Out of Africa Wildlife Park
How can you get an African safari experience without stepping foot on a plane, train or boat? Give up? Look no further than Arizona’s Out of Africa Wildlife Park. It feels like you’ve walked out of…
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Category: Outdoor Activities
Seasonal Experiences – from Farm to Table – in Phoenix
Greater Phoenix is famous for its endless sunshine that, in addition to providing that year-round dose of vitamin D, also produces diverse crops that visitors and locals can experience at Phoenix…
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Road Trip Back In Time: Palm Springs to Phoenix
Few things beat the thrill of a road trip. While snacks, playlists and, in some cases, fur babies are essential ingredients for your next outing in the family truckster (Clark Griswold, anyone?), we…
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Road Trip Back In Time: LA to Phoenix
Few things beat the thrill of a road trip. While snacks, playlists and, in some cases, fur babies are essential ingredients for your next outing in the family truckster (Clark Griswold, anyone?), we…
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Kim’s Favorite Phoenix Hikes
Meet Kim. She works in our marketing department here at Visit Phoenix and is an avid hiker. So, we asked her to share some of her favorite hikes and insider tips with you…
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Desert Magic Road Trip: San Diego to Phoenix
Few things beat the thrill of a road trip. While snacks, playlists and, in some cases, fur babies are essential ingredients for your next outing in the family truckster (Clark Griswold, anyone?), we…
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Phoenix Field Guide: Exploring the Sonoran Desert
Phoenix’s stunning Sonoran Desert scenery sets it apart from every major city in the United States. And the best part? Great hiking trails, mountains and desert adventures are all around us, so it’s…
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These Gems Are an Easy Drive from Greater Phoenix
Visiting Greater Phoenix? Consider coming early or staying an extra day or two to explore. Many of Arizona’s crown jewels—from the Grand Canyon to Sedona’s red rocks—can be done as day trips from…
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PHX Stories: Phoenix Summit Challenge
This multi-mountain trek inspires hikers to look beyond Phoenix’s iconic peaks. One fine fall morning last year, I found myself atop a ridge at South Mountain Park’s Alta Trail after a steep uphill…
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Best Long Hikes Around Phoenix
Remember to hike safely during the summer months. Find some tips on how to prepare here. The Phoenix metro area has hundreds of miles of dedicated singletrack trail. Many of the city’s parks and…
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