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Astronomy..............................................................................................33 Attractions........................................................................................34-35 Bed & Breakfasts...................................................................................28 Birdwatching..........................................................................................33 Casinos, Regional ..................................................................................37 Central Arizona ...................................................................................4-7 Cochise County........................................................................................20 Colorado River Region......................................................................22-23 Events, Featured ..............................................................................24-25 July Events........................................................................................30 August Events ...................................................................................31 September Events............................................................................32 Flagstaff.....................................................................................................15 Globe-Miami ..............................................................................................7 Grand Canyon ......................................................................................12-13 Green Valley Area ....................................................................................21
Lodging .....................................................................................................26 Native American Culture.................................................................36, 38 Northland ...........................................................................................8-17 Page-Lake Powell .....................................................................................14 Pet Friendly Arizona ...............................................................................27 Phoenix Metro........................................................................................4-5 Prescott .....................................................................................................16 Public Lands .............................................................................................39 Regional ..............................................................................................40-41 Mexico...............................................................................................41 Rim Country...............................................................................................6 RV Resorts & Campgrounds .............................................................42-47 Sedona .......................................................................................................17 Southern Az .........................................................................................18-21 Statewide Map...................................................................................24-25 Survey - FREE SUBSCRIPTION................................................................34 Tucson...................................................................................................18-19 White Mountains.................................................................................8-10 Williams ....................................................................................................14 Wineries, Regional..................................................................................28
Letter from the Publisher tions statewide. This month, greater Phoenicians will be seeing AZ Family News Channel 3 on the road promoting travel in Arizona, particularly for us city dwellers who like to beat the heat. From the Mogollon Rim, or Rim Country as we say, to the White Mountains to Page-Lake Powell, they will be spending as much as a week in each location with live taped remotes being broadcast during the evening news show and the following morning’s news show. We’re excited at the exposure given to us by AZ Family News and the opportunity for us to provide to AZ Family much of the information they need to put something like this together. Last, but never least, is the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. This annual event typically staged in the Phoenix area is being held in Tucson’s acclaimed La Paloma Resort. We will be there, we hope all of us in the professions of Hospitality and Tourism, to see exactly how the Office of Tourism spins its magic to guarantee that Arizona is foremost in the minds of people who are
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by Kate Seymour With one foot in Utah and one in Arizona, Lake Powell is the second largest man-made lake in North America with 1960 miles of shoreline. And for those living in or visiting Page, AZ, Lake Powell is the hub of many adventurous opportunities. There are a variety of guided boat tours plus houseboat, personal watercraft and small boat rentals, ferries, and kayaking. Downstream from Glen Canyon Dam is one of the best trout fishing locations in the United States and the entry point for white-water rafting through the Grand Canyon at Lee’s Ferry. Lake Powell boasts the world’s largest rock span arch, the Rainbow Bridge National Monument. This magnificent natural arch is composed of incredible red sandstone, spans 275 feet and can be reached via boat. A wide area of shoreline draws visitors into its winding canyons and reflective waters, one of those areas being Antelope Canyon. This delicate “slot canyon” (a crevice sliced through a mesa by running water) is a masterpiece of color as light streams down from above and bounces off the walls. It a favorite for photogra-
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phers and movie-makers and while it can only be seen by hiring a guide, it is definitely worth the extra planning. Navajo owned and operated, Antelope Canyon Tours specializes in Slot Canyons, specifically Antelope Canyon. Their tours offer a unique perspective: you will see the Canyon through the eyes of a Native American. Choose between two tours: the Upper Antelope Canyon Tour and the Extended Photographers Tour. With each tour you will get to your destination in a safe, but comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicle. You will be presented with information on the area’s geology, cultural history and modern issues on your scenic drive. Antelope Canyon Tours begin at #22 South Lake Powell Boulevard, near the intersection of Lake Powell Boulevard and North Navajo Drive in the heart of Page. Look for the monster trucks! Last reports state that Lake Powell is still over 447 feet deep at the dam and all of the lower launch ramps near Page are open. As we get deeper into the summer the water levels will drop a bit; however, fishing conditions are spectacular. In fact, the Utah Game & Fish Department
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expects great fishing all summer long. Striped bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and catfish are in great shape right now. There are also many great caves to explore along the lakeside, and what better way to do so than on Jet Skis! Wildcat Watersports, located just off the mesa on Coppermine Road in Antelope Recreation area, is the local Kawasaki Dealer for ATV’s and Jet Ski watercraft. Sales and service are available; however, rentals are another service that the owners, John and Cyndi Bailey, offer. Jet Skis are also great for houseboat renters to just get around without the entire boat! If all that water is making you feel a bit green, you could check out the green on land at the new Lake Powell National Golf Course. It’s an 18-hole, multi-level course that incorporates their original 9hole as well. Lake Powell National boasts players every day of the year! And there are plenty of other things for the land lover in your travel party to do. The Rim Trail takes you along the red rock cliffs circling the mesa as well as providing you with a more removed view of Lake Powell. Both hikers and bikers are welcome on this trail. 96 large side canyons, many of which can be hiked, cleave the rims of Lake Powell’s main channel. There are trails within the gorges of the Paria Canyon/Paria Wilderness area right outside the Glen Canyon National Recreation area, and they are easy to access from Page. The John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum is a great place to soak up the history and culture of the region while admiring the Native American artifacts, photos of John Wesley’s Powell’s river expeditions and other historical memorabilia. Don’t miss the new exhibit about the Plesiosaur, the 20-foot fish-eating dinosaur discovered near Page. The Glen Canyon Dam is a perfect way to see the more modern side of town. The Dam fulfills the goals of water storage and power generation. The Carl Hayden Visitor Center is open almost year round and offers guided tours. Speaking of the more modern side,
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Antelope Point - almost through its first phase of completion - will offer something for both visitors and residents alike. The Antelope Point Resort and Marina is being built to the highest of standards and once completed will include: 80 wet slips for lease, 30 acres of dry storage, luxury houseboat rentals, a covered fuel dock, customer paved parking area, launch ramp (Phase 1), 225 resort casita units, a Cultural Center and artist studios. There will also be a Marina Village which will include management and security offices, a 6,000-foot restaurant/bar, a Marina Store, a medical emergency room, public restrooms and private shower/restrooms for slip renters. The fleet rentals will be full service and include 120 boats, 80 slips, and tour boat operations and RV and campground areas. Among the town’s various events and activities you might catch one of the six concerts put on each year by the Lake Powell Concert Association. Also, coming up November 1214, 2004 is the second annual Page-Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta. Don’t miss the Balloon Glow on Lake Powell Boulevard on Saturday, November 13 at dark when the balloons light up the main street of Page. There are so many interesting places that I could mention, but Lake Powell is huge - 160,000-acres huge to be exact! There are 96 named tributary canyons, 8 major bays, and many unnamed side canyons. On top of that there is more shoreline than the entire West Coast of the United States. This is great for visitors as you will never run out of wonderful and beautiful things to see at Lake Powell - in fact you could come back time and again and never completely soak the whole thing up (not that you’d want to)! So grab your car, friends, family, gear and of course, your camera and plan your next trip to the always changing, yet always amazing, Lake Powell and picture perfect Page! Most information provided by the Page-Lake Powell Tourism Bureau. For more information on the Page/Lake Powell area please call them at 928-6452741 or log on to www.pagelakepowellchamber.org. To book services or for more information on the businesses mentioned in this article: Antelope Canyon Tours: 928-645-9102; www.antelopecanyon.com Wildcat Watersport: 888-545-2642 or email: info@wildcatwatersports.com Antelope Point Resort and Marina: www.azmarinas.com For more information about Page-Lake Powell, see page 14.
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The Hotel San Carlos and the grand old game of baseball share a number of qualities that make their pairing a slam dunk (oops, wrong sport, but you get the idea). They are both refined but simple and steeped in a rich history. They also both have found a home in downtown Phoenix. With the ball park so close, and their qualities so similar, it’s only natural that the Hotel San Carlos should put together a summer baseball vacation package that accommodates fans from far and near. The “Grand Slam Summer Special” is a real humdinger. For one double-occupancy, overnight accommodation, 2 tickets to a baseball game at B.O.B., breakfast at the Silver Spoon Café, a manager hosted cocktail, a 25% off coupon for their Copper Door Restaurant & Lounge, and parking, The Hotel San Carlos is only asking for $59 dollars! It is an unbelievable deal in a spectacular setting rife with historical ambiance and class. These days $59 dollars is not much to ask, but time was that amounted to a whole bundle of money the likes of which
only glitzy Hollywood types could fork over. And that’s exactly what they did for a stay at the posh hotel with the rooftop pool. Marilyn Monroe, May West, Clark Gable and other luminaries patronized Hotel San Carlos while they played at the Orpheum Theater just down the way. Now another venue dominates the heartbeat of downtown Phoenix in the summer; Bank One Ballpark is home to a new breed of superstar, our Arizona Diamondbacks. Once again the San Carlos has decided to capitalize on its location. As the hotel’s director of operations, Becky Gregg wanted to offer a convenient alternative to the heat, traffic and parking headaches that often complicate a day at the ballpark. Hence, the “Grand Slam Summer Special.” In continuous operation since 1928, the Hotel San Carlos is a boutique hotel that has stepped up to the plate and... you guessed it. “Warning track, wall, home run!” The D-backs and the San Carlos: it’s a winning team at a price even minor leaguers can afford. For more information on the “Grand Slam Summer Special,” please call 602-253-4121.
Hot Weather, Cool Museum Turn “Bored” into “Explored” in Mesa
With school barely out for the summer, parents all over the place are probably already tired of hearing the words “I’m bored” coming from the mouths of their kids. The Mesa Southwest Museum has a cure for all their ills - and perhaps the parents’ as well because the Museum will be finishing up the summer by giving away two round-trip tickets to anywhere Southwest Airlines flies. The Mesa Southwest Museum encompasses 80,000-square feet and contains the largest display of dinosaur fossils in the entire state. An indoors three-story mountain with a 50-foot waterfall and intermittent flash flood will have you feeling as if you’ve been caught in a summer shower. You can start your tour by taking a walk through time and checking out some of the earth’s earliest life forms such as mammal-like reptiles that lived even before the dinosaurs plus huge creatures that swam more than one million years ago, when the earth was almost covered in water. Dinosaur Hall features life-size fossil casts of dinosaurs such as a Triceratops, a 4 foot-long Camarasaurus and more. The Dino Lab features the
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newly discovered Arizonasaurus, an archosaur, or one of the so-called “ruling reptiles” that include crocodiles, birds and dinosaurs. And why resist the chance so assimilate a little culture during your visit? Through October 31st the private collection of Abe and Lalla Hays “In the Land of the Hopi and Navajo: Carl Oscar Borg,” will be on exhibit. The display is made up of nearly 50 works including woodblocks, drypoint etchings and paintings. Don’t miss the colorful the “Chicano Art for Our Millennium” exhibit with nearly 100 works in a vast array of media’s by more than over 80 Chicano/Chicana artists. The display will be available for viewing through September 19th. Get some fresh-air and learn about Arizona’s five C’s: Climate, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus and Copper in the Museum’s History Courtyard or discover what it was like inside an underground copper mine. Other areas provide insight into the Hohokam, Arizona’s indigenous Native Americans, and display evidence of other tribes, old west felons and heroes, the brave pioneers who helped settle this area over a century ago and so much more I cannot fit it in this article! Be sure to check out the Museum’s web site to see how you can turn “bored” into “explored” at www.mesasouthwestmuseum.com or call them at 480-6442230. Entry blanks for the Southwest Airlines ticket giveaway are available at the Museum. Drawing will be held Sept. 7, 2004.
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For just a taste of what water babies can expect at Valley resorts, here are some of the options: Falls Water Village at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort with more than one acre of pools and a 138-foot waterslide; the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa with eight swimming pools including the Catalina Pool, the original to the hotel featuring the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired tower with slide; and the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa with 2 swimming pools, a 110foot water slide, a 900-foot river ride, hot tubs, poolside cabanas and lap pool. Now, grab your towel, shower and change and head for some cool entertainment of a different sort. Some of the region’s - and indeed the nation’s - most celebrated museums are located in the Greater Phoenix area. Head to the prestigious Heard Museum for an experience of Indian arts; visit the Phoenix Art Museum, the ASU Art Museum or the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. For a unique collection try the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting. At the Arizona Science Center you can watch 5story tall movies or take a trip through the stars at the planetarium, while at the Challenger Space Center you can feel what it’s like to be in a space shuttle. For some interactive fun, visit one of the last remaining stuffed animal factories in the United States and make your own stuffed animal at the Stuffington Bear Factory. And as the sun sinks below the horizon, choose a theater performance at the Orpheum, the Herberger or the Dodge Theater - or watch the Arizona Diamondbacks play in the comfort of a closed, air-conditioned ball park. For more information on these, and other, resorts and attractions, call the Greater Phoenix CVB at 602-254-6500.
Relaxing by your hotel pool, shopping in one of Scottsdale’s exclusive malls or visiting one of the area’s museums are enjoyable ways to spend the not-so-cool summer days. Then, when the sun dips towards the horizon, Scottsdale offers unique ways to spend the summer nights. Restaurants offer a complete gamut of dining opportunities and the Old Town shopping district is a perfect place for a leisurely stroll. Plan to come for the yearround Thursday night ArtWalks or the Summer Spectacular ArtWalk on July 8 with gallery show openings, live music, prize drawings and food and drink samples, beginning at 6pm. Or, choose from a variety of performances at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, Kerr Cultural Center and Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre. Recently relocated to a beautiful artdeco building at 4720 North Scottsdale Road, adjacent to Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre offers both Mainstage productions and shows featuring young actors age 3 to 19, as well as operating an Academy of Theatrical Arts. Opening Jul 9th through Aug 1st, the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a raucously funny (but slightly naughty) musical about a legOP TIO NS
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endary Texas brothel. 480-483-1664 One of Scottsdale’s most famous attractions is the home of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. For a unique view of Taliesin West take the Friday evening “Night Lights on the Desert” tour. Visitors will enjoy the carpet of city lights spread out below, the fire-breathing dragon, the famous living room, the Cabaret Cinema and more. Terraces, walkways and splashing fountains are all subtly lighted for night viewing. Friday nights only at 6:30, 7 & 7:30 pm. 480-860-2700 Another great place to spend the evening is the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. It’s a wonderland of miniature trains and buildings from Arizona’s past. Scale models of steam locomotives and diesel-electric engines offer daily rides. Kids will also love the 1950 carousel and playground areas. FREE admission; rides are $1.00. Rides are open 9a-9p, though closed 1-4p weekdays during the summer. 480-312-2312 Scottsdale has it all: southwestern attitude and contemporary flair. Many hotels and resorts are offering great summer rates. Come enjoy! For more information contact the Scottsdale CVB at 800877-1117.
Phoenix Points of Pride By poll, residents of Phoenix have chosen 26 attractions that they are especially proud of. Located within the city limits and marked with special points of pride signs, these include cultural facilities, historic residences, mountain peaks and charming parks. Have a look at our partial list below and if you haven’t yet enjoyed a visit to these special places, plan a night out, weekend outing or even a city vacation to experience the Points of Pride of Phoenix. Arizona Center The Arizona Center is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix and offers a range of specialty shops, 9 full service restaurants, a 24 screen movie complex and a country and western bar with music and dancing. Also offered is a piano bar and a sports bar. There is a little something here for everyone who visits this complex. Located at 3rd & Van Buren St. 602-2714000 Camelback Mountain The city’s most noticeable landmark is recognized by its characteristic camel’s hump and the praying monk rock formations. The park is situated on 75.8 acres and is a favorite spot for hikers and rock climbers. The trails are marked for easy and difficult hikes. There is parking available for most vehicles. Located at E McDonald Dr. and Tatum Blvd. 602-2563220 Desert Botanical Garden This is a private, non profit museum that houses the world’s most extensive col-
lection of desert plants, which includes 20,000 specimens. The garden sponsors internationally recognized programs in plant research, conservation and environmental education. The garden is located at Papago Park, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. 480-941-1225 Encanto Park Centered in the middle of the city, it’s a favorite spot for Phoenicians to enjoy themselves. The name “Encanto” means “enchanted” in the Spanish language. The park has 22 acres and features a green oasis, picnic areas, a lagoon, a boathouse, swimming pool, nature trail, a children’s type amusement park, fishing and 2 golf courses. Located at 15th Avenue & Encanto Blvd. 602-254-2020 (amusement park); 602-261-8993 (clubhouse) Heard Museum This is a wonderful Native American and Southwestern museum. Native Americans have weekend demonstrations in weaving, sculpting and bead work. The Heard Museum has an extensive collection of world famous Kachina Dolls. The exhibits and programs are well worth seeing. Located at 2301 N. Central Avenue. 602-252-8840 Heritage and Science Park The park houses the 127,000 square ft. Arizona Science Center as well as the 20,000 square ft. Phoenix Museum of History. Also on the property is a Victorianstyle house called the Rosson House. This is the centerpiece of Heritage Square and the original town site. Located at Sixth & Monroe St. 602-262-5029
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World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Be a Part of the Tradition in Payson
Mile-High Excitement on the Rim
pounds of Arizona-grown trout every three weeks. Bring your poles, or buy all of your supplies when you arrive, and get ready to fight a lunker or two. Horseback riding, llama hikes, rock hounding and Jeep tours await you. If taking walking tours of historic buildings is more your style, we have maps showing you where to go. We have maps pinpointing the many antique stores in our towns, too. The opportunities to have fun are endless here in Arizona Rim Country. When you are ready to rest, we have many hundreds of hotel, bed & breakfast and rustic lodge rooms available most every night of the week. You can choose a room with a hot tub, a hotel with a pool or one close to a stream. Our restaurants serve tender prime rib, fabulous Italian dishes, huge juicy avocado-topped burgers, spicy barbecue beef and delicious Mexican food. For those of you that don’t count calories or are young at heart, come and dig into fresh-made ice cream, luscious strawberry pie, and rich fudge candy to please your sweet tooth. For help with everything from reservations to a list of recreational opportunities, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 800-672-9766.
Payson is where rodeo began. Known since its inception in 1884 as “August Doin’s,” the Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo is a world famous event that will celebrate its 120th consecutive year in 2004. The first rodeos in Payson were held to provide local ranchers and cowhands a chance to get together and compare their roping skills and cow ponies during the annual “down time” before the big fall roundup. There were only a couple of events in those early rodeos, but it was not long before cowboys from all over the state were showing up to compete in new events like bronc busting, bull riding and steer roping. Early Payson rodeos weren’t held in fancy arenas. In fact, the original venue was a meadow near the intersection of Main Street and Beeline Highway. Wagons, and later autos, created barriers to form the “arena.” As an extra attraction, gambling tables were set up in the open street, especially at the intersection of McLane Road and Main Street. But there was a wholesome side to those early rodeos as well. As local historian Stan Brown puts it, they became a week-long celebration that “rivaled Christmas as a time when family and friends gathered for reunions and visit-
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There is no better time to come up to Arizona Rim Country and enjoy the wonders of Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Christopher Creek, and Star Valley. Every day is beautiful and the nights are cool. In fact, you should always bring a light sweater just in case you feel you are getting too chilly. Our centrally located region of Arizona is geared towards visitors and weekenders. We have two museums on the history of the region, a museum on archaeology and the oldest schoolhouse in Arizona. Zane Grey is extremely popular in our Rim communities because he wrote about half of his western novels about our revered way of life. Come see the most beautiful State Park in Arizona. Just eight miles north of Payson, the Tonto Natural Bridge will leave you in awe. It is a perfect place to hike for an hour, enjoy a picnic under a shady tree or chill out under the spray of the waterfall. Fishing is everywhere. There are rainbow trout in the stocked creeks between Christopher Creek and Pine, as well as the seven lakes atop the Mogollon Rim. Payson’s town lake is stocked with 425
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ing.” Area ranchers would begin preparation weeks in advance so food would be ready to feed all the visitors and relatives. Still held on the third weekend in August, the country’s “Best Small Rodeo” (according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys’ Association, which sanctions the event) attracts the best of the best from all over the world to compete for substantial prize money. The long weekend includes an old-fashioned parade, rodeo dances and the kids’ favorite, Mutton Bustin’. The 120th Annual World’s Oldest Continual Rodeo will be held August 20-22 at the Payson Multi-Event Center. Performances will be held Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 1pm & 7pm and Sunday at 1pm. Each performance will feature the 2003 P.C.R.A. Entertainer of the Year, Tommy Lucia with “In His Glory” The Super Horse and “Whiplash” the Cowboy Monkey. Tommy Lucia has performed for over 30 years in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Latin America. His acts have been featured in television shows, commercials, movies and command performances before international celebrities and royalty. For more information please contact the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce at 800-672-9766 or chamber@npgcable.com.
Rim Country Attractions 1. Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce/Visitor/Information Center Open 7 days a week - brochures, maps directions, area info. 1-800-672-9766, www.rimcountrychamber.com 2. Mazatzal Casino - Tonto Apache Reservation Slots, gaming activities, food, entertainment. 1-800777-play(7529) 3. Museum of Rim Country Archeology Tools of archeology, artifacts of Rim Country Risser Ranch ruins and Q Ranch, seminars and tours. 928-474-8392 4. Rim Country Museum/No. Gila County Historical Society Logging, mining, ranching and ancient history exhibits, Zane Grey memorabilia, gift shop. Oldest western Forest Service Ranger Station and 1905 Haught Cabin. 928-474-8392 5. Green Valley Park 3 fishing lakes, ADA walking path, playground, summer concerts, picnic areas, barbecues, ducks, veterans memorial. 928-4745242 6. Payson Golf Course 9 or 18 holes, driving range, golf carts, pro shop, light refreshments, lessons available. 928-474-2273 7. Payson Municipal Airport GPS approach, rotating beacon, fuel, maintenance, airport campground, food. Tower 928474-2005; Scenic flights and charter service: Payson Air 928-474-5486 or CAVU Aviation 928-468-8888 8. East Verde Recreation Area Streamside and scattered campsites, trout fishing, hiking, birding, fall colors, photography, Payson Ranger Station. 928-47497900
9. Shoofly Village ruins Picnic area, BBQ facilities, hiking. Call Payson Ranger Station. 928-47497900 10. Tonto National Bridge State Park World’s largest natural travertine bridge, 183 feet high, 400 foot long tunnel. Hiking trails, ADA view points. 928-476-4202 11. Strawberry School (c.1885) Treasured landmark and registered historical site. Authentic demonstrations of pioneer life. 928-476-3547 or 800-672-9766 12. Pine Walking Tour Self-guided tour of historic Pine, antiques, gift stores. 928-476-3547, 1-800-672-9766 13. General Crook’s Trail (est. 1872) Follow the footsteps of history. Coconino National Forest. 928-527-3600 14. Diamond Point Look-Out Quartz collection area, surface only. Payson Ranger Station. 928-474-7900 15. Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery Fish-feeding, self-guided tour, photography, birding. Forest Road 289, Arizona Game & Fish, Tonto Creek. 928478-4200 16. Whispering Hope Ranch Healing ranch for people and animals. Daily tours at 11 am and l:30 pm, weather permitting. 1-877-478-0339 17. Rim Lakes Recreation Area Rim Lakes, visitor center, scenic overlook, exhibits, fishing, camping, facilities. Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. 928-535-4481 18. Pleasant Valley Area of Zane Grey novels, shootouts, wildlife, fishing. Community of Young. 1-800-672-9766
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Exploring Salado Culture Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park in Globe PR OF ILE
The earliest residents of the Globe area were the Hohokam, who established pit house villages in the Tonto Basin around A.D. 900. After several hundred years this culture was replaced by that of another group, known as the Salado Indians. In the 1200’s they built several pueblos along the banks of Pinal Creek. Shortly after 1400 the pueblos were abandoned and the civilization of the Salado people mysteriously disappeared. The area remained uninhabited until the Apache people made it their homeland sometime after A.D. 1600. The name Besh-Ba-Gowah comes from the Apache language and translates to English as “place of metal.” At Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park on the outskirts of present day Globe you can walk within the restored rooms of one such Salado pueblo. The pueblo was built in stories. Many of the ground floor rooms were used for storage as upper levels were added for living areas. Climb the re-created ladder and enter a typical second story room in the same way as the ancient Salado did. You
will find pottery and tools typical of the times in the reconstructed dwelling. There is also an excellent museum at the park where you can watch a video explaining the life of this past civilization. Then enjoy a walk through the exhibits of pottery, clothing, jewelry, tools and other artifacts found there. The museum’s collection of Salado pottery is the world’s largest! It is interesting to note that trading was widespread - jewelry was found made of shells from the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Directions: from Phoenix follow U.S. Hwy 60 to Globe, turn left onto Broad Street. Make a right turn onto Jess Hayes Road and the Park is on the right. From Tucson turn left off Hwy 60 onto Hill St, then right onto Broad St. and immediate left off Broad to Jess Hayes Rd. The park and museum are open 9 am to 5 pm daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day and New Year’s Day). Special programs are offered periodically on excavation and history of the site. For more information call 928425-0320.
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You’ll Find It All in Globe-Miami by Charlis McVey
Antique hunters would do well to head to Globe-Miami to indulge their passion for the beautiful, useful, rare or everyday items from the past. There are more than 25 antique shops to browse in these historic and charming towns and surrounding area. Miami has the largest Antiques District. Currently there are 17 Art and Antique shops open and 8 more locations are being restored or remodeled with plans to be open within the next year. Most of the shops are located one block North of US 60 in downtown Miami and all are in very easy walking distance of each other. Look at some of the items to be found in the wide variety of specialized shops and galleries: There are paintings by famous western oil painters like Joe
Beeler CA, antique sports, original western bronzes, depression glass, coke machines, antique gas pumps, cowboy collectibles, shabby chic, garden decoration and swords and armour over 400 years old. On my last visit I couldn’t resist an old Mexican serape, beautifully soft with a golden yellow background and a subtle blend of contrasting stripes from R & E Oldies But Goodies Antiques, a candle for a gardener friend that smelled like... get ready for this...dirt! from Deb’s Décor and some very funky glasses from Joshua’s Treehouse. Weekends are the best time to catch most of the shops open. Come spend a great day shopping and exploring the area’s unique shops and galleries. For a listing of Miami businesses see www.miamiaz.org.
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Summer Fun Closer Than You Think Head to the San Carlos Apache Reservation
Recreational opportunities are available throughout the year on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Conveniently located on 1.8 million acres in southeastern Arizona —including portions of Gila, Graham and Pinal Counties - the Reservation is just minutes from Globe and less than two hours away from Phoenix and Tucson. San Carlos is the largest Apache reservation and encompasses seven biotic regions. Come to these beautiful tribal lands in July. This is the monsoon season and afternoon showers moderate the temperature and help create beautiful sunsets. San Carlos Apache Reservation lands include Sonoran desert, desert grasslands, pinon-oak-juniper woodlands, ponderosa pine forest as well as the Gila, San Carlos, Blue and Black Rivers. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, biking, camping and wildlife watching in addition to hunting and fishing. The San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Recreation and Wildlife Department manages excellent wildlife resources including Rocky Mountain Elk, Coues-White Tailed Deer, Rocky Mountain and Desert Big Horn Sheep, Javelina, Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Wild Turkey. Its trophy elk herds have produced some of the largest elk in the world. San Carlos also has excellent fishery resources that include both cold water and warm water fisheries. When full, San
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Carlos Lake is the largest lake in Arizona with 158 miles of shoreline, a paradise for anglers, boaters and birdwatchers. The lake holds inland fishing trophy records for black crappie, flathead catfish and largemouth bass. In addition to hunting and fishing, the San Carlos Apache Reservation offers visitors cultural opportunities at the San Carlos Apache Cultural Center, located in Peridot on U.S. 70. It features a presentation called “Window on Apache Culture” that shares information about the San Carlos Apache life and history. The Center also offers educational programs and demonstrations. The Apache Stronghold Golf Club, owned and operated by the San Carlos Apache Tribe, is adjacent to the Apache Gold Casino and Resort. Apache Stronghold has two par-5 holes of over 600 yards each and five par-4s. It is Golfweek’s top-rated public course in Arizona for 2004. There are one, two and three-day golf schools available as well as special packages for golfers. Visitors wanting additional information about the many recreational opportunities can call the Apache Gold Casino Resort at (800) 272-2438 or check the website at www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com. You may also call the San Carlos Game and Fish Department at 928-475-2343.
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Recreation Destination
Golf & Fishing Packages at Hon-Dah Resort-Casino YO BO UR OK PL AC E
When you think of fishing, the lakes and streams of the White Mountains are among the first to tempt you with their beauty and fine catches. Golfers, too, think of heading to cooler climes as summer approaches, and the Pinetop-Lakeside area offers several fine golf courses. Hon-Dah Resort-Casino, one of the premier destinations in the White Mountains, is again offering their popular Golf Stay n’ Play Packages in conjunction with Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club, Torreon Golf Club and Silver Creek Golf Club. The packages include one round of golf (18 holes) for two persons with cart, two nights stay at Hon-Dah Resort and two breakfast buffets for two at Hon-Dah’s Indian Pine Restaurant. Hon-Dah will call for tee times with advance notice. In addition, Hon-Dah’s fishing package is again available for the 2004 season. This package includes two nights stay at Hon-Dah Resort Hotel (for single up to quadruple occupancy), two one-day
fishing permits, a boxed lunch each day and a coupon towards a free fishing lure at the Hon-Dah Ski & Outdoor Sport. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. At Hon-Dah you will be able to combine your passion for fishing or golf with fine accommodations and dining. The hotel offers 128 well appointed king and queen rooms with wet bar and satellite television and an all-season pool, spa and sauna. After your day outdoors, spice up your evening at the casino where you’ll find the newest and varied slot machines as well as live Poker and Blackjack. Or head to the Timbers Lounge for Las Vegas-style entertainment and dancing. Now is the time to call to reserve YOUR getaway in the White Mountains at Hon-Dah Resort-Casino. Cool temperatures, great golf and fishing - as well as hiking, horseback riding, browsing for antiques and gifts and much more - plus a VERY warm welcome all await you. For more information visit www.hondah.com or call 1-800-929-8744.
Native American Art Festival Pre-Show Hosted by Hon-Dah Resort-Casino More than 60 of the Southwest’s finest Native American artists will show and sell their works at the White Mountain Native American Art Festival on July 17-18. Visitors have a unique opportunity to meet many of the artists at the Pre-Show event held at the Hon-Dah Conference Center. Admission to this special evening on July 16th is $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres with a no-host bar. Art raffles add to the fun that runs from 6-9p. For more information call 800-929-8744.
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“Watch Us Soar in 2004” by Cindy Snyder
The 19th Annual Eagar Daze celebration will be held August 6-7 at Ramsey Park in Eagar, Arizona in the cool White Mountains. The celebration kicks off Friday evening with an Ice Cream Social followed by a teen dance. Saturday morning begins bright and early with a pancake and sausage breakfast starting at 6am. There will be a 1 mile, 5K, 10K fun run - “Run for your Life” - starting at the Eagar Pool. Registration is at 6am and races begin at 7am. Program and opening ceremonies will be held at 9am.
