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StatewideAttractionsPages 34-35
StatewideFestivalsPages 29-32
White Mountains
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RegionalCasinosPages 36
RV Resorts &CampgroundsPages 42-47
Mexico
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Pet FriendlyArizonaPage 27
AUGUST-OCTOBER 2004
STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 2 AUGUST 2004A ZTourist News
Remember that oldadage that good luck isnothing more than beingprepared for opportunity?Well, the tourism industryis about to get lucky.
It is well documentedthat our national and stateeconomies have been shift-ing from primarily the col-
lection and production of goods, to amore services oriented incarnation. Inthis new economy, tourism and the busi-ness of tourism is evolving to becomethe very lifeblood of economically chal-lenged towns and cities. Those locationsand merchants that have positionedthemselves accordingly - with the rightstrategy and visibility - stand to reap thebenefits of being in the right business atthe right time. For as the economyimproves, more and more people havemore disposable income and time thanever before.
These people are always seekingways in which to reward themselves.Creative dynamic entrepreneurs willhelp them to do so. Entrepreneurs oftensee these changes in the economic cli-mate as opportunities to gain an advan-tage. Time does not stand still. Andthose who choose to evolve with thetimes and, moreover, are excited bytheir evolution are always in the driver'sseat. They are thought of as the luckyones - prepared for opportunity.
AZ Tourist News discovered anopportunity in 1997 when we learnedthat the marketing of Arizona Tourismwas missing a key component. On thesurface it appears that Arizona is pro-moted successfully by the State ofArizona and the Office of Tourism. Yet
the truth is that we receive weekly callsand inquiries from tourists seekinginformation that the government officeshave chosen not to provide. We havegained many of our readers and adver-tisers by addressing their frustration atnot having any informative venue that isrelevant to their needs. There was a gapbetween the national orientation of AOTand the limited reach of local townpapers.
AZ Tourist News answered that callfor a state-wide, regional touristresource. We are even more pertinenttoday. With more and more travel doneby car, where most of us stay within400-600 miles of home, regional infor-mation is at a premium. Yet, with theStates of Arizona's vast expenditure ofmarketing wealth there is still no wel-come mat from AOT for the millions ofvisitors and local adventurers whoannually tour our state in search of ourtrue character and local flavor. This fail-ure represents a lost opportunity for ourcommunities to bring in more revenue.
That's where AZ Tourist Newscomes in. We pick up the slack by pro-viding tourists with travel informationthat will preclude them from passing bya historical landmark or "hidden gem"that only locals know is 10 minutes offthe freeway. Perhaps, given this kind ofinformation, our visitors might stay anextra day. Perhaps they'll change theirplans all together. This is a definitiveadvantage for us, our advertisers andour readers and one that needs to be val-ued. Put it this way, we up-sell Arizona.We have the customer. They have thedesire. Now, let’s not let them say good-bye, with everyone thinking, "if I onlyknew."
With your help we can cover everyangle with which our visitors are con-cerned. We encourage and continue toimplore the State of Arizona and themunicipal CVB's to work with us. Yourassistance in this endeavor will "rise allboats." You can prompt local CVB's towork with us as well. With their accu-mulated marketing power of close to 40million dollars, we can help municipalCVB's permeate the market representedby droves of visitors flocking toArizona.
It is all right here: the resources, thestrategy, the opportunity - the luck. Andlucky for us, our subject is Arizona. Nomatter what part of the state you likeyou will find what you like to do. Nomatter what you like to do you will findit in many parts of Arizona. For thiskind of information, we have come todiscover how many people absolutelyrely on us. We have in fact created adynamic new and ever expanding com-modity: Traveling Arizona. Come travelit with us.
Until next month, farewell…andgood luck!
Ciao,
Anthony Venuti,Publisher
Letter from the Publisher
To reach an account executive, associate editor or tocontact the editor or publisher, call (800) 462-8705. Anyeditorial portion of AZ Tourist News may not be dupli-cated without written permission from the Publisher. AzTourist News © 2004. 60,000 copies distributed monthly.Look for us at visitors centers, hotels, resorts, movie the-aters, restaurants, major attractions, major events, andeverywhere else in Arizona!
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EVENT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:Due to the demand for listing events, we have set the following guidelines. We hope thatthese will clarify our criteria.1. Space Availability: We simply cannot list all the events we receive. We reserve theright to select appropriate event listings and when space is tight, we will give first priorityto those who partner with us.2. Length: 25-30 words in length or 180 characters. This should include the necessaryinformation such as event title, date, venue, brief description of event, admission and pub-lic contact number for further information. The name of the city is not included in theword count.3. Type: Tourism / Visitor related... typically this leaves out charitable events and eventsthat would draw from only the participants’ family, friends and like demographic reach,unless these have a particularly “western” or Arizona theme.
Events submitted on line at www.aztourist.com or e-mailed [email protected] will be given priority consideration. We have limited staff toretype, fax for approval/proofing, etc. If you can help us help you, it will be in your bestinterest to do so, for the time we can save will encourage us to choose your events.
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AUGUST 2004 STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 3A ZTourist News
by R.D. Phares
There is somethingabout the sound your footmakes on the gravel whenyou first step out of thecar up here. That sound isso clear, so crisp and theair just the same with thescent of pine...you couldbe blindfolded and knowthat you have at lastarrived. You are in Arizona’s WhiteMountains and as you gaze into the crys-tal blue skies held high by the pines, youknow exactly what you have to do; awhole lot of nothing.
Of course, in this case, nothing meanscamping and fishing and hiking and post-picnic snoozes in daisy strewn meadows.It means shopping, golfing and gambling,antiquing and wildlife watching. And ofcourse, lest it be forgotten, up here noth-ing can truly mean nothing, as in watch-ing the shadows of breeze blown aspencreep across that cool high country grass.Something of all that nothing is promisedwhen you experience your first earth-crunching, clean-breathing step from thevehicle that brought you to Arizona’ssanctuary - the White Mountains.
Home to several quaint towns and vil-lages, the White Mountains region isabout a four hour drive from either
Tucson or Phoenix. Speaking of driving,St. Johns will host the 5th Annual Top
of the Mountain GrandPrix this September 4th-6thwith Jim Paxon as GrandMarshal. Sports Cars, StockCars and former Indianapolis500 racers will be featured inbreathtaking competitionsthat reinvigorate a St. John’scar-racing tradition firstbegun in 1908. Ticket prices
are set at a family friendly $5 each andentitle you to witness some of auto-rac-ing’s celebrities go head to head. Vendors,rides for children and live music ensurethe whole family will have a good time.
After all that motorized excitement,you may want to relax in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. It’s quitecommon to see deer andelk when they come out tofeed at the forest’s edgeduring dawn and dusk.The truly blessed will belucky enough to catch aglimpse of an Americanbald eagle or Mexicangray wolf, both recentlyreintroduced to the area.Covering two million acres of mountainwoodlands, the Apache-Sitgreaves con-tains over 680 miles of waterways and 34cold water lakes rippled by a variety of
trout and other fish. Additionally, theWhite Mountain Trail System is regardedas one of the top three in the nation withover 200 miles in trails.
If fishing is your game, go to Greer,where some of the state’s best fly-fishingis to be found. Round Valley and thetowns of Springerville and Eager arehome to the unique Casa MalpaisMuseum and Ruins with its Great Kivaand astronomical observatory as well asmuseums and dude ranches that reflectthe region’s western heritage. Be sure tovisit Historic Fort Apachewhere you can walk rightup and touch a piece of thepast. Established in 1870and abandoned in 1922, thefort boasts the remains ofGeneral Crook’s headquar-ters, officers’ quarters,barns and a cemetery, whilethe Apache Cultural Centerand Museum reveals nativelifeways. The Morman town ofSnowflake offers Historic Home Toursnot to be missed. And at Lyman LakeState Park you can zoom through one ofthe few permanent water skiing slalomcourses in the state.
As summer turns into fall, you’ll wantto schedule in a stop in Pinetop-Lakeside
where the White MountainBluegrass Festival on August14th -15th will feature cloggers,great tunes, jam sessions andfood and crafts. If you can’tmake it then, be sure to attendthe 29th Annual Fall Festival inSeptember featuring over 120artists and crafters as well asantiques, quilts, car show and
more. The region is chock full of festivalsof this sort. Check out our EventsDirectory to learn more.
Need to unwind from all your unwind-
ing? Golfing in the White Mountains is aspectacular way to spend the day. SilverCreek Golf Club in Show Low is one ofseveral fine venues for a day on the links.If maybe you wagered too much on a puttgone bad, you can have a chance win itback right away at Hon-Dah Resort andCasino. Beyond gaming, Hon-Dah alsofeatures live shows and delicious dining.Walk off dinner in town by browsing themany antique shops, galleries and bou-tiques.
At the end of the day, you’ll need aplace to stay. Pinetop’sHidden Rest Resort fea-tures individually rentedcabins, many containing aprivate indoor spa in whichto rejuvenate after youractive pursuit of recreation.The cabins are available asstudios or one-bedroom unitscapable of housing an entirefamily. They’re furnished
with all the amenities including kitchens,televisions and serenity.
The Holiday Inn Express in Pinetopis another excellent location to put upyour feet. If you’re looking for the relia-bility of a national brand, this is the placefor you. Bring your pets and let the kidslook after them while you enjoy the saunaand whirlpool. Their free breakfast willget you charged up for another full day.Currently they are offering free highspeed internet access in addition to 20%off room rates if you reference their adin these pages.
The White Mountains are Arizona’ssummertime sanctuary, where there’snever a lack of nothing to do.
St. John’s Chamber of Commerce(Grand Prix info), 928-337-2000
Holiday Inn Express, 928-367-6077Hidden Rest Resort, 928-368-6336
TUCSONVillage Inn Restaurant 4245 E. Speedway (520) 881-3550Village Inn Restaurant 6635 E. Grant (520) 886-6635
TEMPEVillage Inn Restaurant 950 E Baseline Rd (480) 831-5571Village Inn Restaurant 1080 W. Elliot Rd (480) 820-8401MESAVillage Inn Restaurant 1155 S Dobson Rd (480) 834-8372Village Inn Restaurant 1663 E Main St (480) 898-3403PHOENIXVillage Inn Restaurant 4040 E Bell Rd (602) 765-0458CHANDLERVillage Inn Restaurant I-10 & Chandler Rd (480) 961-0861
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The Phoenix PrideCommission is proud to present
the 30 favorite Points of Pride inPhoenix selected by more than 40,000
Valley residents. A Point of Pride is alandmark or attraction unique to, andlocated within, the city of Phoenix thatevokes a sense of pride among area resi-dents.
The Points of Pride are locations youwouldn’t want visitors to miss whenthey’re in town, places you’d like to takeyour family on an outing. The Points ofPride include parks, cultural facilities,historic residences and mountain peaks.And this year three more Phoenix land-marks were added to this prestigious list.
The Ben Avery Shooting Facility,Japanese Friendship Garden and ThomasJ. Pappas School are the winners in thisyear’s public voting of the Phoenix Pointsof Pride. These sites have been added tothe 27 previous choices rounding off thenumber of Points of Pride to 30.
The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is aprofessionally managed and operated,safe, family-based and customer-friendlyshooting sports recreational facility. TheJapanese Friendship Garden featuresmore than 1,500 tons of hand-pickedrocks, a 12-foot waterfall, Koi pond andflowing streams, and the Thomas J.Pappas School, founded in 1989, pro-vides homeless students with a compre-hensive educational experience as well asstriving to meet their social and physicalneeds.
The public nominated more than 70sites for Phoenix Points of Pride status in
fall 2003. The list was narrowed to 10finalists, which were voted on by the pub-lic in February and March, 2004. Otherfinalists were Arizona Falls, ArizonaScience Center, Bank One Ballpark,Burton Barr Central Library, EastlakePark, Murphy Bridle Path and PhoenixSky Harbor International Airport.
