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Rooftops or ridgelines: McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Apr 12, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: McDowell Sonoran Preserve

How McDowell Sonoran Preserve become one of the largest public spaces in the country.

Rooftops or ridgelines: Papago Park

Mar 29, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: Papago Park

How Papago Park Became One of Phoenix’s Most Unique Public Spaces

Rooftops or ridgelines: Piestawa Peak

Mar 15, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: Piestawa Peak

Before the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, this iconic summit could have been covered in houses.

Rooftops or ridgelines: South Mountain

Mar 1, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: South Mountain

How Camelback Mountain Almost Became a Luxury Subdivision

Rooftops or ridgelines

Feb 15, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines

How Camelback Mountain Almost Became a Luxury Subdivision

Arizona History & hiking stories

Feb 8, 2026

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5 min read

Arizona History & hiking stories

Should we start a book club?


I’m convinced that half the battle of going hiking is how easily you can access the trails. We lived in a neighborhood in Arrowhead Ranch for three years that was close enough that I could walk into Thunderbird Conservation Park. It was super convenient for accessing trails, and I was much more willing to go.

We have since moved to a smaller home, which is not close to the trails, but I’m dreaming of being close again, so I am always looking for homes that have great access to trails.


Hiking Homes: Fountain Hills

Sep 21, 2025

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3 min read

Hiking Homes: Fountain Hills

Walking distance to Dixie Mine Trail

Hiking Homes: South Mountain Custom

Sep 7, 2025

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3 min read

Hiking Homes: South Mountain Custom

Mountain views and convenient trail access

Hiking Homes: Thunderbird Park as your backyard

Aug 21, 2025

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4 min read

Hiking Homes: Thunderbird Park as your backyard

Views of the trails in Thunderbird Conservation Park

Hiking Homes: Live at Piestewa Peak

Jul 29, 2025

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2 min read

Hiking Homes: Live at Piestewa Peak

Want to live close to the trails? This is as close as it gets

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