Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo is a fun attraction to visit for the whole family. The Zoo has a variety of free activities each day. Some activities include: zookeeper talks, elephant encounters and a cheetah chase. Details on all of these activities can be found in the activity guide given out at the zoo entrance. As a native Arizonan, […]
Pinal County
Pinal County was formed from portions of Maricopa and Pima counties on Feb. 1, 1875, in response to the petition of residents of the upper Gila River Valley, as “Act #1” of the Eighth Territorial Legislature. Florence, established in 1866, was designated and has remained the county seat. The county encompasses 5,371square miles, of which […]
Queen Creek Arizona
Queen Creek, in the southeast corner of Maricopa County, is only a 45-minute drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, but it is a world apart from city life. Families on irrigated acre lots, mini-farms, and ranchettes live among the farmers and ranchers, enjoying a rural lifestyle unique to Queen Creek. Centuries ago, the Hohokam found these […]
Queen Creek
This delightful living community is found to the south and east of Phoenix. Travel through Tempe, if you can go through this lively area of dining and activity without having to stop for the afternoon, then on past Mesa and Gilbert. You will see that this area becomes more and more natural. The pace of life is much less hectic than in […]
Carefree Arizona
Carefree In the upper section of the Northeast Valley sits the town of Carefree. Carefree is nestled in the desert foothills, about 15 miles northeast of Phoenix and directly north of the city of Scottsdale. The Tonto National Forest borders the town to the north and east and the Mazatzal Mountains and the Sonoran Desert to the south. Black Mountain Summit offers amazing desert views. Because of the town’s elevation […]
Central Phoenix Villages
Central Phoenix Villages Phoenix has been recognized as “One of the Best Managed Cities” in the United States. The city has been broken down into 14 neighborhoods or villages. There are five villages (urban areas) that are included in the Central Phoenix area. These villages are North Mountain Village, Alhambra Village, Encanto Village, Camelback East Village, and Central […]
City of Casa Grande
City of Casa Grande Casa Grande Location Located midway between Phoenix (the capital city) and Tucson, Casa Grande is strategically placed at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 8. Casa Grande sits amid broad, mountain-rimmed desert plains. The city is part of Arizona’s Golden Corridor. This is an area south of Phoenix. It is a strip between […]
Sun City Arizona
Sun City is alive and this golden treasure of retirement city continues to thrive! Way back in the old day’s Sun City was dreamed about, talked about, master-planned then actually built as a special retirement community. Established and built by the Del Webb Corp., it remains the champ of retirement areas and it is still the largest […]
City of Coolidge
City of Coolidge Coolidge Location The city of Coolidge is located on State Highway 87, approximately halfway between Phoenix and Tucson. It is in Pinal County. The community of Coolidge is situated close to the Gila River. Coolidge was once known as being the “Cotton King.” The Gila River played a big role in providing the necessary water to […]
City of Chandler
City of Chandler Chandler Location Located south of the city of Tempe and west of the town of Gilbert, the City of Chandler has good access to other parts of the Valley of the Sun. Chandler is a fast-growing city with a terrific location in the East Valley. Just 20 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix, residents of […]
