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Lodging..........................................................................................4 Mesa ............................................................................................22 Native American Culture .................................................. 38-39 Outdoor Recreation .................................................................36 Parker ..........................................................................................28 Pet Friendly Arizona ................................................................. 35 Phoenix Metro ......................................................................19-23 Public Lands................................................................................37 Relocation ..................................................................................34 Rim Country ............................................................................... 18 RV Resorts & Campgrounds................................................41-47 Scottsdale.....................................................................19 Southern AZ ........................................................................10-15 Statewide Map .................................................................. 24 - 25 Tour Arizona.............................................................................. 40 Tucson ................................................................... ..................11-13 White Mountains ......................................................................30
Accessible Travel .................................................................... 34 Attractions ................................................................................ 9 Bisbee ...........................................................................................15 Camp Verde ................................................................................ 33 Carefree /Cave Creek ...............................................................23 Central Arizona...................................................................16-23 Chandler ....................................................................................21 Colorado River Region .......................................................26-29 Events, Featured ............................................................5, 24-25 February Events.................................................................6-7 March Events .....................................................................7-8 April Events........................................................................... 8 Grand Canyon .............................................................................31 Green Valley ............................................................................... 10 Lake Havasu City .......................................................................29
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As a travel advocate of the Southwest our neighbors to the south in general and Arizona in particular, I can’t forget that I’m a resident of Tucson excited about the next few weeks. It is during this time of the season that all those in tourism are putting their best foot forward. The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is remarkably the most noteworthy event of its kind internationally. With show venues throughout the city of Tucson, excitement is in the air. I’m always delighted at the prospect of so many new people plus many past readers enjoying the information we put out in Az Tourist News. It isn’t hard to fathom that many will take this information and run with it, albeit to the nearest rent-a-car location in order to see the Gems of Arizona. This month’s feature is a gem in itself - Globe, Arizona, just east of Maricopa County, one hour from Mesa-Apache Junction. A treasure rich with mining history, this community’s contribution carries on to the present day. As in most of Arizona, Globe’s economy is having to adjust from being a leader in the industrial age to what now is the information age. Tourism is often the answer. By illuminating the history of Globe-Miami, city tourism officials keep alive the excitement of the past. We encourage you to take a step into the past and see for yourself that which is a part of all of us. Key word here --Copper, one of “Arizona’s five C’s.” It has been a long time coming and, frankly, it is about time. Az Tourist News is finally being recognized by the Arizona Office of Tourism. We have been approved for
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Historic Home and Building Tour Feb. 17-18 Centennial Events Mar. 23-31 Located in the middle of historic copper mining districts, Globe sits smack dab among some of the most scenic countryside in this most scenic of states. Getting its name from a “globelike” nugget of silver dug up in the mid 19th century, the city is home to some of Arizona’s undiscovered treasures. Among those treasures are a host of Victorian cottages and Craftsmenstyle homes built in the early days of this copper mining town. Located at the junction of US 60-70, Globe was founded in 1876, and finally incorporated itself as a city in 1907. Globe marks its centennial this year with a full schedule of celebratory events as
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visitors discover a history that goes much farther back than the town’s birthday indicates. The 23rd annual Historic Home and Building Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 and 18, shows off many of the centennial sites with guided tours of several notable buildings. The tours leave from in front of Globe City Hall on Pine Street. This is an excellent way to become acquainted with Globe, paving the way for a later visit for the Centennial celebrations in March. A copper keychain is the ticket for this year’s Home Tour, leaving visitors with a permanent keepsake of their visit. The centennial celebration for Globe includes an original musical production “Justa Cafe,” a community picnic, authentic cowboy events, arts and crafts festival, book fair and concerts. All of these events and a whole lot more begin March 23rd.
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The musical, performed by the Copper Cities Community Players, will raise its curtain on Friday and Saturday, March 23 & 24 and March 29 & 30 at 7 pm. A matinee is planned at 2 pm on Sunday, March 25. Tickets will be available at the Center for the Arts. A parade kicks off the events on Saturday, March 24, heading down Broad Street at 10 am. In the afternoon, the chamber of commerce will host a community block party, complete with a car show at one end of downtown and a cattlemen’s display at the other, where youngsters can try their hand at roping and see cattle up close and personal. A variety of community booths will offer food and games, and musical entertainment is planned to round out the festivities. The Besh-Ba-Gowah Salado Indian ruin will have free admission all day Saturday with guided tours at 10 am and 2 pm along with entertainment and pottery and weaving demonstrations. The special activities continue on Sunday (one tour only) with regular admission to the Archaeology Park. And, just to let you know, Besh-BaGowah translates from the Apache language meaning “place of metal” - which is how Globe got its name in the first place! There is a Book Fair on Sunday, March 25 from 10 am to 6 pm, featuring Arizona authors who will be on hand to sign their books at the Globe Senior Center on Broad Street. A new book, “History of Globe, Arizona,” will be ready for sale by the end of January and on hand at the fair to purchase. The book chronicles not only the history of the city, but also many family histories of early settlers and builders of the community. Globe is located in majestic foothills with very few city lights... a perfect location for a centennial star gazing to be held on Monday, March 26 after 425 North Street, Globe, Arizona 85501
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sundown. So if you have a telescope or binoculars, now is the time to put them to use. On March 28 and March 31 the Globe Centennial Film Festival will feature both home made and commercial movies filmed in and around the area. Speaking of Globe and films, did you know that Lynda Carter of TV’s “Wonder Woman” fame is a Globe High School alumna? On Saturday, March 31, Broad Street will be transformed into an arts and crafts mecca with a variety of unique items on sale. That evening, the Centennial Dinner, sponsored by the Cobre Valley Community Hospital Foundation, is planned at the Apache Gold Casino, just five miles east on Hwy 70. Along with scrumptious food, the dinner will feature an auction of many items unique to Globe history. Be sure to be a part of these unique events with some of the friendliest folks you will ever meet in a town of rich history and scenic beauty. Globe is located 90 minutes east of Phoenix on US 60 or north of Tucson on SR 77. For more information on events or the area, contact the chamber.
Globe-Miami Chamber: 800-804-5623 www.globemiamichamber.com www.globe-100years.org
Pieces Of Friendship XVII FEB 1-28 GLOBE Pieces of Friendship is a community quilt show founded in 1990 by the Copper Country Quilters Chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild. The quilts on exhibit come from all around east central Arizona and are of all sizes and types. Presented by the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts and Copper Country Quilters, the show is open Monday - Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 Noon to 5 pm. Admission is by donation to the Center for the Arts. Don’t miss the Opening Reception from 1 to 4 pm on February 1st. Location: Cobre Valley Center for the Arts - 101 North Broad Street, Globe, Arizona.
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9th Annual Antique, Modern & Exotic Auction FEB 24 LAKE HAVASU CITY Mark your calendars for this once a year, one day only event! Auction begins at 10 am Saturday, Feb. 24th, with preview 2 hours prior to auction. Check out the fabulous selection! Antique and modern dining room and bedroom sets, occasional pieces, hundreds of high quality collectibles, unusual Indian items, cowboy items, children and animal small to life size bronze statuary and fountains, oils on canvas, mirrors, prints, and more - plus over 100 CTS of rubies, diamonds, sapphires, tanzinite, pearls, bracelets, necklaces and rings - most set in 14KT gold - and gold and silver coins. Location: Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave., Rods & Relics Hall. Robert Bollinger Auctioneer 913-963-6788 bollingerauction.com
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping Expo FEB 16-25 SCOTTSDALE The World’s Largest Horse Drawn Parade The 52nd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will take place at WestWorld in north Scottsdale, February 16-25, 2007. It’s the largest event of its kind in the world and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. Along with exciting competitions, educational seminars and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 trade booths offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art to boots, saddles and gifts. Each year the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show raises thousands of dollars for local charities. The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona will continue to support such endeavors this year. Tickets are $10 each and be purchased by calling TicketMaster or at the ticket booth on site. For a schedule of events and more information on the show visit the website.
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54th Annual Parada del Sol Parade XVII FEB 24 SCOTTSDALE The World’s Largest Horse Drawn Parade will head north on Scottsdale Road from Oak Street to Indian School at 10 am. Presented by The Tribune and the City of Scottsdale, this historical event includes nearly 1,000 horses, western pageantry, clowns, dancing troupes, marching bands, and civic groups. Free family fun for kids of all ages! Immediately following the Parade, the Scottsdale Jaycees keep the party going with the annual Trail's End celebration. Enjoy live music, shopping, great food, cold ale, a Kids Zone and much more! The block party takes over Old Town Scottsdale on First Avenue and Main St., between Brown Rd & Scottsdale Road. Admission is free and the fun lasts till 5 pm! Bring the whole family and spend the day in Old Town Scottsdale!
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FEB 1-27 TOMBSTONE Annual Quilt Show & Sale Tombstone Art Gallery - Quilts, quilt tops & small articles for show/sale, free ad m, 9:30a-4:30p. Free classes Tu, We & Th, 9:30a-12p. Pre-Show: 520-4573476; Show: 520-457-2380
FEB 1-28 GLOBE Pieces of Friendship XVII - Quilt Show Cobre Valley Center for the Arts - Quilts from all of southern Gila County and surrounding communities! Mon-Sat 10a-5p, Sun noon-4p. 800-804-5623 FEB 2-11 QUARTZSITE Tyson Wells Art & Craft Fair SW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Artisans sell unbelievable variety of their own handcrafted works, food, free adm. 928-927-6364 FEB 7-11 TUBAC 48th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts Longest running art festival in AZ - Art & craft booths, music & food from all over the country. Celebrated Native American artist Amado Pena will sign official poster he designed, 10a-5p, free. 520-398-2704, www.tubacaz.com FEB 7-11 TUBAC FEB 8-11 WICKENBURG 48th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts 59th Annual Rush Days Longest runningGold art festival in AZ&-Rodeo Art & craft booths, Celebrate town's & mining heritage, Sr Native music & food fromranching all over the country. Celebrated pro rodeo, goldAmado panning, carnival, western dance, American artist Pena will sign official poster he arts/crafts, entertainment, BBQ. Fr: classic car show, designed, 10a-5p, free. 520-398-2704, www.tubacaz.com Sa: parade, Sa & Su: rodeo, Su: mucking & drilling contest. 800-942-5242, www.wickenburgchamber.com FEB 8-11 TUCSON Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Tucson Convention Ctr - Theme "Australia - Minerals from Down Under," azurite, malachite, cuprite, opal, agate & more. 300+ dealers of jewelry, minerals, fossils, etc, door prizes, kids' activities. Silent auction Sa eve. Th-Sa 10-6; Su 10-5. Adm: $7, 14 & under free w/adult. www. tgms.org; 520-322-5773 FEB 9-10 CAMP VERDE Buffalo Soldiers Fort Verde State Historic Park - Buffalo Soldiers stationed here for the weekend in honor of Black History month, w/ living history & riding demos. $2/adults, 13 & under free. Park open 8a-5p. 928-567-3275 FEB 9-11 YUMA 62nd Annual Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo & Parade Yuma Co. Fairgrounds - Parade (downtown) Sa 8:30a; Rodeo Performances: Fr 1p, Sa 1p & 6p, Su 1p. Gen adm $10, $8 adv, box seats avail. 928-344-5451 or 928-919-4969 FEB 9-11 SCOTTSDALE 16th Annual Scottsdale Fine Art & Chocolate Festival Scottsdale Pavilions - Juried show of 150+ artists & chocolate from 15+ chocolatiers; Live Entertainment. $2 adm, 10a-5p. 480-837-5637 FEB 9-11 TUCSON Desert Diamond Casino Arts & Crafts Festival I-19, Pima Mine Rd - Finest artists & craftspeople from throughout the southwest, continuous entertainment, food, jewelry, clothes, wood, metal, etc., 10a-5p. FEB 9-14 CHANDLER Days of Wine and Roses Festival Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - 9th-11th & the 14th, live music, free Champagne tasting, rose w/meal, great French-style food, fine wine, gifts & prizes. 14th is winemaker's dinner w/ two seatings 5:30 & 7:30p, reserv. req'd. 480-792-6927
FEB 10 FLORENCE Tour of Historic Florence Visit homes on the Nat'l Historic Register, also farmers market, antique & collectible sale. Free shuttle, 9a-4p, $10 advance, $12 day of, 18 & under free. Tickets at Chamber. 800-437-9433 FEB 10-11 BENSON Territorial Days City Park, Exit 303 or 304 off I-10 - Celebrate AZ statehood. Merchants' famous hamburgers, music, square dancers, arts/crafts, carnival, petting zoo, Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-4p, free. 520-586-9706
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FEB 10-11 PHOENIX 51st Annual VNSA Used Book Sale State Fairgrounds Exhibit Building - 600,000+ books. Proceeds benefit local charities. Sa 8a-6p, Su 8a-4p, free adm. 602-265-6805. www.vnsabooksale.org
FEB 16-18 CAVE CREEK Fine Art & Craft Show Buffalo Chip Restaurant & Saloon, 6811 E Cave Creek Rd - Hours are Fri & Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222
FEB 10-11 LAKE HAVASU CITY 22nd Annual Winterfest McCulloch Blvd (between Acoma & Smoketree) Outdoor festival w/250+ vendors featuring arts & crafts, business sevices, live entertainment, children's activities, great food, 10-5, free adm. 928-855-4115
FEB 16-18 SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale 5th Avenue Fine Art & Wine Festival Old Town - Juried show of 100+ world class artists plus wine-tasting ($10 incl's engraved wine goblet), live entertainment, local food, 10a-5p, $2. Free Parking. 480-837-5637
FEB 10-11 CAMP VERDE 7th Annual Pecan, Wine & Antique Festival Community Center, Main St. - Locally grown pecans for taste/sale, pecan bake-off, hayrides, wine tasting from premier wineries, jazz, 40+ antique booths & more! Sa 9-5, Su 10-4. 928-567-0535
FEB 10-APR 1 APACHE JUNCTION AZ Renaissance Festival US Hwy 60 - Sat's, Sun's & Presidents' Day Mon: 100's of costumed participants entertain & educate. Music, theater, comedy, food, drink, crafts, games, jousting. Gate: Adults $20, 5-12 $8, under 5 free, 10a-6p. 520463-2700; Buy tickets online: www.renfestinfo.com FEB 13 MESA Canadian Snowbird Celebration Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St. Entertainment, valuable information geared toward snowbird lifestyle, 10a-4p, free adm. 800-265-3200 FEB 16 YUMA Canadian Snowbird Assoc Winter Information Meeting Yuma Convention Center, 101 Desert Hills Dr - Entertainment, valuable information geared toward snowbird lifestyle, 1p-4p, free adm. 800-265-3200 FEB 16-18 LAKE HAVASU CITY 25th Annual Home Show High School, 2675 S. Palo Verde - Find everything for your home! Bigger than last year! Colorado River Building Industry Assoc. Free adm! Fr 4-7:30p, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-3p. 928-453-7755 FEB 16-18 YUMA Yuma River Days Historic Downtown - Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival, food, music Fr, Sa & Su from 10a. Saturday shuttle buses transport you to historic sites, enjoy re-enactments, tours. 928-782-5712
FEB 16-25 SCOTTSDALE 52nd Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping Expo Westworld - Most prestigious Arabian horse show in the world. 2200 horses, 300+ vendors, 25 eateries, 8a-5p daily plus 6-9p Fr-Sa, $10 gen, $7 Srs, under 12 free. 480-515-1500 FEB 17 SALOME 14 Annual Great AZ Outback Chili Cook-Off Indian Hills Airpark - Chili & salsa competition/ tasting; Poker Runs incl 4-wheel, air & horse; aircraft contests, classic car show, 1st Annual Art Show & Exhibit, 9a-5p. 928-859-3846 FEB 17 TUCSON Scope Out Saturn at Kitt Peak Kitt Peak Nat'l Observatory - Presentation about Saturn, view Saturn by telescope, CD with Saturn images for each guest. Refreshments. 10p-1a, $35/$13, reserv. req'd. 520-318-8726 FEB 17-18 MESA 18th Annual Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale Mesa Centennial Hall, Bldg C, 201 N Center - Judged woodcarving competition, fine woodworking show, wood sculpture, gourd art, supplies, demos, prizes, raffles, Sa 9-5 & Su 10-4, donation $4. 480-951-6175 FEB 17-18 GLOBE Historic Home & Building Tour, Antique & Quilt Show City Hall - From 9a, last tour 3p. $10/$8 srs/ $6 children 6-16, Antique Show & musical "Broad Street Does Broadway" free w/tour. 800-804-5623
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ARTISTS Scottsdale Fine Art
& Chocolate Festival Scottsdale Pavilions
February 9 - 11 Cave Creek Museum
Scottsdale 5th Ave.
Feb. 10, 17 & 24 Readings & Book Signings
Scottsdale Downtown
Cave Creek, Arizona presents Author’s Month
From 2-3:30
Museum hrs: Wed-Sun 1-4:30pm, Fri 10-4:30pm
480-488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org
Fine Art & Wine February 16 - 18
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Downtown Carefree
March 2 - 4
Fountain Hills
Fine Art & Wine Affaire Avenue of the Fountains
March 23 - 25 480-837-5637
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FEBRUARY 2007
February & March Events FEB 17-18 SEDONA Sedona Arts & Crafts Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627 FEB 17-18 BULLHEAD CITY 8th Annual Veterans Chili Cookoff & Festival Rotary Park, Lakeside Dr at the River - Chili, salsa, classic car show, karaoke, arm wrestling, kids events, food/beverage, craft & merchandise. Vendor space $100 10x10 or $150 10x20 for 2 days. Adm free. 928-704-0334 FEB 17-25 TUCSON 82nd Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Grounds - PRCA Winter Tour Rodeo, the largest outdoor winter rodeo in the US. Tickets $13-20 according to seating, 1p-5p. 520-741-2233, www.tucsonrodeo.com FEB 18 AJO Tucson Boys Chorus Concert Dicus Auditorium - World famous boys choir from Tucson, Az. Presented by the Desert Music Club and Ajo Council for the Fine Arts, 3p, $12, tickets can be purchased at the door. 520-387-7742 FEB 21 LAUGHLIN NV Canadian Snowbird Assoc Winter Information Meeting Harrah's Casino Resort - Ask questions about topics affecting Snowbirds, enjoy entertainment w/ Tom Leadbeater & John Bressler, Wed, 1p-4p, free adm. 800265-3200 FEB 21-25 PHOENIX Western National Shoot Ben Avery Shooting Range - National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, incl's Traders Row, competitive shooting, knife & tomahawk throwing, demonstrations, 8-5. Free tospectators. 480-557-0301
FEB 22 TUCSON Tucson Rodeo Parade Ajo & Park - Since 1925 the best non-motorized Parade in the world. Floats, horse-drawn coaches, Mexican dancers, marching bands & more, prompt start 9a. Grandstand seating avail, for tickets: 520-2941280, www.TucsonRodeoParade.org FEB 23-25 COOLIDGE Cotton Days Downtown, San Carlos Park - Arts & crafts, car show, biker rally, salsa cookoff, dance contest, live entertainment, food booths, beer garden, carnival, cotton bale rolling contest, street dance, free adm. 520-723-3009 FEB 23-25 APACHE JUNCTION Lost Dutchman Days Community celebrates Lost Dutchman legend w/ professional rodeo & rodeo dance, carnival, two stages with free entertainment, arts & craft show, wild horse & burro adoption, themed parade on 24th. 800-2523141 FEB 23-25 FORT MOJAVE Anual Avi Kwa Ame Pow Wow Avi Resort & Casino - Arts, crafts, jewelry & food, traditional bird singing and dance contest Fr night. Dancer Reg. $5 ends 9p Sa Nevada time. 760-6294591; Hotel Resv: 1-800-430-0721 FEB 24 SCOTTSDALE Jaycees' 54th Annual Parada del Sol Parade Scottsdale Rd, Oak St to Indian School - World's largest horse drawn parade, western pageantry, dancing troupes, bands, 10a. Trail's End Celebration after parade w/live music, shopping, food, Kids Zone till 5p, free. 480-990-3179 FEB 24 ARIZONA CITY Arizona City Western Daze Fire Dept. complex, Sunland Gin Rd - Parade 10a, festival immediately after w/arts & crafts, live entertainment, car show, games, food vendors, free adm. 520-466-5141 FEB 24 LAKE HAVASU CITY Antique, Modern & Exotic Auction Aquatic Center - Fine home & office furnishings, bronze statuary, collectibles, oils on canvas, prints, jewelry and much more. Preview 2 hours prior to sell time. Auction 10a. 800-268-7621 FEB 24 QUARTZSITE 4th Annual "It's Chili in Quartzsite" Chili Cookoff & State Salsa Championship Tyson Wells Showgrounds - Sanctioned event, entrants from all over the state, public free adm, fee for tasting, big raffle, entertainment, 10a-6p. 928-9279321 FEB 24 CHANDLER Classic Car & Hot Rod Show with Saturday Music & Art in the Park Historic Downtown - Approx. 100 cars, live music and creations by local artists, 9a-4p, benefits My Sister's Place shelter. free adm. & vend. 480-782-3047 FEB 24-25 TUCSON SW Indian Art Fair AZ State Museum (UofA) - 200 renowned Native artists, top-quality artwork incl pottery, Hopi kachinas, jewelry, baskets, rugs & more. Artist demos, Native foods, music & dance performances, Sa & Su 10a-5p, $8/$3 ages 12-16. 520-626-8381 FEB 24-25 PHOENIX Matsuri: A Festival of Japan Heritage & Science Park - Entertainment, crafts, food, art, martial arts, Taiko drums, folk dancing, children's activities & more. Free, 10:30a-4:30p. 602-262-5029 FEB 24-25 FOUNTAIN HILLS/FT. MCDOWELL Spring Round Up All-Indian Rodeo Ft McDowell Rodeo Grounds - Thrill to exciting rodeo action from the Southwest's best Native cowpokes, 1p daily, free adm. 480-816-7162
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FEB 28-MAR 4 SEDONA 13th Annual Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop Five Days...150 films: Documentaries, Shorts & Features, and Animations from around the world; fabulous parties. Ticket info: 888-399-FILM
FEB 28-MAR 29 TUCSON Tucson Spring Training Two world champion teams - Chicago White Sox (‘05) and Arizona Diamondbacks (‘01) play in Tucson Electric Park; the Colorado Rockies play in Hi Corbett Stadium. Tickets: 866-672-1343 MAR 2-3 GLENDALE 35th Anniversary Benefit Quilt Show & Auction Glencroft Retirement Community - Fr: crafts, antiques, collectibles, books, food, silent auction, noon-8p. Free concert with master yodeler 7p. Sa: pancake b'fast 7:309a, booths, quilt auction, 9a-1p. Free adm. 623-847-3004 MAR 2-4 SCOTTSDALE Jaycees' Parada Del Sol PRCA Rodeo WestWorld - Bullfighters, all the usual rodeo events, concert, rodeo dance. Call for times/ticket prices. 480990-3179 or TicketMaster 480-784-4444
MAR 2-4 PARKER Bluegrass on the River Festival La Paz County Park - Some of the country's best talent plus great vendors, classic car show (Sat), RV Show. Tickets: 1-866-463-8659 MAR 2-4 CAREFREE 15th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Downtown - World-class festival with 165 strictly juried fine artists, wine-tasting ($10 incl's engraved wine goblet), live entertainment featuring Brule!, 10a-5p, Fr free, Sa/Su $2. 480-837-5637 MAR 3 CASA GRANDE 29th Annual AZ State Open Chili Championship, Classic Car Show & Motorcycle Show Ed Hooper Park - Cookoff, tasting cups on sale, plus arts & crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, 10a-5p, free adm. 800-916-1515 MAR 3 TUCSON/VAIL Western Heritage Celebration Colossal Cave Mtn Park - Living history reenactments, cowboy poetry & music, roping demos, barrel racing and more. $5/car up to 6 people, 11a-2p. 520-647-7121 MAR 3-4 SEDONA Sedona Arts & Crafts Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p, free adm. 928-284-9627 MAR 4-5 CAVE CREEK Grand Canyon Rodeo Cave Creek Memorial Arena - 2p daily, $10 per carload, 480-488-4043 MAR 8-10 BENSON Valley Crafter's Show & Sale Fellowship Hall, 590 S. Huachuca - Bake sale, juried crafts show, 30+ vendors, Th 5-8p, Fr 9a-7p, Sa 9a-4p. I-10 exit 303 to Huachuca St. Turn right to church. 520-586-1908 MAR 9-11 CHANDLER 19th Annual Ostrich Festival Tumbleweed Park - "One of the Top 10 Unique Festivals in the US." Ostrich races, parade (Sa), live music by national headliners, carnival rides, arts & crafts, food. Adm: $7 adults, $6 Srs, $5 kids, under 5 free. 480-963-4571, www.ostrichfestival.com MAR 9-11 LAKE HAVASU CITY Havasu Art Guild's 28th Annual Juried Spring Show Community Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave - Show & sale of fine arts & crafts from all over the West, artists welcome, Fr & Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-3p. Free adm. 928855-8078 MAR 10 FOUNTAIN HILLS/FT. MCDOWELL Annual Junior Rodeo Ft McDowell Rodeo Grounds - See Native America's future rodeo champions in action as they ride, race and rope for prizes, 9a, free adm. 480-816-7162
STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 7 54th Annual Parada del Sol Rodeo MAR 2-4 SCOTTSDALE Grab your boots, pull on your hat, and head on out to WestWorld of Scottsdale for some good ol’ fashioned family entertainment! 2005 National Finals Rodeo Announcer of the Year, Wayne Brooks, will bring the action alive during five PRCA sanctioned rodeo performances featuring bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and, of course, everyone’s favorite - the bulls! The Parada del Sol would not be complete without a little “boot scootin’ boogie”! Friday evening, March 2, join the Jaycees & KMLE 108 at HandlebarJ, Shea Blvd. & Scottsdale Rd., for live music by Ray Herndon & the Herndon Brothers. And, then Saturday evening, March 3 head on over to WestWorld’s east arena for the Parada del Sol Rodeo Concert.
