Chino Valley Welcome & Relocation Guide 2023/2024

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THE LEGENDARY PRESCOTT RODEO: CELEBRATING OVER 136 YEARS OF WESTERN TRADITION

FROM EVERETT BOWMAN TO CHARMAYNE JAMES, A LOOK BACK AT THE WORLD'S OLDEST RODEO AND ITS NOTABLE CHAMPIONS

WRITTEN BY DONNA WERKING

The World's Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, Arizona, held its first event in 1888 and has since become a beloved tradition for both locals and visitors alike. The Prescott Frontier Days®, as it is officially known, is a week-long event thtat features various rodeo competitions, parade, and other western-themed activities held in downtown Prescott, Arizona.

Over the last 136 years, the Prescott rodeo has seen many talented and skilled contestants who have left their mark on the competition's history. One of the most notable rodeo champions is Everett Bowman, who won the All-Around Cowboy title an impressive six times between 1935-1941. Another legendary cowboy, Casey Tibbs, won the saddle bronc riding event four times in the 1950s.

Other notable rodeo champions include Jim Shoulders, a pioneer in bull riding, and Ty Murray, who won the All-Around Cowboy title seven times. Women have also made their mark on the Prescott rodeo, with barrel racer Charmayne James winning the event seven times and becoming one of the most successful rodeo competitors of all time.

The Prescott Frontier Days has also played a significant role in the development of rodeo as a sport. In 1912, the rodeo introduced the concept of timed events, such as steer wrestling and calf roping, which added a new level of excitement and competition to the sport.

Throughout its long history, the Prescott Frontier Days has remained committed to preserving the spirit of the American West and celebrating the traditions of rodeo. Today, the event attracts thousands of visitors each year and continues to be one of the most highly anticipated events in Prescott, Arizona. Learn more at www.WorldsOldestRodeo.com

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Welcome from

Mayor Jack Miller

Greetings! As Mayor of the Town of Chino Valley, it is my pleasure to welcome you as you learn more about our town in this wonderful welcome and relocation guide.

Chino Valley is a town that is quickly growing. With the growth, we are growing our business, retail and tourism base.

I encourage you to experience all of the things that make Chino Valley one of most unique and desirable places to live and enjoy a peaceful and wonderful quality of life.

The Town is very supportive of our new residents as well as economic development initiatives and promoting a business friendly environment.

Interesting historical facts about Chino Valley are that it was founded in 1864, later incorporated in 1970, and is the first original Territorial Capital of Arizona. Our rural community has four beautiful distinct seasons and has a truly hometown feeling.

The beauty of our Town is the wide open spaces, big blue skies with a culture defined by friendly people, unique eating establishments and outdoor adventure.

We look forward to welcoming you to Chino Valley. I hope you enjoy your move to our community.

Mayor Jack Miller Chino Valley Mayor

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This growing town has everything visitors, residents and businesses are looking for: fresh air in an ideal climate, superb recreational options, diverse housing, shopping and dining choices and a vibrant economy.

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A Look at Arizona

Low taxes and small state government means Arizona offers one of the lowest costs of doing business in the U.S., according to the Arizona Commerce Authority. The state also boasts a robust, skilled workforce and ease of transportation to local and international markets.

3 RD LOWEST IN NATION for state and local government expenditures per capita, FY 2020

2 ND LOWEST IN NATION for public

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Chino Valley's perfect weather provides four seasons and breathtaking landscapes – complete with granite mountains, lakes, streams and rolling meadows filled with wildlife.

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Ideal Location for Business, Residents, Visitors and Tourists

The state’s lack of natural and weather-related disasters — such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes — makes Arizona a convenient location for companies that require employees and market access to be consistently available throughout the year.

Along with the steady climate, Arizona is so geologically sound that it’s home to America’s largest nuclear generating facility. Palo Verde Generating Station provides businesses continual access to clean, reliable energy.

TO GET HERE

Highways leading into Chino Valley are:

From the east: From Interstate 17, those driving from the north can drive I-40 until it intersects with AZ-89 and then drive south. Those coming from the south leave I-17 and take AZ-169 west to AZ-69 north to Fain Rd., then AZ-89 north to Chino Valley.

From the north: From I-40, AZ-89 leads directly into Chino Valley.

From the south: From Interstate 17 those driving from the south can exit AZ-69 and use until it intersects with AZ-89 and follow that into Chino Valley.

From the west: County Road 5 intersects with County Road 69. Follow it to AZ-89 and then north to Chino Valley.

From the east: AZ-89 is an option that goes through Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Sedona and Flagstaff. Several local and regional transportation services provide passengers with service to Phoenix and other destinations.

FROM HERE TO THERE

Below is approximate distance and drive time from Chino Valley to a variety of communities both within Arizona and in adjacent states and Mexico.

EXPLORE CHINO VALLEY

YOUR WESTERN ADVENTURE HEADQUARTERS

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Chino Valley

• Just 10 minutes north of Prescott, Chino Valley has a true small-town ambiance with limitless horizons and recreational opportunities.

• A marvelously mild four-season climate lets you enjoy the beauty of the open range, Prescott National Forest and the Upper Verde River in “Arizona’s Outdoor Fun Place.”

• Outdoor adventures from hiking to rock climbing and off-roading draw you into exploring the natural, undeveloped surroundings.

• A diverse selection of restaurants lines AZ-89 with homestyle, farm-to-table and international cuisines.

• With an equestrian center, stables and trails sprinkled throughout town and plentiful horse properties, this is Greater Prescott’s mecca for horse lovers.

• A vineyard and several farms and ranches let you peek behind the curtain of the “farm” half of “farm-to-table” dining.

• Antique shops, boutiques and shops combine for an eclectic shopping scene.

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Community Events

ALL-AMERICAN BASH

A celebration with a hometown feel at Memory Park on or near July 4 includes games, contests, live music and food with a kids’ fun zone, beer garden, food vendors; it goes out with a bang of a fireworks display!

CHINO VALLEY TERRITORIAL DAYS

Held every Labor Day weekend at Memory Park to celebrate the Town of Chino Valley’s past, present and future, Chino Valley’s signature event includes a parade, pancake breakfast and corn dinner, 10K and 2-mile runs, live music, dancing, a beer garden, kids fun, vendors and a carnival at Memory Park.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

This October festival celebrates everything autumnal with hay rides, a tractor show, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, a kid zone, a beer garden, food trucks and more. Hosted by the Yavapai College

Chino Valley Agricultural Center.

