Situated on 140 acres in Phoenix, the Desert Botanical Garden’s goal is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the Sonoran Desert.
In honor of its 80th anniversary, Schnepf Farms introduced a new incarnation of entertainment called Agritainment Park. Operating now through April 25, Schnepf Farms’ Agritainment Park features more than 25 different attractions to delight children of all ages.
Although it receives visitors from all over the world, and hundreds of schoolkids a year on field trips, and is well-known among buffs of historic fire apparatus, the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting still considers itself one of Phoenix’s too-well-kept secrets. The world’s largest museu…
The transformation of a historic waterfall by SRP, the Phoenix Arts Commission and the Arcadia neighborhood allows Phoenix-area residents to experience something old and something new.
Local food and lifestyle photographer Jenelle Bonifield just released a first full color coffee table book aimed at helping enthusiasts explore Arizona’s wine industry.
The Superior Chamber of Commerce, with the support of Resolution Copper Mining, is hosting the Great Gift Card Giveaway from Jan. 10 through March 6 in the Town of Superior, only 30 minutes east of Apache Junction, nestled at the base of Apache Leap Mountain and surrounded by the picturesque…
Reconnecting with oneself and loved ones has become a necessity over this past year, and there’s hardly a better place to do so than within the regenerative embrace of Aravaipa Canyon, just two hours southeast of Phoenix nestled below the Galiuro Mountains.
Named in honor of the city’s first female mayor, the 32-acre Margaret T. Hance Park is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, sitting atop the Interstate-10 freeway tunnel, between 3rd Ave. and 3rd St. The park is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar revitalization.
The Foothills Community Foundation (FCF), a nonprofit organization that has been striving to enhance quality of life in the Desert Foothills community since 1986, has recently refreshed its brand image and changed its name to the Holland Center. Under this new identity, the Holland Center wi…
Tortilla Flat is one Arizona’s most historic sites, boasting a 104-year-history, with the small Western town first serving as a stop along the Apache Trail in the 1900s. Over the years, it’s welcomed famous guests like President Teddy Roosevelt and Barbara Streisand and has been inspiration …
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is offering to give those who are working and learning from home a much-needed break and change of scenery with its Learn, Work & Play Package, offered now through Dec. 31. JW Marriott Desert Ridge is inviting parents and children to ditch their …
By Kathryn M. Miller The award-winning Elote Cafe opened its new Sedona location in late July. Tucked off of Hwy. 89, the 4,800-square-foot location underwent a $2.5 million renovation to achieve the authentic Elote Cafe look and feel and is just over a mile away from the original Elote Cafe…
Residents looking for a big goal to keep them healthy and motivated during a time of social distancing are invited to sign up for the Arizona Trail Virtual Adventure. This do-it-yourself event encourages participants to hike, run or ride anywhere and accumulate miles toward completing all or…
All photos courtesy of Arizona Office of Tourism Thousands of residents and visitors enjoy Arizona’s amazing parks, trails, forests, refuges, wildlife areas, historic sites, wilderness areas, rivers, lakes and reservoirs every year. As summer arrives and state “Stay Home” orders lift, the …
After much anticipation and planning, the first cruise liner departed Thursday, Jan. 9, from Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, commonly known in the United States as Rocky Point. The Astoria Cruise Liner, owned and operated by Cruise and Maritime Voyages, is currently sailing around the Sea of Cortez …
The Four Corner States Wickenburg Bluegrass Festival, Nov. 8–10, is sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, and it is one of the oldest bluegrass festivals in the Southwest. Featured bands entertaining all three days at the festival are Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, Incidenta…
The Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts Foundation announced that its 2019–20 concert schedule will kick off with the annual Labor Day Jazz Festival Aug. 30, featuring the Bresnan Unplugged Ensemble. The Festival continues Aug. 31 with the Dom Moio Quintet. Moio will be joined by …
By Kathi Kovach Koenig It’s just before dusk as we slowly head into the city. Suddenly, our driver takes a quick turn, skirting traffic. Circling a flower-lined roundabout, he stops in front of a glistening hotel set in a centuries-old backdrop. I’m immediately struck by the beauty of fading…