Phoenix Pointsof Pride also include:
• America West Arena• Arizona Biltmore Resort• Arizona Center• Camelback Mountain• Cricket Pavilion• Deer Valley Rock Art Center• Desert Botanical Garden• Encanto Park• Heard Museum• Herberger Theater Center• Historic Heritage Square• Mystery Castle• Orpheum Theatre• Papago Park/Hole-In-The-Rock• Patriots Square Park• Phoenix Art Museum• Phoenix Symphony Hall Plaza• Phoenix Zoo• Pueblo Grande Museum• South Mountain Park• Phoenix Mountains Recreation Area• Telephone Pioneers of America Park• Tovrea Castle• Wesley Bolin Plaza• Wrigley MansionFor more information on each of
these Points of Pride, visitphoenix.gov/ARTS/pridepts.html.
Phoenix Points of PrideThree New Sites Added
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Name Location Business Office MerchantsArizona Center 400 E. Van Buren, Phoenix 602-271-4000 25
Arizona Mills 5000 Arizona Mills Cr, Tempe 480-491-7300 165
Arrowhead Towne Center 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale 623-979-7777 140
Biltmore Fashion Park 24th St. & Camelback, Phoenix 602-955-8401 68
Paradise Valley Mall 4568 E. Cactus, Phoenix 602-996-8840 170
Outlets at Anthem 4250 W. Anthem Way, Anthem 623-465-9502 80
Scottsdale Pavilions Pima & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 480-991-6007 69
Superstition Springs Center 6555 E. Southern, Mesa 480-832-0212 150
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Wickenburg, ArizonaSaturday, September 4, 2004
11:00am - 8:00pmAt the Wickenburg Community Center
160 North Valentine Street
The Fiesta is held each year to celebrateWickenburg’s Hispanic Heritage, and has
expanded each year in detail and activities.
Mariachi & Folklorico Entertainment • Arts & CraftsMercado • Food • Margarita and CervezaKIDS ZONA • Salsa & Margarita Contest
FEATURING: BARRIO LATINO
Sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of CommerceFor information call 1-800-942-5242
www.outwickenburgway.com
16th Annual
FiestaSeptiembre
Exactly 120 years ago thisAugust, a few cowboys got
together to compare roping skillsand see who owned the best horse.
Since there was “down time” before thefall roundup, the cowboys from localranches around Payson put braggin’ rightson the line and probably gambled thosedollars burning holes in their pockets.This humble beginning begat the “AugustDoin’s.”
Now known as the Annual World’sOldest Continuous Rodeo, the ArizonaRim Country competition brings champi-on cowboys from all across the nation toparticipate in the Professional RodeoCowboys Association rodeo. The event isconsidered one of the best rodeos in theUnited States.
Rodeo is made up of handsome guys,beautiful women and lots of kids.Everywhere you look are horses tied tostock trailers, bulls crashing againstfences and calves milling around a pen.Music blares from loudspeakers, scents offresh popcorn, fry bread and bratwurst fillthe air and cold drinks are neatly packedin troughs of crushed ice.
The most important part of the rodeo isthe fans. Fans are those people that comeearly and watch the tractor loosen the dirtin the arena, become excited when thegrand entry passes and remove cowboy
hats to show respect to the U. S. Flag.Fans are the ones that clap for everyentrant - even if he or she is not in themoney. You can be a fan for just the priceof admission.
At the end of the performance, mosteveryone has taken terrific action pic-tures, eaten lots of tasty food and boughta gift or remembrance for the folks backhome. Without a doubt everyone leaveswith memories that will last a lifetime.
Come on up to Payson and ArizonaRim Country and be a part of history. TheAugust Doin’s on August 20-22 will bethe highlight of your summer. Oh, anddon’t overlook reserving a hotel or rusticlodge room ‘cause there is a fabulouscountry/western dance after the rodeo.
Tickets are Adults: $14.00, Seniors$12.00, Kids 5-12: $7.00, Kids under 5FREE. The Multi-Event Center is locatedat the south end of Payson, west side ofState Highway 87. Performances will beheld Fri. at 7pm; Sat. at 1pm & 7pm andSun. at 1pm. Each performance will fea-ture the 2003 PRCA Entertainer of theYear, Tommy Lucia with “In His Glory”The Super Horse and “Whiplash” theCowboy Monkey.
For more information contact theRim Country Regional Chamber at1-800-672-9766 or [email protected].
The Wickenburg Chamberof Commerce is sponsoring its
16th Annual Fiesta deSeptiembre, on Saturday, September
4th, 2004, in Wickenburg, Arizona.The festive event runs from 11am -
8pm indoors & outside of the WickenburgCommunity Center, located at 160 NorthValentine Street in the heartof the Historic District.
Events scheduled duringthe fiesta include: specialHispanic families photogra-phy exhibit, entertainmentthroughout the day with twoMariachi bands - MariachiCorazon de Phoenix andMariachi Chihuahua, folk-lorico dance troupes - BalletFolklorico de Santa Maria,Ballet Folklorico Corazon deMexico, and music by Phoenix’s own“Barrio Latino.” Outdoors a Mercadowith arts & crafts and food booths willoffer a variety of merchandise and tastyfood. The margarita & cerveza Cantinawill have delicious drinks served by theKnights of Columbus throughout the day.
The “Kids Zona” program is sched-uled twice during the day, where childrenlearn how to make Mexican crafts, inaddition to Hispanic heritage stories beingtold by storytellers.
Special activities during theday include:
• The 4th Annual Viva Margarita!Contest, where contestants concocttheir favorite recipe.• The 14th Annual Salsa Contest iswhere you’ll find contestants creating
their favorite salsa recipes forprizes and the coveted“People’s Choice Award.”
The fiesta is held each yearto celebrate Wickenburg’sHispanic heritage and hasexpanded each year in detailand activities. Wickenburg iscelebrating its 141st anniver-sary and is the oldest townnorth of Tucson, Arizona. Foradditional information call
the chamber at 800-942-5242 or visit uson the internet at www.wicken-burgchamber.com
Sponsored in part with the WickenburgChamber of Commerce, by ArizonaPublic Service, Golden EagleDistributors-Budweiser, Southwest Gas,Arizona Public Service Regional, theWickenburg Sun, Desert CaballerosWestern Museum & Compadres of FiestaSeptiembre.
Annual Fiesta De SeptiembreHead to Wickenburg for Salsa and Mariachis
HERITAGE
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The Highlight of Your Summer120th “World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo”
COWBOY
FUN
For the 120th consecutiveyear, it’s rodeo time in the cow-
boy town of Payson, Arizona.Thousands of visitors will visit on
August 20th-22nd for the big rodeoparade, the parties and the dances, andfour exciting performances of PRCAsanctioned Rodeo. But they come toArizona’s RimCountry for a lotmore than barrel rac-ing, steer wrestling,and bull riding.
Because Payson islocated in the shadowof the mightyMogollon Rim, theyalso come for thescenic beauty, therecreational opportu-nities, and the authentic cowboy heritageof an area that inspired renowned Westernnovelist Zane Grey to pen such master-pieces as Under the Tonto Rim, Riders ofthe Purple Sage and To the Last Man.
One of America’s truly magnificentnatural settings, the Mogollon Rim rankswith the Grand Canyon as Arizona’s twomost spectacular landforms. The 7,500-foot high, 200-mile long Rim was formed600 million years ago. Largely comprisedof three national forests combining toform a woodland area the size ofMassachusetts, it remains much as it did
when Zane Grey wrote his western novelsin longhand on the porch of his RimCountry cabin.
In addition to 239 species of birds,including eagles, hawks and ravens,Arizona Rim Country is also home toRocky Mountain elk, both mule andwhitetail deer, black bear, mountain lion,
bobcat, fox, javelina, andcoyote. With countlesstrout streams and theRim’s seven sparklinglakes, the region is ahaven for campers,hunters and fishermen.And there are literallythousands of miles oftrails meanderingthrough pristine wilder-ness for hikers, back-
packers, mountain bikers, and, of course,horseback riders.
In fact, there’s no better way to reliveArizona Rim Country’s Wild West her-itage than on the backs of the noblesteeds that played such a vital role. Thisis, after all, legendary countryside, oncehome to cowboys, Indians, round-ups andtrail rides. It has, in fact, provided thebackdrop for some of Hollywood’s mostfamous westerns.
For additional information, contactthe Rim Country Regional Chamber ofCommerce at 800-672-9766, e-mail [email protected] or visit theChamber’s website at www.rimcoun-trychamber.com.
SEP 4-5 PINEPine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts FestivalCommunity Center - 82 arts & crafts booths,juried show, all handmade. Food vendors, plentyof parking, town full of antique shops. Free. Sa8a-5p, Su 8a-3p. 928-476-4480/3547
SEP 11 MIAMIMexican Independence Day FiestaMemorial Park, Sullivan St - Live music, dance,raffles, vendors, beer garden, World FamousChihuahua Races 3p, Salsa Contest, PiñataBreaks, 8a-11p, free adm. 928-473-4403; 800-804-5623
SEP 16-19 GLOBEGila County FairGila County Fairgrounds - 4-H activities, hobbies,crafts, entertainment, games, carnival, livestockauction. $2, 10a-10p. 5mi N of Globe on Hwy 60.800-804-5623
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1. Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park -offers a glimpse into the long vanishedSalado culture. Visitors are encouraged towalk within restored rooms in this 700-yearold pueblo and and also to visit the muse-um. Open 9-5, adm: $3. 928-425-0320http://ajnet.ci.apache-jct.az.us/Library/aain-ruin.htm
2. Cobre Valley Centerfor the Arts - located inthe old Gila CountyCourthouse, noted forboth its architecture and its won-derful exhibits and programs.From stained glass to theater pro-ductions, watercolors to sculp-ture, the Center is a hub of artand entertainment. 928-425-0884www.cobrevalleyarts.com
3. Sleeping Beauty Mine - Thesource of some of the purest andmost sought after turquoise onthe US and overseas markets. It isvirtually matrix free (no veins).You can visit True Blue Jewelry, the mine’sstore, located at 200 North Willow St inGlobe where they are open 5 days a weekfrom 8am-4pm.http://www.sbturquoise.com/
4. Apache Stronghold Golf Course - The#1 public golf course in Arizona as rated byGolfweek America. 1-800-APACHE-8
5. The Arts and Antiques District - hometo over 25 antique dealers and artists stu-dios. Get a map at the chamber or go towww.miamiaz.org for a complete listing andwrite up on dealers in the area.
6. San Carlos ApacheCultural Center - thiswonderful cultural centerwas first opened in 1995and provides an opportuni-ty for the tribe to tell itshistory from the persepc-tive of the San Carlos
Apache people. Open Mon-Fri,9am-5pm. Located in Peridot, AZon Hwy 70. 928-475-2894
7. Boyce Thompson Arboretum- Its 323 acres include a widerange of habitats, a 1.5 main loopmile walking trail and severaldemonstration gardens. Also hostsmany special events. Hwy 60, 3miles west of Superior. Opendaily 8am-5pm. Adm: $6 adults,$3 children. 520-689-2811,
http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
8. Round Mountain Park - this city park isone of the most beautiful hiking spots in theGlobe area. Located at the end of N. SouthStreet, the trails are 1.5-3 miles in lengthoffering various levels of difficulty. Mapsare available at the chamber. 928-425-4495
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Named after the leader of asmall group of miners who were
alleged to be the first Anglos to explorethe area, the Bradshaw Mountains areonce again one of Arizona’s hidden trea-sures. It wasn’t always the case. Not tooterribly long after William Bradshawexplored the area, the BradshawMountains buzzed with mining opera-tions that sought profit from a land thatturned out to be one of Arizona’s mostrich in minerals. Bustling little townssprung up to accommodate the trade. Butwhen the roadways changed and the min-ing profits dipped, the Bradshaws onceagain found themselves at peace.
Today the Ponderosa pine coveredBradshaws are dotted with ghost townswaiting to be invigorated by the imagina-tions of visitors. Crown King, theBradshaws’ biggest little burgh, reflectsthe legacy of the old days while providingcurrent visitors a convenient home-basefrom which to explore the trails, creeksand lakes found nearby.
Beyond Crown King is the HorsethiefBasin Recreation Area, where visitorswill find a modest lake and the HazlettHollow campground. Hazlett is luxuriousas far as remote campgrounds go as eachcampsite features a shelter of solid woodand beautiful stonework.
Along with camping there are bothhiking trails and motorsport trailsthroughout the Bradshaws. For those whowish to venture further and faster into the
mountains, you can rent an ATV atCrown King Motor Sports in CrownKing.
