New Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Now Open to the Public
The recently opened Brown's Ranch Trailhead, located in the northern region of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve near Troon North, has been the talk of the town since its debut in October. Hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and dog walkers are flocking to the popular new hub to access a vast network of new and existing trails. Among these is the new Jane Rau Interpretive Trail, named after one of the ...
Scottsdale Fights to Save Greasewood Flat
Greasewood Flat and Reata Pass, two historic Old West buildings located near Troon North, are in danger of being sold to developers for the purpose of building new homes in Troon. The 43-acre parcel of land that encompasses these two popular haunts is currently in the hands of relatives of the late owner, George ‘Doc’ Cavalliere. Owing $1 million for an estate tax and $1.5 million on a line of ...
Liberty Wildlife Comes to Pinnacle Peak Park
Looking for something fun and educational that the whole family can enjoy? Join Troon residents and nature lovers of all ages at Pinnacle Peak Park for the Liberty Wildlife exhibit. Learn about diverse species of the Sonoran Desert while taking in the rich scenery around Pinnacle Peak and enjoying the mild fall weather. Liberty Wildlife is a wildlife conservation and rehabilitation center based in Scottsdale. Volunteers are dedicated to rescuing ...
Golf Club Scottsdale Purchased and Renamed
As a part of his recent chain of Phoenix real estate purchases, GoDaddy founder Bob Parsons has gained ownership of the Golf Club Scottsdale near Troon North. This was one of the lesser known golf clubs in the Troon North area. In 2011, Parsons sold a portion of GoDaddy for $2.25 billion and began to purchase what is now $200 million worth of real estate in the Phoenix area. The ...
Enjoy Astronomy Evenings at Pinnacle Peak in Troon Scottsdale
What’s new this season at Pinnacle Peak in Troon? The astronomy program, for one. Troon North residents can now take advantage of Astronomy Evenings at the park. These special events are held after park hours and allow stargazers of all ages to view the Sonoran sky at night. The program begins with a short lecture revealing some interesting facts about the solar system and galaxy. Afterward, you are free to ...
Hiking Pinnacle Peak by Moonlight
It’s that time of year when temperatures drop and hikers take advantage of the numerous trails around Troon. Hiking Pinnacle Peak is one of the most popular activities for those living in Troon North. The park will be hosting Moonlight Walks in the coming months. Anyone wanting to visit the park after hours and catch a view of the stars from the mountain is welcome to join in on any ...