JINGLE BASH

This two-day arts and craft show held in the Chino Valley High School gym at the beginning of December is the biggest in town and one of the largest in Greater Prescott, featuring dozens of vendors and decorated Christmas trees, which are donated to families in need.

Chino Valley is a place where neighbors gather all the time to talk, work together and just enjoy life under the endless blue skies! Townspeople gather with visitors to enjoy seasonal community events and embrace the joys of living in “Arizona’s Outdoor Fun Place.”

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Top Attractions

First-time visitors to Chino Valley come for a host of reasons, but most often they are lured by the historic, romantic appeal of Western heritage coupled with the area’s breathtaking beauty.

CHINO VALLEY EQUESTRIAN PARK

2208 Equestrian Way, Chino Valley

www.cvequestrianpark.org

Befitting this horse-crazy community, this full-scale equestrian facility offers open riding, lessons and classes and hosts equestrian workshops and shows, as well as other special events. It includes two arenas, an obstacle course, camping facilities and horse pens for members and visitors alike in one of Greater Prescott’s premiere horse facilities.

COMPASS TRAINING CENTER

3926 Shooting Range Rd., Chino Valley 928.848.9885

www.compasstrainingaz.org

This popular shooting range is spread out over 40 acres and is open

for public use Wednesday-Sunday, with a 100-foot rifle range and a 50foot pistol range. A variety of classes is offered throughout the week, and memberships are available.

GARCHEN BUDDHIST INSTITUTE

9995 E. Blissful Path, Chino Valley 928.925.1237

www.garchen.net

Located almost 10 miles east of town off Perkinsville Rd., this internationally known center founded by a Tibetan Buddhist lama hosts spiritual events and retreats on a peaceful hillside campus, as well as online. Onsite accommodations include camping spots, cabins, rooms and huts.

WINEY CATS AT GRANITE CREEK VINEYARD

2515 N. Rd. 1 E., Chino Valley 928.636.2003

www.wineycats.com

This picturesque vineyard is the perfect place to spend a summer Saturday afternoon with friends new and old to sample organic local wine and listen to live music. The grounds include a barn, tables for tasting inside and out and a tentcovered shade. Open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from July 2 - Sept. 3 as well as other days throughout the year. Visit their website for current hours.

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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PRESCOTT

Vicinity of Gurley and Montezuma streets, Prescott

About 20 minutes away from Chino Valley, the core of the City of Prescott draws visitors from around the world with historic buildings (many on national or local registries), attractions, shopping, dining and much more.

Courthouse Plaza

At the corner of Montezuma and Gurley, the majestic courthouse and the verdant square surrounding it has long been a gathering spot for the community. Visitors and residents alike love the annual Christmas Courthouse Lighting, summer concerts and festivals, historic commemorations and just killing time under the trees.

shops and hotels in buildings that look straight out of a Western movie set.

Sharlot Hall Museum

Brings local history to life; learn more in the Museum Directory on page 24.

Prescott Visitor Information Center

Across the street from the plaza’s south side, it’s an essential stop if it’s your first time there.

landscaped enclosures, including Mexican gray wolves, mountain lions, pronghorn deer, javelina, tortoises, iguanas and much more.

There also is a covered picnic pavilion, playground and educational exhibits along with many special events.

GRANITE MOUNTAIN INTERAGENCY HOTSHOT CREW LEARNING TRIBUTE CENTER

3750 Gateway Blvd., Prescott (inside Prescott Gateway Mall) www.gmihc19.org

A wildland fire learning center that pays tribute to the Yarnell 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots by telling their story, housing artifacts and memorabilia and educating the public about wildland fires and firefighting.

Whiskey Row

Along the western edge of the plaza, no place more embodies the Old West with saloons, restaurants, boutique

HERITAGE

PARK ZOOLOGICAL SANCTUARY

1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott 928.778.4242

www.heritageparkzoo.org

Animal lovers of all ages can see animals up close in naturally

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COOPER AG CENTER MUSEUM

19 W. Center St., Chino Valley 928.713.7208

www.cvazhs.org

The museum was opened in April 2023 by the Chino Valley Historical Society in buildings constructed in 1917 by the Hassayampa Alfalfa Farm, an early land development company, as their offices and demonstration farm. Exhibits tell the story of the town’s growth from Arizona’s temporary first seat of government, into a settlement and a ranching and agricultural center. Open on Saturdays in the spring and fall.

PRESCOTT WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER

156 C S. Montezuma St., Prescott 928.910.2307

www.visitwhc.org

A unique attraction on Whiskey Row preserving and promoting Prescott’s Western heritage through education, arts, music, events and projects that enhance its Western lifestyle.

SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM

415 W. Gurley St., Prescott 928.445.3122

www.sharlothallmuseum.org

PHIPPEN MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART

4701 N. AZ-89, Prescott 928.778.1385

www.phippenartmuseum.org

Presents museum quality Western art exhibits and educational programming, with permanent and rotating exhibits throughout the year.

MUSEUM OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

147 N. Arizona Ave., Prescott 928.445.1230

www.museumofindigenouspeople.org

This museum is home to irreplaceable prehistoric and contemporary artifacts linked to Southwestern Native American history and culture. Features visiting artists, programs, art markets and other community events.

A 4-acre collection of eight historic buildings and a rose garden highlights the culture and history of Greater Prescott through exhibits on territorial pioneers and Native American tribes. Living History programs, lectures, a research center and community events round out the extensive offerings.

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Parks & Recreation

The Town

Chino Valley sits in the center of an outdoor recreation mecca, and its Recreation Department oversees a portfolio of parks, sports fields, an aquatics center, a senior center and recreation programs and activities.

COMMUNITY CENTER PARK

1527 N. Rd. 1 E.

This 40-acre site is the centerpiece of the Town’s recreational opportunities with its aquatic center, large playground with ramada, four softball and baseball fields, three junior and one adult soccer fields, two sand volleyball courts, a disc golf course and the community center itself where many community fitness classes are hosted.

CHINO VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER

The community’s only public pool is open during the summer and includes a zero-depth entry area with a fountain, a red corkscrew slide and five tipping buckets for fun along with lap swim lanes. Swim lessons, open swim, toddler swim and aquatic fitness are some of the activities offered.

MEMORY PARK

Palomino Rd. and Rd. 2 W.

Chino Valley’s smallest park still has a lot of amenities packed into its 2.4 acres including a ramada and restrooms, playground, barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, bocce, basketball courts and the Town’s Veterans’ Memorial.

