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Arizona Highways Travel Show May 30-31
Fi s h i n g
Sp e lu n k ing
Racing
Hiking
FESTIVALS MAY-JULY
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K ay a k i n
Exploring
R af t ing
REGIONAL TRAVEL
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Biking
Swimming
NATIVE AMERICAN
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PET FRIENDLY
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Adventuring
OUTDOOR RECREATION
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Cruising
RV RESORTS & CAMPGROUNDS
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May 2009
Letter From the Publisher
The “Winds of War” has taken a great deal of my attention. The current political turmoil affects me personally as I’m aware of the power of the media and the abuse thereof. (http://beyondpuke.com) That said, the promise I made to myself and inferred by my editorial philosophy has been one of leaving that part of “TONY” separate from Az Tourist News. Travelers reading this publication are not looking for anything except an escape from the very notion of the topic to which I’m referring. So I apologize, sort of … You see, the experience Americans are having with the government, politics, and corporate /media machine, I’m also experiencing with Az Tourist News. The Office of Tourism and its corporate partners have literally successfully marginalized the significance of our contribution by ignoring us in total. This fact was illustrated at a recent city council hearing in Tucson where over 1,000 people attended and well over 100 speakers (at 3 minutes each it was all night). Representatives of SALARA (Southern Arizona Lodging and Resort Association) testifying on behalf of their group and also the Metropolitan Tucson CVB (who do not allow us to distribute Az Tourist News, imagine that -never mind supporting us with advertising revenue to increase circulation) stated that there is NO other entity marketing Arizona, outside of the bureaucracies. Talk about a slap in the face of the 150,000 readers who have been inspired to travel to the suggested locations and events in our publication, readers who may never have visited those destinations without Az Tourist News bringing them to their notice, whether they decided “on the fly” to stop by or planned ahead for a future getaway with the paper at hand. Close to 2/3 of ALL revenue generated by Tourism in Arizona comes from Arizona travelers (our readers) and
travelers from California in Arizona or who are on their way to NM, Texas, etc. (also our readers, who often upon reading AzTN will detour off the highway as we inspire them.) Now those who are in performance based businesses understand the need to take care of your existing customers FIRST (those 2/3 that will travel over and over again in Arizona IF you give them a reason) as opposed to the “high value” travelers who often travel here only once, but marketing to whom has more “sex appeal.” So if you would really like to learn more of what “Tony” has to say, as only I have the perspective to understand what is really going on and will speak out at the risk of ridicule and boycott, see http://beyondpuke.com (like we are not being blacklisted already by the very people who are being paid to carry out their civic duty). If you think “beyondpuke” is an ugly word, I agree. But really the actions we are seeing in the government/political-corporate/media machine are nothing if not nauseous. Beyondpuke really is too gentle … So if you are offended, I have made my point. This month’s front cover (and back) features Arizona, and what brand could be better than that of Arizona Highways. Being the “Arizona Highways” Travel Show alone makes this show UNLIKE any other. Period! That simple ... Arizona Highways to all of the world IS Arizona. So, why not attend ... The Arizona Highways Travel Show will be an opportunity for many of you who have yet to travel Arizona to visit the destination of your choice BEFORE you have to DRIVE there. I’m done … let me catch a breath ... Ciao, Arizona Office of Tourism: Sherry Henry, Director, 602-364-3717 Phoenix CVB: Steve Moore, President & CEO, 602-452-6203 Scottsdale CVB: Rachel Sacco, President & CEO, 480-949-2160 Metropolitan Tucson CVB: Jonathan Walker, President & CEO, 800-638-8350 Flagstaff CVB: Heather Ainardi, Acting Director, 928-779-7645
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Attractions......................................................................4 Central Arizona......................................................... 18-21 Colorado River Region................................................. 14-15 Events, Featured....................................................5, 16-17 May Events.................................................................6-7 June Events................................................................7-8 July Events....................................................................8 Grand Canyon............................................................. 12-13 Lodging........................................................................... 28 Mesa............................................................................... 19 Mexico............................................................................ 25 Native American Culture.................................................. 27 Northern AZ................................................................. 9-13 Outdoor Recreation......................................................... 26
Parker.............................................................................15 Pet Friendly Arizona.........................................................28 Phoenix Metro............................................................ 18-19 Prescott Area...................................................................10 Rim Country............................................................... 20-21 RV Resorts & Campgrounds......................................... 29-31 Sedona............................................................................10 Southern Arizona........................................................ 22-23 SW Regional....................................................................24 Statewide Map........................................................... 16-17 Tucson.............................................................................23 White Mountains.............................................................11 Williams..........................................................................12 e v e nt s u bm i s s i on g u i d e l i n e s ( Ema i l on ly ) :
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Arizona Highways Travel Show
May 30-31 What does your family have planned to do this summer? For 84 years Arizona Highways Magazine has been showcasing the beauty of Arizona and encouraging people to visit every corner of our great state. In fact, the magazine boasts subscribers in all 50 states and 115 countries around the world. Combining breath-taking landscape photography and awardwinning writing, Arizona Highways is the best resource for finding what to do, what to see and what to explore all across the state.
ing you to come visit them this summer. Some of Arizona’s favorite and even well-kept secret destinations, vacations spots and historical towns will be represented including Page, Lake Powell, Alpine, Prescott, Navajo Nation, Wickenburg, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Tucson, Carefree, Cave Creek, Parker,
Get tips on finding secret hiking spots, great fishing locales and animal viewing along with finding the best bird-watching in the state. Both Arizona State Parks and the Maricopa Parks Department will be on hand sharing insider information on different parks and amenities, often available at little or no cost. Be sure to attend the special presentation on the “Secrets of Kartchner Caverns.” If you are a fan of the multiple Emmywinning Arizona Highways Television program, you won’t want to miss seeing honored journalist and host of Arizona Highways Television, Robin Sewell.
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Hiking Now, Arizona Highways Magazine is launching a new program designed to provide all the tools and insights you need to make a family vacation in the Grand Canyon State memorable, fun for everyone and affordable! It’s called the Arizona Highway Travel Show and it’s coming to the Phoenix Convention Center on May 30 & 31, 2009.
Exhibitors from all round the state, discounts and special offers This show features exhibitors from all parts of the state. You will see attractions like The Dolly Steamboat, and Prescott World’s Oldest Rodeo, Grand Canyon Railway, Meteor Crater and Kokopelli Winery & Bistro. There will be tours in the sky (Westwind Air Service & Vaughan’s Southwest Custom Tours), on the ground (Pink Jeep Tours and Arizona Scenic Tours) as well as in the river (Hatch River Expeditions, Canyoneers, and Arizona River Runners.) There will be resorts (Lake Powell Resort, Poco Diablo Resort & Arroyo Roble), bed & breakfasts (Distinctive B & B) and of course dude ranches and lodges (Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch, Grapevine Canyon Ranch and Goulding’s Lodge). Many of the towns and cities across Arizona will be at the show, encourag-
Sedona and many more. You’ll discover where to stay, fun and interesting dining options as well as what to see in these cities along with available tours and other attractions. You will be able to find a place for a day trip, weekend getaway or where to spend a week or two. You will also find discounts and other special offers not available elsewhere.
Seminars and speakers give great tips! In addition, while you enjoy the newly remodeled and updated Phoenix Convention Center, you’ll be informed and entertained at over 20 seminars and informational presentations scheduled throughout both days of the show. There will be a wide variety of speakers on many diverse topics.
Fishing Robin will be on the main stage at 2:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Robin has a unique perspective on Arizona having seen much of the state in her years as a news anchor and host of Arizona Highways Television. The Arizona Highways Travel Show is supported by KTVK-Channel 3, the Place with More News; The Arizona Office of Tourism; News-Talk 92.3 KTAR; Arizona Navajo Nations Park & Recreation; Arizona Tourism Alliance; Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association; and AZ Tourist News.
An Arizona “staycation” for memories of a lifetime
Exploring Learn how to take better pictures from Arizona Highways Magazine staff and contributing photographers. Learn about digital photography, composition, how to make lighting work to add drama to your photographs and even how to make the annual family holiday photo come out better.
ing the wealth of options for enjoying a “staycation” right here in Arizona. The best part is travel costs are very reasonable as almost every corner of the state is accessible and affordable regardless of what gas prices do this summer. Plus summer specials and savings abound around the state. From pine-scented mountains to sand dune or river rafting adventures, from horseback riding to hiking in the most scenic terrain on the planet, from Mount Graham to Fort Apache, Arizona boasts more to do, more to see and more to experience than any other state. In fact, Arizona boasts 6 of the 7 climatologic zones known to man. Whether you’re into adventure experiences or just sitting on a porch and taking in a magnificent Arizona Sunset, there is an unending supply of fun in the Grand Canyon State. Make plans now to bring your family to Phoenix Civic Plaza on May 30 and 31, 2009 to attend the inaugural Arizona Highways Magazine Travel Show. Tickets are only $5 each and children under 10 are free. Visit either of these web sites for more information, including updates on seminars and entertainment schedules.
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In these challenging economic times, the need to recharge and rejuvenate has never been greater. Experts encourage families to get away and take time to reconnect and share moments that will become treasured memories. Many families have opted to cancel their annual trips to California or other states and are looking for other alternatives, discover-
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Central AZ
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.
AJO
FLAGSTAFF
Dolly Steamboat
928-774-5213, www.musnaz.org
Besh-Ba-Gowah
May 2009
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.)
ORACLE
TUCSON
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!
APACHE JUNCTION
GLOBE
PRESCOTT
TUCSON
480-827-9144 www.dollysteamboat.com
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.
BISBEE
GRAND CANYON
SCOTTSDALE
TUCSON
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.
BISBEE
KINGMAN
TEMPE
TUCSON
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.
CAMP VERDE
MESA
TUCSON
WILLCOX
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.
FLAGSTAFF
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.
OATMAN
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.
