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EVEN THOUGH I’VE LIVED HERE most of my life, I still get stunned by the summer heat.

June brought record-breaking temperatures to the Valley. July meant homemade ice cream that melted in minutes. August required getting up at 5 a.m. to bike — or to do most anything outdoors.

But those of us who love Arizona know the payoff is coming. October brings evening walks to reconnect with neighbors. November is Thanksgiving on the patio.

December is blue skies with crisp mornings that turn into perfect days.

We know you love Arizona this time of the year, too.

And we’re glad you are back.

In this guide, we’ll catch you up on the big news while you were gone and help you make the most of your time here.

Arizona Republic reporters, experts on the arts, sports, entertainment, shopping and so much more, will point out what’s opened, what’s closed, what’s coming, what’s changed and what’s not to be missed.

We’ll start you with an overview of some key news and events.

We hope you enjoy this guide, as well as all the news, columns and information in your Republic each day and on azcentral.com at any time.

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Top left clockwise; Hot in the city, Protestors chant to ‘trump hate’ at a rally in Fountain Hills, Tempe Town Lake is back, Joe Arpaio in contempt, Nestlé coming to Phoenix.

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1. Heat. Avoiding Arizona summers is part of your plan, which speaks well of your intelligence. The rest of us persevered recordbreaking temperatures, including 118 degrees in Phoenix and 120 in Yuma on June 19.

2. Heated politics. The hot political issue was Proposition 123, which eked out a win with 50.9 percent of the vote in May. The win increases funding to public schools to repay money the state had withheld during the Great Recession.

3. Voting debacle. Arizona struggled at the polls in March after Maricopa County reduced the number of polling places from 200 in the last presidential election cycle to 60.

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Presidential-preference primary voters waited for hours, and there was confusion over voter registration.

4. Just days earlier, on March 19, a Donald Trump rally got chaotic as protestors blocked the main road into Fountain Hills. The result?

A newly minted state law that could bring a $2,500 fine and up to six months in jail for anyone who tries to prevent someone from getting to a government meeting or political event.

5. Lighting up the skies. A boom and flash broke the predawn quiet and lit up the sky June 2 when an asteroid, about 10 feet in diameter, entered the Earth’s atmosphere.

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6. Autobots and Decepticons transformed freeways.

Loop 303 was closed in early June for another out-of-thisworld event: Paramount Pictures filming “Transformers: The Last Knight.” Actor Mark Wahlberg on the way out of town praised Arizona and the hardiness of its residence. “You handle this heat like nobody’s business.”

7. But can dolphins handle the heat? Dolphinaris is a new venue that would allow visitors to pay to jump in the water with bottlenose dolphins, watch the animals perform acrobatics and ride on them while clinging to a dorsal fin. Despite protesters who say this isn’t appropriate for dolphins, the facility is slated to open in September at the OdySea in the Desert entertainment complex near Loop 101 and Via de Ventura, on the Salt River Reservation near Scottsdale.

8. Tempe Town Lake is back in action. In February, Tempe Town Lake was drained to finish up construction of a new dam. (You may remember the previous dam burst in 2010.) In April, new dam in place, the city spent two weeks refilling the lake with 880 million gallons of water.

9. Bottling water in the desert. Nestlé Waters plans to open a bottling plant in Phoenix and had some shaking their heads at the mixed messages as we hear so much about drought and the need for conservation. The plant is projected to fill 264 million half-liter bottles in its first year, or almost 35 million gallons. That’s more than enough water to supply 200 Phoenix households for a year.

10. Sheriff Joe Arpaio and three top aides in May were found in civil contempt of a federal judge’s orders in a long-running racial profiling case. The 84-year-old sheriff faces heavy competition in this year’s election.

11. Freeway shooter suspect released. Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. spent 222 days behind bars in connection with a string of Interstate 10 shootings before the charges were dismissed in April. The case against him began unraveling as doubts were raised about the ballistics evidence and the shooting timeline provided by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

12. New Phoenix police chief. Jeri Williams was named police chief in July, which means the city has women leading both its police and fire departments.

Bonus Update: Is Larry the Cable Guy going to be a winter visitor, too? Daniel Whitney, more commonly known by his stage name of “Larry the Cable Guy,” and his wife bought a Scottsdale home for $3.6 million.

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UNLESS YOU ARE FROM SOCAL (or a fan of U2), you probably have never seen or heard of a Joshua tree.

Joshua trees, or their formal name Yucca brevifolia, are distinctly spiny plants that look like an agave on steroids. Picture those crazy Lorax trees from Dr. Seuss. They’re tall, bulky, prickly, otherworldly. Call 911, there are aliens near the highway at Wikieup.

Then again, you may have wondered what the heck is that plant as you were on the way to

Vegas, whizzing along State Route 93 between Wickenburg and Kingman, past thousands of expected saguaros, the craggy peaks of the McCloud and Black mountains and all those little white crosses where drivers have careened off the road to their demise.

“Our visitors ask about the Joshua trees … and do not expect to see them here,” said Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Brooks, who is fifth generation native to the area.

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A DESERT TREASURE Turns out, Joshua trees are not that common, found only in parts of Southern California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, and are usually associated with the Mojave Desert in California since that’s where you’ll find 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park.

But the Mojave and Sonoran deserts collide along the ArizonaCalifornia border, and at about 2,500 feet you’ll find Joshua trees.

SR 93 bisects this area, and that 50-mile stretch of road north of Wickenburg, known as the Joshua Tree Forest Parkway, was dedicated in 1992 by the Arizona Department of Transportation as a “Scenic Road.” Some say that area may even contain more Joshua trees than the national park.

“Some years, the parkway looks

fantastic and other years, not so much,” Brooks said, referring to the seasonal bloom of the Joshua trees, which is March through May. Tall stalks, similar to a Century plant, burst from the top of the trees and form fluffy white pillowy flowers.

Flashes of white blur by as you continue your beeline for Sin City.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? So how did Joshua trees get their name? Native Americans revered its tough leaves, which were worked into sandals and baskets, and its seeds as a foodstuff, but there could be a religious tie, according to the National Park Service.

Lore has it that Mormon pioneers made their way to the area by the mid-1800s and named the tree after the biblical figure Joshua, seeing the limbs of the tree as outstretched in

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The Joshua Tree National Park website also says that concurrent with Mormon settlers, ranchers and miners arrived in the high desert with high hopes of raising cattle and digging for gold, perhaps again seeking divine guidance. The homesteaders used the Joshua trees’ limbs and trunks for fencing and corrals, while miners used them as a fuel source for steam engines.

Oh, and as for the Joshua tree used for U2’s 1987 album of the same name, it was photographed somewhere near Death Valley, California. Think about that as you crank up the tunes and rip down the road toward Hoover Dam. But as cool as Joshua trees look, keep your eyes on the road. ■

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Why not explore a nearby natural or prehistoric site? You could take a hike, learn some history or spot wildlife. All of these locations are within a two-hour drive of Phoenix.

SUPERSTITION WILDERNESS The Superstitions, looming east of Apache Junction, are the largest of the mountain ranges ringing Phoenix.

The 160,200-acre wilderness area, part of Tonto National Forest, contains one of the state’s most popular trails — the Peralta — yet the vast interior of the Superstitions boasts some of the state’s most rugged, seldom-seen territory. Stretching 24 miles east and west and 9 to 12 miles north and south, the wilderness is crossed by trails ranging from flat and easy to steep and strenuous. More than a dozen access points lead into the wilderness; the Peralta Trailhead is one of the most popular. It has large parking areas and a restroom but no water.

