Andrettis-Indoor-Karting-Glendale-AZ

It may be blazing hot outside, but there’s no shortage of ways to stay cool in the Valley this summer. We’ve rounded up nearly a dozen ideas for family fun before school is back in session. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Glendale 6263 N 99th Ave., Glendalehttps://andrettikarting.com623-299-7529 Feel that adrenalineContinue Reading

Inner Basin Trail

Inner Basin Trail (Near Flagstaff) The trail ascends from Lockett Meadow into the caldera of the San Francisco Peaks—the tallest peaks in Arizona. The first 1.7 miles of the trail winds through the forest of aspen trees, flanking the upper reaches of the peaks and coloring them solid gold inContinue Reading

Lost Dutchman State Park

A fun destination before temperatures start to climb is a drive out along the scenic Apache Trail to experience these four points of interest. Starting from Apache Junction, head northeast along Arizona State Route 88 (the official name for the Apache Trail) By Andreas Schmalzinfo@valleyvibenews.com 1 Lost Dutchman State Park PHOTO BYContinue Reading

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

By Andreas SchmalzPHOTOS BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ A long Highway 60 about 70 miles east of Phoenix, the old mining town of Superior makes for an interesting day trip for seekers of nature, adventure and history.   Sadly, 2021 was not a kind year to the area, as the Telegraph FireContinue Reading