TUCSON
WINDOW ROCK
520-318-8726, www.noao.edu
MAY • JUNE • JULY
Photo Credit: Donna Chesler
MAY 16-17 JEROME 44th Annual Historic Home & Building Tour
MAY 15-17 PAYSON Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Big Bass Challenge
Photo Credit: Mike James
MAY 15 FORT APACHE 15th Anniv Celebration for Tribal Office of Tourism
MAY 23-25 TAYLOR Taylor Trapper Days
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Destination May Events MAY 1-2 CHANDLER Rock the Vine Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Wine tasting and rock & roll kokopelli style, special menu, $10 tastings, and Grateful Dead cover band Crazy Finger. 480-792-6927 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 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 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 TUCSON Tucson Folk Festival El Presidio Park - Continuous music on 4 stages, 100+ acts-folk, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, world, country, gospel, Cajun, etc; workshops, food & craft booths, Sat noon-10p; Sun 11a-9p, free. 520-792-6481 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 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 8-9 ZUNI, NM Mothers’ Day & Graduation Arts Market Zuni Visitor & Arts Center, 1239 Hwy 53 - Good variety of authentic Zuni arts, buy directly from the artists, 10a-5p, free adm. 505-782-7238 MAY 9 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 ROCKY POINT, MEX Chili Cook-off Cholla Bay - More than one hundred chefs from all over the world converge to participate in this unique cookery competition, organized by JJ’s Cantina. 638-383-2785, www.jjscantina.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 MAY 9-10 KINGMAN Annual Festival of the Arts Metcalf Park, downtown - Artists, jewelers, craftsmen of all kinds, food, entertainment, kids activities, Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-4p. Free adm. 1-866-339-7294 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 9-10 CHINO VALLEY 5th Annual Mother’s Day Art & Wine Fair Granite Creek Vineyards & Winery - Treat your Mom and family! View local artists displays, listen to live music, enjoy delicious food & wine served at the scenic, historic farm and vineyards, 11a-5p. 928-636-2003 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
Wyatt Earp Days
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MAY 10 CHANDLER Mother’s Day Brunch Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Buffet style brunch with live music. 480-792-6927 MAY 13 PRESCOTT 9th Annual Car Show of Mountain Top Street Rodders Mile High Middle School, 1/2 block from Courthouse Plaza - For cars 1949 & older, 8a-3p, adm $2. 928-636-6167 MAY 14 WHITERIVER Elderfest 2009 Chief Alchesay Activity Center - Tribe honors local and statewide elders, fun walk 8a, traditional & contemporary entertainment 9a-3p, lunch, arts & crafts, Free to elders 55 & up, others $10/$5. 928-338-2554 MAY 15 FORT APACHE 15th Anniv Celebration for Tribal Office of Tourism Fort Apache - 5K run/fun walk, pancake b’fast, horseshoe tournament, free tours of fort, 7a-7p. Concert 6p, adm $5 per vehicle, “Apache Spirt” and “Clan Destine II” perform. Open to public. 928-338-1230 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 MAY 15-17 CHANDLER Beach Blast Festival Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Kick off summer w/ live steel drums by Alonzo from the Caymans! Special menu includes fish tacos, fish stew, jamaican jerk spicy dishes. $8 wine tasting to celebrate 8th anniv. 480-792-6927 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 15-17 PAYSON Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Big Bass Challenge Tournament (for info call Wild West Bass @ 602 329-3666 or visit www.Wildwestbass.com); Dodge Truck Giveaway, start earning tickets April 1, drawing is May 17. Live concert Sat night May 16, Bucky Covington. 800-777-7529 MAY 16 GOODYEAR Green Day Goodyear Expo Goodyear Ballpark - Info booths, vendors with “green” prooducts, electronics recycling area, lots more plus games and crafts for kids, food, give-aways, 9a-3p, free adm. 623-327-3798 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 SUPERIOR Cruisin Main Main St - Classic Car cruise night. $5 entry for cars to be judged for prizes. Performance by “Jelvis” (Elvis Impersonator) and local dance troops. Car Part & Antique Swap Meet – call for vendor fees. Food Booths. 2p-10p. 520-689-0200 MAY 16 FORT APACHE Fort Apache Heritage Reunion Fort Apache - Apache performances, incl Apache Crown Dancers. Procession, speakers, arts & craft/ food vendors, guided tours of historic bldg’s, free adm, 9a-4p. 928-338-4625 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 MAY 22-24 SEDONA UFO Sky Watch Conference Creative Life Center - Meet Ed Grimsley as heard on “Coast to Coast” AM and other speakers, see UFOs, also a special vortex-meditation. 480-862-4840 MAY 23 WILLIAMS Rendezvous Days Memorial Day Weekend 2009 Fun for the whole family, parade downtown, 4-H BBQ at the Williams Rec Center, WPRA Women’s Barrel racing competition at the Bob Deanrodeo grounds. 800-863-0546 MAY 23 SPRINGERVILLE / EAGAR Round Valley Roundup 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 PINE 29th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival Community Center, Hwy 87 - 80+ booths of handmade arts & crafts, pancake b’fast 8-10, food vendors, quilters raffle, town full of antique shops. Sat 8-5, Sun 8-4, free. 928-476-3897 MAY 23-24 FLAGSTAFF 19th Annual Zuni Festival of Arts & Culture Museum of Northern Arizona - The A:shiwi people will share Zuni language, lifeways, traditional dances and flute playing. Be inspired by weavers, inlay jewelers, fetish carvers, potters & painters. 9a-5p, $7-$4. 928-774-5213 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 23-24 SHOW LOW 13th Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Intermediate School Gym - Dealers in minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary equipment; exhibit of fluorescent minerals, free minerals for kids, Sat 9-6, Sun 9-4, $2 donation. 928-537-1874
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Jerome Historic Building & Home Tour
Arizona’s longest running home tour Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2009 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
19th Annual Zuni Festival Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.•928/774-5213•musnaz.org
Adults . . . $12 Children 3 - 12 . . . $6 Under 2 . . . Free Sponsored by
Jerome Chamber of Commerce (928) 634-2900 or (928) 649-3847
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Destination June Events 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
JUN 6 PARKER 32nd Annual Great Western Tube Float Patria Flats Park to BlueWater Resort & Casino Luau/Hawaiian Theme. Float about 8 miles down the Colorado River. Prizes for many different categories of “floaters”. Big beach party. Call for times/costs. 928-669-2174
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
JUN 6 FLAGSTAFF 26th Annual Sacred Mountain 10K/5K Prayer Run & 2K Fun Run/Walk Thorpe Park - Races begin 7:30a. Incl’s T-shirt. Call for entry fees. Benefits Native Americans for Community Action. 928-526-2968, ext 24, www.nacainc.org
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, trapperdays.com 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 MAY 29-31 EAGAR Happy Tails & Trails Festival BBQ, auction, chili cookoff, motorcycle run, Apache dancers/ storytellers, performers Dolan Ellis & Marshall Trimble, much more. Benefits Silver Creek Regional Humane Society. 928-205-8027 MAY 30 CHINO VALLEY Chino Valley Springfest Community Center Park - Live entertainment, car show, arts & crafts, 5k fun run, public swim, food and family fun, 11a-9p. 928-636-9780 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 $4, ages 12 & under free. 928-445-1230 MAY 30-31 GRANTS -ZUNI -GALLUP, NM Ancient Way Arts Festival Market Regional Arts Trail Festival from Grants to Zuni to Gallup. Arts festivals, markets, open studios & more along Hwy’s 53 & 602. Zuni event features arts market, traditional dances, demos, 10a-5p. www.ancientwayartstrail.com JUN 5-6 CAMP VERDE 6th Annual Crawdad Festival Community Center - Music, motorcycle run, antique cars, kids’ games/ rides, vendors, beer & food booths. Fri 5-11p, enjoy shrimp ($). Sat 4-11p, enjoy crawdads ($). Adm: $5/free for under 12. 928-202-2269
JUN 6 GLENDALE 9th Annual Family Farm Day Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave - Farm adventure w/ U-pick garden, train rides, picture on a pony, duck race, corn cannon, petting zoo, crafts, food, more; NEW this year: pedal kart race track. 8a-2p, $4 adm for 2yr. & up. 623-386-1301 JUN 6 PRESCOTT 20th Annual Custom Comp and Cruise The Courthouse Square - 200 cars, 50/50, dash plaques, 11 trophy classes, raffles, prizes. Come see hot rods, lots of chrome, and wild paint jobs. $25 to be part of the show. 928-445-9253 JUN 6 ROCKY POINT, MEX Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers “Circus Mexicus” Come and enjoy this amazing and talented rock ‘n roll group from Arizona - it’s the biggest RCPM concert event of the year! www.peacetimegoods.com JUN 6-7 PRESCOTT Folk Arts Fair Sharlot Hall Museum - Fun & educational! Demonstrations & hands-on opportunities to make and try frontier crafts. Entertainment by fiddle bands, folksingers, cloggers & more.,10a-5p, adm $5, children free. 928-445-3122 JUN 6-7 PINETOP 12th Annual Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center Tribal dancers compete in fancy dance, grass dance, drums; prize money over $30,000. Native American arts, crafts, food & vendors. Open to the public. Free adm. Camping available. 800-929-8744 JUN 6-7 VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK-SEDONA Native American Invitational Art Show and Entertainment Tequa Plaza - Featuring Native American artists with SW tribal affiliations. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Sinagua Plaza in Sedona will feature free Native American entertainment. www.festivalofnativeamericanculture.org JUN 7 PRESCOTT Antiques on the Square Courthouse Plaza - Over 60 dealers. Sponsored by Thumb Butte Questers. Sun. 9a-5p. 928-445-5168 JUN 12-13 SEDONA Celebration of Native American Music & Dance Tlaquepaque Village - Free performances by Burning Sky and Aaron White and the Yellow Bird Indian Dancers 10-4, plus indoor concerts. www.festivalofnativeamericanculture.org
JUN 5-7 GREER Greer Days 2009 Old fashioned Main St. Parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, horseshoe contest, talent show, hot dog eating contest, Wild West Shootout, craft booths, raffles, kids activities & entertainment. 928-735-7414
JUN 12-14 PINE 13th Annual Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show Pine-Strawberry Community Center - Over 100 quilts to be shown, vote for your favorite, raffle quilts, displays, visit our boutique, Fr & Sa 9-4, Su 9-3, adm $2. 928-476-3511
JUN 5-7 SHOW LOW Show Low Days Still Cruizin’ Car Show & Mountain Festival Show Low City Park - Car show, arts & crafts, raffles, vendors, food booths, family activities, free adm. 928-537-2326 or 888-746-9569
JUN 12-14 CHANDLER BBQ & Blues Picnic Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - True American picnic w/ BBQ, ribs, burgers, apple pie & more, plus wine & live blues. BBQ recipe contest, call to enter. Wine tasting $10 w/ 6 flight tasting & glass. 480-792-6927
JUN 5-9 CLARKDALE, SEDONA, VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Native American Film Festival Various venues - Documentaries, fiction and music videos by Native filmmakers. Special opening night festivities, Dinner Theatre on the 6th, day of Latin American films, more. www.festivalofnativeamericanculture.org
JUN 12-14 STRAWBERRY 1st Annual Strawberry Valley Blues Festival 3.6 miles W of Hwy 87 & Fossil Creek Intersection - Stage performances Sat 2-9p, Sun Noon-6p. Free music workshops, clinics Fri 3-5p, Sat 11a-1p. Camping avail June 12 & 13 for modest rate. 928-476-5337
JUN 13 FLAGSTAFF 26th Annual Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff Thorpe Park - World championship qualifying event. Chili cooks from all over the Southwest. Chili tasting, crafters, classic cars. $3 tasting kit, 10a-4p. 928-526-4314 JUN 13-14 PINE 19th Annual Strawberry Festival Pine-Strawberry Community Center - Food vendors, craft booths & entertainment. In conjunction w/ Strawberry Patcher’s Quilt Show. Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3, free adm. 928-476-3655 JUN 13-14 PRESCOTT Territorial Days Courthouse Square - Arts & crafts show, over 150 artists from the Southwest, entertainment, Sat & Sun 9-5. Free adm. 928-445-2000 JUN 13-14 WILLIAMS WPRA National Barrel Races Bob Dean Rodeo Arena - Action packed competition of the WPRA Division Tour. Performances start at 10a. 928-600-5049 JUN 13-14 TUCSON DeGrazia Centennial Weekend DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N Swan Rd Celebrate artist Ted DeGrazia’s 100th birthday. Sat: music by Domingo DeGrazia’s Spanish-Guitar Band; Ellington Big Band plays Ted DeGrazia compositions. 6-9p. Sun: free cake & ice cream, 10-4. Free adm. 800-545-2185 JUN 14 PAYSON 38th Annual Arizona State Chili Cookoff Mazatzal Hotel & Casino - Tasting kit only $5, includes Indian Frybread, then vote in People’s Choice, outdoor arts & crafts booth. Free adm. Benefit for Time Out Shelter. lmathiesen@777play.com JUN 14-28 HOLBROOK Puerco Pueblo’s Solar Calendar Petrified Forest Nat’l Park - View the solar calendar petroglyph carved by ancestral Pueblo people. Marks the summer solstice. View w/ rangers 8:30-9:30a, park adm $10 per car. Call to confirm. 928-524-6228 JUN 16-20 FARMINGTON, NM 13th Annual Sheep is Life Celebration Navajo Preparatory Academy - A celebration of sheep, wool & weaving. Workshops June 16-19 ($). Fri & Sat: vendors, food, stories & demos. Sat only: Sheep Show/ Wool Show, Navajo Rug Auction (7p). 9a-4p, free adm. www.navajolifeway.org JUN 18-21 PRESCOTT VALLEY Prescott Valley Days PV Town Center - Carnival, parade, vendors, arts & crafts, food, youth activities, entertainment & concerts. Call for times & prices: 928-772-8857
