Golf is king, but the desert draws in visitors to hike, raft and ride horseback, too.
If hiking in the desert, wear sunblock and a hat and have on hand plenty of water to drink. When hiking or golfing at sunset or in the spring, it s a good idea to walk heavily to warn snakes of your approach they ll take off. GOLF Pete Dye designed the challenging Karsten Golf Course at Arizona State University. It includes extensive mounding and water as elements in three of the final four holes. Site of the Women s NCAA Championship.