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What Is a Haboob? Arizona’s Fierce Desert Dust Storms

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
AI-generated artistic recreation of a massive haboob dust storm approaching downtown Phoenix at sunset in the Arizona desert

Discover what a haboob dust storm is, how it forms in Arizona’s desert, and what travelers need to know if visiting during monsoon season.

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Dobbins Lookout: South Mountain Park & Preserve

Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Dobbins Lookout South Mountain Park Preserve Phoenix Arizona

Looking for a relaxing Sunday drive in Phoenix? Let us recommend a drive to Dobbins Lookout in the South Mountain Park & Preserve.

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Best Time to Visit Scottsdale

Friday, April 16, 2021
Best time of the year to visit Scottsdale, Arizona

When is the best time of the year to visit Scottsdale, Arizona? We believe that April is simply perfect. To learn more, please read on.

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Visiting Petrified Forest National Park

Monday, October 19, 2020
Visiting the Petrified Forest National Park

Visiting the Petrified Forest National Park is something that everyone should consider. We just made our second visit. Here’s what to know…

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Scottsdale Hiking: Granite Mountain Trailhead

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Hiking the Bootlegger and Granite Mountain Loop in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale Hiking: Granite Mountain Trailhead. We share our fun hike as well as a fun hiking app for you to find hikes in your area.

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Arizona Backroads: Schnebly Hill Overlook

Thursday, September 10, 2020
The Schnebly Hill Vista Overlook Sedona Arizona

Come read about our scenic and white-knuckled drive to the Schnebly Hill Vista Overlook in Sedona, Arizona.

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Gillespie Dam Bridge: Phoenix Day Trips

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Visiting the Gillespie Dam Bridge in Arizona

Here is a fun Phoenix day trip to the Gillespie Bridge. Plus, we ventured offroad and encountered a bit of danger. Read on…

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Scottsdale: Needle Rock Recreation Site

Friday, August 21, 2020
Needle Rock Recreation Site Scottsdale Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona: the Needle Rock Recreation Site is a beautiful place to dip your toes into the cool waters of the Verde River on a hot summer day.

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Phoenix Day Trips: Lower Salt River

Monday, July 27, 2020
Easy Day Trips from Phoenix and Scottsdale

When visiting Phoenix and Scottsdale, you simply must take a day trip or two into the surrounding area. Here is one where you might find wild mustangs.

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Coming Soon: Luxury Getaways

Saturday, September 7, 2019

We are starting a new series on our website called Luxury Getaways. For a sneak peek before we write our first article, please read on…

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