The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve in Phoenix offers an easy way to see petroglyphs and learn about the first people in the Phoenix Valley! This is a good place to take visitors…
Unique Historical Places to Explore in Southeastern Arizona
There’s some fantastic and unique historical places to explore in Southeastern Arizona! Here are five places to visit with the family, perfect for a weekend getaway - and plan ahead for spring…
Papago Park in Phoenix and Tempe, Fun for Families
Papago Park in Phoenix and Tempe is fun for families! It's an amazing place to explore with kids, with massive red rock buttes dotting the landscape. There are ponds, nature areas, a…
The Squaw Peak Pots
We are continually learning so many fascinating things about Phoenix. And the Squaw Peak Pots are no exception! Have you ever driven along Highway 51, and caught a glimpse of a teacup…
Exploring Along Route 66 in Arizona with Kids
In this time with so much uncertainty surrounding travel, it’s nice to have some local trip ideas in mind in the event that you just need to get away for the weekend!…
USS Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale
The USS Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale is an amazing tribute to the USS Arizona, and the brave men that were involved in the historic event on December 7, 1941. A piece of…
8 Ways to Learn about Arizona History in Phoenix with Kids
February is Arizona’s birthday month, and a great time to explore Arizona history in Phoenix with your kids! Arizona is known as the Grand Canyon State, and became a state on February…
Pioneer Living History Museum
The Pioneer Living History Museum in north Phoenix is exactly what the name implies – an outdoor living history museum about Arizona’s pioneer days. Our visit there on a September Saturday was…
Tonto National Monument
One of my favorite places to take family and friends when they visit is Tonto National Monument. With a drive-time of a little less than two hours from Phoenix, it’s an easy…
Hall of Flame Fire Museum
Here you'll find firefighting equipment from all around the world and dating back through history to 1725, plus a hands-on exhibit about fire safety.