White Mountains: Grumpy Toads Getaway

Our cabin in Lakeside, steps from Rainbow Lake. About 3 hours from Phoenix and the East Valley, and 25 degrees cooler in summer.

Fishing from the back door

A private community pond and Rainbow Lake steps away, plus licenses, seasons and nearby lakes.

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Winter in the White Mountains

Sunrise opening, snowshoe trails, holiday events and winter driving tips for 2026–27.

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White Mountains golf

Cool summer rounds in the pines, and which courses visitors can actually book.

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Pinetop-Lakeside

The lakes, the 200-mile trail system, and what each season is like.

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Show Low

Show Low Lake, Fool Hollow, and why we stay 15 minutes up the road.

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Greer

The highest town in Arizona, and how to do it as a day trip.

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Phoenix East Valley: H2O Sanctuary

Our lake house in Mesa's Dobson Ranch, with a pool, spa, kayaks and paddleboards. About 15 minutes from PHX.

Spring Training 2027 from Mesa

Dates, every East Valley ballpark with drive times, and ticket and parking tips.

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Golf from the lake house

Dobson Ranch Golf Club 3 minutes away, TPC Scottsdale about 30, and when to play.

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Mesa

Dobson Ranch, spring training, the desert and lakes nearby.

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Tempe

ASU graduation and move-in, game days and Tempe Town Lake, 15 minutes from the house.

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Scottsdale

Barrett-Jackson, the Phoenix Open, TPC golf and spring training, from a lake house 20 minutes away.

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