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Las Vegas to Phoenix by Helicopter: Skip the Five-Hour Drive and Fly the Desert Instead

There is a stretch of US-93 between Las Vegas and Kingman where the radio stations give out, the scenery flattens, and the only entertainment left is the odometer. […]

Planning a Trip to Phoenix or Scottsdale: What to Know Before You Go

Here is the mistake almost every first-time visitor makes. They land at Sky Harbor with a five-day itinerary that includes Sedona, the Grand Canyon, a round of golf, […]

Things to Do in Scottsdale and Phoenix in Winter: The Valley at Its Absolute Best

There is a stretch of morning in January when the Sonoran Desert looks like it was lit by a film crew. The sun sits low and warm, the […]

Are Helicopter Tours Safe? An Honest Look at What Actually Keeps You Safe in the Air

There is a moment that happens in our hangar at Scottsdale Airpark almost every day. A guest has already booked, already signed, already taken the photo out front […]

The Best Time to Visit Phoenix and Scottsdale (And What to Book Once You’re Here)

There is a week in late September when the Valley quietly changes hands. The heat lets go an hour earlier each morning, the light stretches long and low […]

Best Helicopter Rides in the US: Why Arizona Tops the List

There is a moment after lifting off from Scottsdale Airpark when the conversation in the cabin stops. The McDowell Mountains fall away beneath the skids, the Sonoran Desert […]

Private Helicopter Charter Across the Southwest: When the Way There Is the Whole Point

Most people think of a charter as a way to skip a drive. Get in, get there, get on with the day. That is a fine reason to […]

The Corporate Holiday Party Venue in Scottsdale Nobody Expects: A Private Helicopter Hangar

Picture the moment. The hangar door rolls up, and behind it, lit from below on the tarmac, sits an Airbus A-Star luxury helicopter with the Scottsdale sky going […]

Grand Canyon Day Trip From Phoenix: The Fastest, Most Unforgettable Way to Do It

Most people planning a Grand Canyon day trip from Phoenix open a map app, see “4 hr 10 min,” and think that sounds manageable. Then they do the […]

The Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Phoenix (And the One That Changes Everything)

Somewhere in the evening, the Sonoran Desert stops being hot and starts being cinematic. The light goes long and low, the Camelback ridgeline turns copper, and the whole […]