Arizona Spaces Built for Belonging

The concept of inclusion has never veered from its actual purpose, despite recent attempts to malign or politicize its meaning. Inclusion, by definition, is the act of including. In a broader social context, UNESCO defines inclusion as a practice that ensures everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels empowered, valued and respected so they […]
Verde Valley Wine Tours Get Their Moment

There is a particular kind of magic that happens when someone else handles the map. The road softens. The views stretch longer. The wine tastes a little better when no one is calculating the drive back. At D.A.Ranch, set along Oak Creek in the Page Springs wine corridor of the Verde Valley AVA, that ease […]
Mesa’s Padel Pals Is Serving Serious Star Power

Padel is having a moment in Arizona, and this summer, players will get a taste of how the game is taught at one of the most recognized names in racquet sports. Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Camp USA is coming to Padel Pals July 6-10, bringing five days of focused adult training to the Valley’s first […]
Eat, Stroll, Win: Your Summer Guide to Tempe

Summer in Tempe has its own kind of energy: bright afternoons, lively patios, cold drinks, easy dinners and downtown blocks that still have plenty to discover. This year, the city is giving locals and visitors a few extra reasons to get out and explore. Taste in Tempe returns with two weeks of prix-fixe dining, while […]