My first Fall League experience was exciting and entertaining. The weather was gorgeous (cool, in the 70s, with a light breeze), tickets were cheap ($6), and we had the pleasure of sitting next to a woman named Sue, an enthusiastic baseball fan who counts baseball players among her acquaintances. She cheers passionately for her team and doesn't let up. Many players acknowledged her as they made their way back to the dugout and seemed to ... Read the Post...
Late-night hiking at Hayden Butte Preserve (A Mountain)
No matter what time it is, you'll likely find people climbing Hayden Butte, better known as A Mountain. I climb it for fitness reasons, as I'm preparing for a Grand Canyon hike. It's a quick, steep ascent that really gets the heart pumping. Do it two and three times and you're set. But give yourself time to enjoy the view. Hayden Butte Preserve ... Read the Post...
Things to Do in Flagstaff, Arizona
It was forecast to hit 115 degrees in the Valley on Wednesday, so I ran away to Flagstaff for a day, where it was in the 70s and beautiful. We left Tuesday and spent the night checking out the downtown area. I especially loved and recommend Collin's Irish Pub, which had a brew from Sedona that my companion liked and great drink specials ($2 pints on Tuesdays!). In the morning we rode the Skyride at Arizona Snowbowl up to 11,500 feet and took ... Read the Post...
Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden
My favorite thing to do in December is go to Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden. It's beautiful and romantic, sort of like the grown-up version of ZooLights. This year the garden exhibited works by Allan Houser, along with countless plants illuminated nicely by thousands of luminarias. The exhibit changes every year. You walk along the garden's pathways for what seems like many miles, so comfortable shoes, ... Read the Post...
