Desert Awareness Park in Cave Creek is a hidden park with a playground and nature area!
Desert Arroyo Park in Mesa
We found Desert Arroyo Park in Mesa on accident while talking about hiking, nature, and the desert. Talk about perfect timing! The first stop was the paved Discovery Trail. The trail offers…
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…
Saguaro National Park With Kids
Visiting Saguaro National Park with kids is a unique field trip that will give everyone an up close experience of hundreds of saguaros. Did you know that the saguaro cactus is native…
Peach Picking in Phoenix
Peach picking in Phoenix - it's peach season in Phoenix! Yes, Phoenix (not Georgia) and there are some great options for u-pick or pick up. Late May and early June are typically the…
Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix With Kids
The Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix is a 3.5 acre stroll garden including a 12 foot waterfall, a koi pond with over 300 Koi fish, and a chance to experience a taste…
Ironwood Park in Scottsdale
Ironwood Park in Scottsdale is a nice little shaded park to stop and burn some energy. And it has a small nature trail to explore!
Liberty Wildlife in Phoenix
Liberty Wildlife in Phoenix is a non-profit rescue and rehabilitation center for native animals, and also is open to the public for tours of their facility. This is a fabulous place to…
Citrus Farms in Phoenix
It’s citrus season here in Phoenix! Yes, Phoenix (not Florida), and there are some great options for u-pick or pick up. January and February are typically the top months for citrus, but…
Desert Mirage Alpaca Ranch in Wittmann
Desert Mirage Alpaca Ranch in Wittmann is a family owned alpaca farm offering public tours. We stumbled across the little place at random and had to visit! How often do you get…