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Desert Botanical Garden AZ

2010-06-22T01:21:45Z

The Desert Botanical Garden, located within Papago Park in Phoenix, is one of the finest botanical gardens in the whole United States. It was established in 1939 by the Arizona Cactus and Native Flora Society and has since accumulated over 21,000 plants. Of these 21,000 plants, 139 of the species are endangered; over 10,000 of the plants are various cacti & a rich collection of agave. The Desert Botanical Garden is over 140 acres in size and hosts an Australian, South American and Baja California collection, among others. Due to its great location, the botanical garden is accessible by all of those living in the great Phoenix apartments in the area. The Desert Botanical Garden has a very rich diversity of plant-life and is one of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums. With over 300,000 visitors annually, the botanical garden has been consistently growing in size and is not only known for its rich collection of flora but also its educational programs and research. Among some of the ecosystems represented within the botanical garden include a mesquite bosque, semi-desert grassland & upland chaparral scrub. Be sure not to miss one of the many garden tours hosted throughout any given month. From October 1st to May 9th, there are daily garden tours that can answer any of your questions concerning the World-renowned botanical garden, with discussion centered around the survival of plants in the extreme conditions of the Sonoran Desert. If you visit the park in October or November, tag along on one of their morning bird walks through the botanical garden’s trails. Audio tours, group tours & kids corners are all offered to visitors of the park as well. In addition to the natural beauty and vast array of plant life, the educational programs offered to both adults and children offer classes on topics ranging from landscaping and gardening to photography. The scientists employed by the park are committed to researching the conservation, floristics & horticulture of the all the plants in the desert climate. The Desert Botanical Garden is a place of true beauty and those fortunate enough to visit the botanical garden rarely leave unimpressed. If you’re in Phoenix for any reason, whether it be tourism or just looking for an excuse to get out of your Phoenix apartment, do not hesitate to visit the Desert Botanical Garden.

Papago Park Golf

2010-05-18T06:45:50Z

Papago Park Golf Course Arizona, located immediately adjacent to our apartments in Phoenix, is one of the area’s most pristine municipal courses. There are two main courses located within Papago Park. The city of Phoenix owns and manages both of the courses. There are many unique features and special qualities that make the Papago Park Golf courses special.

Papago Park Golf courses are some of the best courses in Arizona. They are internationally known for their high level of quality and design. The courses have featured several PGA tournaments. They are also internationally known for their design and high levels of maintenance.

Papago Park Golf course is nestled throughout Papago Park. The two courses are surrounded by nature and the wildlife at Papago Park Arizona. There are rolling hills and pods dotting the course. Beautiful trees and lush vegetation make Papago Park Golf Course a truly beautiful golfing experience.

Papago Park Golf Course is a very prestigious course. The course has a large membership and is very expensive to join. Being a member of the course entitles its members to course play at any time. Members also receive discounts at the pro shop and at other locations throughout the community.

Papago Park Golf Course provides a great golf experience for every level of enthusiast. The golf course offers both moderate and advanced courses. With holes nestled among the trees and ponds of Phoenix, Arizona, Papago Park Golf Course provides a memorable golf experience for anyone.

Papago Park Golf Course is also open to the public. Anyone who lives or visits the area is welcome to play at the course. While many courses are for members only, Papago Park Golf Course strongly encourages all to come. Many people enjoy visiting the course and challenging play. The fact that it is the spot of many PGA Tournaments is an added boost for attendance for many people. However, because of the courses noted prestige, golf and green fees are rather expensive.

Papago Park Golf Course provides a wonderful golfing experience for everyone. For those simply looking to get out and spend a wonderful day outside, Papago Park Golf Course is perfect. There is also a large pro shop and café located on the course. It is a great place to stop off and either purchase a new set of clubs or just relax between holes. The city of Phoenix is proud of the course and seeks to maintain it to the highest levels of excellence.

Papago Park Horseback Riding

2010-05-18T06:12:28Z

Among the many activities you can find at Papago Park, one of them is horseback riding. Although you can ride a horse virtually anywhere in the United States, horseback riding near the red buttes in the middle of a unique desert and park will definitely be an exceptional experience. It’s hard to find other places in the United States where you can have access to about 2,000 acres of red Arizona desert. Of course, horseback riding is limited to certain areas, but you’ll still get a unique view. And this is what makes Papago Park horseback riding a memorable experience – certainly a great local benefit our Phoenix AZ apartments. This is not to say that there aren’t a number of other great reasons to enjoy our Phoenix Arizona apartments, but it’s hard to beat the the feeling of taking a sunset horseback ride around Papago Park. This is another great advantage of living in Papago apartments.

Papago Park has several horseback riding options for you -- whether you’re an avid horseback rider, an amateur, or even a first-time rider. You can go on a one or two-hour ride, or you can go into South Mountain Park, Superstition Wilderness, or the Verde or Salt River. The rates can vary based on the business you choose, but you can expect rates to be the following: about one hour of a trail ride can cost about $35-$40 hours, while two hours can cost a little less than twice that much. Sunset rides will generally cost slightly more per hour – for obvious reasons. You can also have riding lessons. Again, there are options for both beginners and more experienced horseback riders. Beginners learn basics such as how to approach the horse, plus the basics of saddling, grooming and bridling. You’ll also learn about some of the basic riding skills and how to communicate with the horse. The more experienced riders can learn how to have more confidence in communicating with the horse and do things such as barrel racing or pole bending.