Area Chambers of Commerce Pinetop-Lakeside C of C 102-C West White Mountain Blvd. (Hwy 260) Lakeside, AZ 85929, 928-367-4290, 800-573-4031 info@pinetoplakesidechamber.com www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
Show Low Regional C of C 951 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85902 928-537-2326, 888-SHOW LOW, slcofc@showlow.com www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
Snowflake/Taylor C of C 110 North Main St., Snowflake, AZ 85937 928-536-4331, www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com
St. Johns Regional C of C 180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ 85936 928-337-2000, office@stjohnschamber.com www.stjohnschamber.com
Springerville-Eagar Regional C of C (also represents Greer and Alpine), 318 E. Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938, 928-333-2123 tourist@cybertrails.com, www.az-tourist.com
There are kids games and activities, a mud mania competition, tug-o-war, volleyball tournament, logging competition, a dog show contest, entertainment throughout the day under the pavilion, a pit Bar-B-Q beef dinner and vendors selling cuisine and finery. The evening will highlight entertainment and street dance by the J Marc Bailey Band. We guarantee a low cost day of fun for the entire family. For more details call 928-333-1639 or e-mail eagarrec@cybertrails.com. Visit the Town’s web site at www.eagar.com for complete updated information.
19th Annual Eagar Daze
Watch us Soar in 2004
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Ice Cream Social - 5:30pm Teen Dance - 8pm
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Pancake Breakfast • Mud Mania Logging Events • Dog Show • Tug-O-War BBQ Dinner • Food & Craft Vendors Live Entertainment • Volleyball Tournament Evening Performance by J Marc Bailey www.jmarcbailey.com
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Silver Creek Golf Club A Treasure in the Mountains
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Silver Creek Golf Club, located in Show Low, Arizona, is known as the best public course in the White Mountains region. Once the home of thousands of cattle - an area spanning 10,000 acres known as the Bourdan Ranch - the Silver Creek Golf Club was quickly swept into the future when Cary Panks took over the site and created this par-71, 6,813-yard masterpiece in 1985. Scott Rethlake, the course’s general manager says, “Because you don’t have the [tall pine] trees it reminds you of a links style course. It’s carved through the gently rolling, undulating terrain and it’s very natural. What strikes me about the golf here is that it gets you out in Mother Nature. To me golf is meant to be a part of nature and Silver Creek Golf Club achieves that exceptionally well.” Known to members as Amen staightaway, holes No. 3 through 6 are the best stretch of holes on the course, according to Scott, who also notes that those holes will test the skills of any player. No. 3 is
a 244-yard par 3, the 4th is a 438-yard dogleg-left par 4, the uphill 5th is a 533yard par 5 with a magnificent green complex and the 6th is a very long 484-yard par 4. Since Panks designed the course to include shelves, tiers and crowns as its primary line of defense, short game skills will likely determine whether a good score is posted. Scott says “If you want to play fast and true championship quality greens, then Silver Creek Golf Club is the place to play.” At Silver Creek Golf Club with five sets of tees measuring 6,813 yards, 6,464 yards, 6015 yards, 5800 and 3200, and Senior fees starting at $36 with cart, there is a tee box and price to fit everyone. Plus with average temperatures in the low 80’s and the natural beauty that is all around you in the White Mountains, the location can’t be beat. Silver Creek Golf Club truly is the place to play golf in the White Mountains. For more information please call 800-909-5981.
Be a Pioneer in Snowflake! HE EV RITA EN GE T
Escape to scenic northeastern Arizona July 16-17 to enjoy the Town of Snowflake’s Annual Pioneer Days Celebration. Whether your interest is in crafts, history, sports or just plain ol’ fashioned fun, you’ll find it in abundance at this popular town festival. Starting on Wed. July 14th and running through Sat. the 17th more than 100 actors will bring America’s past alive in nightly performances of Washington, a Patriotic Pageant. This dramatic presentation takes place at 8pm at the nearby Taylor Rodeo Arena. On Friday and Saturday Snowflake’s Pioneer Park hums with activity as the arts & crafts fair offers its wares complete with food vendors, live bands, and other entertainment for both children and adults. Tour guides dressed in full pioneer attire are ready to show visitors each of the historic downtown homes. Along the way, see demonstrations of how pioneer women spun yarn, wove fabric and made candles and soap.
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The popular JJ Players Melodrama at the Social Hall Little Theatre takes place on Fr. and Sat. at 2 and 5pm. Audience participation with plenty of boo’s and hisses is required here! On Saturday, July 17, festivities start early with the morning fun run, followed by the Pioneer Days Parade, a patriotic program and a barbecue. Golf and softball tournaments are open to the public and will run throughout the weekend. The Pioneer Day Rodeo performances take place on Friday at 7pm and again on Saturday at 1:30pm with fireworks and youth dance following. Snowflake held its first Pioneer Day Celebration in 1879 to commemorate the entrance of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley in Utah on July 24, 1847, and the entrance of William J. Flake and 5 other families into the Silver Creek Valley to settle present day Snowflake on July 21, 1878. Come enjoy Pioneer Days in 2004! For more information visit www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com or call the Chamber at 928-536-4331.
SNOWFLAKE PIONEER DAYS CELEBRATION July 16th & 17th
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Where Will You Be Labor Day? Head to the 5th Annual St. Johns Grand Prix
The 5th Annual Top of the Mountain Grand Prix will be run at St. Johns, Arizona, on September 4-6, 2004. This auto racing event will host Stock Cars, Sports Cars and Cars that have run the Indianapolis 500 for the 3-day Labor Day Weekend. Last year the event brought 200 cars to St. Johns. According to Eric Duthie, City Manager of St. Johns, “Auto racing in Arizona started in St. Johns in 1908 through 1922 with a 3-day event featuring the likes of Barney Oldfield and the Chevrolet brothers. It is only fitting that we continue the tradition now with the Grand Prix.” The event gets bigger each year. Drivers like the ambiance of the small community and the good weather. Past winners have included former LeMans 24 hour winner Dan Murphy, NASCAR and ASA driver Ed Ochylski, Skoal Bandit off road driver Doc Ingram and Trans-Am Series Driver David Lansing. Last year, Indy Car driver Ken Petrie set a record of 208 mph on the course.
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Cruise America RV Rentals, a race sponsor, will have a Cruise America Village Program at the Grand Prix. You can rent a RV located at the event for the weekend. This is available to both racers and spectators. For more information, call Cruise America at 800-327-7799. The ticket cost will again be an affordable $5 per day for adults with children 16 and under free. The Race Festival will include vendors, food service, rides for children and music by the Lakesiders Band. There will be something for everyone to do! Come up for a wonderful weekend with clear weather expected and temperatures in the 80s during the day and 50s at night. For more information, contact the St. Johns Chamber of Commerce, 928337-2000 or the Springerville-Eagar Chamber of Commerce, 928-333-2123.
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JANUARY • Sunrise Park Resort - Winter Games , 800-573-4031 MAY • Taylor - Trapper Days, 928-536-7366 JUNE • Greer - Greer Days, 928-735-7576 • Pinetop - Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines, 800-929-8744 • Pinetop - Best of the West Fine Art Show & Sale, 800-929-8744 • Show Low - Show Low Days, 800-SHOWLOW • Springerville-Eagar - Chrome in the Dome Classic Car Show, 928-333-2123 • St. Johns - Fiesta de San Juan Bautista, 928-337-4390 JULY • Alpine - Worm Races & Parade, 928-339-4654 • Pinetop-Lakeside - White Mountain Native American Art Festival & Market, 800-573-4031 • Snowflake - Pioneer Day Celebration, 928-536-7103
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• St. Johns - Pioneer Days, 928-337-2000 AUGUST • Alpine - Alpine Chili Cook-Off, 928-339-1840 • Eagar - Eagar Daze, 928-333-1639 • Pinetop-Lakeside - White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival, 800-573-4031 • St Johns - Grand Prix Race, 928-337-2000 • Taylor - Sweet Corn Festival, 928-536-7366 • Whiteriver - White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo, 928-338-4346 SEPTEMBER • Pinetop-Lakeside - Fall Festival, 928-367-4290 • Springerville-Eagar - Arizona ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree, 928-333-2123 OCTOBER • Springerville-Eagar - Cowboy Golf on the Range, 928-333-2123 DECEMBER • Snowflake - 12 Days of Christmas, 928-536-4331
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Visit the best example of a Mormon Pioneer Town in the Southwest during Snowflake, Arizona’s Annual Pioneer Days Celebration. There is something for everyone - young & old. Festivities include an outdoor Arts & Crafts Fair, Live Bands, Rodeo, Parade, Fireworks, Golf and Softball Tournaments, 10K Fun Run, Outdoor Pageant, Quilt Shows, or take a Guided Tour of Snowflake’s Pioneer Homes. Stop by or call the Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce for a schedule of events.
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Tips from the Fishing Report
Native American Art Festival Heritage Event in Pinetop-Lakeside
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Becker Lake - The lake is full and the boat ramp is accessible. Fishing is good. The lake is open to artificial lure and flies and bait through Sept. 30. There is a two-fish limit. Concho Lake - Fishing is poor to fair. A blue-green algae bloom has caused a spike in pH levels and water temperatures have been in the 60s to low 70s. Fool Hollow Lake - Fishing is fair. The lake will be stocked with catchable size rainbow trout during the week of June 14. Greer Lakes - Boat ramps are accessible and fishing is fair to good at Bunch and Tunnel reservoirs and they will be stocked with catchable size rainbow trout during the week of June 21.
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More than 60 of the Southwest’s finest Native American artists will be on hand to display, demonstrate and sell their fine art and crafts as the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside launches its 2004 festival season on Saturday and Sunday, July Show Low Lake - Fishing is fair to good. 17 and 18. That’s when Recent surveys showed strong numbers of walleye, including a couple of 11 pounders, the 17th Annual White and a fair carry over of trout. Large channel Mountain Native catfish were also caught. American Art Festival will be held at Blue Woodland Lake - Fishing is fair. Try fishing Ridge Elementary during the cooler hours of the day when the School located on fish will be more active. The lake was Highway 260 in stocked with catchable size rainbow trout Pinetop-Lakeside at during the week of June 7th. 1200 W. White Streams -Trout will be stocked weekly until Mountain Blvd. In addition to the artists, the festival early fall. will feature music and dance performances by Native American entertainers. This report was received towards the Ken Duncan is coordinating the festival end of June. For the most up-to-date entertainment including his Yellowbird information check the Internet home Dancers and Estun-Bah. Other featured page: azgfd.com or use the recorded performers include Fernando Cellicion public call-in line: 602-789-3701 and the Zuni Dancers, Edgar Perry and the Apache Crown Dancers plus special performances by “Guardians of the Grand Canyon.” This year’s print artist, Michael McCullough, will be on hand to sign numbered copies of the official event commemorative print entitled “Relics of the Southwest.” Event goers will have a chance to win the original piece. Authentic Native American food will be available and the festival will have a Lyman Lake - Water levels are good. Fishing is fair to good. There is a health advisory here. Mercury levels were detected in the fish. Children under the age of six should not eat any fish from the lake.
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Note To Anglers: Several mid-elevation lakes should be good for carry-over trout. The best lakes to try include Big lake, Becker Lake near Springerville, Luna Lake near Alpine, Show Low Lake in Show Low, and Black Canyon Lake near Forest Lakes.
JULY 2004
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heritage village. Event hours are 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. Plentiful free parking is available at the Blue Ridge School parking lot. On Friday evening, July 16, the Native American PreShow will be held at the nearby Hon-Dah Resort Casino Conference Center. Admission to this special event is $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres with a no-host bar. Mark your calendar for PinetopLakeside’s other premier festivals: the 14th Annual White Mountain Blue Grass Music Festival in August and the Fall Festival in September. These summer festivals, combined with temperatures 20 to 30 degrees cooler than the desert regions of Arizona, give visitors more reasons to celebrate the season in PinetopLakeside, a scenic 31⁄2 hour drive from Phoenix or Tucson. For more information about the 17th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival, Pinetop-Lakeside’s other special events, recreational activities and accommodations in the area, contact the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce at (928) 367-4290 or (800) 573-4031, or visit the web site at www.pinetop-lakeside.com.
As a reminder, no open fires are allowed at all on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Smoking must be done inside a building or a vehicle. The use of motorized vehicles off of forest roads is also prohibited. Ninety percent of this forest is open for various recreational activities including fishing, hiking, camping, and scenic driving. More information is available on the Forests’ web site: www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf A Part of Pinetop’s History Since 1938
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and writers. There are a number of unique galleries and studios that one may visit. If you are interested in antiques and gifts you may find them also. Several fine restaurants are located here, two realty offices, a couple service stations, senior center, library and bank. While in Yarnell, the Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains should not be missed. Located in a tree-shaded, parklike area are religious statues along a trail, where visitors can pray or meditate in a natural atmosphere. Climate is a big attraction for the residents and visitors. Cool summers result from the desert breeze meeting the mountain air. With the mild winters, Yarnell and Peeples Valley can be enjoyed on a year-round basis. Many people from Phoenix and other desert areas find this an ideal place for week-end and summer homes. Travelers today find their own “bit of gold” or heaven here. We invite you to visit Yarnell and Peeples Valley soon. Visit www.peeplesvalleyaz.homestead.com for more information on the Weaver Mountain area. You may also contact the Yarnell/Peeples Valley Chamber of Commerce at 928-427-6582.
Explosion in Northern Arizona! Visit Meteor Crater for the Full Story
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50,000 years ago, a huge iron-nickel meteorite, hurtling at about 40,000 miles per hour, struck the rocky plain of Northern Arizona with an explosive force greater than 20 million tons of TNT. In less than a few seconds the meteorite left a crater 700 feet deep and over 4000 feet across. Today the crater is 550 feet deep, and 2.4 miles in circumference. Twenty football games could be played simultaneously on its floor, while more than two million spectators observed from its sloping sides. The topographical terrain of Meteor Crater so closely resembles that of the Earth’s moon and other planets, NASA designated it as one of the official training sites for the Apollo Astronauts. The U.S. Government deemed the crater a Natural Landmark in 1968.
Meteor Crater’s Visitors Center, open daily, includes the Museum of Astrogeology and an Astronaut Hall of Fame, gift shop and snack bar. Visitors take a casual self-guided tour of exhibits and video presentations vividly portraying how the meteorite impacted and the devastation that resulted. The largest meteorite ever found in the area is on display for visitors to see and touch. You can view the crater from three different look-out points, and a guided rim trail hike, weather permitting, is included in the price of admission. Summer hours are 7am - 7pm through Labor Day and the hikes run daily from 9:15am to 2:15pm. Meteor Crater is located 22 mi. west of Winslow on I-40, then 6 mi. south off exit 233. 1-800-289-5898; www.meteorcrater.com
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Indian Wells
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Bellemont Parks
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Crown King
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Dilkon Dinnehosto Eagar Flagstaff Forest Lakes Fort Apache Fort Defiance Fredonia Ganado Grand Canyon Village Gray Mountain Greer Happy Jack Heber Hillside Holbrook Hotevilla Houck Humboldt Indian Wells Iron Springs Jacob Lake
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“Standin’ on a Corner... in Winslow, Arizona
Ever since the Eagles recorded the song “Take It Easy” people have been going to Winslow, Arizona to stand on a corner. Now you can join them on THE corner at the “Standin’ on the Corner” Park. The park is relatively small - 30 ft wide and 134 ft long - with room for only a couple of trees and some old-fashioned lamp posts. But it sure catches your eye... for covering the wall of the adjacent building is a mural depicting the very words of the song. The artist, John Pugh, has painted a girl in a flatbed Ford
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The drive up Yarnell Hill is one of Arizona’s most scenic stretches of Highway. Rising some 2,400 feet above the desert floor in less than five miles it is also the steepest. Though at the top of the climb you’ll find the reward - the quiet, friendly village of Yarnell nestled high in a mountain pass alongside Antelope Peak. Just three miles through this pass lies pastoral Peeples Valley. In 1863 the Peeples Party took a little trip that turned out to be a grueling journey across the Arizona Territory. Their trek for gold became a search for water. Up a treacherous mountain they drove mules and horses. Through a pass opened a vista with stirrup high grass. Waterways meandered through lush vegetation and trees. Heaven came to mind. Not their “gold heaven” but a land for living. Thus Peeples Valley became home to pioneer ranchers. Gold seekers went to famed Rich Hill. Yarnell arose from the dust of cattle’s hooves when in the 1930s Flora May Luden bought Pike’s Ranch to create a “summer haven” for Phoenix city folk to get “up country” and out of the desert heat. The area is now a haven for artisans
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reflected in the window of a hotel. The centerpiece of the park is a lifesized bronze statue of the young man in the song, leaning on his guitar. Ron Adamson was the sculptor. More than 50 tourists show up every day to have their photographs taken with “Easy,” the nickname given the statue by the locals. The park is located on the corner of Kinsley Ave. & Second St. Come on Saturday nights throughout the summer for live bands with a great mix of music. For more information visit www.standinonthecorner.com or call 928-289-2434.
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Winslow, Arizona For more information call the Winslow Chamber of Commerce
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Get out of the heat and come up to Yarnell! Enjoy a taste of something yummy at the Bakery, check out a unique gallery or enjoy some of our finer restaurants.
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Get Ready to Be Awed Fly with Grand Canyon Helicopters TRAVEL
by Susan E. McGee
My husband and I took the 50-minute Grand Kingdom helicopter ride Grand Canyon WRITER with Helicopters. It was fantastic! It was my first time to see the Grand Canyon. We soared over the treetops, then our pilot said that we should close our eyes, if we are afraid of heights, or get ready to scream as we approached the Grand Canyon. It was so amazing to see the Grand Canyon from the helicopter. This was a super way to view God’s creation. We got a spectacular overview of the North and South Rims. The Colorado River was green when we saw it, though it turns red when it is flooded. This trip took us over the Dragon corridor. Grand Canyon Helicopters also offers a shorter tour lasting approximately 25-30 minutes that takes you over the central corridor, the widest and deepest part of the canyon. As we entered Grand Canyon Helicopters, there was a rock with a plaque that read, “O Lord my God! When in awesome wonder consider all the worlds thy hands have made, thy power throughout the universe displayed” a hymn by Carl Boberg. His hymn gives
credit to God’s Seven Wonders of the World magnificently. We viewed temples, buttes, side canyons, monumental arches and deep gorges. At the Grand Canyon, all at one time there can be a rainbow, blue skies, rain and lightning. I recommend Grand Canyon Helicopters because they are great with customer service and the pilots and crew are very friendly. They fly state of the art “Eco Stars.” There are less than 20 across the country available for tours. They are extremely quiet - quieter even than the National Park’s standards - and environmentally friendly. Most of their “Eco Stars” are less than a year old. There is first class elevated seating with lots of leg room. Everyone gets a great view through “the largest windows in the industry” with 180 degree unobstructed vision. Headphones are provided with narration and music. The “Eco Stars” are air conditioned too. Safety is number one with them. They are under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In other words, “a strict maintenance program.” Overall it is a secure chopper with a smooth ride, friendly crew and a spectacular way to see the Grand Canyon for a returning or first visit. They can be reached at 1-800-541-4537.
Temperatures at the South Rim HIGH (F.) HIGH (C.)
JAN 41 5
FEB 45 7
MAR APR MAY JUN JUL 51 60 70 81 84 10 15 21 27 29
AUG 82 28
SEP 76 24
OCT 65 18
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Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fees
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Entrance fees are $20 per private vehicle or $10 per person entering the park on public transportation, on foot, by bicycle or via the Colorado River. Admission is for seven days and includes both rims. There are no refunds due to inclement weather. U.S. residents aged 62 or older may obtain a Golden Age Passport for a one-time fee of $10. On future visits, Golden Age Passport holders will gain free admission. Persons holding a current Golden Eagle Passport (obtainable for $50 at any national park) are admitted free. The passports are now attain-
able at the entrance station and Canyon View Information Plaza. Annual Grand Canyon passports, valid for the calendar year, are available for $40. U.S. residents who have a permanent physical, mental or sensory impairment may apply in person for a Golden Access Passport. The National Parks Pass, which can be used at any national park, is available for $50. For additional information call 928-6387888 or 638-7875 between 8am-noon and 15pm weekdays.
Taking Care of the Canyon Trails Open But Fire Restrictions in Place IM P NO ORT TIC AN E T
Grand Canyon National Park remains open, all campgrounds, visitor centers, other facilities, and programs are fully operational. However, extreme fire danger conditions exist. Winter and spring moisture brought some relief; however, drought conditions are still present throughout the park. To provide the highest degree of protection to the public and to park resources, the following fire restrictions are in place until further notice. • No Smoking - Smoking is prohibited in all backcountry areas. Smoking is permitted within and directly adjacent to buildings that have designated smoking areas and within private vehicles.
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• No Campfires - Wood and charcoal fires and open flames such as candles are prohibited. Gas grills are permitted in designated campsites, picnic areas, residential areas and the inner canyon.
For additional information, please call the Fire Information recorded message at 928-638-7819. You may leave a phone number and your call will be returned. Or,
you may visit the park’s web site at www.nps.gov/grca. Thank you for your continued cooperation!
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New Visitor Center
New In-Season Package
Make This Your FIRST Stop at the Grand Canyon Rim entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, the National Geographic Visitor Center also houses a branch of the Arizona Tourism Office, sightseeing reservations, and two National Geographic stores. Playing in the National Geographic Visitor Center’s 500-seat IMAX Theater is Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets, a 35minute immersive film experience that vividly shows the exploration and history of the Grand Canyon. The most popular giant screen film of all-time, this movie celebrates its 20th anniversary in the summer of 2004, having drawn more than 20 million visitors to view the film. The film moves through time, starting with the mysterious Anasazi who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years ago, to Major John Wesley Powell’s challenges in conquering the unexplored Canyon and raging Colorado River in 1869. The film’s new logo was created to reflect the largeness of both the Canyon and IMAX experiences. On the outside, the new National Geographic Visitor Center reveals a new facade, parking lot and landscaping, as well as new signage. For more information, please visit the National Geographic Visitor Center website at www.explorethecanyon.com or call 928638-2468.
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges
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. There are 907 rooms in six distinctly different lodges to choose from. Whether you stay the night or the week, you’ll find more than enough to fill your hours and free your mind. 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. It’s all waiting for you at the South Rim, and it’s open year-round. 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. Order up a quick bite at Yavapai cafeteria, or an entire feast at the Arizona Room. Or have your favorite beverage at the Maswik B NO OOK W
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Destination Cinema, Inc. (DCI), which owns and operates giant screen theaters in tourist locations throughout North America, has newly expanded and re-named its IMAX Theater in Tusayan - now to be known as the National Geographic Visitor Center at the Grand Canyon. With significant additions in visitor education and services, plus the continued run of the spectacular IMAX feature, Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets, the National Geographic Visitor Center provides the premier orientation and information spot for tourists seeking a vivid and memorable Grand Canyon experience. From interpretive displays to photo galleries to satellite image displays, National Geographic, the world’s most respected resource for natural history, will surround guests in the breathtaking wonder of the Grand Canyon. The National Geographic Visitor Center provides the perfect launching point for visitors about to enter Grand Canyon National Park, with convenient services such as Grand Canyon National Park Express Pass sales, an information and reservation desk for Canyon-area attractions, Canyon maps and suggested visitor itineraries, and food and beverage services. Located one mile south of the South
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Sports Bar or El Tovar Lounge. Stop at the new Canyon Coffee House in Bright Angel Lodge on your way to watch the sunrise and enjoy a latte or mocha coffee drink or just a good cup of shade grown coffee. At the South Rim, the choices are endless - and they’re all just outside your door. Take advantage of our new inseason package, See America’s Grand Canyon. Effective March 12 through November 6, 2004, this $99 package includes a room at Yavapai West Lodge (dbl occ), two breakfasts, book one get one free in-park motorcoach tours, and a 10% retail discount at the South Rim gift store. Each additional person in the same room is only $9. Yavapai West is conveniently located in the Canyon Marketplace, just a short walk from the rim and the new visitor center, Canyon View Information Plaza. Call today and ask for the SAGC package (some black-out dates apply). Grand Canyon National Park Lodges we’re not just close, we’re there. For reservations call 303-29-PARKS (2972757), toll free 888-29-PARKS (2972757) or visit our website at www.grandcanyonlodges.com. Xanterra Parks & Resorts is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.
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*Accommodations based on availability and seasonal lodge closures. Motorcoach Tours based on availability, booked upon arrival to the park. One cafeteria breakfast per person per day for the first two people in the room. 10% discount limited to one cash register purchase, single or multiple items. See America’s Grand Canyon $99 accommodations good from Friday, March 12, 2004 – Saturday, November 6, 2004. Does not apply to Group Bookings. Taxes and utility surcharges not included. Blackout dates may apply.
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Elephant Rocks Golf Course
Quality Inn Page PR OF ILE
Down by the Lake
by Kate Seymour
Now that you’ve read our feature article on the wonderful city of Page, Arizona, I already know that you want to go there. We’ve provided you with lots of information about great things to see and do in the area, so the only thing left is to figure out where to stay. That is where the Quality Inn Lake Powell comes in. This three-star hotel is located on a scenic hilltop complete with some of the best views of the canyons, Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. Plus, each room features balconies or patios where you can sit back, relax and enjoy one of Page’s magnificent sunsets. Their beautifully landscaped pool area is a perfect
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place to take a nice cool dip at the end of a day spent exploring. The Quality Inn provides valet laundry services, guest laundry, meeting rooms, a gift shop and free airport shuttle service. All of their comfortable rooms include complimentary breakfast, cable TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, free local calls, and iron and board. Now you have a complete vacation laid out here in these very pages - no pun intended. So drop a line to the Quality Inn Page down by the lake and make your reservations today! For more information or to book your room call 928-645-8851 or log on to www.choicehotels.com/hotel/az214.
Mileage From Page
JULY 2004
All mileage approximate and using Page as the hub
Flagstaff..........................................................................................................................................................132 Grand Canyon South....................................................................................................................................138 Grand Canyon North....................................................................................................................................139 Las Vegas........................................................................................................................................................256 Los Angeles ...................................................................................................................................................560 Phoenix..........................................................................................................................................................270 Salt Lake City................................................................................................................................................414 St George........................................................................................................................................................155 Tucson............................................................................................................................................................360 Zion Nat’l Park ...............................................................................................................................................115 Bryce Nat’l Park ............................................................................................................................................152 Monument Valley.........................................................................................................................................120
Named for several huge chunks of lava that look uncannily like pachyderms, Elephant Rocks is a championship 18-hole golf course set in the cool pines of Williams. The original nine holes were built by the railroad back in the 1920s. The second nine were created by Gary Panks and Associates. The course winds its way through pine forest and clearings with magnificent views of the Bill Williams Mountain. The first five holes, a part of the original nine, offer a nice smooth start to the game. The new holes are played across the street before the return to the original course. It’s been said that “the last two holes are almost worth the price of admission alone.” The 17th is a par-5 over 518 yards with the final 100 yards played straight up the hill. The 18th tees off at the course’s highest point - with a stunning view of the nearby mountains - and the shot drops 100 feet to the green below. The rural setting and remnants of a byPR OF ILE
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gone era make your visit here a trip back in time. Be sure to stop at the clubhouse for a beverage at the full service bar - it’s the original structure built by the railroad and features a rustic fireplace made from rocks hauled from such Arizona sites as the Granite Dells and the Petrified Forest. The green fees seem right out of the past, too, compared to the costs of most bigcity courses. The past lends its charm, but Elephant Rocks also offers all the amenities you would expect at a top class golf course. There is a putting green, practice range and pro shop. Lessons are available. In addition, a new facility is planned that will accommodate functions for parties of up to 300 people. To reach Elephant Rocks Golf Course from Railroad Ave., turn north on Seventh Street, turn left after the RR tracks onto Cataract Lake Road, turn right on Golf Course Road and go about 1.5 miles. To learn more about this high country golf experience, call 928-635-4935.
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Antelope Canyon awaits the adventurous traveler who seeks to discover one of the most spectacular sculptures set in stone - a must for amateur and professional photographers. Navajo owned and operated. Tour Times: 8am, 9:30am, 11:30 am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm. (subject to avail. of light)
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MAY • Rendezvous Days, 800-863-0546 JUNE • AZ HOG Rally, 480-945-0903 • High Country Warbirds Air Display (Valle), 928-635-1000 JULY • Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo, 928-632-7680 • Small Town 4th of July, 800-863-0546 • Great Escape Motorcycle Rally, 928-758-5699 • Williams Wild Rodeo Show, 800-863-0546
Attention: Houseboat Enthusiasts at Lake Powell Prepare yourselves for a whole NEW experience! Phase 1 of the luxurious Antelope Point Marina & Resort is NOW OPEN and offering upscale amenities, first class service, houseboat rentals and slips for lease!
Annual Events:
• Kawasaki Jet Ski Sales & Rental • Kawasaki ATV Sales • Service on all makes and models ATV's and PWC's • Launch and Retrieve for boats 12" wide and smaller • Marine supplies • Beach and water toys
888-545-2642 or 928-645-2642 www.wildcatwatersports.com
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AUGUST • Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival, 928-635-0266 SEPTEMBER • Labor Day PRCA Rodeo, 800-863-0546 • Williams Railroad Days (2005) OCTOBER • Fall Festival - The End of an Era, a New Beginning, 800-863-0546 DECEMBER • Mountain Village Holiday, 800-863-0546
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Historic Downtown Flagstaff Welcomes You!
Power Up, Build Green and Drive Clean
On Fridays at sundown come along for summer “Movies on the Square.” Live bands and dance performances entertain on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. “The square” is located on Aspen Ave between Leroux and San Francisco. 928-774-6929; www.heritagesquaretrust.org Historic Walking Tours of the downtown area run every other Sunday from May 30th through August 29th, beginning at the historic Visitors Center/Amtrak Station. Historians Richard & Sherry Mangum give the tours at 10am, except for July 4 at 8am, dressed in period costumes. There is no fee for the tour, though donations are accepted. Reservations: 928-774-8800 For more information call the Flagstaff CVB at 800-842-7293.
Parks and Trails in Flagstaff The Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) - 22 miles of completed trails that connect the parks and neighborhoods of the city. Open year-round it offers opportunities for bicycling, hiking, jogging, and crosscountry skiing. For info or to buy a FUTS Map ($2.00) contact Flagstaff Parks & Recreation at 928-779-7690.
Peaks View County Park - a state of the art artificial athletic field designed for soccer and softball use, playground, picnic areas, and hiking and equestrian trails. Koch Field Rd., 928-774-2572 Sawmill Multicultural Art and Nature Country Park - demonstration gardens, sculpture walk, tile and paint mural wall, Willow Bend Environmental Center, playground, performances amphitheater and a FUTS trail connection. 703 E. Sawmill Road, 928-774-5139
Buffalo Park - a great place to spend an afternoon picnicking, taking in the magnificent views of the San Francisco Peaks or hiking. Forest Ave., go west on Gemini St.
Southwest Sustainability Expo Recharge amidst the pines, aspens, blue skies and mountain air of northern Arizona. Nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is a great destination for a summer get-away. Please join us August 5-6-7, 2004 for the Southwest Sustainability Expo as we promote the technologies, products and services to Power Up, Build Green and Drive Clean. We’ll feature the latest technologies and products for solar, wind, biomass and hydrogen energy; green building materials and design; and alternative-fuel transportation. Discover the latest technologies and products to power your home or business at the 45,000 sq ft product and technology expo. Take advantage of more than 65 workshops and seminars. Public events are Friday and Saturday, August 6 and 7, with Business-to-Business programs scheduled Thursday August 5. EV ECOEN T
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Flagstaff’s historic downtown district lies at the heart of this mountain community. This friendly, compact area contains a variety of shops including outdoor outfitters, clothing boutiques, galleries, bookshops and more. For your dining pleasure there are many unique restaurants, as well as microbreweries and coffeeshops. Colorful night spots provide live entertainment most evenings. The downtown is safe and active both day and night - perfect for a relaxing stroll. Be sure to stop by Heritage Square where there’s always something going on - free of charge! Join residents and visitors for Thursdays on the Square, a series of musical entertainment every Thursday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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University Union Field House in Flagstaff, Arizona. Admission and parking are free. Check out our website, www.SustainabilityExpo.com, for information on exhibitors, speakers, workshops, tours, youth programs directions, lodging, and area attractions. Sponsors and exhibitors can register online or request a vendor packet at 928-600-1665.
