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FESTIVALS MAR.- MAY
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REGIONAL TRAVEL
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NATIVE AMERICAN
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PET FRIENDLY
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
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RV RESORTS & CAMPGROUNDS
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Apache Junction............................................................11 Attractions....................................................................10 Central Arizona......................................................... 11-16 Colorado River Region................................................. 17-19 Events, Featured....................................................5, 20-21 March Events..............................................................6-7 April Events...................................................................8 May Events....................................................................9 Globe - Miami................................................................12 Grand Canyon.................................................................. 28 Lake Havasu City.............................................................. 19 Lodging............................................................................. 4 Mesa............................................................................... 16 Mexico............................................................................ 35
Native American Culture............................................. 32-33 Northern AZ............................................................... 27-29 Outdoor Recreation.........................................................31 Parker.............................................................................18 Pet Friendly Arizona.........................................................30 Phoenix Metro............................................................ 14-16 Rim Country....................................................................13 RV Resorts & Campgrounds......................................... 36-39 Southern Arizona........................................................ 22-26 SW Regional....................................................................34 Statewide Map........................................................... 20-21 Tucson........................................................................ 23-26 White Mountains.............................................................29
Main Office -Tucson Publisher/Editor. . . . . . . Anthony Venuti Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlis McVey Art Director. . . . . . . . . . . Manny Stacey Associate Editor. . . . . . . . Pam Marlowe Regional Account Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . Byron Marlowe Senior Account Executive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Frey
Letter From the Publisher It isn’t everyday that you can wake up to enjoy the March mornings looking out at the blue of the sky as you sip your morning coffee … sitting Outside … unless, that is, you happen to be living in or visiting Arizona. If anyone thinks that Arizona isn’t an eventFull state, just have a look at our event listings! Usually each and every one of us will go to one of the many events we list simply because in this information resource there is without a doubt “something for everyone.” No matter what your interests are, the location of the state that tickles you the most, or your financial status ... just peruse the event listings, match your inclinations with any number of events and simply jump in your car (by the way, don’t get into your car without a copy of Az Tourist News) and have a wonderful weekend exploring “America’s Natural Theme Park.” Unlike the “Disneylands” of America, where you have to wait five hours in line to enjoy a 5-minute waterslide, in Arizona you can in fact - by visiting places like the Salt River - wait 5 minutes in line to enjoy a 5-hour waterslide! There are many other comparisons to make when proclaiming Arizona as a Natural Theme Park. Arizona and March is an interesting equation. Tucson just finished with a successful Rodeo, the annual Gem & Mineral Show, and of course, Tiger’s (last name really needed here?) reentry into the full time schedule of a professional golfer with his entry into the Accenture Match Play in Tucson.
Submissions of Articles & Press Releases: Spring Training communities dependent on the business of generating income from tourism, and regional tourism in particular, know that their success depends on the plans of visitors. We are featuring a real SURPRISE this month … Surprise, Arizona and spring training. These visitors are hungry for information in order to plan their vacations. Where should we go? What’s there to do? Az Tourist News is providing that information today where others are not. Time to go out and smell the roses … err … wildflowers… The most prolific wildflowers one can hope to find are gracing areas throughout the state. Hikers are hitting the trails, and the spring runoff means it’s time for whitewater rafting again. The Arizona Game & Fish Dept. is busy stocking ponds and keeping anglers up to date with their weekly fishing report, not to mention tips for hunters, training in boating safety, and much more. Check our Outdoor Recreation page for information about their great Outdoor Expo … in Arizona’s truly Alternative newspaper … imagine that … an alternative to the narrow choices most of us experience. Going on twelve years … it speaks to our success.
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Spring Fever March 3rd and 17th. Promotional days include the return of “Bring Your Dog to the Park” on Sunday, March 8th and a pre-game fireworks show sponsored by our good friends at Sanderson Ford on Friday, March 20th. Every Saturday and Sunday is FAMILY FUN day featuring the APS Kid Zone offering a full size carousel, clowns, face painter and their very own “kid’s only” concession stand. In addition, the Nolan Ryan “All You Can Eat and Drink Patio” will be introduced on Saturdays and Sundays! Baseball fans also have an opportunity to view the game from a different point of view - the Homerun Party Deck! Located in right centerfield, the Homerun Party Deck allows guests an opportunity to view the game in a fun atmosphere! We look forward to a great season and seeing you and your family at the ballpark.
The Tradition Continues - Spring Training Baseball in Surprise
The 7th year of Spring Training Baseball in Surprise goes into full swing during the month of March. The year’s “Annual Celebration of Baseball” again welcomes the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers and the Arizona State University Sun Devils to Surprise. There is a new twist this year as we welcome the University of Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State University Wildcats, in addition to the return of MLB’s Alumni game. The 2009 Spring Training schedule delivers a record 34 game season and welcomes two new members to the Cactus League: the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Indians. The Dodgers will visit Surprise on Monday, March 9th and Friday, March 20th. The Indians will make their debut in Surprise on Tuesday,
7th Annual Coca-Cola Midweek Classic The 7th Annual Coca-Cola Midweek Classic will return to Surprise with a new midweek format featuring Arizona State, Kansas State and Kansas University. On Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday March 11th, ASU will play host to the Kansas State Wildcats and from March 13th-15th the Sun Devils will take on
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Baseball & so much more in Surprise, Az
the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Any game day spring training ticket will give you admission to the collegiate games, or you may purchase individual tickets for the Cocoa-Cola Midweek Classic at the Surprise Recreation Campus Box Office.
A City on the Move Spring Training is just one of the exciting happenings that makes Surprise a City on the Move. Surprise is conveniently located in the northwest section of the greater Phoenix area. Almost overnight, Surprise has emerged rapid fire out of the West Valley. Surprise is both an up-and-comer and the center of a future market area projected at more than three million people. Surprise has grown so popular that it earned Money magazine’s number one ranking in 2006 for five-year job growth. In 2007, it was named one of the Top Ten North American Cities of the Future. With a population pushing 110,000, Surprise has joined the ranks of places like Clearwater, FL, Santa Clara, CA, and Cambridge, MA. Reaching these milestones makes this thriving community one that - suddenly - everyone is watching.
Whether you are looking for a rugged adventure or a family-friendly excursion, the Western Heritage Trail delivers an experience that can fill volumes in your travel albums and business reports. Apache skirmishes, famous outlaw incidents and hangings in the name of justice set the stage for a region unparalleled in richness of history, authenticity, heritage, arts and culture. You’ll meet ancient civilizations, trailblazers, cattle barons, gold miners and outlaws who rode the range and staked their claims on the canyon walls and countryside. You’ll find one-of-a-kind places to eat, play, shop, sleep, and learn. You’ll discover small, unique businesses that are rooted in their communities; places to eat where the food is not only fresh from a family farm, but where you might enjoy a cup of coffee and piece of pie with the farmers who grew it; places to have fun while helping to ensure that our natural, historic and cultural resources will be around for many generations to come. From the majestic White Tank Mountains in Surprise to Prescott’s famed Whiskey Row to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, the Western Heritage Trail will challenge you, delight you, entertain you and provide you with a thousand reasons to return.
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MAR 12-15 CHANDLER Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival
MAR 13-15 SAN CARLOS/GLOBE 13th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow
MAR 21 MESA A Night in the 40’s
MAR 27-29 TUCSON Spring Artisans Market Photo courtesy of Tucson Museum of Art
Page 6 • Statewide AZ National Festival of the West MAR 19-22 SCOTTSDALE Head to WestWorld for four big days of all things Western - a huge Western Shopping Expo, music jamboree, cowboy poetry, “meet and greets” with Western film celebrities, Log Home Show, and Mountain Men Rendezvous. Don’t miss the Safeway Rancher’s Reserve Chuck Wagon Cook-offs and, new for this year, the Extreme Cowboy Race™ and the ever popular Cowboy Spirit Award presentations. Consistently voted one of the Top 100 Events in the Country! Keep Western heritage alive and have fun at the same time. “It’s never too late to be a cowboy!”© Hours are Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10-7; Sun. 10-5. Admission is $14 adults, $12 seniors, $4 children, and free for kids 4 & under. WestWorld is located at 16601 N. Pima Rd. 602-996-4387 www.festivalofthewest.com
49th Annual Pioneer Days Festival MAR 26-29 KEARNY
Get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and head our way to the 49th Annual Pioneer Days Festival in the beautiful town of Kearny, located next to the Gila River and surrounded by beautiful mountains. We are excited about our parade, carnival, merchandise and food booths, softball and horseshoe tournaments, and live entertainment. Our theme this year is “Kearny, 50 Years of Memories”. Take a drive and celebrate with us! From Phoenix take Highway 60, make a right in Superior (after Dairy Queen), 22 miles from exit. From the Tucson direction take Highway 77 North to 177 (approximately 54 miles to Winkelman), then another 9 miles to Kearny. For hotel reservations: 520-363-5505. To email the Copper Basin C of C: myra@copperbasinaz.com 520-363-7607 www.copperbasinaz.com
MAR 6-8 LAKE HAVASU CITY Bluegrass on the Beach Lake Havasu State Park - Some of the country’s best talent incl the 2008 IBMA Entertainer of the Year the Dailey-Vincent Band, also the US Navy Band; band workshops, art & craft and food vendors, raffles w/ great prizes. www.landspromotions.com
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Destination March Events MAR 6-8 GLENDALE Southwest Flower & Garden Show Univ of Phoenix Stadium - Hundreds of displays, spectacular landscapes, gardens, yard & garden products, Green Showcase, demos, seminars. Fr & Sa 10a7p, Su 10a-5p. Free parking. 602-485-1691, ext 107
MAR 13-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY Havasu Art Guild’s 30th Annual Juried Spring Show Community Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave - Show & sale of fine arts & crafts from all over the West, artists welcome, Fr 10a-2p, Sa 10a-4p, Su 10a-3p. Free adm. 928-854-6191, havasuartguild.com
MAR 6-8 PHOENIX 5th Annual Arts & Flowers Phoenix Art Museum - Scores of breathtaking floral arrangements by more than 40 Valley floral designers and clubs complement works in the Museum’s collection, 10a-5p. www.phxart.org
MAR 13-15 SAN CARLOS/GLOBE 13th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow Apache Gold Casino Resort - Competition singing and dancing, Native arts & crafts, traditional Native foods. We welcome our Native and nonNative friends and neighbors. Call for times/adm. 1-800-APACHE-8
MAR 7 CASA GRANDE 31st Annual AZ State Open Chili Championship Ed Hooper Park, 2525 N Pinal Ave - Cookoff, tasting cups on sale, plus arts & crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, 10a-6p, free adm. 520-560-2256 MAR 7 CHANDLER Ostrich Festival Parade & Fun Run Downtown - 5k Fun Run 8a and parade 10a. 480-963-4571 MAR 7 TUCSON Paws in the Plaza Casas Adobes Plaza, Ina & Oracle - Participating stores will have specials and raffle drawings, there will be other pet-related vendors, music, activities, adoptable animals and fun! 10a-4p. 520-321-3704 ext. 188 MAR 7-8 PHOENIX 51st 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, student $5. 602-252-8848 MAR 7-8 SURPRISE An Affair with the Arts West Valley Art Museum - Spring Art Fair. Fine arts & crafts for sale by area & national artists, musical performances, 10a-5p, adm: $3. 623-972-0635 MAR 7-8 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft 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 MAR 7-8 PHOENIX Artlink’s 21st Art Detour Self-guided tour of Downtown Phoenix galleries, artist studios and art spaces. Sat 10a-6p and Sun Noon to 6p. www.artlinkphoenix.com MAR 7-8 GOLD CANYON Fine Arts & Crafts Show Gold Canyon Village, 6974 E. Hwy 60 (1/4 mile west of Mountain Brook Dr) - Show Hours are Sat & Sun 9-5, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222 MAR 8 TUCSON Tucson Law Enforcement Motorcycle Festival Fourth Ave - This cycle show & swap meet features everything about or for motorcycles. Clothing, gear, cycles of every kind, parts. Demos by Tucson Police Dept’s Motorcycle Exhibition Team. 8a-4p, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
MAR 6-8 COOLIDGE Cotton Days Downtown, San Carlos Park - Arts & crafts, car show, biker rally, dance contest, live entertainment, food booths, beer garden, carnival, cotton bale rolling contest, street dance, free adm, Fr 12-10p, Sa 9a-10p, Su 9a-5p. 520-723-3009
MAR 12-14 BENSON Valley Crafter Show & Sale Fellowship Hall, 590 S. Huachuca - A good variety of quality crafts and delicious baked goods, Th 5-8p, Fr 9a-7p, Sa 9a-4p. I-10 exit 303 east to Huachuca St. Turn right to church. 520-586-1908
MAR 6-8 CAREFREE Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Downtown - World-class festival with 165 strictly juried fine artists, wine & microbrew tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine or beer glass), live entertainment, 10a-5p, adm $3. 480-837-5637
MAR 12-15 CHANDLER Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Taste wine straight out of the barrel, live Jazz & Blues, Creole specialty dishes, Thurs only- steel drums 6:30-9p, $10 for wine tasting/souvenir wine glass. 480-792-6927
DISCLAIMER: AZ Tourist News makes every effort to verify that the information on events we print is accurate. However, details can change up to the last minute. We advise that you call and confirm that ALL information is correct.