480-990-3179 www.paradadelsol.org
Western Heritage Celebration MAR 3 TUCSON/VAIL See rodeo season out in style with a celebration of our Western heritage! You’ll be treated to cowboy poetry, living history, Western fashion show with all the latest from Corral West Ranchwear, music from balladeer Kevin Bowman, roping demonstrations, and an arena event. Try your hand at adobe-making, take a wagon ride, and more! And last but not least, mosey over to a real chuckwagon for your grub. Festivities and entertainment will run from 11 am–3 pm. Appropriately, the event will be held at the beautiful La Posta Quemada Ranch facility in Colossal Cave Mountain Park. This 129-yearold working ranch is the ideal location for a celebration of southern Arizona’s great Western heritage and traditions. Presented by the Pima County Parklands Foundation. (In lieu of March Sunday in The Park.)
520-647-7121
MAR 10-11 TOMBSTONE Ed Schieffelin Territorial Mining Days Honoring prospector who founded Tombstone; street music, competitions in hard rock drilling, mucking & nail pounding, mining displays, Ed Schieffelin & Nellie Cashman look-alike contest, all-pet parade & more. 888-457-3929 MAR 10-11 TUCSON 25th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native American inter-tribal dancing, contests, Native American food/arts & crafts, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10a-7p. Adults $7, children $5, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4051 MAR 10-11 KINGMAN Home & Garden Expo Mohave County Fairgrounds - Features carnival plus vendors, displays and presentations all having to do with your home. Fr & Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-4p, adm $2, under 10 free. 928-753-2636 MAR 10-11 PICACHO Civil War in the SW Picacho Peak State Park - Re-enactments of Civil War battle for Pichaco Pass & two other SW battles. Period costumes, music & encampments of late 1860s. $8/car up to 4 people, $2 each additional, 10a-4p. 520-466-3183
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MAR 10-11 FOUNTAIN HILLS/FT. MCDOWELL 4th Annual Native American Fine Art Show Ft McDowell Casino, Beeline Hwy - Native American artists, juried show, cultural performances, traditional Native food, 9a-6p, free adm. 480-816-7162
MAR 10-APR 15 TUCSON Designer Showhouse 4880 E Placita Provida - Fashion shows, boutique, daily luncheons, DesignSpeak seminars, chef demos, $15 by 2/10 or $20 @ door, 10-4 daily except Su 12 -4, closed Mondays. 520-624-2333, ext 105 MAR 15-18 CHANDLER National Festival of the West Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass - Huge Western Shopping Expo, entertainment, fashion shows, TV & film celebrities, Mounted Shooting Competition, Chuck Wagon Cook Offs, lots more; from 10a, $12/$11/$4. 602-996-4387 MAR 16-17 GLENDALE Arizona Quilters Guild Quilt Show 2007 ASU West Campus, 4701 W Thunderbird - Judged show, Small Quilt Auction Sa 2p, merchants mall, antique quilt exhibit, quilt appraisals, drawing, $7 adm, Fr 9a-6p, Sa 9a-4p. 602-220-9889 MAR 16-17 YUMA AZ Archaeology Expo Yuma Crossing State Historic Park - Hands-on activities, special displays/booths, make crafts, play games, see history re-enactors & more! Free adm. 602-542-4174 MAR 16-17 PEORIA Celebration of the Arts Municipal Complex, 8401 W Monroe St - Fine art, live entertainment, children's art activities, fine foods, wine tasting, art demos, book sale & more! Fr 5-10p, Sa 10a-4p. 623-773-7198 MAR 16-18 SAN CARLOS 11th Annual San Carlos Apache Tribe Pow-Wow Apache Gold Casino Resort - Competition dancing, gourd dancing, authentic arts & crafts, traditional Apache food. Bring own chair. Call for times/adm. 800-APACHE-8 MAR 16-18 SUPERIOR Superior Apache Leap Days and Mining Festival Old Town - Parade, Baile Folklorico, mining competitions, southwest food, music, crafts, carnival. Fr 5p-10p, Sa 8a-10p, Su 10a-6p. Free. 520-689-0200 MAR 16-18 BUCKEYE Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo Helzapoppin' Rodeo Grounds - All events incl. team roping & bull riding. Rodeo dance featuring Mogollon. Performance Fr 7p, Sa 7p & Su 2p; Dance Sa 7p. Adults $10, Children $5, Dance $5. 623-386-2727
FEBRUARY 2007
MAR 17 MARANA Founders' Day Ora Mae Harn Park - Parade at 9a. On-stage entertainment, Teen Extreme Zone, show car event, history pavilion, geneology search, kids' activities, food, vendors, 11a-5p. Junior rodeo at 1p. 520-382-1950
MAR 17 AJO 6th Annual Sonoran Shindig Bud Walker Park - Sonoran desert celebration, activities for whole family, live music, displays, info booths, raffles, food and fun just for kids, 10a-3p, free adm. 520-387-7742 MAR 17 MESA A Night in the 40's Falcon Field Airport - AZ Wing CAF: Live Big Band, USO show, jitterbug & costume contests. Dance in the shadow of a vintage B-17 WWII bomber, fundraiser for museum, 4:15p, $30/adv, $35/door. Meal extra. 480-924-1940, www.bigbanddance.com MAR 17 PATAGONIA Mariachi Festival Patagonia Lake State Park - Join the Fiesta! Four-five Mariachi bands perform, food vendors, children's activities, 11a-4p. $8/car (up to 4 adults). 520-287-6965 MAR 17 SEDONA 37th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival From Jordan Historical Park - Named the 2003 AZ State's best special event, starts 10:30a with Festival after. Also 8th annual One-Mile Run/Walk & 5K Run prior to the parade. 928-204-2390 MAR 17 GLENDALE Arrowhead Lakes Fine Art & Culinary Festival 1/2 mile north of 101 on 59th Ave, east on Arrowhead Lakes Dr - Fine juried art, live entertainment, food and small farmers market, FREE,10a-5p. 623-825-0511 MAR 17-18 GOODYEAR Tres Rios Nature Festival Baseline & Meridian Wildlife Area - Celebrate the area's rich wildlife & heritage. Incl's hikes, fishing clinics, canoe floats, bird watching, entertainment, children's activities & more, Sa 10-6, Su 10-4. tresriosnaturefestival.com, 623-204-2130 MAR 22-25 KEARNY 47th Annual Pioneer Days Festival Pioneer Park on Veterans Ave - Parade Sa 10a, arts & crafts, food, live entertainment, carnival & more. Th & Fr 4-10, Sa noon-10, Su noon-8. Free adm. 520-363-7607 MAR 23-25 CHANDLER Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Taste wine straight out of the barrel, great live blues & jazz bands, Creole-Cajun style entrees for dinner, gifts and prizes. $10 for wine tasting/souvenir wine glass. 480-7926927 MAR 23-25 TUCSON Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 4th Ave - 400 booths of arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainers from around the US. Please be kind to your pets and leave them at home, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520624-5004 MAR 23-25 FOUNTAIN HILLS 3rd Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire Ave of the Fountains - Juried show of 100+ world class artists plus wine-tasting ($10 incl's engraved wine goblet), live entertainment, local food, 10a-5p, $2. Free Parking. 480-837-5637 MAR 24 TUCSON Presidio Street Festival Downtown - Celebrate Tucson’s history from the Presidio era to the Territorial period., live music, historic reenactments, stunt shows, tours, arts & crafts, 10a-6p, free. 520-547-3338 MAR 24-25 GLOBE Celebrate AZ Archaeology Month Besh-Ba-Gowah - 2 tours Sa, 1 tour Su, entertainment, pottery and weaving demonstrations, 9a-5p. Sa-Free, Su-$3 ages 12-64, $2 for 65+, under 12 free. 928-4250320 MAR 24-25 PHOENIX 3rd Annual West of Western Culinary Festival Arizona Center - Garden party with 50+ top chefs, sample dozens of dishes and wines, live jazz, chefs' fashion show. All ages. $18 - $65 in advance. Info: www.westofwestern.com
MAR 25-31 HOPE 6th Annual Adios Snowbirds Festival Ramblin’ Roads RV Resort - Country & Western/ Bluegrass music jam sessions, concerts; tournaments of golf, horseshoes & shuffleboard; adm $175 incl’s full hookup site, daily b'fasts & dinner. 928-859-3187 MAR 30-APR 1 TUCSON Spring Artisans Market Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N Main Ave in Historic Downtown - 120+ of the finest artisans in the Southwest offering a wide variety of exquisite, handmade works, 10a-5p. 520-624-2333
MAR 30-APR 1 CAREFREE 6th Sonoran Festival of Fine Art Easy Street, Town Center - Juried show w/100 local & nationally-acclaimed artists, farmer's market, entertainment & exhibits about wildlife & desert preservation, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-575-6624, www. SonoranArtsLeague.org MAR 31 BLACK CANYON CITY Annual Lions White Cane Parade & Festival VFW Pancake B'fast 7a; White Cane Parade 10a; food, craft booths, entertainment, antique tractor pull w/ kids' garden tractor pull. 623-374-0442, 623-374-9363 MAR 31-APR 1 LITCHFIELD PARK 9th Annual Art & Culinary Festival Downtown next to Wigwam Resort - 200 fine artists & craftsmen (Native American, traditional, contemporary), live entertainment, wine garden, culinary demonstrations, 10a-5p, free adm & parking. 623-393-5338 MAR 31-APR 1 PHOENIX AZ Game & Fish Outdoor Expo Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Carefree Hwy & I-17 Hunting, fishing, shooting, archery, OHV & watercraft recereation, hands-on activities & workshops, food booths, Sa 8-5, Su 8-4, free adm. 602-789-3241 APR 12-14 ORACLE 22nd Annual Oracle Oaks Festival Community/Sr. Center - Carnival & Parade. Contests for best Wild West attire & Raffles ($1/entry or 6/$5) including Basket w/$300 & local merchant items, Kingsize Quilt, & more. 520-896-9326 APR 12-15 CAVE CREEK Fiesta Days Weekend Cave Creek Memorial Arena - WPRA Rodeo and PRCA Rodeo performances, Mutton Bustin', Rodeo dance, parade (downtown), golf tournament. Call for times, locations, prices: 480-488-4043 APR 13-15 TOMBSTONE Annual Tombstone Rose Festival Historic Allen St - Celebrate the 122nd blooming of the World's Largest Rose Tree. For activities call the Silver Club. 520-457-3648 APR 14 BUCKEYE West Valley Air Fair Buckeye Municipal Airport, I-10 to Palo Verde Rd/Sun Valley Pkwy exit - Flight b'fast 8a, airplane displays, food booths, vendors, drawings for skydives & demo flights, fun for kids, more, 10a-3p, free adm. 623-349-6650 APR 14-15 CAMP VERDE History of the Soldier Fort Verde State Historic Park - A living history timeline of military and civilian encampments up to the present day, incl's re-enactments. $2/adults, 13 & under free. Park hours: 8a-5p. 928-567-3275 APR 19-29 TUCSON Pima County Fair Fairgrounds - Don't miss this combination of carnival, livestock, displays, great attractions, demolition derby, vendors & fabulous concerts, $7/$2. 520-762-9100; www. Pimacountyfair.com APR 20-21 CHANDLER Chandler Jazz Festival Downtown, A J Chandler Park - An exciting jazz fest featuring various bands, several venues. Free adm. Fr 59p, Sa 2-9p. 480-782-2665 APR 20-21 PIMA Annual Heritage Days BBQ Fr 5-7p, Cowboy breakfast Sa 7-9a, Farm Museum & Main Museum displays, entertainment, family reunions. 928-485-3032
APR 20-22 MIAMI Miami BoomTown Spree Sullivan Street - Arizona State Mining Championship, parade, street fair, continuous entertainment, stair climb, bed races, 5K & 13K runs. Fr 5-9p, Sa 9a-9p, Su 10a-5p, free adm. 1-866-487-5676 APR 21 TUCSON Tucson Children's Earth Day Festival & Parade Armory Park & Tucson Children's Museum - Parade starts at 10a. Environmental activity exhibits, free give-a-ways, art contest, music performances and recycling collections, 9a-1p, FREE. 520-207-7183 APR 22-27 STOCKTON, CA Escapees RV Club ESCAPADE Five days of educational fun - Seminars, workshops, crafts, entertainment, club activities, 100+ vendors indoor/outdoor mkt. Register at: 888-757-2582 or www.escapees.com
APR 26-29 COTTONWOOD Annual Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Field trips -featuring Condor Caper, exhibits, vendors, workshops, guided walks, bird from a canoe. Call for NEW trips to newly designated wildlife areas. 928-282-2202, www.birdyverde.org APR 27-29 GLOBE/SAN CARLOS 3rd Annual Charreada Rodeo Apache Gold Casino - Traditional Mex. rodeo w/team competition. Wild Horse Roping, Bull Riding, All Girl Side Saddle Drill Team & more plus traditional Mex. food, folk dancing & music. Free. 1-800 APACHE 8 APR 28 DUNCAN The Duncan Rampage Greenlee County Fairgrounds - Contests, horseshoe tournament, kids games, Pit BBQ 4-6p, ol' time fiddlers, cowboy poetry, Jr. Rodeo 6-9p, gate opens 10a. 928-3592583 or 359-2144
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GRAND CANYON National Geographic Visitor Center (IMAX) Hwy 64 928-638-2468 www.explorethecanyon.com IMAX Theater, interpretive presentations & exhibits; FREE maps, National Geographic Store, AZ Office of Tourism, Explorer’s Café, and more!
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. 480-312-2312 www.therailroadpark.com Miniature trains, historic buildings and rolling stock from AZ’s past. 1950 carousel, snack bar. Train rides $1, under 3 free w/adult. Open daily 10am, free adm.
Queen Mine 866-432-2071. www.discoverbisbee.com Retired Phelps Dodge employees guide you into this once prolific copper mine opened in 1877. 5 tours daily, 7 days a week, tickets $12 plus tax adults, $5 plus tax ages 5-15. Off US 80 interchange.
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Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass I-10 Exit Wild Horse Pass Blvd. 480-502-5600, www.rawhide.com Rawhide Steakhouse, gunfights, stagecoach rides, train rides and Western themed shops. Spirit of the West Theater, and a haunted mine attraction. 11 miles SW of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Navajo Nation Museum Hwy 264 & Loop Road 928-871-7941, www.navajoland.com Bridges the past, present, and future of the Navajo people through educational / art exhibitions, cultural programs and events. Galleries & Gift Shop hours: Mon. 8-5, Tues.-Fri. 8-8, Sat. 9-5. 1/2 mile W of the AZ/NM border.
CAMP VERDE Out of Africa 4020 N. Cherry Rd. 928-567-2840 www.outofafricapark.com Authentic African Safari Tours. Feed giraffe, zebra and more aboard Safari vehicles. Take a Tram or walk for closeup encounters of lions, tigers, bears and other large predators. 3 miles west of I-17 on Hwy 260.
Reid Park Zoo 520-791-4022 1030 S. Randolph Way www.tucsonzoo.org Hundreds of exotic animals from all over the globe in natural environments. Educational fun for all ages! Hours: 94; Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children under 14.
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Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright 480-860-2700 www.franklloydwright.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert masterpiece, broad range of tours avail., prices vary, open daily.
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum & Cowboy Hall of Fame 150 N. Railroad Ave. 520-384-4583, 877-234-4111 Features the life of Rex Allen, Rex Allen, Jr., Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame, photo history of the Cowbelles, western stars. Gift shop. 10-4. Adm: $2 single, $3 couple, $5 family.
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Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Rd 480-924-1940 www.arizonawingcaf.com Dedicated to preserving aviation history and wartime memorabilia. Gift shop. Located at Falcon Field Airport.
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd. 520-883-2702 www.desertmuseum.org 21 acres with some 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. Includes hummingbirds, javelinas and coyotes, bird of prey shows (seasonal). Open daily. Call for seasonal hours & prices
Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main, Tucson 520-624-2333 www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org Pre-Columbian, Western, Contemporary. Changing exhibitions and Historic Block. Tues-Sat, 10-4; Sunday Noon- 4, closed Mondays, major holidays. Adults $8, Seniors (60+) $6, Students (13+) $3.
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Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park 150 N. Pine St., Globe 928-425-0320 Offers a glimpse into the long vanished Salado culture. Walk within restored rooms in this 700-year old pueblo and visit the museum. Open 9-5, adm: $3, 65 & over - $2, under 12 free.
Kitt Peak National Observatory 520-318-8726 www.noao.edu 23 optical and two radio telescopes with 3 tours daily, visitor center, gift shop, public observing programs day and night. Hours: 9am-3:45pm; call for prices. Hwy 86. 56 miles SW of Tucson.
APACHE JUNCTION Dolly Steamboat 480-827-9144 www.dollysteamboat.com Cruises on Canyon Lake, open all year 7 days a week. Narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises and private charters. 16 miles northeast of Apache Junction on SR 88.
TUCSON Old Tucson Studios 201 S. Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-883-0100 www.oldtucson.com Famous movie location open to public. Hours: Daily 10am-6pm. Wild West entertainment, restaurants, shops. (Subject to seasonal changes. Please call ahead for current schedule and prices.)
KINGMAN Route 66 Museum 120 W. Andy Devine, Kingman 928-753-9889, 866-427-7866 Tells the story of the 35th parallel - wagons trains, National Old Trails Highway and Route 66. Murals, exhibits, period vehicles and a street scene make it all come alive. Located in the Powerhouse Visitor Center. Daily 9-6 (Dec-Feb to 5pm)
LAKE HAVASU Performing Arts Center 2675 S Palo Verde Blvd., Lake Havasu 928-505-6900 www.havasu.k12.az.us At the Lake Havasu High School. Performances by the L H Community Choir & Orchestra, Mohave Community College Theater Dept., and the Missoula’s Children’s Theater plus local dance companies and recital groups. For schedule call or go to calendar link on the website.
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Check Out Ajo and See For Yourself by Charlis McVey The small town of Ajo, located 43 miles from the Mexican border, is a charming community that’s proud of its past and enthusiastic about its future. Come along and see why! Hispanic influence is reflected in the town’s name, which is Spanish for “garlic.” The beautiful old Spanish style plaza is the heart of Ajo; its traditional architecture dates from 1917. The town’s Native American neighbors live nearby on the Tohono O’odham Reservation. The extraordinarily beautiful Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is 34 miles to the south. Ajo celebrates the richness of its desert location with the Annual Sonoran Shindig festival, to be held this year on March 17. Mark your calendar and come enjoy activities for the whole family including live music, displays, info booths, raffles, food and fun just for kids. For many years Ajo’s economy was based upon copper mining. A lookout offers a panoramic view of the 1 1/2 mile open pit mine that was open from 1926 to 1985. Today Ajo is a popular retirement community with year round blue skies,
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low humidity - and pure air that the urban centers cannot offer. Visitors enjoy recreation such as tennis, golf, hiking, birding and rock hunting. Coming up on Feb. 18 is an opportunity to hear the world famous Tucson Boys Chorus in concert - don’t miss them, they’re terrific! Presented by the Desert Music Club and Ajo Council for the Fine Arts, the performance is at 3 pm and tickets are $12 (can be purchased at the door). Located on Hwy 85 about two hours by car from Phoenix or Tucson, Ajo is one of Arizona’s great finds.
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Rockhounds - It’s Back!
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Australia’s minerals. •33 gem sculptures of incredible beauty. • The American Woman, carved from a 12-ton Colorado marble block, a life-size figure atop a grand piano. There are also over 300 retail dealers of minerals, gemstones, jewelry, and fossils, plus kids’ activities and door prizes. A silent auction is being held on Sat. evening. Admission to the show is $6.25 plus $.75 TCC tax; kids 14 & under are free with adult admission. A free local shuttle service, GemRide™, takes visitors to most gem show sites. It operates Jan. 27 through Feb. 11, 2007. The toll free number to call for shuttle information is 866-PARK GEM (8 am-8 pm). Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available with 24-hour notice. Gem Show guides including shuttle maps will be available at all shuttle stops and show locations and at the Visitor Center downtown in La Placita Village, Broadway Blvd. and Church Ave.
UApresents ... Book a Show While You’re in Town! UApresents... the best classical orchestras and artists, iconic jazz stars, high profile dance companies, and artists from all corners of the world. Special price offers include senior and military discounts and Bring a Friend Offer (purchase full price B seat and bring a friend for $10). February 2007 Wed 7 - Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Thurs 8 - Moscow Festival Ballet Swan Lake
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A popular destination in Pima County is the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum, a zoo, botanical garden, and natural wildlife museum in one. Originally a set for Western movies with stars like John Wayne, Old Tucson Studios has transformed into a park full of stunt shows, rides, and great restaurants. With stalagmites and stalactites encircling rooms where bandits used to split up stolen gold, Colossal Cave Mountain Park is full of hidden secrets and mystery. The Pima County Fairgrounds hosts year-round entertainment, including equestrian events, concerts, and the Pima County Fair. Pima Motorsports Park, Pima County’s newest attraction and Southern Arizona’s legal off-highway vehicle (OHV) park, are also located near the fairgrounds. Two permanent residents of the fairgrounds are Tucson Raceway Park, with weekly NASCAR racing, and Southwestern International Racing, hosting drag strip and funny car racing. Right across the street, P1 Kart Circuit offers an outstanding atmosphere for both serious and recreational karters and a comfortable environment for families and AT TR
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Tucsonans just call it the “gem show” - but it’s way more than that. Dozens of shows go on at the same time with thousands of participants and attendees. Shows take place at more than 30 sites around town - in giant white tents, at hotels and resorts, and at exhibit halls marked with huge banners. From Jan. 27-Feb. 11 you can have the time of your life browsing the astounding collections - with only one difficulty - how to choose which of the many gorgeous pieces you wish to purchase! There is something for everyone - from gold and diamonds to granite bookends, dinosaur fossils or beads. Most of the shows are free; hours vary. Some dealers sell only to wholesalers. The show that started it all - the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show™ - packs downtown’s Tucson Convention Center over the last weekend of the event (Feb. 8-11). The theme this year is “Australia - Minerals from Down Under.” Among the unusual exhibits: • Azurite, malachite, cuprite, opal, agate & more... the complete landscape of
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520-243-7355 www.pimacountyattractions.com spectators. Pima Air & Space Museum is the only place where you can listen to old war stories and take a tour of President Kennedy’s Air Force One. The Titan Missile Museum, set in nearby Green Valley, is the only nuclear missile left over from the Cold War. Southern Arizona is an ideal setting for golf courses and Pima County has two of the finest. Crooked Tree Golf Course, an 18-hole, par 72 course with a spectacular view of the Tucson Mountains, and Ajo Country Club Golf Course with wonderful amenities. Kino Sports Complex is the home to Tucson Electric Park. The Park is the Spring Training home for the Chicago White Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Another local sports facility is the Tucson Sportspark, where community teams come to play. The historic Rillito Park Racetrack races quarter horses and thoroughbreds with pari-mutuel betting and fun for the whole family. Pima County has it all. All we’re missing is you!
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La Fiesta de los Vaqueros
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82nd Annual Tucson Rodeo & Parade, Feb. 17-25
A Long History Promoting Southwestern Culture
520-741-2233, 800-964-5662 www.tucsonrodeo.com world. An estimated 200,000 spectators line the parade route, watching over 200 western-theme floats and buggies, Mexican folk dancers and musicians. The parade is Feb. 22 at 9 am. Grandstand seating is $6 for adults and $4 for children. La Fiesta de los Vaqueros is staged by the nonprofit Tucson Rodeo and Tucson Rodeo Parade Committees. The Tucson Rodeo Grounds are located at 4823 S. Sixth Ave.
The beauty of the Southwest reaches far beyond its red rock walls, secluded canyons, and endless vistas. It can be found as well in the art and crafts of the many peoples that have called the Southwest home for centuries. Celebrating 62 years in business in 2007, Kaibab Courtyard Shops in Tucson has helped support and promote the indigenous cultures of the Southwest by offering a unique and extensive selection of fine Native American Indian, Mexican and southwestern arts and crafts, and by helping to educate customers and browsers alike. "We have a great deal of respect for our artisans and their cultures," says Laurie Amado, owner of the Kaibab Courtyard Shops, "and we're happy to share what we've learned about their work." Amado prides herself in nurturing long-standing relationships with her craftspeople, and her caring shows in the depth and breadth of selection she offers. Within Kaibab's 9,000 square feet display area can be found Native American Indian jewelry, Navajo weavings and folk art, Hopi Kachina dolls, Mexican
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Every February, Tucson returns to its Old West roots during La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, the community’s Celebration of the Cowboys established in 1925. Schools close on Thursday and Friday of rodeo week so families can enjoy the festive parade and rodeo traditions. Visitors come to experience the area’s western heritage and championship rodeo under warm, sunny skies. Center stage is the Tucson Rodeo with performances Feb. 17 & 18 and Feb. 22-25 at 1 pm. As one of the top 20 rodeos on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) calendar, the Tucson Rodeo attracts the sport’s current and former world champions, all vying for a share of over $290,000 in prize money. Events include bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, women’s barrel racing and bull riding. Tickets are $1120. A treasured tradition of rodeo week, the Tucson Rodeo Parade is billed as the largest non-motorized parade in the
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Dance masks, Pueblo pottery, baskets and fetishes, southwestern home accents, and rustic furniture. A recent addition is an extraordinary collection of vintage Native American Indian baskets, pottery, beadwork and weavings. The vintage theme can also be found in a wonderful, fun collection of Cowboy and Mexican vintage decorative collectibles. Kaibab Courtyard Shops is also Arizona's exclusive Nambe Foundry Outlet, featuring metal, crystal, and porcelain home accents, serving pieces, dinnerware and flatware. Kaibab Courtyard Shops is well known locally for its creative and diverse selection of Native American Indian jewelry. From vintage pawn to the most recognized contemporary jewelers, every piece is hand selected for authenticity, unique design, and value. Keeping the focus on quality handmade and hand-selected items, Kaibab caters both to the serious collector and the curious traveler, offering a range of prices --from inexpensive mementos to extraordinary keepsakes. Kaibab is on the "must-do" list of many Tucsonans with out-of-town guests. For travelers whose busy schedule keeps them from visiting Kaibab's main location, six satellite shops can be found at Tucson International Airport. Kaibab Courtyard Shops are located at 2837-41 North Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719.