DETAILS: To get to the Peralta trailhead, take U.S. 60 past Apache Junction to Peralta Road. Turn north and drive about 8 miles to the trailhead. Free.

480-610-3300, www.fs.usda.gov/tonto.

Roosevelt drove there in 1911, he compared the region’s beauty to that of Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks. Saguaro-covered hills and deep canyons stretch for miles, broken by red-rock cliffs and hoodoos. The area is a favorite of sightseers, boaters, hikers and anglers. The Apache Trail, aka State Route 88, is not for the squeamish or those afraid of heights.

It’s full of twists and turns, rising and falling with the hills and valleys. Part of the road is paved; the graded dirt stretch is suitable for most cars but not recommended for large RVs.

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Located on the Apache Trail northeast of Apache Junction, this park has a visitor center, picnic ramadas and hiking trails leading into Tonto National Forest at Superstition Mountains. The park offers such programs as ranger-led hikes and family camp outs.

The Apache Trail through the Superstition Mountains was built to supply construction workers building Roosevelt Dam in the early 1900s. When Theodore

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A saguaro cactus near the First Water Trailhead in the Superstition Wilderness Area in the Tonto National Forest.

RIPARIAN PRESERVE AT WATER RANCH The Riparian Institute oversees a 110-acre preserve in Gilbert that provides great birdwatching. About 200 species have been spotted here. The institute works to educate people and promote awareness of Arizona’s ecology, and the preserve offers hiking and biking trails and fishing.

DETAILS: 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert.

Free. 480-503-6200, riparianinstitute.org.

SAGUARO LAKE This reservoir on the Salt River offers plenty to do. The Saguaro del Norte recreation site is near Stewart Mountain Dam and has a restaurant, picnic tables, restrooms, boat ramps and a marina with boat rentals. Board the Desert Belle for a sightseeing cruise. A camping site with 30 spaces is accessible only by boat and is open year-round. The Arizona Game and Fish Department keeps the lake stocked with a rainbow trout, largemouth bass and channel catfish, to name a few.

DETAILS: Take State Route 87 north for 8 miles to Bush Highway, then follow the signs to the lake. $6 per vehicle; $4 per watercraft.

602-942-3000, www.azgfd.gov/h_f/waters_ saguaro_lake.shtml. Desert Belle tickets are $12-$25 (free for ages 4 and younger). 480984-2425, www.desertbelle.com.

BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM STATE PARK At 323 acres, this park is Arizona’s largest and oldest botanical garden, founded in the 1920s. Managed by the University of Arizona and Arizona State Parks, the arboretum features more than 3,000 types of Sonoran Desert vegetation and a 1.5-mile main loop walking trail. There are events galore, including guided walks along the main trail.

DETAILS: About 55 miles east of Phoenix on U.S. 60, near Superior. $5-$10. 520-6892811, azstateparks.com/Parks/BOTH.

LAKE PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK From boating to water-skiing to parasailing and scuba diving, this park offers an abundance of aquatic activities. The park has two boat ramps, both of which have restrooms and paved parking lots. For those who like to wet a line, Lake Pleasant is stocked with 12 species of fish and the park hosts fishing tournaments year-round. The park has more than 4 miles of pedestrianonly trails. There are 148 developed and semideveloped sites for RV and tent 14

camping, plus restrooms and shower facilities.

DETAILS: 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown. $6 per vehicle; $4 per watercraft. 928-501-9200, www.maricopa. gov/parks/lake_pleasant.

ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK Here’s something that no other park in the Maricopa County system has: 65 acres of grassy picnic space. In addition to picnicking, the park has close to 20,000 acres of desert topography for hikers, bicyclists, joggers and horseback riders. Duffers can try the links at Tres Rios Golf Course, and fishermen can catch and release along the Gila River, which runs through the park.

DETAILS: 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear. $6 per vehicle. 623-932-3811, www. maricopa.gov/parks/estrella.

TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK Tonto Natural Bridge is an impressive span.

The man who first documented the bridge came across it while being chased by Apaches. David Gowan, a prospector, hid in a cave inside the bridge for three days. After that, Gowan claimed the land by squatters rights and persuaded his family to emigrate from Scotland to settle there. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world, standing 183 feet high over a 400-foot-long tunnel that measures 150 feet wide. The half-mile Gowan Loop Trail leads down the bank of the creek — and several steep flights of steps — to an observation deck near the tunnel under the natural bridge. Two other short trails provide good views of the park’s features. Call before you make the drive to find out if any trails are closed because of snow or ice.

DETAILS: 10 miles north of Payson off

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State Route 87. $2-$5. 928-476-4202, azstateparks.com/Parks/TONA.

TONTO NATIONAL MONUMENT The monument is home to two cliff dwellings.

The walk to the lower ruin is self-guided; visitors may come and go as they please.

Reservations are required for guided tours of the upper ruin; it’s open from November through April. The structure is surprisingly well preserved. The dwellings were built by the Salado people between 1250 and the early 1300s, and occupied until around 1450.

At any given time, there probably were 40 to 50 people living there. You can walk through some rooms; many others are sealed off.

A small cistern, which could hold up to 100 gallons of water, remains beneath a now-dry spring at the base of the shallow cave. In addition to guided tours, there are wildflower walks and other seasonal events.

DETAILS: About 100 miles east of Phoenix on State Route 188. $5, free for ages 15 and younger. 928-467-2241, www.nps.gov/tont.

CASA GRANDE RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT The Hohokam people built these structures when they were near the height of their power some 700 years ago. They created villages that extended from the site of modern-day Phoenix to southern Arizona.

They laid down 1,000 miles of irrigation canals in the Salt River Valley, a network that eventually supported enough fields to feed about 40,000 people. The monument preserves 60 prehistoric sites, including a four-story earthen structure. Interpretive walking tours and exhibits are available.

DETAILS: 1100 Ruins Drive, Coolidge. $5 per person, free for ages 15 and younger. 520723-3172, www.nps.gov/cagr. ■

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In the northeast Valley, the 15-story Talking Stick Resort & Casino is just off Loop 101 in Scottsdale. Gamblers can sample more than 50 table games, 800 slot machines and a poker room. Talking Stick offers fine dining options and 11 bars and lounges.

Further south, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler feels the most like Las Vegas, right down to the trendy nightclub and the Ovations Showroom that attracts national acts. A walkway around the casino’s perimeter is ringed with restaurants. Wild Horse has more than 1,000 slot machines and more than 70 table games and poker.

In the southwest Valley, Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino was renovated in 2013 with Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired designs and lighting. Restaurant

options range from fine dining to a food court.

The casino includes 950 slot machines, 36 table games, a poker room and large bingo hall.

In the northwest Valley, Desert Diamond West Valley Casino & Resort opened in Glendale in December last year and continues to operate with limited gambling because the state refuses to issue certificates allowing full casino operations. Visitors aren’t likely to notice as the 1,089 gaming machines, bingo-based devices, look like typical slot machines. However, the internal mechanisms differ. The tribe says odds of winning are about the same as on traditional slot machines at their other casinos.

Visitors will notice the casino doesn’t have alcohol or table games. For those staying in this part of the Valley, its proximity may make up for the drawbacks — depending on your preferred game of chance. ■ ARIZONA REPUBLIC | 2016-2017 WINTER VISITOR’S GUIDE

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WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT ARIZONA’S “cowboy

culture,” the opera probably isn’t what they have in mind. But that’s going to change this winter when Arizona Opera unveils “Riders of the Purple Sage,” based on the classic Western novel by Zane Grey.

Written by Valley composer Craig Bohmler, it will be the first-ever world premiere produced by Arizona Opera. It’s a bold move by a company that has enjoyed an artistic resurgence in recent years, but the best thing about “Purple Sage” is that it embraces the state’s unique Southwestern identity.

