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Astronomy...................................................................................33 Attractions.............................................................................34-35 Bed & Breakfasts ........................................................................27 Birdwatching ...............................................................................33 Casinos .........................................................................................37 Central Arizona.........................................................................4-8 Cochise County ........................................................................21-22 Colorado River Region............................................................14-15 Events, Featured ...................................................................24-25 March Events.........................................................................30 April Events ............................................................................31 May Events.............................................................................32 Flagstaff ..........................................................................................11 Globe-Miami ...................................................................................8 Grand Canyon ...........................................................................12-13

Green Valley ..................................................................................19 Lodging ..........................................................................................26 Mexico............................................................................................39 Native American Culture......................................................36, 38 Northland.................................................................................9-13 Pet Friendly Arizona....................................................................28 Phoenix Metro ................................................................................5 Public Lands..................................................................................40 Regional .........................................................................................23 Rim Country ....................................................................................7 RV Resorts & Campgrounds ..................................................42-47 Scottsdale ....................................................................................6-7 Southern Az..............................................................................16-22 Statewide Map ........................................................................24-25 Tombstone.....................................................................................22 Tucson........................................................................................16-18 White Mountains..........................................................................10 Wineries, Regional .......................................................................41

Letter from the Publisher Have you ever stood on a mountain top and gazed down, lost in thought, wondering how you managed to make it all the way up? And then, so to speak, you say to yourself: Forget all that. I’m just going to enjoy the moment and the ride down! It’s March here in Southern Arizona and the tourism industry is -- without a doubt -- looking down on a spectacular view, while enjoying the ride down. It is going to be a great ride, over far too soon. Yes, we’re nearing the end of our renowned, gloriously beautiful winter season. We know that, for many of our visitors, this trip out has been their first, and we want to do everything we can to make their Arizona experience awesome “on the first try.” Why? Well, it’s true: you only have one chance to make a great first impression. So, great “customer service” (great “visitor service”) is key. Many of our winter visitors are on their way back home, or will be soon. It’s our job to continue to do all that we can to make sure that all of you leave us

with regret, feeling a draw to visit again soon, or even to move to Arizona, retire here, buy a vacation home... There’s a reason Arizona politicians believe in funding tourism, a purpose that goes beyond the short-term boosts such investment provides: bringing great people like you, with rich experience, diversity, knowledge, skills, wisdom and energy into our state. This is why, at AZ Tourist News, we make striving for exceptional customer service our first priority. We hope we are succeeding, and we want to learn more about how we can become even more effective at providing you, our very welcome and appreciated visitors, with the information resources you need and want. So, we are asking you to complete our ongoing customer service survey, and as a “thank you,” we’ll give you a free 3-month subscription to AZ Tourist News. We’ll mail it right to your house. Thus far, we have received countless responses, and they are overwhelmingly positive. It looks like we’ve been doing our job, and we couldn’t be happier. Many are taking a few extra moments to share great ideas and insightful feedback that will help us “make a great

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Phoenix's West Valley is hosting a major area event March 26-28 at Glendale Municipal Airport, the 30th anniversary of the Thunderbird Balloon Classic. The hot air balloon extravaganza will be made even more exciting by the addition of a spectacular air show, and the event has been renamed the Thunderbird Balloon & Air Classic. The Thunderbird Balloon Classic was conceived in 1974 by the Friends of Thunderbird, a volunteer group at Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale. The group was founded in order to raise money for the Mavis Voris Scholarship Endowment fund. The event began with just 16 hot air balloons and has grown to more than 150 balloons participating, making it one of the largest balloon festivals in the country. Between 60,00080,000 spectators are expected to enjoy this year's event, which promises to have something for every flight buff. The show will kick-off Friday evening at 6:30 PM with a Desert Glow - a full field of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons including fanciful special shaped balloons that will be choreographed to glow in time to music. There will also be a Desert Glow on Saturday evening. From 7 AM-10 AM on both Saturday and Sunday mornings liftoffs will occur

and spectators are encourage to walk amongst the balloons on the flight line to visit with the pilots, take photos and watch the balloons inflate and lift off. Following the liftoffs, it's time for the Air Classic to begin at 11 AM- 5:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. The show will consist of a wide variety of aircraft on static display including cargo and training aircraft and a special performance of flying formations and aerial demonstrations by the popular Red Baron Squadron. Another highlight will be the Warbird Reunion, which brings together privately owned military aircraft from WWII, Korea and Vietnam, including the B-17 Bomber, the Sentimental Journey, a P-51 Mustang, Corsair, Hawker Sea Fury, P-38 as well as vintage jets, the MIG17, F-86 Sabre and the British Hawker Hunter. A four ship L-39 team flying with the MIG17 will also be a special aerial treat. Current military aircraft invited include a full aerial demonstration by the USAF West Coast F-15 Demonstration Team, F-16 Falcon Flyover, F-14 Falcon Flyovers, and a beautiful Heritage Flight with the F-15 and P-38. Pending are performances by the F-18 Hornet and A-64 Apache Attack Helicopter. Civilian acts will be headed up by the four ship Red Baron Squadron, which includes performances by Tim Weber in

hare in the beauty of ancient dwelling places. Feast your eyes on majestic red cliffs and rambling rivers. Learn about native wildlife and vegetation as you ride along gently rolling trails.

his Extra 300, Jon Melby in his Pitts 2-SB and Rhett Thompson flying his Sukoi 26 aerobatic aircraft. Other attractions will include the Arizona Skyhawks Jump Team, which will open the show and do pyro night jumps during the evening Desert Glows. There will be a special Kids Breakfast on Saturday presented by the United Dairymen Association (free breakfast for the first 500 children). Don't miss the Family Fun Center, including the Red Baron Flight Club, with activities and pizza for the kids. The Commercial & Aviation Expo will present close to 100 vendors exhibiting a wide variety of memorabilia and interesting items for sale. There will be a Food Court with samplings from PACE, Stagg Chili and other culinary treats. Admission for one session is $15 for adults and $5 for children 6-12 years old (children under 5 are free) when purchased at the gate. The Family Pak for one session is $35, good for two adults and up to four children (day of show only). Parking is $5 per car and there is handicap parking available. Please check the website below for Discounted “Print Your Own” tickets. The balloon events are subject to weather and all the events and attraction information is subject to change by show time.

STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 3 Leading area hotels have played a major role in the Classic's return to Glendale and have rooms available for the event. The Wigwam Resort and Golf Club is a historic landmark that offers an opulent get-away. Built in 1918 as a company lodge for visiting Goodyear Tire executives, the Wigwam Resort opened to the public in 1929. The Wigwam exudes elegance and romance and offers exquisite dining in the award-winning Arizona Kitchen. With pueblo-style adobe architecture and rustic decor, you will feel as if you’ve traveled back a century in time. The newly renovated Best Western Inn is also one of our sponsorship hotels and is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Glendale. It is within walking distance to over 90 antique shops and numerous restaurants. The Glendale Municipal Airport is only minutes away and within a short drive are the new Glendale Arena, 3 Cactus League stadiums, many golf courses, major shopping malls and two racetracks. They offer friendly, personal service from their entire team along with 80 rooms, each with refrigerator and coffeemaker, and a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with "make-your-own" waffles each morning. For further information regarding the Thunderbird Balloon & Air Classic visit www.ThunderbirdBalloonandAirClassic.com.

Special Show Discount Hotel Accommodations

Call the Thunderbird Balloon & Air Classic Hotel Coordinator, Brenda Allen, Southwest Travel Services at 480-607-3980.

ee how our view will change yours forever as together we explore the rich history of the area. Over one million people visit Montezuma National Monument. And it’s no wonder they do. Nestled into a cliff 100 feet above Beaver Creek, the fivestory, 20-room pueblo built by the Sinagua Indians in the 12-13th centuries is a wonder to behold. Just down the road is Montezuma Well, a sacred place of our origin.

ur experienced, friendly tour guides will share their knowledge of the

land and the stories and history that surround these ancient sites.

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Central Az Cities & Towns Aguila Ahwatukee Apache Junction Arizona City Black Canyon City Buckeye Carefree Casa Grande Cave Creek Cedar Creek Chandler Chuichu Circle City Claypool Coolidge Dudleyville 60

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Morristown 74 Circle City Wittman

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Feathers Fly... at Chandler's Ostrich Festival The 16th Annual Ostrich Festival will be celebrated on March 12-14, 2004. The big news is that the Birds Are Back! After a one-year absence the namesakes of the Festival will again be the stars of the Exotic Animal Races, offering thousands a chance to see these gangly birds in action! Despite the bird's inability to fly, the ostrich is the second fastest animal in the world next to the cheetah and can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour! The Ostrich Festival is the largest event of its kind west of the Mississippi. "One of the ten most unique festivals in the country," the Festival is one of the most popular family events in the Valley of the Sun. This year Festival-goers will enjoy more than 150 arts vendors, a parade with over 75 entrants, 25 state-ofthe-art carnival rides, a corporate village, a Kid's Zone with rides and a petting zoo, "Ostrich Alley" and a wide selection of foods and beverages. Live entertainment from national headliners will be featured on the Main Festival Stage, with TV star Jim Belushi and his band The Sacred Hearts appearing on Saturday night. The popular 70's rock group War will appear Friday night. Fiesta Sunday celebrates the area’s rich Hispanic heritage with renowned Del Norte and Tejano musical acts including Grammy Award Winner Little Joe y la

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Familia and 2003 Grammy Award Winner Emilio. While the ostrich seems an unlikely center of a celebration, the bird is an important part of the history of the area. City founder Dr. A.J. Chandler brought ostrich farming to the region in the early 1900s. By the 1920s the City of Chandler and Maricopa County led the nation in ostrich products such as eggs, meat and oil. Ostrich plumes were an important decoration for fashionable women’s apparel such as hats. Local cowboys drove herds of ostriches instead of cattle. A number of corporate sponsors have pitched in to make the event a success, among them Alltel which has helped to get the word out of the big birds’ return by sponsoring event advertising. With more than 12 million customers and nearly $8 billion in annual revenues, Alltel provides wireless, local telephone, long-distance, Internet and high-speed data services to residential and business customers in 26 states. The Ostrich Festival will take place March 12-14 at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. Tickets are $3 for adults, (after 6PM concert tickets- $6) $2 for seniors, $1 for children 5-12 and children under 5 free. $55 Family Packs (a savings of $36 over the gate price) are available. For more information call the Chandler Chamber of Commerce at 800-963-4571.

Arizona Renaissance Festival New This Year - The Pleasure Feast!

Fine Arts • Wine Tasting • Music Paintings, Pottery, Batiks, Sculptures, Jewelry, Gourmet Food, Chocolates and More!

150 Fine Artists and Craftsmen Downtown Litchfield Park Just 20 minutes west of Downtown Phoenix. I-10 to Litchfield Rd (Exit 128), North to Wigwam Blvd.

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The Arizona Renaissance Festival celebrates its 16th season with an expanded venue, new shows and special events during weekends through March 28 on an elaborate fairground east of Apache Junction on Hwy 60. The Arizona event has become one of the largest of the Renaissance fairs nationwide. Village lanes and pathways are filled with over 200 purveyors of crafts and food, and music and comedy shows are presented on twelve stages every event day. Merchants hawk their wares, selling handcrafted everything... custom leather, ceramics, jewelry and clothing. Nearly one thousand colorful costumed characters roam the park offering an opportunity to mingle with royalty and peasants alike. Popular returning entertainments include the stunts of Jousting Knights in heavy armor presenting remarkably lifelike tournaments and the Birds of Prey Flights provided by the royal falconer. Other festival favorites include the notorious Ded Bob Sho, fractured fairytales performed by three guys known as the Tortuga Twins, and the antics of comedy duelist Don Juan and his silly servant Miguel. Newly constructed this season is the Fairhaven Feast Hall as the home for a new event, “The Pleasure Feast!” This is a grand medieval feast featuring six courses of fine food, ample drink and raucous entertainments; a two-hour dinner and show. With only two settings daily, 11am and 2:30pm, advance reservations

are recommended. The festival park is filled with kids’ activities including the Piccolo Pony - the world’s largest rocking horse - and a petting farm. Kids can also ride people powered rides like the butterfly swing, test their skills at Jacob’s ladder, the dragon-climbing tower, or get lost and found in the maze. The Festival runs from 10am to 6pm. Advance Discount Tickets are $16 for adults, $6 for kids ages 5-12, available at Fry’s Food & Drug Stores region wide. Tickets purchased at the gate are $2 more. Senior discount tickets (60 and over) are $15 at the gate. Parking is free. For more information call, 520-4632700 or visit the web at www.renfestinfo.com.

Archaeology Awareness Month For the entire month of March, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is coordinating activities throughout the state for its 19th Annual Celebration of Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month. Over 100 prehistoric and historic site tours, exhibits, hikes, open houses, lectures, demonstrations and other activities will take place. For a selection of events in the Central Arizona region plus a story about the Archaeology Expo hosted by the Mesa Southwest Museum on March 20-21, 2004, please see page 40. For more information call Ann Howard at 602-542-7138.

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11th Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival

AJ’s Fine Foods and the Sun Sounds Foundation are proud to announce the 11th Annual Great Arizona Beer Fest (GAZBF) which will be held Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th at the Arizona Center, located in downtown Phoenix. The two-day festival features over 115 handcrafted breweries providing sample tastes of their various beers along with food and local entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting from 2 pm until 6 pm both days. Tickets are available now on-line at www.azbeer.com or by phone at 480-4490467. Ticket cost for general admission is $30 for advance purchase or $35 at the gate. VIP tickets are available for $60 per person and include food, private port-aGA BEER LO S RE

The City of Litchfield Park welcomes its annual art extravaganza when the 6th Annual Spring Art & Wine Festival returns on April 3-4. A showcase for the three things that just get better with age...Art, Wine and Downtown, this highly acclaimed festival is one of the most popular events in the Valley. Transforming the delightful downtown district into a vibrant street scene are two days of music, fabulous fine arts and crafts, tasty food and first class wine. Over 20,000 festivalgoers will browse a fabulous selection of original works by more than 150 exhibitors. A highly respected, juried show, the festival features some of the Southwest’s top artists and craftspeople. Many of the artists are nationally recognized in their fields. The

vast array of mediums includes works in fine art, glass, ceramics, textiles, metal, and leather. Metal and clay sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings, stained and beveled glass, etchings, photography, and custom home Décor are among the thousands of items available. Providing live musical entertainment for the weekend will be nationally recognized musicians, including Andean Nation, a South American Folk group that has been entertaining audiences across the U.S. since 1995. Wine lovers will find a wide array of outstanding Wines, including some local favorites. Some of the vintners may be on hand to share their expertise and product knowledge. Festival eateries will be dishing up a tantalizing menu of zesty Euro Gyros, Crepes, Philly Cheese Steaks, Barbecue Beef Brisket and Pulled Pork Sandwiches, spicy Mexican dishes, Kettle Popcorn, Fruit Smoothies, hand dipped Chocolates and more! The festival is open from 9 am to 5 pm on April 3-4. Located in the village center of Litchfield Park, just minutes from downtown Phoenix, take I-10 west to Litchfield Rd. (exit 128). Turn north and follow the signs to Wigwam Blvd. For information call one of these numbers: City of Litchfield Park Recreation and Community Services, 623-393-5338 or 623-935-9040; Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 623-932-2260.

lets, seating with shade and early entrance to the event. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Last pour is 5:30 pm each day. Presented by Sun Sounds of Arizona Foundation, proceeds from the festival benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona. Sun Sounds provides access to print for individuals who are visually impaired or physically unable to read. Sun Sounds uses radios, telephone, and the Internet to connect people who have a disability with current printed news and information. For more information go to www.sunsounds.org. Additional sponsors include The Phoenix New Times, KDKB 93.3, The Arizona Center, and the Copper Square/Downtown Phoenix Partnership.

Unique “Desert Queen” Fragrance Inspired by Protected Desert Cactus Flower The Queen of the Night cactus blooms only one night each year, enveloping the Sonoran desert with its exotic, inviting essence. On that magical night, this innocuous cactus, native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, unfolds its buds to reveal dramatic, white, fragrant flowers. Queen of the Night is one of the desert’s most famous yet least encountered cacti. It is virtually invisible most of the year, with its thin, inconspicuous branches that are most frequently hidden amongst other cacti or shrubbery. However, during the month of June, a trumpet-shaped blossom appears for only one night and its warm, soft floral scent delicately perfumes the desert night from as far as a quartermile away! To venerate this dramatic natural occurrence, Once in a Bloom Fragrances worked with the world-renowned Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, home to over 40 Queen of the Night, to capture its elusive scent and create the inspired Desert Queen fragrance and product line. Because the Queen of the Night is a rare, protected plant, the petals of the flower could not be harvested and distilled in the traditional manner. A master perfumer, or “nose,” who has the ability to remember scents with great accuracy, was able to retain the most essential and promi-

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nent qualities of the flower. A perfect mixture of essential oils allowed for the creation of Desert Queen - a celebration of a moonlit summer night and the expectation of extraordinary beauty. In appreciation of the Desert Botanical Garden’s support of the Desert Queen fragrance project and for its ongoing commitment to the conservation of desert plants, a percentage of the net proceeds of each sale of Desert Queen Eau de Parfum Spray is being donated to the Desert Botanical Garden. Once in a Bloom Fragrances also commissioned Ed Mell, nationally celebrated artist known for his vast horizons and large-scale flower paintings, to create the Queen of the Night flower that adorns the Desert Queen packaging. The packaging reflects the gold and turquoise elements of the Southwest. The Desert Queen fragrance collection includes Eau de Parfum Spray, Hand & Body Lotion, Bath & Shower Gel, a Scented Soap Set and an Aromatic Candle. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, Once in a Bloom Fragrances was formed to develop desert-inspired fragrances. The company’s first fragrance, Desert Queen, is currently available at resorts and gift shops throughout Arizona and can also be purchased at www.onceinabloom.com or by calling 866 ONE-BLOOM / 866-663-2566.

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Celebrating Az & the Windy City Two Festivals a Treat for One and All

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Arizona for any youngster would have to be a flight over the Sonoran Desert landscape in a hot air balloon. Here, they will get the bird’s-eye view of desert wildlife from a gondola as the balloon drifts quietly across the wide, blue Arizona sky. Back on terra firma, the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a wonderland of miniature trains as well as historic buildings and rolling stock from Arizona’s past. Ride on scale models of historic steam locomotives and diesel-electric engines over a mile-long track. Also on exhibit is the former presidential Roald Amundsen Pullman car, the locomotive era’s equivalent of “Air Force One”. At Rawhide Wild West Town, children of all ages can step back in time courtesy of Arizona’s largest Western-themed attraction. Here, the rugged, rollicking frontier days come alive with gunfights between cowboys and desperados and Pow Wows at the Native American village. For smaller buckaroos, there is a petting zoo, stagecoach, train and burro rides. Scottsdale is also host to a much different assortment of wildlife at Out of Africa Wildlife Park. And don’t be fooled, this one-of-a-kind adventure park is not a zoo. Rather, their garden-like setting allows visitors to encounter the kingdom of the wild including lions, tigers and panthers as well as their giant python. The park features nine unrehearsed, educational programs daily. Their most popular show, Tiger Splash, features the park staff swimming with the tigers! Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, Scottsdale has plenty of attractions to please even the fussiest of hombres. To learn more visit www.scottsdalecvb.com or call the Scottsdale CVB Visitor Center at 480-889-2718.

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the Chicago Festival which goes on till 8pm on Friday and Saturday, March 19 & 20. Carts featuring Eli’s cheesecake, Red Hot hot-dogs and polish sausage line the streets. Grand Cafe serves dark roasted Turkish coffees, gyros and other Mediterranean foods in a warm and cozy environment. Picknickin Cafe, located across from the main stage, offers a variety of home made delights. Owner Barbara Bartlette, Arizona Grown herself, will be serving locally brewed beers and wines for this weekend only to promote the Chicago style. Food and wine are not the only features of the Chicago Festival, the main stage performances by jazz, blues and the ever popular polka bands create an atmosphere of festivity. Activities for the whole family include fast pitch baseball, orbitron, rock wall climbing, train ride, and racing cars. For more information call 888-2783378.

Scottsdale Trolleys Use “Clean” Fuel Visitors and residents in downtown Scottsdale are seeing a new look to the Scottsdale Trolley. Painted royal blue and champagne, the 22-passenger vehicles are styled to resemble an historic, turn-of-the century trolley, complete with cowcatcher, cupola and clanging bell. But the makeover is more than skin deep because the new trolleys will be powered by biodiesel fuel, a clean-burning, environmentally friendly alternative fuel. Biodiesel fuel uses a blend of vegetable oil or recycled restaurant grease mixed with regular diesel fuel. The result is a cleaner burning fuel that has lower emissions, is low in sulfur and biodegradable. Western States Petroleum, Inc., of Phoenix in Buckeye, Arizona, and Total Energy Products of Prescott, Arizona distribute the fuel locally. The trolleys offer free rides from 11 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, every 10 minutes from mid-November through the end of May. This season the trolley will serve the Thursday night downtown “Art Walks” until 9 pm (except holidays). The trolley is a free circulator service traveling through Scottsdale’s historic Old Town, Main Street Arts District, Marshall Way Arts F RID REE ES

Scottsdale - Kid Style Blessed with sunshine, ample outdoor activities and spirited Western-flavored culture and history, Scottsdale is one of those special destinations that invite families to come out and play. This natural wonderland provides the perfect setting for family adventure in the great outdoors. The best place to learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem is at the Desert Botanical Garden. Kids especially love the Garden’s free clue sheet, which turns learning into a game as various cacti and plants are matched with their proper names and places of origin. More than 100 miles of hiking and biking trails provide plenty of moderate options perfect for family excursions into one of Scottsdale’s many recreation areas, such as the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Kids are also big fans of Jeep and Hummer tours, which allow them to ride safely in the rugged vehicles while colorful guides share tall tales and explain the fascinating habits of the denizens of the Sonoran Desert. This unforgettable outing can include gold panning, petroglyph walks and chuck-wagon cookouts. Surely the highpoint of a visit to

The annual Made in Arizona Festival features items ranging from custom wood furniture, precious jewelry, and glass sculpture by Arizona artists to Arizona grown organic vegetables and wine tasting from Arizona vineyards. All this can be found on Fifth Avenue and Scottsdale Road from 10am to 6pm on March 19, 20 & 21, 2004. 5th Avenue Gourmet Wine Cafe separated only by glass windows from the exclusive Paul Johnson’s Jewelers is owned and operated by the original Johnson family from 1945. Wine tasting will feature local Dos Cabezas Arizona winery along with the trendy Marylin Merlot and Andretti selections. Every drink provides you with an opportunity to win a piece of artwork. Peter’s Cafe Europe specializes in Hungarian and other European foods and liquors along with locally brewed beers from our Arizona homeland. Moving West of Fifth Avenue toward Goldwater Blvd puts you in the middle of

District, Fifth Avenue Shops and Scottsdale Fashion Square. For more information about the Scottsdale Trolley, call the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau at 480421-1004 or log on to www.scottsdaletrolley.com.

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National Festival of the West Check Out the Major New Activities!

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Bison Communities National Festival of the West announces major new activities to add to returning favorites as part of the 14th annual event March 18-21 at WestWorld in Scottsdale. New events at the 2004 Festival of the West are: • A Fashion Show presented by Manuel of The Manuel Collection Legendary couturier who made Western wear chic by outfitting a Who’s Who of celebrities and US Presidents in customdesigned Western clothing and boots will present an all-star fashion show at this year’s festival on Saturday, March 20 at 1 pm. • Pace Cook Offs Pace, famous for its Picante Salsa, will present the Festival’s famous Chuck Wagon Cook Off to be held March 20. Plan on delicious food prepared over open fires. In addition, the Pace Cowboy Cook Off will take place on Friday, March 19 where cooks are required to use a Pace product in the recipes. • Western Writers of America Conference Meet dozens of top authors of adult and children’s books in the Western genre, including many writers who have received the top Spur Award. Get autographs and learn more about the American West. • Interactive Western Activities

Enter the world of Western Lifestyle in the Bison Communities Pavilion and have fun, win prizes and learn more about the Western Lifestyle in Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains. • Onsite Log Home Show with a fully constructed, 1800 square foot log cabin, fully landscaped, and decorated - this home promises to be the highlight of the 2004 Festival. The Festival’s theme for 2004 is Passing on the Legacy: 100 Years of Westerns, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the filming of The Great Train Robbery. This year’s festival also features a Special Tribute to the contributions of Western film legend John Wayne. Singer Michael Martin Murphey returns in concert on Saturday, March 20. Returning favorites also include Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Mountain Men, Huge Arts and Crafts Show, Historical Reenactments, Cowboy Spirit Awards, and Continuous Entertainment on Four Stages. Bison Communities National Festival of the West is located at Scottsdale’s WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale from March 18-21,10 a.m. till dusk daily. Tickets are $12 adults; $11 seniors and $4 children 12 and under. Special pricing days are $6 tickets for seniors on March 18 and free tickets for kids 12 and under on March 19. For ticket information contact 602-996-4387 or visit www.festivalofthewest.com.

New Hours For Scottsdale CVB Visitor Centers The Scottsdale CVB has changed its hours for both visitor center locations. The visitor center at the Galleria Corporate Center (4343 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 170) is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 6 pm. This location will be closed Saturdays and Sundays. The visitor center located at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Concierge Desk is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 pm to 6 pm, and Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm. This location will be closed Sunday and Monday. These changes went in to affect on Feb. 7, 2004. For more information about the Scottsdale CVB visitor center locations, please call 480-421-1004.

