A World of Included Activities
By Babs Harrison As if a private slice of the Sonoran Desert with its wondrous skies, vast landscapes, and restorative nature were not enough
By Babs Harrison As if a private slice of the Sonoran Desert with its wondrous skies, vast landscapes, and restorative nature were not enough
Located on Castle Hot Springs property, Crater Canyon cuts a small yet deep gash in the Bradshaw Mountains. It’s a slender chasm framed by high rugged cliffs. But on the rocky floor close to the ground, it wraps around you with water-polished walls, a picture-perfect slot canyon.
Via ferratas have long been popular in Europe however, the first via ferrata is the one at Castle Hot Springs in Arizona overlooking the Sonoran Desert.
“We like to give our guests an adventure to remember,” says Josh Wamboldt, wrangler, and guide. “Since we have 15 horses to choose from we can match our horses to fit each guest, to match up with their riding experience.”
Part of the enjoyment of travel is the act of savoring the upcoming experience. Not only does it heighten the enjoyment of the experience when it happens, but also when it’s remembered. However, we first have to visualize and plan the experience. That’s why the pre-arrival service at Castle Hot Springs Resort Arizona is so valuable.
Electric bikes are fat tire off-road bikes built for comfort and power making distant corners of the desert accessible to Castle Hot Springs guests.
Whatever prompts a stay at Castle Hot Springs; guests are all treated to an unexpected bonus while they’re here. In the desert, far from the clamor of civilization, the quiet wraps around them in a soft and soothing embrace.
An oasis for oenophiles in the Arizona desert, Castle Hot Springs offers an intriguing collection of 400 wines intentionally selected to appeal to guests’ wine preferences and to enhance the New American farm-to-table menu at Harvest restaurant.
Tucked away in the Sonoran Desert, down a quiet dirt road, Castle Hot Springs offers a restful escape with sun-kissed days full of possibilities—hiking, biking, horseback riding, yoga, meditation, and more. That is what guests eagerly anticipate before arriving. The nights just turn out to be a surprising and memorable bonus.
Distinct mountain ranges are separated by wide valleys veined by storm-carved arroyos, creating a variety of habitats. While it’s hard to call any desert lush, the Sonoran certainly qualifies with its density of plant life.
Everybody loves the Arizona desert in winter. That especially includes farmers and gardeners. While much of the country is covered with snow, crops are still being harvested all across the southern half of Arizona.
More than a hobby or competitive sport, archery is a practice that builds patience, improves concentration, and teaches calmness under pressure. You might think strong arms would determine the best archers, but actually it’s a strong mind that hits the target every time. That’s because archery is primarily a mental game.