Whether off-roading, hiking, or moun-tain biking, desert dwellers will find themere elevation of the Bradshaws as exhil-arating as any of their activities. Therange sheds degrees off the thermometeras it rises to over 7,500 feet. Just a shortdrive from Phoenix, the Bradshaws arelikely the quickest road trip to coolerclimes for Valley residents.
Bradshaw Forest Ranger Office,928-443-8000
by Dale Sloan
Everywhere you look theground is strewn with pieces of petri-
fied wood ranging in size from tiny peb-bles to entire tree trunks. Looking acrossthe barren landscape, it is hard to believethat this area was once a place of flowingrivers and marshes.
In earth’s early history, trees - some 6to 10 feet in diameter and 200 feet tall -were washed down from the mountainsand became buried in the mud, sand andvolcanic ash at the bottom of the rivers.Gradually, over millenniums, minerals inthe water replaced the wood and thedrowned trees turned to stone - beautifulstone of quartz, agate and jasper.
Now the area receives just 9 inches ofrainfall per year. Where lush plant lifeonce grew and dinosaurs roamed you willsee prickly pear and cholla cactus. Inspring delicate desert wildflowers maketheir brief appearance. This is also a greatplace to see pronghorn antelope, jack rab-bits, prairie dogs and many birds.
Gaze across this amazing area at themulticolored hills in layers of earthen red,gray, orange, yellow and white. The col-ors come from the various minerals in thesoil such as iron oxide. This red color isespecially striking when viewed at sunriseor sunset.
While you can’t take any souvenirrocks or petrified wood from the park,never fear - just outside the entrance thereare tons of gorgeous specimens for sale atthe shops. Some of these beauties, how-ever, are almost as big as your car andsince petrified wood weighs in at 168pounds per cubic foot, you might need an18-wheeler to get it home!
The Park is located on I-40 approxi-mately 25 miles east of Holbrook. Formore information call 928-524-6228.
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It’s okay to bring your womento Holbrook. That’s an important dis-
tinction, for it wasn’t always so. At onetime not too terribly longago, Holbrook was infamousfor being a town “too toughfor women and churches.” Alot has changed since thenand there are a lot of perfect-ly civilized things to do inand around this quaint histor-ical town. But evidence of itsbarbarous past remains forthe curious and the brave.
It was 1884 when theAztec Land & CattleCompany located themselvesjust outside of town. Alongwith the cattle came the “HashknifeCowboys,” named for the resemblance oftheir brand to a knife used by their chuck-wagon’s cooks. The cowboys broughtbusiness to Holbrook. They also broughta whole heap of trouble. Today you canvisit the Bucket of Blood Saloon where,over a poker dispute, a member of theDalton gang shot up a pair of jokersacross from him so badly that it looked asthough a bucket of blood had beendumped on the floor.
You can also tour the Blevins homewhere a black-hearted horse thief and hisfour-man clan met their end in the personof horseman and sheriff CommodorePerry Owens. With one six shooter and noposse, Owens took out the rifle wielding
Blevins gang on their own turf. He firedfive shots and stopped four bandits in oneof the “Old West’s” classic shoot-outs.
As time passed, cattle trails gave wayto blacktop and the road brought a new
era of history to Holbrook.World famous Route 66passed through town, bringingwith it America’s first MotorHotel.
Today Holbrook is a thriv-ing tourist destination boastingmore than 20 eateries, hun-dreds of camping spaces andover a thousand hotel rooms.Jim Gray’s Petrified WoodCompany is surely one of themore unique stores you’ll eversee, and history buffs willwant to explore the Old West
Historical Museum in the NavajoCounty Courthouse. If the shops andmuseums don’t take up all your time, youmay want to play a round of golf atHidden Cove Golf Course.
Be sure to swing around forHolbrook’s 22nd Annual Old West Daysthis August 20th and 21st. There will beOld West re-enactments, western bandsand traditional Native American dancers.Rodeos, arts and craft vendors, kidsgames, and quilt and train shows roundout a weekend full of fun highlighted by aglimpse of Holbrook’s wild past.
For more information on allHolbrook has to offer, contact theChamber of Commerce at 1-800-524-2459.
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Cultural Demonstratorsat the Painted Desert Inn:
July 31 - Dee Setella, Hopi potterAugust 7 - Otto Lucio, Zuni jeweler
August 21 - Nancy and Sheldon Westika,Zuni fetish carver/jeweler
September 4 - Elnore Yazzie, Navajo weaver
Sunset Program: A rare opportunity toenjoy the park at a time when it is usually
closed. Painted Desert Visitor Center before7pm on July 31 & August 14.
For information call 928-524-6228 week-days, 8-4, Mountain Standard Time.
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Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse,located in scenic Pinetop, Arizona on
the US 260 Highway, is full of historyand charm. It is a local favorite for manyreasons; it has been a part of Pinetop histo-ry since 1938 and has a reputation formaking great food that can be enjoyed in awarm, comfortable atmosphere.
Charlie Clark’s was a product of theProhibition days when it was just two logcabins joined together at its current loca-tion. Back then, the food was made by anold cattleman named Charlie and the cornsqueezin’s were poured from barrelsbehind the bar. Today, the current owners,Bill and Tricia Gibson, have kept Charlie’stradition alive by serving the best steaks inthe area and providing a meeting place forfriends and families alike.
The food at Charlie Clark’s is unforget-table! Choose from a variety of appetiz-ers that includes escargot and potato skinsand main courses that range from FarmRaised Desert Quail to Charlie Clark’sBest “Roast Prime Rib of Beef.” The wine
list is quite comprehensive and providesselections from France to Napa. Fordessert, Charlie Clark’s offers peach cob-bler, hot apple pie, and chocolate brownie -all a la mode - that can be enjoyed with theespresso drink of your choice.
When you enter Charlie Clark’s fromthe dirt parking lot, you’ll enter throughthe side door, which brings you rightthrough the middle of the bar. Keep walk-ing to the opposite door and that will bringyou into the lobby of the restaurant whereyou can check your party in. CharlieClark’s takes reservations, but you’ll needfive or more in your party.
On weekends, expect to find a wait, butif you are really hungry, see if you candine on the patio, which usually has someextra seating. The patio is covered and hasa large stone fireplace with heat lamps thatmake it cozy and comfortable on even thechilliest of nights.
The next time you visit Pinetop, be sureto check out Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse -you’ll be glad you did! 1701 E. WhiteMountain Blvd., 928-367-4900
Music lovers can cool offand enjoy cool sounds in eastern
Arizona’s White Mountains asPinetop-Lakeside presents the 14th
Annual White Mountain BluegrassMusic Festival Saturday and Sunday,Aug. 14 and 15. This yearthe event will be held at theHon-Dah Resort Casino’soutdoor arena site.
Visitors from aroundArizona and across thenation will head for thehills to enjoy the sound ofmusic, the majesticPonderosa pines and mountain views aswell as temperatures that average 20 to 30degrees cooler than in the desert regionsof the state. Two days of the Southwest’sfinest bluegrass and gospel music as wellas cloggers are on tap for the event.
Eleven groups are scheduled to per-form during this year’s festival. Theyinclude The James King Band, BluegrassRedliners, Flint Hill Special, New FamilyTraditions, Mazatzal, Foxfire, Dry Creek,Shadow Mountain, Just N Time,Fiddlemania and Bost Family Traditions.
In addition to enjoying the music, visi-tors can browse arts and crafts boothsand participate in a children’s workshop.Festival hours are 9-5 on Saturday, Aug.14, and 9-4 on Sunday, Aug. 15.
Admission is $8 per adult and free forchildren 12 and under.
While in Pinetop-Lakeside, visitorswill want to take advantage of the manyoutdoor recreational opportunities includ-ing hiking, horseback riding, fishing,
golfing, wildlife and birdwatching, picnicking, boat-ing and the often-forgottensport of relaxation that canbe found in the beautifulpines and mountain land-scapes of the area.
The White MountainBluegrass Music Festival is
part of Pinetop-Lakeside’s summer festi-val season which also includes the FallFestival Parade on Saturday, Sept. 18,and the 29th Annual Fall Festival Sept.25 and 26 with activities taking place invarious locations throughout Pinetop-Lakeside with the Annual Run to thePines Car Show at the Pinetop LakesCountry Club.
For information about the 14th AnnualWhite Mountain Bluegrass Music Festivalor other events, activities and accommo-dations in the area, contact the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce at928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031, or visitthe web site at www.pinetop-lakeside.com.
Smoking and campfire restrictionshave been lifted effective Wednesdaymorning, July 21, 2004. This means thatcampfires are allowed throughout theForests.
Two of the areas closed due to theextreme fire danger have also beenopened including Promontory Butte andLarsen Ridge near Forest Lakes on theBlack Mesa Ranger District. The two
closed areas on the Alpine RangerDistrict (KP Fire, Three Forks Fire) willremain closed while rehabilitation workis in progress.
Visitors are reminded that weatherconditions are quite variable now. Beprepared for rainy, wet conditions andmuddy roads and never leave a campfireunattended. Contacts: 928-333-4301,www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf
Charlie Clark’s SteakhouseA Local Favorite in Pinetop-Lakeside
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Apache-Sitgreaves Nat’l ForestsCampfire and Smoking Restrictions Lifted
Apache County Historical SocietyMuseum, St. Johns - Ancient NativeAmerican exhibits & artifacts; LittleColorado River Valley settlement history.M-F, 9a-5p or by appointment. 928-337-4737
Casa Malpais Ruins - National ParkAffiliate, Springerville - An ancientNative American ceremonial site withGreat Kiva, astronomical observatoryand natural staircase. Tours run daily at9, 11 and 2. 928-333-5375
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area,Show Low - Campsites, electric andwater hook-ups, fire pits, shower andbathroom facilities, picnic ramadas, andfishing boat docks. 928-537-3680
Historic Home Tour, Snowflake -Walking Tour of homes on the NationalHistoric Register. Visitors can tour theStinson Pioneer Museum and the SmithMemorial Home. Tours available daily,Tues-Sat, 10-4, $1/per person per loca-tion, under 6 free. 928-536-4881
Little House Museum, Springerville -Exhibits include turn-of-the-century arti-facts such as dresses, old rodeo and auc-tion posters, antique bits, spurs and sad-dles, and a fascinating collection of oldplayer pianos, a nickelodeon, a circusorgan and more. 928-333-2286
Lyman Lake State Park - One of thefew permanent water skiing slalomcourses in the state, fishing, camping,hiking. A pontoon boat ride across the
lake takes visitors to Petroglyph Trail.Located 11 miles south of St. Johns onUS 191. 928-337-2000
Madonna of the Trail, Springerville -Located on Main St., this statue is one oftwelve identical monuments on theNational Old Trails Road stretching fromCalifornia to Maryland honoring thewomen pioneers. 928-333-2123
Show Low Historical Museum, ShowLow - Exhibits include the old postoffice and the jail cell as well as thestory of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire. OpenTu-Sa from 11-3. 928-532-7115
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Chamber of Commerce announce the5th Annual Top of the Mountain GrandPrix to be run at St. Johns, Arizona, onSeptember 4-6, 2004.
This auto racing extrava-ganza will host Stock Cars,Sports Cars and Cars thathave run the Indianapolis 500for the 3-day Labor DayWeekend, starting onSaturday, Sep 4 and finishingwith the feature races on theMonday holiday, Sep 6. Lastyear this 3-day event brought approxi-mately 10,000 spectators, 46 sponsors, 25midway activities, the Lakesiders Bandand 200 cars to St. Johns for the week-end.
Eric Duthie, City Manager of St. Johnsstated, “Auto racing in Arizona started inSt. Johns in 1908 through 1922 with a 3-day event featuring the likes of BarneyOldfield and the Chevrolet brothers. It isonly fitting that we continue the traditionnow with the Grand Prix every year.” Hecontinued, “We welcome everyone tocome up to St. Johns for a wonderfulweekend with the weather expected to beclear with temperatures in the 80s duringthe day and 50s at night.”
The event gets bigger each year.Drivers like the ambiance of the small
community and the good weather. LarryPond of ProAutoSports noted, “Winningthe race at St. Johns is very prestigiousand the competition to win very strong.”Past winners have included formerLeMans 24 hour winner Dan Murphy,NASCAR and ASA driver Ed Ochylski,
Skoal Bandit off road driverDoc Ingram and Trans-AmSeries Driver David Lansing.Last year, Indy Car driverKen Petrie set a record of208 mph on the course.
