The Wildflower Walk at the Lost Dutchman State Park is a beautiful and close in place to visit. This year should be especially beautiful since we've had such great rainfalls. If you are into photography, bring your camera. There will be plenty of beautiful vistas of poppies in hues of orange and yellow. Last year, I took
this walk and shared some of my photos in this post: Lost Dutchman State Park. I will plan to go again this year sometime in March as the Superstition Foothills begin to bloom. Located just east of Mesa, Arizona at Highway 88, this is definitely worth the trip. For more details, you can logon to azstateparks.
Another place close by, is located in Sedona, Arizona. If you've not been to Sedona, you are truly missing out. Red rocks, red mountains, and beautiful, beautiful scenic views. From Phoenix, you would head north on the I-17, and then exit on 89A which takes you right through Sedona. If you were to continue on this highway, through Sedona, you would end up in Flagstaff at the top of about 17 miles of a zig-zag mountain climb. Breathtaking! Along the way, you would pass by a popular state park, Slide Rock. I've shared pictures from Sedona, Jerome and Slide Rock as well. Just click on the link. Also available in Sedona, are Hot-air balloon rides. Check out the information at: NorthernLightBalloon and RedRockBalloonAdventures.
The third place to visit is The Grand Canyon....there is a trail requiring the visitor to be physically fit called the Grandview Trail. For those of us not quite as athletic, spend the day strolling along the paved Rim Trail, and be sure to bring your camera for a snapshot of the beautiful sunsets and vistas. Here's a link to find more information on visiting the Grand Canyon. I've not got photos to share, but I plan to visit there this spring and will post photos of our beautiful canyon with all of you.
There are myriad places to visit and stuff to do in Mesa, Az and beyond. I've recently shared two of them with photographs and links for more information.
The Phoenix Botanical Gardens with Chihuly, the nature of glass showing right now.
The Renaissance Festival - located east of Mesa about 10 miles or so. Going on right now.
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Mesa, Arizona Real Estate. Call me at: 480.382-8711 for information on purchasing or selling a home in Mesa, Arizona or surrounding towns. OR email me: Teri@TeriEllis.com. Feel free to visit my website: HomesAzRE.com, or stop by my blogs at: MesaAzRealEstateVoice and AzLadyInRed!
Hi Teri...Awesome Vista throughout this region of Arizona. It been a while since we traveled through, certainly a beautiful part of the world to visit or even live and play. We loved Sedona and all the surrounding Red Rock.
Cheers, thanks for sharing :O)
Ah yes, Teri ~ perhaps my second favorite place on the planet - Sedona, Arizona! We've been many times, and not one time have I failed to be mesmerized by the hills, mountains and spirituality that surrounds that place. Nice post! :)
Sedona is definintely on my list of places to go one of these days. I have heard such wonderful things about it!
Teri
When I make it to Mesa one day I will have to take a look at these
Sincerely
Tom Braatz
Hi Teri - I know if I ever make it out to Arizona I will have a great resource list of things to do and places to see!
Fabulous Localism blog, Teri. Poppies, ah, poppies. Last time I was in Sedona, my girlfriend was driving. We saw a road sign that said 120 miles to Phoenix, and she said, "No problem, an hour away," and gunned it. I imagine today it would be easier to get a ticket.
What an amazingly beautiful location! And it looks even better at the moment since it's still snowing in Montana :).
We love Sedona we spent a few days there 10 years ago and still talk about the trip. We should go again.
Teri- Beautiful wild flowers! I love wildflowers. Nice localism post.
Terri - I visited 2 of your 3 sites - Grand Canyon and Sedona. We loved Sedona. Stayed at L'Auberge which was fabulous. Took the Pink Jeep tour. Hiked the trails. Watched the sunset from the airport. Did a bunch of shopping. Grand Canyon wasn't bad either.
Fred, thanks so much. ;-) It is truly beautiful in Sedona. ;-)
Randy, your second favorite place? Which part is your favorite? ;-)
Carol, to actually see it with your own eyes is what it's all about - spectacular. ;-)
Tom, just let me know when you'll be here. ;-)
Bill, IF? you need to make a trip here...you might not want to return. ;-)
Elizabeth, the hills virtually are covered with the poppies...we should have plenty this year. The I17 from Sedona is the way back to Phoenix....probably some speed cameras there now. ;-)
Kevin and Monica, I'll bet it looks great to you. Tomorrow we'll be in the high 60's and then the 70's. Can't wait. ;-)
Terry, really - you should sit down and make reservations. I plan to try and get to the Grand Canyon next month...;-)
Katerina, thanks...it's good to see you. ;-)
Ryan, well then you've had a great taste of our beautiful state. ;-)