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Mama Louisa’s Ristorante
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best of both worlds. If you’re inclined for a timely lunch, visit the “All You Can Eat” Soup, Salad, and Pasta Bar for $6.95. With six pastas and six sauces, the station cook will prepare your selection while you begin your soup and salad. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant is located at 2041 S. Craycroft Road in Tucson. Mama Louisa’s also participates in the Power Card. Earn points and receive gift certificates. Stop in for a FREE card and ask for details. You’ll want to come back again and again!
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Take a journey through art, history, and culture in the heart of historic downtown. As the largest and oldest art museum in Southern Arizona, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block has a permanent collection of more than 7,000 works, and features original and traveling exhibitions of modern and contemporary, western, and Latin American art. Currently on view is The Virgin, Saints and Angels: South American Paintings 1600 - 1825 from the Thoma Collection through April 29. This collection of 55 paintings brings the viewer into a mystical world illuminated by heavenly light, reflecting jewels and interwoven with gold and silver silk brocades, representing religious iconography in the tradition of the European masters. Opening on February 17 is Jane Hammond: Paper Work on view also through April 29. Hammond is an American Master who creates zany, witty, mysterious, playful artworks with a mixture of goofy humor with erudite intelligence. For those who love history, the Historic Block is a full city block surrounding the museum and is an excellent example of Tucson’s rich history. See what life was like in the early days of the Presidio when Arizona was still a part of Mexico by visiting Tucson’s oldest structure, La Casa Cordova, a Sonoran-style adobe home built circa 1850. Walk across the plaza and fast forward sixty years as you enter the Corbett UM
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In these days of chain restaurants and fast food joints, it’s a challenge to find meals prepared from scratch just like Mama would - or maybe Grandma! Mama Louisa’s makes many of their own pastas served up in the generous portions that Italian neighborhood restaurants are famous for. In fact, this family owned business has been serving up fresh, delicious food for 51 years! People have been coming back since 1956 for treasured family recipes like Joe’s Special, the restaurant’s hallmark dish... Try putting your tastebuds around fresh homemade linguini topped with special cheese, hot pepper seeds, Mama Louisa’s famous sauce and fresh chopped garlic! Mama Louisa’s menu is extensive and reasonably priced, with a la carte and full dinner selections that include soup and salad bar. There is something for every taste with veal, pork, shrimp and chicken dishes, pizza, and a menu for “bambinos under age 10.” Good food always takes time to prepare, but at Mama Louisa’s, you get the
520-624-2333 www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org House, finished in 1907 and a great example of classic Arts and Crafts architecture and décor. Two other historic houses, the Edward Nye Fish House and the Stephens House, provide gallery space that showcases the museum’s Art of the Americas (Palice Pavilion) and western art (Goodman Pavilion) collections. Whether your interest is in art, history or culture, there is something for everyone at the Tucson Museum of Art open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm and Sundays, 12 - 4 pm. General admission is $8 (senior and group discounts available). Public docent-led tours of the exhibitions and historic block are available. Tucsonʼs only RV Storage & Mega Wash Center
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SpaZen Pampers You in Tubac
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Cera and her professional staff bring a deep understanding of the Five Elements - Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood - to every spa treatment. Both Chinese and Japanese healing practices focus on balancing these transformative energies, and balance is the theme at SpaZen. The Spa’s offerings also include a complete Chinese herbal apothecary as well as high performance skincare. Glowing skin and internal radiance is their mission. Step into an aura of tranquility, and enjoy a cup of herbal elixir before beginning your fruitful experience at SpaZen. Located at 2243 E. Frontage Rd. in Tubac, Arizona.
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February 2007 promises to be another busy month at the historic Tombstone Art Gallery, 317 Allen Street, part of the original bank building in 1882 during the mining era. In this traditional setting the 25th Annual Quilt Show & Sale will take place from Feb. 1-27. You may display, view or purchase quilts, quilt tops and quilted articles prepared with both traditional and modern skills. As you enjoy the beautiful exhibits, decide upon your favorite for the People's Choice Award. You may also try your hand at this
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most enjoyable hobby. There will be FREE classes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week from 9:30-12:00. By prior arrangement on the requested skills, learn hand or machine piecing, appliqué, assembly, and binding methods. All are welcome. The Gallery is open daily 9:30-4:30. Admission is FREE. For further information about the show or classes, please write Quilters, P.O. Box 334, Tombstone, AZ 85638 or call 520-457-3476.
Ed Schieffelin Territorial Mining Days is a celebration of Tombstone’s mining and pioneer history and honors the prospector who discovered the town’s immensely wealthy silver deposits in 1877. Come along on March 10-11 to learn and have fun. There’s something for everyone in the family at this annual festival. Youngsters will enjoy the All-Pet Parade (on Sunday) and old fashioned kids’ games. Mom will be glad she’s in 21st century duds while getting a kick out of the 1880s Fashion Show. The Ed Schieffelin and Nellie Cashman Look Alike Contest is great fun, too. Dad will be impressed with the Professional Hard Rock Drilling Competition - and might even try his luck at the public Mucking, Sawing and Nail Pounding Competitions! Everyone will tap their toes to the street music, have a great time on a stagecoach ride, and be wowed by the gunfights throughout the weekend.
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Don’t Miss This! 48th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts FEB 7-11 TUBAC Longest running art festival in AZ - Art & craft booths, music & food from all over the country. Celebrated Native American artist Amado Pena will sign official poster he designed, 10a-5p, free. 520-398-2704, www.tubacaz.com
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888-457-3929 520-457-9317 Don’t miss the World Famous Smokey the Miner and his pack burros... come see what a grubstake is and how to pack a burro. For those who want to delve a little deeper into Tombstone’s history, there will be an Ed Schieffelin presentation put on by the Tombstone Courthouse Historic Park plus a Western history authors’ book signing. Bring your camera - there are photo opportunities galore! Mining displays, wagons, stagecoaches and all the historic competitions will make great pictures set on historic Allen Street. For your fun-filled weekend take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 303 at Benson and then take Highway 80 south, directly into town. The event is sponsored by the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce and the City of Tombstone.
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Bisbee, Arizona
Experience Mining Life
A Touch of the Great Old West
Tour Descends into Bisbee's Copper Queen Mine
Lodging/Hotels
Finders Keepers 81 Main street 520-432-2900
Bisbee Grand Hotel 61 Main St. 520-432-5900 www.bisbeegrandhotel.com
Art Galleries Johnson Gallery 28 Main St. 520-432-2126 The Copper Shop Studio & Gallery 23 Main St. 520-432-4455 www.copperlady.com
Canyon Rose Suites 27 Subway St. 866-296-7673 www.canyonrose.com
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Haymore Real Estate 100 A Lowell Traffic Circle 520-432-4555 www.bisbeecirclerealty.com
Muheim Heritage House Museum 207 Youngblood Hill 520-432-7698 www.bisbeemuseum.org
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Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum 5 Copper Queen Plaza 520-432-7071 www.bisbeemuseum.org
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Health/Food Co-operative Bisbee Food Co-op 72 Erie St. Lowell Plaza 520-432-4011
Cafe Roka 35 Main Street 520-432-5153 www.caferoka.com Rosa’s Little Italy 7 Bisbee Road 520-432-1331
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Bisbee Art Auction Buy Some Visual Delights Visitors can enjoy a weekend filled with artistic talent and visual pleasure at Bisbee’s 14th Annual Bisbee Art Auction, Saturday, March 3, 2007 in Bisbee, Arizona. The auction features many nationally known artists from around the state and will be held in the Presbyterian Annex, 24 Howell Avenue (just up the street from the Copper Queen Hotel). As in the past, the auction will be presented gallery style. The Final Hanging along with the First Preview of the Art XX
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Outfitted in hard hat, miner's headlamp and yellow slicker, thousands of Bisbee visitors descend into the Queen Mine Tour each year... heading underground and back in time. Tour guides - retired Phelps Dodge employees - lead the group 1,500 feet into the mine and recount mining days, techniques, dangers and drama. Adding a personal touch, the miner-turned-tour guides help visitors experience what it was like to work underground. The wealth of riches that the Queen Mine produced helped electrify the U.S. by supplying copper throughout the country. It was one of the most prolific copper mines in the nation, producing more than eight billion pounds of copper, nearly three million ounces of gold, as well as silver, lead and zinc. Mining began in Bisbee in 1877. The mine eventually closed when Phelps Dodge discontinued its operations in the mid-1970s, but it re-opened as a tourist attraction 31 years ago this year and has taken over a million visitors through the mine. Five underground tours depart each day, seven days a week, from the Queen Mine Tour Building, located immediately south of Old Bisbee's busi-
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Bisbee, 90 miles southeast of Tucson, is an Old West mining camp turned artist colony nestled a mile high in the picturesque Mule Mountains of Cochise County. The community was founded in 1880 and named after Judge DeWitt Bisbee. Bisbee was one of the richest mineral sites in the world, producing nearly 3 million ounces of gold and more than 8 billion pounds of copper. In addition, silver, lead and zinc came from these rich Mule Mountains. By the early 1900s, the Bisbee community was the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco with a population of 20,000 people. It was considered the most cultured city in the U.S. Southwest. Sadly, in 1908, a fire ravaged most of Bisbee’s commercial district along Main Street. Reconstruction began immediately and by 1910 most of the district had been rebuilt and remains completely intact today. In time, mining production dwindled; mining operations on a large scale became unprofitable in 1975. Today,
Bisbee Visitor Center 866-224-7233 Work will be held Friday, March 2nd from 11 am - 8 pm. The Final Preview is Saturday, March 3rd from 1 pm - 4 pm. Also on Saturday is the Meet the Artist Reception from 5:30 pm - 7 pm, which is included in the $2.00 auction entry fee. The Auction commences at 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the Bisbee Arts Commission. Bisbee’s Legendary Queen Mine Underground Tours
More Bisbee Events! FEB 10 BISBEE 15th Annual Chocolate Tasting Copper Queen Library, historic district, 6 Main St.- Delectable desserts combined with live music and other entertainment, make this event a must for lovers of fine things. 6p-9p. 520-432-4232 APR 14 BISBEE Copper Classic Car Show Main St - Classic cars with lots of dazzle and chrome. Prizes awarded for various categories. Drawings, goody bags, food, music and lots of fun, 8a-5p. 520-432-5421, 1-866-2BISBEE APR 27-29 BISBEE La Vuelta de Bisbee Queen Plaza Park - 3 day, staged bicycling event. Time trials, circuit race & road race through Bisbee, Hereford & Tombstone. 520-432-5795
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Lose Your Mine Celebrate a Legend at Lost Dutchman Days
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480-982-3141 or 602-540-6524 All of that will be accompanied by the tunes produced on the two stages of free music, from country to jazz, from morning to night. The revelry on Saturday night includes an outdoor rodeo dance and large bonfire, which event chairman Gary Mulholland describes as, "A barn dance less the barn, complete with country music and hay bale seating. And there's always food and drinks." One of the more popular events of the weekend is the BLM wild horse and burro adoption. There's also large carnival on site and 30,000 plus of your friends and neighbors enjoying all the festivities. All that from a mine that has never been found. Who knows, maybe old Jacob Waltz is dancing too (the 2 step 6 feet under) at the thought his mine has yielded up so much more than sparkling ore. Perhaps he struck some infernal bargain, swapping temporal riches for immortal fame. Whatever the fate of his spirit and mine, the good spirits and fine time inspired in his name at Apache Junction's Lost Dutchman Days are sure to yield the motherlode of happy memories, golden every one.
19th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival February 23, 24, & 25, 2007
3-DAY RODEO Saturday Parade • Large Carnival BLM Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Two Entertainment Stages • 100+ Vendors Rated One of the Best Weekend Events in the State! For more information:
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Put your daily cares aside and escape to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, located east of Apache Junction on US Highway 60, near the Superstition Mountains. You will find life in the 16th century is festive and fun in our 30-acre medieval playground with five great attractions all rolled into one: Twelve Stages of continuous live entertainment, each stage setting packed with a unique mix of comedy, music, and mischievous antics. An Outdoor Circus of acrobats and merrymakers, where you never know what will happen next, on stage or off. A Medieval Arts and Crafts Fair with over 200 storybook shops, charming tents, and carts plus artisan demonstrations of the fine skills of weaving, woodcarving, blacksmithing, glassblowing, pottery, and jewelry. Jousting Tournaments, three performances daily with armored knights on noble steeds challenging one another in history’s original Superbowl bash. A Day-Long Feast with hearty foods to satisfy your appetite plus beer and wine to quench your thirst. You can also make reservations for The Pleasure Feast - a L SE OTS E & TO DO
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The Dutchman Jacob Waltz once found gold in the Superstition Mountains east of Apache Junction. Based on what he pulled out, it was a rich and generous mine. However, Waltz expired without ever revealing its location. And the Superstition Mountains keep their secrets. But if no ore has since been found, despite Waltz's tantalizing clues and the dogged efforts of fortune hunters and foolish expeditions, the Superstitions have produced something far more valuable; the Legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. This Feb. 23-25 the community of Apache Junction renews for the 43rd time their annual celebration of this legend during Lost Dutchman Days. This three-day extravaganza is held at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds and Event Center and will feature a full, 8-event Rodeo and Parade. Also, the “Johnsonville Brat Big Taste Grill” (the world’s largest traveling grill) will be on hand all 3 days serving those famous Wisconsin Brats. In addition to the parade through downtown and the Rodeo, a three-day buckaroo bonanza from Friday through Sunday, over a hundred vendors will be on hand to showcase their wares.
520-463-2700 www.renfestinfo.com two-hour extravaganza! Savor six courses of fine food and drynk with a side order of raucous live entertainment... the 2007 season offers a delectable German menu. Kids love the interactive games and people-powered rides: Da Vinci’s Flying Machine, the Slider Joust, Piccolo Pony - a rocking horse bigger than an elephant - the Dragon Climbing Tower, Castle Siege, a Maze, Archery Range and much more. One of the special features of the Festival is that entertainment takes place throughout the day right in front of your on the streets of the village, as a costumed cast of 800 medieval commoners, knights, and royalty celebrates a 16th century day of play. Hours: Every Saturday and Sunday, February 10-April 1 including Presidents’ Day Monday, Feb. 19 from 10 am-6 pm. Advance discount tickets are available at Fry’s or online - print at home. Prices are $18 adults, $6 ages 5-12. Tickets at the gate are $2 more. Parking is FREE.
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59th Annual Gold Rush Days
It’s Funbelievably Grande!
Western Fun “Out Wickenburg Way!”
Relax and Enjoy in Casa Grande
Info:
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Feb 8-11, 2007 Experience the "Real West" during this celebration of Wickenburg's Ranching and Mining Heritage Parade on Saturday at 10am, Arts and Crafts Exhibitors, 2-day Senior Pro Rodeo, Free Stage Entertainment, Gold Panning, Melodrama, Family Carnival and Much More! For more information, contact
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Casa Grande Ruins National Monument was this nation’s first archaeological preserve. Its namesake - the Casa Grande or “Big House” - was built in the early 1300’s. In 1694, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino described Casa Grande as a 4-story structure built by the people the Pima Indians call “Hohokam,” meaning those that came before. Constructed with layers of caliche mud, the walls of the tower are 4 1/2 feet thick at the base. This mysterious structure is believed to have been used for astronomical observation because of holes in its walls that seem specifically placed for this purpose. Casa Grande is the largest structure built by
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the Hohokam and represents the height of their architecture. Around the late 1300s, they began to abandon their walled compounds and villages for reasons that can only be speculated upon. A series of devastating floods in the 1350s and 1380s may well have been the final blows to their economic and political systems. The Casa Grande Ruins are open daily from 8 am to 5 pm (except Christmas Day). Entrance to the ruins is $5 per person, 15 & under are free (prices subject to change); National Park Service Passports honored.
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Motorcycle Show on Saturday, March 3! Meet you at Ed Hooper Park, located at the intersection of Rodeo Road and Pinal Avenue (Hwy. 387) in Casa Grande - it’s funbelievably grande! The same weekend offers both the 49th Annual Cactus Antique Airplane Fly-In at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport, Friday and Saturday, March 23, and the LeGrande Tour XX Bicycle Challenge with three different distances on Saturday, March 3. Also, experience the 40th Annual O’odham Tash Indian Days Celebration, February 16-19 and Country Thunder, scheduled for Wednesday - Saturday, April 12-15, in Florence, AZ. For more information about why we love Casa Grande, call the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce or visit our website and we’ll give you the scoop!
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Whether you’re seeking fun, exciting events or a place that feels like a family reunion with more fun and less work, you’ll find it all in Casa Grande. In floats, marching bands, and youth groups addition to our uniquely entertaining participating. The parade theme this year events throughout the year, Casa Grande is “Happy Trails!” offers beautiful area golf courses, Special Saturday activities include restaurants, museums and incredible the Beard Contest, Western Barbecue, shopping. and the first performance of the Senior Take a leap from an airplane or in Professional Rodeo held at 2 pm at the a wind tunnel or just watch -- at the Everett Bowman Arena off Constellation international skydiving facilities in Road, just one mile east of the downtown Eloy, Skydive Arizona and Skyventure area. The Saturday night Gold Rush Days Arizona! Or take a day trip and explore Rodeo Dance features music by Phoenix- the historical and natural wonders of based Western Electric Band. Pinal County. No matter what you The daily activities along with the rodeo choose to discover or explore, you can continue on Sunday. Special day events be sure that the pace will be relaxed and include the Young Life Pancake Breakfast easygoing in Casa Grande. from 8-11 am and traditional Mining As for those events... if you want events - the Mucking & Drilling Contest to bask in our friendly, hometown at 10 am and the Arizona Gold Panning charm, warm up your taste buds at Championship at 1 pm ... contestants in the 29th Arizona State Open Chili both events compete for money and prizes. Championship, Classic Car Show and This annual celebration is one of the signature heritage events for Wickenburg. You won’t want to miss it!
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Founded 59 years ago by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, this event celebrates the town’s origins as a gold mining center in the days before there was a Phoenix. This year Gold Rush Days will be celebrated from Feb. 9-11, 2007. On Thursday, Feb. 8th and Friday, Feb. 9th, you’ll find a western concert at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, where “The Sons of the Pioneers” will perform. The official event kick off is Friday, Feb. 9th on historic Frontier Street with the 10 am. The main festival area in historic downtown - with over 200 arts/crafts exhibitors, a family fun carnival, free stage entertainment, photo exhibit and gold panning - runs daily from 9-5, with the carnival running throughout the evening. The Classy Classics car show is held on Friday only from 10-3. The always hilarious Wickenburg Desert Stagers produce an old fashioned melodrama held in the historic Saguaro Theatre at 7 pm nightly throughout the celebration. The parade on Saturday is one of the largest in Arizona, with over 100 entries including 1,000 horses, classic autos,
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Experience • Battle Re-enactments of Valverde, Glorietta Pass, and Picacho Pass • Over 200 Re-enactors living in authentic Civil War camps • Vendors selling period merchandise • Re-enactments and period demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day Be sure to bring along: • Plenty of Water • Hat • Lawn Chair • Sunscreen Special Event Vehicle Entrance Fee: $8 up to 4 persons. ($2 ea. additional person) Individual Entrance Fee: (walk-in / bicycle): $2 Food and Beverage Concessions are available
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THINGS TO DO IN RIM COUNTRY 1. Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce/Visitor/Information Center Open 7 days a week - brochures, maps directions, area info. 1-800-672-9766
Dog exercise park, Payson public library. 928-474-5242 ext. 268 8. Green Valley Park 3 fishing lakes, ADA walking path, playground, veterans memorial. 928-474-5242 9. Shoofly Village ruins Picnic area, BBQ facilities, hiking. Call Payson Ranger Station. 928-474-7900
2. Zane Grey Cabin Replica This famous cabin, prior to its destruction in the Dude Fire, attracted worldwide Zane Grey fans. Now reconstructed in meticulous detail, located in Green Valley Park. 928-474-3483
10. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park World's largest natural travertine bridge, 183 feet high, 400 foot long tunnel. Hiking trails, ADA view points. 928-476-4202 11. Antique shops galore! Call or visit the chamber for a map with locations. 800-672-9766
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Art for All in Payson Plan to visit Payson’s Historic Main Street during February and March 2007. A new business Artists of the Rim, an art gallery, opened on Historic Main Street as of August 18, 2006. Featured are 19 local artists including three husband-wife teams. Artwork displayed includes oils, watercolors, multimedia (originals & prints), as well as jewelry, sculpture, pottery, sierra stone tables & sculptures, Manzanita tree sculptures, and glass. The gallery caters to all art tastes. We look forward to your visit.
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4. Historic Main Street Historic buildings, antiques, shopping, walking tour, restaurants. 928-468-6074
Come join us to celebrate Arizona State Parks 50th Anniversary and 80th Birthday of the Historic Lodge. Festivities begin at 10am with presentations by Ken Travous, AZ State Parks Director; Anna Mae Deming, Great Grand Niece of David Gowan who discovered the Bridge; and Mark Randall and family, who owned and operated the bridge from 1948 to 1985. Cake and homemade ice cream. Tours of the historic lodge will be available at 1, 2 and 3pm. Lodge tours are limited so call ahead to reserve space.
6. Rim Country Museum/No. Gila County Historical Society Logging, mining, ranching and ancient history exhibits, Zane Grey memorabilia, gift shop. Oldest western Forest Service Ranger Station and 1905 Haught Cabin. 928-474-3483 7. Rumsey Park
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12. Pine Walking Tour Self-guided tour of historic Pine, antiques, gift stores. 928-476-3547, 1-800-672-9766 13. Pine-Strawberry Museum and Visitor/Information Center Artifacts of area. 928-476-3547 14. Pleasant Valley Area of Zane Grey novels, shootouts, wildlife, fishing. Community of Young. 1-800-672-9766
possible to ensure the perfect ski and cross-country skiing season. We think our winter season is just about perfect. Come and enjoy our winter. Toss snowballs back and forth with your family. Watch your dogs leap with delight. Breathe in the best air in Arizona. We have just enough cold weather to put color in your cheeks. Come to Payson and be a kid again. We have perfect snow-angel snow made just for you. If you need maps and information, call the Rim Country Visitor Center.
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3. Mazatzal Casino Tonto Apache Reservation Slots, gaming activities, food, entertainment. 1-800-777-play(7529)
5. Museum of Rim Country Archaeology Tools of archaeology, artifacts of Rim Country Risser Ranch ruins and Q Ranch, seminars and tours. 928-468-1128
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treasured collectibles. When you are getting that uncontrollable urge to find the perfect rocking chair, cut lead crystal pitcher, rare pitch pine basket or Navajo rug, head your vehicle to Arizona Rim Country. Nestled in the Rim Country communities of Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Star Valley and Christopher Creek you will find over a dozen antique stores. The bargains and exciting selection will delight you! For directions - or assistance of any kind - please call the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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When the settlers began the main migration across the virtual unknown of America in 1848, they filled wagons and schooners with tables and chairs, cabinets, clocks and myriad other necessities that would be needed to outfit a farmstead. Often, by the time the settlers squatted on 160 acres or bought a building site from a land speculator, few possessions were left in the wagon. Most "antiques" had been discarded en route to lighten the load of the exhausted oxen or poorly fed horses. What our grandparents shunned as "old furniture" and hand-me-downs are now
Part of winter’s splendor is feathery-light snow festooning pine boughs, packed snow waiting for your children’s plastic sledding discs and carpets of snow disturbed only by the delicate prints of forest animals. Snow is your guarantee that spring, summer and fall will be blessed with thousands of acres of wildflowers. Snow heralds the first stage of secluded rivulets that will blend together to craft your treasured creek or “hidden fishing hole.” Snow is magic! For some, winter is too long. Others wish that winter would last as long as
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Hours: February: Wednesday through Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm; Sunday, 12:30 pm – 4 pm; Monday – Tuesday, by appointment. March: Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday, 12:30 pm – 4 pm; Tuesday, by appointment. Artists of the Rim is located at 408 W. Main Street in Payson.
Paysonglo Lodge 1/2 MILE FROM THE CASINO! • $5 Off Any Meal at the Casino • Heated Swimming Pool and Spa • Close to Restaurants & Shopping Areas • 5 Minutes to Golf & Tennis • King, Queen & Double Rooms Available Each Room has a Small Refrigerator & Hair Dryer • Cozy, Quiet, and Intimate Atmosphere • Situated Amid Breathtakingly Beautiful Scenery Paysonglo is the perfect place for that weekend retreat!
