This is a solid, vey large County Park all-around. There are trails for all skill levels. Most of…read morethe trails come off the Phillips Road entrance, which is coincidentally where the nature center is located. If you need a bathroom or to buy a Parks Pass, this is where you'll go. The other two entrances are off Hunt Highway (Wagon Wheel Drive) and Brenner Pass. Most of the easy/family-friendly trails are off Phillips Road- lots of loops with gradual, minimal rolling hills. The Wagon Wheel trails definitely have more elevation and challenging features. Both of the parking lots I've been to are wide, allowing plenty of car and equine parking. It's so fun to see the horses and riders out on the trails! You'll also see bikers too. This is also a popular park for races - running and biking, based on some friends experiences. Make sure to bring cash for parking if you don't have a Parks Pass, in case of emergency and/or if there's not a ranger manning each station.

Went for a hike, decided to do the 2 miler, the area and weather is gorgeous, no humidity! The…read moretrails are clearly marked and we decided when we got to the turn around point to go even farther, ended up doubling our mileage and seeing some gorgeous views!!! There are trails that are easy and flat and of course some that are hilly and challenging, great for exercising! They also have tortoises and a small "museum" area with some of the wildlife....

INCREDIBLE HISTORY! Casa Grande is a testament to the resilience and strength of the native people…read moreof Arizona! The inhabitants of Casa Grande thought about everything when they made this structure to preserve their farming operation. I'm so happy the structure is protected and the national monument is well-maintained. My family and I spent a while exploring and reading about the architectural/agricultural genius of this location. I enjoyed going in December, it was cool and I got really appreciate the views. I got to peak inside the monument through a small opening and it's pretty big! Be careful not to touch it! There's pits, native shade coverings, and plenty of signs to enjoy during your tour of the monument. The visitor center/gift shop next to Casa Grande has a brief video presentation (also on YouTube) surrounding the monument and a mini-museum with local artifacts. Everything is completely free! The staff were friendly and they had a national park stamp for park passport holders.

I've lived in Arizona for 30 years and have never made it down to the Casa Grande Ruins. This…read moresummer I was looking for things to do with my daughter to get us out of the house during the day and we decided to drive from Gilbert to the Ruins which was a little under an hour away. It was a fairly easy drive and easy to get in to. Because it was July, there wasn't anyone else there other than staff. It was nice to have the whole place to ourselves. There was a lovely interp ranger working and together my daughter and I did the Junior Ranger badge program. All in all, we spent about an hour there. We walked the grounds and we looked at the exhibits. It was good to see and I thought it was well done - the exhibits could maybe use a little updating, they were very ~90's~ but I found that charming!

An amazing hike! Start early, bring gloves, lunch/snacks, and water!…read more My friends and I hiked to the peak via the Sunset trail, taking the loop back down the Hunter trail (7.1 mi). The first part of the hike is very easy, just out in the open. Though, once you start climbing you are climbing! The gardening gloves we brought helped us feel more secure, so that we didn't lose our grip. Honestly, the pictures made it look more scary than doing it, but if you are afraid of heights do take caution. The cables felt very secure and I felt safe the whole time. The top is very rewarding! There are a lot of bees though, so I wouldn't recommend hanging out there too long. We ended up having our lunch at on of the campsite benches in the shade at the end of the Hunter trail, which was very nice. The last part of the hike is walking on the road, but we didn't mind it after the steep and rocky decline. The bathrooms in the park are incredibly nice for a state park and there were also water bottle fillers. This was a great hike and the Park is also very well-maintained!

I checked out Picacho Peak State Park, not to be confused with Pikachu, on a Saturday afternoon…read more Located between Phoenix and Tuscon, Picacho was a hike unlike any I've done before. After arriving, you have to pay a $10 entrance fee per person to hike (a bit annoying for a state park but o well). You're given a pamphlet about the park and then it's time for what you came for. We did Hunter's Trail and there was a good amount of parking close to the start of the trail. It's a difficult trail on Alltrails and for good reason. There are parts of the hike where it's so narrow that only one person can go through at the time. There are other parts of the hike where there are steep inclines. And not only that. You'll have to climb using the cables that have been attached to the rock formations. Pro tip: bring gloves. That also means you have to be careful on the way down as you're going down on a decline. Which will be hard on your knees. It's all worth it though, because once you climb the mountain, you'll have breathtaking views of the park. And you'll be so high up that you can see both Tucson and Phoenix in the distance. All in all, if you go at a decent pace, the hike will take you 3-4 hours. There's at least one other trail. And you can also camp in the state park. Last but not least, there's a little museum in the visitor's center. And plenty of facilities. You'll get quite the workout!