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Greer Days 2009 JUN 5-7 GREER Enjoy “A Little Slice Of Heaven” at Greer Days 2009 in Arizona’s scenic and “cool” White Mountains. Festivities kick-off at 4pm on Friday, June 5, at Rendezvous Diner with a Wild West Shootout by the Greer Desperados, then dine and dance at Molly’s. Saturday, there’s something for everyone: Main Street Parade, Hay and Trail Rides, Greer’s Fire Engine and Firewise information, Face Painting and Balloon Art, “Flying Horseshoes” Tournament and Talent Show at Molly’s, Lucky Duck Race, Greer Grounds Hot Dog Eating Contest, and Vendors Galore - art, barbeque, pizza, shaved ice, frozen raspberry pie, wood carvings, stained glass, crafts, ceramics, candles, jewelry. Sunday, start with the hearty 5K Walk/10K Run. Then enjoy a Breakfast Burrito at Rendezvous or a Pancake Breakfast at Greer Mountain Resort. Greer Civic Association: 928-735-7414 2.375 w X 6.125 ginny.smith@frontiernet.net
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Destination July Events JUN 19-20 WILLIAMS Rumble on 66 Bike Rally Wild West Junction - Live entertainment, bike show, parade, games and vendors are all part of this bike weekend in the cool pines of Northern Arizona. www.williamschamber.com
JUL 3-5 PINETOP 34th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show Orchard behind Charlie Clark’s Restaurant - Northeastern AZ Fine Arts Assoc. hosts vendors from all over SW for show & sale of original works, Fri & Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4, free adm. 928-369-2939
JUN 19-20 PRESCOTT 3rd Annual Chuck Sheppard Memorial Roping Prescott Rodeo Grounds - Fr: Reception 5:30p, $25. Sa: begins 9a, team roping, calf roping, adm $10, $15 per family. 928-445-7245
JUL 4 WILLIAMS Small Town 4th of July - Celebrating 100 Years! Centennial Fourth of July photo re-enactment, all invited to dress in period clothing from 1909 and re-enact the photo on Route 66 at noon. One of the biggest parades in N. Az at 6p, Rotary BBQ, ice cream social, many more family activities. 800-863-0546
JUN 19-21 WILLIAMS 2009 Multi-Cultural Arts, Crafts & Antiques Expo Downtown - This juried show will highlight the cultural diversity of area artists and crafters. Interactive art booths, crafts, antiques and live entertainment. 928-814-9899 JUN 20 TUCSON Annual Juneteenth Festival Kennedy Park - America’s second day of independence; performances, sports, awareness, music; multicultural attendance encouraged, free adm, 2-11p. 520-225-2670 JUN 20 FLAGSTAFF Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival Coconino Co. Fairgrounds, I-17 at Flagstaff Airport Exit - Taste 100+ micro-brewed beers. Food (extra $) & live entertainment, 1-5pm. Tickets $40/adv, $50/ gate; VIP ticket $80/$90. 928-779-1775 or www.azbeer.com JUN 20-21 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 JUN 24 TUCSON 12th Annual Dia de San Juan Fiesta W Congress St at Santa Cruz River - Celebrate the beginning of the “season of monsoon rains” with a procession, ceremony and cultural entertainment, Wednesday, 5p-10p, free. 520-791-0925 JUN 27 CHLORIDE Old Miner’s Day Parade & Festivities Parade High Noon, bake sale, live music, vendors, raffle, performances by gunfighter groups & more. Jim Fritz Museum will be open. Free adm. 928-565-9777 JUN 27 VALLE-WILLIAMS High Country Warbirds Fly-In Valle-Grand Canyon Airport - Antique & warbird fly-bys, Air Museum Planes of Fame, membership rides, gates open at 8a, $8, under 12- $2, free parking. 928-635-1000, www.planesoffame.org JUN 27-28 PRESCOTT 28th Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival Courthouse Plaza - Weekend of family fun with camping and a variety of live bluegrass bands. Sa 11a-6p, street dance 7-10p, Su 10:30a-3p, free. www. prescottbluegrassfestival.com; 928-445-2000, ext 120 JUN 29-JUL 5 PRESCOTT Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. World’s Oldest Rodeo® Rodeo Grounds - Festivities include 8 thrilling rodeo performances, Az’s largest rodeo parade, kiddie parade, arts & crafts show, rodeo & street dances & Fourth of July celebration. Info: 800-358-1888, Tickets: 888-407-6336 JUL 2-5 FLAGSTAFF 54th Coconino County Horse Races Fort Tuthill, exit 337 off I-17 - Exciting Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse racing! Live pari-mutuel wagering, open 11a, post time 1p. Adults $3, ages 6-12 $2, $5 parking. 928-679-8000 JUL 3-4 DOUGLAS 4th of July Festival Veterans Memorial Park - Li ve music, food vendors, Sat only - Parade 10a on G Ave, fireworks at park, largest in area. Fr 3-10p, Sat 12-10p. 520-364-2478 JUL 3-5 OVERGAARD Fourth of July in the Pines Tall Timbers Navajo County Park off Hwy 260 - Arts & crafts, food booths, live music, kids play area, games. Sat only: parade 11a, fireworks show 6p Mogollon HS. Fri 10-7, Sat 12-7, Sun 10-3. 928-535-5777
JUL 4 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR 97th Annual Rodeo and 4th of July Celebration Parade 10a, Eagar to Springerville. Rodeo 1:30p at Rodeo Grounds, adm $10, ages 5-12 $5. Also pancake breakfast, BBQ, rodeo dance and fireworks. 1-866-733-2123 JUL 4 TAYLOR Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo Taylor Rodeo Complex - Flag raising ceremony, firing of the anvil, BBQ, rodeo, dance, patriotic program, fireworks, Taylor 10K & 2 mile run, softball tournament & free swimming. 928-536-7366 or 928-536-4331 JUL 4 CHANDLER 4th of July Celebration Tumbleweed Park - Live music, children’s carnival, beer garden, food booths, fireworks (9:30p), free adm, charge for parking, 4p-10:30p. 480-236-9123 JUL 4 WINSLOW Independence Day Celebration Join Winslow to celebrate the 4th of July. Largest fireworks display in N. AZ begins shortly after dusk at Emil Nasser Stadium. Free adm. 928-289-2434
JUL 18-AUG 16 WILLCOX Peach Mania Festival Apple Annie’s Orchard - Weekends: All-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10:30a. Lunch 11a-5p. Peach picking all day long. Country Craft Fair Aug 1 & 2 only, 7a-5:30p. Free adm. 520-384-2084
JUL 11-12 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627 JUL 11-12 WILLCOX Sweet Corn Extravaganza Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins - Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Many other vegetables will be available for you to pick. 8a-5:30p, free adm. 520-384-2084
JUL 24-25 SUPERIOR La Noche de Vaqueros Fr: 4p-midnight, Line dancing lessons, youth horseshoe tournament, outdoor movie, vendors, entertainment. Sa: 4p-1:30a, Tequila Tasting, food booths, Concert “Mogollon” 8:30p ($), more. 520-689-0200
JUL 17-18 SNOWFLAKE Snowflake Pioneer Days Celebration Parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, rodeo, BBQ, dances, 10K run, softball & golf tournaments, historic home tours, fireworks. For times/locations: 928-536-4331
JUL 24-26 WILLIAMS Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo Bob Dean Rodeo Arena - Real working cowboys get together and put on a big rodeo for themselves; great fun to watch. Daily 1p, dance Fr & Sa. 928-853-6495 JUL 24-26 SHOW LOW White Mountains Roundup - Cowboy Poetry, Music & Art Show Low School District Auditorium & campus Az celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy. Juried art show, vendors, performances from national storytellers and Cowboy poets. 1-866-532-4070
JUL 17-19 CHANDLER Latin Rhythms Festival Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Latin & Caribbean food, drinks & Latin music. Salsa Dance Competition! $10 includes a souvenir wine glass, $2 off coupon & 6 tasting tickets. Fri 5-10p, Sat 11a-10p, Sun 11a-5p. 480-792 6927 JUL 18-19 FLAGSTAFF 11th Annual AZ Highland Celtic Festival Foxglen Park - Bagpipes, kilts, folk-dances, traditional foods, caber toss, kids’ activities, , 9a-6p Sa, 10a-4p Su. $10 adults for 1 day, $15 for 2, $4 kids 3-12 for 1 day, $6 for 2, 928-556-3161
JUL 25 APACHE JUNCTION 3rd Annual National Day of the Cowboy Goldfield Ghost Town - Drover’s Procession Parade, a Mustache Contest, Fast Draw Show Downs, Cowgirl Fashion Show, two stages of western entertainment and more! 9-5, free adm, $2 parking. 480-982-3141
JUL 18-19 WILLCOX Sweet Corn Extravaganza Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins - Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Many other vegetables will be available for you to pick. 8a-5:30p, free adm. 520-384-2084
JUL 31-AUG 1 EAGAR Eagar Daze Junior rodeo, barrel race, team roping; mud mania, logging events, ice cream social, vendors & more! 928-333-4128 ext. 251
JUL 4 BENSON July 4th Celebration Downtown - Parade at 9a. Then Lions Park - Water fight 10:30a, entertainment all day, fireworks show 8:30p. 520-586-4293 JUL 4-5 FLAGSTAFF Independence Day Festival Pioneer Museum - Living history groups: Civil War Artillery Unit, Mountain Men, craft demos including spinning, weaving, woodworking & camp cooking. Adm $1 per person, 10a-4p. 928-774-6272 JUL 4-5 FLAGSTAFF 76th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture Museum of Northern Arizona - Oldest Hopi art show in the world! 60+ Hopi artists w/ katsina dolls, baskets, weaving, pottery, painting & jewelry; traditional music, dances, food; 9a-5p, $7-$4. 928774-5213 JUL 10 PINETOP Annual Native American Art Festival Pre-Show Hon-Dah Conference Center - Showcases the Native American Art Festival’s premier artists. Art raffles, hors d’oeuvres, no host bar, 6-9p. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door. 928-367-4290 JUL 10-11 GALLUP, NM 16th Annual Wild Thing Red Rock State Park - Thrilling action with non-stop bull riding contests, $24,000 in prize money, prizes for spectators also, spectacular fireworks display. 505-863-5402 JUL 11 TUCSON/VAIL Ha:san Bak: Saguaro Harvest Celebration Colossal Cave Mt Park - 6:30a Wkshp $75 (incl b’fast & lunch): Harvest, prepare & taste saguaro fruit, learn about its uses in the Tohono O’Odham. Public: 11a-2p demos, tasting & live music. $5/car up to 6 people. 520-647-7121 JUL 11-12 PINETOP 22nd Annual Native American Art Festival Hon-Dah Resort Casino Festival Grounds - Native American arts & crafts, demos, music, Native American food, 9a-4p, $5 at the gate, under 12 free. 800-573-4031
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Coleen: 928-649-3847 Plans are under way for the 44th Annual Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour on May welcoming touches and garden delights. 16-17. This longest running tour in The tour continues out Douglas Road the state of Arizona promises an excitto another section of this mountain artist ing and interesting look at nine Jerome colony for a visit to The Honeymoon CotOriginals. tage, built in 1925 by mine owner Jimmie The tour will begin with a visit to two Rawhide Douglas as a wedding gift to his residential homes on the son and daughter-in law. vertical back streets of Then, continue on to a Jerome, lovingly restored Beale Street Contemporary and lived in. The Reber home built with design House, built in the 1910s by concepts drawn from the mine geologist and now Jerome’s past. The final named The Emma Rose, is stops include The Jerome a vision in blue, filled with Volunteer Fire House with antiques and charm. The a look at equipment and Mary Williams house, built discussion with the Jerome in 1906, has had the honor firefighters about the speof being photographed by cial challenges of the job in Arizona Highway’s Magathis unique town. zine photographer Ansel End the tour with Photo by Donna Chesler Adams in the 1950s. Today, refreshments at Jerome’s the lovely interior rooms sit in harmony famous ‘Spook Hall’. This is a guided with perfect outdoor spaces complimented tour with transportation provided from by million dollar views of the Verde Valley. home to home. There are plenty of steps On another side of town, the tour inand winding paths so the tour will not be cludes The Story Teller Inn, a perfect Arts handicapped accessible. and Crafts house, The Old Jerome High School Gymnasium, now the woodworkHeber/Overgaard ing studio and showroom of furniture JULY 3-5 Chamber of Fri. 10am - 7pm maker Western Heritage, and two modern Commerce Sat. 12pm - 7pm Presents: day Victorian Dream Homes. The RobinSun. 10am - 3pm son Victorian Home is a five story super star with outdoor spaces that take your breath away, and the Heavenly View Bed 22nd Annual and Breakfast is a lovely home filled with
Reasons to Visit Flagstaff
Museum of Northern Arizona - recognized worldwide for its collection of Native American art. Don’t miss the Zuni Festival of Arts & Culture on May 23-24! 928-774-5213 Riordan Mansion State Historic Park One of the largest collections of Stickley Craftsman furniture. Built of logs in 1904. Guided tour offered every hour. 928-779-4395
Northern Arizona Cities & Towns Alpine Ash Fork Bagdad Bellemont Bumble Bee Cameron Camp Verde Carrizo Cedar Ridge Chambers Chilchinbito Chinle Chino Valley Cibeque Clarkdale Clay Springs Concho Congress Cottonwood Cow Springs Crown King Desert View Dewey Dilkon
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Don’t Miss the Overlook!
World’s Oldest Rodeo
Native American Art on Scenic Hwy 89A
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DON’T MISS THIS JUN 5-6 PRESCOTT Prescott’s Gone Quiltin’ Show Prescott High School Gym, 1050 N. Ruth St - Over 300 quilts, God Bless America Display and a Quilts of Valor presentation at 2p on Sat. Thumb Butte Quilters’ Guild. 9a-5p. 928-772-6720
Top Summer Events in Prescott Whiskey Row Marathon May 3 Phippen Museum 35th Annual Western Art Show & Sale May 23-25 Prescott Valley Days June 18-21 Prescott Frontier Days & the 122nd World’s Oldest Rodeo Plan your Arizona Adventure in Historic Prescott! Download the Prescott’s Hidden June 29 - July 5 Treasures PDF Flyer from our website and get exciting gifts and offers from area Prescott Indian Art restaurants, wineries, attractions, golf and spa. Market July 11-12 888.466.8440 24th Annual Faire 928.775.2232 928.776.0998 on the Square 3599 Lee Circle 200 E Sheldon St. Sept. 5-7 To book your adventure go to www.marriott.com and search Prescott Arizona.
