By Karen Goveia What is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world, is just a two-hour drive from the North Phoenix Valley, making it a very doable day trip. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, located in Rim Country just north of Payson, is home to four hiking trails with varying degrees…
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Ahh, Autumnfest. It’s so on!
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers Cooler mornings, evening breezes and time with family and friends in Anthem’s Community Park can only mean one thing—Autumnfest has returned for 2021. A favorite tradition for North Valley dwellers, the weekend event open to the public features the traditional fall staples, including pumpkin picking and a decorating contest, hayrides,…
The Scary Side of Candy, Costumes and Pets
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) October signals cooler weather, football, and the best holidays ahead, beginning with Halloween. From the costumes to the candy, there are some scary things about Halloween pet parents should be aware of to help prevent emergency vet visits. Avoid Costume Horrors We love all the…
13 Spooky & Fun Events
Saturday, Oct. 9 The Addams Family Spooktacular Outdoor Movie and Halloween Party 5 p.m.Fletcher Heights Park8135 West Lone Cactus Drive, Peoriahttps://tinyurl.com/hus22rfc Costume contest, Halloween kids dance party, trick or treating, kids activities, contests, game booths, prizes, music and food available for purchase. Movie show time at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 Creepy Candy Crawl 6–8…
12 Festivals for Fall Fun
From pumpkin picking, hay mazes and hay rides, to apple cider, s’mores and fall treats, there’s plenty of family fun to be found around the Valley or in the high country this season. And if haunted fun is your thing, there’s plenty of that, too. Through Sunday, Oct. 31 Pumpkin Fest at the Princess Fairmont…
Fry’s Marketplace Reveals Opening Date
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers A summer 2022 opening is planned for the new Fry’s Marketplace and Fry’s Fuel Center at the southwest corner of Jomax Road & Norterra Parkway. Site work began on the approximate 109,000-square-foot grocery store in mid-July. With the closest Fry’s Marketplace at Dove Valley and I-17, the new store will…
Shops at Norterra Gets Lively
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers Several openings are planned in the Shops at Norterra as part of its dining and entertainment district expansion. A new place to have brunch and mimosas, Eggstasy is planning a September opening. Popular menu items include lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries and lemon curd, boozy cinnamon crunch toast pancakes with…
Caring for Your Pet’s Post-Pandemic Needs
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) Pet adoptions soared during the pandemic and shelter capacities were at all time lows. Now, as our country attempts to return to normal, pets are unfortunately being returned to shelters. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is at critical capacity, animal rescue organizations…
3 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe From Rattlesnakes
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. – (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) Snake season—is there such a thing? March and April usher in the kind of weather that makes the Valley the envy of the rest. Our beautiful warm days and clear skies means more time for longer walks and hikes with our pets, and…
A Smoother Ride Ahead on Carefree Highway
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers–[email protected] The wait for a smoother ride along Carefree Highway will soon be over. Approximately 3 miles of pavement resurfacing between I-17 and 7th Avenue, is scheduled to take place in April barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather delays, said Phoenix Transportation Department spokesperson Ashley Patton. The top layer of asphalt…