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Points of Interest in Rim Country 1. Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce - Visitor/Information Center Open 7-days a week - brochures, maps, directions and area information, 100 West Main Street. 1-800-672-9766 or 928-4744515; www.rimcountrychamber.com 2. Mazatzal Casino - Tonto Apache Reservation - Slots, gaming activities, food, entertainment. 1-800-777PLAY(7529) or 928-474-6044; www.777play.com

7. Shoofly Village Ruins - Occupied between 1000 and 1250 AD. Picnic area, B-B-Q facilities, hiking. Payson Ranger Station, 928-474-7900 8. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park World’s largest natural travertine bridge, 183 feet high, 400 foot long tunnel. Hiking trails, ADA viewpoints, picnic area. Fee. 928-476-4202; www.pr.state.az.us

3. Historic Main Street - Historic buildings, antiques, shopping, walking tour, restaurants. 928-468-6074

9. Pine-Strawberry Museum and Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce - Visitor/Information Center Artifacts of area. 928-476-3547, 1-800672-9766

4. Museum of Rim Country Archeology Tools of archeology, artifacts of Rim Country, Risser Ranch ruins and Q Ranch, seminars and tours. 928-474-8392

10. Strawberry School (c.1885) Treasured landmark and registered historical site. Authentic demonstrations of pioneer life. 928-476-3547 or 1-800-672-9766

5. 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; www.rimcountrymuseum.org

11. Cinch Hook - Snow Play Area Weekends only - snow permitting. Blue Ridge District, 928-477-2255 (weekdays) or Happy Jack Information, 928-477-2172 (weekends)

6. Rumsey Park - Covered picnic areas, child play areas, soccer fields, skate park, ball fields, tennis courts, summer swimming, dog exercise park, Payson Public Library. 928-474-5242 Ext 268; www.ci.payson.az.us/

12. Whispering Hope Ranch - Healing ranch for people and animals. Daily tours at 11am and l:30pm, weather permitting. 1877-478-0339; www.whisperinghoperanch.org 13. Pleasant Valley - Area of Zane Grey novels, shootouts, wildlife, fishing. Community of Young. 1-800-672-9766

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Gila County Championship Rodeo Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park FU COW N& B MO OY RE

The Gila County Championship Rodeo begins the weekend of March 27-28 with a good old fashioned rodeo parade. At 9 am on Saturday, the parade “Keeping the Tradition Alive” will mosey along its way down Broad Street in Historic Downtown Globe. The main event, the International Professional Rodeo Association rodeo, will get underway at 1 pm in the Gila County Fairgrounds arena. Saturday evening will feature a Benefit Rodeo Dance for Marsha Powell Marcanti at the fairgrounds exhibit hall featuring Country and variety music by the “Hired Guns” from 8-12 pm. The festivities continue on Sunday, March 28th at 10 am with a “Cowboy Church” in the grandstands followed by the rodeo performance at 1 pm. Rodeo tickets are $8 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Rodeo dance tickets are $5 per person. This year rodeo events include: Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Bull Riding, plus Ladies Breakaway. New this year is Cowboy Ranch Bronc Riding! The Gila County Championship IPRA Rodeo provides a great opportunity for a

weekend getaway to Globe, Miami, Roosevelt, the San Carlos Apache Reservation, Hayden/Winkelman and Tonto Basin. Attractions in the area include Tonto National Monument, Beshba-Gowah Archaeological Park, Gila County Historical Museum, Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, San Carlos Cultural Center, Bullion Plaza Museum, Apache Gold Casino and a variety of recreational opportunities on the San Carlos Apache Reservation and Roosevelt Lake. Accommodations range from bed & breakfasts to RV parks and modern motels. Dining opportunities include cafes and restaurants featuring homemade cooking, a selection of fast food chains and a number of Mexican restaurants for which the area is famous. Globe-Miami and the surrounding region is a scenic 1 1/2 hour drive from Phoenix or Tucson. For more information on the Gila County Championship IPRA Rodeo, contact Glen Hassard at 928-425-0066. For information regarding accommodations, attractions, events and activities in the Globe-Miami area, contact the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation at 800-8045623.

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Open House Celebrates Archeology Awareness Month

In celebration of Arizona Archeology Awareness Month, Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park (a City of Globe program) invites the public to an Open House on Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28. There will be Guided Tours on Saturday at 10am and 2pm and on Sunday at 2pm. Demonstrations on pine needle basket weaving and pottery making by local artist, Julie Hazen, will be ongoing both days. Native American dancing, singing and food preparation will be performed/demonstrated by the Apache Club of the San Carlos Junior High School under the direction of Dureena Thompson on Saturday at 1pm. A hands-on activity for children and adults alike - rubbings of rock art reproductions donated by Archaeologist Charmion McKusick - will be available. You can also visit the Ethno-Botanical Garden and try your hand at grinding corn on a metate excavated at the site. Refreshments will be provided free of charge. What makes Besh-Ba-Gowah so interesting? The name comes from the Apache language and translates as “place of metal,” but these ruins are not from the

Apache culture. They are the remains of a settlement built by the Salado Indians around the 1200s. Shortly after 1400 the pueblos were abandoned and the civilization of the Salado people mysteriously disappeared. Learn more as you walk the pathways and tour the reconstructed rooms. There is also an excellent museum at the park where you can watch a video explaining the life of this past civilization plus explore exhibits of pottery, clothing, jewelry, tools and other artifacts found there. The museum’s collection of Salado pottery is the world’s largest! To find Besh-Ba-Gowah 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. Admission will be free on Saturday with the following regular admission charges in place on Sunday: under 12 free, 12-64 $3, 65 and over $2. Park hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Call Lynnette Brandon or Rose Mansour 928-4250320 for more information.

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RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN 14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & Reconstructed Rooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • Handicapped Accessible • Group Tours by Arrangement • Located just outside of Globe

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March 12-14 at Apache Gold Casino Resort Competition dancing, gourd dancing, authentic arts & crafts and traditional Apache food. FREE admission. For the FULL STORY see page 38. 1-800-APACHE-8

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$74 Overnight Golf Package Monday through Thursday. And $89 Friday through Sunday. Includes greens fee, cart, sleeve of premium golf balls, resort room and meal. Apache Stronghold. Golfweek’s top-rated public course in Arizona for 2002. In San Carlos, 5 min. east of Globe on Hwy. 70. Call 1-888-837-7994. Go For The Gold.

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MARCH 13-28, 2004: Great savings daily on a wide array of plants ideal for our Sonoran Desert landscaping. Meet author and herbal cuisine columnist Catherine “The Herb Lady” Crowley - March 13 from 10am til noon (and again March 27). And if you can’t tell a prickly poppy from a penstemon come join a guided walk March 20 from 9-11am with author Christine Maxa (“Arizona’s Best Wildflower Hikes). On Highway 60 … Just 1/2 hour east of Apache Junction.

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Welcome Back Buzzards - March 20, 2004

We open at 7pm today, so arrive early if you wish to see our migrant flock of turkey vultures before they depart for a day spent flying and foraging. Events continue til 3pm. Plus tax. Per person per night. Based on double occupancy. Reservations required. Not valid with any other offer. Must present this coupon. Prices may change at any time. Must be 21 or older to participate in gaming activities. Prices good through 4/30/04. apachegoldcasinoresort.com

Open 8am - 5pm daily • Admission: $6 adults, $3 children 5-12

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Verde Valley Gem & Mineral Show

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Fredonia Marble Canyon

PLUS Art, Woodcarving and Porcelain! VA GRE RIE AT TY

The 2004 Verde Valley Gem & Mineral Show is not your average rock show. Sponsored on March 20-21 by the Mingus Gem & Mineral Club of Cottonwood, this event includes Art, Woodcarving and Porcelain Shows. Visitors are invited to view one of the world’s largest cut emeralds along with 1000 pounds of amethyst. There will be demonstrations - making jewelry, polish-

ing rocks and so on, lots of sales booths and FREE gem and mineral ID. Raffles and silent auctions add to the fun. Admission is $3; accompanied kids under 12 and students 12 to 18 with school ID are free. The Verde Valley Gem & Mineral Show takes place at the Mingus Union H.S. gym in Cottonwood on Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-4. For more information call 928-649-0669.

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Just an hour north of Phoenix or 3 hours north of Tucson off I-17 lies an area rich in scenic, historic and prehistoric wonder. Witness ancient ruins, relive the Indian wars and picnic by the Verde River. First stop: Camp Verde • Fort Verde - cavalry outpost during the late 1800s, a major base for General George Crook’s forces protecting settlers from the Apaches. Relive those days as docents in period costume take you back in time. • Montezuma’s Castle - stunning prehistoric sight. Tucked high into the recess of a limestone cliff above Beaver Creek, the magnificent five-story structure was built by the Sinagua Indian

farmers during the 12th century.

Camp Verde C of C: 928-567-9294 Cottonwood C of C: 928-634-7593

28th Annual Verde Valley

Gem & Mineral Show Saturday, March 20 9am-5pm Sunday, March 21 10am-4pm • Free Rock/Gem Identification • Raffles & Silent Auction • Jewelry – Making Demonstrations • Dealer Sales & Demonstrations • Woodcarving, Art & Porcelain Shows • Spectacular Gem & Mineral Displays • Great for Children!

Mingus High School Gym, Cottonwood, Az Donation $3. Accompanied kids under 12 free.

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Second stop: Cottonwood • Old Town - Take the walking tour to see the hotel where John Wayne and Elvis Presley stayed, learn about the bootlegging era. • Dead Horse Ranch State Park - hiking, canoeing, picnicking, fishing or just wading in the cool water of the Verde river. • Clemenceau Heritage Museum local history displays, largest HO train display in the state.

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Archaeology Month Selections Northern Arizona Camp Verde Area Saturdays in March: (10 am) Archaeology of Montezuma Castle. Ranger Guided Program at Montezuma Castle National Monument, 51 S. Main Street, Camp Verde. $3 park entrance fee. 928-567-4521 Sundays in March: (10 am) Dendrochronology: Tree-Ring Dating. Ranger Guided Program at Montezuma Castle National Monument, 51 S. Main Street, Camp Verde. $3 park entrance fee. 928-567-3322, ext. 22 or ext. 0 Sundays in March: (Call for times) Living History with General Crook. Fort Verde State Park, 125 E. Hollamon Street, Camp Verde. 928-567-3275 March 6: (9 am - 12pm) Field Trip. Tour prehistoric & historic Salt Mine and prehistoric Sinagua Indian Ruins. Suitable for ages 8 and up. Meet at the Verde Ranger Station, 300 E. Highway 260, Camp Verde. Limited to 25, call to reserve your space, will require carpooling. 928-443-8231 March 7: (10 am - 12 pm) Interpretive Walk: Origins of the Yavapai. Sponsored by the Yavapai-Apache Tribe and Montezuma Castle National Monument. Join us for an interpretive tour of Montezuma Well with Kathryn Marquez. Montezuma Well National Monument, 4 miles NE of McGuireville, about 90 miles N. of Phoenix, off I-17, Exit 293. 928-5677009 March 14: (call for times) Workshop: How to Make Adobe Bricks. Fort Verde State Park, 125 E. Hollamon Street, Camp Verde. 928-567-3275 March 27: (10 am) Walking Tour: Why is Montezuma Well So Different From Other Aquatic Systems? Join in a walking tour of the Well, lead by Dr. Dean Blinn. Learn unknown facts about life at the Well. Montezuma Well National Monument. 928-5674521 Clarkdale Throughout March: (all day) Vanishing Treasure Restoration Program. Watch and discuss ongoing restoration and stabilization work at prehistoric structures with NPS staff at Tuzigoot Ruins. Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale. 928-634-5564

Cottonwood March 27: (7:30 pm) Slide Presentation: Ancient Cultures of the Verde Valley. Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Road. 928-634-5564 Holbrook Area March: (Various) Tour: Ranger Guided Tours of Puerco Pueblo. Call for dates and times. Puerco Pueblo, mile marker 11 from north entrance of Petrified Forest National Park. 928-524-6228, ext. 274 or 273 March: (Various) Demonstrations: American Indian Demonstrators. Painted Desert Inn Museum, 2 miles from north entrance of Petrified Forest National Park. 928524-6228, ext. 274 or 273 Sedona Area March 6, 7, 13 & 14: (9 am - 14pm) Interpretive Program at Honanki Ruins. Located on Forest Service Road 525, north from Highway 89A, Coconino National Forest. 928-282-4615 March 14: (2 pm) Hike to Field Houses and Petroglyphs in Red Rock State Park, with Jim and Joyce Parsons. Red Rock State Park Visitor Center, located 5 miles southwest of Sedona at 4050 Lower Red Rock Loop Road. 928-282-6907 March 27 & 28: (9:30 am - 3:30 pm) V-V Days: Demonstrations of Prehistoric Native American Technologies. Demonstrations include: atlatl spear throwing, bow making, flint-knapping, pottery making, and more. Also learn about ethnobotany, rock art recording, mountain men skills and historic settlers. (Red Rocks pass required for parking). Exit I-17 at 298, turn south, straight ahead for 25 miles. 928-282-3854 Winslow Saturdays in March: (12 - 1 pm) Tour: Interpretive Walk across Homolovi II Pueblo Ruins. Homolovi Ruins State Park protects and interprets Anasazi ruins dating from 1250-1400 AD. Park Rangers will lead tours of Homolovi II, the largest of these sites. Meet at Park Visitor Center, wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour is an easy stroll. Sign Language interpretation is available with advance notification. 1.4 miles N. of I-40 Exit 257, SR 87 N. 928-289-4106 For more events contact the State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona State Parks, 602542-4009.

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Two miles north of Springerville in the White Mountains, Casa Malpais pueblo site is set on volcanic rock overlooking the Little Colorado River Valley. It was inhabited for about 200 years prior to AD 1400 by the diminutive but strong mountain people known as the Mogollon. The centerpiece - The Great Kiva was painstakingly constructed of volcanic rock. A steep basalt staircase set into a crevice of a high red cliff wall leads to the top of the mesa at an elevation of more than 7,000 feet. Evidence indicates that the unique natural fissures located throughout the site were used for religious ceremonies. Bring in the ad below for $1 OFF the tour admission of $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students 10-18, and $3 for children under 10. Tours of the ruins take place at 9 am, 11 am and 2 pm daily. In celebration of Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month, a special presentation will be made at the

"Keep Warm" Activities

If you are not the hardy type to relish ice fishing, skiing or the many other outdoor winter activities in the White Mountains, how about some museums, home tours or self-guiding automobile tours? All are sure to provide some enjoyable hours indoors - or inside your cozy heated vehicle - while you learn about this beautiful and unique part of Arizona.

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Museums: Casa Malpais Museum. On March 27 at 6 pm Doug Gann, Ph.D., Preservation Archaeologist, will give a lecture entitled “Virtual Archaeology: Visual Reconstructions in Southwestern Archaeology.” The museum is located at 318 E. Main Street in downtown Springerville. For more information contact the Casa Malpais Museum at 928-3335375. Photo by Norman Mead, Mead Publishing Co.

• Apache County Historical Society Museum, St. Johns - Ancient Native American exhibits & artifacts; Little Colorado River Valley settlement history. M-F, 9a-5p or by appointment. 928-337-4737 • Casa Malpais Museum and Ruins, Springerville - An ancient Native American ceremonial site with Great Kiva, astronomical observatory and natural staircase. The museum features archaeological treasures from the ruins, a dinosaur exhibit and a historical pioneer section. The museum is open 7 days a week, tours of the ruins are daily at 9, 11 and 2. 928-333-5375 • Historic Fort Apache - Established in 1870 and abandoned in 1922, the fort boasts the

remains of General Crook’s headquarters, officer’s quarters, barns and a cemetery. Also located on the grounds are prehistoric ruins, petroglyphs and the Apache Cultural Center and Museum. 928-338-4625 • Little House Museum, Springerville Exhibits include turn-of-the-century artifacts such as dresses, old rodeo and auction posters, antique bits, spurs and saddles, and a fascinating collection of old player pianos, a nickelodeon, a circus organ and more. 928-3332286 • Show Low Historical Society Museum, Show Low - Features two very interesting exhibits, one honors the founders of McNary, Arizona, and the other displays maps and artifacts about the Rodeo-Chediski Fire. Open TuSa, 11-3. 541 E. Deuce of Clubs. 928-532-7115

Automobile Tours: • Pistols, Plows, Petticoats Springerville/Eagar, 928-333-2123 • Historic Home Tours Snowflake, 928-536-4331 • Springerville Volcanic Field 928-333-2123 • Trail of Many Tracks Recorded driving tour of the White Mountains available on tapes and CD at all chamber locations, 928-367-4290

Ski in the White Mountains US INF EFUL O

For downhill skiing head to Sunrise Park Resort, the state’s largest ski resort with 800 acres of ski-able terrain, 65 trails on three mountains and 10 chair lifts with the amazing lift capacity of 16,000 skiers per hour... including Arizona’s only highspeed quad lift! With elevation ranging from 9,300 feet to over 11,000 feet, Sunrise receives an average snowfall of 250" per year. To catch up with the latest conditions, just click on the "Daily Ski Report" at www.sunriseskipark.com. For other information call 928-735-7600. Fans of cross-country skiing will find trails at Sunrise as well as numerous other locations in the White Mountains. Here are a few suggestions:

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country skiing, lessons, rentals. 928-735-7540 • Hannagan Meadow Twenty-two miles south of Alpine on U.S. 191 - cross-country skiing. 928-428-2225 • Pole Knoll On SR 260 two miles west of SR 373 - crosscountry skiing. 928-368-6700 • Squirrel Springs Recreation Area Hwy 373 north of Greer - cross-country skiing. 928-333-4372 • White Mountain TrailSystem More than 200 miles of interconnecting loops and trails for cross-country skiing. 928-3686700 • Williams Valley Two miles northwest of Alpine on USFS Road 249 - cross-country skiing. 928-339-4384

For more information about the White Mountains, call the chambers: Pinetop-Lakeside C of C, 800-573-4031 or Springerville-Eagar Regional C of C, 928-333-2123.

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Archaeology Month Selections Flagstaff Saturdays in March: (9 am) Guided Hikes to Archaeological Sites within Wupatki National Monument. Sites are in the backcountry areas of the Monument. Moderately difficult and windy 3-hour hike — bring sturdy shoes, water, jacket and a snack. (Not suitable for children under 10 years.) Space limited to 15, so call ahead for reservations. $3.00 entrance fee to the Monument. Meet at the Wupatki Visitor Center, Wupatki National Monument. 928-6792365 March 14: (9 am) Four Wheel Drive Tour: Guided Tour of Crack-inthe-Rock Pueblo, Wupatki National Monument. Space limited to 25, so call ahead for reservations. Tour will last all day, with 1- 3 mile hike. High clearance, four-wheel drive for carpooling would be appreciated, but not required. Bring sturdy

shoes, hat, water, and a lunch. $3.00 entrance fee to the Monument. Meet at the Wupatki Visitorís Center, Wupatki National Monument. 928-6792365 March 27: (7 pm) Slide Presentation/Lecture: Archaeoastronomy in Northern Arizona - Sun Watching, Then and Now by Jerry Snow. Free. Presenting the results of 10 years of observations at three sites where ancient people kept a calendar by using constructed architecture and/or light shadow interactions with petroglyphs. The sites are Wukoki and Crack-inRock at Wupatki National Monument and Chavez Pass, about 20 miles south of Meteor Crater. The possible relation of these sites to certain Hopi clans and ceremonies will be discussed. (Tours of Mansion are also available for a fee and with reservations). Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, 409 Riordan Road. 928-779-4395

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Fun Facts & New Happenings Flagstaff This Spring

• ASTRONOMY Discover Saturn Again Lowell Observatory, where the planet Pluto was discovered, is offering amazing views of Saturn through its historic Clark telescope. The spectacular view is due to Saturn’s rings being tilted, as seen from the earth, at their maximum of 27 degrees every 14 years. Last year was the maximum, but this year will be no less impressive! In fact, Lowell astronomers claim that many visitors are often astonished that Saturn looks so clear and commonly accuse the facility of putting a picture in front of the telescope. Actually, Saturn is not only appealing because of its bright rings, but its size makes it appear much larger to observers than closer neighbors such as Mars. For more about planet-viewing at Lowell, see the astronomy story on page 33. • HISTORIC Plesiosaur, Terror of the Cretaceous Sea, Premiers Fearsome marine predators known as plesiosaurs lived 90 million years ago in the inland sea that covered the Colorado Plateau. A new paleontology exhibit at the Museum of Northern Arizona explores these prehistoric terrors. This exhibit features dramatic skulls and lower jaws of several plesiosaurs and includes other animals that MNA paleontologists have recently excavated in southern Utah. Some, such as sea turtles, a giant ray (a relative of the manta ray), and ammonites (relatives of the modern Pearly Nautilus), may have been food for the predatory plesiosaurs. Interpretive paintings by artist Dan Varner bring these fossils to life. • SPORTS & ATHLETICS Altitude Training for Athletes

Flagstaff is home to the High Altitude Sports Training Complex, which is widely considered to be the world’s leading multi-sport altitude training center. HASTC coordinates and customizes all aspects of international and domestic training camps for elite-level professional and amateur athletes who wish to train at altitude in order to enhance their competitive performance. HASTC is the host site for the biannual International Altitude Training Symposium, the sport science community’s leading conference on altitude’s role in elite sport. • UNIQUE & UNUSUAL Haunted Flagstaff Flagstaff is full of stories and legends regarding spirits roaming the town. Visit the Museum Club, which is haunted by its previous owners. Or, head downtown to the Hotel Monte Vista and the Historic Hotel Weatherford who have both reported sightings of ghosts. • CULTURE Sculpture Walk Sawmill County Park in Flagstaff is a juried art showcase and public park. Sculptures are displayed at the park for one year and may be purchased at the end of the contract term. Currently, pieces such as “Unification,” “Job,” “Motion” and “House With A View” are on display through the park and range from being interactive to dealing with emotions, neutrality and compromise. There is even a sculpture about the game played between God and the Devil over the faithfulness of a Job. “Flagstaff, they don’t make towns like this anymore!” www.flagstaffarizona.org, 800-217-2367

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IMAX Film 20th Anniversary “Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets”

States, Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets has acted as an international ambassador. In the 1990s it was the first legal film to play in China. It has traveled the world and been translated into 13 different languages. Located one mile south of the South Rim Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park at the National Geographic Visitors Center, Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets was created and filmed by Academy Award winner Kieth Merrill. The music was composed by three-time Emmy and Oscar award winner Bill Conti and was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Ambrosian Singers. Academy Award winning cinematographer Reed Smoot directed photography, and Sprocket Systems, a division of Lucasfilm, Ltd., conducted the sound design. In addition to the theater, the Visitors Center hosts the National Geographic Photo Gallery. These award-winning photos include images from the National Geographic archives highlighting three major themes: John Wesley Powell, Native Americans and Mapping the Canyon. For visitors to the Grand Canyon, the Visitors Center provides a complete orientation and overview. For more information about Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets or other activities at the Grand Canyon visit www.grandcanyonimaxtheater.com.

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When the academy award winning crew celebrated the opening of Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets on June 16, 1984 little did they know history was in the making. This summer, the film will celebrate its 20th Anniversary as the most watched giant screen film in history. Consistently in the Top 10 watched IMAX films, Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets tells the history and exploration of this 277-mile canyon via spectacular cinematography. The film moves through time from 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. A Civil War veteran, Powell is best known for his exploration of the Canyon and was a founding member of the National Geographic Society. National Geographic recently partnered with Destination Cinema, Inc., the company that owns the Grand Canyon IMAX theater and Visitors Center. Bud Rockhill, CEO of Destination Cinema, said, “One of the first IMAX films, Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets played a key role in launching the enormously popular IMAX experience worldwide. For two decades it has inspired and educated visitors to this American natural wonder.” In addition to its legacy in the United

Grand Canyon March 1 - 7 & 13 - 31: (11 am & 1:30 pm) Tour: Glimpses of the Past - Tusayan Ruin Tour. A 0.1 mile (0.2 km) walk on a flat paved trail affords access to the remains of an ancestral Puebloan Village (approx. 45-60 minutes). Tusayan Museum, 3.5 miles (5km) west of Desert View in Grand Canyon National Park. 928-638-7968 March 6: (10 am - 4 pm) Archaeology Day. Ruin tours and special programs for adults and children throughout the day. Tusayan Museum, 3.5 miles (5km) west of Desert View in Grand Canyon National Park. 928-638-7968

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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 onetime 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

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Frequently Asked Questions When is the best time to visit? South Rim and Tusayan facilities are open year round, but the heaviest demand on food and lodging is during the summer. Cooler temperatures and fewer visitors make Spring and Autumn an ideal time to visit, but scenery is at its best during the Winter season. Solitude along the Canyon Rim is easy to find at any time of the year.

glyphs, have lunch and dock on the famous Lee’s Ferry. Your trip back to the Canyon by bus includes a stop at Cameron and the Navajo Trading Post. For the more adventuresome, Air Grand Canyon presents a “One-Day Fly & Float Whitewater Rafting” tour. Fly from Grand Canyon National Park Airport to Grand Canyon West where ground transportation will take you into the Hualapai Indian Reservation to Diamond Creek on the Colorado River. Here you’ll board a raft and ride nine sets of whitewater rapids, get wet and exhilarated, and enjoy a side trip walking to Travertine Falls. Lunch along the river is included. Reservations are available on 2-day notice from mid-March through midOctober. Children age 9 and over are welcome. Air Grand Canyon’s tours are truly the highlight of an American vacation. For more information or to make reservations, visit our website at www.airgrandcanyon.com or call 1-800-AIRGRAND.

Grand Canyon Mule Trips To Resume Xanterra Parks & Resorts, operator of lodges, restaurants and activities at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, has announced dates for resuming both day and overnight mule trips. Day trips to Plateau Point are projected to resume March 23, 2004 with trips to Phantom Ranch on the floor of the Grand Canyon anticipated to begin May 1, 2004. Xanterra suspended visitor mule rides September 22, 2003, to allow for trail maintenance on the Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails by the National Park Service and Xanterra. Xanterra will begin accepting new reservations for day and overnight trips beginning March 3. For reservations or questions about existing reservations at any of the properties Xanterra operates, visitors can call 888-297-2757 or 303297-2757.

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An amazing experience awaits you at the Grand Canyon. To take advantage of all there is to see and do, stay with Grand Canyon National Park Lodges, operated by Xanterra Parks and Resorts, the only accommodations in the park at the South Rim. 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 yearround. 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 B NO OOK W

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Air Grand Canyon Family Air Tours is in its 25th year of providing “Grand Canyon as the Eagle Sees It” tours giving over a quarter million guests memories that will last a lifetime. We fly only high wing Cessna 207s and 182s guaranteeing everyone a forward-facing window seat with no center aisle. Our tours are small, friendly groups of six or seven passengers with live narration provided by the pilot. We offer a variety of tours over the Grand Canyon to fit your needs. When time is a consideration and you want just the highlights, “The Budget Tour” will give you a quick eagle-eye view. Our most popular tour, “The Canyon Tour,” is the traditional Grand Canyon as the Eagle Sees It flight. Every major landmark in the Canyon comes to your views and cameras. When you really want to see the Canyon, “The Grand Tour” is for you. You’ll get the Canyon Tour, plus a northward journey along Marble Canyon up to Lake Powell. If your Grand Canyon trip is truly once-in-a-lifetime, this tour is for you. The “Monument Valley - Lake Powell Tour” will take you over the main gorge of the Canyon and Lake Powell to Rainbow Bridge and on to Monument Valley. For those who want to enjoy the Grand Canyon from air to river, Air Grand Canyon offers two river rafting adventures. Our “Smooth Water River Rafting” tour offers an Eagle’s Eye view of the Canyon on your way to Page, where you will take a rafting trip down the Colorado River. You’ll see petro-

Are Grand Canyon Tours Available? Motorcoach tours and air tours by fixedwing aircraft or helicopter are readily available at all times of the day year round. Are campgrounds and RV Parks available? Facilities are available year round both inside the Park and in Tusayan. Reservations are recommended, but some are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

up a quick bite at Yavapai cafeteria, or an entire feast at the Arizona Room. Or have your favorite beverage at the Maswik Sports Bar or El Tovar Lounge. At the South Rim, the choices are endless - and they’re all just outside your door. Take advantage of our new in-season 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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Can I hike and camp inside the Canyon? Trails are open year round. Permits are required for overnight camping, available from the Back Country office. Are there ample lodging facilities? Over 2,000 rooms are available in Tusayan and Grand Canyon Village, but reservations are recommended in advance, especially in the summer months. Open year round.