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While you are in Northern Arizona, you surely will want to buy some authentic Native American Arts & Crafts. For one of the best - and most reasonable - places to shop, head to the Oak Creek Vista Overlook. It’s located 14 miles south of Flagstaff on Hwy. 89A, the scenic route from Flagstaff to Sedona - and vice versa. This is one of the most beautiful drives in America, so even if the Overlook were not there, this would still be a trip to recommend. When you see the sign “Scenic Viewpoint,” just pull off there, because that’s the Overlook. There is plenty of free parking. Though the overlook is on Forest Service land, Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) has made an arrangement to lease a portion of the land, which it in turn allocates to Native American vendors. At the present time, there are spaces occupied by sellers of handmade jewelry, pottery, baskets, rugs, etc. Native Americans for Commu-
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nity Action is a non-profit organization devoted to funding needed programs for Native Americans. Mrs. Dorothy Gishie, Program Coordinator, said that all of the wares sold at the Overlook have to be handmade/handcrafted by Native Americans. Best of all, the prices are more reasonable than you will see elsewhere - because the middleman has been eliminated. You are either buying from the artist or someone very close to him or her. Most of the Native Americans selling there are Navajos, but there is also a scattering of other tribes showing their art. Mrs. Gishie said NACA would like to have all of the tribes of Northern Arizona represented. The Oak Creek Vista Overlook is open year-round (hours for May are 8 am - 5:30 pm and for June, July & August they are 8 am - 6:30 pm). Be sure to stop by - with these reasonable prices you won’t need to go farther to find great gifts and remembrances of your travels.
Festival of Native American Culture Coming to the Verde Valley, June 5-13
The Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society announces the first annual Festival of Native American Culture to be held from June 5-13, 2009. Details of the Festival events, to be held at venues throughout the Sedona/ Verde Valley area, are available at www. festivalofnativeamericanculture.org. The Festival is designed to encourage a greater understanding of our land’s indigenous peoples and to preserve their cultural heritage in the Verde Valley. The event kicks off with a Native American Film Festival from June 5-9 and a Native American Invitational Art Show on June 6 & 7 and ends with a Celebration of
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Native American Music and Dance on June 13. Native American Cultural Awareness Week, beginning June 8, will be filled with special archaeology tours, cultural discussions, entertainment, art events and exhibits. The Yavapai-Apache Nation will unveil a special exhibition developed for the Festival entitled “Honoring Woman’s Work: Traditional Camp Dresses of Yavapai & Apache Women.” The Festival will also be host to the first Conference on Archaeoastronomy of the American Southwest.
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Lodging Alpine Alpine Inn P.O. Box 77 928-339-1840 www.alpineinnaz.com Pinetop-Lakeside Hon-Dah Resort-Casino 777 Highway 260 800-929-8744 Springerville Reed’s Lodge 514 E. Main 800-814-6451 www.k5reeds.com
Activities Greer Wiltbank Trail Rides 38735 State Route 373, 928-735-7454 Pinetop-Lakeside White Mountain Family Fun Park 4725 W. White Mountain Blvd., 928-368-4420 Show Low Silver Creek Golf Club 2051 Silver Lake Blvd. 800-909-5981
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Gem Show in the Cool Pines Make Your Memorial Weekend Memorable
The White Mountain Gem & Mineral Club will host its annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show and Sale on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Weekend, May 23rd and 24th. There will be many vendors from throughout the Southwest. The club members invite you to come up to the cool pines of the White Mountains Memorial Weekend and attend one of the best displays of minerals and gems. The show this year moves to a new site at the Show Low Intermediate school, located at 500 W. Old Linden Road. Times are 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. Admission is a $2.00 donation for adults, children under 16 are free and parking is free as well. The WMGMC is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to pursue a common interest in the area of Earth Science and promote such interest in the community. Proceeds from the show go to support Yo M ur Ak Pl e an s
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Taylor Trapper Days May 23, 2009 Taylor Rodeo Park
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the club activities and the education of Earth Science in the local schools of the White Mountains. The club has monthly business and educational meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are currently held at the JB’s Restaurant in Show Low, Arizona. The meetings begin at 6:30. New and prospective members are welcome to attend. The WMGMC has monthly field trips to different areas throughout Arizona, New Mexico and occasionally other states for the purpose of collecting specimens of various minerals, petrified wood, fossils and other geological specimens. One annual field trip is to the crystal claims the club holds on the slopes of Escudilla Mountain near Springerville, Arizona. The club also participates in coalition field trips sponsored by several clubs throughout Arizona. The coalition field trip sponsored by WMGMC this year is to Wyoming for the collection of fish fossils, Wyoming Blizzard Stone, Blue Forest Petrified wood and other side trips.
MORE EVENTS MAY 14 WHITERIVER Elderfest 2009 Chief Alchesay Activity Center - Tribe honors elders, fun walk 8a, entertainment 9a-3p, lunch, arts & crafts, Free to elders 55 & up, others $10/$5. 928-338-2554 MAY 15 FORT APACHE 15th Anniv Celebration for Tribal Office of Tourism Fort Apache - 5K run/fun walk, pancake b’fast, horseshoe tournament, free tours of fort, 7a-7p. Concert 6p, adm $5 per vehicle, “Apache Spirt” and “Clan Destine II” perform. Open to public. 928-338-1230 MAY 23 SPRINGERVILLE / EAGAR Round Valley Roundup Pancake b’fast, junior rodeo, forest tours, museum, historical park, and archaeological tours, guided ATV tours, fishing derby, BBQ and dance. 866-733-2123 JUN 5-7 GREER Greer Days 2009 Old fashioned Parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, horseshoe contest, talent show, Wild West Shootout, craft booths, raffles, kids activities & entertainment. 928-735-7414 JUN 6-7 PINETOP 12th Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center - Tribal dancers & drummers compete. Native American arts, crafts, food & vendors.. Free adm. 800-929-8744
Road TRip foR The heRiTage TRaveleR Explore the White Mountains! “The Trail of Many Tracks” Sanders
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Williams/Grand Canyon Make Your Mark in Williams
Minutes from Paradise
Historic Photo Reenactment on 4th of July
the beautiful indoor Williams Aquatic Center, and many more family activities. The 4th of July celebration continues with one of the biggest parades in Northern Arizona starting at 6 pm right down historic Route 66! “Celebrating Small Town Traditions” is the theme for this year’s regionally favorite parade, which will feature a special antique war bird fly-over as a kick off for evening Main Street activities. Our unspoiled City of Williams is a treasure that we are proud to share. Visit Northern Arizona and discover why Williams is the Best of Route 66. You will fall in love with Main Street America all over again. For assistance planning your trip to Williams or the Grand Canyon contact the Williams and Forest Visitor Center at 200 W. Railroad Ave, Williams Az., 86046. Drop by, phone us, email, or log onto our website.
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 Op MA ti ny on s
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Residents and tourists will celebrate one hundred years of 4th of July parades this July 4 in Williams, Arizona. A vintage photo shot from the second floor of the historic Grand Canyon Hotel, serving guests since 1891, captured the Main Street parade in 1909 and the community will reenact that same setting this year complete with vintage clothing and horse drawn wagons. The reenactment will occur at high noon as locals and visitors alike are invited to dress in period clothing from 1909 to recreate this historical photo. The reenactment photo will be published in the Williams Grand Canyon News, which celebrates 120 years of publishing this year. Yesterday’s Main Street became the Mother Road of Route 66 fame and continues to be the focal point of historic downtown Williams. The “Old time 4th of July” events spill out into the community and include a local Rotary BBQ, a traditional ice cream social at the Methodist Church, free Family Swim at
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gracious staff very accommodating. 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.
Letter from a happy visitor to Williams My name is Josh Monroe and I live in San Diego, CA. My family and I just returned from a vacation in Williams, AZ and had to write to you all to share and express our enjoyment of your town... First, I want to send a special thank you to your Mayor John Moores. My son Nathan ... loved the Mayor because he was dressed up as the Sheriff for the Wild West show and was on the Grand Canyon Train protecting us from the bad cowboys. He played the part very well and ... would stop and talk or interact with every kid on
the train. Everyone in the town of Williams, AZ should be very proud of your town. It is a very special place. You all were very polite and friendly no matter were we went. In the streets on Route 66, in the hotel, on the train and even at the Circle K on route 66…you all are a very special group of people ... and because of that we will return to your town for more future family fun. Thank you for the life-long memories,
be here by sunset. be in another world by sunrise.
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Family Fun Awaits You in the Cool Pines of Arizona “Lookout Studio”
Elephant Rocks Golf Course Enjoy the Gary Panks designed course in the cool pines and newly remodeled Clubhouse. Book your tee times on line at www.elephant-rocks.com Memorial Day Weekend May 23rd - 4-H BBQ, Parade down Route 66 11am, WPRA Women’s Barrel Racing at Rodeo Grounds. Rumble on 66 Bike Rally June 19th – 21st Bike Games, Show, Live Entertainment and Northern Arizona ride.
High Country War Birds Air Display June 27th - Antique & war bird fly bys featuring the P-51 Mustang, P-40, B-25 and the Ford Tri-motor along with craft and food vendors at the Planes of Fame Museum in Valle, Az. Small Town Fourth of July Saturday July 4th - Celebrating a hundred years of 4th of July parades in Williams. Historical re-enactment photo taken at noon then join us at 6pm for the biggest 4th of July parade in Northern Arizona!
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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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“The Region is Altogether Valueless” Some History of the Grand Canyon
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“The region... is of course altogether valueless... Ours... will doubtless be the last party of whites to visit this profitless locality.” Thus reported US Army Lt. Joseph Ives after his exploration of the Grand Canyon in 1857. His quote, so amusingly wrong from our perspective of today, is one of the many little gems to be found when delving into the history of this World Heritage Site. The Grand Canyon is a window into the history of the Earth itself. Erosion has exposed rocks ranging from 1.7 billion years old to a mere 1 million years old. Eons ago the Pacific continental plate crashed against and went under the North American plate, creating the Rocky Mountains. In time this tilting caused the ancient Colorado River to carve a new pathway, the Grand Canyon. Humans began inhabiting the Grand Canyon region about 10,000 years ago. Starting in about the 1300’s, the tribes of today or their direct ancestors began moving into the area - the Hualapai and Havasupai, the Southern Paiutes and the Navajo. They harvested the natural
riches of the land. The first Europeans, on the other hand, were in search of another kind of riches, the supposed gold of the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola. Garcia Lopez de Cardenas, a member of the expedition led by Coronado in 1540, was the first white man to see the Grand Canyon. By the 19th century America was expanding westward, and fur trappers, traders and fortune hunters traveled through the region on the way to California. In 1848 much of the Southwest was ceded to the US after the war with Mexico and the US Army dispatched surveyors to chart the unknown territory. Lt. Ives, quoted above, obviously saw little to be enthusiastic about. He was in the minority... in 1869 Major John Wesley Powell, a fearless, one-armed Civil War veteran and his nine companions became the first to journey 1,000 miles on the Colorado River going through the Grand Canyon. Miners followed, then writers and artists who celebrated the beauty of the Grand Canyon. Soon folk clamored to see for themselves... and tourism was born.
Entrance Fees to the Grand Canyon National Park Admission is for seven days and includes both the North Rim and South Rim. • Grand Canyon National Park Vehicle Permit- $25. Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. • Grand Canyon National Park Individual Permit - $12.00/person. Admits one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or non-commercial group. • Grand Canyon National Park Annual Pass - $50.00. Valid for twelve months from date of purchase. It admits the purchaser
and accompanying persons in a single, noncommercial vehicle. National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes: • America the Beautiful Annual Pass $80. The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs. gov/pass. www.nps.gov/grca
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News from the Grand Canyon Did You Know?
• The National Park Service will offer a pilot shuttle bus program between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan again this year. The service will be available from May 16 through September 13 and will run at 15-minute intervals between 8 am and 9:30 pm.
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• Free Shuttle Buses are now providing the transportation along the scenic Hermit Road, which is closed to private vehicles between the Village Loop Transfer Station and Hermits Rest. This route has some of the best Grand Canyon views anywhere in the park. If you wish, you can get off at one stop, enjoy a scenic walk along the rim, and get back on the bus at the next stop. If you enjoy bicycling, Hermit Road is probably the best place in the park, as there is far less traffic there due to the limitations on private vehicles. The three miles of new Greenway Trail are also a great addition for cyclists as well as hikers.
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• The 19th annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from June 13-20, 2009. Explore the wonders of the night sky at Yavapai Point on the South Rim and at Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim. Free star programs will be offered, and numerous telescopes will be set up to view planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae at night and to view the sun by day. Grand Canyon is one of the best night sky observing sites in the United States. Weather permitting, expect spectacular views of the universe! • The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, May 15 by 7 am. Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, a Forever Resorts property, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their season operations on May 15, continuing through noon on October 16, 2009. In addition, the Visitor Center, bookstore, backcountry permit reservations, and campground will open on May 15.