Cruise America RVRentals is a new sponsor thisyear. They will have a CruiseAmerica Village Program at
the Grand Prix. You can rent an RVlocated at the event for the weekend. Thisis available to both racers and spectators.For more information, call CruiseAmerica at 800-327-7799.
The ticket cost will again be an afford-able $5 per day for adults with children16 and under free. Jim Paxon is theGrand Marshal of the event. The RaceFestival will include vendors, food ser-vice, rides for children and music by theLakesiders. There will be something foreveryone to do!
For more information on the Top ofThe Mountain St. Johns Grand Prix races,contact the St. Johns Chamber ofCommerce, 928-337-2000 or theSpringerville-Eagar Chamber ofCommerce, 928-333-2123.
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A Selection of White Mountain Attractions
JANUARY• Sunrise Park Resort - WinterGames , 800-573-4031
MAY• Taylor - Trapper Days, 928-536-7366
JUNE• Greer - Greer Days, 928-735-7576• Pinetop - Hon-Dah Pow Wow in
the Pines, 800-929-8744
• Pinetop - Best of the West Fine ArtShow & Sale, 800-929-8744
• Show Low - Show Low Days,800-SHOWLOW
• Springerville-Eagar - Chrome inthe Dome Classic Car Show,928-333-2123
• St. Johns - Fiesta de San JuanBautista, 928-337-4390
JULY• Alpine - Worm Races & Parade,
928-339-4654• Pinetop-Lakeside - White
Mountain Native American ArtFestival & Market, 800-573-4031
• Snowflake - Pioneer DayCelebration, 928-536-7103
• St. Johns - Pioneer Days,928-337-2000
AUGUST• Alpine - Alpine Chili Cook-Off,
928-339-1840
• Eagar - Eagar Daze, 928-333-1639• Pinetop-Lakeside - White
Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival,800-573-4031
• St Johns - Grand Prix Race,928-337-2000
• Taylor - Sweet Corn Festival,928-536-7366
• Whiteriver - White MountainApache Tribal Fair & Rodeo,928-338-4346
SEPTEMBER• Pinetop-Lakeside - Fall Festival,
928-367-4290• Springerville-Eagar - Arizona
ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree,928-333-2123
OCTOBER• Springerville-Eagar - Cowboy
Golf on the Range, 928-333-2123
DECEMBER• Snowflake - 12 Days of Christmas,
928-536-4331
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For an event of giganticproportions, head to Whiteriver,
Arizona on September 1-6, 2004.There the 79th Annual White
Mountain Apache Tribal Fair &Rodeo will surround you with all thedelights of a fair, the thrills of a rodeo,the excitement of sports competitions anda touch of Native culture.
One theme is the rodeo, with eventsfor all ages from junior to masters, aswell as the Thunder on the Mountain BullRiding and the Rodeo Royalty contest.Other competitions honor the Baby Boyand Girl of the Year and pageants choosethe Miss White Mountain Apache Queenand Princess.
Sports include BasketballTournaments for men, women and mas-ters, a 5K Fun Run and HorseshoeTournaments. The carnival, parade, fairexhibits and vendors and an IndianFrybread Contest keep visitors busyduring the day, while evening entertain-ment includes traditional performances
and fireworks.The White Mountain Apache Tribe
welcomes you to come and celebrate withthem on their beautiful reservation. Youmay also wish to visit nearby HistoricFort Apache. Established in 1870, theFort served as a scouting post during theApache Wars and was garrisoned formany years. Nine of the 27 historic build-ings have been restored and given newroles.
Fort Apache Historical Park is openevery day from 8 am until sunset. Formore information call Fort ApacheTourism at 928-338-1230. For moreinformation about the Fair, call theFair & Rodeo Office at 928-338-4346,ext. 323 or 316.
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14th Annual White MountainBluegrass Music Festival
Aug. 14 & 15, 2004Fun for the Whole Family! Bring Your
Chair and Enjoy the Music!Great Music • Cloggers • Nightly Jam SessionsChildren’s Workshops • Food & Crafts Booths
Dry Camping: $6/day - No Campfires, must call for reservations.
FEATURING: The James King Band, Bluegrass Redliners,Flint Hill Special, New Family Traditions, Mazatzal,Foxfire, Dry Creek, Shadow Mountain, Just N Time,
Fiddle Mania, Bost Family TraditionsAdults $8 • 12 & under Free
Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday 9am-4pmHon-Dah Resort Casino
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Whether you find yourentertainment on the golf course,
kicking back with a fishing pole ordancing to your favorite beat, Hon-
Dah Resort-Casino offers a solution toyour desires.
Let the staff at Hon-Dah organize yourdays with their great value golf and fish-ing packages. They will take the work outof planning your getaway to the sceniclakes and streams of the White Mountainsor booking a round at one of the area’sfine golf courses.
The popular Golf Stay n’ PlayPackages operate in conjunction withPinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club,Torreon Golf Club and Silver Creek GolfClub. You will enjoy one round of golf(18 holes) for two persons with cart, twonights stay at Hon-Dah Resort and twobreakfast buffets for two at Hon-Dah’sIndian Pine Restaurant. Hon-Dah will callfor tee times with advance notice.
Hon-Dah’s fishing package includestwo nights stay at Hon-Dah Resort Hotel(for single up to quadruple occupancy),two one-day fishing permits, a boxedlunch each day and a coupon towards afree fishing lure at the Hon-Dah Ski &Outdoor Sport. Reservations must bemade at least one week in advance.
Your evening entertainment is close athand at Hon-Dah, too. After your day out-doors, head to the casino for the newest
and varied slot machines as well as livePoker and Blackjack. Or let the TimbersLounge spice up your evening with LasVegas-style entertainment. Monday isComedy Night and on Tuesdays throughSaturdays a variety of popular bands willset your toes tapping. See below for theAugust schedule.
For those who love to browse andshop, come on up August 13-15 for theArts & Crafts Bazaar held at Hon-Dah.You’ll find fine arts & crafts, food, con-tests and entertainment from 9am-5pmand admission is free.
Now is the time to call to reserveYOUR getaway in the White Mountainsat Hon-Dah Resort-Casino. Cool tempera-tures, great golf and fishing, hiking, festi-vals and top entertainment -plus a VERYwarm welcome - all await you. For moreinformation visit www.hon-dah.com orcall 1-800-929-8744.
August Entertainment in Hon-Dah’sTimbers Lounge:
8/3-7 Latin Vida Latinand Dance Variety
8/10-14 Fire In the Sky R&Band Motown Variety
8/17-21 Beatlemania Beatles Tribute8/24-28 Huck Daniels Revue
Oldies Variety8/31-9/5 Tony Marques Country Variety
Be Entertained Day or NightHon-Dah Resort-Casino Has Your Pleasure in Mind
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Centrally located inNorthern Arizona,
Winslow serves as theperfect home base for
numerous day trips. Suchmagnificent sights as theGrand Canyon, PetrifiedForest & Painted Desert,Homolovi Ruins State Park,Meteor Crater and SecondMesa, home of the Hopi Cultural Center,
are easily reached from Winslow.One less known but
most interesting attraction isthe “Chocolate Falls” - socalled because of its muddycolor. This is a massive water-fall with a vertical relief of185 feet, making it higherthan Niagara Falls. The besttime to see it is in the early
spring as the snow is melting or after asummer thunderstorm. The falls are locat-ed 48 miles northwest of Winslow.
Directions: From Winslow, take I-40west to Exit 245. Take Route 99 north toLeupp, then Route 15 west to the signreading, “Grand Falls Bible Church.”Turn right on this road, which is veryrough. The road will end at the LittleColorado River. A short 1⁄4 mile trail willlead to the overlook. There is no admis-sion charge and picnic tables and grillsare available.
This area is on the Navajo Reservation,so please stay on the main roads andrespect private property. A high clearanceor four wheel drive vehicle is recom-mended.
For more information about areaattractions or the many things to see anddo in Winslow itself, stop by the VisitorCenter at 300 W. North Rd., Exit 253off I-40 or call 928-289-2434.
AUGUST 2004 NORTHERN AZ PAGE 11A ZTourist News
October 21st-24thWinslow Theatre in downtown Winslow
• Independent films of all genres• Filmmakers will appear to
answer questions• Visual effects panel discussion with
two panelists: Karen Goulekas: Visualeffects supervisor for the feature film“Day After Tomorrow” and MelissaMullin: Visual effects match moveartist who has worked on “Star Wars:Episode II-Attack of the Clones” and“Harry Potter and the Chamber ofSecrets” on October 23rd.
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JANUARY• Annual Chamber of
Commerce Banquet,928-645-2741
MARCH• City of Page Easter Egg
Hunt, 928-645-8861• Harvest Craft Festival,
435-675-3771
APRIL• Page Attacks Trash/Earth
Day, 928-645-2741• Spring Quilt, Doll & Craft
Fair, 928-465-2741
MAY• 2nd Annual Cruisin' Lake
Powell Car Show,928-645-6005
• Navajo Code Talkers,800-528-6154
JULY• Old Fashioned Fourth of
uly, 888-261-PAGE
AUGUST• Navajo Code Talkers,
800-528-6154
SEPTEMBER• Annual Lake Powell
Stampede Rodeo,928-645-3008
OCTOBER• Shriner's Golf Tournament,
928-608-0374• Annual John Wesley Powell
Memorial Auction,928-645-9496
NOVEMBER• Festival of Lights Boat
Parade, 928-645-1001• Page/Lake Powell Hot Air
Balloon Regatta,1-888-261-PAGE
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NORTHERN AZ PAGE 12 AUGUST 2004A ZTourist News
Temperatures at the South RimJAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
HIGH (F.) 41 45 51 60 70 81 84 82 76 65 52 43HIGH (C.) 5 7 10 15 21 27 29 28 24 18 11 6
LOW (F.) 18 21 25 32 39 47 54 53 47 36 27 20LOW (C.) -8 -6 -4 0 4 8 12 12 8 2 -3 -7Note: Inner Canyon temperatures average 20 degrees warmer.
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Air Grand Canyon offers avariety of tours, leaving from the GrandCanyon Main Terminal Building, that lastfrom 30 - 90 minutes, each with live pilotnarration. There simply is no other way totruly experience the incredible variety ofdeeply colored hues, sheer depths of thevertical cliffs, the two Colorado Riversand the geological features that make upthe incredible vistas of this natural won-der that must be seen to be believed!Viewing from the rim only shows you aglimpse of the overwhelming majesticvastness of the Grand Canyon. We alsooffer tours of Monument Valley and thebeauty of Lake Powell. An absolute pho-tographer’s paradise!
Air Grand Canyon also offers two riverrafting tours! Our most popular is a one-day white-water rafting tour. Thisleaves from the Grand Canyon, flies you
to the Hualapai River Runners whereyou are bused to the Colorado for afull day of fun that includes nine setsof rapids, a trip to Travertine Falls,lunch, being picked up by helicopterand taken to the top of the Canyon
for your flight back to theGrand Canyon airport.Truly an “adventure of alifetime” that we can usual-ly arrange with no morethan two days notice. (Mustbe 9 years old.)
We also have a smooth-water rafting trip that includes a trip upthe east end of the Canyon, views ofMonument Valley and Lake Powell Damand a leisurely float down the Coloradowith lunch and being bused back to theGrand Canyon with an exciting stop atthe famous Navajo Trading Post atCameron.
It is our privilege to provide our guestswith these extraordinary tours. At AirGrand Canyon you can always trust ourfamily with your family! Visit our web-site at www.airgrandcanyon.com.Location: Grand Canyon National Airport- Main Terminal Building. Call us at928-638-2686 or 1-800-247-4726.
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Grand Canyon NationalPark Entrance Fees
• $20 per private vehicle or $10 per pedes-trian, motorcycle rider or cyclist. Admissionis for seven days and includes both rims.There are no refunds due to inclementweather.
• You may prefer to purchase the annualNational Parks Pass for $50.00 good foradmission to ANY national park. It can bepurchased at the park, online at www.nation-alparks.org or by calling 1-888-GO-PARKS.
