Food + Beverage

Red, White & Blue Frozen Cocktail

A festive layered cocktail perfect for backyard BBQs, Fourth of July celebrations, pool parties, or any summer gathering. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger There’s something about a red, white, and blue drink that instantly feels like summer. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of fireworks, backyard dinners, sparklers after sunset, or those long evenings where everyone ends up gathered around the patio talking long after dinner ends. Whatever it is, this frozen cocktail brings all of those moments together...

Travel

Floating Into Lake Life

Enjoy the Bungalow Experience at Lake Pleasant Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Scorpion Bay Floating Cabins In a time where travelers are seeking more outdoor adventures without having to travel too far from home, Peoria residents have an amazing vacation experience right in their own backyard at Lake Pleasant. The Scorpion Bay Marina Floating Cabins offer an innovative way to enjoy the lake and outdoors while still experiencing the comforts of a luxury stay. Traditionally, staying...

Travel

Elevated Adventures Await

Fun and Adventurous Things to do Flagstaff This Summer Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Discover Flagstaff, Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau, The rising temperatures in the valley during the summer often have people in the valley looking for ways they can escape the heat quickly.  For most residents, a quick trip up north is exactly what the doctor ordered, as they search for cooler weather coupled with fun, outdoor activities. Some people choose Flagstaff as their favorite...

Travel

Escape Without Leaving Arizona

A Summer Day at Scorpion Bay Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Ben Christensen Photography When summer settles into Arizona and triple-digit temperatures become the norm, many locals start searching for an easy escape. While road trips north often get the spotlight, there’s another destination hiding closer to home that delivers the feeling of a full vacation without leaving the Valley. Less than an hour from Phoenix, Scorpion Bay at Lake Pleasant has become one of Arizona’s...