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Explore Arizona’s West Coast 5-Day Itinerary along the Colorado River
DAY FOUR Head south on Hwy 95 towards Yuma. On the way, stop in Parker to visit the Colorado River Indian Reservation Tribal Museum or the riverfront BlueWater Resort and Casino. There is also a golf course right along the river. Once in Yuma you may wish to visit the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, which abounds with wildlife such as bobcats, coyotes and more than 250 species of birds. Dine in historic downtown, perhaps visit one of the area’s two casinos. Overnight in Yuma.
DAY TWO This morning enjoy breakfast in Bullhead City and then head to the Colorado River Museum. This facility highlights early life along the Colorado and features displays on Mohave Indian life, mining and steamboats. In the afternoon take a taxi boat across the river to the gaming town of Laughlin, Nevada. After trying your luck at one of the many casinos, grab a bite to eat and head south on Hwy 95. Overnight in Lake Havasu City.
DAY FIVE This morning, have breakfast at one of Yuma’s outdoor cafes. Afterwards, venture over the California state line to take in the sight of the massive sand dunes. Don’t miss a visit to Algodones, a quaint Mexican village with cultural events, activities and shops filled with many treasures. For those needing pharmaceuticals or medical/dental services, prices are very reasonable.
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DAY ONE Lake Mead was essentially created by the massive Hoover Dam. In the morning tour the 726 foot high structure. The guided tour takes you deep within the concrete dam. Then enjoy the afternoon on the largest man made lake in the country. Take your pick from a variety of watersports, from water skiing to diving. Later this evening, travel south on Hwy. 93, then west on Hwy. 68 to Bullhead City, where you will spend the night.
Colorado River Region Cities & Towns Blythe, CA Bouse Bullhead City Chloride Cibola Colorado City, CO Dateland Dolan Springs Ehrenberg Fort Mohave Gadsden Hackberry Kaibab Kanab Kingman Lake Havasu City Laughlin, NV Littlefield Martinez Lake Mesquite Moccasin Needles, CA
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DAY THREE Waking up in Lake Havasu City you have a plethora of options available for your day today! You may rent a boat and lounge or fish on the lake or take a guided boat tour past the famous London Bridge. Take the Segway Tour to get an overview of the main tourist areas - and have a blast riding the Segway at the same time! There are also four-wheel adventure tours into the rugged and historic areas outside of the city. Tonight, overnight in Lake Havasu City once again.
Bullhead Area C of C 928-754-4121 Lake Havasu City CVB 800-242-8278 Parker Area Tourism 928-669-6511 Yuma Visitor Center 800-293-0071
CALENDAR 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 KINGMAN Annual Festival of the Arts Metcalf Park, downtown - Artists, jewelers, craftsmen of all kinds, food, entertainment, kids activities, Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-4p. Free adm. 1-866-339-7294 MAY 23 LAKE HAVASU CITY Havasu 95 Speedway - Night of Destruction SARA Park - Lake Havasu’s 1st waterless boat race, also demolition derby and other destruction events & fireworks, 7p. 928-716-6634
JUN 6 PARKER 32nd Annual Great Western Tube Float Patria Flats Park to BlueWater Resort & Casino - Luau/Hawaiian Theme. Float about 8 miles down the Colorado River. Prizes for many different categories of “floaters”. Big beach party. Call for times/costs. 928-669-2174 JUN 27 CHLORIDE Old Miner’s Day Parade & Festivities Parade High Noon, bake sale, live music, vendors, raffle, performances by gunfighter groups & more. Jim Fritz Museum will be open. Free adm. 928-565-9777 JUL 11 PARKER KLPZ 1380 AM FLOG™ Tournament Emerald Canyon Golf Course - FLOG is golf spelled backwards...have fun paying golf with a baseball bat! This 9-hole best-ball affair is a fundraiser that benefits a community organization. 928-669-9274
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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. The museum contains the largest collection of Chemehuevi baskets in the world, examples of pottery, beautiful Navajo silversmith jewelry, intricate Kachina dolls, and many artifacts from the reservation. 928-669-1337 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. The history of the center is inscribed into the monument and at an information kiosk. 928-669-2174 Swansea Ghost Town Swansea has been proclaimed as one of Arizona’s best ghost towns by Arizona Highways Magazine. Take a day trip back in time and see the remains of what was once a bustling mining community, complete with a “moving picture house,” a post office and automobile dealership. Swansea is accessible by two-wheel drive automobiles. The ghost town can be reached by traveling east out of Parker on Shea Road. There is no charge to visit.
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 year-round 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 Ov er vi ew
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16-mile stretch of the Parker Strip. 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!
Kamonawannatubefloat!
Great Western Tube Float in Parker is Fun for All Well, we’re at it again! It’s the time of year when everybody grabs a tube and floats down the famous “Parker Strip” for the oldest and best river float in history. This year’s event is a luau theme and we’re sure to have some event regulars go all out. This is the 32nd year for the tube float and it takes place on Saturday, June 6th. The event is sponsored by the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, BlueWater Resort & Casino, and Budlight. The per-person entry fee is just $15 and event T-shirts go to the first 1,000 entered. The first 300 pre-registered before May 29 will receive a goody bag filled with cool stuff from local businesses in addition to their T-shirt. As always, we will start at Patria Flats and float down to the BlueWater Resort & Casino beach where food and drink will be available for purchase. Drawings will be held and there will be DJ music for your enjoyment. Trophies and cash
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prizes will be awarded to first place winners, trophies to second place winners. Categories are: Best Theme Float, Groups: Largest (minimum 21 people, no maximum), Teams (2-10 persons), Mega Teams (1120 persons), Single Floaters (Age 14-29), Single Floaters (Age 30-49), Single Floaters (Age 50 and older). The top prize money of $200 is awarded for the winning float. In other categories, $50 goes to each first place winner along with their trophy. In addition to these categories, there will be a $25 cash award for the most original hat. Just remember that no equipment will be provided and you must wear a US Coast Guard approved vest-style life jacket. Pre-registration forms can be downloaded at www.parkeraz.org or you can call the friendly staff at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce.
CALENDAR 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 July 4 Celebrate on the River! Independence Day Weekend July 11 KLPZ 1380 AM FLOG™ Tournament (baseball golf) Fundraiser benefits a community organization. September 6 Sunrise Rotary Golf Tournament Fundraiser Benefits Rotary Scholarship Program September 7 Wrap up your Summer on the River-Labor Day Weekend! September 20 Mike Keevey Golf Tournament Benefits the Town of Parker Community Pool October 17 Parker Rotary 60th Rodeo State Finals
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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
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KINGMAN 10k/5k Race & 3 Mile Walk for Hospice
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CALENDAR MAY 15-17 CHANDLER Beach Blast Festival Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Kick off summer w/ live steel drums by Alonzo from the Caymans! Special menu includes fish tacos, fish stew, Jamaican jerk spicy dishes. $8 wine tasting to celebrate 8th anniv. 480-792-6927
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
928-425-0320
MAY 16 SUPERIOR Cruisin Main Main St. - Classic Car cruise night. $5 entry for cars. Performance by “Jelvis” (Elvis Impersonator) and local dance troops. Car Part & Antique Swap Meet - call for vendor fees. Food Booths. 2p-10p. 520-689-0200 JUN 6 GLENDALE 9th Annual Family Farm Day Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave - Farm adventure w/ U-pick garden, train rides, picture on a pony, duck race, corn cannon, petting zoo, crafts, food, more; NEW this year: pedal kart race track. 8a-2p, $4 adm for 2yr. & up. 623-386-1301
Pouring Strong in their 15th Anniversary Year Fe N at ew ur es
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.
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Prime Rib, Merlot Braised Pot Roast, Seafood, Chicken and Pasta dishes are raved about by their guests. Pricing is 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. Looking for somewhere to take Mom on Mother’s Day? Both bistros are offering a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch. Or, join Kokopelli Winery and Bistro at their Chandler location for their Beach Blast Festival on May 15-17, with an $8 wine tasting to celebrate their 8th anniversary along with a Caribbean style menu and live steel drums by Alonzo from the Caymans! New this year, the production room has been remodeled, surrounded by wood walls with accent painting and new lighting.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Welcomes You
One of the delights of summer is to grab a blanket or lawn chair and head to a community park for an evening of music. From May 3rd - July 5th, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is the place to be! Every Sunday from 7:30-9 pm you will hear a variety of favorite local bands - and all FREE. Come enjoy rock and pop, country, contemporary hits, Eagles Tribute, Big City Sound, retro 80s, R&B and more: 10 concerts in all.
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Eden Elfrida Elgin Fairbank Fort Grant Fort Huachuca Fort Thomas Franklin Geronimo Green Valley Hannagan Meadow Hereford Hickiwan Huachuca City Kansas Settlement Klondyke Lukeville Marana McNeal
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Winery
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Train rides are available for $2.00 each and carousel rides for $1.00 each with children under 3 riding free with a paying adult. Food and beverages can be purchased. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is located at 7301 E. Indian Bend Road (southeast corner of Scottsdale and Indian Bend Roads). Come out and tap your toes on these balmy summer nights!
Kokopelli Winery & Bistros
Mother’s Day Brunch (both locations)
Sunday May 10th
(reservations recommended) 10am - 3pm with live Jazz (in Chandler only) $24.95/ person
Beach Blast
May 15-17th
$8.00 wine tasting all weekend, KEEP the GLASS! Celebrate Kokopelli Winery and Bistro’s 8th anniversary in Chandler with Alonzo on Steel Drums and Caribbean style menu!
35 W. Boston St. 14719 W. Grand Ave. Chandler, Az Surprise, Az 480-792-6927 623-556-4810 www.kokopelliwinery.com
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Dolly Steamboat Canyon Lake/ Apache Junction 480-827-9144 www.dollysteamboat.com Howie’s Game Shack Mesa Riverview, 1061 N. Dobson Rd. 480-248-2447
Dolly Steamboat
Jump & Shout Mesa Riverview, 1061 N. Dobson Rd. 480-834-7529
Lodging 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
480-827-4700 www.VisitMesa.com/Values
to get the most value out of their stay in Mesa with examples like planning the vacation around the first Sunday of a month to take advantage of free activities or choosing restaurants where kids can eat free. The budget-friendly itineraries cover stays from one night to four nights and budgets ranging from $200 to $1,000 and all are based on travel for a family of four. As part of the regional marketing effort, the bureau will be giving away “Mesa Money,” which can be used to save $10 per room/per night at participating Mesa hotels. Mesa Money vouchers can be used for stays up to 3 nights during the summer months. Participat-
ing hotels include the Phoenix-Mesa Marriott, Best Western Mezona Inn, Best Western Mesa Inn, Holiday Inn & Suites, Dobson Ranch Inn, Country Inn & Suites and more. Some restrictions apply. Complete details can be found at www.VisitMesa.com/Values. The Mesa Visitors Bureau is also re-igniting its annual Summer Values section on the website. Here, guests can review numerous offers in a variety of categories including discounts on greens fees, two-for-one specials on dining and attractions, and view all the summer hotels rates and specials offered over the summer months. For more on summer savings in Mesa, visit the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau website or give them a call.
Historic Apache Trail - Explore the Old West A drive along the worldfamous Apache Trail features an authentic old west stagecoach stop, a ghost town and a scenic steamboat ride across a mountain lake, all nestled in the beautiful Sonoran Desert landscape that captures the true essence of Arizona. One of the most popular day trips from Mesa is up the historic Apache Trail through the mysterious Superstition Mountains and Tonto Natural Forest to Canyon Lake. You will see breathtaking canyons and mountain visip
Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., 85215 480-924-1940 www.arizonawingcaf.com
Travel trends have been pointing to shorter hauls and shorter stays and that especially rings true when it comes time to plan for the family vacation. This summer, Arizona residents looking to save gas and do more with less will want to look to Mesa. Instead of dreading vacation planning, the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau wants Arizona families to know they can afford a vacation this summer and have done the guesswork for them. At VisitMesa.com, the Mesa CVB’s official travel planning website, the bureau is showcasing three budget-friendly vacation itineraries displaying how a family of four can in fact have fun in a down economy. All scenarios offer travel tips on how
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Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. MacDonald St. 480-644-2230 www.azmnh.org
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tas, towering Saguaro cacti and, in the spring, colorful desert wildflowers. You can visit prehistoric Indian ruins and museums, pan for gold in the ghost town of Goldfield, tour of one of 50 old mines, explore the back roads by Jeep tour, experience the natural beauty of Lost Dutchman State Park, and visit Tortilla Flat, an old stage coach stop with a population of six.
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.
