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Arizona Espresso & Coffeehouse News

Cartel Coffee Lab comes to Scottsdale and Black Cat Coffeehouse has people impatiently hovering for its grand opening.

Espresso News from Phoenix

Between Coffee Week, the Southwest Latte Art Competition and a cafe called 32 Shea, there’s plenty of coffee and espresso-related stuff happening in the Phoenix area.

Scenes from Chicago in the Summer

If you’re planning to visit Chicago, summer is the best time. Check out these photos and you’ll see a city that comes alive in warm weather. It’s nowhere near my favorite American city. But I still had a decent time.

Why Phoenix Can’t Be More Like Chicago

I consider Chicago an overrated city. But it has some progressive elements that I’d like to see in Phoenix. Small chance of that without a focus on improving the city’s amenities as opposed to simple-minded cost cutting.

Washington State Wonder – The Ape Cave Lava Tube

A two-hour hike in the Ape Cave Lava Tube is a tasty, bite-sized bit of adventure. It’s accessible, scenic, and a great example of how volcanoes shape the earth. Bring your flashlights, cameras and rain jackets!

Review: Inn at Northrup Station in Portland, Oregon

The Inn at Northrup Station in Portland, Oregon, earned a spot on my list of favorite hotels. Here’s what you need to know abut it if you’re thinking of visiting Portland.

Tucson Mountain Bikers Up for $50K Grant

Mountain bikers in Tucson need your help: Your votes can help the Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists win a $50,000 grant through Reinventing the Outdoors.

Best of Arizona – Pima & Dynamite Trail Network

The Pima & Dynamite trails in Scottsdale, Ariz., are some of the best mountain biking around – and a great opportunity to see desert wildlife and scenery.

Rattlesnake Encounter – What Should You Do?

It’s the season for hikers and bikers to encounter rattlesnakes. So what should you do if you encounter one? The answers vary …

Best of Arizona – Outdoor Adventures in Ahwatukee

South Mountain is one of the nation’s best urban outdoor parks. The Desert Classic is one reason why. See what it’s like from the saddle of a mountain bike!

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