• U.S. residents aged 62 or older may obtaina Golden Age Passport for a one-time fee of$10. This is a lifetime entrance pass tonational parks, monuments, historic sites,recreation areas and national wildliferefuges.
AUGUST 2004 NORTHERN AZ PAGE 13A ZTourist News
Arches National Park 100Hopi Indian Reservation 110Havasupai Indian Reservation 30Hualapai Indian Reservation 200Pipe Springs National Monument 200Glenn Canyon Recreation Area 135Zion National Park 250Bryce Canyon National Park 260Lake Powell 135Navajo National Monument 115
Canyon de Chelly National Monument 235Sunset Crater National Monument 95Walnut Canyon National Monument 95Navajo Indian Reservation 50Meteor Crater 140Painted Desert/Petrified Forest 200Montezuma Castle National Monument 135Tuzigoot National Monument 135Red Rock State Park 105Phoenix 225
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Guests can relax amid the lush green-ery of the Plaza’s covered atrium or, aftera day of exploration, ease sore muscles inthe 18’ indoor spa with twelve pulsatingjets. The Wintergarten Lounge isdesigned in copper and cherrywood,amidst palm trees and tropical greenery,to provide a lush getaway from the norm.There is ample restaurant seating, a pri-vate banquet/meeting room and dailybreakfast, lunch and dinner buffets.Private meals or a buffet can be arranged
to fit any needs of your party. TheSouthwestern Gift Shop features manyunique items from local Native Americantribes as well as specialty souvenirs andclothing items.
The Canyon Plaza Quality Inn boasts176 deluxe rooms which include 2 doublebeds or 1 king bed, some with balconiesor patios. Their 56 suites include a livingarea with microwave, refrigerator, sofa,lounge chairs and desk. All of their roomsinclude a full bath, two vanity areas, ironand board, and Lodgenet guest serviceswith movies, music and Nintendo ondemand.
The staff of the Canyon PlazaQuality Inn and Suites welcome yourcalls at 928-628-2673 and will be happyto make sure all of your questions areanswered and that your stay is memorableand enjoyable.
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National Park Lodges, operated byXanterra Parks and Resorts, the onlyaccommodations in the parkat the South Rim. There are907 rooms in six distinctlydifferent lodges to choosefrom. Whether you stay thenight or the week, you’llfind more than enough to fillyour hours and free yourmind.
Relax aboard a guided motorcoachtour through the beautiful expanse, orjust watch the sunrise. Daily ranger pro-grams help you discover 1.7 billion yearsof history embedded in the canyon walls.Experience a rare and beloved tradition asyou amble your way to the bottom of thecanyon on the back of a sure-footed mule.It’s all waiting for you at the South Rim,and it’s open year-round.
And if all of these adventures haveyou working up an appetite, you’re inluck. Because this is the home of the cele-brated and historic El Tovar DiningRoom, and a legacy of fine food. Orderup a quick bite at Yavapai cafeteria, or anentire feast at the Arizona Room. Or haveyour favorite beverage at the Maswik
Sports Bar or El Tovar Lounge. Stop atthe new Canyon Coffee House in BrightAngel Lodge on your way to watch thesunrise and enjoy a latte or mocha coffeedrink or just a good cup of shade growncoffee. At the South Rim, the choices are
endless - and they’re all just out-side your door.Take advantage of our new in-season package, See America’sGrand Canyon. EffectiveMarch 12 through November6, 2004, this $99 packageincludes a room at Yavapai WestLodge (dbl occ), two breakfasts,
book one get one free in-park motorcoachtours, and a 10% retail discount at theSouth Rim gift store. Each additional per-son in the same room is only $9. YavapaiWest is conveniently located in theCanyon Marketplace, just a short walkfrom the rim and the new visitor center,Canyon View Information Plaza.
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NORTHERN AZ PAGE 14 AUGUST 2004A ZTourist News
Ray guns, robots, and plansfor a nuclear-power car are all
part of “Yesterday’s Tomorrows:Past Visions of the American Future,”
a new traveling exhibition developed bythe Smithsonian Institution TravelingExhibition Service.
The Williams Smithsonian Exhibitionstarts with Cool Country Cruise In onAugust 13 & 14 and ends with theAntique Corvette Show, September18th. Focusing on transportation, a spe-cial Planes, Trains and Automobile Dayis being planned August 21-22. WithLabor Day in the middle, we will featurekids events with playrooms of the past,present and future. The exhibit will behere August 9th through September 18th,2004.
“Yesterday’s Tomorrows” uses popularculture objects such as toys, books, moviestills, World’s Fair memorabilia, cardesigns, advertisements and models ofarchitectural designs to examine ways inwhich Americans of the 18th, 19th and20th centuries have envisioned the future.Five freestanding kiosks show futuristicpredictions about homes, transportationand communities.
The exhibit will be set up at the Route66 Roadstore with an additional museumexhibit featuring “Seven Decades of
Cars on Route 66” as part of the trans-portation theme located right there. TheRoadstore is located at 320 West Route66, Williams, AZ. Other events will befeatured at areas such as the H.A. ClarkMemorial Field, Route 66, and the GrandCanyon Railway Depot.
“Yesterday’s Tomorrows” is part of theMuseum on Main Street program, a part-nership of the Smithsonian Institution andState Humanities Councils with ruralAmerica. “Yesterday’s Tomorrows” isgenerously supported by the United StatesCongress, the John S. and James L.Knight Foundation and the HearstFoundation. For more informationplease call the Williams-Grand CanyonChamber of Commerce at 800-863-0546.
Don’t Miss These!AUG 13-14Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 FestivalGo back in time & enjoy the 1950’s again on Route66! Classic Car Show w/trophies, battle of thebands, sock hop, contests & more, free. Mornin tonight. 928-635-0266
AUG 21-22Planes, Trains and AutomobilesFeaturing traveling Smithsonian exhibition“Yesterday’s Tomorrows” plus Fly-In events at HAClark Field, Grand Canyon RR short runs & HarveyGirls, car show and more. 800-863-0546
The 12th Annual “Made inthe Shade” Beer Tasting
Festival will be held on Saturday,August 14, 2004 at the Coconino
County Fairgrounds south of Flagstaffoff Highway I 17. Proceeds benefit SunSounds of Arizona, a non-profit informa-tion access service for people who areprint disabled. This service is provided freeto medically qualified individuals.
At the festival you can sample over 100micro brewed beers from 50 differentbreweries from around the southwest andenjoy live music on two stages. Theinside stage features Steve Reynolds andthe outside stage, Rondavous. You can alsoenjoy Shawn Greer and his magic showperforming at the festival at no additionalcharge. A variety of food will be availableto purchase.
General Admission tickets are $25.00 inadvance or $30.00 the day of the event,which includes your souvenir tasting mug,24 beer sampling tickets and live music.
VIP Tickets are $50 in advance, $55the day of the event (if available), andinclude a souvenir mug, 24 sample ticketsto exchange for beer samples from the par-ticipating breweries, festival T-shirt, pri-vate VIP area with umbrella’d tables,catering by Radisson Woodlands Hotel,VIP line to restrooms and early entrance tothe event. This is usually where our enter-tainers hang out between sets. VIP Tickets
are limited!If you would like to bring a friend who
doesn’t drink, a designated driver ticketis available at the door for $15.00, whichincludes a mug to sample a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. No beer sampling isallowed with this ticket.
In addition to the “Made in the Shade,”Sun Sounds of Arizona also sponsors theGreat Arizona Beer Tasting Festival inPhoenix at the end of March each year andthe Great Tucson Festival in Tucson,which will be held September 25, 2004 atHigh Corbett Field. More information onthese events is available atwww.azbeer.com.
Tickets are on sale now for the “Madein the Shade” in Tempe, Flagstaff and onthe web. Tempe ticket outlets are: SunDevil Liquors, 480-834-5050; TopsLiquors, 480-967-5643; and Four PeaksBrewing Co., 480-303-9967. Flagstaffticket outlets are: Homebrewers Outpost,928-774-2499; Mogollon Brewing Co.,928-773-8950; Beaver Street Brewery,928-779-0079; Gypsy’s Hideaway, 928-526-4333.
This year the beer festival is goinggreen! New Belgium Brewery in partner-ship with Sun Sounds and the City ofFlagstaff have made it possible for theglass and cardboard generated by the festi-val to be recycled.
“Yesterday’s Tomorrows”Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition and Events
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MAY • Rendezvous Days, 800-863-0546
JUNE• AZ HOG Rally, 480-945-0903• High Country Warbirds Air Display (Valle),
928-635-1000
JULY• Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo,
928-632-7680• Small Town 4th of July, 800-863-0546• Great Escape Motorcycle Rally,
928-758-5699• Williams Wild Rodeo Show, 800-863-0546
AUGUST• Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66
Festival, 928-635-0266
SEPTEMBER• Labor Day PRCA Rodeo, 800-863-0546• Williams Railroad Days (2005)
OCTOBER • Fall Festival - The End of an Era, a New
Beginning, 800-863-0546
DECEMBER • Mountain Village Holiday, 800-863-0546
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leisure travelers. All of their 116 suiteshave 25% more room than traditionalhotel rooms, making this a perfect placeto kick back and relax. Each suite in theAmeriSuites Flagstaff also includes amini-kitchen with refrigerator andmicrowave, an in-room coffee maker andcoffee, cable TV, voice mail service, ironand ironing board, and a free copy ofUSA Today. Plus, if you sign up for theFree Prime Rewards membership, youcan qualify for free nights and airlinemiles to go along with it all!
Additional guest amenities include afree Bountiful Breakfast Buffet, guestlaundry facilities, fitness center, free out-door parking, heated indoor pool and awhirlpool. There are six special suites,called TCB Suites. TCB Suites are differ-ent from regular suites because theyinclude a two-line speaker phone with
dataports, snacks to keep you going, anoversized executive desk and upholsteredexecutive chair, side desk return onwheels, a smart lamp with additionalreceptacles for office electronics, officesupplies and an oversized leisure chairwith ottoman.
The AmeriSuites Flagstaff is also with-in walking distance to the NAU campusand a variety of restaurants and shopping.They also offer complimentary shuttleservice to the Historic Downtown district.Be sure to catch their special summerpromotion “Hot Hotel, Cool Rates,”which is a $79 a night rate through theend of October. For more informationcall 800-833-1516.
AUGUST 2004 NORTHERN AZ PAGE 15A ZTourist News
BEERTASTINGFESTIVAL
Over 100 Microbrewed Beers
Saturday, August 143pm to 7pm
FLAGSTAFF, AZTickets $25.00 in Advance
$30.00 at the Door • VIP Tickets $50/$55
Coconino County FairgroundsPulliam Airport Exit Off I-17
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JOIN US FOR LOTS OF FUN!Souvenir Mug • Music by Steve Reynolds • Rondavous
So, you are thinking ofFlagstaff, of snow-capped peaks
and mountain lions, of the abun-dant spirituality of indigenous cul-
tures, of turquoise bracelets and greenchili stew, of NAU coeds majoring in the-atre and ecology, of tie-dyed long hairedhippie guitar gurus, yuppie hikers andmountain bikers, but are you thinkingabout “Flagstaff Open Studios?”
Over 55 artists will be exhibiting theiroriginal works at “Appetizers for theVisual Feast-Inside Open Studios2004,” and this free and spellbinding
reception takes place on August 21, withappetizers for your belly and for youreyes, and artists milling around and will-ing to discuss their works and sell them toyou right off the walls!
We look forward to sharing our artwith you at Coconino Center for the Arts,2300 N. Fort Valley Road, on August 21,2004 from 6-9pm. This preview of art-work from the Flagstaff Open Studiosevent lasts through September 19. Feelfree to check out our website atwww.flagstaffopenstudios.com.
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First Distillery in Arizona!“World Class” Spirits Produced in Flagstaff
Arizona High Spirits Distillery (dbaMogollon Brewing Company) has com-missioned Arnold Holstein of Germanyto manufacture a custom-made, state-of-the-art distillery. Mogollon Brewing willbecome one of the first microbreweriesin the nation to evolve the craft distilla-tion industry. The still will arrive in falland production of Elevation AmericanVodka will begin immediately. Contact
928-773-8950 for more information.