Apache Junction, AZ • (480) 827-9144 • www.dollysteamboat.com
Complete your tour at Canyon Lake with a “Mark Twain” voyage aboard the Dolly Steamboat, a replica of a sternwheeler paddleboat. Cruise the lake’s secluded inner waterways and photograph desert bighorn sheep if you are fortunate to see them. The 90-minute nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise will complete your step-back-in-time experience. Directions: From Mesa take U.S. 60 east, exit at Idaho Road and travel north to connect with Highway 88.
Mesa Astronomy Nights At New MCC Planetarium Mesa Community College is home to Arizona’s newest planetarium. Visitors can view the night sky and explore the universe and solar system for free. As part of the Astronomy Nights program (check calendar for dates), the planetarium runs shows that take place every half hour from 6 pm to 9:30 pm with telescope viewing from the rooftop observation deck beginning at 7 pm. MCC’s planetarium opened in September 2008, making it the city’s first planetarium and the state’s seventh. The planetarium is located inside the Physical Science Building on MCC’s Southern and Dobson Campus. For more event information, visit MCC’s event calendar: www.alumniconnections. com/olc/pub/MES/geventcal
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Lodging, Dining & Attraction Guide Mazatzal Casino Hwy 87, Milepost 251 928-474-6044, 800-777-7529 www.777play.com Slots, gaming activities, food, entertainment.
Are You ‘Tough Enough To Wear Pink’?
Rodeo: 928-468-6684 Voted America’s best small PRMC: www.paysonhospital.com rodeo, the annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo in Payson is food bank. gearing up to rope in enthusiasts At the Friday night performance everyfrom all over the state and beyond. one is wearing PINK! The committee has There will be around pink shirts from Wrangler 230 cowboy and cowgirl and the cowboys and pickcompetitors, including up people will also wear several Las Vegas - Wranpink. For each patron who gler NFR contestants. This wears pink, $1.00 will be year’s event aims to be donated to breast cancer reone of the most exciting search. For each contestant yet... plus with the help of wearing pink, $3.00 dollars Wrangler, tough hombres will be donated. Come out - and gals too - will have a for a fun time, watch the great chance to help breast cowboys in pink, and supcancer support. port a great cause! The Payson Spring Community support is Photo by Dennis K. Fendler Rodeo helps preserve the one of the linchpins of the western heritage surrounding rodeo’s success, and Payson Regional the Rim Country, as well as raises funds for student scholarships. This year’s rodeo Medical Center (PRMC) has helped by providing advertising for the event. Every takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 15-17 at the Payson Multi-Event year Payson Regional Medical Center treats thousands of people from the area. Center, 75 minutes north of Scottsdale on And while patients benefit from PRMC Highway 87. Gates open at 5 pm and the being close by, ultimately it’s the whole rodeo performances start at 7 pm. Don’t community that prospers from PRMC’s miss the rodeo parade on Saturday at 9 presence. Whether it’s through the people am. On Thursday, come watch the Women’s they employ, the local businesses they use or the charities they support, they’re comCactus Series Barrel Racing - admission mitted to making the Payson area a better a can of food to be donated to the local place to live, play and work.
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Rim Country Museum & Zane Grey Cabin Replica Green Valley Park 928-474-3483 Shoofly Village Ruins Picnic area, BBQ facilities, hiking. 928-474-7900 Strawberry School (c.1885) Treasured landmark and registered historical site. Authentic demonstrations of pioneer life. 928-476-3547 or 1-800-6PAYSON Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery Fish-feeding, self-guided tour, photography, birding. Forest Road 289, Arizona Game & Fish, Tonto Creek. 928-478-4200
Lodging Kohl’s Ranch 202 S. Kohls Ranch Lodge Rd. 928-478-4211, 800-331-5645 Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Hwy 87, Milepost 251, Payson, 85541 928-474-6044, 800-777-7529 www.777play.com
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
Fish and Hike Under the Mogollon Rim Arizona Rim Country is an easy day trip and a great weekend escape to one of the state’s most beautiful regions. Known as the “Heart of Arizona,” Rim Country is a short drive away from almost everywhere. Approaching from the south is State Hwy. 87 - otherwise referred to as the Beeline - a 4-lane divided highway that’s quick and easy to drive with panoramic views at nearly every turn. This beautiful land has been preserved as part of three national forests with an area the size of Massachusetts! There you can camp, hike, birdwatch, mountain bike, fish, hunt and just plain relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Fishing is abundant in lakes and Ou Pl td ay oo rs
Paysonglo Lodge 1005 S. Beeline Hwy. 800-772-9766
Nature’s Paradise
Rim Country Regional Chamber: 800-6-PAYSON Payson Ranger Station: 928-474-7900
streams. There is even a town lake right in Payson that is stocked with Arizonagrown trout. Ask the helpful staff at the chamber of commerce to guide you to the area’s top fishing holes. Hikers will want to obtain the proper maps of the Tonto and Coconino National Forests - they can be purchased from the Payson Ranger Station and are also available at the chamber. Some recommended trails are Quaking Aspen Canyon, Oak Springs, the 260 Trail, Monument Trail, and the Pine Trail.
May 2009
CALENDAR MAY 9 14th Annual Payson Wildlife Fair Green Valley Park - Presented by Arizona Game & Fish Department. Free fishing, games, sports, booths, exhibits, live wildlife, canoeing, etc. All ages, FREE, 9 am - 3 pm. 928-474-5242 MAY 9 Take A Walk in Pine Shop Hope Local event hosted by Pine, Arizona merchants. Fun, entertainment, refreshments, in-shop specials and sales, 2 pm - 6 pm. 928-476-6437 MAY 10 Mothers Day Promotion Mazatzal Hotel & Casino - Win a chance to win a massage & facial from the local day spa. 928-474-6044 ext. 5404 MAY 15-16 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; Parade Sat 9a, Main St. 928-468-6684 MAY 15-17 Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Big Bass Challenge Tournament (for info call Wild West Bass @ 602 329-3666 or visit www.Wildwestbass. com); Dodge Truck Giveaway, drawing is May 17. Live concert Sat night May 16, Bucky Covington. 800-777-7529 MAY 16 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 1st Annual Antique Tractor Show Pine, Az. Food available. Raffles for tractor related items, 8 am - 3 pm. Please bring donation for the Pine/Strawberry Food Bank. 928-476-3623 MAY 23-24 Sawdust Festival Celebrating Payson’s logging heritage, a variety of events will test competitors to find the “Logger of the Year”. Gates open at 7a. Adm: Adults $8, Children 12 & under FREE! www.paysonrimcountry.com JUNE 5 First Friday Night on Main Street Monthly event. Art galleries, antique shops, and much more, 5-8 pm. 928-474-4932
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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Sawdust Festival
Family Fun as Logger of the Year is Chosen D M on is ’t s it
A relative short time ago Arizona’s forests rang with the sound of the logger’s axe and the hum of a hot saw. Today things have changed, but the stories about those days are endless. The logging camps and loggers added color to our history and heritage. One of the most interesting facets of that time were the loggers themselves. The work was hard and the camps were lonely. When they did have time off, they invented activities for themselves and made sport out of their work. And now Payson, Arizona - one of the most active logging communities in its heyday - holds a tribute to this period of Americana. On May 23 & 24, 2009 professional loggers and amateurs alike will descend on Payson and compete for cash and prizes. The grand prize, the coveted “Logger of the Year”, will go to the logger with the most points at the end of the two day event. In order to achieve the logger of the year status, each participant will need to execute traditional logging skills
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as well as exhibit great stamina, accuracy and teamwork. This year celebrates the 21st year of this event and the tough men and women that made a living in the logging industry. The laid back atmosphere of family oriented fun draws thousands of enthusiastic onlookers and expert competitors. From the very young to the very old, there’s something for everyone! Look for plenty of activities for your little lumberjacks, some of which are free, and many with cash, prizes and gift certificate giveaways. Kids will love “Grammy’s Corner”, where there will be a watermelon-eating contest, tricycle races and tug-of-war contests for different age levels -- and the famous sawdust pile (with hidden money). Time: Pancake Breakfast 7am Festival begins 9am Place: Payson Multi-Event Center Admission: Adults $8, children 12 and under FREE!
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Not Just for Fishermen!
Big Bass Challenge at Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Fishing? You don’t have to like fishing to enjoy yourself at the Big Bass Challenge at Mazatzal Hotel and Casino May 15-17. It’s going to be a fun time with live entertainment, contests, giveaways, an outside barbecue, and much more. The line up for the weekend looks like this. It starts with the Guess the Weight Contest. Entry forms are available at Players Club. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am-1pm, when they weigh in at Roosevelt Lake, we’ll tell you what the biggest fish of the hour is and if you are the closest guess without going over, you win $100. If you aren’t in the casino when we announce the winner, just stop in that evening between 5pm and 8pm and you still win. We’re picking five winners every hour on each day. Every winner goes into a final drawing on Sunday at 4:30pm for a grand prize of $500. You have to be here for that one. It’s that simple and you don’t have touch, smell or even see a fish! The Apache Spirits Lounge will come alive at 8 pm with great entertainment until midnight. The band will be a real treat. C & onc M e or rt e
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We’re hooking you up on Saturday night with a tasty barbecue feast outside in the east parking lot starting at 5:30pm for only $7 per person with your concert ticket. The show gets started at 6pm with an opening act and we’re bringing you, LIVE, Bucky Covington in concert. Yes, it’s the same Bucky Covington that was in the final eight on the fifth season of American Idol. Have you heard one of his hit songs, “Back When We Were Gods”, and his most recent release, “I Want My Life Back”? He’s a genuine good ole Southern boy with oodles of down-home charm. By the way, you can still earn tickets for a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 to be drawn on May 17th. It’s the Big Bass Challenge at Mazatzal Hotel - not just for fisherman but if you want to fish, visit www.wildwestbass.com or call 602-329-3366.
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Tombstone... the Real Old West
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Don’t Miss Wyatt Earp Days, Memorial Day Weekend Tombstone beckons you with good times and a real “Old West Experience” during Wyatt Earp Days, when the West’s mostfamous lawman is remembered on May 23-25. This well-preserved 1880s mining boomtown bustles throughout the Memorial Day weekend with continuous “actionpacked” street entertainment, historic costume and gunfighting skit competitions, and the annual chili cook-off on Sunday. The Tombstone Lions Club Booth will be open all weekend long selling memorabilia and chances on a replica firearm. Be sure to check out the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, featuring the largest collection of Wyatt Earp memoraOv er vi ew
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Reisen Arizona Tours 4142 E. Kings Rd., 85711 520-319-8130, www.reisenarizona.com Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main, 85701 520-624-2333 www.TucsonMuseumofArt.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
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
Sunday, June 14--Flag Day and DeGrazia’s 100th birthday--the gallery will offer free cake and ice cream to visitors from 10 am-4 pm. 800-545-2185 In conjunction with the centennial celebrations, the Tucson Museum of Art opens “The Legacy of DeGrazia” on June 12. The cool spring and early summer evenings in Tucson are the time to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park and enjoy a free concert or a play. The Music Under the Stars series of concerts runs Sundays at 7 pm, May 10 through June 14, and features easy listening and patriotic music performed by the Tucson Pops Orchestra and guests. 520-722-5853 The 2009 Shakespeare Under the Stars program will feature a community theater production of “Julius Caesar” that is set in modern Wall Street. Six free performances will take place June 19-21 and 26-28. 520-837-8032
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Tucson abounds with world class attractions, scenic beauty, and year round festivals, concerts, art shows and more. Check out these fun and inexpensive events and things to do. Commemorating the 100th birthday of acclaimed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia, the DeGrazia Centennial Festival begins on Saturday, June 13, 6-9 pm at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road. This outdoor celebration features a performance by the artist’s son, Domingo DeGrazia, and his Spanish-Guitar Band. Also onstage will be the Arizona Jazz Academy’s award-winning Ellington Big Band playing compositions Ted DeGrazia wrote and performed with the DeGrazia Band in the 1930s and 1940s. Cost is free but Community Food Bank donations are requested. During Saturday’s festival, vendors will offer regional food and beverages, and on ea s
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Attractions Alpine Anglers Flyshop & Boulder Mountain Adventures 10 West Main Street Torrey, UT 84775 888-484-3333 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
Ancient Way Arts Festival Kick off summer by celebrating the second annual Ancient Way Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31st, from 10 am - 5 pm in northwest New Mexico. The festival takes place along the newly designated Ancient Way Arts Trail - New Mexico’s first multi-arts trail extending from Grants to Zuni to Gallup! Arts festivals, markets, open studios and more await you at many of the 26 participating arts sites that represent over 650 artists along NM State Highways 53 and 602. Travel along this portion of the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway to experience the scenic beauty and diverse cultural heritages of this portion of northwest New Mexico. Watch some of the region’s premier Master Artists at work at the Gallup Cultural Center on Saturday. Catch
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 Casitas de Gila (Guest Houses) 50 Casita Flats Rd. Gila, NM 88038 575-535-4455, 877-923-4827 Copper Manor Motel 710 Silver Heights Blvd. Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-5392
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MAY 15-17 KANAB, UT Greyhound Gathering in Kanab Greyhounds everywhere you look! Shopping with the Artisans Fri. afternoon, Sat. 10a parade of costumed hounds and handlers, plus greyhound idol show and a Blur-of-Fur-Run. 435-644-2903 MAY 22-24 SILVER CITY, NM Silver City Blues Festival Gough Park - 575-538-2505 MAY 31 SILVER CITY, NM Annual Evergreen Garden Club Tour Tour five gardens at homes in Silver City, from artistic landscapes to food gardens -- get some ideas for your own garden! 1p, tickets $5.00 each. 575-388-9557 JUN 20-21 HIGH ROLLS, NM High Rolls Cherry Festival Community Center - Local & other cherries & cherry products. Food, drink, children’s activities & 50+ arts / crafts vendors. Sa 9-5, Su 9-4, adm/ parking FREE. www.hrmplions.com
Butterfield Room at La Casa del Zorro 3845 Yaqui Pass Rd. Borrego Springs, CA 92004 800-824-1884 Cafe Diablo 599 West Main Torrey, UT 84775 435-425-3070 Chez Grand-Mere 3 Depot Place Durango, CO 81301 970-247-7979
RV Resorts The Springs at Borrego RV Resort 2255 Digiorgio Rd. Borrego Springs, CA 92004 760-767-0004 www.springsatborrego.com
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the happenings all weekend at the El Morro Area’s Old School Gallery with an Open House, Community Canvas, the El Morro Traditional Crafters Display and a special concert featuring SYD MASTERS and the SWING RIDERS and a whole lot more on Highway 53. Take in a gallery show at the Double Six Gallery in Grants. See the best of Zuni arts and traditional dances all weekend long at the Zuni Arts Market. Visit the studios of many of the area’s best artists. Whatever your tastes or interests, discover something new at the second annual Ancient Way Arts Festival! Check the website or call the Zuni Tourism Office for details.