Metro Phoenix is still a “young city” compared to the likes of Chicago or New York, but the arts and culture scene here has deep roots. Just consider that plucky little Mesa Encore Theatre will mark its 80th season this year. It’s the state’s oldest community theater, but only because its big brother, Phoenix

Theatre, went pro years ago, serving up big Broadway shows such as “Billy Elliot” and “The Scottsboro Boys” for the 2016-17 season.

Theater, opera, the symphony and ballet are all on the menu, of course, but if you’re looking for a taste of culture you can’t find in your hometown, your bucket list should probably start with a pair of unique museums in Phoenix. The Heard Museum, founded in 1929, is home to a world-class collection of Native American art from prehistory to the cutting edge. And the Musical Instrument Museum, just 6 years old, is the largest museum of its type on the planet with a collection of more than 15,000 instruments ranging from oilcan guitars from South Africa to the piano that John Lennon played while composing “Imagine.”

And that’s just for starters. It’s a big Valley, after all. ■

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Valley composer Craig Bohmler has adapted Zane Grey’s “Riders of the Purple Sage” as an opera.

KERRY LENGEL is a performing-arts reporter and theater critic. In his 20-year career at The Republic and azcentral.com, Lengel has reviewed movies, music, books and beer. His favorite musicals include “Spring Awakening,” “Caroline, or Change” and “Bat Boy.” To read more from Lengel, subscribe by going to fullaccess. azcentral.com or calling 602-444-1000 within the Phoenix area or 800-332-6733 outside the Phoenix area.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s modern design elements are evident at Taliesin West in Scottsdale.

The annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum is a big draw.

The Valley’s flagship museum is the Phoenix Art Museum, with extensive collections of European, Asian and Western American art, as well as one of the finest fashiondesign collections in the country. The Heard Museum, specializing in Native American art and history, is one of Phoenix’s top tourist attractions, as is the Musical Instrument Museum, with more than 15,000 instruments from every corner of the globe.

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is a Smithsonian affiliate that features regularly changing exhibits of Western art and artifacts, events and programs.

Downtown Phoenix’s Symphony Hall is home to the Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona, which is led by acclaimed choreographer Ib Andersen, one of the last protégés of the great George Balanchine. Another unique personality in the arts scene is Charles Bruffy, the threetime Grammy Award-winning conductor of the Phoenix Chorale, whose ethereal vocals breathe new life into classical music and familiar folk melodies.

The Valley’s most famous “snowbird” has to have been Frank Lloyd Wright, the visionary architect who made his winter home at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, which offers a variety of tours. Wright’s trademark, of course, was creating buildings that reflected the natural environment, an idea that the late Paolo Soleri took one step further with his eco-friendly “arcology.” You can explore his experimental buildings at Cosanti in Paradise Valley.

Get even closer to nature at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior or, right in the heart of the Valley, the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. That’s next door to the Phoenix Zoo, where you can get up close and personal with the animals at Stingray Bay and inside Monkey Village. Animal attractions also include Butterfly Wonderland, an indoor rainforest environment in Scottsdale where your shoulder might become a perch for one of the colorful insects, and newly opened OdySea Aquarium, which is the Southwest’s largest aquarium. Over on the west side, the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park boasts more than 600 species of exotic and endangered animals, mainly from Africa and South America.

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Educational opportunities for the next generation also include Phoenix’s Arizona Science Center, with an IMAX theater, planetarium and exhibits such as “All About Me,” where kids can walk inside a giant human stomach, and “Forces of Nature,” which takes them inside a tornado and a volcanic eruption. More hands-on experiences with art and science can be found at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix and the i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa.

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City-owned venues such as the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and the Mesa Arts Center bring in touring performances of classical, jazz and pop music as well as theater, dance and comedy, while the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix and Tempe Center for the Arts are home to resident companies such as Tempe’s Childsplay, one of the country’s leading professional companies for young audiences. It marks its 40th season this year with shows such as “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat” and “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure.”

The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed ASU Gammage in Tempe hosts touring Broadway productions, with a 2016-17 highlighted by “Finding Neverland,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.”

Broadway buffs can also get their fix with local producing companies Phoenix Theatre and Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria.

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EVENTS OCTOBER Arizona State Fair Oct. 7-30 (except Mondays and Tuesdays) 602-252-6771 Adults $10, kids (5-13) and seniors (55+) $5 Food, fun, adventure — the Arizona State Fair has it all.

American Idol’s Scotty McCreery is among the acts appearing at the 2016 concert series. The fair is also home to more than 50 rides and features some of the best down-home cooking, including numerous deep-fried culinary treats. Other highlights include a swap meet, a petting zoo and a rodeo.

Arizona Storytellers series Oct. 17-18, 27; Nov. 3, 17, 28; Dec. 21-22 tickets.azcentral.com $12-$30 Join azcentral.com, The Arizona Republic and Alliance Bank of Arizona for a night of stories from people built around themes for each evening. Oct. 17-18 will be “Let’s Get Political”at the Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix. Oct. 27 will be “Identity and Immigration” at the Desert Botanical Garden. Nov. 3 will be “Craft Brewing and Craft Cocktails” at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe’s Papago Park. “Food and Family” will be the theme Nov. 17 at the Farm at South Mountain.

“New Veteran Narratives” will be told Nov. 28 at the Crescent Ballroom. Finally, the “Holiday Spectacular” will be Dec. 21-22 at the Arizona Biltmore. The Republic and azcentral.com’s Megan Finnerty hosts.

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Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts Nov. 11-13 480-837-1654 Free admission For more than 40 years, Fountain Hills has hosted its annual fall craft show. It features nearly 500 artisans with various mediums of arts and crafts ranging from holiday ornaments to extravagant paintings. The event also features live music, food vendors and a beer garden.

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ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo features millions of lights covering hundreds of lights displays. Get into the spirit of the season with special attractions, including Tortuga, the Talking Galapagos Tortoise; Jango, the Talking Giraffe; and the Music in Motion light shows.

Arizona International Auto Show Nov. 24-27 717-671-4300 Prices vary The Arizona International Auto Show rolls into the Phoenix Convention Center on Thanksgiving and will feature new vehicles for the 2017 model year.

DECEMBER APS Electric Light Parade Dec. 3 602-534-3378 Free For more than 25 years, spectators have lined the Phoenix parade route on Central Avenue between Montebello and Camelback roads, then east to Seventh Street and down to Indian School Road, to watch the floats with thousands of lights.

The parade is free to the public, but premium seating can be purchased for $25.

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Glendale Chocolate Affaire Feb. 3-5 623-930-2299 Free From downtown Glendale’s Cerreta Candy Company to chocolate vendors from across the nation, this sweet festival in Murphy Park is sure to have something for all chocolate connoisseurs. The festival also has become the largest gathering of national romance novelists in the Southwest.

Arizona Renaissance Festival Feb. 11-April 2 520-463-2600 Prices vary Have a royally good time at the Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace, just east of Mesa in Gold Canyon. This medieval journey transports you back to a time when knights and jesters ruled the world.

Visitors can enjoy turkey legs and bread bowls while taking in jousting tournaments, falconry shows and comedy skits.

Ostrich Festival Dates TBA 866-993-2477 Prices vary The Ostrich Festival has been a staple of Chandler for more than a quarter of a century.

Experience all the festival has to offer this spring, including ostrich races, a petting zoo, live music and meet-and- greets with celebrities.

APRIL Scottsdale Culinary Festival Dates TBA 480-945-7193 Prices vary This five-day festival has a wide range of epicurean events for foodies with all kinds of palates.

