There’s something special about spending a day outdoors with the guys—your dad, husband, brother, son, or best friend. And here in North Peoria, we’re lucky to have an adventure-filled backyard. With miles of scenic desert trails, abundant top-rated golf courses, and the sparkling waters of nearby Lake Pleasant, the options for getting out and bonding with the men in your life are endless.
Maybe your perfect day starts with a sunrise hike along the Eastwing Mountain or Sunrise Mountain trails, or casting a line at Lake Pleasant as the desert slowly awakens. Maybe it includes teeing off under blue skies at one of Peoria’s many golf courses or grabbing a burger and swapping stories at The Links Neighborhood Grill (TheLinksGrill.com). Whatever your speed, North Peoria delivers.
For this month’s issue celebrating the men in our lives, we highlight four thrilling experiences beyond the usual weekend outing. Whether you’re smashing stuff with dad at Breakthrough Smash Room (BreakthroughSmashRoom.com), finding gear required to catch big air at Dust N Wake Ride Shop (DustNWake.com), practicing your long drive at Topgolf Glendale (Topgolf.com), or soaring above the Sonoran Desert with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. (RainbowRyders.com), these unforgettable adventures are all about making memories—and having fun while doing it.
So make a plan, grab your favorite guy, and get out there. These are the moments worth celebrating.
Adrenaline Rush
Dust N Wake Ride Shop
Catch some serious waves—or at least gear up for it—at the Valley’s first and only wakesurf and e-bike shop. Wakesurf boards, e-bikes, vests, and ropes from killer brands like Phase 5, Doomswell, and Lift Foil. Hit the water or trail geared up and ready to rip.
DustNWake.com | @DustNWake
Stress Relief
Breakthrough Smash Room
Ready to unleash some serious chaos? Grab a bat, crowbar, or sledgehammer and smash, crash, and destroy everything in sight. Crank up your playlist, wreck to your heart’s content, and leave it all behind—no cleanup, no rules, just pure, unfiltered fun.
BreakthroughSmashRoom.com | @BreakthroughSmashRoom
Great Game
Topgolf Glendale
Tee off, take aim, and trash-talk your way through an epic round at Topgolf Glendale. Whether you're smashing drives or just swinging for laughs, this high-energy spot delivers food, drinks, and serious fun—no golf experience (or polite golf claps) required.
Topgolf.com | @Topgolf
Sky High
Rainbow Ryders
Want to really blow dad’s mind? Take flight with Rainbow Ryders and float high above the desert in a hot air balloon. Watch the sun ignite the sky and the mountains stretch for miles—a view (and a memory) you’ll never forget.
RainbowRyders.com | @RainbowRyders