"Why is he wearing that?" a boy asked his father, seeing yours truly preparing for my descent one lane over at Camelback Mountain, a premiere venue for tubing enthusiasts in the Poconos.

A $45 million upgrade to The Esplanade office campus has brought 30,000 square feet of new amenity space to the Camelback Corridor property. Plans are also underway for three new restaurants on site.

As one of the highest peaks in Phoenix, Camelback Mountain is among the most scenic hiking spots in the city. Soaring more 2,700 feet in elevation, Camelback's summit offers spectacular views of ...