Be sure to check out the Great Arizona Picnic, the festival’s signature event.

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Embrace Arizona’s Old West WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE'S MUSEUM OF THE WEST The museum's exhibits, which showcase artifacts like 1800s lawman badges and paintings of the Lewis and Clark expedition, drew visitors from all 50 states and 13 foreign countries in its first year, Director Mike Fox said.

True West magazine named it the 2016 “Best Western Museum” and “Best Western Art Museum” in the nation.

The museum also has become a Smithsonian Affiliate, which gives access to Smithsonian Institution resources such as faculty expertise and artifacts.

For a glimpse of what to expect in the coming year, the museum is planning to exhibit a collection of works from each of the Taos Society of Artists founders and their associates. The society was formed in 1915 by a group of artists who were inspired by the New Mexico town, according to the Taos Art Museum.

DETAILS: 3830 N. Marshall Way. $13; $11 for ages 65 and older and active military. 480686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

OLD TUCSON STUDIOS If you want to see the Old West as portrayed in more than 300 movies and TV shows, take a tour of Old Tucson Studios, a 320-acre Western town/movie set and theme park just west of Tucson. Yes, John Wayne filmed here. Columbia Pictures built the original set of 50 buildings in 1938. Old Tucson is said to have lost some of its luster after a 1995 fire burned many original buildings and memorabilia, but sets were rebuilt. Visitors can see stunt shows and performances, drive a miniature antique car, pan for gold and see living-history presentations on cowboys to shopkeepers, Old West sheriffs and saloons.

DETAILS: Hours vary. 201 S. Kinney Road. $17.95 for adults. 520-883-0100, oldtucson. com.

MONUMENT VALLEY For truly iconic Old West images, there's only one place to go: Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah border. Fans of Western movies will instantly recognize the rock formations, but anyone can see why this setting on the Navajo reservation has moved artists for

generations. This is not a place with resort amenities; it is a quiet place of natural beauty. For the best experience, hire a Navajo guide, who will give you the stories and legends behind each rock formation and take you off the beaten path. Don't forget your camera. If possible, make time to explore nearby Canyon de Chelly.

DETAILS: Goulding's Lodge and Trading Post Museum, 2000 Main St., Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah. 435-727-3231, gouldings.com; monumentvalleyview.com.

TOMBSTONE This old silver-mining town that brands itself "The town too tough to die" is one big tourist destination. But there's enough real history here to picture the Old West with and without the Hollywood drama. Yes, Tombstone is the setting of the real O.K. Corral gunfight that pitted lawmen Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp and his brothers against cowboy outlaws. It's also home to the infamous Bird Cage Theatre and Boothill Cemetery.

A good place to start is the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park. Built in 1882,

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Every second, fourth and fifth Sunday of the month, the Tombstone Vigilantes re-enact gunfights on Allen Street, and the Tombstone Vigilettes host a fashion show of historically correct clothing from 1880 to 1915. On the fourth Saturday of the month, shops stay open late and the Blood at Dusk Gunfighters put on a show.

DETAILS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Tombstone Courthouse, 223 Toughnut St. $5 for adults.

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RAWHIDE This Western theme park caters to kids and families with attractions that include liveaction stunt shows, a petting zoo, hay-wagon rides, gold panning, a rock-climbing wall and mechanical bull. Entrance to the re-created frontier town is free, and you can either buy a wristband or pay per attraction. Or have an Old West peace officer arrest someone and haul them into the town "jail" for $10.

There are several places to eat here, including Rawhide Steakhouse and Belle's Saloon. Pick up souvenirs in the General Store, watch a blacksmith at work or have your photo taken in Old West garb at the photo emporium.

DETAILS: Hours vary. 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler. 480-502-5600, rawhide.com.

JEROME Once dubbed the Wickedest Town in the West, the hillside former copper-mining community is now filled with galleries, shops and restaurants. At Jerome State Historic Park, you can tour the Douglas Mansion, stand on glass above a 1,900-foot mine shaft and learn what life was like here in the mining heydays. Save time for shopping and eating in town, or take a walking history or ghost tour.

Note: Jerome doesn't tone down its "wicked" history, so be prepared to hear/read about the town's many bordellos.

GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN This former mining hub at the base of the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction was founded in 1892. Keep cool on a 25-minute tour of a mine shaft as a guide talks about the good ol' days before the gold played out. The town includes a museum, LuLu's Bordello, a church, livery stables, a reptile exhibit and a mystery shack where objects seem to defy gravity. Panning for gold, a shooting gallery and rides on a zip line, train or horseback are among the activities, and gunfights are held Saturdays and Sundays. A steak house and saloon offers chow and cold drinks.

DETAILS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Prices for attractions vary. 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction. 480-983-0333, goldfieldghosttown.com.

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Dishing up new ideas “CHURN” MAY BE the operative word for the

Valley dining scene this summer, and we’re not talking ice cream.

A massive wave of new openings has given way to a rash of high-profile closures, as increased competition in Arcadia and Old Town has killed off the Yacht Club, Smokehaus, Hazelwoods, the Upton and Pink Pony, with rumors suggesting more are on their way out.

On the other hand, Seventh Street is booming, ramen joints continue to pop up all over town — including the return of Umami and a Posh Ramen spinoff — and four of the Valley’s most revered chefs are working on

intimate, upscale projects. Chris Bianco and Silvana Salcido Esparza have, respectively, opened Tratto and Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva, both offering limited seating, compact menus and refined dishes.

Kevin Binkley has closed his eponymous restaurant in Cave Creek and is retooling Bink’s Midtown to create a new restaurant that he says will be an even more upscale experience than Binkley’s. And James Porter, who closed Petite Maison in 2014, has returned to Arizona to open an exclusive restaurant/ inn/farm/cooking school in the middle of the Prescott National Forest. Yes, really. ■

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DOMINIC ARMATO is dining critic for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. A Chicagoan by birth, Phoenician since 2010 and food nerd forever, Armato likes to eat things and then argue about them. Drop him a line if you find something tasty! To read more from Armato, subscribe by going to fullaccess.azcentral. com or calling 602-444-1000 within the Phoenix area or 800-332-6733 outside the Phoenix area.

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Here’s a look at some of the Valley’s newest unique and delicious dining destinations.

Tender seared cobia with coconut farro, avocado and pineapple salsa at the The Vic Bar + Kitchen.

Buck and Rider 4225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602-346-0110 buckandrider.com

Okra 5813 N. Seventh St., Phoenix 602-296-4147 okraaz.com A killer cocktail menu and flashes of excellence in Chef Cullen Campbell's fare make Okra one of the most exciting of this season's new additions, though one might wish it were more consistently so.

Campbell's cuisine achieves the same screaming highs, but can't boast the same level of consistency, as the extensive drink menu. Still, the dishes that hit are enough to make you forgive, if not forget, the ones that don't.

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Cullen Campbell douses mussels with potlikker at Okra.

Leoni’s Focaccia 7116 E. Mercer Lane, Scottsdale 480-607-2888 leonisfocaccia.com From the team that gave us the Breadfruit and Rum Bar in downtown Phoenix but open for lunch only, Leoni's Focaccia offers salads, soups and sweets, but the menu will be anchored by its namesake focaccia, cooked daily on the premises in a brick oven. Customers might enjoy split focaccia sandwiches that feature a classic combination of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil; a meaty offering like roast beef with bel paese cheese and sweet green peppers; or something traditional with a fresh touch, like dry cured salami, pecorino and green apple.