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MAR 13-15 CHANDLER 21st Annual Ostrich Festival Tumbleweed Park - “One of the Top 10 Unique Festivals in the US.” Ostrich races & display - more ostriches than ever! Entertainment, carnival, arts & crafts, food, Fr 4p-12a, Sa 10a-12a, Su noon-11p. Adm $9/$7. 480-963-4571
MAR 14 PRESCOTT Winter Navajo Rug Auction Smoki Museum - Preview 10a-Noon, auctioneer on hand to answer questions. Auction 1p. Navajo tacos, complimentary beverages avail. www.smokimuseum.org/events.htm, more auctions at www.rbburnhamtrading.com MAR 14-15 TUCSON 27th 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 $8, children $6, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4051
MAR 13-15 SUPERIOR Superior Apache Leap Mining Festival Parade, entertainment, salsa contest, mining competitions, carnival, Western dance. Fr 5-10p, Sa 8a-10p, Su 10a-6p. Free. 520-689-0200
MAR 14-15 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft 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
MAR 13-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY 27th Annual Home Show High School, 2675 S. Palo Verde - Find everything for your home! Focus on remodeling and going green. Bigger than last year! Colorado River Building Industry Assoc. Free adm! Fr 3:30-7p, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-3p. 928-453-7755
MAR 14-15 LITCHFIELD PARK 11th Annual Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival Scenic location in Historic downtown by legendary Wigwam Resort - One of the Southwest’s premier outdoor art festivals, 200+ fine artists & craftsmen, live music, wine tastings & culinary demonstrations, 9a-10p, free adm & parking. Candy: 623-393-7820
MAR 13-15 PEORIA Peoria’s Festival of the Arts City Hall Municipal Grounds, 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-10p, Su 10a-4p. 623-773-7198, artists: aaarne@cox.net
MAR 14-15 PHOENIX AZ Archaeology Expo Pueblo Grande Museum - Hands-on activities, special displays/booths, make crafts, play games, see history re-enactors & more! Free adm. 602-542-4174
MAR 14 AJO 8th Annual Sonoran Shindig Bud Walker Park - Sonoran desert celebration, activities for the whole family, live music, displays, info booths, raffles, food, and fun just for kids, 10a-3p, free adm. 520-387-7742 MAR 14 PHOENIX St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Faire 3rd St from Virginia south to Hance Park - Parade 10a. Faire at Hance Park 11a-5p, Irish music & dancers, arts & crafts, food, vendors of Irish merchandise, children’s area, $10, 6-12 $1. 602-280-9221 MAR 14 GREEN VALLEY Pet Fashion Pawrade Centre Court at the Green Valley Village - Bring your pet and enter to win terrific prizes for: best pet costume, best pet smile, pet/parent combo, pet/ parent look-a-like, best hairdo, most lovable & more. Sugested entry donation: $5. To benefit needy animals. 3p. 520-625-3170
MAR 14-15 PHOENIX 5th Annual West of Western Culinary Festival Hosted by Phoenix Art Museum - Garden party with 50+ top chefs, sample dozens of dishes and wines, live jazz. All ages. $22 - $75 in advance. Info: www.westofwestern.com MAR 14-15 PATAGONIA Patagonia’s Spring Art Walk Downtown - Over 20 galleries, artists’ studios and shops, raffle (items from local artists), special show openings,11a-5p, free adm. 888-794-0060, www.patagoniaaz.comvv MAR 19-22 SACATON Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit 175 Rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, Pow Wow, BBQ, parade, carnival, arts/crafts, games & sports, battle of the bands, 13-54 yrs $6, 55+ & ages 6-12 $4, 5 & under free. 520-562-6087/9840 MAR 19-22 SCOTTSDALE National Festival of the West WestWorld - Huge Western shopping expo, Western music jamboree, cowboy poetry gathering, Western TV & film celebrities, Chuck Wagon Cook Offs, lots more; from 10a. 602-996-4387, festivalofthewest.com
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Valley Fever Arts Festival & Tequilaaz! MAR 21-22 PHOENIX
MAR 20-22 SCOTTSDALE 2009 Scottsdale Arts Festival Civic Center Grounds - Nearly 200 jury-selected artists, gourmet food, live musical entertainment, children’s activities, $7, 12 & under free, Fr-Sa 10a6p, Su 10a-5p, free parking. 480-994-ARTS
MAR 21-22 TUBAC Art Walk I-19, exit 34 - Walking tour of studios and galleries, including artists’ demonstrations of works in progress, special receptions provide opportunities to meet artists, 10a-5p, free adm. 520-398-2704
MAR 27-29 TEMPE 32nd Annual Spring Festival of the Arts Mill Avenue - 400+ nat’l fine artists & craftspeople, food booths, street performers, stages of live entertainment, kids activities, AZ Wine Festival ($), 10a6p, free adm. 480-355-6075
MAR 20-22 TUCSON 39th Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 4th Ave - One of top 100 festivals in the country. 400+ booths of arts & crafts, food vendors, 2 big music stages, street performers, kids hands on art pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
MAR 21-22 TOPAWA Celebration of Basketry & Native Foods Tohono O’odham Cultural Center & Museum - Booths showcase baskets and native-cooking demonstrations by accomplished chefs plus performances by traditional dance groups, 10a-4p, free adm. 520-383-0201
MAR 27-29 TUCSON Spring Artisans Market Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N Main Ave in Historic Downtown - 100+ of the finest artisans in the Southwest offering a wide variety of exquisite, handmade works, 10a-5p, free adm. 520-624-2333
MAR 20-22 BUCKEYE Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Grounds - Rodeo performance Fri & Sat 7p, Sun 2p, dance Sat eve at 9p. Tickets: $10 for those 13 & up, $5 ages 4-12, Dance $5. 623386-2727
MAR 21-22 PHOENIX Valley Fever Arts Festival Heritage & Science Park - Music, dance, poetry, interactive performance art & theatrical performances; visual arts studios on site, workshops, temporary public art installations. www.valleyfeverarts.com
MAR 20-22 FOUNTAIN HILLS 5th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire Ave of the Fountains - Juried show of 125+ world class artists, wine-tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine goblet), live entertainment, local food, 10a-5p, $3. Free Parking. 480-837-5637 MAR 20-22 CAVE CREEK Fine Art & Craft Festival Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. at Galloway Dr. (2 blks. west of Tom Darlington Dr.) Hours are Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & parking. 602-789-7222 MAR 21 MESA A Night in the 40’s Falcon Field Airport - AZ Wing CAF: Live Big Band, WWII Musical Show, jitterbug & costume contests. Dance in the shadow of a vintage B-17 WWII bomber, fundraiser for museum, $35/adv, $40/door. Meal extra. 480-924-1940, www.bigbanddance.com MAR 21 SUN CITY WEST Spring Arts and Crafts Festival R.H. Johnson Rec Center - Sun City West artisans offer top quality one-of-a-kind works of art, 8a-3p, free adm. 623-544-6027 MAR 21 PHOENIX Tequilaaz! Heritage & Science Park - A new tequila & mezcal celebration. Sample over 80 tequilas w/ tastings of Southwest fare from top AZ restaurants. Music & entertainment, seminars about agave culture, 4-8p, $45. www.tequilaaz.com
MAR 21-22 PAYSON Western Collectibles & Firearms Show Mazatzal Hotel & Casino -Antique, black powder and modern firearms, gun parts, Indian artifacts, knives, Old West memorabilia, cleaning supplies, much more! 9a-5p. 8ft table $80. Reservations: William Johnson, 928 772-4247; azterritorial@hotmail.com. More info: 800-777-7529, www.777play.com MAR 25 MESA “Fergie & Friends” Celebrity Baseball Game Mesa HoHoKam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St - Sports celebrities match up against local media, community leaders. Sports memorabilia & card show, autograph sessions, gate opens 5p, game 7p. Tickets $10, VIP $25. 480-964-4467 MAR 25-29 CASA GRANDE Pinal County Fair Pinal Co. Fairground - Concerts & great family entertainment, headline Hispanic concert, arts & crafts, 4H & FFA livestock show / auction, carnival, great shopping. We-Fr & Su 9a-10p, Sa 9a-11p, $6 adults, $3 kids. 1-888-431-1311 MAR 26-29 KEARNY 49th Annual Pioneer Days Festival Pioneer Park on Veterans Ave - Parade Sa 10a, arts & crafts, food, live entertainment, carnival & more. Thu & Fri 4-10, Sat noon-10, Sun noon-7, free adm. 520-363-7607
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MAR 28 DEER VALLEY Annual Rock Art Expo Rock Art Center, 3711 W Deer Valley Rd - FREE DAY, guided tours, entertainment, artist demos & artwork for sale, storytelling, archaeology dig, flint knapping, spear throwing, Kansas City BBQ, lots more, 10a-4p. 623-582-8007 MAR 28 SAN FELIPE, BC MEXICO 3rd Int’l Blues and Arts Fiesta San Felipe Baseball Stadium - 10 bands, 60 artists, food & drink, lots of fun! Tickets $20. Promoted by San Felipe Lion’s Club to benefit local charities. Info, tickets online. www.bluesandarts.com MAR 28-29 GLOBE Celebrate AZ Archaeology Month Besh-Ba-Gowah - 2 tours Sa, 1 tour Su, pottery and basket weaving demonstrations, Apache Crown Dancers, 9a-5p. Sa-Free, Su-$3 ages 12-64, $2 for 65+, under 12 free. 928-425-0320 MAR 28-29 PHOENIX Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Carefree Hwy & I-17 - Shooting of all kinds, fishing, archery, OHV recreation, hands-on activities & workshops, exhibitors, food booths, Sa 9-5, Su 9-5, free parking & adm. www.azgfd.gov/expo MAR 28-29 MARANA Fine Arts Show Dove Mountain Retail Center, Dove Mtn Blvd & Tangerine Rd - Show Hours are 9a-5p, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222
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MAR 21 SUPERIOR Welcome Back Buzzards Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Celebrate ornithology 7a-2p. Welcome back the resident flock of Turkey Vultures. Birdwalk 8:30a, rehabilitated birds & animals, $7.50 adults, $3 kids. Park closes 4p. 520-689-2811
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Valley Fever is a new city celebration of visual and performing arts. Music, dance, poetry, performance art and theater will join open air studios, art demonstrations, classes and street painting for all ages. The event takes place March 21-22 at Heritage & Science Park, 10am - 6pm, and admission is FREE. Tequilaaz! Is a new tequila and mezcal celebration taking place on March 21 at the The Lath House at Heritage & Science Park, 4pm - 8pm. • Presenting dozens of premium Mexican spirits • Southwest fare from top Arizona restaurants • Seminars about agave culture • International music and entertainment • 21+, $45
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Destination April Events 2009 Unity Powwow APR 10-11 PAGE Everyone is invited to the 2009 UNITY Powwow at the Navajo Heritage Village Center in Page, Arizona. Come enjoy two days of Native American Powwow Singing and Dancing. Invited head staff includes Master of Ceremony: Tom Phillips, Arena Director: Rick Yazzie, Head Gourd Dancer: Steve Toya, Sr., Head Lady Dancer: Joanne Soldier, and Head Man Dancer: Norman Largo. The committee is also honored to have Elk Soldier from Marty, SD and Bad Medicine from Carnegie, OK serve has our host drums. Grand Entry takes place at 7 pm on Friday and at 1 pm and 7 pm on Saturday. Enjoy Native American arts and crafts. Bring your own chairs/canopies for the event. Admission is $5, free for children 3 & under. Volunteers Needed. 928-640-3137 www.myspace.com/pageazunitypowwow APR 1-11 MESA Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant LDS Temple, 525 E Main St - Apr 1-2, 3-4 (in Spanish), 7-11. World’s largest outdoor Easter Pageant, cast of 400, authentic costumes, non-denominational, 8p, free adm. 480-251-2831 APR 2-5 CAVE CREEK Fiesta Days Weekend Cave Creek Memorial Arena - Golf Tournament & Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant on 2nd, WPRA Rodeo & Mutton Bustin’ on 3rd, dance on 3rd & 4th, parade on 4th, PRCA Rodeo performances on 4th & 5th. For times, locations, prices: 480-488-4043, www.fiestadaysrodeo.com APR 3-4 CHANDLER Chandler Jazz Festival Downtown, A J Chandler Park - An exciting jazz fest featuring various bands, several venues. Free adm. Fr 4:45-9:30p, Sa 1-9:30p. 480-782-2665 APR 3-5 TOMBSTONE Old West Founders Days Honoring prospector who founded Tombstone; competitions in hard rock drilling/ mucking, mining displays, Ed Schieffelin & Nellie Cashman look-alike contest, street entertainment, Rose Tree parade, concert, fireman’s muster. 888-457-3929 APR 3-5 CAREFREE 8th Sonoran Festival of Fine Art Town Center - Juried show w/100 local & nationallyacclaimed artists, food booths, farmer’s market, entertainment, exhibits about wildlife & desert preservation, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-575-6624 APR 3-5 TUCSON Spring Home & Patio Show Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church - Building , landscaping, and home decorating ideas. Fr & Sa 108, Su 10-6, Adm $8, 12 & under free. 520-795-6025 APR 3-5 GLENDALE Kachina Kennel Club Dog Show University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr Features over 2,000 purebreds, will include all breed conformation, junior showmanship, and obedience/ rally and agility competitions (pending AKC approval). www.bringfido.com APR 3-5 SEDONA Sedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft Show Factory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 35 to 40+ artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627
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APR 4 TUCSON 15th Annual Tucson Earth Day Festival Reid Park off Country Club Rd - Exhibits w/ handson activities for children, music, performances, food, recycling collections. Parade 10a. Solar Race Car Competition, Alternate Fuel Vehicles Display. Adm free, 9a-3p. 520-975-2183 APR 4 PHOENIX 8th Annual Katsina Doll Marketplace Heard Museum, 34505 N Scottsdale Rd - 100+ Hopi katsina doll carvers show and sell their work, demos, musical performances, 10a-5p. Free event, museum adm extra. 602-252-8848 APR 4 BUCKEYE Fine Art & Craft Show Sun City Festival (Pulte/Del Webb Model Home Park) 26501 Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye (west of Surprise) - Sat. 9-5. Free admission & parking. 602-789-7222 APR 4 PAYSON Battle of Payson Green Valley Park - “We Make History” presents an interactive drama featuring soldiers and civilians of the Civil War w/ live battle enactments & a tribute to all of America’s veterans. Food, other vendors, 11a-5p, free adm. www.paysonrimcountry.com APR 4-5 PATAGONIA Patagonia’s Birdland Art Walk Downtown - Over 20 galleries, artists’ studios and shops, raffle (items from local artists), sidewalk chalk art contest w/ bird theme, 11a-5p, free adm. 888-794-0060, www.patagoniaaz.com APR 10-11 PAGE 2009 Unity Pow Wow Navajo Village Heritage Center, near Coppermine Rd & Hwy 98 - Competitive dancing and singing, share culture of dancers and drummers from tribes around the country. 928-640-3137, www. myspace.com/pageazunitypowwow APR 11 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 APR 11-12 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft 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 APR 12 PHOENIX Shriners Easter Brunch & Children’s Egg Hunt El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St (behind Frito-Lay) - 11a-3p, Egg Hunt around noon, $25 adult, $10 ages12-6, 5 years & under free. Net proceeds from event are for the benefit of El Zaribah Shriners. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions. 602-231-0300, www.el-zaribah.org APR 13-19 SCOTTSDALE USTA National Men’s 35 Hard Court Tennis Championships Scottsdale Athletic Club - Top national players in the 35-age division, many are former touring professionals. Free for spectators. 480-991-1571 APR 15-19 YUMA Yuma Birding & Nature Festival Field trips, seminars. New Colorado River canoe & jetboat trips, SegwaYuma Historic Heritage Tours, Castle Dome Mines Ghost Town Tours, Horse Tanks Evening Hike with cookout, lots more. 928-376-0100 APR 15-19 PHOENIX Maricopa County Fair AZ State Fairgrounds - Midway, craft & commercial exhibits, 4H & FFA, livestock auction. We & Th 1010, Fr & Sa 10-midnight, Su 10-9, $3-7. 602-252-0717
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APR 16-26 TUCSON Pima County Fair Pima County Fairgrounds - Don’t miss this combination of carnival, livestock, displays, great attractions, demolition derby, vendors & fabulous concerts, $7/$2. 520-762-FAIR; www.Pimacountyfair.com
APR 22-25 TUCSON Tucson International Mariachi Conference TCC - Workshops; Espectacular Concert Fri 7:30p. Reid Park/Sat - re-creation of the Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City w/food, arts & crafts, Mariachis & Folklorico dancers, 10a-10p. $5 adm. 520-838-3908
APR 17-18 EAGAR Chrome in the Dome Classic Car Show Round Valley HS Dome - Indoor “Show and Shine” - Fr regis. Sa: show, awards, vendors, food & fun, $2 adm, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 8a-4p. 866-733-2123
APR 23-26 COTTONWOOD Annual Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Field trips, guided walks, workshops, exhibits, vendors. NEW trips every year. Register now: www.birdyverde.org; Info: 928-282-2202
APR 17-19 MIAMI Miami BoomTown Spree Sullivan Street - Arizona State Mining Championship, Copper Crawl 5K & 13K hill runs, parade, street fair, live entertainment, stair climb, bed races, Fr 5-9p, Sa 9a-9p, Su 10a-5p, free adm. 928-473-4185, www.miamiboomtownspree.org APR 17-19 PEORIA 7th Annual Peoria Stadium Spring Arts & Crafts Festival Peoria Stadium west parking lot, corner of 83rd Ave & Stadium Way - 100+ exhibits of art and crafts in all categories plus Int’l Food Court and Kids Fun Zone, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-488-2014 APR 17-19 TEMPE Annual ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow E. 6th St & S. Rural Rd - Native American arts, crafts, fry bread, intertribal dancing; Grand Entries Fri 7p, Sat 1p & 7:30p, Sun 1p, Gourd dancing 1 1/2 hrs prior, adm $8/$5 student, free under 6 & over 60. 480-965-5224 APR 18 ORACLE 24th Annual Oracle Oaks Festival Oracle Community Center - Carnival, parade, car show, art & craft vendors, book sale, live music, raffles, food vendors & BBQ, 9a-late afternoon & beyond. 520-896-9326 APR 18 YUMA “Artbeat” of Yuma Historic Main Street at Yuma Art Center - Sample fine wines and art in the museum, outside great local artists showcase their work along with cool jazz, 10a4p. 928-373-5202 APR 18-19 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft 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 APR 18-19 PARKER BlueWater Resort & Casino Spring Power Boat Classic Championship Circle Boat Races on the Colorado River, an American Power Boat Assoc. sanctioned event. Some of the fastest boats in the nation. Adm free, racing starts 9a. For info, Ross: 310-318-4012 APR 19 TUCSON Greater Arizona Bicycle Swap Meet Fourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, great prices & selection, free adm, 7a-2p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
2009 Fiesta Days April 2-5 Cave Creek
• WPRA and PRCA Rodeo Action • Saturday Parade • Mutton Bustin’ on Friday • Boot Scootin’ Rodeo Dances • Golf Tournament on Thursday
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APR 24-26 TUCSON Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Pima County Fair at Fairgrounds - Adopt a living legend... Bureau of Land Management will offer horses & burros for adoption, 9a-5p. Fr preview day, Sa silent auction, Su Adopt remaining animals. 866-468-7826, www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov APR 24-26 WINSLOW Winslow Railroad Days Downtown - Model trains from all over region, several layouts, railroad history, display & activities at Lindberg Reg’l Airport, vendors and more. Come visit this genuine railroad town! 928-289-2434, www. winslowarizona.org APR 24-26 BENSON Bluegrass in the Park Lions Park - Workshops, jam sessions, great lineup of bands including Gold Wing Express, call for ticket information. RV Camping free with 3-day pass. 520-586-2842 or 520-586-4293 APR 25 ELGIN Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards Festival Sonoita Vineyards - Ceremony (noon), wine tasting, souvenir glass, tour of vineyards & winery, live music, $10, 4 new wines released; also Savoring Sonoita- local restaurants pair food & wine for add’l cost. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893 APR 25 GOLDEN VALLEY 4th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show Awards, registration $15, check in time 8a. Also vendors, food, live music, swap meet and more, 10a-4p, free adm for public. 928-565-3311 APR 25-26 SONOITA 94th Annual Sonoita Horse Races Santa Cruz Fairgrounds - Simulcast wagering from Turf Paradise. Concessions on ground. Post time 1p, $4/adults, under 12 free. 520-455-5553
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24th Annual Oaks Festival 9am to late afternoon Parade • Carnival • Car Show Art, Craft & Food Vendors • BBQ Live Music • Info: 520.896.9326
AZtourist News 2009 Brunch Shriners Easter 1/32&adChildren’s Egg Hunt April 12th • 11am-3pm
Kid’s Egg Hunt around Noon El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium
552 N 40th St, Phoenix (Just south of the 202)
602-231-0300 Seating limited, advance reservations are highly recommended. Visa and Mastercard accepted
$25 Adult; $10 12-6 years old; 5 & under Free Proceeds from this activity are for the benefit of El Zaribah Shriners. Payments not deductible as charitable contributions.
