The preeminent dinosaur museum in the southwest is the Arizona Museum of Natural History located in Mesa. Displays of life-size Brontosaurus can be found in Dinosaur Hall. Further research has shown that approximately 144 million years ago these magnificent creatures roamed Arizona.

There's nothing like a weekend picnic in Paradise Valley Park, with its dedicated picnic area complete with tables and grills. There you can enjoy splendid scenery and make the most of the long summer days.