In the town of Florence, history is on display every day. And at least once a year, during the historic home tour, the public is invited to see how people live amongst that history each day. 

"Huzzah!" 

It's 2002 and multigenerational farmer Waylon Wuertz is set to graduate from the University of Arizona in agriculture tech management.

When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m.

For two days every January, hundreds of vendors, exhibitors, mobile eateries, artists and others line the streets of historic downtown Casa Grande for the annual street fair and car show.

There's a common cliché saying that knowledge is power. 

MARICOPA — The first year Copa Glow was hosted by the city of Maricopa, it soared beyond expectations. Three years later, the event's popularity has continued to climb, and with it so has the city's hopes of expanding to new heights in the coming years.

There's so much that Casa Grande has to offer, but it may not always be easy to determine just how much. Which is something the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce is keenly aware of. 

Our latest Pinal in Pictures celebrates fall events! From Halloween events like the Florence Fright Fest to Eloy's magical Glow Festival, we hope you enjoy the latest collection of photos submitted by our readers. 

Artists have been capturing beautiful vistas, meadows, ocean-side views, cityscapes and even desert landscapes for centuries. 

Though the winter months bring chillier temperatures to Pinal County, we are lucky enough to live in a climate that rarely gets snow and rarely see days where temperatures drop well below freezing. These factors make the winter months one of the most ideal times to be out and about, explorin…

Although the coronavirus is far from a thing of the past, our world is regaining the sense of normalcy we were once accustomed to. 

Is it good and is it easy?

This Pinal in Pictures is all about food, and we're excited to share some of the tasty creations from around our county that our readers have shared with us. Once again, thank you to all those who took the time to submit! 

There's a new sushi place in Casa Grande that features rolls fused with traditional Mexican flavors on the menu. 

When customers walk into A Latte Vino bistro, cafe and wine bar, owner Tanya Powers is hoping her guests feel right at home.

Amid all the other tasks of working in a restaurant, Gilbert Romero checks the smoker every 40 minutes to make sure the temperature is right, and maybe throw another white oak log on the fire.

Editor’s Note: Though we do our best to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date directory of the restaurants currently serving customers in our area, this list reflects the establishments open for business at the time of publication. Please contact these businesses directly for information regar…

Before sitting down for her break while working at the Fort McDowell Casino, Anna Brown had brought a Hostess raspberry-filled donut to eat during her lunch. As she sat down, Gary Brown, who also worked at the casino, passed her.

For more than three decades, the annual Taste of Casa Grande event helped to define the broad range of foods and flavors in Casa Grande, from its various restaurants and eateries to the culinary specialties produced by Central Arizona College students and the local hospital kitchen staffers.

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There's a jovial atmosphere that greets guests as they step up to order at the new Café Rio Mexican Grill on Hunt Highway. 

Let's face it. We're obsessed with food.

For this Discover Pinal, we're taking you on a tour of our county through the cuisine local restaurants offer. We asked a number of area restaurants to submit information about and, in some cases, photos of one of their best dishes. They answered. Read about each dish and learn a little bit …

There's a lot of history in Pinal County. Some of that history can be told through food. 

Laser tag and the arcade at Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center have reopened, offering new, fun options for the community to enjoy with more to come.

With many folks seeking to regain a semblance of "normal" following two years of restrictions caused by the pandemic, you couldn’t find a more fitting place for an experience of old school Americana than at Central Arizona Speedway.

Located only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Florence Boulevard, the Casa Grande Mountain trails offer local residents several hiking options complemented with picturesque and spectacular views of the surrounding Arizona skyline.

One thing I enjoy about being a part of a magazine like Pinal Ways is that it gives me the opportunity to look at each season through a new lens. 

Once again, we asked and local readers and photographers delivered. A special thank you to Ann Loyd and Lisa Manifold for their submissions of these incredible nature scenes snapped in different areas around our county. 

It’s naturally a little cooler, plus there’s often a nice breeze blowing though the mountainous terrain — just one reason visitors are drawn to Arizona Zipline Adventures.

If you've ever driven to Coolidge by way of State Route 87 or driven past the city on your way into the Valley, you may have passed by the massive structure under the protection of an equally massive shelter. 

CASA GRANDE — With the onset of the long, lazy days of summer, it's tempting for Pinal County residents to retreat to their air-conditioned homes, avoiding the balmy outdoors and Arizona's characteristic summertime heat.

It may not be the ideal time of year, but there are people enjoying the desert's beauty these days at Lost Dutchman State Park.

To most kids, the word "summer" may as well be synonymous with fun.

Guests can pretend they're cruising down the mighty Mississippi almost 200 years ago. But on a desert lake, they'll enjoy views that a young Mark Twain never had.

There are few places in Pinal County that are quite as serene as Boyce Thompson Arboretum. 

There's something about a few hours in a place where animals live and play that can turn your whole day around. 

Whether it's the soft green grass, the shade of the sprawling trees, the playgrounds or a chance to watch ducks frolicking in a pond, the municipal and county parks throughout the area are popular places in the summer months, especially in the cooler early morning and evening hours.

When the summer temperatures ramp up in Arizona, residents look for fun ways to spend their time while also beating the heat. Tucked away in Eloy, Skydive Arizona presents not only a fun activity but a chance for guests to gain a once-in-lifetime experience as well.

A huge thanks to everyone who submitted their work as painters, cake designers, jewelry makers and artists of all kinds to be featured in this issue. We owe another big thank you to the Artists of the Superstitions, which circulated our call for submissions to their members and encouraged ar…

Spring is always a wonderful time of year in Arizona. Consistently sunny, clear and temperate days are strung together throughout this special season like bright blue beads on a necklace. 

From world-famous photographers to muralists, for decades, Pinal County has been a home for artists.

Amil Pedro is now 78 years old. His wife passed away a decade ago and his sister died in February. He lost a leg to diabetes in 2015. He admitted there have been periods recently where he’s found inspiration difficult.

Lisa Swanson and her ArtMobile van are often spotted at various places throughout Casa Grande, Stanfield, Arizona City and other parts of Pinal County. And when they see her, people know that fun and art are sure to follow.

The scenic Superstition Mountains with their intricate formation and impressive ridges are a source of inspiration for plenty of people, from hikers and trail blazing adventurers to photographers and artists alike.

Dancing gives the opportunity for self-expression and communication without having to use words. Ceylan Gentilella describes it as a “beautiful, ever-changing art” that’s a “way of life” and a way to define self. And she would know. Gentilella is the founder and owner of Desert Sun Performin…

The recording studio at Central Arizona College’s Signal Peak Campus is a state-of-the-art facility with instruments and equipment that can produce professional-quality sound. But maybe the key component of the school’s two-year Entertainment Industry Technology program is the director, Dan Bush.

After October’s “catch-up” event, Country Thunder is glad to be back in April for the first time in three years.