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Destination May Events MAY 1-3 SIERRA VISTA Festival of the Southwest Veteran’s Memorial Park - Carnival, games, entertainment, food, craft vendors. Fr 4p-11p, Sa 11a-11p, Su 12-6p. Free adm. 520-533-2404 MAY 1-3 PAYSON Payson Art League ‘Neath the Rim’ Open Studio Tour 25 juried artists exhibiting in 13 studio locations, fine art and fine craft. Demonstrations, refreshments, 10a-5p daily, map at chamber and library, free adm. 928-474-6071 MAY 1-3 SEDONA 7th Annual Sedona Artists Open Studios Tour Fri: free reception, 5-8p at Sedona Arts Center. Sat & Sun: free self guided tour of artists’ studios, demonstrations, refreshments, 10a-5p, maps avail. 928-203-5702, 928-204-2413 MAY 1-3 KEARNY 3rd Annual Way Out West Festival Fr: dance. Sa: Cowboy poets from all over AZ, western presentations, food & merchandise vendors, music and Western games for kids. Su: Gospel singers at various churches. 520-363-5505 MAY 2 YARNELL Yarnell Daze Classic Car Show, arts & crafts vendors, fiddler fest, 9a-4p. Visit the world famous Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains, area restaurants, art galleries & antique stores. 928-427-6262 MAY 2 TUCSON Tucson Street Rod Association’s Hot Rod Show Fourth Ave - See 250+ hot rods, stunning examples of Detroit’s finest. Paint jobs that cost more than a new Yugo, chrome that has never seen a bug! Free adm, 8a-3p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org MAY 2-3 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft 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 MAY 2-3 TUCSON Tucson Folk Festival El Presidio Park - 5 stages w/100+ acoustic acts, workshops, children’s show and wide array of food & craft booths, Sat noon-10p; Sun 11a-9p, free. 520-792-6481 MAY 2-3 SONOITA 94th Annual Sonoita Horse Races Santa Cruz Fairgrounds - Simulcast wagering from Kentucky Derby (on the 2nd) and Turf Paradise. Traditional mint juleps! Concessions on ground. Post time 1p, $4/adults, under 12 free. 520-455-5553 MAY 8-9 PAGE 7th Annual Cruisin’ Lake Powell Car Show Lake Powell Resort - Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars & more. Registration & Sunset Cruise on the 8th. BBQ lunch, D.J. plays oldies, judging, raffle & awards ceremony on 9th. Nat’l Park Service admission fees apply. 928-645-1118 MAY 9-8 GANADO Native American Art Auction Hubbell Trading Post - 400+ items incl weavings, Pueblo Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. Preview 9-11a, auction noon - Daylight Saving Time. Also outdoor market. Free adm. 928-755-3475 MAY 9 KINGMAN 10k/5k Race & 3 Mile Walk for Hospice Powerhouse Visitor Center on Route 66 - Run through historic downtown Kingman, $25 adult & $15 child before May 1st, $30 thereafter for adults. Benefits KRMC Hospice. 928-757-0664 or www. azkrmc.com MAY 9-10 ST. DAVID Fiesta de la Primavera Holy Trinity Monastery - 140 arts & crafts vendors, variety of meals avail, entertainment, mass on Sa & Su, raffles, gift shop, Monastery bakery, thrift store, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4, $3 parking. 520-720-4642
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MAY 9-10 PRESCOTT 23rd Spring Festival of Fine Art & Crafts Courthouse Plaza - 170 artists, art demonstrations, Old West reenactments by The Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies. Sa, 9-5 & Su 9-4, free adm. 928-445-2510 MAY 10 PHOENIX Mother’s Day Brunch El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St (behind Frito-Lay) - 11a-3p, reservations recommended, $25 adult, $10 ages12-6, 5 & under free. Net proceeds from event are for the benefit of El Zaribah Shriners. Payments not deductible as charitable contributions. 602-231-0300, www.el-zaribah.org
MAY 23-25 FLAGSTAFF Fine Arts & Craft Festival Wheeler Park, Aspen & Hwy. 180 (Humphrey) downtown - Memorial Day weekend! Unusual & decorative handcrafted art & craft. Sat & Sun 9a-5p, Mon 9a-4p, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222
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MAY 30-31 PRESCOTT 5th Annual Southwest Indian Art Festival Smoki Museum - Celebrates Native culture. Dancers, flute players, artists display & sell works, food booths, Children’s Craft Center. Sa 9-5, Su 9-4, Adults $5, seniors $4, ages 12 & under free. 928-445-1230
MAY 15-16 PAYSON Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo Payson Multi Event Ctr, Hwy 87 - PRCA rodeo, gates open 5p, show 7p, adm $12 /$10 Srs/$8 kids, 7 & under free; “tough enough to wear pink” performance for breast cancer on 15th; Parade Sa 9a, Main St. 928-468-6684
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MAY 15-17 SEDONA Sedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft Show Factory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 35 to 40+ artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627 MAY 16 PAYSON Aero Fair Payson Municipal Airport - Static display of vintage aircraft, vintage & classic cars. Airplane rides, crafts, food vendors, pancake breakfast (till 10:30a), free adm, 7:30a-2p. 928-468-0147 MAY 16-17 JEROME 44th Annual Historic Home & Building Tour Arizona’s longest running home tour. Wear walking shoes. Not handicap accessible. 9a-3p, $12 adults, $6 children 3-12, ages 2 & under free. For info call Coleen: 928-649-3847
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MAY 23 SPRINGERVILLE / EAGAR Memorial Day Weekend Celebration Pancake breakfast, junior rodeo, forest tours, museum, historical park, and archaeological tours, guided ATV tours, fishing derby, BBQ and dance. 866-733-2123 MAY 23-24 PAYSON Sawdust Festival Celebrating Payson’s logging heritage, a variety of events will test competitors to find the “Logger of the Year”. 1-800-6PAYSON MAY 23-25 TOMBSTONE Wyatt Earp Days Allen St. - In honor of the West’s famous lawman. Gunfighting Skit Competition w/ reenactors from 3 states, Chili Cook-off, Historic Costume Competition, street entertainment 10a-4p daily, and more! 520-457-3291 MAY 23-25 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft 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 MAY 23-25 PRESCOTT 35th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale Courthouse Plaza - Int’l juried show, 150 of America’s greatest Western artists; Quick-draw Competition; Miniatures Show, Sa & Su 9a-5p, Mo 9a-3p. Free adm. 928-778-1385 MAY 23-25 TAYLOR Taylor Trapper Days Taylor Veteran’s Memorial - Pancake b’fast, trail ride, memorial service, vintage tractor show, Pit Bull Terrier Weight Pull, BBQ, barrel racing, grand ol’ opry. No events 24th. 928-536-7366
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Road
10 Organ Pipe Drive 520-387-6849, www.nps.gov/orpi Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument welcomes you into a desert wilderness where you can drive a scenic road, camp beneath dark skies, marvel at magnificent cactus, or soak in the warmth and beauty of the American Southwest.
Now celebrating its 80th year, MNA is one of the great regional museums of our world. It evokes the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau and serves as a gateway to understanding this unique area. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adm: $7-4. 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff.
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Biosphere 2 The University of Arizona Where science lives. 520-838-6200, www.B2science.com
Old Tucson Studios
201 S Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-883-0100, www.oldtucson.com
20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5. Guided tours, snacks, gift shop.
Famous movie location open to the public. Hours: Daily 10am-6pm. Wild West entertainment, restaurants, shops. (Subject to seasonal changes. Please call ahead for current schedule and prices.)
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Sharlot Hall Museum
Trail Dust Town
Cruises on Canyon Lake, open all year 7 days a week. Enjoy narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises and private charters. Wheelchair assessable. 16 miles Northeast of Apache Junction on SR 88.
Archaeological Park 150 N. Pine St., 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.
Presenting the area’s history from before the founding of Prescott in 1864 to the present. Tour the Governor’s Mansion, which housed the first territorial governor. Festivals, living history events, outdoor theater performances, changing exhibits.
Originally constructed as a movie set with old-fashioned town square & gazebo. Enjoy a carousel, train, gold-panning, stunt shows and Museum of the Horse Soldier. Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse is Home of the Famous Cowboy Steak!
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Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum
National Geographic Visitor Center (IMAX)
928-638-2468 | explorethecanyon.com
415 W. Gurley St. 928-445-3122, www.sharlot.org
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 520-296-4551, www.traildusttown.com
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N. Alvernon Way 520-326-9686, www.tucsonbotanical.org
No. 5 Copper Queen Plaza 520-432-7071, www.bisbeemuseum.org A Smithsonian Affiliate, The Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum tells the dynamic story of copper mining in a new, world-class exibit that transports you back in time.
IMAX Theater, interpretive presentations & exhibits; FREE maps, National Geographic Store, AZ Office of Tourism, Explorer’s Café, and more!
Miniature trains, historic buildings and rolling stock from AZ’s past. Snack areas. Train rides $2 and carousel ride $1, children under 3 free w/paying adult. Open daily 10am, free admission.
Voted “America’s Best Secret Garden” by Readers Digest. 5 1/2 acres of 16 beautiful and lush gardens. Open daily 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Closed July 4th.
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Smithsonian Affiliate, the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum tells the dynamic story of copper mining in a new, world-class exhibit that transports you back in time.
Queen Mine
Route 66 Museum
Arizona State University Art Museum
Tucson Museum of Art
866-432-2071 www.queenminetour.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.
120 W. Andy Devine, 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)
51 E. 10th St., 480-965-2787 http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu Exhibitions focus on contemporary art in interactive formats, with emphasis on new ideas and media. Free Admission. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 am–5 pm; Sunday, 1–5 pm. Its Ceramics Research Center is closed on Sundays. Gift Shop.
Pre-Columbian, Western, Contem- porary. 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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Out of Africa
4020 N. Cherry Rd.
Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd. 520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org
140 N. Main, 520-624-2333, TucsonMuseumofArt.org
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum & Cowboy Hall of Fame
928-567-2840, 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.
2017 N. Greenfield Rd 480-924-1940, arizonawingcaf.com Dedicated to preserving aviation history and wartime memorabilia. See the famous B-17G Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey”. Gift shop. Located at Falcon Field Airport.
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
150 N. Railroad Ave. 520-384-4583, 877-234-4111 www.rexallenmuseum.org 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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Meteor Crater
800-289-5898 www.meteorcrater.com 550 ft. deep, nearly 1 mile across! Many interactive displays and exhibits, big screen theater, gift shop, guided rim trail tours (weather permitting) 9:15 - 2:15. Admission fee (seasonal hours). Between Flagstaff and Winslow on I-40, 6 miles south off exit 233.
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Ocotillo Gallery 21 Rt 66 Oatman, Arizona
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Navajo Nation Museum
On Route 66 Oatman, AZ , an old mining town, has much to offer - gunfights everyday, burros walking through the town, and 40 shops that cater to your every whim.
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.
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Hwy 264 & Loop Road 928-871-7941, www.navajonationmuseum.org 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.
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Tour with the Dolly Steamboat One of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona”
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The Dolly Steamboat, a 1890s steamboat replica, sails on beautiful Canyon Lake offering a choice of daily nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises, and astronomy cruises year round. Be sure to call for our current schedule. Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, explore secluded waterways as you relax and enjoy the breathtaking flora and fauna of the lower Sonoran desert. Along the way, the captain will recount the legends and lore of the Superstition Mountains. This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona.” Bring your camera and binoculars as bighorn sheep, coyote, deer, bobcats and mountain lions may all be seen, along with bald eagles, hawks, vultures and other avian species. The Twilight Dinner Cruise is an exciting alternative to dining in the city. Entrees are served buffet style and vary by night to include tender Filet Mignon,
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succulent Prime Rib, tangy Barbecued Ribs, and charbroiled Rib Eye along with a chicken breast, various sides, dessert and beverages. Bask in the beauty of Canyon Lake as the lowering sun sets the canyon walls aglow. It’s relaxing and romantic! A special treat is the new monthly Twilight Astronomy Dinner Cruise, hosted by Dr. Sky, astronomy expert and radio personality. Dr. Sky gives a presentation on the solar system as you view the night sky through on-board telescopes and enjoy a filet mignon dinner. The Dolly Steamboat is also a unique setting for weddings, special parties, and corporate events. Consider a private charter as you plan your next occasion. For a great getaway, take the Dolly Steamboat’s unforgettable “mini Arizona vacation”! View the website for prices and other information. Please call to reserve your reservations.
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Times: The fun starts on February 7 and continues on Saturdays and Sundays (and Presidents Day Monday) through March 29. Gates open with a cannon shot at 10 am and close at 6 pm, rain or shine. Directions: From Phoenix-take Hwy 60 East past Gold Canyon Golf Resort to the Festival. From Tucson: The Pinal Pioneer Parkway (Hwy 79) to Florence Junction; West 7 miles on US Hwy 60 to the Festival Village. Tickets: Advance discount tickets at Fry’s Food and Drug Stores and Fry’s Marketplace. Or go on-line to RenFestInfo. com to buy advance print-at-home tickets, find detailed directions and festival information, and/or to make reservations for The Pleasure Feast. Tickets are always available at the gate on festival days. As always, event parking is free.
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Fun for the Whole Family! Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo
The 47th Annual Mul-ChuTha Fair and Rodeo will be held March 19-22, 2009 in Sacaton, Arizona. This huge event encompasses a pow wow, rodeo, parade, entertainment, cultural demonstrations, a barbecue, carnival, Chicken Scratch music and numerous sporting events. No wonder it takes four days to enjoy it all! The fair is hosted by the Gila River Indian Community whose history dates back to the ancient HuHuKam, who first farmed the area around 300 B.C. Following in their footsteps are the Akimel O’odham (Pima tribe) and the Pee Posh D M on is ’t s it
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Arizona’s biggest kingdom of outdoor entertainment, the Arizona Renaissance Festival has planned two months of non-stop entertainment, feasting, shopping and games beginning February 7, on weekends through the end of March. In the festival’s vast 16th century European village, an expected 260,000 revelers will find dozens of shows on 12 stages of continuous entertainment each event day including Master Hypnotist Franko, NEW this season. At the Arizona Renaissance Festival, a 30-acre village forms the set for comic adventures, in which you can be both audience and part of the fun. With a cast of nearly 1000 costumed characters, the festival is a Monty Python movie come to life. Festival fans can leave their cares behind and enjoy the pleasures of a simpler time in a storybook town, where they can shop for wonderful arts and crafts and enjoy continuous music, dance and comedy shows, plus games, rides and a feast of exotic food and drink. Have more fun than you thought possible in a single day!
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Public Information Office: 520-562-9848 Tribal Recreation: 520-562-6087
(Maricopa) who now reside on the 372,000 acres of the community. When the Mul-Chu-Tha was established in 1962, it was the result of a desire to have positive events for the Community’s young people and to promote community spirit. It is now one of the most highly recognized tribal fairs in Indian Country. Visitors are most welcome! The MulChu-Tha fair grounds are located in Sacaton, Arizona. Take Exit 175 from I-10.
THE REAL ARIZONA — CANYON LAKE This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona attraction for locals and tourists alike. Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona — Daily Nature Cruises and Twilight Dinner Cruises.
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Cat Murals of Miami
Besh-Ba-Gowah Park
How Many Can You Find?
Celebrating Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month 928-425-0320
a settlement built by the Salado Indians around the 1200s. Shortly after 1400 the pueblos were abandoned and the civilization of the Salado people mysteriously disappeared. Learn more as you walk the pathways and tour the reconstructed rooms. There is also an excellent museum at the park where you can watch a video explaining the life of this past civilization plus explore exhibits of pottery, clothing, jewelry, tools and other artifacts found there. The museum’s display of Salado pottery is the world’s largest! Directions: from Phoenix follow U.S. Hwy 60 to Globe, turn left onto Broad Street (Historic District). Make a right turn onto Jess Hayes Road and the Park is on the right. From Tucson turn left off Hwy 60 onto Hill St., then right onto Broad St. and immediate left off Broad to Jess Hayes Rd. Admission will be free on Saturday with the following regular admission charges in place on Sunday: general $3, 65 and over $2, under 12 free. Park hours are 9 am to 5 pm.
Hey, you cat lovers, cat owners, or just someone who wants to be on a cat-mural finding mission, come to the Miami-Globe area to hunt for these charming little critters painted on a myriad of buildings, walls, and even flower planters. If you are really savvy, you may find all 48 of these precious little themed felines in Miami, 3 in Globe, with another 30 to be added this year. For example, the Howlin Havelina Bar has a Javelina in a tux escorting a “lady cat”, there’s a cat with a quilt jacket on for the quilt shop, a cat with guns for Cowgirls Antiques, etc. Go on a treasure hunt and see how many you can locate! Cats were the first domesticated animal brought to these mining towns and were used to prevent diseases spread by rats and mice. They were also used protect the miner’s food from being consumed by the pesky little rodents! Traps were not an option in those days!
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In celebration of Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month, Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park invites the public to a special presentation on Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29. There will be Guided Tours on Saturday at 10 am and 2 pm and on Sunday at 2 pm. Demonstrations of pine needle basket weaving and pottery making by local artist, Julie Hazen, will be ongoing both days. A Crown Dance performance by GHS Apache Club will be at 1 pm on Saturday and at 1 pm on Sunday. A hands-on activity for children and adults alike - rubbings of rock art reproductions donated by Archaeologist Charmion McKusick - will be available. You can also visit the Ethno-Botanical Garden and try your hand at grinding corn on a metate excavated at the site. Refreshments will be provided free of charge. What makes Besh-Ba-Gowah so interesting? The name comes from the Apache language and translates as “place of metal,” but these ruins are not from the Apache culture. They are the remains of
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BESH•BA•GOWAH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN 14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & Reconstructed Rooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • Handicapped Accessible • Group Tours by Arrangement • Located just outside of Globe
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Miami has a colorful history, as with most mining towns, with the prevalence of brothels i.e. “cat houses”. How appropriate to use the Cat House Theme with murals to depict that bygone era. Many large murals will be painted to depict the use of the historic buildings during their heyday. You may look up on a second story balcony and see a lady of the night waiting for her next suitor. The Cat Mural Committee is planning a festival for this fall to kick off the dedication of these murals with cat finding contests, food booths, and lots of cat art. More information will be forthcoming. In the meantime, enjoy the hunt.
Wildflower Time! Boyce Thompson Arboretum March and April are perfect months for viewing wildflowers at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. Steve Carter, Director of Horticulture at the Arboretum, reports the park has been blessed with significant rainfall during the past few months, and it was an evenly spaced, gentle soaking good for wildflower seedlings. Visitors can take guided wildflower walks conducted by plant and flower experts on March 4, 7, 11, 15, 18, 21, 25, and 29 beginning at 12:00 noon, and then again April 1, 4, 8, and 12 at the same time. The guided walks are free with park admission. The Arboretum is located on U.S. Hwy 60 three miles west of Superior. 520-689-2723 http://ag.arizona.edu/bta
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Escape to Rim Country
Lodging, Dining & Attraction Guide Mazatzal Casino Hwy 87, Milepost 251 928-474-6044, 800-777-7529 www.777play.com Slots, gaming activities, food, entertainment.
Located just 90 minutes north of Phoenix up the Beeline (Route 87), Payson is the gateway to Arizona’s Rim Country. Rim Country refers to a region dominated by the Mogollon Rim - a massive 200-mile escarpment that cuts a wide swath through Arizona’s heart. Rising to a height of 7,500 feet, the Rim provides a vast playground for those who relish the outdoor life. Dotted in the majestic landscape are the towns of Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Christopher Creek and Star Valley, offering over 600 lodging rooms in hotels, bed & breakfast retreats and rustic lodges. The first settlers of Rim Country were the Mogollons, a prehistoric people that lived in the area from about 300 B.C. until 1500 A.D. Some 50 archaeological sites have been identified, and when hiking you may discover petroglyphs and metates (grinding stones). Because the countryside was largely preserved as a national forest, it is still home to elk, mule and white-tailed deer,
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Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
Rim Country Museum & Zane Grey Cabin Replica Green Valley Park 928-474-3483 Shoofly Village Ruins Picnic area, BBQ facilities, hiking. 928-474-7900 Tonto Natural Bridge State Park 12 miles north of Payson on Highway 87 928-476-4202 World’s largest natural travertine bridge, 183’ high, 400’ long tunnel. Hiking trails, ADA view points.