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1-800-772-9766 • 1-800-872-9766 1005 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson, Az 928-474-2382 • Fax: 928-474-1937
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Arizona Fine Art Expo Event Combines Festival and Working Studio Step into the creative confines of Thunderbird Artists’ 3rd Annual Arizona Fine Art EXPO and you’ll immediately sense an exquisite exhibition like none other. This unique event combines the aspects of a juried fine art festival, the elements of a gallery and the inner-workings of an artist’s studio. A picturesque backdrop, enhanced by stunning desert vistas and mountain views, highlights a scenic setting matched only by the original creations on display from 115 world-class artists. The 10-week Expo, which began January 11 and continues through March 25 in Scottsdale, will showcase juried artists applying their skills in a working studio environment, giving patrons unprecedented access to some of the world’s most gifted painters, sketch artists, welders, sculptors, glass blowers and more. Not only will you have the opportunity to interact with the artists, but participation will be encouraged during handson art demonstrations and workshops. Complementing the creativity on display will be an extraordinary offering of fine foods offered by Chompie’s New York Style Deli. While roaming the sculpture garden, you’ll have a chance to dine alongside a life-sized bronze,
sip cappuccino among working artists sculpting clay or relax inside the Café de EXPO. You can even observe skillful glass blowers as they shape a glowing bowl or vase out of a simple gather of glass. All the while, relaxing music will resonate throughout the venue, creating an ideal ambiance for fine art viewing. Special events planned for this year’s event include Paul Zimmer flutist and song writer, Brule’, Brian Hammil Native American Hoop Dancer, Cactus Market every Saturday, Chef Art from Chompie’s with chocolates for Valentine’s Day, Mexican Folkloric Dancers, workshops, glass blowing classes and more. Art on display is for sale or may be commissioned by the patrons, designers, corporate collectors, landscape designers and art collectors. The EXPO takes place on the southeast corner of Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Roads, Scottsdale, Ariz. Season pass is $7, $6 for seniors and military, children under 12 are free. Parking is free too.
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Noontime Festivals in Scottsdale Every January through April, the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall comes alive with Native American music, dance, art and traditional foods. Presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Native Trails is now in its fifth season of FREE noontime festivals dedicated to exploring the rich and varied cultures of Native America. We invite you to come along on this sensory journey to the first nations of Arizona and North America. The rhythmic drumbeat in your chest as you join
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of art, jewelry, clothing, every equine related item imaginable and take time to enjoy a wide variety of food! TICKETS to the Scottsdale Show can be purchased through TICKETMASTER Tel: 480-784-4444 The 2007 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is proud to benefit the following Charities: Cox Charities, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the March of Dimes. If you are interested in visiting a local Arabian farm, go to our website for listings.
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Road (480) 312-2312 www.therailroadpark.com
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Outdoor Fun for All the Family
"Kiss Me, Kate"
Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival
Be Enchanted by this Musical Comedy Masterpiece
623-204-2130 www.tresriosnaturefestival.com is free. Come listen to talks by experts about wildlife, the outdoors and area history. There is a beginner’s bird program and walk to nearby wildlife-viewing areas. Explore booths of wildlife and conservation organizations and shop at our farmers’ market. Discover how Luke Air Force Base is making a difference as a leader in environmental projects. Local entertainers will perform and a diverse food menu is available. Children have even more to look forward to. The extensive children’s area has hands-on crafts, live wildlife displays, activities, and storytelling. It is a quick walk to the fishing clinic, and canoe rides will be offered. Finish the day with a hay wagon ride around the nature trail. The event at Base and Meridian Wildlife Area is located adjacent to the Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, five miles south of I-10 on Avondale Boulevard.
Phoenix “Points of Pride” By poll, residents of Phoenix have chosen 30 attractions that they are especially proud of. They include cultural facilities, historic residences, mountain peaks and charming parks. Here are two to plan to visit!
Arizona Center Located in the heart of downtown, offering a range of specialty shops, 9 full service restaurants, a 24 screen movie complex, a country & western bar, a piano bar and a sports bar. 3rd & Van Buren St. 602-271-4000
Camelback Mountain The city’s most noticeable landmark is recognized by its characteristic camel’s hump and the praying monk rock formations. It’s a favorite spot for hikers and rock climbers. E. McDonald Dr. & Tatum Blvd. 602-256-3220 http://phoenix.gov/ARTS/pridepts.html
Arizona Broadway Theatre is currently offering its second season of full-scale productions showcasing local and national artists. Kiss Me, Kate (winner of 10 Tony Awards) runs from January 12 through March 4. ABT’s luxurious auditorium comfortably accommodates 400 guests with unobstructed views from every seat. The theatre offers full-service gourmet dining, prepared by an award-winning chef, 90 minutes prior to each show. For a interesting perspective on this newest production as well as a look at the star of the show and Artistic Producer of the ABT, enjoy this excerpt from an interview with Cassandra Norville Klaphake by Marilyn Eisenberg, MFA. Q. KISS ME, KATE was the first Broadway revival in almost 50 years of the musical comedy masterpiece by Cole Porter and authors Sam & Bella Spewack. Why did ABT select it for its second season? A. We selected this play simply because of the music... Cole Porter’s music really shines in this piece. Songs like “So In Love,” “Were Thine That
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Wildlife watching, hiking, fishing and canoeing are not what you think of in the center of the Valley of the Sun. But in the southwest valley of the Phoenix Metro area there is such a location. It is a place that people across time have valued and marked as significant, and it is the site where we will celebrate the Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival! The 2007 festival moved to the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Base and Meridian (B&M) Wildlife Area in Avondale, Arizona. This location is a refuge from the hustle and bustle of urban life - but it is far from calm. Located at the confluence of the Salt and Gila Rivers, this riparian habitat is home to over 140 species of birds and a variety of mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians. It is a hidden treasure in our community. The Festival celebrates the rivers, wildlife, outdoors, and heritage of the area. It’s an outstanding family outdoor event. Festival hours are 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, March 17 and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, March 18. Admission
Box office: 623-776-8400 www.azbroadwaytheatre.com Special Face,” and the quintessential production number “Too Darn Hot” are among my personal favorites. There were also a number of other reasons: the success of both the original and revived versions, the interesting aspect of a show taking place within a theatre setting, and the broad spectrum of dramatic characters in the play. Q. What do you find most challenging about playing the lead role? A. I feel that Lilli represents a very complex and multi-faceted woman. In fact, to me she embodies many of the glorious aspects of the “modern woman.” However, she is often misinterpreted as merely one-sided and vengeful. The challenge will be to temper her fiery passion with femininity while balancing her strengths and insecurities, and then communicating this realistically to a live audience. Conveniently located just south of Bell Road off of the Loop 101 West and east of the Peoria Sports Complex, ABT has free parking.
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Festival of the West "It's Never Too Late to Be a Cowboy!"© 602-996-4387 www.festivalofthewest.com
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Plus, see and hear presentations on Western history, film-making, writing, photography and horsemanship. The festival is consistently voted one of the Top 100 Events in the Country and selected as Reader's Choice by True West Magazine as the Best Western Event in the country. Keep the Western heritage alive, learn about cowboy culture and have fun at the same time. Join Western fans who travel from around the World to this one of a kind event. "It's never too late to be a cowboy!"© Hours are Thursday, 10 am - 7 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 8 pm; and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. Admission is $12 adults, $11 seniors, $4 children, and under age 5 free. Other special discounts will be available. Parking is free. Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass is located off I-10 Exit 162 in Phoenix.
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The Birds are Back! Welcome to Chandler’s 19th Ostrich Festival 480-963-4571 www.ostrichfestival.com
The birds are back! The 19th Annual Ostrich Festival is coming to Chandler, AZ, March 9-11, 2007. The festivities will again take place at Tumbleweed Park at the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann (2250 S. McQueen Rd.) - just one block south of the new stretch of the Loop 202 San Tan freeway. This year’s Ostrich Festival will be better than ever with an exotic petting zoo, great food, rows of arts & craft vendors and everyone’s favorite - ostrich races! The live entertainment is always a big hit at the Ostrich Festival, and this year you’ll enjoy a variety of entertainment the entire weekend. Friday night will feature country music star and American Idol alum Josh Gracin, Saturday will feature ‘80s pop icon Rick Springfield, and Fiesta Sunday will showcase Luz Rios and Los Palominos. The carnival offers excitement for the brave of heart and for your favorite toddler. Ostrich Alley entices with ostrich YO MA UR KE PL AN S
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burgers, ostrich jerky and fresh emu eggs. The Ostrich Festival is thrilled to welcome back the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge celebrating its 10th anniversary! Don’t forget the parade through downtown Chandler on Saturday, March 10th starting at 10 am. The festivities kick-off with a fun run at Tumbleweed Park on Sunday, March 4th at 10 am. There’s something for everyone! Get your Family Fun Packs at any Wells Fargo east valley branch, Fry’s, Fry’s Marketplace or AZ Lottery kiosk - they’re only $69 and include two adult tickets, two child tickets and four all-day carnival passes (that’s a $55 savings!) Tickets are also available at the gate and are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for kids (under 5 are free). The Ostrich Festival is proudly presented by Wells Fargo. Don’t miss out on the fun at this year’s Ostrich Festival!
Largest and Most Decorated Winery in Arizona
Days of Wine and Roses Festival February 9-11 and 14 • Live Jazz • Free Champagne tasting • Date receives rose with lunch or dinner reservation • Special dinner menu 5-10pm on Fri & Sat • Wed. Winemaker’s Dinner - reservations required
480-792-6927 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, Az 2 blocks south of Chandler, Blvd., west side of Arizona Ave.
Daily operating hours: M-W 11:30am-6pm • Th-Sat 11:30am-10pm • Sun 11:30am-5pm
Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival March 23 - 25 • Live music • Barrel wine tasting • Foods from major Jazz and Blues cities (Memphis, Chicago and New Orleans)
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Arizona Museum for Youth - Child oriented fine arts center featuring art exhibits and unique hands-on art activities. Voted one of the nation’s best children’s museums by USA Today. 35 N. Robson St. 480-6442467 Mesa Historical Museum - Discover Mesa’s unique history! The museum highlights early settlers and the events that have made Mesa what it is today. More than 4,000 collectibles, some donated by local founding families. 2345 N. Horne. 480835-7358
Park of the Canals - See evidence of a canal system developed 2,000 years ago by the ancient Hohokam civilization. The sophisticated system was vast enough to grow crops that fed 200,000 people. The Brinton Desert Botanical Garden, located within the park, features hundreds of different varieties of cacti, trees and shrubs. 1710 N. Horne. 480-827-4700
Arizona Mormon Temple - Noted landmark with beautifully manicured gardens. 525 E. Main St. 480-964-7164
“Night in the 40s Big Band Dance” March 17 480-924-1940 www.arizonawingcaf.com
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The annual “Night in the 40s Big Band Dance” will be held on March 17, 2007 at the Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum (CAF) in Mesa. This glamorous event features the best of 1940s nostalgia, all in the shadow of the vintage B-17 WW II Flying Fortress bomber "Sentimental Journey"! Besides being a nostalgic journey back in time, “A Night in the 40s” benefits a worthwhile cause - it’s a fund raiser for the CAF Aircraft Museum, an organization dedicated to keeping aviation history alive for current and future generations. “A Night in the 40s” will be held Saturday, March 17th with doors opening at 4:15 pm. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in the style of the 40s. Entertainment begins at 5:30 pm with the Kathy Donald Quartet, presenting 1940s style entertainment with singers and a professional trio of piano, bass, and drums. At 7:30 pm swing time kicks in featuring the Sun Lakes Big Band Orchestra playing favorite Big Band Music from the war years. There will also be a 1940s costume contest and a competition for swing dancers of all SW
Mesa Southwest Museum - "Arizona’s Natural History Museum," see the largest dinosaur exhibit west of the Mississippi River, visit a Spanish mission, pan for gold in the History Courtyard, see beautiful examples of Native American pottery, “star” in a made-in Arizona movie and much more. 53 N. Macdonald St. 480-6442230/4040
ages. Those in attendance may purchase food and refreshments tickets for the event including beverages and a barbecue plate. Tickets for “A Night in the 40s” are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the dance. Tickets can be purchased at the Arizona Wing Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. or online at www.bigbanddance.com . For further information call the museum. All admission fees and donations are fully tax deductible as the Arizona Wing is approved under IRS code 501 C3. Night in the 40s sponsors include presenting sponsor Comerica Bank along with Hensley and Company, Taylor Rays, AM 1230 KOY, Alpha Creations Awards. The Arizona Wing is an all volunteer, non-profit organization supported only by membership dues, private donations and fund-raising events such as “A Night in the 40s”. No government funding or support is provided. For additional information on the Arizona Wing visit their website.
Whittling at Wood Event Takes Woodcarving to a Whole New Level The 18th Annual Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale brings competition, demonstrations and sales to Mesa Centennial Hall on Feb. 17-18. This unique event includes a woodcarving competition presented by the Grand Canyon State Woodcarvers and the Arizona State Woodcarvers. Watch power carving, hand carving, tool sharpening techniques, wood burning & texturing demonstrations. Wood sculpture and gourd art will be on sale as well as supplies, tools, books and sculptures of all kinds: realistic, birds, figures, animals, etc. The Fine Woodworkers of Arizona show runs in conjunction, too. Clubs nationwide are invited to submit and compete for the best-carved chess set. Competitive entries: Novices, Intermediates, Advanced and Junior SE GRE LEC AT TIO N
Apache Trail - Adventures await on Route 88! Among the attractions: Apache Greyhound Park, Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post, Goldfield Ghost Town, Superstition Mountain Museum, Barleens Arizona Opry Dinner Show, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Tortilla Flat, The Dolly Steamboat. 480-982-4040
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480-951-6175 sid_mary5@sms.com carvers. We anticipate 250 to 400 carvings. Mesa Centennial Hall is located at 201 N. Center St. Parking is free. Admission: $4 donation, 14 and under free. Hours: Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm.
More Mesa Events! FEB 13 MESA Canadian Snowbird Celebration Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St. - Entertainment, valuable information geared toward snowbird lifestyle, 10a-4p, free adm. 800-265-3200 FEB 17 MESA 14th Annual Statehood Day Celebration Rockin' R Ranch - Special statehood day. AZ Gunfighters recreate the famous gunfight at OK Corral. Starts-5:30p w/dinner $25/Adults, $23 Srs, $15/Kids. 480-986-1800
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A variety of domestic and imported wines will be available for tasting, along with micro-brews by Nimbus Brewing Company. There is a fee of $10 which includes an engraved souvenir wine or beer glass and six tasting tickets. Guests will have numerous dining options with food and chocolate vendors and Carefree’s surrounding restaurants and outdoor cafés. The festival also features live musical entertainment from the Darren Curtis Skanson Trio, Native American group Brulé, Patrick Ki on classical guitar, Wind Rodriguez (Wayra) and his Native American Cedar Flute, and smooth jazz by Morpheus Music. This event, also considered “a Collector’s Paradise ™,” will take place near the corner of Easy and Ho Hum streets. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day. Admission is free on Friday and $2 on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free all weekend.
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The 12th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival will take place the weekend of March 2, 3 & 4, 2007 in downtown Carefree. Over 165 juried fine artists from throughout the United States and abroad come together for Arizona’s #1 fine art event. Patrons will enjoy paintings, small, medium & life-sized bronzes, photography, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, baskets, and much more! Festival producer Thunderbird Artists is delighted that Dave LaMure Jr. will be exhibiting as featured artist. Dave creates everything from vessels to urns to bronzes and sculptures. He also creates table, reading, and floor lamps. Dave has been perfecting his talents for 26 years creating one-of-a-kind pieces and developing an art uniquely his own. Dave’s well-deserved recognition in the art world is derived from his expertise in capturing fine, wildlife art and contemporary designs on exceptional forms.
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Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Downtown Carefree
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bobcat now and then. A hundred years later, this quaint little town rich with history hasn’t changed much. Nestled in the Arizona foothills of Black Mountain, Cave Creek & Carefree offer a taste of what was. Most of the buildings have stood the test of time, giving us a glimpse of early American architecture. There are several authentic saloons, western shops, an annual rodeo and even a "snake crossing." Just be sure you stop by the famous Cave Creek Museum. There, you will step back in time and see just how early settlers and Native Americans used to live. Need something a little more modern? There’s the Los Portales Mall housing several diverse shops and the Spanish Village Shopping Center, which features modern amenities in an old Spanish village setting. Head to Carefree and mosey down Easy Street - what could be better! Carefree presents a monthly "Concerts in the Gardens" series, which features a variety of musical acts performing in the botanical gardens at town center. There is an active theater community, a farmers market every Friday and a giant sundial located in the appropriately named Sundial Circle that stretches over 90 feet in diameter. And both locations provide multiple golf courses situated among some of the most beautiful desert landscapes you will ever see. Either way, Cave Creek and Carefree have just what you’re lookin’ for!
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Ongoing Events Carefree Farmers’ Market Downtown, Fridays 9 am- 1 pm October-May 25, 2007
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March 15 Soul Solution Music of the 1960s, ‘70s and beyond
Thursdays 7-8:30 pm
April 19 Mesa Community College Concert Band Popular music from Sousa to Strauss
Feb. 15 Barrio Latino Latin Crossover Music and Blues
May 17 Fantasy Jive The Best of Jazz
2007 Concerts in the Gardens
Cave Creek Museum Cave Creek, Arizona presents Author’s Month
Feb. 10, 17 & 24 Readings & Book Signings From 2-3:30
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FEB 10- APR 1 APACHE JUNCTION Arizona Renaissance Festival
MAR 9-11 CHANDLER 19th Annual Ostrich Festival
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FEB 8-11 WICKENBURG 59th Annual Gold Rush Days & Rodeo
FEB 10-11 FEB 16-18 CAMP VERDE LAKE HAVASU CITY 7th Annual Pecan, Wine 25th Annual Home & Antique Festival Show
FEB 16-25 SCOTTSDALE 52nd Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
FEB 17 SALOME Great AZ Outback Chili Cook-Off
Hualapai Hustle ATV Jamboree April 12-15, 2007 Early Bird Registration Until April 2, 2007 For more information call 866-427-RT66 Registration forms available at www.kingmanchamber.org
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Nestled between the beautiful San Pedro Martir Mountains and the “muy azul” Sea of Cortez, 120 miles south of the US border in Baja California, sits San Felipe. This once sleepy fishing village has transformed into a low key tourist mecca most describe as “tranquil” and “laid back”. Some visitors couldn’t leave and have relocated and retired there. If you’re not careful, you might do the same! At the town’s entrance you will be met with the “Gateway to the Sea of Cortez” - two posts arched together that can be seen from almost any point in San Felipe. After you make your way in, you can meander the oceanfront avenue called the ‘malecon’ and wade through the gentle gulf water. Here, 23 foot tides expose a half a mile of ocean floor in one of the largest tidal bores in the world. There are also several dance clubs and cantinas along the malecon if you need to liven things up a bit after a restful day. Lodging comes in all forms and styles. There are several high end hotels and affordable motels or you can rent a beachside bungalow for as low as $50 US dollars.
sails pluming over the sky blue water. Both events are a treat to the senses. March is also the time of spring break, which continues into early April. But with all of the festival fun, don’t underestimate the natural splendor of San Felipe. The incredible mountain peak of Picacho del Diablo rises up over ten thousand feet and usually sports a cap of snow and ice. El Machorro looms at the northeastern end of town and is both lovely and climbable. Or you can take in the rolling hill of Cerro de la Virgen that features a venerable chapel and a lighthouse that faces mainland Mexico.
Sure your accommodations might be bare minimum, but who needs a kitchenette when you can walk five steps to a fish taco stand and take a bite of an international sensation that originated in San Felipe? Be prepared to let loose as Carnival Week takes hold February 1620. This is San Felipe’s answer to Mardi Gras with parades, carnival rides, street dancing and live music. On Saturday the 17th, tempt your taste buds at the annual Festival de Paella at the El Cortez Hotel. If you are not familiar with the native Spanish dish, paella is a stewpot mix of seafood, chicken, sausage and rice in a savory tomato sauce. Top that off with a margarita and you’ve stepped into heaven just south of the border!
As mentioned earlier, San Felipe is primarily a fishing town. Either for sport or for business, you can expect to catch a variety of fish ranging from mackerel, sea bass, triggerfish and the common local game variety corvina. If you’re on land and cast your line in then don’t worry about any fees or restrictions. But when you board a “panga”, or fishing boat, or charter out on your own then you will definitely need a license. Local authorities are strict about this rule, but once you reel in that elusive “big one that got away” fish, it will
You won’t want to miss the annual Tequila Festival, February 23-24, held down at the malecon. The festival will host a variety of tequilas and mescal to sample along with music, food and local merchants. The following weekend, March 2-4, is the exciting and visually stunning Hobie Cat Midwinter West Regatta, a collection of sleek watercraft with large
be well worth it! Other activities and points of interest include natural hot springs at Puertocitos. For a small fee you can dip your toes or whole self in the steamy waters. The San Felipe Players perform popular stage shows in an intimate theater. There are balloon rides, horseback riding on the beach, snorkeling and you can even rent an ATV for some off roading action. Speaking of which, the annual Baja 250 thunders through to shake things up a bit. Come see why San Felipe’s catch phrase is “No Bad Days”. www.sanfelipe.com.mx
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New Passport Rules Crossing the Border Entering Mexico Northern Sonora and Northern Baja are free zones you don’t need a visa or permit for your car. However, you must have titles or be able to provide legal documentation for ALL vehicles including boats, jetskies, waterbikes, ATVs and dunebuggies. Outside the free zone a tourist visa is required; the check point for vehicle permits has been moved south of the Guaymas bypass on Hwy 15. Don’t forget to get MEXICO CAR INSURANCE. U.S. insurance is not valid in Mexico and you cannot cross the border without Mexico Insurance! Keep it in a safe place that is NOT in your vehicle. Point to note: vehicle insurance is considered invalid in Mexico if the driver is found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Guns - NOT allowed. • Liquor - 3 quarts per adult. • Cigarettes - up to 20 packs (or 50 cigars). • Medicine - for personal use (with your prescription). • Pets - only dogs and cats are allowed, and you are required to have a U.S. Veterinarian Health Certificate Form and Rabies Certificate # 77043 valid within the past 6 months. • Going through Customs - There is a system for random searches as you drive through the checkpoint. If the green light activates, drive on through unless told otherwise. (If you have an RV, are towing sports vehicles or even just have a large car, expect to get pulled over for a look.) If the red light activates, pull your vehicle over to the parking spaces in the center for inspection. • Border hours - closed midnight to 6 am. Returning to the U.S. • Declare everything you are bringing back from Mexico.Total value of up to $400 per 30-day time period is allowed. • Liquor - 1 quart per adult (over 21) • Cigarettes - 200 (or 100 cigars - but NOT from Cuba). • $100 worth of gifts. • Medicine - have your U.S. prescription for any prescription drugs you buy in Mexico. • FORBIDDEN items• Birds • Natural wildlife/plants • Whale bones/coral • Houseplants • Fruits & vegetables • Pork/ham/pork products • Uncooked eggs • Avocados (unless the pits are removed) or mangos • Fireworks • Firearms/weapons • Citizenship - All passengers must be able to prove U.S. Citizenship or legal entry into the U.S. A driver’s license is NOT proof of citizenship. It is suggested to carry a passport, birth certificate or voter’s registration card as well as photo ID.
As of January 23, 2007: • All persons traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a valid U.S. passport or other accepted document (Air NEXUS card or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document) that establishes the traveler’s identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
• U.S. citizens traveling directly between the United States and its territories do not need to present a passport. As of January 1, 2008: • For U.S. citizens traveling via land and sea (including ferry crossings), a passport or other documentation will be required from January 1, 2008. National Passport Information Center 1-877-487-2778
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A calmer pace of life doesn’t have to stress out your wallet when moving to Mexico It is an obvious choice to pick a place that is both io pt affordable and beautiO ful to live in. Many who are looking for a calmer pace of life and those who want to retire in a unique environment have been choosing San Felipe. Offering most of the amenities we are comfortable with here in the States yet brimming with a distinct Mexican flavor, San Felipe is slowly becoming a tourist destination turned relocation hotbed.
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February 16th - 20th: San Felipe Carnaval (similar to Mardi Gras) 17th: 5th Annual Paella Festival 23rd & 24th: 2nd Annual Tequila Festival March 2nd - 4th: Annual Midwinter’s West HobieCat Regatta 9th - 11th: Score San Felipe Baja 250 Offroad Race 30th & 31st: International McMillin 500 Race 31st: Code Off Road San Felipe Tersa 200 31st: International Bikini Contest April 2nd - 8th: Semana Santa (Holy Week) 7th: Sand Drags 2007 21st & 22nd: Festival Hipico
It is rare to find beachfront property that doesn’t cause the jaw to drop in disappointment when the price is mentioned, but in San Felipe, that jaw usually drops in amazement. Even more affordable homes lie just inland and give those who want it a little respite and isolation. There are numerous high rise condominiums, luxurious gated communities, and spacious lots where you can build your own ideal home here. For retirees, a wide selection of vacation homes, villas and townhouses are available and readily affordable. Beachfront development is at an all time high right now, but you won’t even notice it all as you wade in the warm waters and take in stunning sunsets. Many individuals move to Mexico and Baja, California in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Produce is always picked at its peak here and sold right away. Plus, the lifestyle of San Felipe involves taking in the sights and exploring, enjoying hobbies or pursuing your talents and dreams. With the cost of living being a fraction of that in the States, your savings will stretch farther so you can stretch out a little longer. For relocation information, contact our cover sponsors on page 3.
May 5th: 5th Annual Chili Cook-off 12th: 5th Annual Sport Fishing Tournament 13th: Mexicali to San Felipe Cycle Race
Mardi Gras in San Felipe It is a worldwide tradition to don a feathered mask and run rampant in the streets the week before Lent. Latin America is perhaps the most extravagant with their floats and costumes, but it’s our own New Orleans that gained fame for the largest gathering of people for the festival known as Mardi Gras. At the crossroads of Latin and North America is Baja, California. The peaceful vista of San Felipe in that region becomes host to a Mardi Gras carnival that competes with some of the larger festivals worldwide. On February 16th, thousands will descend on this sleepy town turning it upside down until ending on the 20th, better known as “Fat Tuesday”. The festival takes place on the beachside stretch of road called the “malecon”, leaving the rest of the city pretty much alone to continue pursuing the art of relaxation.
