Secret Swimming hole located in McHood City Park is a great place to visit
McHood is a great place to visit!! But even the best towns have hidden places that you must visit. The most fun place in McHood is an old swimming hole located in McHood City Park. It has been there forever,
Plan Your Trip To Wickenburg Arizona For A True Old West Experience
A Wild West town with a huge equestrian community, Wickenburg is a popular destination for people from all over the world. CREDIT: WIRESTOCK | DEPOSITPHOTOS Wickenburg is a small town in the desert of Arizona. It has a population of around
Do You Like Donuts? If In Sedona, You Need To Try Sedonuts!
Sedonuts is famous for its donuts. Sedonuts is more than a great name; their donuts are amazing. These donuts are so fresh and moist as well as delicious! There might be a line when you get there, but it's well worth
Like Hiking? Visit Camelback Mountain In Arizona
You'll find Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. This mountain is located in the heart of Arizona, and as such, is a popular hiking destination. If you're planning a trip to Camelback Mountain, here's what you need to know before your hike.
The Best Rooftop Bars In Arizona
Lustre Rooftop Bar CREDIT: ANEKOHO | DEPOSITPHOTOS Location: Palomar Phoenix Hotel, 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix Description: This trendy rooftop bar is located at the Palomar Phoenix Hotel and offers an excellent view of downtown Phoenix. It has a nice combination of indoor
Shopping While In Scottsdale Arizona
Shopping Malls CREDIT: PAHA_L | DEPOSITPHOTOS Scottsdale has several shopping malls, each with its own unique vibe and variety of stores. One of the most popular shopping destinations in the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Fashion Square features more than 200 stores, including
Day Trips In And Around Phoenix Arizona
Try hiking at Lost Dutchman State Park CREDIT: NEILLD | DEPOSITPHOTOS Located in the Sonoran Desert, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in Apache Junction, Arizona. This state park has over six miles of trails to hike on while enjoying the beautiful
Arizona Biltmore Unveils New McArthurs Dining Concept
Arizona Biltmore resort has opened a new venue in its once-iconic The Grill restaurant. The new venue is called McArthur's, named after the resort's founder, William McArthur. Named after Arizona Biltmore founder William McArthur (a man who believed in the healing powers
Luxury Fashion House Christian Louboutin Opens Scottsdale Boutique as First in the Valley
French luxury fashion house Christian Louboutin has landed in Scottsdale Christian Louboutin, the iconic French luxury fashion house founded in 1991, has opened its first Arizona boutique at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The Paris-based luxury fashion house is known for its iconic
Spend The Day At The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
There is no shortage of things to do when visiting Arizona’s # 1 Zoo. The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park is a 215-acre zoo and aquarium located in Litchfield Park, Arizona, about 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix. It
Great Things To Do In Prescott, Arizona.
Visit the World's Smallest Museum You should visit the World’s Smallest Museum, located at the corner of Gurley and Cortez in Prescott. What makes it so small, you ask? It’s located in an old telephone booth! In fact, it's so small
Discover Great Places To Camp While In Arizona
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Located in north-central Arizona at the edge of the Colorado Plateau, Coconino National Forest encompasses 1.8 million acres of mountainous terrain ranging from desert to ponderosa pine forest. This diversity leads to exciting biological and geological diversity as
Popstroke Is Coming To Scottsdale, Arizona
Popstroke, the perfect combination of a restaurant and golf entertainment venue, is coming to Scottsdale, Arizona. Popstroke is the perfect combination of a restaurant and golf entertainment venue. There will be two separate 9-hole courses at Popstroke that are par 3,
Peoria Arizona To Host Food Truck Event
A Food Truck Frenzy If you want to enjoy a wide variety of food and fun, Peoria Sports Complex is the place for you! All types of food trucks from all over Arizona will be at this event. This year more
Experience Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon Village Grand Canyon Village is a National Historic Landmark District and the largest developed area in Grand Canyon National Park. Located on the South Rim of the canyon, this is where you will find most of the major visitor services
Things To Do While In Wickenburg, Arizona
Desert Caballeros Western Museum Desert Caballeros Western Museum is a museum in Wickenburg, Arizona. It was established in 1960. Its permanent collection of art includes an extensive collection of works by Joe Beeler and George Phippen. It also has a rotating
Why Williams Arizona Should Be On Your To-Do List!