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Black Mountain Tavern and Distillery 30855 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek blackmountaindistillery.com The neighborhood tavern features an American-grill theme, centered around production of private-label whiskey, bourbon, rum and vodka using many local ingredients. Cocktails are offered, too, like the Shape Shifter with tequila, coconut juice and jalapeño; and American Apple Pie with white whiskey, spiced rum, apple juice and ginger ale.

Biscuits Cafe 13752 W. Bell Road, Surprise biscuitscafe.com The furniture and motif is from Windy City Cafe. The formula is simple old-fashioned breakfast grub. The scrambled eggs paired with those moist, delicate biscuits are cooked just to the point of not being runny, and are fluffy and a golden vibrant yellow.

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Buck & Rider is a vibrant scene. The swanky new building has an eclectic, contemporary vibe, where crystal chandeliers, geometric pop art and quilted banquettes comfortably cohabit in a vaulted room that's lively without pushing into loud. The seafood itself is generally of excellent quality, and shines best when served simply atop a bed of ice. So many dishes, however, fall victim to execution errors.

Baked Oysters, half dozen with grilled artichoke, seasoned breadcrumbs, fresh lemon at Buck & Rider.

DINING Desert Rose Pizza and Gastropub 6729 N. 57th Drive, Glendale 623-680-9163 desertrosepizzaandgastropub.com DAVID WALLACE, COURTSEY BUCK & RIDER, DOMINIC ARMATO

Pete Gliniak and Teresa Outzen adopted the former home of Glendale Welding Co., an industrial building with an expansive concrete yard, transforming it into a threeheaded behemoth that features a laid-back sports bar with outdoor games, standalone cigar lounge and the Desert Rose flagship — a casual steakhouse meant to fill a beefy void in the West Valley.

Flip's Burgers & Brews 805 N. Dobson Road 480-962-1555 flipsburgersandbrews.com Flip’s is a neighborhood sports bar in Mesa Riverview that advertises that you’ll find more than homemade food, cold drinks and great service, but plenty of fun things to do with family and friends, including catching the big game, playing billiards or Golden Tee, enjoying the jukebox or playing Buzztime trivia or poker.

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Hidden away in a hilltop fortress on the edge of Verrado, Buckeye’s most eerily picture-perfect planned community, The Vic, is almost as far west as civilization goes in the Phoenix metro area. The Vic fully deserves the West Valley’s attention.

Chef Robert Douglas’ contemporary American menu is vibrant and flavorful, a familiar format elevated with a touch of creativity and atypical finesse.

Ice Cream Sammies 135 W. Boston St., Chandler 480-739-9221 originalsammies.com

This dessert parlor features customized ice-cream sandwiches for $4.95 with freshbaked cookies and homemade ice cream in flavors such as blueberry cheesecake, rocky road, salted caramel and coconut.

You also can get ice-cream scoops, waffle cones, floats and sundaes.

Nico Heirloom Kitchen 366 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-584-4760 nicoaz.com Nico, chef Gio Osso's second restaurant, offers such Italian-inspired dishes as woodfired meatballs, pappardelle pasta in a pork rib sugo and burrata. Diners can also try Osso’s signature octopus, made popular at his original restaurant, Virtu. The wood-fired cephalopod is served with arugula, lemon chickpeas and Calabrese chile butter.

Tratto 4743 N. 20th St., Phoenix 602-296-7761 trattophx.com

A Chicago style deep dish pizza is seen at Chicago institution Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in the Uptown Plaza in central Phoenix.

This hotly anticipated restaurant from chef Chris Bianco opened next to Pizzeria Bianco at Town & Country. Expect a well-executed menu of such fare as warm beets and blue cheese; farinata; strozzapreti; and marsalabraised pork shank.

Lou Malnati’s 100 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602-892-9998 loumalnatis.com The much-beloved purveyor of Chicagostyle, deep-dish pizza has opened a location at Phoenix’s Uptown Plaza.

The company employs a water-filtration system in Phoenix, importing ingredients and relocating a management team from Chicago to ensure the first location outside of Illinois can perfectly replicate the chain’s signature pizza. ■

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THE BIG NEWS on the Valley golf scene? The

Charles Schwab Cup, the final event on the Champions Tour, will be played at Phoenix Country Club starting in 2017. This year’s tournament will be held Nov. 10-13 at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale.

It will be the first time since 1986 that venerable Phoenix Country Club has hosted a professional golf tournament. It was the original home of the Phoenix Open and the sole host from 1972 until 1986 before it moved to the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale.

Those who want to play golf instead of watch it will be thrilled to know that several

formerly private clubs are now open to public play, including Quintero Golf Club in Peoria.

Meanwhile, one of the Valley’s oldest layouts, Maryvale Golf Course, underwent a complete renovation — including the construction of a clubhouse — and is now known as Grand Canyon University Golf Course. It’s the home course for the Grand Canyon men’s and women’s golf teams.

In early February, of course, the loudest tournament in golf will be heard across the Valley as the Waste Management Phoenix Open is played at the TPC of Scottsdale. ■

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Rickie Fowler hits on the 16th green during the the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale.

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Here are just a very few of Arizona’s captivating, can’t-miss, can’t-wait-to-tee-off courses:

MUNICIPALS Papago Golf Course 5595 E. Moreland St., Phoenix 85008 602-275-8428 papagogolfcourse.net Par: 72 Yardage: 7,333 Papago Golf Course in Phoenix once hosted an LPGA event, and it’s the future home of the Arizona State men’s and women’s golf teams. It has the wide open spaces to accommodate the weekend hacker and the length (7,333 yards) to challenge the best of golfers.

Grand Canyon University Golf Course 5902 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85033 623-846-4022 gcugolf.com Par: 71 Yardage: 7,269 Located in the West Valley, Grand Canyon University Golf Course is an ode to days gone by, with tree-lined fairways and greens that don’t resemble a roller coaster .

Encanto Golf Course 2775 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix 85007 602-253-3963

18-hole course phoenix.gov/parks/golf/ phoenix-golf-courses/ encanto-18 Par: 70 Yardage: 6,404 9-hole course phoenix.gov/parks/golf/ phoenix-golf-courses/encanto-9 Par: 30 Yardage: 1,710 Encanto Golf Course in central Phoenix has an 18-hole course and a nine-hole layout. It’s the perfect place to teach the kids how to play.

Ken McDonald Golf Course 800 E. Divot Drive, Tempe 85283 480-350-5250 golftempeaz.com/

ken-mcdonald Par: 72 Yardage: 6,743 Ken McDonald Golf Course in Tempe has two things going for it: It’s easy to play and only a 15-minute drive from the hub of downtown Tempe.

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We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle, Fort McDowell 85264 480-836-9000 wekopa.com Cholla Course Par: 72 Yardage: 7,225 Saguaro Course Par: 71 Yardage: 6,966 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club has two brilliant 18-hole courses: The Cholla and the Saguaro, which was designed in part by Ben Crenshaw and was built to accommodate golfers who like to walk a course Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club 48456 State Route 238, Maricopa 85139 480-367-8949 akchinsoutherndunes.com Par: 72 Yardage: 7,546 Southern Dunes Golf Club is a bit out of the way in Maricopa, but its links design and 109 bunkers are well worth the drive.

Quintero Golf Club 16752 W. State Route 74, Peoria 85383 928-501-1500 quinterogolf.com Par: 72 Yardage: 7,249 Quintero Golf Club opened as a private course but has gone public, and it has the best collection of par-3s in the state.