OLD HOME MANOR

Perkinsville Rd. and Old Home Manor Drive

The Town owns more than 880 acres at Old Home Manor on its east side, which is an outdoor recreation haven. It includes hiking/riding trails, the Chino Valley Model Aviators’ field, the Chino Valley Equestrian Center, the Compass Training Center, the Argonaut airsoft arena and access to Perkinsville Rd., with many more choices in the works.

CHINO VALLEY SENIOR CENTER

1021 Butterfield Rd.

928.636.9114

The Senior Center is just south of Memory Park; it offers line dancing, painting, bridge, billiards and several more scheduled activities, as well as information and referrals. It serves lunch daily for a suggested donation of $4 ($6 fee for those younger than 60) and is the base for an active Meals on Wheels service for the homebound. It’s also a meeting place for several local organizations.

For more information call 928.636.9780 or visit www.chinoaz.net.

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Hiking and Off-Roading Trails

Chino Valley sits at the hub of networks of trails that encourage outdoor exploration on feet and wheels of all shapes and sizes. There’s a lot of ground to cover under those big blue skies, and you’ll be awestruck by the beauty and splendor you find!

HIKING

Chino Valley Peavine Trail

This broad trail runs for just over 5 miles between Road 4 South and Road 4 North on the eastern side of the Town, using a segment of the abandoned railroad easement that also forms the 6-mile base of the Prescott Peavine National Recreational Trail through the Granite Dells and onto the high grasslands of that city.

Historical markers and interpretive signs line the trail. Local leaders are working to secure the 6 miles of railbed between the two segments.

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST

www.fs.usda.gov/prescott

The U.S. Forest Service oversees and maintains close to a million acres surrounding the Prescott area, including most of its iconic peaks – Granite Mountain, Thumb Butte, Mingus Mountain and the rest of the spectacular Bradshaws and Sierra Prietas.

OFF-ROADING

Chino Valley has become a mecca for off-highway exploration largely due to being perched at the western end of Perkinsville Rd., a popular route to Jerome and the historic Perkinsville area. OHV trails thread through the forests and prairies surrounding the town, including the Smiley Rock trail branching off Perkinsville and the Alto Pit OHV area closer to Prescott.

The opportunities to experience nature within its borders are endless, with trails, campgrounds and dispersed camping, day-use areas and primitive wilderness areas to choose from. It’s a playground for anyone who likes to walk, hike, mountain bike, ride horses, off-road, climb rocks, fish, kayak, watch birds and other wildlife, geocache, forage or do almost anything else — some activities require permits or fees.

Special places with memories to be made can be found around every rock, tree or cactus under the rich diversity of vistas provided by these areas.

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LIVE IN CHINO VALLEY

LOVE YOUR LIFE HERE

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Sitting on Top of the World

Chino Valley is a fast-growing town with a population that now has more than 13,660 residents but is committed to preserving a rural lifestyle where residents can ride to the store on horseback and be dazzled by a brilliant night sky.

They can find a home that’s perfect for them, pursue their personal and educational goals, find top-quality medical care and a faith community close to a home where they can live a free-range life, whether they’re raising a family, pursuing their career or enjoying their shimmering golden years.

It sits on prime property on the northern end of the Greater Prescott area, where people can enjoy the great natural and cultural features of Prescott and Prescott Valley along with a slower pace and lower cost of living at home. Here they’re close to farms and ranches and many people who make their living off the land and are fierce protectors of it.

Chino Valley is less than two hours away from the Grand Canyon and less than two hours away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, in the midst of a bustling yet down-to-earth community and a world of possibilities.

Education in Chino Valley

Developing a highly skilled workforce requires exceptional education opportunities, and Chino Valley offers top-notch schools from Pre-K-12 and extending through community college with access to world-class universities. Students graduating in Chino Valley are prepared for the workplace of the future.

CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.chinovalleyschools.com

The local school district focuses on an Innovate, Connect and Educate (ICE) model and recognizes all students have unique potential and can be educated to be productive U.S. citizens and members of the global community.

The district has about 2,500 students and a teacherstudent ratio of about 20 to 1. Its four campuses are Territorial Early Learning Center, Del Rio Elementary School, Heritage Middle School and Chino Valley High School, which offers career technical education (CTE) courses in agricultural sciences, health sciences, information technologies, construction technologies and hospitality.

MINGUS SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL

www.mingusspringsschool.org

Founded in 1995 for students who were not successful in traditional public school settings, it maintains a low student-teacher ratio for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Teachers supplement curriculum in math, science and reading from Pearson methods with additional material and enrichment programs. All students are issued a Chromebook for use in the classroom.

YAVAPAI COLLEGE CHINO VALLEY CENTER

www.yc.edu

The Chino Valley Agribusiness and Science Technology Center is the home of Yavapai College’s agriculture, animal care, construction, linework and commercial driving programs. Students are offered hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities as they prepare for careers in specialized, highly paid fields.

YC’s six campuses and centers offer dozens of degrees and certificate options for students of all ages.

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• Automotive Technologies

• Medical Assisting

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Chino Valley Education Directory

Residents of all ages and abilities have access to engaging, effective educational opportunities.

PRESCHOOLS

TERRITORIAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Preschool-2nd Grade

1088 Mahan Ln. 928.636.3842

www.tecc.chinovalley schools.com

VALLEY

LEARNING CENTER

2235 AZ-89, Ste. 1 928.636.1656

www.valleylearningcenters.com

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

DEL RIO

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1036 N. Rd. 1 W. 928.636.4414

www.drs.chinovalleyschools.com

K-8

MINGUS SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL 3600 N. Sunset Dr. 928.636.4766

www.mingusspringsschool.org

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

HERITAGE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

1076 N. Rd. 1 W. 928.636.4464

www.hms.chinovalley schools.com

HIGH SCHOOLS

CHINO VALLEY

HIGH SCHOOL

760 E. Center St. 928.636.2298

www.cvhs.chinovalleyschools.com

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51 650 E. Center St. 928.636.2458

www.chinovalleyschools.com

UNIVERSITIES

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

3700 Willow Creek Rd. Prescott 928.777.6600

www.prescott.erau.edu

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITYPRESCOTT CAMPUS

1100 E. Sheldon St. Prescott 928.523.2988

www.nau.edu/statewide-campuses/nauyavapai-college

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY - YAVAPAI 7351 Skoog Blvd. 928.523.2988

www.nau.edu/prescottvalley

COLLEGES

PRESCOTT COLLEGE

220 Grove Ave., Prescott 877.350.2100

www.prescott.edu

YAVAPAI COLLEGE

1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott 928.445.7300

www.yc.edu

TECHNICAL & TRADE SCHOOLS CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER (CTEC)