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La Paz County Fair Four days of fun and entertainment at a “Good Ol’ Fashion County Fair,” March 11-14. Carnival rides, livestock, arts & crafts, cooking and other exhibits, mouthwatering foods and pocketbook tempting vendors plus special events that include: the FFA Farm Olympics, the Colgate Country Showdown on Saturday afternoon and the concert by the great country rock band Thunder Road on Saturday evening. Manataba Park, Corner of 2nd Ave and Mohave in Parker, Arizona. 928-669-8100

Archaeology Month Selections Colorado River Region Lake Havasu City Throughout March: (Tuesday - Saturday, 1-4pm) Exhibit: Windows on the Past. Lake Havasu City Museum of History, 360 London Bridge Road. 928-716-2723 Parker March 13: (10 am) Tour of Swansea Ghost Town. Sponsored by Buckskin Mountain State Park, State Route 95, north of Parker. 928-667-3231 Tacna March 27: (call for times) Tour of Dobson Museum. 40305 E. County 7th Street. 928-785-4895 Yuma March 1-17: (call for times) Poster Exhibit: Arizona Military’s Historic Preservation Activities. Yuma City County Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. 928-328-2128

March 6: (5:30 pm) Lecture: A History of the Yuma Territorial Prison. Yuma Territorial Prison, 1 Prison Hill Road. 928785-4895 March 14: (1 pm) Lecture: Prehistoric Tool Manufacture of Europe and Africa. Arizona Western College Campus, Room BA 111. 928-785-4895 March 25: (6:30 pm) Lecture/Tour: History and Renovation of the Historic Yuma Theatre. Yuma Theatre Building, 255 Main St. 928-785-4895

For more events contact the State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona State Parks, at 602-542-4009.

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Days of Fun at Ramblin’ Roads RV Resort AN PAR DP K LA Y

Do you like Country & Western and Bluegrass music? Then come join us at Ramblin’ Roads RV Resort for the third annual Adios Snowbirds Festival, March 28 through April 3, 2004. Ramblin’ Roads is located in Hope, Arizona on Highway 60 at the intersection of Highway 72, 30 miles east of Quartzsite. Each morning of the Festival begins with a generous breakfast. Days are packed with tournaments of golf, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Every afternoon you can either join in the jam sessions or just sit back and tap your toes while others play their favorite tunes. Then it will be time for a good ‘ol’ cowboy dinner. There is nightly entertainment from

local and not so local bands playing western, bluegrass and your favorites. Other activities include arts and crafts, quilting, line dancing, bingo, potlucks and a lapidary shop. There is also hiking, horseshoes, shuffleboard and golf at our own 18-hole desert course. You cannot beat the $150.00 price. Your admission will include a full hookup site, wonderful breakfasts and dinner served everyday, snacks and ice cream inbetween, and all the country & western and bluegrass music you want to listen to. Come join us, have a good time and make new friends. For more information please call 928-859-3187 or visit the website at www.ramblinroads.com.

Buckskin Mountain State Park An “Oasis” in the Desert

Buckskin Mountain State Park in Parker, AZ, allows you to “savor the flavor” of the great outdoors while providing all the comforts of home. Cruise the Colorado River, then pull your boat up to shore & enjoy some great food, hospitality & camping amenities. With its ideal Sunbelt climate, you can enjoy fishing, jetskiing, hiking and biking, just to name a few of the many recreational choices there are. “Parker Strip,” as it is affectionately called, is a 16-mile stretch of water situated between Parker Dam (the world’s deepest dam & one of the Colorado River’s most treasured landmarks) and Headgate Rock Dam. Buckskin Mountain State Park, 12 miles North of Parker, is virtually an “oasis” in the desert, offering acres of green grass and shade trees. Its campground is quite accommodating with 68 campsites, camp store, showers, restrooms, picnic area, restaurant and clothing boutique. If the kids aren’t already enjoying themselves in the water, they can choose amongst the playground, basketball & volleyball courts or the arcade. Visit the Ranger Station to pick up a trail guide, which highlights the natural vegetation

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along the many trails that the park also offers. Ranger-led hikes are available throughout the year. Nearby attractions include the Colorado River Indian Reservation just east of Parker where you’ll find the tribal museum, which showcases their heritage. There are also archaeological sites scattered up and down the coast. Buckskin Mountain State Parks offers a variety of special events year-round. In March: 3/13: Swansea Field Trip - take a trip back in time- a guide shares the history of this boom & bust mining town, 10a-2p. 3/20: Photo Workshop & Hike - photo teacher covers basic techniques for taking better pictures outdoors, 11a-1p.

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Wed & Sat through March at 10a: a 2-hour moderately challenging ranger-led trek into beautiful backcountry on Buckskin Trail. Fridays: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 at 7p: classic campfires with park personnel - add your musical & storytelling talents. ($1 fee for all visitors not staying at Park)

There are also Game Nights and NonDenominational Worship on Sundays throughout the year. Contact 928-6673231 for more information.

Yuma Vigilantes 138th Anniversary Hot Chili and Smokin’ Entertainment On Saturday, March 20, 2004 the Yuma Vigilantes in association with the Cultural Council of Yuma will be celebrating their 138th Anniversary on the Main Street Plaza in Historic Downtown. There will be a Chili & Salsa Competition plus a day of western entertainment, music, food and vendor booths. Get a taste of the old west as various gunfight groups from Arizona and California present reenactments - the Yuma Vigilantes will be joining in too. Get another kind of flavor of the old west

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by purchasing your Chili and Salsa Tasting Tickets and enjoy your samples of the entries; all money raised from these tickets will be donated to the Saddles of Joy. There will be belly dancers, kids’ activities, and raffle drawings to add to the fun - and best of all, the event is FREE. So, pards, head to Yuma, Arizona, on Saturday, March 20 from 10am - 4pm and help the Yuma Vigilantes celebrate their anniversary. For more information call 928-783-2423.

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Municipal Arts Programs

Bullhead City Area Attractions

Grand Canyon Caverns Yes, the Grand Canyon does have a cave - and it is a cool 56 degrees. There are guided tours on a paved underground trail taking you through many selenite crystal formations. The cave is located between Kingman and Seligman on Historic Route 66. You will also find a motel, restaurant, gas station and RV park there for your convenience. 928-4223223/4565

Michell Caverns One of the best examples of limestone caves. They are open year round, park ranger tours available Labor Day Memorial Day, $4 adult, $2 age 6-16, reservations req’d. You can find Michell Caverns 60 miles west of Needles off I40. 760-928-2586 Mohave Generating Station Visitors are welcome to tour the Visitor Center for a unique hands-on experience. They have exhibits that let you generate electricity, observe currents and voltage and all aspects of the operation. Also the Navajo Nation has their art on display. The center and plant is open Tues and Thurs 9am to 2pm and is located at 655 Bruce Woodbury Drive in Laughlin. For tours call 702-298-1434.

Grapevine Canyon and Indian Petroglyphs If you are interested in rock art, then you must see Grapevine Canyon Indian Petroglyphs. The native people told their stories in stone and now you can read them as well. Just follow the short, well marked trail of Highway 163 to Christmas Tree Pass parking area. Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce, 928-754-4121

Oatman, Arizona This is a very charming “Ghost town.” Oatman was founded in 1906. The original name of the town was Vivien, after the town mine. It is now a very popular tourist destination with gift and antique stores as well as several saloons and restaurants. It is most noted for the free-roaming burros all over town. Located just 25 miles southeast of Bullhead City off Highway 95, Oatman is definitely worth a day trip. 928-768-7400

London Bridge Remember the famous bridge from London, England, which crossed over the Thames River? Well, it’s here in Lake Havasu, Arizona. This bridge was taken apart, shipped 7000 miles and re-assembled. There is also an English Village with restaurants, shops and amusement rides. Admission is free. Lake Havasu CVB, 800-242-8278

Spectacular Davis Dam Completed in 1953, the Dam sits on the Arizona side of the river at Bullhead City. Davis Dam created Lake Mohave and regulates water flow to the lower Colorado River and Mexico. Producing hydro-electricity, it is a real marvel of construction. 928-754-3628

April 3-4, 2004 Bullhead City

Art In The Square • Oil Paintings • Sculptures • Native American Art • Food • Entertainment • More!

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Bullhead City Encourages Next Budding Whistler He was booted from West Point and the Coast Guard and yet he went on to become a respected painter, etcher, and lecturer. James Whistler called his oil painting “Arrangement in Grey and Black.” The simple portrait of his mother sitting in a rocking chair now hangs in the Musee d’Orsay in Paris. The world knows the painting as “Whistler’s Mother.” “Art for art sake” was the mantra of James Abbot McNeill Whistler, who has been credited with influencing the arts and artists since turn of the 19th century. Putting industrialized titles on his work, such as “Symphonies In White” and “A Little Note In Yellow,” reflects his philosophy that it is the painting itself and not the subject that is important. In other words, art is for everyone: Art for art sake. With that in mind, the members of the Bullhead City Municipal Artists Commission also believe art is for everyone to enjoy and to create. They wish to encourage the next budding James Whistler... so several Bullhead City art programs are coming up: • Art in the Square The Bullhead City Municipal Arts Commission will hold its second annual

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Colorado River Museum This museum is a former Catholic Church that was used by the Davis Dam builders in the 1940s. The building holds many artifacts and items that represent the history of the area. The museum is open Tues-Sun, 10am - 4pm (closed July & August). 2201 Hwy 68, 1/4 mile north of the Laughlin Bridge, Bullhead City. Donations accepted. 928-754-3399

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Road History Comes Alive Route 66 Museum in Kingman The Route 66 Museum, located in the 1904 Historic Powerhouse Building in Kingman, Arizona, honors the great Mother Road in Arizona and the people who traveled her. It also tells the larger story of the 35th parallel and its many roads and trails. The tale ranges from the time the 35th parallel was a trade route for the native tribes to the hustle and bustle of the semi trucks on I-40. Included is the first survey by Edward Beale and the Camel Corps, the wagons trains on their way to California and the construction of the Santa Fe Railway in the early 1880’s. The era of the automobile begins with travel on the dirt roads of the National Old Trails Highway. The focus of the museum is the story of famous Route 66. Follow the history of the Mother Road from the zany days of 1928-29 when people were roller skating and having foot races from L.A. to New York, to the misery and desperation caused by the Great Depression and dustbowl of the 1930’s, and finally to the good times of the 1950’s. Murals, exhibits, period vehicles and a street scene make it all come alive again. Come see a prairie schooner replica, depression-era artifacts, photos and a 1929 pickup truck, and a classic Studebaker of the 1950’s. Walk along a street front scene depicting a small town main street. For further information please call the Route 66 Museum at 928-7539889.

Art in the Square Art Show, April 3 & 4 at the Bullhead City Complex. There will be food, entertainment, and of course a display of fine art created by Tri-State area artists. • Silent Auction Local artwork will be auctioned off during a Spring fundraiser. • Art in Public Places The commission will hold its Art in Public Places contest. The theme this year is “Where the Desert Meets the Water,” a tribute to the city’s unique location and attributes. The completed project will be displayed at the Mohave Community College Bullhead City Campus. Also to encourage creativity and original expression in our youth, an art contest was recently held in Bullhead City area schools. This year’s theme was ‘United We Stand, United We Play, Competition is the American Way of Life,’ and offered $500 in cash prizes. The winning artwork will be displayed at the city and then put up for auction. Anyone interested in knowing more about these Municipal Arts Commission projects should contact the Public Information Office, 763-9400 ext 182. Or check the city’s website: www.bullheadcity.com

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The beauty of the Southwest reaches far beyond its red rock walls, secluded canyons, and endless vistas. It can be found as well in the art and crafts of the many peoples that have called the Southwest home for centuries. Since 1945, Kaibab Courtyard Shops in Tucson has helped support and promote the indigenous cultures of the Southwest by offering a unique and extensive selection of fine Native American Indian, Mexican and southwestern arts and crafts, and by helping to educate customers and browsers alike. “We have a great deal of respect for our artisans and their cultures,” says Laurie Amado, owner of the Kaibab Courtyard Shops, “and we’re happy to share what we’ve learned about their work.” Amado prides herself in nurturing long-standing relationships with her craftspeople, and her caring shows in the depth and breadth of selection she offers. Within Kaibab’s 9,000 square feet display area can be found Native American Indian jewelry, Navajo weavings and folk art, Hopi Kachina dolls, Mexican Dance masks, Pueblo pottery, baskets and fetishes, southwestern home accents, and rustic furniture. A recent addition is an extraordinary collection of vintage Native American Indian baskets, pottery and beadwork

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and weavings. The vintage theme can also be found in a wonderful, fun collection of Cowboy and Mexican Vintage decorative collectibles. Extending the thread of indigenous art outside the Southwest region, items from Central and South America are here as well. Kaibab Courtyard Shops is also Arizona’s exclusive Nambe Foundry Outlet, featuring metal and crystal home accents and serving pieces. Kaibab Courtyard Shops is well known locally for its creative and diverse selection of Native American Indian Jewelry. From vintage pawn to the most recognized contemporary jewelers, every piece is hand selected for authenticity, unique design, and value. Keeping the focus on quality handmade and hand-selected items, Kaibab caters both to the serious collector and the curious traveler, offering a range of prices - from inexpensive mementos to extraordinary keepsakes. Kaibab is on the “must-do” list of many Tucsonans with out-of-town guests. For travelers whose busy schedule keeps them from visiting Kaibab’s main location, six satellite shops can now be found at Tucson International Airport. Kaibab Courtyard Shops, 2837-41 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, 520-795-6905

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For the area’s largest gathering of American Indian food, crafts and dancing come to the 22nd Annual Wa:k Pow Wow on March 13-14, 2004. The pow wow takes place at the San Xavier Mission 10 miles Southwest of Tucson. Gates open at 10:30am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday. Come watch or participate in these beautiful and interesting dance and drumming events. There will be Gourd dancing Saturday at 1pm and Grand Entries at 2pm and 7pm. On Sunday the Gourd Dancing takes place at 11am followed by the Grand Entry at 12pm. There will also be Team Dancing, Drum Contest, Hoop Dance Contest and Two-

Step Contest. Registration for all categories closes at 7pm on Sat. Visitors looking for Native American arts and crafts and souvenirs will find an excellent selection including silver jewelry, beaded earrings, Native American T-shirts and hats, CDs and much more. Try the delicious traditional foods such as Indian fry bread, red and green chili burros and Indian tacos. Take I-19 South, Exit 92. No alcohol, drugs or video cameras allowed. Admission is $6/adults, $4/children and parking is $2/car. For more information call the San Xavier District Office at 520-294-5727 or write Wa:k Pow Wow Inc. at PO Box 11842, Tucson, AZ 85734.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Situated in the midst of the Sonoran Desert, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s living exhibits include more than 1,300 types of plants and 300 kinds of animals. See below for some upcoming tours and workshops. APR 17 Rock On Tours with staff mineralogist through the vault, mineral prep & sales rooms, preview the “Life on the Rocks” exhibit. $29 members; $32 non-members. APR 28 & MAY 1 Hummingbirds of Southeastern Arizona Observe & learn about hummingbirds’ behavior at

hotspots in Miller Canyon. $64 members; $70 nonmembers. MAY 8 Leaping Lizards Observe up to 12 species of lizards on the museum grounds and learn about their desert survival techniques. $29 members; $32 non-members.

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is located 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Adm (Nov-Apr) is $12 Adults, $4 Kids age 6-12. Hours: (MarOct) 7:30am-5pm. For tours and workshop information call 520-883-3086. For general information: 520-883-2702 or www.desertmuseum.org.

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Experience the Mini World Under the Glass The world famous attraction 20 minutes north of Tucson has a brand new look and feel. The updated tour will include a new visitor center, movie, gift shop and spectacular tour route. In addition, all visitors will now be allowed to enter the 3.15-acre technological wonder, as the tour will focus primarily on under-the-glass tours. The new tour begins at the recently completed $10 million conference center. From there it is a short but breath-taking walk to a point looking down onto the Bio 2 rain forest pyramid and then directly into the giant self-contained miniworld. The under-the-glass tour will transition from the cliff above the one million gallon saltwater ocean through the upper and lower savannahs, thorn scrub,

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desert and technosphere finishing inside the amazing south lung complex. Visitors then continue to the underwater ocean viewing gallery exhibit. The new guided tour provides some unique photo opportunities that were not available on the previous route. The $150 million facility opened in 1991 as a massive closed system that would last for 100 years of testing nature, technology and human endurance. Two early human survival missions lasted for two years and six months respectively. Biosphere 2 is located 20 minutes north of Tucson and 90 minutes south of Phoenix on Oracle Road/Highway 77 and is open to visitors daily. For more information call 520-838-6200.

Fun Facts About Tucson • The first episode of the popular 1960s TV show The Fugitive was filmed in downtown Tucson. Dr. Richard Kimble’s first refuge was Room 26 of The Hotel Congress. • Mount Lemmon is the southernmost ski area in the continental United States. • The large neon sign beckoning visitors for a night’s stay at Ghost Ranch Lodge near downtown Tucson was designed by artist Georgia O’Keefe.

• Tucson boasts the oldest family operated Mexican restaurant in the U.S. • Rillito Downs (formerly Rillito Park) is the home of the first organized quarter horse race and the birthplace of the “photo finish.” • The University of Arizona was founded in 1885 when it opened its doors to 32 students. Cattle grazed on the open range of the campus. For more about Tucson vist www.visitTucson.org.

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Forget Spring cleaning... come Spring shopping! Fly on down to the 12th Annual Spring Artisans Market, which takes place April 2-4, 2004 at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block. From 10am to 5pm over 120 of the finest artisans in the southwest will be offering a wide variety of exquisite, handmade works. Glass art, ceramics, jewelry, wood, metal, leather, photography, furniture, watercolor, mixed media and much more will be found in the courtyards and lobby of the museum, located at 140 N. Main Ave., across Alameda from the City Hall, Downtown in the Historic District. In addition to the show and sale, the

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played at Hi Corbett Field since 1993. The three Tucson teams generate over 250,000 in attendance every March. 30% of these fans are out of state visitors. Direct spending from this group is almost $20 million dollars of economic impact according to a Cactus League survey done in 2003. “There is so much to do already in Tucson during the spring, and popular events like Spring Training ensure our temporary Tucson residents stay longer and keep busy doing things they can’t do at home,” says Tom Moulton, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for Pima County, owners of Tucson Electric Park. “These diverse adventures experienced in our warm and sunny weather translate into positive word of mouth advertising when they get back home.” Tickets are now on sale at each stadium’s box office and online at the respective ball team’s websites or by visiting www.TucsonBaseball.com. Lodging and attractions information is available at www.visittucson.org.

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following exhibitions will be available for your viewing enjoyment: What’s Love Got to Do with It? and Contemporary Art and Latin America: Selections from the Diane and Bruce Halle Collection. Proceeds from the Market will benefit the continuation of the numerous art, education and outreach programs the Museum provides to the community. There is free admission to the Museum, Market and parking all three days. Parking is on the corner of Paseo Redondo and Main Ave. For more information, please contact Sherry Stepleton by calling 520-624-2333, ext. 104 or email her at sstepleton@tucsonarts.com.

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Hundred of films over the years have been shot in Tucson and the surrounding area in Southeastern Arizona due to its panoramic landscape, charming locales and sunny climate. In addition, the experienced local crew base and the Tucson Film Office are important assets. The film office provides assistance with location scouting, photography and contracts as well as information on accommodations, equipment, and local suppliers - all

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Spring Training in Tucson Get ready to see your favorite teams in Arizona! The games take place in two different areas. Metro Phoenix and the city of Tucson are where the boys from the big leagues get ready for the regular season. Having all of the action take place in just two locations makes for a great way to see a lot of different ball parks during the month of March. The Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox and the Colorado Rockies play in Tucson, while the Angels, Athletics, Brewers, Cubs, Giants, Mariners, Rangers Royals and the Padres are in the greater Phoenix area. All 12 teams in Arizona are part of the Cactus League. The balance of the major league teams play throughout Florida, as part of the Grapefruit League. Spring Training begins in Tucson in mid-February when the pitchers and catchers arrive, followed shortly thereafter by the rest of the team. Actual Cactus League play begins on March 4. The Diamondbacks and White Sox begin their 7th season at Tucson Electric Park. The Colorado Rockies have

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MARCH 6 - 2pm & 8pm..................................RIVERDANCE MARCH 7 - 2:00pm & 7:30pm........................RIVERDANCE MARCH 9 - 7:30pm......................... Newport Jazz Festival MARCH 11 - 10am..........................Festival of Sacred Music MARCH 11 - 7:30pm ......................Festival of Sacred Music MARCH 16 - 7:30pm................ Alvin Ailey American Dance MARCH 17 - 10am & 7:30pm.... Alvin Ailey American Dance MARCH 20 - 7:30pm.............. Tucson Music Teacher Assoc. MARCH 24 - 7:30pm.................. Batsheva Dance Company MARCH 26 - 10am & 8pm ..........................Kronos Quartet MARCH 28 - 8pm..........................Lecture: Kronos Quartet APRIL 7 - 7:30pm ...................................The Assad Family APRIL 10 - 8pm...................... Mandy Patinkin: In Concert APRIL 13 - 7:30pm ...........................................Urinetown APRIL 14 - 7:30pm ...........................................Urinetown

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a big plus for film companies. Following is a partial list of films that have been made in Tucson and the surrounding areas: • Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - 2002 • Traffic - 2000 • Wild Wild West - 1998 • Buffalo Soldiers - 1997 • The Postman - 1997 • Tin Cup - 1996 • Boys on the Side - 1995 • The Quick and the Dead - 1994 • Geronimo - 1993 • Posse - 1993 • Tombstone - 1993 • Harley Davidson & the Marlboro Man - 1991 • Young Guns II - 1990 • Major League - 1989 • Can’t Buy Me Love - 1987 • Gore Vidal’s “Billy The Kid” - 1987 • Three Amigos! - 1986 • Cannonball Run, Part II - 1983 • Revenge of The Nerds - 1984 • The Cannonball Run - 1981 • Death Valley - 1980 • Frisco Kid - 1979 • A Star Is Born - 1976 • Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore - 1974 • Lost Horizon - 1973 • The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing - 1973 • Gunsmoke - 1972 • Rio Lobo - 1970 • El Dorado - 1967 • Bonanza - 1966 - TV Series • The Lilies of the Field - 1963 • How The West Was Won - 1962 • Rio Bravo - 1959 • Gunfight at the O.K. Corral - 1957 • Oklahoma - 1955 • The Bells Of St. Mary - 1945 • Arizona - 1940 (for which Old Tucson Studios was built)

The Tucson Film Office is located at 100 South Church Avenue, 520-770-2151.

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One of the most unique museums to be found anywhere is located in the Green Valley area. The Titan Missile Museum began on May 8, 1986 when the Air Force turned the site over to be used as a museum, and it has served the public in that capacity ever since. There were originally 54 Titan II missile sites. Complex 571-7, now the Titan Missile Museum, went on alert on July 15, 1963. For over twenty years, during the cold war, these missiles were maintained at the ready. They were kept loaded with propellants and nuclear warheads in their hardened underground silos...able to be launched within one minute from the time an order was received... manned by highly trained combat crews twenty-four hours a day... always ready to react... waiting for an order that fortunately never came. Each site took approximately 18 months to construct at the cost of $ 8.3 million and each missile was priced at $ 2.2 million; so the total cost of each Titan II site was $ 10.5 million (1962 US Dollars). The sites were designed to have a life expectancy of 10 years, but they served our country for over 22 years.

In 1981, the President of the United States announced that all Titan IIs would be phased-out by mid 1987. The Titan Missile Museum is the only Titan II site that remains intact. The other 53 sites were destroyed after salvaging useable equipment. The nuclear warheads were dismantled and destroyed and the missiles were retrofitted and are still being used to launch weather and communications satellites. The sites here in Arizona were all deactivated by August of 1984. The Museum contains the Briefing Room for site tours, an Exhibit Area, Gift Shop, Offices and a Classroom for instructing students during school tours of the museum. The archive, which has for years been stored in the silo, is to be moved a climate controlled storage facility to make it more readily available to scholars and researchers. Admission to the Museum is $7.50 for Adults (Ages 13+), $4.00 for Juniors (Ages 7-12) and Children (6 and Under) are free. For more information contact: Titan Missile Museum, 1580 W Duval Mine Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85614; 520-6257736; www.pimaair.org

Green Valley Area Attractions San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Route 11, PO Box 645, 520-294-2625 Titan Missile Museum - 1580 W. Duval Mine Road P.O. Box 150, 520-625-7736 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - P.O. Box 1296, 520-398-2252 Tumacacori National Historic Park - PO Box 67, 520-398-2341 Madera Canyon - Coronado National Forest, 520-281-2296 For more information please call the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce at 520-625-7575.

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Simpson’s Wildlife Sanctuary Caring Commitment for Desert Denizens For the last 22 years Ken and Sue Simpson have offered their Green Valley home as a sanctuary for injured, orphaned and abused wildlife. Situated on 5 acres, the Simpson Wildlife Sanctuary is a rest and rehabilitation center for all sorts of animals, birds and reptiles that make the Sonoran Desert their home. Ken Simpson grew up in Tucson with a love of the desert and its inhabitants. Sue Simpson is a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at the Sauhrito Middle School. Together they have nursed back to health and reintroduced to the wild almost every variety of desert creature. The most common animal that is brought to their doorstep is a rabbit and the most unusual were three Arctic foxes that were brought to the area and were being sold illegally in a pet store. The most frequent types of injuries that befall their charges are caused by gunshots, cars or electricity. This is especially true of the many birds that they have treated including owls, hawks, eagles, roadrunners and even hummingbirds. In fact, Ken says that the hummingbirds are in his estimation the most difficult animal to treat successfully.

