Category Archives: Outdoor Exploring

Fountain Hills best kept secret: The Lake Overlook Trail

Due to the New Year’s holiday, I was fortunate to enjoy some much needed downtime for the past two days. Coincidentally, the weather has been nothing short of amazing and beautiful so I have been taking advantage of it by … Continue reading

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Mountain Biking in McDowell Mountain Regional Park

I am not a traditional exercise or gym kind of girl. I tend to get my exercise outdoors walking my dogs, hiking, and biking. After all that is what I moved to Arizona for, right? Needless to say the smothering … Continue reading

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Free Admission to Botanical Gardens Nationwide on May 6, 2011

I was scrolling thru status updates on Facebook this morning when one of my friends posts caught my eye. I saw that she had posted a link for free admission to Botanical Gardens Nationwide. How awesome is that?! Spring is … Continue reading

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Hiking Safety Tips

It is finally starting to cool down in Arizona! In the cooler weather I love to get out to hike, explore, and take advantage of the great outdoors. I came across an article today, Hiking Safety Tips, and thought it would … Continue reading

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45th Annual Jerome Historic Home Tour, May 15th & 16th, 2010

Before I moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona in 2004 I used to come to Arizona to vacation and enjoy a little R&R. During one of my trips I stumbled upon the former mining town of Jerome, AZ and immediately fell in … Continue reading

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Outdoor Exploring: Tonto Natural Bridge

Spring time in Arizona is my FAVORITE time of year. The weather is perfect, usually ranging in the mid 70′s to high 80′s offering the perfect opportunity to get out and explore.  Recently I took a drive down Highway 87 and … Continue reading

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