Well me being a native east coast girl I'm always intrigued to learn more about the Wild West now…read morethat I call it our home! We've have Vulture City our list & we've finally checked it off before the summer came! We came here in March when the weather is perfect, but either way they're open from October - May for obvious reasons & it's all self guided tours! The buildings are well spaced out & there's lots of ground to cover so it takes a couple of hours to go through the whole site depending on how fast you're looking to go! The history is so different seeing it in the movies vs seeing a Billy the Kid Wanted poster in the real. There's several buildings to tour with all of their original artifacts & if you go too fast you might overlook some interesting things... like the License for Prostitution that i came across in the last house we toured! So glad that we finally made it here.... It definitely didn't disappoint!

Amazing partially restored ghost town/event venue, great birthday outing at 77, new sidewalks a plusread more

This place has been on our lists for a awhile and we were so happy we finally went this weekend…read more The admission is very affordable and the front desk people were so sweet and helpful. The property itself is huge so be prepared for lots of walking. The main trail is paved, and there are other off road trails that are not. We brought our 2 young children and they handled both very well. It was very educational and the houses were kept in excellent condition. I would have liked to see more of the yellow house but I understand why it's closed off. The telephone exhibit was interesting and brought back memories of having land lines as a kid. We will definitely be back!

I highly recommend this property for both adults and children alike and every age in between. This…read moreis an authentic pioneer village in the magnificent Southwest. This is considered "winter time" and the enactment scenes were not on. "Winter time" is 27 - 33C! LOL. Come here! It's an educational experience with wide, open spaces and vistas to walk and explore.

It was interesting but many of the petroglyphs were high in the rocks. It made seeing them…read moredifficult. I guess the best part for us was the building. There we could get some information about the peoples that drew them. In my opinion, a better place to see petroglyphs more closely would be at White Tank Regional Park.

Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve In the Phoenix, Sun City area…read more Open 8 to 2 Wednesday through Saturday. There is a small entry fee but I don't mind helping to support the University's work I think it's $5 for seniors. Of course covid has changed everything so you need to check in on the Is hours with the website. There It's very accessible although it's not really a paved ADA wheelchair accessibility A beach wheelchair might do fine if someone was helping to push. It's a gravel trail so seniors that are mobile should have no problem. Families with children should have no problem. It's a little more than a quarter mile down the trail. They seem to be relying on the audio tour inside and outside though I believe it's posted on spotify. It actually makes me a little sad that they're not relying on volunteers or students as much anymore. It seems to be a trend and it's probably related to covid possibly, to modern Digital Culture rather than human interaction culture that I and my generation come from. I'm also sure like everyone else in the service industry it's urban industry they're finding it hard to get volunteers and employees. It reminds me of the self service lines in grocery stores and retail now, It's all about speed and efficiency rather than service. There was an archeological student from the University of Arizona, who was doing some kind of trail sweep who I naturally engaged in a conversation with, she had a wealth of information about the site and she enjoyed talking about it as well as some of the frustrations of trespasser's and worrying about artifact theft and vandalism. There was no one else around so we talked for 45 minutes. When I asked her about her future in archeology she felt that it was probably going to be in museum work cause that was the only place that you could possibly get a salary if you weren't teaching. I always enjoy listening and learning from bright young people about their passions. The rock art was produced by Archaic (before 150 CE,) Hohokam (1 - 1450 CE,) and Patayan (ca. 900-800 CE) cultures. It focuses on the rock art found a short way from the building on an outcropping of basalt boulders found along a quarter mile trail facing southeast. Unfortunately I wasn't smart enough to ask the student about differentiating from the different the different time periods of rockheart and asking her to show me some examples. I really recommend a visit especially for families and seniors of a certain age or for initial cultural markings experience. It's will also help you get oriented to the indigenous culture of the Phoenix area. The museum and interpretive centre discusses the site and its petroglyphs as well as tools and pottery associated with the site and Hohokam culture. Archaeology of the site includes features aside from the rock art which are described in the museum, but are not accessible to visitors. These include the remains of a pit house with middens and cooking areas, and the foundations of two masonry rooms top the outcropping where the majority of petroglyphs were found. It's heartening to see that this site helped to preserve an acreage of desert from encroaching development, the fragility of such sites will only increase with with increased tourism, and they do there best to manage it. A small number of rock art pieces were actually moved to their current location when the nearby dam was built. (All moved pieces are so identified.) The preserve is the result of a partnership by a number of organizations, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Maricopa Flood Control District and Arizona State University. The site is protected and operated by Arizona State University.

