Did you ever wonder what it was like to experience a jousting tournament or maybe try on attire from a few centuries ago? Well, if so, you are in luck as you can experience all of this and more at the Arizona Renaissance Festival located southeast of Apache Junction on US HWY 60. For this …
Backpack Pat here and I have been excitedly waiting for one of my newfound favorite times of the year, Lost Dutchman Days Weekend! This multi-day extravaganza typically takes place the last weekend of February and this year is no exception.  On this adventure of Backpack Pat, I am going to recall last year’s parade and …
By, Eli Richardson
Have you ever looked at the majestic Superstition Mountains and the surrounding landscape and felt inspired? Well, you are not alone as dozens of people not only decided to call the Superstition Mountains home, some of them capture the beauty of the area and display their work for the world to see. In fact, some …
By, Eli Richardson
Have you ever looked up at the stars at night and wondered about their names or what constellation they form? How about which planets in our solar system are within viewing distance of Earth? It is not so hard to believe that the Apache Junction area is a spectacular place to view the spectacle of …
By, Eli Richardson
Goldfield Ghost Town, located on State Route 88 a little past Apache Junction, is a former western frontier mining town filled with legendary folk tales as big as Superstition Mountain. On this adventure of Backpack Pat, we follow in the footsteps of the original town folk that might still be present in a nearly two …
By, Eli Richardson
Beyond the Pines and Palm Trees, Boyce Thompson Arboretum Delivers a Spectacular Learning Experience on Plant Life Whether you are looking to learn about plants that can thrive in desert environments, or you want to have a fun outdoor adventure with family, you can achieve it all with a day spent at the …
By, Eli Richardson
Just minutes from Phoenix, Apache Junction is the gateway to incredible outdoor adventure, Lost Dutchman State Park, and Tonto National Forest. Our area is known for hosting big festivals, like Lost Dutchman Days, the Lost Dutchman Marathon, the Arizona Renaissance Festival, Apacheland Heritage Days, and our spectacular 4th of July fireworks. And every day, we’re …
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Enjoy a Boat Tour in Arizona! You Read That Right – Experience The Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake off of the Historic Apache Trail Who knew only a short 20-minute drive on the scenic Highway 88 from Apache Junction, which passes Goldfield Ghost Town and Superstition Mountain Museum, will lead you to an awe-inspiring boat …
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Hi Everyone, Backpack Pat here. Welcome to my first travel blog, where we explore hiking Silly Mountain! It’s a new year, a new month, and a new opportunity for local adventure. I will be your local tour guide to help explore the Apache Junction area and the local legends surrounding us over the coming months …
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For most people, a western adventure experience wouldn’t be complete without a chance to explore the destination from the best vantage point available…atop a saddle! A sauntering stroll along a desert trail, trotting through a shallow wash after a recent monsoon rainfall, or ascending gently up a mountainside (without even breaking a sweat) is an …
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Recent Posts
- Round Two of Exploring Arizona’s Largest Botanical Garden, Boyce Thompson Arboretum
- Travel with Your Taste Buds in Apache Junction
- Escape to Another Time in Your Own Backyard Explore the Magic of the Arizona Renaissance Festival
- One of the Biggest Apache Junction Events of the Year is Almost Here! Experience the Best of Apache Junction with the Lost Dutchman Days Parade, Rodeo, and Festival.
- Explore the Beauty of the Superstitions Through the Work of Local Artists – Experience the Artists of the Superstitions Studio Tour