Difference between revisions of "Phoenix (West Valley), Arizona"
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The Phoenix - West Valley graticule contains the Phoenix Metro area West of Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), roughly 24th Street. It extends westward past the White Tank Mountains to Tonopah, northward to Wickenburg, and southward almost to Gila Bend. There are plenty of hiking destinations, including South Mountain, Estrella Mountain, Vulture Peak, and the White Tanks. Urban/suburban destinations are about 15% of the area. The graticule contains Luke Air Force Base and the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. | The Phoenix - West Valley graticule contains the Phoenix Metro area West of Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), roughly 24th Street. It extends westward past the White Tank Mountains to Tonopah, northward to Wickenburg, and southward almost to Gila Bend. There are plenty of hiking destinations, including South Mountain, Estrella Mountain, Vulture Peak, and the White Tanks. Urban/suburban destinations are about 15% of the area. The graticule contains Luke Air Force Base and the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. | ||
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== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
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| + | [[2024-02-11 33 -112]] - Dreaming Summit Elementary School, Glendale. | ||
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| + | [[2022-10-16 33 -112]] - Successful expedition to the Salt River, near downtown Phoenix. | ||
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| + | [[2020-12-29 33 -112]] - Glendale | ||
[[2020-11-21 33 -112]] - Deer Valley, just north of AZ Loop 101. | [[2020-11-21 33 -112]] - Deer Valley, just north of AZ Loop 101. | ||
| − | [[2010-05-22 33 -112]] - Tonopah | + | [[2010-05-22 33 -112]] - Tonopah |
| − | [[2010-05-05 33 -112]] - Tonopah - flood control berm | + | [[2010-05-05 33 -112]] - Tonopah - flood control berm |
| − | [[2010-04-26 33 -112]] - Sun City West | + | [[2010-04-26 33 -112]] - Sun City West |
| − | [[2010-04-20 33 -112]] - | + | [[2010-04-20 33 -112]] - Over the washes and through the cacti |
[[2010-04-05 33 -112]] - Today's location is in Rainbow Valley, southeast of Buckeye. | [[2010-04-05 33 -112]] - Today's location is in Rainbow Valley, southeast of Buckeye. | ||
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== Notable Events == | == Notable Events == | ||
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== Local Geohashers == | == Local Geohashers == | ||
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[[Category:Arizona]] | [[Category:Arizona]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:42, 13 August 2024
The Phoenix - West Valley graticule contains the Phoenix Metro area West of Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), roughly 24th Street. It extends westward past the White Tank Mountains to Tonopah, northward to Wickenburg, and southward almost to Gila Bend. There are plenty of hiking destinations, including South Mountain, Estrella Mountain, Vulture Peak, and the White Tanks. Urban/suburban destinations are about 15% of the area. The graticule contains Luke Air Force Base and the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
| Bagdad | Prescott | Payson |
| Salome | Phoenix (West Valley) | Phoenix (East Valley) |
| Dateland | Gila Bend | Casa Grande |
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Today's location: not yet announced | ||
Today's Location:
[Phoenix (West Valley), Arizona]
Activities
2024-02-11 33 -112 - Dreaming Summit Elementary School, Glendale.
2022-10-16 33 -112 - Successful expedition to the Salt River, near downtown Phoenix.
2020-12-29 33 -112 - Glendale
2020-11-21 33 -112 - Deer Valley, just north of AZ Loop 101.
2010-05-22 33 -112 - Tonopah
2010-05-05 33 -112 - Tonopah - flood control berm
2010-04-26 33 -112 - Sun City West
2010-04-20 33 -112 - Over the washes and through the cacti
2010-04-05 33 -112 - Today's location is in Rainbow Valley, southeast of Buckeye.
2010-04-04 33 -112 - Looks like today's location is in beautiful Tonopah, AZ. If you show up (4pm local time), you won't be alone, and you may even get to see an Easter bunny or three. Costumes not required; clothing optional; sunscreen recommended, especially for cottontails. BYO G&T.
Notable Events
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Gila Monster & SkinWalker earned the Graticule Unlocked Achievement
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