October 19, 2004

A new trail system will soon connect two north Scottsdale neighborhoods and allow residents a safe route across busy Pima Road.

By scoring twice in the final moments of the first half, the visiting Horizon Huskies broke open a close game and then rolled to 41-0 win over Shadow Mountain.

The opportunities just kept knocking on Mountain View's door Friday night.

Shari Burns and Dave Geithman thought they were going to die on Cave Creek Trail No. 4.

It can be hard exercising outdoors during an Arizona summer. Unless you exercise early, early, early — like sunrise. Below are five relatively short hikes that take just an hour or two.

Scottsdale on Tuesday adopted a master plan for a 300-mile citywide system of linked recreation trails. But City Council members cautioned that the project will face hurdles for years to come.

Preservation advocates are worried Scottsdale is helping destroy the equestrian lifestyle and a planned citywide trail system by wiping out long-held public rights-of-way.

April 4, 2005

Two plays was all it took to put the brakes on Mountain View's otherwise-relentless night.

Senior wide receiver Julius Record caught three passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns, and visiting Phoenix Mountain Pointe (3-1) came to life in the second half in a 41-14 torching of Phoenix South Mountain (0-4).

There was a playoff feel Friday night at Toro Stadium, and it's only October.

Cave Creek Cactus Shadows’ second half comeback was nearly complete, but one errant throw ended the Falcons’ chances.

Highland’s defense has slowed down some of the more explosive offenses in the East Valley this season.

With so many weapons, No. 5 Desert Ridge is hard to stop.

Herb Drinkwater's name is closer to becoming a part of the mountains he loved.

This was definitely “gut check” time, and Phoenix Pinnacle responded admirably.

Cole Gleason started the 5A Division I state baseball tournament the same way he began the regular season two months and change ago - he pitched Mesa Red Mountain to a win and delivered some offense.

The Mountain View underclassmen who will be trying for a repeat next year did the most Saturday night to help their senior teammates who missed out on a title shot last year clutch the 5A championship trophy this year.

Maricopa County is finalizing plans for East Valley sections of a proposed regional trail system that would link parks, preserves and recreation areas throughout the Valley.

April 29, 2005

When something’s in your own backyard, it’s easy to take it for granted.

The Apache Trail, more placidly known as state Route 88, is an 80-mile loop that starts in Apache Junction and travels to Globe before it meets up with U.S. 60.

The Apache Trail, more placidly known as state Route 88, is an 80-mile loop that starts in Apache Junction and travels to Globe before it meets up with U.S. 60.