The malecon basically transforms into a carnival midway that week, where daily parades featuring marching bands, elaborate floats, military formations and folk dancing take place. There are also carnival rides, games, local vendors, food stands, sporting events on the beach, mariachis and live bands decorating the festival as well. Be sure to catch the crowning of the King and Queen of Mardi Gras and something called “Bad Humor Man,” which is an effigy in the likeness of a selected local personality or businessman set ablaze adorned with a halo of fireworks that ignites the night sky. www.sanfelipe.com.mx
San Felipe Business Listings Bars and Night Clubs Rockodile/Beachcomber Malecon, north side rockodilemexico@aol.com 011-52-686-577-1453
Resorts San Felipe Marina Resort 1-800-291-5397 011-52-686-577-1455
Playas Del Sol 011-52--686-576-0282 011-52-1-686-123-6452 playasol@prodigy.net.mx
The Barefoot Bar Located poolside at El Cortez Hotel 011-52-686-577-1055
Restaurants El Sol Restarant 011-52-686-576-0292 playasol@telnor.net
Shopping People’s Gallery Ave. Mar De Cortez/Sur, #5
Internet & CyberCafes The Net Av. Mar de Cortez Sur, Plaza Canela 011-52-686-577-1600 Fax 011-52-686-577-2769 info@sanfelipe.com.mx Recreational San Felipe Off Road Services El Dorado Ranch 011-52-686-576-0094 www.sanfelipeoffroad.com
Hacienda de la Langosta Roja 125 Calzada Chetumal 01152-686-577-0483 RV and Campgrounds Club de Pesca RV and Camping Ground Mar de Cortez, San Felipe 011-52-686-577-1180 clbdpsca@telnor.net
Smoke Signals Cigar Shop On the Malecon, next to Rocdile 011-52-686-1-851-1231 Veterinarian Vet Pet Mar Caribe Sur #272 011-52-686-577-2155
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Mexicali Living Recreational opportunities and modern infrastructure offer best of both worlds Although Mexicali has been active and populated for almost a hundred years, it was only three decades ago that historians declared March 1904 as the official date to mark its inception.
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Mexicali Calendar of Events FEBRUARY • Mexicali Lake Sport Fishing Contest • Bullfight Season In Mexicali - events held at Plaza Calafia • Nacional University Book Fair • Spring Party Snow Birds
Mexicali is the capitol of Baja, California and has proven itself as a progressive and welcoming city. Businesses are thriving there due to the local economic climate and demand for land, and the tourist trade is booming. Visitors from all over are finding activities ranging from slow walks on the beach to hunting. There are many bike trails to explore, scuba diving and snorkeling is abundant, beach sports such as volleyball are popular, and of course there’s the most sought after activity of them all: kicking back and enjoying the view. All of this and a whole lot more under a normally bright blue sky and warm temperatures.
MARCH • Baja Prog Del Centenario held at State Theater • Mexicali Cotton Golf Tournament APRIL • International Contemporaneous Ballet Festival performs at Teatro Universitario • Mexicali Maquiladora Golf Tournaments held at Club De Golf Campestre MAY • International Fish And Seafood Festival held at Centro De Ferias Y Exposiciones • Singing Thru History Concert: An Opera Concert In Mexicali
Another factor in the thriving tourist market is Mexicali’s influence on the healthy lifestyle market. Many facilities offer yoga and organic foods, all at a reasonable price. Most of the foods here in Baja and Mexico are picked ripe and sold almost immediately and for health conscious tourists this is reason enough to pay a visit. Plus most of the processed foods here are extremely low in preservatives. That mixed with sun, surf and a relaxed atmosphere, you’ll be rejuvenated in no time! In fact, some folks that have visited Mexicali haven’t left. Many US citizens have set up shop and found themselves to be in business. The city has a modern infrastructure and can meet the demands of almost any needs. Those looking for a fresh market and home away from home have found Mexicali to be quite a forefront for modern industry. What better way to go than having affordable housing and exciting business opportunities combined with warm, white sand beaches and an active nightlife? So visit Mexicali and see for yourself all of the beauty and opportunity the little city that could has to offer! 1-888-342-7323 info@mexicaliturismo.com
JUNE • Tournament of Fishes - June 18 • KC Highlights Night Race Off Road Race at Laguna Salada • Father and Son Golf Tournament held at Club De Golf Campestre www.mexicali-hotels.com/events.htm
Getting There • Mexicali is about 322 miles from Tucson, 250 from Phoenix and only 45 miles from Yuma. • Seven miles from the border access Hwy 8 and head south. Day travel is recommended as roads can get a bit dark at night and the bor-
der is closed from midnight to 6 am. • The “General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboado” international airport is just a few miles east of Mexicali, which has daily flights arriving and departing from the US and further points in Mexico.
Mexicali Business Listings ACCOMMODATIONS Araiza Hotel and Centro de Convenciones Blvd Benito Juárez # 2220 Av. De los Héroes 201. Centro Cívico. Mexicali, B.C. Zip: 21000 Fracc. Jardines del Valle Tel: 011-52 (686) 564-1100
NIGHT CLUBS Menealo Blvd.Francisco L. Montejano Zona Hotelera Tel: 011-52 (686) 557-0395 Molcajetes Restaurant and Bar Blvd. Francisco L. Montejano Zona Hotelera Tel: 011-52 (686) 556-0700
Hotel Crowne Plaza Mexicali Blvd. López Mateos and Av. De los Héroes 201 Centro Cívico C.P. 21000 Tel: 011-52 (686) 557-3600 1-800-026-5123 Fax: 011-52 (686) 557-0555
RESTAURANTS Casino de Mexicali Pino Suárez and Calle K Col. Nueva Tel: 011-52 (686) 552-9906 El Rincón de Panchito Blvd. Benito Juárez # 1990
Plaza Universidad Tel: 011-52 (686) 567-7718 Las Campanas Justo Sierra # 377 CC La Plazita Tel: 011-52 (686) 568-1213 Los Arcos Calle Calafia # 454 Centro Cívico Tel: 011-52 (686) 556-0903 and 556-0886 Sakura Restaurant Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas and Francisco L. Montejano Tel: 011-52 (686) 566-4848
Villa Vittorio Restaurant Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Carranza 1199 Zona hotelera Tel: (686) 568-2967 ext. 110 SHOPPING CENTERS Plaza La Cachanilla Blvd. Lopez Mateos S/N Tel:011-52 (686) 553-4177 / 5534108 Fax: 553-4119 Plaza Nuevo Mexicali Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas No. 2995 Tel: 011-52(686) 580-3042 / 5803288
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Quaint town is ideal for those who want to mix vacation time with healthcare by Laiza J. Iñiguez
l ca m i Who wouldn’t want the chance to kill 2, 3, or more ed ris birds with one stone? Got some vacation time... but M ou T there are obstacles in your way? You need dental work, the kids need glasses, and grandpa better get his prescription drugs soon. Why not combine your holidays with your healthcare? Medical Tourism is relatively new to many and is considered one of the fastest growing industries in the world, especially in the quaint town of Los Algodones, just a quick ten-minute drive from Yuma, AZ. To keep it simple, this global multibillion-dollar industry is based on patients that go to a different country for medical work at a quarter or sometimes even a tenth of the cost at home. Because of low cost, high quality, efficiency, and great location, Los Algodones is the place to go. Visitors come from all over to take advantage of their inexpensive dental and optical services, pharmacies, and general medicine. Dental Services are their target area. Over the past ten years the number of dentists has grown from single digits to over 200 practicing in Algodones today. Worried they’re not well trained? Mexican dental colleges meet high standards of professionalism and academic training, plus most dentists have continued their education in the U.S. Convenience is a key factor in the success of this town. Out of all the popular border towns in Baja, it’s the only one with a large parking lot right on the border. Every service is within walking distance of the crossing point. Besides the plethora of dentists, there are approximately 25 optometrists, 15 pharmacies, and 20 medical offices. Medical equipment is up-to-date compared to the U.S. The language barrier is not a problem because usually someone at every business speaks English quite well. Security is not an issue. The Tourist Police are bilingual officers that work from the time the border opens until close. They can be found on bicycle, patrol car or walking around the commercial area. Why Los Algodones? Francisco Navarete, the Head of Tourism in Algodones, stated it nicely, “Nobody can compete with our prices. Businesses here would rather sell more for a cheaper price than sell less volume for a more expensive price. And, of course, you get the service and quality you deserve.” cotucolosalgodones@hotmail.com www.cotuco.com.mx
Medical Services Dentists Dr. Emmanuel Cordova Calzada Saratoga & Ave B 1-866-233-5572 011-52-658-517-3298 Dr. Isaias Iniguez DDS 2nd Street & Ave B 1-800-783-2115 isaias1025@aol.com Medical Drs. Cochran & Soliz 011-52-658-517-7740 Ave B & 2nd Street
Dr. Jose Luis Diaz Calzada Saratoga 011-52-658-517-7783 Optical Best Optical Corner of 2nd St & Ave B 011-52-658-517-7508 Santa Lucia Optical 011-52-658-517-7727 #275 2nd Street
Want a Perfect Smile? See a perfectionist in Los Algodones by Laiza I. Garcia How far would you go for a lifechanging smile? As many of us know, cosmetic procedures are not an inexpensive affair. And, of course, you want to make sure that you get the best bang for your buck. Dr. Isaias Iñiguez DDS is one of Mexico’s leading dentists. He is conveniently located in the charming Mexican border town of Los Algodones, Baja California. Despite the multitude of available dentists that Algodones is famous for, Dr. Iñiguez is truly outstanding within the dental community. He opened his office in October 1985. There were only about four other dentists in the area at the time, making him a dental pioneer of the town. Today the majority of Dr. Iñiguez’s patients are international ones from all over the US & Canada. Dr. Iñiguez, a professional in the practices of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, is a graduate from UABC Tijuana with a Post-Graduate from the Baylor College of Dentistry in Texas. He was the first Latin American to be accredited into the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Among other things, Dr. Iñiguez is involved with the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, the Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, to name a few. He also lectures about
the newest Aesthetic Dentistry Methods & Techniques and has been published in journals throughout the United States & Mexico. Dr. Iñiguez’s services include but are not limited to General Dentistry, Bridges, Porcelain & Composite Veneers, Crowns, Bondings, Composite Restorations, Implants, Inlays, Onlays and, of course, the oh-so-popular Teeth Whitening. He has the latest in dental technology and instruments and a beautiful newly renovated office. Usually the first person you see when you walk into the office will be Netty, his lovely wife, who manages his staff and office and can answer any dental question you might have. The office is located within a walking distance of two blocks from the border on 2nd Street and Avenue B in Los Algodones, Baja California.
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Want a perfect smile? See a Perfectionist •Accredited Member of the Prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry •Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Detistry •American Dental Association •Yuma Chamber of Commerce
Certified by the Mexico Dental Association Calle 2da Av. B Los Algodones, B.C. 21970 México (928) 941-1595 • 1(800) 783-2115 Tel/Fax 011-52 (658) 517-7754 e-mail isaias1025@aol.com • www.driniguez.com
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Rocky Point Calendar of Events MARCH Spring Break - An event primarily for high school and college students from the United States. 4: Mayan Lakes Cocktail - Jorge Reyes in concert, specializing in Prehispanic Music, accompanied by the Mayan song-singer Tassinari, and a photographic exposition. Also the presentation of the new project “Mayan Lakes”. 25: Cultural Festival - Celebrate the coming of Spring with a display of Mexican food, artists, painting exhibitions, craftsmen and much more. This is a monthly event that will feature different exhibitions, themes and food. 638-383-0440 14-16: Easter (Holy Week) - Recognized as one of the most popular seasons of the year, great numbers of vacationers visit Rocky Point during this time.
Regatta - Sailboats, primarily from Arizona, travel to the Rocky Point coast to participate in this competition. MAY 5-6: Whiplash Desert Racing - A dune buggy race, beginning in Sonoita and finishing in Rocky Point. 6-7: Sailboat Regatta (Fleet of Phoenix, Arizona) - A spectacular competition and multi-colored display as dozens of sailboats ride through the waters. 13-14: Parachuting exhibition - Parachutists from Eloy, Arizona make their colorful descents from the skies over Playa Bonita. 26-29: Memorial Day Weekend - A time when many American tourists come to Rocky Point seeking diversion and relaxation. Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club Annual Fishing Derby (Phase 2)
APRIL Beach Volleyball - International tournament with teams primarily from California, Texas, and Arizona. Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club Annual Fishing Derby (Phase 1) - The region’s oldest fishing derby attracts fishermen from Arizona and New Mexico in the United States and various places throughout Mexico. Sand Drags - Fast 4 X 4 machines from Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the Holy Week for the season’s second competition over 100-yards of sand.
6: Cinco de Mayo Festival - Organized by the Oficina de Convenciones and Visitantes (CVB) of Puerto Peñasco. Folk dances, mariachi music and traditional food. JUNE Angler of the Year Tournament (Phase 2) Sand Drags: Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over North-western Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s 3rd competition over 100yards of sand. The event’s fanfare begins the day before with a car show.
Attractions in Rocky Point Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO)
El Pinacate Volcanic Region Reserve
CEDO is a natural history museum with a giant fin whale skeleton. It is also a field station for researchers and classes, an education center with library and laboratories, a book store and gift shop, an intercultural experience. CEDO is dedicated to research, education and conservation of one of the planet’s last great frontiers: the Sea of Cortez.
The Grand Pinacate and Grand Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The 30-mile wide volcanic field is so reminiscent of the moon that the Apollo astronauts once trained there. It’s also the largest active dune field in North America. Daily self guided tours are available from 9 am–5 pm.
There are free natural history talks on Tuesdays at 2 pm and Saturdays at 4 pm. CEDO also leads eco-tours for families and groups of all ages. Explore the tide pools and esteros along the coast or the volcanoes and dunes in the surrounding desert.
Visitors must register at the office as they enter reserve. The reserve is located in the ejido Nayarit, which is half way between Rocky Point and Sonoyta.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 am–5 pm Sunday 10 am–2 pm U.S. Mail: PO Box 249 , Lukeville , AZ 85341 Located in Las Conchas at the whale skeleton. 520-320-5473 (USA) 638-382-0113 (Local) cedointercultural@prodigy.net.mx www.cedointercultural.org
Hours: 9 am–5 pm U.S. Mail: Fundacion para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. P.O. Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321 638-384-9007 pinacate@conanp.gob.mx
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Stunning natural beauty, exciting recreation, and historic destinations await you There are two
ll ts states as far A s r as Sonora is cone Fo ter cerned. The actual land In mass that borders the US, Chihuahua and the Gulf of California and the Sonoran state of mind with its wealth of cultural diversity, stunning beaches, legendary cities, recreation, delicious food and spectacular natural beauty.
giant cactus; Alamos, a silver mining town in the 17th century; and Caborca, commonly known as “The Pearl of the Desert” where amid the scenic beauty you can visit a working cattle ranch or old mine, book a guided hunting tour, or view many spectacular petroglyphs. Nogales is a popular Arizona border town and Sonora’s state capitol, Hermosillo, is referred to as the “sun city”.
One of the most popular destinations in Sonora is the lovely Puerto Peñasco, better known as Rocky Point. A great destination for the quick weekend getaway or the perfect place to park your RV and stay a while, Rocky Point is located on the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California).
Sonora is home to majestic natural ecotourism such as Tiburon Island, stunning San Jorge Bay, the tropical Chuchujaqui reserve and the magnificent El Pinacate & Great Altar desert. The state is also home to many native groups rich in heritage; eight tribes continue to preserve their history and traditions, and many of them also sell their wares at local markets and plazas.
San Carlos is another resort community on the Sea of Cortez with plenty of amenities including a golf course, tennis courts, a bowling alley and numerous gift shops and galleries. Two marinas are available with paved launch ramps, dry storage facilities, repair and maintenance services, fuel docks and reasonable rates.
Another popular tour is to follow the “mission trail” of Father Kino. Explore the many he helped build in Sonora over 300 years ago such as the Oqauitoa, Pitiquito and Tubutama missions and discover why the natives called him “the priest on horseback.”
Other destinations include Kino Bay with its white sand beaches; Guaymas and its “El Sauhuaral,” a grove of
The Why Not TravelStore Meeting your needs on the way to the border Why stop at Why? Why not! The Why Not TravelStore is the perfect oasis for travelers on their way to the Organ Pipe National Monument, Lukeville, Sonoyta and the breathtaking Puerto Peñasco. The Why Not TravelStore has red hot fuel, propane, a selection of ice cold drinks, clean restrooms, groceries and goodies, a large assortment of unique souvenirs, postcards, Mexican Trip Insurance (your Get Out of Jail Free Card!), vehicle and gun storage, and much more. Our staff welcomes questions regarding travel and services. Nearby RV Parks and café offer additional respite for travelers.
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It’s Birdwatching Time Head for the hills...of Sonora Sonora, which borders Arzona, offers one of the continent’s most exciting adventures for amateur and professional birders alike. Moreover, its proximity to the United States means that visitors can keep costs down and make the most of vacation time. Situated at the northern border of the tropics and the southern extreme of temperate regions, Sonora offers botany and animal life of both regions in a single location.
feet). The Gulf of California, its coasts and important islands offer habitat to species like the Red-billed Tropicbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Clapper Rail, Heerman’s Gull, Yellow-footed Gull and Mangrove Warbler. The Sierra Madre Occidental with its pine-oak habitat shelters species such as Elegant Trogon, Eared Quetzal, Thick-billed Parrot, Tufted Flycatcher, Brown-backed Solitarie, Aztec Thrush and Elegant Euphonia.
One statistic that reveals just how essential Sonora is to the world’s bird population: the 530 species known to exist in the state represent half of the total in all of bird-rich Mexico.
The regions of Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Bahia Kino (Kino Bay) and San Carlos are attractive sites to enjoy the diversity of the maritime species, while locations such as Yécora, Bavispe, Huachineras and the entire Sierra zone in the east of Sonora offer a spectacular area to observe mountain birds.
One of the most important habitats in Sonora is the riparian, made up of vegetation which grows along waterways. These are crucial north-south routes as the migratory birds proceed to other latitudes. Rivers such as the Concepcion, Sonora, Bavispe, Moctezuma, Yaqui, Mayo and Cuchujaqui are famous among birdwatchers due to the presence of the Military Macaw, Bald Eagle, Rufous-bellied Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee and Sinaloa Wren among others. The elevation of Sonora ranges from sea level to 2,600 meters (almost 8,000
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Visit San Carlos The landscape will attract you, the golf will keep you coming back for more Considered the most important tourist destination of Sonora, San Carlos offers the visitor all he needs to O have fun and enjoy his stay: beautiful beaches, white sand, a calm blue sea, stunning desert landscapes, fishing, scuba diving, hunting, golf course and two marinas.
them to the most incredible places. Other aquatic sports such as water skiing, sailing, and jet skiing are also wonderful attractions.
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This beach resort is 120 kms. from Hermosillo and 390 kms. from the USA border; it is part of the Guaymas Port, which is only a few kilometers away. The visitor of San Carlos really enjoys a vacation environment, for the services offered are the best, comparable to those offered in the most important recreational spot of Mexico; in addition, supplementary services are provided in Guaymas. This tourist destination is connected with Federal highway 15 via a modern scenic corridor, offering the visitor 20 kilometers of a beautiful sea view while driving on a wide 4-lane avenue with palm trees and flower beds on the traffic island. All along, the spacious and paved traffic circles confer on these boulevards a notable appearance. AMBIANCE On your first visit to San Carlos, you will admire the beauty of the landscape, starting with scenic corridor with the striking “TETAKAWI” in the background; this is a copper colored mountain, symbol of the city. The sea breeze, the waves, the hotels and condominiums, the calm environment make the visitor feel he is in the right place to enjoy a couple of days by the sea, the sand and the sun with all the activities and fun he could wish for. The landscape combines the copper moutains, the desert and the deep blue sea, and makes you want to explore the place, sail the water, go fishing, and explore its submarine life. San Carlos offers the tourist much more than a beach; it presents an unlimited assortment of activities that will stay forever in the memory of the visitor. HOTELS AND SERVICES Hotels suitable for any budget are available; in addition, we offer condominiums with excellent rooms and trailer parks with all the necessary amenities, ideal for the tourist who likes to travel in his motor home.
may catch fantastic species such as the marlin, swordfish, and mahi mahi, representing a major challenge for the sport fisherman, who has to combine all his skill, strength, and intelligence in order to defeat and capture these fish in their own environment. Scuba diving is without a doubt a sport that requires an adequate physical condition and special gear. San Carlos is the ideal place for those who enjoy practicing this activity. Offering crystal clear blue waters, more than 800 sea species and an artificial reef, this place is a paradise for divers, who enjoy exploring a whole different world in the deep of the ocean, rarely seen by others.
WEATHER During the past year, this destination received a great number of visitors who enjoyed perfect weather during their stays, with an average temperature of 68°F in winter and 95°F in the summer. Given its Mediterranean weather, this is the favorite spot for the American tourists known as the “snowbirds”, who arrive during winter in motor home caravans to enjoy a vacation period with nicer weather than the climate at home. TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNICATION Reaching San Carlos from any part of the USA is easy; you have the four-lane federal highway # 15 that intersects with the scenic corridor. For those who prefer to travel by plane, the Guaymas airport is only 25 Km. away, where DC9s, Boeing 727s, and private planes may land. We offer every facility, including local and long distance phone service and a group of radio amateurs who hook up with other latitudes. Information Courtesy of Sonora Turismo.
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Numerous restaurants specializing in seafood and international food are available. The typical “roast meat” (carne asada) with flour tortillas is offered in many restaurants, where the excellent meat of Sonora is served. For golf lovers, a Country Club is available with tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course; there are also two marinas: the Marina San Carlos and Marina Real. You will also come across numerous handcraft shops and boutiques selling beach articles such as swimming suits and souvenirs for the tourists. WATER SPORTS Two of the favorite activities for tourists are scuba diving and fishing. In San Carlos you
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New businesses offer exciting product lines Old Port offers lots of shopping le for traditional curios fi o and the “malecon” is the Pr place to get your fresh seafood at the fish market. Most people know that they can also find great deals on silver jewelry, but few know that there is now a place you can find one-of-a-kind jewelry made of pearls, coral, natural stones and semi-precious gems. Patti Sweet was the owner of the only Scuba Diving Shop in Rocky Point for the last 17 years but has finally sold the business and realized a new dream of making her jewelry creations as a full time career. She opened her boutique of hand-crafted, unique jewelry designs adjacent to the dive shop, which has stood in the same location since 1996. The new owner of the Sun N’ Fun Dive Shop, David Bailey, is a Scuba instructor of many years and is realizing his dream as well. He has kept on the quality staff that has served visitors looking for the best charters, most reliable advice and friendliest service. He has also
added more product and new services such as advanced instruction and night diving. Dave has added a new and fresh attitude toward diving and playing in Rocky Point. The jewelry store called www.DesignerJewelryForLess.com is attached to the dive shop in the bright yellow building on the right as you enter the historic “Old Port” area. The name of Patti’s boutique is also the website where you can view and buy her jewelry online as well. Rocky Point’s “Old Port” is going to be part of the “escalara” project that is being developed by Mexico to encourage private boaters to explore the entire length of the Sea of Cortez by providing locations where they fuel and dock as a “ladder” criss-crossing the shores of the Baja and Mainland. Some day the place will be equipped to receive cruise ships, but until then old port still holds its original ambiance and should not be missed by anyone visiting Rocky Point.
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Growth at Sandy Beach Resorts at a Phenomenal Level “Sandy Beach Resorts” has experienced a great past few years and is certainly in the throws of a tremendous present but a look to the future is mindboggling. Relatively speaking, Puerto Peñasco or Rocky Point, at 78 years in existence is a young city. Equally, Sandy Beach Resorts, 7 years in the making, is still in its infancy. We have proved, “If you build it, they will come”. The next 2-5 years are dedicated to bring “more things to do” such as golf, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, a full service beach hotel and marinas. This effort combined with the new coastal highway (under construction) and For illustration the new international airport (ready ~2008) will ensure continued equity growth and a strong property value/resale market.
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Immediately on the horizon is a full service, brand name beach hotel with a style and amenities not yet experienced in our small but aspiring community. This coupled with a resort golf course and tennis facilities will expand your enjoyment zone. While these are much needed improvements to the development we will soon begin to hear the beat of the heart of
the community, the marina areas. If you have visited Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco or Coronado Cays in San Diego, you have an idea of what we are in for. If not, wait a little bit longer and you can experience it all here. We can only provide a sneak peek for now, but it should look like this: • Exterior Commercial Marina – This marina will be external to the project on the federal maritime waterway and therefore requiring a federal concession. It is planned to have a manmade water break, 440 slips, a service plaza and a cruise-line docking area. • Internal Commercial Mapurposes only rina – The marina is internal to the project and requires a concession for the development of the slips. It is planned to have 220 slips with full service and will accommodate vessels up to 150 ft. Due to the tidal change of up to 24ft, ingress and egress will be controlled via lock system. This system will maintain the water level at low tide. • Large Craft Marina Residential Marina - The marina is internal to the project and requires a concession for the development of the slips on the residential lots. It is planned
to have 295 lots with slips and will accommodate motorized and sailing vessels up to 150 ft. Again the Ingress and egress will be controlled through the lock system. • Small Craft Marina Residential Marina - The marina is internal to the project and requires a concession for the development of the slips on the residential lots. It is planned to have 233 lots with slips and will accommodate non-motorized and sailing vessels up to 25 ft. Ingress and egress will be monitored through a weir system on the bay side, only accessible at navigable tide levels. The weir retains the water level at a pre-determined height at low tide while allowing the level to rise at higher tides. • Marina Hotel - The marina hotel is planned to be located on land between the external and the internal marina. The hotel will include ~200 units with full services and 20 commercial units. • 18-Hole Championship Golf Course - The 18-Hole Golf Course will be a private signature championship golf course on 275 acres of land and will be the premier golf course in Puerto Peñasco. Reclaimed effluent has been secured from the sewage treatment plant from the municipality of Puerto Peñasco and all governmental approvals are in place to begin construction. www.sandybeachresorts.com.mx or US (623) 298-4813 MEX (638) 383-0609
C O M E E X P E R I E N C E O U R $ 1 5 M I L L I O N R E N O VAT I O N ! Rocky Point abounds with South of the Border flavor... breathtaking ocean views, warm sandy beaches, excellent food and drink...This is Mexico!