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Javalinas share this category and they are common at the sanctuary. Prior to introducing them back into the wild they have to form a herd with a minimum of 8 members in order to insure their chances of success in the wild. They are the only animals that the Simpson’s have tried to followup on after their release as they were part of a radio tracking program under the auspices of the Arizona Department of Fish and Game. The Simpsons hold one of 23 wildlife rehabilitation licenses in southeast Arizona issued by the Department of Fish and Game. Stringent qualifications have to be met in order to obtain them including an exam, 6 months experience with a veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitator, annual reporting as well as standards for maintaining the sanctuary’s captivity housing and hygiene. This program has been in place since 1990 and one of its main benefits, besides for the animals, is in public education. The Simpson go to local schools and give education programs regarding the importance of maintaining our desert habitats for the good of ourselves as well as the animals that live there.

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Marana, the fastest growing community in Arizona, is quickly becoming the place to live, work, play, and learn. It’s grown from its early roots as a center for farming and ranching to a modern town with nearly 116 square miles of residential developments, commercial districts, and recreational opportunities. Marana has a wide variety of neighborhoods to fit every lifestyle including newer home developments in Continental Ranch and Continental Reserve, the mostly rural northern Marana, sumptuous golf course homes at Dove Mountain, and two age-restricted communities at Sunflower and Heritage Highlands. It is expected that the estimated population of 18,000 will double in the next 10 years. Marana has many employment opportunities from retail to high-tech. The southern portion adjacent to Tucson is the main commercial business district, the industrial park on Interstate 10 features several corporations and the region’s CBS affiliate, and with the recent

improvements at Marana Northwest Regional Airport for commercial activity, employment will expand in the community even more. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy in and around town. There are several outstanding public and private golf courses in Marana and many worldfamous attractions nearby, including the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, and Old Tucson Studios. Education is always important to Marana residents. Approximately 12,000 students are served by 11 public elementary schools with an average class size of 21 students, two junior high schools and two high schools. Student achievement scores are consistently above county, state and national norms. Marana is a community that has a small-town feel with all the advantages of a larger city. The local officials work hard to make Marana the best place in the state to live, work, play, and learn. For more information about Marana, please call 520-682-4314.

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Come to Colossal Cave Mountain Park on March 27, 2004 for a day full of activities that begins at 10am and ends at 5pm. Learn about the cultural, biological and historical significance of this special part of the Tucson Basin and what is being done to protect it - and have a lot of fun in the process! The event will highlight both the natural beauty of the Cienega Corridor and the people who have lived, worked, and played in the area from early days to the present. A highlight of the day will be the grand opening of the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum in Colossal Cave Mountain Park. The Museum chronicles the lives of the young men who constructed the magnificent hewn-limestone administration buildings at Colossal Cave during the 1930s, as well as installing the walkways, handrails, and lighting in the Cave. Several of the former enrollees will be on hand, telling

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their stories and answering questions. Other activities will include an historic mail drop; reminiscences by local old-timers about life back when; a nature and culture fair with booths, presentations, nature walks, and demonstrations; and wagon rides, arena events, entertainment, and great food. The mail drop will take place at 9:30am at the site of the old Vail Post Office - that’s at the Vail Feed Store, 11366 South Colossal Cave Road, just a mile north of I-10 off exit #279. Colossal Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 East Old Spanish Trail, just 16 miles southeast of Tucson. Park admission: $3.00 per vehicle of up to six people. Please call Emily Brott at 290-0828 or Pam Marlow at 647-7121 for information. Sponsored by Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Cienega Corridor Conservation Council, Sonoran Institute, and Rincon Institute.

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Archaeology Month Selections Southern Arizona Marana March 2-7 & 23-28: (9 am - 1 pm) Tours: Guided Tours of Yuma Wash Hohokam Village Archaeological Site. Free. Located at Marana District Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Road, 1/2 mile north of Ina Road (Interstate 10, Exit #248). 520-798-1201 Safford March 26: (10 am) Tour of Dankworth Village. Dankworth Ponds State Park, located on Highway 191 North, 7 miles south of Safford. 928-348-4400 Tucson March 6: (11:30 am - 1 pm) Presentation: Exploring Tucson’s Spanish Roots by Homer Thiel. A short, kid-friendly slide show exploring the San Xavier Mission and El Presidio, with Spanish artifacts to share. Children are welcome to create their own pottery forms out of clay. Tucson Children’s Museum, 200 S. 6th Ave., across from Amory Park. 520-792-9985, ext. 114 March 13: (1 - 4 pm) Culture Craft Saturday: Archaeology!. An interac-

tive day of discovery about archaeology and Arizona’ heritage. ASM, 1013 E. University Boulevard. 520-206-6022 March 13: (10 am - 3 pm) Open House at Kentucky Camp/Centennial Celebration. Activities include gold-panning and adobe-making demonstrations, site tours, and a guided hike to see 100-year-old hydraulic mining pits. From Tucson, take I-10 east about 20 miles to State Highway 83, take 83 south for about 18 miles to Gardner Canyon Road. Turn right, follow the signs for about 5 miles (via dirt roads) to Kentucky Camp. 520-299-4281 March 18: (1-9 pm) Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. Activities will include raffle, silent auction, door prizes, Native American Dancers, story telling, food vendors, traditional pottery and arrowhead demonstrations, and guided tours of the Yuma Wash Site. Located at 5100 West Ina Road (I-10, Exit #248). 520-798-1201

For more events contact the State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona State Parks, at 602-542-4009.

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What’s On at Tubac Center of the Arts Arizona Aqueous XIX, TCA’s national watermedia exhibition, opened Feb. 14 and runs through March 21, 2004. This event draws hundreds of artists from around the nation and represents the “innovative use of water-based media on a paper product,” as stated in the exhibition prospectus. This is our most expansive exhibition of the season and we at the Center are always excited to see what new things are being created in watercolor across the US. We’re never disappointed. The last exhibition of the season will be a study in color as TCA mounts Open Market - A Southwestern Mercado. Fruits and vegetables, garden and market scenes will be the theme. The opening will be Saturday, April 3rd from 3 - 4:30. Tucson artist Harley Brown is the juror of selection and awards. A Fine Art workshop of painting “en plein air,” the specialty of internationally collected painter Michael Gibbons, is planned for April 5-9, 2004. Michael will address the special challenges of landscape painting in a relaxed “on-location” workshop. Tubac Center of the Arts is a membersupported, donation driven comprehen-

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sive non-profit arts organization dedicated to fostering the arts in the Santa Cruz Valley. TCA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am until 4:30 pm and Sunday from 1-4:30 pm. Admission to exhibits is free and everyone is welcome. For further information, contact us at 520-398-2371. EXIT 48 OFF I-19 P.O. Box 81, Amado, Az 85645 Amado Territory Ranch Inn 30 miles south of Tucson. A ranch style bed and breakfast with wonderful breakfasts, luxury beds, private baths and balconies overlooking the Santa Rita Mountains.

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Fort Huachuca’s history is extensive. Huachuca is Native American for Thunder. Located in the heart of the Huachuca Mountains at Sierra Vista (which has heavy thunder and lightening) the Army post has served and protected the border and surrounding area for over 200 years. It began as a meager camp in 1877. Its beginning intention was to protect settlers from surrounding Apache camps. In 1886 the campaign and surrender of Geronimo ended at Huachuca. That same year the Army closed more than 50 camps and forts in the territory, but Fort Huachuca remained open to maintain control of the continuing border troubles with the renegade Indians, Mexican bandits and American outlaws. By 1913 the “Buffalo Soldiers” had arrived on post. The infantry of black soldiers became a permanent fixture at the fort. Because of their dark hair and skin and staying power these soldiers reminded the local culture of the buffalo, thus being nicknamed the Buffalo Soldiers. Ft Huachuca has specific areas of interest open to the public: • Ft. Huachuca Museum - history of the Southwest and Apache Wars. • US Army Intelligence Museum - Old surveillance and recognizance equipment, also the museum boasts a 12 x 10 section of the Berlin Wall.

• Garden Canyon - diverse plant and animal life, ongoing archeological studies at a prehistoric village, great birding area, petroglyphs. The trailhead of Scheelite Canyon Trail is almost a mile into Garden Canyon. • Reservoir Hill Overlook - also called Signal Hill - where soldiers sent heliograph signals to other strategically placed heliographs throughout the area. • Mountain View Golf Course - has been renovated and the access is now from a public road (no entrance on Fort Huachuca required). • Old Post Cemetery - Well before Arizona became a state, this cemetery was the final resting place for soldiers and civilians alike. The first burial was in December 1877, four years before the famous shoot-out in Tombstone. Now, after a century of burials, the cemetery has almost 3,800 grave sites.

Today, Fort Huachuca retains its history and excitement. The public is always welcome to visit the many points of interest and events that take place on post. With wrestling matches, music concerts, county fairs, sporting events and religious events, something can be found for everyone. Fort Huachuca MWR office, 520538-0836; Sierra Vista CVB, 520-4176960

Douglas Attractions Douglas, incorporated in 1905, is located on the US-Mexico border, a true gateway to Mexico and a crossroads to the Old West. There are many points of interest for the visitor, which include shopping and sight-seeing in Agua Prieta, Mexico. Slaughter Ranch Museum - Part of the San Bernadino Spanish land grant of 1730, 15 miles outside of Douglas on Geronimo Trail. Adm: Adults $3 Under 14 free. Open Wed-Sun, 10-3. 520-558-2474 San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuge Great place for bird watching, Free admission. 520-364-2104 The Douglas/Williams House Museum and Genealogical Library (Registered Nat’l Historical Landmark) - Corner of 10th St & D Ave. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat,

1-4pm. Adm Free, donations accepted. 520364-7370 Douglas Wildlife Park - 4000 N. Plantation Road, open Mon-Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4. Adm $3 for Adults, $2 for Children. 520-3642515 Douglas Golf Course & RV Park Located next to Fairgrounds, 18 hole course. 520-364-3722 Douglas is located 118 miles southeast of Tucson. For information call the Douglas Visitor Center at 888-315-9999.

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11th Annual Spring Art Auction Plus Studio Tours in Bisbee Visitors can enjoy a weekend filled with artistic talent and visual pleasure at Bisbee’s 11th Annual Spring Art Auction, March 19 & 20, 2004. The auction is anticipated to feature many nationally known artists from southern Arizona and around the state. Long known for its mineral wealth, Bisbee, tucked in southeastern Arizona’s Mule Mountains, is today rich in artistic wealth as well. The Bisbee Arts Commission sponsors the auction and invites art lovers to meander through the town and enjoy the shops of Historic Bisbee. Saturday night’s auction at 7 pm in the Copper Queen Plaza on Main Street will be the major focus of the entire weekend. Bidders will vie for works created by Bisbee’s nationally known artists. This year artists will also open their private studios to the public. The two guided walking tours will feature five studios per tour and will be conducted three times per day on Friday and Saturday, March 19 & 20. Space is limited on these tours, and visitors must sign up in advance and prepay. The “School Hill” tours will be held at 1, 2 and 3 pm each day. The “Up the Gulch” tours will be held at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 each day. To make reservations for the studio tours contact the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce. Tours are $10 for one tour and $15 for both. Each tour will YO FEA UR ST EY ES

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be limited to 10 people, so early reservations are encouraged. Galleries and other studios that are normally open to the public will be hosting special displays as well. A preview of local artists’ works will be on display at the Copper Queen Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, and a “Plein Air” painting contest will be held on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. The Plein Air style was developed in the mid-1800s, when a group of artists - rejecting conventional painting styles sought direct access to their subject and began painting landscapes in the open air. The contest requires prior registration and a fee of $15. During the contest, spectators can watch as artists bring canvasses to life before their very eyes. Bisbee is located approximately 90 miles southeast of Tucson. For more information on the town’s events, attractions and accommodations, contact the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at 520-432-5421 or call toll-free at 866-2 BISBEE (224-7233). Visit the website at www.bisbeearizona.com.

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Ed Schieffelin Territorial Days Celebrate Tombstone’s Mining History

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Ed Schieffelin Territorial Days is a celebration of Tombstone’s mining and pioneer history and of the prospector who discovered the immensely wealthy silver deposits in 1877. Come along to learn and have fun on March 13 & 14, 2004. Saturday kicks off with the fire department’s sanctioned muster with competitions such as hose cart races that were common in the 1880s. Exhibits range from gold panning to dry washing and hard rock drilling. There will be a “Best Beard” and “Best 1880 Costume” contests. Sponsored by Trish’s Special Touch, Phone: 520-4579191. Find out about Mucking, Spike Driving, Single & Double Jacking by hands-on demonstrations. Free Photo opportunities galore!! Exhibits, wagons, stagecoaches and mining equipment on historic Allen Street. Plus the Tombstone Regulators Jail have your favorite person arrested! Entertainment galore adds to the weekend’s ambiance with strolling minstrels, The World Famous Smokey the

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Cruisin’ Tombstone 2004

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On April 2-3 2004, Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park in association with the Friends of Tombstone Courthouse and the Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts presents “Cruisin’ Tombstone 2004,” the first ever Vintage-Classic-Custom Car Show on the historic streets of Tombstone, Arizona. Come see the 150 cars and trucks of all descriptions on display near the Old County Courthouse representing a rich tradition in the field of motor sports. The cars will arrive Friday morning at 11am for the judging competition on Saturday. Public balloting for the People’s Choice Trophy is from 11am to 1pm. The show will begin Saturday morning at 10am and run until 4pm. Join the hundreds of visitors who come to partake in this great American pastime as Radio Station KKYZ 101.7 FM sets up a live remote playing golden oldies from 12:30 until 3:30pm. Don Marries of KOLD Channel 13 television emcees and presents the trophies at 3pm. Trophies for Best of Show and People’s Choice as well as trophies for first, sec-

ond and third place in eight of the ten categories will be awarded. The categories are Class One “Early Street Rod” 1936 and older; Class Two “Late Street Rod” 1937 to ‘48; Class Three “Antique Cars” up to 1948 (Model T earlier and up); Class Four “Early Original Car” 1950 to ‘69; Class Five “Late Original Car” 1970 to 2000; Class Six “British Car” all descriptions; Class Seven “Sports Cars” all descriptions; Class Eight “Truck Stock or Modified”; Class Nine “Peoples Choice” Award and Class Ten “Best Of Show” Award. The Friends of Tombstone Courthouse will be having a fund raising booth set up on the courthouse lawn with soda, water, and souvenirs for sale. This event is Free to the public. For more information, please call Art Austin, Park Manager, at 520-4573311. All 27 State Parks are open! For information about the State Parks see the calendar of events at www.azstateparks.com or call the State Parks main office at 602-542-4174 (long distance 800-285-3703).

Miner and his pack burros (come down and see what a grubstake is and how to pack a burro), kiddie train rides, gunfights, stagecoach rides, bake sale, Pet Parade, street dance Saturday night from 6:30-8:30 pm and much more! Tumbleweed Stage and Street Performers: • The Tombstone Regulators • Linda Dailing & Co. • Madison Walker • Kip Callahan • Nickel • Michael Hargis • Burt Webster • Partners • John Messenger • Doc Diamond For your fun-filled weekend take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 303 at Benson and then take Highway 80 south, directly into town. For more information call 888-457-3929 or 520-457-9317. Event sponsored by Tombstone Chamber of Commerce and the City of Tombstone.

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Regional Attractions NEW MEXICO

Bard Imperial Date Gardens P.O. Box 100, Bard, CA 92222 760-572-0277, www.imperialdate.com

Albuquerque The Downs at Albuquerque Racetrack & Casino P.O. Box 8510, Albuquerque, NM 87198 505-266-5555, www.abqdowns.com

Carlsbad Legoland One Legoland Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-918-LEGO, www.legoland.com Oceanside California Surf Museum 223 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 760-721-6876, www.surfmuseum.org Palm Springs Moorten Botanical Garden 1701 S. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 www.moplants.com/moorten/index.html

Carlsbad Carlsbad Caverns 3225 National Parks Hwy Carlsbad, NM 88220 505-785-2232, www.nps.gov/cave Grants El Malpais Ruins 123 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grants, NM 87020 505-783-4774, www.nps.gov/elma Holloman AFB White Sands National Park P.O. Box 1086, Holloman AFB, NM 88330 505-679-2599, www.nps.gov/whsa

Various Cities Hornblower Cruises & Events San Diego, San Fransisco, Berkley, Marina del Ray & Newport Beach 800-ON-THE-BAY, www.hornblower.com

Various Cities Ski New Mexico P.O. Box 1104, Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-982-5300, www.skinewmexico.com

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Boulder Celestial Seasonings Visitor Center 4600 Sleepy Time Drive Boulder, CO 90301-3292, 303-581-1223 www.celesitalseasoning.com

Bluff Twin Rocks Café & Trading Post P.O. Box 330, Bluff, UT 84512 800-526-3448, www.twinrocks.com

Denver Denver Art Museum 100W. 14th Ave. Parkway Denver, CO 80204, 760-865-5000 www.denverartmuseum.org Denver Botanic Gardens 1005 York St., Denver, CO 80206 720-865-3500, www.botanicgardens.org Golden Buffalo Bill’s Museum & Grave 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Golden, CO 80401, 303-526-0744 www.buffalobill.org

Kanab Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park P.O. Box 95, Kanab, UT 84741-0095 435-648-2800, www.stateparks.utah.gov Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Monument Valley, UT 435-727-5870 (Visitor Center) www.navajonationparks.org Salt Lake City Hidden Treasures Wall-Dough P.O. Box 17779, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 801-560-7003, www.wall-dough.com

Sevier Coors Brewing Company P.O. Box 4030, BC200 Golden, CO 80401, 303-277-3880 www.coors.com

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History, Arts and Scenic Beauty In Santa Fe, the fresh air and the legendary light is as amazing as everyone says. Santa Fe is startlingly beautiful and continues to survive the hype while offering spectacular surroundings, casual lifestyle and an invigorating mix of cultures. Santa Fe is both the oldest and highest capital city in the United States. Founded in 1610, a full decade before the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, the Spaniards formally established the City of Santa Fe as their colonial capital. The area had previously been home to the Anasazi, precursors of the Pueblo peoples, who reached the pinnacle of their civilization in 1000-1300 AD. Santa Fe still retains the flavor of another time and has earned a reputation as the most European city in the States. There is little neon and much beauty with magnificent views of the mountains. The Plaza, which marks the end of the Santa Fe Trail, was once filled with traders in wagon trains. Today it is still a hub of OV ER VIE W

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commerce as museums, galleries and boutiques mark the spot. With a reputation as the nation’s third largest art market, Santa Fe boasts more than 120 galleries, offering highly soughtafter paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles and pottery pieces. These span from Picasso to the Taos Founders to contemporary artists. Music too, is a year-round affair in Santa Fe, and the performing arts are another cause for celebration with a focus on richness and diversity. Take your pick of symphony, chamber music, opera, jazz, bluegrass, rodeos, film, flamenco, western melodramas or theater. Santa Fe is history, healers, rodeos, dust devils and prairie dogs. It’s adobe, sagebrush and pinon. It raises expectations of what a town should be, how the light should reflect, and just how good clean air can feel against the skin. For more information please call the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce at 800-777-2489.

Regional Events California MAR 26-28 GUALALA Redwood Coast Whale and Jazz Festival The Sea Ranch - 2nd Annual Whale Festival with a twist, great Jazz! Celebrity musicians in concert, Chowder & Wine tastings, whale watching. 707-884-1080 APR 24-25 SEBASTOPOL 58th Annual Apple Blossom Festival Ives Park - Parade down main street, entertainment on 3 stages, fine arts & crafts, children's activities, a railroad display, and a Food & Wine tent. 707-823-3032 APR 30-MAY 2 MORRO BAY Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show Various locations - An array of cars and vendors adorn Morro Bay Boulevard with lots of activities planned for the entire weekend. 8a-10p. 805772-5000 APR 30-MAY 6 WELDON Kern River Valley Festival of the Bioregions Kern River Preserve - Discover an area that contains five of California's six bioregions. Nature walks, hikes, seminars, children's activities. 760378-3044

Colorado APR 26-MAY 6 GREELEY Cinco De Mayo A cultural celebration featuring colorful dancers,

exciting musicians, beautiful art work, and theater productions, kids activities, and sporting events. 970-350-9451 APR 29-MAY 2 FRUITA 9th Annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival World famous "Kokopelli Trail" & majestic "Bookcliffs" - trailheads just minutes from festival headquarters. Register to ride all day, or night, choose a few events or customize your weekend. 970-858-7220

Nevada MAR 19-21 LAUGHLIN Int'l Coin, Currency & Stamp Expo River Palms Hotel Casino - Investment grade & collector merchandise, also hobby supplies, memorabilia; free appraisals, door prizes. Fr 116, Sa 10-6, Su 10-5, $2 (all 3 days) Srs $1. 818997-6496 MAR 31-APR 4 LAUGHLIN Laughlin River Stampede P.R.C.A. Rodeo Entertainment, booths, southwestern fun. Performances: 1:30. 800-227-5245

New Mexico JUN 23-26 SANTA FE 55th Annual Rodeo de Santa Fe Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds - One of the top 100 rodeos in the nation, carnival, big time rodeo small town feeling, each night 7p-9p then matinee on Sa 2p, $8. 505-471-4300

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MAR 12-14 CHANDLER The Ostrich Festival

APR 2-4 TUCSON Spring Artisans Market

FEB 7- MAR 28 APACHE JUNCTION Arizona Renaissance Festival APR 24-25 MAY 1-2 SONOITA Santa Cruz County Horse Races

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La Paz County Fair

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Intertribal Powwow

Live Quarterhorse & Thoroughbred Racing - Post Time at 1pm I-10 East to Exit 281. South 25 miles through crossroads (Hwys 82 & 83), Fairgrounds on right.

MAR 13-14 DOUGLAS Pinata & Mariachi Festival

MAR 18-21 SCOTTSDALE Bison Communities National Festival of the West

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APR 16-18 FLAGSTAFF Northern Arizona Book Festival

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Verde Valley Gem & Mineral Show

Thunderbird Balloon & Air Classic

Butterfield Stage Days Parade & Rodeo

Great Arizona Beer Festival

April 16-18, 2004 • A Flagstaff Signature Event Readings, Panel Discussions, Writing Workshops, Special Children’s Events, A Musical Literary Jam And More. Weekend ticket $20 Individual events $3 at the door Some events are FREE OVER 20 AUTHORS INCLUDING: Tim O’Brien, Monique Truong, Junot Díaz, Percival Everett, Cristina García, Byrd Baylor, Pat Mora, Steve Orlen, Simon Ortiz

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NORTHERN ARIZONA

Bed & Breakfast Q&A...

Amado Territory Inn 3001 E. Frontage Rd, Amado, AZ 85645 888-398-8684, www.amado-territory-inn.com

Inn at 410 B&B 410 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001 800-774-2008

The Duquesne House 357 Duquesne Ave., Patagonia, AZ 85624 520-394-2732

Lynx Creek Farm P.O. Box 4301, Prescott, AZ 86302 Pinecone Lodge P.O. Box 3930, Pinetop, AZ 85935 928-367-2663

CENTRAL ARIZONA

Southwest Inn at Sedona 3250 W. Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336 800-483-7422 Info@swinn.com; www.swinn.com All rooms have oversized private baths, VCR’s, refrigerators, coffeemakers. Air conditioning, cable TV. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces. Deluxe continental breakfast, concierge to help with plans, onsite recreation inc. spa, pool, work-out room, high-speed internet café, meeting room. Close to golf, tennis, Sedona Racquet Club White Mountain Lodge P.O. Box 143/140 Main St., Greer, AZ 85927 888-493-7568, wmlodge@wmonline.com; www.wmlodge.com Room & Suite stays include a full breakfast, cabins feature full kitchens. Whirlpool tubs & Fireplaces in select rooms/cabins plus centrally located Hot Tub. Phones, VCR, satellite service. On the bank of the Little Colorado River, plenty of outdoor recreation choices.

SOUTHERN ARIZONA Adobe Rose Inn 940 N. Olsen Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 800-328-4122, 520-318-4644

A Valley o'the Sun B&B P.O. Box 2214, Scottsdale, AZ 85252 480-941-1281 Cedar Hill Bed & Breakfast 175 Cedar St., Globe, AZ 85501 928-425-7530, www.cedarhill.biz Kohl’s Ranch Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541 800-331-5645, www.ilxresorts.com Noftsger Hill Inn 425 North Street, Globe, AZ 85501 928-425-2260

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Most Frequently Asked Questions - Part 2 There are many factors that go into choosing just the right accommodations for your ideal vacation. Will a resort, hotel, motel, cabin or bed & breakfast be the most comfortable option for YOU? Hopefully, these Q&As about Bed & Breakfasts will help you decide to either stay at one again or stay at one for the first time. This will be a multi-part article, but keep in mind, if an issue is important to you, just ask.

F.A .Q. ’S

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Q: Will there be a telephone in our room? A: Some Inns have in-room phone service and others do not. The ones which do generally work just like a hotel phone, no long distance calls unless charged to your credit card and some also offer voice mail for each room. Q: Will we have a Jacuzzi, whirlpool or hot tub?

A: Ask before making a reservation, some do and some do not. There are B&B’s that have a community hot tub while others offer private, in-suite tubs. Q: Can we get a suite instead of just a room? A: Check out their web site, some B&B’s offer a variety of different types of rooms, some offer only suites, and some offer only basic rooms. Their web sites will usually have photos of the rooms or at least descriptions of each room. Q: Will an innkeeper help me develop an itinerary for my visit? A: Innkeepers are generally known for their vast knowledge of their area’s hot spots, points of interest, etc. and generally they enjoy helping you find the best places to go.

