Traveling with Purpose

06/19/2026

Do you have plans to be in California sometime between now and the end of this year? Do you have an interest in history? If so, you should download your FREE California State Parks Historian Pass by July 6, 2026, to begin your journey through California’s past.

Celebrate Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary with a free, special-edition California State Parks Historian Passport, a limited-time pass connecting the story of freedom from Juneteenth through the Fourth of July and beyond.

- The pass is valid from June 19 through December 31, 2026.
- The free downloadable pass invites visitors to explore California’s remarkable state historic parks — including Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park — and experience the powerful history preserved across the state.
- Use it for unlimited visits to 30+ participating parks from Juneteenth (June 19) until the end of 2026
- You may also want to check out the other discounted or free California State Park passes available.
- Before booking, you'll need to sign in or create a profile on the California State Parks site. Passes cannot be completed without an account.
- See their FAQ for login help or call 1-800-444-7275 (8am–6pm PST).

California State Parks

06/17/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the kids in Phoenix?
Check this out.

This month’s Kids Day celebrates contemporary artist Leonardo Drew, renowned for creating monumental abstract sculptures incorporating a variety of textured materials. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on arts-making, interactive storytelling, and creative activations designed for all ages:

🧶 10 am–2 pm | Drop by to experiment with various tactile materials and construct your own unique, abstract sculpture inspired by Leonardo Dre
🎞️ 10 am–2 pm | Participate in a hands-on activity inspired by In Her Own Image, where art, film, and technology converge through creative exploration
🧑‍🎨 11 am–3 pm | Stop by Create Playdate to craft a textured project that plays with shape, form, and surface style
📖 11:30 am–Noon | Join us for a live reading of Perfect Square by Michael Hall

📍 June 13, 2026
🕦 10 am–2 pm
🎟 Take advantage of Juneteenth General Admission Pricing | $10 Adults | $5 Youth (6–17) | Free for PhxArt Members

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4uvxCHp

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Kids Day is made possible by Desert Financial Credit Union, with additional support from the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

05/05/2026

Enjoying Mexican Food at in Sun City!

05/01/2026

Thanks for the tip !
I love lemons, and many folks in our neighborhood have lemon trees, so they give them away by the dozen. I like to freeze the juice in ice cube trays and the zest in liploc bags for when they're out of season. I'm looking forward to trying some of the lemon-forward recipes in this month's magazine.

04/29/2026

If you love to learn about Arizona and Indigenous people, check out these upcoming demonstrations about Indigenous culture at and
There's something for every interest.

04/29/2026

Are you looking to learn more about the Indigenous culture of Arizona? Check out these upcoming demonstrations at Montezuma Castle National Monument and Tuzigoot National Monument.

Join us for a spring lineup of cultural demonstrators at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments! A full list of events can be found at https://www.nps.gov/moca/planyourvisit/calendar.htm and https://www.nps.gov/tuzi/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

04/28/2026

We just got back from seeing place #2 and it was gorgeous! How many from this list have you had a chance to visit and which was your favorite?

From lunar-like landscapes to European-style castles.

04/27/2026

We always look forward to our first baby quail sighting. We had seen a family with just one lone little one, but I'm thrilled to report another sighting with 4 babies. We're hoping to see more families as the days go by. Have you seen any new quail families in AZ this spring?

04/22/2026

Are you planning a road trip in the Rocky Mountains this summer? Consider a stop in Durango, Colorado for this vintage train ride.

Your complete Durango Silverton Train guide with insider tips for Colorado's historic narrow gauge railroad epic experience.