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Ladybug’s Favorite Hiking Spots in Phoenix for Kids

[Published in the January 2018 edition of the Deer Valley Times} Phoenix is well known for its fantastic hiking trails. There are over 200 miles of trails on more than 41,000 acres in the City of Phoenix park system. Maricopa County has 10 regional parks with over 120,000 acres of open space and hundreds of miles […]


December 23, 2017, Outdoor Adventures
Fun Places to See Santa this Year in Arizona

[Published in the November 2017 edition of the Deer Valley Times} Arizona is a unique place to celebrate Christmas. Our residents weave traditional celebrations from around the country, and the world, into a magical holiday for both locals and visitors in the desert. One of our favorite visitors each holiday season is jolly old St. Nicholas, […]


The Zoo Review! The Five Best Zoos and Wildlife Parks in Arizona

[Published in the November 2017 edition of the North Tatum Times} One of our favorite things to do as a family when the weather cools off is to visit the zoo. Any zoo. Every zoo. It’s a great way to get outside, enjoy the weather and see nature and wildlife in action. Arizona has some outstanding […]


Thank You for Your Service, Veterans!

Many thanks to all the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line to protect our American freedoms!     To all the soldiers we know, love and truly appreciate. Happy Veteran’s Day!   – mambug


November 11, 2017, Ladybug Fun
National Parks and Monuments between the Grand Canyon and Phoenix

[Published in the October 2017 edition of the Deer Valley Times} One of the most fascinating things about Arizona is the vast number of National Parks and Monuments in our state. There are officially 22 National Park Service Units in Arizona. This translates to almost 12 million visitors and $1 Billion in economic impact for our […]