Lodging
Restaurants Fargo’s Steakhouse 620 E. Highway 260 928-474-7455 www.fargossteakhouse.com Macky’s Grill 201 W. Main Street, Suite J 928-474-7411
Shopping Artists of the Rim Gallery 408 W. Main St. 928-472-1159 Payson Candle Factory 620 N. Beeline Hwy. 928-474-2152 www.paysoncandlefactory.com
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Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in beautiful Payson, Arizona welcomes Arizona’s highest quality western collectible and firearms show. With over 80 of the finest dealers of western antiques and firearms, there is something there for everyone. This year’s celebration of the old west will be held March 21st and 22nd from 9 am- 5 pm in the heart of Arizona in the cool pines. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino is about two hours from anywhere in Arizona and is located 1/2 mile south of Payson on Hwy 87. Anyone who remembers the old west will enjoy strolling through the aisles and will get a glimpse of a Remington, Colt, Smith & Wesson or a Winchester Gun. The smell of leather drifts through as you spot either an antique or modern gun holster. This show has one of the finest collections of antiques, firearms, custom made knives and Native American artifacts in one room. “There will be over $15 million dollars worth of merchandise displayed at this show”, says antique and firearms collector Bill Johnson.
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Paysonglo Lodge 1005 S. Beeline Hwy. 800-772-9766 www.paysonlodging.org
black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, fox, javelina, and over 239 species of birds. Temperatures average 15-20 degrees cooler than the deserts. Whether you are picnicking, hiking, bird watching, biking, camping, fly fishing, hunting, four-wheeling or just stump-sitting, you won’t be disappointed in Rim Country. The area is also noted for antiques and collectibles, interesting museums that bring local history alive, and a variety of festivals including Spring and Summer rodeos, numerous art & craft fairs, and other special events. Mark your calendar for the Western Collectibles & Firearms Show at Mazatzal Casino on March 21-22 and the “Battle of Payson” on April 4 with battle enactments relating to the Civil War. Arizona Rim Country is perhaps the most accessible Northern Arizona escape and truly is fun for the whole family.
Western Collectibles & Firearms
Kohl’s Ranch 202 S. Kohls Ranch Lodge Rd. 928-478-4211, 800-331-5645 www.ilxresorts.com Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Hwy 87, Milepost 251, Payson, 85541 928-474-6044, 800-777-7529 www.777play.com
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Some dealers will have a great display of diamonds, turquoise jewelry and Rolex Watches. Visitors can buy, sell or trade here. “Come to trade the old western way”, says Bill Johnson. Buyers will be present to buy or trade your firearms, antiques and antique jewelry. Whether you’re a collector, a decorator buying for clients to display in their home or just someone who appreciates fine antiques and the taste of the old west, you will be pleased with the Western Collectibles and Firearms Show. Visitors can enjoy the amenities of the beautiful Mazatzal Hotel and Casino being next to the show. Have lunch or dinner at the Cedar Ridge or the Grille. Amaze yourself with playing your favorite games at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino where there is the finest gaming in Arizona. Admission to the show is only $5 and parking is free. See ya all there!!!
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CALENDAR March 21 17th Annual Business Showcase & Marketplace Payson High School gym, 9 am - 3 pm. Free to the public. 928-474-4515 MAR 21-22 PAYSON Western Collectibles & Firearms Show Mazatzal Hotel & Casino -Antique, black powder and modern firearms, gun parts, Indian artifacts, knives, Old West memorabilia, cleaning supplies, much more! 9a-5p. 8ft table $80. Reservations: William Johnson, 928 772-4247; azterritorial@ hotmail.com. More info: 800-777-7529, www.777play.com March 28 3rd Annual Optimist Fishing Festival Green Valley Park, 8 am - 3 pm. Free admission, must register to be able to fish. 928-472-6327 April 4 Battle of Payson Green Valley Park - ”We Make History” presents an interactive drama featuring soldiers and civilians of the civil War North & South, w/ live battle enactments & a tribute to all of America’s veterans past and present. Food, other vendors, 11a-5p, free adm. www.paysonrimcountry.com April 24 - 25 16th Annual Beeline Cruise-In and Car Show Green Valley Park, 8 am - 4 pm Free admission. 480-208-4238 May 15-16 Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo Payson Event Center, 7-9:30 pm. Ticket prices to be announced. 928-474-9440 May 16 Aero Fair Payson Airport, 928-468-6951 May 23-24 (Memorial Day weekend) Sawdust Festival Payson Events Center Celebrating Payson’s logging heritage, a variety of events will test competitors to find the “Logger of the Year”. 800-6PAYSON
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Temporarily Closed
Tonto Natural Bridge has severe roof leaks and structural problems and was closed on February 26. Once the stabilization project is complete, the Arizona State Parks Board will re-evaluate the budget situation for re-opening. 800-285-3703, www.azstateparks.com
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Lots Happening...
in Gilbert’s Heritage Downtown! C it hec ou k t
If you haven’t visited Gilbert’s Heritage Downtown, you’ll want to stop by to find out what all the excitement is about. Our sleepy little downtown is getting a facelift, and all the new businesses downtown have added a feeling of excitement and anticipation for the future. Stop by for one of the Hale Center Theatre’s live musical performances in their unique “theatre in the round.” A list of plays can be found at www.haletheatrearizona.com. Looking for a tasty bite to eat while walking through the shops downtown? Check out Joe’s Real BBQ, Euro Café, Farmhouse Restaurant, Liberty Market and Oreganos. There are plenty of choices to please your taste buds. • Guadalupe Indian Community • Litchfield Park • Mesa • Paradise Valley • Peoria • Phoenix • Queen Creek • Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian
Community • Scottsdale • Surprise • Tempe • Tolleson • Wickenburg • Youngtown
2009 Archaeology And Heritage Awareness Month For the entire month of March 2009, the Arizona State Parks’ State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is coordinating activities throughout the state for the 26th anniversary of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. A free statewide listing of events can be obtained by contacting the Arizona State Parks offices at 602-542-4174 or by visiting the website at www.azstateparks.com. This celebration will feature prehistoric and historic site tours, exhibits, hikes, open houses, lectures, demonstrations and other activities throughout Arizona. On Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 the ARIZONA ARCHAEOLOGY EXPO will be the featured event for the month. The Expo will feature handson activities, interesting displays, tours of the prehistoric platform mound, and much more and will be held at the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Hours each day are 10 am to 3 pm and the event is FREE.
Shriners Easter Brunch & Children’s Egg Hunt April 12th • 11am-3pm
Kid’s Egg Hunt around Noon El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium
552 N 40th St, Phoenix (Just south of the 202)
602-231-0300
THE COPPER DOOR at Hotel San Carlos 202 North Central Avenue, Phoenix
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Norwood Furniture offers a variety of furniture and accessories for your home and gifts for friends. Our historic water tower area features a beautiful park, which serves as a wonderful meeting place to bring family and friends to enjoy some outdoor entertainment. Along the canal area there is a park-like environment that offers some historic water features and walking paths. In addition, the downtown is seeing new streetlights, pedestrian walkways and a new streetscape incorporating tree lined paths. We hope you’ll stop by soon and visit our historic downtown!
Celebrate Arizona’s Past
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• Apache Junction • Avondale • Buckeye • Carefree • Cave Creek • Chandler • El Mirage • Fountain Hills • Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation • Gila River Indian Community • Gilbert • Glendale • Goodyear
Gilbert C of C: 480-892-0056
Seating limited, advance reservations are highly recommended. Visa and Mastercard accepted
$25 Adult; $10 12-6 years old; 5 & under Free Proceeds from this activity are for the benefit of El Zaribah Shriners. Payments not deductible as charitable contributions.
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Here are a few of the MANY events on offer in Central Arizona: • Cave Creek, March 23 Cave Creek Museum Lecture: “Meet Prehistoric Neighbors in the Desert Foothills” 7 pm. 480-488-3981 • Coolidge, Saturdays & Sundays in March Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Site Tours of backcountry archaeological sites normally closed to the public, 9 am. Advanced registration recommended. 520-723-3172 • Globe Area, March 21-22 Tonto National Monument Open House: Trails to Upper and Lower Cliff Dwellings, 8 am-5 pm. No tour reservations needed (regular entrance fees apply). 928-467-2241 • Phoenix, March 28 Deer Valley Rock Art Center Rock Art Expo and Free Family Day, 10 am-4 pm. Center’s biggest event of the year! Guided hikes, hands-on crafts for kids, a mock archaeology dig, agave tasting, musical performances and more. 623-582-8007 • Surprise, March 13 Surprise Heard Museum West, 16126 N. Civic Plaza Drive - Movie: “Mystery of Chaco Canyon”, 10 am & 2 pm. 623-344-2200
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Kokopelli Winery and Bistro
Reata Pass Steakhouse
Pouring Strong in their 15th Anniversary Year
True Western Hospitality in Scottsdale and sodas to quench your thirst. Appetizers to get you started range from Reata Buffalo Wings and Chicken Tenders to Jalapeno Poppers and Cowboy Cavier, a colorful blend of black beans and fresh peppers. Entrees include four tender cuts of Steak, Reata’s Pork Ribs slow broiled in their secret sauce, Grilled Chicken, Fish & Chips, Sirloin Salad, Caesar Salad and Southwestern style salads, plus Burgers of prime Angus beef and various sandwiches. Mouthwatering desserts include Apple Pie, Brownie and Cinnamon Swirl Ice Cream. Make your plans today to head to Reata Pass for something a little out of the ordinary. Location: 27500 N. Alma School Parkway, Scottsdale.
Scottsdale Attractions Cosanti Foundation - Paolo Soleri Windbells 6433 Doubletree Ranch Road, 85253 480-948-6145 www.cosanti.com House of Broadcasting, Inc. (Radio & Television Memorabilia) 2nd floor of Santa Fe West, 7150 E. Fifth Ave. 602-944-1997 www.houseofbroadcasting.com McCormick Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., 85250 480-312-2312 www.therailroadpark.com Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 7374 E. Second St., 85251 480-994-2787 www.smoca.org
All-Aboard!
Kokopelli Winery, Arizona’s largest and most decorated winery, is pouring strong in this, its 15th Anniversary year. Founded by Don Minchella and his wife Carol in 1994, Kokopelli Winery is now owned by Don’s son and daughter in law, Dennis and Melissa Minchella. They currently operate two bistro establishments. The original, newly renovated location is in an historic bank building and serves as an anchor in Downtown Chandler. In a relaxing and quaint ambience, Kokopelli offers daily wine tastings and lunch. They also offer dinner Tuesday thru Saturday evenings, with live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. New in 2009 are the Early Bird dinners offered each afternoon from 3-4:30 pm where you can find 7 smaller portioned items for under $10. Their newest location, Kokopelli Winery and Bistro, opened in July 2008 in Surprise, AZ and has been well received by the residents and visitors in the area. Prime Rib, Merlot Braised Pot Roast, Seafood, Chicken and Pasta dishes are raved about by their guests. Pricing is T ca wo ti on s
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Many restaurants offer up steaks and burgers … but few can offer genuine Western history and tradition along with top class cowboy chow that will make for a most memorable meal. Reata Pass is not only the name of the restaurant, it’s the name given this historic location, which began as a staging stop for the Great Overland Mail coach in the late 1880s. The Spanish word “Reata” refers to a type of rawhide rope. These were made by Spanish vaqueros or cowboys, who were noted in this area for their skill. Vintage examples of reatas are displayed here in the Branding Iron Saloon. The mail route from Phoenix to Fort McDowell was a difficult one with an elevation change of around 2000 feet and rough desert trails that exhausted horses and people alike. At the top of the pass, horses were fed and rested, while drivers and passengers sought shelter and food in a simple adobe building. This tradition of hospitality lives on and is the basis for Reata Pass Steakhouse today. In the late 1950s, Scottsdale blacksmith George “Doc” Cavalliere purchased this site and made a reality his vision of a rustic cowboy steakhouse and bar. Reata Pass is a friendly, no-frills kind of place. The menu concentrates on tender steaks, ribs and chicken with tasty cowboy-style sides, along with some delicious salads for those who prefer lighter fare. There’s a “Li’l Buckaroo” Menu for the kids, and a selection of wines, beers
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Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Wright 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, 85259 480-860-2700 www.franklloydwright.org
Train & Carousel Rides • Picnic Ramadas Food & Drinks • Two Playgrounds • And More
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
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very reasonable, especially for the hearty portions. A friendly and welcoming team serves up the delicious fare and, of course, the signature Kokopelli Wines in both locations. Both bistros sell Kokopelli Wines “to go”, as well as unique wine related gifts. Join Kokopelli Winery and Bistro at their Chandler location for their annual Jazz, Blues, Wine and Barrel Tasting event on March 12-15 with delicious menu item specials, live jazz and blues music, and, of course, Kokopelli wine will be flowing. This festival is unique in that guests are able to taste wine right out of the barrels and stainless steel vats, before it is filtered and bottled. These wines are pre sold by the bottle and case and signed by the winemaker himself, Dennis Minchella. New this year, the production room has been remodeled, surrounded by wood walls with accent painting and new lighting. Reservations honored and recommended for this Kokopelli “hit”!
10th Anniversary Headlining Performers Friday, April 3 BeauSoleil Avec Michael Doucet
Historic Downtown Chandler www.chandleraz.gov/jazz
Saturday, April 4 The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Allstars featuring Irvin Mayfield Visit our website for schedule of events, information on the bands, and to see what other activities you can be a part of! The Chandler Jazz Festival is brought to you by your friends at:
Jazz Wine Blues
and Barrel Tasting Festival (chandler location)
March 12 -15, 2009
Live Jazz & Blues
7301 E. Indian Bend Road (480) 312-2312 www.therailroadpark.com
all weekend
27500 N. Alma School Parkway Scottsdale, AZ
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Creole Speciality Dishes
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Attractions Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. MacDonald St. 480-644-2230 www.azmnh.org Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., 85215 480-924-1940 www.arizonawingcaf.com
Dolly Steamboat
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater-West 5247 E. Brown Rd. 480-325-6700 www.broadwaypalmwest.com Dolly Steamboat Canyon Lake/Apache Junction 480-827-9144 www.dollysteamboat.com
Lodging Best Western Mezona Inn 250 W. Main St., 85201 480-834-9233 www.mezonainn.com
Baseball History In Arizona “Play Ball” at Mesa Historical Museum
Ty Cobb once soothed his old spring training aches and pains at the Buckhorn Baths mineral spas in Mesa. Willie Mays was the first to hit a homer at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. And Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio played one season of spring training baseball together in Arizona. These are just a few of the tales to be told in the exhibit, Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience at the Mesa Historical Museum. Open since Jan. 10, 2009, the exhibit celebrates the long and colorful history of professional baseball in Arizona from the sports barnstorming days before statehood, researched to be as early as 1909, to the inauguration of the Cactus League in Ex Un hi iq bi ue ti on
Lodging, Dining & Activity Guide
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1947 and up to present day. The interactive and educational exhibit treats visitors to stories of the players, teams and ballparks that the legendary boys of summer experienced when working hard each spring in the desert heat. The exhibit features a “knothole” fence, sky mural and Wii video baseball game, souvenir, concession and ticket booths as well as trivia, all packed with history gathered from across the state and the country. Baseball fans and history buffs alike will have the opportunity to set their sights on never-before-seen items gathered from private collections of
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE AVIATION MUSEUM
Where history flies again
Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 1011 W. Holmes Ave., 85210 480-833-5555, 800-544-5866 www.mesapavillion.hilton.com Residence Inn 941 W. Grove Ave., 85210 480-610-0100 www.marriott.com
Restaurants Mi Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant 550 N. Country Club Dr. Ste. 110 480-892-7955 www.miamigos.com Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E. Southern Ave. 480-813-5700 www.organstoppizza.com
RV Resorts Good Life RV Resort 3403 E. Main St. 480-832-4990, 800-999-4990 www.goodliferv.com Towerpoint Resort 4860 East Main 480-832-4996, 800-444-4996 www.towerpointresort.com
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Sentimental Journey
2017 North Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ Phone 480-924-1940 www.azcaf.org Museum ★ Warbird Rides ★ Gift Shop ★ WWII Memorabilia ★ Event Facility
The Arizona Wing is the home of “Sentimental Journey”, the most authentically restored B-17 Flying today. Warbirds from WWI through Vietnam are also on display. Memorabilia from WWII can also be viewed. Warbird flights available, or shop at our gift shop. Visit us today or to plan your event. Night in 40s Big Band Dance WWII Musical Show, March 21, 2009 Gift Certificates available for Warbird Rides - The Perfect Gift
Take a Flight Back In Time on one of our warbirds call 480-924-1940 www.azcaf.org
Arizonans who knew the likes of Ted Williams, Sandy Koufax and Willie McCovey. A majority of the exhibit is displayed in a completely remodeled and redesigned museum space. Visitors seeking more information as well as an extensive timeline on the league’s history can visit the website created specifically for the exhibit at www.PlayBallExperience.com. The Mesa Historical Museum is encouraging baseball fans from across the country to participate on the site in a variety of ways including Share Your Story, where guests can post their Cactus League experiences, and Build The Collection, an appeal to baseball fans everywhere that want to loan their treasures to the collection. Location: 2345 N. Horne Rd. Hours: 10-4, Tuesday through Saturday Adm: $5, age 65 & up $4, age 3-12 $3.