There are multiple stables and businesses that offer both horseback riding lessons and horseback tours in Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale. You shouldn’t have a hard time finding Papago Park stables, but keep in mind that the park does offer more than just horseback riding. It also has the Desert Botanical Gardens, The Museum at Papago Park, several hiking trails and baseball fields. You can also go rock climbing or bouldering at Papago Park. Tempe, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, and Phoenix, AZ, all can claim at least a portion of Papago Park, since the park is just outside each of those cities. So whether you’re a resident living in our Phoenix apartments or just a visitor, you’re not too far from the Papago Park stables.

Papago Park is a Phoenix Point of Pride Featuring Trails, Ponds and Outdoor Activities

2010-03-04T04:44:56Z

1400 acres in size and actually located in both Phoenix and the city of Tempe, Papago Park is a hilly desert park that has been designated a ‘Phoenix Point of Pride.’ An Indian reservation less than a hundred years ago, Papago Park is surrounded by Phoenix, Tempe & Scottsdale. The park is most notable for the great amount of beautiful red rock seen throughout the park, formed more than six million years ago. This article will highlight the features of Papago Park and attempt to describe the entire beauty of Papago Park that the residents of Arizona are lucky to have.

Throughout the park’s sedimentary formation, thin layers of sand and rock overlie a natural landform of bedrock. Due to water erosion, many holes can be seen throughout the red rock. Urban encroachment has caused very few large mammals to still be able to thrive in the parks conditions, making jackrabbits, squirrels and mice the only warm-blooded species often seen aside from a variety of birds. Cacti and palm trees are some of the limited flora that will thrive in the conditions of the Sonoran Desert. Outside of natural habitats, though, the park does boast World-renowned Desert Botanical Gardens, The Phoenix Zoo, fire museum & the Papago Park Golf Course.

Papago Park offers many great facility features and amenities that are common in other state parks. The park has numerous roads for paved access, adequate lodging, restrooms & accessible drinking water. Oil, gasoline, groceries and proper permits are sold in locations throughout the park. While no boats are allowed within it, Papago Park does have its own pond that contains numerous types of fish from trout to tilapia. An urban fishing license is required to fish in the pond, though. The park even has a restaurant to serve its patrons after a long day of hiking.

The parks unique location to all three major cities makes it a convenient day-trip for those living in central Phoenix apartments, Tempe and even Scottsdale. Arizona tourists and residents alike are fortunate to have such a large designated space for a variety of recreational activities, from swimming to archery and don't forget the great Papago Park golf courses. Whether you’re looking for a nice hike or a relaxing day out in the sun, Papago Park is surely a reason to get out of your Phoenix apartment and into the outdoors.

Phoenix Zoo

2010-06-24T06:09:59Z

The Phoenix Zoo has been the largest non-profit zoo in the United States since 1962. With only 125 acres to house them, the Phoenix Zoo has over 1,200 animals on display. The zoo has two and a half miles of walking trails and various other attractions that have attributed to the zoo’s consistent growth year after year. With conservation in mind, the original founder Robert Maytag passed away a couple of months before its opening but the zoo has gone on to become one of the finest in not only the Southwest, but the whole United States. The Phoenix Zoo’s location is convenient to both the suburbs and actual city of Phoenix, making it a great place to spend the day away from your Phoenix apartment.

The Phoenix Zoo is separated into four major themes and trails: the Tropics trail, the African trail, the Arizona trail & the discovery or children’s trail. The Tropics trail showcases Asian elephants, black jaguars, anteaters and a variety of iguanas. The African trail features cheetahs, wild dogs, White Rhinos & African Lions. On the Arizona trail, a couple of the highlights you will see include the coyote, mountain lion, bald eagle and Mexican grey wolf. The children’s trail has a variety of smaller, cuter animals such as the raccoon, porcupine and golden-mantled tamarin.

The conservation efforts of the Phoenix Zoo have been widespread since its opening. In the 1960s, the zoo became one of the first to hold a captive breeding program to help out the nearly-extinct Arabian Oryx back into the wild. Cheetahs are also commonly bred at the Phoenix Zoo resulting in dozens of baby births over the years. The zoo also participates in the Species Survival Plan, focusing its effort on animal husbandry and the conservation of dwindling species. In addition to conservation, the zoo also hosts a treatment program for California condors.

The Phoenix Zoo is a great place to not only bring the children but family and friends as well. Over the years, the zoo has developed into a place that can accommodate and entertain truly any one. Its close relation to many Phoenix apartments makes the zoo an easy day-trip for many in the city. Due to its recent addition of ‘Stingray Bay,’ the zoo now hosts underwater life as well. There are too many reasons not to get out of your apartment in Phoenix and visit the wonderful Phoenix zoo.