RESORT Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale 480-585-4334; 888-400-4001 tpc.com/scottsdale

Stadium Course 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85255 Par: 71 Yardage: 7,261

Wigwam Resort 300 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 85340 623-935-9414 wigwamgolf.com

Champions Course 8243 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale 85260 Par: 71 Yardage: 7,115

Gold Course Par: 72 Yardage: 7,430

Imagine standing on the par-3 16th tee of the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale, and 20,000 people are ready to boo you if you miss the green. That’s one of the cool aspects of playing the TPC Course, the home of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Troon North 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale 85262 480-585-7700 TroonNorthGolf.com Monument Course Par: 72 Yardage: 7,039 Pinnacle Course Par: 71 Yardage: 7,009 Troon North is simply the most gorgeous golf property in the Valley, but beware; the Pinnacle and Monument courses are not for the blue jeans and bogey crowd.

Dinosaur Mountain at Gold Canyon Resort 6100 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon 85219 480-982-9449 gcgr.com/-dinosaur-mountain Par: 70 Yardage: 6,653 Dinosaur Mountain at Gold Canyon Resort may be the most underrated course in the Valley. It is spectacularly located at the base of the Superstition Mountains, and its elevation changes will take your breath away.

ADDITIONAL GOLF RESOURCES Arizona Golf Association: AZGolf.org; 602-944-3035 or 800-458-8484.

Heritage Course Par: 72 Yardage: 6,852

Professional Golf Association (PGA): PGA.com; 561-624-8400.

Patriot Course Par: 70 Yardage: 6,001 The Wigwam Resort has three courses, but the best is arguably the Gold Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The Gold plays like a course in the Midwest, with its ponds and northern style oak trees.

U.S. Golf Association: USGA.org; 800-223-0041.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer and his teammates expect to have a good season in 2016.

AS SUMMER MAKES WAY for fall in the Valley, two things happen: People welcome the end of 100-degree temperatures, and the Valley’s passion for the Arizona Cardinals burns hotter than ever.

The Cardinals reached the NFC Championship game last season, and many NFL observers think they’re the best team in the league heading into the 2016 season. It’s a Super Bowl or bust sort of year for coach Bruce Arians and the Cards.

The Valley’s other professional sports teams are trying to reach the Cardinals’ level.

The Phoenix Suns are going young, having selected two 18-year-old power forwards —

Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss — in the June NBA draft. The Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL will play in Glendale for at least two more seasons before likely moving to the East Valley. The Arizona Diamondbacks, meanwhile, are in the midst of a 2016 season that started with great promise but has been compromised by injuries and poor starting pitching.

On the college front, the Arizona State football team will be playing in a renovated Sun Devil Stadium while hoping to improve on last year’s 6-7 record. The catch: It has to replace its starting quarterback and four offensive linemen. ■

Scott Bordow is a columnist for azcentral sports. He’s been writing about Arizona sports for more than 30 years and is a native — almost. He graduated from Thunderbird High School and Arizona State University.

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SPORTS Arizona Cardinals University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale.

Nov. 11 against Portland State, while the women tip off that day against Illinois State.

Season: Regular season is underway, with the home finale scheduled for Dec. 18 vs. the New Orleans Saints.

Tickets: 480-965-2381 or thesundevils.com.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix

Season: The Coyotes’ home schedule starts Saturday, Oct. 15, vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. The home schedule runs through Saturday, April 8, against the Minnesota Wild.

Season: Regular season is underway with the home finale scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2, vs. the San Diego Padres.

Tickets: Prices vary depending on game, seat location at ticketmaster.com or 480-563-PUCK.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies) 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale;

Yasmany Tomas and the Diamondbacks are heading down the home stretch of the 2016 season.

Tickets: $12-$185 depending on game, seat location at ticketmaster.com or 602-514-8400.

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Sports Complex (San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners), 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria

Scottsdale Stadium (San Francisco Giants), 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale.

Season: While schedules have not been announced for 2017 at press time, the Cactus League schedule generally runs late February until the start of April.

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Tickets: TBA at mlb.com.

Grand Canyon University All sites on Grand Canyon’s campus at 3300 W. Camelback Road in Phoenix.

LPGA JTBC Founders Cup Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 E. Marriott Drive in Phoenix.

Season: Sports run throughout the school year. Men’s basketball starts its home schedule season Nov. 25 against Coppin State, while the women play their opener Friday, Nov. 11 vs. Alcorn State.

Event: March 14-19, 2017.

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Phoenix Suns Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix.

PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale.

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Get outdoors in Arizona WELCOME BACK! The weather is great this time

of year. You know that — it’s at least part of the reason you’ve come.

So it doesn’t make sense to spend all of your time indoors, especially when there are so many opportunities to get out and enjoy this wonderful weather.

If hiking, biking or running is your thing, there are plenty of places to do that. Trails along the canals offer convenient, flat places to get moving, and many roads in Valley communities are friendly to cyclists.

Looking for more of a challenge? Trails in parks and recreation areas around the Valley fill that role.

Take South Mountain Park. At 16,000 acres,

it is the largest municipal park in the country.

And even if you’re not interested in trying to make it to the top — which is a nice place to view the sunset, by the way — the park has 51 miles of trails of varying difficulty for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Camelback Mountain, the White Tank Mountains, Piestewa Peak and Pinnacle Peak add variety for trail seekers.

If fishing is your pastime or you just went to spend a little time near the water, there are plenty of nearby options. Apache Lake, Bartlett Lake, Lake Pleasant, Saguaro Lake and Tempe Town Lake are among our oases in the desert. ■

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With temperate weather and breathtaking scenery, it’s no surprise that the Valley is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

HIKING/BIKING Arizona gets more sun than any other state in the country, so hit the trails at one of these Valley favorites.

Camelback Mountain 602-262-6862 phoenix.gov/parks

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With red sandstone cliffs and a peak that looks like, well, a camel, thousands of hikers and nature lovers flock to the challenging trails of Camelback Mountain.

Try out the Echo Canyon Trail if you are an experienced hiker, or visit the Cholla Trail for a lighter experience.

different trails, this park near Surprise is perfect for mountain biking and horseback riding. Check out the Waterfall Canyon Trail, much of which is wheelchairaccessible and winds through the desert foothills and past Indian petroglyphs, chiseled in the boulders centuries ago.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 602-506-3011 maricopa.gov/parks

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roam the terrain, and the Marina and Resort offer a restaurant, bar, motel and RV hookups.

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Bartlett Lake 20808 E. Bartlett Dam Rd., Rio Verde 602-316-3378 bartlettlake.com

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In the heart of the Tonto National Forest lies Bartlett Lake, the only lake with a Boat Club in the Southwest region. Water ski, kayak, paddle board rentals — Bartlett Lake has them all.

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Lake Pleasant 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown 602-372-7460 maricopa.gov/parks

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South Mountain is one of the largest municipal parks in the country and has trails for all skill levels. The 16,000-acre area has 51 miles of primary trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

BOATING/FISHING Find peace and serenity on one of Arizona’s lakes — many of which are only an hour’s drive outside the Valley.

Apache Lake 20909 E. Apache Trail #6, Tortilla Flat 928-467-2511 apachelake.com Surrounded by the Superstitions, this 17mile long lake is perfect for boating, fishing and camping. Big Horn Sheep and Eagles

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Tempe Town Lake 480-350-8625 tempe.gov/lake Tempe Town Lake is a man-made marvel just steps away from the Valley METRO light rail and shopping and dining on Mill Avenue. Rent a boat and cruise down the lake, or get in a game of volleyball or a quick jog through the Tempe Beach Park.

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The West Valley opened the Swedish fashion retailer H&M in June at Arrowhead Towne Center. The 25,000-square-foot, twolevel store joins a host of other new shops at the mall including shoe store Finish Line, Pandora, which sells customized charm bracelets, and a new American Eagle store.

