Dec 14, 2022 | History & Culture
Fountain Hills has been attracting people for its dark skies long before its designation as an International Dark Sky Community in 2018. One of those people was the late Dr. Charles W. Juels, who discovered over 400 minor planets and asteroids from his backyard. Juels...
Aug 15, 2022 | History & Culture, Local Personalities, Recreation & Play, Sonoran Desert Living, What’s Happening
The second quarterly issue of Desert Vibe magazine is finally here, and it’s full of must-see information about local events, listings, and market information! Here are some of the things you’ll see in the summer Vibe: Info about the Back To School Bash, Oktoberfest,...
Aug 8, 2022 | History & Culture
For residents of the east valley, the Beeline Highway is an important part of daily life, the gateway to the Mogollon Rim. It’s the only modern highway that connects to Fountain Hills. The official name of the road is State Route 87, so you might wonder: why is it...
Aug 2, 2022 | History & Culture, What’s Happening
Arizona has a lot of mountains, some that are high in the forest and others that tower over the low deserts. The views on top of many of these mountains are so good, you’ll have to see them all. Here are five mountains in Arizona that have particularly standout views:...
Jun 22, 2022 | Dine, Shop & Stay, History & Culture, Local Personalities, Non-Profit Groups, Recreation & Play, Sonoran Desert Living, What’s Happening
Fountain Hills and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation are both known for their fantastic fireworks shows to commemorate the Fourth of July. While the shows will go on as usual, this year’s schedule is a little bit different than other years. What is usually dubbed...
Jun 21, 2022 | History & Culture, Recreation & Play, Sonoran Desert Living
Most of us don’t pay much attention to the edibility of the many plants in our backyards. Most people just see spiky plants and assume that they’re poisonous or otherwise inedible, beautiful scenery only to be admired. In reality, the desert is full of...
