Located in North Scottsdale, Arizona, the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive is both a landmark and a preservation effort. Friends of the Scenic Drive, a volunteer-driven organization, is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, which was established by area residents in 1963.

 With the support of the City of Scottsdale, local businesses and residents, Friends of the Scenic Drive works to preserve the character and traditions of the foothills area and organizes events to promote desert preservation and the Scenic Drive. Friends is involved in the implementation of the $31.5 million voter-approved initiative to beautify and enhance Scottsdale Road, the northern-most section of which is the modern Desert Foothills Scenic Drive. Friends also supports adoption of Proposition 103, Our Land, Our Schools, which will be on the November 4, 2008 ballot for consideration by Arizona voters.

Friends of the Scenic Drive, Inc. is a division of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA), a non-profit 501 (c) 3  educational organization founded in 1977 and incorporated under the laws of Arizona. The organization contributes to desert preservation and wildlife causes and encourages constructive community activism.  GPPA publishes A Peek at the Peak magazine and e-Peak Newsletter a monthly e-mail newsletter as complimentary services to the community.  

This Website, which was originally developed more than ten years ago, contains a wealth of information about the Scenic Drive, the foothills area, Sonoran flora and fauna, and things to see and do.  

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