Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona USA
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A Local’s Guide for First Time Visitors – Things to Do in Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona is part of the most beautiful desert – the Sonoran Desert. This unique landscape is a major draw for nature enthusiasts. It’s not just dust and heat. It’s wildflowers, dramatic mountain silhouettes, and the occasional roadrunner zipping across your path.
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Lake Life at Lake Pleasant in Peoria
Lake Pleasant, in Peoria, is the second largest Arizona lake in the Phoenix area. Just an hour from downtown, it is a very popular lake for boating, water sports, fishing and swimming. We love the water and spend many weekends at Lake Pleasant. It is our favorite lake in Arizona for boating.
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Urban Hike Papago Park Hole in the Rock
Nestled within the sandstone Papago Buttes, the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens is Papago Park. An urban park in Phoenix with family friendly hiking trails.
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Phoenix Hikes You Should Take Now
Lace up your boots. Grab some water and lets get hiking! Phoenix has some of the best urban hikes. Just a short walk or drive depending on your base and you can be hiking on one of the areas beautiful trails.
