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adventure: Hot Air Balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert
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  • Updated By dshinkle on August 27, 2004
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  • Hot Air Balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert - Phoenix
    Hot Air Balloon flight over
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    Phoenix is the Ballooning capital of the United States, mostly because the weather is perfect to do it year round. All the Balloon companies launch in the empty desert to the north of the city between Phoenix and Cave Creek. I used to have an apartment near there and it would make my heart soar every morning to see anywhere from eight to twenty hot air balloons in the sky. If you are in Phoenix and you can afford it, a hot air balloon ride is something you shouldn't miss. There usually isn't a cloud in the sky in Phoenix, so you can see the whole valley when you get up there. We could see coyotes and lots of beautiful desert scenery. All the major balloon companies serve you a delicious gourmet Champagne Breakfast when you land and then drive you back to your car. My last trip was with Hot Air Expeditions (http://www.hotairexpeditions.com) and was excellent. Our pilot had been doing it for a long time (he claimed he has never had an accident) and he was a great guy. He carefully explained everything to us and pointed out landmarks and told us lots of stories about ballooning (he has been a pilot in France and Canada and in addition to Phoenix). He landed the balloon softly and made it all look easy. There are a lot of Balloon companies in Phoenix (just do a web search) so I think you can shop around on price. I think most people pay between $100 and $200. A lot of people use also use Unicorn. Just check with your hotel. Usually they work with a particular company and have package deals. http://unicornballoon.com http://www.arizonaballooning.com

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    adventure: Desert Princess II dinner cruise
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  • By dshinkle on August 27, 2004
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  • Desert Princess II - Phoenix
    Desert Princess II
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    What better way to see the wildlife of the Sonoran Desert then from the deck of a replica of an 1880s Mississippi riverboat. The Desert Princess II cruises Lake Pleasant, a large lake which is just a little bit north west of Phoenix. There are serveral times the boat leaves during the week, but my favorite is the sunset cruise because the sun setting over the lake with the desert and mountains in the background is spectacular. The dinner is very good, but I do think the cruise is a little pricey (at around $45.00). However, I am always a sucker for a tour so I enjoyed it a lot. Before or after your trip explore the marina and visit the nearby Anthem outlet mall.

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  • Phone: 623.815.2628
  • Directions: Lake Pleasant is located about 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix Arizona. To get to Lake Pleasant from Phoenix, take I-17 north to Carefree Highway (exit 223), turn west and continue for about 11 miles. Turn Right onto Pleasant Harbor Blvd.
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    adventure: Great hiking
  • Updated By dapa18 on September 14, 2007
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    Great hiking ,biking,horseback riding,camping...just anything outdoor. Phoenix is a place ,where Wild West meets modern standart of life in balance with nature (for now). You can be hiking or riding your horse just from your backyard,while still close to all what modern city can offer.There is one thing though: Summer is VERY,VERY hot. And with more concrete buildings is getting hotter! Best time to visit October till April.

  • Address: Phoenix,Sedona,Grand Canyon,Superstation mountains

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    adventure: Wild West Jeep Tour
  • By cherylrf on October 3, 2007
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  • I took a morning trip into the desert with Wild West Jeep Tours. It was fascinating and FUN! The guide was actually a Phoenix native and he knew his stuff. I learned so much about the cactus and trees and Native Indians and the old west. The tour was in a 6 passenger jeep so we were right out there but still had protection from the elements. We drove 18 miles out into the desert. It was amazing. One road we drove down looked more like a ravine but we made it safely. Being from the east coast it was really an adventure and a learning experience for me. This is a good way to get some real good information and see more of the state than just the city life in the Phoenix area.

  • Address: Scottsdale, AZ 85267
  • Phone: 4809220144
  • Directions: They pick up at most hotels in the area. You go out into the desert.

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