Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine #15-4 (July 2025 - August 2025)

Mid Summer Issue (Current Issue July-August) Subscribe Free at https://discovertheregion.com/subscribe/ to Gain Access to the Entire Book Now! On The Cover: Kevin Costner 108 Pages Dear Readers, As summer peaks in the Valley, the city hums with monsoon storms, laughter on shaded patios, and the quiet beauty of museum halls. On our cover, we celebrate Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, where Kevin Costner was honored with the Western Spirit Award—highlighting a decade of preserving Western heritage. This season isn’t just about staying cool, but living smartly. “Cool Home, Hot Savings” shares tips to keep homes comfortable and energy bills down, while “Splash Safely” and “Prevent Drowning” offer must-know pool safety advice. And for pet owners, “Fur-ever Friends” helps cats and dogs live together peacefully during lively summer days. Food lovers will find plenty to savor. “Sweet Escapes with a View” reveals Phoenix’s coolest indoor dessert spots, and “Summer Happy Hours” lists the best dining deals in Old Town Scottsdale. Adventurous readers can explore “Exotic Culinary Delights,” featuring goat stew with cassava and vegan lavender ice cream. Beyond dining, we spotlight movement and conservation: “Workout Cool” showcases the inclusive Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, while “Saving Every Drop of Water!” highlights SRP’s innovative efforts to protect our desert’s most vital resource. When the city heat lingers, “High Country Treks” invites you to cooler trails in Northern Arizona. And indoors, our “Book Reviews” recommend titles like “The Wide Wide Sea,” “Original Sin,” “Never Flinch,” and “Nightshade”—perfect reads for summer afternoons. What truly makes Phoenix summers special isn’t just how we cool off, but how we come together as neighbors, families, and explorers. We hope this issue inspires you to discover, taste, and celebrate the best of our region. Warmly, Marie Taylor Editorial Director Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine

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PHOENIX ZOO

455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

(602) 286-3800

https://www.phoenixzoo.org/

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SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

(FEATURED ON PAGE 36)

7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

(480) 874-4666

https://smoca.org/

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TALIESIN WEST

12625 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

(888) 516-0811

https://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west/

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM

4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

(480) 478-6000

https://mim.org/

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WESTERN SPIRIT (FEATURED ON PAGE 24)

SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST

3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

(480) 686-9539

https://westernspirit.org/

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Photo by: Greg Bernstein

Western Spirit

Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

Photo by: Greg Bernstein

The Heard Museum Fountain