• 206 deluxe rooms, including junior and two-room suites, with ocean and pool views • Free high speed wireless internet • Beautiful meeting facilities • Plasma Televisions in every room and suite • 4 food & beverage outlets • Full service spa onsite • Special packages available–just visit our website
While at Peñasco Del Sol, enjoy... Mexican and American fare prepared to perfection in Miguel’s, our beautiful on-site restaurant & lounge featuring breathtaking ocean views and the best specialty margaritas in town. Spend happy hours at our poolside cantina. Lounge by our heated pool or relax on our warm, sandy beach.
Planning a retreat or business meeting? Looking for a spectacular wedding site? Contact our sales team and we will handle all the details.
Toll Free Reservations: 800-259-6976 or book online at www.hotelrockypoint.com
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Home away from Home: RV’ing in Rocky Point With more than 800 spaces distributed among 3 parks, it’s easy for an RV’er to find a great vacation spot in Rocky Point. Most RV parks offer full hookups and daily/weekly/monthly rates, but be advised that during peak times the RV parks fill up quickly. It’s a good idea to reserve a site well in advance, especially from October through May. Try one of these Rocky Point RV parks: • Playa de Oro RV Resort at 60 Matamoros Ave. offers 300 spaces with full hookups, a restaurant, market, recreation room, boat ramp, 2 laundry rooms, 18 showers, restrooms and shuffleboard.
• The Reef RV Park, located on beautiful Sandy Beach, has 219 sites and offers a concierge service, restrooms, showers, a convenience store, office, beach access and a restaurant with international gourmet cuisine and a piano bar. Playa de Oro RV Resort 011-52-638-383-4833 www.playadeoro-rv.com The Reef RV Park 011-52-638-383-0650 www.thereefrvpark.com
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Saturday, February 24th Starts at 10:00 am, with Geocaching Presentation! •Learn the basics behind GPS, Geocaching and much more! •50th Anniversary presentation and cake cutting •Raffle prizes and fun for the whole family!
1957 - 2007
Directions: located on Hwy 95, about 14 miles south of Lake Havasu City. For more information call (928) 855-1223. www.azstateparks.com
MAR 3 CASA GRANDE AZ State Open Chili
FEB 28-MAR 4 SEDONA Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop
FEB 17-18 BULLHEAD CITY Veterans Chili Cookoff & Festival
FEB 17-18 GLOBE Historic Home & Building Tour
FEB 23-25 APACHE JUNCTION Lost Dutchman Days
FEB 24 QUARTZSITE Chili Cookoff & State Salsa Championship
FEB 24-25 TUCSON SW Indian Art Fair
5 Days. 150 Films. 1 Magical Place. February 28 - March 4, 2007 We are YOUR ticket to the hottest show in town ... the five-day celebration of the BEST in independent film from around the world!
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Destination: Yuma Come to Play and You May Stay! Holiday Inn Hotel:
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In 2000 Yuma, AZ was listed as the third fastest growing city in the nation (according to the 2000 census report) with a 49.7% growth! What’s the big deal? Well, the big deal is the most obvious... which is the beautiful warm climate. Summers can get to over 100 degrees but if you can make it through three months with your air conditioner on high, your reward is nine months of almost perfect weather. Yuma is located where the Gila and Colorado Rivers converge, a historically vital transportation hub. Spanish conquistadors traveled this route in the 1500’s. Today there are many things to do on the Colorado such as river rafting and dinner cruises. Yuma recently added six additional community parks, the Yuma Art Center, The new Yuma Palms Regional Shopping Center as well as a beautiful Desert Sun Stadium. February is a great time to visit, with a plethora of events to enliven your stay. The 62nd Annual Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo & Parade takes
Colorado River Region Cities & Towns Blythe, CA Bouse Bullhead City Chloride Cibola Colorado City, CO Dateland Dolan Springs Ehrenberg Fort Mohave Gadsden Hackberry Kaibab Kanab Kingman Lake Havasu City Laughlin, NV Littlefield Martinez Lake Mesquite Moccasin Needles, CA
Oatman Parker Peach Springs Poston Quartzsite Riviera Roll Salome San Luis Somerton Tacna Temple Bar Topock Truxton Valentine Wellton Wenden Wickieup Willow Beach Winterhaven Yucca Yuma
place on Feb. 9-11. Saturday is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” day... come support the cowboys wearing pink and purchase pink Wrangler scarves, tank tops, ball caps and more, all to benefit the local cancer society. Yuma River Days takes place Feb. 16-18 and includes a Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival. Saturday shuttle buses transport you to historic sites to enjoy re-enactments and tours. The Canadian Snowbird Assoc. Winter Information Meeting takes place on Feb. 16 and coming up on Feb. 24 is the 45th Annual Yuma Air Show. You’ll need a place to stay and Yuma’s hospitality industry only grows and gets better. The hotels are upscale and full service, such as the newly built Holiday Inn Hotel with a restaurant and bar in the hotel and beautiful outdoor full size pool and outdoor Jacuzzi. Come visit and experience Yuma for yourself! Thanks to Lorraine Cruz, DOS at the Holiday Inn, Yuma for much of the information in this story.
~6th Annual~
Home & Garden Expo Friday & Saturday, March 9 & 10 10 AM- 6 PM Sunday March 11, 11 AM- 4 PM Vendors, Demonstrations, Food & Carnival
Michael Payne from HGTV
Saturday only
Dave Owens
“The Garden Guy” Sunday only
Admission $2 under 10 free Parking $1
Mohave County Fairgrounds 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd Kingman, Arizona 86401 For more info call 928-753-2636
2007 Arizona Archaeology Expo
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Directions: Winterhaven Exit Off I-8 West. On S-24 North 10 minutes. From Interstate Hwy Just Across Colorado River Bridge.
760-572-0277 • Fax: 760-572-0404
www.azstateparks.com Directions: Take I-8 to Yuma / Winterhaven 4th Ave exit. Go south on 4th Ave 1/2 mile.
Park is located on the east side of 4th Ave. For more information call (928) 329-0471.
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Yuma Civic & Convention Center
1440 W Desert Hills Dr., Yuma, AZ 85365
•Education Booths •Hands-on Activities •Living History •Live Music •Entertainment •Storytelling •Raffle Drawing •Food
Gift Shop • Mail Order Send for Free Brochure: P.O. Box 100, Bard, CA 92222 1517 York Rd City Rd S-24
March 16-17 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
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Help Break the World Record! McMullen Valley: AZ’s Outback Stories to Tell, Fun to be Had
New Date Set for Quartzsite ATV Parade SIG
Quartzsite break the record. Call or email, pick up parade entry forms at the Quartzsite Public Library, the Quartzsite Improvement Association, or either chamber of commerce, or go online. Willpower Incorporated is a nonprofit organization created to support culture - fine arts, education and the humanities - for children, adults and seniors; and to support prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Projects include QAC, the planned Quartzsite Activities Center, and Paw Power, an animal sanctuary.
Don’t Miss The American Veterans Traveling Tribute The Tribute’s centerpiece is the largest replica ever built of the Vietnam Veterans Wall - 8 feet high at the center and 370 feet long. It will be in Quartzsite until Feb. 18th. There are also exhibits and memorials to other wars, 9/11, and more. 928-927-9321
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Located in western Arizona, McMullen Valley runs along Route 60 and joins with I-10. It is a point of interest for many travelers, offering fine RV camping and many small towns, each with an abundance of stories to tell. The main town of Salome was established in 1904. One of its founders was Dick Wick Hall, famed Arizona humorist featured in the 1920’s Saturday Evening Post. Brenda is located on Hwy 60 between Quartzsite and Hope. The original couple to homestead the town named it after their first daughter. Brenda is a mecca for winter RV’ers. Two miles west of Salome, Harcuvar was a station on the Parker branch of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. Vicksburg was settled in 1890 by Victor Satterdahl. Formerly an area with numerous gold mines, Vicksburg is now a quaint, desert town. "Gateway to Alamo Lake," Wenden has one of Arizona's best bass lakes. Originally named Wendendale, the town was founded as a supply depot for area mines.
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by Cate Mueller Saturday, February 10, is the new date for the Willpower Incorporated Largest ATV Parade world record attempt in Quartzsite, Arizona. The change was made to accommodate ATV riders who compete in the Parker 425 off-road race and also want to ride in a world record parade. Parade line up is at 8 am at the Quartzsite Fire Station on Tyson Street, just east of Highway 95. Come early, the fire department pancake breakfast starts at 7 am. The parade starts at 10 am and will proceed east on Tyson, south on Plymouth, east on Quail Trail, south on Las Palomas, west on Coyote Street, north on Plymouth, and then west on Quail Trail to end at the ball field at Quartzsite Town Park, where the Quartzsite Rotary Club plans to sell hot dogs, sodas and water. There will be contests for most original riders and a raffle after the parade. ATV riders, sign up now to help
Hope was established in the 1930s after the main highway changed its route from Vicksburg to bypass the short-lived Johannesberg. Scenic attractions and designated wilderness areas are plentiful in the McMullen Valley. Golf is another favorite pastime. There are two distinctly different golf courses for your enjoyment: the Greasewood Desert Golf Course and the Sunset Links Golf Resort. Head to Salome on Feb. 17 for the 14th annual Great Arizona Outback Chili Cook-Off. The Chili Contest is a fun, non-sanctioned event with a party atmosphere. There is also a Salsa Competition. Watch local pilots compete in Aerial Water Balloon Bombing, enjoy the Classic Cars on display and browse the 1st Annual Art Show and Exhibit. Poker runs are another popular feature of this multi-faceted event. You can reach the McMullen Valley by leaving I-10 at Exit 81 and taking the Salome Rd. to Route 60.
INDIAN HILLS AIRPARK, SALOME, AZ Includes: Salsa Competition • 1st Annual Art Show & Exhibit Poker Runs • Classic Car Show • FREE ADMISSION
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Welcome Snowbirds
"Bluegrass on the River"
Park Yourself in Parker
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With the backdrop of the beautiful Colorado River, glowing evening sunsets against the great Buckskin Mountain Range, and the wonderful La Paz County Park, the 5th Annual "Bluegrass on the River" music festival returns to Parker on March 2-4, 2007. This 3-day festival has been termed the "Jewel of the Desert" by many of its fans. The desert in winter will give you sights and experiences you will not soon forget, while you relax along the river with the wonderful sounds of guitars, mandolins, basses, banjos and more in the background. Parker and the surrounding area has a great deal to offer: the fabulous gaming and entertainment at BlueWater Resort and Casino, fishing, golfing at Emerald Canyon Golf Course -one of Arizona's best courses, and taking in the sights in Lake Havasu City 33 miles north including the popular London Bridge. Hitting the Parker main stage will be the outstanding sound of IBMA 2006 Entertainer of the Year “Grascals” from Nashville, Tennessee. The powerful line-up of nationally known bands from throughout the US. includes US
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Parker, Arizona is the perfect spot for your winter travel. With over 30 RV Parks, Resorts and Campgrounds along the beautiful Colorado River and our mild winter climate, we have everything you need for your winter get-a-way. Some of the events during the season include the January Rock & Gem Shows in Quartzsite and our Annual Line Dance Mania, the February Potpourri at Western Park, and the March Bluegrass Festival at La Paz County Park. There are also many activities at our Senior Center and our beautiful BlueWater Resort and Casino. So when in Parker, please stop by the Tourist Information Center for all your travel needs. The Tourist Center and Chamber of Commerce are located at
1217 California Ave., Parker, AZ 85344. YA JUST GOTTA BE HERE!
Parker Calendar of Events General Events - 928-669-6511 FEB 1-4
PWCC Potpourri at Western Park
MAR 2-4
5th Annual Bluegrass Festival on the River
FEB 17
Annual Rotary Desert Dash
MAR 15-18 La Paz County Fair
The Bluegrass Brothers, Lou Reid & Carolina, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Special Consensus, Nothin Fancy, Homespun Rowdy, Louisiana Grass and Vince Combs & Shadetree Grass. Early camping opens Monday, Feb. 26, 2007. The weather in March is generally in the upper 70s to low 80s so be sure to pack your sunscreen. La Paz County Park has great facilities with wide-open campsites, nice showers, clean restrooms, and lots of room to roam. Located 8 miles north of Parker, it is easily accessible from Hwy 95. In addition to the wonderful music, we will again feature great Band Workshops and a classic car show (Sat), plus our quality arts & crafts vendors are returning along with all the tasty food booths. The Parker Rotary Club will man the beer concessions. Our Shuttle Service within the festival grounds will continue this year. Tickets can be purchased on-line via our website; for credit card orders ONLY call 1-866-463-8659. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for grass seating.
Music Fans Take Note! Upcoming concerts at BlueWater Resort & Casino will have you dancing in the aisles! Don’t miss “RAIN” a Tribute to the Beatles - it’s on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14th. The impact that the Beatles had on society, both as a band and as a cultural phenomenon, can never be
overstated. Relive (or discover) it all. Then on March 3rd, the legendary Roy Clark returns to BlueWater for two shows. 888-243-3360 www.bluewaterfun.com
Bluewater Resort and Casino Event Schedule - 888-243-3360 FEB 2-4
FEB 4 FEB 14 FEB 23-24
MAR 3
BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425- “The Legend Lives On”
MAR 10-11
MAR 23-25 2007 Arizona State 8-Ball Championships
Super Sunday Party watch the BIG GAME Valentine's Day concert by "Rain" a Beatles Tribute Inaugural “Dam to Dam BlueWater Big Bass Classic” Bass Tournament Roy Clark in concert
Parker Ski Marathon
APR 13-14 6th Annual BlueWater Resort & Casino Indian Golf Tournament APR 21-22 BlueWater Resort & Casino Spring Classic - Championship Boat Racing APR 27-29 11th Annual Parker Open Golf Tournament
The Best of
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FEBRUARY 2007
Havasu is Hoppin’!
Treasure Hunt with Your GPS
Festivals Bring February Fun
“Geo-Cache Bash” at Cattail Cove State Park
open to the public on Feb. 18. Plan your visit to coincide with the 18th Annual Winter Blast - you’ll HAVE a blast! While you are enjoying Havasu’s festivals, make some time to explore the many attractions in the area. One of the most popular is the historic London Bridge - in fact, it is the number 3 attraction in the entire state of Arizona. Once spanning the Thames River in London, the bridge was dismantled in England and reassembled along Lake Havasu brick by brick. Others may prefer natural wonders to man-made ones, and there are many ways to explore the beauty of the surrounding desert and the Colorado River. Cruises, jeep tours and hiking all get one into the great outdoors. Lake Havasu State Park is one of the most visited state parks in Arizona, reflecting the large numbers of people who come to enjoy fishing and boating in the lake’s waters.
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Lighthouses have been aids to mariners for centuries. More recently, they also serve as popular tourist destinations for lighthouse enthusiasts. When most people think of lighthouses, images of an isolated structure on a wave washed rock in the Atlantic come to mind. However, Lake Havasu City is home to more lighthouses than several states with ocean coastlines! Currently twelve 1/3 scale exact replicas of famous lighthouses line the shores of the lake. The Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club has sponsored the funding and construction with plans for more than two dozen in the works. Each one isn’t just an attraction, but also serves as an actual navigational aid, much like its larger east or west coast counterpart. The lighthouses presently in place are the Lake Havasu Marina lighthouse plus the West Quoddy (ME), Cape Hatteras (NC), Robert Manning (MI), Main Buffalo (NY), Split Rock (MN), Currituck (NC), East Quoddy (NB), Sandy Hook (NJ), Vermilion (OH), Table Bluff (CA) - and the most recent addition, the Alpena (MI). The majority of the lighthouses can be reached by walking or by car. A
Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club www.lh-lighthouseclub.org map of the sites can be found on the Lighthouse Club website. Go to “Build Progress”, choose a lighthouse and at the bottom of that page is a link to the Lake Map. For something a little different, enliven your visit to Arizona’s West Coast with a tour of the lighthouses of Lake Havasu City.
On Saturday, February 24, Cattail Cove State Park will host a geo-caching treasure hunt to celebrate the State Parks 50th Anniversary. The “Geo-cache Bash” starts at 10 am with Dee Pfleger, Arizona Game and Fish Officer. Pfleger will explain how we receive the satellite signals that make Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers work. She’ll also share the etiquette that goes along with the sport. To participate, attendees should bring their GPS unit with them and have a basic understanding of how their GPS unit works. Afterward, attendees will have more than 15 geo-cache sites to choose from. There will be hidden caches along the shoreline and on various trails for hikers. Also, several sites will be accessible by boat. The State Parks 50th Anniversary commemoration events will be held at 12:30 pm. This will be a celebration with dignitaries and a cake cutting under the big tent on the beach. 50th Anniversary displays will also be featured including activities for children. There will also be a raffle, and winners will be announced at the event. Geo-caching began in 2000 after the Defense Department stopped scrambling the signals beamed to GPS receivers from military satellites. It has since rapidly grown in popularity. According to the geocaching.com website, there are currently 348,666 active caches nationwide. “Geo” for geography and “cache” for hidden stash provides a fun opportunity to enjoy and explore the outdoors using a
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Where will you find a charming town along a beautiful lake with top class attractions, shopping, dining - AND festivals galore? Plus balmy weather to boot? The answer to this riddle is not hard to guess: Lake Havasu City! Coming up on Feb. 10-11, the 22nd Annual Winterfest is a grand outdoor festival that stretches along McCulloch Blvd. featuring arts & crafts, live musical entertainment, great food and lots of fun. You won’t want to miss this - it’s one of Havasu’s biggest events of the year. Another prime event takes place on Feb. 16-18 at the High School. The , sponsored by the Colorado River Building Industry Assoc., offers everything for your home. Admission is FREE and in addition to the many vendors, there is a food and entertainment court, raffles and giveaways. This Silver Anniversary show is the biggest ever! That same weekend the Annual Western Pyrotechnics Convention meets in Lake Havasu City, with an exciting pyrotechnics display that is free and
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Cattail Cove State Park:
(GPS) receiver. Cattail Cove State Park is located on State Route 95, 15 miles south of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The beach, boat ramp and campsites offer a broad spectrum of activities for all to enjoy including swimming, fishing, or just lounging around and relaxing. Regular day use park fees will be waived for this event. Regular day use park fees are $9 per vehicle for 1 to 4 adults and $2 per person fee for individuals and bicyclists. Camping sites are $21 for electric sites. Arizona State Park Annual Pass is available for $45 (some restrictions apply) and Premium Annual Pass is sold for $100.
Show Home 25th Annual Home Show
Lake Havasu City, Az
“Enhancing Our Lives For 25 Years” February 16th-18th, 2007 Fri. 4 pm-7:30 pm • Sat. 9 am-5 pm • Sun. 9 am-3 pm No Entrance Fee
Silver Anniversary Presentation
1/4 Mile from the London Bridge
Location: Back of the school in the TWO Gymnasiums.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Lots of parking.
• Rooms with Lake Views • Free High Speed Internet Access in Every Room • Free HBO • Free Deluxe Breakfast Bar 245 London Bridge Rd, Lake Havasu City
928-855-4071
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Special features and displays plus two outdoor areas & food court.
Come See Us At Lake Havasu High School 2675 S Palo Verde Blvd., Lake Havasu City, Az A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit our young people.
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Now Open in Greer Arizona's First Authentic Ski Lodge PR OF ILE
Greer Lodge, Arizona's first authentic ski lodge is now open... just in time for the Winter snow. Owner Doug Sandahl has remodeled the old lodge converting it into an authentic ski lodge with crackling fireplaces, a cozy family room, an intimate bar/lounge complete with live acoustical guitar music and specialty hot toddies. Doug Sandahl has added 12 luxurious rental cabins each equipped for a family (they can accommodate from 2 to 14 persons) to enjoy the snow: fireplaces, complete kitchens, barbecues, Satellite TV, down comforters & pillows, Westin Heavenly mattresses and La-Z-Boy upscale lodge-themed furnishings. The Greer Lodge even has an intimate spa for "after ski" massages. The "373 Grill" Restaurant is now open serving great steaks, chops, trout, seafood, pasta, pizzas, burgers and a wonderful wine list hand-picked by the owner. The 373 Grill serves breakfast, lunch and
A Part of Pinetop’s History Since 1938
Charlie Clark’s Steak House
Overgaard Page Parks Paulden Petrified Forest Pinedale Pinetop-Lakeside Pinon Polacca Prescott Prescott Valley Red Rock Cove Rock Point Rough Rock Round Rock St. Johns Saint Michaels Sanders Sawmill Second Mesa Sedona Seligman Shonto
Show Low Shungopavi Skull Valley Snowflake Springerville Supai Taylor Teec Nos Pos Tes Nez Iah The Gap Tonalea Tsaile Tuba City Tusayan Vernon Williams Window Rock Winslow Woodruff Yarnell
Area Chambers of Commerce Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce 102-C West White Mountain Blvd. (Hwy 260) Lakeside, AZ 85929, 928-367-4290, 800-573-4031 www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
Show Low Regional Chamber of Commerce 951 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85902 928-537-2326, 888-SHOW LOW, www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
SPECIALIZING IN: • Prime Rib • Seafood • Mesquite-Broiled Steaks • Mesquite-Broiled Chicken
Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce
The Meeting Place of the White Mountains
St. Johns Regional Chamber of Commerce
Located on Hwy 260, Pinetop, Az (Main & Penrod)
928-367-4900 www.charlieclarks.com
110 North Main St., Snowflake, AZ 85937 928-536-4331, www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com 180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ 85936 928-337-2000, www.stjohnschamber.com
Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber of Commerce (also represents Greer and Alpine), 318 E. Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938, 928-333-2123 www.az-tourist.com
dinner 365 days a year and features a selection of food for the entire family, including children. Sunrise Ski Area located just 8 miles west of Greer is "The Best Kept Secret in the West" for snow skiing. With miles of Intermediate Ski runs, plenty of ski lifts, few lines even on weekends, and low prices for ski passes, it is the ideal place for a few days of snow skiing and snow sledding for the kids. If you are looking to enjoy the snow of Arizona's Mountains... Greer is a hidden treasure that you will enjoy for a romantic getaway, a family adventure or a girls’ getaway trip. Greer is a scenic 4 hour drive from Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff or Albuquerque through the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the world. Greer Lodge & Cabins is open year round. Call for reservations or visit their website.
Come Ski... or Dream of Spring In the white winters, budding spring, green summers and calico fall, the White Mountains' primary attractions are its natural beauty and the heritage and charm of its small towns and villages. Visitors to the White Mountains can take advantage of all four seasons for outdoor recreation, enjoying hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, ATV riding and hunting. Come winter time, Sunrise Park Resort attracts skiers and snow-borders from all over the west. The 2+ million acres of the ApacheSitgreaves National Forest are home to rugged mountains and over 680 miles of waterways and 34 cold water lakes rippled by a variety of trout, bass and other fish. The White Mountain Trail System is regarded as one of the top three in the nation with over 200 miles in trails. • Greer Off State Hwy 260 on State Hwy 373: Nestled in the forest, Greer is a one-street village with nary a stoplight, but plenty of opportunity for the avid recreationalist or expert relaxer. There are also boutique shops and a variety of restaurants. Greer is also the nearest town to Sunrise Park Ski Resort. • Springerville-Eagar Junction of US 60 & State Highways 180 and 191: Established in 1879, Springerville developed around Henry Springer’s trading post. Neighboring Eagar was named for a homesteading Mormon family. Cattle and sheep ranching predominated. Today these towns make an ideal base for visitors to the White Mountains.
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• St. Johns State Hwy 191: Out of the pines and onto the plateau sits the town of St. Johns. This friendly community with an agricultural background is popular as a jumping off point for both the White Mountains to the south and attractions to the north such as the Petrified Forest. • Snowflake/Taylor State Hwy 77: Founded by Mormon pioneers, these attractive communities epitomize Main Street Americana. Cattle ranching, hayfields, sweet corn and horse farms dominate the peaceful landscape. Located in the Lower Colorado River plateau country, Snowflake and Taylor enjoy a mild climate year round. • Pinetop/Lakeside State Hwy 260: Surrounded by the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the world, pristine lakes, and invigorating mountain air Pinetop/Lakeside is the perfect destination at any season. The towns boast many unique shops, galleries, restaurants and some of the finest golf courses in the White Mountains. • Show Low Junction of US 60 & State Hwy 260: Show Low received its name from a card game between C.E. Cooley and Marion Clark to dissolve their partnership in their ranch. According to the story, Clark said, “If you can show low, you win.” Cooley turned up the Deuce of Clubs and replied, “Show Low it is.” Today, Show Low is a progressive mid-size community offering visitors an attractive locale for a vacation home or base for exploring the area.
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Relax and Rejuvenate
Low Off-season Rates
The Grand Hotel Welcomes You
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges
888-634-7263 www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com the Colorado River, narrated park tours, or hiking, biking and horseback riding. Each of these exciting adventures awaits you and can be arranged through our concierge. Hotel Amenities Available to All Our Guests: •Newly Renovated Rooms which include deluxe pillow top mattresses •Swimming pool/Jacuzzi - indoor •Concierge desk •Fitness center •Bar/lounge •Restaurant(s) in hotel •Complimentary continental break fast (November through February) •Starbucks Coffee Shop •Parking (free) •Internet access in public areas high speed, complimentary •24-hour front desk •Boutique Gift shop •Laundry facilities •Outdoor Sundeck
Call now to reserve your Grand Canyon getaway.
