Photos: Scenic Drive Spring Growth, April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019 By Les Conklin Palo Verde Bloom South to North, Surprise Along the Way Arizona’s state tree, the Palo Verde, is not alone as it blooms along the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, the northern-most section of Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. There is a new community of luxury villas springing forth. The bad news is that in the short run the roadside view of the project is depressing. The good news is that steps have...
How to Seek Peak Treasures in Scottsdale Library Online Archive
December 6, 2019 By Les Conklin In the 1930s, a homesteader reckoned that there were gold deposits in Pinnacle Peak. Fortunately, before he completed digging his blast tunnel, placing his dynamite and blowing up the mountain, a neighbor talked him out of the endeavor. Today, there is a real treasure trove of local history waiting for your discovery. The joyous news is that the end of the rainbow is just clicks away and no explosives...
Verin Case: Celebrate Your “Freedom of Conscience”
December 22, 2019 Introduction by Les Conklin Several days ago, while researching our family’s history, I came across “The Verin Case.” It was an article on the National Park Service’s Roger Williams National Memorial website. The article was interesting but disturbing, especially at this time of the year. Upon reflection, I’ve realized that the subject of the article is very appropriate for Americans...
Desert Les At Large: Video Honors Scottsdale’s Preserve Pioneers
November 25, 2019 By Desert Les Featured video by City of Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Department Howdie Pardner, Yup. It’s good to see you again. Desert Les is back. Not because them Peak readers demanded it but because the fool editor told Desert Les to fill this here white space with interestin’ doings and seeings. Well I’ll be danged. The editor actually reads what you folks send in. Yup. Today, he came into my spacious...
A Tribute to Art DeCabooter
October 16, 2019 By Les Conklin President, Greater Pinnacle Peak Association At last night’s meeting of the Scottsdale City Council, I was surprised and saddened when Mayor Lane announced that Art DeCabooter had died on Wednesday, October 9th. Art was the longtime president of Scottsdale Community College and a highly respected Scottsdale civic leader. He leaves an impressed record of community service that includes being...
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