FEBRUARY• Winterfest, 800-842-7293
APRIL• Northern Arizona Book Festival,
928-774-9118
MAY• Trappings of the American West,
928-774-8861
JUNE• Pine Country Pro Rodeo,
928-526-9926• Rte 66 Regional Chili Cookoff,
928-526-4314
JULY• Fair of Life Festival Arts & Crafts
Extraordinaire, 928-779-1227• Coconino County Horse Races,
928-774-5139• Hopi Marketplace, 928-774-5213• Open House - The Arboretum at
Flagstaff, 928-774-1442
• AZ Highland Celtic Festival,928-779-3817
AUGUST• Navajo Marketplace, 928-774-5213• Southwest Sustainability Expo,
800-595-7658• Festival In The Pines, 888-278-3378• Made in the Shade Beer Tasting
Festival, 928-779-1775• Coconino County Fair, 928-774-5139
SEPTEMBER• Native Artists Marketplace,
928-774-5213• Festival of Science, 800-842-7293• Flagstaff Open Studios,
800-842-7293
OCTOBER• Art on the Square, 928-779-7690• Celebraciones de la Gente,
928-774-5213
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Summer Festival, held in Prescott atthe Courthouse Plaza. The festival pre-sents over 120 of the finest artists andartisans from around the country. TheGuild is a 54-year old non-profit member-ship organization dedicated to providingeducation as well as a showcase for ama-teur and professional visual artists.
The Summer Festival will be held onAugust 14th and 15th and includesdemonstrations by artists, spinners,weavers and wood-turners. There is freeadmission and the festival is open from 9am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4pm on Sunday.
This arts and crafts festival along witha similar festival in the spring providesthe main source of income for theMountain Artists Guild of Prescott. TheGuild is proud to offer five $1,000 schol-arships to Tri-City area students pursuing
a career in the arts. In addition, the Guildoffers a large number of workshops givenby professional artists throughout theyear, which are open to the membershipand the community at large.
The Mountain Artists Guild Galleryand Art Center is located at 228 NorthAlarcon Street in Prescott. The beautifulArt Gallery and Gift Shop is open dailyfrom 11 am to 3 pm. For information call928-776-4009.
Come up to the cool pines for a day orweekend! In addition to the festivals thishistoric and picturesque mountain com-munity provides many unusual boutiques,fine antique shops, exciting restaurantsand fine accommodations. There aremany recreational opportunities including450 miles of trails, five lakes with oppor-tunities for fishing, kayaking and canoe-ing, and five public golf courses.
For more information, visitwww.mountainartistsguild.org orcall the Mountain Artists Guild at928-445-2510.
by Linda Cain
For my 34th anniver-sary I wanted a hotel thatwas not your run of the millcookie cutter hotel. I went towww.aztourist.com and
checked out the hotels in the Prescottarea. Hassayampa Inn was just what Iwas looking for. Cool pines and plenty ofactivity and antiques stores around thetown square in walking distance.
This hotel was not only beautiful buthad many activities going on in the lobby.Everyone was friendly, guests exchangedconversation over the coffee urn andpaper and the hotel help was extremelywelcoming. As we were escorted up toour room in the old fashion elevator, welearned that the hotel was built at the endof the 1920s to accommodate the touristsfrom the east who wanted the flair of thesouthwest. The lobby was beautiful withits hand painted murals, original artwork,beautiful dark wood everywhere andincredible painted ceiling.
Our room was simple and decoratedwith antiques and original watercolorsoverlooking the rose garden. The wonder-ful view of the garden included the com-ing and goings of two weddings withhorse drawn carriages. Later it trans-formed into an evening spot to enjoy a
drink. On Saturday night we emergeddown to the lobby for dinner and found ithad been changed into elegant whitetables, white roses and candles. The guestcame and went all evening as the wed-ding transformed everyone into beautifulsmiling people not noticing the hotelguests enjoying the sight. Later weenjoyed live jazz in the bar.
My very favorite part was the break-fast, included as part of our stay. Thehostess pulled our table out to ensurecomfortable seating. I had artichokehearts covered in fresh spinach with acream sauce, two poached eggs with hol-landaise sauce, side of (real) home fries,breads, fresh squeezed O.J. and coffee.My husband had steak and eggs with allthe extras. We felt very special with theatmosphere, elegant meal and hotel helpwho remembered us from the day before.
As I gathered up my belongings tohead home to Phoenix, I thought of thewonderful stay. We enjoyed the activitiesof the town square, the friendly peopleand décor of the hotel with its beauty andoriginal artwork, and the breakfast wherethe staff gave us special attention for ouranniversary. The weekend was memo-rable and I know I will be back.
To reach the Hassayampa Inn,please call 1-800-322-1927.
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Don’t Miss This!AUG 19-21 PRESCOTT 17th Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
Sharlot Hall Museum - 100+ poets, reciters & old time singers keep alive theworking cowboy’s oral traditions. Various performances, activities & locations.
www.sharlot.org; 928-445-3122
MAY• Phippen Art Museum Western Art Show
& Sale, 928-778-1385• Spring Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts,
928-445-2510
JUNE• Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo,
800-358-1888• Folk Arts Fair, 928-445-3122• Territorial Days, 800-266-7534• Tsunami on the Square, 928-445-5540
JULY• Prescott Indian Art Market, 928-445-3122
AUGUST• Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering,
928-445-3122• Summer Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts,
928-445-2510
SEPTEMBER• Faire on the Square, 800-266-7534• Arizona Shakespeare Festival, 928-443-1868
OCTOBER• Folk Music Festival, 928-445-3122• Old West Oktoberfest, 928-443-5220
NOVEMBER• Arizona’s Largest Gingerbread Village,
928-776-1666• Day of the Dead Dinner Show & Twilight
Procession, 928-925-6830
DECEMBER• Arizona Christmas Parade & Courthouse
Lighting, 800-266-7534• Acker Musical Showcase, 800-266-7534
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The 2004 Red RocksMusic Festival from August
31st - September 5th is certain toentertain classical music connoisseurs
as well as the entire family, bringingstring orchestra, chamber music, and mas-ter classes to Tempe, Prescott, andSedona, Arizona. Works by J.S. Bach, L.Boccherini, G. F. Telemann, F.Mendelssohn, A. Webern, and A. Dvorakwill be performed by world-class per-formers from around the country.
The Red Rocks Music Festival com-
mences at the Arizona State UniversityTempe campus (Katzin Hall) on Sept 1st,7:30pm, presenting a chamber music con-cert entitled “Love Themes.” This eventis FREE to the public.
Sedona’s events take place onThursday and Saturday evenings at theJewish Community Sedona Verde ValleyCenter. These include a chamber musicconcert entitled “Love Themes” at 7pmon Sept 2nd and “Bach on the Rocks,” astring orchestra concert, at 7:30pm onSept 4th. Tickets: $18 Advanced/$24Door for Sedona events. Call toll free 1-877-REDRCKS (733-7257).
The Festival will conclude on Sept5th, with “Bach in the Pines,” a stringorchestra concert to be held at thePerformance Hall of Yavapai College inPrescott at 3pm. Tickets for the Prescottperformance are available at the door for$18 General Admission/ $24 Reserved.Call Yavapai College toll free 1-877-928-4253.
For more information about the fes-tival, please call 1-877- REDRCKS(733-7257) or visit www.redrocksmu-sicfestival.com.
AUGUST 2004 NORTHERN AZ PAGE 17A ZTourist News
by Kate Seymour
Iris means rainbow and you willcertainly be greeted by an array of
many colored flowers upon yourentrance to the Iris Garden Inn in Sedona,Arizona. However, I would say the IrisGarden Inn is more thepot of gold at the end ofthe rainbow, as your staythere will be comfortable,affordable and the staffwill be sure to help youfind all of Sedona’s trea-sures.
This privately ownedInn welcomes everyone,even your pets, and Brian,Richard and James - yourhosts at the Inn - are friendly people whobelieve in the mystery and energy ofSedona and take joy in helping theirguests discover it, too. In fact, eachevening from 5-7pm they are available inthe garden area to answer any of yourquestions. The staff also understands thatsome people enjoy their quiet time andthey will respect that as well.
The Iris Garden Inn is located at thebase of “Steamboat Rock” and WilsonMountain making for incredible views.All of the rooms are decorated in a south-west or garden theme with attention to
detail, and each room offers a privatebath, complimentary coffee and tea ser-vice and compact refrigerators. Severalopen onto the lovely garden area. Two ofthe rooms come equipped with fullkitchens including mircrowaves, makingthem the best choice for extended stay
guests, business travelersor those just traveling on abudget.
Speaking of travelingon a budget, the rates atthe Iris Garden Inn, rang-ing from $79 - $119 pernight will definitely fit in.And you won’t have tosacrifice service, beauty orcomfort. You can alsocheck out their Special
Web Rates at www.irisgardeninn.comto get even more spectacular rates. For amore personal touch give them a ringat 800-321-8988, and they will be happyto answer all of your questions and bookthe room that’s right for you!
If you are visiting NorthernArizona and staying in Flagstaff,
you surely also will be headingdown to Sedona. If you are staying in
Sedona, you surely also will be headingup to Flagstaff. And while you are inNorthern Arizona, you surely will want tobuy some authentic Native AmericanArts & Crafts. Well, there is a way youcan do all three things at the same time.
There are a lot of places in NorthernArizona to buy NativeAmericans Arts andCrafts, but one of thebest -and most reason-able- is the Oak CreekVista Overlook.
Even if you don’tknow anything aboutNorthern Arizona, OakCreek Vista Overlookis very easy to find. It is17 miles south ofFlagstaff on Hwy. 89A, which is thescenic route you take from Flagstaff toget to Sedona-and vice versa. This is oneof the most beautiful drives in America,so even if the Overlook were not there,this would still be a trip to recommend.
Seventeen miles south of Flagstaff,you will come to a sign which reads“Scenic Viewpoint.” Just pull off there,because that’s the Overlook. There isplenty of free parking.
Though the overlook is on ForestService land, Native Americans forCommunity Action (NACA) has made anarrangement to lease a portion of the land,which it in turn allocates to Native
American vendors. At the present time,there are spaces occupied by sellers ofhandmade jewelry, pottery, baskets, rugs,etc.
Native Americans for CommunityAction is a non-profit organization devot-ed to funding needed programs for NativeAmericans. Dorothy Denetsosie, theProgram Director, said that all of thewares sold at the Overlook have to behandmade by Native Americans. But the
most impressive thing isthat the prices are morereasonable than you willsee elsewhere. The reasonfor that is that the middle-man has been eliminated.You are either buying fromthe artist or someone veryclose to him or her.
The Oak Creek VistaOverlook is open year-round (which makes it a
rather cold place to vend in January andFebruary) and the summer hours are 8am-5pm now through October.
Most of the Native Americans sellingthere are Navajos, but there are also ascattering of Hopis and representatives ofother tribes. Ms. Denetsosie said NACAwould like to have all of the tribes ofNorthern Arizona represented.
Be sure to stop by - with these reason-able prices you won’t need to go fartherto find great gifts and remembrances ofyour travels. For further informationplease call Native Americans forCommunity Action at 928-526-2968,ext. 26.
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MARCH• International Film Festival & Workshop,
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APRIL• Sedona Spring Chamber Music Festival,
928-204-2415
MAY• Sedona Art & Sculpture Walk, 928-282-3809• Sedona Home & Business Show, 928-204-1123• Sedona Open Studios Tour, 928-203-0430
JUNE• Sedona-Verde Valley Astronomy Festival,
928-634-7332
JULY• Shakespeare Sedona Summer Festival,
928-203-9381
SEPTEMBER• Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque, 877-386-8687• Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, 928-282-1985• Moonlight Madness Festival & Sidewalk Sale,
928-204-2390• Red Rocks Music Festival, 602-787-1577
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Fred H. Gray, Jr., DeputyDirector of the Mecklenburg
County (N.C.) Park and RecreationDepartment, has been selected as the
new Director of the Tucson Parks &Recreation Department. Gray willassume his new position on Sept. 7. Hereplaces former director Dan Felix whopassed away in January 2003.
Gray has 29 years experience in theparks and recreation field, all in NorthCarolina. He began in the City ofBelmont in 1975 and was Director from1979 to 1988. He joined MecklenburgCounty as Deputy Director in 1988.Mecklenburg County has a population ofapproximately 800,000 with Charlotte asthe county seat. The Park and Recreationdepartment is a consolidated city-countysystem that consists of more than 175parks and facilities on an estimated17,000 acres. As Deputy Director, Grayhelps manage 385 permanent and 272seasonal employees, as well as the depart-ment’s $28 million budget.
