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Carefree:
Carefree is where the desert meets
the mountains. The magnificent cacti, palo verde,
ocotillo and iron wood cover the landscape, and the
houses are beautifully tucked in to the beauty of the
town of Carefree. More than 40 years ago Carefree
was planned and established by K.T. Palmer and Tom
Darlington. Carefree has become one of the best
places in the world. Carefree residents are
dedicated to preserving the quality of life and the
beauty of the surroundings.
The town of Carefree
officially incorporated in 1984. The center of
Carefree has several small shops and boutiques.
They are clustered on Easy Street, Ho and Hum roads and
Sundial Plaza, all within comfortable walking distance
of each other. There are stores featuring and
specializing in everything from Native American jewelry
and wall art, to art collectibles. Spanish Village
is a shopping complex at the corner of Ho and Hum roads
and has a number of specialty shops, boutiques,
galleries and restaurants.
Cave Creek:
Cave Creek is north of the Valley of the Sun and offers cooler
temperatures and excellent views of Pinnacle Peak, New
River and Black Mesa. There are hidden valleys
with old mining claims, tunnels and shafts. Cave
Creek was incorporated as a town in 1986. Cave
Creek natives and residents are normally referred to as
Creekers. Creekers are dedicated to preserving the
quality of lifestyle.
20 miles north of Phoenix in Cave Creek you will find
the Cave Creek Recreation Area which was opened in 1992.
Its horse trails all loop within the 2,900 plus acre
land. Interesting rock formations and scenic views
are the park's hallmarks. There are a number of
old mine shafts in the park. Cave Creek Recreation
Area is located at 32nd Street, about 1.5 miles north of
Carefree Highway. Cave Creek Recreation Area is a
peaceful scenic recreation area. This park has
picnic areas, a horse staging area and over 11 miles of
trails. The park has several camping sites.
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