In Scottsdale, NYDJ, the top-selling denim brand in department stores, opened its first, stand-alone location at Scottsdale Fashion Square in July. The store sells denim, pants, tops, and jackets in more than 65 sizes that include a newly launched maternity collection.

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summer was LUSH body store, the vegetarian bath and body store. A new MAC cosmetics counter at Macy’s and the design and fashion store of Escada, which is closing its store at Biltmore Fashion Park, will open this fall.

Actor Robert Redford launched his first store in Arizona in the spring called Sundance, named after his film festival. The Kierland Commons store carries casual clothing in earth tones and jewelry in natural stones and silver.

For people who prefer the feel of vinyl and the ease of compact discs, Mesa now has its own Zia Record Exchange. The local shop opened in July at Mesa South Shopping Center.

The local store carries vinyl, compact discs, movies and comics. ■

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Whether you want to enjoy the pleasant weather or escape inside, Arizona’s many indoor and outdoor shopping complexes offer plenty of shopping opportunities.

Arrowhead Towne Center 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale 85308 623-979-7777 arrowheadtownecenter.com

Arizona Mills 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe 85282 480-491-7300 arizonamills.com Arizona Mills is filled with outlet-style stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue’s Off 5th, Neiman Marcus Last Call, and Chico’s and Bebe discount shops. The mall has one of the Valleys’ largest Forever 21s and a remodeled super-modern food court, as well as an aquarium and movie theatre.

Biltmore Fashion Park 2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 85016 602-955-8400 shopbiltmore.com The remodeled outdoor mall is home to several highend stores you can’t find everywhere, including Calypso St. Barth, Jonathan Adler and the state’s only Saks Fifth Avenue. Better retailers including BCBG Max Azria, Apple and J. Crew round out the mall. Sushi, burgers, Mexican and gelato are all available in high-end incarnations.

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You can’t miss Arrowhead’s iconic Pyramid design when driving by this updated indoor mall that offers big department stores and numerous food options. Look for mall staples such as Coach, American Eagle and Hollister.

CityScape 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix 85004 480-947-7772 cityscapephoenix.com CityScape is four-square block mix of apartments, a boutique hotel, restaurants and shops. You can find chains including a fancy Gold’s Gym, Urban Outfitters, Chipotle and Jimmy John’s, as well as niche offerings such as Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, Lucky Strike bowling alley and Fractured Prune Doughnut.

Chandler Fashion Center 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 85226 480-812-8488 chandlermall.com This remodeled regional mall has all the shops you’d expect like Apple, Athleta and Ethan Allen, and Nordstrom and Sears anchor department stores. A food court and mid-priced, sitdown dining options abound.

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 85050 480-513-7586 shopdesertridge.com This outdoor marketplace skews young with food and shopping options like Hot Topic and Hollister, but it also has

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big-box stores including Kohl’s, PetSmart, Ross and Target.

There’s a movie theater, a pottery painting studio, and a range of national chain eateries ranging from Yard House to Panda Express.

Fiesta Mall 1445 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202 480-833-4121 shopfiesta.com Fiesta Mall is home to the bargain-lover’s dream known as the Dillard’s Clearance Center.

Sears and Best Buy also anchor the mall. The mall is home to a food court and niche shops such as Speedy Airbrush, Shiekh Shoes and Spencer’s Gifts.

Kierland Commons 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale 85254 480-348-1577 kierlandcommons.com This upscale outdoor shopping center is filled with better brands including J. Crew, BCBG Max Azria and Sur La Table.

Dining options are similiarly posh, including Mastro’s Ocean Club, North Italian Restaurant and Tommy Bahama (also retail).

Outlets at Anthem 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix 85086 623-465-9500 outletsanthem.com Outlets an Anthem sits about 30-minutes north of the Valley and has more than 60 designer shops.

Paradise Valley Mall 4568 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix 85032 602-996-8840 theparadisevalleymall.com This regional mall has all the shops you’d expect, including Dillard’s, Express and Gymboree. But it also is home to less-common mall brands, including Costco, a JC Penney and a Merle Norman. Dining options are casual.

Phoenix Premium Outlets 4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler 85226 480-639-1766 premiumoutlets.com Located next to Wild Horse Pass Casino, Premium Outlets offers more than 90 outlet stores, including Coach, Michael Kors and Saks Fifth Avenue.

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High-end stores line this indoor mall, making it one of the top 10 most profitable malls in the nation, per square foot.

New designer shops open all the time. Look for a Tesla showroom, Tory Burch, Max Mara, Prada, Jimmy Choo and a new movie theater. Dining options include mid-priced sitdown and an expansive food court.

Scottsdale Quarter 15059 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85254 480-270-8123 scottsdalequarter.com The outdoor Scottsdale Quarter is home to Nike, Kendra

Scott, Apple, H&M and other trendy staples. Entertainment options include iPic Theatres, True Food Kitchen and Sol Mexican Cocina.

Tanger Outlets 6800 N. 95th Ave., Glendale 85305 623-877-9500 tangeroutlet.com/glendale

Superstition Springs Center 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206 480-832-0212 superstitionsprings.com

Home to a Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, this outlet mall has some better outlets, including H&M, Nike and Brooks Brothers.

Dining includes Fired Pie pizzas and Dairy Queen.

Enjoy shopping and live concerts at Superstition Springs’ outdoor amphitheater.

Stores include affordable options like Charlotte Russe, Burlington Coat Factory and Payless ShoeSource. Dining includes Applebee’s and Olive Garden.

Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Road, Tempe 85281 480-966-9338 tempemarketplace.com A sprawling outdoor shopping center located close to the Arizona State University campus, Tempe Marketplace is home to big-box retailers like Target, Ross and Best Buy and shops including Nordstrom Rack, Torrid and Victoria’s

Secret. Mid-price, sit-down dining as well as food-courtstyle restaurants abound.

Westgate Entertainment District 6751 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale 85305 623-385-7502 westgateaz.com A sprawling outdoor mall, Westgate is home to dining options like Buffalo Wild Wings, Saddle Ranch and Kabuki Japanese Restaurant. Shopping is limited, but there is a pottery painting shop, a Just Sports and an AMC Movie Theatre.

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A pulse on Arizona health care

CHERYL EVANS

WINTER VISITORS MAY NOTICE changes on the

health-care front — some small, some big — since their last stay to the Phoenix area.

Perhaps the most noticeable difference: Many hospitals and medical buildings around town have new or modified names.

Banner Good Samaritan Hospital, a mainstay in Phoenix, is now called Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix. The name change follows Phoenix-based Banner Health’s $1.2 billion purchase of the University of Arizona Health Network.

Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network merged into a five-hospital group called HonorHealth. The five hospitals have largely kept their original names, though they now all begin with HonorHealth.

Abrazo Health Care, which changed corporate owners in 2014, renamed its hospitals to include the name Abrazo. For instance,

Phoenix Baptist Hospital is now Abrazo Central Campus, and Paradise Valley Hospital is Abrazo Scottsdale Campus.

There are other changes, too. Hospitals increasingly are opening emergency-care centers that give patients access to after-hours care. And health consumers have plenty of choices for specialty care, whether for cancer, heart ailments or orthopedic needs.

Be aware that health insurance providers are increasingly narrowing their networks of doctors and hospitals that patients can pay lower, in-network rates.

Check your health plan to make sure your doctor and preferred hospital — even if it’s been renamed — are in your insurance plan’s network. That could help you avoid a surprise medical bill from a doctor or hospital that is not part of your insurance plan’s network. ■

Ken Alltucker THE REPUBLIC AZCENTRAL.COM

Mayo Clinic of Arizona.

