When Cardinals training camp was in Flagstaff, it offered Phoenicians an opportunity to escape the heat. Sadly, I never made the trek north to see the team practice at NAU before training camp was moved to the West Valley.Now that the practices take place inside the nicely air-conditioned University of Phoenix Stadium under a closed roof, fans can still escape the high temps, at least for a couple of hours. All practices are free, as is parking ... Read the Post...
Camping at Schnebly Hill
With the Perseid meteor shower set to illuminate the sky, Graham and I headed north to get away from city lights and hopefully see the show. We chose the campgrounds along Schnebly Hill Road, accessible via the I-17. Our first destination was Schnebly Hill Vista, which overlooks the Sedona area. You get there by driving down Schnebly Hill Road past the campgrounds. Along the bumpy drive you pass Foxboro Lake Dam to the right; on the left is a ... Read the Post...
Relaxing at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
A recent day at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa opened my eyes to the staycation possibilities.My cousin invited me over to her spa suite and to relax at the pool for her birthday. A highlight was the view of Praying Monk on Camelback Mountain. It made me want to spend my own relaxing weekend at a Valley resort. If only my birthday weren't amid the busy (and pricey) tourist season ... ... Read the Post...
Waterfall at White Tank Mountain Regional Park
The recent rains convinced Graham that the waterfall at White Tank Mountain Regional Park must be flowing. I have heard that it's usually dry, so I've only ever made the trip to the West Valley park to mountain bike. We hopped in the car and ventured west, all the way to the Cotton Lane exit on the Interstate 10. From there we made some wrong turns but ended up driving north on Citrus Road and turning west on Olive Avenue, which takes you all the ... Read the Post...
