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I just posted a photo of Pinnacle Peak, and then I get this update on the wildflowers from the City of Scottsdale. Sounds like this would be a great weekend for a hike!
WILDFLOWERS ARE A’BLOOMIN’
The wildflowers are blooming at Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. 102nd Way. Staff have placed temporary signage along the trail naming [...]

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From the City of Scottsdale:
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is hosting its annual Holiday Lights event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 through Jan. 5, 2008. Please note that the park will be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31. The event features lots of lights, holiday displays, and costumed characters each night. Train rides are [...]

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From the City of Scottsdale:
In response to park users who wanted earlier access to the park, the opening time at the Chaparral Park off-leash area changed to 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. The dog park located on the north end of Chaparral Park near the intersection of Hayden Road and McDonald Drive. The earlier [...]

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The unseasonably warm weather has finally cooled off, and by Sunday we should have clear skies again.  It you’re looking for something to do outside this weekend, try a hike at Pinnacle Peak Park in North Scottsdale.  One of Scottsdale’s newer parks, the three and a half mile trail is rated as moderate by the Sierra Club, and is easier than both Camelback [...]

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From the City of Scottsdale:
Beginning November 26th, the Dog Park at Chaparral Park will go to its winter hours of 6:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. The Off-Leash Area will still close every Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon for regularly scheduled maintenance.

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The City of Scottsdale has just completed some major renovations to Chaparral Park and tomorrow is a day to explore and celebrate.
The City of Scottsdale is hosting Community Day at Chaparral Park from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov, 17, with free fun-filled events. Opening remarks and park extension grand opening will be at 1 [...]

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Phoenix has a pretty incredible park system that give hikers a chance to hike some pretty amazing desert terrain close to home.  Last Sunday, I hiked Cholla Trail up the tail of Camelback Mountain.  It’s a challenging hike and well worth the time, if you are in condition, start early in the day, and bring [...]

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Prevention magazine recently announced their top 100 rankings for great cities to fitness walk in.  Scottsdale was placed #16 in this nationwide review.  The rankings were based on a number of factors, including beauty, weather, and safety.
Some of the the excellent places to walk and hike in Scottsdale include:

The Indian Bend Wash, running the length of South and Central [...]

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