I've been on their email list for a while and decided to go with a farm-raised turkey for…read moreThanksgiving, as that's something we've never done before. The texture and taste of the meat were noticeably more enjoyable than the frozen variety I've had, lo these many years.

The Edge of Nowhere Farm (EON) is an inspiration to farm in the desert. This is the lifestyle I…read morealways wanted. I found out about EON farm through YouTube. I started watching and learning how to grow certain plants in the desert. What was awesome is they offered a farm tour at no cost. Additionally, you can sign-up for butchering classes. Also, they sell harvested chickens, turkeys, and pork. It has to be pre-ordered. To get more information about the farm. The website is down below. EON Farm: https://www.edgeofnowherefarm.com

Update March 2026: Wonderful to see the type of the…read morecollaboration this organization fosters as they did by having an Ikebana Club (I.I. Sun Cities Chapter 167) decorate the grounds and hold workshops in conjunction with the America the Beautiful exhibit. *****

During Black History month, I'm filling my calendar with events and locales in the Phoenix…read moremetropolitan area where I can experience the handiworks of Black artists. I began my journey here. Located in the Surprise Civic Center complex, this gallery is featuring Black artistry from sculpture to quilting, photography to paintings and jewelry to ceramics. It was an impressive array. The gallery space can also be rented as an event space. The gardens outside are lovely with plants that shade in the beastly summer. Seating is plentiful under an arbor that covers an ample amount of space, perfect for meditation, conversation, or even a sack lunch. I'm looking forward to returning again as the exhibits rotate throughout the month to feature other Black artists handiwork.

3.20.26 - Was excited for this event! Purchased the early bird tickets for $13 each so that wasn't…read morebad at all. I attended this event last year and the lines weren't too bad that time. Place seemed brighter and livelier last year. It was also a bit more busy too. This year, it was pretty empty. Lines were short though so that was a good thing. It was hot out on this particular weekend. Wish they would plan these outdoor events during the cooler months. I just had to come back again for a few specific items. Unfortunately, the oysters from Nola Oysteria were a bit overcooked and dry this year. Chili wontons from Zindrew were also better last time. They were also hot (spicy) last time. This time, it was just mild (1 friend can't handle hot). I ended up buying a jar of Zindrew's hot chili oil to take home. Sooo good! Pho soup dumplings were delicious!! I wanted 2 more trays of it! My friend liked the bone marrow. They liked the katsu chicken sando too. My lychee tea was refreshing. My friend got a giant mango drink in the animal jugs but it came with little to no ice!! Was not worth $25 for it. My only regret was not purchasing any dessert to eat or take home this time.

So this past Sunday was the Thriftapalooza…read more.. This is a must try attraction for the ones that didn't make it this year, but a must for next year. Easy parking. Easy entrance. Friendly customer service from all the workers..but most importantly. It was a fun function. Walking down and looking at all the booths and bringing me back to when I was kid. The things I'd collect and wear. This was an awesome event. Glad I was able to take part in it. Thank you Thriftapalooza! And thank you AE & State Fair for a great event...until again yelpers...

First time attending this wonderful festival! There was food, live music, dancing and a lot of…read moretables set up selling beautiful embroidered coasters, clothing, bags and much more. The festival was lively and everyone in attendance were in good spirits. Had a chance to speak the the festival volunteers and they were all lovely and informative. Also, be prepared to sing, "Boldog születésnapot" (Happy Birthday). The band/DJ would serenade guests celebrating their bday. Fun times!

My daughter and I were looking for something to do this past weekend and saw the Doggie Street…read moreFestival was happening so we decided to check it out. It was located at Steel Indian Park. There was plenty of parking and we found a spot as soon as we pulled in. There was so many doggies, little ones, big ones, fluffy ones, hairless ones. It was doggie heaven for us! Lol there were a few food vendors and my daughter made a beeline for the Kona ice truck. There was a lot of rescues and pups there. I think it would make it better next year if there were more vendors. Other vendors being added would bring in more people and more potential adopters. It was a good time though and we will be back next year to check it out!

First annual Doggie Street Festival! It was a lot smaller than I thought as it was one small corner…read moreof the park, and there were only a few booths with vendors and dog rescues. It was still pretty fun though. There were lots of free samples and dogs for adoption, including akita, chihuahua, and pug rescues. Dogs of all shapes and sizes were there, and everyone, 4 legged and 2 legged, was very friendly. :) Some notable vendors were Blue Buffalo and Honest Kitchen. I also talked to a lovely lady who helps run a rescue that trains dogs for pet-assisted children's therapy. Hopefully next year there will be more vendors and maybe food options will be available. Another suggestion would be to have signs directing people where to go if you happen to park at one of the farther lots.