They Protected Pinnacle Peak and More! – Introduction
They Protected Pinnacle Peak and More! An Introduction By Les Conklin This article was originally published in the September 2006 issue of A Peek at the Peak magazine. I wrote the article as a tribute to the founders of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association – I had never met the Knights – and to summarize the interesting history of the Pinnacle Peak area that preceded the founding of the group. I introduced the article in...
Tales of Scottsdale’s Crescent Moon Ranch
May 14, 2017 By Les Conklin There is a small company in Brooklyn, New York that has created a new smart road sign, named Point. The arms on Point’s signpost rotate based on what you’re looking for such as “Food,” “Events,” or “Transit.” Not only do the arms rotate to point the way, small LED lights illuminate to provide related destination names and distances. Wouldn’t it be enriching for...
Scenic Drive Volunteers “Hid” Utility Boxes
Courtesy GPPA/Friends of the Scenic Drive By Les Conklin It was very warm that May day back in 2001 when Friends of the Scenic Drive volunteers began the arduous process of making an eyesore “disappear.” The announcement below was published in A Peek At The Peak magazine, the Friends of the Scenic Drive Newsletter and distributed to local newspapers. May 17, 2002 IT IS DONE. Our project to paint all the...
Green Building Education Series: February Events/Webinars
February 2, 2022 Green Building Education Series New Webinar Series & Webinar Registration Scottsdale’s new webinar series will feature industry experts discuss timely topics and opportunities related to electrification, battery storage, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, renewables, edible landscapes, green healthy living … Living an Edible Landscape Life for Homes and Neighborhood Schools Date: Thursday, Feb. 10 Time: 4...
Scottsdale Man Discovered Black Mountain Treasure
The Scottsdale man who discovered the treasure was Don Schoenau. The year of discovery was 1998. The treasure was a collection of 1960s issues of the Black Mountain News. Don was the president of GPPA and also served as editor/publisher of The Peak. Today, the articles, which were written by Corkie Cockburn, are part of The Peak. For an insightful journey into the past when the Scenic Drive preservation project excited Cave Creek,...
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