Sweet Deals at Two Great Inns Bell Rock Inn and Kohl’s Ranch Lodge

The Bell Rock Inn & Suites and Kohl’s Ranch Lodge are both located amidst beautiful surroundings and boast excellent service, dedication to quality and, of course, great deals! Owned and operated by ILX Resorts, one of the leaders in developing and operating upscale resorts, both properties offer a unique diversion from a typical getaway. Bell Rock Inn & Suites, located in Sedona, was once used by many of the old western filmmakers to house their crews during the making of movies in the 40’s through the 60’s. Stars such as Zane Grey, John Wayne, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Joan Crawford, Glenn Ford and more have filmed movies in the area using Sedona’s enticing surroundings as their sets. The Bell Rock Inn & Suites “Movie, Bed & Breakfast” deal includes two movie tickets to Harkins Theaters, accommodations in a Studio Suite with fireplace and breakfast at the Brooklyn Café. Onsite amenities include two outdoor heated pools and spas, and the Studio Suites provide such extras as video players, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryers and a

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spacious area to rest and relax. On the banks of the Tonto Creek in Payson you will find the Kohl’s Ranch Lodge, which was dubbed by Scottsdale Life Magazine as “one of the most perfect spots for the city dwellers hoping for a little country peace and quiet.” But don’t let that detract all you country folk from heading down there too. The Lodge is located at the base of the Mogollon Rim and boasts a moderate year-round climate perfect for the activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking and trout fishing you will find available to you there. Kohl’s Ranch has lodge rooms and creek side cabins, some of which have individual decks, fireplaces and in or outdoor Jacuzzis. The “Bunk & Chow Getaway,” going on now, includes overnight accommodations in the Lodge and a big western breakfast for two. So don’t miss your chance to head to one of these great hotels in these scenic locations to take advantage of one of these two sweet deals! For more information please visit www.ilxresorts.com or call 800-5213131.

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Traveling With Your Pet

Dog Parks Statewide

Useful Tips

Please observe all posted rules and clean up after your dog. Chandler Shawnee Park 1400 W. Mesquite, Alma School north of Warner, 6a-10:30p. Fenced, benches, handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, lights, water, and trash cans. 3 acres of grass and desert landscaping, lots of room for dogs to run.

Oro Valley James D. Kriegh Park 23 W. Calle Concordia, NE corner 6a - 10p, Sun-Sat. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, restrooms, and trash. 14,000 sq. ft. with water fountain for both people and dogs. Oro Valley Parks & Recreation, 520-229-5050

Snedigar Bark Park 4500 S. Basha Rd., Alma School Road & Ocotillo, 6a-10:30p. Fenced, benches, dog fountain, handicap access, poopbags, parking, restrooms, lights, water, and trash. Training obstacles such as a see-saw, balance beam, tunnel, and hurdles. Chandler Parks Division, 480-782-2750

Payson Payson Off-Leash Park McLane Rd., next to Library, 1 mile north of McLane and Longhorn, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, water, and trash cans. Over an acre, small dog fenced area. Payson Parks & Recreation, 928-747-5242

Flagstaff Thorpe Bark Park 600 N. Thorpe, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, water, and trash. About 1 acre park in the pine trees, park for small dogs as well.

Prescott Willow Creek Dog Park 3181 Willow Creek Rd., Commerce Dr., 7a 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, trees, parking, restrooms, water, and trash cans. Separate 1/2 acre area for small dogs. Prescott Parks & Recreation, 928-777-1122

Bushmaster Park 3150 N. Altavista, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, trees, parking, water, and trash. About 1 acre park in the pine trees, park for small dogs as well. Flagstaff Parks & Recreation, 928-779-7690 Fountain Hills Desert Vista Park 11800 N. Desert Vista Dr., Saguaro Blvd., Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, water, and trash. About 3.5 acres of turf and a 1/2 acre fenced area for smaller dogs. Fountain Hills Parks & Recreation, 480-816-5152 Gilbert Dog Park at Crossroads 2155 E. Knox Rd., west of Greenfield, south of Warner, 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, parking, lights, water, and trash cans. Separate fenced areas for active and timid dogs. No shade, early morning or evening is best for summer. Tables and rest area. Gilbert Parks & Recreation, 480-503-6200 Glendale Foothills Dog Park 57th & Union Dr., next to baseball field 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, poopbags, trees, parking, lights, water, and trash cans. Access is from North Glendale Library parking lot. Agility toys for practice and play. Trails nearby. Sahuaro Ranch Park 63rd Ave. & Mountain View, 6a - 10p. Trees and benches. Enclosed off-leash area within park, almost an acre. Glendale Parks & Recreation, 623-930-2820 Kingman Lewis Kingman Park Route 66/Andy Devine, Louis, & Harrison, Dawn - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, restrooms, parking, lights, water, trash cans, and shelter. 2 acre park, plenty of shade, some agility equipment, and beautiful lawn. Kingman Parks & Recreation, 928-757-7919 Lake Havasu City Lion’s Dog Park 1340 McCulloch, 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, lights, water, trash, and shelter. Over 1/8 acre, fire hydrant water fountain that sprays onto a concrete pad for dogs to play on. Lake Havasu Parks & Recreation, 928453-8686 Mesa Quail Run 4155 E. Virginia, Greenfield & Virginia, Sunrise - 10p. Fenced, benches, poopbags, trees, restrooms, lights, water, and trash cans. About 3 acres of grass, lots of new trees. Mesa Parks & Recreation, 480-644-5040

Scottsdale Chaparral Park 5401 N. Hayden Rd., dog park located at SE corner of McDonald Dr. and Hayden Rd. Dawn - 9p, 2.2 acres, fenced, passive & large dog areas, shade, water, benches, and restroom. Horizon Park 15444 N. 100th St., Thompson Peak Parkway & 100th St., Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables, disposal bags, parking, phones, restrooms, and trash cans. Some shade, fountains for both people and dogs. Vista del Camino Park 7700 East Pierce St., west on Pierce St. from Hayden Rd., Sunrise - 10:30p. Fenced, benches, mutt mitt stations, some light, and drinking fountains for both people and dogs. Just under an acre with restroom facilities nearby. Scottsdale Parks & Recreation, 480312-2331 Tempe Creamery Park 1520 E. 8th St., west of McClintoch, south of University, 6a - Midnight. Fenced, benches, disposal bags, handicap access, trees, parking, lighted, water, and trash cans. Mitchell Park Mitchell Dr. & 9th St., 6a - Midnight. Fenced, benches, disposal bags, handicap access, trees, parking, lighted, water, and trash cans. Papago Parks 1000 N. College Ave., south of Curry, 6aMidnight. Fenced, benches, disposal bags, handicap access, trees, parking, lighted, water, and trash cans. Tempe Parks & Recreation, 480-350-5200 Tucson Christopher Columbus Park (city park) 4600 N. Silverbell, between St. Mary’s & Speedway, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables, poopbags, trees, parking, restrooms, water, trash, and shelter. 1/3 of an acre. McDonald Park (county park) 4100 N. Harrison Rd., Tanque Verde, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, restrooms, water, trash, and shelter. 1.25 acres, two fenced areas for small and larger dogs. Reid Park Dog Park (city park) Alvernon & 22ND St., near zoo entrance - old baseball field, 7 a-10p. Fenced, trees, parking, lights, water, and trash. In a converted ball field within Reid Park, grassy with trees. Tucson Parks & Recreation, 520791-4873. Pima County Parks & Recreation, 520-877-6000

Before you leave: • Schedule a visit with your veterinarian ask about medications or treatments for carsickness; consider having your pet microchipped if lost; make sure all vaccinations are up to date and obtain current health and rabies certificates. • Get a secure carrier - make sure it’s big enough for your pet to stand up, turn around and lie down; print your pet’s name, your name, home and destination address and phone numbers. • Make sure your pet’s tags are current tags should be worn at all times, have a paper copy set of tags for your destination. • Clip your pet’s nails - your pet will be less likely to damage items. • Write a detailed description of your pet in case of separation, you will have something by which others can identify your pet. • Feed you pet lightly before departing save the rest for the destination, in case your dog gets carsick. Things to bring: • First aid kit • Food and water • Water and food bowl set • Portable water bowl or bottle • Mat to place food and water on • Toys or things to chew • Treats • Leash • Extra collar • Old blankets or sheets for car and/or to

cover furniture • Old towels, disinfectant spray, and carpet cleaner • Poopbags, and large garbage bags • Baby wipes • Brush • Shampoo • Flea products • Medications • Recent photo and description • Certificates, vaccinations, and license • Your vet’s phone number While traveling: • Keep fresh water available at all times • Avoid changes in diet • Keep your pet on a leash or in the carrier at all times when not in a room • Use a pet seat belt when not in carrier • Clean up after your pet • Never give your pet sedatives or tranquilizers unless prescribed by the veterinarian • Make sure your pet is getting enough air to breathe • Take breaks to allow your pet to exercise • Never leave your dog unattended, especially inside a car

MAR 27 QUEEN CREEK The Dog Party Schnepf Farms - Bring your dog and enjoy activities for your pet, train ride or hay ride, doggy treats, owner and pet look-a-like contest, more. Donation for AZ Humane Society. 480-987-3100

Pet Friendly Hotels 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

www.selectsuites.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.

800-426-7866

800-821-8005

800-835-6205

www.motel6.com

www.laquinta.com

www.marriott.com/phxrs

Scottsdale Marriott At McDowell Mountains 16770 N. Perimeter Drive 800-288-6127

www.marriott.com

SIERRA VISTA Motel 6 - Location #0277

1551 E. Fry Blvd.

800-466-8356

www.motel6.com

TEMPE Amerisuites

1520 W. Baseline Rd.

800-833-1516

www.amerisuites.com

Best Western Inn of Tempe Comfort Inn & Suites

670 N. Scottsdale Rd. 1031 E. Apache

800-937-8376 877-424-6423

www.innoftempe.com www.comfortinn.com

TUCSON Clarion Randolph Hotel

102 N. Alvernon

800-227-6086

www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/az128

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

CALIFORNIA

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Destination

March Events

10th Annual Buckeye Bluegrass Revue

MAR 12-14 BUCKEYE On March 12-14 the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce will present some of the best toe-tappin’ bluegrass bands in the west at Eagle Mountain Ranch, 12100 S. Dean Rd., from 10am-6pm. Goldwing Express - a Branson, MO favorite - nominated for “Entertaining Group of the Year” - will be headlining our show. Also performing are Bluegrass Patriots, The Burnett Family, Flinthill Special and many other bands. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the great weather and food, craft and novelty vendors. There will be children’s craft and music workshops both Sat. and Sun. Adults are $10, kids 7-17 are $3, 6 & under are free. Dry camping is $5/night. Campground is open year round. From I10 Exit 121 go 9 miles south to Narramore Road, then 2 miles west. For more information call 623-386-2727.

Antique Tractor and Engine Show

MAR 13-14 APACHE JUNCTION See “History in Motion” at our 12th Annual Superstition Mountain Show put on by the Arizona Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association. The show takes place Mar 13-14 from 9 am - 4 pm at the Rodeo Park in Apache Junction, located on Lost Dutchman Boulevard between Idaho & Tomahawk Roads. This great old time event features crawlers, gas engines and tractors dating from the early 1900’s, antique trucks and a 1861 coining drop hammer in operation. There will be tractor pulling morning and afternoon both days and a Parade at 1 pm plus a Silent Auction on Saturday and the Raffle of a trailer and pedal tractor on Sunday. Admission: $5.00 Adults, kids 12 and under free. A portion of the gate will be donated to AJ Parks Scholarship Fund. For more information call 623-435-3955.

3rd Annual Arizona West PRCA Rodeo

MAR 20-21 BUCKEYE The 3rd Annual Arizona West PRCA Rodeo takes place March 20-21 at the Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena on Miller Road and the Buckeye Irrigation District Canal in Buckeye. Professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in classic rodeo sports, including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping and women’s barrel racing. Enjoy the Calf Dressing Competitions between local businesses. Rodeo performance times are Saturday at 1 and 7 pm and Sunday at 1 pm. A rodeo dance featuring The Harry Luge Band & Haywire will be held on Saturday at 9 pm. Afternoon tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Children under 12. Saturday evening performance & dance: $15 Adults, $10 Children. The Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the rodeo; call them for advance tickets, 623-386-2727.

MAR 11-14 PARKER La Paz County Fair Manataba Park - 4-H exhibits, carnival, entertainment, Miss La Paz County Scholarship Pageant. 8-10Thurs Sat, 8-8 Sun. Dm $6 adults, srs & ages 6-12 $4, 5& under free. Season passes avail: 928-669-2174

MAR 13-14 APACHE JUNCTION Antique Tractor & Engine Show Rodeo Park - See the 65hp 1915 Case Steam Traction Engine in action! Tractor Parade 1p. Tractor pulls, antique gas engines, food/vendors, 9a-4p. Adults $5, under 12 free. 623-435-3955

MAR 12-13 BOUSE Spring Fever Days Community Hall - Experience the Arizona Outback during Spring Fever Days in Bouse w/arts, crafts, swap meet, BBQ and other good food! 9a-5p. Free, fee for lunch. 928-851-2498

MAR 13-14 GLENDALE Get Back to the Past “A Gathering of Cowboy Poets” Sahuaro Ranch - Cowboy poets, musicians, re-enactors, storytellers, demos & home tours, 10a-4p, free. Eve concert, for ticket info call: 623-939-5782

MAR 12-14 CHANDLER The Ostrich Festival Tumbleweed Park - “One of the Top 10 Unique Festivals in the U.S.” Ostrich & exotic animal races, live music by national headliners, carnival rides, food & drink. Adults/$3 after 6p-$6, Seniors/$2, Kids/$1. 480963-4571 MAR 12-14 LAKE HAVASU CITY 25th Jubilee of Art Juried Spring Show Community Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave - show & sale of fine arts & crafts from all over the West, Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-3p. Free adm. 928-855-8078 MAR 12-14 BUCKEYE Blue Grass Festival Eagle Mountain Ranch - 15-20 bands, featuring Goldwing Express. Crafts, workshops, food, nightly jam sessions. 10a-6p, daily. Adults/$10, teens/$3. 623-3862727 MAR 12-14 MARANA Founders’ Day Ora Mae Harn Park - Fri team roping; Sat parade 9a11a, activities in park 1p-9p, equestrian opening 9:30, youth events all day; Sun team penning. 520-682-3324 MAR 12-14 SAN CARLOS Intertribal Pow Wow Apache Gold Casino - Competition dancing, gourd dancing, authentic arts, crafts & traditional Apache food. Grand Entry Fr- 8p, Sa- 1p & 7p, Su- 12p. Free adm, bring own chair. 800-APACHE-8 MAR 13 CHLORIDE Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration Parade, gunfighter reenactments, corned beef and cabbage, vendors, live music, Irish Step dancing. 928-5652204 MAR 13 SIERRA VISTA St. Patrick’s Day Parade 7th St & Fry Blvd to Veterans Memorial Park - 40 floats, HS & army bands w/color guards, Grand Marshalls: different service reps from Ft. Huachuca. 12p. 800-288-3861 MAR 13 SEDONA 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade From Jordan Historical Park - Named the 2003 AZ State’s best special event, starts 10a. Also 6th Annual one-mile run/walk & 5K run on the parade route at 8a. 928-204-2390 MAR 13-14 TOMBSTONE Ed Schieffelin’s Territorial Days City Park area - Honoring the prospectors that laid out the plans for the town, Firemen’s muster w/ championship hose cart races, Pet Parade. Call for times: 888457-3929 MAR 13-14 PARKER IWSRA World Qualifier Water Ski Races BlueWater Resort & Casino - High speed water ski marathon, join in the fun! 928-669-2174 MAR 13-14 DOUGLAS Pinata & Mariachi Festival 8th Street Park - Mariachi bands, handmade pinatas, folklorico dancers & an international soccer tournament. 12p-7p. Free adm. 520-364-2496 MAR 13-14 TUCSON Wa:k Pow Wow San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native American inter-tribal dancing, contests, booths with Native American food/arts & crafts, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10-7p. Adults/$6, 7 & up/$4. 520-294-5727

For more information call the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce & EDC

1-800-804-5623

www.globemiamichamber.com

MAR 20-21 COTTONWOOD Verde Valley Gem & Mineral Show Mingus Union H.S. - Info on gems, minerals, lapidary & geology. Exhibits, demos, raffles, dealers, silent auction, kid’s exhibit & more. Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. $3. 928-649-0669 MAR 20-21 SUPERIOR Superior Apache Leap Mountain Festival Old Town - Parade, Baile Folklorico, mining competitions, southwest food, music, crafts, carnival. Sa 10a-9p, Su 10a-6p. Free. 520-689-0200 MAR 20-21 ANTHEM 5th Annual Anthem Days Festival Anthem Comm Park - up to 150 arts & crafts booths plus Community Business Fair; CASA Chili Cookoff, Inaugural Anthem Motor Pageant, entertainment, kiddie zone, 5K/10K Run-Walk, more. Free, 10a-5p. I-17 N to Anthem Way exit & go R. 480-488-2014

MAR 13-14 GOODYEAR Tres Rios Nature Festival Estrella Mountain Regional Park - Celebrate the area’s rich wildlife and culture. Incl’s historical tours, canoe trips, hikes, bird watching, children’s crafts & more. $10/car, 9a-4p. 623-204-2130

MAR 20-21 PHOENIX Phoenix Antique Market AZ State Fairgrounds - AZ’s #1 largest collectors’ show & sale, live entertainment. $3. Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. 602-717-7337

MAR 13-14 BUCKEYE Verrado Fine Art and Wine Festival Main Street - bringing together gallery-quality artists, fine craftspeople, wineries and musicians, 10-6p, free. 623-393-5338.

MAR 20-21 MESA Archeology Expo Mesa Southwest Museum - Hands-on programs, 40+ special displays/booths, make crafts, play games, see history re-enactors, more! Sa 9-4, Su 10-4. Free adm. 602-542-4009

MAR 13-14 TUCSON Gun, Knife, Coin & Jewelry Show Tucson Convention Center - Gun parts and accessories, gun safes, Western Americana, Indian & estate jewelry. $7/adm. Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. 602-843-5303

MAR 21 YUMA Yuma Vigilante Chili & Salsa Cook-Off Old Town Yuma, Main St. - 138th Anniversary, gunfighters from across the nation, chili and salsa cook-off, 10a-4p. Prices vary. 928-329-1717, 928-783-2423

MAR 13-28 SUPERIOR Spring Plant Sale Boyce Thompson Arboretum - 1000s of drought-tolerant plants, see mature species on grounds. Horticulturists on hand to answer questions on weekend days. 8a-5p. Adults $6, kids $3. 520-689-2811

MAR 21 TUCSON Country Fair Lew Sorensen Comm Ctr - Desert Bluegrass Assoc will play; native plant care & organic gardening demos, fancy poultry show, arts & crafts, flea market, BBQ. 10a-4p. Free adm. 520-232-1201

MAR 14 APACHE JUNCTION Dons of AZ Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Superstition Mountain Trek Superstition Mts - 1, 3 & 5mi hikes. Popovers, BBQ & legendrama. Pan for gold, craft demos, Indian & Mexican dances, 8:30a-10p, call for tickets: 602-258-6016

MAR 24-28 CASA GRANDE Pinal County Fair Pinal Co. Fairground- live entertainment, Hispanic Concert, arts & crafts, wrestling, 4H & FFA livestock, carnival rides, petting zoo. Adults $5, kids $2. Mo-Su 9a-10p, Sat 9a-11p. 520-723-5242

MAR 18-21 SCOTTSDALE Bison Communities National Festival of the West WestWorld - Western film celebrities, cowboy poetry, costume contests, mounted shooting competition, huge retail show w/all things Western, $12 adults, $11 srs, $4/12 & under, 10a-dusk. 602-996-4387

MAR 26-28 GLENDALE Thunderbird Balloon & Air Classic Glendale Airport - 29 yr old event now in Glendale w/major airshow added. 60+ balloons: AM Liftoffs, evening Desert Glows. Warbirds, current military jets, aerobatics, more. $10/$5. 602-940-9005, x 2

MAR 19-20 BISBEE 11th Annual Spring Art Auction Copper Queen Plaza - Preview of art Fr 11-8, Sa 1-4; Auction Sa 7p ($2 bid fee). Plein Air Painting Contest, Sa 10-3. Guided tours of artists’ private studios. 520432-3765/1500 or 520-234-7054

MAR 27 OATMAN Clark Gable & Carole Lombard Day Anniversary Party celebrating their 1939 wedding. They stayed at Oatman Hotel on their wedding night. Timeperiod related activities & Look-A-Like Contest. 928768-6222

MAR 19-21 SCOTTSDALE Chicago Fest Scottsdale Downtown - Food & music fest w/2 continuous live stages. Celebration of jazz, blues, and food from the Windy City. Fr 5p-10p, Sa 12p-10p, Su 12p-5p. Free. 480-968-5353 / 1-888-ARTFEST

MAR 27 SCOTTSDALE AZ Artists Guild’s ARTStravaganza Kerr Cultural Center - Silent & live original art auctions, cheese table, no-host bar, “artist demos” also auctioned, 6:30p, preview: 3/1-3/27. Free. 928-427-4565

MAR 19-21 CHANDLER Kokopelli Jazz, Blues & Wine Festival Kokopelli Winery, Boston St - Live music, wine tasting, award-winning food. Fr & Sa 11:30a-9p, Su Noon-5p. Free adm, $8 for wine tasting/souvenir wine glass. 480792-6927 MAR 19-21 BUCKEYE AZ West PRCA Rodeo Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena - All rodeo events incl. team roping & bull riding. Downtown street dance-Haywire. Rodeo Sat 1p & 7p, Dance Sat 9p, Sun 1p. Adults $10, Children $5, Dance $5. 623-386-2727 MAR 19-21 SCOTTSDALE Annual Made in Arizona Festival 5th Avenue District - 100+ booths of art, food, furniture, clothing and more. Among 100+ unique shops carrying many AZ products. Fr & Sa 10a-6p, Su 10a-5p. Free. 1888-ARTFEST

MAR 20 SUPERIOR Welcome Back Buzzards Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Welcome back the resident flock of Turkey Vultures. Bird watching, rehabilitated birds & animals, refreshments. 7a-3p. $6/adults, $3/kids. 520-689-2811

• Parade: Sat. 9am • Rodeo Performances: Sat & Sun 1pm • Dance: Sat. 8pm

MAR 20 YARNELL Spring Art Walk-A-Bout Yarnell Art Assoc. members will open gallery & studio doors. 16+ artisans at about 12 locations will show their work. Maps available for $2 at Two Dogs Pottery & Trading, Hwy 89. 10a-4p. 928-427-4565

MAR 13-14 PICACHO Civil War in the SW Picacho Peak State Park - Re-enactments of Civil War battle for Pichaco Pass & two other SW battles. Period costumes, music & encampments of late 1860s. $6/car, 10a-4p. 520-466-3183

MAR 20 LAKE HAVASU CITY Desert Hills Annual Spring Fling Street Fair Corner of London Bridge Rd & Chenowith Dr - Come to this free event featuring vendors, food & entertainment, 10a-3p. 928-764-3333

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MAR 20 AJO O’odham Day Celebration Organ Pipe Cactus Nat’l Monument - Exhibits of traditional O’odham basket weaving, pottery, storytelling, dry land farming; children’s booth, food, music, more, 10a-4p. Free. 520-387-6849 MAR 20 MESA A Night in the 40’s AZ Wing CAF - Live band, USO show, jitterbug contest. Dance in the shadow of a vintage B-17 WWII bomber, fundraiser for museum. 4:30p, $25/adv, $32/door. Food extra. 480-924-1940 MAR 20 PATAGONIA Mariachi Festival Patagonia Lake State Park - Join the Fiesta! Come listen to different Mariachi Bands from Nogales and Tucson at the beach, food vendors. 11a-5p. $7/car (4 people). 520287-6965

MAR 27-28 GLOBE Gila County Spring Rodeo & Parade Gila County Fair Grounds - IPRA sanctioned rodeo w/local & professional cowboys. Parade Sa morn & rodeo dance Sa eve. $5/adv, $7.50/gate, under 12 free. 928-425-0066 MAR 27-28 GILA BEND Butterfield Stage Days Parade & Rodeo Rodeo Arena - Parade downtown at 10a, rodeo grand entry is 1p on both Sat & Sun. Ranch rodeo style events. 928-683-6324 MAR 27-28 PHOENIX Great Arizona Beer Festival AZ Center - 100 brewers, 450 different beers. Designated driver program ($15) & also cabs avail. Benefits Sun Sounds of Arizona. 2p-6p. $30-$35. azbeer.com MAR 27-28 SURPRISE Affair with the Arts: Arts & Crafts Fair West Valley Art Museum - Fine arts and crafts for sale by area and national artists. 10a-5p. 623-972-0635 MAR 27-28 GLOBE Archaeology Month Besh-Ba-Gowah Ruins - 2 tours each day, entertainment, pottery demos and weaving demos, 9a-5p. SaFree, Su-Ages 12-64 $3, 65 & up $2, under 12 free. 928-425-0320 MAR 28 AJO Ajo Historical Home Tour 8 wonderful historical homes, time to step back in time & find out about our wonderful past. At the last home refreshments will be served, 1:00p-4:00p, $10. 520-3877742 MAR 28-APR 3 HOPE 3rd Annual Adios Snowbirds Festival Ramblin’ Roads RV Resort - Country & Western/Bluegrass music jam sessions, concerts; tournaments of golf, horseshoes & shuffleboard; adm $150 incl’s full hookup site, daily b’fasts & dinner. 928-8593187 MAR 30-APR 4 YUMA Yuma County Fair Yuma County Fairgrounds - Live entertainment, concerts, demolition derby, 4H & FFA exhibits (8p), livestock show & auction, carnival rides (12p). 8a-midn. Adults/$5, kids/$3. 928-726-4420