For those who are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, here's three reasons you should detour to the last town on Route 66, Williams Arizona: WILLIAMS, ARIZONA - April 19th 2012: Smoke rises from the BBQ at an American diner
Route 66 Celebrates its 95th Anniversary
The allure of Route 66 has never faded since it was designated in November 1926. This iconic American highway is famous the world over, as visitors flock to it, to drive on it, by the millions every year. Still to
The Four Worst Words In Travel? “Damn! She’s Right Again.”
It was a dark and rainy flight. The turbulence was so bad over the Atlantic the lights were mostly out and meals could not be served. The hard landing at Lisbon’s Portela Airport caused bags and duty free to burst from
The Americans
The United States dollar took another pounding on German, French, and British exchanges this morning, hitting the lowest point ever known in West Germany. It has declined there by 41% since 1971, and this Canadian thinks it's time to speak
The Footprint Center
Phoenix, America’s 6th largest city, presents a plethora of possibilities for its visitors and residents. A cosmopolitan city with buildings rising from the Sonoran Desert like the mountains that surround it, the metropolis reawakened after centuries of dormancy from its
An Icon’s Roots in Arizona
Arizona served as background for many of John Wayne’s great films, such as the tall sandstone buttes of Monument Valley seen in The Searchers, but the popular actor left much more in the state than a film legacy. A man
Mountain Camelback Climbing
Well, many who visit the Valley every year clearly have not. Climbing Camelback Mountain (or any other mountain) must be taken seriously. It’s a dangerous endeavor, even when it’s not 115 degrees, and if you are not well equipped for
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
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Murder Mystery In Scottsdale – The 1978 Murder Of Actor Bob Crane
In the summer of 1978 actor Bob Crane, who had starred in the popular 1960s TV series Hogan’s Heroes, was in Scottsdale for a four- week performance in Beginner’s Luck at the Windmill Dinner Theater. On June 29 a co-star
Chamber Music Sedona -“The Unfolding of Music” Concert with award-winning duo David Finckel and Wu Han
Sedona Chamber Music will begin it’s 2021-22 Concert Series on October 31, 2021 at 3 p.m., with “The Unfolding of Music” by cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han. Hailed by The New York Times as “chamber music’s power couple,”
Sedona Open Studios Tour
The Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) is pleased to announce the return of the Sedona Fall Open Studios Tour, taking place over the weekend of October 29-31, 2021. As part of this popular biannual event, approximately 45 working artists throughout the
Flagstaff – Rides The Rails
Over 100 freight and passenger trains pass through Flagstaff every day. Like Northern Arizona University, Lowell Observatory, Snowbowl, Black Bart’s Steakhouse and December snowstorms, the railways remain a major transportation route, and is an important part of the culture in
2nd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
The Holland Center will celebrate the Halloween season with its 2nd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, this festive event will showcase over 1,000 whimsical, vibrantly colored glass pumpkins handmade by Gregory Tomb, an acclaimed local
2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival
The Highlands Center for Natural History and the City of Prescott are proud to present the 2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival, taking place October 21-24, 2021 at scenic locations throughout Prescott. This special event will feature 16 renowned Arizona artists who
2021 Burro Run and Apache Leap Mining Festival
The Superior Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back two of the town’s most popular events: the Superior Burro Run and the 33rd Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival. Held over the weekend of October 22-24, 2021, these one-of-a-kind events will celebrate Superior’s rich
Welcome To Our Great State Of Arizona
On behalf of the Grand Canyon State, WanderAZ magazine extends you a warm and hearty welcome. Welcome to Arizona! Arizona remains a world-class travel destination. In 2019, the state had almost 49 million overnight visitors breaking another record for the 4th consecutive
Tantrum Wines of Willcox
In the decades since Dr. Gordon Dutt wrote a cleverly masked grant proposal to conduct a feasibility study on wine grape growing. We have seen the quiet, but steady rise of Arizona wine. From being served at the White House
