"Surrounded by the vast Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale is an adventure lover's dream for hiking, biking and rumbling over rock-strewn roads in a rugged four-wheeler with Desert Dog Offroad Adventures. Their guided ATV Sand Buddy experience is a thrill-ride through the Tonto National Forest. On foot, guides from Cliff Creek Outfitters lead hikes through stunning desert terrain like the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, answering questions like can you actually drink from a cactus and identifying the flora and fauna of the region."
"Cyclists can ride on the surprisingly lush path along a 30-mile greenbelt that connects Scottsdale to Tempe, and by air the award-winning company Rainbow Ryders soars high above the Sonoran Desert in colorful hot air balloons. Their sunrise and sunset tours put you in a pastel painting with unforgettable views of Scottsdale's serene beauty. It's a thrill ride too but with safety top of mind. Rainbow Ryders' balloon pilots all hold FAA commercial pilot licenses, medical certificates and have a minimum of 500 flight hours."
Scottsdale blends upscale luxury with adventurous outdoor experiences amid the Sonoran Desert. Visitors can hike and bike through preserves such as the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, join guided ATV Sand Buddy tours in the Tonto National Forest, or ride with wranglers at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch where wild horse sightings are common along the Lower Salt River. Cyclists can follow a 30-mile greenbelt connecting Scottsdale to Tempe. Rainbow Ryders offers sunrise and sunset hot-air balloon tours with FAA-licensed pilots and strict safety standards. Luxury resorts like the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North provide botanical garden settings and a spacious spa featuring prickly pear cactus elements.
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