Phoenix Expert

Jammie Shaughnessy

Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful.

1: How to survive the summer in Phoenix? Frog Togs. A damp FrogTog cools your body temperature by 10-15 degrees immediately.
2: In the summer, the city comes alive at night. Have dinner on the patio after 7:30 when the temperatures are cooler, then go for a walk.
3: Not all snakes are venomous but treat them as if they are. Stay on the trails when hiking and carry a hiking stick, just in case.

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Trails, Knowledge

The view of the city from the top of Camelback Mountain on a clear day is unbeatable. I prefer the Cholla Trail eventhough you must park on the street and walk to the trailhead. Bring lots of water and snacks. The second half of the hike is the...

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Trails

Hiking at Jewel of the Creek

Unlike many other trails in the area, these paths are reserved solely for hiking. The rare presence of year round water allows many plants and animal species that aren't seen elsewhere in the Sonoran Desert to thrive. This hike make feels like you...

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Parks, Beach, Trails

Picnic at Bartlett Lake

Bartlett Lake is about 40 minutes northeast of Phoenix in the Tonto National Forest. Calling the drive in to the lake on Barlett Dam road scenic is an understatement, especially in the spring when the flowers are blooming. We like to picnic and ...

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