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Destination APR 2-3 TOMBSTONE Cruisin’ Tombstone 2004 Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park - VintageClassic-Custom Car Show, 10 categories. Cars arrive Fr from 11a, Sa show 10-4, beverages & souvenirs avail. Free adm. 520-457-3311 APR 2-4 CAREFREE 3rd Annual Sonoran Festival of Fine Art Easy Street, Town Center - 100+ national and local artists, art lectures & demonstrations, entertainment, food booths in the garden area, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-473-3283 APR 2-4 TUCSON Spring Artisans Market Tucson Museum of Art - 120+ of the finest artisans in the Southwest offering a wide variety of exquisite, handmade works.,10a-5p. Free parking & free museum adm. 520-624-2333 APR 3 BLACK CANYON CITY Annual Lions White Cane Parade & Chamber of Commerce Festival VFW Pancake Breakfast, 7a; White Cane Parade, 10a; BBQ, 6p; street dance, 7p. Food, craft booths, entertainment. 623-374-0442 APR 3 PEORIA Pioneer Days Old Town Peoria - 6:30a pancake breakfast, parade 1011a. Festival, live entertainment, kid’s fest, food, big yard sale 8a-12p, outdoor movie 7:30p in Kiwanis Park. Free. 623-773-7198 APR 3 PHOENIX 6th Annual Gunfighters Rendezvous Pioneer Living History Museum - Action packed reenactment of AZ Territorial Gunfighters. 6 different bands of gunfighters perform hourly starting 10a. $5-$7. 480-986-1800 APR 3 PERIDOT Apache Artisans Festival San Carlos Cultural Center - Multicultural group performances like Yellow Bird Dancers. Local artists selling work. 10a-4p, Adults $3, Seniors $1.50, kids $1, under 12 free. 928-475-2894. APR 3-4 LITCHFIELD PARK Litchfield Park Fine Arts & Wine Festival 101 W. Wigwam Blvd - Featuring works of 150 acclaimed artists from the SW, live entertainment, wine tasting and farmer’s market, 9a-5p, free. 623-393-5338 APR 3-4 ORO VALLEY 10th Annual Oro Valley Festival of the Arts CDO Riverfront Park - 60 artists displaying & selling; kids’ art & craft tent; live music on stage. 10a-5p. Free. 520-797-3959 APR 3-4 BULLHEAD CITY Art in the Square City Hall - Artists from throughout the SW will show & sell their work. Featuring oil paintings, Native American art, sculptures, stoneware & more! Sa 10-5, Su 10-3, free adm. 928-763-9400 APR 3-4 SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale Antique Show Parada Hall & Convention Center - Top dealers from AZ & CA, verbal appraisal clinic - $5 per item, live entertainment, free parking. Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p, $4 adm. 602-717-7337 APR 8-11 CAVE CREEK 2004 Fiesta Days Weekend WPRA Rodeo performance, Mutton Bustin’, Rodeo dance, parade, PRCA Rodeo. Call for times, locations, prices: 480-488-4043 APR 9-10 BAGDAD IPRA Rodeo Bagdad Corrals - Local rodeo 9a, 1st IPRA purse on Fr, 7:30p; 2nd performance Sa, 7:30p. Gen adm $8, under 6 free. Bow Shoot- Sat & Sun (Apr 10-11). Rodeo dance Sa 9p, $3/$5 couple. 928-633-6002 APR 10 SUPERIOR Herb Festival Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Live music, culinary demos, tours, kids’ crafts, exhibits by local herbalists and herbs for sale, 11a-3p. $6/adults, $3/kids 5-12, open 8-5. 520-689-2811

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April Events APR 10 BISBEE 3rd Annual Southern AZ Copper Classic Car Show Main St. & Plaza parking lot - 16 categories of dazzling classic cars. Regis 8a-10p, judging 10a-12p. $3540/regis, free to spectators. 866-2BISBEE APR 10 CAREFREE Treasures & Trash Tag Sale Town Center of Carefree - Cave Creek Museum benefit. Big garage sale! Big Bargains! 7:30-1p. Also enjoy the Kiwanis Club Annual Breakfast: $7/Adults, $3/children. 480-488-2764 APR 10-11 SEDONA Sedona Arts & Crafts Show Bell Rock Plaza - Presents wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more. 928-284-9627 APR 13-18 SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale Culinary Festival Various locations - Series of epicurean dinners, appetizer & student competitions, wine tastings, cooking demos, Le Tour Culinaire, Great AZ Picnic. Prices & times vary. 480-945-7193\ APR 14-18 PHOENIX Maricopa County Fair AZ State Fairgrounds - Midway, craft & commercial exhibits, talent show, 4H & FFA, livestock auction, Demolition Derby. We-Th 10a-10p, Fr-Sa 10a-12a, Su 10a-11p. $3-6. 602-252-0717 APR 15-18 KEARNY Pioneer Days Festival Pioneer Park on Veterans Ave - Enjoy arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, talent show, parade, dancing and carnival. Free. 520-363-7607 APR 15-25 TUCSON Pima County Fair Fairgrounds - Don’t miss this celebration of one of the largest events in Tucson. The fair is a combination of carnival, livestock, displays, food and concerts,10a-12a, $6. 520-762-9100 APR 15-25 TUCSON AZ International Film Festival 150+ new works by producers incl. premieres, screenings, workshops, film/video competition. “Bridging Cultures” program w/films from around the world, various locations. 520-628-1737 APR 16-17 TUCSON 17th Annual Latino Music Festival - Tejano Show Case AVA (Casino del Sol) - A family event. Music from regional & national levels. Mexican food, carnival rides & games. Fr 3p-12a, Sa 10a-12a. 520-882-0018 APR 16-17 CHANDLER Chandler Jazz Festival Downtown, A J Chandler Park - An exciting jazz fest featuring various bands in several venues. Free adm. Fr 5-10p, Sa 10a-10p. 480-782-2665 APR 16-17 TEMPE Rotary River Rally Tempe Beach Park - Join the cardboard boat race or come to watch. Preview 16th, race 17th. Free. www.RotaryRiverRally.com; 480-682-9065 APR 16-18 BUCKEYE Annual Buckeye Pioneer Days Community Church - There will be a pioneer luncheon followed by a full day of festivities in City Park. Parade, carnival, melodrama. 623-386-4820 APR 16-18 SALOME Arizona Outback Spring Fiddlefest Lion’s Club - Fiddler’s jam sessions, lunch & dinner and more. 10a-close. Free. 928-859-4621 or 928-8593466 APR 16-18 MIAMI Miami Boomtown Spree Sullivan Street - Arizona State Mining Championship, parade, stair climb, 5K & 13K runs, and more. Fr 5p9p, Sa 9a-9p, Su 10a-5p, free. 928-473-4403 APR 16-18 TEMPE 18th Annual ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow 6th St & Rural Rd - Dancing in 23 categories, Native American arts, crafts, fry bread, intertribal dancing, Fr 7p-12a, Sa 11am-12a, Su 1p-6p, $2-10. 480-9655224

APR 16-18 FLAGSTAFF Northern Arizona Book Festival Multiple locations - 20 acclaimed authors incl Tim O’Brian & Cristina Garcia participate in panels, readings, workshops & other literary events, 10a-9p, $3/per event. 928-774-9118 APR 17 ORACLE 19th Annual Oracle Oaks Festival & Carnival Senior/Community Center on American Ave - “Then & Now” themed parade at 10a. Arts & crafts, carnival, car show, great food, local music, free, 9a-5p. 520-896-9326 APR 17 ELGIN Blessing of the Vine Festival Sonoita Vineyards - Blessing ceremony 12p, gates open 10a -4p, wine tasting, souvenir glass, tour of vineyards & winery, live music, $10. Gourmet food by Cafe Sonoita & Steakout ($6). 10a-4p. 520-455-5893 APR 17 DUNCAN Art Festival and Auction Greenlee County Fairgrounds - PRIDE Society presents art festival, quilt show and antique glass display, auction w/donated items for Duncan restorations, 9a-6p, free. 928-359-2583 APR 17-18 TOMBSTONE Annual Tombstone Rose Festival Historic Allen St - Celebrate the 119th blooming of the world’s largest rose tree. Enjoy the Rose Parade, basket lunch auction and cake walk. Free. 888-457-3929 APR 17-18 CAMP VERDE “History of the Soldier” Fort Verde State Historic Park - A living history timeline of military and civilian encampments up to the present day. $3/adults, under age 6 free. 928-567-3275 APR 17-18 SCOTTSDALE SolFest Southwest WestWorld - Fun and sun-filled education on sustainable & healthy living. Exhibitors, speakers, workshops, music & entertainers. Sa 9:30a-7:30p, Su 10a-6p. $10 per day. 928-649-8180 APR 17-18 DOUGLAS City of Douglas Arts in the Park Castro Park, 700 block of 10th Street - All day affair with arts, crafts, vendors, demonstrations, music and hands-on activities for all ages. Sat 10a-7p; Sun noon5p. 520-364-3851 APR 18 TEMPE New Times Music Showcase Stages along Mill Avenue - local bands perform in a wide range of categories. $7 wristbands provide entrance to all venues. 602-229-8504 APR 18 GUADALUPE Annual “Dia de Guadalupe” Celebration Mercado Retail & Cultural Center - 12p-10p, Yaqui & Mexican music, folklorico dancers, ethnic food, lowrider car show, tortilla-making contest, public dancing. Free 480-730-3080 APR 21-24 TUCSON Tucson International Mariachi Conference TCC/Wed-Fri, Armory Park/Sat - re creation of the Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City, w/food, games, Mariachis & Baile Folklorico dancers. 10a-10p. Free adm. 520-838-3913 APR 22-25 FLORENCE Country Thunder USA Canyon Moon Ranch - Outdoor music fest, Reba McEntire & Travis Tritt. Food, arts, crafts, camping. 11a-1a. $59/day, $129/4 days; BIG savings w/advance purchase. 480-966-9920 APR 23-24 PIMA Annual Heritage Days BBQ Fri. 5-7p, Cowboy breakfast Sat. 7-9a, Farm Museum & Main Museum displays, entertainment, demos of weaving, butter churning, etc., classic and antique car show. 928-485-3032 APR 23-24 SCOTTSDALE McDowell Mountain Music Festival WestWorld’s Polo Field - Community gathering & charity benefit. RV & tent camping, food, music, kid’s activities. Fr 5p-11p, Sa 11a-11p. Pricing: 480-840-0457. Info: 602-343-0453 APR 24 SCOTTSDALE Tostitos SW Salsa Challenge Scottsdale Stadium - Fund raiser for Hemophilia Assoc. Salsa & margarita judging; salsa sampling, contests, kids’ fun, live music, 11a-6p. Adults-$8, Kids-$5. 602955-3947 APR 24 SUPERIOR Earth Arbor Day Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Live music, tips on tree care & planting, tree exhibits, kids’ activities, 11a-3p. $6/adults, $3/kids 5-12, open 8-5. 520-689-2811 APR 24-MAY 2 SONOITA Sonoita Horse Races Santa Cruz Fairgrounds - Racing on Apr 24-25 & May 1-2. Live Quarterhorse & Thoroughbred racing, live simulcasting of 130th Kentucky Derby on 5/1. 1p, $3/adults, under 12 free. 520-455-5553 APR 28-MAY 2 COTTONWOOD Verde Valley Fair Fairgrounds - Old time fair, entertainment, dances, carnival, livestock show & sale, arts, crafts, horticulture & floriculture. Adults/$5, over 64/$4, children 6-12/$3. 928-634-3290 APR 30-MAY 1 SAFFORD Cinco de Mayo Fr/BBQ at Hall 5p-8p. Sa/parade begins at 10a on Main St. followed by activities for adults & children, entertainment, food until 7p. Free. 928-428-4920

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3rd Annual Copper Classic Car Show APR 10 BISBEE Classic cars and motorcycles will be the highlight of Bisbee’s third annual Copper Classic Car Show on April 10, 2004. Classic car buffs can see antique cars/ trucks as well as classic motorcycles and sports cars parked on Main Street in Historic Bisbee, Arizona during this event. Judging will include 16 categories ranging from Antique trucks through Modified cars, as well as sports cars and motorcycles. Bisbee is about 90 miles southwest of Tucson. For more information or how to enter a vehicle, call the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at 1-866224-7233. Visit the Bisbee Chamber online at www.Bisbeearizona.com where you will also find an email link.

Black Canyon City Festival APR 3 BLACK CANYON CITY The Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce Festival will be Saturday April 3, 2004. There will be food booths, jewelry, wood crafts, leather crafts, rides for the kids, information booths and live entertainment. Applications/information available at the Chamber office, 34501 S. Old Black Canyon Highway (P.O. Box 1919), Black Canyon City, AZ 85324. The day starts with a Pancake Breakfast at 6:30 am at the VFW on Frontage Road on the east side of I-17. The Lions Club White Cane Parade takes place on Old Black Canyon Highway at 10 am followed by the Festival at the Albins Civic Center at 11 am. Also beginning at 11:00 will be the Annual Chili Cookoff, sponsored by Ellie’s Frontier Saloon. The day ends with the BCC Riders Club BBQ and Street Dance at 6:30 pm. For more information call 623-3749797. APR 30-MAY 1 MESA Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Pioneer Park - Traditional & contemporary dance music, ballet folklorico, kids’ fun, arts & crafts, carnival rides, salsa contest, food. Fr 5-10p, Sa 10a-10p. Free. 480-644-3836 APR 30-MAY 2 SELIGMAN-TOPOCK 17th Annual Route 66 Fun Run Route 66 Rally - Open to all street legal vehicles, join over 700 other car enthusiasts for a drive down the Mother Road. Begins in Seligman, $44/entry incl. shirt & more. 928-753-5001 APR 30-MAY 2 WILLCOX Southeastern AZ Fine Arts Show Community Cnt. 312 W. Stewart - Judged show, works from children to professionals, also photographs, Sa 10-5, Su 10-3. Artist reception held on April 30, 6-8p. Free. 520-384-5317 APR 30-MAY 2 PAYSON 11th Annual Cruise-In & Charity Car Show New location/Historic Main St - Presented by Rim Country Classic Car Club. Limited to 225 vehicles. Call for regis, times, prices: Larry/928-472-7769, Norm/928472-7273

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Destination MAY 1 DOUGLAS International Border Horse Race Re-enactment of the famous 1957 race along the USMexico border, enjoy music, food vendors & 6 races. Ceremonies begin 12:30p, races 1p. Location: 2 miles west of Douglas. 520-364-2496 MAY 1 YUMA Cinco De Mayo Parade & Celebration Historic Downtown - Parade, food, live music, entertainment, free, 9:30a-Midnight. 928-783-2423

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MAY 29-30 LAKESIDE 10th Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Blue Ridge Junior H.S. - Dealers in minerals, fossils, jewelry, also demos, lapidary art, food. Featuring exhibit of fluorescent minerals. 9a-5p, $1 donation. 928-5378855

MAY 8-9 KINGMAN 26th Annual Festival of the Arts Metcalf Park - Handcrafted artwork, food, entertainment. Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-4p. Free adm. 928-757-0812

MAY 29-31 TOMBSTONE Wyatt Earp Days In honor of the West’s famous lawman. Gunfights, hangings, an 1880’s fashion show, chili cook-off, barbecue, street entertainment and more! 520-457-9317

MAY 8-9 PRESCOTT Spring 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

MAY 1 COTTONWOOD Greater Cottonwood Antique Aeroplane & Auto Show Cottonwood Airport - Antiques, cycles, street rods, customs, military, kit cars, vintage & experimental aircraft, food. 8a-4p. Free adm. 928-634-7593

MAY 8-9 BISBEE Antique Show & Sale Copper Queen Plaza Convention Ctr - Annual gathering of antique dealers in Historic Bisbee, you’re sure to find that special treasure. Sat 10a-6p, Sun 11a-5p, free adm. 520-432-4320

MAY 1 PRESCOTT Cinco De Mayo Festival Prescott Gateway Mall - Entertainment, Mexican arts & crafts, food, “Jalapeno Eating” contest, salsa tasting, kids activities, pinata, 1-10p. Street dance 6-9p. Free adm. 928-777-1122 (ext 5).

MAY 8-10 NOGALES Fiesta de Mayo 2050 N Smokey Ln - Dinner & auction, Sa, 6p, $50. BBQ of carne asada, Mo, 12p, $20. Supports Boys & Girls Club. 520-287-3733

MAY 1 CHLORIDE All Town Yard Sale Citizens of Chloride & surrounding communities. Lots of bargains on antiques & general treasures. Gunfight re-enactments. 928-565-2204 MAY 1 GLOBE Cinco De Mayo Festival Historic Downtown - Mariachi bands, entertainment, variety of food, children’s activities, crafts, crowning of the Cinco De Mayo Queen and a street dance, 11a-9p. Free. 800-804-5623 MAY 1-2 PHOENIX Cinco de Mayo Patriots Park - Celebrates Mexican victory over the French. 100+ entertainers incl Mexican & Tex-Mex music; 100+ food, arts & crafts vendors. Sa 1p-12a, Su 12p-10p. $5, 12 & under free. 602-279-4669 MAY 1-2 PRESCOTT Northern Arizona Sportsmen’s Expo Coors Event Cnt, Yavapai County Fairgrounds - Incl. hunting, fishing, camping, RV’s, seminars, demos, fishing pond for kids & archery instruction, 10a-5p, $. 928-541-9846 MAY 2 SEDONA 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Ballet Folklorico Celebration & Competition Tlaquepaque - Eight different Folklorico groups compete for best-group, director, regional dance, costumes. 9a-5:30p. 928-282-4838 MAY 5 SAN CARLOS Cinco de Mayo Apache Gold Casino Resort - Live performances of strolling mariachis, cash drawing up to $500, southwestern buffet. 11a-6p. 1-800-APACHE-8 MAY 8 GANADO Native American Auction Hubbell Trading Post - Navajo weavings, Pueblo Kachina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. Preview 9a-11a, auction 12p, held in large tent. Free adm. 928-755-3475 MAY 8 GOODYEAR Lakeside Pops Concert featuring Phoenix Symphony Estrella Mountain Ranch - Western theme, lakeside music under the stars, fireworks. Adults $15, Juniors 11-16 $10, under 10 free. Gates open 4p. 623-935-6384 MAY 8 BISBEE Annual Bisbee Garden Tour Self-directed garden tour sponsored by the Bisbee Bloomers. Pick up your map at the Visitor Center to tour these beautifully tended gardens, 10a- 4p, $8. 520432-5421 or 866-2BISBEE MAY 8 CLIFTON Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival Al Fernandez Park - Enjoy food, cold drinks, piñata, a Jumping Castle and face painting. 12p-5p. Free adm. 928-865-3313 MAY 8-9 ST. DAVID Fiesta de la Primavera Holy Trinity Monastery - Arts & crafts, dinner, music, mass on Sa. & Su. Raffles, gift shop. Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-4p. $1 parking. 520-720-4642 ext. 10

Northern Arizona Sportsmen’s Expo May 1 • 10am-5pm May 2 • 10am-4pm Yavapai County Fairgrounds Coors Event Center Hwy. 89A • Prescott Valley, AZ Admission

$4.00

• Ages 11 and under FREE Proceeds benefit elk and other wildlife

www.elkfoundation.org

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MAY 8-16 KINGMAN MCFA Hualapai Downs Horse Racing Mohave County Fairgrounds - Weekends of 5/8-9 and 5/15-16, Quarterhorse and Thoroughbred racing, post time 1p. $3. 928-753-2636 MAY 13-16 SONOITA Quarter Horse Show Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds - 250 competition classes, approved by AQHBA, AQHA and SAQHA. 7a-11p. Free. 520-455-5553 MAY 14-15 HOLBROOK Old Route 66 Community Yard Sale Townwide - Fun day of swapping and shopping. Get map of locations at Chamber of Commerce and other venues in town, 7a-3p. 800-524-2459

MAY 28-JUN 20 FLAGSTAFF Trappings of the American West Coconino Center for the Arts - Juried exhibit of painting, sculpture, photography, boots, hats, etc. Concerts, workshops & cowboy poetry. Exhibits: $1-3, Events: most free w/adm, others $. 928-774-8861 MAY 29-30 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. Sa 8a-5p, Su 8a-3p. Free. 928-476-4480 MAY 29-30 DEWEY Memorial Weekend Pie Festival & Antique Tractor Pull Young’s Farm - Tractor pull & engine exhibit, wagon rides, pony rides, pie walk. 10a-4p, free adm. 928-6327272

MAY 29-31 PRESCOTT Off Street Festival Parking lot behind Chamber of Commerce, 117 W Goodwin St - Arts & crafts, 9a-5p, free. 800-266-7534 MAY 29-31 PRESCOTT 30th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale Courthouse Plaza - Nat’l juried show, 160 of America’s greatest Western artists; quick-draw competition; Miniatures Show. Sa & Su 9a-5p, Mo 9a-3p. Free. 928778-1385

Az Event Guide Quarterly Distribution Locations AMADO Amado Territory Inn Exit 48 off I-19, 520-398-8684 APACHE JUNCTION Apache Junction C of C 567 W. Apache Trail, 480-982-3141 Arizona Winter Visitors Association 201 W. Apache Trail, Ste 109, 480-474-8071 Super 8 Motel 251 E. 29th Ave., 480-288-8888 BUCKEYE Buckeye Valley C of C 508 E. Monroe Ave., 623-386-2727 CASA GRANDE Greater Casa Grande C of C 575 N. Marshall St., 520-836-2125

MAY 14-16 QUEEN CREEK Peach Festival - “How Sweet It Is” Schnepf Farms - Orchards open for picking. Peach foods sampling, celebrity chef demos, train rides, mini golf, petting zoo, giant slide, entertainment. $5, 7:30a5p. 480-987-3100

CHANDLER Chandler C of C 25 S. Arizona Place # 201, 480-963-4571

MAY 15 TUCSON Waila Festival Bear Down Field at UofA - Join your neighbors under the stars for a family evening of music, dance, bands & traditional O’odham feast food. 5-11p. Free adm & parking. 520-628-5774

DOUGLAS Douglas Visitor Center 1125 Pan American, 520-805-4047

COOLIDGE Coolidge C of C 320 W. Central Ave., 520-723-3009

PINETOP Holiday Inn Express 431 E. White Mountain Blvd., 928-367-6077 Hon-Dah Casino 777 Highway 260, 928-369-0299 Woodland Inn & Suites 458 E. White Mountain Blvd., 928-367-3636 PRESCOTT Forest Villas Hotel 3645 Lee Cir., 928-717-1200 Springhill Suites by Marriott 200 E. Sheldon St, 928-776-0998 SALOME McMullen Valley C of C 66710 Hwy 60, 928-859-3846 SCOTTSDALE Taliesin West 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, 480-860-2700 The Events Group, Inc. 7121 E. 5th Ave., Ste. 16, 480-968-5353 Thunderbird Artists 13th Annual Scottsdale Fine Art & Chocolate Festival Scottsdale Pavilions (FEB 13-15), 480-837-5637 SHOW LOW Show Low Regional C of C 81 E. Deuce of Clubs, 928-537-2326 SPRINGERVILLE Springerville/Eagar Regional C of C 318 East Main, 928-333-2123

MAY 15 GLOBE 6th Annual IBEW Blues Festival City Hall Park - Featuring live bands. Food booths, beer garden, fun and tunes for the whole family, free, 1-10p. 928-425-8177

FLAGSTAFF Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., 928-774-3358 Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., 928-774-5211 Radisson Woodlands Hotel 1175 W. Route 66, 928-773-8888 The Inn at NAU San Francisco/McCreary Bldg #33, 928-523-1616

MAY 15-16 PHOENIX Phoenix Antique Market and Toy & Advertising Roundup Az State Fairgrounds - Toys Sat. only, featuring private collection of military memorabilia, Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a4p. $3/Gen. 602-717-7337.

GLOBE Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park 150 N. Pine St., 928-425-0320 Globe-Miami C of C 1360 N. Broad St., 928-425-4495

MAY 15-16 JEROME Historic Home & Building Tour Six to eight stops. Bring comfortable walking shoes. No wheelchair access. 9a-3p, $10 adults, $5 children. 928634-5477

GOODYEAR Southwest Valley C of C 289 N. Litchfield Rd., 623-932-2260

TOMBSTONE Trail Riders Motel & RV Park 13 N. 7th St., 520-457-3573

GRAND CANYON Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn Hwy. 64, 928-638-2681 Quality Inn & Suites Grand Canyon Hwy 64 1 mi S. of Grand Canyon Nat’l Park 928-638-2673 Grand Canyon IMAX Theatre 928-638-2203 Monarch II Giftshop 928-638-4027

TONTO BASIN Rambo Realty & Investment Hwy 188, 928-978-0260

MAY 15-16 GLENDALE Grand Canyon Sweet Onion Festival Sahuaro Ranch - Bluegrass & western bands, craft & educ. booths, food, onion seeds, fresh veggies, onion recipe & biggest onion contest. $2 + food donation, $3/without. 8a-2p. 602-234-1999 MAY 20-22 PAYSON Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo Payson Multi Event Center, Hwy 87 - PRCA rodeo, gates open 5p, show 7p, $10 adults/Srs $8; Casino will refund $5. Th night women’s rodeo - adm: can of food for food bank. 928-474-9440 MAY 21-23 SEDONA 16th Sedona Art & Sculpture Walk Radisson Poco Diablo Resort - Juried show features unique sculpture, fine art and live entertainment. Fr 12p-6p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 10a-6p. Free. 928-282-3809 MAY 22 PAYSON Aero Fair Payson Municipal Airport - Static display of vintage aircraft, cars, tractors & motorcycles. Glider rides, crafts, food vendors, pancake breakfast. 7:30a-1p. Free adm. 928-472-4748 MAY 22 CASA GRANDE 125 Years Celebration Peart Park, Florence Blvd -125 Years Celebration Community Picnic, activities throughout the day from 11:30a, game booths, evening entertainment 6-10:30p. 520-421-8600 MAY 28-30 WILLIAMS Rendezvous Days Buckskinner Park - Celebrate the Town’s western heritage w/black powder shoot & competitions, 1800’s crafts. Downtown - carnival, parade, entertainment. Free. Call for times: 800-863-0546 MAY 28-31 SAFFORD Gila Valley Family Festival Downtown - Antique, art & craft show, quilt show, entertainment. Street fair/Fri night, Car show/Fri & Sa, Gospel concert/Su 7a-9a. Free. 888-837-1841 MAY 28-31 OVERGAARD Memorial Day Stampede at Bisontown Bisontown - parade, arts & crafts, entertainment. Adm free. Meals and Museum entrance at reasonable price. 928-535-6789

HOPE Ramblin Roads RV Resort 60650 E. Hwy. 60, 928-859-3187 HUACHUCA CITY Tombstone Territories RV Park 2111 E. Highway 82, 520-457-2584 JEROME Ghost City Inn Bed & Breakfast 541 N. Main Street, 928-634-4678 KINGMAN Powerhouse Visitor Center 120 W. Andy Devine, 928-753-6106 LAKESIDE Hidden Rest Resort 3448 Highway 260, 928-368-6336 MIAMI Moon Over Miami 418 Sullivan St, 928-473-8178 MONUMENT VALLEY (UTAH) Gouldings Lodge 435-727-3231 PAYSON Rim Country Regional C of C 100 W. Main Street, 928-474-4515 PEACH SPRINGS Grand Canyon Caverns & Resort LLC Mile Marker 115, Route 66, 928-422-3223 PHOENIX Desert's Edge RV Village 22623 N. Black Canyon Hwy, 602-789-6903 Greater Phoenix C of C 201 N. Central, 27th Fl., 602-254-5521

ST. DAVID Holy Trinity Monastery Highway 80 l south of St. David between Mile Post 302 and 303, 520-720-4642 SUPERIOR Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park 37615 Hwy. 60, 520-689-2723 SURPRISE West Valley Art Museum 17420 N. Avenue of the Arts, 623-972-0635

TUBAC Tubac Center of the Arts 9 Plaza Rd, 520-398-2371 TUCSON Arizona State Museum NE of UofA’s Main Gate at Park & Univ., 520-621-6302 Kitt Peak National Observatory Hwy 86 west, turn left on Hwy 386 (56 miles from Tucson), 520-318-8726 Spanish Trail Outfitters Inc. 11121 E. Escalante Rd., 520-749-0167 Starr Pass Golf Suites 3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd, 520-670-0500 Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main, 520-624-2333 Voyager RV Resort 8701 S. Kolb Rd., 520-574-5000 WHY Golden Ha:san Casino 1 1/2 miles east of Why on Hwy 86, 520-362-2746 WICKENBURG Wickenburg C of C 216 N Frontier Street, 928-684-5479 WILLCOX Willcox C of C & Ag 1500 N. Circle I Road, 520-384-2272 WILLIAMS Williams-Grand Canyon C of C 200 W. Railroad Avenue, 928-635-0273 WINDOW ROCK Navajo Nation Museum Hwy 264 & Post Office Loop Rd, 928-871-7941 WINSLOW Winslow C of C 300 W. North Rd., 928-289-2434 YUMA Oak Tree Inn 1731 So. Sunridge Dr., 928-539-9000 Westwind RV and Golf Resort 9797 E. 32nd Street, 928-342-2992

Quantities are limited - please call first to assure that Guides are still available. Additional locations are also being added look online at www.egq.us/az for the most current list.