New this year: • The Hydrogen Colloquium Aug 6 • Building Green Homes workshop track Aug 7 • Strawbale Wall Raising Aug 6-7 • Free Admission and Parking The Southwest Sustainability Expo will be held at the Northern Arizona
18-Hole Disc Golf Course - offers an exciting challenge year-round. The course winds through the Ponderosa Pines and is free is charge. 245 N. Thorpe Rd., located behind the adult center. The Bark Park off-leash facility - a fenced, enclosed area where dog can run freely. There are two sections, one for larger breeds and one for smaller animals. Water is available May through October. 600 N. Thorpe Rd, located in Thorpe Park.
For more information on outdoor recreation in the Flagstaff area, contact the Flagstaff CVB at 800-842-7293.
Don’t Miss the Festival In The Pines!
Annual Events:
APRIL • Northern Arizona Book Festival, 928-774-9118
JUL 30-AUG 1 Coconino Fairgrounds - 150 country-wide juried artisans, 2 stages of entertainment, interactive kid's area, food, $7, under 12 free. 888-278-3378
MAY • Trappings of the American West, 928-774-8861
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JUNE • Pine Country Pro Rodeo, 928-526-9926 • Rte 66 Regional Chili Cookoff, 928-526-4314 JULY • Fair of Life Festival Arts & Crafts Extraordinaire, 928-779-1227 • Coconino County Horse Races, 928-774-5139 • Hopi Marketplace, 928-774-5213
Visit one of America’s Largest Collections of High-Country Wildflowers
July is the Peak of the Season! • 2,500 species of wildflowers, trees, herbs, and shrubs • 200 acres of gardens, greenhouses, and natural habitats • Guided tours daily at 11am and 1pm • Spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks
Purchase Two Adult or Senior Admissions for the Price of One! With this ad, valid through 2004. Open daily from 9am to 5pm • Adults: $4 • Seniors: $3 • Youth: $1
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FEBRUARY • Winterfest, 800-842-7293
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• Open House - The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 928-774-1442 • AZ Highland Celtic Festival, 928-779-3817 AUGUST • Navajo Marketplace, 928-774-5213 • Southwest Sustainability Expo, 800-595-7658 • Festival In The Pines, 888-278-3378 • Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival, 928-779-1775 • Coconino County Fair, 928-774-5139 SEPTEMBER • Native Artists Marketplace, 928-774-5213 • Festival of Science, 800-842-7293 • Flagstaff Open Studios, 800-842-7293 OCTOBER • Art on the Square, 928-779-7690 • Celebraciones de la Gente, 928-774-5213
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Az Cowboy Poets Gathering
Forest Villas Hotel
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Ballantyne. All evening performances will be held at the Yavapai College Performance Hall, 1100 E. Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona. All shows were almost sold out last year, so it is advisable to purchase tickets in advance. Free multiple daytime sessions begin at noon on Friday on the grounds of Sharlot Hall Museum. The entire day Saturday, beginning at 9 am, will again see the museum’s period buildings and beautiful grounds jammed with activity. The Gathering will host multiple sessions featuring traditional and contemporary cowboy poetry, humorous poetry, old-time singing, songwriting, cowboy yodeling, stories of ranching old-timers and much more. A Gathering reception at the Phippen Museum on Friday at 5 pm is open to all. Music will be provided by Kip Calahan and Jim Wilson. All daytime sessions are free of charge to the general public. Tickets for the evening shows are $16.00. Advance tickets may be ordered by mail from the Yavapai College Community Events Box Office, Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301, or call the tollfree number 877-928-4253 (877YCTICKETS). For additional information about the Gathering, call 928-445-3122 or visit www.sharlot.org.
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Keeping Oral Traditions Alive For a real taste of the Old West head to Prescott on August 19-21, 2004 for the 17th Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering. The Gathering will present more than 100 poets, reciters and old-time singers who keep alive the working cowboy’s oral traditions with narrative poetry about their lives on the Arizona range. The theme this year is “Still Doin’ Business.” Of those who submitted their work to be judged, 14 were selected to be the Featured Poets in this year’s Gathering. Singer Jesse Ballantyne from Sheridan, Wyoming will lead the lineup at the 7:30 pm evening show on Thursday, appearing with Featured Poets Leon Flick, Audrey Hankins, and Randy Rieman and Jim Wilson. Friday night’s 7:30 pm performance presents Roughstring from Animas, New Mexico, with Featured Poets Bob Bird, Ross Knox, Joel Nelson, Gary Robertson, and special guest Steve Rafters. Saturday’s 5 pm performance will feature the Desert Sons from Tucson, Arizona, Featured Poets Lee Brimhall, Bunny Dryden, Bob Ryan Van, Rod Taylor and special guest Georgie Sicking. Saturday’s 8 pm performance will feature the Desert Sons, Featured Poets J. B. Allen, Joette Conley, Yvonne Hollenbeck, and Tom Sharpe, and special guest Randy Rieman and special musical guest Jesse
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by Kate Seymour
From the moment you step in the door of the Forest Villas Hotel and catch a glimpse of the dramatic circular staircase and exquisite European tapestry, you feel assured that your stay there will be one of rest and relaxation. On cool days and nights the lobby’s wood burning fireplace is ablaze with welcoming warmth and the cozy couches are sure to invite you to sit and drift away on the notes emanating from the grand piano. You could almost forget about your room...until you see it. Forest Villas features 62 rooms and suites each with their own private balcony, some featuring panoramic vistas of the breathtaking mountain landscapes surrounding the city of Prescott. Room options include the Presidential Suite, King Studio Suites or Standard Rooms. All rooms have coffee makers, phones (even in the bathrooms!), hair dryers and cable TV. The Presidential Suite is a luxurious one-bedroom suite that includes a sleeper couch in the spacious living area. There is also an elevated whirlpool bath, fireplace, refrigerator, two televisions and an extra large balcony which overlooks the incredible rose garden and fountains in the courtyard. The most popular rooms at the hotel are the King Studio Suites - each with a
whirlpool spa, fireplace, refrigerator, king size bed, sitting area and two large closets. Standard rooms are available as well, with either one king size or two queen size beds. Forest Villas Hotel also recognizes that to be completely relaxed you must also feel safe, which is why security at the hotel includes key-card locks on the rooms and ample covered parking in the building’s garage, which connects with the guest rooms through either the elevator or indoor stairway. During some evenings the Lobby lounge is open to serve the hotel’s fine collection of beer, wines and champagnes; however, when it is not open the friendly staff members will serve you by request at the front desk. All room reservations also include a complimentary continental breakfast. Another wonderful feature of the hotel is the outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi that is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped patio area and features wonderful views of the Prescott National Forest’s mountains. It is also the perfect setting for a dramatic star-lit swim. You are sure to feel welcomed by the wonderful ambiance and staff at the Forest Villas Hotel, with its treasure trove of amenities for your comfort and relaxation. For reservations or more information please log on to www.forestvillas.com or call 800-223-3449.
Prescott Indian Art Market CU EV LTUR EN AL T
The 7th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market will be held at Sharlot Hall Museum two blocks west of Prescott’s historic Courthouse Square on July 10-11, 2004. Discover collectable, genuine, reasonably-priced, American Indian-made arts and crafts offered by over a hundred nationally-known Indian artists. A discerning all-Indian artist jury chooses participating artists on the basis of quality representing both traditional and contemporary styles. Not only are you able to watch these artists creating their work, you can get close to them and have time to talk about
Young’s Farm Corn Festival July 31 - Aug 1 From 10-4
• Country Store • Gift Shop • Farm Restaurant • Fresh Poultry & Produce • Seasonal Festivals Dewey • 928-632-7272 www.YoungsFarmInc.com Open 7-6 Daily
their work. You’ll find silver and gold smiths, sculptors, Katsina carvers, weavers, potters, painters, bead and leather workers, basket makers and more. Relax in an out-door amphitheater and watch sixty Hopi children dancing their traditions and hear singers and storytellers in shows that run continuously Saturday and Sunday. The market opens at 10am both days and closes at 5pm Saturday, 4pm on Sunday. Admission is $5 - children attend free. For further information, check our web site: www.sharlot.org - or call 928-445-3122.
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Annual Events:
MAY • Phippen Art Museum Western Art Show & Sale, 928-778-1385 • Spring Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts, 928-445-2510 JUNE • Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo, 800-358-1888 • Folk Arts Fair, 928-445-3122 • Territorial Days, 800-266-7534 • Tsunami on the Square, 928-445-5540 JULY • Prescott Indian Art Market, 928-445-3122 AUGUST • Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, 928-445-3122 • Summer Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts, 928-445-2510
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SEPTEMBER • Faire on the Square, 800-266-7534 • Arizona Shakespeare Festival, 928-443-1868 OCTOBER • Folk Music Festival, 928-445-3122 • Old West Oktoberfest, 928-443-5220 NOVEMBER • Arizona’s Largest Gingerbread Village, 928-776-1666 • Day of the Dead Dinner Show & Twilight Procession, 928-925-6830 DECEMBER • Arizona Christmas Parade & Courthouse Lighting, 800-266-7534 • Acker Musical Showcase, 800-266-7534
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A Day in the West
Sedona by Foot
Bell Rock Trail - 3 miles each way is considered an easy hike along a Jeep road. The trail winds around the bellshaped rock to the South of Sedona attracting Vortex seekers to the powerful energy. To get there: Go south 5.6 miles from the “Y” on SR 179; park at Milepost 308. Cathedral Rock Trail - 0.7 miles each way is considered to be a moderately difficult hike. Although short in distance, the hike is very steep and climbs almost 760 in less than a mile. To get there: Take the SR 179 3.4 miles south from the Sedona “Y”, turn right on “Back-o-Beyond” and go .7 mile until you reach the trailhead parking.
Lost Canyon - 2.2 miles is considered a moderately difficult hike. The canyon is appropriately named, as this is one of the more secluded hikes near Sedona. The trail itself follows the ledge as opposed to the Canyon floor. To get there: Take Dry Creek Rd two miles north from SR 89A in west Sedona. Turn right on Forest Service Road 152 and continue 2.5 miles to the trailhead. Red Rock State Park - The park offers nine easy to moderate scenic trails which range from 0.4 to 1.9 miles long with one wheelchair accessible route. Ask about the moonlight walks given by a Park Ranger April through October. 4050 Red Rock Loop Road. Although trails are open, due to fire danger no smoking or campfires are permitted. Please smoke only inside of buildings or in your car. For further information, contact the Coconino National Forest at 928-282-4119 or Red Rock State Park at 928-282-6907.
Shakespeare Sedona 2004 AT THE ITS ATR BE E ST
The old-world charm and elegance of Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village will be the setting for Shakespeare Sedona Summer Theater as it returns for a seventh season of providing professional classical theatre to Northern Arizona. Productions will take place the first three weekends in July. This year’s productions include The Taming of the Shrew and Cardenio. Shakespeare Sedona’s Summer Theater productions will kick off Thursday, July 1, with The Taming of the Shrew, a Shakespeare favorite. The rollicking farce features the memorable characters Kate and Petruchio. The second feature production, Cardenio, is a Shakespeare play that went
missing for three centuries. This relatively newly-discovered drama, full of suspense and horror, focuses on love run amuck. The production also promises a spectacular rapier and dagger stage fight not to be missed. The Taming of the Shrew will be performed on Thursday, July 1; Friday, July 2; Friday, July 9; Wednesday July 14, and Friday, July 16. Cardenio will be presented on Saturday, July 3; Thursday, July 8; Saturday, July 10, and Thursday, July 15. Seating is limited. All shows begin at 8pm. Tickets are available for $20 per person, $10 for students for each show or a special value package is also available. To order tickets, please call 928-2039381.
Sedona Activities, Dining, Lodging ACTIVITIES A Day in the West: Jeep Tours, Horseback Riding, BBQ’s, 928-282-4320; www.adayinthewest.com Sedona Motorcycles: Harley Rentals, 928-282-1093
Iris Garden Inn: 928-282-2552; www.irisgardeninn.com Los Abrigados Resort & Spa: 928-282-1777; www.ilxresorts.com Red Rock Inn: 928-284-2487 Southwest Inn at Sedona: 800-483-7422; www.swinn.com Sedona Village Lodge: 928-284-3626
Authentic Native American Arts, Crafts & Jewelry DINING Blue Moon Café: American/Mexican food, speciality pizza, sandwiches. 928-284-1831 Dahl & DiLuca Ristorante Italiano: Dining in the true spirit of Rome. 928-282-5219 The Heartline Café: Fine food, casual atmosphere. 928-282-0785 Junipine Café: Ribs, daily seafood specials, more. 928-282-7406 LODGING Bell Rock Inn & Suites: 928-282-4161: www.ilxresorts.com Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast: 800-453-1166
See the Best...with the Best
A Day in the West Jeep Tours and Horseback Rides is Sedona’s first tour company, with over 50 years of touring experience. The Bradshaw family started giving horseback tours in the 1940s - and no one knows the red rock country like the fun and friendly folks at A Day in the West! Voted the Number One Most Beautiful Place in America in 2003 by USA Weekend’s Annual Travel Report, Sedona is alive with fascinating and beautiful things to see. The “cast members” of A Day in the West are incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, with local insights into geology, plants, animals and the history of the land. They offer many different tour options. One of their Jeep Tours, Red Rock West, is perfect for photographers and sunset lovers. The Pioneer Trail Tour will take you up a 100-yearold wagon road trail to the top of the Mogollon Rim, while the Broken Arrow Tour takes you to Sedona’s Jeep playground, named after the 1950 western movie. The Broken Arrow is also one of the Bradshaw’s original movie trails from the 40s & 50s. Of course, the Broken Arrow Combo is also a great option as it combines the Pioneer Trail and Broken Arrow Jeep tours.
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Visit one of the most popular rest areas in the Coconino National Forest...
OAK CREEK VISTA OVERLOOK on Hwy 89A (14 miles south of Flagstaff). Open Year Round
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MARCH • International Film Festival & Workshop, 877-733-3662 • St. Patrick's Day Parade, 928-204-2390 APRIL • Sedona Spring Chamber Music Festival, 928-204-2415 MAY • Sedona Art & Sculpture Walk, 928-282-3809 • Sedona Home & Business Show, 928-204-1123 • Sedona Open Studios Tour, 928-203-0430 JUNE • Sedona-Verde Valley Astronomy Festival, 928-634-7332
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Scenic view of the Mogollon Rim, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona!
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Don’t forget about the horseback rides. The Horseback Adventure is a combination of their most popular Jeep Tour (Broken Arrow) and a horseback ride. Start off with a 1.5 hour fourwheel adventure followed by a scenic two-hour horseback ride through the red rock country, including creek crossings. The Complete Western Experience is a great option for the whole family. Three tours in one! The tour includes a Broken Arrow Jeep Tour, a 1-hour horseback ride and then a mouthwatering Cowboy Cookout back at the ranch, prepared by the best cowboy chefs around! Restrictions may apply. Be sure to include one of A Day in the West’s tours on your next trip to Sedona they are sure to make it one you will not forget! For tour or gift certificate information log on to www.adayinthewest.com or call 800-973-3662.
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JULY • Shakespeare Sedona Summer Festival, 928-203-9381 SEPTEMBER • Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque, 877-386-8687 • Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, 928-282-1985 • Moonlight Madness Festival & Sidewalk Sale, 928-204-2390 • Red Rocks Music Festival, 602-787-1577 OCTOBER • Sedona Arts Festival, 928-204-9456 NOVEMBER • Red Rock Fantasy of Lights, 928-282-1777 DECEMBER • Tlaquepaque Festival of Lights, 928-282-4838
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“En vino veritas!” Ah yes, in wine there is truth! But do you know the truth about wine? Ron Newman does and he is popping his cork to tell Tucson visitors all about it. Ron understands there is a good deal of bewilderment and intimidation out there when it comes to comprehending the subtle tastes, histories and geographies of his subject. But he diffuses the fear factor with disarming charm so that you’ll soon find yourself enjoying the wine you drink far more than ever. Ron educates your mind as well as your palette, then brings them together for a sumptuous evening of wine, food and good company. Simply round up six or more of your friends and leave the rest to your guide. Before your evening of wine education begins, Ron will meet with you to arrange a budget, select a dinner menu
and discuss your goals for the evening. This last is important, as Ron is adept at educating wine connoisseurs of all levels. Wine appreciation occurs over a spectrum of experience, from the novice who needs a more general approach to the practiced taster interested in a particular region or variety of wine. Ron is pleased to let the needs of each party dictate the curriculum. Along with history, geography, science and taste Ron will alert you to some practical tips. “There’s no real rules,” he assures his classes, “and it is more simple than it seems. For instance, there’s no rocket science to reading a label if you know to look for a couple of key things.” For what those things are, however, you’ll need to call Ron and arrange for a class to learn the truth about wine. Veritas never tasted so good. WINE View and Ron Newman can be reached at 520-275-9942.
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Named a Top Arts Destination in America Tucson is once again being recognized as one of the best destinations for the arts. Readers of AmericanStyle magazine have ranked Tucson 13th in their annual list of the Top 25 Arts Destinations in the U.S. Tucson ranked 15th on the AmericanStyle list in 1999. AmericanStyle is an arts lifestyle magazine for enthusiasts and collectors, showcasing the homes of collectors and the studios of artists who create two- and three-dimensional works of art. The complete list of the Top 25 Arts Destinations in the U.S appears in the August issue of AmericanStyle. Virtual art tours are available online at www.americanstyle.com
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Keep Cool in the Cave
It’s a Dry Heat!
At Colossal Cave Mountain Park
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With a steady, dry temperature of 70 degrees below ground, you are sure to keep cool on your trip to the Colossal Cave Mountain Park. But the temperature is not all that is cool - the Cave is, too! Possibly the world’s largest dry cavern (meaning that due to a lack of water, the formations aren’t currently growing), the Cave is so large that it has yet to be completely explored! The Cave, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was used for centuries by prehistoric peoples. The first person lived in Colossal Cave Mountain Park over one thousand years ago. Around 900 A.D. the Hohokam Indians formed a thriving community utilizing the Valley below the Cave for farming and the Cave itself for shelter, storage and as a shrine. There is evidence that the Sobaipuri Indians, Apaches and Papagos (now Tohono O’odham) also utilized the area. The historic La Posta Quemada Ranch is also a part of the Colossal Cave Mountain Park. It is rumored that many outlaws stashed their gold in the Cave. One such
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was Phil Carver, a bank robber who is supposed to have stored approximately $60,000 in gold there in 1879. After serving a long term in Yuma prison, it is said that he returned to the Cave and disappeared. This is only a portion of the rich and unique history the Park covers. Many wonderful books on the subject can be found at the Park’s Gift Shops. In order to see the Cave you must take one of the guided tours. This ensures the wellbeing of the Cave through the ability to limit the amount of traffic going through the Cave at one time. The tour route is a half mile long and takes 45-50 minutes. The tour guide will relate the Cave’s history, legends, and geology as you walk down and back up about six and a half stories of breathtaking cave formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, boxwork and helictites. Tours are given daily, year-round and you will never wait longer than 30 minutes to begin after purchasing your ticket. So get cool in Tucson’s cool Colossal Cave Mountain Park! For more information please visit www.colossalcave.com or call 520-647-7275.
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When visitors and newcomers see temperatures on the weather map hovering around 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more, they wonder how they will stand it! The key is that “it’s a dry heat.” In many parts of the US, temperatures in the 90s are often accompanied by high humidity. The Heat Stress Index shows that 90 degrees with 90% humidity actually feels like 122 degrees! And... 122 degrees is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Phoenix. Summertime temperatures are usually much less than that, nearer 105 degrees - with low humidity. Although the temperatures are much more comfortable than “out-of-staters” expect, the rains of the monsoon season are eagerly anticipated. The humidity increases and with it some discomfort, but
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the beauty of these summer storms more than compensates. The monsoon season generally begins in early July and typically lasts 56 days. A monsoon day is defined as having a dew point of 55 degrees or higher. As the heat builds up during the day, cloud formations begin to appear and grow. Dust storms, magnificent displays of lightning and drenching downpours follow. The rain is very fickle, however, and may fall over a few blocks of town and completely miss adjacent streets. You never know what to expect during a monsoon... but one rule is very important. Do not drive through washes or low lying portions of streets that have been barricaded by officials. Water has an incredible power to drag your vehicle away, endangering all passengers.
Night Walk in the Desert The cooler summer evenings are the perfect time to explore Saguaro National Park in Tucson. Join a park naturalist at Saguaro’s Rincon Mountain District (East) for a guided look at desert nightlife. The leisurely 2-hour walk will seek out the sights and sounds of the Sonoran Desert night. The next walk is scheduled for Friday, July 16 at 7pm. Advance registration is required as space is limited to 15 people. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. To register call the Visitor Center at 520-733-5153.
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There’s not much left at Fort Bowie National Historic Site... and you can’t drive by for a quick look either. Yet I found it one of the most memorable and touching glimpses into history that I have had in Arizona, a reaction I never expected. First of all, you have to work for this piece of the past! To reach the site of the fort requires a hike of 1.5 miles from the end of a road that’s 14 miles from the nearest small town. As you wend your way along the trail you get a real sense of the isolation that the soldiers experienced while stationed there. It really does seem like the middle of nowhere! The scene is peaceful...unlike the days in the late 1800s when this spot was the focal point of military operations against the Chiricahua Apaches. Battles took place here for more than 30 years, eventually culminating in the surrender of Geronimo in 1886. It was the site of the unfortunate Bascom Affair, a wagon train massacre and the battle of Apache Pass, among others. The trail winds past the remains of a Butterfield Stage Coach Station, where a faint trail shows the old stage road. You can imagine the jolting journey that Bisbee’s Legendary Queen Mine Underground Tours
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brought the mail and passengers all the way from St. Louis to San Francisco in 24 days. The post cemetery, some distance from the fort, seems a sad and lonely spot for the graves that remain...children lost in their infancy, a few others. The soldiers’ bodies were removed when the fort was closed. After our hike in the early afternoon heat, the perennial flow of Apache Springs was extraordinary and welcome. How lovely is the sound of water in a dry land...a cool trickle of life-giving moisture in a green and shady nook. How much more it must have meant to the soldiers and Apaches of long ago! Finally we approached the crest of a hill where the visitor center overlooks the remains of the Fort...ruins really...as I said, not much to see. The startlement comes inside the center where artifacts and especially the old photos show the bustling outpost of civilization that used to rest in this field. A school, hospital, trading post, corrals, officers’ quarters, lodging for the enlisted men...130 soldiers here at a time with all their assorted hangers-on. It was strange and humbling to glimpse the lives lived here. A minimum of 2-2 1/2 hours is recommended for the round trip visit. Next time I’ll start early in the morning and bring my binoculars... with four different “life zones” meeting in this region, there is an astounding diversity of wildlife - some 30 species of reptiles, 65 mammal species and over 150 species of birds. You can reach Ft. Bowie from Interstate 10 via Willcox or the small community of Bowie. For a great snack before or after your hike, I’d recommend a stop at the Fort Bowie Vineyards store just off the main drag in Bowie. You’ll find the best home made pie you’ve had in years! For more information about Fort Bowie National Historic Site call the Visitor Center at 520-847-2500.
As you drive an hour or so south of Tucson, climbing in elevation, the temperatures start to fall. You will begin to experience a true “Land of Legends” with the OK Corral, Kartchner Caverns, the towering Chiricahua National Monument and much more, including the border of Mexico. If you’re looking to explore old west history, natural settings and wonders, museums and art galleries, romantic getaways and some of the best hiking and birding in the entire country, then Cochise County can meet all your needs. Living western history is practically everywhere in Cochise County, but Tombstone - the world famous “Town Too Tough to Die” - epitomizes the Old West of gunfights, gambling, and good times. Willcox is the hometown of the late singing cowboy, Rex Allen. Sierra Vista’s history includes an original outpost, Ft. Huachuca, home of the “Buffalo Soldier.” It was part of the westward expansion and the settling of untamed lands. Bisbee was at one time the largest city between Denver and San Francisco and is now an engaging artist’s colony. Douglas is an international town that captures the flavor of both Mexico and the U.S. Cochise County is also revered as a birder’s paradise. Bisbee’s Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival in
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August beckons even international visitors to spectacular locations. The Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in Sulphur Springs Valley northeast of Bisbee, the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area and the Chiricahua Mountains are saturated with nature’s offerings. In the Sierra Vista area alone, there are 31 canyons! Ramsey Canyon is recognized for 14 species of hummingbirds and summer is the time for spectators. The canyons are cool and hundreds of feathered and reptile friends frolic along the trails. The most pronounced aspect of Cochise County living is simplicity and charm. There are no stop signs in Bisbee and everyone walks to the downtown post office to get their mail. The Holy Trinity Monastery and a community of friendly neighbors make Benson and St. David quaint and appealing. The Gadsden Hotel in Douglas has stunning décor and world class warmth. Throughout Cochise County, easy smiles and friendly waves greet visitors in restaurants, stores and shops. Populated by the type of people who restore your faith in humanity, Cochise County is set apart from anywhere else. For more information call the Cochise County Tourism Council at 520-432-9200 or visit www.explorecochise.com.
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Green Valley Area Attractions ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center 1421 W. Pima Mine Rd. (I-19 exit 80). Onehour tours of active copper mine, award-winning exhibit center, gift shop, picnic area. TuSa, 9a-5p. 520-625-7513 Titan Missile Museum 1580 W. Duval Mine Rd. (I-19 exit 69). Descend into Titan II ICBM Site 571-7, the only publicly accessible missile complex in the world. Hours: daily 9-5, last tour at 4p, closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. 520-625-7736 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Tubac (I-19 exit 42). Along the Santa Cruz River lies Presidio (garrison) San Ignacio de Tubac, founded by the Spanish in 1752. Video programs on Tubac’s history, museum, historic reenactments. 520-398-2252 Tumacacori National Historic Park I-19, exit 29. Initially established as a Jesuit visita around 1691; a Franciscan mission was later constructed. Museum located in the Visitor Center features artifacts, exhibits and extensive book selection. Open daily from 8-5. 520-398-2341 Madera Canyon Coronado National Forest, I-19, exit 63. The lush riparian habitat is home to a vast number of insects and mammals while 230 species of birds have been spotted here. Hiking and bicycle trails and picnic facilities available. 520281-2296
If there was one word to describe the experience at the Asarco Mineral Discovery Center it would have to be BIG. Imagine kicking the tires on a truck so large it has to be built at the job site, or seeing a shovel so tall the operator has to climb up three stories off the ground just to reach the cab! You’ll experience it all at this award-winning visitors center just 15 miles south of downtown Tucson on Interstate 19 at Pima Mine Road. Since it was founded in 1912, Arizona has been known as The Copper State. Nature has bestowed Arizona with extensive copper deposits, so it’s no coincidence that the state produces more copper than any country in the world (except Chile). However, the ore is of relatively low grade, and it takes big equipment to get it out of the ground economically. About one-fourth of the copper mined in Arizona each year is produced by Asarco Incorporated from its Ray Mine north of Tucson, the Silver Bell mine northwest of Tucson, and the Mission Mine just south of Tucson. Founded in 1899, Asarco is the sixth-largest producer of copper in the world. The Mission Mine is the site of the Asarco Mineral Discovery Center. One-
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hour bus tours depart about every hour and a half taking visitors to the edge of the open-pit mine - six times larger than all the rock moved to make the Panama Canal - and into the mill where copper ore is ground into a fine powder so the copper minerals can be recovered using water and air bubbles. Back at the Mineral Discovery Center, visitors can enjoy exhibits describing the production of pure copper and how the metal is used in everyday life. Two short video presentations run hourly in the Discovery Theater. Outside is a desert-landscaped picnic area. The gift shop offers a variety of Southwestern arts and crafts by local artisans, jewelry, books, rocks and minerals, souvenir apparel and a dazzling array of decorative copper items at surprisingly reasonable prices. The Asarco Mineral Discovery Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The last tour leaves at 3:30pm. Admission to the exhibit center, video theater and gift shop is free. Mine tour tickets are $6.00 adults, $5.00 seniors and $4.00 children 5-12. More information is available at 520-625-8233 and on their web-site at www.mineraldiscovery.com.
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Route 66 Attractions Look out for these... and more in western Arizona: • “Almost” Ghost Town of Oatman • Kingman’s Route 66 Museum • Grand Canyon Caverns • Seligman’s old Harvey House • Ash Fork’s Settler’s Cemetery The Route 66 Association recently published a new map featuring all the Route 66 Communities in Arizona. The association is located in the Powerhouse Visitor Center in Historic Downtown Kingman. Phone 928-753-5001 or email azrt66@route66web.com.
Mohave County Fair September 9-12, 2004 Kingman, Arizona • Carnival • Bingo • 4-H • Livestock • Talent Show • Bands • Magic Show
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nis courts, racquetball courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, skate parks, or even play a game of frisbee golf - it’s all available throughout the City of Kingman . There must be somebody who hasn’t heard of Andy Devine the movie star, but that person sure doesn’t live in Kingman where Andy is becoming somewhat of a folk hero. To find out more about him visit the Mohave County Museum of History and Arts. Kingman is a growing city with a population of 20,000+. We are located in the mild, high desert climate surrounded by beautiful mountains and open vistas. Our elevation of 3,400 feet allows for cooler summer temperatures and mild winter temperatures. So come enjoy a round of golf, a drive on Historic Route 66 or antiquing in our Historic Downtown district. Whatever you choose to do in Kingman , you’ll find it’s worth the trip. Stop by the Powerhouse Visitor Center for your brochures on all the local attractions, or call 1-866-427-Rt66.
