July 4, 2018 – Desert Foothills Photos of Deer and Drones
July 5, 2018 Photographs and Story by Michele LaBlonde On the morning of July 4th, I was out showing a home near Jomax Road and 108th Street in north Scottsd when I saw a herd of five mule deer. The one below chose not to bound off and posed to have her picture taken! That night I took the photos below of the drone fireworks at the Civana Carefree Resort, which is formerly known as the Carefree Inn. The area was totally packed with...
Vineyard Views Blog: When are you moving?
July 2, 2018 Is it time to get REALLY serious about healthy living? Here is a place on the east coast that appears to be branding itself as “Health City, USA.” The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for another interesting viewing journey. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the link below and then complete the blog...
Proposed Commercial Storage Facility on Scenic Drive Moves Ahead
June 30, 2018 By Les Conklin President, Greater Pinnacle Peak Association – Friends of the Scenic Drive Dates of Key Public Meetings Scheduled Despite the objections of hundreds of residents present at the developer’s May 30th open house and statements of opposition from HOAs, GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive, and the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale, the applicant has filed a request with the City of...
Vineyard Views Blog: Stop Using Opioids
June 30, 2018 It’s a long way from California to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts but health-related news travels fast and far. The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for a stimulating post. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the link below and then complete the blog sign-up form to the right. Vineyard Views Blog ...
Cronkite Publication Features Bob Fox and Wild At Heart
6/29/2018 For more than 20 years, A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) has published a popular column entitled “On the Wild Side.” The column has been submitted by Wild At Heart, the raptor rescue and rehabilitation organization founded by Bob and his wife, “Sam” Fox. For most of those years, the column was written by William LeRoy, a Wild At Heart volunteer.. A 2017 column, “Sharing the Desert with...
Vineyard Views Blog: Maps + Data = Facination
June 27, 2018 The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for a facinating post. “Facinating” is the word DeVito used to describe the video. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the link below and then complete the blog sign-up form to the right. Vineyard Views Blog The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak...
More Opposition to Commercial Facility on Scenic Drive
June 26, 2018 Updated By Les Conklin President, GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive 6/23/2018 – Despite the objections of hundreds of residents present at the developer’s open house, the applicatnt has filed a formal request with the City of Scottsdale. See “New Cases” in the June 21st issue of Scottsdale’s P&Z Link Newsletter. The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association Board of Directors has Junevoted...
Desert Edge Advocate Views, June 21: Far from New
June 21, 2018 “Even though some say they know the future of Desert Edge, no one really knows for sure.” Desert Edge Advocates Views Click below to read the entire newsletter. Desert Edge Advocates Views Newsletter(PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are reviewed...
AZ Game & Fish News: Take Precautions to Prevent Rabies
June 22, 2018 Courtesy Arizona Game & Fish Department An increase in rabies cases have been reported in several Arizona counties. The number of cases is very low but wildlife should be viewed at a distance. For more information, click below. AZ Game and Fish News (PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a...
“Displeased” Neighbors Pack May 30th Meeting, Vigorously Oppose Commercial Zoning
May 31, 2018 By Les Conklin June 8, 2018 – Update. The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association – Friends of the Scenic Drive Board of Directors has voted unanimously to oppose the proposed development and new commercial zoning on Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive. Please read Help Oppose Proposed Commercial Project on Scenic Drive. “I arrived ten minutes early for the May 30th, 6 p.m. neighborhood open house meeting...
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