Phoenix, Arizona is a hot air ballooning hotspot for good reason. In many places, scheduling a hot air balloon ride can be tricky, since weather conditions have to be just right. But with over 300 days of sunshine per year and relatively stable air, Phoenix has more fly-able days per year than anywhere in the […]
In a recent post, we looked at the amazing Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. This time we turn our attention to an equally impressive spot that is right next door – The Hole-in-the-Rock formation in Papago Park. Covering 1,500 acres, the park preserves desert terrain with red sandstone buttes, saguaros and other cacti, and […]
You certainly don’t have to be a plant geek to appreciate the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. While there is more than enough detail to satisfy the most avid botanist, everyone can appreciate and learn about the richness of the Sonoran Desert, and of deserts in other parts of the world. If you thought […]
