I have been dying to start hiking again, and now that the weather has finally cooled off I decided to try a hike at Lost Dutchman State Park. Unfortunately, I didn't plan the hike very well. My lack of planning, compounded by the fact that today was unusually windy, kept me from being able to hike far (I couldn't even see the mountain!), but I did enjoy a nice short walk on the Discovery Trail just after sunset. These signs on the trail made me ... Read the Post...
Visiting Mesa Contemporary Arts for Free
I discovered the Phoenix Library's Culture Pass recently, which gives you free admission for up to four people to such Valley attractions as the Desert Botanical Garden and Phoenix Zoo. The trick is to get to the library as early as possible to check out the pass, which I was told gets snatched up quickly. I managed to grab a pass for Mesa Contemporary Arts. The center is made up of five small galleries that house works by local, national and ... Read the Post...
Phoenix Art Museum: Best Day to Visit
One could easily spend an entire day admiring -- or trying to figure out -- the various works of art on display at the Phoenix Art Museum. I discovered that I like Philip C. Curtis (although I'm not sure I understand him). I also liked: I especially liked this sculpture, which is made to resemble a real stack of comic books. And this: Take advantage of free admission at the museum each Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. It's a good time ... Read the Post...