Tom's Thumb gets its name from a local rock climber from the 60s, Tom Kreuser. The word "Thumb" comes from the fact this heavily visited destination literally looks like a …
Papago Park is filled with outdoor recreation activities such as hiking trails, fishing ponds, a golf course, ball fields, picnic pavilions, and more. It's also home to the Desert Botanical …
You'll also find plenty of mountain bike trails in this area. You might also notice some big lizards that look a bit like gila monsters. But don't worry, they're just chuckwallas.
The natural wonder that is Balanced Rock is one of the most photographed locations in the McDowell Preserve. You'll need to keep an eye out for other trail users, which …