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Tres Rios Nature Festival

Saturn at Its Best!

First-Ever Nature Fest in the Phoenix Area

Don’t Miss These! APR 14-18 YUMA Yuma Birding & Nature Festival Field trips, exhibits, vendors, tours & events. Tours in Mexico, CA & sites near Yuma. Also bats, bighorn sheep, dune ecology. To register call: 800-293-0071/928-376-0100 APR 22-25 COTTONWOOD Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Field trips, workshops, guided walks, trail rides, birding from a canoe & exhibits. Prices vary. www.birdyverde.org

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

a chance to see petroglyphs, travel to bird watching hotspots and take the little ones to a children’s area that features hands-on crafts, live wildlife, up-close encounters with critters, educational displays, crafts and storytelling. The festival will be held at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. The city of Phoenix will provide free continuous-route bus service from the park to the city’s Tres Rios Demonstration Area, the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s B&M Wildlife Area and to the Buckeye Irrigation District lake. The event will run from 9am 4pm on March 13 and 14 at Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, five miles south of I-10 on Estrella Parkway. Admission is $10 per car. A few classes and tours will require an additional small fee. For more information on the festival, call 623-204-2130 or email tresriosfestival@cox.net. Or visit tresriosnaturefestival.com on the Internet. The APS Tres Rios Nature Festival is sponsored by: Arizona Public Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department; Wildlife For Tomorrow Foundation; Estrella Mountain Regional Park; the cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Phoenix; Maricopa County Flood Control District, El Rio Watercourse Master Plan; Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce; Arizona, Maricopa and Sonoran Audubon Societies; Buckeye Water and Irrigation District; Estrella Mountain Community College; Arizona Department of Water Resources; Phoenix Zoo, Leadership West; Arizona Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Rupp Aerial Photography; and Litchfield Park Historical Society. Photos by Jim Burns.

Maricopa Audubon Society www.maricopaaudubon.org, 480-968-5614 Laurie Nessel

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

Dust off your telescope! This March is an exciting to time to view the planets. Go out around 8 PM and you will be treated to a planetary feast. Once you find the direction, West, you’ll notice the brightest star-like point in the sky. What you’ve spotted is Venus. During the month of March, watch carefully and you may notice that Venus will appear to gradually brighten. On March 1st we are 86 million miles away, but by March 31st we have closed the orbital gap to 65 million miles. The next planet is a somewhat fainter reddish-orange star-like point above and to the left of Venus. This is the planet Mars. Mars is a relatively distant 170 million miles from us. During March, the bright, yellow, starlike point of Saturn will appear overhead during the early evening hours. Now is the time to see the original Lord of the Rings. It’s a whopping 816 million miles away from us! It takes roughly 29 years to orbit around the sun one time. Also, Saturn is tilted on its axis 25 degrees. The axial tilt is very important when viewing its ring system, which lie directly above its equator. Once every 14 years, Saturn and the Earth are lined up just right so that we can see the full 25 degree tilt of its rings. This spring, Saturn’s rings can be seen at their maximum tilt angle! Don’t miss it. They will not be this spec-

Madera Canyon, Az Cottages with kitchenettes and beautiful views of Madera Creek Enjoy a relaxing afternoon watching some of the more than 230 species of birds including 12 species of hummingbirds or join one of our canyon birdwalks. 45 minutes south of Tucson Airport

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tacular for another 14 years. Jupiter appears as a bright star (second only to Venus) in the East. This mighty planet lies 418 million miles away and is large enough to swallow 1200 Earths! Even with a pair of 7X to 10X binoculars you can see the disk of this giant planet and up to 4 of its largest moons. By the end of March, you may catch a glimpse of Mercury in the bright evening twilight. Look low in the West for a single, bright star. Lowell Observatory will feature viewing of the planet Saturn throughout the month of March. In April, we will shift our attention to Jupiter. On April 2nd and 3rd, Lowell Observatory will host a “Planet Fest 2004” weekend. On these evenings visitors will have the opportunity to view all five unaided eye planets and the moon through various telescopes! In March and April, Lowell Observatory is open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM. On April 2nd and 3rd we will open at 7PM. For more information please call 928774-3358 or visit www.lowell.edu. Saturn image credits: Lowell Observatory archive image. Taken through the 24-inch Alvan Clark Refracting Telescope. Imaged by Earl C. Slipher, 1945.

Special Astronomy Events Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff MAR 20 Vernal Equinox Daytime programs include discussion of the seasons, esp. the vernal equinox, the first day of spring in N. Hemisphere. 12p-5p. MAR 28 Planets Workshop Hands-on workshop to help you become acquainted w/the planets visible to the unaided eye. Families/indiv’s welcome, space is limited, reserv req’d. 928-7743358 ext 267 APR 2-3 Planet Fest 2004 5 planets visible to the unaided eye Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn; telescopes also set up. Begins approx 7:15p.

Observatories and Planetariums

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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The first-ever nature festival in the Phoenix area will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14. The APS Tres Rios Nature Festival will celebrate the wildlife and rich cultural heritage of the Gila, Salt and Agua Fria rivers. This lush riparian corridor, located at the southwest corner of the Phoenix-metro area, supports over 150 species of birds, as well as mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians. The festival will offer families a place to experience and learn about the environment of our region and local wildlife, and an opportunity to explore the history and heritage of the Gila River basin. There will be educational programs, talks, hikes and tours throughout the weekend. A sampling of the programs include: venomous animals, beginning birding, landscaping for wildlife, and the history of the southwest valley. Visitors will have

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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, www.discoverypark.com Arizona Science Center Phoenix, 602-716-2000, www.azscience.org Flandrau Science Center Tucson, 520-621-7827, www.flandrau.org

APR 18 Spring Stargazing Workshop Hands on workshop. Learn constellations, deep sky objects & visible planets. Reserv req. 928-774-3358 x267

Adm: $4 adults; college students, srs, AAA mem. $3.50; ages 5-17 $2. See ad on page 11 for a 2-FOR-1 discount coupon. 928-774-3358

Junk Bond Observatory, Hereford (near Sierra Vista) MAR 12 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. 520-366-5788

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

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Enchantment in the Desert WH GA IMS RD ICA EN L

Valley of the Moon

by Halsy-Taylor

Valley of the Moon is an outdoor architectural garden of sorts which first began construction in 1923. This landscape phenomenon was imagined, designed, and built all by the same extraordinary man, George Phar Legler. He did all this in devotion to a personal philosophy that “Happiness is given, not sold.” Out of a vacant desert lot, he created an enchanted dreamscape of hillsides, gardens, grottos, and glens. Gathering rocks from the Rillito riverbed and other nearby arroyos, he transported them by burro and cart and then concocted his own cement-like mixture made from the clay soil on site. Over time, a veritable “kingdom-in-the-desert” took shape and opened to the public in 1931 after nine years in the making. Since

then, this fascinating collection of miniature towns, castle-like turrets, and secret passageways has been stirring imaginations. Legler, one of the most ingenious recycling artists, incorporated copper pennies, seashells (must have made a visit to the Baja), and indigenous minerals of all shapes and sizes to create an atmosphere of magic and whimsy. He passed on in 1982, but his dream lives on in the sparkle of the eyes of everyone who comes to visit his desert wonderland. Valley of the Moon is located at 2544 E. Allen Road and is open the third Saturday of every month for their “Moon Stroll.” This self-guided tour at dusk provides visitors a one-of-a-kind experience. Also watch for the annual spring theatrical presented in March. Call 520-3231331 for updated event information or go to www.valleymoon.org

Affair with the Arts

Art and Craft Fair at West Valley Art Museum Craft Fair will bring you fifty-some juried fine artists from the area and around the nation showcasing their work in the beautiful spring air. You’ll also find food that will romance your palate, live music, demonstrating artists, storytellers and fun kids’ activities as well as silent auction items from participating artists. Show hours are 10am - 5pm. Admission $5 adults, students 13 to 19 $2; youth 12 and under free. West Valley Art Museum is located at 17420 N. Ave. of the Arts (north on 114th Ave. at Bell Rd.). Regular hours are 10am to 4pm, Tues-Sun. For more information visit the website at www.wvam.org or call 623-972-0635.

Northern Arizona

Clemenceau Heritage Museum

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Located in Surprise, AZ, the West Valley Art Museum is the primary art institution in the West Valley, featuring an extensive collection of ethnic dress and the works of more than 120 artists plus exciting traveling exhibitions. Sumptuous contemporary American cuisine is on offer at the Classic Café, open Tues-Fri from 11am to 3pm. Items from around the world are on sale at the newly remodeled museum store. The museum also offers an exciting program of events throughout the season, ranging from music to theatre to the upcoming art festival on March 27-28. The Affair with the Arts: Art and

Arts & Music

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 History and Heritage

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

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

Little House Museum Springerville, 928-333-2286

Museum of Northern Arizona 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

Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W, Gurley St., Prescott 928-445-3122

Show Low Historical Society Museum 541 E. Duece of Clubs, Show Low 928-532-7115

Smoki Museum Inc. 147 N. Arizona St., Prescott 928-445-1230

White Mountain Apache Museum Fort Apache, 928-338-4625 Nature & Ecology

Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum

Arboretum at Flagstaff

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.

Grand Canyon Caverns

928-333-5375

318 Main St., Springerville, Az 85938

4001 S. Woody Mt. Rd. 928-774-1442 Peach Springs, 928-422-3223

Navajo Nation Zoological & Botanical Park Window Rock, 928-871-6573 Space, Science & Technology

Lowell Observatory 1400 Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff 928-774-3358

Colorado River Arts & Music

Dury Lane Repertory Players P.O. Box 1727, Lake Havasu City, 86405 928-453-9466 History and Heritage

Arizona Historical Society Century House Museum 240 Madison Avenue, Yuma 928-782-1841

Hi-Jolly Monument Bus. Rte. 1-10, Quartzsite 928-669-2174

Mohave Museum of History & Arts 400 W. Beale St., Kingman 928-753-3195

Lake Havasu Museum of History 320 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City 928-854-4938

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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

Scottsdale Center for the Arts 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

Central Arizona Arts & Music

Arizona Opera 4600 N.12th Street, Phoenix 602-266-7464

Arizona State University Art Museum Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe 480-965-2787

Arizona Theatre Company 502 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix 602-256-6899

ASU Art Museum, Matthews Center & New Fine Arts Center ASU Campus, Tempe 480-965-2874

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

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

Central Arizona History and Heritage

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

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9802 N. 59th Ave, Glendale 623-931-3668

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

Tucson Attractions Passport 2-for-1 Admissions and Shopping Discounts

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

Az Tourist News is pleased to offer the new Tucson Attractions Passport. Costing only $10 and valid through September 15, 2004, the Passport offers shopping discounts and 2for-1 admissions to 20 major Pima County attractions, including:

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• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum • Pima Air & Space Museum • Titan Missile Museum • International Wildlife Museum • Old Tucson • Biosphere 2 • Reid Park Zoo • Arizona Opera • Tucson Symphony • Tucson Raceway Park • Tucson Sidewinders Using your Passport is simplicity itself. Present it for stamping when you purchase one admission to an attraction and receive your second admission FREE. Many discount coupon books contain coupons redeemable only on certain days, offering insignificant discounts, or-worst

of all - containing many coupons that are unlikely to be used. The Passport stands apart, offering true 2for-1 admissions, a $250 value for only $10. This means a family of four can save up to $500 with the purchase of two! Along with your savings on admissions, the Passport provides additional value by qualifying you for a gift certificate at either Park Place or Tucson Mall. 10 collected stamps qualify for a $10 certificate and 20 for a $25 certificate. “Tucson residents and out-of-town visitors are looking for the best family-value around,” says Tom Moulton, director of Pima County Attractions. “The Passport is what families have been asking for. It’s the perfect gift when the grandkids come to visit in the summer.” You can order online at www.aztourist.com/forms/passport.sht ml or by calling 1-800-462-8705.

The 1904 Old Courthouse, Nogales, Az 520-281-8675

Arizona State Museum 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

Old Tucson Studio

Asarco Mineral Discovery Center

201 S Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100

I-19 & Pima Mine Rd., Tucson 520-798-7798, www.mineraldiscovery.com

Pima County Fairgrounds Home to Tucson Raceway Park, Southwestern International Raceway 520-762-9100

Reid Park Zoo

Biosphere 2 Center Oracle Rd., Tucson 800-828-2462

Discovery Park

1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson 520-791-3204

1651 Discovery Pk Blvd, Safford 520-428-6260

Tucson Children’s Museum

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

200 S Sixth Ave., Tucson 520-792-9985

University of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-STAR

Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

Nature & Ecology

Amado, AZ 85645 520-670-5707

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

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Kitt Peak National Observatories Hwy 86 Tucson 520-318-8726

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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)

13 3. Havasupai Tribe 310 miles northwest of Phoenix off Route 66 at the bottom of Grand Canyon National Park • Pools of turquoise water • Spectacular waterfalls • Camping & hiking Supai, Arizona 86435 Phone: 520-448-2237/2141 (camping) 928-448-2111 (lodge) 4. San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe 200 miles north of Phoenix at Willow Springs and Paiute Canyon/Navajo Mountain • Paiute Canyon native basket weaving Tuba City, Arizona 86045 Phone 928-283-4589/4587 5. Navajo Nation 260 miles northeast of Phoenix, located in northern Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah - in Coconino, Navajo, & Apache Counties, Az • Monument Valley • St. Michael’s Historic Museum • Canyon De Chelly • Hubell Trading Post • Four Comers National Monument • Navajo Museum, Library, Visitor’s Center • Ten Recreational Lakes • Window Rock & Shiprock natural formations

• Navajo fairs, rodeos & pow-wows Window Rock, Arizona 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 • Hikin & 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

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

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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Located in Parker, Arizona just south of Lake Havasu, the BlueWater Resort & Casino is centrally located within the tri-state area of Arizona, California and Nevada and just two hours from Phoenix, 4 hours from Los Angeles and 3 hours from the Grand Canyon. The Resort can become a convenient part of your tour itinerary for either an overnight package or a weekend getaway or longer! Occupying prime Colorado River frontage, BlueWater Resort & Casino is the ideal setting to stay and play. Their 200 spacious guestrooms all have breathtaking river views and are designed for comfort with a choice of 1 king or 2 queen oversized beds. Convenient amenities include in-room coffee makers, blow dryers, 25” TV, private balcony or patio, data ports and telephone voice mail. There is also a fitness center for guest use. Room Service is available 7 days a week and complimentary Valet and Bell service is available 24 hours a day. The BlueWater Resort Casino offers a wide scale of exciting gaming with a 10,000 square foot Bingo Hall, live

Poker, Keno and 470 slot machines to choose from. The atrium features a spectacular indoor waterpark, two fabulous restaurants plus the Rivers Edge Cantina. The spacious waterfront area includes a 164-Slip Marina, Doublewide Boat Launch Ramp, Marina Shop and a sandy beach for fun and sun. There are many attractions within the nearby Parker, Arizona area including the Emerald Canyon Golf Course, the Parker Dam, the Colorado River Indian Tribe’s Museum & Library, Aha Khav Nature Preserve, Swansea Ghost Town and Poston World War II Memorial Monument. BlueWater Resort and Casino is the perfect one-stop getaway for the whole family. Take in a live show or relax by the poolside. Enjoy the challenging minigolf course; play over 50 video games in the arcade or cool off in the indoor waterpark! There is always something to see and do at BlueWater. For more information and to make reservations call 928669-7000, toll-free 888-243-3360 or visit www.BlueWaterFun.com.

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Gila River Casino - Lone Butte 1200 S. 56th St., Chandler 520-796-7728, 800-WIN-GILA

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Yavapai Casino 1501 E. Highway 69, Prescott 928- 445-5767, 800-SLOTS-44 www.buckyscasino.com • Slots: 175 • Other Games: Bingo • Eating Places: Snack Bar and Yavapai Cantina Sports Bar & Grill • Special Features: Located across the street from Bucky’s Casino. Free shuttle bus service.

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Telling Their Tribal Stories Native American Cultural Centers

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As the Indian Nations of Arizona gain in economic prosperity and participate more fully in modern society, there is a danger that their traditional ways may be lost. Each tribe in its own way is striving to preserve its cultural heritage. In addition, many groups are also choosing to tell their stories in their own way to the outside world. The Cultural Center of the White Mountain Apache Tribe is located in Fort Apache. Tapes in the Apache language as well as in English tell old stories, exhibits explain the history, and beautiful examples of traditional baskets are on view. Nine of the fort’s historic buildings have also been restored and are well worth a visit. The San Carlos Apache Tribe also has a Cultural Center located in Peridot, Arizona on Hwy 70, approximately 20 miles east of Globe. The “Window on Apache Culture” exhibit tells their tale from the spiritual beginnings of the people to the forced confinement on the reservation to the visions the Tribe has for the future. At the Gila River Indian Community’s Heritage Park there are reconstructed villages and the Gila Indian Center with museum, coffee shop and arts & crafts center. Two interesting exhibits tell stories from World War II... of the Japanese internment camp that was established on the reservation and about the life of Ira Hayes, one of the soldiers who raised the flag during the bloody battle of Iwo Jima. Look for signs along I-10 south of Phoenix. The Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum at 10,000 E. Osborn Road in Scottsdale tells the story of the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community. Baskets, pottery, photos and other articles tell

about the ancient Hohokam as well as the Pima, the “River People” of the Valley of the Sun, and the Maricopa, who originally came from along the Colorado River. Try fry bread in the outdoor dining area. One of the largest Native American museums in the country is the Navajo Nation Museum, Library and Visitors Center, located in Window Rock on Hwy 264. Built in the shape of a traditional Navajo home, an 8-sided hogan, this 58,000 sq-ft facility is open to the public and offers exhibits, workshops, performances and snack bar. Also in the northern part of the state, the Hopi Cultural Center Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Hopi traditions and to the presentation to nonHopi visitors of those aspects of the culture that can be shown through exhibits. On display are silver and other jewelry, basketry, weaving and Kachina dolls. The museum maintains a photographic archive and research library as well. The tribes along the Colorado River have also established museums to showcase their cultures. The Cocopah Museum, located off Hwy 95 south of Somerton, exhibits beadwork and tribal dolls among other arts and crafts. Fort Yuma houses the Quechan Tribal Museum, where you will find artifacts and photographs as well as beautiful beadwork. The Colorado Indian Tribes have a museum in Parker. As you travel around Arizona, take the opportunity to get to know our Native American neighbors by visiting their cultural centers. You’ll come away with a fresh perspective and some wonderful art works. For contact information, see the directory on this page.

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14th Annual O’Odham Day Celebrate at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Acting Superintendent Lisa Eckert announces the 14th Annual O’Odham Day Celebration: Continuing Traditions in O’Odham Culture scheduled for Saturday, March 20th. The event will take place from 10 am to 4 pm at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument group campground. The exhibition includes continuous educational demonstrations of traditional O’Odham lifeways including basket weaving, pottery making, storytelling, language, dryland farming and uses of native plants. The event, first organized in 1990 in celebration and recognition of Arizona’s Archaeology Month, has grown considerably to include demonstrations of native dancing, a woman’s game called Toka, Chicken Scratch music and a food booth serving Indian tacos, popovers, tepary beans and squash. Bleachers will be provided for visitors to watch the Toka game demonstrations and the dancers. A “Kids Corner” with hands-on activities will demonstrate traditional games and mano and metates. At various times throughout the day, visitors

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Native American Cultural Centers COCOPAH MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER 928-627-1992 County 15 - Avenue G, Somerton COLORADO RIVER INDIAN MUSEUM 928-669-9211m Route 1, Box 23-B, Parker FORT APACHE MUSEUM 928-338-4625, P.O. Box 507, Fort Apache FORT MOHAVE CULTURAL CENTER 928-346-1636 10225 Harbor Ave, Needles, CA

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honor songs and Intertribal songs will be shared. Listen to the Master of Ceremonies who will announce the events and when they are to begin. The Apache Gold Pow Wow is free of charge which makes this the perfect family outing. The Grand Entry parade of dancers leads off each session of the Pow Wow. Times are Friday, March 12 at 8pm, Saturday, March 13 at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday, March 14 at 12 noon. If you’re searching for a unique gift item, native artisans who make and sell original handmade arts and crafts will be set up. Or experience a little bit of the culture by tasting native dishes prepared by one of the local food vendors. Bring your own chair and please observe the request to not photograph any individual without permission. For overnight accommodations contact the Apache Gold Best Western Hotel or RV Park. Apache Gold is located on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, 5 miles east of Globe on Hwy 70. For more information call 1-800-APACHE 8.

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It’s Pow Wow time again at the Apache Gold Casino Resort, March 12, 13 and 14, 2004! The Pow Wow is a first nation’s gathering focusing on dance, song, and family celebration. Traditionally, it is a celebration presented by one tribe or band to welcome, honor, respect, and show generosity towards one another. All people, including non-native people, are welcome at Pow Wows and are encouraged to attend. Experiencing a Pow Wow can be a valuable and fascinating cultural experience for those unfamiliar with native culture. Thousands of dedicated and accomplished singers, dancers, artisans and their families follow the Pow Wow trail all over North America to dance and be together in celebration of their rich heritage. This year’s host drums are Yellow Hammer from Redrock, OK and the Smokeytown Singers from Neopit, WI. The drum has a very special tie to the traditional Indian way of life. Flag songs,

will be able to dance or just sit and listen to original Chicken Scratch music performed by local musicians. This celebration provides an opportunity to help make people aware of the importance of keeping the knowledge of traditional O’Odham culture alive. Archaeologist Adrianne Rankin, currently at Luke Air Force Base and cofounder of O’Odham Day, will present a slide program at the visitor center that will focus on the desert people who have lived in the Organ Pipe Cactus area for the last 12,000 years. A schedule of activities will be available at the park’s visitor center. Superintendent Eckert would like to extend a special invitation to all O’Odham and to those interested in the O’Odham culture, history and traditions to join in this celebration. No entrance fees will be collected on March 20. The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument group campground is located in the vicinity of the visitor center, which is located 35 miles south of Ajo just off highway 85. Visitors will be asked to park at the visitor center and then will be shuttled to the group area. For more information, call 520-387-6849.

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HOPI ARTS & CRAFTS SILVERCRAFTS 928-734-2463, P.O. Box 37, Second Mesa HOPI CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM 928-734-6650, P.O. Box 7, Second Mesa HOPI CULTURAL PRESERVATION OFFICE 928-734-3441, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL 928-769-2216, P.O. Box 179, Peach Springs NAVAJO ARTS AND CRAFTS 928-871-4090, P.O. Box 160, Window Rock NAVAJO NATION MUSEUM 928-871-7199 P.O. Box 308, Hwy 264, Window Rock NED A. HATATHLI MUSEUM Dine Community College 928-724-6600, Route 12, 1 Circle, Tsaile SAN CARLOS APACHE CULTURAL CENTER 928-475-2894, P.O. Box 760, Peridot

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Hunting in Mexico designed for comfortable lodging with clean water and sumptuous food. There are also taxidermy services available to prepare your catches for transport back home. For those traveling in Rvs, there are the necessary facilities to meet your needs. In some Sonoran hunting reserves, such as “Fuente Clara,” hunting is an activity that takes place year-round, except for some native species that have special regulations imposed. Because wildlife is an expendable natural resource, all animals living freely within Mexico are part of the nation. Because of this, there are various types of required permits available that authorize different types of hunting. These permits range from a Type 1, which is for water fowl, to a Type IV, which is for small mammals, to a Type VII, which is designated for “specially raised exotic species,” which includes species specifically raised for the purpose of hunting and photographic safaris. The best source of information on hunting in Mexico is a professional hunt organizer, who can provide you with regulations, maps and charts of various hunting areas, permits and property limits. For more information, please call 800-446-3942, or visit http://mexicotravel.com.

