What: A formal dedication of the Bajada Nature Trail begins at 8 a.m., hosted by Ruthie Carll, Executive Director of the McDowell
Sonoran Conservancy, speakers include Mayor Jim Lane and representatives from the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission. Various activities will take place throughout the morning.
Why: We constructed the Bajada Trail for the enjoyment of all — [...]

Posted on September 21st, 2009 under Attractions and Adventures, Special Events, Things To Do, What's New. Tags: Bajada Nature Trail, Hiking, Jim Lane, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Ruthie Carll. Comments: None

Updated with Summer Activities

Browse Downtown
The Downtown Scottsdale Arts, Shopping & Entertainment Districts are home to hundreds of designer boutiques, souvenir shops, art galleries and Native American jewelry stores, as well as an outstanding selection of restaurants and bistros. For a free and fun way to get around downtown, hop aboard the Scottsdale Trolley, which will [...]

Posted on May 22nd, 2009 under Arts and Culture, Attractions and Adventures, Dining and Nightlife, Things To Do. Tags: Add new tag, Artwalk, Downtown, Heard Museum, Hiking, Kierland Commons, Native Trails, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, SMoCA. Comments: 1

Put on your shoes, slap on some sunscreen, and carry lots of water for a full day of canyoneering with 360 Adventures! What is canyoneering you may ask? This is not your typical hiking trip. It is a combination of hiking, wading, swimming, rock hopping, cliff jumping (optional), rappelling all in a canyon! If you [...]

Posted on May 11th, 2009 under Attractions and Adventures, Member Spotlight, Things To Do. Tags: 360 Adventures, Canyoneering, Hiking, Salome Canyon, The Jug. Comments: 3

Winter in the Sonoran Desert brings its own set of natural wonders. Sunny, warm days and clear, crisp nights mean animals are more active and visible. Occasional winter rains bring new sprouts to creosote bushes and other plant life. And, late in the season, desert wildflowers such as lupines and owl-clover begin to show their [...]

Posted on December 1st, 2007 under Things To Do. Tags: Hiking, Sonoran Desert, Sonoran Explorin'. Comments: 1

We have an urgent question about snakes from a very nice woman who is coming to Scottsdale in a matter of days. So, no dilly-dallying this month – let’s jump right in and try to put her mind at ease.
Kay H. of Kansas City, Missouri, writes:
We are planning a trip to the Scottsdale area and would love [...]

Posted on November 1st, 2006 under Things To Do. Tags: Hiking, Snakes, Sonoran Desert, Sonoran Explorin'. Comments: None