Sports and Recreation in Phoenix
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There are 170 miles of trails through the Superstition Mountains, which, by far, give hikers the most intense Sonoran Desert experiences within an hour of Phoenix. One of the longest, meanest and most rewarding hikes in the Superstitions begins at the Reavis Ranch Trailhead. From this trailhead, you can work yourself deep into the wilderness […]
We found a simpler bingo experience at this cozy, super-popular west-side locale, where we got a free book of bingo cards, and where we gave our daubers a real workout. Reflections has old-time callers and super prize nights like California Bingo Night, usually featured each month, with a $2,000 bonus game and guaranteed $4,000 checkerboard […]
The junior marksmen program at Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club focuses on small-bore (.22-caliber) rifle shooting, and boasts some of the best junior marksmen in Arizona. Shooters who’ve gone through the program at Rio Salado include two-time National Junior Olympics competitor Tanya Gorin; Christine Costello, who recently graduated from the University of Nebraska on a full […]
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Call us softies, but we were kinda sad to see Tucson lose its last two Cactus League teams. Alas, Salt River Fields salves our conscience about thieving Tucson’s teams. This gorgeous new stadium was constructed right off Loop 101 on the Salt River-Pima Indian Reservation. It’s got top-notch amenities, but the view is what’s truly […]
A couple of key elements make Scottsdale Stadium just a little bit better than most Spring Training stadiums. Start with grass in the outfield and a nice view of the mountains from the seats. Mix in the fact that it’s located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, walking distance from dozens of bars, restaurants (we […]
Got an itchy trigger finger, ace? The high-caliber staff at Shooter’s World knows just how to scratch it. If you’re not packing your own piece, this west-side pistol palace can let you exercise your Second Amendment rights with firearm rentals available for $10 for the first handgun, $6 for each rental after that (shooters must […]
At 16,000 square feet, Skate Park at McDowell Mountain Ranch Park is not the biggest skating spot out there, but it’s got the tables, benches, planters, and ledges to keep you entertained, and a bowl that drops down about 10 feet. It’s the second city-owned skate park in existence around here – the other one’s […]
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Located about a half-hour southwest of Sky Harbor, on the other side of South Mountain, this sweet public course provides both a “true test” of golf and one of the best bangs for the buck this side of Augusta. The fairways generally are wide and forgiving, a must for our many wayward drives, though the […]
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The Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, the newest addition to the Maricopa County Conservation Area, covers 2, 154 acres of beautiful Sonoran Desert. The chunk of north Valley land covers interesting archaeological sites and lush riparian areas along Cave Creek. Though you’ll have to be there in the winter to see it flow.
