If you’re looking for something cool—in both vibe and temperature—to do this summer, I recommend the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa.
I went a couple weekends ago with some friends who had already visited, and I’m glad they introduced me to it.
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You know exactly what you’re getting into when you enter the Arizona Museum of Natural History’s lobby. (Jessica Swarner/The Copper Courier)
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There are lots of interesting things to learn about in the museum, from dinosaurs and fossils to ancient civilizations and gemstones. Guests can also pan for “gold” in the museum’s courtyard for no extra charge!
Tickets cost $16 for adults and $9 for children ages 3-12. Seniors can get in for $13, while kids under 3 are free.
The museum is located in downtown Mesa, which means there are lots of restaurants and bars nearby to stop at before or after your visit. We hit Outcast Donuts before heading in—the perfect treat before hours of learning!
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Arizona Sen. Warren Petersen, a Republican running to be the state’s next attorney general, stated that he would work with the federal government “to deport everyone who enters this country illegally,” including Arizona’s “Dreamers”—undocumented Arizonans who were brought to the US as children.
Our reporter Sahara Sajjadi covered the story:
“The controversy started after Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes posted on X celebrating the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, created by then-President Barack Obama.
DACA provides temporary deportation relief, work permits, driver’s licenses, and Social Security numbers for some immigrants brought to the US as children.”
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Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, speaks prior to Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’s State of the State address, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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“It earned the gripe of her opponent, state Sen. Warren Petersen (R-Gilbert), who responded to Mayes’ tweet, warning Dreamers to “be ready to be deported or prosecuted.”
Arizona is home to more than 18,000 DACA recipients, many of whom are living in heightened fear as they experience longer wait-times on renewal applications under the Trump administration, leaving many in legal limbo.
Some “Dreamers” have indicated feeling like sitting ducks as Trump deploys Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the country to detain longtime residents.”
What do you think about Petersen’s statement? Let me know, and I’ll include some responses in Wednesday’s newsletter! Please keep comments civil.
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From news on home construction in Arizona to AI-enhanced housing listings, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.
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Here are some Phoenix rental listings we found this week, featuring nearby hiking trail access and an outdoor kitchen with a TV hookup.
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Looking to build community in Phoenix? Start with these neighborhood events this month.
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🐾 The temperature of asphalt can get dangerously hot for dogs’ paws in the summer. Here are events where you can get free dog booties. (ABC 15)
🌡️ Check out this oral history of the hottest day in Phoenix, when it reached 122 degrees on June 26, 1990. (Phoenix New Times)
🦸 William Shatner has joined the lineup of celebrity guests coming to Tucson Comic-Con in September. (KGUN)
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