Susan's Guidebook
Food scene
Roadrunner Restaurant
47801 N Black Canyon HwyBurgers, Bull-riding and Bands.
Endless chips and salsa. THE BEST frozen margaritas! Great Mexican food!
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El Encanto Dos
1112 E Carefree HwyEndless chips and salsa. THE BEST frozen margaritas! Great Mexican food!
We love fried pickles and string beans. We love their burgers even more!!!
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Tru Burger Co.
39504 W Daisy Mountain DrWe love fried pickles and string beans. We love their burgers even more!!!
The best for authentic, western cuisine in a breathtaking setting. Sit on the patio and watch the sun set.
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Tonto Bar & Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana BlvdThe best for authentic, western cuisine in a breathtaking setting. Sit on the patio and watch the sun set.
Best Place to eat Mexican and see Red Rocks while drinking margaritas!
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Oaxaca Restaurant
321 N State Rte 89ABest Place to eat Mexican and see Red Rocks while drinking margaritas!
You know about that “other” coffee place. Try this great local fav for custom roast coffees and fresh baked goods. Also, happy hour and live entertainment make it a great local hangout.
Amped Coffee Company
3434 W Anthem WayYou know about that “other” coffee place. Try this great local fav for custom roast coffees and fresh baked goods. Also, happy hour and live entertainment make it a great local hangout.
Boat Rentals, Appetizers, Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Milkshakes, FULL BAR!
Bartlett Lake Grill LLC (dba) The Last Stop Bar and Grill
20808 E Bartlett Dam RdBoat Rentals, Appetizers, Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Milkshakes, FULL BAR!
Pita Jungle
2530 W Happy Valley RdIt’s everything for fresh and delicious.
Immerse yourself in luxury at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa with a unique Latin dining experience at Deseo. Located in the stunning Sonoran Desert of Scottsdale, AZ.
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Deseo
6902 East Greenway ParkwayImmerse yourself in luxury at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa with a unique Latin dining experience at Deseo. Located in the stunning Sonoran Desert of Scottsdale, AZ.
Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue
6130 E Cave Creek RdCome with an empty stomach!
The entire town of Cave Creek is a great place to get some local delicious food and do some unique shopping and sightseeing!
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Big Earl's Greasy Eats
6135 E Cave Creek RdThe entire town of Cave Creek is a great place to get some local delicious food and do some unique shopping and sightseeing!
Great local place for yummy Ramen Noodles, Sushi and steak! Clean, great staff and lots of delicious menu items
Kobe Fondue and Ramen
3655 W Anthem WayGreat local place for yummy Ramen Noodles, Sushi and steak! Clean, great staff and lots of delicious menu items
Two Brothers Kitchen
3655 W Anthem WayBreakfast!!!!!!!!! Always delish.
Legends Bar & Grill
3655 W Anthem WayBeer, Burgers, Wings and Flatscreens.
Fun atmosphere, great food, cold margaritas and excellent guacamole!
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Plaza Bonita Family Mexican Restaurant
2815 W Carefree HwyFun atmosphere, great food, cold margaritas and excellent guacamole!
Great places to eat and shop. Movie theatre and don’t forget to stop at Paris Rendezvous-vous for delicious macrons and gelato to cool off!
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Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdGreat places to eat and shop. Movie theatre and don’t forget to stop at Paris Rendezvous-vous for delicious macrons and gelato to cool off!
Family friendly atmosphere! Wonderful food, amazing soups, and really nice staff. The 30 min drive is worth it.
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Saba's Mediterranean Kitchen
4747 E Bell RdFamily friendly atmosphere! Wonderful food, amazing soups, and really nice staff. The 30 min drive is worth it.
Mountain View Pub
7033 E Cave Creek RdBeers and more then just pub food. Great views and staff!
Love the coffee, the food, atmosphere, and fun area!
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Janey's Coffee Co. & Bodega
6602 E Cave Creek RdLove the coffee, the food, atmosphere, and fun area!
Newly opened and the locals are raving! The name says it all and the food will not disappoint!
Burgers & Brews New River
Newly opened and the locals are raving! The name says it all and the food will not disappoint!
Trappers Sushi Co. - Anthem
Really fresh, lots to choose from and generous Happy Hour!
Enjoy a drink dockside or rent a jet ski or boat! Do both while you watch the sunset. Great selection of local favorites, brews and cocktails!
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Scorpion Bay Marina
Peninsula BoulevardEnjoy a drink dockside or rent a jet ski or boat! Do both while you watch the sunset. Great selection of local favorites, brews and cocktails!
Sightseeing
A recommendation of our favorites!
Red rocks and breathtaking views. You can’t visit Arizona without making the quick trip up I-17 North. Get a day pass for a hike or go to downtown Oak Creek Canyon for great Mexican food and Margaritas! This is heaven in the rocks.
