That's why God made So Cal Beaches just a few hours drive

I agree that a swimming pool will most definitely help you survive a phoenix arizona summer! But lots of other great places to visit here in the amazing city of Phoenix. Great post. Love your blog!

Yes, it does get hot here but I'll take the Phoenix summers instead of the midwest winters any day. After 28 years they do not really bother me all that much anyway.

Hi Jay. I saw your post in "Blogging Without A Blog" and thought I would say hi to a fellow Arizonian. Summers are the worst time of year for me, but as soon as Halloween hits (or earlier this year) and the weather cools off, I am so very happy. Take care.

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Ah, it's a dry heat! In ERAHouston, our moisturizing summer breezes keep the skin with a healthy age defying glow. I am really 85 years old and I don't look a day over 52 due to our skin enhancing year round golf climate.

By the way, did you know that ERAHouston is the best city to work and live in the US?

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interesting. Here we have sunshine, a light breeze. temperatures are between 70 and 80 during the day and dip down into the 50's at night. Everything is green, or blue, the 10,000 lakes doncha know. Think Phoenix has more lakes than MN but we do alright if you throw in the rivers. Flowers bloom everywhere. The city puts hanging baskets of flowers on the street lamps too. No need for air conditioning or heat the past few weeks so the utility bills are oh so low. Come for a visit.

As a lifelong AZ resident I have come to learn there are only 2 ways to survive an Arizona summer...

1. Leave

2. Don't worry if it's 110 or 120. It's going to be hot, so don't pay attention to the weather. You'll only begin to notice a temperature decrease when it gets below 100. If you're lucky that may be sometime in Mid-September.

Great post Jay!

You forgot to mention to stay away from cars on the road that have their windows down. This is a sign that they have no A/C and are likely already cursing everything in sight. :-) LOL

Jay, did you know that the day I moved to Phoenix in July '95, the temp hit 118 the day I arrived setting a daily record and the next day was the 121 you mentioned above.

But it was a dry heat :)

I didn't get a chance to play golf for a few days with unpacking and all but believe me, it was great to get out and play some amazing courses for such low green fees.

Because of our spring and summer tourism, Charleston golf course prices are high during high season when the temps are also high but our prices are super low on our mild winter days.

We can still play 365 days per year unless work gets in the way. Darn :(

Jay, I was reading the other day about a lady who bakes chocolate chip cookies on her dashboard. That would be a great smell to have linger for a couple weeks! :-)

Great list of summer activities. Something for everyone.

Jay - Here in the Midwest - we don't want those little clouds in the forecast; it usually means rain. In Arizona - I bet you would welcome a cloudy day.

You are the first person I know who has actually cooked in the Arizona sun

BTW - this is a really great, informative post.

Golf without beer. Interesting concept... ;)

You're right Brian, water (and not alcohol) is critical. And even on days where it'll hit 110, early morning golf is fabulous.

Back when I used to play more, I played some courses that were $150 - $200 in prime season, but were only $30 in the summer peak. Stunningly beautiful courses.

Golf in summer?

6:30AM tee time- water, water, water- no beer- just water

The best thing is that greens fees are like 20 bucks

That's why God made So Cal Beaches just a few hours drive

Phoenix is definitely one of the more underrated cities in the US. When I went their in December last year, it was freezing but most of the museums and theaters dealt with the cold. Great fishing at the lakes too!

Very nice information. Thanks for this.

I agree that a swimming pool will most definitely help you survive a phoenix arizona summer! But lots of other great places to visit here in the amazing city of Phoenix. Great post. Love your blog!

Yes, it does get hot here but I'll take the Phoenix summers instead of the midwest winters any day. After 28 years they do not really bother me all that much anyway.

Hi Jay. I saw your post in "Blogging Without A Blog" and thought I would say hi to a fellow Arizonian. Summers are the worst time of year for me, but as soon as Halloween hits (or earlier this year) and the weather cools off, I am so very happy. Take care.

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I love summer time in AZ - not sure why but it has never bothered me and I doubt it ever will. Great post Jay

Ah, it's a dry heat! In ERAHouston, our moisturizing summer breezes keep the skin with a healthy age defying glow. I am really 85 years old and I don't look a day over 52 due to our skin enhancing year round golf climate.

By the way, did you know that ERAHouston is the best city to work and live in the US?

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interesting. Here we have sunshine, a light breeze. temperatures are between 70 and 80 during the day and dip down into the 50's at night. Everything is green, or blue, the 10,000 lakes doncha know. Think Phoenix has more lakes than MN but we do alright if you throw in the rivers. Flowers bloom everywhere. The city puts hanging baskets of flowers on the street lamps too. No need for air conditioning or heat the past few weeks so the utility bills are oh so low. Come for a visit.

As a lifelong AZ resident I have come to learn there are only 2 ways to survive an Arizona summer...

1. Leave

2. Don't worry if it's 110 or 120. It's going to be hot, so don't pay attention to the weather. You'll only begin to notice a temperature decrease when it gets below 100. If you're lucky that may be sometime in Mid-September.

Jim, the humidity never goes over 100% :)

But how humid is it there? :)

Great post Jay!

You forgot to mention to stay away from cars on the road that have their windows down. This is a sign that they have no A/C and are likely already cursing everything in sight. :-) LOL

Jay, did you know that the day I moved to Phoenix in July '95, the temp hit 118 the day I arrived setting a daily record and the next day was the 121 you mentioned above.

But it was a dry heat :)

I didn't get a chance to play golf for a few days with unpacking and all but believe me, it was great to get out and play some amazing courses for such low green fees.

Because of our spring and summer tourism, Charleston golf course prices are high during high season when the temps are also high but our prices are super low on our mild winter days.

We can still play 365 days per year unless work gets in the way. Darn :(

Jay, I was reading the other day about a lady who bakes chocolate chip cookies on her dashboard. That would be a great smell to have linger for a couple weeks! :-)

Great list of summer activities. Something for everyone.

Jay - Here in the Midwest - we don't want those little clouds in the forecast; it usually means rain. In Arizona - I bet you would welcome a cloudy day.

You are the first person I know who has actually cooked in the Arizona sun

BTW - this is a really great, informative post.

Golf without beer. Interesting concept... ;)

You're right Brian, water (and not alcohol) is critical. And even on days where it'll hit 110, early morning golf is fabulous.

Back when I used to play more, I played some courses that were $150 - $200 in prime season, but were only $30 in the summer peak. Stunningly beautiful courses.

This heat is slowing down progress on the Great Wall of Queen Creek- great post- I have taken the kids over the years to local resorts for the weekend, feels like a vacation, but only takes minutes to get to the destination, great this year with the cost of gas.

Golf in summer?

6:30AM tee time- water, water, water- no beer- just water

The best thing is that greens fees are like 20 bucks