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“Heart of Historic Route 66” Arizona can boast the longest remaining uninterrupted stretch of old Route 66 still in existence between Chicago and Los Angeles. Through the years Route 66 has had many names - The Mother Road, The Will Rogers Highway and The Main Street of America. This stretch of original road positions Kingman right in the “Heart of Historic Route 66.” While you’re in Kingman you can experience a flavor of our history. Kingman was known for being a miningtown and a railroad town, for ranching and, more recently, as a regional trade, service and distribution center for northwestern Arizona. So while you are in Kingman, visit the Bonelli House, built of light gray, locally quarried tufu stone, hike White Cliffs Wagon Trail, and enjoy a walking tour of Historic Downtown Kingman with over 60 buildings on the National Registry of Historic Buildings. Kingman offers numerous recreational opportunities especially for the outdoor enthusiast with more than 13 neighborhood and community park facilities available. There’s always a lot to do in and around Kingman, whether you like to picnic, hike, camp, backpack or watch wildlife in the Hualapai Mountain Park. You can also play on the ball fields, ten-
Where can you find a warm dry climate with water, water everywhere? The secret is out! Bullhead City, located on the Colorado River in Arizona’s sunny desert, is the new destination. In-coming residents and thousands of travelers annually are delighted to find beautiful golf courses, water recreation of all kinds and Las Vegas style gaming just across the river. Water-skiing, jet skiing, para
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Historic Downtown Yuma Downtown Yuma just oozes history and offers many interesting ways to learn about the past. A visit to these attractions is a lot more fun than reading a history book! Century House Museum - part of the Arizona Historical Society, is one of Yuma’s oldest and most historic buildings. Once the home of pioneer merchant E.F. Sanguinetti, it now contains artifacts, photographs and furnishings of Arizona’s territorial period. Colorful gardens with exotic and talking birds are maintained as they were at the turn of the century. 240 S. Madison. 928-782-1841 St. Thomas Mission - is a reminder of the long history of the Quechan Indian Nation and Yuma. Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded in 1780, the church continues to hold services. Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. 760-572-0283 Yuma Crossing State Historic Park features the original 1865
Quartermaster Depot, distribution point for troops stationed at the outposts of the Arizona Territory as well as an early adobe house, stagecoaches, mule wagons, steam train, and Visitor Center. 201 N. 4th Ave. 928-329-0471 Yuma Landing - tells the story of the first ever plane to land on Arizona soil. On October 25, 1911 Bob Fowler dropped out of the sky into a ball park during a history-making flight from California to Florida. There is a monument to the occasion at the Yuma Landing Restaurant, 195 S. 4th Ave. 928-782-7427 Yuma Territorial Prison State Park the penitentiary once housed many of Arizona’s most dangerous and notorious criminals. Famed in movies and television, the remains of the prison are now Arizona’s most visited State Historic Park. Giss Pkwy & Prison Hill Rd. 928-783-4771 For more information call the Yuma Visitor Information Center at 928-783-0071.
No, it’s not some naughty card game...the Parker Strip is a superb 16-mile stretch of the Colorado River between Parker Dam and Headgate Rock Dam, noted for exceptional boating recreation. You’ll find every kind of craft imaginable, from canoe or family speedboat to jet skis or wave runners. If you don’t have a boat of your own, reasonable rentals offer everyone the opportunity to enjoy the water. Tubing and swimming are favorite pastimes and there is excellent fishing for crappie, bass, trout, bluegill and catfish. Several fine parks in the area combine both water and land-based recreation. Cruise upriver and stop in at Buckskin Mountain State Park, 12 miles north of Parker, where you will find acres of green grass and shade trees. The 68 campsites, camp store, showers, restrooms, picnic area, restaurant and clothing boutique are amenities to enjoy after a day of fishing or hiking. La Paz County Park, eight miles north of the city, has campgrounds, showers, a launching ramp, baseball dia-
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er, fishing is better than ever on Lake Havasu. From striper to bass in both the large and small mouthed varieties, and catfish to bluegill, anglers are reporting success all across the lake. There are hundreds of coves and other ideal fishing spots to give the whole family the chance to get away and enjoy some quality time together. Opportunities abound for those who wish to stay on the mainland as well. The London Arms Pub and Playhouse has a plethora of plays planned for the summer, from Forever Plaid to Jesus Christ Superstar. If golf is your thing, the area courses offer great summertime rates to those who brave the heat. There are several beautiful parks that are also great locations for family time, such as a picnic at London Bridge Beach or maybe a family softball game at Rotary Park. For those looking for fun events to occupy their time or perhaps just a chance to sit and relax while taking in a spectacular view, Lake Havasu City has it all, including a growing list of hotels and restaurants. For a more in-depth look at our calendar of events, and everything else we offer, go to our newly redesigned website at www.golakehavasu.com or call the Lake Havasu City CVB at 800242-8278.
mond, tennis courts and 1,000 feet of waterfront, hookups and dump station. One of the unique aspects of the Parker area is the fact that you can pull right up to waterfront restaurants and disembark for a tasty meal. In fact, there are 13 river front resorts - of special note is BlueWater Resort and Casino with 200 rooms, marina, indoor water park, 4-Plex theater, slots, bingo and outdoor amphitheater. Bluewater offers nightly entertainment in the Dig Lounge plus a monthly summer concert series. Coming up on August 12 is Lou Gramm, lead singer of Foreigner, and on September 18, Tower of Power. You will also want to mark your calendars for the August 6th Evening with Royalty, an annual Native American Fashion Show at 6p, which includes dinner & entertainment. For more information on the Parker area call the Chamber of Commerce at 928-669-2174. For BlueWater Resort and Casino call 1-888-243-3360 or visit www.bluewaterfun.com.
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Activities abound in Lake Havasu City during the summer. As one would expect of a city with the world “lake” in its name, many of the events are of an aquatic nature. But there is plenty to do for land lubbers as well. Almost every weekend throughout October has at least one boat regatta scheduled. From Magic to Eliminator, Advantage to Campbell, boat owners from around the nation will be gathering on the waters to share their newest boating stories and to show off their latest powerboat purchase. Lake Havasu City continues to show why it is named the “Personal Watercraft Racing Capital of the World” this summer as well. Racers will gather on the shores of Crazy Horse Campgrounds two weekends each month and compete for a chance to participate in the holy grail of racing, the World Finals, taking place on Lake Havasu this October. Speaking of the finals, this year’s event will be bigger than ever as IMG will produce and Dos Equis will sponsor the finals. Desert Steel Motorsports of Lake Havasu City will once again promote the event. If you like to take things a little slow-
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If the Colorado River is the lifeblood of the southwest, then its heart (or hearts) are the mighty dams that regulate its flow. Monuments to human achievement, these dams are a unique and fascinating cure for the summer-time blahs. For this virtual tour, let’s do as the water does and make our way from north to south. The odyssey begins at Glen Canyon Dam, located near the Arizona-Utah border. This is not the oldest of the Colorado River Dams, but it might be the most impressive. It was completed in 1963, bringing the irregular flows of the river under control and causing the beautiful Lake Powell to form at its back. Visit the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at the dam to learn more about the history and uses of this dominating structure. Moving down stream, we find the familiar Hoover Dam. Originally dubbed Boulder Dam, the name was changed to honor its political champion, Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States. Hoover is the highest concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere, reaching 726 feet above bedrock of the Black Canyon. Turbines in Hoover’s power plant generate enough clean energy to service 500,000 homes annually. The visitor center offers a fascinating tour of the edi-
fice and is open from nine to five. Not far from Laughlin, the Colorado River Aqueduct (spanning a total of 242 miles) passes next through the Davis Dam. Another power producing dam, Davis was finished in 1953. It’s primary purpose is to re-regulate Hoover Dam releases. You can recuperate at the Davis Dam campground nearby administered by the Mohave County Parks Department. After you’re well rested, head on down to Parker Dam, the last in this integrated network of dams that control flooding and harness hydroelectric power. Located 155 miles downstream from Hoover, it was completed in 1938 as a reservoir storage for the Colorado River. Not only is it regarded as the most beautiful of the river’s dams, it is also the deepest dam in the world. Over 70% of its structural height lies below the original riverbed. All four dams are marvels of engineering. They have redefined a region and made it possible for us to thrive in the desert. They are a sight to behold and an achievement to ponder and are definitely worth the trip. Glen Canyon Dam Carl Hayden Visitor Center, 928-608-6404 Hoover Dam Visitor Center, 702-294-3517 Mohave County Parks Department, 1-877-757-0915
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JULY 2004
17th Annual
WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE ART FESTIVAL July 17 & 18, 2004 Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday 9am-4pm Blue Ridge Elementary School, 1200 W. White Mountain Blvd.
Pre-Show: July 16, 6pm-9pm at Hon-Dah Resort Conference Center
Fine Arts & Crafts, Dance Performances, Demonstrations, Music, Children’s Crafts and Authentic Native American Food
ADULTS $8 • 12 & UNDER FREE
PINETOP-LAKESIDE, AZ
JULY 17-18 PINETOP White Mountain Native American Heritage Art Festival
For more information call the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 Recharge amidst the pines, aspens, blue skies and mountain air of northern Arizona. Flagstaff is a great summer get-away!
POWER UP BUILD GREEN DRIVE CLEAN
August 5-6-7
Flagstaff
Product/Technology Expo 65 Workshops ◆ Solar Tours ◆ Youth Fair Free Admission ◆ Free Parking
www.SustainabilityExpo.com
AUGUST 5-7 FLAGSTAFF The Southwest Sustainability Expo
JULY 2004 FEATURED EVENTS
JUL 8 SCOTTSDALE
JUL 10-11 PRESCOTT
JUL 16-17 SNOWFLAKE
JUL 17 CAMP VERDE
Summer Spectacular ArtWalk
Prescott Indian Art Market
Snowflake Pioneer Day Celebration
12th Annual Cornfest
Visit one of America’s Largest Collections of High-Country Wildflowers
July is the Peak of the Season! • 2,500 species of wildflowers, trees, herbs, and shrubs • 200 acres of gardens, greenhouses, and natural habitats • Guided tours daily at 11am and 1pm • Spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks
Purchase Two Adult or Senior Admissions for the Price of One! With this ad, valid through 2004. Open daily from 9am to 5pm • Adults: $4 • Seniors: $3 • Youth: $1
Located four miles south of Route 66 on scenic Woody Mountain Road in West Flagstaff
928-774-1442 • www.thearb.org
JUL 17-18 PINETOP White Mountain Native American Heritage Art Festival
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BEER TASTING FESTIVAL
AUGUST 14 FLAGSTAFF Made In The Shade Beer Tasting Festival
Over 100 Microbrewed Beers
Saturday, August 14 3pm to 7pm Tickets $25.00 in Advance $30.00 at the Door • VIP Tickets $50/$55
Coconino County Fairgrounds - Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Exit Off I-17
928-779-1775 or www.azbeer.com JOIN US FOR LOTS OF FUN! Souvenir Mug • Music by Steve Reynolds • Rondavous OCTOBER 22-24 YUMA Ocean to Ocean Festival of the Arts
HOSPICE OF YUMA
Oct. 22nd, 23rd, & 24th in historic downtown Yuma, Az Juried art show & sale, live entertainment, Meet & Greet The Artist Cocktail Party and Black Tie Dinner/Silent Auction ($50) on Sat. Fundraiser for Hospice of Yuma.
AUGUST 19-21 PRESCOTT Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
For Details Call:
928-343-2222
ARIZONA COWBOY POETS GATHERING AUGUST
19 — 21, 2004
SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM PRESCO TT, ARIZONA
JUL 17-18 YOUNG
JUL 31-AUG 1 DEWEY
Pleasant Valley Days
Young's Farm Corn Festival
JUL 30-AUG 1 FLAGSTAFF Festival In The Pines
JUL 30-AUG 1 SELIGMAN Seligman Days
JUL 24 FLAGSTAFF The Penstemon Festival
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SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM, PHIPPEN MUSEUM, AND YAVAPAI COLLEGE
PERFORMANCE HALL. FEATURING THE DESERT SONS, JESSE BALLANTYNE, Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. & Cactus Rd.
JOEL NELSON, GEORGIE SICKING, ROUGHSTRING (pictured), AND MORE THAN
100 WORKING COWBOY POETS, SINGERS, AND STORYTELLERS.
Scottsdale, Arizona ®
A broad range of guided tours are offered daily at this desert masterpiece which served as Wright’s personal home, studio and architecture campus.
Recorded info: (480)860-8810 Phone:(480)860-2700
EVENING SHOW TICKETS 877-928-4253 TOLL FREE All Seats Reserved, $16 Thursday 8/19, Friday 8/20, Saturday 8/21
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ARIZONA APACHE JUNCTION Super 8 Motel
251 E. 29th Ave.
480-288-8888
www.apachejunctionsuper8.com
CHANDLER Wyndham Garden Hotels Southgate Hotel
7475 West Chandler Blvd 7445 W. Chandler Blvd
480-961-4444 480-940-0308
www.wyndham.com www.southgatemotel.com
706 South Milton Rd. 1175 W. Route 66 San Francisco/McCreary Bldg #33
928-774-4333 800-333-3333 928-523-1616
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2888 Butterfield Trail
877-778-3789
www.super8.com
GLENDALE Ramada Limited
7885 W. Arrowhead Towne Center Dr.
623-412-2000
GRAND CANYON Grand Canyon National Park Lodges Quality Inn & Suites Grand Canyon Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
P.O. Box 699 Hwy 64 1mi S. of Grand Canyon Hwy. 64
1-888-297-2757 800-221-2222 800-622-6966
www.grandcanyonlodges.com www.grandcanyonqualityinn.com www.grandcanyonsquire.com
GREER Snowy Mountain Inn Cattle Kate's Lodge
38721 Route 373 Box 21
888-SNOWY-71 928-735-7744
www.snowymountain.com www.cattlekateslodge.com
MADERA CANYON Santa Rita Lodge Nature Resort
1218 S. Madera Canyon Rd.
520-625-8746
www.santaritalodge.com
MESA Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa
1011 W. Holmes Ave
480-833-5555
www.mesapavillion.hilton.com
FLAGSTAFF Embassy Suites Radisson Woodlands Hotel Inn at NAU (Northern Az University) GILA BEND Super 8 Motel
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480-894-1600 602-212-5303 602-944-7373 602-225-0500 800-362-2779
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PINETOP Woodland Inn & Suites Hon-Dah Resort Casino
458 E. White Mountain Blvd. 777 Hwy 260
928-367-3636 800-929-8744
www.hon-dah.com
PRESCOTT Forest Villas Hotel Springhill Suites at Marriott Hampton Inn
3645 Lee Cir. 200 E. Sheldon St 3453 Ranch Rd.
800-223-3449 928-776-0998 928-443-5500
www.forestvillas.com www.springhillsuites.com
SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale Pima Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Scottsdale Fairfield Inn Downtown Scottsdale Hospitality Suite Resort
7330 N. Pima Road 3131 N. Scottsdale Rd 5101 N. Scottsdale Rd 409 N. Scottsdale Rd
800-344-0262 888-401-7666 480-945-4392 480-949-5115
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SEDONA Sedona Super 8
2545 W. Hwy 89A
928-282-1533
www.sedonasuper8.com
SPRINGERVILLE Reed’s Lodge
P.O. Box 240
928-333-4323
www.k5reeds.com
TEMPE Twin Palms Hotel Tempe Travelodge
225 E. Apache Blvd. 1005 E. Apache Blvd.
480-967-9431 480-968-7871
www.twinpalmshotel.com www.travelodge.com
1029 N. Grand Canyon Blvd 6701 E. Mountain Ranch Road 1900 E. Rodeo Rd.
928-635-9888 866-687-2624 800-482-3955
www.marriott.com/fairfieldinn/ www.mountainranchresort.com www.thecanyonmotel.com
CALIFORNIA IRVINE Seven Crown Resorts
8 Thomas, Suite 200
800-752-9670
www.sevencrown.com
OCEANSIDE Guesthouse Hotel
1103 N. Coast Hwy
760-722-1904
www.guesthouse.net
UTAH MONUMENT VALLEY Goulding’s Lodge
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“Dog Friendly” Airport
Hiking with Dogs in Arizona
Arizona State Parks Dogs are allowed on trails if leashed, with the exception of Red Rock State Park. They are not allowed in historic parks. 602-542-4174 National Forests • Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Dogs must be leashed in campgrounds,
recommended on trails. 928-333-4301 • Coconino National Forest - Dogs must be caged or on a leash. 928-527-3600 • Coronado National Forest - Dogs are allowed on trails if leashed. Dogs are NOT allowed in wilderness areas or Sabino Canyon. 520-670-4552 • Kaibab National Forest - Dogs must be leashed in campgrounds. 800-863-0546 • Prescott National Forest - Dogs must be leashed at all times. 928-445-1762 • Tonto National Forest - Dogs must be leashed in any developed areas, on trails & around other people. 602-225-5200 Wildlife Refuges Dogs are allowed if leashed at all times. 520-823-4251 Bureau of Land Management Dogs are allowed if leashed at all times. 520-258-7200
Lodging Etiquette • Contact the location - find out about restrictions for size or type of pets; ask about non-refundable fees or any deposits required; consider a first level room to make “bathroom” trips easier. • At check-in - inquire about areas you can take your pet for walks and where they are not allowed. • Inside the room - cover furniture and beds your pet will be using; bring a mat to
put food and water on, unless fed outside.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Opens Pet Park Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recently opened their “Bone Yard” pet park, which provides traveling pets a place to stretch their legs, get a drink of water and even take a restroom break. The dog park is located outside Terminal 4. The “Bone Yard” is a bone-shaped gravel area where pet owners can take their companion animals for a restroom break. “Mutt Mitts” are available to owners so they may clean up after their pets. Shaded from the Arizona sun during day and lighted at night, the “Bone Yard” also provides two water faucets and buckets for pets that need to re-hydrate. OF FR CH EE AR GE
National Parks In general, pets are permitted but must be restrained either on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length or caged at all times. Some parks have further restrictions. You can access information on the parks you plan to visit at http://www.nps.gov/parks.html. Some park webpages have lists of nearby kennels where you can leave your pet during your stay in the park.
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• Leaving your room - avoid leaving your pet in the room alone; if you must, inform the front desk and leave something to entertain your pet.
Travel Arizona
• During your stay - wipe off dirty or muddy paws before going into the room; if your pet damages property, report it and offer to pay the costs.
www.aztourist.com
Pet Friendly Hotels
Grey Hackle Lodge Christopher Creek Arizona Alpine Fishing Breathtaking Hikes
928-478-4392 www.greyhacklelodge.com
Ask for Bed & Breakfast Specials
Take me too!
ARIZONA FLAGSTAFF Ramada Limited West
2755 Woodland Village
877-703-0291
www.the.ramada.com
TUCSON Ghost Ranch Lodge
801 W. Miracle Mile
800-456-7565
www.ghostranchlodge.com
BENSON Motel 6
637 S. Whetstone Commerce Dr.
800-466-8356
GOODYEAR Hampton Inn & Suites
2000 N. Litchfield Rd.
www.hamptoninn.com
MESA La Quinta Inn & Suites
6530 E. Superstition Springs Blvd.
800-531-5900
Select Suites Mesa Fiesta Mall
960 W. Southern
800-821-8005
www.selectsuites.com
PAYSON Kohl’s Ranch Lodge
Hwy 260
800-331-5645
www.ilxresorts.com
PHOENIX Best Western Inn
17211 N. Black Canyon Hwy.
800-937-8376
www.bestwestern.com/bellhotel
SCOTTSDALE Hampton Inn
4415 N. Civic Center Plaza
800-426-7866
www.amdest.com
Residence Inn by Marriott-Scottsdale
6040 N. Scottsdale Rd.
800-835-6205
www.marriott.com/phxrs
Scottsdale Marriott At McDowell Mountains 16770 N. Perimeter Drive
800-288-6127
www.marriott.com
SEDONA Bell Rock Inn & Spa
6246 Hwy 179
800-521-3131
www.ilxresorts.com
SIERRA VISTA Motel 6 - Location #0277
1551 E. Fry Blvd.
800-466-8356
www.motel6.com
TEMPE Amerisuites Best Western Inn of Tempe Comfort Inn & Suites
1520 W. Baseline Rd. 670 N. Scottsdale Rd. 1031 E. Apache
800-833-1516 800-937-8376 877-424-6423
www.amerisuites.com www.innoftempe.com www.comfortinn.com
TUCSON Clarion Randolph Hotel
102 N. Alvernon
800-227-6086
www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/az128
800-426-7866
The 40-foot by 50-foot pet park was designed not only to be functional, but attractive. Flagstone paths lead to two entrances, with the main entrance sporting a whimsical gate. Phoenix Sky Harbor is one of the only airports in the United States to offer this amenity to pet owners at no charge. For more information call 602-273-3300.
Enjoy taking the WHOLE family for a getaway! Bell Rock Inn & Suites, nestled in the majestic red rocks of Sedona, offers comfortable rooms for you and your pet. Enjoy hiking, fine dining and 4x4 adventures while waiting for your amber sunsets!
www.motel6.com
www.laquinta.com
CALIFORNIA
(Limited number of rooms available. Pet-friendly room request must be made at time of reservation.)
Or you can head to the cool Ponderosa Pines of Payson, where Kohl’s Ranch Lodge welcomes you. Bring your spurs, tackle box and appetite with you! (Available Pet Kennel & Horse Pens)
17 Miles East of Payson on Highway 260 (928) 478-4211
LOS ANGELES Farmer’s Daughter Hotel
115 S. Fairfax Ave
800-334-1658
www.farmersdaughterhotel.com
MONTEREY Victorian Inn
487 Foam St
800-232-4141
www.victorianinn.com
6246 Highway 179 • Sedona, AZ (928) 282-4161
For Reservations Call 1-800-521-3131
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NORTHERN ARIZONA Alpine Inn P.O. Box 77 Alpine, AZ 85920 928-339-1840 White Mountain Lodge P.O. Box 143/140 Main St. Greer, AZ 85927 888-493-7568 wmlodge@wmonline.com; www.wmlodge.com Country Living at its Best. Rooms and Suites in historic country home plus cabins with full kitchens, porches and phones. Fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Amado Territory Inn 3001 E. Frontage Rd. Amado, AZ 85645 888-398-8684 www.amado-territory-inn.com Rail Oaks Ranch 3248 White Lily Lane Hereford, AZ 85615 520-378-0461 San Pedro River Inn 8326 S. Hereford Rd. Hereford, AZ 85615 520-366-5532
Peaks View Place B&B 3950 E. Kokopelli Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86004 866-248-7394
Agave Grove B&B 800 W. Panorama Tucson, AZ 85704 888-822-4283
Sunrise View B&B P.O. Box 90 Page, AZ 86040 866-205-8443
Catalina Park Inn B&B 309 E. 1st St. Tucson, AZ 85705 800-792-4885
Gretchen’s B&B 1184 Malapai Dr. Pinetop, AZ 85935 928-367-0867
Desert Dove B&B 11707 E. Old Spanish Trail Tucson, AZ 85730 877-722-6879
Dolls & Roses 109 N. Pleasant St. Prescott, AZ 86301 928-776-9291
Peppertrees B&B Inn 724 E. University Tucson, AZ 85719 800-348-5763
The Gurley Street Lodge B&B 909 W. Gurley St. Prescott, AZ 86305 928-442-0200 A Sunset Chateau 665 S. Sunset Dr. Sedona, AZ 86336 888-988-3988 The Inn on Oak Creek 556 Hwy 179 Sedona, AZ 86336 800-449-7896 Canyon Villa B&B 125 Canyon Circle Sedona, AZ 86351 800-453-1166 The Graham Inn & Adobe Village 150 Canyon Circle Dr. Sedona, AZ 86351 800-228-1425 Southwest Inn at Sedona 3250 W. Highway 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 800-483-7422 Info@swinn.com; www.swinn.com Relax on your deck and admire the red rock view from this small luxury hotel with B&B atmosphere. Return to the world feeling rejuvinated.