220 Ruger Rd., Ste. 1, Prescott

928.776.2002

www.yc.edu/ctec

GUIDANCE

HELICOPTERS, INC. HELICOPTER FLIGHT SCHOOL

6565 Crystal Ln., Prescott 928.443.9370

www.guidanceaero.com

MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION DISTRICT (CTED)

220 Ruger Rd., Ste. 2 Prescott 928.771.0791

www.micted.net

ROGERS ACADEMY OF BEAUTY 2375 AZ-69, Prescott 928.848.9929

www.rogersacademy ofbeauty.com

GRADES K-9TH GRADE

Learn more about NCS Online at ncsonline.org

TRUSTED TRUTH TRANSFORMS

NCS Online provides a rigorous, affordable, customizable online education rooted in Biblical worldview and established Christian community and culture.

School locations are in Chino Valley unless otherwise noted.

Health Care

Yavapai County ranks first out of Arizona’s 15 counties for healthy behaviors, and thanks to a strong network of health care partners and collaborators, the community is poised to maintain its position. Nearly 90% of people in the community report being able to see a doctor when needed, according to a 2017 Yavapai County Community Health Services report, the most recent available.

CHINO VALLEY’S RANGE OF CHOICES

Chino Valley has three primary care practices, an optometry office and several dentists and chiropractors offering accessible high-quality care in friendly environments.

The community benefits from the expertise of these providers and specialists, as well as many others in Greater Prescott, Flagstaff and Metro Phoenix.

Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center has provided hospital care to the Prescott and Verde Valley areas since 1941 and operates two full-service locations,

the West Campus in Prescott and the East Campus in Prescott Valley. Both are within a 30-minute drive from Chino Valley and provide excellent care for a full range of conditions. To learn more visit www.yrmc.org.

YRMC PhysicianCare was created in 2009 to provide expert medical care to Greater Prescott’s growing population from outpatient medical clinics including one in Chino Valley. Services available include family and internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, neurosurgical medicine, orthopedic surgery and pain management.

Health care is the leading industry for growth in Arizona in terms of the number and quality of jobs, says Lee McPheters, a research professor of economics at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business.

CHIROPRACTORS

Chino Valley

Family Chiropractic 1260 S. AZ-89, Ste. F 928.636.8181

www.chinovalleychiro.com

Bowen Chiropractic and Wellness Center

794 S. AZ-89

928.636.7682

www.bowenchiro.com

Lone Star Chiropractic 2235 AZ-89

928.636.6300

www.lone-star-chiropractic-chino-valleychiropractic.business.site

DENTISTRY

Chino Valley Family Dental 328 Business Park Dr. 928.636.6872

www.chinovalleyfamilydental.com

Granite View Dental 1260 AZ-89, Ste. G 928.589.1776

www.graniteviewdentist.com

Horizon Dental Care

432 W. Butterfield Rd. 928.636.1565

www.horizondds.com

My Kids’ Dentist 100 N. AZ-89 928.445.5959

www.mykidsdentist.biz

OPTOMETRY

M&M Eye Institute 399 W. Palomino Rd. 928.636.5504

www.visionprescott.com

PRIMARY CARE

Dignity Health

Yavapai Regional Medical Group 474 N. AZ-89 928.636.5680

www.yrmc.org

Malin Medical 1780 N. AZ-89 928.460.5214

www.malinmedical.com

Optima Medical 901 AZ-89 928.404.1488

www.optimamedicalaz.com

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Housing

Your home is waiting for you in Chino Valley

The Town of Chino Valley will continue to maintain a rural atmosphere within its borders, but that doesn’t mean everyone lives in a farmhouse. Your housing choices in Chino Valley include suburbanstyle subdivisions, mobile homes in cozy parks and wide-open acreage, luxurious new homes with multispace garages, solid ranch houses that have served the test of time and lots of lots where you can build your own adventure.

As of spring 2023, the median

sales price was just over $350,000 as reported by the Prescott Area Association of Realtors. Available properties include a good mix of new construction and pre-owned homes.

The Town of Chino Valley’s police department works to maintain one of the lowest crime rates in Arizona, and it is also protected by the Chino Valley Fire District. The Town provides other services to improve quality of life. The utility division is known for

producing some of the freshest, cleanest water in the state, and the public library is the Town’s information meeting place and part of the Yavapai Library Network, which connects patrons to over 1 million books, DVDs, CD books and thousands of ebooks and digital audiobooks.

The combination of highquality housing stock and topnotch services makes the grassy Chino Valley the perfect place to put down your roots.

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Neighborhoods

There are too many welcoming neighborhoods in Chino Valley to include a complete list, but we want to show you a sampling of the varied options.

APPALOOSA MEADOWS

This quiet, secluded community at North Road 1 West and West Road

3 North and expanding north is still near the heart of town, with custom homesites of 1 to 3 acres with room for expansive site-built homes, stables, sheds, landscaping and more of the best amenities for living your best Chino Valley life.

BRIGHT STAR

This sought-after community on the south side of East Road 2 North just west of Old Home Manor Road is the Town’s largest master-planned community. Patio homes, singlefamily houses and estate properties are all available here along with Stargazer Park and pocket parks, playgrounds, trails and more ways to enjoy the incredible outdoors.

CHINO MEADOWS

This sprawling area lies east of Peppertree Road and is not part of any HOA, offering lightly regulated living on lots covering the gamut from about one-fifth of an acre to 10 acres. Single family residential homes predominate but more affordable manufactured homes are easily found here as well.

COUNTRY WEST MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY AND RV PARK

This well-maintained 55-plus senior community is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants and the Town’s aquatic center and offers a plethora of options for active and social living, including a recently built community center. There are 13 RV spaces available at daily, weekly or monthly rates.

HIGHLANDS RANCH

Surrounded by part of Chino Meadows, Highlands Ranch is an HOA-run community that’s great for family living, with affordable homes and plenty of green space. There are also tremendous views of Granite and Mingus mountains and easy access to state land for outdoor adventure.

