The Phoenix Traveler

In celebration of my first milestone here at The Phoenix Traveler–my 100th post–starting this month, I’ll be posting a list of my favorite posts of the month. I’ll post my top five picks at the end of each month. It might be a handy reference guide for those of you who are new to the blog and might have missed them. Or, it might be be helpful for those of you who could use a reminder about all the great sites, resources and venues not to miss when in Arizona or visiting Phoenix.
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Imagine your name on this brown piece of paper. It’s the ticket to statewide recreational fun. The Arizona State Parks Annual Pass costs just $50, and it’s good for the entire family–all year-long.
This holiday season, it could be the affordable gift that keeps on giving as it’s the economical way to travel and explore Arizona’s 27 state parks. Pictured above, the Standard Day-Use Entrance Pass is good for the family’s non-camping day-use and includes all the Parks except Colorado River Parks on weekends and holidays.
At Kartchner Caverns State Park, the pass is good for the entrance to …read more

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May you be blessed with family and friends.
May you be surrounded with laughter and joy.
May the bounty at your table sustain you.
May you respond to it all with love.
Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Yours,
The Phoenix Traveler

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As the soon-to-be-author of Backroads & Byways of Arizona (Countryman Press, Fall 2009), I’m a big believer in promoting guidebooks. As your editor here at The Phoenix Traveler, I’m also a big believer in helping you find the resources that could help you navigate the city and beyond. So from time to time, when I hear about a new book coming out that could be useful to you–and I can get access to the author–I’ll post an interview. My first was with Sam Lowe, author of several books about Arizona travel. (An update: His latest book, New Mexico Curiosities, is …read more

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If not, take a look. It’s Jon Rochetti’s blog. Travel Photo Daily is exactly what he’s titled it–a travel photo, daily, along with information about the photo posted. Today, he’s posted one of mine from my New England journey taken last month. The photo on your left is a teaser. By the way, Rochetti also edits The DC Traveler. 
Technorati Tags: Travel Photo Daily,Jackie Dishner,photography,bridge in New England,observatory,Penobscot Bay,Bucksport,Maine,Phoenix traveler in New England

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You’re right, Becky. When you posted your comment last week, you guessed correctly. The name of the mountain where we saw Post Creek is called Mount Graham. We drove up the Swift Trail to see it.
Located in Graham County in southeastern Arizona, the mountain is home to many things recreational, including hiking, biking, camping, fishing, boating, birding and one of the world’s largest telescopes.
The Graham County Chamber of Commerce can tell you more.
 
(Photo by Jackie Dishner, used with her permission.)
Technorati Tags: photo contest,Mt. Graham,Graham County,Southeastern Arizona,Post Creek,Arizona travel blog,The Phoenix Traveler,Jackie Dishner

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I’ve ridden the bike path along SR 51 (Piestewa Freeway) many, many times, but it’s been a few years. Today, I rode it again and found a surprising addition…and more miles to ride.
I haven’t taken this path since long before the city of Phoenix opened the Indian Bend Wash Park at the northwest corner of 36th Street and Sweetwater last year. But that’s where the path would always end. If I wanted to continue riding, I’d have to take 36th Street up north to Roadrunner Park and ride miles around the park there.
Now, however, I see that the city has …read more

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If you want to keep up on the latest news that’s happening about and around the new Phoenix Light Rail (scheduled to begin operating at the end of December), check out these Web sites and blogs:
Valley Metro Light Rail–This is the official site of the rail line. You can get tickets here, map out where you want to go, and stay updated about opening day and the free rides to follow.
Rail Life / Rail Life Blog–This is Nick Bastian’s blog (the first and then the updated site) where he posts about rail happenings. He’ll tell you everything you need to …read more

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The Web site says it’s “coming soon,” but isn’t that a relative term? I mean, is February 14, 2012, really that soon? That’s the date developers have planned as opening day for the new Scottsdale Museum of the West. They’d like it to be here in time for Arizona’s centennial. But museum board members have a lot of money to raise first–about $20 million.
When it does arrive, the 45,000-square-foot museum will take up about an acre of city-owned land in downtown Scottsdale. Planned to promote the culture and history of the town that’s been dubbed “The West’s Most Western Town,” …read more

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If you’re in town with your dog and don’t know where to take the furry canine for exercise, check this list to see if there’s a dog park near you:
_Steele Indian School Park in Central Phoenix, 300 E. Indian School Rd.
_Echo Mountain Off-Leash Area in Northeast Phoenix, 2302 E. Grovers. Ave.
_Pets Mart Dog Park at Washington Park, 6655 N. 23rd Ave., and Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 9833 N. 25th Ave., both in Northwest Phoenix.
_RJ Dog Park at Pecos Park in South Phoenix, 17010 S. 48th St.
Tempe also has five parks where dogs can play; Scottsdale has three; but …read more

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