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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-totrip 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. If you are traveling outside of the

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Seaside Splendor Within Driving Distance... Paradiso Resort Having heard a lot of good things about the former Club Med, Sonora Bay, it was decided to investigate the successor, Paradiso Resort. Driving down from Arizona was not as bad as some make it seem, in fact it was quite easy and the 21km checkpoint also went smoothly. Make sure that you have a birth certificate and picture identification or a passport; they will be necessary to obtain a tourist visa. As for your vehicle, make copies of your title or registration and license (you'll also need a credit card) to get a Sonora sticker for the windshield. That accomplished, you're on your way south to San Carlos on Mexico Highway 15. The drive to San Carlos (5 hours) takes you through some small Mexican towns as well as the capital city of Sonora, Hermosillo. Don't be afraid to stop along the way, since there are many interesting shops and vendors. The road is well marked - watch for the San Carlos exit. If you find yourself in the town of Guaymas, you’ve gone one exit too far. After driving through the desert, the beautiful Sea of Cortez is a refreshing sight. As you continue through town, following the signs for Paradiso Resort, the road takes you through the mountains and around the bay past local fishing villages. At the very end of the 4-lane road, nestled at the foot of surrounding mountains, Paradiso Resort comes into view. Several PR OF ILE

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Hunters from all over the world can discover that just south of the border in Mexico, there is a magnificent and noble environment in which to experience an abundance of hunting opportunities. The origin of hunting in Mexico can be traced to Pre-Hispanic times. Hunting had a ceremonial aspect for each of the indigenous groups. The tradition, since then, has continued for centuries. The wonderful variety of wildlife has also changed little, due to efforts to preserve species from extinction, as well as maintaining an environment in which the hunter feels at one with the nature he is amongst. The Bighorn Sheep, as well as various species of deer, are some of Mexico’s most noted animals, as well as wildcats, the puma, gray fox, waterfowl, pigeons, wild boars, and small mammals. In the Sonora area of Mexico south of Arizona, hunters can test their skills with endless possibilities in a diverse terrain. This region sports not only waterfowl and small mammals, but also the renowned European wild boar. White-tailed deer, the Sonoran mule deer and the pheasant are also native here. There are various hunting reserves in Mexico, each one contains a clubhouse

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miles of beach surround the resort, and it has its own private lagoon. The rooms are comfortable: simple, Mexican style with tile floors, two double beds and a large shower/bathroom area. There is no phone or television in the room (although the staff says they are coming) to remind you of the outside world. If you absolutely need to check your email, however, the Reservation Office will graciously accommodate you. There is also a big screen television adjacent to the bar, and on the beach a restaurant and bar serving great Mexican food and playing live music on weekends. There is always adventure waiting if you choose. Activities abound, with everything imaginable. Ride horseback on a different trail everyday. Hiking, mountain biking, 4X4 Jeep Eco Tours into the canyons and don't forget all the water sports: snorkeling, sailing, fishing, windsurfing, kite surfing, and whale watching. You don't have to be an expert... there is instruction available for just about everything. An on-site activities information center can assist in making plans, and the resort staff is very friendly and helpful. Best of all is the peace and tranquility along with the inexpensive prices. Beautiful sunsets, the night sky sparkling with stars, the mountains and the beautiful Sea of Cortez... Paradiso Resort is a perfect getaway. For more information call 1-866-Mex4Fun (866-639-4386) or visit the website www.Mex4Fun.com.

• 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.

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Archaeology Awareness Month Window to Arizona’s Heritage HIG EXP HL O IS IGH T

For the entire month of March 2004, the ASP State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is coordinating activities throughout the state for its 19th Annual Celebration of Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month. These events will focus on current efforts to preserve our past by protecting our fragile and nonrenewable cultural resources. Proclaimed by the Governor each year, this celebration will feature over 100 prehistoric and historic site tours, exhibits, hikes, open houses, lectures, demonstrations and other activities throughout Arizona. Museums, historical societies, tribes, agencies, parks, and archaeology organizations are all involved in hosting events. The highlight of Archaeology Awareness Month is the Archaeology Expo which will be hosted by the Mesa Southwest Museum, in Mesa, Arizona, on March 20-21, 2004, 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Admission to the Expo is free. Boy and Girl Scouts will have a special hands-on opportunity to visit the Expo on Saturday to learn about Arizona’s past and the stewardship ethic, while at the same time earning their respective Archaeology badges. The Archaeology Expo offers many

attractions for archaeology and history buffs. Over 30 special displays and booths by archaeological and historical organizations, museums, Native American tribes, Hispanic groups, state and federal agencies, and others will allow you to participate as an archaeologist might in their research today, or make crafts that teach how prehistoric Native Americans survived in the Southwest, or play games like the historic settlers did. Living history reenactors, Native American and Hispanic demonstrators and entertainers, and hands-on activities will help make the past come alive! In addition, tours of the prehistoric Hohokam platform mound site of Mesa Grande in Mesa will be offered - a site that is not normally open to the public. Tours of other local archaeological and historical sites and museums will also be available as will walking tours of historic Main Street, which includes learning about the fascinating histories of the old buildings. Free raffles featuring prizes of archaeology-related items will occur throughout both days. For more detailed information call Ann Howard, Public Archaeology Programs Manager, at 602-542-7138 or e-mail: ahoward@pr.state.az.us.

Archaeology Month Selections Central Arizona Coolidge March 1-31: (10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm) Ranger Guided Tours of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 1100 Ruins Drive. By reservation only. 520-723-3172 or david_winchester@nps.gov Globe/Miami Area March 20, 21: (8am - 5 pm) Open House: Tonto National Monument. Trails to upper and lower cliff dwellings; no tour reservations necessary. Saturday is fee-free. Highway 188/88, 30 miles northwest of Globe/Miami. 928467-2241 March 27, 28: (9am - 5 pm) Hands-on Indian Activities. Make reproduction rock art rubbings, grind corn & see pottery demonstrations. Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park, 1100 Jesse Hayes Road. 928-425-0320 Mesa March 3: (11 am) Tour: Wednesday Walks with Museum Curators. Join Curator of Anthropology, Jerry Howard, as he leads a walking tour of the Mesa Grande Platform Mound Archaeological Site and shares information about stabilization projects and future plans. Mesa Southwest Museum, 53 N. Macdonald. 480-644-2230

March 13: (1 - 3 pm) Workshop: Design-A-Pot. Design your own piece of pottery to take home. Family hands-on workshop. Mesa Southwest Museum, 53 N. Macdonald, 480-644-5082 Phoenix March 6: (9 am - 5 pm) Free Admission Day. Deer Valley Rock Art Center, 3711 West Deer Valley Road. 602-5828007 March 13: (10 am - 3 pm) Ancient Technology Day at Pueblo Grande Museum. Free admission. Learn how people made jewelry and tools, and obtained food before hardware and grocery stores. Activities will include an agave roast, pottery firing, cordage making, flintknapping, atlatl dart throwing contest, Southwestern Indian games and more! 4619 East Washington Street. 602-495-0901 Tempe March 18: (10 am) Tour of Rock Art on Hayden Butte. Meet at Hayden Butte Trailhead, north side of 5th Street, east of Mill Avenue, behind Tempe Police building, 125 East 5th Street. 480-350-5100 For more events contact the State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona State Parks, at 602542-4009.

The Twilight World of the Desert Night Walks at Saguaro National Park N WA ATUR LK E S

Saguaro National Park’s east district continues to host their monthly “Night Walks” in the Rincon Mountain foothills. A series of short, one-mile walks on level trails, “Night Walks” provides an opportunity to explore the twilight world of desert creatures while strolling along the Cactus Forest trail. These ranger-guided excursions will highlight the cultural and natural history of the Park’s cactus-studded slopes and canyons. The hikes begin at the Visitor Center located at 3693 South Old Spanish Trail. Be sure to bring your own drinking water as you will be doing about a mile of easy-

to-moderate walking. And although participants are asked to carry their own flashlights, adequate night vision is recommended. The program is suited to all age levels. Parents must accompany their children. Reservations are required as space is limited. “Night Walks” will be held two more Fridays, March 19 and April 2 beginning at 7pm. “Night-Walkers” won’t want to miss this chance to experience the desert’s nighttime sights and sounds. But remember, no fishing allowed. For reservations and further information on this and other park programs, call 520-733-5153.

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

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Phoenix Albuquerque NM

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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

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Superior Apache Junction Florence Picacho

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Wenden Parker Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City Yuma Yuma

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Cottonwood Camp Verde Winslow Jerome St. Johns Sedona Flagstaff Sedona Payson

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Tucson Benson Oracle Patagonia Safford Tombstone Tubac

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Springerville Flagstaff Williams Prescott Phoenix

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Tucson

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NORTHERN ARIZONA Canyon De Chelly National Monument Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Grand Canyon National Park Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Montezuma Castle National Monument Navajo National Monument Petrified Forest National Park Pipe Spring National Monument Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Tuzigoot National Monument Walnut Canyon National Monument Wupatki National Monument

SOUTHERN ARIZONA Chiricahua National Monument Fort Bowie Historical Site Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tumacacori National Historical Park

STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS CENTRAL ARIZONA Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Lost Dutchman State Park McFarland State Historic Park Picacho Peak State Park

COLORADO RIVER REGION Alamo Lake State Park Buckskin Mountain State Park Lake Havasu State Park Lake Havasu State Park Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma Crossing State Historic Park

NORTHERN ARIZONA Dead Horse Ranch State Park Fort Verde State Historic Park Homolovi Ruins State Park Jerome State Historic Park Lyman Lake State Park Red Rock State Park Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Slide Rock State Park Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

SOUTHERN ARIZONA Catalina State Park Kartchner Caverns State Park Oracle State Park Patagonia Lake State Park Roper Lake State Park Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

NATIONAL FORESTS NORTHERN ARIZONA

Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Coconino National Forest Kaibab National Forest Prescott National Forest Tonto National Forest

SOUTHERN ARIZONA Coronado National Forest

WILDLIFE REFUGES Alchesay National Fish Hatchery Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Kofa National Wildlife Refuge San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery

Parker Sasabe Ajo Cibola Needles, CA Yuma Yuma Douglas

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Dos Cabezas Winery Wayward Winds Rd. Kansas Settlement, AZ 85643 Phone/Fax 520-455-5369 Doscabezas@theriver.com Hours by appointment Palo Verde Winery 11620 N. Benjamin Rd., Kingman, AZ 86401 520-757-8320, winery@ctaz.com Hours: by appointment Tasting & Tours Arizona Vineyards 1830 E. Patagonia Hwy, Nogales, AZ 85621 520-287-7972; Fax 520-287-2730 Colibri Vineyard & Winery 2825 W. Hilltop Rd., Portal, AZ 85632 520-558-2401, azvino@aol.com

TÜ|éÉÇt Ft. Bowie Vineyards 156 N. Jefferson, Bowie, AZ 85695 888-299-5951 or 520-847-2593 Nuts4u@vtc.net, Mon-Sat 10a-5p San Dominique Winery I-17 & Hwy 169, Camp Verde, AZ 85322 602-945-8583, Daily 10a-5p sales@garlicloversparadise.com Kokopelli Winery / Paradise Valley Vineyards 35 W. Boston St., Chandler, AZ 85225 480-792-6927; Fax 480-792-9256 azkokowine@aol.com Sonoita Vineyards Elgin-Canelo Rd., Elgin, AZ 85611 520-455-5893; Fax 520-797-7613 Sonoitavineyard@cs.com, Daily, 10a-4p Village of Elgin Winery 471 Elgin Rd., Elgin, AZ 85611 Phone/Fax 520-455-9309 info@elginwines.com

Charron Vineyards 18585 S. Sonoita Hwy, Vail, AZ 85641 520-762-8585 charronvineyards@theriver.com

VtÄ|yÉÜÇ|t Belle Marie Winery 26312 Mesa Rock Rd, Escondido, CA 92026 760-796-7557; Fax 760-796-7558 info@bellemarie.com Daily 11a-6p; closed Tue and major holidays. Tasting $5, includes souvenir glass; Tours by appointment. J. Jenkins Winery 1255 Julian Orchards Drive Julian, CA 92036, 760-765-3267, jenkinswinery@earthlink.net Sat-Sun 11a-5p, Tasting $2.50, includes glass Schwaesdall Winery 17677 Rancho de Oro, Ramona, CA 92065, 760-789-7547, john@ramonawinery.com, Sat-Sun 10a-6p, Tasting

exz|ÉÇtÄ j|Çx XäxÇàá ARIZONA MAR 19-21 Kokopelli Spring Wine & Art Festival Chandler, AZ. Kokopelli Winery & Boston St - Art, live music, and wine. Fri 5-9p, Sa 11a-9p, Su Noon5p. Free adm, $8 for wine tasting/souvenir wine glass. 480-792-6927 APR 3-4 Litchfield Park Fine Arts & Wine Festival Litchfield Park, AZ. 101 W. Wigwam Blvd Featuring works of 150 acclaimed artists from the SW, live entertainment, wine tasting and farmer's market, 9a-5p, free. 623-393-5338

CALIFORNIA MAR 26-28 Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival Gualala, CA. The Sea Ranch – 2nd Annual Whale Festival with a twist…great Jazz! Celebrity musicians, chowder & wine tastings, whale watching, family events. 707-884-1080 or www.redwoodcoastchamber.com APR 29 - MAY 1 Annual Monterey Wine Festival - Toast the Coast Monterey, CA. Various locations - Many events include. Winemaker luncheons, educational seminars, America’s Best Wine List Awards Gala, & live auctions. 800-656-4282 or www.montereywine.com JUL 30 – AUG 1 Sonoma Salute to the Arts Sonoma, CA. Sonoma Plaza - Northern CA’s ultrapremier showcase of winemaking, culinary, visual & literary arts. 707-938-1133, www.salutehearts.com

COLORADO APR 20 - MAY 1 13th Annual Colorado Springs Wine Festival Colorado Springs, CO. Various locations - Grand tasting/silent auction, Apr 30 featuring 300 varieties of wine & food from an assortment of restaurants; Winemaker seminars, May 1 learn about winemaking; Winemaker Dinner/live auction, May 2, sumptuous feast, elegant wines & rare wines for auction. 520-7469

NEW MEXICO MAY 29-31 Albuquerque Wine Festival Albuquerque, NM. NM Golf Academy at Balloon Fiesta Park – Live entertainment, gourmet food, quality arts/crafts, appox. 20 wineries, free tasting/parking, wine for purchase. 866-494-6366 or nmwine.com MAY 29-31 Southern New Mexico Wine Festival Las Cruces, NM. NM State Fairgrounds - Live entertainment, arts/crafts, food, 20+ NM wineries, free tasting, wine for purchase. 866-494-6366 or nmwine.com JUL 3-4 Santa Fe Wine Festival Santa Fe, NM. Rancho de las Golondrinas - Live entertainment, food, quality arts/crafts, 20+ NM wineries, free tasting, wine available for purchase, free parking. 866-494-6366 or nmwine.com

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Kokopelli Winery 24 Award-Winning Wines in Chandler, Arizona Kokopelli Winery, located in Chandler, AZ, is the largest and most decorated winery in the state (53 medals and counting). Open daily, the winery offers wine tastings, lunch and “noshing,” private events after hours and retail and wholesale wine sales. They appear at festivals statewide and from time to time present their own exciting events. One of these is coming up soon and if you love soulful music, you won’t want to miss it! The Kokopelli Jazz, Blues & Wine Festival takes place from March 19-21 at the winery, which is found at 35 W. Boston Street in Historic Downtown Chandler. You’ll enjoy award-winning food, wine tasting and live music on Friday and Saturday from 11:30am - 9pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm. The vineyard that makes all this possible was planted in 1991, and it produces 14 varietals of organically grown grapes. Bonita Valley Vineyard is located approximately 20 miles north of Willcox at an elevation of about 4500 feet. The combination of class A1A soil, abundant water and a near perfect microclimate

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VÉÄÉÜtwÉ Surface Creek Winery 1297 Hwy 65, Eckert, CO 81418 970-835-9463, winery@surfacecreek.com Summer/ Daily 11a-5p Rocky Hill Winery 18380 S. Hwy 550, Montrose, CO 81401 970-249-3765; Fax 970-249-5652 rockyhill@montrose.net Summer/ Daily 10a-6p; Winter/ Mon-Sat noon-6p, Sun noon-4p, Tasting

make this an ideal place for wine grape production. The Bonita Valley area is one of the largest organically certified fruit producing areas in the Southwest. Vineyard owners Don and Carol Minchella and 5th and 6th generation winemakers Herve and Florent Lescombes have combined their Italian and French heritage and their areas of expertise to produce 24 awardwinning wines of Arizona. The Winery is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30am to 6pm and on Sundays from Noon to 5pm. You’ll find that the Bistro menu is sure to please with soups, salads, panini, bruchetta, crostini and nosh plates - cheeses, olives, dried fruits, nuts and Chilean chocolate... umm, what could be tastier? Kokopelli Winery is also known for its hand painted and personalized bottles for special occasions. Plan ahead for the Kokopelli Jazz, Blues and Wine Festival on March 19-21 or stop by anytime for a great bistro experience. For more information call 480-792-6927 or visit www.kokopelliwinery.com.

Jory Winery (also see Jory Winery in California) PO Box 5752, Santa Fe, NM 87502 800-632-8059; Fax 888-782-9463 jorywinery@aol.com or vinonero@aol.com Black Mesa Winery 1502 Highway 68, Velarde, NM 87582 800-852-6372 or 505-852-2820 info@blackmesawinery.com Daily 10a-6p; Sun noon-6p, Tasting

Cottonwood Cellars 5482 Hwy 348, Olathe, CO 81425 970) 323-6224; Fax 970-323-6182 cottonwoodwines@cs.com May-Sept/ Wed-Sat 11a-6p; Oct-Apr/ FriSat 11a-5p; Jan-Mar/ Closed, Tasting Colorado Cellars 3553 E Road, Palisade, CO 81526 800-848-2812 or 970-464-7921 Fax 970-464-0574 Mon-Fri 9a-4p; Sat noon-4p, Tasting Garfield Estates Winery 3572 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526 970-464-0941; Fax 970-464-4890 info@garfieldestates.com Daily 11a-5p, Tasting & Tours

axã `xå|vÉ Los Luceros Winery PO Box 110, Alcalde, NM 87511 505-852-1085; Fax 505-753-6863 Weekends & by appointment, Tasting La Chiripada Winery Hwy 75, Dixon, NM 87527 800-528-7801 or 505-579-4437 info@lachiripada.com Mon-Sat, 10a-5p; Sun noon-5p, Tasting

hàt{ Castle Creek Winery Mile Post 14 Hwy 128, Moab, UT 84532 866-812-2002, 435-259-3332; Fax 435-259-5050, info@redcliffslodge.com Tasting, Tours Native Wines 72 S. 500 W. #63, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 435-462-9261; Fax 435-462-9261 natvwine@cut.net Sat noon-6p & by appointment Spanish Valley Vineyards & Winery 4710 S. Zimmerman Lane Moab, UT 84532, 435-259-8134 SpanishValleyVineyards@Yahoo.com Mon-Sat noon-7p & by appointment Free tasting wi/ purchase, Tours by request

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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.

Apache Junction Apache Gardens Home Communities 1617 N. Ironwood Dr. 480-288-0311 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 105 spaces. Pets allowed. CATV Cherokee Village 205 40 E. Apache Trail 480-986-4132 www.sunhome.biz info@sunhome.biz 97 sites. Pets allowed. Cable TV, Internet hookup, rec hall, game room, restrooms, showers, laundry, handicapped access, LP gas. Age restrictions

Sunrise RV Resort 1403 W. Broadway Ave. 480-983-2500 877-633-3133 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.

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.

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.

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Fiesta Grande-An RV Resort 1511 E. Florence Blvd 520-836-7222 888-934-3782 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. Palm Creek Golf & Resort 1110 N. Hennes Blvd 520-421-7000 800-421-7004 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.

El Mirage Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort 11201 N. El Mirage Rd. 623-583-0464 800-445-4115 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. Gila Bend Wheel Inn RV Park 606 W. Williams St. 928-683-2951 44 RV spaces, all pull-thrus and full hookups. Laundry, cable TV, public phone, patios, open all year. 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.

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Good Life RV Resort 3403 E. Main St. 480-832-4990 800-999-4990 www.goodliferv.com info@goodliferv.com 1163 RV sites, age restrictions, pet restrictions, 24 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 and ceramics, library, pool hall, weekly entertainment and dances. Post office on site. 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. Phoenix Desert’s Edge RV Village 22623 N. Black Canyon Hwy. 602-789-6903 888-633-7677 www.desertsedgerv.com dakarderv@aol.com* sbryn@asu.edu 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.

San Carlos Apache Gold RV Park P.O. Box 1210 928-475-7800 877-APACHE-8 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. COLORADO RIVER REGION Bullhead City River City RV Park 2225 Merrill Ave. 928-754-2121 www.rivercityrvpark.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. 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.

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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.

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Lake Havasu City Havasu RV Resort 1905 Victoria Farms Rd. 928-764-2020877-407-2020 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. Wellton Arrowhead RV Resort 30115 Wellton Mohawk Dr. 928-785-3648 members.aol.com/scolb2 arrowheadrv30115@aol.com 160 sites, full hookups. Heated pool, hot tub, laundry, club room with kitchen, showers, planned activities, shuffleboard, horseshoes. 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. 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.

CACTUS GARDENS RV PARK 10657 S Ave. 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.

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, horseshoes, card room. Activity director on site.

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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.

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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 & showers, laundry, phone hookups, propane delivery, shuffleboard, horseshoes, pool tables, planned activities with activities director on property, entertainment. Computer rm & wireless internet access. Park model sales.

MESA VERDE RV PARK 3649 S 4th Avem 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 Stm 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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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. Westwind RV and Golf Resort 9797 E. 32nd Street 928-342-2992 866-440-2992 www.westwindrvgolfresort.com info@westwindrvgolfresort.com shsurian@aol.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 / Grand Canyon RV Park PO Box 357 928-637-2521 63 sites, full hookups. Tent sites and cabins, laundry, store, storage.

Camp Verde 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. 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!

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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.

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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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. Page Wahweap Lake Powell RV Resort PO Box 1597 928-645-1004 www.visitlakepowell.com 86 sites, full hookups. Showers, laundry. Pinetop Hon-Dah RV Park 777 Hwy. 260 928-369-7400 800-929-8744 www.hon-dah.com 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. 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. SOUTH Benson San Pedro Mobile Home & RV Territory 1110 S. Hwy. 80 Box 1 877-235-9100 www.sanpedrorv.com 169 sites, full hookups. Covered pool, age restrictions, jacuzzi, activity hall, craft room, planned activities.

Clifton North Clifton RV Park 210 N. Coronado Blvd. 928-865-9064 www.townofclifton.com jvarming@townofclifton.com New! 55 paved spaces with BBQs, tables, electric and water, dump station, 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. Huachuca City Mountain View RV Park 99 W. Vista Lane 520-456-2860 800-722-4103 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.

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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. Pick up your copy of Az Tourist News at many Village Inn Restaurants statewide.

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 800-874-4548 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.

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Hemet Casa Del Sol RV Resort 2750 West Acacia 909-925-2515 888-925-2516 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.

Cortez McPhee Campground State Hwy. 184 970-882-2294 76 sites located on McPhee lake. Large sites for RV camping, some with full service hookups. Group sites available. All sites have picnic table and fire grates. 11 miles NE of Cortez of State Hwy. 184. 7,100 feet elevation.

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Dolores Dolores River RV Park and Cabins 18680 Hwy. 145 970-882-7761 800-200-2399 www.doloresriverrv.com dolorivrv@fone.net 81 sites. 12 cabins. Experience the beauty and serenity of the Dolores River and the quaintness of the Dolores River Valley. Only minutes from Telluride, Mesa Verde and Durango. On the river, also has fishing ponds, horseshoe pits, large rec hall, kitchen, family reunions welcome. Cable TV, private internet hook-up, laundry, pets allowed on leash. Credit cards accepted.

Towaoc Sleeping Ute RV Park 3 Weeminuche Drive 970-565-6544 800-889-5072 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, handicapped accessible.

Blythe Rancho Ventana RV Resort 4410 N. Arrowhead Blvd. 760-921-3600 916-855-8841 www.ranchoventanarv.com ranchoventanarv@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.

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Sundance RV Park 815 E. Main St 970-565-0997 www.sundancervpark.com 1sunrv@fone.net 19 sites. Adult park, shade, grass, pullthrus, monthly & weekly rates. Restaurant nearby.

El Centro Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort 1589 Drew Rd. 760-352-7061 800-545-6481 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.

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Durango Haviland Lake Campground Hwy. 550 970-259-2978 45 sites, some with water and electric. All sites have picnic tables and fire grates. Large sites for RV camping. 15 miles north of Durango. 8,100 feet elevation. 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 800-972-6620 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 800-776-7421 www.mesaverdervresort.com 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!

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 Las Cruces Sunny Acres RV Park 595 N. Valley Dr. 505-524-1716 877-800-1716 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. 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. Truth or Consequences Cielo Vista RV Park 501 S. Broadway 505-894-3738 800-414-8478 www.cielovistarvpark.com info@cielovistarvpark.com 76 sites, full hookups. Paved roads, computer telephone room, rec room, city views, walking distance to town, concrete pads, laundry and showers, pool table, shuffleboard, cable TV, dog walk paths. NEVADA

Silverton Red Mountain Motel & RV Park P.O. Box 346 970-387-5512 888-970-5512 www.redmtnmotelrvpk.com NEW MEXICO Carrizozo Mountain Springs Ranch RV Campground PO Box 306 505-648-2135 www.mountainspringsrv.com info@mountainspringsrv.com 18 RV sites, full hookups. Swimming pool, large clubhouse, picnic area with pond, restrooms, showers, laundry.

Pahrump Saddle West Hotel, Casino & RV Resort 1220 South Hwy. 160 775-727-1111 800-433-3987 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.

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Sunny Acres RV Park Discover the Enchantment of Las Cruces If you’re traveling on Interstate 10, Las Cruces, NM is a must stop, and Sunny Acres RV Park is the place to stay. We are a quiet, owner-operated adult park offering large sites (30 to 40 feet wide and at least 60 feet long), with plenty of grass and mature trees. Our sites are all full hookup, including cable TV, 30 or 50 amp. Some sites have concrete patios and parking canopies for your car or truck. We have smooth gravel interior roads and level sites. Our sparkling clean private showers/ restrooms and laundry facility are available 24 hours a day, as is the modem hookup in the clubhouse. Located within the city limits, we are only a few minutes from any part of town. Within the immediate area there are four restaurants, a grocery store and the Picacho Antique District. We are within walking distance (approximately a mile and a half) of the Downtown Area, which features the Farmer’s Market, the Historic Alameda and Mesquite Districts, theater, restaurants, library and public parks. Las Cruces’ five senior centers offer daily meals and many activities. Within a few miles are numerous attractions with hiking trails in the Organ Mountains, Stahmann Farms, and New Mexico State

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University, which offers cultural events, visual arts and performing arts. For the golfer, there are three public courses within minutes. Day trips include White Sands Missile Range Park & Museum, White Sands National Monument, Alamogordo with its Space Museum & Pistachio Ranches, the Deming / Columbus area, Silver City, the War Eagles Air Museum at the Santa Theresa Airport, El Paso, Old Mexico Elephant Butte Lake, Bosque del Apache and VLA in the Socorro area. We are about 30 minutes from the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino and 2 hours from Ruidoso Downs, the Billy the Kid and Inn of the Mountain Gods Casinos. As you can see, there are many things to see and do in the area, and an overnight stop is not enough! Spend some time with us and discover the Enchantment of Las Cruces. Sunny Acres is not just another RV Park on the Interstate, but a park to come home to. While we have easy access to I-10, I-25 and Hwy. 70, we are far enough away to enjoy the peacefulness of the area. We are committed to making your stay a pleasant experience. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling toll free 1-877-800-1716.

Terrible’s Lakeside Casino & RV Resort 5870 S. Homestead Rd. 775-751-7770 lakesiderv@pahrump.net

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UTAH Monument Valley Goulding’s Monument Valley Resort & RV Park Box 360001 435-727-3235 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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