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Places of Worship

Chino Valley has more than 20 communities of faith that welcome residents and visitors for services, events and charitable projects. Whether they offer a large fellowship or intimate gatherings, they provide a spiritual and social network that brings people together.

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

3490 N. AZ-89

928.636.8465

www.biblebaptistchurchaz.com

CHINO VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH

317 Marketplace Dr.

928.636.4750

www.chinovalleybiblechurch.org

CHINO VALLEY BIBLE

SABBATH CHURCH

194 S. Rd. 1 W.

928.636.5945

www.cvbiblesabbath.org

CHINO VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST

1260 S. AZ-89

928.830.3600

www.chinovalleycofc.com

CHINO VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

2945 AZ-89

928.362.1772

www.chinovalley.church

CHINO VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

1969 N. AZ-89

928.636.4184

CHINO VALLEY FAMILY CHURCH

718 S. AZ-89

928.583.0825

www.azfamilychurch.com

CHINO VALLEY MISSIONARY

BAPTIST CHURCH

172 S. Rd. 1 W., No. 2806

928.636.6978

CHINO VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

735 E. Rd. 1 S. 928.636.2969

www.chinovalleyumc.org

FAMILY CHURCH

718 AZ-89 928.583.0825

www.azfamilychurch.com

FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST OF CHINO VALLEY

1524 N. AZ-89 928.636.2014

www.chinofsbc.org

GARCHEN BUDDHIST INSTITUTE

9995 E. Blissful Path 928.925.1237

www.garchen.net

GRACE CHURCH

2010 S. AZ-89

928.636.2949

www.cvgrace.co

HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 1010 N. Rd. 1 E.

928.636.2796

www.hopechinovalley.com

IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL M.I. 1969 N. AZ-89A

480.370.8726

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

3220 N. AZ-89

928.636.4156

www.jw.org/en

REFINERS FIRE COWBOY CHURCH 798 AZ-89

928.246.4159

ST.CATHERINE LABOURE

CATHOLIC CHURCH

2062 N. AZ-89

928.636.4071

www.stcatherinecv.org

ST. NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CHURCH 1270 Bethany Ln.

928.910.2186

prescottvalleyorthodox.com

SAVING GRACE

LUTHERAN CHURCH

440 W. Palomino Rd.

928.636.9533

www.savinggracelutherancvaz.org

SUMMIT CHURCH

2235 S. AZ-89

928.636.2888

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

441 W. Perkinsville Rd.

928.636.1815

www.churchofjesuschrist.org

WORD OF LIFE

ASSEMBLY CHURCH

590 W. Rd. 1 N.

928.636.4224

www.cvwola.com

Chino Valley is governed by a seven-member town council, including the mayor. All council members serve staggered, four-year terms.

For a comprehensive overview of Town programs and services, plus a calendar of Town meetings and news items, go to www.chinoaz.net. For information about lodging, dining and events, go to

INVEST

IN CHINO VALLEY COMPANIES INVEST HERE

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A SMALL BUSINESS POWERHOUSE

Chino Valley is proud of its economy based on small business and entrepreneurial ingenuity. Forty-three percent of its employers have 1 to 4 employees.

AZ-89 is lined with restaurants, shops, medical and veterinary practices, farm and pet supply stores, auto repair shops, banks and other enterprises that show the face of an industrious community. Construction jobs are plentiful as the community expands.

Chino Valley is growing and welcomes new, expanding and relocating firms. The Town and its economic development department offer services and advantages like incentives, assistance with site selection, a business support center and affordable and available land, along with no impact fees or municipal property taxes.

Looking to the future, the Town is pursuing development of a business park and other uses on portions of the Old Home Manor property not set aside as open space and encouraging entrepreneurial development in spaces like incubators and farmers markets.

Officials also aim to expand the community’s tourism industry, improve the AZ-89 streetscape and develop an online inventory of all available commercial land properties within the town limits.

Tidbits

from Maggie Tidaback, Economic Development Manager, Town of Chino Valley

Chino Valley’s Safeway is the company’s No. 1 producing store in the Southwest region.

Many Chino Valley businesses are so successful the owners want to expand.

Chino Valley is the largest antique and boutique shopping area in Yavapai County.

Infrastructure

• Chino Valley provides a robust system of services to support the community. These range from animal control to professional police and fire departments, including highly praised parks and recreation and public library departments.

• Water, sewer, recycling and local street construction and maintenance are provided by the Town of Chino Valley. Several privately-owned waste disposal services are available.

• SparkLight provides a variety of cable TV packages and business and residential internet and telephone services. Other TV, internet and telephone providers also are available, including DISH Network and DIRECTV.

• CenturyLink is an internet and phone provider, which also offers PC protection. Customers can bundle their internet and phone packages to save money and can choose from internet packages ranging from 40-140 Mbps (if available in the area.)

• Arizona Public Service (APS) is the primary source for electricity. It provides reliable service and has local personnel in the community to accommodate customer needs.

PRESCOTT REGIONAL AIRPORT www.flyprescott.com

Prescott Regional Airport is the 18th busiest in the nation, based on total airport takeoffs and landings in 2021. It’s an important economic engine for the region, providing not just commercial air and general aviation service, but also land for manufacturing and distribution operations. The airport creates a total economic impact of $160.3 million annually, supporting 1,366 jobs with wages of $53.9 million, according to a study released in 2019 by Elliott D. Pollack & Company.

An estimated 84,000 vehicles are driven on AZ-89 every day, and officials are planning improvements in signals, signage and other factors to manage traffic on the south side of town.

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Top Employers

TOP EMPLOYMENT SECTORS IN CHINO VALLEY

• Construction: approximately 1,000 jobs

• Government: 625 jobs

• Retail trade: 420 jobs

• Accommodation and food services: 390

• Professional, scientific and technical services: 230

• Other services (except public administration): 200

• Transportation and warehousing: 175

• Mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction: 170

• Educational services: 160

• Manufacturing: 160

• Health care and social assistance: 140

• Administrative and support, and waste management and remediation: 130

• Real estate, rental and leasing: 120

• Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting: 100

• Finance and insurance: 90

• Wholesale trade: 80

• Information: 30

• Arts, entertainment and recreation: 20

• Utilities: 15

TOP EMPLOYERS IN CHINO VALLEY

• Town of Chino Valley

• Chino Valley Unified School District

• Safeway

Resources & Partnerships

CHINO VALLEY CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE

928.636.2493, 199 N . AZ-89, www.chinovalley.org

The nonprofit association is the leading source of free and confidential business advice. SCORE helps entrepreneurs and small businesses through mentoring, workshops and resources.