CENTRAL ARIZONA Andora Crossing P.O. Box 7050 Cave Creek, AZ 85327 888-488-3747 Phylician B&B 15848 E. Centipede Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-837-3564 Comforts of Home 7162 N. 57th Dr. Glendale, AZ 85301 623-435-6813 Noftsger Hill Inn 425 North Street Globe, AZ 85501 928-425-2260 Kohl’s Ranch Lodge Hwy 260 Payson, AZ 85541 800-331-5645 www.ilxresorts.com REGIONAL Zosa Ranch Gardens B&B 9381 W. Lilac Rd. Escondido, CA 92026 760-723-9093
Fool Hollow Lake B&B 2351 N. 22nd Ave. Show Low, AZ 85901 888-339-1144
Lightner Creek Inn 999 Lightner Creek Rd. Durango, CO 81301 970-259-1226
Canyon Country Inn 422 W. Route 66 Williams, AZ 86046 928-635-2349
Lost Canyon Lake Lodge 15472 Road 35.3 Mancos, CO 81328 970-882-7871
Terry Ranch B&B 701 Quarterhorse Williams, AZ 86046 800-210-5908
Willow Glen Inn 3308 N. Bulldog Rd. Cedar City, UT 84720 435-586-3275
WHITE MOUNTAIN LODGE GREER, AZ
Country living at its best in the heart of Arizona’s White Mountains. Rooms, Suites and Cabins
1-888-493-7568 www.wmlodge.com
A Southwest Inn at Sedona Not just a great room... An experience to remember 800-483-7422 www.swinn.com
JULY 2004
TÜ|éÉÇt Ft. Bowie Vineyards 156 N. Jefferson Bowie, AZ 85695 888-299-5951 or 520-847-2593 Nuts4u@vtc.net Features 450 acres of Pecan trees, 10 acres of Walnut trees, 10 acres of peaches, 10 acres of sweet cherries and 10 aces of vineyards. Tastings Mon-Fri 10a-5p. Kokopelli Winery / Paradise Valley Vineyards 35 W. Boston St. Chandler, AZ 85225 480-792-6927 Dos Cabezas Winery Wayward Winds Rd. Kansas Settlement, AZ 85643 Phone/Fax 520-455-5369 Colibri Vineyard & Winery 2825 W. Hilltop Rd. Portal, AZ 85632 520-558-2401
VtÄ|yÉÜÇ|t Belle Marie Winery 26312 Mesa Rock Rd. Escondido, CA 92026 760-796-7557 Leal Vineyards 300 Maranatha Drive Hollister, CA 95023 831-636-1023 J. Jenkins Winery 1255 Julian Orchards Drive Julian, CA 92036 760-765-3267 Schwaesdall Winery 17677 Rancho de Oro Ramona, CA 92065 760-789-7547 Edna Valley Vineyard 2585 Biddle Ranch Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-544-5855
VÉÄÉÜtwÉ Guy Drew Vineyards P.O. Box 1750 Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-4958 Surface Creek Winery 1297 Hwy 65 Eckert, CO 81418 970-835-9463
Rocky Hill Winery 18380 S. Hwy 550 Montrose, CO 81401 970-249-3765 Cottonwood Cellars 5482 Hwy 348 Olathe, CO 81425 970) 323-6224 Colorado Cellars 3553 E Road Palisade, CO 81526 800-848-2812 or 970-464-7921 Garfield Estates Winery 3572 G Road Palisade, CO 81526 970-464-0941
axã `xå|vÉ Los Luceros Winery PO Box 110 Alcalde, NM 87511 505-852-1085 La Chiripada Winery Hwy 75 Dixon, NM 87527 800-528-7801 or 505-579-4437 Balagna Winery 223 Rio Bravo Dr. Los Alamos, NM 87544 505-672-3678 Black Mesa Winery 1502 Highway 68 Velarde, NM 87582 800-852-6372 or 505-852-2820
hàt{ Castle Creek Winery Mile Post 14 Hwy 128 Moab, UT 84532 866-812-2002 or 435-259-3332 Native Wines 72 S. 500 W. #63 Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 435-462-9261 Spanish Valley Vineyards & Winery 4710 S. Zimmerman Lane Moab, UT 84532 435-259-8134
exz|ÉÇtÄ j|Çx XäxÇàá ARIZONA AUG 7-8 ELGIN August Fest Sonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wine glass ($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music, grape stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch avail for purchase. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893
SEP 24-26 SONOMA Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Sonoma Plaza & other locations - Barefoot grape stomp contest, art auction, pet cuddling area, plus premium Sonoma Valley food, wine & art. 707-996-2109 or www.sonomavinfest.com
CALIFORNIA JUL 16-18 PASO ROBLES WineFest 2004 Peachy Canyon Winery - 16 local wineries, fine foods plus live blues music! Headlining is Big Nick and the Gila Monsters from Scottsdale, AZ. 805-237-2389
OCT 1 CARMEL Harvest Wine Seminar Chateau Julien Wine Estate - Our most popular event! Experience the excitement of the harvest first-hand. Grapes crushed on site, family-style dinner will follow, $75. 831-624-2600
JUL 24 CALISTOGA Napa Valley Classic Calistoga Fairgrounds - Glory of horsemanship, glamour of food/wine tasting, the warmth of goodwill. Supports youth programs of Napa County, $30 gen/$15 Snrs & Kids. 707-942-4222 JUL 24-25 SONOMA Catalan Festival of Food, Wine & Music Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves - Not to be missed! Food samples, cooking demos, flamenco dancers, and more. A sell-out every year! Adv. purchase, $35. 707933-1999 JUL 30 - AUG 1 SONOMA Sonoma Salute to the Arts Sonoma Plaza - Northern CA’s ultra-premier showcase of winemaking, culinary, visual & literary arts. 707938-1133 or www.salutehearts.com AUG 28-29 BODEGA BAY 10th Annual Seafood, Art, & Wine Festival Chanslor Ranch - Events Galore! 6 bands, 15 restaurants, 20 wineries, arts & crafts. 707-824-8404 or www.sonomawetlands.org
COLORADO SEP 17-19 PALISADE Colorado Mountain Winefest Various locations - Many events, Festival in the park, Grand Harvest celebration, winery bike tour, amateur winemaker contest, more. 800-962-2547 NEW MEXICO SEP 4-6 BERNALILLO New Mexico Wine Festival Loretto Park - Live entertainment, food, quality arts/crafts, 20+ NM wineries, free tasting, wine available for purchase, free parking. 866-494-6366 or nmwine.com SEP 4-6 LAS CRUSES Harvest Wine Festival Southern NM State Fairgrounds - Live entertainment, food, quality arts/crafts, 20+ NM wineries, free tasting, wine available for purchase, free parking. 866-4946366 or nmwine.com
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Seligman Days JUL 30-AUG 1 SELIGMAN If you are looking for glitz and glam this event is not for you...but if you’d like a taste of small town America with “beauty queen” pageants, parade, softball tournaments and more, then head to Seligman on July 30th - August 1st. Miss Seligman along with Junior Miss, Pre-Teen and Little Miss will be chosen on Friday at the Seligman High School. Saturday brings the parade down old Route 66 at 10am plus all-day softball tournaments and musical entertainment at the famous Snow Cap. The softball continues on Sunday. Plan to spend the night, then explore historic Route 66. Locally, the Santa Fe Railroad “Harvey House - Road House” is well worth a look and the Grand Canyon Caverns is an easy drive away. Seligman is found off I-40, exit 123. For more information call 928-422-3939. JUL 1-4 TOMBSTONE Tombstone Western Film and Book Exposition Various locations - meet Western authors & movie stars at cocktail reception, panel discussions, “Casino Night” & Western Book Expo w/collectibles, live music, refreshments. 520-457-1489 JUL 1-15 SEDONA Shakespeare Sedona Summer Festival Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village - Taming of the Shrew and Cardenio. For play dates, times, prices: 928203-9381 JUL 2-4 FLAGSTAFF 18th Annual American Gem & Mineral Show Little America Hotel (Butler & I-40) - Rough rocks, gemstones, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils, equipment, tools. $3; under 12 free. Fr 11a-7p, Sa 10a-7p, Su 10a5p. 928-526-5152 JUL 2-4 PINETOP 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Art Barn on Buck Springs Rd - Northeast AZ Fine Arts Association hosts 80 vendors for show and sale. Food, silent auction, free. Fr & Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-2p. 928-3673916
Destination JUL 9-10 TSAILE Native American Music Festival Dine College - Leading Native American musicians from throughout the country, traditional & contemporary music. Outdoors, Fr 4p-12a, Sa 10a-12a. Adm: $10. 928-724-6741 JUL 9-11 WILLCOX 7th Annual Muddy’s Mine Poker Run Muddy’s Mine, Hwy 186 - Motorcycle show, live music, prizes. Cost-$10 donation w/$10 toy & can of food, ages 13 under free. Benefits Willcox Community Charities. 520-384-3006 JUL 9-11 CAMP VERDE 13th Annual Verde Valley Pow Wow Cliff Castle Casino Stargazer Pavilion Fascinating festival & exhibit of Native American crafts & culture that draws participants and visitors from many areas. 928-567-4363 JUL 9-AUG 1 SCOTTSDALE Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd - Raucously funny (but slightly naughty) musical about legendary Texas brothel. Fr-Sa 7:30p, Su 6p. $14-$18. 480-483-1664 JUL 10 WILLIAMS Williams Wild Rodeo Show Rodeo Grounds - Rodeo and working cowboys competing in rough stock and timed events. $. 800-863-0546 JUL 10 WINSLOW Homolovi Ruins State Park Annual Archaeology Day Special activities & demonstrations, guided tour of the sites at 9a & 1p, $5/vehicle, 8a-4p. 928-289-4106 JUL 10 TUCSON 5th Annual Civano Nursery Salsa Tasting & Contest Civano Nursery Garden Center - Bring your taste buds and your favorite homemade salsa. Pre-registration preferred. 9a-11a, free. 520-546-9200 x91 JUL 10-11 PRESCOTT Prescott Indian Art Market Sharlot Hall Museum - authentic hand-made Native American arts, demonstrations, dance performances and native food. $5 adm, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 928445-3122 JUL 11 FLAGSTAFF 20th Annual Mountain Man Triathlon Upper Lake Mary, 9 mi. south on Lake Mary Rd. swim, bike & run, spectators free, 6:30a. 928-607-5601
July Events JUL 17-18 PINETOP-LAKESIDE White Mountain Native American Art Festival Blue Ridge Elem. - Art/crafts, demos, dance performances, music, Native American food/heritage. Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. $8/adults, under 12 free. 800-573-4031 JUL 17-18 YOUNG Pleasant Valley Days Parade, quilt show, tours of historical sites in the area, craft fair and roping all weekend, steak dinner and dance on Sa. night. 928-462-2878 JUL 18 SCOTTSDALE Epicurean’s Grand Championship Epicurean Wine - A completely blind tasting to discover the Best of the Best! Taste all 5 of our previous Epicurean Competition Winners from Jan-May, $15, 5:30p. 480-998-7800 JUL 18-24 GREER 3rd Annual Music from Greer Greer Grounds - Chamber Music concerts, each evening’s repertoire is different, 7p, admission by donation. 928-735-7568 JUL 22-24 ST. JOHNS Annual Pioneer Days Dutch oven cooking lessons, basketball tournaments, storytelling, dances each night, adult soap box derby, parade, campfire circle, rodeos, free ice cream social, BBQ. 928-337-2000 JUL 23 SCOTTSDALE Mighty Mud Mania Chaparral Park - Age groups up to 13 yrs. Kids 6 & under w/ permission slip. Giant waterslides, mud puddle pools & obstacle courses, water cannon. Non-perishable food item. 480-312-2771/2704 JUL 23-24 PEACH SPRINGS Youth Pow Wow Contest dancing, social dances, gourd dancing, Hualapai Bird Dancing, Native American food, arts & crafts, honorary services for youth and elders, Pow Wow Princess. Campsites available. 928-769-2200 JUL 23-24 PRESCOTT Annual Navajo Rug Auction Smoki Museum - Fri evening Cowboy BBQ. Preview of rugs Fr & Sa am, auctioneer Bruce Burnham of R.B. Burnham & Company Trading Post, free adm, Fr 1-8p, Sa 9a, auction 1p. 928-445-1230 JUL 23-25 WILLIAMS Bowhunters Happening Rodeo Grounds. Adm $15-30. 928-635-4571
JUL 13-16 PATAGONIA Zero Point Process Workshop Tree of Life - Psycho-spiritual development course developed by Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D.(H). Dissolve dysfunctional habits, identities and beliefs. 520-394-2520
JUL 24 FLAGSTAFF The Penstemon Festival The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Music, hayrides, tours & craft activities, 9a-5p. Regular adm: $4/adult, $3/sr, $1 ages 7-18. 928-774-1442
JUL 16 PINETOP Annual Native American Art Festival Pre-Show Hon-Dah Conference Center - Showcases the Native American Art Festival’s premier artists. Art raffles, free food, no host bar, 6-9p. Tickets: 800-929-8744
JUL 24 EAGAR Pioneer Days Ramsey Park - Historical/cultural exhibits, Dutch oven cooking, entertainment, children’s activities, barbecue, food, dance, 9a-4p, free. 928-333-2123
JUL 16-17 SNOWFLAKE Snowflake Pioneer Day Celebration Parade, arts, crafts, entertainment, BBQ, dances, run, softball & golf tourneys, swimming, theatrical performances, fireworks. For times/locations: 928-536-4331
JUL 24-25 SEDONA Sedona Arts & Crafts Show Bell Rock Plaza (Hwy 179) - Exciting new art from 35 artists/craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, and more. 10a-5p Free. 928-284-9627
JUL 16-17 WILLIAMS Great Escape Rally Fairgrounds Barn - Biker rally by Desert Road Riders. Games, bike show, tent & RV camping, live music, “Miss Great Escape” contest, food, 50/50 drawing, poker walk. Regis: Fri. $15. 928-758-5699
JUL 24-25 FLAGSTAFF Beat the Heat Fun Fly Peaks RC Field, Luepp Rd - Remote control airplane open fun fly, pilots of all ages & skills, Sa 7:30a-dusk & Su 7:30a-2p. $13/adv, $15/day of, spectators free. 928526-8666 or 779-3602
JUL 3-4 PAGE Old Fashioned Fourth of July 3rd: Street Parade at 10a, City Park will have games, food, arts & crafts, music, pet show. 4th - Fireworks over the golf course at dusk. 888-261-PAGE
JUL 17 CAMP VERDE 12th Annual Cornfest Camp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main - Contests for all ages: corn eating, hog calling, corniest joke; bluegrass band, arts & crafts. Adm free, 5-11p. 928567-0535 ext 135
JUL 24-25 KINGMAN Summer in the Pines Hualapai Mountain Lodge - Includes about 50 vendors, food and beverages, live music, no adm fee. Located 12 miles above Kingman in the mtns. 928-757-3545
JUL 3-SEP 25 WINSLOW Summer Nights on the Corner Standin’ on the Corner Park - Every Sa. night through Sept, a live band at the park, 7-10p. Blues, jazz, country, rock and more. Clap, dance, make new friends. 928289-2434
JUL 17 FLAGSTAFF 7th Annual AZ Highland Celtic Festival Foxglen Park - Bagpipes, kilts, folk-dances, traditional foods, caber toss, kids’ activities, NEW: Celtic indigenous plants, 9a-6p. $6 adults, $3 kids 2-12. No pets or alcohol. 928-556-3161
JUL 4 WINSLOW 4th of July Blast! City Park - Features a fun-filled family day and parade, food vendors, arts & crafts booths, games and more. Fireworks show begins at dusk at WHS football field. Free. 928-289-2434
JUL 17 TEMPE Downtown Cooldown Tempe Beach Park - Escape the heat to play in 50 tons of snow w/water slides, water games, arts & crafts, musical entertainment, 8a-1p. $1 wristband. 480-9212300
JUL 8 SCOTTSDALE Summer Spectacular ArtWalk Main St & Marshall Way - Sponsored by M&I Bank. Artist demos, gallery show openings, live music, prize drawings, food/drink samples & more, 6-9p, free. 480990-3939
JUL 17 SIERRA VISTA “Christmas in July” Toy Run Veteran’s Memorial Park - Parade 11a. Bike show, poker run, games & more. Adm: toy (value $5+) & $10/single, $15/couple. Regis. begins 9a, concert 6p, $5. 520-458-3002/ 520-456-2156
JUL 8 SCOTTSDALE Ice Cream Social 5th Avenue District - Live music, face painting, Super Summer Art Walk. Free ice cream w/canned food or $1.00 donation. 6-8p. 800-737-0008
JUL 17 MAYER Italian Night Colley Soleri Music Center - Italian Cultural Institute musicians. Concert & traditional Italian dinner. A tour of Arcosanti will be held 5p, dinner 6p, concert 7:30p. $15 or $30 w/dinner. 928-632-6217
JUL 2-5 FLAGSTAFF Coconino County Horse Races Fort Tuthill Downs - Exciting Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse racing! Live & simulcast, full pari-mutuel wagering avail, 1p. Adults $3, ages 6-12 $2 , $2 parking. 928774-5139 JUL 2-11 PATAGONIA Summer Joy & Freedom Yoga Spiritual Fest The Tree of Life - Shanti & Gabriel Cousens host. Allow yourself to transform into a warrior mystic, selfempowered & refreshed. Fasting is the elixir of life! 520-394-2520 JUL 3-4 FLAGSTAFF 71st Annual Hopi Marketplace Museum of Northern Arizona - Outdoor market featuring Hopi artists demonstrating skills; traditional dances & foods, native plants, kids activities, 9a-5p. $5 adults, $4 snrs, $3 students, $2 kids 7-17. 928-774-5213
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JUL 24-25 TUCSON Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show InnSuites, 475 N Granada - Avoid the summer heat! Browse, shop at the numerous arts & craft vendors, while the family enjoys pool & playground, Sa 9-6, Su 9-4, free adm & parking. 520-622-1565 JUL 29-31 SAN CARLOS Mount Graham Sacred Run Th - Holy Ground Blessing for runners, also dinner. Fr - Lv before sunrise, run to top of Mount Graham, stay in Treasure Park Fr & Sa nights, activities on Sa. Free, all welcome. 928-475-2494 JUL 29-AUG 1 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. 928-632-7680 JUL 30-AUG 1 FLAGSTAFF Festival In The Pines Coconino Fairgrounds - 150 country-wide juried artisans, 2 stages of entertainment, interactive kid’s area, food, $7, under 12 free, Fr 11a-6p, Sa-Su 9a-6p. 888278-3378 JUL 30-AUG 1 SELIGMAN Seligman Days Parade, “Miss Seligman Pageant,” softball tournament, entertainment at the Snow Cap and more. 928-422-4659 JUL 30-AUG 1 MORMON LAKE Too Broke for Sturgis Mormon Lake Lodge - Bike games, poker run, tattoo contest, kids games, 50/50 raffle, show, food/beverages, camping, live music, $10-$15. 928-354-2227 JUL 31-AUG 1 DEWEY Young’s Farm Corn Festival Outdoor produce stands, craft show, hay rides, outdoor BBQ, live entertainment, 10a-4p, $2. 928-632-7272 JUL 31-AUG 15 WILLCOX Peach Mania Festival Apple Annie’s Orchard - Weekends: All-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10a. Lunch 11a-5p. Peach picking all day long. Outdoor craft festival Aug 7 & 8 only, 8a4p. Free adm. 520-384-2084
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AUG 4-8 BISBEE Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival Exhibits, vendors, presentations & field trips to places like the San Pedro River, Chiricahua Mts & Huachuca Mts. Featured bird is the Tropical Kingbird. 520-3780233
AUG 14-15 PINETOP White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival Woodland Road Festival Site - Gospel music, cloggers, children’s workshop, jam sessions, food & crafts. Campers - RSVP a camp spot, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. $8, under 12 free. 800-573-4031
AUG 6 PARKER An Evening with Royalty Mohave Rooms, BlueWater Resort - Annual Native American Fashion Show 6p, incl. show, dinner & entertainment. 928-669-9211, 1-800-809-6207
AUG 14-15 PRESCOTT Summer Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts Courthouse Plaza - 170+ of the finest artisans from around the West, student art gallery, demonstrations. Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. Free adm. 928-445-2510
AUG 6-7 EAGAR Eagar Daze Ramsey Park - Fr. eve: Ice Cream Social. Sa: local entertainment, arts & crafts fair, volleyball tournament, free swim, Fun Run, Pit BBQ $, logging events, kids games, free adm. 928-333-1639
AUG 14-15 FLAGSTAFF B&P Roping Ft. Tuthill - Team roping competition. Hrs 9a-5p daily. Free adm. 602-448-4608
AUG 6-7 FLAGSTAFF Southwest Sustainability Expo NAU Union Field House - Latest in renewable energy, green building & alt-fuel transportation. Product expo, 65 workshops, solar tours, youth fair. Fri & Sat 9-5. Free adm/parking. www.SustainabilityExpo.com AUG 6-8 TOMBSTONE Vigilante Days Commemorating Tombstone’s unique heritage. Reenactments, street entertainment, gunfight competitions, hangings, costume competition, chili cook-off & 10K run. 520-457-3291 AUG 6-8 NAVAJO MOUNTAIN Annual Pioneer Day Celebration Hwy 98 to N16 Rd - Horse races, 5K/10K run, relays, tug of war, etc, vendors of Native American arts & crafts, food. Fr entertainment 8:30p. Sa 8a-4p, then volleyball - Su 3p. Free adm. 928-672-2857 AUG 7 ALPINE Cool August Night Car Show & Poker Run Tal-Wi-Wi Meadow - Antique cars on display 7a-12p, poker fun run, judging, trophies, BBQ, free to spectators. 928-339-4319 AUG 7-8 FLAGSTAFF 55th Annual Navajo Marketplace Museum of Northern AZ - Weavers, silversmiths, folk carvers, painters, social dances, presentations, kid’s activities. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 kids 7-17, 9a-5p. 928-774-5213 AUG 7-8 SUPAI Peach Festival Sponsored by Havasupai Tribe - rodeo, pageant, pow wow, reggae, country, dances, BBQ. Hike, rent a horse, or fly by helicopter to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. RESERVATIONS REQ. 928-448-2237 AUG 7-8 ELGIN August Fest Sonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wine glass ($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music, grape stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch avail for purchase. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893 AUG 8-SEP 18 WILLIAMS Museum on Main Street - “Yesterday’s Tomorrows” Route 66 Roadstore - Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition plus “Seven Decades of Cars on Route 66.” Incl’s special events on many weekends. 800-863-0546 AUG 12 KINGMAN 26th Annual Mighty Mudmania Fireman’s Park - 100 yard obstacle course, maze mud challenges, competition for all ages- 4 to senior citizen divisions, food stands, hazmat mud clean up shower, free, 10a. 928-757-7919 AUG 13-14 WILLIAMS Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival Go back in time & enjoy the 1950’s again on Route 66! Classic Car Show w/trophies, battle of the bands, sock hop, contests & more, free. Mornin to night. 928-6350266 AUG 13-15 LAKESIDE Tall Timber Arts & Crafts Bazaar Hon-Dah Resort & Casino - Fine arts, crafts, food, contests, entertainment, 9a-5p, free. 928-472-7892 AUG 14 FLAGSTAFF Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival Coconino Co. Fairgrounds - Taste 100+ micro-brewed beers. Food (extra $) & live entertainment, 3-7p. $25/adv, $30/door, VIP ticket $50/$55. 928-779-1775 or www.azbeer.com AUG 14 CAMP VERDE Camp Verde Block Party Camp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main - Arts & crafts, food, music, games, antique cars and much more. Free adm, 6-11p. 928-567-0535 ext. 135 AUG 14 LAKE POWELL Navajo Code Talkers Wahweap Lodge - Listen to Navajo Code Talkers speak on their experiences in WWII where they used their native dialect as a basis for an unbreakable code, $10/car. Call for times: 800-528-6154 AUG 14 PINETOP Lisa Otey and the Desert Devas in Concert Blue Ridge HS Auditorium - The Arts Alliance of the Wh. Mts. presents Tucson Sensation Lisa Otey, jazz, blues, standards at 7p. Also juried art exhibit. 928-3674290
AUG 19-21 PRESCOTT 17th Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Sharlot Hall Museum - 100+ poets, reciters & old time singers keep alive the tradition. Various performances, activities & locations. www.sharlot.org; 928-445-3122 AUG 20 TUCSON 229th Tucson’s Birthday Bash Pima Co. Courthouse - American, Spanish, Mexican, Confederate, Tohono O’Odham, Pascua Yaqui & State of AZ flag ceremony incl patriotic music, period costumes encouraged, 8:30a. 520-299-1743 AUG 20-21 HOLBROOK Old West Days Historical Courthouse Lawn - Re-enactments, Native American dancers, Southwest Art Show & Sale, rodeo, quilt festival, train & doll show, BBQ, 2-mi fun run, 10K run & 20-mi bike race. Free. 800-524-2459 AUG 20-21 HOLBROOK Southwest Quilt Festival & Train Show County Fairgrounds - Antique & new quilts & afghans, Native American quilts & rugs, collectible & new trains of all scales, related collectibles, free. 928-524-6407 AUG 20-21 PAYSON 2nd Annual “Testicle Festival” Mazatzal Casino - Wild & crazy games, contests, souvenirs - plus lots of tasty Rocky Mountain Oysters! Free adm, must be 21 or accompanied by parent/guardian. 800-777-PLAY (7529) Ext. 158 AUG 20-22 PAYSON 120th Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Multi-Event Center - Bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing & more, PRCA sanctioned. Adults $14, childen $7. Call re family performance. 928-474-4515, 800-6729766 AUG 20-22 FLAGSTAFF Old-Fashioned Mountain Bike Festival Wheeler Park - Fr night ride, beer garden, live music, BBQ, kids activities, raffles. $25 participant fee, free to spectators, Fr 3-9, Sa 10-9, Su 10-4. 928-779-7066 AUG 21 ALPINE Alpine Chili Cook-Off Rodeo Grounds - CASI sanctioned, entertainment, also a bean competition and a backyard brisket contest, SPAM contest, lots of prizes for contest entry! Free, 10a-5p. 928-339-1840 AUG 21 FLAGSTAFF AZ Rough Riders Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Living History Presentation brings Spanish American War era to life, authentic costumes of the famous Rough Riders, 100 yr old weapons, 10a-4p. 928-779-4395 AUG 21-22 KINGMAN Summer in the Pines Hualapai Mountain Lodge - Includes about 50 vendors, food and beverages, live music, no adm fee. Located 12 miles above Kingman in the mtns. 928-757-3545 AUG 21-22 PHOENIX Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium - 60+ arts and crafts exhibitors, $5 meal incl. hotdog/hamburger, beans, corn on the cob and soft drink (served 10a-3p), gen. hours 10a-5p. 602-231-0300
AUG 28 GANADO Native American Art Auction Hubbell Trading Post - Preview 9a-11a, auction 12p, daylight savings time. Held in a large tent. Navajo weavings, Pueblo Kachina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. Free adm. 928-755-3475
AUG 28 TUCSON Fiesta de San Agustin Armory Park - Celebrate the founding of the Presidio with music, food, Ballet Folklorico and more! Festivities begin at Noon. Free. 520-547-3338
The “Six Pack” Tours Arizona TRAVEL
by Jewell Kemp
April 15: A group made up of a driver, a designated driver-turned tour director four backseat drivers WRITER and decided to call themselves “The Six-Pack,” left BWI for Phoenix. Arriving at Sky Harbor we picked up our van for the next fifteen days...after a test in stowing luggage -you guessed it- for 4 women and 2 men we were off to Tucson for a stay at Best Western Inn at the Airport, which was surprisingly very quiet. April 16: Begin with a stop at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum with a garden and a zoo, hundreds of species of plants and animals in a natural desert setting. From there a drive through Saguaro National Park where the massive saguaro cactus grows and is thought to resemble humans, then a stop at San Xavier Mission “if only to light candle”...a must see. Temp is in 90s- drink lots of water to keep dehydration at bay. April 17: Left for Tombstone the “Town Too Tough To Die,” watched Rose Parade and stopped to see World’s Largest Rose Bush, film about the history of the town and re-enactment of Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday Shoot Out at the OK Corral. The ticket master at desk called Bisbee for us to see if we would be able to visit the Queen Mine... made final tour of day at 3:30pm, donned miner gear and went into mine with a former miner, afterwards a quick walking detour into Mexico at Douglas for gifts from Curio Shop.
April 18: After a hearty breakfast provided, able to take on Old Tucson Studios where the West was filmed from John Wayne to Harrison Ford and Little House on Prairie and in Tucson, dinner at Mama Louisa’s for real homemade Italian food- a great stop. April 19: After a 47- mile drive to wrong Best Western and return to Best Western at Pinetop for our stay, we made a good decision that everyone could have what we called their “mistake day.” Cool and Windy, jacket weather. April 20: Off to Petrified Forest National Park... has trees buried in bottom of sea over 160 million years ago and replaced by Quartz - it’s the most colorful wood in world. Also the Painted Desert and a stop at Meteor Crater, which NASA designated as an official training site for Apollo Astronauts. April 21: Traveled same route as yesterday except a stop at Slide Rock State Park, which was an original homestead, on to Montezuma Castle where Sinagua farmers built five story 20-room dwelling in cliff recess, watched as workers trapped a rattlesnake to weight and measure, mark and release, then by way of Sedona for a night at Radisson Woodlands Plaza in Flagstaff under the snow-capped Humphreys Peak. See next month’s paper for the remainder of the “Six Pack’s” travels.
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
520-883-1380
www.desertmuseum.org
Best Western Inn at the Airport
520-746-0271
www.bestwestern.com/inn@theairport
Best Western Inn of Pinetop
928-367-6667
www.hiexpress.com/pinetopaz
Mama Louisa’s
520-790-4702
Meteor Crater
800-289-5898
www.meteorcrater.com
Montezuma Castle National Monument 928-567-3322
www.nps.gov/moca
AUG 21-22 SEDONA Sedona Arts & Crafts Show Bell Rock Plaza - Exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-284-9627
OK Corral
520-457-3456
www.tombstoneaz.com
Old Tucson Studios
520 883-0100
www.oldtucson.com
AUG 21-22 WILLIAMS Planes, Trains and Automobiles Featuring traveling Smithsonian exhibition “Yesterday’s Tomorrows” plus Fly-In events at HA Clark Field, Grand Canyon RR short runs & Harvey Girls, car show and more. 800-863-0546
Petrified Forest National Park
928-524-6228
www.nps.gov/pefo
Queen Mine Tours
866-432-2071
cityofbisbee.com/queenminetours.htm
Rose Tree Inn Museum
520-457-3326
Saguaro National Park (West)
520-733-5100
San Xavier Del Bac Mission
520-294-2624
Slide Rock State Park
928-282-3034
AUG 27 SIERRA VISTA Army Soldier Show Buena Performing Arts Center - The Army showcases some of the many musical, dance, voice and entertainment talents of today’s soldiers. Free adm but ticket required. 520-533-3354 AUG 27-28 MORMON LAKE Bares, Broncs & Bulls Bonanza Mormon Lake Lodge - Bareback, bronc & bull riding for prize money. Kids activities, ugly hat contest, steak fry, rough stock event, street dance, prices & times vary. 928-354-2227 ext.10 AUG 27-29 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta Mountain bike festival, trails of the White Mountains near Greer, Eagar & Springerville, Apache Sitgreaves Nat’l Forest, Regis: $45. 928-333-5553
www.nps.gov/sagu
www.pr.state.az.us
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SEP 1-6 WHITERIVER 79th Annual White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo Whiteriver Fairgrounds - Carnival, stages, parade Sa morn, bike & car show, dances, fireworks, all Indian rodeo, trad. performances Sa night. $5/$3. 928-3384346 x316 SEP 2-4 SEDONA Red Rocks Music Festival Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center Chamber music “Love Themes” Th 7p, string orchestra “Bach on the Rocks” Sa 7:30p, $18 advanced/ $24 door/ $13 youth. 602-787-1577 SEP 3-6 FLAGSTAFF Coconino County Fair Co. Fairgrounds - “Celebrating Traditions - Old and New” w/energy-savings technologies, healthy living strategies, performing arts on 3 stages & more. Fr-Su 10-10, Mon 10-4; $6 gen/$3 ages 7-17 & 65+. 928-7745139 SEP 4 TAYLOR Sweet Corn Festival Parade, car show, arts & crafts fair, BBQ, Annual Fireman’s Muster- daring acts of bravery w/ water! Also dances and a celebration of sweet corn. Free adm. 928536-7366 SEP 4 WICKENBURG 16th Annual Fiesta Septiembre Community Center - Exhibits, arts & crafts, folklorico dancers, mariachi bands, salsa & margarita contests, “kids zona”, food booths & cantina, 11a-8p, free adm. 800-942-5242 SEP 4 SEDONA Moonlight Madness Festival & Sidewalk Sale Sedona Main Street District - Music, entertainment, kids activities & sidewalk sales along Hwy. 89A & Hwy 179, 12p-9p. 928-204-2390 SEP 4 DOLAN SPRINGS Dolan Days Dolan Springs School - Fr: Pageant 7p. Sa: Main Street parade at 10a, road apple roullette, car show, arts & crafts, games, raffles, live music, evening dance. 928279-6786 SEP 4-5 FLAGSTAFF Native Artists Marketplace Museum of Northern Arizona - Zuni, Pai & CO Plateau tribal nations showcased. Artists demonstrate & display tools, pottery, woven wares, arts & crafts. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 kids 7-17. 9a-5p. 928774-5213 SEP 4-5 FREDONIA Annual Kaibab Paiute Heritage Day Celebration Kaibab Reservation, Te’Angwavaxant Pow Wow grounds - Sunrise ceremony at 5a; Pow Wows; feast 5p6:30p, Dance/Singing contests, raffles, booths. 928-6437245 SEP 4-5 CHINO VALLEY First Territorial Capital Day Sat, Pancake b’fast at Senior Center, Parade at 10a followed by chili cook-off, entertainment, carnival, vendors, corn dinner from 3-7p & dance. Sat & Sun Rodeo 8p-12a. 928-636-9780 SEP 4-5 FLAGSTAFF Annual Demolition Derby Ft. Tuthill - Crash ‘em up, bang ‘em up! Family fun weekend run by Sunrise Lions Club. Noon both days. Adm $5, 5 & under free. 928-526-0405/9052 SEP 4-5 PINE Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival Community Center - 82 arts & crafts booths, juried show, all handmade. Food vendors, plenty of parking, town full of antique shops. Free. Sa 8a-5p, Su 8a-3p. 928-476-4480/3547 SEP 4-6 SONOITA 89th Annual Labor Day Rodeo Fairgrounds - Exciting rodeo action with bulls, broncs and more. Kids rodeo, steak fry, adm $8, ages 5-12 $5. 520-455-5553 SEP 4-6 TOMBSTONE Rendezvous of Gunfighters Allen St - 3 days of shows in the OK Corral by the best western show groups from around the U.S., authentic costume parade on Sun. $7.50 incl’s Historama & more, 4 shows daily. 520-457-3456 SEP 4-6 WILLIAMS Labor Day PRCA Rodeo Professional rodeo featuring the top rodeo cowboys. This is the way rodeos used to be! Weekend includes a parade on Saturday, dances and many more activities, $8-10. 800-863-0546 SEP 4-6 FLAGSTAFF Art in the Park Wheeler Park - Juried fine art & fine craft show, all handmade, no import or commercial, continuous live music, food, free, Sa & Su 9a-6p, Mon 9a-4p. 928-5569498 SEP 4-6 ST. JOHNS St. Johns 5th Annual Grand Prix St. Johns Airpark - Speeds up to 200 mph as they race the runways. Formula cars, vintage cars, Indy cars & stock cars. Also food, arts & crafts vendors. Sa 9a-6p, Su 8a-5p, Mo 8a-3p, $5 adult, 18 & under free! 928337-2000 SEP 4-6 PRESCOTT Faire on the Square Courthouse Plaza - Labor Day Weekend, arts & crafts sale featuring 160+ Southwest artisans. Sa/Su 9a-5p, Mo 9a-3p. Free adm. 928-445-2000
SEP 5 BISBEE Brewery Gulch Daze Brewery Gulch - Celebrate Bisbee’s bawdy mining past. Miz Old Biz contest, Waterball tourney, Chili Cook-Off & live music, kiddie carnival, auction benefits Boys & Girls Club, pet parade, free. 520-432-5421
SEP 17-19 SAFFORD 11th Gila Valley Cowboy Music & Poetry Roundup Tunes n’ Tales - Tall Tale Tellers, music, poetry, western vendors. Sa-1st Annual Chili Cookoff & more. Sa eve Adults $8/adv, $10 door; $3/students; Fr eve/Sa daytime $2. 888-837-1841
SEP 5 OATMAN Oatman Gold Camp Days Main St, Rt 66 - Parade 11a, Grand Marshalls are Duke & Terry Clark. 24th Annual Int’l Burro “Biscuit” Tossing Contest 1p, gunfighters perform, see the wild burros, free adm. 928-768-6222
SEP 17-19 SIERRA VISTA Fun Festival Veteran’s Memorial Park - Large carnival, food, games, live music, trail and lead-around rides, craft vendors, mutt march, open to the public. 520-533-2404
SEP 8-11 EAGAR Arizona ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree The first ATV Jamboree in AZ. 300 miles of trails. Trail rides, ATV rodeo, vendors, cookout, music & cowboy poets, western dance & more. 866-409-9378
SEP 17-19 SONOITA Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Santa Cruz County Fair - Adopt a living legend... Bureau of Land Management will offer horses & burros for adoption, silent bid auctions. 866-4MUSTANGS(468-7826)
SEP 8-12 WINDOW ROCK Navajo Nation Fair Fairgrounds - Tracy Lawrence concert, parade, Pow-Wow, Multi-Sanctioned Indian Rodeo, Navajo traditional singing & dancing, fried bread contest, arts & crafts, baby contest, BBQ, wild horse race, carnival. $2$4. 928-871-7311/6647
SEP 17-OCT 3 PRESCOTT Arizona Shakespeare Festival Granite Creek Park - “Twelth Night” and “Titus Andronicus” by AZ Classical Theatre, Sep 17-19, Sep 24-26 and Oct 1-3. $12/gen, $10/students & snrs, under 5 free. 928-443-9220
SEP 9-12 KINGMAN Mohave County Fair Mohave County Fairgrounds - Carnival, 4-H competition & FFA livestock auction, rides, booths, shows, contests, $5 adults, $2 srs and 4-12. 928-753-2636
SEP 18 SUPERIOR Bye-Bye Buzzards Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Farewell party celebrates seasonal departure of the resident flock of turkey vultures, w/ bird walk, rehabilitated birds & animals, refreshments. $6, $3/kids, 7a-3p. 520-689-2811
SEP 10-12 TUCSON Mexican Independence Day Kennedy Park - Marks Mexico’s independence from Spain. Celebrate with traditional music, arts, dance, fireworks & food, Fr 6-11p, Sa-Su 2-11p. 520-292-9326
SEP 18 PRESCOTT Prescott Book Festival: Third Edition Sharlot Hall Musuem - New, rare & used books, entertainment, popular author book signings, sandwiches, fine coffees & teas, 9a-4p. Donation. 928-445-3122
SEP 10-12 KINGMAN Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Mohave County Fair - Adopt a living legend...Bureau of Land Management will offer horses & burros for adoption, silent bid auctions. 866-4MUSTANGS(468-7826)
SEP 18 PINETOP Fall Festival Parade Downtown - Parade 10a, also sidewalk sales, bake & craft sales, art shows. 1-800-573-1247
SEP 10-25 GRAND CANYON Grand Canyon Music Festival Shrine of the Ages Auditorium - Musicians from around the country - classical to jazz. Weekends, plus 15th, 21st &. 22nd $18/adults, $8/kids 5-18, no kids under 5. Concerts start 7:30p. 800-997-8285 SEP 11 SEDONA Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque Tlaquepaque - Mexican Independence Day Celebration. Mariachi bands, folklorico dancers & fiery flamenco dancers, demonstrating artists, food & fun for the kids, 10a-6p, free. 928-282-4838 SEP 11 MIAMI Mexican Independence Day Fiesta Memorial Park, Sullivan St - Live music, dance, raffles, vendors, beer garden, World Famous Chihuahua Races 3p, Salsa Contest, Piñata Breaks, 8a-11p, free adm. 928473-4403; 800-804-5623 SEP 11-12 CAMP VERDE General Crook’s Pioneer Days and the Fall Gun & Knife Show Community Center Grounds - Antique tractor & engine show, mule packing contest, 40+ vendors, chuck wagon dinner, dance, Pioneer Picnic on Su. 928-567-0535 SEP 15-18 HOLBROOK Navajo County Fair & Rodeo Navajo County Fairgrounds - Rodeo, arts & crafts, food, entertainment, 4-H competition, carnival, Little Buckaroo Rodeo, $3 adult, $1 child, 10a-10p. 928-5246407 SEP 16-18 ST. JOHNS Apache County Fair Apache County Fairgrounds - Carnival, horse show, dog show, 4-H, horse racing & more, food and fun for the whole family. Free adm, except for racing. Th 8a-9p, Fr 9-9, Sa 9-6. 928-337-4887/2621 SEP 16-19 GLOBE Gila County Fair Gila County Fairgrounds - 4-H activities, hobbies, crafts, entertainment, games, carnival, livestock auction. $2, 10a-10p. 5mi N of Globe on Hwy 60. 800-804-5623
SEP 18 CHLORIDE 1st Annual Antique Truck Show See the Central AZ and Northern AZ Chapters of the American Truck Historical Society’s big rigs and more, noon-4p. 928-565-4251 SEP 18-19 OVERGAARD Oktoberfest in the Pines Tall Timbers Navajo County Park - Live music, arts, crafts, food, Sa 10a-4p, Su 10a-3p, $5/parking. 928535-5777 SEP 18-19 PAYSON 2004 Mogollon Garden Tour Self-guided tour of home gardens in the area, garden club members will answer questions. Sa 8a-4p, Su 12p4p, $5. 800-672-9766 SEP 18-19 FLAGSTAFF Annual Flagstaff Open Studios 60 artists open their workspaces & homes, view original art & talk with artists, see demos, free, self-guided tour, 10a-5p. www.flagstaffopenstudios.com, 800-842-7293 SEP 18-19 FLAGSTAFF Toys for Tots 2004 Bed Race Downtown - Sa parade of beds and bands 9a, races 10:30-3:30, championship bed races & bathtub race Su noon. Prizes incl a trip to Hawaii, $250/team or free for spectators. 928-556-9573 SEP 18-19 WINDOW ROCK Navajo Nation Fair “Rope for the Truck” Fairgrounds- #6 Team Roping Event, family events, egg toss contest, gift certificates, dance contest, Frisbee prize toss, cash prizes. W/ Booger Barter Productions. 928-871-7311/6647 SEP 19 COTTONWOOD Sizzlin’ Salsa Sunday Oldtown Cottonwood - Salsa tasting contest, mariachi band, entertainment, raffles, arts & crafts, food & beer. Major attractions free. Su Noon-7p. 928-634-9468 SEP 19 PRESCOTT Antiques on the Square Prescott Courthouse Plaza - Approx. 85 antiques and collectibles dealers, 9a-5p. 928-776-1728
SEP 16-19 SONOITA Santa Cruz County Fair County Fairgrounds - Carnival, exhibits, games, 4H livestock, live music, ranch rodeo, team roping, BLM Wild Horse & Burro Adoption, vendors, food. 8:30a, $3. 520-455-5553
SEP 23-26 PRESCOTT VALLEY Yavapai County Fair Yavapai County Fairgrounds - Exhibits, livestock, staged entertainment, carnival rides, Demolition Derby, commercial vendors, food. Adults $4, ages 6-12 $2. 928-775-8000
SEP 16-19 DUNCAN Greenlee County Fair & Rodeo Greenlee County Fairgrounds - Kid’s Rodeo, Ranch Rodeo, bull riding, gospel concert, livestock sale, 8a10p, $2. 928-359-2032
SEP 23-26 SEDONA Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Radisson Hotel, Hwy 179 - Fr Tribute to Herbie Mann (Creative Life Ctr); Sa - Dave Koz, Vanessa Rubin, TS Monk, Fattburger, Andy Margolis Trio; Su Jazz Brunch. Prices vary. 928-282-1985
SEP 17-18 GLENDALE Fiesta Glendale Historic Downtown, 58th & Glendale Ave - Traditional & contemporary Hispanic music, dance, food, crafts, fine art. Also a special Fiestas Patrias ceremony. Free, 4-10p. 623-930-2299 SEP 17-18 PEARCE/SUNSITES Sunsites “Ruby” Anniversary Celebration Sunsites - Fr: Steak fry, talent show & street dance. Sa: Parade, car show, art show, vendors, kids games, health fair, “Ruby” Ball & dinner in eve. Fr 5p-Sa 5p. 520826-3604/3887 SEP 17-18 SHOW LOW White Mountain Storytelling Festival Festival Marketplace - SW/western storytellers, AZ Gunfighters reenactment, Wyatt Earp, Chili Cook-off, 11a-7p Sa, campfire storytelling event Fr. 928-532-4140
SEP 23-26 DOUGLAS 80th Annual Cochise County Fair County Fairgrounds, 3677 Leslie Canyon Rd - Carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food, college rodeo on Fr & Sa and 4-H livestock. 520-364-3819 SEP 24 YUMA Hispanic Heritage Celebration Main Street Plaza - Mariachis, Folklorico Dancers, food booths and more, free, 6p-midnight. 928-783-2423 SEP 24-25 FORT MOHAVE Kiwanis Cornfest Hwy 95 & Aztec Rd - Community fundraiser, 2 stages of entertainment. Taste & learn about the many types of corn. Vendors, petting zoo, beer garden. Fr 3p-11p, Sa 10a-10p, free. 928-704-2676
SEP 24-26 KINGMAN Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and Parade Celebrating the ranching era of earlier Kingman days. 34th annual parade on Sa at 10a, rodeo at 1p at the Mohave County Fairgrounds on Sa & Su. 928-753-6106 SEP 24-26 PINETOP/LAKESIDE Run to the Pines Car Show Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club - SW’s largest free open class pre-1973 car show, 550 vehicles, music, prizes & raffles, Sa 8a-4p, Su 8-noon. Fri Parade Show Low to Hon-Dah Casino. 928-368-5325 SEP 24-OCT 3 FLAGSTAFF Festival of Science - LIFE FORMS! Explore the possibilities of life elsewhere in the universe and other fascinating topics. Field trips, exhibits, open houses, lectures, tours, free. 800-842-7293 SEP 25 COTTONWOOD Verde River Days Dead Horse Ranch State Park - 40+ nature-based exhibits, live animals, canoe rides, entertainment, car show, sand castle building, geology tours, food. Free, 9a-4p. 928-634-7593 SEP 25 TUCSON Sun Sounds Great Tucson Beer Festival Hi Corbett Field - Taste beers from across SW, great blues from 3 bands, food samples, live/silent auction. Tickets: $30/$35, VIP $55/60, designated driver $15, 610p. 520-296-2400 SEP 25-26 ELGIN Annual Harvesting of the Vine Festival Village of Elgin Winery - Wine tasting $15 includes chicken or steak, Crowning of the King & Queen of Grape Stomping, live music, arts & crafts vendors, 114. 520-455-9309 SEP 25-26 PINETOP-LAKESIDE 29th Annual Fall Festival Blue Ridge Elementary School - Over 120 arts & crafts vendors w/handmade items, antique show, quilt show, pancake b’fast 25th. Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. 1-800-5731247 SEP 25-26 TUCSON Butterfly Festival AZ Sonoran Desert Museum - Identify, view under the microscope, hunt for butterfly habitat, more. Puppet shows, parade, face painting, crafts. Wear your own costume, 9a-3p. Free w/museum adm, open 7:30-5. 520-883-1380 SEP 25-26 PAYSON State Championship Old Time Fiddler’s Contest Multi event Center - Best fiddling in AZ, contestants aged 6-86, cowboy poets, food, 21 Fiddle Salute, gospel, crafts. $5 adults, $2 6-16, 9a-5p. 928-474-5242 or 928-474-5882 SEP 25-26 TOMBSTONE 3rd Annual Wings & Spurs Tombstone Airport - Western sock hop, fly-in & craft fair. Booths: Border Patrol, Armed Forces & more. Aircraft incl’s Harrier. Benefits Helen’s Food Bank. Adm: non perishable food item, Sa 6a, Sun 9a. 520457-3322 SEP 25-26 PRESCOTT VALLEY World Arts Festival Prescott Valley Civic Center - Celebrate the amazing diversity & breadth of cultures throughout the world with music, art, crafts & food, 9a-10p, free. 928-7729207 SEP 25-26 PAYSON Rim Country’s Renaissance of Art Green Valley Park - Fine art, fine crafts, food vendors and live music! 9a-6p. 602-867-2614 SEP 25-OCT 31 CHINO VALLEY Harvest Festival Collier Family Farm - 5-acre corn maze, hay rides, a barn hay slide, fall decorations, fresh winter squash, herbs & pumpkins, daily 9a-6p, $. 928-636-2804 SEP 25-26 PINETOP/LAKESIDE/SHOW LOW Sittin’ on the Wild Side Chair Walk Hand-decorated chairs will be displayed, maps available at the Chamber to guide people where and how to bid on them. 928-367-4290, 800-573-4031
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Astronomy by Day!