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Sedona
Red rocks and breathtaking views. You can’t visit Arizona without making the quick trip up I-17 North. Get a day pass for a hike or go to downtown Oak Creek Canyon for great Mexican food and Margaritas! This is heaven in the rocks.
A historic and beautiful destination! Nestled in the conifer forests of the Bradshaw Mountains, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget the saloons on Whiskey Row where some famous cowboys and outlaws stopped to grab a drink.
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Prescott
A historic and beautiful destination! Nestled in the conifer forests of the Bradshaw Mountains, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget the saloons on Whiskey Row where some famous cowboys and outlaws stopped to grab a drink.
This is the hike you’ve been waiting for. Take plenty of water and selfies. There isn’t a bad picture anywhere. Hike the Go John Trail or horseback ride at sunset.
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Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N Lava LnThis is the hike you’ve been waiting for. Take plenty of water and selfies. There isn’t a bad picture anywhere. Hike the Go John Trail or horseback ride at sunset.
A rusty town with an artsy edge. You’ll find surprises in every shop, fun little places to grab a bite, or grab a coffee at the Cave Creek Coffee Company. Visit this authentic western town!
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Carefree
A rusty town with an artsy edge. You’ll find surprises in every shop, fun little places to grab a bite, or grab a coffee at the Cave Creek Coffee Company. Visit this authentic western town!
The Phoenix Art Museum is the southwest United States’ largest art museum for visual art. International exhibitions alongside a collection of more than 18,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, western American modern and contemporary Art including fashion design.
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Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveThe Phoenix Art Museum is the southwest United States’ largest art museum for visual art. International exhibitions alongside a collection of more than 18,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, western American modern and contemporary Art including fashion design.
The mission of the Heard Museum is to be the worlds preeminent museum for the presentation, interpretation and advancement of American Indian art.
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Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThe mission of the Heard Museum is to be the worlds preeminent museum for the presentation, interpretation and advancement of American Indian art.
This special spot brings to life the many wonders of the desert.
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Desert Botanical Garden
This special spot brings to life the many wonders of the desert.
The Phoenix zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned nonprofit zoo in the United States. Perched in the 125 acres of red sandstone rock formations of Papago Park.
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Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin ParkwayThe Phoenix zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned nonprofit zoo in the United States. Perched in the 125 acres of red sandstone rock formations of Papago Park.
A quick stop on the way to Sedona and very much worth it. Amazing.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadA quick stop on the way to Sedona and very much worth it. Amazing.
A beautiful, quiet, sacred space that is a favorite spot where I take my guests when visiting Sedona. The chapel was inspired and commissioned by local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude, who had been inspired in 1932 by the newly constructed Empire State Building to build such a church. After an attempt to do so in Budapest, Hungary (with the help of Lloyd Wright, son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright) was aborted due to the outbreak of World War II, she decided to build the church in her native region.
Chapel Rock
A beautiful, quiet, sacred space that is a favorite spot where I take my guests when visiting Sedona. The chapel was inspired and commissioned by local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude, who had been inspired in 1932 by the newly constructed Empire State Building to build such a church. After an attempt to do so in Budapest, Hungary (with the help of Lloyd Wright, son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright) was aborted due to the outbreak of World War II, she decided to build the church in her native region.
Slide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley, having arrived in the canyon in 1907, formally acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Due to his pioneering innovation, he succeeded where others failed by establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today. This allowed Pendley to plant his first apple orchard in 1912, beginning the pattern of agricultural development that has dominated the site since that time. Pendley also grew garden produce and kept some livestock. As one of the few homesteads left intact in the canyon today, Slide Rock State Park is a fine example of early agricultural development in Central Arizona. If you get a chance take a slide down the natural water chute.
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Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89ASlide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley, having arrived in the canyon in 1907, formally acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Due to his pioneering innovation, he succeeded where others failed by establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today. This allowed Pendley to plant his first apple orchard in 1912, beginning the pattern of agricultural development that has dominated the site since that time. Pendley also grew garden produce and kept some livestock. As one of the few homesteads left intact in the canyon today, Slide Rock State Park is a fine example of early agricultural development in Central Arizona. If you get a chance take a slide down the natural water chute.
This is one of my favorite stops on the way. Look for the big metal chicken out front. Gallery after gallery of neat things to discover.
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Son Silver West Gallery
1476 AZ-179This is one of my favorite stops on the way. Look for the big metal chicken out front. Gallery after gallery of neat things to discover.
The Painted Desert is a United States desert of badlands in the Four Corners area[2] running from near the east end of Grand Canyon National Park and southeast into Petrified Forest National Park. It is most easily accessed in the north portion of Petrified Forest National Park. The Painted Desert is known for its brilliant and varied colors, that not only include the more common red rock, but also shades of lavender.
