Beet lovers will be pleased to hear that Glendale was built on them. Well, not literally, but the building and commercial concentration in 1906 of the Beet Sugar Factory definitely played a big part. Although factory operations only lasted until 1913, it helped play a very relevant role in the increase of settlers to the …
Welcome to Gilbert, Arizona! This vibrant town, situated just southeast of Phoenix, has a rich history and a flourishing community that continues to grow. As a resident among the approximately 300,000 people who call Gilbert home, I am proud to share the story of our town’s origins. Gilbert owes its establishment to the visionary efforts …
When The New York Times’ once described Scottsdale as being “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach” it forgot to mention that the town is best known for being “The West’s Most Western Town”, too. Scottsdale is only 31 miles long and 11 miles wide, but it has certainly managed to fill that space with …
Welcome to Chandler, a city with a rich history and a vibrant present. Founded by the visionary Dr. Alexander John Chandler in 1891, this thriving community traces its roots back to his pioneering work in irrigation. With a mere 80 acres of land, Dr. Chandler embarked on a mission to study and advance the science …
Located within the picturesque landscape of the Salt River Valley, Peoria, Arizona, proudly stands as a major suburb of Phoenix. With a population of approximately 154,000 as of 2010, this vibrant town seamlessly blends the beauty of the sloping desert terrain with the majesty of the surrounding mountain foothills. Peoria’s journey has been one of …
An unusual name at the best of times, Surprise (Arizona) was christened as such by Flora Mae Statler who, in 1938, had commented ironically that she “would be surprised if the town ever amounted to much.” Well, contrary to her lack of confidence, Surprise has defied expectations and grown to a population of approximately 118,000 …
Tucson is located in Pima County in the state of Arizona. It is the second largest city in the state after Phoenix and has a population of over 500,000. It is also home to the University of Arizona and the soul of the Sonoran Desert. The city is in the north of the US-Mexico border …
Located in the quaintly named Maricopa County, Mesa is a city in the state of Arizona and shares a border with the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community. With a population of over 400,000 inhabitants, Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona after Phoenix and Tucson. It is filled with museums, artwork, hiking opportunities, …
Decking the Valley of the Sun is an unending grid system that bleeds into contiguous cities like Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, and Mesa. Abrupt rocky clumps at Papago Park, Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, and Piestawa Peak break up Phoenix’s sprawl and bring a Western-style desert scape to the middle of the city. The appeal of …
Spotting a tourist in Arizona may be more difficult than you would first imagine as even the locals wear shorts and t-shirts and take a high number photographs of the stunning natural landscapes. Arizona has some of the most incredible and unique terrain in the United States with its rocky canyons and towering mountains. The …