CALENDAR MAR 21 MESA A Night in the 40’s Falcon Field Airport - AZ Wing CAF: Live Big Band, WWII Musical Show, jitterbug & costume contests. Dance in the shadow of a vintage B-17 WWII bomber, fundraiser for museum, $35/adv, $40/door. Meal extra. 480-924-1940, www.bigbanddance.com MAR 25 MESA “Fergie & Friends” Celebrity Baseball Game Mesa HoHoKam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St - Sports celebrities match up against local media, community leaders. Sports memorabilia & card show, autograph sessions, gate opens 5p, game 7p. Tickets $10, VIP $25. 480-964-4467 APR 1-11 MESA Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant LDS Temple, 525 E Main St - Apr 1-2, 3-4 (in Spanish), 7-11. World’s largest outdoor Easter Pageant, cast of 400, authentic costumes, non-denominational, 8p, free adm. 480-251-2831
Mesa Beneath the Stars Head out to Usery Mountain Pass, located at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, experience the sights of the desert at night while learning about our solar system. Experts will teach visitors while they view the sky through a telescope. Bring own chairs and snacks, 2-hour program. 480-984-0032
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Yuma’s ARTbeat 2!
Fine Art, Music, Wine and Food Tasting A W wa in r ni d ng
The second annual ARTbeat 2, an eclectic mix of fine art, food, and great music, is planned for Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 10 am to 4 pm on Main Street in Historic Downtown Yuma. ARTbeat 2 is an outdoor, juried art show and sale featuring outstanding and emerging local and regional artists showcasing a variety of styles in painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, mixed media, fiber, wood, and glass. Last year, ARTbeat won best Collaborative Cultural Event as presented by The Arizona State Park and Recreation Association. ARTbeat presented three awards of its own last year: The Best Presentation Award was given to Manuel Cuen, Issa Mirazo and Angelica Villaseñor for a booth representing thoughtfulness in artistry in display. Chris Smith, an AWC student, was awarded The Rising Star. Finally, artist Shelly Potter won the Purchase Award; her piece entitled Pier has become part of the City of Yuma Permanent Art Collection. “The Yuma Community has many talented artists, and ARTbeat is an incredible event where artists can shine,” said Ana Lazo-Padilla, Visual Arts Specialist for the City of Yuma.
Representing the
Heart of the Arizona Outback McMullen Valley Chamber of Commerce Brenda - Harcuvar - Hope - Salome Wendon - Vicksburg - Alamo Lake
928-859-3846
The Yuma Art Center: 928-373-5202
According to Art Center Manager Rex Ijams, “Yuma has a thriving art community known regionally and nationally. ARTbeat 2 is all about artists and local participants. We hope we can give them a wonderful venue to display their Art.” After enjoying the artwork outside, guests can venture into the Yuma Art Center Galleries - 254 S. Main Street, for a Fine Wine and Food Tasting from 4-6pm. Included will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a sampling of fine wines and gourmet beers. A no host bar will be available for additional purchases.
Colorado River Region Cities & Towns
CALENDAR
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
MAR 14 CHLORIDE Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration Parade (12p), gunfighter reenactments, corned beef and cabbage, vendors, live music. 928-565-4888 APR 15-19 YUMA Yuma Birding & Nature Festival Field trips, seminars. New Colorado River canoe & jetboat trips, SegwaYuma Historic Heritage Tours, Castle Dome Mines Ghost Town Tours, Horse Tanks Evening Hike with cookout, lots more. 928-376-0100 APR 18 YUMA “Artbeat” of Yuma Historic Main Street at Yuma Art Center Sample fine wines and art in the museum, outside great local artists showcase their work along with cool jazz, 10a-4p. 928-373-5202
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
Check Out These Colorado River Towns Bullhead City Originally known as Hardyville, the town grew up to support the construction of Davis Dam. Colorado River Museum, water sports, Nevada casinos just across the river, scenic Black Mountains nearby. Bullhead Area Chamber: 800-987-7457
Oatman, Arizona Historic “almost” ghost town founded in 1906, gift and antique stores, saloons and restaurants, free-roaming burros, Ghostrider Gunfighters. Located just 25 miles SE of Bullhead City off Highway 95. Oatman Goldroad C of C: 928-768-6222
Kingman Heart of Route 66 (longest original stretch of the Mother Road runs through downtown) with antique shops, the Route 66 Museum, Bonelli House, Mohave Museum of History & Art. Recreation at nearby Hualapai Mountain Park plus two 18-hole championship golf courses. Powerhouse Visitor Center: 866-427-7866
Yuma Sited at a historic crossing point of the Colorado River, Fort Yuma was founded in 1849. Explore the historic downtown’s Century House Museum and the Yuma Territorial Prison. Enjoy a date shake while touring a nearby medjool date plantation, rent a canoe or kayak and float down the river. Yuma Visitor’s Bureau: 800-293-0071
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Tours of Swansea Townsite Swansea Townsite will be a feature site of the March Archaeology Month in Arizona. Visitors will see remnants of the small town that began over 100 years ago and became known for its copper mining and smelter. The Bureau of Land Management’s Lake Havasu Field Office will offer guided tours of the area every Tuesday in March from 10 am-Noon and 1-3 pm. Tours will be conducted by BLM volunteer and local historian Mike Riddle and BLM archaeologist Dr. George Shannon. Swansea is located south of Parker, Arizona. Take Highway 95 at the south end of town to Shea Road East and follow the signs approximately 20 miles to the site. Parts of the road are primitive and high clearance vehicles are helpful, but not required. BLM: 1-888-213-2582
Other Points of Interest
Ya Just Gotta Be Here! Parker, Arizona is located on the Colorado River, just north of Interstate Highway 10 on Arizona Highway 95. This unique and affordable area offers a relaxing extended stay lifestyle and vacation atmosphere. Parker is the perfect yearround vacation spot for all types of activities. Whether it’s watersports that include boating, skiing, wakeboarding and personal watercraft or camping, off-roading, golfing, fishing and Rving, we have over 30 RV parks, campgrounds, hotels and motels to accommodate you along the 16-mile stretch of the Parker Strip. Ov er vi ew
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Many of our businesses are accessible by boat or other watercraft! We offer a variety of restaurants, shopping, museums, libraries, wildlife preserves, a four-star golf course and THX 4-plex movie theater, Parker Dam “The World’s Deepest Dam”, the Blue Water Resort & Casino and, of course, The Colorado River! Make Parker, Arizona your next destination, you’ll be glad you did!
“Something Old, Something New Something Red, White and Blue!”
Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Museum and Library The Colorado River Indian Tribes Reservation is unique in that it is occupied by four distinct tribal groups: Mohave, Chemehuevi, Navajo and Hopi, each with its own separate culture and traditions. The CRIT Museum and Library are both open to the public Monday through Friday and there is no admission fee. The museum contains the largest collection of Chemehuevi baskets in the world, excellent examples of pottery, beautiful Navajo silversmith jewelry, intricate Kachina dolls, and many artifacts from the reservation. 928-669-1337
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That’s the theme for this year’s La Paz County Fair! This is an old fashioned County Fair at its best. The entire community worked very hard to put together our new fairgrounds located in Parker South off Hwy 95. Volunteers donated countless hours of time. Private residents, businesses and clubs made financial contributions. Without the community as a whole, none of this would have been possible. The fairgrounds boast a brand new 20,000 square foot Exhibit Hall. It will be home to the 4-H and FFA Exhibits, educational booths, local information booths and commercial vendors. The new “Rotary” entertainment stage will be home to the Miss La Paz County Scholarship Pageant, yearly entertainment, and local youth events. The famous 4-H and FFA livestock show and auction will be under a new barn, giving the youth a facility with great potential. FA
Poston Memorial Monument This monument marks the site of the Poston War Relocation Center where 17,867 persons of Japanese ancestry were interned during World War II. The monument is located 11 miles south of Parker on Mohave Road and may be visited at any time during daylight hours. There is no fee. The history of the center is inscribed into the monument and at an information kiosk. 928-669-2174
March 2009
Department exhibits will include Horticulture, Indian Arts & Crafts, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H Agriculture and General Projects, Large Livestock, Small Animals, Fine Arts, Hobbies and so much more. March 12-15 is the weekend to make your way to Parker, Arizona and visit this very impressive new fairground location. The very same weekend, the Parker Marathon IWSRA Ski Races will take place in front of the BlueWater Resort & Casino. This premier race attracts the top marathon water-ski racers from around the world. The course for this event will begin at the beach at BlueWater Resort & Casino with the turn-around at the south end of La Paz County Park and then back to BlueWater Resort & Casino.
CALENDAR March 12- 15 La Paz County Fair (New Location!) March 14 & 15 Parker Marathon IWSRA Ski Races Blue Water Resort & Casino April 10 & 11 8th Annual Indian Golf Tournament Emerald Canyon Golf Course April 18 & 19 SCSC Spring Powerboat Classic Blue Water Resort & Casino April 24, 25, 26 13th Annual Open Golf Tournament Emerald Canyon Golf Course May 2 Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament Parker Police Department Fundraiser May 2 & 3 APBA PWC Watercross National Tour Blue Water Resort & Casino May 9 Bluewater Resort & Casino Gran Prix “The Superstar of Gran Prix Races” Points for Motorcycles, Quads & UTV’s May 22 - 25 Memorial Day Weekend-Kick Off Your Summer on the Parker Strip! June 6 32nd Annual Great Western Tube Float Luau/Hawaiian Theme June 13 Blue Water Resort & Casino 10th Birthday Celebration
Lodging, Dining & Attractions Guide Attractions
KLPZ Radio - 1380AM 928-669-9274 www.klpz1380.com
Restaurants
RV Resorts Havasu Springs Resort 2581 Hwy 95 928-667-3361 Riverview Mobile & R.V. Park 47 Parker Dam Rd., Earp, CA 92242 760-665-9953
BlueWater Resort & Casino 928-669-7000
Real Estate
Coffee Ern’s 1720 California Ave. 928-669-8145
Buckskin Mountain State Park 928-667-3231
David Plunkett Realty 8832 Riverside Dr. 928-916-8469, 866-667-1699
Julio’s Rockin’ Baja Grill 9218 Lower Moovalya Drive 928-667-3732
The Best of
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Activity Bluewater Jet Boat Tours 501 English Village 928-855-7171, 888-855-7171 www.coloradoriverjetboattours.com Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak Powell Lake Rd & Tonalea Topock, 86436 800-421-7803 London Bridge Candle Factory 928-855-9097 London Bridge Jet Boat Tours 1650 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin NV 702-298-5498 Lake Havasu Museum of History 320 London Bridge Rd. 928-854-4938 Segway of Lake Havasu 888-422-8198 www.segwayoflakehavasu.com
Restaurants Cha-Bones 112 London Bridge Rd. 928-854-5554 Barley Brothers Brewery and Restaurant 1425 McCulloch Blvd. 928-505-7837 www.barleybrothers.com Casa Serrano of Lake Havasu Mexican Restaurant 150 Swanson Ave., 86403 928-854-5500 Two Guys Pasta & Pizza 231 Swanson Ave., 86403 928-680-2630
Lodging Nautical Beachfront Resort 1000 McCulloch Blvd. N. 800-892-2141 www.nauticalinn.com Quality Inn & Suites 271 S. Lake Havasu Ave. 928-855-1111 www.choicehotels.com Windsor Inn 451 London Bridge Rd. 928-855-4135 www.windsorinnmotel.com
RV Resorts Prospectors RV Resort and Spa 4750 N. London Bridge Rd. 928-764-2000 www.prospectorsresort.com Campbell Cove RV Resort 1523 Industrial Blvd. 928-854-7200 www.campbellcovervresort.com
Hit the Highway to Havasu A Fun Time for All Ages
Some desert dwellers need a “green fix” now and again, but others long for some time near water … beautiful blue water to soften the landscape and rest the heart. Lake Havasu is the perfect answer, and Lake Havasu City is the icing on the cake: a town packed with enjoyable activities for all ages and interests. I recently had a wonderful weekend visit to this charming waterfront town. First stop: the world famous London Bridge. This picturesque setting is the docking area for several boating companies. I chose the Bluewater Jet Boat Tours 2 1/2 hour narrated trip up the Colorado River. It was a fascinating journey. Captain Ken McKinney was an excellent host, making sure his passengers saw every possible sight as we cruised through the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge and the rugged cliffs of Topock Gorge. The scenery was magnificent and enlivened by his tales of boating history and views of ancient Native American petroglyphs. The most exciting moment was spotting three desert bighorn sheep high on a ridge. Ready for dinner, I headed to Barley Brothers Brewery and Restaurant. The menu is extensive and I thoroughly enjoyed the tender and flavorful Jamaican BBQ’d salmon. What I didn’t expect - since I am not much of a beer drinker was how much I enjoyed the beer! Ov er vi ew
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Lake Havasu City CVB: 800-242-8278
I tried their “Six Brew Sampler Wheel” and was especially intrigued with the Kickstart Oatmeal Stout - a medium bodied, dark, roasted stout with espressolike tones, and the Trippleberry Wheat - a pastel beer balanced with cranberries, raspberries, and blueberries. No wonder this award-winning brewery has been medaled four times in the Great American Beer Festival. The next morning I decided to take a Segway Tour of Lake Havasu City. To be honest, I always thought people just looked plain lazy riding on a Segway … boy, was I wrong! I expect they were having the time of their lives, as I did. Owner Dan Glover gives instruction in riding the Segway, which responds to your every body move while giving a complete sense of safety. We cruised past scenic beaches, by the Aquatic Center (note indoor wave pool for later!), across the London Bridge, and more … but I hardly took it all in. I was having too much fun riding the Segway! It reaches speeds of 12 mph, and we crossed plenty of big parking lots with space to slalom, slopes to ride up and down, and turns and corners to maneuver. I didn’t want to give it back when the tour was done! All this barely scratches the surface of what Lake Havasu City has to offer. Make plans for your trip soon and see for yourself!
2009 27th Annual Home Show March 13, 14, 15 e Fre i n g s w D ra
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FridAy SAturdAy SundAy
3:30pm – 7:00pm 9:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 3:00pm
Free Admission Lake Havasu High School 2675 S. Palo Verde Blvd.
CALENDAR March 6 - 8 Bluegrass On The Beach Lake Havasu State Park - Windsor Beach 10am-6pm, Fri & Sun: $15, Sat: $20 209-785-4693 MAR 13-15 27th Annual Home Show High School, 2675 S. Palo Verde Find everything for your home! Focus on remodeling and going green. Fri 3:30-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Free adm! Colorado River Building Industry Assoc. 928-453-7755 March 14 - 15 World Off-Road Championship Series Motorcycle Crazy Horse Campgrounds, 7:30am - 5:30pm 435-635-1597 March 14 - 15 2nd Annual Western Winter Nationals Havasu 95 Speedway Race SARA Park, Hwy 95 South Special 2 day ticket pricing. Call for times. 928-716-6634 March 19 - 22 10th Annual Lake Havasu 4x4 Desert Run 928-505-3723 March 21 - 22 World Off-Road Championship Series ATV Crazy Horse Campgrounds, 7:30am - 5:30pm 435-635-1597 March 26 - 30 American Veteran’s Traveling Memorial Windsor Beach Site 4 www.avtt.org April 3 - 5 Lake Havasu International Film Festival 928-505-2913 April 4 U.S. Angler’s Choice Fishing Tournament 800-360-7112 April 4 Havasu Half Marathon, 5k Fun Run Begin and end at the shops at Lake Havasu 928-444-7587 April 22 - 26 26th Annual Laughlin River Run Laughlin, Nevada Harley-Davidson enthusiast event 800-452-8445 April 22 - 26 11th Annual Desert Storm Poker Run Thurs: Main Street Boat Show & Street Party 5 - 9pm, Smoketree Blvd. to Acoma Blvd. 602-578-5975 April 24 - 25 2nd Annual LH Grand Prix POPRA Race (Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Assn) Racing on Saturday Thompson Bay www.pacificoffshore.com April 25 Havasu 95 Speedway Race SARA Park, Hwy 95 South Nationally Televised Race Gates open: 4pm, Racing: 6pm 928-716-6634
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CHANDLER Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival
LAKE HAVASU CITY Havasu Art Guild’s 30th Annual Juried Spring Show
PRESCOTT Winter Navajo Rug Auction
LITCHFIE 11th A Litchfield & Culinar
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PATAGONIA Patagonia’s Birdland Art Walk
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Ideal for a Getaway Adventure Want to get away to a frontier town that’s different? Try Douglas, Arizona. It’s tucked away in the southeast portion of the state. The drive from Tucson is approximately 2 hours and from Phoenix 4 hours. One of Arizona’s best kept secrets, the City of Douglas offers an art gallery, indoor aquatic center, seven parks, and one of the best golf courses on the border. Enjoy a visit to a historic turn-ofthe-century homestead ranch or cross over to Agua Prieta for some grand shopping opportunities. Check out the historic Gadsden Hotel’s ornate lobby with twin sweeping staircases, huge pillars, and a 42 ft. tiffany stained glass mural depicting local scenery. Here are some fun facts about this unique town: • First Military Aircraft to land in Arizona landed at Douglas Municipal Airport in 1916 • First Aerial Border Patrol Station, 1919 • First Lighted Airport in the State,
Lodging and Dining Guide Benson
Tombstone
Holiday Inn Express 630 S Village Loop 520-586-8800 www.hiexpress.com
Helldorado Town Toughnut & 4th Streets 520-457-9035
Douglas Municipal Golf Course 1372 E. Fairway Dr. 520-364-3722 Gadsden Hotel 1046 G. Avenue 520-364-4481 Patty’s Tortilla Factory 537 E. 9th St. 520-364-8288 Slaughter Ranch Museum 6153 Geronimo Trail 520-558-2474 www.slaughterranch.com
Elgin
Sonoita Vineyard Winery 290 Elgin-Canelo Road, 85611 3 miles south of Elgin 520-455-5893 www.sonoitavineyards.com
Portal
Portal Peak Lodge, Store & Café 2358 S. Rockhouse Rd. 520-558-2223 www.portalpeaklodge.com I-10, Exit 5 Rates: $65.00+tax - $160.00+tax
the first between El Paso and Los Angeles, 1928 • First regularly scheduled Coast-toCoast airmail route, 1930 • First International Airport in the Americas, 1931 • Only city in America with four churches on the four corners of the same block (according to Ripley’s Believe It or Not) • Only city in Arizona that had railroads going in all four directions • Two Douglas residents wrote the State’s Official Song “Arizona” in 1914 • Stan Jones was born and raised in Douglas. He wrote “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” music for the movie “The Searchers,” Walt Disney movies, and started in the television series “Sheriff of Cochise County,” for which he wrote music. • First hard surfaced (concrete) highway in Arizona went between Douglas and Bisbee, 1925
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Butterfield RV Resort 251 S. Ocotillo 520-586-4400, 800-863-8160 www.rv-resort.com
Douglas
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Activities Arizona Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., 85743 520-883-2702 www.desertmuseum.org Desert Diamond Casino I-19 exit 80 & Pima Mine Rd. and 7350 S. Nogales Hwy. 520-294-7777, 1-866-332-9467 www.desertdiamondcasino.com Old Tucson Studios 201 S. Kinney Road 520-883-0100 www.oldtucson.com Reisen Arizona Tours 4142 E. Kings Rd., 85711 520-319-8130 www.reisenarizona.com Spanish Trail Outfitters Inc. 11121 E. Escalante Rd., 85730 520-749-0167 www.spanishtrailoutfitters.com Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main, 85701 520-624-2333 www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum 4823 S. 6th Ave. at Irvington Rd. (in the Tucson Rodeo Grounds) 520-294-1280 www.TucsonRodeoParade.org The University of Arizona Biosphere 2 20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5 520-838-6200 www.B2science.com
Lodging Best Western Las Brisas 7060 S. Tucson Blvd., 85706 520-746-0271 The Westin La Paloma 3800 E. Sunrise Dr. 520-742-6000
Restaurants El Corral Restaurant 2201 E. River Rd. 520-529-1495 Pinnacle Peak 6541 E Tanque Verde 520-296-0911 Mama Louisa’s 2041 S. Craycroft, 85711 520-790-4702
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The Future of Life on Our Planet “New Tours” at Biosphere 2 - Where Science Lives
Biosphere 2 is a visitorfriendly science center. See why visitors from all over the world journey here to explore earth’s largest science experiment dedicated to exploring life on our planet. Highlights of the new tour include a just released movie in the main theater, multi media exhibits, and, for the first time, access to see and smell the Rainforest biome. Biosphere 2 is the size of three football fields and contains a mini-world. Under the 6500 hundred panes of glass lives a rainforest, coastal fog desert, marsh, tropical savannah, million gallon ocean and much more. Scientists can control environmental factors such as temperature and rainfall that allows them to conduct research on a real world scale, which would be impossible to perform anywhere else. “Our goal is to do science to create knowledge that betters people’s lives, and a big part of that is communication,” says Travis Huxman, director of UA Biosphere 2. “We’ve got to let the public know what we’re doing and why it’s important,” he says. The vision is for the public to see first hand how experiments are set up, monitored and controlled by scientists and At Un tr iq ac u ti e on
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then have them share their findings with the public during the multiple daily tours. The University of Arizona is determined to astound visitors with the new tour experience. First timers are rarely prepared for the sheer beauty and size as they descend over the ridge and view the remarkable facility with the backdrop of the beautiful Catalina Mountains and city of Tucson from an elevation of almost 4000 feet. Inside visitors navigate a series of pathways and stairs led by a knowledgeable tour guide who interprets their experience and answers questions about the project. The guided tour takes you under the glass and throughout the sophisticated complex including the recently opened rainforest biome. “I hope we get people to think about the role of life upon the planet - that’s the theme of our research,” Huxman says. “Every big experiment has been really hidden behind walls and fences. We want this to be a place where people can come and see what science is about.”
