Scottsdale Trip Overview
You’ll discover the Sonoran Desert from the unique perspective of our Tesla Model X luxury SUV tour vehicle, all while learning about the story of the amazing impact water has on our unique desert culture. How do Phoenix and Scottsdale exist in one of the harshest climates in the world? What is our responsibility to ensure the destination continues to thrive? We’ll unearth the answers to those questions and more as you learn about water conservation and management, sustainable best practices, and appreciation for our unique desert environment. In all the world, there’s only one Sonoran Desert. Let’s learn how to preserve it for generations to come!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Scottsdale, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
You’ll discover the Sonoran Desert from the unique perspective of our Tesla Model X luxury SUV tour vehicle, all while learning about the story of the amazing impact water has on our unique desert culture. How do Phoenix and Scottsdale exist in one of the harshest climates in the world? What is our responsibility to ensure the destination continues to thrive? We’ll unearth the answers to those questions and more as you learn about water conservation and management, sustainable best practices, and appreciation for our unique desert environment. In all the world, there’s only one Sonoran Desert. Let’s learn how to preserve it for generations to come!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342-9887
Hike a short 1-mile hike through a desert canyon located next to one of the Valley’s most beloved lakes and enjoy the opportunity to cool off in the water and absorb the calming serenity. Keep an eye out for wild burros along the way.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve, 1900 W Desert Vista Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Drive past breathtaking granite tors, remnants of the desert’s volcanic past. Experience 6 miles of the famous Desert Foothills Scenic Drive where you will have opportunities to see stands of Saguaro cacti.
Stop At: City Of Scottsdale Water Campus, 8787 E Hualapai Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Observe Water to Water by artists Christine Tanz and Paul Edwards. This piece of art explores the different ways we have harnessed water and put it to use in our society.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden, 8111 E McDonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
Visit the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden, a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat. Here we will learn about water conservation, water harvesting, and plant selection.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Arizona Falls, 5802 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Explore WaterWorks at Arizona Falls, commissioned by the Phoenix Arts Commission. Here you can learn about the technical achievements of the past as you discover how this recommissioned hydroelectric power plant from the early 1900s continues to generate clean renewable electric energy to sustain life in our harsh climate.
Duration: 1 hour
