I bought my first bike when I was six. (Yes, my parents made me pay half, taking me to the bank to withdraw from my savings, and then walking me across the street to buy my beloved Schwinn bicycle.) That bike was my freedom. My mom didn’t learn to drive until I was in 3rd [...]
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Parks and Recreation
photo credit: SD Dirk Of course you’ve all heard that Randy Johnson is now a San Francisco Giant. And, it’s time to start thinking about Spring Training tickets. You do need to buy them early as these baseball games, especially the good seats do sell out. The Giants will be returning to the Scottsdale [...]
Gateway Loop Trail Originally uploaded by davidanthonyporter One of my colleagues from SEPACS emailed me some info about her friends’ Scottsdale-based business, Take a Hike Arizona. The more I explore their web site, the more I want to share about their company which provides guided hikes to families, individuals, and groups, as well as [...]
photo credit: Dru Bloomfield – At Home in Scottsdale I just picked up the following from the City of Scottsdale: Golf World magazine readers have ranked Scottsdale as the fourth best place in the world to golf. Using a 10-point scale, readers were asked to evaluate 38 different destinations based on seven criteria, including quality [...]
Parks & Recreation Update — June 27, 2008 – City of Scottsdale Through a partnership with the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the city’s Parks and Recreation division recently launched the Scottsdale Sports Complex Web site: www.ScottsdaleSportscomplex.com. This complex is a state-of-the-art, 71-acre competitive sport facility offering tournament level playing conditions. The facility accommodates a [...]
I used to play golf a couple times a week, before my son was born. Not that I was all that good, but I did enjoy getting outdoors, honing my game, and socializing in a relaxed environment. Now, my office overlooks the McCormick Ranch Golf Club Pine Course, where I watch others play. I’ve heard [...]
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 [...]
