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
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
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.
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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.)
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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
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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More than 20 Arizona authors will sell and sign their books at the 15th Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale today and tomorrow. New for this year’s event, “Book Street” gathers the authors all in one area, near the Scottsdale Mondrian hotel at the northwest corner of the festival site, in Old Town Scottsdale.
A few travel writers, including Christine K. Bailey, author of Destinations: A Complete Guide to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona and Central Arizona, and Teresa Bitler, whose Great Escapes Arizona was just released are scheduled to appear.
Also plan to see arts & crafts booths, food and live music at the festival …read more
This photo was taken by me two summers ago on a trip to Southeastern Arizona. It was raining, and a waterfall came pouring down this creek that hugged the side of the mountain. Just for fun, can you name the mountain where this creek is located? If so, post your comment below. I’ll check back in next week to post the correct answer.
(Photo used with permission by Jackie Dishner.)
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