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CALENDAR MAR 8 TUCSON Tucson Law Enforcement Motorcycle Festival Fourth Ave - This cycle show & swap meet features everything about or for motorcycles. Clothing, gear, cycles of every kind, parts. Demos by Tucson Police Dept’s Motorcycle Exhibition Team. 8a-4p, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org MAR 14-15 TUCSON 27th 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 $8, children $6, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4051 MAR 20-22 TUCSON 39th Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 4th Ave - One of top 100 festivals in the country. 400+ booths of arts & crafts, food vendors, 2 big music stages, street performers, kids hands on art pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org MAR 27-29 TUCSON Spring Artisans Market Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N Main Ave in Historic Downtown - 100+ of the finest artisans in the Southwest offering a wide variety of exquisite, handmade works, 10a5p, free adm. 520-624-2333 APR 4 TUCSON 15th Annual Tucson Earth Day Festival Reid Park off Country Club Rd - Exhibits w/ hands-on activities for children, music, performances, food, recycling collections. Parade 10a. Solar Race Car Competition, Alternate Fuel Vehicles Display. Adm free, 9a-3p. 520-975-2183 APR 16-26 TUCSON Pima County Fair Pima County Fairgrounds - Don’t miss this combination of carnival, livestock, displays, great attractions, demolition derby, vendors & fabulous concerts, $7/$2. 520-762FAIR; www.Pimacountyfair.com APR 19 TUCSON Greater Arizona Bicycle Swap Meet Fourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, great prices & selection, free adm, 7a-2p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
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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 alcohol, drugs or video cameras are allowed. Admission is $8 adults, $6 children (6 & under free) and parking is $3/car. Pow Wow hours are Sat 10:30 am - 11 pm and Sun 10 am - 7 pm.
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Take a journey through art, history, and culture in the heart of historic downtown Tucson. 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 exhibitions of modern and contemporary, western, and Latin American art. Opening February 28 and running through June 28 is Trouble in Paradise: Examining Discord between Nature and Society. Portraying both terror and beauty in the forces of nature and the ravages humans inflict on the earth is at the center of this exhibition of contemporary paintings, photographs, sculpture, and video installations. This spring there are three great ways to support the arts, and have some fun. The Estate of the Art House Raffle is now in its 16th year with the grand prize a choice of a brand new home in the Catalina Foothills or $400,000 in CASH. With only 8900 tickets sold and 89 total prizes available, your odds are 1 in 100 of at least doubling your money! An Early Bird drawing with four cash prizes will be held March 5 with the final drawing on April 16. For those who love to shop, March 27-29 is the Spring Artisans’ Market. More than 100 artisans and craftspeople from the Southwest will be selling their wares in the courtyards and lobby. Admission for both the Market and Museum is free all three days. For those who love wine or just want to learn more about it, March is Wine Madness Month with three different seminars fi le
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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 27th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow on March 14-15, 2009. 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 a Drum Contest, Team Dancing, Hoop Dance Contest and Two-Step Contest. Registration for all categories closes at 7 pm on Sat.
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given in preparation for April’s CRUSH Wine Festival. Learn why Size Matters with Georg Riedel (March 6), How to Slurp Like a Pro (March 14), and How to Hold Your Liquor (March 21). For more information on these seminars and CRUSH, please visit our website www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org/crush. Whether your interest is in art, history, culture, or just having some fun there is something for everyone at the Tucson Museum of Art. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4 and Sundays, 12-4. General admission is $8 (senior and group discounts available). Public docent-led tours of the exhibitions and historic block are available.
Archaeology Month Events in Tucson
March 9 - 13 Western Archeological and Conservation Center, 255 North Commerce Park Loop Tour: Museum Collections, Laboratory and Archives,1 pm daily. Walking tour is 90 minutes and features collections from more than 70 national parks and monuments. Reservations are required. 520-546-6299 March 28 Guided Tour: Romero Ruin at Catalina State Park, an expansive Hohokam village and 19th century ranch. Examine a pit house village and ball court. The history of the site and of Hohokam archaeology will be discussed. Tour limited to 20 participants. 520-297-7347
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Have a Rich Experience for Next to Nothing! Commanding Officer’s quarters of the historic Fort Lowell Army post and houses informative exhibits on military life on the Arizona frontier. Admission $3 adults, $2 seniors & 12-18, 11 & under free. Mt. Lemmon - Elevation 9,157 ft. Hiking trails include the Butterfly Trail near the top of the mountain, which rises nearly 2,000 feet over 5.7 miles, and the 2.6-mile Soldier Trail, which follows an old road and power line from the Catalina Highway to the site of an abandoned prison camp. $5 per-car fee for trail use; free if dining or shopping in Summerhaven. Tucson Botanical Gardens - Tucked away in the heart of Midtown, this 5-acre oasis features 16 gardens with diverse themes - such as the Herb Garden, the Xeriscape Garden, the Butterfly Garden, the Backyard Bird Garden, the Cactus & Succulent Garden and more - located on the historic 1920s property of Tucson’s Porter Family. Adults: $7, children 4-12 free.
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Experience the good old days of Major League Baseball during spring training in Tucson, Feb. 25 - April 2. Fans can get up-close and personal with favorite Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, and other Cactus League players. At Tucson’s cozy stadiums - Hi Corbett Field and Tucson Electric Park - the plentiful, close-to-the-action seating is made for catching a souvenir fly ball, collecting autographs and even talking with the players. Bring the family and enjoy a picnic at the ballpark for a fraction of what a regular season game costs. Hi Corbett is Arizona’s oldest spring training site, built in 1937. This stadium of Ple Ac nt ti y on
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may not have the flash of newer ballparks, but watch a game here and you’ll get a feel for baseball of the past. Many greats played here, including Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Ted Williams and Satchell Paige. You can see Hi Corbett in the movie Major League, filmed in part here using University of Arizona baseball players as extras. Most Spring Training games begin at 1 pm. Tickets for Rockies games at Hi Corbett Field range from $4-$17 and for Diamondbacks games at Tucson Electric Park the cost is $5-$25.
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The Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum is only open to the public a few months each year - you can tour it until April 11th. Come see why the museum starred on the Antiques Roadshow, which filmed it for their 2007 programming. Welcomed back on February 6th was the “Max”, restored in Pennsylvania over a two year period at a cost of over $43,000. See this exquisite coach commissioned by Napoleon for use by Emperor Maximillian and his wife Carlotta in Mexico following their coronation There are over 150 vehicles on display,
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including small buggies, wagons, surreys, and coaches. A re-created Western Main Street represents what early Wild West Tucson would have looked like and what it offered in terms of businesses and services. Other recent restorations include fringe-top surreys, some of which were featured in the film ‘OKLAHOMA’. Vehicles manufactured by Ronstadt, Studebaker, Brewster, Healey and others and used in films starring Maureen O’Hara, Ava Gardner and John Wayne are among the offerings. The Museum is located on the Northeast corner of S. 6th Ave. and Irvington Rd. in the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Hours are 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday). A tour generally takes 1 1/2 hours. There is a suggested minimum donation of $5.00 for adults; 16 or under are free.
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Winter Navajo Rug Auction
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The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture is pleased to announce its annual Winter Rug Auction to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009. The event is free and open to the public. Rug auctions held at the Smoki Museum are popular events in Prescott. Navajo Rugs from all over the Southwest will be up for auction at this unique event. Navajo Rug styles such as Ganado Red, Teec Nos Pos, Storm Pattern, Two Grey Hills, and more will be on display the morning of March 14th from 10 am-12 pm and then auctioned in the afternoon beginning at 1 pm. Bruce Burnham from the R.B. Burnham & Co Trading Post in Sanders, Arizona, will be the auctioneer. Both the Burnham family and the Smoki Museum
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Staff will be on hand to answer questions and assist beginners on how to bid. Enjoy delicious Native American food, Fry Bread, and Indian Tacos! Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Come join us at the Smoki Museum for this great event! Rug Consignments will be accepted Saturday, March 2nd through Wednesday, March 11th at the following locations: Ogg’s Hogan, 111 North Cortez, Prescott, 928-443-9856 and at the R.B. Burnham & Co Trading Post, Hwy 19,1 South Sanders, AZ, 928-688-2777. The Smoki Museum located at 147 Arizona Ave., 86304.
Archaeology Month Events in Northern Az • C amp Verde Area (Near Beaver Creek Campground), March 28 & 29 V Bar V Archaeology Discovery Days, all day. Learn about ancient Indian cultures and how archaeologists study artifacts, dwellings and rock art. Take part in interactive demonstrations of ancient technology, weaving yucca fiber sandals, flint-knapping, atl-atls, and taste Hopi parched corn. Located at the V-V Heritage Site. 928-203-2909 • F lagstaff Area, Saturdays in MarchDiscovery Hikes: Wupatki National Monument, call for times. A different discovery route will be explored each Saturday. Suitable for ages 10 and over. Reservations are required. 928679-2365 •F redonia Area, March 21 Open House at Kane Ranch, 10 am-3 pm, features the newly restored, 1870’s Kane Ranch headquarters. Informal presentations on the Ranch’s history and the Grand Canyon Trust’s current activities. FREE BBQ lunch provided (Noon-1 pm). 928-779-2962 • H olbrook, Saturdays in March Petrified Forest National Park Walk: Petroglyphs, 2 pm. Join Park Archaeologist, Jason Theuer, as he leads hikes to interesting sites that are off the beaten path and normally not visited by park visitors. Specific locations will vary each week. Hikes range from easy (level ground, 1 mile) to extremely arduous (+3 miles.) Call for hike locations and other information. 928-524-6228, ext. 274
• Springerville, throughout March Guided Tours: Casa Malpais Archaeological Site, 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm. A unique pueblo dating from 1250 to about 1400 that was built to take advantage of existing caves, many of which form a system of catacomblike rooms under the pueblo. Cost is $7.00/person. Meet at the Casa Malpais Museum, 318 East Main St. 928-333-5375 • Winslow, Saturdays in March Homolovi Ruins State Park Guided Tour: Interpretive Walk at Homolovi II Pueblo Ruins, call for time. Join Park Rangers for an easy stroll through the largest of the Homolovi sites. Learn about the archaeology of Homolovi and the connection of the site to the modern Hopi people. 928289-4106
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Things to Do Around Page-Lake Powell Tour Glen Canyon Dam - Over five million cubic yards of concrete make up the dam and power plant. Tours begin at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. 928608-6404 Play Lake Powell National Golf Course - This 18-hole championship golf course has incomparable views of the lake. 928-645-2023 Explore John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum - Enjoy photos of Powell’s river expeditions, Native American artifacts and other historical memorabilia. 928-645-9496
Be awed at Antelope Slot Canyon This world famous slot canyon with exquisitely sculpted walls of multi-colored sandstone is a photographer’s dream. Visit Rainbow Bridge National Monument - The world’s largest natural bridge would fit the United States Capitol Building under it with room to spare! 928-608-6404 Visit the 2009 Unity Pow Wow on April 10-11 at the Navajo Village Heritage Center, near Coppermine Rd & Hwy 98 - Enjoy the competitive dancing and singing, share the culture of tribes around the country. 928-640-3137
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Minutes from Paradise Grand Canyon National Park Lodges
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And if all of these adventures have you working up an appetite, you’re in luck, because this is the home of the celebrated and historic El Tovar Dining Room and a legacy of fine food. The dining room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations for dinner are strongly recommended; call 928-6382631 up to 30 days in advance. Order up a quick bite at Yavapai or Maswik cafeteria or an entire feast at the Arizona Room. Or have your favorite beverage at the Maswik Sports Bar or El Tovar Lounge. At the South Rim, the choices are endless - and they’re all just outside your door. Call today for the best lodging selections and availability. Grand Canyon National Park Lodges - we’re not just close, we’re there. Xanterra Parks & Resorts is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.
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The Grand Canyon Red Feather Lodge has been a family owned and operated business for over 40 years. Located in the small community of Tusayan, it is only one mile from the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. The original Red Feather Lodge was built in 1963 and has been added to and updated over the years. Each room has a door to the outside and parking in front. The newer hotel section (adjacent to the original motor lodge) is built with interior corridors and elevators to the three floors, and the rooms are a little larger. A continental breakfast is included in the rate, and the Café Tusayan serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Red Feather Lodge is close to restaurants, the National Geographic Visitors Center/ IMAX Theater, R.P.’s Stage Stop (which has gifts, sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks and internet access), shops and the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, the departure point for all local air tours. il e
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When you stay at one of our six lodges on the South Rim, you’re just minutes away from everything that makes the canyon so extraordinary: mule rides, motorcoach tours, casual and fine dining, shopping and all the breathtaking views. The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is open year-round. For same-day reservations, call 1-928-638-2631. For advance room reservations or more information, visit our web site at grandcanyonlodges.com or call 1-303-29-PARKS (297-2757) or toll-free at 1-888-29-PARKS (297-2757).
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High speed wireless internet is located throughout the property. All rooms are climate controlled with full baths, telephones, cable television and pay per view movies and games. Local and toll free telephone calls are free of charge. Complimentary coffee and tea is available in the lobby at all times. An outdoor pool and hot tub are open from March through September, depending on the weather. Pets are welcome in the motor lodge section in pet designated rooms with a refundable deposit and daily fee. There is no charge for children age 17 years or younger when accompanied by their parents. The friendly staff will be glad to assist you with information about the Grand Canyon and the activities available that will make your visit to this Wonder of the World an unforgettable memory of a lifetime!
Photo Tips for the Grand Canyon TIP # 1: Figure out how much film you will need and double it. You may not be able to find your favorite film in some locations and film can be expensive at many popular tourist attractions. Make sure to take extra batteries, too. That once in a lifetime sunset over the Grand Canyon is not going to wait while you go get another battery! TIP #2: Early morning and late afternoon usually provide the best light for photography. That “magic hour’ right after sunrise and before sunset will make your photos much more dramatic and give them a depth and texture not possible with flat mid-day light.
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An amazing experience awaits you 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 Parks and Resorts, the only accommodations in the park at the South Rim. With 907 rooms in six distinctly different lodges, rooms are available with some advance planning, or if you plan your visit at the last minute. Relax aboard a guided motorcoach tour through the beautiful expanse, or just watch the sunrise. Daily ranger programs help you discover 1.7 billion years of history embedded in the canyon walls. Experience a rare and beloved tradition as you amble your way to the bottom of the canyon on the back of a sure-footed mule. On the canyon floor, you can retire for the night at the legendary Phantom Ranch. Then head back to the rim and retreat to a rustic cabin at Bright Angel Lodge. Or choose the elegance of the historic El Tovar, where you’ll find our gracious staff very accommodating.
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TIP # 3: Nothing really prepares you for the sight of the Grand Canyon as you first fly over the rim. While the windows of helicopters or planes provide great views, they create reflections that can be seen. Use a polarizing filter to reduce these reflections and intensify the colors of the sky and canyon. Photo Opportunities - Where to Go When Sunrise: Mather, Yaki, Yavapai and Lipan Points. Sunset: Hopi, Mojave and Pima points along Hermit Road, Lipan Point and Desert View (at the Desert View Lookout) along Desert View Drive.
