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SERVICES

PICACHO PEAK

Automotive & RV

Norris RV 973 W Gila Bend Hwy Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.836.7921 www.norrisrv.com

Construction

Gallo Construction 701 W Second St Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.836.8899 www.galloconstruction.com

Education

Central Arizona College 8470 N Overfied Road Coolidge, AZ 85128 800.237.9814 ext. 5111 www.centralaz.edu CAC serves and educates the diverse communities of Pinal County.

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker ROX Realty 1919 N Trekell Rd Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.423.8250 www.roxsells.com

Services

Empire Cat - Agriculture 1.800.EMPIRE.1 www.empireag.com

Sports

Titan Power Rentals 760 E American Ave Oracle, AZ 85623 855.RENT.4X4 www.titanpowerrentals.com

HOME

Home is a place for new beginnings. Where milestones are reached and a lifetime of memories are made.

Residential | Commercial | Property Management

1919. N. Trekell Rd. Ste. A Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.423.8250 | www.roxsells.com

APACHE JUNCTION Apache Junction & Apache Trail Yearly Events

Lost Dutchman Days - February

Parade, 3-Day Professional Rodeo, Rodeo Dance, Art Show, Carnival with 30+ Rides and Carnival Attractions, Food, Vendors Lost Dutchman Marathon - February

Full & Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run, 2 Mile Fun Run Superstition Blues Brews & Arts Festival - March

Live music, craft beer, arts & crafts, vendors, food trucks Festival of the Superstitions - November

Live Entertainment, Food, Vendors, Car Show, Beer Garden, Veterans Tribute, Family Fun, Kids Korner, Pony Rides

GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN

Apache Junction, the gateway to the Superstition Mountains, offers a myriad of attractions within easy reach of Phoenix. Made famous by the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine, Apache Junction and the Superstition Mountains offer history, outdoor activities, and adventure. This is the start of the Apache Trail, with its many attractions. The drive up the trail alone is worth the trip for its breath-taking scenery. Stops include the Lost Dutchman State Park, offering a wide array of hiking trails and Family Camping, Junior Ranger, and Junior Buddy programs, along with many special events. They offer cabins for camping.

Don't miss the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum, operated by the Superstition Mountain Historical Society. In addition to their comprehensive exhibit galley and many free lectures and events, they have the only two surviving sets from the Apacheland Movie Ranch, the famous Movie Ranch Barn and the Elvis Memorial Chapel, built for the movie Charro (available for weddings and special events), along with the only 20-stamp mill ore crusher in Arizona and a G-scale model railroad exhibit.

Just down the road is the Goldfield Ghost Town, a completely reconstructed 1890s gold mining town. Entrance to the town is free along with free gunfight shows. Discover a number of attractions, which include a zipline, a train ride on Arizona's only narrow gauge train, mine tours, the Historic Goldfield Museum, gold panning and much more.

Apache Junction offers a number of hotels and several local restaurants. Add in golfing, horseback riding, a stop in nearby Gold Canyon or at the Arizona Renaissance Festival, as well as boating, jet skiing, and fishing at Canyon Lake.

Plan to stay awhile.

Bucket List

• Superstition's O.K. Corral Stables • Superstition Mountain Museum • Goldfield Ghost Town • Hiking and Mountain Biking • Lost Dutchman State Park • Apache Trail Tours

Historic & Scenic Guided Desert Tours Gold Panning and more!

Our Trails Will Rock You! Book online or call 480-982-7661

CASA GRANDE NEON SIGN PARK SHANNON PRICE

Casa Grande is the largest incorporated city in Pinal County and a major economic engine for the region. Founded in 1879 as a temporary terminus for the Southern Pacific Railroad, it was named Casa Grande in 1880 for the nearby Casa Grande ruins. It's centrally located between Phoenix and Tucson and growing rapidly.

The Museum of Casa Grande offers a detailed look at the area's heritage with artifacts and exhibits ranging from prehistory to the modern day, with many special programs and events each year.

Golf has become a major attraction, with some of the finest public courses, including the Dave White Municipal and Mission Royale courses. The Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort was built in 1959 as the San Francisco Giants' Spring Training Facility by owner Horace Stoneham. The resort's Duke Bar was named for frequent guest John Wayne. The adjoining Grande Sports World has been recognized since 2010 as the best soccer training facility in the country by US Soccer. With eight professional-grade soccer fields and a 58,000 square foot training facility, it is also the training home of the FC Barcelona residence academy.

Casa Grande Trap & Skeet caters to shotgun enthusiasts from beginners to experts, with no membership required. Volunteers have built 17 miles of new hiking trails. The annual Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O'Odham Tash event is a truly memorable festival and carnival full of Native American arts/ crafts, rodeos, and much more! And no one should ever leave town without visiting the one-of-a-kind Casa Grande Neon Sign Park.

You're sure to leave smiling.

Casa Grande Yearly Events

Casa Grande Historic Downtown Street Fair - January

Art, Pottery, Jewelry, Clothing, Sculptures, Entertainment, 200 Exhibitors, Car & Bike Show, Beer Garden, Food, Kids Area Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O'odham Tash - February

Carnival, Parade, Native American Arts & Crafts Festival, Rodeo Featuring Ak-Chin, Gila River, Salt River Pima, & Tohono O'odham Nations Cactus Antique Fly-In, Casa Grande Airport - March

Arizona's Premier Antique Aviation Event, Military & Civil Aircraft, Flying Displays Pinal County Fair - March

Classic County Fair with Livestock, Exhibits, Food, Carnival Games & Rides, Entertainment, and More

Bucket List

• Grande Sports World • The Museum of Casa Grande • Casa Grande Neon Sign Park • Casa Grande Mountain Park • 3 Public Golf Courses • 17 Miles of Hiking Trails

CACTUS FLY-IN

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