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Visiting a beautiful oasis in Phoenix's Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area

NPR | By Alex Hager
Published June 6, 2026 at 7:41 AM EDT

Tucked away in hot, dry, concrete and asphalt sprawl of Phoenix is a small sliver of the Salt River's green, damp natural beauty.

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