Had a day off from work and decided to visit this hidden gem. It's a small, intimate botanical…read moregarden that is absolutely beautiful. My only negative is that I wish there were more areas to sit down and take in the scenery.. I was happy to discover a shaded area with a table and some chairs near a chicken coop where I was able to enjoy Mother Nature. There also are stations to get food to feed the animals like the chicken, duck and fish. Also, when you enter the botanical garden, they give you a wristband that allows you to leave and re-enter for the day which is great especially because there are a couple of fun places with activities and restaurants right in the same area as the garden!!

Beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful. After the garden, we went to eat at the BBQ restaurant and it…read morewas DELICIOUS! Loved it!

This is a wonderful park to bring your children-- or yourself, with playgrounds, a big field, and…read moremany, many hills. The photos below show that there are various police officers in training, while we witness their nice uniforms. Nothing much to say here, but I enjoyed our time in Coolidge, AZ. Lots of love, Denver.

One of our favorite places to catch a movie or just to escape the heat's with some activities…read more Booking tickets is really easy with the app and the points conversion isn't terrible towards awards. They are always very clean and service is prompt. Ordering food to your seat is just the best! Theater (5/5): the recliners are super comfy and they are really well kept. You have ample space to spread out, but that can make it hard as there aren't as many seats and popular movies takes some planning. Arcade (5/5): A variety of games to keep the family entertained! We love trying to win the tickets for prizes. Price (4/5): movie prices are well priced and you get a great value. Concessions are reasonably priced. Bowling, as long as you watch for the deals. But the arcade is where it is very expensive. $50 dollars can fly by quickly, depending on the games. Food (5/5): GET THE PIZZA w a side of ranch, you will not be disappointed. Overall the food is great for a theater / bowling alley.

If you're looking for a place to have a party or company event then come there. Amanda, Natalee,…read moreand Madison are amazing. They helped us book our Polynesian dance studio event for Moana, as well as took care of us during the event. They were funny, helpful, and the sweetest!!!! We'll be having another event here for sure! Thank you so much ladies! You guys have been the best

Make way for this great new long awaited addition to the San Tan Valley community. We visited today…read moreon their opening day. My son is really into reading and goes through books like there's no tomorrow. We have paid for access to the Queen Creek library because there is no other library close but I'm beyond excited that there is now a close library in our county. This library has all new books, a cute little underwater themed children's area to sit and read, play a floor puzzle or play with some of the block toys that they have. They also have cool modern seating areas around the library, a computer area, copier, fax and printer. Since this place is new the shelves and books are sparkling clean. The employees were very friendly and helpful. I also read that they are searching for volunteers so help lead some programs! We will be back for sure

Nice library. Small and inviting kids section. There is a diversified selection of kids books.read more

What a lovely Western Town which transports one back to a different time…read more We visited Tourist Information which is housed in an 1800's adobe building with the most exquisite furniture. Our Tour Guide (I believe his name is Mr. Stoll or Stall - forgive the spelling mistake) was pleasantly engaging, highly informative and an absolute pleasure to be around! We really lucked out. The history of the Town is fascinating and a true Southwestern experience. Hope I've captured it in the pictures.

I don't know much about the Town of Florence, but as an out-of-towner, I do know that it's…read morein-between the 2 major cities of Phoenix and Tucson. It's a secluded area that is definitely up and coming. New homes are popping up everywhere, and Florence has a bunch being built right now by numerous home builders. There isn't much out this way that I know of except a few restaurants, some gas stations and car washes. I hear the prisons in the area once used to be in full swing, but now they are supposedly closing down. Not 100% sure on that, but I'd imagine if they are doing it, they'll be building new homes on that land. There's so much flat land out here, it's really peaceful compared to the busier surrounding cities. You'll need to hit up the Queen Creek area which is a half hour north. That's a bustling area with shops and restaurants, and Costco with a gas station. I think it'll take a few years before this town gets to that level. They don't even have a Target or Walmart here! The closest Walmart I know of is in Coolidge about15-20 minutes away. I guess I'll see what the future has in store for Florence. Right now, it's a quiet area that many young families and professionals are settling into. You might want to check it out if you're interested in buying a home. There's so many popping up, and the newer neighborhoods look really nice!