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Dispatches

Valley Notes

Long-form field notes on living well in the Sonoran Desert — trails, routes, rules, and the occasional strong opinion.

Summer Protocol

The Monsoon Field Manual: Haboobs, Flash Floods, and How Locals Drive Through July

Sep 2026
Itineraries

48 Hours in Scottsdale: The Itinerary I Give Friends Who Fly In

Sep 2026
Logistics

Getting Around Scottsdale: Sky Harbor, the 101, the Free Trolley, and Why You Still Need a Car

Sep 2026
Golf

Golf Without a Membership: How to Actually Play Scottsdale's Courses

Aug 2026
Old Town

Old Town on Foot: A Self-Guided Walk Through Scottsdale's Historic District

Aug 2026
McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Gateway Loop Protocols: Hiking the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Like You Live Here

Aug 2026
Indian Bend Wash

The 11-Mile Greenbelt Cruise: Best Morning Cut-Throughs

Aug 2026
Summer Protocol

Summer Sunrise Rules: How to Hike the Desert from June to September

Jul 2026