30th Annual Sedona Arts Festival
Held against the backdrop of Sedona’s breathtaking red rock vistas, the Sedona Arts Festival will present its 30th annual fine art festival on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Attracting artists from across the country, this renowned festival will
The Blue Water Grill – Voted Phoenix’s # 1 Seafood Restaurant
The Blue Water Grill is now at their new home after more than 20 years serving customers the world over on the Camelback corridor. They are now located at 1525 East Bethany Home Road at 16th Street just off Highway
Med Aire – Covers You World-Wide
For more than thirty-five years, MedAire has delivered the best possible remote medical, security and operational support to clients in the air, on land and at sea. At the core of MedAire are our medical, security and logistics experts. In 1983
The Allure Of America’s Route 66
The famed pianist and composer Bobby Troup wrote the iconic hit song; “Get Your Kicks on Route 66.” As a former pianist with the renowned Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Troup headed west with millions of other World War II veterans. He
Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour
Featuring over 100 artists throughout the Prescott/Quad-City area, the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour will offer attendees an opportunity to visit with the artists, observe the creative process and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art. Numerous mediums will be on display,
Downtown Phoenix – A Revitalized City Core Brings Life To Core Brings Life To Downtown
Knowing Phoenix and Its Attractions America’s 5th largest city that presents a wide array of possibilities for visitors and residents alike. A cosmopolitan city with buildings rising from the Sonoran Desert, just like the mountains that surround it. The metropolis reawakened
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
While many animal attractions boast of getting up close and personal, none can claim the immersive nature of Out of Africa with its African-like sanctuary; one that respects the animals with spacious natural habitats and provides you with an unforgettable
The Grand Canyon Railway
In the late 1800s a stagecoach ride from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon cost $15 and also took a rough 8 hours. With a meal and a bed in a tent that cost an additional $1 apiece. However, all that
Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona’s Premier Winter Destination During the winter, a snowy wonderland emerges from the desert. Just north of Flagstaff, the San Francisco Peaks and extensive pine trees seemingly appear from nowhere against the miles of rugged desert that surround them.
If ‘Traveling While Stupid’ was Against the Law–I’d Still Be In A Spanish Jail!
I’ve always considered myself a keen backpacker, a respectful traveler, a very appreciative hitchhiker (I buy lunch or a drink!) Even as a senior citizen I still hitchhike in safe places like Portugal, Madeira and The Azores. But after much
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is bounded by the cities of Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Fountain Hills and encompasses 52,600 acres, with 19,000 held as a natural preserve. With two distinct backgrounds
All the restaurants to try during Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week
PHOENIX — More than 20 food vendors and restaurants around town will participate in the inaugural Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week, which begins on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, and runs through Saturday, September 18. During the week-long event, restaurants will either showcase
GRAND CANYON WEST ADVENTURES – The SKYWALK – North of Kingman Arizona.
If you are looking for the most unique adventure where you can participate in “many experiences” of a lifetime, then a visit to Grand Canyon West is a must while visiting with us. Grand Canyon West Grand Canyon West (GCW) is
GET READY ARIZONA … THE CANADIANS ARE COMING!!
AS ANNOUNCED: Canada is reopening its borders with the United States for all persons who have been fully vaccinated. Beginning Monday August 9th, after an agonizing 16 months, citizens and permanent residents of the United States will be allowed to enter
WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO, AQUARIUM & SAFARI PARK – West Valley Phoenix
Arizona’s # 1 ZOO. A local landmark for over 30 years is the West Valley’s Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park. It has Arizona’s largest collection of exotic and endangered animals (6,000), 600 different species, tons of rides, a