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2421 E. Northern Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021

602-262-7901

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Best Urban Legend
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2011 | Best Urban Legend

When it comes to Phoenix's best urban legend, folks tend to forget the facts and just love the lore. The lore: In October 1947, there was a UFO crash in what is now the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area. Two men named Silas Newton and "Dr. Gee" claimed to have pulled alien bodies from the wreckage and stored them in a freezer until the U.S. Army picked them up. The Dreamy Draw Dam was then built over the crash site, to cover it up. The facts: Aside from a couple of niche books on UFOs, there's no... More »
2001 | Best Run For The Lazy

The fastest way to lose weight is to sweat it out in 100-plus-degree weather, while bouncing up and down on hot asphalt. Torture Yes, but you can psych yourself out if you run fast and let yourself be distracted by the view on the scenic incline of the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area. The mile-and-a-half bike path winds through shaded areas dotted with boulders where you can stop to catch your breath. Heat stroke and dehydration aren't concerns: Drinking fountains appear at frequent intervals.... More »

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kimberly.devault | 6 Reviews

| Sun, August 8, 2010

What a nice retreat from the hustle of the city. The hiking trails are varied and promise a great workout!

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Dreamy Draw Recreation Area

2421 E. Northern Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021

602-262-7901

Description

2011 | Best Urban Legend

2001 | Best Run For The Lazy

By Nikki Buchanan | Mon, May 14, 2012

By Eric Tsetsi | Fri, May 11, 2012

By Nikki Buchanan | Thu, May 10, 2012

By Nikki Buchanan | Sat, May 5, 2012

By Becky Bartkowski | Tue, May 1, 2012

kimberly.devault | 6 Reviews