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Cave Creek: Described by many as �the jewel of the desert,� the region known as North Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing communities in Arizona. Though almost half of the 242 square miles of the area is still pristine Sonoran Desert, an influx of new business into the area has increased the employment base and spurred the creation of a number of new residential developments. Of these, the town of Cave Creek and the community known as Desert Ridge are among the best residential communities the area has to offer. Both of these growing communities are less than 30 minutes from the heart of Phoenix and some of the best shopping, entertainment and recreational facilities the state has to offer. Both have managed to maintain their small-town atmosphere and eco-friendly relationship with their rugged desert surroundings. With an abundance of open land and a low population density, residents often share space with the likes of deer, bobcats, cardinals and quail, along with an abundance of ancient saguaro cactus. An array of recreational activities such as hiking, golf, horseback riding and art exhibits are available to residents, and nearby lakes provide perfect venues for fishing, boating and other water sports. In addition, the Cave Creek School District is one of the best in the state, providing elementary, middle and high school students with the kind of personalized attention only an area with a rural atmosphere can provide. The town of Cave Creek, while recently incorporated in 1986, began as a small mining town built out of its rocky desert surroundings during the Arizona gold rush in the 1880s. Residents who stayed behind after the gold dried up turned to ranching, and much of this heritage can still be seen in both residents and town design. Even today, Cave Creek has become a refuge for those who want to escape big city life and enjoy the country lifestyle. Numerous horseback-riding trails can be found throughout the city and into the 2.9 million acre Tonto National Forest. Some roads in the city have even been left unpaved to cater to horseback riding residents and preserve the natural beauty surrounding the area.

For those who prefer a more modern lifestyle, Downtown Cave Creek provides a number of unique shops and restaurants, and several resort-quality facilities, bed and breakfasts, and golf courses have been built within easy reach of the city center. Several art festivals are held annually, including the colorful Fiesta Days Parade.

The area known as Desert Ridge is a fast-growing planned community perfect for those wishing to escape from the frenzied pace of life in bigger cities such as Phoenix. With the completion of the outer loop 101 Freeway that connects directly to Scottsdale Road, west to the Sun City area and south to meet with route 10 all the way to California, Desert Ridge has become ideal for those who work in the city, but wish to live and perhaps raise their families among more peaceful surroundings. However, the community is by no means isolated from the amenities of modern life, with a $180 million Desert Ridge Marketplace providing world-class shopping, entertainment, restaurants, a newly built Mayo Clinic Hospital and a soon to be completed W.T. Marriott at Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. Desert Ridge also features two championship golf courses, parks, recreational paths and cutting edge school facilities.

Several of the planned communities in the area are gated and have been designed around championship golf courses, providing residents with the all the luxury and greenery that golf courses can provide. With all that is has to offer, Desert Ridge is sure to become one of the most desirable places to live in Arizona.

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