Gray directly supervises the County’spark district operations, natural resources,
conservation, greenways, therapeutics,neighborhood recreation, and diversityservices. He also is responsible for capitalplanning, construction, development, andland acquisition projects. “I am lookingforward to the opportunities and chal-lenges in heading up the Tucson Parksand Recreation Department,” Gray said.“It has a strong presence in all areas ofthe Tucson community. I hope to buildupon that and upon existing partnershipsto best direct our efforts and resources toaddress the needs of all of Tucson’s citi-zens.”
A certified Park & RecreationalProfessional and member of the NationalRecreation and Park Association, Graywas selected after a national recruitmentprocess that included assessments andinterviews by a citizen panel and a pro-fessional panel. The City received 94 for-mal applications from 32 states for theDirector position. Seven candidates wereinterviewed prior to Gray’s selection.
For more information, please callCity of Tucson Parks & Recreation at520-791-4873.
It’s all here for you! Check out ourmore than 120 parks, 26 pools (including 7year-round pools), the Reid Park Zoo, 3tennis centers, 5 golf courses, 3 UrbanFishing lakes, special interest locations orone of 18 recreation and special servicecenters, providing year-round programs andactivities. Some special places include:
• Rose Garden: Established in 1960 andrenovated in 2001, this colorful and pop-ular garden is located in Gene C. ReidPark just west of Reid Lake. It features1,080 rose beds and 101 species of roses.The All American Rose Society annuallyprovides sample roses to test in Tucson’ssouthwestern climate. Open daily fromsunrise to sunset, the garden is always aspecial place to visit, but the mostimpressive display of roses in bloomoccurs each April.
• Garden of Gethsemane: Located at602 W. Congress, this statuary garden hasbeen a Tucson landmark since 1945. The
Garden is open seven days a week from 8am until 3:30 pm. For more informationcall the Northwest District at 791-5890.
• Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain):Visit this site at 1000 S. Sentinel PeakRoad (you can’t miss it; just look for thelarge letter “A” on the mountain) for agreat view of Tucson. Historically serv-ing as a lookout point, Sentinel Peak ispopular with citizens and visitors alike.The site is open Monday-Saturday 8-8and Sunday 8-6.
• Hi Corbett Field: This versatile facili-ty, located at Randolph and CaminoCampestre, fills with the sounds andthrills of major league baseball eachspring when the Colorado Rockies returnfor spring training. Day and eveninggames are featured. Hi Corbett Fieldoffers complete snack bar facilities andseating for 10,000,
Fred Gray, Jr. Named DirectorNew Head of Tucson Parks & Rec. Department
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Happy Birthday Tucson!August 20th is Tucson’s 229th
Birthday Bash. Come along to the PimaCounty Courthouse at 8:30a for thecelebration with American, Spanish,
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by Ron D. Phares
The perfect addition to anyantique collection is oftentimes dis-
covered through a serendipitous equa-tion of skill and luck. It was the same sortof equation that propelled Phillip Gaillardinto creating Tucson’s first antique mall.The result is astounding.
Copper Country Antiques is mostprobably unlike anything you’ve everseen before. It is a well lit, well appointedwarehouse of all things yesterday, storingmore history than many a museum. But,as opposed to a museum, the history ondisplay at Copper Country Antiques iswaiting for you to take it home.
Copper Country rents space to antiquevendors to display their wares. You don’thave to be a professional to participateeither. Copper Country provides a conve-nient venue for the many Arizonans hop-ing to recoup the value of possessionsthat have become cumbersome as theymove through life.
The courteous and knowledgeable staffquite obviously enjoy their work and areeager to provide answers to any questionsa buyer or seller might have. And youmight have some: for there are somebeautiful, rare and, well, down right odditems to wonder at. One of the strangestitems was a simple looking wooden boxthat unfolded into a commode completewith flushing capability. Reportedly, this
was an officer’s field latrine during con-flicts of days gone by.
Not everything is so curious. But eachpiece contains some story, if not history,which only appreciates through time. Thatmakes antique collecting not only intrigu-ing to those who appreciate fine crafts-manship and historical significance, butalso to those interested in investing aswell. Unlike most new purchases, theresale value of antiques generally onlygoes up.
All in all, strolling the aisles of CopperCountry Antiques is a fascinating andmemory jarring walk through a well pre-served, often refined and sometimesquirky version of days gone by. For moreinformation call 520- 326-0167.
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Tucson’s Time MachineBring the Past Home from Copper Country Antiques
PROFILE
To celebrate the National Association ofLatino Independent Producers’ visit toTucson, the public is invited to the pre-
miere of the first three episodes ofVisiones, a new PBS documentary on
Latino art and culture in the US.Executive producer Hector Galan willbe on hand for a Q & A. The premierewill be held at the Leo Rich Theater at8 pm on August 6. More information atthe Tucson Film Office: 520-770-2126
Latino DocumentaryPremieres in Tucson
JANUARY• Family Arts Festival, 520-529-6352
FEBRUARY• Tucson Gem & Mineral Show,
520-322-5773• La Fiesta de los Vaqueros,
520-741-2233• SW Indian Art Fair, 520-626-8381
MARCH• Wa:k Pow Wow , 520-294-5727
APRIL• Bank One International Mariachi
Conference, 520-838-3913
• Pima County Fair, 520-762-9100• Spring Artisans Market,
520-624-2333
MAY• Waila Festival, 520-628-5774
AUGUST• Pio Decimo Norteno Music
& Street Festival, 520-881-8520or 520-622-2801
SEPTEMBER• Great Tucson Beer Festival,
520-296-2400
OCTOBER• La Fiesta de los Chiles,
520-326-9686
• Tucson Celtic Festival & ScottishHighland Games, 520-743-9291
• Tucson Meet Yourself, 520-806-9004
NOVEMBER• Native American Month Social
Pow Wow & Indian Craft Market,520-622-4900
• Holiday Craft Market,520-624-2333
DECEMBER• Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair,
520-624-5004• Luminaria Nights, 520-326-9686
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Kartchner Caverns StatePark is known world-round for
its amazing caves but the parkoffers camping and hiking adven-
tures and much, much more. KartchnerCaverns State Park is located nine milessouth of I-10, off State Hwy. 90, exit 302.
Visitors will enjoy a variety of newinterpretive programs. To find outwhich programs are available during theweek call the park at 520-586-4105.
• The “World of Scorpions” - Visitorslearn how to identify scorpions, and howscorpions are beneficial as well as ven-omous. Meet in the Ramada area near thegarden.
• “Butterflies in Motion” - This programincludes a short walk with a discussion ofthe natural history of butterflies as visi-tors identify the butterflies in theButterfly Garden.
• “It’s a Small World” - Visitors discoverwhat life forms live in the cave and whatlives outside the cave and why. Meet inthe Outdoor Amphitheater.
• “There Ain’t No Gold!” - Visitors learnabout historic mining in the nearbyCoronado National Forest through a dis-play of historic photos and artifacts. Findout about 20th Century mining methodsfor tungsten, quartz, fluorite and uranium.
Meet in the Ramada area.
• “Worms; not just for bait!” - A Rangerexplains how worms are our friends(we’re talking Egyptian red worms forcomposting!). Meet near the ButterflyGarden.
Park visitors can also visit the 23,000-square-foot Discovery Center viewingenvironmental exhibits about the sur-rounding natural landscape, or view adocumentary explaining how “steward-ship” has played a role in the life of thiscave.
Summer is a great time to tour thepark’s amazing caves - their cool temper-atures make for a refreshing change. TheState Parks Board recently approved aseasonal rate for the tours from Julythrough August with the cave tours at areduced price. Call the reservation lineat 520-586-2283 to reserve your summer-time cool retreat!
REGULAR TOURS: “Rotunda Tours”Reservations or Walk-up: Ages 0-6: Free;7-13: $9.95; Ages 14 up $18.95SEASONAL RATES TOURS: (July,August) “Rotunda Tours”Reservation or Walk-up: Ages 0-6: Free;7-13: $8.95; Ages 14 up $16.95
The Park charges a $5.00 day useentrance fee (fee is waived for reservedticket holders) good for up to two adults,with $2.00 for each additional adult. Forinformation on events at Arizona StateParks please call 602-542-4174 or 800-285- 3703 or see our webpage atwww.azstateparks.com.
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is the Trail Riders Inn. Thisquaint Inn is located at the corner of
Fremont and 7th Streets and was onceapartments for military personnel fromhistoric Fort Huachuca. Today they offer13 rooms and 10 mini RV spots for visi-tors, all at the most reasonable rates intown. Small groups can rent the entiremotel while visiting for special events orfor parties too.
Trail Riders is a AAA approved facili-ty and offers free coffee in the morning inthe lobby, as well as color cable TV,phones, heat and air conditioning, andtub/shower combos in all their spaciousclean rooms. There is no room number 13officially, but instead the smallest room inthe motel is room number 6 1/2. Allrooms have queen size beds with a nicerustic southwest decor.
There is a cute little gift shop in thelobby of the motel which has jewelry, oldmining artifacts, photos, maps, brochuresand film available to visitors. This is aquiet location with plenty of parking.There is a courtyard picnic and patio area
in the center of the complex, completewith a barbecue and surrounded by alovely rose garden. In addition, an out-door heated pool is soon to be finished.
Trail Riders is within walking dis-tance (just two blocks) of Tombstone’sfamous Allen Street, where a majority ofshops, galleries and attractions can beeasily accessed on foot. This is simply agreat lodging to enjoy Tombstone fromand their special economy rates make fora great way to both stay longer and enjoymore of the wonders of Tombstone andthe surrounding areas.
Bisbee is just 22 miles south andRamsey Canyon Nature Preserve in SierraVista is only 25 miles from Tombstone.Both offer great adventures to suit thosewith multiple interests. With VigilanteDays coming up in August, andRendezvous of the Gunfighters inSeptember, now is the time to call forreservations to stay and visit the realdeal of the west, Tombstone. So checkout their website at www.tomb-stone1880.com/trailriders/ or calltoday:
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SEP 5 BISBEEBrewery Gulch DazeBrewery Gulch - Celebrate Bisbee’s bawdy mining past.Miz Old Biz contest, Waterball tourney, Chili Cook-Off& live music, kiddie carnival, auction benefits Boys &Girls Club, pet parade, free. 520-432-5421
SEP 17-19 DOUGLASDouglas FiestasVeterans Memorial Park (8th Street Park) - The ChinaPoblanas Coronation, Mariachi music, folkoricodancers, Sat. parade, cultural foods & vendors, dailyentertainment, carnival. 520-364-3484
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The Sonoita Rodeo has itall! Celebrating its 89th rodeo,
the Santa Cruz CountyFair & Rodeo
Association has put togeth-er more exciting rodeoaction on Labor Day week-end, September 4-6, 2004.
The rodeo started out onthe grassy flatland ofSonoita, Arizona, with hardworkingranching families looking for a reason toleave all the work behind and get togetherwith friends they didn’t see often in thosetimes. Most folks traveled by horse andwagon for hours or all day to the rodeo.
This year come and marvel at theQuadrille De Mujeres - ladies precisionriding team - and have a laugh at theClown Act of Martin Shaw. The popularKids Rodeo features future cowboys andcowgirls in Mutton Busting, Pee Wee bar-rel racing and even steer riding (Saturdayand Sunday only).
Rodeo action begins at 1pm each day.Thrill to Bareback riding, Saddle Bronc,
Calf Roping, Barrel Race, Bull riding andmore. Team Roping and Wild Horse
races add to the excitement.Cowboys and cowgirls fromall over Arizona as well asCalifornia, Colorado, NewMexico and Mexico will becompeting for payoff of over$36,000 on purse and prizes.
After the rodeo stickaround Saturday and Sunday for theSteak Fry at $12 per plate. There willalso be a Rodeo Dance on both Saturdayand Sunday nights (admission is free)with live music from Crossroads, a versa-tile band from Safford that plays every-thing from Country to Rock to Latinrhythms.
