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Category: Structures

stone fireplace in desert

Many myths surround the history of Lost Ranch ruins in Phoenix South Mountain Park

Tucked into a small valley of South Mountain Park in Phoenix is a little known ruins site that has generated all sorts of urban myths. I think I uncovered the truth.

Hike, Historic, Parks, Phoenix, Valley
Woman "surfing" at the Wave Cave

Challenging Wave Cave Trail is an Arizona favorite for pictures

Wave Cave is one of the most photographed natural wonders in Arizona. Find out how to take your own wave cave pictures, get trailhead directions and a permit.

Blog, Hike, Photography, Rock, Superstitions
flowers in planters on block wall

Something’s always blooming at Flower Street Urban Gardens in Phoenix

Intense sunshine and heat in Phoenix pose a unique challenge for gardeners trying to grow flowers and vegetables. One family has created a system for growing plants vertically on the block walls surrounding their property.

Plants
Wide shot of caves dug into the wall of a canyon

Remote location in Verde River Valley helps protect ancient ruins of Mindeleff Cavate dwellings

Compared to many national parks that feature smooth asphalt roads with large parking lots and visitor centers,Mindeleff Cavates ruins are relatively inaccessible. That may be a good thing because the ancient dwelling site is very well preserved.

Ancestral, Hike, Historic, Kayaking, North Central, People, Video, Water

Experience the spirit of the Southwest at Tonto National Monument Cliff Dwellings

Although there are many ruins sites in Arizona, few are as easily accessible or well preserved as the Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings.

Ancestral, arizonabucketlist, Central, People

World’s smallest museum fits perfectly in Superior

At the World’s Smallest Museum in Superior, AZ you can view the world’s largest Apache Tear stone from one of the world’s largest copper mines.

Blog, Drive, Humor, Tourism

Stroll through a desert wonderland at Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, tucked into the foothills of Picketpost Mountain near Superior, AZ is a state park like no other. It’s home to hundreds of species of desert loving plants from around Arizona and other parts of the world.

Mountains, Parks, Photography, Rock, Video, Water
Rock Stack in Phoenix Mountain Preserve

Rock stacks in nature: Art or vandalism?

Some think it’s a beautiful form of art. Others equate it to environmental vandalism. What do you think? Take the … More

Rock
Close up view of Hayden Flour Mill in Tempe

Historic Hayden Flour Mill remains an anchor in downtown Tempe

Hayden Flour Mill attracted the town that became Tempe and gave Mill Avenue its name.

Tempe, Valley

Inverted pyramid building in Tempe shades itself

Unlike most office buildings in Arizona’s Valley of the Sun that tend to get super hot from intense sunlight beating … More

Blog, Photography
Long bridge connecting two sides of a gorge

Burro Creek Bridge spans farther than most in the Southwest

Stretching across the remote Burro Creek gorge along U.S. Highway 93 about 15 miles (24 kms) south of Wikieup, AZ … More

Camping, Drive, North

Mystery of Phoenix castle unraveled

It’s called My Mystery Castle, although once you hear the story it’s not so mysterious. Boyce Gully built this native stone castle at … More

Monument, Rock, Tourism, Valley

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