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DTPR MAGAZINE #15-5: September - October 2025
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DISCOVER THE PHOENIX REGION
L I F E S T Y L E • W E L L B E I N G • H A P P E N I N G S
S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R 2 0 2 5
DTPR
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DISCOVER THE PHOENIX REGION
L I F E S T Y L E • W E L L B E I N G • H A P P E N I N G S
S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R 2 0 2 5
RHONDA TOWNS
15 YEARS LATER
STILL SINGING STRONG
Reconnecting with our inaugural
cover star to uncover her latest hits,
mentoring legacy, and unbreakable
Valley spirit.
FALL FEASTS: FAIRS
TO FOOD FESTS
From the State Fair’s deep-fried delights to Local
First Arizona Fall Fest’s local brews and bites, taste
Phoenix’s autumn abundance.
HALLOWEEN HAUNTS
& HARVEST GLOWS
Get spooked at Fear Farm’s haunted corn maze while
savoring pumpkin patches and Día de los Muertos
festivities across the Valley..
FAIR LIGHTS &
OKTOBERFEST NIGHTS
Revel in the Arizona State Fair’s midway magic and
Four Peaks Oktoberfest’s stein-hoisting fun, ushering
in Phoenix’s cooler fall days.
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RHONDA TOWNS - A VOICE
OF GRACE, COUNTRY AND
COURAGE
Fifteen years after gracing Discover The
Phoenix Region Magazine’s debut cover,
country artist Rhonda Towns celebrates her
trailblazing journey from Gary, Indiana church
pews to Nashville stages and international
acclaim. Rooted in gospel and inspired by icons
like Reba McEntire and Patsy Cline, she broke
barriers as the first African American woman
to headline in Switzerland and on BET. Despite
challenges, including a divorce, her 2021
comeback “Walking in Your Wonderful Light”
reaffirmed her faith-fueled resilience.
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ARIZONA HIKING GUIDE
EXPLORE DIVERSE
LANDSCAPES AND
BREATHTAKING VISTAS
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PHOENIX BOUND: WHY THE
VALLEY OF THE SUN ATTRACTED
AMERICA’S MOVERS IN 2025
Why are so many families choosing Arizona.
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CARNIVORE POWERED FITNESS
A fitness revolution is sweeping the Valley, empowering
both women and men to embrace their primal strength.
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SAVING EVERY DROP OF WATER
SRP’s Innovative Conservation Efforts for a
Sustainable Arizona.
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DAVID MEETS GOLIATH:
MANAGING YOUR SMALL
DOG’S BIG EGO!
Table of Contents
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FINDING ZEN THROUGH
MEDITATION IN PHOENIX
Protect your friends and family with these
important safety tips for all pool owners.
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DINING GUIDE
Discover the Best That the Phoenix Region has
to Tempt Your Palate.
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MUST HAVE KITCHEN
GADGETS
Get the most innovative kitchenware.
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PHOENIX’S MOST
TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN
HAUNTS!