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.
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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.
Phoenix Pueblo Grande Museum preserves Hohokam way of life
Spend an hour walking around the Pueblo Grande Museum and you’ll quickly appreciate how the ancestral Hohokham Indians were able to thrive in the hot desert region now known as Phoenix.
Casa Grande Ruins
So many Arizona wonders, so little time. Good thing this one doesn’t require much time. The Casa Grande Ruins National … More
Warren Ballpark in Bisbee: America’s oldest
Quick: What’s the oldest sports stadium in the United States? If Wrigley Field in Chicago or Fenway Park in Boston … More
Historic Hackett House in Tempe
Rare is the Arizona building made of brick; stucco tends to be the exterior of choice. Rarer still is a structure … More
Montezuma Castle
Eons before architects dreamt of high-rise condos, shopping malls or domed stadiums, ancestral natives devised a way to build a functional … More
Tonto Natural Bridge
About 14 miles northwest of Payson, AZ is a small state park with a huge natural wonder: a bridge formed … More
This challenging hike to Flatiron Peak in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains will leave you breathless
Flatiron Peak in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains lures thousands of hikers to it every year. Here’s how to experience it for yourself.
To see the wonders of Lower Antelope Canyon you have to go below the surface
Lower Antelope Canyon is a special place in Arizona where people feel a spiritual connection to nature is . Were you to merely hopscotch over the tiny slits in the rocky surface, you might not know of the beauty that lies in the slot canyons below.
Superstition Mountains cougar shadow appears only a few days a year
A few days each year, for just a few minutes, a shadow on the Superstition Mountains east of Apache Junction, depicts what appears to be a cougar chasing its prey. Find out when and where to view this amazing Arizona wonder in this post, with a clickable map to take you there.
Devils Bridge a popular Sedona destination for hikers seeking memorable thrills and spectacular views
Among the many sights to see in Sedona, Devil’s Bridge stands out as one worth trekking for. After a fairly … More