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Cactus League Spring Training is a much loved pastime in Scottsdale. The fun begins February 23rd and runs to the end of March. For those not familiar with the Cactus League, there are 15 Major League Baseball teams playing throughout the Valley. In Scottsdale there are two locations, Scottsdale Stadium in Old Town and Talking Stick in North Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Stadium hosts the San Francisco Giants, while Talking Stick

There are several country clubs in Scottsdale that have either just completed or are in the process of a renovation. It seems that all of the clubs are suddenly renovating to try to keep up with each other. Every club wants to boast of having the newest and best facilities. Desert Highlands kicked off the trend when they renovated their clubhouse 5 years ago. Desert Mountain renovated their fitness center

The Terravita Country Club is currently remodeling and updating the clubhouse. The remodel is designed to improve the amenities for current and future members, especially the dining and bar areas. It will add additional casual indoor dining options. It will also increase the usability of the outdoor space so that members can enjoy the beautiful weather outside with outdoor dining and firepits. You can enjoy beautiful desert and mountain vistas

The DC Ranch Country Club has just announced that the Social membership cost will increase 50% from $10,000 to $15,000 starting March 1st. All new members who apply before March 1st will be able to join at the current $10,000 rate. So if you have been thinking about joining DC Ranch, the time is now. The DC Ranch Country Club is currently renovating and expanding their clubhouse. Construction of the

The hugely popular Barrett Jackson Auto Auction is back. It runs January 12-20th, 2019 in Scottsdale. This is a chance to see some of the rarest and coolest cars in the world. Every year car enthusiasts from around the world flock to Barrett Jackson. This is a top level car show and auto auction of some of the most sought-after automobiles. Last year, over 300,000 people went to Barrett Jackson

The 2019 Scottsdale Golf Week is underway and is a hit. The weeklong celebration of golf runs January 8th-14th, 2019. It features special pricing, fun events and and exceptional values for golf packages. Golf has always been integral to Scottsdale’s identity. With 51 golf courses in Scottsdale, and 200 in the surrounding area, it is a golf mecca. Add to that ideal weather, it is no wonder golf lovers flock

One of my favorite things about Scottsdale is the incredible hiking trails. The city has done a fantastic job of acquiring land for preserves. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve now has 30,000 acres with 195 miles of trails. It will take the rest of my lifetime to explore all of the trails in town, but so far three trails stand out as my favorites. 1. Pinnacle Peak – This trail is on