Our road trip to Utah took the long route from Dallas, so we could stop in Phoenix to spend time with family and friends. I really enjoyed my time in the Valley of the Sun and throughout Arizona when I … Continued
Camelback Mountain dominates the views of the Phoenix landscape as a peak rising to the highest point in the Valley. It gets its name because it looks like a camel. We hoped to hike it with everybody in town for … Continued
Phoenix isn’t known for its rock formations, but there is a place that doesn’t follow this pattern. Papago Park can be seen from many portions of the Valley because of the massive red sandstone buttes. This park contains the Desert … Continued
To celebrate my birthday last week I decided to visit all five LDS temples in Arizona. This ambitious idea required a plan. Two of them are three hours away from Phoenix in opposite directions, and at least four hours are … Continued
As part of the recent 25th Anniversary Conference for the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy in Phoenix, the group visited several Wright-designed homes in the area including many private residences that are not open to the public, like the Price … Continued
Last week the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy hosted its 25th annual conference in Phoenix based out of the fabulous Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Resort. I spent an afternoon with them as a bus captain for their afternoon architectural tours … Continued
It’s November again, which means it is time for this year’s gratitude project. Last year I diverted from a general list of things I’m thankful for leading up to Thanksgiving and focused on my many fortunate opportunities to see the … Continued
How do you have a botanical garden in the desert? Isn’t it all dry and hot? Yes, yes it is! However, the desert is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world with a plethora of its own spectacular … Continued
How to Live in the Southwest – The David and Gladys Wright House I’ve had two opportunities in the last couple of months to revisit this fabulous home designed and built by America’s greatest architect. It is just one of … Continued
Musical Instrument Museum one of the best museums I’ve ever visited Over the Thanksgiving holiday my parents came to Scottsdale for a visit. Unlike last Christmas when they came, none of us got severely sick, so we were able to go and … Continued