(www.score.org)

LOW COST OF DOING BUSINESS

The Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce has 175 members and with the support of its Premium Partners serves the business community with Lunch and Learn events, an annual job fair and an annual luncheon featuring the State of the Town address. Training sessions cover customer service, marketing, sales, team building and more.

The Chamber does its best to support and connect businesses every minute of every day with ribbon cuttings and ambassadors. It also sponsors community events including a golf tournament, Wine, Bites and Brews and the Jingle Bash.

NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

www.nacog.org

NACOG provides a number of community programs. Its economic and workforce development division helps build economic success through workforce development partnerships. It also

provides comprehensive economic development planning.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

www.yc.edu/v6/small-businessdevelopment-center

SBDC is a resource center at Yavapai College for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The center helps businesses succeed through counseling in finance, management and marketing. Tools extend through the federal, state and county governments and the private sector.

ARIZONA COMMERCE AUTHORITY

www.azcommerce.com

ACA is a statewide economic development organization growing and strengthening Arizona’s economy, partnering with entrepreneurs and companies to create new jobs and business in targeted industries.

SCORE is America’s premier small business mentoring organization.

Arizona offers one of the lowest costs of doing business in the United States, primarily because of low taxes and small state government. While the national average of percapita income going to taxes is 9.9%, here the number is 8.4%.

GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

Considering the size of the population, the state government is small. Arizona has the country’s second-lowest number of state and local government employees per 10,000 residents, according to the 2022 edition of the Rich States, Poor States study by the American Legislative Exchange Council. The same survey ranks Arizona No. 1 for business performance and No. 3 for business outlook.

In addition, Arizona’s taxes on property and business income remain low compared to the rest of the country and are dropping further for personal income for the 2022 tax year, as noted by the Tax Institute in its 2022 report.

Property taxes are the 11th lowest in the U.S., and unemployment insurance tax is also the 11th lowest. Average costs for workers compensation are another advantage, with Arizona ranked 8th lowest nationwide.

T HR IVE IN CHINO VALLEY YOUR WELL-BEING AWAITS

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CHOOSE

YOUR OWN STORY

Chino Valley has a proud history as Arizona’s very first territorial capital and a longtime farming and ranching hub, but it’s also the perfect place for you to chart your own course in a town that won’t fence you in.

Shopping

You’ll find a gobsmacking range of locally owned boutiques, antique shops and gift shops for such a small town, including quite a few that blur the lines between the three. There’s a jeweler, a bookstore, a couple floral shops and a sewing supply store, plus a few bigger shopping opportunities like Safeway and Walgreens.

Dining

Foodies will do fine here with firstrate choices all around — farm-totable, barbecue, Mexican, Italian and coffee shops. Chino Valley has both a vineyard and a craft brewery, and both are don’t-misses!

Arts and Entertainment

The Chino Valley Public Library offers cultural materials and events to patrons and the community, and a local repertory group has produced several plays for enjoyment and education. There are more opportunities throughout Greater Prescott.

Day Trips

If and when you’re done exploring the Chino Valley area there are plenty of communities in Arizona’s Central Highlands and beyond just a car trip away that are so enchanting you can easily spend more than a day’s adventures in any of them!

Our rural community has four beautiful, distinct seasons and has a truly hometown feeling. The beauty of our town is the wide open spaces, big blue skies and a culture defined by friendly people, unique eating establishments and outdoor adventure.

–MAYOR JACK MILLER

EL CHARRO NORTE

PHOTO COURTESY OF TOWN OF CHINO VALLEY

History

Early territorial camp and capital grew into agricultural center and desirable community with strong roots

The Big and Little Chino valleys got their name in 1854 from Army Lt. Col. Amiel Whipple after the luxuriant gama grass he found, which Mexicans in the area referred to as “chino.”

The Arizona territory was created in February 1863, and that December the post of Fort Whipple and the first territorial capital were established at Del Rio Springs in what is now the northern end of the Town of Chino Valley. Five months later the fort and capital moved south to Prescott.

This didn’t deter the homesteaders coming in to grow hay, corn and wheat, and the region’s largest ranch at the time

grew up around Del Rio Springs, which also supplied water to Prescott. The railroad arrived in 1887, and a narrow-gauge track to the mining boomtown of Jerome formed a busy junction just east of the community.

The homesteading families expanded their operations to include dairy, eggs, vegetables, alfalfa and more crops and the railroad collaborated with the Fred Harvey Houses to provide “farm-to-table” food for the early hospitality chain. Ranching and farming continue to drive much of the Town’s economy, but by the 1960s escalating water and electricity costs were making it unprofitable for many. Land values

were increasing, so many chose to sell their property for new homes and businesses. The Town of Chino Valley was incorporated in 1970.

Ranching and farming continue to drive much of the Town’s economy, but by the 1960s escalating water and electricity costs were making it unprofitable for many.

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Arts & Entertainment

Chino Valley residents and visitors have easy access to Greater Prescott's cultural and entertainment resources

FINDLAY TOYOTA CENTER

3201 N . M ain St., Prescott 928.772.1819

www.findlaytoyotacenter.com

The largest entertainment space in Greater Prescott seats up to 5,100 spectators for such sports events as home games for the Northern Arizona Wranglers, winners of the 2022 Indoor Football League national championships.

Capacity is bumped up to 6,200 for concerts featuring the likes of Ringo Starr, Chicago and Jason Aldean. The center also hosts such trade shows as the Yavapai County Home Show and Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit.

ORCHESTRAS

Three Prescott-based groups host performances at YCPAC:

• Prescott Pops Symphony www.prescottpops.com

• Arizona Philharmonic www.azphil.org

• Yavapai Symphony Association

www.yavapaisymphony.org

HARKINS PRESCOTT VALLEY 14

7202 Pav Way, Prescott 928.775.2284

www.harkins.com

First-run movie theater with classics shown every Tuesday, ultimate rocker seats, reserved seating, alldigital projection and extensive concession choices.

ELKS THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

117 E. Gurley St., Prescott 928.777.1370

www.prescottelkstheatre.org

A century-old movie house with 500 seats hosts concerts, plays, films, intimate performances and classes.

JIM AND LINDA LEE

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott 928.776.2000

www.ycpac.com

Offering more than 1,000 seats, this complex on the Yavapai College campus produces dozens of events each season including orchestral, classical and pop music concerts, Performing Arts Department productions, films and satellite broadcasts. It also houses an art gallery.

