Life + Culture

Taking the Leap

Chandler Graduate Delaney Hudson Turns a Lifelong Passion for Dance Into a Career at Sea Article by Michelle Talsma Everson | Photography by Courtesy Delaney Hudson By the time Delaney Hudson steps onto the stage aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas cruise ship this summer, she will be carrying more than choreography. She will be carrying years of studio training, family support, hard-earned resilience, and the confidence that comes from choosing a dream even after it briefly seemed...

Travel

Glamping Under the Stars

Backland Luxury Nature Resort Is a Perfect Place to Relax, Unwind, and Enjoy Nature While Wrapped in Luxury Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Backland Luxury Nature Resort Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, nestled into a king bed inside a luxury glamping tent, staring up at what feels like an endless canopy of stars framed by the skylight above. In the morning, you shower in your en-suite bathroom before heading off to a chef-crafted breakfast served in a...

Shopping

Gear Guide

Going Camping? Here Are Products to Put on Your Radar Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Provided Looking to head out on a camping trip? We’ve got products to make your adventure even better—and safer. From tent options to a product that ensures you always have safe drinking water to games fun for the entire family, these finds will help elevate your next outdoor escape.   Infinity X1 7000L Dual Power Rechargeable Flashlight This rugged, high-output flashlight delivers up to...

Wellness

No Shoes Necessary

The Barefoot Trail Invites Visitors to Comfortably Connect With the Earth Without Boundaries Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Courtesy The Barefoot Trail With natural surfaces intentionally created to stimulate, recharge, and strengthen connections to nature, a trail in Flagstaff gives a fresh definition to what it means to go barefoot in the park. Set among the forest of the Colorado Plateau, The Barefoot Trail has quickly become a unique outdoor activity destination with visitors...

Travel

A Soothing Sonoran Escape

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson is an Unforgettable Getaway Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Ready to relax and rejuvenate? Head to The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, a AAA Four-Diamond resort that offers a luxurious escape amid Tucson’s stunning Santa Catalina Mountains. Here, serenity meets high-end experiences, while also providing a welcoming place for the entire family.   The Resort In 2023, The Westin La Paloma...

Real Estate

Conversations That Change Everything

Mindy Jones Shares How Better Conversations Create Meaningful Growth Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Katie Levine Photography There comes a point in nearly every entrepreneur’s journey where momentum alone stops being enough. On the surface, everything may still look successful. The business is running, the calendar is full, and from the outside, it appears like growth is happening. But internally, something begins to shift. Decisions feel heavier. Conversations feel more...

Life + Culture

Meet the Men of Chandler 2026!

Introducing This Year's Honorees Photography by Lindsay Borg Angel Luis Acosta Carrasquillo STEM Teacher, Skyline Gila River   Growing up in Puerto Rico, Angel Luis Acosta Carrasquillo experienced the strength of community as well as the limitations that can sometimes be placed on access to opportunity. He came to realize the kind of impact one person can have by showing up consistently and intentionally. As an educator and STEM leader at Skyline Gila River, Carrasquillo works with...

Auto + Marine

Built on Chrome and Community

Covenant Hot Rod Association Keeps Classic Car Culture Rolling in Chandler Article by Michelle Talsma Everson | Photography by Lindsay Borg Long before the first hood is lifted or trophy handed out, a good car show announces itself in smaller ways: polished chrome, the rumble of an engine easing into place, folding chairs beside a favorite ride and stories that begin before anyone asks. For the Covenant Hot Rod Association, those stories have always been the point. Founded by Don Webb in...

Food + Beverage

Bird Cage

Mi Corralito Impresses With Authentic Peruvian Chicken and Dishes Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Lindsay Borg One weekend, chef Dante Balarezo decided to grill a whole chicken, seasoning it with a combination of spices and chiles inspired by his homeland of Peru, using his trusty Weber grill and rotisserie system.  It was a hit with Balarezo’s wife, who thought others would think so, too. She took a photo and suggested they sell them. Balarezo had his doubts but gave it a whirl.  ...

Life + Culture

Falling and Rising

JD Walker’s ‘BASE 37 - Memoir of a BASE Jumping Pioneer’ Thrills and Inspires With Stories of Exhilaration, Determination and Hope Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Lindsay Borg Skydiving. Rock climbing. Leaping from cliffs, bridges, and some of the world’s tallest manmade structures.  Throughout his life, BASE jumper JD Walker’s hobbies read like most people’s list of activities on their not-ever-to-do list. He even survived a jump that left him with serious injuries.  But decades...