Cholla Trail is what I call the easy side of Camelback Mountain. Easy is probably the wrong term, because the trail offers a good workout, though compared with Echo Canyon it's a walk in the park. Anyone else feel that way? I often hike here when I don't want to deal with finding parking on the "good side," or when I hike with friends who aren't sure they can make it to the top. On the plus side, parking is much easier to find. Drive east on ... Read the Post...
Spring-training at Surprise Stadium
We wanted to spread the love among as many spring-training facilities as possible, so my companions and I chose to watch the Kansas City Royals play the Chicago White Sox at Surprise Stadium today. While it's quite a drive from the Tempe area, it's a nice stadium and, unlike other venues, parking is free. I was also pleased to find that lawn tickets were $7 instead of $8. The lawn section was the least crowded of all the games I attended this ... Read the Post...
Spring Training at Hohokam Stadium in 2011
This time my spring-training buddies and I went to Hohokam Stadium to watch the Chicago Cubs play against the Colorado Rockies. This stadium, while it looked older than the others, drew much bigger crowds than other Cactus League venues I've seen. And lawn seats were only $8. I tried some Island Noodles with teriyaki chicken. Final score: Rockies 4, Cubs 2. The only downside to the day was waiting too long to exit the parking area (grass, not ... Read the Post...
Taco stand outside Charlie’s nightclub in Phoenix
After my birthday celebration, I was taken to what I was told was the best taco stand in Phoenix. I wasn't disappointed. Of course I didn't pay for my own meal on my birthday, but I believe you can get tacos for $1. The family sets up most weekend nights. I was there around 3 a.m. on a Thursday night. Affordable, delicious and convenient! Foursquare and Yelp (under the entry for Charlie's) have plenty of reviews and more information than ... Read the Post...