Whether you are from out of state or a local birdwatcher, the Huachuca Mountains are special. A couple of years ago - on ONE trip to Garden, Ramsey and Miller Canyons - I chalked up six life birds! Garden Canyon is located on Fort Huachuca. From the AZ 90/AZ 92 intersection in Sierra Vista, you drive west on Fry Blvd about 3 miles to the main gate. With heightened security these days, you will need to stop and obtain a visitor “day” pass. For this you will need to show your vehicle registration or rental contract, proof of insurance and driver’s license. Passengers 18 & over also require photo ID. It is also recommended that you call in advance to be sure the canyon will be open. Contact the Morale, Welfare & Recreation Center at 520-533-6707 for information. About 2 miles from the gate is the signed left turn for Garden Canyon. As we headed down the road, Scaled Quail scurried into the grass. I was delighted to see their “cottontops,” as this bird had been eluding me for two years! We parked at the Upper Picnic Area and scouted the nearby trees. We soon spotted the “squeaky bird,” sounding for all the world like a rubber ducky - that is, the beautiful Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher. A most unmelodious honking announced the arrival of long-sought-after bird number two, the Elegant Trogon. It was just as colorful and amazing as its picture and obligingly sat waiting to be admired for more than 15 minutes. Next on my list was Strickland’s Woodpecker. Both male and female popped in and out of a hole in a branch, perhaps taking turns sitting on eggs. Life bird four was the Buffbreasted Flycatcher, posing in the sun. Our next stop was Ramsey Canyon, further south off AZ 92, owned by the Nature Conservancy. This canyon is one of America’s best known sites for hum-
mingbirds with 14 species recorded. Many other birds as well as a rich diversity of butterflies, reptiles, mammals and plants make this an exciting place to visit. Please note that vehicles over 20 ft in length cannot be accommodated. If you come on T-Th-S, you may wish to take the guided nature walk. There is a general admission fee of $5 with 16 & under free. The parking lot held the highlight of our viewing... there on the branch of a tree was the tiny nest of a Berylline Hummingbird with the female coming and going. Her beautiful green and rufous colors flashed brightly as she flew in to sit for brief periods. Thus I found life bird five of the day. Activity was slow at the feeders but this sighting more than made up for that. Lastly we headed south again on AZ 92 a couple of miles to the Miller Canyon turnoff. Our favorite stop here is Beatty’s Miller Canyon Apiary & Orchard Guest Ranch. A viewing area with benches is set up outside the fence to watch the many hummingbird feeders. Normally buzzing with activity, these were also slow this particular day but further up the trail, another set of feeders provided great sightings of Magnificent, Blue-throated, Costa’s and - life bird six - a Whiteeared Hummingbird. What a day! Come visit the amazing Huachuca Mountains and see what you can add to your life list this year! For more information call the Sierra Vista CVB at 800-288-3861, Ramsey Canyon at 520378-2785 or Beatty’s Guest Ranch at 520-378-2728.
Useful Birding Contacts The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory www.sabo.org, 520-432-1388 Huachuca Audubon Society P.O. Box 63, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636 Tricia Gerrodette, President Maricopa Audubon Society www.maricopaaudubon.org, 480-968-5614 Laurie Nessel Northern Arizona Audubon Society http://nazas.org, 928-639-0491 Herb Henderson, President Prescott Audubon Society http://nazas.org/PAS,, P.O. Box 4156, Prescott, AZ 86302, Jim Morgan, President
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Sonoran Audubon Society www.sonoranaudubon.org P.O. Box 8068, Glendale, AZ 85312 Chuck Kangas, President Tucson Audubon Society www.tucsonaudubon.org 300 East University Blvd. #120, Tucson, AZ 85705, 520-628-1730, Sonja Macys, Executive Director, Roger Wolf, President White Mountain Audubon Society www.whitemountainaudubon.org 928-367 - 2462 Mary Ellen Bittorf, President Yuma County Audubon Society P.O. Box 6395, Yuma, AZ 85366-6395 John King or Cary Meister
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What, you might wonder, has astronomy to do with daytime? Surely you’ll need to wait for the stars to come out to enjoy the world of telescopes and the wonders of the universe... Well, here in Arizona there are many opportunities to explore our prominent observatories during daylight hours - AND to cool off in the pleasant temperatures on the mountain tops where they are located. Kitt Peak Observatory, located on the Tohono O’odham Reservation southwest of Tucson, is the site of the world’s three largest solar telescopes as well as 21 other telescopes of varying size and purpose. Daily guided tours (10am, 11:30am & 1:30pm) show you the scopes, there’s a Visitor Center, a film to enjoy and the top of the peak is a beautiful place to have a picnic or watch the sun go down. On Mt. Hopkins 35 miles south of Tucson, the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is the site of the MMT (a 6.5 meter telescope that has the largest single mirror in North America). Guided bus tours up the mountain are offered three days a week (M-W-F) from March to November; reservations are required. The Visitor Center at the foot of the mountain is open M-F, 8:30-4:30. How would you like to see a 3D model of galaxy distribution in the universe? In
June & July drop in on Saturdays for the hands-on Science Workshops. Tours are also available up Mt. Graham from May to November to view the three observatories there. One of the telescopes, known as the LBT (Large Binocular Telescope), is currently under construction and will be the world’s most powerful optical instrument when completed. Reservations for the all-day tour are now being taken by Discovery Park in Safford. Leave your contact information and a staff person will call back to confirm arrangements. Tour fee includes admission to Dicovery Park. Lowell Observatory, located west of downtown Flagstaff at 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., is open to the public throughout the year. Hours of operation are seasonal: from April through October it is open 9am5pm. Tours at 10am, 1 & 3pm show visitors the historic Rotunda Library and several telescopes, including the one used to discover Pluto. In addition, Lowell has telescopes with the special filters necessary for public viewing of the sun, which takes place at 9:30am and 12:30pm. Well, as you can see, you don’t have to wait ‘til the sun goes down to have a “cool” time enjoying an astronomical adventure. Leave the desert heat behind, head up to those mountain tops or north to Flagstaff and spend a day visiting an observatory. See box below for contact information.
Special Astronomy Events Junk Bond Observatory, Hereford (near Sierra Vista) JUL 23 Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party Open to star gazers of all ages. Not necessary to own a telescope, club members will be present to assist & show. Begins at dusk, free. 520-366-5788
Nat’l Optical Astronomy Observatory, Tucson JUL 24 Astrophotography Workshop 950 N Cherry Ave - Learn about cameras, film, mounts, intro to night sky, projects, 15p. $25, limit 20. Reserv: 520-318-8440
Kitt Peak National Observatory, SW of Tucson JAN 1-DEC 31 Fun with the Sun All ages program about our favorite star. Hands-on activities, solar observing, making your own video. First Fri of every month. $10/adults, $8/seniors & kids, $6/school rate. 520-318-8726 AUG 13 Lunar Adventure Presentation, hands-on activities, lunar software, observe moon, make own video, 10anoon. $10/$8/school rate is $6. Reserv: 520318-8726
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff AUG 11 Perseid Meteor Shower Evening programs will focus on meteor showers such as the upcoming Perseids.
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Observatories and Planetariums Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, 928-774-3358, www.lowell.edu Kitt Peak National Observatory Tucson, 520-318-8726, www.noao.edu/kpno/ Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Amado 520-670-5707 Mt. Graham International Observatory Gov Aker Observatory/Discovery Park Safford 928-428-6260, option 3 www.discoverypark.com Arizona Science Center Phoenix, 602-716-2000, www.azscience.org Flandrau Science Center Tucson, 520-621-7827, www.flandrau.org
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Flagstaff Symphony 113A E. Aspen, Flagstaff 928-774-5107
Phippen Art Museum 4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott 928-778-1385
Prescott Fine Arts Association 208 N.Marina, Prescott 928-445-3286
Sedona Arts Center N.Hwy 89A, Sedona 928-282-3809
Sedona Cultural Park 1725 W. Hwy Sedona, 800-780-2787
Apache County Historical Society Museum 180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns 928-337-4737
Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum 2340 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff 928-774-6272
Clemenceau Heritage Museum 1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood 928-634-2868
Grand Canyon Railway Museum 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams 800-843-8724
Jerome Historical Society 200 Main St., Jerome 928-634-5477
John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum 6 N.Lake Powell Blvd., Page 928-645-9496
Come Visit this Premier Archaeological Site in the scenic White Mountains. Tours daily at 9 & 11am, 2pm. Admission: Adults $5; Students 10-18 & Seniors $4. Under 10 $3 Call to confirm.
Museum of Northern Arizona
928-333-5375
318 Main St., Springerville, Az 85938
Springerville, 928-333-2286 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff (3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff), 928-774-5213
Navajo County Museum 100 E. Arizona, Holbroook 928-524-6558
7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale 480-994-2787
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 7380 E. 2nd St, Scottsdale 480-994-2787
Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra 3817 N.Brown, Scottsdale 480-945-8071
Southwest Shakespeare Company P.O.Box 30595, Mesa 480-641-7039
West Valley Museum of Art 17420 N. Ave. of the Arts, Surprise 623-972-0635 History and Heritage
Arizona Hall of Flame Museum 11010 W. Washington St., Phoenix 602-255-2110
Arizona Historical Society Museum 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, 480-929-0292
Arizona State Capitol Museum 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix 602-542-4581
Arizona Wing of Commemorative Air Force Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940
Bead Museum 5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, 623-930-7395
Cave Creek Museum P.O. Box 1, Cave Creek, Arizona, 480-488-2764
Chandler Historical Museum 178 E. Commonwealth, Chandler, 480-782-2717
Casa Grande Historical & Archaelogical Museum 110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, 520-836-2223
Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 North Frontier St., Wickenburg 928-684-2272
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West Museum 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale 480-860-2700
Gila County Historical Museum 1330 N. Broad, Globe, 928-425-7385
Gilbert Heritage Market Museum and Science Park Gilbert & Page Rds, Gilbert 480-644-2178
Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe 480-965-2787
Arizona Theatre Company
Little House Museum
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Arizona State University Art Museum 7/04
History and Heritage
Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum
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502 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix 602-256-6899
ASU Art Museum, Matthews Center & New Fine Arts Center ASU Campus, Tempe 480-965-2874
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Ballet Arizona 3645 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 602-381-0184
Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 480-786-2682
Cobre Valley Center for the Arts 101 N. Broad St., Globe 928-425-0884
Fleischer Museum 17207 N.Perimeter Dr, Scottsdale 480-585-3108
Great Arizona Puppet Theatre 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix 602-262-2050
Mesa Arts Center & Galeria Mesa 155 N.Center, Mesa 480-644-2242
Phoenix Symphony 455 N.3rd St., Phoenix 602-495-1117
Phoenix Theatre 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix 602-254-2151
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Southern Arizona Arts & Music
Goldfield Ghost Town And Mine Highway 88, Apache Jnct, 480-983-0333
Heard Museum 22 East Monte Vista Road, Phoenix 602-252-8840
Heritage Square 115 North 6th Street, Phoenix, 602-262-5071
Lost Dutchman Museum Superstition Mountain 4650 Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction 480-983-4888
Mesa Historical Museum 2345 North Horne, Mesa 480-835-7358
Mesa Southwest Museum 53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa 480-644-2230
Museum of Rim Country Archaeology 510 W. Main St, Payson, 928-469-1128
Phoenix Museum of History 105 N. Fifth St, Phoenix, 602-253-2734
Pine-Stawberry Museum Rt. 87 (Beeline Highway), Pine-Strawberry 928-476-3547
Pioneer Arizona Living History Village 3901 W. Pioneer Rd., Phoenix, 623-465-1052
Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 East Washington St., Phoenix 602-495-0900
Rim Country Museum 700 Green Valley Parkway, Payson 928-474-3483
Scottsdale Historical Museum 7333 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale 480-945-4499
Sirrine House 160 North Center, Mesa, 480-644-2760
Tempe Historical Museum 809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe 480-350-5100 Family Fun
Arizona Museum For Youth 35 N. Robson, Mesa 480-644-2468
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale 480-312-2312
The Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 602-273-1341
Wildlife World Zoo 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park 623-935-WILD Nature & Ecology
Boyce Thompson Arboretum P.O. Box AB, Superior 520-689-2811
Deer Valley Rock Center P.O. Box 41998, Phoenix 623-582-8007
Desert Botanical Gardens 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 602-941-1225 Space, Science & Technology
Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix 602-255-3791
Arizona Science Center 600 E Washington, Phoenix 602 -716-2000
Bigger and Better Than Ever!
Arizona Theatre Company 330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson 520-622-2823
Center for Creative Photography Univ. of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-7968
Pima Comm. College, Center for the Arts 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson 520-884-6988
Tubac Center of the Arts 9 Plaza Rd., Tubac 520-398-2371
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus P.O.Box 12034, Tucson 520-296-6277
Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson 520-624-2333
Tucson Symphony Orchestra 443 South Stone Ave., Tucson 520-792-9314
University of Arizona Museum of Art Tucson, 520-621-7567 History and Heritage
Amerind Foundation Museum P.O. Box 248, Dragoon 520-586-3666
Arizona Historical Society Museum 949 E. 2nd St., Tucson 520-628-5774
Arizona Ranger Museum The 1904 Old Courthouse, Nogales, Az 520-281-8675
Arizona State Museum
AZ Tourist News is pleased to offer the new Tucson Attractions Passport. Costing only $15 and valid, with limited restrictions, through September 15, 2005, the Passport is a 52-page savings booklet filled with 2-for-1 offers and discounts to 46 area attractions, museums, and shopping. The offers amount to a total savings of more than $400! Attractions in the Passport include, among others: • Arizona Historical Society • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum • Arizona State Museum • Arizona Theatre Company • Biosphere 2 Center • Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum • Catalina State Park • Center for Creative Photography • Colossal Cave Mountain Park • Discovery Park • Flandrau Science Center • Funtasticks Family Fun Park • Kartchner Caverns State Park • Kitt Peak National Observatory • Old Tucson Studios • Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve • Pima Air & Space Museum • Ramsey Canyon Preserve • Roper Lake State Park • Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
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U Of A Campus, Tucson 520-621-6302
Bird Cage Theatre 6th and Allen, Tombstone 800-457-3423
Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum Bisbee, 520-432-7071
The Douglas-Williams House Museum & Genealogical Library (Registered National Historic Landmark.) Corner of 10th St and D Ave. Built in 1908 by James Douglas, home of Douglas Historical Society. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Sat from 1pm-4pm. Admission in free, donations accepted.
520-364-7370 Graham County Historical Society Museum Hwy 70 & 4th Ave, Thatcher, 928-348-0470
Muheim Heritage House 207 Youngblood Hill, Bisbee, 520-432-7071
Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum 136 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, 520-287-4621
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum 150 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox, 520-384-4583
Space, Science & Technology
Family Fun
Asarco Mineral Discovery Center
Old Tucson Studio 201 S Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100
Pima County Fairgrounds Home to Tucson Raceway Park, Southwestern International Raceway 520-762-9100
Reid Park Zoo 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson 520-791-3204
Tucson Children’s Museum 200 S Sixth Ave., Tucson 520-792-9985
I-19 & Pima Mine Rd., Tucson 520-798-7798, www.mineraldiscovery.com
Biosphere 2 Center Oracle Rd., Tucson 800-828-2462
Discovery Park 1651 Discovery Pk Blvd, Safford 520-428-6260
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium University of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-STAR
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Amado, AZ 85645 520-670-5707
Nature & Ecology
Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-647-PARK
Colossal Cave Mountain Park 4660 E. Colossal Cave Rd, Tucson 520-647-7121
International Wildlife Museum 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd, Tucson 520-617-1439
Kitt Peak National Observatories Hwy 86 Tucson 520-318-8726
Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 E. Valencia, Tucson 520-574-0462
Titan Missile Museum Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley 520-625-7736
Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 520-326-9686
San Pedro Valley Arts & Historical Society Museum 180 S. San Pedro, Benson 520-586-3070
San Xavier del Bac Mission 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., Tucson 520-294-2624
Slaughter Ranch Museum Original 1880’ Ranch (part of the San Bernardino Spanish land grant of 1730). 15 miles outside of Douglas on Geronimo Trail. Admission Adults $3, Children under 14 free. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am3pm. Closed Mon & Tues, Christmas & New Years. www.vtc.net/sranch, email: sranch@vtc.net
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Native American Tribal Attractions 1. Kaibab-Paiute Tribe 350 miles north of Phoenix on Highway 389 and 14 miles west of Fredonia • Pipe Spring National Monument • Full hook-up RV & General Store • Museum (Arts and Crafts) • Grand Canyon-North Rim • Cedar Breaks National Monument • Hiking & hunting • Coral Pink Sand Dunes • Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park Fredonia, Arizona 86022 Phone 928-643-7245 2. Hualapai Nation 250 miles northwest of Phoenix on Route 66 and west of Grand Canyon National Park • Grand Canyon West • Trophy Elk • Desert Big Horn Sheep • White water rafting Peach Spring, Arizona 86434 Phone 888-255-9550 928-769-2216 (Tribal Council)
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• Navajo fairs, rodeos & pow-wows Window Rock, Arizona 86515 Phone 928-871-6436 web:www.discovernavajo.com 6. Hopi Tribe 250 miles northeast of Phoenix on Highway 264 and 67 miles north of Winslow • Stone Pueblos Villages • Ancient ceremonial dances • Cultural Center • Arts & Crafts Guild • Walpi Village Tour • Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant & Inn Second Mesa, Arizona 86043 Phone 520-734-2401 (Cultural Center) 928-734-2441 7. Fort Mojave Indian Tribe 236 miles northwest of Phoenix and located along the Colorado River near Needles, CA on Highway 95 and interstate 40 • River recreation • Avi Casino • Golf, Ghost towns • Spirit Mountain Casino • Hiking & rock hounding • Winter National Sand Drag Races Needles, California 92363 Phone 760-629-4591 8. Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe 102 miles northwest of Phoenix and adjacent to the City of Prescott on Highway 69 • Bucky’s Casino • Frontier Village Mall • Historic Prescott • Fishing, camping, hunting Prescott, Arizona 86301 Phone 928-445-8790 9. Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism 95 miles north of Phoenix off of Interstate 17 at Camp Verde • Cliff Castle Casino • Montezuma Castle National Monument • Native Visions horseback riding, van tours, & gift shop • Montezuma Wells and Tuzigoot National Monuments Camp Verde, Arizona 86322 Phone 928-567-3035 10. Tonto Apache Tribe 93 miles north of Phoenix and adjacent to Payson on Highway 87 • Mazatzal Casino • Winter recreation • Mogollon Rim • Tonto Natural Bridge Payson, Arizona 85541 Phone 928-474-5000 11. Colorado River Indian Tribes 189 miles west of Phoenix and along the AZ-CA border at Parker on Highway 95 • Lake Moovaly • Poston Memorial Monument • Aha’Khav Tribal Preserve • Hunting & Fishing • Colorado River Tribe Museum • Blue Water Casino Parker, Arizona 85344 Phone 928-669-9211 ext. 1324
12. Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 23 miles east of Phoenix on Highway 87 Verde River Water Recreation • Fort McDowell Casino • We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and Course • Fort McDowell Adventures Fountain Hills, Arizona 85269, Phone 480-837-5121 13. White Mountain Apache Tribe Approximately 4 hours from Phoenix and 46 miles south of Show Low on Highway 73 • Sunrise Ski Resort • Fort Apache Cultural Museum • Hunting • Hon-Dah Resort-Casino Conference Center • Fishing & Camping Ft. Apache, Arizona 85926 Phone 928-338-1230
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14. San Carlos Apache Tribe 115 miles northeast of Phoenix and east of Globe on Highway 60 • Hunting & Fishing • San Carlos Lake • Apache Gold Casino • San Carlos Apache Cultural Center • Salt River Canyon San Carlos, Arizona 85550 Phone 888-275-2653 15. Gila River Indian Community 40 miles south of Phoenix off interstate 10 Gila River Heritage Theme Park • Wild Horse Pass Casino • Vee Quiva Casino • Japanese Internment Camp • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Sacaton, Arizona 85247 Phone 928-562-6000 16. Ak-Chin Indian Community 58 miles south of Phoenix on Highway 347 • Him-Dak Museum • Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino • Casa Grande Ruins Monument • Farming, Basketry • St Francis Church Feast Maricopa, Arizona 85239 Phone 928-568-2227 17. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 10 miles east of Phoenix and adjacent to Scottsdale • Hoo-Hoogamiki Museum • Talking Stick Golf Course • Pavilions Shopping Center • Cypress Golf Course • Casino Arizona at Salt River Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 Phone 480-850-8000
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18. Cocopah Indian Tribe 211 miles southwest of Phoenix and 13 miles south of Yuma on Highway 95 • Tribal Museum • Cocopah Indian Casino • 18 hole golf course with swimming pool & tennis courts • Tribal cultural Center • Full hook-up RV Park • Agriculture Somerton, Arizona 85350 Phone 928-627-2102
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19. Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council 185 miles southwest of Phoenix, Adjacent to Yuma off interstate 8 and located along the AZ-CA border • Historic Fort Yuma • Paradise Casino • Fort Yuma Museum (Arts & Crafts) • Water recreation • RV Parks, Fishing, camping & hunting • Port-of-Entry (U.S. & Mexico) Yuma, Arizona 85366 Phone 760-572-0213/0214 20. Tohono O’Odham Nation 136 miles south of Phoenix, 58 miles west of Tucson on Highway 86 and near the U.S. & Mexico border • San Xavier Mission Del Bac • Desert Diamond Casino • Baboquivari Mountain Park • Kitt Peak Observatory Sells, Arizona 85634 Phone 520-383-2221 ext. 285 21. Pascua Yaqui Tribe 135 miles south of Phoenix and 15 miles west of Tucson off of Interstate 19 • Casino of the Sun • Mt. Lemmon • Old Tucson Studio • Saguaro National Monument • Santa Catalina Mountain • Sonoran Desert Museum Tucson, Arizona 85746 Phone 800-572-7282 or 520-883-5000
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ARIZONA FORT YUMA Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr. 888-777-4946, 760-572-7777 MOHAVE VALLEY Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 S. Hwy 95 928-346-2000 www.spirit-mountain.com Blue Water Resort & Casino
PARKER Blue Water Resort & Casino 11300 Resort Drive 928-669-7000, 888-243-3360 www.bluewaterfun.com • Slots: 470 • Other Games: Live Keno, Poker, Bingo • Eating Placecs: 3 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes • Senior Discount: 10% room discount (except in summer) for AAA and AARP members. • Special Features: Adj. to Phoenix 4-Plex Theatre. Resort rooms, pool and waterpark, fitness center, 164-slip marina, double-wide boat launch ramp, Marina Shop, conference center, concerts in the outdoor amphitheater, special events. PAYSON Mazatzal Casino Hwy. 87, Milemarker 251 928-474-6044, 800-777-7529 PINETOP Hon-Dah Casino 777 Highway 260 928-369-0299, 800-929-8744 • Slots: 600 • Other Games: Poker; Blackjack • Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: Yes • Fun Book: Available through chamber of commerce and local motels • Special Features: Cigar bar, gift shop, Kids Arcade, conference center. 258-space fullservice RV park. Convenience store. Gas station. Ski/Outdoor Store.
