Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon offers its visitors a rare and unique opportunity - sliding down the naturally slippery creek bottom into one of the best swimming holes the Southwest has to offer. With its cool waters and abundance of chutes, pools and riffles, Slide Rock has become a top destination spot for locals and visitors alike.

The outlying rural areas surrounding Phoenix offer residents of Arizona horse properties the best of both worlds, with access to the city and a relaxed rural lifestyle. Larger horse properties include plenty of grazing room as well as stalls, tack and storage rooms.