Through an innovative public-private partnership, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and Mother Road Brewing Co. present Conserve and Protect KÓ§lsch. In a creative twist on funding for wildlife conservation, Flagstaff-based Mother Road Brewing Co. has released special-edition cans…
The 10th annual Cruz’n the Rim Car Chow, scheduled for May 31 – June 1 in Show Low, features classics of all ages, including Rat Rods. Festivities start Friday, May 31, with a 5pm cruise to Hatch Toyota and free burger burn and root beer floats. Register on site starting Friday from noon–5p…
Visitors are invited to join Tumacácori National Historical Park staff and scientists on National Bat Appreciation Day, April 17, from 7–8:30pm to experience beautiful dark skies and learn about the amazing creatures of the night. Under the blanket of darkness, the desert comes alive with an…
The steam engine changed everything. It created time zones, kick-started the Industrial Revolution and 150 years ago the Transcontinental Railroad was created, connecting the East and West coasts and reducing travel from around five months to about five days. It opened up the possibilities o…
More than 165 films — from Oscar-nominated documentaries to narrative features, narrative short films, documentary short films and animated shorts — will highlight the 25th anniversary Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 23 – March 3. “Just saying the words, ‘25th anniversary,’ stops us…
Jeneve Rose Mitchell brings her whole family to the stage at the Arizona Folklore Preserve Feb. 10. Her whole instrument family, that is. There’s her cello, “Bubbles;” her mandolin, “Octavius;” her fiddle, “Billy;” her ukulele, “Brownie;” her guitar, “Martina;” and her harp, “Hallie.” Yes, s…
The Arboretum at Flagstaff (The Arb) is excited to announce the next performance of the Summer Concert series August 4, 5:30pm, with Northern Arizona’s up-and-coming youth band, Sugar and the Mint. Offering an extra treat after this concert is a Family Camp Out under the stars at The Arb. Wi…
LUSTRE Rooftop Bar continues its “100 Days of Summer” weekly event series this month, complete with daily pool parties, live music and food and drink specials that will continue through Labor Day. Perched on the third-floor pool deck of Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix, LUSTRE is an oasis in th…
Just in time to welcome summer travelers and stay-cation locals, Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa has completed a top-to-bottom refurbishment and expansion that has introduced a fresh new look throughout and a brand-new feature, the Women’s Quiet Room. An int…
Established in 1938, Arizona Snowbowl is one of the longest continually operating ski resorts in the country and this season marks Arizona Snowbowl’s 80th anniversary. To celebrate, Snowbowl is hosting an on-mountain party and a free concert in Downtown Flagstaff, February 23–24. Friday, Feb…
The Arboretum at Flagstaff opens for the 2017 season Saturday, April 15. Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate “Opening Day” at The Arboretum and enjoy hundreds of daffodils, the beautiful view of the San Francisco Peaks, hiking trails, gardens just beginning to bloom. At 11am and 1p…
Two-million-dollar refresh follows 2016 opening of Spa House, 2015 Mountain Casita redesign The early 2017 unveiling of $2 million in renovations to its Spa Casitas and Spa Suites completes a comprehensive, two-year capital investment at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. Cond…
Carlson Creek Vineyard will be releasing its 2015 Grenache with wine release parties at their Scottsdale and Willcox tasting rooms Thursday, February 16. “This is only the second time in our nine-year history that we’ve released a Grenache, as it is always allocated to our flagship wine and …
Yes, Arizona is hot in the summer, but relief can be found just a short jaunt south of the Valley. Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is conquering the heat by discounting rates for summer stays starting from $109 per night and offering an entertaining lineup of daily ac…
The 31st annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free folk music festivals in the country, will unfold the weekend of Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. More than 120 performing artists from Southern Arizona and across the country will bring their musical talent to five different …
Payson Art League will hold its 15th annual ‘Neath the Rim Open Studio Tour and Art Sale on April 29 – May 1, from 10am-5pm. Comprised of 27 artists in 11 studios, the event allows visitors to discover artists, art and to be inspired. Art ranges from contemporary to traditional in mediums …
An iconic painting of one of the seven natural wonders of the world – the Grand Canyon – was previewed today as the eighth of 16 Forever Stamp images to be revealed over a three-week period to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. The stamp image is a detail of a chromolit…