TUCSON Casino del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd. 520-838-6506 Casino of the Sun 7406 S. Camino De Oeste 520-883-1700 www.casinosun.com
CALIFORNIA ALPINE Viejas Casino & Turf Club 5000 Willows Rd. 619-445-5400, 800-847-6537 www.viejas.com LAKESIDE Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino 1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd. 619-443-2300, 888-722-7662 www.barona.com Slots: 2000 Other Games: Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Cash Baccarat, Roulette Eating Places: 8 Liquor: No Buffet: Yes Special Features: Barona Creek Golf Club OCEANSIDE Ocean’s Eleven Casino 121 Brooks St. 760-439-6988, 888-439-6988 www.oceans11.com RANCHO MIRAGE Agua Caliente Casino 32-250 Bob Hope Dr. 760-321-2000, 800-615-7805 TEMECULA Pechanga Resort Casino 45000 Pechanga Parkway Rd. 909-693-1819, 888-732-42642 www.pechanga.com VALLEY CENTER Rincon Casino Harrah’s 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way 877-777-2457 www.harrahs.com
COLORADO IGNACIO Sky Ute Lodge & Casino Hwy 172 N. 970-563-0300
Apache Gold Casino Resort TOWAOC Ute Mountain Casino P.O. Box 268 970-565-8800 www.utemountaincasino.com
NEW MEXICO SAN CARLOS Apache Gold Casino Resort 5 miles E. of Globe, Hwy 70 928- 475-7800, 800-APACHE-8 • Slots: 500 • Other Games: Poker, $50,000 Keno, 200-seat Bingo Hall, Blackjack • Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes • Special Features: Best Western Hotel, Stay and Play Packages, 18-hole golf course w/ driving range, golf school, Pro shop. RV Park with full hookups and dump station. Convenience store. All-purpose Outdoor Pavilion. SOMERTON Cocopah Casino 15138 S. Avenue B 928-726-8066, 800-23-SLOTS
ACOMA Sky City Casino P.O. Box 310 505-552-6017 www.skycitycasino.com ALBUQUERQUE Isleta Resort & Casino 11000 Broadway SE 877-747-5382 www.isletacasinoresort.com SANDIA CASINO 30 Rainbow Rd. NE 505-796-7500, 800-526-9366 www.sandiacasino.com
BERNALILLO Santa Ana Star Casino 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd. 505-867-0000 www.santaanastar.com CASA BLANCA Dancing Eagle Casino P.O. Box 520 505-552-7777 www.dancingeaglecasino.com ESPANOLA Big Rock Casino 419 N. Riverside Dr. 505-747-0059 www.bigrockcasino.com LAGUNA PUEBLO Route 66 Casino 14500 Central Ave., Exit 140 505-352-7866 SAN FELIPE San Felipe’s Casino Hollywood 25 Hagan Rd. 505-867-6700, 877-529-2946 www.sanfelipecasino.com SAN JUAN PUEBLO Ohkay Casino Resort P.O. Box 1270 505-747-1668 www.ohkay.com TAOS Taos Mountain Casino Main Pueblo Rd. 505-737-0777, 888-946-8267 www.taosmountaincasino.com
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Fremont Hotel & Casino 200 E. Fremont St. 702-385-3232, 800-634-6460 www.fremontcasino.com Slots: 1100 Other Games: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Fun 21, Paigow Poker, 3/5/7 Poker, Let it Ride Eating places: 5 Liquor: Yes Buffet: Yes Special Features: Front door to the Fremont Street Experience- largest LED light and sound show in the world. Silverton Hotel Casino RV Park 3333 Blue Diamond Rd. 866-668-6688 Terrible’s Hotel & Casino 4100 Paradise Rd 702-733-7000 www.terribleherbst.com LAUGHLIN Colorado Belle Hotel Casino 2100 S. Casino Dr. 800-789-2893 Edgewater Hotel and Casino P.O. Box 30707 702-298-2453, 800-677-4837 www.edgewater-casino.com River Palms Resort Casino
NEVADA BOULDER CITY Hacienda Hotel & Casino US Highway 93 702-293-5000, 800-245-6380 www.haciendaonline.com Slots: 400 Other: Table Games Eating Places: 4 Buffet: Yes Liquor: Yes Special Features: Golf Packages starting at $59. Pool, helicopter rides, 2 theaters, Leroy’s Sports Book, 3 Miles from Hoover Dam or Lake Meade. HENDERSON Fiesta Henderson Casino & Hotel 777 W Lake Mead Dr. 702-558-7000, 888-899-7770 www.fiestacasino.com Green Valley Ranch Station Casino 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy 702-617-7663 LAS VEGAS Aladdin Hotel Casino 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard S. 702-785-5555
River Palms Resort Casino 2700 S. Casino Dr. 800-835-7904 www.river-palms.com MESQUITE The Virgin River Hotel/Casino/Bingo 100 Pioneer Blvd. 702-346-7777, 800-346-7721 www.virginriver.com Slots: 800+ Other: Live Poker, Live Keno, Live Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Bingo Eating places: 2 Liquor: Yes Buffet: Yes Special Features: Bowling alley (24 hrs), arcade, 4 movie theaters, live entertainment, gas and convenience store PAHRUMP Saddle West Hotel, Casino & RV Resort 1220 South Hwy. 160 775-727-1111 www.saddlewest.com
Arizona Charlie’s Hotel & Casino - East 4575 Boulder Hwy. 702-383-5241, 702-951-9000
Terrible’s Lakeside Casino & RV Resort 5870 S. Homestead Rd. 775-751-7770
Barbary Coast Hotel Casino 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702-737-7111, 888-227-2279
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Binion’s Horseshoe Hotel & Casino 128 E. Fremont St. 702-382-1600, 800-957-6537 Slots: 750 Other Games: Table games, Live Poker, Keno Eating Places: 4 Liquor: Yes Buffet: No Special Features: 366-room hotel, pool, covered parking
El Paso Speaking Rock Casino 122 South Old Pueblo Rd. 915-860-7777 www.speakingrockcasino.com
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Hands-on Cultural Seminars San Carlos Apaches Share Their Skills
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Imagine weaving your very own Apache burden basket! Or perhaps you’d like to make an Apache violin or learn about tribal history and language. These unique experiences and more can be yours this summer - the opportunity to learn some time-honored Apache crafts as well as to appreciate the cultural traditions of the San Carlos Apache tribe. The following five-day workshops are offered at the Apache Gold Casino Resort Convention Center: • Apache Burden Basket Weaving, instructor Evalena Henry Evalena has been honored for her artistry by the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts. Working with willow and cottonwood, she’ll teach you the skills she’s honed for more than four decades. You will complete a basket decorated with leather fringe and tin jingles. • Apache Cradle Board Making, instructor Darlene Russell - You’ll begin by seeing how the mesquite root and yucca plant are gathered and used. With hands on instruction you will complete an 11” cradle board. Darlene has been making cradle boards since she was a child.
- See how this beautiful instrument is formed from a stalk of the Century plant and horsetail hair. Terrill will teach you in the same style that was passed down to him by his great grandfather and grandfather. You will make a 12” Apache Violin. • Apache Camp Dress, instructor Veronica Belvado - Veronica is a well known seamstress in San Carlos. With her help you will construct a two-piece traditional Apache style camp dress consisting of a blouse and pleated skirt. • Apache Language Preservation and Communication, instructor Carol Sneezy - In this workshop you will learn to read, write and pronounce a simple dialogue in Apache. Participate in an open discussion on the challenges of language preservation for the Apache people today. • Apache History, instructor Reede Upshaw - Born to a ranching family and raised a cowboy on the reservation, Reede will share stories of things he has seen and experienced while growing up in San Carlos.
Special hotel packages are available June 27 through September 3. Class size is limited, so register early. To learn more, call 1-800-APACHE 8, press # sign, then dial ext. 3704 or ext. 3259.
• Apache Violin, instructor Terrill Goseyun
Navajo Nation Welcomes Visitors New Visitor Information Desk in Window Rock
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Visitors to Window Rock will find someone to greet them and provide tourist information. A new Visitor Information desk has been constructed within the lobby of the Navajo Nation Museum, Library and Visitors Center. Kathie Curley, who has been with the Tourism Department for six years, is pleased with the service she is able to provide. “Often, the visitor center is the first actual contact a visitor has and I hope to make that connection as friendly as possible.” Brochure racks at the visitor center are designed to respond to both the visitor and the local community with information that covers the Navajo Nation as well as
off-reservation towns, hotels and attractions. The primary source of information is Discover Navajo, The Official Navajo Nation Visitor Guide. The free 40-page guide provides a map, mileage chart, information on attractions, events, culture, arts & crafts, hotels, tour guides, permits, protocol, and advertising. The guides will be distributed through visitor centers on and off the Navajo Nation, state agencies, requests responding to advertisements, trade shows, the website, etc. Potential visitors worldwide will soon be able to download the entire guide from the internet at the Tourism website www.DiscoverNavajo.com.
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Located in the heart of Navajo Land, Goulding’s Lodge offers the finest in Accommodations. • 62 Deluxe Motel Rooms • • Campground with Full RV Hookups and Tent Sites • Tours of Monument Valley • • The Award Winning Multi-Media Presentation of Earth Spirit •
Goulding’s Trading Post and Museum Goulding’s Art’s and Crafts Gallery Stagecoach Dining Room
Visit us on our Website http://www.gouldings.com P.O. Box 360001 • Monument Valley, Utah 84536 Telephone (435) 727-3231 • Fax (435) 727-3344 Email: gouldings@gouldings.com
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Scenic Byways in the North TH EXP ES LO E R RE OA DS
Driving can be a pleasure when the road takes you through magnificent scenery and along historic routes. Recognizing this, the Arizona Transportation Board began a program in 1982 to preserve certain roadways for their visual and cultural qualities. These road segments have been designated as parkway, historic or scenic. Most of them begin away from population centers and are marked by a special sign. They can be combined with ordinary highways to form loops that provide hours of enjoyable exploration. Here are some Scenic Byways in the Sedona area for your driving pleasure: Red Rock Scenic Road State Route 179 From I-17 Exit 298 (approx. 100 miles north of Phoenix) to Sedona, 15 miles Some highlights: magnificent rock formations in deep purple-reds, oranges, yellows and browns, eroded by wind and water into fascinating shapes with names like Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock and rising up to 2,100 feet from the valley floor; Chapel of the Holy Cross. Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road State Route 89A North out of Sedona along Oak Creek towards Flagstaff, 30 miles round trip Some highlights: Rainbow Trout Farm, Slide Rock State Park with its natural water slide. Elevation rises from 4,500 to 7,000 feet and provides gorgeous views of autumn colors with crisp air
and the smell of pines as the road climbs. Mingus Mountain Scenic Road State Route 89A The “back door” road to Sedona, reached via Exit 262 from I-17; head west on State Route 69 to Prescott, north on State Route 89 and then right onto 89A; the scenic road begins at milepost 332. From Prescott to Jerome about 33 miles. Some highlights: panoramic views of red rock country, the San Francisco Peaks and the Verde Valley; Hull Canyon. Jerome-Clarkdale-Cottonwood Historic Road State Route 89A From Jerome to Cottonwood, 10.5 miles Some highlights: Jerome, mining town resurrected as an artists colony and clinging to the sides of steep Cleopatra Hill, Jerome State Historic Park (Douglas Mansion), Gold King Mine Museum; Clarkdale, model “company town,” Cactus Garden, Verde River Canyon Railroad, Tuzigoot National Monument (a Sinagua Indian village dating back more than 750 years); Cottonwood with its “Old Town,” Dead Horse Ranch State Park.
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Arizona Parkways, Historic and Scenic Roads DESIGNATED ROUTE
NAME OF DESIGNATED ROUTE
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U.S. 89A S.R. 82 S.R. 83 S.R. 67 S.R. 88 U.S. 60 S.R. 179 S.R. 66 Oatman Rd. Mohave Co. Hwy (Topock) Yavapai Co. Hwy (Cookton Rd.)
Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road
Scenic Scenic
Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway Apache Trail Historic Road Gila-Pinal Scenic Road Red Rock Scenic Road Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66
Parkway Historic Scenic Scenic Historic Historic Historic Historic
B-40 (Ash Fork) B-40 (Williams) U.S. 89/B-40/U.S. 180 (Flagstaff) Flagstaff City Hwy - Walnut Canyon Rd.
Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66
Historic Historic Historic Historic
U.S. 89/B-40/U.S. 180 (Flagstaff) Coconino Co Hwy - Winona Rd
Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66
Historic Historic
B-40 (Winslow) B-40 (Joseph City) B-40 (Holbrook) U.S. 191 U.S. 180 U.S. 180 U.S. 93 U.S. 89A U.S. 89A
Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66 Historic Route 66 Coronado Trail Scenic Road
Historic Historic Historic Scenic
San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road Joshua Forest Scenic Road Dry Creek Scenic Road Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood Historic Road (includes Main St., Cottonwood) Mingus Mountain Scenic Road White River Scenic Road White Mountain Scenic Road
Scenic Scenic Scenic Historic Scenic Scenic Scenic
Swift Trail Parkway Fredonia-Vermilion Cliffs Scenic Road Kayenta-Monument Valley Scenic Road
Parkway Scenic Scenic
U.S. 89A S.R. 73 S.R. 260 S.R. 261 S.R. 273 S.R. 366 U.S. 89A U.S. 163
375.5-390.0 4.5-32.0 33.0-58.0 580.0-610.3 201.0-242.5 214.5-240.5 302.5-310.0 52.67-141.8 0.0-23.7 211.34-216.33 S.R. 66 @ Seligman to I-40 Exit 139 144.87-146.37 162.1-165.98 191.44-200.95 Jct U.S. 89 @ 418.59 East to I-40 Exit 204 418.59-420.87 Jct U.S. 89 @ 420.87 East to I-40 Exit 211 251.9-257.41 274.6-277.33 285.04-289.93 172.0-253.74 406.0-426.39 224.0-255.0 126.5-180.0 363.5-370.0 343.5-348.0 348.0-353.5 332.0-343.5 346.85-357.72 360.77-393.03 393.8-412.5 377.46-393.8 116-142 525-607 398-416.71
Arizona State Parks Arizona Fish and Game Dept. Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Indian Affairs National Park Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ecological Services Field Ofc. USDA Forest Service
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Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix
602-542-4174 602-942-3000 602-417-9200 602-379-4511 602-640-5250
Phoenix Albuquerque NM
602-640-2720 505-842-3898
NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES CENTRAL ARIZONA Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Tonto National Monument
Coolidge Roosevelt
520-723-3172 520-467-2241
Chinle Springerville Page Grand Canyon Ganado Camp Verde Tonalea Petrified Forest Fredonia Flagstaff Clarkdale Flagstaff Flagstaff
928-674-5500 928-333-5375 928-608-6404 928-638-7779 928-755-3475 928-567-3322 928-672-2366 928-524-6228 928-643-7105 928-526-0502 928-634-5564 928-526-3367 928-679-2365
Dos Cabezas, Willcox Bowie Ajo Tucson Tucson Tumacacori
520-824-3560 520-847-2500 520-387-6849 520-733-5158 520-733-5153 520-398-2341
Superior Apache Junction Florence Picacho
520-689-2811 480-982-4485 520-868-5216 520-466-3183
Wenden Parker Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City Yuma Yuma
928-669-2088 928-667-3231 928-855-2784 928-855-1223 928-783-4771 928-329-0471
Cottonwood Camp Verde Winslow Jerome St. Johns Sedona Flagstaff Sedona Payson
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Tucson Benson Oracle Patagonia Safford Tombstone Tubac
520-628-5798 520-586-2283 520-896-2425 520-287-6965 520-428-6760 520-457-3311 520-398-2252
Springerville Flagstaff Williams Prescott Phoenix
928-333-4301 928-527-3600 800-863-0546 928-445-1762 602-225-5200
Tucson
520-670-4552
NORTHERN ARIZONA Canyon De Chelly National Monument Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Grand Canyon National Park Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Montezuma Castle National Monument Navajo National Monument Petrified Forest National Park Pipe Spring National Monument Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Tuzigoot National Monument Walnut Canyon National Monument Wupatki National Monument
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Chiricahua National Monument Fort Bowie Historical Site Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tumacacori National Historical Park
STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS CENTRAL ARIZONA Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Lost Dutchman State Park McFarland State Historic Park Picacho Peak State Park
COLORADO RIVER REGION Alamo Lake State Park Buckskin Mountain State Park Lake Havasu State Park Lake Havasu State Park Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
NORTHERN ARIZONA Dead Horse Ranch State Park Fort Verde State Historic Park Homolovi Ruins State Park Jerome State Historic Park Lyman Lake State Park Red Rock State Park Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Slide Rock State Park Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Catalina State Park Kartchner Caverns State Park Oracle State Park Patagonia Lake State Park Roper Lake State Park Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
NATIONAL FORESTS NORTHERN ARIZONA
Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Coconino National Forest Kaibab National Forest Prescott National Forest Tonto National Forest
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Coronado National Forest
WILDLIFE REFUGES Alchesay National Fish Hatchery Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Kofa National Wildlife Refuge San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery
Parker Sasabe Ajo Cibola Needles, CA Yuma Yuma Douglas
928-338-4901 928-667-4144 520-823-4251 520-387-6483 928-587-3253 619-326-3853 928-783-3371 928-783-7861 520-364-2104 928-338-4901 928-767-3456
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Anaheim, California
Utah’s Canyon Country!
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is the breeze in the trees and an occasional deer rustling in the bushes. Golf anyone? One of Utah’s premier new courses is in Utah’s Canyon Country! The Hideout Golf Club offers challenging play on a beautiful course. Each hole offers a unique challenge. Some holes are nestled among cottonwood trees with the tee box above the tree tops and the green below the spreading branches. Some are perched on hillsides covered with Gambel oak with just enough space for the tee box and green. Still others meander through small valleys bordered by oak thickets where deer are often seen watching the play. If you want to escape the heat, come north to Utah’s Canyon Country, the southeast corner of the state. You can do all of the above AND visit Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments, Canyonlands National Park, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Lake Powell). Call Utah’s Canyon Country! 800-574-4386 for your Adventure Guide!
by Kate Seymour
Anaheim, California is most well known for the fact that Disneyland is there. But while we would be lax in our duties not mentioning that, there is so much more to see and do in Anaheim and surrounding areas. You can find everything from theme parks and museums to murder mysteries and knights in shining armor - all within 6 miles of our featured area hotel, the Holiday Inn Anaheim at the Park. The Holiday Inn is the closest full service Holiday Inn to Disneyland plus they have so many great amenities and features that will ensure your stay be the best it can be. The Inn’s renovated courtyard features a large, heated pool and their 253 rooms, designed for comfort and convenience, are sure to please you. They also feature Kids Suites, cocktail lounge, restaurant, 24-hour front door access, currency exchange, guest laundry and more. The Inn is also known for giving the best package deals for those wishing to visit Disneyland. The Anaheim Resort Transit provides shuttle service to the entire resort area, and for a small fee adults can enjoy unlimited rides daily while kids 9 and younger are free. Check out The House of Blues Anaheim, the award-winning home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine.
The House of Blues has won awards for the Best Outdoor Venue, Best Live Music Club of the Year and more. In their Music Hall you will find almost every genre of music from Rock n’ Roll to Rhythm and Blues, Rap to Country, Jazz to Electronica and more. (714-778-BLUE) Killer Entertainment and Medieval Times offer quite different, yet equally entertaining, dinner theatre shows. “The Password Is...’Murder’” is Killer Entertainment’s new murder mystery presented by professional performers who weave improvisation, music and scripted dialog to create exciting shows paired with excellent food. (888-331-5299). If you’re looking for your knight in shining armor you just might find him at Medieval Times, located just 6 miles from the Holiday Inn. Here you will dine to the sound of pounding hoofs and clashing swords as their incredibly well-trained actors recreate scenes and battles from the medieval time period (888-WE-JOUST). This is just a sample of what the Anaheim area offers, and the Holiday Inn Anaheim at the Park is a great home base for your vacation as they’ll be sure to provide you with comprehensive information on anything you might need! For more information or to make your reservation call 800-545-PARK or log on to www.holiday-inn.com/anaheimpark.
Cool, Northern Get-Away The Boardwalk on Orcas Island
Summer temperatures rarely exceed 95°. Scenic drives traverse high desert and mountain terrain on pavement and graded gravel. Find a favorite place among the fir and ponderosa on the mountain or along the San Juan River where the water lulls you into relaxation. Visit: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park • Hovenweep National Monument • Natural Bridges National Monument • The Dinosaur Museum • Edge of the Cedars State Park/Museum • The Abajo Mountains • Canyonlands National Park
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Is it a bit warm in your backyard? Come enjoy the temperature in our backyard where it is rarely over 95! Just a short trip from the metro areas of Arizona are pristine and uncrowded mountain lakes, trails leading to spectacular overlooks, and small towns where you don’t have to wait in line for dinner or set a tee time to play golf! If fishing is your passion, Utah’s Canyon Country offers some of the best. If you don’t mind the heat, Lake Powell harbors stripers, wall-eye, catfish, and brown trout. You can rent a houseboat or skiff for days or hours of fishing relaxation. If mountain trout and cooler temps are more to your liking, find them on the Abajo Mountains in small lakes where you can cast a fly or use a worm on a hook. Either way, you will reap the rewards with perfect pan-sized fish for dinner! Don’t fish but like to hike? The summer heat is beat on mountain trails through cool aspen groves or along small babbling streams. Hike to mountain pastures or along ridges with stunning views of the four corners. Backpack to secluded camping spots or drive your camper to meadows or groves where the only sound
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Hello Arizona, hot enough? It’s the middle of summer and the only thing visible through all the heat-waves is the four millionth lizard sighting of the season. It’s the time of year when you find yourself looking nostalgically at the coat closet and when dehydration-induced hallucinations are becoming alarmingly surreal. Why, just the other day you thought you saw a killer whale leap out of your neighbor’s kiddie pool and wriggle his black dorsal as he sank back into the water. A blast of cool, northern air accompanied the creature, but departed with him too. But, perhaps that was just a premoni-
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tion of your next excursion out of town. For let it be known, there is a place of crystal clear air, mid-seventies breezes, shaded and scented by pine and sea water. High on the Pacific Coast, in the cool waters off Washington, is a horseshoe shaped island dotted quaintly by cottages and full of adventures. Orcas Island is acclaimed as the most beautiful of the San Juan Islands. You’ll leave your car and your worries behind as step aboard the Washington State Ferry at Anacortes and land at the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal, just a few feet from Boardwalk on the water’s doorstep. The Boardwalk on Orcas Island will be your home away from home while visiting “The Gem of the San Juans.” These gorgeous, high bank waterfront vacation cottages are appointed with all the amenities of home, but none of the care (and none of the heat!). Don’t get too comfortable though, because you’ll want to take advantage of all the beauty Orcas Island offers. The Boardwalk on Orcas Island will be your gateway to whale watching tours, hiking expeditions, mornings of kayaking and afternoons of exploring by moped. Snorkeling, deer watching and boat charters are all to be enjoyed on Orcas Island. Or perhaps you’ll just want to unwind in the seacleaned air and read a book on the wooden deck that surrounds each cottage. You’ll think of home and the heat like it was a bad dream as you comprehend that the whale fin wriggling on the horizon is perfectly real. For more information, room rates and availability on The Boardwalk on Orcas Island, please call 360-376-5755.
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Rocky Point
Crossing the Border...
For Fun and Relaxation As Arizonans we are fortunate to have an international destination - one you really feel like WRITER where you have traveled somewhere - just hours from home. That destination is Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco) Mexico, a small fishing village on the Sea of Cortez. It is just the ticket for new culture, lots of sun, long sandy beaches, blue ocean and fun! For years Arizonans have been traveling to Rocky Point as a retreat from their busy lives. Time slows down and you relax. You can’t help but take deeper breaths, be mesmerized for hours by the ocean and empty your mind of everything but the present time. An easy drive of 212 miles from Phoenix, you can make it there and back in a weekend - but if possible, stay longer! Accommodations are easy to find. There are hotels available that range from very inexpensive with few or no amenities to full resort-style facilities with pools, spas, recreation rooms, etc. One popular option is to rent a beach condominium or home. How great it is to wake up in the morning and step off your porch onto the beach for a day of fun! Another option is to camp in an RV or tent.
Merchandise of every description is sold in small shops along the waterfront. Merchants sell pottery, jewelry, blankets, glassware, carvings, clothing and so much more. You will also find the fish market here, where you can choose from the previous night’s catch of shrimp or flounder or grouper. All of it is fresh and ready to cook. You might even consider taking some home! Many restaurants are located in the Old Port area as well. Choose from Mexican, American or even Italian - all with excellent fish specialties. And the chips and salsa will keep you coming back over and over. Many offer happy hour discounts and great shrimp appetizers. You will find much of your day is spent on the beach - and there are miles of unspoiled beaches that are yours for the claiming. It is not hard to find a quiet spot or, if you prefer, you can set up near one of the hotels where you’ll find activities like kite flying, beach volleyball and swimming. There are many other activities to enjoy in Rocky Point, such as diving, sunset cruises, four-wheeling, sailing, hiking, tide pooling or even an excursion to an ocean aquarium or an oyster farm to name just a few. Rocky Point is not a one-time destination. You will want to visit again and again and again. See you there!
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Walk along the peaceful beaches Relax at the pool Read a book to the sound of the waves • 128 Beach View Room • A/C in Rooms • Jacuzzi • Satellite TV • Outside Bar • Restaurant •Swimming Pool • Happy Hour • Live Music
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How Far Are You Going? If you are traveling only in Sonora, or the “frontier zone,” regulations are relatively simple. All you will need is an “Only Sonora” visa and vehicle permit. These can be obtained at the Sonora Tourist Center in Tucson, the 21km checkpoint south of Nogales on Hwy 15 or, if you are an AAA member, at any AAA office in Arizona. You will need your driver’s license, a passport or birth certificate, and a vehicle title or registration - there is no charge. These are then processed at the Only Sonora building at Kilometer 21. The pass must be returned when you leave. If you wish to travel outside of the state of Sonora you will need a Mexican Tourist Card or visa. This can be issued for 6 months if you will be taking multiple trips or can be obtained on a trip-to-trip basis. To get your Tourist Card you will need the following: A valid passport or an original or notarized birth certificate. A valid picture I.D. with address A minor traveling with one parent will need written permission from the other parent.
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If you are traveling outside of the “frontier zone” you must also obtain the necessary permit for your vehicle. To do so you will need copies of the following: • Title • Registration • Drivers License • Major Credit Card • Tourist Card/Visa You will post a bond of $20 with the credit card to verify you will not sell the vehicle in Mexico. If you do not pay by credit card the price can rise to over $200. These entries are good for multiple entries over a 6-month period; however, if you will not be back in that time period return your permit upon leaving. Also, if you plan to have a trailer, boat, ATV, PWC or any other toy, bring the documents for those as well. And don’t forget to get MEXICO INSURANCE. U.S. insurance is not valid in Mexico and you cannot cross the border without Mexico Insurance! For more information please contact the Sonora Tourist Center at 1-800-TOSONORA or 520-784-0551. If you are in Tucson, you’ll find them at 4625 E. Broadway, Suite 100-B.
Laos Mar Hotel & Suites
93 Beautiful Rooms with these features: • 2 Queen Size Bed • Air Conditioning • Satellite TV • Full Kitchen • Sofa Bed • Hair Dryer Your satisfaction is our #1 goal! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns
USA Toll Free: 1-800-569-1797 México Toll Free: 1-888-232-8142 Phone from USA: (011-52-638) 383-2586 or 383-2199
Information: (011-52-638) 384-4700, 383-4701, 383-4702, 383-4703 México Toll Free: 01-800-560-2206 US Toll Free: 877-736-5005
Located on Paseo Balboa #100 on the beach, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
Located Paseo Balboa #90, U.S. Mail PO Box 254, Lukeville, AZ 85341
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CENTRAL Apache Junction Apache Gardens Home Communities 1617 N. Ironwood Dr. 480-288-0311 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 105 spaces. Pets allowed. CATV Apache Junction Sundowner Home Community 105 N. Delaware Dr. 480-982-2521 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 114 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed. LP gas, showers, restrooms, laundry, handicap access, CATV, game room, rec hall, heated pool, horseshoe court, shuffleboard. Country Villa Home Community 2325 W. Virginia 480-982-2521 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 70 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed. LP gas, showers, restrooms, laundry, rec hall, game room, handicap access, heated pool, horseshoe court. Gold Canyon RV & Golf 7151 E. US Highway 60 480-982-5800 877-465-3226 www.rvresortarizona.com goldcanyonrv@aol.com 754 RV sites, full hookups. Age restrictions, electric, water and sewer hookups, laundry, snack bar, pets OK, CATV, wireless internet available. LP gas, instant phone hook-up, internet, game room, billiard room, recreation hall, classrooms, swimming, handiaccess, organized activities, computer lab, modem friendly, restroom, showers, sauna, & steam room. 9 hole golf course and golf shop. Melrose Home Community 355 N. Delaware Dr. 480-982-2521 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 25 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed. LP gas, handicap access, restrooms, showers, laundry, internet hook-up, game room, rec hall. Sunrise RV Resort 1403 W. Broadway Ave. 480-983-2500 www.rvresortarizona.com sunriserv@aol.com 501 RV spaces, full hookups. Age restrictions. Full hookup units only - 24 ft. length unit minimum. Modem hookup. Laundry, exercise room, library, woodshop, billiard room, game & craft room. Tennis, shuffleboard and pickleball courts. Recreation hall. Planned activities. Heated pool and hot tub. Pets allowed in pet area.
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VIP RV Resort 401 S. Ironwood Dr. 480-983-0847 HWY. 60 exit 195, north on Ironwood 1.8 mi., 128 RV spaces. pets allowed, cable TV, showers, restrooms, laundry, rec hall, handicapped access. Age restrictions. Wickiup Home Community 2015 E. Old West Hwy. 480-982-6604 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 111 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed. LP gas, handicap access, showers, restrooms, laundry, internet hook-up, game room, pool tables, bingo, cards, rec hall, shuffleboard, planned activities, beautiful view of the mountains. Casa Grande Casita Verde 2200 N. Trekell Rd. 520-836-9031 www.rvinthesun.com casitaverde@cgmailbox.com 192 spaces. Pets allowed. Age restriction. Cable TV, LP gas, showers, handicapped accessible, dump station, internet hook up, restrooms, pool, game room, laundry and rec room. Activity director on property and park model rentals available. Fiesta Grande-An RV Resort 1511 E. Florence Blvd 520-836-7222 www.rvinthesun.com fstacwbk@casagrande.com 767 sites. Age and pet restrictions, no tents. Patios, full hookups, city water, modem hu/site. Wireless internet access. Restrooms, showers, laundry. Heated pool, spa, adults room, shuffleboard, horseshoes, security, public phone, rec hall, game room, planned activities. Park model rentals and sales. Foothills West RV Resort 19501 W. Hopi Drive 520-836-2531 www.rvinthesun.com foothillswestrv@netbeam.net 192 sites, full hookups. Laundromat, public phone, On-line access, water and pop machine, individual computer tutoring, outdoor heated pool and spa, shuffleboard, bingo, card games, horseshoes, bocce ball and putting green. Wireless internet access available.