Fall is here, and that means winter is just around the corner at the Grand Canyon. To take advantage of all there is to see and do, stay with Grand Canyon National Park Lodges, operated by Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., the only accommodations in the park at the South Rim. With 907 rooms in seven distinctly different lodges, rooms are available with some advance planning or if you arrange your visit at the last minute. Book your stay at Maswik Lodge, just a short walk from the rim. Or choose the elegance of the historic El Tovar, where you will find our gracious staff very accommodating. The Mary Jane Colter designed Hopi House and Lookout Studio are open year-round and offer a selection of fine Native American crafts and Grand Canyon souvenirs. (Note: Bright Angel Lodge guest rooms will close January 2, 2007 for renovations; the lobby, restaurant, and gift shop will remain open throughout the winter). The South Rim is also the home of the celebrated and historic El Tovar Dining Room and its legacy of fine food. Or, choose a quick bite at the Maswik or P AH L AN EA D
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Guests from all points of the globe come to play, rest, reflect and marvel at the plunging depths and endless horizons of the Grand Canyon National Park. Truly, it is one of the rare wonders of the world. After a day of colorful vistas, engaging exploration and grand travels, we invite your group to enjoy a delightful evening of stylish comfort, great food and evening entertainment at The Grand Hotel. The Grand Hotel is located only 1 mile from the south entrance gate of The Grand Canyon National Park, in the village of Tusayan. The Grand Hotel resembles a sprawling chalet and features the classic architecture of America’s great lodges with rustic timber, western ironwork, and immense log beams. Our 121 newly remodeled guest rooms have taken The Grand Canyon and made it comfortable. Nightly in the Canyon Star Restaurant, guests are entertained with cowboy music, Native American stories, and dances. Nearby in the hotel “saloon,” guests belly up to the bar astride bar stools fashioned of genuine trail saddles. The Grand Hotel offers gateway access to everything there is to do around the Canyon, including air tours by helicopter or plane, jeep tours through the nearby forest, rafting on
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Yavapai cafeterias or a casual family meal at the Bright Angel Restaurant. Indulge in your favorite beverage at the Maswik Sports Bar or El Tovar Lounge, or try the Canyon Coffee House at the Bright Angel Lodge for a Mocha or Latte, or just enjoy a good cup of coffee. There are dining choices to suit every taste, and budget. This winter, take advantage of low off- season rates and packages and increased availability at all of our lodges. Effective Nov. 26 - Dec. 20, 2006, Jan. 2 - Feb. 16, and again Feb. 19 - Mar. 8, 2007, a one night stay is only $76 to $89 at Maswik or Yavapai Lodge. Or indulge in a romantic getaway at the historic El Tovar Hotel with the Romance Package available Nov. 26 - Dec. 20, 2006 and Jan. 2 - Feb. 1, 2007 for only $274. Grand Canyon National Park Lodges - We're not just close, We're there. Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.
Where winter is done in grand fashion.
Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fees • $25 per private vehicle or • $10 per pedestrian, motorcycle rider or cyclist. Admission is for seven days and includes both rims. • Annual National Parks Pass for $50.00 good for admission to ANY national park. • Golden Age Passport for a one-time fee of $10.
Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.
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Winter is always peaceful and picturesque at the Grand Canyon. Not only are there spectacular seasonal landscapes to enjoy, but the accommodations at popular places like El Tovar and other rim lodges are easier to come by as well. Book your winter retreat online or call toll-free 1-888-297-2757. Winter Value Rate One night at Maswik or Yavapai Lodge, single or double occupancy.
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Crown King: Catch the Magic!
Best Western Inn of Sedona
Day Trip Down a Country Road
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'NSG Y D I K IN WN C RO E CA F Step back into the past and visit Cindy’s Crown King Cafe, located inside Historic Crown King Saloon on Main Street. Crown King is only 2 hours northwest of Phoenix. Open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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central location makes it possible for guests to take advantage of all of them. Plan a Jeep tour, visit a Vortex, ride the Verde Canyon Railway, see Out of Africa Wild Animal Park and more with the help of the hotel’s onsite concierge service. As a vacation destination, Sedona is second to none! Sedona is also a gateway to the Grand Canyon, playing host to many of the four million people that visit the Grand Canyon every year. Whether you are visiting Sedona for business or pleasure, the Best Western Inn of Sedona is an excellent choice. Reserve the 10th Anniversary Celebration package through February 28, 2007. The Best Western Inn of Sedona is located at 1200 W. Hwy 89A. Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN® with more than 4,000 hotels in 80 countries and territories. To book this and other packages, visit the hotel’s website or call the hotel directly.
2007 Sedona International Film Festival When Authenticity counts... "Come and Tour the land that my ancestors have occupied and still do for generations..." Don't settle for anything less than the best.
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You will never look at nature quite the same way again
Lovers of independent films will celebrate the best in cinematic art amid unparalleled scenic beauty from Feb. 28 - Mar. 4 in Sedona. Already recognized as one of the top festivals in the nation, the 2007 edition has been expanded by one full day. In addition, there will be two preview nights - Monday and Tuesday of festival week - plus the 9th annual “An Evening at the Academy Awards” fundraising event on Sunday, Feb. 25. Another significant change this year will be the awarding of $51,000 in cash prizes for filmmaking excellence GA MO LA VI S & ES MO , RE
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Hidden behind the saloon, Cindy's Café is one of Crown King's treasures. Open year round, seven days a week, Cindy's dishes up home cookin' that makes your whole trip worthwhile. Breakfast, lunch or dinner - the food is fresh and delicious. "If you're in a hurry, you're in the wrong place," says owner Cindy DeBoer. "Nothing is out of a box here… and your patience is rewarded with a good, hot meal." Time your visit right and you will connect with one of Crown King's many events. Coming up in February are the Valentine's Day Dinner & "Sadie Hawkins" Dance on the 10th and on the 17th enjoy Crown King's take on Mardi Gras- the Parade of Masques! March brings the St. Paddy's Day Party while April is full of fun - from the Easter Sunday Egg Hunt to the Mining Days Festival to the Spring Chili Cookoff. That day out you were planning? Drive down the country road to adventure in Crown King and “catch the magic.” And - if you can’t tear yourself away - there are cabin rentals and other overnight accommodations.
The Best Western Inn of Sedona announces the beginning of their 10th Anniversary Celebration package for guests who want to enjoy spectacular views of the red rocks of Sedona. Be among the first guests to enjoy newly renovated rooms that include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free local shuttle and free wireless high-speed access. This special package is available through February 28, 2007. Enjoy newly renovated, comfortable, well-appointed rooms in a spectacular setting with terraced promenade decks offering unbeatable views of Sedona’s Red Rocks. Choose from rooms with two queen beds, a king size bed, or upgrade to a room with a king size bed and fireplace. All rooms include free local calls, complimentary newspaper, free parking, refrigerator, and many more amenities to help make your stay more enjoyable. Relax in the heated outdoor pool and spa or spend the day exploring. Sedona offers activities and attractions for every taste, and the Best Western Inn of Sedona’s convenient PR OF ILE
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You've got the whole day before you and Arizona beckons. You could head along the beaten path… or explore a less known byway. Make your day out something out of the ordinary! Head to Crown King, once a gold mine camp and now a hidden jewel in the Bradshaw Mountains welcoming day trippers, hikers and campers alike. The journey is half the adventure. The two-hour drive from the Phoenix Metro area starts on I-17 going north. Head west at exit 248 through Bumble Bee and Cleator. The graded dirt road is fine for passenger cars and offers breathtaking vistas, views of wildlife, and fresh mountain air as you wind your way to your destination in the piney forests. Crown King's first mine was claimed in 1875 and it wasn't long before a post office and mill opened. These are gone now, but visitors will relish the working general store - famous for its fudge and the Crown King Saloon, the oldest saloon in Arizona, having celebrated its 100th birthday last year. Wander around town, check out the Curio Shop…and when hunger strikes - head to Cindy's Café.
928-282-1177 www.SedonaFilmFestival.com in features, documentaries, shorts, animation and foreign films. At the 2007 event, for the first time, there will be a Wells Fargo Festival Pavilion, where filmgoers will enjoy food booths, exhibitions and music during the evenings. While the 2007 Sedona film festival will be marked by change, much that is most important will remain the same: nonstop film magic and great food, cool drinks and make-me-dance music at the festival’s many, exciting galas.
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"You Can Do It All from Here!” Camp Verde is rich in history with the Sinagua -an Ancestral Puebloan people, the Native Americans, the U.S. Calvary, and the settlers all coming together. All faced many challenges... the conflicts and the suffering, the trail of tears of the Yavapai & TontoApache, and the growth of Camp Verde through it all. It’s an area of fascinating history, year round activities and events, shopping opportunities and outdoor activities. Rich in national parks and monuments, state parks, and beautiful forest land, Camp Verde allows you to experience a Southwest lifestyle rich in history and yet friendly to visitors. Enjoy the many adventures we have
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• Camp Verde Elementary School - Built in 1914 of limestone, this two room school now houses the Camp Verde Historical Society and Museum. • Camp Verde Jail - Built in 1935 by the WPA during the Depression, this two-cell Jail was later used as the town Library and Lions Club house. • Hance House - George W. Hance came to Camp Verde in 1863 to work in Sutler’s Store. An active Republican and anti-prohibitionist, he delivered hay to every territorial military post in Arizona. • Claude and Ralph Wingfield Store, Boler’s Bar - Built as a grocery store in 1933 by Claude and Ralph Wingfield to compete with their Uncle’s Mercantile, it went under in less than a year and was used to store feed. • Other Historic Buildings Fort Verde State Historic Park, Montezuma Inn, Josephine “Grandma” Frederick Houses, Boler’s Motel-Otto and Della Boler House, Old Camp Verde Dance Hall, Frank Tompkin’s Barber Shop and Verde Valley Garage.
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• Camp Verde Stage Stop and Boarding House - This Stage stop and Boarding house was one of Camp Verde’s earliest businesses. Built of adobe in 1870, the building was refurbished and has served as an office, restaurant and retail store. • Sutler’s Store - Built in 1871, the first store in Camp Verde, run by H. Richards and “Boss” Head was later sold to Mack Rogers and Clint Wingfield. • Wingfield Mercantile - In 1911 W. G. and R. W. Wingfield built this store of concrete. It was recently purchased by the Allen Family of Cottonwood. • Camp Verde State Bank - The Bank was added to Wingfield Mercantile in 1916. The original vault is still in place. • Verde Valley Mercantile - Built 1917, to compete with Wingfield Mercantile, this store carried general merchandise and served as agents for Ford, Dodge, Hudson Automotive, U.S. Rubber and Goodrich Tires.
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to offer from exploring the history of the area, to hiking or horse back riding the back country, or rafting the Verde River. Bring your imagination and camera to the high country and picture yourself riding the Mail Trail or being a scout for Fort Verde along the General Crook Trail. It was a combination of the military presence and the mushrooming precious metal mines in the Bradshaw Mountains (and eventually in Jerome) that would establish Camp Verde as an agricultural and ranching center for the county. Get a sense of the past with a leisurely stroll through historic downtown.
Camp Verde Calendar of Events FEB. 10 & 11 7th Annual Pecan, Wine & Antique Festival Community Center MAR. 17 & 18 Spring Gun & Knife Show and Great Outdoor Show Community Center MAR. 31 9th Annual Verde River Canoe Challenge Community Center MAR. 31 4th Annual Highland Games Community Center APR. 7 Annual Easter Egg Hunt Community Center JUNE 1 & 2 4th Annual Crawdad Festival Community Center JULY 4 Independence Day Celebration Butler Park JULY 14-16 Annual Cornfest Main Street
SEPT. 15 & 16 Fall Gun & Knife Show Community Center SEPT. 15 & 16 Pioneer Days Community Center SEPT. 15 & 16 Pioneer Days Mule Show & Pack Competitions Camp Verde SEPT. 29 Montezuma Castle 10K & 2 Mile Run/Walk Sunnyside Park OCT. 13 & 14 51st Annual Fort Verde Days Camp Verde OCT. 12, 13 & 14 Fort Verde Days Bull Bash Community Center OCT. 13 & 14 Annual Fort Verde Days Antique Show Community Center DEC. 8 Christmas Parade of Lights Main Street Camp Verde Parks & Recreation www.cvaz.org 928-567-0535
“Where the Past Meets the Present and Comes Alive” Home of Montezuma's Castle and Out of Africa CAMP VERDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Access Directory Assistance Attractions
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Arizona Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-883-1380 www.desertmuseum.org 21 acres, popular attractions include the hummingbird habitat, the javelinas and coyotes, and the bird of prey shows. The entire facility is accessible including the restrooms. They offer escorted tours for visitors who are blind or deaf.
Active Mobility 1315 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa 480-539-2939, 888-246-2717 www.activemobility.com Providing solutions for personal mobility needs since 1987. Complete sales and service departments for scooters, power chairs, lifts, recliner chairs and beds, wheelchairs and walkers. Four stores in the Greater Phoenix area, including locations in Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Sun City.
Dolly Steamboat Apache Junction 480-827-9144 www.dollysteamboat.com Cruises on Canyon Lake, open all year 7 days a week. Narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises and private charters. 16 miles NE of Apache Junction on SR 88. Wheelchair assessible and we give a discount to disabled/handicapped guests. Old Tucson Studios 201 S. Kinney Rd. 520-883-0100 www.oldtucson.com Famous movie location and working studio open to the public. Wild West entertainment, restaurants, shopping, scenic trail rides. Guided tours every hour, on the hour, from 10 am to 2 pm are fully wheelchair accessible, loaner wheelchairs available. Grand Canyon Caverns Peach Springs (Route 66, Mile Marker 115) 928-422-4565, www.gccaverns.com www.grandcanyoncaverns.com Huge caverns, AZ Landmark since 1927. New short tour with specially trained guides for anyone not able to climb stairs. Also, all areas of the caverns are being made userfriendly with ramp access.
Lodging Grand Canyon National Park Lodges P.O. Box 699, Grand Canyon 928-638-2526 888-297-2757 www.grandcanyonlodges.com All lodges have designated parking spaces. They all offer accessible guest rooms except for the Bright Angel Lodge. The Grand Canyon Lodge features cabins, four of which are accessible with wide doors. Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch 19985 S. Doc Holliday Rd., Yucca 866-444-4471 www.stagecoachtrailsranch.com Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch is a new barrier-free guest ranch in western Arizona two hours south of Las Vegas. Each oversized guestroom is equipped with an accessible bathroom, half with roll-in showers. They offer horseback riding to all levels including those with physical challenges.
Scootaround 310-530 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, Canada 8884417575 www.scootaround.com The world's leading mobility enhancement company, providing scooter and wheelchair rentals in over 500 locations throughout North America and around the world. Enjoy your excursions without having to worry about personal mobility.
Tour Operators Great West Adventure Co. P.O. Box 2608, Sedona 928-204-5506 www.greatwesttours.com Accessible Grand Canyon tours from Sedona & Flagstaff, Arizona. Tours are between 9 and 11 hours.
Transportation Valley Metro Transportation Authority P.O. Box 53598, Phoenix 602-253-5000 www.valleymetro.org/hp2906/index.html Wheelchair accessible buses on most routes. Call for specific routes. They have more information on their web site including paratransit numbers for area communities. Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals of Arizona 6614 Sweetwater, Glendale 800-456-1371 www.wheelerz.com/Arizona Rents vehicles featuring special equipment such as lowered floors and power & remote control ramps and doors. Hand-controls and steering knobs can be provided upon request. Also delivers safe, reliable wheelchair and scooter accessible transportation by the day, week, month and longer.
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GREER EXTENDED STAY AND HOUSING Greer Cabin Keepers* 928-735-7617 Mark Wade
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PHOENIX EXTENDED STAY AND HOUSING Warren House East 602-956-1345
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warrenproperties.com
602-277-2193
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REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL Remax Integrity Real Estate 602-331-3000 Tom Torbert, 2400 W. Dunlap Ave. Suit #115
ttorbert@azintegrityhomes.com
www.azintegrityhomes.com
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T.W. Lewis 623-535-6667 Dottie Hagan, 850 W. Elliott Rd., Suite 101, Tempe
hagan@twlewis.com
Prudential Arizona Properties 480-505-6272 Dawn Hastings, 16430 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
dawn.hastings@pruaz.com
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MEXICO REAL ESTATE AND REALTORS Coldwell Banker 602-334-4132 Gretchen Ellinger SBR Realty Fayth Moody Kino Bay Mike Tobin Laguna Shores Michael Kline Twin Dolphins Real Estate Dee Brooks, Puerto Penasco
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602-324-8050
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TUCSON REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL Long Realty Co. Phyllis Lim
520-918-5840 520-390-2693
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Lennar/US Home Emily Workman
888-536-6279
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Realty Executives Sheila Chonis
520-977-3447
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Coldwell Banker Delcina Betts
520-548-4176 888-876-9784
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Phyllis Lim Realtor速 Email: plim@longrealty.com Direct: (520) 918-5840 Fax: (520) 296-6093 Cell: (520) 390-2693 6410 E. Tanque Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85715 www.Plim.LongRealty.com Thinking of relocating or buying a second home? Call me.
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928-685-2609 Camp Verde Fort Verde State Historical Park is the best preserved example of an Indian Wars era fort in Arizona. Dogs of all sizes are allowed on leashes throughout the park except in buildings. 928-567-3275 Phoenix Pioneer Living History Village, located 30 minutes north of Phoenix, offers over 90 acres of an old 1800s village with costumed interpreters, "shootouts” and more. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome (best during the winter when it's not too hot for your dog to walk around). 623465-1052
Wickenburg Robson's Mining World is a real mining town with museums of a grocery, barber shop, assay office, newspaper, Post Office, and more than 30 antique buildings on its Main Street. Hiking, gold panning, cowboy style cookouts, open to May 1st. Dogs of all sizes are allowed leashed throughout the town, but not in buildings.
PET SERVICES
NORTH Best Western Arizonian HOLBROOK 2508 E Navajo Blvd., 928-524-2611 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Comfort Inn 1-17 & 1-40 FLAGSTAFF 2355 S Beulah Blvd., 800-490-6562 www.comfortinnflagstaff.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Days Inn & Suites Camp Verde CAMP VERDE 1640 W. Hwy 260. 928-567-3700 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Econo Lodge WINSLOW 1706 N. Park Drive 928-289-4687 www.econolodge.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– La Quinta Inns Pet policies/restrictions 800-531-5900 vary from location www.lq.com to location 2 locations in Northern Arizona –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Quality Inn & Suites 4499 E. Hwy 69 PRESCOTT 928-777-0770 www.prescottqualityinn.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Springhill Suites by Marriott 200 E Sheldon St., PRESCOTT 888-466-8440 www.springhillsuitesprescott.com
Tucson Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson has over 250 aircraft on display on 80 acres. Dogs are allowed at the outdoor exhibits. 520-574-0462 2911 Indian School Rd • 602-956-1345
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Amberian Peaks Lodge GREER 800-556-9997 www.thepeaksatgreer.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Reed’s Lodge SPRINGERVILLE 514 E Main 800-814-6451 www.k5reeds.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Silver Creek Inn-Rodeway Inn TAYLOR 825 N. Main 928-536-2600 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sleep Inn-Show Low SHOW LOW 1751 W. Deuce of Clubs 928-532-7323
COLORADO RIVER REGION Ramada Inn Chilton 300 E. 32nd St, 928-344-1050
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Best Western Dobson MESA Ranch Inn 1666 S. Dobson Rd, 800-528-1356 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Holiday Inn Express TEMPE 5300 S Priest Rd., 480-820-7500 www.hiexpress.com/tempeaz –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– La Quinta Inns Pet policies/restrictions 800-531-5900 vary from location www.lq.com to location 9 locations in Phoenix Metro area –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Warren House East PHOENIX 2911 Indian School Rd., 602-956-1345 www.warrenproperties.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Warren House Park Thomas PHOENIX E Thomas Rd., 602-277-2193 www.warrenproperties.com
VCA Animal Referral & MESA Emergency Center of AZ 1648 N Country Club Dr. 480-898-0001 www.arecavets.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Veterinary Specialty TUCSON Center of Tucson 4909 N La Canada Dr. 520-795-9955 www.vetspecialtytucson.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Westside Veterinary Clinic FLAGSTAFF 963 W Route 66 #230, 928-779-0148
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curious, often showing a very un-feline sense of humor. In summation, the Cheetoh is being bred to create the wildest looking domestic cat in the feline kingdom without adding further wild blood. The goal is to have an extremely large, sweetnatured lap cat that looks like a true jungle cat, but has a completely dependable docile nature that can be trusted around anyone, especially children. WIND HAVEN EXOTICS is the founding cattery of the Cheetoh and the first in the world to produce these new hybrid cats. The cubs are available only through Wind Haven Exotics or one of the breeders in the Cheetoh Breeding Program (see website). This program is being undertaken by a number of experienced breeders within the United States, based on a joint 5-year plan that was two years in the making. For further information on the Cheetoh and availability of cubs, please contact Wind Haven Exotics and we will be happy to talk with you.
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A Sweet New Hybrid in the Cat World The Cheetoh is the newest wild/domestic hybrid cat, utilizing very specific bloodlines of the Bengal cat (Asian Leopard Cat/domestic) and the Ocicat (all domestic) breeds. The Cheetoh Cat is a recognized breed and registered with the United Feline Organization. In addition, Cheetohs are now recognized and registered with The International Cat Association – TICA as an Experimental New Breed. The Cheetoh Cat incorporates the distinctive characteristics of both the Ocicat and the Bengal, but has its own unique attributes. These include extremely large size, unsurpassed gentleness of character, and the wild look that can otherwise only be found in the jungles. The Cheetoh, though demonstrating a very fierce appearance, is at all times an incredibly social and loving cat, never aloof or showing any tendencies towards aggressive or standoffish behavior. They have an enormous amount of energy, especially the cubs, they expend in keeping themselves and their human companions entertained. The Cheetoh cat is also extremely intelligent and
EMERGENCY PET CARE
It’s A Ruff Life PHOENIX 2734 W Bell Rd. #1390, 602-588-7833 www.itsarufflife.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Invisible Fence TUCSON 5007 E. 29th St. 800-578-DOGS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
DOG PARKS
Please observe all posted rules and clean up after your dog. CHANDLER Shawnee Park 1400 W. Mesquite 6a-10:30p 480-782-2750
ORO VALLEY James D. Kriegh Park 23 W. Calle Concordia, 6a - 10p, Sun-Sat 520-229-5050
Snedigar Bark Park 4500 S. Basha Rd. 6a-10:30p 480-782-2750
PAYSON Payson Off-Leash Park McLane Rd., next to Library 928-747-5242
FLAGSTAFF Thorpe Bark Park 600 N. Thorpe Dawn - Dusk 928-779-7690
PRESCOTT Willow Creek Dog Park 3181 Willow Creek Rd. 7a - 10p 928-777-1122
Bushmaster Park 3150 N. Altavista Dawn - Dusk 928-779-7690
SCOTTSDALE Chaparral Park 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Dawn - 9p 480-312-2331
FOUNTAIN HILLS Desert Vista Park 11800 N. Desert Vista Dr. Dawn - Dusk 480-816-5152 GILBERT Dog Park at Crossroads 2155 E. Knox Rd. 6a - 10p 480-503-6200 GLENDALE Foothills Dog Park 57th & Union Dr., 6a - 10p 623-930-2820 Sahuaro Ranch Park 63rd Ave. 6a - 10p 623-930-2820 KINGMAN Lewis Kingman Park Route 66/Andy Devine Dawn - 10p 928-757-7919
Horizon Park 15444 N. 100th St. Dawn - Dusk 480-312-2331 Vista del Camino Park 7700 East Pierce St., Sunrise - 10:30p 480-312-2331 TEMPE Creamery Park 1520 E. 8th St. 6a – Midnight 480-350-5200 Mitchell Park Mitchell Dr. & 9th St. 6a – Midnight 480-350-5200 Papago Parks 1000 N. College Ave., 6a – Midnight 480-350-5200
LAKE HAVASU CITY Lion’s Dog Park 1340 McCulloch 6a - 10p 928-453-8686
TUCSON Christopher Columbus Park (city park) 4600 N. Silverbell, Dawn - Dusk 520-791-4873
MESA Quail Run 4155 E. Virginia, Sunrise - 10p 480-644-5040
McDonald Park (county park) 4100 N. Harrison Rd. Dawn - Dusk 520-877-6000
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month. Keep in mind that the urban fishing license is the same for residents and nonresidents alike: it is just $18.50. Winter rainbows are also stocked at a wide assortment of fisheries across the state, including Canyon and Saguaro lakes, the Lower Salt River (near Phoenix), the Verde River (between Camp Verde and Cottonwood), Oak Creek Canyon, Parker Canyon Lake (south of Tucson) and Fortuna Pond near Yuma. Another excellent winter fishing opportunity is Lake Pleasant for striped bass and white bass. You might even catch some largemouth bass or crappies. Don’t miss out. Smallmouth bass fishing can be very good at places like Lake Havasu, the Parker Strip and Canyon Lake. Havasu also offers terrific striper fishing. For more information on where to fish, visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website and look at the weekly Fishing Report. It has a wealth of information on what fish are biting where, and what techniques are working best. Be sure to reel in all the fun you can while visiting Arizona.
