Have you ever experienced a solar eclipse? It’s rare but for almost anyone who has witnessed one, it can be a beautiful and rare occurrence. The next solar to look out for is not until October of 2023 and for us Arizonans, we will only get a partial view of one. However, if you are hungry to find out more …
One of the greatest benefits of living in the greater Phoenix area is the amazing landscape surrounding us. The Sonoran Desert offers amazing hikes through valleys and washes as well as jaw dropping views. If you are looking for a mountain hike and view that will truly stand out, we recommend Camelback mountain. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, …
For most people, the Autumn is the best time of the year for being out and about in Phoenix. We all know how the streets heat up most of the year, making us feel like Phoenix is an oven city at times. However, as Autumn continues to push us to its later days, we can enjoy warmth, and plenty of …
Halloween is nearly here, and it can put many of us in the mood to search out bone chilling experiences. This is the time of year, some of us are willing to drive the distance to find frights that truly thrill us. If this is you, then we have a few recommendations for places to visit in the state of …
If you are new to the beautiful and lush environment of the Sonoran Desert, then it’s common to mistake it for having only two seasons: winter and summer. We all know the Summer can be unbearably hot while the Winter can be mostly clear, ranging from cool to warm; with occasional cold rains coming from the northwest. However, the longer …
Fall is officially here and now we are experiencing the end of hot days exceeding 100 °F and are starting to see the end of our powerful and remarkable thundering monsoon season. About now we are starting to feel the damp air turn hot and dry – the reason many of us came here in the first place. While the …
This year, the holidays are looking a little different. To protect those we care most about amidst surging coronavirus cases we need to make sure we are celebrating the holidays with safety in mind. Following public health recommendations for social distancing, travel and safe ways to gather can make the holidays memorable without harming your family, friends and community. Keep …
While for most of the country, winter is an excuse to hibernate, those of us lucky enough to live in Arizona have access to stunning nature and culture all season long. The rich natural wonder of our state and the warm desert climate make winter weekend trips a must! Here are some of our picks for the best spots to …
If you have CC Sunscreens on your Arizona home, you know what it feels like to live in comfort even when summer temperatures turn up the heat. Finding stylish and cooling shade isn’t just a human desire, our desert fauna has adapted itself to find nature’s sunscreens…and you can help. Planting trees, shrubs, cacti and flowers that wildlife like birds …
The Sonoran Desert is an arid region covering approximately 100,000 square miles in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California, as well as most of Baja California and the western half of the state of Sonora, Mexico. Warm winters attract tourists to Sonora Desert resorts in Palm Springs, California, Tucson, and Phoenix, Arizona. It’s the hottest desert in Mexico and the second …