
There is biking, and then there is biking. Cyclists in the North Valley are fortunate to have the option of riding on the road or trails…
Grand Opening: Brynne Smith Memorial Campus
In the fall of 2014, the Smith family contacted Foothills Animal Rescue. They wanted to create a safe haven for dogs and cats that would honor the memory of their daughter, Brynne…
A Journey Through OdySea
Fall in love with ocean life at Scottsdale’s newest attraction, the OdySea Aquarium. This marine-life adventure destination opened on September 3…
Purple Reign Four Peaks Amethyst
It’s difficult to imagine two more disparate climes on Earth than Russia’s chilly Ural Mountains and the craggy Four Peaks of the Mazatzal Mountains here in Arizona…
The Great Pumpkin Festival
The Desert Botanical Garden is open to the community year-round, providing opportunities for nature lovers to experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert…
Falling for Autumnfest
The leaves may not change color in Phoenix, but that doesn’t mean autumn has forgotten us. The Valley celebrates the beginning of a new season..
Labor of Love
By the time the day’s first light washes over the vineyard, granting it warmth, the volunteers have been working for several hours…
Sharing the Secrets of Golf
There are few, if any, pastimes that are as addictive as golf. Once the so-called golf bug bites, its victim often becomes obsessed with the game…
Born to be Wild
In the searing heat of summer, brittlebush and cholla take long pauses, scorched and tested by unforgiving rays of the desert sun.