Working artists in the Verde Valley will open their private studios to the public this month for the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition’s (SVAC) 13th annual Open Studios Tour. The festive event is free, self-guided and runs daily from 10am-5pm Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1. The SVAC …
In collaboration with outdoor specialty retailer REI, Arizona State Parks invites Arizonans to #optoutside on Black Friday. Visit an Arizona REI store from November 21-25 and receive a free day pass for entry into an Arizona State Park. There are four REI stores in Arizona: Flagstaff, Paradi…
The Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival on November 13-15, is sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, and is one of the oldest bluegrass festivals in the Southwest. Featured bands entertaining all three days at the festival are This Just In, Bluegrass Patriots and Becky Buller. Ad…
The newly renovated and renamed Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is once again offering its “Away For The Holidays” package for four-night stays over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The package is perfect for families, including those traveling with their pets in tow. This spring,…
Celebrate fall in Flagstaff at the Pine Canyon Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 3, from 11am-2pm. Located in Flagstaff, Pine Canyon is a private, luxury golf community that offers detached mountain cabins, paired homes, townhome trios and custom estate homes and homesites. Open t…
September is National Yoga Month and Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain wants to help ramp up your Zen routine with a change of scenery and a variety of packages, classes and wellness retreats for yogis (or those looking to try something new). Sanctuary offers an array of unique yoga experience…
Mortimer Farms will hold its family-friendly Sweet Corn Fest two weekends in August – August 22-23 and August 29-30. Guests will enjoy farm activities, corn competitions, live entertainment, a produce market, hay rides, horseback rides, a petting zoo, water activities, bounces houses, prizes…
Fireworks, cocktails, mini spa treatments and more. This year, celebrate Independence Day with the July Fourth Summer Spa Soirée, hosted by the Hashani Spa at JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson. This event offers a relaxing night out to celebrate the holiday. Guests at the Soirée are invited t…
The 29th Annual Fine Art and Wine Festival, takes place May 9-10 in Prescott. With free admission, this event has become a tradition to many who come to see the art, taste the wine, and enjoy the many other features available in the unique high desert town of Prescott. Held under the majest…
– By Pamela Williams Pinetop/Lakeside is a great vacation get-a-way and Sakura Buffet is the best Asian buffet you will ever see. This all-you-can-eat buffet features four soups, many appetizers, many different seafood, chicken, beef and pork entrées, a sushi bar and a dessert/ice cream bar.…
This painting by Steve Atkinson, entitled “Prairie Starbucks,” is the official 2013 artwork selected by the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering committee. Head to cool, historic Prescott on August 8-10 to enjoy a talented group of poets and singers at the Arizona Cowboy Poets Annual Gathering. E…
Take a slow ride with Verde Canyon Railroad Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the month of October, Verde Canyon Railroad treats its passengers to a taste of Oktoberfest with its Ales on Rails events. The party starts at 11am each day, when guests gather on the depot’s patio to enjoy …
The Sedona Arts Festival, a premier fine arts and fine crafts festival featuring juried artists in a range of mediums, returns for its 22nd year Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14. A destination arts festival, the Sedona Arts Festival is the primary fundraiser for area arts programs and scho…
Break out your bow and get ready for an archery clinic during a weekend of family fun as Hidden Meadow Ranch (HMR) hosts Arizona’s own winning Olympic Archer Brady Ellison, October 26-27. Fans with a booked dinner reservation at HMR’s Ranch House Restaurant can mingle with Ellison during a s…
Italian Night is a yearly tradition of the Colly Soleri Music Center. This year, it will be held on Saturday, July 21. Arrive at 5pm for a complimentary tour of Arcosanti, followed by dinner at 6pm and performance at 7:30pm. Italian Night charms guests with family-style Italian food and capt…
FLAGSTAFF – Pepsi Amphitheater adds another exciting festival to its summer lineup with Flagstaff BBQ and Brews, Saturday July 28, delivering tastes of more than 100 craft beers and a sampling of signature barbecue – all happening immediately after the Arizona Cardinals full pads scrimmage. …