Do you like watching six-gun packing cowboys and cowgirls shoot from horseback? Are mountain men totting muzzleloading rifles more to your liking? If so, prepare to be excited and delighted, it’s all happening during the next two months. First on the list comes the Western National Shoot for the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association at the Ben Avery Shooting Range in Phoenix on Feb. 21-26. Besides competitors, there will be plenty of vendors selling everything from Mulligan stew to period clothing and firearms. Then get ready for more fun shooting action March 7-11 at Ben Avery Shooting Range during the renowned Winter Range national championship for the Single Action Shooting Society competition, where participants shoot balloons while galloping through a slalom course on horseback. Next on the hit parade is the International Sportsman’s Exposition at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale from March 9-11. This show promises to be even bigger this year at its new venue. During the event, the TH F O R E F AL AM L ILY
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Arizona visitors should reel in all the fun they can by experiencing the state’s great winter fishing opportunities beneath the warm desert sun. February is the zenith for winter crappie and trout action in Arizona, largemouth bass fishing is starting to pick up, and smallmouth bass fishing can be terrific at times. Don’t forget the superb striped bass and white bass fishing at Lake Pleasant. Visiting anglers should keep in mind that Arizona offers some great license deals, such as a four-month nonresident fishing license for just $39.75 (includes trout-fishing privileges) and a new Super Conservation Fishing License that includes an urban fishing license with an annual Class A license, and trout fishing privileges, all for $53 for residents and $63 for nonresidents. It’s a terrific deal. These licenses are passports to some of the best winter crappie fishing in the nation. The premier winter crappie lakes are Roosevelt, Alamo and Bartlett. Winter crappie fishing requires a boat. Trout fishing doesn’t. The trout fishing this winter has been remarkably good, especially in urban waters that also received incentive-size rainbows last
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www.azgfd. gov Arizona Game and Fish Department will once again provide the ever-popular Kids Fishing Pond full of feisty catfish for youngsters to catch, plus much, much more. Come down and see us! Then on March 17-18, you can attend the Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival along the Gila River at the Base and Meridian Wildlife Area near the Phoenix International Raceway (tresriosnaturefestival.com). Last but certainly not least is the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility March 31 and April 1. This is a hands-on event that will allow enthusiasts to try out the latest firearms on the shooting range, observe shooting demonstrations by firearm manufacturers and dealers and visit with outdoor, conservation and sportsman’s organizations. Formerly known as Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Shooting Showcase, this year’s exposition has expanded significantly and includes all kinds of outdoor-related activities. Visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website (see above).
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“Reconnect with the Past” 2007 Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month AR HIS IZO TO N A RY
For the entire month of March 2007, the ASP State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is coordinating activities throughout the state for its annual celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. These events will focus on current efforts to preserve our past by protecting our fragile and non-renewable cultural resources. Museums, historical societies, tribes, agencies, parks, and archaeology organizations will be hosting activities statewide; many of the events are planned in Arizona State Parks as part of their interpretive programs. Proclaimed by the Governor each year, this celebration will feature prehistoric and historic site tours, exhibits, hikes, open houses, lectures, demonstrations and more. A free statewide listing of events is available by calling the Arizona State Parks office or by visiting the website and downloading the document. The featured event for the month is the Arizona Archaeology EXPO. The Expo will offer many educational attractions for archaeology and history buffs and will be held at Yuma Crossing State Historic Park, Yuma, on March 16 &
602-542-4174, 800-285-3703 www.azstateparks.com 17, 2007. Both days will feature workshops, archaeology hands-on activities, craft demonstrations, and other fun and educational events. Enjoy living history re-enactors, storytellers, and Native American demonstrators and entertainers. Play historic period games or make crafts that teach how prehistoric Native Americans and other early inhabitants survived in the Southwest. In addition, tours of prehistoric and historic archaeological sites in the Colorado River Valley area will be featured; some of these sites are not normally open to the public. Free raffles featuring prizes of archaeology education-related items will occur throughout both days and local ethnic foods will be available for purchase. The Expo provides a special opportunity for visitors and residents alike to learn more about why it is important to preserve archaeological sites and historic places, what archaeologists, historians, and tribal members do in their jobs, and about the prehistory and history of Arizona. The event is FREE.
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The Coronado National Memorial was designated to commemorate the explorations of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado. History, hiking, birdwatching, and breathtaking scenery are to be found here along the Mexican border. As the Memorial is open for day use only, camping is not allowed. Make your first stop the Visitor Center, where displays such as paintings, weaponry, crafts, and interpretive text explain the importance of the Spanish impact on the cultures of the region. There is also a nine-minute video about the expedition, and visitors may handle and try on some of the 16th century clothing and armor. Photographs of birds and native wildlife adorn the walls at the Visitor Center and interpretive books and guides are available. Outside there are wonderful opportunities to spot some of the 140 species of birds recorded in the park. Three miles west of the visitor center, accessible by a winding mountain road, is the scenic overlook at Montezuma Pass for breathtaking views of the San
520-366-5515 Raphael Valley to the west, the San Pedro Valley to the east, and Mexico to the south. There are numerous hiking trails, including the southern terminus of the great Arizona Trail; Coronado Peak Trail - 0.4 miles one way with quotations from the journals of Coronado's captains providing a glimpse into the minds and hearts of the conquistadors; and Coronado Cave Trail - 0.75 miles one way on a steep and rocky trail. Coronado Cave is approximately 600 feet in length, 20 feet high and 70 feet wide with several crawl ways and passages and a beautiful range of formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and helictites. A free permit must be obtained from the Visitor Center. Directions: From I-10 take Hwy 90 to the junction of Hwy 90 & Hwy 92, then head 20 miles south on Hwy 92, turn right at sign, 5 miles to the Visitor Center.
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES Arizona State Parks Arizona Fish and Game Dept. Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Indian Affairs National Park Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ecological Services Field Ofc. USDA Forest Service
Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix
602-542-4174 602-942-3000 602-417-9200 602-379-4511 602-640-5250
Phoenix Albuquerque NM
602-640-2720 505-842-3898
NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES CENTRAL ARIZONA Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Tonto National Monument
Coolidge Roosevelt
520-723-3172 520-467-2241
Chinle Springerville Page Grand Canyon Ganado Camp Verde Tonalea Petrified Forest Fredonia Flagstaff Clarkdale Flagstaff Flagstaff
928-674-5500 928-333-5375 928-608-6404 928-638-7779 928-755-3475 928-567-3322 928-672-2366 928-524-6228 928-643-7105 928-526-0502 928-634-5564 928-526-3367 928-679-2365
Dos Cabezas, Willcox Bowie Ajo Tucson Tucson Tumacacori
520-824-3560 520-847-2500 520-387-6849 520-733-5158 520-733-5153 520-398-2341
Superior Apache Junction Florence Picacho
520-689-2811 480-982-4485 520-868-5216 520-466-3183
Wenden Parker Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City Yuma Yuma
928-669-2088 928-667-3231 928-855-2784 928-855-1223 928-783-4771 928-329-0471
Cottonwood Camp Verde Winslow Jerome St. Johns Sedona Flagstaff Sedona Payson
928-634-5283 928-567-3275 928-289-4106 928-634-5381 928-337-4441 928-282-6907 928-779-4395 928-282-3034 928-476-4202
Tucson Benson Oracle Patagonia Safford Tombstone Tubac
520-628-5798 520-586-2283 520-896-2425 520-287-6965 520-428-6760 520-457-3311 520-398-2252
Springerville Flagstaff Williams Prescott Phoenix
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Tucson
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NORTHERN ARIZONA Canyon De Chelly National Monument Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Grand Canyon National Park Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Montezuma Castle National Monument Navajo National Monument Petrified Forest National Park Pipe Spring National Monument Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Tuzigoot National Monument Walnut Canyon National Monument Wupatki National Monument
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Chiricahua National Monument Fort Bowie Historical Site Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tumacacori National Historical Park
STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS CENTRAL ARIZONA Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Lost Dutchman State Park McFarland State Historic Park Picacho Peak State Park
COLORADO RIVER REGION Alamo Lake State Park Buckskin Mountain State Park Lake Havasu State Park Lake Havasu State Park Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
NORTHERN ARIZONA Dead Horse Ranch State Park Fort Verde State Historic Park Homolovi Ruins State Park Jerome State Historic Park Lyman Lake State Park Red Rock State Park Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Slide Rock State Park Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Catalina State Park Kartchner Caverns State Park Oracle State Park Patagonia Lake State Park Roper Lake State Park Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
NATIONAL FORESTS NORTHERN ARIZONA Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Coconino National Forest Kaibab National Forest Prescott National Forest Tonto National Forest
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Coronado National Forest
WILDLIFE REFUGES Alchesay National Fish Hatchery Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Kofa National Wildlife Refuge San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery
Parker Sasabe Ajo Cibola Needles, CA Yuma Yuma Douglas
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Native American Tribal Attractions 1. Kaibab-Paiute Tribe 350 miles north of Phoenix on Highway 389 and 14 miles west of Fredonia • Pipe Spring National Monument • Full hook-up RV & General Store • Museum (Arts and Crafts) • Grand Canyon-North Rim • Cedar Breaks National Monument • Hiking & hunting • Coral Pink Sand Dunes • Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park Fredonia, Arizona 928-643-7245 2. Hualapai Nation 250 miles northwest of Phoenix on Route 66 and west of Grand Canyon National Park • Grand Canyon West • Trophy Elk • Desert Big Horn Sheep • White water rafting Peach Spring, Arizona 86434 888-255-9550 928-769-2216 (Tribal Council)
6. Hopi Tribe 250 miles northeast of Phoenix on Highway 264 and 67 miles north of Winslow • Stone Pueblos Villages • Ancient ceremonial dances • Cultural Center/Hotel • Arts & Crafts Guild • Walpi Village Tour • Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant & Inn Kykotsmovi, Arizona 928-734-3000 7. Fort Mojave Indian Tribe 236 miles northwest of Phoenix and located along the Colorado River near Needles, CA on Highway 95 and interstate 40 • River recreation • Avi Casino • Golf, Ghost towns • Spirit Mountain Casino • Hiking & rock hounding • Winter National Sand Drag Races Needles, California 760-629-4591 8. Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe 102 miles northwest of Phoenix and adjacent to the City of Prescott on Highway 69 • Bucky’s Casino • Frontier Village Mall • Historic Prescott • Fishing, camping, hunting Prescott, Arizona 928-445-8790
5 3. Havasupai Tribe 310 miles northwest of Phoenix off Route 66 at the bottom of Grand Canyon National Park • Pools of turquoise water • Spectacular waterfalls • Camping & hiking Supai, Arizona 928-448-2237/2141 (camping) 4. San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe 200 miles north of Phoenix at Willow Springs and Paiute Canyon/Navajo Mountain • Paiute Canyon native basket weaving Tuba City, Arizona 928-283-4589/4587 5. Navajo Nation 260 miles northeast of Phoenix, located in northern Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah - in Coconino, Navajo, & Apache Counties, Az • Monument Valley • St. Michael’s Historic Museum • Canyon De Chelly • Hubell Trading Post • Four Comers National Monument • Navajo Museum, Library, Visitor’s Center • Ten Recreational Lakes • Window Rock & Shiprock natural formations • Navajo fairs, rodeos & pow-wows Window Rock, Arizona 928-871-6436
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9. Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism 95 miles north of Phoenix off of Interstate 17 at Camp Verde • Cliff Castle Casino • Montezuma Castle National Monument • Native Visions gift shop • Montezuma Wells and Tuzigoot National Monuments Camp Verde, Arizona 928-567-3035 10. Tonto Apache Tribe 93 miles north of Phoenix and adjacent to Payson on Highway 87 • Mazatzal Casino • Winter recreation • Mogollon Rim • Tonto Natural Bridge Payson, Arizona 928-474-5000
14. San Carlos Apache Tribe 115 miles northeast of Phoenix and east of Globe on Highway 60 • Hunting & Fishing • San Carlos Lake • Apache Gold Casino • San Carlos Apache Cultural Center • Salt River Canyon San Carlos, Arizona 888-275-2653 15. Gila River Indian Community 40 miles south of Phoenix off interstate 10 Gila River Heritage Theme Park • Wild Horse Pass Casino • Vee Quiva Casino • Gila Indian Center • Japanese Internment Camp • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Sacaton, Arizona 520-562-6000, 480-963-3981 16. Ak-Chin Indian Community 58 miles south of Phoenix on Highway 347 • Him-Dak Museum • Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino • Casa Grande Ruins Monument • Farming, Basketry • St Francis Church Feast Maricopa, Arizona 520-568-2227
19. Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council 185 miles southwest of Phoenix, Adjacent to Yuma off interstate 8 and located along the AZ-CA border • Historic Fort Yuma • Paradise Casino • Fort Yuma Museum (Arts & Crafts) • Water recreation • RV Parks, Fishing, camping & hunting • Port-of-Entry (U.S. & Mexico) Yuma, Arizona 760-572-0213/0214
17. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 10 miles east of Phoenix and adjacent to Scottsdale • Hoo-Hoogamiki Museum • Talking Stick Golf Course • Pavilions Shopping Center • Cypress Golf Course • Casino Arizona at Salt River Scottsdale, Arizona 480-850-8000
20. Tohono O’Odham Nation 136 miles south of Phoenix, 58 miles west of Tucson on Highway 86 and near the U.S. & Mexico border • San Xavier Mission Del Bac • Desert Diamond Casino • Baboquivari Mountain Park • Kitt Peak Observatory Sells, Arizona 520-383-2221 ext. 285
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11. Colorado River Indian Tribes 189 miles west of Phoenix and along the AZ-CA border at Parker on Highway 95 • Lake Moovaly • Poston Memorial Monument • Aha’Khav Tribal Preserve • Hunting & Fishing • Colorado River Tribe Museum • Blue Water Casino Parker, Arizona 928-669-9211 ext. 1324 12. Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 23 miles east of Phoenix on Highway 87 Verde River Water Recreation • Fort McDowell Casino • We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and Course • Fort McDowell Adventures Fountain Hills, Arizona 480-837-5121 13. White Mountain Apache Tribe Approximately 4 hours from Phoenix and 46 miles south of Show Low on Highway 73 • Sunrise Ski Resort • Fort Apache Cultural Museum • Hunting • Hon-Dah Resort-Casino Conference Center • Fishing & Camping Ft. Apache, Arizona 928-338-1230
18. Cocopah Indian Tribe 211 miles southwest of Phoenix and 13 miles south of Yuma on Highway 95 • Tribal Museum • Cocopah Indian Casino • 18 hole golf course with swimming pool & tennis courts • Tribal cultural Center • Full hook-up RV Park • Agriculture Somerton, Arizona 85350 Phone 928-627-2102
21. Pascua Yaqui Tribe 135 miles south of Phoenix and 15 miles west of Tucson off of Interstate 19 • Casino of the Sun • Old Tucson Studio • Saguaro National Monument • Santa Catalina Mountain • Sonoran Desert Museum Tucson, Arizona 800-572-7282 or 520-883-5000 22. Zuni Tribe 360 miles northeast of Phoenix and 198 miles southeast of Flagstaff along Hwy 61 • Visitor Center • A:shiwi A:wan Museum & Heritage Center • Historic Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Mission • Local & Archaeological Tours • Premier silverwork, fetish carvings, pottery • Annual Cultural Arts Expo Zuni, New Mexico 505-782-7238
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25th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow
2007 Southwest Indian Art Fair
Head to the San Xavier Mission South of Tucson
200+ Artists & Performers, Feb. 24-25
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520-573-4051 hol, drugs or video cameras are allowed. Admission is $7 adults, $5 children (6 & under free) and parking is $3/car. For more information write Wa:k Pow Wow Inc. at P.O.Box 22124, Tucson, AZ 85734 or call.
More Native American Events! FEB 24 WINSLOW Hopi Storytelling & Games Workshop Homolovi Ruins State Park Visitor Center - Hear traditional tales shared by Hopi elders and learn games form Hopi children. Winter is the time for storytelling! 10a3p.928-289-4106 MAR 3-4 PHOENIX 49th Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market Heard Museum - 600+ top Native American artists show/ sell traditional & contemporary jewelry, paintings, weavings, basketry, katsinas, pottery; music, dance, food, 9:30a-5p. Adm: $15, under 16 free. 602-252-8848 MAR 24 DRAGOON Then and Now Native Artists Amerind Museum - Different native artists demonstrating weaving, carving, painting and other arts. 10a. Adm. $5, $4 seniors, $3 ages 12-18, under 12 free. www.amerind.org or 520-586-3666
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For collectors of top-quality Indian art, Arizona State Museum’s Southwest Indian Art Fair (SWIAF) means one-stop shopping. Rather than trekking across the region to seek out your treasures, 200 of the finest artists will be right here in Tucson! There’s something for everyone, at every possible price range. As always, visitors will enjoy talking with the artists, learning from Native experts, watching demonstrations, sampling Native foods, and listening to musical performances. Whether you are a serious collector, casual buyer, or first-time visitor, you will find much to experience, learn, and enjoy at the 13th annual Southwest Indian Art Fair. Join us February 24 and 25! Upton Ethelbah, Jr. (AKA Greyshoes) is the fair’s 2007 Featured Artist. His amazing piece, “Apache Mountain Spirit,” is originally carved from an 800 pound block of Italian marble. Ethelbah came to sculpture at the age of 54 but has nevertheless won top awards at all the major Indian art markets in the Southwest. Another artist of note, Fredi
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For an exciting display of American Indian inter-tribal dancing along with a great selection of traditional food and crafts, come to the 25th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow on March 10-11, 2007. The pow wow takes place at the San Xavier Del Bac Mission 10 miles southwest of Tucson. Gates open at 10:30 am on Saturday and 10 am on Sunday. There will be Gourd dancing Saturday at 1 pm and Grand Entries at 2 pm and 7 pm. On Sunday the Gourd Dancing takes place at 11 am followed by the Grand Entry at 12 pm. There will also be Team Dancing, Drum Contest, Hoop Dance Contest and Two-Step Contest. Registration for all categories closes at 7 pm on Sat. Visitors looking for Native American arts and crafts and souvenirs will find an excellent selection including silver jewelry, beaded earrings, Native American T-shirts and hats, CDs and much more. Try the delicious traditional foods such as Indian fry bread, red and green chili burros and Indian tacos. Take I-19 South, Exit 92. No alco-
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Authentic Native American Arts, Crafts & Jewelry Visit the most popular rest area/view point in the Coconino National Forest, the Oak Creek Vista Overlook. Enjoy scenic views of the Mogollon Rim, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona. Interact with Native American Vendors and take a piece of their culture and tradition home with you!
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Gutierrez, third generation Zapotec weaver, delights importers and private clients alike with his complicated figural designs. Pottery, baskets, jewelry, rugs, sculpture, kachina dolls, and much more will be on sale to tempt you! Among the performers scheduled to appear at this year’s SWIAF are the award-winning Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers from Albuquerque, NM. Other to enjoy: Traditional singer Clark Tenakhongva shares the Hopi vision of life through his original songs. Navajo Kelvin Mockingbird, one half of the popular duo Burning Sky, shares his haunting and powerful flute music. Various Tohono O’odham singers, dancers and musicians also provide entertainment. The Southwest Indian Art Fair takes place at the Arizona State Museum on the University of Arizona campus. Hours are 10-5 Saturday, 10-4 Sunday. Single day admission: $8 adults, $3 children 1216 (children 11 & under free). Two-day passes: $12
10 miles southwest of Tucson, 1-19 South, Exit 92
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March 10-11, 2007 San Xavier District, Tohono O’odham Nation The area’s largest gathering NO VIDEO of American Indian food, CAMERAS crafts & dancing ALLOWED ADMISSION: $7 adults, $5 children, under 7yrs free. PARKING: $3
For more information contact: San Xavier District Office at 520-573-4051
Goulding’s Lodge offers the finest in accomodations, and is the ONLY lodging facility with a view of the valley • 62 Deluxe Hotel Rooms • Campground with full RV Hook-ups and Tent Sites • Tours of Monument Valley • Award winning Multi-media Presentation of Earth Spirit PO Box 36001 Monument Valley, UT 84536 Telephone (435) 727-3231 - Fax (435) 727-3344 Email: gouldings.com
• Goulding’s Trading Post and Historic Museum • Goulding’s Arts & Crafts Gallery and Rug Room • Stagecoach Restaurant
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Explore Arizona’s National Parks
Take the Road Less Traveled
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Recreation in the Globe Area
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Day 3 (Thurs.) Tusayan Ruins and Museum, Cameron Trading Post, tour at Grand Canyon National Park North Rim. Day 4 (Fri.) Monument Valley on the Arizona/Utah border - Goulding’s Trading Post and Lodge. Day 5 (Sat.) Monument Valley - Half-day (approx. 3.5 hours) Jeep Tour with Navajo guides (including restricted area). Journey to Chinle. Day 6 Canyon de Chelly - Half-day tour into both Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto. Stop at Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site for a tour. Petrified Forest National Park. Sunset arrival in Flagstaff.
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Globe, the historic mining town that is the subject of our cover feature this month, is not only known for its picturesque architecture and scenic setting. Globe is also a popular base for those wishting to enjoy the many recreational opportunities available in the national forests that surround the town.
Canyon Lake www.lasr.net www.arizona-leisure.com Canyon Lake is one of the six Salt River Project lakes. It offers beautiful mountainous scenery and various fish such as the walleye, largemouth bass, yellow bass, rainbow trout, bluegill, channel catfish and crappie. The three recreation sites at the lake -- Acacia Picnic Site, the Palo Verde Recreation Site and the Boulder Creek Recreation Site -- are open year round. Fees: No Park Fees Location: 15 miles NE of Apache Junction State Route 88 Contact: 480-610-3300 San Carlos Lake www.lasr.net www.arizona-leisure.com San Carlos Lake has 158 miles of shoreline. Catch largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill year round. Facilities include picnic area and boat ramp. Call ahead during low water conditions. Fees: Permits required Location: 25 miles E of Globe, then 9 miles south. Contact: 928-475-2554
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Hiking, mountain biking and camping are all popular as are boating and fishing on nearby lakes. There are also good seasonal whitewater rafting opportunities on the Upper Salt River near town. Here are some area lakes for you to enjoy. Globe is located 80 miles east of Phoenix along US Highways 60 and 70.
Roosevelt Lake www.lasr.net www.arizona-leisure.com As the largest of the six Salt River Project lakes (26 sq. miles), Roosevelt Lake is a good source for Large- and Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel, Catfish and Crappie. Roosevelt Lake is heavily visited during the hot summer holidays, but is also noted for its winter fishing. Facilities include fish cleaning station, picnic areas, restrooms, boating ramp, camping, and stocked fish. Fees: Camping, reservation and boating fees Location: 30 miles N of Globe Contact: 602-225-5200 Apache Lake www.lasr.net www.arizona-leisure.com Apache Lake covers only 4 square miles but it is a spectacular site for boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking, camping, and all forms of outdoor recreation. Small mouth and large mouth bass are the prized catches of the lake. Walleyes, crappie, and catfish are also popular species. Location: 65 miles east of Phoenix Contact: 602-225-5200
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1010 N. 339th Ave., 623-386-6443 Country Fare Restaurant, Subway, Pizza Hut. Parking, showers, travel store, phones, lounge, game room, laundry.
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Canyon Motel & Railroad RV Park 1900 E. Rodeo Rd. Williams 928-635-9371, www.thecanyonmotel.com —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Distant Drums RV Resort 583 W. Middle Verde Rd., Camp Verde 928-554-0444, www.drumsrvresort.com —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Payson Campground and RV Resort 808 E Hwy 260, Payson 928-472-2267 http://hometown.aol.com/paysoncampground —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort 11250 E Hwy 69, Dewey 800-352-6305 www.orchardrvresort.com —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Grand Canyon Caverns RV Park 150 N Myers, Peach Springs 928-422-3223 www.gccaverns.com —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Hon-Dah RV Park 777 Hwy. 260, 928-369-7400 Pinetop 800-929-8744 www.hon-dah.com —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Munds Park RV Resort 17550 Munds Ranch Rd., Munds Park 800-243-1309, www.mundsparkrv.com ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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Goldminers RV Park Hwy 191-S Pearce, AZ 85625 (520) 826-3280
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PICACHO Picacho Peak RV Resort 17065 E. Peak Lane 520-466-7841 www.picachopeakrv.com 312 sites, full h/u, pull thrus, restrooms/showers, laundry, cable/satelite, internet access. Pool/spa, recreation hall, activities, fitness center, LPGas, dump station. Pet friendly.
DEWEY Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort 11250 E. Hwy. 69 800-352-6305 www.orchardrvresort.com 402 sites, 55+, 290 pull-thrus, 315 full h/u. CATV, city water, modem h/u, restrooms/ showers, laundry, RV supplies, LP gas. Heated pool/spa, shuffleboard, rec hall, game room.
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Morenci
Hayden
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Clifton
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Mt. Graham
Safford 366
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Kitt Peak
Bowie
Green Valley
Willcox Saguaro N.P. Benson 10
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St. David
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Saguaro N.P.
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Joseph City
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BULLHEAD CITY River City RV Park 2225 Merrill Ave. 928-754-2121 132 sites. Utilities & cable, heated pool, rec hall, exercise room, games, showers/restrooms, picnic area, horseshoes and mini golf . Laundry facilities, phones, vending machines.
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TUCSON Voyager RV Resort 8701 S. Kolb Rd. 520-574-5000 800-424-9191 www.VoyagerRV.com
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TONOPAH Saddle Mountain RV Park 3607 N. 411th Ave. 623-386-3892 www.saddlemountainrvpark.com
84 spaces. Exec. sites offer Internet/phone. City water, modem hu/office, WiFi, CATV, restrooms/showers, public phone, laundry, limited RV supplies, BBQ/Fire pit, stream (fishing/swimming), great hiking.
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PINETOP Hon-Dah RV Park 777 Hwy. 260 928-369-7400 800-929-8744 www.hon-dah.com 258 spaces, no age restrictions, pets allowed, satellite TV, LP gas, showers, handicap access, dump station, Internet hook-up, restrooms, laundry, recreational hall. Adjacent to Hon-Dah Resort Casino
342 sites, 62 pull thrus, 213 sites w/patios full h/u. Laundry, rec room w/ modem h/u, restrooms/showers, phone h/u, pool, tennis courts, basketball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, RV storage, LP gas, picnic area, dump station. Pets ok.
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Round Rock
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Grand Canyon Village
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Dolan Springs
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Many Farms
Cottonwood
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Tusayan 93
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Monument Valley Tribal Park
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