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R estaurants & B ars Directory

Cozy diner breakfasts, multicourse meals, the simplicity of a beer or cocktail at a neighborhood bar – it's all here.

Breakfast/Lunch & Coffee Shops

ALFONSO’S MEXICAN FOOD

1920 AZ-89

928.636.5082

GABBY’S KITCHEN

2235 AZ-89

928.636.6003

www.gabbysgrill.com

OVERFLOW COFFEE

448 N. AZ-89, Ste. C 928.636.4152

www.facebook.com/ overflowcoffee

SCOOTER’S COFFEE 78 AZ-89 928.515.8833

SKILLETS CAFE 990 AZ-89

928.237.5235

American

ESSENCE

KITCHEN + BAR

1021 AZ-89, No. 104 928.925.3888

www.essenceofaz.com/ index.html

GABBY’S RUSTIC EATS

1667 S. AZ-89

928.379.6633

www.facebook.com/

GabbysRusticEats

LUCKY DOG’S

743 E. Rd. 2 N. 928.710.3810

PEPPER JACK’S OF CHINO VALLEY

865 AZ-89

928.636.5552

Asian

THAI SPOT

316 W. Perkinsville Rd., No. 2 928.237.1604

www.facebook.com/

ThaiSpotChinoValley

B arbecue UP IN SMOKE BAR-B-QUE

380 W. Butterfield Rd. 928.515.2344

www.facebook.com/ JsUpInSmoke1

Italian AROMA PIZZA 854 AZ-89 928.636.3770

Mexican/Southwest

ARTURO’S MEXICAN FOOD

900 S. AZ-89 928.636.0221

www.arturosaz.com

CASA GRANDE

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

443-331 W. Butterfield Rd. 928.636.7275

EL CHARRO NORTE

2879 N. Arizona Trail 928.460.5869

EL PARAISO

MEXICAN-ITALIAN RESTAURANT

1150 N . AZ-89 928.636.4060

TACO CORNER 316 W. Perkinsville Rd. 928.636.0157

Seafood

DANNY B’S FISH AND CHIPS

501 N. AZ-89 928.277.0283

dannybsfishshack.com

B ars & Breweries

EL CHARRO NORTE 2879 N. Arizona Trail 928.460.5869

GRANITE CREEK VINEYARDS

2515 N. Rd. 1 E., No. 5379 928.636.2003

www.wineycats.com

INSURGENT BREWING CO. 990 N. AZ-89, Unit D 928.636.9077

www.insurgentbrewingco.com

LUCY’S BAR AND GRILL 3020 AZ-89

928.636.7314

THE LOG CABIN BAR & GRILL

18 N. AZ-89

928.636.4271

www.facebook.com/ Thelogcabinbar

Golf

Greater Prescott’s phenomenal natural setting and climate make an exquisite round of golf possible almost any day of the year

The courses were crafted by the likes of Randy Heckenkemper, who’s also the architect of McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, and Milton Coggins, who laid out several courses in the Sun City area. They all take full advantage of the hills, ravines, boulders and other terrain to craft a dramatic setting and compelling game for players of all abilities.

STONERIDGE GOLF COURSE

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ANTELOPE HILLS GOLF COURSES (PUBLIC)

1 Perkins Dr., Prescott 928.776.7888 or 800.972.6818

www.antelopehillsgolf.com

Antelope Hills’ traditional North Course opened in 1956, with the city opening the South Course in 1992. Both 18-hole championship courses are set in the beautiful scenery of this Arizona region and offer a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The courses also play host to championship tournaments and events each year. The courses are owned by the City of Prescott and are managed by Indigo Sports.

STONERIDGE GOLF COURSE

1601 N. Bluff Top Dr., Prescott Valley 928.772.6500

www.stoneridgegolf.com

Sweeping panoramic Prescott Valley views and a ring of surrounding mountains make this championship course a one-of-a-kind round for public, membership or tournament play. The championship 18-hole course is par-72 and has up to 7,052 yards of play with four sets of tees. Amenities include an extensive pro shop, patient instruction and excellent food served in the Prescott Club at StoneRidge.

CANYON MESA COUNTRY CLUB (IN SEDONA)

500 Jacks Canyon Rd., Sedona 928.284.0036

www.canyonmesacountryclub.com

PRESCOTT GOLF CLUB

1030 Prescott Country Club Blvd., Dewey 928.772.8984

Found on the eastern edge of Prescott Valley, this regulation 18hole, par-72 golf course is designed for all skill levels, allowing play from 5,700 to 6,800 yards.

If you like to practice, there is a doublesided practice facility with driving tees, chipping and putting greens.

Additional features include economical green fee rates, sensible memberships, a pavilion, cocktail lounge, dining and banquet facilities.

This one is more of a day trip but at nine affordable holes it’s easier to fit into a schedule of Sedona activities, or you can go around again to keep playing in the jaw-dropping scenery, which can be a distraction for some.

For serious golfers, it’s considered a “target” course, meaning you’ll be challenged on most of your shots.

ADVENTURES

DAY TRIPS

• Carefree/Cave Creek (90 miles)Trail rides, antiques, Massacre Cave

• Camp Verde/Cottonwood (43 miles)Verde Canyon Railroad, wineries

• Flagstaff (96 miles) - Snow Bowl, Lowell Observatory, Meteor Crater

• Grand Canyon (123 miles) - Hiking, white water rafting

• Jerome (35 miles) - Art galleries, Gold King Mine and Ghost Town

• Kingman (149 miles) - Grand Canyon West, Skywalk, zipline

• Lake Havasu City (191 miles) - Casinos, London Bridge, boating

• Navajo Nation (228 miles) - Antelope Canyon, Canyon de Chelly

• Payson (99 miles) - Tonto National Forest, Mogollon Rim, Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin

• Sedona (67 miles) - Galleries, Slide Rock State Park, Oak Creek Canyon

• Scottsdale (109 miles) - Shopping, dining, OdySea Aquarium

• Wickenburg (59 miles) - Western museums, Vulture Mine and Ghost Town

• Williams (69 miles) - Grand Canyon Railroad, Grand Canyon Deer Farm, Bearizona

Day-tripping in Arizona

Once you’ve had some amazing Chino Valley adventures you can travel just beyond your new hometown and find the perfect day’s fun for your family inside the many museums, shops and restaurants or outside on trails, lakes and Jeep tours within a few hours’ drive. Whether you crave cool pines or desert warmth, there is a day trip for you!

CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK

These towns just north of Phoenix and Scottsdale offer a more laid-back vibe, one via high-end resorts and the other Old West quirks. Take a horseback trail ride in the stunning Sonoran Desert, go antiquing along Cave Creek Road and browse galleries and boutiques in Carefree.

CAMP VERDE/COTTONWOOD

Spend the day learning about the cliff-dwelling Sinagua culture and their crowning architectural achievement at Montezuma Castle National Monument, visiting a wideranging menagerie at Out of Africa Wildlife Park or enjoying the scenery and fine wines at 10 wineries and tasting rooms along the Verde Valley Wine Trail.

FLAGSTAFF

Northern Arizona’s largest city is at the foot of its highest peak, Mount Humphries, and in the midst of natural splendor to explore at Walnut Canyon and year-round at the Arizona Snow Bowl. Lowell Observatory lets you reach for the stars, and you can see the massive mark left when a celestial object collided with Earth at nearby Meteor Crater.

GRAND CANYON

Hiking trails, shopping, gorgeous hotels and cabins, restaurants and more are awaiting the visitor to the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Trailheads for Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails are near the village. Tour more of the North Rim to see even more unbeatable views.

JEROME

This historic copper mining town caters to the ghost hunter, art lover, wine or beer connoisseur and history lover with more than two dozen galleries and eclectic shops and restaurants. Drill down into local history at Gold King Mine and Ghost Town and Jerome State Historic Park and hop onto the western end of the Verde Valley Wine Trail. A captivating journey awaits at Verde Canyon Railroad, just down the road in Clarkdale.

FLAGSTAFF

JEROME

GRAND CANYON

KINGMAN/GRAND CANYON WEST

Along the historic Route 66 you can find a city with a storied history. Check out the Powerhouse Visitor Center, the Mohave Museum of History or Locomotive Park before heading north to the Grand Canyon’s western end and the incomparable Skywalk.

LAKE HAVASU CITY

This wide spot on the Colorado River is a magnet for boating and all other forms of water recreation and home to the reconstructed London Bridge, which anchors a charming Britishthemed shopping district. A ferry ride to the California shore takes you to the expanded Havasu Landing casino.

NAVAJO NATION

The largest Indian reservation in the U.S. includes some of the most iconic scenery in the West. Explore the stunning red cliffs and ancient ruins of Canyon de Chelly National Monument and the narrow but enchanting “slots” of Antelope Canyon.

PAYSON

“The Heart of Arizona” has rodeos, swimming, hiking, fishing and camping on the edge of the Mogollon Rim. The historic downtown offers dining and shopping. Tonto Natural Bridge offers hiking trails, the natural bridge and the park’s cavern. Fossil hunting, Indian ruins and the Zane Grey Cabin will keep the history buff enthralled.

SCOTTSDALE

This high-end neighbor of Phoenix has the Valley of the Sun’s premier shopping and dining opportunities in its Old Town and at Scottsdale Fashion Square, one of the nation’s largest malls. Find awe and inspiration in vast desert preserves and in-depth knowledge from attractions as varied as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, the OdySea Aquarium and the renowned Musical Instrument Museum.

SEDONA

Enjoy the cool waters of Slide Rock State Park or the majestic natural wonders in Red Rock State Park. Many New Age shops will have information for visiting Sedona’s famous vortexes, and there are many more unique stores at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village and along Main Street.

WICKENBURG

Thick with the atmosphere of the Old West, Wickenburg’s quaint downtown offers shopping and a variety of restaurants. You can ride at many guest ranches or soak in some Western culture at Vulture City or Desert Caballeros Western Museum.

WILLIAMS

Yes, you can get your kicks on Route 66! Williams offers six blocks of historic advertisements, shops, motor lodges and eateries. The Gateway to the Grand Canyon also offers mountain biking, hiking and fishing and Bearizona Wildlife Park. Love trains? The Grand Canyon Railway leaves Williams daily.

Yavapai Humane Society Welcomes You to Chino Valley!

If you haven’t already figured it out, Chino Valley is a huge animal-loving community! It’s the perfect place to grab a leash and your four-legged best friend and head out for some fun.

Before heading out anywhere with your pup, though, make sure he has a clean bill of health from your veterinarian to prevent any injuries and avoid any issues that might arise from exercising.

Chino Valley’s elevation is about 4,750 feet, and just as it takes us humans a bit of time to adjust, it’s going to take your dog some time too. And, with our elevation we also get some extreme weather, with exceptionally hot summers and some cold snowy winters, so always remember to check the temperature before heading out.

It’s also a good idea to bring your cellphone with you in case you both run into any issues.

Chino Valley is home to our Yavapai Humane Society Equine Center. Our equine program is an adoptionfocused program for horses in need of rehabilitation. The Equine Center opened its doors in June 2016.

If you are interested in adopting a horse, our YHS Equine Center is a great place to start. We are located at 3731 N. Rd. 1 W. in Chino Valley. All YHS horse adoptions come with medical and training records, vaccinations, hoof and dental work, and deworming. Some horses also may come with pedigree.

Prior to adoption, our horses have undergone our ethical training program to learn basic behaviors on the ground and, if applicable, while being ridden. Our goal is to ensure a good match between each horse and their new owner and home.

If you have any questions about any of the horses, or other animals (which sometimes include donkeys, mules, pigs, chickens, goats, ducks and more), or would like to fill out an application for any of them, please call the Equine Center at 928.515.4947 and speak with our equine supervisor.

You can also make an appointment to come in and see any of the available animals.

Chino Valley has great outdoor areas and many of them are pet friendly. When you’re ready to

hit the trails, we suggest the Peavine Trail in Chino Valley that spans between E. Road 4 South and E. Road 4 North. It’s a well-maintained trail full of beauty and nature and is a great trail for humans, dogs and horses!

Taking a walk or hike with your dog is not only good for them, but also for you. It’s a fabulous way to meet new people and explore the beauty of Chino Valley and Northern Arizona, all while enjoying the great outdoors.

So, grab a leash and your dog and head out for a nice walk together or head out for a ride into the beautiful Chino Valley sunset on your horse. It’ll do you all good! And, if you’re looking for a new furry hiking buddy, check out our website at www.yavapaihumane.org and take a peek at all the awesome animals ready to go on a new adventure with you. Give us a call at 928.445.2666 for information and to make an appointment.