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Painted Desert
The Painted Desert is a United States desert of badlands in the Four Corners area[2] running from near the east end of Grand Canyon National Park and southeast into Petrified Forest National Park. It is most easily accessed in the north portion of Petrified Forest National Park. The Painted Desert is known for its brilliant and varied colors, that not only include the more common red rock, but also shades of lavender.
A beautiful way to enjoy the desert at sunset with magnificent views!
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Cave Creek Trail Rides
37019 N 32nd StA beautiful way to enjoy the desert at sunset with magnificent views!
Arizona State Museum
1013 E University BlvdFun place to pick-up one of a kind gifts and Southwest home decor. Plus, Debbi and Peggy are really great!
Western Delights
6140 E Cave Creek RdFun place to pick-up one of a kind gifts and Southwest home decor. Plus, Debbi and Peggy are really great!
Our All-Paddle Adventure offers the ultimate whitewater Grand Canyon rafting adventure as guests are required to paddle 100% of the time, every day. This is the best choice if you enjoy a physical challenge, teamwork and sharing time on the river with others who have a similar zest for adventure. This All Paddle trip offers three paddle rafts and three support oar rafts that carry the gear down river. Each paddle raft carries six paddlers, plus the paddle captain in the back of the raft who steers the raft and calls paddle commands. The camaraderie fostered on an All-Paddle Adventure makes this an unforgettable experience.
Arizona Raft Adventures
4050 E Huntington DrOur All-Paddle Adventure offers the ultimate whitewater Grand Canyon rafting adventure as guests are required to paddle 100% of the time, every day. This is the best choice if you enjoy a physical challenge, teamwork and sharing time on the river with others who have a similar zest for adventure. This All Paddle trip offers three paddle rafts and three support oar rafts that carry the gear down river. Each paddle raft carries six paddlers, plus the paddle captain in the back of the raft who steers the raft and calls paddle commands. The camaraderie fostered on an All-Paddle Adventure makes this an unforgettable experience.
Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture closely related to the Hohokam and other indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States,[4] between approximately 1100 and 1425 AD. The main structure comprises five stories and about 20 rooms and was built over the course of three centuries.[5]
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadMontezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture closely related to the Hohokam and other indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States,[4] between approximately 1100 and 1425 AD. The main structure comprises five stories and about 20 rooms and was built over the course of three centuries.[5]
Sitting adjacent to our 9,500 square-foot, state-of-the-art production facility and surrounded by a 4.5-acre vineyard consisting of Graciano, Tempranillo, and Garnacha grape varieties, the Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria is our latest restaurant in Cottonwood, Arizona. While here, take in the sites of our winery and barrel room, on-site greenhouse and bottle shop, and more.
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Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria
1001 N Main StSitting adjacent to our 9,500 square-foot, state-of-the-art production facility and surrounded by a 4.5-acre vineyard consisting of Graciano, Tempranillo, and Garnacha grape varieties, the Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria is our latest restaurant in Cottonwood, Arizona. While here, take in the sites of our winery and barrel room, on-site greenhouse and bottle shop, and more.
Grocery Shopping
Local grocery stores.
Everything you need. Sunblock and margarita mix. Pharmacy and Subway in-house also.
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Walmart Supercenter
4435 W Anthem WayEverything you need. Sunblock and margarita mix. Pharmacy and Subway in-house also.
Groceries, hot-food bar, great fresh meats and produce. Click-it available. Extensive wine and craft beer.
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Fry's Food And Drug
39508 W Daisy Mountain DrGroceries, hot-food bar, great fresh meats and produce. Click-it available. Extensive wine and craft beer.
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdEasy-in, easy-out. Pharmacy in-house and Starbucks.
Whole Foods Market
1420 W State Rte 89AEasy to get to while in Sedona.
This is a great place to get just about anything. Covered parking, Starbucks, and there’s even a bar to get a local IPA after you shop.
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Fry's Marketplace
2800 W Dove Valley RdThis is a great place to get just about anything. Covered parking, Starbucks, and there’s even a bar to get a local IPA after you shop.
Medical/Pharmacy
Just in case. Dial 911 in case of an emergency.
HonorHealth Urgent Care - Gavilan Peak
3648 W Anthem WayJust in case.
HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
33400 N 32nd AveSatellite ER.
Walmart Pharmacy
4915 N Pima RdWalgreens
2411 W Anthem WayCVS
28635 N North Valley PkwyHiking/Outdoors
Daisy Mountain Trail is a 6.8 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Anthem, Arizona that offers scenic views. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking.
Daisy Mountain Trailhead
Daisy Mountain Trail is a 6.8 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Anthem, Arizona that offers scenic views. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking.
