SquirrellyMama Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I'll begin by saying that I kniow AZ is spiking and I know it is almost July and sweltering there. With that said... My 17 year old son is flying out to visit my parents in AZ July 4th-18th. They live about 40 minutes east of Phoenix. Is there anything safe he can do outside? They live near Usery Mountain Park, Lost Dutchman Park... Most of his time will be with my parents at home, but wonderd if there was anything he could do in fresh air in a not crowded place. My parents have lived there for a few years, but aren't the type to really get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) I’m in Tempe. If your parents were the type to get out I would have some suggestions, but since they are not....do they at least have a pool? Swim? That’s pretty much it for outside. If he had access to a bike he could get out early am or in the evening to go for a bike ride. It’s been in the low to mid 70’s in the early AM lately, but will likely not be that nice in July. My teens are pretty much inside all day doing various online camps/Summer school/gaming with friends. About once a week I drag everybody up north to get to where it is 10-20 degrees cooler (Payson, Prescott, etc.) and do a hike. Hiking at Usury or Lost Dutchman would be no fun right now. Boyce Thompson Arboritum might be ok in the early hours of the day. Canyon lake is not too far away from your parents. I’m not sure if the marina and picnic spots have reopened (I’m guessing they have) but we saw lots of people parking along the road and walking to the water a couple of months ago. But he’d have to be able to get there. Sorry, July is a crummy time to be here. 👎🏻 Edited June 19, 2020 by Sara in AZ Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Agree, if he is trying to avoid indoor places like museums, most outdoor activities need to be done before 11-12 depending on his adaptability. If he's coming from a high-humid environment he may not feel the heat as hot as it is, and not drink enough water. Traveling to a more mountainy area is also a good idea for outdoor activity, but if your parents need/want to stay close to the house not too much to be done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 I've been warning him to exercise early and drink extra water. He is coming from high humidity. There is a pool so that will hopefully help him get outside. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Flagstaff is a few hours (2 1/2 to 3) away from metro Phoenix and has some really nice weather right now for hiking. it would make for a long day, though, with lots of driving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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