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Lodging Austin’s Chuckwagon Motel 12 West Main Torrey, UT 84775 800-863-3288
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JUL 4 TORREY, UT Torrey Apple Days Parade, apple race, swap meet, lunch, games, patriotic program and dance, 6a-9p. 435-425-3637 JUL 10-11 GALLUP, NM 16th Annual Wild Thing Red Rock State Park - Thrilling action with non-stop bull riding contests, $24,000 in prize money, prizes for spectators also, spectacular fireworks display. 505-863-5402
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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
Torrey, UT
Nestled along Utah’s Scenic Highway 24 is the tiny hamlet of Torrey, home to a mere 120 people. Visitors come for the abundance of outdoor recreation in the area. Capitol Reef National Park is a hiker’s park with trails for both casual and serious hikers year round. Nearby Boulder Mountain, part of Dixie National Forest, offers hiking trails, fishing for brook trout, and views of red canyon country. Hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and ATV adventures are all possible on Thousand Lake Mountain. www.torreyutah.com
Borrego Springs, CA
Located in NE San Diego County, Borrego Springs is a village completely surrounded by the 600,000 acre AnzaBorrego 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 park is a UNESCO conservation designated World Biosphere Reserve with 12 wilderness areas and 110 miles of riding and hiking trails. 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. 970-247-3500
Become Enchanted With Southwest New Mexico.
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The Silver City area has it all! Travel the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway; over 100 years of Old West history. Victorian districts, museums, galleries and the Gila Wilderness make Silver City a unique place. Explore the Gila Cliff Dwellings, area hot springs, City of Rocks, Pinos Altos, historic downtown Silver City, Catwalk Recreation Area and Mogollon Ghost Town.
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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
Lodging Paradiso Resort San Carlos 1-866-856-5640 (toll free) www.ParadisoResortMexico.com Peñasco Del Sol Paseo Las Glorias #1 Rocky Point 800-259-6976 www.hotelrockypoint.com
Real Estate Agents/ Developments REMAX Legacy Rocky Point 602-334-4359 Local #: 638-383-1425 www.realestaterockypoint.net
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 Sea of Cortez 800-247-4527 www.rockypointres.com
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Annual Rocky Point Concert on June 6
Rocky Point is the second home of many Arizonans. Some have been going to Sandy Beach since they were kids, camping on the sand. Roger Clyne is no exception. The lead vocalist of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers spent weekends, holidays, and summers in Rocky Point and Cholla Bay like so many of us. He fell in love with the community, the culture, and certainly the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers host their annual concert in Rocky Point on June 6, 2009. This year’s concert will be held right behind the Sonoran Spa and Sonoran Sea Resorts. Tickets are on sale now for $28 dollars. They will be $30 at the show. You can purchase your tickets by going to www.peacetimegoods.com. Opening for the band will be Los Angeles based Dead Rock West. If you have been to Roger Clyne shows & Roc Ro k ll in’ in ’
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in the United States, they are an unforgettable experience. But ask any fan who has been to Rocky Point, and they will tell you that you haven’t truly seen Roger Clyne until you have seen him in Rocky Point. The festive party atmosphere is infectious. The Peacemakers’ blend of Southwestern style and Rock and Roll attracts many concertgoers and fan faithful. Remember that this time you will need a passport to get back into the U.S. Apply now at http://travel.state.gov/passport/ passport_1738.html. Passports are $97, but the new PASS card is only about $45 and is good only for land crossings to Mexico and Canada. To make your reservations for a condo during the concert, contact Rocky Point Reservations.
Cool Things to Do in Rocky Point
1) Ogle sea turtles, octopus, sea horses, shrimp, various fish species, and sea lions at CET-MAR Aquarium. (011-52) 638-382-0010
2) Head to Old Port to shop till you drop! 3) Visit CEDO (Center for the Study of Deserts & Oceans) for free natural history talks; Eco-Tours are also available. In USA: 520-320-5473; In Mexico: 638-382-0113 4) Take a cruise, there are all kinds from sunset margarita cruises to dolphin watching cruises.
5) Explore the Pinacate & Gran Desierto del Altar Biosphere Reserve. The region is a 30-mile wide volcanic field so reminiscent of the moon that the Apollo astronauts once trained there. It’s also the largest active dune field in North America. 6) Try deep sea fishing.
7) Take a trip to Bird Island in the Sea of Cortez.
8) If you’ve never been four-wheeling, this is the place to start!
Welcome to Paradise Sea of Cortez Rentals
Located on the Sea of Cortez, the lovely Mexican resort community of San Carlos offers something for everyone. For water sports enthusiasts, there are beautiful sand beaches, spectacular diving and snorkeling, kayaking, and offshore fishing. San Carlos is only a 255 mile, 4-hour drive from Nogales, AZ on Hwy 15, a safe four-lane divided highway.
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CALENDAR 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, organized by JJ’s Cantina. 638-383-2785, www.jjscantina.com MAY 30 ROCKY POINT, SON Over the Line Softball Tournament Cholla Bay - Three-person teams gather to play softball. 011-52-638-383-2785 or www. jjscantina.com JUN 6 ROCKY POINT, SON Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers “Circus Mexicus” Come and enjoy this amazing and talented rock ‘n roll group from Arizona - it’s the biggest RCPM concert event of the year! www.peacetimegoods.com JUN 26-28 ROCKY POINT, SON Angler of the Year Tournament (Phase 2) JJ’s Cantina, Cholla Bay - Second part of a three-phase tournament that ends in October. Come fish or just share the excitement of the weigh-ins. 877-843-3717 JUL 11-12 ROSARITO, B.C. Summer Festival Rosarito Pavilion - Combining the “Steak & Lobster Festival”, “Rosarito Art & Furniture Expo”, “International Seafood Fair” and “The Pavilion of Tequilas” plus live music, mariachi and folkloric dancing. martha@bajaevents.com.mx
Rosarito Beach Rosarito Beach is a popular tourist destination with a wide variety of restaurants, shops, condominiums and over 2000 hotel rooms. Folk come for all kinds of reasons... to enjoy outdoor activities, shopping, spas and the nightlife. Rosarito’s comfortable, year-round climate and long, wide beaches are famous. Sunbathe, jet ski, learn to surf, try hang gliding, go fishing, or rent a go-cart. Golfers will want to try the Real Del Mar Golf Course and the Baja Mar Golf Course. Relax in a spa... you’ll have a great choice since Rosarito has the largest number of spas in Baja California! Shopping ranges from high-quality furniture and home accessories to colorful crafts for all budgets. One of Rosarito’s special attractions is Fox Studios and the theme park “Foxploration” that they built right in the middle of the studios! Rosarito Beach is just 30 minutes south of San Diego and only 18 miles from the border at Tijuana. www.rosarito.org
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Transition at State Parks
GOVERNMENT OFFICES Phoenix
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Phoenix
602-942-3000
Bureau of Land Management
Phoenix
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Phoenix
602-379-4511
National Park Services
Phoenix
602-640-5250
Ecologial Services Field Ofc.
Phoenix
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USDA Forest Service
Albuquerque NM
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife
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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928-608-6404
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
Some Change to Five Day Schedules
The Arizona State Parks board meeting on Friday, April 3rd, resulted in operational changes for some parks in the Arizona State Parks system. At this meeting, the seven-member volunteer Parks Board passed a motion to allow the agency to reduce the days and hours of operation for the parks. This will ease the stress of trying to keep parks open seven days a week while dealing with a 26% reduction in ranger staff. “In order to keep the parks as accessible to the public as possible with this reduction in force, we will begin shortening weeks starting April 14-15 in Yuma,” said Jay Ream, Assistant Director. “Both Yuma Territorial Prison and Yuma Quartermaster Depot will be open Thursday through Monday and closed Tuesday and Wednesdays with daily hours of 9am5pm.” “Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park will have the same ThursdayMonday schedule with April 21-22 being the first days closed. Fort Verde State Historic Park will switch to this schedule starting on May 5-6. Oracle State Park will begin its Thursday-Monday schedule Us In efu fo l
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Catalina State Park
Tucson
520-628-5798
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
Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge
Parker
928-667-4144
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Sasabe
520-823-4251
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
Ajo
520-387-6483
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Coronado National Forest
WILDLIFE REFUGES Alchesay National Fish Hatchery
928-338-4901
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
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starting on May 9-10. All of the daily park hours will be 9am-5pm.” “We have already lost much of the workforce and I need to move the experienced rangers to the parks that need the help right away,” said Ream. “The danger we are facing is losing some of our experienced and highly trained rangers who would be almost impossible to replace.”
Fishing, Birding and More MAY 9 PAYSON 14th Annual Payson Wildlife Fair Green Valley Park - Presented by Arizona Game & Fish Dept. Free fishing, games, sports, booths, exhibits, live wildlife, canoeing, etc. FREE, 9a-3p. 928-474-5242 MAY 9 SUPERIOR Migratory Bird Day - IMBD Census Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Bird counts at 6a, EJ Peiker presents his breathtaking avian photography at 10a. Birders are invited to help with the annual North American Migrant Bird Count. To enlist email marceline@ermaroni.net. Open 8-5, $7.50 adults, $3/5-12. 520-689-2811
Activities Guide
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Kartchner Caverns State Park
800-285-3703 azstateparks.com
Riding Colorado Trails Guest Ranch 12161 County Rd. 240 Durango, CO 877-711-7843, 800-323-3833 www.coloradotrails.com Spanish Trail Outfitters Inc. 11121 E. Escalante Rd., Tucson 85730 520-749-0167 www.spanishtrailoutfitters.com Wiltbank Trail Rides 38735 State Route 373, Greer 85927 928-735-7454 www.wiltbankstables.com
Rafting/Tubing Arizona River Runners, Inc. PO Box 575, Page 86040 928-645-9175, 8004777238 www.raftarizona.com
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Fishing Devocean Deep Sea Fishing Rocky Point Mexico 520-419-6199
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Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise High Quality, Hand-Made Jewelry & Collectibles
Since 1941, Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise (NACE) has been a part of the history of the Navajo Nation. Through establishment and reorganization from the Navajo Arts & Crafts Guild to the creation of Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise in 1972, NACE has always been the location for high quality, hand-made jewelry. Their main store based out of the Capital of the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona, highlights the success and history of the Navajo Nation’s only owned and operated business specializing in Navajo Fine Jewelry & Collectibles. Each showcase offers customers traditional to contemporary hand-made jewelry from bracelets, rings, squash blossoms to concho belts, buckles, and the list goes on in their selection. Each wall is adorned with the best in hand-woven Navajo made rugs from Chief Blankets to Storm Pattern Rugs. Aside from quality hand-made jewelry, NACE offers in-house repair and restoration of jewelry, customization of jewelry, embroidery services, wide selections of Pendleton products, and retail of the latest western clothing in their Horned Moon Apparel clothing section. NACE is not only a place for the sale of quality hand-made products, but is also home to raw materials for artisans to purchase silver, stones, or wool to create these wonderful selections of jewelry and Pr
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Attractions Canyon De Chelly National Monument PO Box 558 Indian Route 7 Chinle, AZ 86503 928-674-5500 Navajo Code Talkers Museum PO Box 247 Tuba City, AZ 86045 928-640-0684 Navajo Museum, Library, and Visitor’s Center Highway 264 and Loop Road P.O. Box 1840 Window Rock, AZ 86515 928-871-7941
Lodging Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital 48 West Highway 264 , Window Rock, AZ 86515 928-871-4108, 800-662-6189 Quality Inn Navajo Nation 10 North Main Street , Tuba City, AZ 86045 928-283-4545, 800-644-8383 Quality Inn at Lake Powell 287 N. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, AZ 86040 928-645-8851, 866-645-8851
Shopping Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise Stores Cameron, AZ 86020 Highway 89 & 64 928-679-2244 Chinle, AZ 86503 Highway 191 & Route 7 928-674-5338 Kayenta, AZ 86033 Highway 160 & 163 928-328-8120 Tonalea, AZ 86044 Highway 160 ST RD 564 928-672-2600 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Highway 264 & Route 12 928-871-4090 www. gonavajo.com
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woven rugs. Based out of Window Rock, Arizona, NACE also has four other locations in Arizona - Cameron, Chinle, Kayenta, and Navajo National Monument with three other locations in New Mexico - Alamo, Gallup, and Shiprock. NACE offers customer convenience to shop each of their store locations on the Navajo Reservation and welcomes online orders at www. gonavajo.com. NACE is the location to purchase with confidence when it comes to hand-made Navajo arts and crafts.