Wild Burro Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Peoria, Arizona that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
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Lake Pleasant
Wild Burro Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Peoria, Arizona that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
Lost Dutchman State Park is a 320 acre park located near the Superstition Mountains in central Arizona. Named after the Lost Dutchman's Gold mine. Offers camping facilities, day use parking and acts as a trailhead for the trails leading into the Tonto National Forest.
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Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache TrailLost Dutchman State Park is a 320 acre park located near the Superstition Mountains in central Arizona. Named after the Lost Dutchman's Gold mine. Offers camping facilities, day use parking and acts as a trailhead for the trails leading into the Tonto National Forest.
This is a difficult hike. Bring good shoes and plenty of water. Camelback Mountain is a mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The English name is derived from its shape, which resembles the hump and head of a kneeling camel. The mountain, a prominent landmark of the Phoenix metropolitan skyline.
Address: 5700 N Echo Canyon Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85018
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis is a difficult hike. Bring good shoes and plenty of water. Camelback Mountain is a mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The English name is derived from its shape, which resembles the hump and head of a kneeling camel. The mountain, a prominent landmark of the Phoenix metropolitan skyline.
Address: 5700 N Echo Canyon Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Spear S Ranch Loop is a 5.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near New River, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from October until April.
Spear S Ranch Trailhead
East Linda LaneSpear S Ranch Loop is a 5.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near New River, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from October until April.
Pinnacle Peak Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Carefree, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
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Pinnacle Peak
Pinnacle Peak Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Carefree, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a 40-acre railroad park located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It features a 15 in gauge railroad, a Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive, a railroad museum, three model railroad clubs and a 7 ¹⁄₂ in gauge live steam railroad.
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a 40-acre railroad park located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It features a 15 in gauge railroad, a Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive, a railroad museum, three model railroad clubs and a 7 ¹⁄₂ in gauge live steam railroad.
MacDonald's Ranch
26540 N Scottsdale RdSpur Cross Trailhead
44029 N Spur Cross RdSedona
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A beautiful way to spend the day, hiking, and taking in the beautiful scenery and prehistoric ruins. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, good hiking shoes and your camera.
Agua Fria National Monument
A beautiful way to spend the day, hiking, and taking in the beautiful scenery and prehistoric ruins. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, good hiking shoes and your camera.
Neighborhoods
The community is serviced by several large chain retailers, including Fry's Marketplace, and Walmart.[16][17][18] The local outlet mall, Outlets at Anthem. This master-planned community also has great family owned small businesses including pizza, frozen yogurt, Thai, Chinese, gourmet donuts, Starbucks, major chain pharmacies, walk in urgent care clinics, and more. Great place to stroll around the park. Also you can try out the skateboard park, the children's play area, or take a train ride around the park.
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Anthem
The community is serviced by several large chain retailers, including Fry's Marketplace, and Walmart.[16][17][18] The local outlet mall, Outlets at Anthem. This master-planned community also has great family owned small businesses including pizza, frozen yogurt, Thai, Chinese, gourmet donuts, Starbucks, major chain pharmacies, walk in urgent care clinics, and more. Great place to stroll around the park. Also you can try out the skateboard park, the children's play area, or take a train ride around the park.
Anthem
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The Town of Cave Creek and Carefree
A beautiful drive with wonderful places to eat, drink, shop, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the desert Southwest. A very easy 35 minute drive puts you in Cave Creek. Quirky and fun, browse and take your time. Local artisans are always happy to chat. Enjoy Breakfast at Big Earls and lunch/dinner at El Encanto Dos. We love Tonto Bar and Grille for a romantic dinner on a cool desert night. Stop in Carefree at the Carefree Sundial. Plenty of local flavor, with a variety of grabs for coffee, and choices for yummy brunch, lunch and dinner.
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Always. Bring. Water.
No matter how short the walk, hike or bike ride... bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen and a hat. Sunglasses are important too! Feel free to take a cooler provided in the casita. During the summer months pack in early and return early. The heat out here is no joke and could kill. Please use common sense. If you are unsure, contact your hosts for advice! If you run into trouble during an outside activity please call 911. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are unfortunate consequences in Arizona of ill-planned outdoor activities. Enjoy, but be safe!
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Extreme Caution Snakes!
Tourists and residents alike, please watch for snakes! With some common sense and a healthy helping of respect, you can safely enjoy the beauty that is the Desert Southwest! Stay on the trails. Never reach into hard to see spaces. It’s wise to take the hiking sticks we’ve provided for you! If you see a snake, give it plenty of space and move on. Don’t interact, or try to relocate it. That rattle in “rattlesnake” means please keep walking and don’t disturb. The majority of bites are from surprise encounters and “wanna be” snake-charmers. Stay back!
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