Some of you may have noticed that I have been making some subtle changes to my website. One addition that I thought would be nice would be to have client 'Testimonials' about how fabulous our little Fountain Hills gem really is. So, I had a drawing for a flat screen TV for those who wrote to me what their 'Perfect Day in Fountain Hills' might look like. The drawing was held on Valentine's Day and the winner was Ann Bambrough! I would like to share her entry with all of you now, but please check back to my website and soon I will have all of the great write-ups on there.
Thanks Ann! You really captured 'A Perfect Day in Fountain Hills'.
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It takes very little effort to create a perfect day in Fountain Hills. Each person has his or her idea of what an ideal day entails. So unless a person has the time and inclination to pen a 500-page dissertation on the merits of spending time in Fountain Hills, a description of one day’s possibilities must suffice.
To begin the perfect day, you really only need open your eyes after a peaceful night of sleep. From that moment and from virtually any location in Fountain Hills, you can see a view of Four Peaks. My advice to the unfamiliar is to try and time this first glimpse with the sun’s own escape from slumber. There is nothing quite like the beauty of watching that giant glowing orb as it overtakes something as remarkable as those four peaks.
Because the weather is almost always perfect in the early morning hours, it’s not a bad idea to venture outside and observe what creatures are also embarking on their day’s journey. To a nature lover, there is no end to the wildlife that can be spotted in Fountain Hills and nearby areas. From javelinas nibbling on prickly pears to coyotes seeking a little nap after an evening of activity, it’s a humbling experience to feel so at one with nature. It’s a true example of how humans and animals can coexist in harmony with mutual respect for one another.
After witnessing a few marvels of nature, the next logical course of events would be to hop into town for a delicious breakfast at one of the local eateries. Outdoor seating is virtually year round, so one’s love affair with nature and sunshine need not end. And since many of these eateries are within range of Fountain Park with its 560-foot fountain, don’t be surprised if you are enticed into taking a stroll around it. There are many people and their four-legged friends who engage in this activity daily. And you’ll never make acquaintance with a disparaging word while on this little excursion. Fountain Hills has a deep seated history of kindness, as it seems to attract those of that ilk. It offers the safety and security of a small town without truncating the need for some semblance of anonymity.
And here is where the perfect day is up to the individual. If you are a hiker at heart, you can select from the smorgasbord of trails located in Fountain Hills and at the McDowell Mountains. For just a little taste, hike a trail that is only a mile in length. Or make a day of it: take the five-mile Dixie Mine trail and enjoy a picnic along the way. If you are a golfer, then here is your paradise. With five beautiful and immaculate golf courses at varying levels of difficulty, the most challenging decision to make is which one to play. Or take it easy with a round of Frisbee golf and then head home for day of respite without having to forgo an ounce of sunshine or beautiful landscaping.
The end of each day in Fountain Hills is determined by a particular mood. It’s easy to make a short trek to one of several local fine dining establishments. A jaunt to Scottsdale is also not out of the question: shopping and exquisite dining are a mere stone’s throw away. And then there is always the comfort of staying home and enjoying a quiet evening cooking on the grill and watching as the sun departs as is does each day. No matter which option is chosen, it is certain that you will be satiated after having been fed a diet of nature, adventure, relaxation, and beauty.
-Ann Bambrough
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