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Palm Creek Golf & Resort 1110 N. Hennes Blvd 520-421-7000 www.palmcreekgolf.com info@palmcreekgolf.com 1600 RV sites, active adult (55+), luxury resort. All amenities - 18 hole golf course, pro shop, headed pool, spa, clubhouse, baseball diamond, rec hall, lawn bowling, 8 tennis courts, shuffleboard, billiards, exercise room, game room, crafts rooms, computer center, wireless internet access, planned activities. Gravel sites, patios, full hookups (30/50 amps), city water, CATV, laundry, 24 hour security.
Good Life RV Resort 3403 E. Main St. 480-832-4990 www.goodliferv.com dan.martin@goodliferv.com 1163 RV sites, age restrictions, pet restrictions, 50 rental units, patios, full hookups, city water and sewage, cable TV available, restrooms, showers, public phone, laundry, security. 2 heated pools and spas, shuffleboard, horseshoes, putting green, tennis courts, rec hall, computer lab, health club, silversmith, lapidary and ceramics, library, pool hall, weekly entertainment and dances. Post office on site.
El Mirage Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort 11201 N. El Mirage Rd. 623-583-0464 www.rvresortarizona.com puebloelmiragerv@aol.com 1075 site. Full hookups. 95 mobile home sites. In-park manager, social director, elegant club house with lounge, library and billiards, 18 hole Fuzzy Zoeler championship golf course, driving range and putting green, rec center, 2 jacuzzis and 2 saunas, large swimming pool, lawn bowling green, tennis and shuffleboard.
Park Place Community Resort 306 S. Recker Rd. 480-830-1080 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 287 spaces. Pets allowed, age restriction, LP gas, showers, restrooms, game room, laundry, rec hall, handicap access, internet hook-up, heated pool, hot tub, shuffleboard, putt-putt golf.
Mesa Ambassador Downs 2345 E. Main St. 480-964-8315 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 167 spaces. Cable TV, rec hall, game room, laundry, restrooms, showers, LP gas, handicapped access. Age and pet restrictions. Deserama Mobile Ranch 2434 E. Main St. 480-964-8850 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 140 spaces. Age restrictions. Showers, restrooms, laundry, handicap access, game room, rec hall, heated pool, hot tub, shuffleboard.
Phoenix Desert’s Edge RV Village 22623 N. Black Canyon Hwy. 602-789-6903 888-633-7677 www.desertsedgerv.com dakarderv@aol.com 210 RV sites, full hook-ups (30/50 amps) No age restrictions! Pet restrictions, no tents, gravel, patios, city water, modem hu/office. Restrooms & showers, ATM, laundry, public phone, limited RV supplies, LP gas. Satellite TV, heated pool, spa, rec hall, game room, & planned activities. Scottsdale Sun Home Communities 7835 E. Redfield Rd. #106 480-556-9100 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz (Priv) From Jct of Hwy 60 & Higley Rd (exit 186), N 1.5 mi to Broadway, E 1 mi to Recker Rd, N 200 ft (E)
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San Carlos Apache Gold RV Park P.O. Box 1210 928-475-7800 www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com casino@cybertrails.com 60 sites, full hookups. Pets welcome! Cable TV, showers, laundry, heated pool and jacuzzi, within walking distance of the casino. Tonopah Saddle Mountain RV Park 3607 N. 411th Ave. 623-386-3892 www.saddlemountainrvpark.com smrvpark@aol.com NEWLY EXPANDED. 342 sites, 62 pullthrus, 20-30-50 amps, all sites include full hookups w/phone connections. Paved streets. 213 sites w/patios. Newly enlarged laundry/new machines, new activity center (modem), clean restrooms & showers, pool, tennis courts, basketball, horseshoes and shuffleboard, RV storage, LP gas, ice, vending machines, public phones, picnic gazebo area, dump station. Very competitive prices! Pet & People Friendly, come & check us out!
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Tempe Apache Palms RV Park 1836 E. Apache Blvd. 480-966-7399 www.apachepalmsrvpark.com apachepalms@aol.com 80 spaces, full hook-ups, no age restrictions on individuals but only 4 people per RV allowed, accept pets with restrictions (please call for more information), no tents, most sites have patios, elite sites offer immediate phone service on arrival, picnic tables and grills. Modem station at office, big-rig friendly, restrooms with showers, laundry room, heated pool and spa, reservations accepted, centrally located in the heart of Tempe with city bus access at gate. COLORADO RIVER REGION Bullhead City River City RV Park 2225 Merrill Ave. 928-754-2121 www.rivercityrvpark.com rivercityrv@ctaz.com We offer 132 spaces for the value conscious traveler. Utilities and cable are free, as well as the heated pool, rec hall, exercise room, games, clean showers and restrooms, and outside picnic area. Horseshoes and mini golf are also free. Laundry facilities, phones, vending machine, ice machines and propane service is available at a small cost. 30 and 50 amp service. Free email service is available in the office.
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Free Camping & RV Resources • Near Canyon de Chelly National Monument is Cottonwood Campground, just 1/2 mile south of the Visitor Center. There are 104 RV and tent sites available on a first come, first served basis. Facilities are open from April to October and there are flush toilets, picnic tables and drinking water available. No fee required to stay here. Adjacent to the Thunderbird Lodge on the North Kaibab Trail. Chinle, Arizona • Unless posted, many Wal-Mart stores allow RVers to spend the night for free in their parking lot. Please look for signs indicating otherwise. • Sedona/Cottonwood Area - There is government land located between Sedona and Cottonwood that permit up to two weeks for RVers and campers to stay in the middle of desert range land with the occasional cattle herds crossing. Dump stations and groceries are available in nearby Cottonwood.
• Globe - Apache Gold Casino, 7 1/2 miles east of Globe on Highway 70 permits free overnight parking in the parking lot. The RV Park charges a fee; there is a dump station available there. • Kayenta - Free camping is available at Navajo National Monument, located only 30 miles from Kayenta. The primitive campsite has 30 paved sites to accommodate RVs up to 25 feet. Facilities are limited but offer a bathroom and drinking water. • Phoenix - Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino just south of Phoenix permits overnight stays in the parking lot. • Yuma Public Lands - Contact the Bureau of Land Management, 2555 Gila Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ 85365 or call 520-317-3200.
WESTWIND RV & GOLF RESORT 9797 E. Frontage Rd., Yuma Az 85365 928-342-2992 • Toll Free: 1-866-440-2992 Visit our website at: www.westwindrvgolfresort.com Par 3 executive 9 hole golf course Call for tee times: 928-342-4535
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Kingman Blake Ranch RV and Horse Motel 9315 E. Blake Ranch Rd. 928-757-3336 A full service RV Ranch with 55 spaces, pets allowed, cable TV, LP Gas, showers, dump station, Internet hookup, rest rooms, game room, laundry, rec hall. Lake Havasu City Havasu RV Resort 1905 Victoria Farms Rd. 928-764-2020 877-407-2020 www.havasurvresort.com sales@havasurvresort.com NEW!! Opening January 2004. Views of lake and mountains. 169 oversized lots for purchase or rent. Spacious Clubhouse with many amenities and large covered patio adjacent to game area. Heated pool and jacuzzi overlook the 9 hole putting green with water feature. We have it all including 100 amps, big rig sites, internet hookups, and pet friendly. Our city caters to our RV visitors. Many activities including a new senior center are in town. Quartzsite Desert Sunset RV Park 480 N. Central 928-972-6443 www.desertsunresorts.com Highway 95, 100 sites, pets allowed, showers, handicap access, restrooms, game room, laundry facilities, & recreation hall. Yuma Cactus Gardens RV Park 10657 S Avenue 9 E 928-342-9188 www.rvinthesun.com cactus@digitaldune.net 480 space park, shopping within 5 min, heated pool & jacuzzi, activities galore and great staff. Yuma Foothills. Computer rooms and wireless internet access. Park model rental and sales available.
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Capri Mobile Park 3380 S. 4th Ave. 928-726-0959 www.rvinthesun.com caprirv@digitaldune.net 203 RV spaces. cable TV, phones, sewer & water, outdoor swimming pool & spa, showers, club house with kitchen, lighted shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, card room. Activity director on site. Caravan Oasis Resort 10500 E. Frontage Road 928-342-1480 800-342-1480 www.caravanoasisresort.com lasquintas1@aol.com 460 RV sites. Pets allowed. Internet hookups, red hall, game room, restrooms, showers, handicapped access, laundry. Desert Paradise RV Resort 10537 S. Ave. 9E 928-342-9313 www.rvinthesun.com desert@digitaldune.net 260 spaces, pull thru spaces with 50 AMP service. Full hookups. Heated pool and spa, paved roads, pets welcome, rec hall, full kitchen, restrooms and showers, laundry, phone hookups, propane delivery, shuffleboard, horseshoes, pool tables, planned activities with activities director on property, entertainment. Computer room and wireless internet access. Park model sales. Las Quintas Resort 10442 E. Frontage Road 877-975-9005 928-305-9005 www.caravanoasisresort.com lasquintas1@aol.com 460 RV sites. Age restrictions, pets allowed. Cable TV, Internet hookups, red hall, game room, restrooms, showers, handicapped access, laundry. Mesa Verde RV Park 3649 S. 4th Ave. 928-726-5814 www.rvinthesun.com mesaverde@digitaldune.net 262 sites, laundry, restrooms, showers, 2 swimming pools and jacuzzis, 6 shuffleboard court, rec hall. Activities. Suni Sands RV Resort 1960 E. 32nd St. 928-726-5941 www.rvinthesun.com suni@digitaldune.net 320 RV spaces. Pull thrus available. Large clubhouse, swimming pool and therapy spa, activity and computer center with wireless internet access, shuffleboard, horseshoes, golf practice cage. RV rentals available.
RIO BEND RV & GOLF RESORT 1589 Drew Rd., El Centro, CA 92243 760-352-7061 • Toll Free: 1-800-545-6481 Visit or website at: www.riobendrvgolfresort.com Executive 9 hole golf course. Slope rating of 102 Call for tee times: 760-352-6638
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Westwind RV and Golf Resort 9797 E. 32nd St. 928-342-2992, 866-440-2992 www.westwindrvgolfresort.com info@westwindrvgolfresort.com 1075 sites. Laundry, showers, restrooms, 3 par 9 hole golf course, pro shop, activity office, library, email station, craft room, billiard room, lounge, ballroom, fitness center, shuffleboard court, volleyball court, cafe. NORTH Ash Fork Ash Fork C of C P.O. Box 494 928-637-0204 63 sites, full hookups, tent sites and cabins, laundry, store & storage Camp Verde Zane Grey RV Park 4500 E. Highway 260 928-567-4320 800-235-0608 www.zanegreyrvpark.com info@zanegreyrvpark.com From I-17 (exit 287) east on Hwy. 260 9 miles. Entrance on left after bridge. Extra large, level, shaded pull thrus and back ins; big rig sites; meticulously clean, well landscaped. Full hook ups 20-30-50-amp, new laundry, spa, showers, restrooms, modem friendly, LP gas, on running creek. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Distant Drums RV Resort 583 W. Middle Verde Rd. 928-554-0444, 877-577-5505 www.distantdrumsrvresort.com info@distantdrumsrvresort.com I-17 Exit 289, located near Cliff Castle Casino. Centrally located in the beautiful high desert of the Verde Valley. 158 sites on 16 landscaped acres. Full hookups, level concrete pads. Cable TV, phone, internet. Heated pool & spa, country store, laundry facilities, exercise room, spacious Community room. Clean showers, restrooms, dump station, propane. Pets allowed. Page Wahweap Lodge 100 Lake Shore 928-645-1004 www.visitlakepowell.com 86 sites, full hookups, showers & laundry Flagstaff Black Barts RV Park 2760 E. Butler Ave. 928-774-1912 www.blackbartssteakhouse.com blackbarts@safeaccess.com 174 RV spaces with full hook-ups. Pull through sites. Pets allowed, no age restrictions. Restrooms, showers, dump station, laundry room. Internet hookup, steakhouse, market, general store and antique store on premises. RV supplies available. Credit cards accepted.
Truck Stops in Az CENTRAL Casa Grande - I-10 exit 200 Petro Truck Stop 5235 N. Sunland Gin Rd., 520-836-3983 Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium coffee. ATM/Check Cashing, 14 showers, travel and convenience store, mail services, internet kiosks, arcade, movie theater, laundry room, lighted parking, phones. Eloy - I-10 exit 208A Flying J Travel Plaza 16189 S. Sunshine Blvd., 520-466-9205 Convenience store, The Cookery Restaurant. ATM, phone rooms, laundry, arcade, showers. Phoenix - I-10 exit 137 Flying J Travel Plaza 6700 W. Latham St., 623-936-1118 Convenience store, The Country Market, Pepperoni’s, Magic Dragon. ATM and phone room. Laundry and shower. Tonopah - I-10 exit 103 Rip Griffin Travel Center 1010 N. 339th Ave., 623-386-6443 Country Fare Restaurant, Subway, Pizza Hut. Parking, showers, travel store, phones, lounge, game room, laundry.
COLORADO RIVER REGION Ehrenberg - I-10 exit 1 Flying J Travel Plaza Box 801 S. Frontage, 928-923-9600 The Cookery Restaurant. ATM and phone rooms. Showers and laundry. Kingman - I-40 exit 53 Flying J Travel Plaza 3300 E. Andy Devine Ave., 928-757-7300 The convenience store, The Cookery
Restaurant. ATM and phone rooms, laundry, game room, TV room. I-40 Exit 66 Petro Truck Stop Blake Ranch Road, 928-757-2799 Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium coffee, Pizza Hut Express, Baskin Robbins. travel/convenience store, filling station, ATM/check cashing, showers, video game arcade, movie theater, laundry room, AT&T/SmartStop phones, mailing services, internet kiosks, lighted parking.
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Dewey Orchard RV Ranch 11250 E. Hwy. 69 928-772-8266 800-352-6305 www.orchardrvresort.com orchardpark@cableone.net 402 RV sites, 55+, 290 pull-thrus (35x45), 315 full hook-ups (30/50 amps), CATV, city water, modem hu/office, restrooms & showers, public phone, laundry, groceries, RV supplies, LP gas. Heated pool, spa, shuffleboard, horseshoes, rec hall, & game room.
Winslow Meteor Crater RV Park I-40 Exit 233, 35 mi. east of Flagstaff 928-289-5898, 800-478-4002 www.meteorcrater.com info@meteorcrater.com 71 gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60), big rig sites, tent sites, modem hu/office, restrooms, showers, clean-out station, security, public phone, laundry, limited groceries, limited RV supplies, rec hall, playground.
Pinetop Hon-Dah RV Park 777 Hwy. 260 928-369-7400 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 featuring 600 slots, poker, blackjack, great food, and live entertainment.
Benson San Pedro Mobile Home & RV 1110S. Hwy. 80 Box 1, 877-235-9100 www.theriver.com/sanpedrorvresort sanpedrvresort@theriver.com 169 RV spaces, full hookups, covered pool, age restrictions, jacuzzi, activity hall, craft room, planned activities
Show Low Venture In RV Resort 270 N. Clark Rd. 928-537-4443 www.rvinthesun.com rvresort@wmonline.com Billiard room, shuffleboard courts, therapy pool/jacuzzi, craft room, large rec (and Bingo) hall, beautiful outdoor park and play area, computer room with wireless internet access. Park model sales and rentals available. Activity director on property. Waltners RV Resort 4800 S. 28th St. 928-537-4611 www.apollopropertiescom/waltners Full hookups, Recreation Hall, age restriction, showers, activities Venture In RV Resort
Rio Rico - I-19 exit 12 Pilot Travel Center #279 520-377-0001 Parking, showers, ATM, public laundry, convenience store. Willcox - 1-10 exit 340 Rip Griffin Travel Center 1501 Fort Grant Rd., 520-384-5311 Minh Chinese, Country Fare, Subway. Store, lounge, laundry, phones, showers, parking, repair shop, RV dump.
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SOUTH Tucson - I-10 exit 268 TTT Tucson Truck Terminal, Inc. 5451 Benson Highway, 520-574-0050 Convenience store, deli, Hi-Way Chef Restaurant, CB shop, gift shop, barber/beauty shop, massage clinic, post office, Western Union, RV dump, propane.
Clifton North Clifton RV Park 210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-265-9065 www.townofclifton.com jvarming@townofclifton.com New! 55 paved spaces with BBQs, tables, electric and water, 11 sewer, dump station, handicap friendly, showers, restrooms, landscaped, pets ok. Located on the banks of the San Francisco River in the historic mining town of Clifton and the south end of the Coronado Trail. Mild year round climate. Quiet setting.
Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort & Country Club, El Mirage, AZ Gold Canyon RV Resort, Apache Junction, AZ Sunrise RV Resort, Apache Junction, AZ
NORTH Winslow - I-40 exit 255 Flying J Travel Plaza 400 Transcon Lane, 928-289-2081 Country Market Restaurant. ATM, phone rooms.
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Huachuca City Mountain View RV Park 99 W. Vista Lane 520-456-2860 www.mountainviewrvpark.com cbethka@aol.com 96 RV sites. Full hookups. Bath houses with showers and laundry, modem hookups, pay phones, clubhouse, cable TV, pet allowed. Tombstone Territories RV Park 2111 E. Highway 82 520-457-2584 877-316-6714 www.tombstoneterritories.com info@tombstoneterritories.com 102 HUGE pull-through lots with full hook-ups. We love pets! Large rec room with kitchen, table tennis, shuffleboard, billiards, darts and more! Pool, spa, and BBQ. Miles of hiking / riding / biking trails. Good Sam, Passport America, Happy Camper members welcome. Very competitive rates. Top Rally Site. 102 (40’ x 80’) sites with FHU w/cable20/30/50AMPS. 2 laundry rooms, showers, modem friendly, propane, and many more amenities. Wonderful views, See our Ad in this issue. Tombstone Trail Riders Motel & RV Park 13 N. 7th St. 520-457-3573 800-574-0417 www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/ trailriders@tombstone1880.com Motel Mini RV park, 10 spaces available, free morning coffee, CATV, large clean rooms, phones. Tucson Cactus Gardens Home Community 2333 W. Irvington Pl. 520-883-4771 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 75 spaces. Pets allowed. Laundry, CATV, beautiful mountain setting. Voyager RV Resort 8701 S. Kolb Rd. 520-574-5000 800-424-9191 www.VoyagerRV.com info@voyagerrv.com From Jct. of I-10 and Kolb Rd. (Exit 270), S. 0.5 mi. on Kolb Rd. (L). 1,576 full hookup sites with patios, includes back-ins, big rig sites, and 100 foot pull thrus, modern hu/site. Telephones available at sites. Restrooms and showers, dump, security, public phone, laundry, groceries, RV supplies, food service. Heated pools, spa, rec hall, activities, 9-hole golf course, tennis & shuffleboard courts, 36 room Inn, Day Spa, Massage Center, and planned activities. Marana A Bar A RV Park 6015 Tangerine Farms Rd 520-682-4332 abaraaz@netscape.net 85 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse with kitchen, laundry, restrooms and showers.
Willcox Grande Vista MH & RV Park & Self-Storage 711 Prescott Ave. 520-384-4002 connet1@vtc.net 34 spaces. Full hookups. Mobile home rentals and self-storage. Pets allowed. No age restriction. Cable TV, internet hookup, restrooms, showers, laundry, handicapped access, dump station, rec hall, heated pool. CALIFORNIA 29 Palms 29 Palms RV & Golf Resort 4949 Desert Knoll Ave. 760-367-3320 www.29palmsgolf.com infous@29palmsgolf.com 197 full hookups sites. Max. 70’. 30/50 AMPS. Two miles to Joshua Tree National Park Visitor’s Center. High desert with smog free air, beautiful sunsets and open spaces. Rich in local history and gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. Modern conveniences in a peaceful rural setting, friendly atmosphere. Tennis, indoor pool, shuffleboard, game room, spa, clubhouse and dancing, snack bar, par 72 golf course. Weekly special $229 including GOLF. Monthly special $335. Blythe Rancho Ventana RV Resort 4410 N. Arrowhead Blv. 760-921-3600 www.ranchoventanarv.com rnchoventanarv@i10net.com Country club living at a fraction of the price! Located on 18 hole golf course, gated community. 212 sites, 30/50AMP, sewer, water, cable TV, internet hook-up, natural gas, telephone. Laundry, restroom, showers, clubhouse with kitchen, heated pool, jacuzzi, pool table, ping-pong, horseshoes, golf tournaments. Age restricted, open October - April. El Centro Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort 1589 Drew Rd., 760-352-7061 www.westwindrvgolfresort.com info@westwindrvgolfresort.com 500 sites. Cable TV, cafe, country store, heated pool and spa, laundry room, shuffleboard, library, clubroom, billiards room, golf course and golf shop, horseshoes, lakes Hemet Casa Del Sol RV Resort 2750 West Acacia 909-925-2515 www.casadelsolrvpark.com casadelsol@larercom.net 358 sites, full hookups. Cable TV, horseshoe court, library with lounge, large screen TV, card room. Pool room, heated pool and large indoor spa. Indoor shuffleboard. Group meeting facilities. Large 4100 sq. ft. ballroom/dining room with kitchen facilities. Computer room, putting green, laundry, dog walk, picnic area, internet hookups.
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Quiet Haven in the Fun-Filled Prescott Area Orchard RV Ranch Resort, an “Age 55+ active community,” is located in the beautiful Prescott area in the shadow of the Bradshaw and Mingus mountain ranges. Combining a comfortable high desert summer climate with mild winter temperatures makes it an ideal year round resort. This 352 space RV Resort is situated in an area that was a fruit orchard and homestead built by a local historian and pioneer, Sharlot Hall. The local museum is named the Sharlot Hall Museum. In the past couple of months the park has been privileged to obtain the original Sharlot Hall cabin and return it to the Resort for viewing. It is a small reminder of the frontier past. Our guests are offered shaded pullthrough, full hook-up sites, pool & spa, billiards, horseshoes, shuffleboard, TV & library, and recreation hall...to name just a few. For those who just want to get away from it all, we offer the serenity of a senior resort. Many of the guests come for a visit and end up staying year round. There are numerous planned group activities, too - whether you like to kick
up your heels at the Jam Session or learn a new craft, Orchard RV Ranch Resort has it all. Other amenities on site include a beauty salon and laundry facilities. If you don’t like to cook, the Resort kitchen features food specials for lunch and dinner. The Prescott area offers a wide variety for those interested in Arizona history, Western and Native American art, antique shops, golfing, fishing, hiking, gambling casino or just exploring the many back mountain roads. The new Yavapai Downs horse racing facility at the Yavapai Fairgrounds is only minutes away from the Resort. Our Resort management and staff care about your comfort. We strive to make your stay stress-free and enjoyable. Come and see for yourself that Orchard RV Ranch Resort is the place you can build friendships. You will find us at 11250 E. State Route 69 in Dewey. For more information, please email us at orchardpark@cableone.net, call 928-7728266/800-352-6305 for reservations or visit our website at www.orchardrvresort.com.
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Durango Alpen - Rose RV Park 27847 Hwy. 550 N. 970-247-5540 www.alpenroservpark.com www.campatalpenroservpark.com 108 sites, 30/50 amps AAA, AARP and Good Sam discounts. Big rig sites, heated swimming pool, game room, Internet access, laundry, breakfast 7 days a week, lounge/rec center, full bathrooms with showers, volleyball, tetherball, putt-putt, basketball, pavilion, fishing pond, convenience store, movie rentals.
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Bayfield Blue Spruce RV Park 1 875 Country Road 500 970-884-2641 www.durango.com/rvpark/ bluesprucervpark@hotmail.com Open May 1 to Oct 1. Heavily wooded full hookup RV sites. Cabin and trailer rentals. Laundry room, showers, LP Gas. Convenient limited cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Park model sales. Cortez Cortez / Mesa Verde KOA Kampground 27432 E. Hwy. 970-565-9301, 800-562-3901 100 units, RV Sites, all pull-thrus. 50 amp. service. Kamping Kabins. Indian teepees. Playground & spa. Deluxe tent sites. 2 laundry rooms, swimming pool, KOA Gold Rated. Credit cards accepted. Dolores Outpost RV Park 1800 Central Ave. 970-882-7271 www.doloreslodging.com motel@fone.net 16 sites. On river, fishing, laundry, picnic area, restaurant nearby, 50 amp service, TV. Credit cards accepted.
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APACHE JUNCTION Gold Canyon RV and Golf 7151 E. US Highway 60 877-465-3226 Electric, water and sewer hookups, laundry, snack bar, pets OK, CATV, LP gas, instant phone hook-up, internet, game room, recreation hall, swimming.
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1089 RV sites, 55+, no tents, gravel, patios, full hookups, (30/50amps), city water, modem h/u site, CATV, restrooms & showers, security, public phone, laundry, heated pool, spa, adult’s room, horseshoes, shuffleboard & rec hall, game room, planned activities.
402 RV sites, 55+, 290 pull-thrus (35x45), 315 full hook-ups, 30/50 amps, CATV, city water, modem hu/office, restrooms & showers, public phone, laundry, groceries, RV supplies, LP gas. Heated pool, spa, shuffleboard, horseshoes, rec hall, & game room.
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CLIFTON Clifton RV Park 210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146 www.cliftonrvpark.com Camping and RV spaces, pull thrus, dump station, showers.
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198 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 featuring 500 slots, poker, great food, and live entertainment.
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Junction Creek Campground Hwy 550 via 25th St. 970-375-0385 34 sites. 3 miles west of Durango, elevation 7,300 feet. All sites have picnic tables, fire grates, and access to water. Some RV size sites. Mancos A&A Mesa Verde RV Park and Campground 34979 Hwy. 160 970-565-3517 www.mesaverdecamping.com mesa@frontier.net 71 sites, 4 cabins. Family campground, 38 acres, cabins, pull-thrus, tenting, groups, hot tub, mini-golf, rec. hall, wagon ride fossil hunt, pet sitting, store, showers, laundry, 2 playgrounds. Credit cards accepted, senior discount. Mesa Verde RV Resort 35303 U.S. Hwy. 160 970-533-7421 www.mesaverdervresort.co mesaverdervresort@starband.net Formally Mesa Verde Kampark. 48 sites and growing! Under new ownership, 3/4 mile from entrance of Mesa Verde National Park on highway 160. 20, 30 and 50 amp hookups. Several pull-thru sites. Heated pool, 2 spas, laundry facilities, restrooms, pets welcome. High speed internet available at 20 sites. LP gas. Good Sam members, AAA, and AARP discounts. 3rd night free. Credit cards accepted. Come see the beautiful view of Mesa Verde from your own RV site! Towaoc Sleeping Ute RV Park 3 Weeminuche Drive 970-565-6544 www.utemountaincasino.com rvpark@fone.net 63 sites. Relax and stay close to the Casino. The RV park offers full hookups as well as spa, recreation room, laundry, showers, cable and convenience store. Credit cards accepted, senior discount, handicap accessible. Pick up your copy of Az Tourist News at many Village Inn Restaurants statewide.
NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Palisades RV Park 9201 Central Ave. NW 505-831-5000 www.palisadesrvpark.com palisadesrvpark@email.msn.com 114 sites. Full hookups. Beautiful, quiet area with lots of shade. Showers, picnic area. Reasonable rates, easy access to freeway, Old Town, and shopping. Las Cruces Sunny Acres RV Park 595 N. Valley Dr. 505-524-1716 www.zianet.com/sunnyacres/ sunnyacres@zianet.com 80 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse, showers, laundry, modem hookups, large park area. Good Sam, FFMCA, AAA, Passport America, Escapees discounts. NEVADA Glenwood Sundial Springs End of Forest Rd 519, 505-539-2712 www.gilanet.com/sundialsprings sundialsprings@gilanet.com Secluded wilderness area on San Francisco River, hot springs pools, 2 tent sites, 16 RV sites w/full hook-up, restrooms, showers, laundry, BBQ grills, picnic tables, secure, gated facility, river raft launch site w/shuttle service, view of bighorn sheep sanctuary Magdalena Montosa RV Park Hwy. 60, Mile marker 98.5 505-854-2235 www.gilanet.com/mcampground mcampground@gilanet.com 20 full hookups, mini parcels, unlimited tent sites, large pull thrus, laundry and showers. No age restrictions, pets allowed.
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Las Vegas Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort 2711 W. Windmill Lane 702-260-2020 800-566-4707 www.oasislasvegasrvresort.com Unsurpassed elegance at affordable prices! Located just south of the Las Vegas Strip. Beautifully landscaped sites with full-hookups, beachfront family pool and waterfalls, adult pool and spa, 18-hole putting course on natural greens, daily courtesy shuttle service to the Las Vegas Strip, state-ofthe-art fitness center, fully stocked convenience store, restaurant & banquet facilities. Rally groups welcome. Mesquite Desert Skies RV Resort PO Box 3780, 350 E. Hwy. 91 928-347-6000 www.desertskiesresorts.com desertskies2001@yahoo.com Interstate 15, exit 122, 189 sites, full hookups, cable TV, restrooms, showers, laundry, clubhouse, heated pool & spa, planned activities, horseshoes, card & craft rooms, general store, paved streets, telephones & internet access Pahrump Saddle West Hotel, Casino & RV Resort 1220 South Hwy. 160, 775-727-1111 www.saddlewest.com kevin@saddlewest.com 80 extra wide pull-thru spaces, full hookups. Discounts for Good Sam, AAA, seniors, weekly & monthly stays. Easy highway access, downtown location, showers, cable TV, laundromat, 24 hour security, golf packages, dump station, pool & spa, 24 hour restaurant, fully landscaped, nearby shopping.
UTAH Mexican Hat Burch’s RV Park PO Box 310-337 435-683-2221 www.goutah.com birchsinn@citlink.com 7 sites. Full hookups. Laundry, restroom, showers, restaurant, store, located right on San Juan River. Monument Valley Goulding’s Monument Valley Resort & RV Park Box 360001 435-727-3225 www.gouldings.com campgrund@gouldings.com Full hookups. 30/50 AMPS, paved interior roads, tent sites, modem hookup, satellite TV. Restrooms and showers, dump, laundry, groceries, RV supplies, heated pool, playground, lodge, dining, BBQ cabana. Springdale Zion Canyon Campground & RV Park 479 Zion Park Blvd. 435-772-3237 www.zioncanyoncampground.com zioncamp@infowest.com 110 sites. Full hookups. Laundry, restaurant, conference room, swimming pool, river swimming.
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Santa Fe Santa Fe Skies Campground & RV Park 14 Browncastle Ranch, 505-473-5946 www.santafeskiesrvpark.com sfskysrv@swcp.com 96 sites, full hookups. 50 AMP, pets welcome, clubhouse, convenience store, internet, laundry, propane, theater lounge, big rig friendly.
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Globe
Lake Powell
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Holbrook
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Mesa
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