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Fun Things to Do in the White Mountains
Historic Fort Apache Established in 1870 and abandoned in 1922, the fort boasts the remains of General Crook’s headquarters, officers’ quarters, barns and a cemetery. Also located on the grounds are prehistoric ruins, petroglyphs and the Apache Cultural Center and Museum. 928-338-4625 Historic Home Tour, Snowflake Walking Tour of homes on the National Historic Register. Visitors can tour the Stinson Pioneer Museum, Flake Memorial Home and the Smith Memorial Home. Tours available daily Mon.-Sat. or by appt., donations accepted. 928-536-4881
Hon-Dah Resort Casino, PinetopLakeside 128 well appointed king and queen rooms, an all-season pool, spa and sauna, and the Indian Pine Restaurant. Also Las Vegas-style entertainment in The Timbers Lounge and exciting gaming with 500 slots and unlimited progressive jackpots, live Poker and live Blackjack. 800-929-8744 Lyman Lake State Park One of the few permanent water skiing slalom courses in the state, fishing, camping, hiking. A pontoon boat ride across the lake takes visitors to Petroglyph Trail. Located 11 miles south of St. Johns on US 191. 928-337-4441 Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area, Springerville - This 1,262 acre area has a visitor center, interpretive trails, and includes meadows, wetlands and historical and prehistorical archaeological sites. Also home to 500 elk and many other wildlife species. 928-333-2123
Pinetop-Lakeside TRACKS System It may be time to pull out those trusted hiking boots and get them ready for the spring season. In case you might be thinking your hiking days are in the rearview mirror, consider the many paths found throughout the Pinetop-Lakeside TRACKS system. Designed to accommodate all levels and ages of hikers, TRACKS is a multi-use trail program that weaves throughout the White Mountains and surrounding area. Paths are maintained by volunteers who work tirelessly to clean, develop and enhance trails. With an eye towards the stewardship of the natural beauty found in this part of the state and building community support for the protection of the trail system, TRACKS has become a model program throughout the nation. The Pinetop-Lakeside area has been ranked by the American Hiking Asso-
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Casa Malpais Museum and Ruins, Springerville An ancient Native American ceremonial site with Great Kiva, astronomical observatory and natural staircase. Museum features artifacts from the ruins and a historical pioneer section. Open 7 days a week, 8a-4p, tours of the ruins are daily at 9, 11 and 2. 928-333-5375
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ciation as the third best trail town in the country, and outdoor enthusiasts agree. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of Arizona’s Rim Country, the White Mountains, the Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. At present there are more than 180 miles of multi-use trails, loops and connectors in the TRACKS system. Many of the trails take hikers through habitats where there are watchable wildlife opportunities. Diverse species from waterfowl to giant elk make their homes in this region. Hikers who enjoy the multitude of trails might just find themselves sharing a watering hole with a flock of migrating birds or even a raccoon or two. To plan a hike or explore the extensive trail system, start with a visit online.
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View Point RV MESA Resort & Country 8700 E. University Dr., 877-362-6736 Holiday Inn Express TEMPE 5300 S Priest Rd., 480-820-7500 www.hiexpress.com/tempeaz La Quinta Inns, Inc. Pet policies/restrictions 800-531-5900., vary from location www.lq.com to location 9 locations in the Phoenix Metro Area Warren House North PHOENIX 6060 N. 7th St., 602-274-9014 www.warrenproperties.com Falling Waters PHOENIX 4301 N. 24th St., 602-954-9220 www.warrenproperties.com
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Amberian Peaks Lodge GREER 1-800-556-9997 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 St. 928-536-2600 www.choicehotels.com Best Western Paint Pony Lodge SHOW LOW 581 W. Deuce of Clubs 928-537-5773 www.bestwestern.com/paintponylodge Woodland Inn & Suites PINETOP 458 E. White Mountain Blvd. 866-746-3867 no deposit www.woodlandsuites.com $10 fee per night
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James D. Kriegh Park 23 W. Calle Concordia, 6a - 10p, Sun-Sat 520-229-5050 Payson Off-Leash Park McLane Rd., next to Library 928-747-5242 Willow Creek Dog Park 3181 Willow Creek Rd. 7a - 10p 928-777-1122
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Mountain Valley Park 8600 E. Nace Lane Dawn - Dusk 928-759-3090
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Lewis Kingman Park Route 66/Andy Devine Dawn - 10p 928-757-7919
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Can I Bring Fido?
You have booked a pet friendly hotel or B&B, packed the leash, water bowl, and toys, and driven to your destination. But can you bring Fido along as you enjoy the local attractions or must he stay cooped up in your room? Here are some of the many things to do around the state where your furry friend is welcome. Of course, it is expected that you will clean up after your pet should that be necessary. 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. Must not be left unattended. 928-567-3275 Douglas Slaughter House Ranch National Historic Landmark preserves the life of a turn-of-the-century cattle baron. Open Wed-Sun from 10-3 and dogs are allowed to tour the farm and outbuildings. Must be leashed and are not allowed in the main museum. 520-558-2474 Page-Lake Powell Navajo Village is an authentic recreation of a traditional Navajo homesite that tells the living history of the Navajo people through oral story telling, music, dance, their art, and even their food preparation. They offer tours from April Fr P Pl ien et ac dl es y
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Hiking with Dogs in Arizona The following are some places dogs are allowed – as well as a few of the rules that apply. Call the area you would like to visit for more detailed information about hiking with your pet. If in doubt, ask first! National Parks In general, pets are permitted but must be restrained either on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length or caged at all times. Some parks have further restrictions. You can access information on the parks you plan to visit at www.nps.gov/ parks.html. Some park webpages have lists of nearby kennels where you can leave your pet during your stay in the park. Arizona State Parks Dogs are allowed on trails if leashed, U In sfu fo l
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Camelback PHOENIX 1545 W. Camelback, 602-277-3234 www.warrenproperties.com
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with the exception of Red Rock State Park. They are not allowed in historic parks. 602-542-4174 National Forests Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest – Dogs must be leashed in campgrounds, recommended on trails. 928-333-4301 Coconino National Forest – Dogs must be caged or on a leash. 928-527-3600 Coronado National Forest – Dogs are allowed on trails if leashed. Dogs are NOT allowed in wilderness areas or Sabino Canyon. 520-670-4552 Kaibab National Forest – Dogs must be leashed in campgrounds. 800-863-0546 Prescott National Forest – Dogs must be leashed at all times. 928-445-1762 Tonto National Forest – Dogs must be leashed in any developed areas, on trails and around other people. 602-225-5200
PET FRIENDLY CALENDAR MAR 14 GREEN VALLEY Pet Fashion Pawrade Centre Court at the Green Valley Village - Bring your pet and enter to win terrific prizes for: best pet costume, best pet smile, pet/parent combo, pet/parent look-a-like, best hairdo, most lovable & more. Sugested entry donation: $5. To benefit needy animals. 3p. 520-625-3170
MAR 14 TUCSON A Very Special Horse Event Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E River Rd - Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary fundraiser: silent & live auctions, food, tack sale, carriage rides, training demos, artwork and an equine dentistry demo, 11:30a-3:30p, adm $5. 520-749-4026
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Western Hills Motel
1580 E. Route 66, 928-774-6633
Hwy. 64, 928-638-2673, www.grandcanyonqualityinn.com
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges
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106 N. Hwy 64, 800-538-2345, www.redfeatherlodge.com
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Experience the Great Outdoors
The Arizona Game & Fish Department Outdoor Expo D M on is ’t s It
Mark your calendar for March 28-29, because you and your family won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s FREE Outdoor Expo at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix. This crowd-pleasing event offers lots of hands-on activities. Test your skill at archery, take your kids to the huge catch-and-release fishing tank, see live wildlife, hike a nature trail/field course, try target shooting on the range, scramble up a climbing wall, attend workshops, see off-highway vehicle and boating exhibits, and visit with more than 100 exhibitors. The event is held from 9 am to 5 pm on both Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 at the 1,700-acre Ben Avery Shooting Facility, located off Carefree Highway just west of Interstate 17. The Expo drew 26,000 attendees last
Three State Parks Temporarily Closed
Tonto Natural Bridge has severe roof leaks and structural problems, and Jerome State Historic Park has a wall that is collapsing. Both of those parks closed on February 26. McFarland State Historic Park was
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year. One segment being expanded this year is the Family Fun area. This area was a big hit last year and Game and Fish is adding some new attractions, such as a fishing demonstration tank with local experts sharing their secrets on various fishing techniques. Getting outdoors and experiencing outdoor recreation activities offers the perfect opportunity for family and friends to spend more quality time together. To get to the Expo, take I-17 to Carefree Highway (Exit 223). Go west 1/2 mile on Carefree Highway and follow the signs. Admission and parking are free - bring a little money for food and beverages, or for the nominal ammunition fee if you want to try out firearms on the range. The Expo is sponsored by Pierce Bullet Seal Target Systems. recently closed because the adobe walls are crumbling and the foundation is washing away. Once the stabilization projects are completed, the Board will re-evaluate the budget situation for re-opening. 602-542-4174, 800-285-3703 www.azstateparks.com
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES Arizona State Parks
Phoenix
602-542-4174
Arizona Fish and Game Dept.
Phoenix
602-942-3000
Bureau of Land Management
Phoenix
602-417-9200
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Phoenix
602-379-4511
National Park Services
Phoenix
602-640-5250
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ecologial Services Field Ofc.
Phoenix
602-640-2720
USDA Forest Service
Albuquerque NM
505-842-3898
NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES CENTRAL ARIZONA Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Coolidge
520-723-3172
Tonto National Monument
Roosevelt
928-467-2241
NORTHERN ARIZONA Canyon De Chelly National Monument
Chinle
928-674-5500
Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate
Springerville
928-333-5375
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon
928-638-7779
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Camp Verde
928-567-3322
Navajo National Monument
Tonalea
928-672-2366
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest
928-524-6228
Pipe Spring National Monument
Fredonia
928-643-7105
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Flagstaff
928-526-0502
Tuzigoot National Monument
Clarkdale
928-634-5564
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Flagstaff
928-526-3367
Wupatki National Monument
Flagstaff
928-679-2365
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Chiricahua National Monument
Dos Cabezas, Willcox
520-824-3560
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Ajo
520-387-6849
Saguaro National Park (TMD - West)
Tucson
520-733-5158
Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST)
Tucson
520-733-5153
STATE PARKS & HISTORIC SITES CENTRAL ARIZONA Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Superior
520-689-2811
Lost Dutchman State Park
Apache Junction
480-982-4485
Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho
520-466-3183
COLORADO RIVER REGION Alamo Lake State Park
Wenden
928-669-2088
Buckskin Mountain State Park
Parker
928-667-3231
Lake Havasu State Park
Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City
928-855-2784
Lake Havasu State Park
Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City
928-855-1223
NORTHERN ARIZONA Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Cottonwood
928-634-5283
Fort Verde State Historic park
Camp Verde
928-567-3275
Homolovi Ruins State Park
Winslow
928-289-4106
Jerome State Historic Park
Jerome
928-634-5381
Lyman Lake State Park
St. Johns
928-337-4441
Red Rock State Park
Sedona
928-282-6907
Slide Rock State Park
Sedona
928-282-3034
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Payson
928-476-4202
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
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Ben Avery Shooting Facility NW corner of 1-17 & Carefree Hwy, Phoenix
Saturday • March 28 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday • March 29 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE Admission and Parking www.azgfd.gov/expo
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EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS This event attracts thousands of outdoor recreationists for hands-on activities and workshops on: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Hunting Fishing Shooting sports Archery Off-highway vehicle recreation ◆ Watercraft recreation ◆ Wildlife conservation ◆ Other outdoor activities
Catalina State Park
Tucson
520-628-5798
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Benson
520-586-2283
Oracle State Park
Oracle
520-896-2425
Patagonia Lake State Park
Patagonia
520-287-6965
Roper Lake State Park
Safford
520-428-6760
NATIONAL FORESTS NORTHERN ARIZONA Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest
Springerville
928-333-4301
Coconino National Forest
Flagstaff
928-527-3600
Kaibab National Forest
Williams
800-863-0546
Prescott National Forest
Prescott
928-445-1762
Tonto National Forest
Phoenix
602-225-5200
Tucson
520-670-4552
Parker
928-667-4144
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Coronado National Forest
WILDLIFE REFUGES Alchesay National Fish Hatchery Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge
928-338-4901
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Sasabe
520-823-4251
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
Ajo
520-387-6483
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Cibola
928-587-3253
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Needles, CA
619-326-3853
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
Yuma
928-783-3371
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
Yuma
928-783-7861
San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge
Douglas
520-364-2104
Wiliams Creek National Fish Hatchery
928-338-4901
Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery
928-767-3456
VA C AT I O N O N T H E WAT E R !
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Experience a Pow Wow
This Colorful Tradition Brings People Together Cu Nat lt ive ur e
A pow wow will open your eyes to Native American culture. Originally a celebration held in the spring to welcome the beginnings of new life, the pow wow was a chance to meet old acquaintances, make new friendships, for young people to court, for holding religious ceremonies, and for dancing and singing. Pow wows are still very much a part of the lives of Native Americans today. In March and April there are various pow wows being held around the state - see the listings on this page and make plans to attend one of them for an experience you will never forget. There are contest pow wows and purely social pow wows. Competitive singing and dancing for prize money is a fairly recent development in the pow wow tradition. Only registered contestants can take part in the contest dances, but everyone can participate in the “intertribal”
CALENDAR MAR 13-15 SAN CARLOS/GLOBE 13th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow Apache Gold Casino Resort - Competition singing and dancing, Native arts & crafts, traditional Native foods. We welcome our Native and non-Native friends and neighbors. Call for times/adm. 1-800-APACHE-8 MAR 14 PRESCOTT Winter Navajo Rug Auction Smoki Museum - Preview 10a-Noon, auctioneer on hand to answer questions. Auction 1p. Navajo tacos, complimentary beverages avail. www.smokimuseum.org/ events.htm, more auctions at www.rbburnhamtrading.com MAR 14-15 TUCSON 27th 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 $8, children $6, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4051 MAR 19-22 SACATON Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit 175 - Rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, Pow Wow, BBQ, parade, carnival, arts/crafts, games & sports, battle of the bands, 13-54 yrs $6, 55+ & ages 6-12 $4, 5 & under free. 520-562-6087/9840 MAY 9-8 GANADO Native American Art Auction Hubbell Trading Post - 400+ items incl weavings, Pueblo Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. Preview 9-11a, auction noon - Daylight Saving Time. Also outdoor market. Free adm. 928-755-3475
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dances, visitors included! It is very interesting to learn about the drums and the dances. There are two types of drum, Northern and Southern - these refer to styles rather than geographical location. Northern drums keep a steadier tempo, the singing is high pitched, and the group stays together. Southern drums, on the other hand, have a more varied rhythm and often the head singer starts and then the others join in. Singers must learn a strict and exacting protocol to be observed while sitting at the drum. Only Southern can drum for the Gourd Dance, originally performed by the Kiowa nation. The Gourd dance is a warrior dance performed by veterans and other elders. Other dances are the Men’s Traditional, which is patterned after the movements of various animals and birds, and the Men’s Grass Dance, one of oldest surviving tribal dances - borrowed from the Omaha tribe. Women’s dances include the Women’s Fancy Shawl and the Jingle Dress Dance, which originated in the Chippewa Ojibway territories. One pow wow to enjoy is the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s 13th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow on March 13-15, 2009 at the Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe, Az. The Grand Entry parade of dancers takes place Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at noon and 7pm, and Sunday at noon. This contest Pow Wow offers over $75,000 in cash prizes. Visitors will also find original handmade native arts and crafts and traditional foods. General admission per session is $5 per person and a 3-day pass is $15. Those under 10 or over 60 years old enter free.
A Guide to Purchasing Native American Arts and Crafts Arizona Indian artists produce some of the finest examples of Native American arts and crafts in the country. Some people buy these pieces as investments, while others purchase crafts purely for the pleasure they bring. Whatever the reason, you should become familiar with the type of art or craft you wish to buy before spending significant amounts of money. Identifying Authentic Arts and Crafts: It is often difficult to tell an import from an authentic Indian piece. Many Native Americans make and sell inexpensive souvenir-type items, as well as high-quality pieces, which can be expensive. A growing concern is the authenticity of crafts that are assembled or finished by Native Americans rather than made from raw materials or not indigenous to the artist’s tribe (e.g., Navajo kachina dolls). The best insurance is to become educated by reading reference books and cultivating a good eye by window shopping and viewing museum exhibits. Tips for purchasing Native American arts and crafts: • Buy what you really like. Any piece that is handmade with quality workmanship and materials will always give the owner much enjoyment and personal satisfaction.
WINTER NAVAJO RUG AUCTION PRESCOTT, AZ Saturday, March 14, 2009
• Auction at 1 PM, Public Preview 10 am until noon • Navajo tacos Complimentary beverages available
Absentee bids are welcome. For details: www.smokimuseum.org/events.htm. For a list of more auctions www.rbburnhamtrading.com Next event: May 9th Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado Az.