KEN ALLTUCKER covers everything about health care from a consumer’s perspective — doctors, hospitals, insurance, policy, prescription drugs and those seemingly ever-increasing bills. He helps consumers navigate the complex of world of health care and serves as a watchdog of government-funded health care. To read more from Alltucker, subscribe by going to fullaccess.azcentral.com or calling 602-444-1000 within the Phoenix area or 800-332-6733 outside the Phoenix area.

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Banner Boswell Medical Center 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd.

Sun City 85351 623-832-4000 bannerhealth.com

Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center 26900 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway Peoria 85383 623-561-2022 abrazohealth.com

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center 14502 W. Meeker Blvd.

Sun City West 85375 623-524-4000 bannerhealth.com

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus 3929 E. Bell Road Phoenix 85032 602-923-5000 abrazohealth.com

Banner Desert Medical Center 1400 S. Dobson Road Mesa 85202 480-412-3000 bannerhealth.com

Abrazo West Campus 13677 W. McDowell Road Goodyear 85395 623-882-1500 abrazohealth.com

Banner Estrella Medical Center 9201 W. Thomas Road Phoenix 85037 623-327-4000 bannerhealth.com

Banner Baywood Medical Center 6644 E. Baywood Ave. Mesa 85206 480-321-2000 bannerhealth.com

Banner Gateway Medical Center 1900 N. Higley Road Gilbert 85234 480-543-2000 bannerhealth.com

The Greater Phoenix area has some of the top hospitals in the country and patients from around the world seeking care here.

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital 1930 E. Thomas Road Phoenix 85016 602-532-1000 abrazohealth.com Abrazo Arrowhead Campus 18701 N. 67th Ave. Glendale 85308 623-561-1000 abrazohealth.com Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center 525 S. Watson Road Buckeye 85326 623-925-3980 abrazohealth.com Abrazo Central Campus 2000 W. Bethany Home Road Phoenix 85015 602-249-0212 abrazohealth.com Abrazo Maryvale Campus 5102 W. Campbell Ave. Phoenix 85031

Banner Goldfield Medical Center 2050 W Southern Ave. Apache Junction 85120 480-733-3300 bannerhealth.com Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix 1111 E. McDowell Road Phoenix 85006 602-839-2000 bannerhealth.com Banner Heart Hospital 6750 E. Baywood Ave. Mesa 85206 480-854-5000 bannerhealth.com Banner Ironwood Medical Center 37000 N. Gantzel Road San Tan Valley 85140 (480) 394-4000 bannerhealth.com

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St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

Mayo Clinic Hospital 5777 E. Mayo Blvd.

Phoenix 85054 480-515-6296 mayoclinic.org

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center 2946 E. Banner Gateway Drive Gilbert 85234 480-256-6444 bannerhealth.com

Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crimson Road Mesa 85209 480-358-6100 mvmedicalcenter.com

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center 5555 W. Thunderbird Road Glendale 85306 602-588-5555 bannerhealth.com Barrow Neurological Institute 350 W. Thomas Road Phoenix 85013 602-406-3000 barrowneuro.org Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center 14200 Celebrate Life Way Goodyear 85338 623-207-3000 cancercenter.com/western/ Cardon Children’s Medical Center 1400 S. Dobson Road Mesa 85202 480-412-5437 bannerhealth.com Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center 650 E. Indian School Road Phoenix 85012 602-277-5551 phoenix.va.gov Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital 7171 S. 51st Ave. Laveen Village 85339 623-584-5100 dignityhealth.org/arizonageneral Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center 1955 W. Frye Road Chandler 85224 480-728-3000 dignityhealth.org/ chandlerregional PHOTO CREDIT HERE

Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 3555 S. Val Vista Dr. Gilbert 85297 480-728-8000 dignityhealth.org/mercygilbert

Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center 350 W. Thomas Road Phoenix 85013 602-406-3000 dignityhealth.org/stjosephs Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center 7300 N. 99th Ave. Glendale 85305 602-406-0000 dignityhealth.org/westgate Hacienda Children’s Hospital 610 W. Jerome Ave. Mesa 85210 480-579-2400 haciendahealthcare.org

HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center 7400 E. Thompson Peak Parkway Scottsdale 85255 480-324-7000 honorhealth.com Maricopa Medical Center 2601 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix 85008 602-344-5011 mihs.org

Phoenix Children’s Hospital 1919 E. Thomas Road Phoenix 85016 602-933-1000 phoenixchildrens.org St. Luke’s Medical Center 1800 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix 85006 602-251-8100 stlukesmedcenter.com Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital 1500 S. Mill Ave. Tempe 85281 480-784-5500 tempestlukeshospital.com

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center 19829 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix 85027 623-879-6100 honorhealth.com HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center 250 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix 85020 602-943-2381 honorhealth.com HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center 7400 E. Osborn Road Scottsdale 85251 480-882-4000 honorhealth.com HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center 9003 E. Shea Blvd.

Scottsdale 85260 480-323-3000 honorhealth.com

Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality surgical services and support to our patients, physicians and staff. Established in 2002, Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital is widely known for its progressive and innovative approach to orthopedic, spine, and podiatry surgeries, both out patient and in-patient. We also have physicians who excel in the area of pain management making our hospital a comprehensive facility for ortho/ neuro, podiatry and pain management.

Out patient MRI services are now available at Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital.

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LAST WORD

Hey! You went straight for the dessert Bill Goodykoontz THE REPUBLIC AZCENTRAL.COM

WELCOME, WINTER VISITORS!

Nice to have you back. But honestly, I think you’re doing it wrong.

How so, you ask? Let’s start with the old joke. Why did the man keep hitting himself in the head with a hammer?

Because it felt so good when he stopped.

That’s what’s going on with you folks. The stopping doesn’t mean anything without the hammer, and the hammer is our summers.

You’re living your summer lives by whatever lake is right outside the window (this is how I picture everyone who does not live in Arizona in the summer living), and you have a light jacket ready for when the sun goes down.

In this particular version of my imagination, you also have a giant HDTV, unlimited space on your DVR and one of those grills that cost more than my first car.

But I digress.

The point is, you are summering, as they say, in some swell place with a temperate climate, while I just burned my hands by grabbing the steering wheel of my car too soon after getting in. I will not stop sweating completely until after Halloween. In August and September, the entire city of Phoenix and its environs will be in a bad mood because it is SO FRIGGING HOT. But you’re missing that. You skip the Brussels sprouts and head right for the dessert.

Which means that while you enjoy the beautiful winter weather here, you cannot possibly

appreciate it like those of us stuck here … um, enjoying living here year-round.

Which is another way of saying that we’re idiots and you aren’t. So you’ve got that going for you.

You haven’t missed much while you were gone. A couple of protests, the occasional Joe Arpaio drama, that kind of thing. The Cardinals were really good (check out “All or Nothing: A Season with the Arizona Cardinals,” on Amazon Prime, for a behind-the-scenes look).

The Suns were horrible, and, despite decent expectations, the Diamondbacks haven’t been much better, which somehow makes it worse. The Suns had an interesting draft, so you might be able to check out some decent basketball later this year. Or not.

Then again, you could be shoveling snow.

You won’t be, unless you drive to Flagstaff.

Let’s face it, winters here are gorgeous. That’s why you’re back. That’s why you keep coming back. And it’s not just great weather and a lot of things to do. It’s that statewide sigh of relief once the weather breaks. This is a friendly place in the winter months. And you are a part of that. The more the merrier, as our ranks swell with those of you who have the good sense to leave the freezing weather behind and spend the next little bit with us. We’re happy now. We’re happy you’re here.

We’ve put the hammer down. And it’s starting to feel good. ■

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