Arizona summers can be scorching hot. During this time of the year, natives tend to batten down the hatches and stay indoors until dusk. However, a handful of places are just too delightful to ignore, even when an egg can be cooked on the sidewalk. Naturally, our top five summer family activities at Toscana Luxury Condos are chosen because they’re especially cool.
1) The Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Though it’s specially designed for little hands, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix can provide a full day of fun for the…
Toscana of Desert Ridge is tucked away among the mountains that create the borders of the Phoenix area’s premier northeast valley. Not only does this create breathtaking views, but it also allows for various outdoor adventures. The mountains are often explored by locals, as well as visitors, and allow ample opportunities for activities like horseback riding, biking, and of course, hiking. Numerous trails wind through the peaks, providing options for beginners and advanced hikers alike. Selections of North Phoenix’s best hiking trails are detailed below.
Piestewa Peak
Locals often refer to this area by its former name, Squaw Peak, though it…
Let’s face it – Arizona is incredibly beautiful. Toscana of Desert Ridge’s high rise condos offer the best of both worlds; a quiet atmosphere with amazing views. The mountain views from a high rise in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area is truly incredible. Many Arizona natives are flocking to purchase high rise condos in various areas of the state as investment properties due to the sheer number of visitors who vacation here each year. Here is some information about the most popular areas of Arizona and a few high rise tidbits that you won’t want to miss.
Phoenix
The greater Phoenix…
Without a doubt, the Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Approximately five million people from across the globe visit each year, exploring the canyon, the Colorado River and the numerous other sights the Grand Canyon National Park offers.
If you only have 24 hours to spend at the Grand Canyon National Park, then you’ll have lots to fit in. If you have 48 hours to make the most of, you have a little more freedom in your choices. Where should you start? How can you make it a trip you’ll never forget, regardless…
This month, we are partnering with St. Mary’s Food Bank to collect non-perishable food items for the holiday season. St. Mary’s Food Bank was founded in 1967 when a mother stated to the founder, John Van Hengel, that soup kitchens and grocery store dumpsters were the only way she could feed her children. The concept of a food bank was born; wherein individuals and companies with excess money and food could “deposit” it and those in need could “withdraw” it. Toscana of Desert Ridge will be placing donation boxes in both the Palazzo Centro and Palazzo Grande clubhouses. Residents…
