#Awesome Arizona: Things to See & Do

December 4, 2019 Dena Pope

EmpowerED—the Student Financial Success Conference is hosted annually in Arizona in the spring. Your registration and flight are booked, and now you’re wondering ‘what should I do in my down-time when I visit the Grand Canyon state?’ (Aside from visit the Grand Canyon, of course.) Whether you like arts, the outdoors, sports, shopping, or all of those, this list has you covered!

• Visit downtown Tempe for shopping and great food—find the Tempe Tales!

• Take in a Spring Training Game at one of the many stadiums.

• Breathe in creativity at the Phoenix Art Museum.

• Catch some music (and history) at the Musical Instrument Museum.

• Check out plant life and art at the Desert Botanical Garden.

• Hike or bike one of our many trails—like Camelback! Take water, wear good shoes.

• Visit the Grand Canyon, Sedona (stargazing in Sedona is pretty spectacular), or Flagstaff if you have the time.

• Explore Lost Dutchman State Park—Arizona's other nickname is the Copper State.

• Wander, eat, and shop in Old Town Scottsdale.

• Bringing the family? The Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Arizona Science Center, and Phoenix Zoo await.

Have Fun, Plan Ahead!

Some of the suggestions above will require you to rent a car, or pay entrance fees so be sure to plan accordingly. The Arizona sun is also something to plan for: sunscreen, hats, and layers! If you’re going to hike, check out this article with tips for how to hike safely. The basics: plan, don’t hike alone, be lightweight, pace yourself, take breaks, and bring water.

About the Author

A 20-year veteran in the field of corporate events, Dena’s a master at creating meaningful, memorable experiences that matter. Her SaaS experience crosses verticals including real estate, cybersecurity, and higher education—to say she’s a details magician would be an understatement. Today, Dena executes seamless events nationwide, built around CampusLogic’s mission to help schools change lives. An Arizona resident, Dena and her family love the sunshine—and if you get a chance to try her baking, count yourself lucky!
More Content by Dena Pope

A Mile in Their Shoes: Advice from Successful First-Generation Students

Amy Glynn, CampusLogic VP of Student Financial Success, talks with first-gen students about their experienc...

CampusLogic Ranked 81st Fastest-Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2019 Technology Fast 500™

CampusLogic ranked #81 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 for 2019, making it the fastest-growing education ...

Read Now

Return to Home

Welcome to the Hub of #Awesome

#Awesome Arizona: Things to See & Do

Have Fun, Plan Ahead!

About the Author

Previous Article

Next Article

#Awesome Arizona: Things to See & Do

Have Fun, Plan Ahead!

About the Author

Previous Article

Next Article

Most Recent Articles

In part two of this two-part series, Lyquaia Purcell lays out three high-impact early engagement strategies that institutions should employ as they navigate the enrollment cliff.

In part one of this two-part series, Lyquaia Purcell discusses the enrollment cliff higher ed is facing and lays out a possible solution to overcoming it: Early engagement.

CampusLogic saw a big first half of 2021 as more colleges realize the key to solving today’s biggest institutional challenges lives in the financial aid office.

Ken Downs discusses the past and present of merit aid and a possible future thanks to an unlikely industry, professional sports. (Yes, there are references to sports. And yes, they all make sense.)

CampusLogic's Talent Development Director Maria Montoya highlights an exciting month at CampusLogic and sets her sights on a future of continued allyship, growth and education.

Lyquaia Purcell, VP of Enrollment Success at CampusLogic, walks through steps that institutions can take to prioritize, promote and power more equitable admissions and enrollment.

VirtualAdvisor was selected from hundreds of entrants across 42 education technology categories.

Bari Richardson and Elaina Steingard discuss the past, present and future of DEI at CampusLogic and its important position at the intersection of higher education and technology.

Inaugural conference to tackle the #1 barrier to enrollment and completion: financial friction

High school students will earn college scholarships for community engagement and interpersonal development

Amid stark enrollment declines at community colleges nationwide, higher ed leaders are grappling with an uncertain future. Does the future of community college lie in advanced tech?

Test scores have been a fundamental component of scholarship awarding. Here's what schools can do to navigate a changing future.

VirtualAdvisor combines AI-driven automation with student data to create student-specific conversations that drive degree completion.

CampusLogic’s platforms helped Western Michigan University meet students where they are, using the Cut Complexity and Unlock Funding plans.

Heather Minehart, Dean of Enrollment Management and Services at Barstow College shared her experience launching StudentForms in 2020.

Amy Glynn explains why the summer months are no vacation for financial aid pros and how advanced technology can ease the burden during the hottest months of the year.

Ken Downs discusses the need for advanced scholarship matching software in an industry that is due for an upgrade.

Amy Glynn breaks down the four unsuspecting reasons why 'financial literacy' is not resonating in higher ed.

This blog explores the student-centric approach that will forever change how students find and apply for scholarships.

This partnership with the Foundation for California Community Colleges enables colleges to create easy, mobile and personalized financial aid experiences for students.