The entirety of the garden is never visible at once. Instead the viewer is led to uncover intentionally hidden views of the landscape while strolling along its curved paths.
The entirety of the garden is never visible at once. Instead the viewer is led to uncover intentionally hidden views of the landscape while strolling along its curved paths.
The Farm and The Mystery Castle are both fantastic ways to explore the history and legacy around the Phoenix area in unique experiences. Both support the local community, and would make for a wonderful morning.
The Clay Mine Trail is a 1.6-mile trail that is also shared with horses and riders in the Cave Creek Recreational Area. You would think after seeing one cactus or desert bloom you have seen it all, but seriously each trail is so unique and beautiful, and continues to take my breath away! Lovely way to start our adventures for the Cave Mine Tour.
Alas, during my time in Phoenix last week, I heard the horses down by the Salt River, but as I hiked down the rocky incline, I could hear the hooves as they scattered. I spent an hour at the bend in the river, watching the early morning light change and dissipate my cold breath in the air.
Driving around AZ, you will see many Saguaros on the roadside. This iconic desert native greets you with what looks like a friendly wave. After first moving here a year ago, the desert landscape was a new view for me to get used to. The Botanical Gardens is a beautiful spot to explore a variety of desert plants. During the day, it's breathtaking. But WOW...
Convincing my teenage daughter to hike Pinnacle Peak Mountain turned out to be more than family travel, it was a mother-daughter moment that brought us together.
Hiking through the McDowell Mountains. We never thought we would say that and JD in the same sentence. Previously, we shared the story of JD's initial hikes through her new surroundings in Arizona, and how her reluctance turned to a love to trek up rocky terrain and explore.