Native American Art Auction
• Buy from an established dealer or reputable artisan who can provide a guarantee of authenticity and/or respond to questions about the item (how it was made, meaning of symbols, etc.). • Ask the vendor to identify the maker, if at all possible - for example, jewelry will usually have a hallmark. Any other information about tribal origin, probable age of the item, origin of the materials such as turquoise, should be documented at the time of the purchase on the receipt. • Ask the salesperson for certification of authenticity. P.L. 100-644, the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, makes it unlawful to offer or display for sale or sell any good, with or without a Government trademark, in any manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and craft organization, resident within the United States. Those who are members should be able to produce official tribal documentation acknowledging them as members. Additional Information can be obtained from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA). IACA: 505-265-9149
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Attractions Colorado Trails Guest Ranch 12161 County Rd. 240 Durango, CO 81301 877-711-7843, 800-323-3833 www.coloradotrails.com Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR 479 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301 970-247-2733 www.durangotrain.com Frontier Movie Town 297 W. Center Kanab, UT 84741 435-644-5337 www.frontiermovietown.com Mild to Wild Rafting 53 Rio Vista Circle Durango, CO 81301 800-567-6745 www.mild2wildrafting.com
Lodging Bear Creek Motel & Cabins 88 Main St. Pinos Altos, NM, 88053 1-888-388-4515 www.bearcreekcabins.com Best Western Durango Inn and Suites 21382 US Hwy. 160 West Durango, CO 81302 970-247-3251, 800-547-9090 www.durangoinn.com Copper Manor Motel 710 Silver Heights Blvd. Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-5392 Kanab Mission Inn 386 East 300 South Kanab, UT 84741 435-644-5373
Restaurants Butterfield Room at La Casa del Zorro 3845 Yaqui Pass Rd. Borrego Springs, CA 92004 800-824-1884 Chez Grand-Mere 3 Depot Place Durango, CO 81301 970-247-7979 Copper Creek Ranch Chuck Wagon Supper and Western Show 20 Flury Lane Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-2971 Diane’s Restaurant 510 N. Bullard St. Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-8722
RV Resorts The Springs at Borrego RV Resort 2255 Digiorgio Rd. Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-0004 www.springsatborrego.com
Colorado Trails Ranch Family Fun Abounds
Family fun abounds at Colorado Trails Ranch located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains just outside of Durango, Colorado. With our riding, fly-fishing and children’s programs, the ranch offers an array of activities for the entire family. We tailor our riding program to accommodate all ability levels. We’ll teach new riders the basics, and experienced riders will appreciate the quality of our horses and the opportunity to do more than just “nose-to-tail” trail rides. We offer morning, afternoon and an all-day ride with no more than six guests to a wrangler. We offer a full service fly-fishing program with over two miles of private water and stocked fishing on ranch ponds. Our guides provide professional services for novice and expert fishermen, plus all of the essential supplies. In addition to horses and fishing, guests can enjoy our heated pool and hot tub, river rafting, guided hikes, trap-shooting, riflery and archery. We offer an optional guided trip to Mesa Verde National Park (at an additional charge). You can also expect an evening at a Victorian Melodrama, western dancing, a hayride and a campfire sing-along. Our children’s program divides kids aged 5 through 17 into groups, each with their own counselor and plenty of activities. We can arrange a babysitter for children younger than 5. CTR mealtime is special, whether in our dining room or a cookout in the
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forest. Guests savor home cooking with choice meats, fish and poultry, garden crisp vegetables and salads, plus fresh baked breads and desserts. For an exceptional family vacation, call us-and get ready for an adventure you won’t forget!
CALENDAR MAR 29 SAN DIEGO, CA Gaslamp Quarter Artist Showcase Gaslamp Quarter Downtown - 50+ San Diego leading artists display their talent on the streets and in art galleries, restaurants & shops of the Gaslampdistrict. Free to view art; $10 Fine Wine and Spirits Sampling. Noon-7p. 619-233-5227 APR 17-19 DURANGO, CO Bluegrass Meltdown A bluegrass music festival in downtown Durango, music and live performances. www.durangomeltdown.com APR 30-MAY 2 DURANGO, CO Durango Wine Experience Celebrate 50+ wineries in downtown Durango - www.durangowine.com MAY 1-3 TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM 60th Annual Truth or Consequences Fiesta Parade downtown, junk boat race, rodeo, carnival, fishing derby, arts & crafts, Fiesta Karaoke Idol sing-off, games and more family fun at Ralph Edwards Park. 575-894-5555 MAY 2-3 PARIA, UT Riverfest! Spring Music Festival 7th Annual Riverfest promotes the area’s history, culture, heritage, and tourism. Plenty of speakers, music and fun. Free adm. 928-691-1047, pariaoutpost@yahoo.com Register On-line Receive a free issue of AZ TOURIST NEWS
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Spotlight Silver City, NM
Strike it rich when you visit Silver City. So-named when silver was discovered in the 1870s, Silver City still has an active mining industry, but offers quite a bit more. View collections of Mimbrate black on white pottery invented here or explore the works of various artists throughout the community. Enjoy the peaceful calm of the Gila National Forest as you relax in the former home of famed outlaw Billy the Kid and the infamous Geronimo. www.silvercity.org
Santa Fe, NM
The oldest capital city in North America, Santa Fe is a culture buff’s paradise. Founded in the early 17th Century, Santa Fe has retained its original cultural and historical roots, while embracing modern city life. Take part in wine, folk art, and music festivals as well as rodeos, culinary competitions, and historic tours. Enjoy world-class restaurants, events, and attractions, while being surrounded by traces of the hallowed past. www.santafe.org
Borrego Springs, CA
Located in NE San Diego County, Borrego Springs is a village completely surrounded by the 600,000 acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Lodging ranges from rustic campsites to full service resorts, and restaurants run the gamut from casual bar food to four star dining. The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® is a UNESCO conservation designated World Biosphere Reserve. 12 wilderness areas and 110 miles of riding and hiking trails provide visitors with the opportunity to experience the wonders of the Colorado Desert. 800-559-5524
Durango, Co
Born from mining, Durango today is a popular tourist destination offering numerous festivals, a variety of shops and restaurants, and exciting outdoor recreation. Miles of trails lead through the San Juan Mountains for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or four-wheeling. Others enjoy white-water rafting and kayaking on the Animas River. Winter skiing is world class. One of the most popular attractions is the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, carrying visitors on an exciting adventure through the Animas Gorge. 970-247-3500
Kanab, UT
Kanab is a scenic tourist town with a friendly western spirit, often called “Little Hollywood” because of its filmmaking history over the years. A community of 5,400, it is located seven miles north of the Arizona border on U.S. Alternate 89 and offers exciting vacation opportunities year round. Kanab is surrounded by coral pink cliffs and sand dunes, volcanic craters and lava flows, deep canyons, majestic mountains and plains. Kanab is considered a popular hub location for visits to Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks, Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument and Lake Powell. 435-644-5033
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Dining Banana’s Restaurant San Carlos (011-52) 622-226-0606 www.bananasgang.com Old Port Galley Restaurant Rocky Point 638-383-3354 www.rockypointdreamweddings.com
Fishing Sea Fari Calle 13, Rocky Point (011-52) 638-383-8175 www.seafarirockypoint.com Reel Loco Sport Fishing Charters San Carlos (011-52) 623-810-4756 www.reellocosportfishing.com
Downturn in Economy Means… Great Rates in Rocky Point
The economic slump here at home has impacted all of us either through stock market losses, property values, layoffs and any other number of maladies. Tourism has been in steady decline over the past 2 years as gas prices have fluctuated, the economy has slumped, and people have taken their “mad money” and put it away for a rainy day. A natural side effect of a slumping economy is that prices on goods and services drop during that time. Rocky Point is no exception. Right now, you can enjoy the lowest rates on condo rentals since 2005. For a stay at the Sonoran Spa Resort on Sandy Beach, a 2-bedroom condo for 2 nights on the weekend will cost you under $500 out the door. With Spring Break on the horizon, as well as Easter and the summer months, these reasonable prices
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RV Campgrounds Playa De Oro RV Resort Rocky Point Local #: 638-383-2668 www.playadeoro-rv.com
Vacation Rentals Rocky Point Reservations 602-439-1556 8004276259 www.rockypointres.com
beckon Phoenicians and Tucsonans alike. No one wants to get on a plane and fly right now with airfare being what it is, and Rocky Point is only 4 hours away. Remember also that you can book for Spring Break at regular weekend rates instead of holiday rates. Local restaurants and businesses in Rocky Point offer great deals, too. Find lower priced entrees and daily specials in the restaurants. Shops have always “wheeled and dealed” in Rocky Point, so expect some great haggling as well. Seize the opportunity now to get away for less. Call Rocky Point Reservations or visit their website to check out the great rates on all of their properties.
San Felipe, Baja California Mexico, March 28th The 3rd International Blues & Arts Fiesta is a presentation of the San Felipe BC Lion’s Club & Mexico Living Guide, with the support of the community of San Felipe. Taking place on Saturday March 28th at the downtown San Felipe Baseball Stadium, the festival presents live Blues, beautiful art & sculpture, and amazing talent all encapsulated in cool sea breezes and majestic mountains. This outdoor concert costs only $20.00 and offers 10 bands, 60 artists, and food and drink! So bring a chair and plan to stay all day! San Felipe sits at the base of the mountains on the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) and offers vacationers a medley of adventures: beaches, fresh seafood, golf, hiking, fishing, boat trips and more. The Blues Concert & Art Fiesta is a fund raising event for the community of San Felipe benefiting The Sonshine Hacienda and The Flying Samaritans Medical Clinics. Sonshine Hacienda’s goal is to aid the social services of San Felipe in being able to place abused and/or abandoned children in a safe place, while they and their family situation can be evaluated more in depth. 011-52- 686 686-577-0795 or email: missionaries2@yahoo.com, Gary or Karen. Flying Samaritans is a volunteer organization that operates free medical clinics in BC, Mexico. Doctors, dentists, nurses, Go F od or Ca a us e
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translators, pilots and support personnel drive or fly to clinics in private aircraft. The Flying Samaritans has four basic missions: primary care, specialty care, education and emergency care. Lions Club International Mission Statement: To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.
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CALENDAR MAR 14 LOS ALGODONES, B.C. Spring Party for Winter Visitors Intersection of Ave. A between 1st and 2nd St. - Fun fiesta in honor of the “snowbirds”. Fresh food, live music, local vendors. www.losalgodones.com MAR 28 SAN FELIPE 3rd Int’l Blues and Arts Fiesta San Felipe Baseball Stadium - More bands, more artists, more fun! Promoted by San Felipe Lion’s Club. Info and tickets online. www.bluesandarts.com APR 11 ROCKY POINT, SON One Club Open Golf Tournament JJ’s Cantina -Golfers use only one club per 18 holes in this unique competition. 638-383-2785 APR 17-18 ROCKY POINT Rocky Point Triathlon Las Palomas Golf & Beach Resort - More than 1500 athletes from all over the world participate in this competition. 877-843-3717 APR 18 ROCKY POINT Volleyball on the Beach Playa Bonita - International tournament with teams primarily from CA, TX and AZ. ww.outtatownproductions.com APR 23-26 ROCKY POINT Sky Divers Parachuting Exhibition Sandy Beach- Parachutists from Eloy, Arizona make their colorful descents from the skies over Playa Bonita Resort. 1-888-232-8142 MAY 9 ROCKY POINT, SON Chili Cook-off Cholla Bay - More than one hundred chefs from all over the world converge to participate in this unique cookery competition. 638-383-2785, www.jjscantina.com
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Mexico Playa Bonita RV Park 011-52-638-383-2596 playabonitarv@playabonitaresort.com
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Eagle View RV Resort
showers, restrooms, and a heated pool and spa. The Eagle View RV Resort is located off Beeline Highway (SR87) across from Arizona’s first gaming facility, Fort McDowell Casino, which offers live Blackjack, Poker, Bingo, Keno, 776 slot machines, five restaurants and free shuttle service to and from Eagle View. With your stay you will be able to enjoy discounts at the award winning We Ko Pa Golf Club and the Fort McDowell Adventures, a Wild West outdoor adventure venue. At Eagle View you are also in close proximity to Fountain Hills, Phoenix and Scottsdale where there are arts & crafts fairs, antique car shows, MLB spring training games, professional and collegiate sporting events, Fiesta Bowl/ Parade and Phoenix International Raceway. At this time, when everyone is especially concerned with getting good value for their dollars, Eagle View RV Resort has a great special offer: 3 nights for the price of 2 (no other discounts apply).
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520.889.2777 3340 East Mossman Rd www.familyautobody.com
“Just Across the River” in Bullhead City e
The River City RV Park has been serving value conscious RV travelers since 1984 with friendly service and a great location at reasonable prices. We are located just three miles south of the Laughlin bridge on the Arizona side of the Colorado River in Bullhead City. We are only a 5-minute walk to the river. We feature clean restrooms, laundry facilities, a rec hall with games and exercise equipment, heated pool, horseshoes, and outdoor barbecue areas. A dog run is adjacent to the Park. Most spaces have telephones that you can sign up for if you are staying for awhile. The Park has a Wi-Fi system that is available for Internet connections. Our Park is a place where you can meet and talk over the day’s adventures with fellow RV’ers. There are lots of river related activities in the Bullhead City/Laughlin area: tour boats, river taxis, and ski doo rentals. Launch your boat on the river just a quarter mile down the road from our park. Just across the river is the exciting city of Laughlin with ten casinos, and Las Vegas is only a 2-hour drive. There are plenty of other attractions within an hour or two drive from our Park. Lake Pr of il
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State-of the-Art Meets Ancient Land Welcome to the Eagle View RV Resort and the home of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. We are located on the eastern edge of Scottsdale, where the Four Peaks rise from the desert floor and the Verde River supplies life to the thirsting ground. The Eagle View RV Resort thrives with the history and traditions of this ancient land and its culture. Immediately you will know that this is a special place, one like no other, as you gaze upon the majestic mountains that encircle the land and witness the beauty of the eagles flying above. Here, in the middle of the desert, a light is forever shining, a light illuminated by the beauty and mystique of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. The Eagle View RV Resort is truly the ultimate destination and your stay will be memorable and enjoyable. The resort offers 150 state-of-the-art sites, which come with water, electricity, sewer, wireless internet and telephone & cable TV jacks. The clubhouse has a computer room, Plasma TV, pool table, games, exchange library and complimentary continental breakfast. Also available is a full laundry room, accessible and non-accessible
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928 754-2121 www.rivercitvrvpark.com
Mohave is a 15-minute drive, the old town of Oatman is about 30 minutes and the Grand Canyon is 4 hours away. We’ve lowered our monthly rate to $300 but electric usage is now charged separately. Our weekly and daily rates ($125 and $21) have remained the same and electrical usage is included. Cable TV with 70 stations is free. Propane deliveries are made to the Park on a schedule. We honor most major discounts like Good Sam and AAA. Also, if your organization is planning a visit to the Bullhead City or Laughlin area for an extended stay, ask our managers about a group rate. So the next time you are thinking about staying on the Colorado River for a day, a week, a month or a year or two, give us a call and stay with us. You’ll find lots of friendly folks to hang around with and friendly managers to help you out. We are located at 2225 Merrill Avenue. Register On-line Receive a free issue of AZ TOURIST NEWS
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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.
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93 Lake Mohave
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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TUCSON Voyager RV Resort 8701 S. Kolb Rd. 520-574-5000 800-424-9191 www.VoyagerRV.com
1,576 full hookup sites w/ patios. Includes back-ins, big rig sites, 100 foot pull thrus. Restrooms/showers, dump, security, laundry, groceries, RV supplies. Heated pools/spa, rec hall, activities, 9-hole golf course, tennis & shuffleboard courts.
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CASA GRANDE Palm Creek Golf & Resort 1110 N. Hennes Blvd, 800-421-7004 www.palmcreekgolf.com
1850 luxury sites, full h/u, patios. 55+. 18 hole golf w/ pro shop, heated pool/spa, clubhouse, baseball, lawn bowling, 8 tennis courts, shuffleboard, billiards, gym, game/crafts room, computer center, wireless Internet, activities. City water, CATV, laundry, 24-hour security.
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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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72 Brenda
Quartzsite
Wenden 10
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Morristown
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Sun City Peoria Glendale
Tonopah
Buckeye 85
Painted Rock Res.
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260
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Organ Pipe Cactus N.M.
15 Why
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Saguaro N.P.
Rocky Point, Mexico
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Kitt Peak
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260 Whiteriver
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Globe
San Carlos Lake
Eagar Greer Mt. Baldy Alpine
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Clifton
77 Oracle
Mt. Graham
Safford 366
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Morenci
191
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Duncan 70
70
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Saguaro N.P. Benson 10
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Willcox
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St. David
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Springerville
San Carlos
Mt. Lemmon
Green Valley
St. Johns
77 Show Low 61
260
Hayden
77
191
180 Snowflake 180A
277 Overgaard
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Sanders Desert rs 40 Chambe 191 Petrified 61 Forest National Park
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Carrizo
77
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Painted
Holbrook
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Casa Eloy Grande N.M. 79 Oracle Jct. Picacho Peak
Quijotoa
85 Lukeville
Heber
260
Florence Kearny
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Joseph City
Winslow
377
79
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Indian Wells
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Montezuma Castle N.M. 260 Strawberry Pine n Payso
Camp Verde
85 Ajo
Sedona 179
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Dateland
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
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Cordes Jct. Crown King Yarnell Lake 17 Wickenburg Pleasant
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Wupatki N.M. 180 San Sunset Crater Francisco Volcano N.M. Peaks FLAGSTAFF Leupp
Williams 89
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SEDONA Rancho Sedona RV Park 135 Bear Wallow Lane 888-641-4261 www.ranchosedona.com
Ash Fork
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Blythe
Seligman
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Kingman
Oatman
The London Bridge
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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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 TONOPAH Saddle Mountain RV Park 3607 N. 411th Ave. 623-386-3892 www.saddlemountainrvpark.com
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Laughlin 68
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Round Rock
Chinle
Cameron
Cottonwood
DEWEY Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort 11250 E. Hwy. 69 800-352-6305 www.orchardrvresort.com
Peach Springs
160
Tusayan
191
Mexican Water 160 160 Teec Nos Pos 64
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Tuba City
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Dolan Springs
160
564
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Grand Canyon Village
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Monument Valley Tribal Park
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150 full hook-up sites, wireless internet, telephone & cable TV jacks. Clubhouse w/ computer room, Plasma TV, pool table, complimentary continental breakfast. Laundry, showers, restrooms, heated pool & spa. Free shuttle to Fort McDowell Casino. Discounts at We Ko Pa Golf Club.
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Kayenta
Navajo N.M.
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North Rim
Supai Temple Meadview Bar
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Marble Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
Lake Mead Natl. Rec. Area Lake MeadHoover Dam
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Jacob Lake
Rainbow Bridge N.M.
Lake Powell
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Pipe Spring N.M.
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Mia
Littlefield
Arizona RV Park of the Year for 2007-08.173 large full hook-up sites w/satellite, CATV, onsite observatory, Amateur “Ham” radio facility, Wi-Fi, large clubhouse, showers, laundry, LP gas, pool/spa. No age limit. Pets ok. Walk to shopping and restaurants.
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Colorado City
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