There are plenty of hiking opportunities in the nearby recreation ... Paradise Valley is one of the many scenic small towns ...

Hikers walking the Corral Trail in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve ... For instance, what my hiking pals and I called “an airplane engine fallen from the sky” is a grain hopper.

Here are my favorite trails in or near Scottsdale (find more trails in my post about the best hikes in Phoenix and Scottsdale). Aside from hiking, you can embark on several other outdoor ...

Camelback Mountain is among the most scenic hiking spots in the city. Soaring more 2,700 feet in elevation, Camelback's summit offers spectacular views of Phoenix and Scottsdale and can be reached ...

You could certainly see any of these on a hike, but they're also not strangers to residential and touristy areas. Scottsdale is known for its miles of incredible hiking trails, many of which lead ...