Travel & Leisure
Arizona Summer Activities for Kids
Whether you’re staying in town or hitting the road this summer, here is a list of fun-filled activities that will keep your kids feeling cool this summer.
Arizona: Nine Holes at a Time
Sometimes a full 18 just isn’t in the cards. These exceptional facilities offer abbreviated rounds to fit any golfer’s timetable.
Range of Mission
The desert—coined the Wild West—has long been hyped by Hollywood filmmakers for its mountainous terrain, rolling tumbleweed and gun-slinging cowboys. And yes, these classic Westerns exhibit great cinematography, but rather than watching the Old West on screen, experience it for yourself at Tucson’s Tanque Verde Ranch.
Arizona’s Posh Pools for a Cooler Summer
So us Arizonans may not have the luxury of laying by the beach on our warm summer days, but it’s hard to complain with the Valley’s Vegas-style resort pools that bring the posh atmosphere of a sophisticated lounge to the cheerful broad daylight.
Best Summer Courses in Arizona
It’s almost that time again. When the rising mercury dictates how early in the morning you’ll walk the dog or how quickly you’ll run from the car across steaming asphalt into an air conditioned building. However, for golfers (as crazy as we may be) the higher temps equal lower green fees as loads of sunscreen and bottled water become our best friends. It’s widely known that golf is typically cheaper here in the Valley from June through August. Aside from the frugality of it, the affordable rates make it possible to play courses that are generally over-the-top pricey in the high season for 50 to 75 percent off in the summer. The following...