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CALENDAR MAY 9 GANADO Native American Art Auction Hubbell Trading Post - Weavings, Pueblo Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. Preview 9-11a, auction noon - Daylight Saving Time. Free adm. 928-755-3475 MAY 14 WHITERIVER Elderfest 2009 Chief Alchesay Activity Center - Tribe honors local and statewide elders, fun walk 8a, traditional & contemporary entertainment 9a-3p, lunch, arts & crafts, FREE to elders 55 & up, others $10/$5. 928-338-2554 MAY 15 FORT APACHE 15th Anniv Celebration for Tribal Office of Tourism Fort Apache - 5K run/fun walk, pancake b’fast, horseshoe tournament, free tours of fort, 7a-7p. Concert 6p, adm $5 per vehicle, “Apache Spirt” and “Clan Destine II” perform. Open to public. 928-338-1230 MAY 16 FORT APACHE Fort Apache Heritage Reunion Fort Apache - Apache performances, incl Apache Crown Dancers. Procession, speakers, arts & craft/food vendors, guided tours of historic bldg’s, free adm, 9a-4p. 928-338-4625 MAY 30-31 GRANTS -ZUNI -GALLUP, NM Ancient Way Arts Festival Market Regional Arts Trail - Arts festivals, markets, open studios & more along Hwy’s 53 & 602. Zuni event features arts market, traditional dances, demos, 10a-5p. www.ancientwayartstrail.com JUN 6-7 PINETOP 12th Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center - Tribal dancers & drummers compete. Native American arts, crafts, food & vendors. Free adm. 800-929-8744
RB Burnham & Co
Native Auctions 2009 SuMMeR SChedule May 9 - Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, AZ www.friendsofhubbell.org May 30 - Pagosa Springs, CO www.pagosafiberfestival.com June 13 - Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff, AZ www.culturalpartners.org July 24 & 25 - 11th Annual Smoki Museum Indian Art & Navajo Rug Auctions, Prescott, AZ www.smokimuseum.org
928.688.2777 www.rbburnhamtrading.com
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Red Feather Lodge GRAND CANYON 106 N. Hwy 64 Reg. $50 deposit refundable 800-538-2345 $10 per day fee www.redfeatherlodge.com No size restrictions
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200 E. Sheldon St., 928-776-0998, www.springhillsuitesprescott.com
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1752 S. Hwy 179, 928-282-7333, www.pocodiablo.com SPRINGERVILLE
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own, be sure they do not have access when you are not there. The first rule in our Arizona sun is never leave any pets or people in a parked car! Heat Stroke Even the most dedicated owners will sometimes find their pets have over-exerted themselves. This is most common during times of greater temperature variation. That is when we start a morning hike at 85 degrees only to have the temperature in triple digits before we return. If you think your dog is suffering from heat stroke/exhaustion, it is important to remain calm, and transport the pet to a veterinary emergency facility. Use the air conditioner in the car, but do not necessarily blow it directly on the dog. If an additional person is helping, then pouring cool (not iced) water on the paws, belly and head can help provide evaporative cooling. Remember, the most important thing is to drive safely to the nearest emergency veterinarian for proper assessment and care. This is a serious condition that requires well-trained staff and well-equipped facilities, especially in severe cases.
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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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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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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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260 Whiteriver
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Globe
San Carlos Lake
Eagar Greer Mt. Baldy Alpine
180
191 70
Clifton
77 Oracle
Mt. Graham
Safford 366
TUCSON
Morenci
191
78
75
Duncan 70
70
191
Saguaro N.P. Benson 10
2
Willcox
191 Sunsites Pearce Tombstone
St. David
90 83 82 Sonoita Tubac Sierra Tumacacori Vista 80 191 N.H.P. Patagonia 90 Fort Bisbee 82 Huachuca 92 Nogales Naco Douglas 19
Springerville
San Carlos
Mt. Lemmon
Green Valley
St. Johns
77 Show Low 61
260
Hayden
77
191
180 Snowflake 180A
277 Overgaard
77
Sanders Desert rs 40 Chambe 191 Petrified 61 Forest National Park
77
Carrizo
77
10 Marana
Painted
Holbrook
5
Casa Eloy Grande N.M. 79 Oracle Jct. Picacho Peak
Quijotoa
85 Lukeville
Heber
260
Florence Kearny
1
Joseph City
Winslow
377
79
87
15
77
12 191 Canyon de Chelly Natl. Mon. Window Ganado Rock Hubbell Trading Post Natl. Hist. Site 191
264
6
Indian Wells
99
87
Montezuma Castle N.M. 260 Strawberry Pine n Payso
Camp Verde
85 Ajo
Sedona 179
87 15
oe sesh Hor Res. es.87 tR tlet Bar Cave Creek 87 Carefree Roosevelt 188 Lake PHOENIX 3 Scottsdale e ch Tempe Mesa 88 Apa ake Tonto L Apache Jc N.M. t. 60 Gilbert Superior 60 10 Chandler
Maricopa
Gila Bend
Dateland
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
169
Cordes Jct. Crown King Yarnell Lake 17 Wickenburg Pleasant
6
Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range
89A 69 69 Dewey
89
71 60
95
Yuma
96 93
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Martinez Lake
Prescott
7
40
d
raibi Old O tsmovi Keams Kyko Canyon Mesa
2
e
8
Bagdad
Lake Havasu City 95 Alamo Lake P
Ehrenberg
Chino Valley
Tuzigoot N.M. Jerome
Walnut Canyon N.M.
89A Mormon Lake
Tsaile
Many Farms
Secon
lidg
84 spaces. Exec. sites offer Internet/phone. City water, modem hu/office, WiFi, CATV, restrooms/showers, public phone, laundry, limited RV supplies, BBQ/Fire pit, stream (fishing/ swimming), great hiking.
Paulden Wikieup
Wupatki N.M. 180 San Sunset Crater Francisco Volcano N.M. Peaks FLAGSTAFF Leupp
Williams 89
illa Hotev
89
Coo
SEDONA Rancho Sedona RV Park 135 Bear Wallow Lane 888-641-4261 www.ranchosedona.com
Ash Fork
r arke
Blythe
Seligman
93
40
95
264
64
40
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.
7
Bullhead City
95
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
93
Laughlin 68
10
66
66
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
59
Tuba City
64
Dolan Springs
160
564
89
Grand Canyon Village
18
Monument Valley Tribal Park
mi
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.
67
163
Kayenta
Navajo N.M.
98
North Rim
Supai Temple Meadview Bar
89
Marble Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
Lake Mead Natl. Rec. Area Lake MeadHoover Dam
89A
Jacob Lake
Rainbow Bridge N.M.
Lake Powell
Page
Sag uar o Can Lake Lak yon e
FORT MCDOWELL Eagle View RV Resort 9605 N. Ft. McDowell Rd. 480-789-5310 www.eagleviewrvresort.com
Pipe Spring N.M.
ale
3
89A
389
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.
Fredonia
Colorado City
15
rkd
BENSON Butterfield RV Resort 251 S. Ocotillo 520-586-4400, 800-863-8160 www.rv-resort.com
Cla
2
Bowie 10
Dos Cabezas Chiricahua 186 Nat. Mon. 181
80
2009 Show Exhibitors
What are you going to see and do in Arizona this summer?
Phoenix Convention Center - Hall F May 30 & 31, 2009. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Here are a few ideas!
Aguilar - Ajo - Alpine - Apache Junction - Arizona City - Ash Fork - Avondale - Bagdad - Benson - Bisbee Black Canyon City - Bouse - Bowie - Buckeye - Bullhead City - Camp Verde - Carefree - Carrizo - Case Grande - Chandler - Chinle - Chino Valley - Chloride - Clarkdale - Clifton - Coolidge - Cottonwood - Dolan Springs Douglas - Duncan - Eager - Eloy - Flagstaff - Florence - Fort Apache - Fountain Hills - Fredonia - Ganado Gila Bend - Gilbert - Glendale - Globe - Goodyear - Green Valley - Greer - Guadalupe - Heber - Hereford Holbrook - Indian Wells - Jerome - Kingman - Lake Havasu City - Lake Powell - Lees Ferry - Lukeville Marana - Maricopa - Mayer - McNary - Meadview - Mesa - Miami - Morenci - Nogales - Oatman - Oracle Overgaard - Page - Paradise Valley - Parker - Payson - Pearce - Peoria - Phoenix - Pinetop - Portal - Prescott - Quartzsite - Queen Creek - Quijotan - Rio Rico - Riordan - Safford - Salome - San Carlos - San Luis - San Manual - Sasabe - Scottsdale - Sedona - Seligman - Sells - Show Low - Sierra Vista - Siligman - Snowflake Somerton - Sonoita - Springerville - St. Johns - Strawberry - Superior - Surprise - Taylor - Tempe - Thatcher Tombstone - Tonalea - Tonapah - Tuba City - Tubac - Tucson - Vail - Welton - Wenden - Whiteriver - Why Wickenburg - Wikieup - Willcox - Williams - Window Rock - Winslow - Yarnell - Yuma
Come see what Arizona has to offer at the Arizona Highways Travel Show
May 30 - 31, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For more information:
www.arizonahighways travelshow.com
$2.00 off a $5.00 ticket
Phoenix Convention Center
Valid only at the Phoenix Convention Center Box Office the day of the event. One coupon per person.
Valid only at the Phoenix Convention Center Box Office the day of the event. One coupon per person.
$2.00 off a $5.00 ticket
Alpine Area Chamber of Commerce Arizona Heritage Alliance Arizona Highways Magazine Arizona Highways Television Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association Arizona Inn Arizona Office of Tourism Arizona River Runners Arizona Scenic Tours Arizona State Parks Az Tourist News Barking Frog Grille Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas Best Western Coronado Motor Hotel Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce Canyon Motel & RV Park Canyoneers Carefree / Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Casino Arizona Clarion Suites - Yuma Distinctive Bed & Breakfasts of Northern Arizona Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau Flute Journey Forever Resorts Friends of Arizona Highways Goulding’s Lodge & Tours Grand Canyon Railway Grand Canyon Resort Corporation Grand Canyon Visitor’s Bureau Grapevine Canyon Ranch Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort Hatch River Expeditions Heard Museum Kokopelli Winery and Bistro KTAR KTVK-3TV Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas Letson Loft Hotel Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department Meteor Crater Visitors Center Museum Association of Arizona Navajo Parks & Recreation Department Pacific Monarch Resorts Page Lake Powell Tourism Bureau Parker Area Tourism Pink Jeep Tours Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism Prescott Frontier Days World’s Oldest Rodeo Prescott Inn and Suites Conference Center Prescott Marriott Hotel Radisson Poco Diablo Resort Sedona Chamber of Commerce Sedona Pines Sedona Wine Country Tours Sipaulovi Develoment Corporation Strategic Alliance Marketing Superstition Mountain Museum The Dolly Steamboat The Nautical Beachfront Resort Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau Vaughan’s Southwest Custom Tours Verde Canyon Railroad Westwind Air Services Wickenburg Tourist Authority
Phoenix Convention Center
May 30 - 31, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For more information:
www.arizonahighways travelshow.com
www.arizonahighwaystravelshow.com For information on exhibiting: 480-838-9123 or rich@azinco.com