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Culinary temptations abound in our “Dining
Guide,” while “Must Have Kitchen Gadgets” equips
your space with innovative essentials. For screams
and serenity, “Phoenix’s Most Terrifying Halloween
Haunts!” ranks the Valley’s top frights, and “Finding
Zen Through Meditation in Phoenix” guides home
practices to center the soul amid the season’s energy.
As we celebrate 15 years of storytelling, we’re
reminded that Phoenix thrives on shared journeys—
whether scaling a trail, savoring a fair treat, or finding
quiet amid the storm. This milestone issue honors
the dreamers, doers, and desert dwellers who make
our city sing, inviting you to turn every page into a
new chapter of connection and discovery.
And finally, what defines Phoenix in fall isn’t
just the changing light—it’s how we celebrate
milestones, chase trails, savor flavors, and connect
as a community. From Rhonda’s enduring melody to
haunted mazes and meditative breaths, this issue—
and our 15 years—reminds us to live boldly, kindly,
and curiously in the Valley we love..
Warmly,
Editorial Director
Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine
DTPR SEPTEMBER THROUGH OCTOBER 2025 / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Dear Readers,
As the Valley transitions from summer’s blaze
to autumn’s golden glow, Phoenix pulses with
possibility: the scent of cooling desert air, the
thrill of harvest festivals, and the warm embrace of
community gatherings under starlit skies. Marking
our 15th year in publication, this September-October
issue proudly spotlights Rhonda Towns on the
cover—a voice of grace, country, and courage—
who returns from our debut 15 years ago, her faith
rooted journey from Indiana church pews to barrier
breaking stages in Nashville, Switzerland, and
BET inspiring us all with resilience and her 2021
comeback hit “Walking in Your Wonderful Light.”
But fall in Phoenix isn’t just about reflection—it’s
about exploration and vitality. In “Carnivore Powered
Fitness,” we unleash a primal revolution for women
and men, blending meat-fueled nutrition with
weight lifting and desert jogs to build unbreakable
strength. “Saving Every Drop of Water” highlights
SRP’s cutting-edge conservation, a vital call to
stewardship in our arid home. For bold companions,
“David Meets Goliath: Managing Your Small Dog’s
Big Ego!” delivers playful insights into navigating
canine confidence.
Adventure beckons in “Arizona Hiking Guide,”
unveiling diverse landscapes and vistas from saguaro
trails to pine-scented peaks, and our expanded
“September-October Calendar” brims with must-dos:
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market, Goldrush Music
Festival, Arizona Restaurant Week, the iconic
Arizona State Fair (Sept. 19-Oct. 26), Cardinals home
games, and October’s spooky lineup from Fear Farm
haunts to Schnepf Farms’ Pumpkin and Chili Party,
Glowing Pumpkins, and sunset paddles at Canyon
Lake.
Welcome
Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine
Embracing Health, Culture, and The Community
MarieTaylor