Admission to the rodeo is $8 (13 &over) and $5 (5-12). Four & under arefree. The Sonoita Fairgrounds are located1/4 mile south of the intersection of Hwy82 & 83. Take exit 281 off I-10. Formore information call 520-455-5553 orvisit the web site at www.sonoitafair-grounds.com.
Although Juan Bautistade Anza left no visible proof of
his overland route from Tubac toSan Francisco in 1776, the Juan
Bautista de Anza National HistoricTrail follows the party’s route asdescribed in Padre Pedro Font’s journal.
The de Anza Trail runs through SantaCruz County’s two amazing NationalRegister sites from the Spanish colonialperiod; Tumacácori National HistoricalPark and Tubac Presidio State HistoricPark. The Tumacacori-Tubac segmentwas built by and opened by the AnzaTrail Coalition of Santa Cruz County in1992.
Today, hikers can access the trail atTubac Presidio State Historic Park inTubac, Arizona’s first and oldestEuropean town site. Tubac Presidio pro-vides access to a 4 1/2-milehiking/equestrian trail following theSanta Cruz River to TumacacoriNational Monument. (An additional trailsection starts at Igliesa and Bridge Roadand ends at the Tubac golf resort, abouttwo miles.) The Park provides trailheadinformation and maps.
In 1775, the Plaza of the Presidio rangwith the voices of 240 people ready tohead west with Commandant JuanBatiste de Anza. Anza and his fellowtravelers were leaving to establish aEuropean colony and become the first
settlers of the town now known as “SanFrancisco.” When the gathering at TubacPresidio left in October 1776, they had1200 miles of grueling trail to cover tothe coast.
Two hundred and forty people left onthe daunting expedition with 155 ofthem women and children. They took340 horses, 165 pack mules, and 302head of cattle, supplies, and other equip-ment needed to settle and build a newpresidio. After eighty days and the lossof one woman in childbirth, the travelersarrived at the site that would laterbecome the famed city of San Francisco.
Tubac is located 30 minutes south ofTucson, off I-19. Tubac Presidio StateHistoric Park offers the “Tubac Presidio& Anza Trail Nature Walk” where visi-tors can learn about local birds andplants while hiking one of America’soldest trails. Please call in advance fordetails. And don’t forget - whenever youhike, bring binoculars, water, sunscreen,bug juice and good hiking shoes.
Tubac Presidio State Park’s museum,archaeological and historic sites may betoured from 8-5 pm daily. For moreinformation about Tubac PresidioState Historic Park call 520-398-2252or check the website at www.azs-tateparks.com or those out of thePhoenix metro area can call800-285-3703.
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• ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center1421 W. Pima Mine Rd., I-19 exit 80,Tu-Sa, 9a-5p 520-625-7513
• Madera CanyonCoronado National Forest, I-19, exit 63,520-281-2296
• San Xavier Del Bac MissionI-19 exit 92, 520-294-2625
• Titan Missile Museum1580 W. Duval Mine Rd., I-19 exit 69Hours: 9-5, last tour at 4p, 520-625-7736
• Tubac Presidio State Historic ParkTubac, I-19 exit 42, 520-398-2252
• Tumacacori National Historic ParkI-19, exit 29, Daily 8-5, 520-398-2341
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Consider Bullhead City...“Arizona’s Hottest Destination”
In Bullhead City you will find big city lifestyle in a community still
small enough to enjoy. Bullhead City is one of the best places in the
United States to choose for active retirement or a second home.
For free brochures please visit the city’s website at
www.bullheadcity.com
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Whether you are looking tocool off and enjoy indoors - or
out, Kingman has the solution!From golf to hikes to shopping or
events, you’ll find your fun in the“Heart of Route 66.”
Make plans to “teeoff” at either one of ourtwo 18-hole champi-onship golf courses.Both courses are opento the public and offerthe scenic features of aresort with meticulous-ly maintained greens,tough, tight fairways andsculptured tees. It’s cooler andless crowded in Kingman soreserve your greens today.
If golfing isn’t what youare looking for, try hiking orbackpacking in the beautifulHualapai Mountains withelevations from 6,000 feet to8,500 feet. This lovely area offers forests,majestic views, picnicking, camping andcabin rentals. The higher forests are hometo abundant wildlife, including deer, elk,mountain lion, fox and a variety of birdsand squirrels. Temperature averages 78degrees in the summer months and is awonderful way to cool off. So bring yourcamera and hiking boots and stay a while.
Shopping in our historic downtowndistrict and enjoying our antiquing
opportunities are favorite pastimes. Thereare several wonderful antique shops, giftshops and specialty stores to choose from,all located just a few blocks off Interstate40 on Historic Beale Street.
August in Kingman brings anevent not to be missed. August12th is the 25th Annual MightyMud Mania at Firefighter Park.Mighty Mud Mania is free andopen to anyone who enjoys havinga little fun and getting down anddirty. Muddy that is. The youngand young at heart will compete in
eight separate age divi-sions, with prizes and funfor the whole family.
Everyone loves a coun-ty fair. The MohaveCounty Fair takes placefrom September 9th-12th atthe Mohave CountyFairgrounds in Kingmanwhere you can enjoy food,
fun and games. Saddle up and join thecowboys in September at the 20th AnnualAndy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo andParade on the 25-26th. Then in Octoberjoin us for our 10th Annual Air and AutoShow at the Kingman Airport.
For more information on any ofthese events contact the PowerhouseVisitor Center at 1-866-427-RT66 orvisit our web site at www.kingman-tourism.org.
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What was happening in1984? Well, 36 years earlier
author George Orwell had predict-ed that Big Brother would be in con-
trol of our lives. (Some people think hewas right!) The Big Show that year wasthe L.A. Summer Olympics featuring CarlLewis sprinting away with four goldmedals and Mary Decker tripping overZola Budd. PresidentRonald Reagan joked that,“signed legislation... out-lawed Russia forever. Webegin bombing in 5 min-utes.” (There wasn’t andwe didn’t.) A youngMinnesotan named PrinceRogers Nelson, who wentby the name Prince andlater by the Artist FormerlyKnown As Prince, sat atthe top of the music charts for 24 weekswith a little album called “Purple Rain.”
In 1984 the Space Shuttle was threeyears old, Dynasty beat Dallas in the tele-vision ratings (Cagney and Lacy was inthe number 10 slot), and on August 28,Bullhead City, a Colorado River commu-nity with a population that would barelyfill a minor league baseball stadium,became a self-funded, self-governing,full-fledged incorporated city.
One and a-quarter centuries ago, 80miles north of Parker in the area thatwould later become Bullhead City, steam-boat captains marked their course by asmall humped-back island they calledBulls Head Rock. The name evolved intoBullhead and was loosely applied to theshore near the island.
Later, drawn by Don Laughlin’s casi-nos, Southern California Edison’s gener-
ating station and a growing assortment oftourist and recreational businesses, moreand more people discovered the diversetreasures of the Tri-State area. BullheadCity has maintained a constant rate ofexpansion over the years until recentlywhen it erupted into an explosion withprospective homebuyers campingovernight to buy lots.
A celebration is plannedfor August 28, 2004,when The City ofBullhead City turns 20.City officials, communityservice groups, businessesand residents will hold thebirthday bash of the yearat Bullhead City hall,1255 Marina Boulevard.
The festivities willbegin at 9 am with all-day
free swimming and water games atFovargue Park, near City Hall. BullheadArea Transit System (BATS) will providea special shuttle bus throughout the day.Beginning at 4 pm the party will rev up inthe City Hall courtyard with food andbeverages, music and dancers.
Inside the Council Chambers, video-taped recollections of Bullhead’s wild andwooly early years by some of the city’sfounders and early residents will be dis-played. And beware! Rumors are in thewind of a western-style shoot out! Severalstate and local dignitaries have alsopromised to attend, and GovernorNapolitano has offered to issue a procla-mation honoring Bullhead City. And, ofcourse, cake and ice cream will be served.
For more information aboutBullhead City’s 20th Birthday Partycall 928-763-9400 ext 248.
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“Gold in the Hills,Diamonds in the Rough” is the
theme for Dolan Days 2004, anannual street fair to be celebrated
September 4 in Dolan Springs,Arizona.
Dolan Days is a family oriented eventwith attractions that will appeal to allages. Major events are the ThirdAnnual Car Show, MarshalContest and Dolan Days Parade.
A pancake breakfast will kickoff the day at 7 am, and a dancewith live entertainment willbring it to a close. In between,kids of all ages can play a varietyof games including Miniature Golf,Money in the Hay and Rope the Horns orbe contestants in the Wife Calling,Watermelon Eating or Liars’ contests, toname a few.
Wearers of the Dolan Days buttonswill save $2.50 on breakfast, play select-ed games for half price and get into thedance for free.
The car show will have three classes,rods and restored, bikes and trikes and
4x4 and off-road. There will be trophiesawarded for the best in each class, andwinners will be determined by spectatorvotes.
The Marshal Contest allows specta-tors to pay marshal candidates to throwtheir friends and family members in jail.
The marshal with the most money inthe end is declared the winner.
The parade will feature partici-pants from throughout the coun-ty including a marching band,community groups and a vari-ety of politicians. Vendors will
keep visitors’ bellies full andmake it easy for shoppers to do
their thing.Dolan Days is organized and staffed by
community volunteers with the support oflocal businesses and individuals whosegoal is to create a fun family oriented cel-ebration that is open to all.
Dolan Springs is in West-CentralMohave County just off Highway 93approximately 30 miles northwest ofKingman. For more information call928-279-6786.
by Kate Seymour
With the charm of a river town,Yuma, AZ will draw you in like the
current of the river and, if you let it,will have you float on forever. Rankedone of the top places to live in the U.S.by Money Magazine, as having the bestyear-round weather by The Farmer’sAlmanac, and as the 6th best golfing cityin the U.S. by Golf Magazine, it is nowonder that many of Yuma’s visitors oneday return for good.
Nestled in the Yuma and Gila valleysof Southern Arizona, surrounded by
mountains, fed by the Colorado River andenveloped by the majestic SonoranDesert, Yuma provides a visual feast forevery taste. Not to mention fishing, hunt-ing, rock-hounding, bird-watching, golf,tennis, wonderful lodging and fabulousrestaurants...just to round things out andprovide a unique experience for each ofyour senses.
Yuma is also rich in history beginningwith the Native American tribes of theQuechans, Cocopahs and Mohaves. Yumabegan noticeable growth in 1849 when amilitary family community sprung up insupport of nearby Fort Yuma’s needs.Soon after, commerce was brought up theColorado River via steamboats from theGulf of California. This spawned newgrowth, making Yuma a major rivercrossing for those wishing to stake aclaim on the gold riches of California.
Definitely a part of “The Wild West,”Yuma was known for its brothels, swing-ing door saloons and drunken gunfightson the streets. Now, Yuma’s history iscarefully blended with modern living, andDowntown Yuma is known for its bou-tiques, artisan workshops and quaintshopping... all located in those samebuildings from long ago.
So clear is the fact that Yuma, AZ isthe perfect destination for your travels,they promise to “roll out the WelcomeMat every day” to ensure that the serviceyou receive matches the amazing sur-roundings. For more information onYuma, please feel free to call the YumaVisitor Information Center at 800-293-0071 or log on to www.visityuma.com.
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AUG 6-7FLAGSTAFF
SouthwestSustainability Expo
AUG 7-8FLAGSTAFF
55th Annual NavajoMarketplace
AUG 14FLAGSTAFFMade in the Shade
Beer TastingFestival
AUG 14-15PINETOP
White MountainBluegrass Music
Festival
AUG 14-15PRESCOTT
Summer Festival ofFine Arts & Crafts
SEPT 16-19GLOBE
Gila County Fair
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• Indian Junior Rodeo • Masters Rodeo• All Indian Rodeo
• Thunder on the Mtn, Bull Riding• Southwest Fair Parade
• Baby Boy of the Year • Baby Girl of the Year• Men, Women, Masters Basketball Tournament
• Frazier Carnival • Nightly Country Dances• 5K Fun Run • Horseshoe Tournament
• Fair Exhibits • Fair Vendors • Rodeo Royalty Contest
• Fireworks Display • Miss White Mountain Apache Queen Pageant
• Miss White Mountain Apache PrincessPageant • Indian Frybread Contest
• Night Performance
79TH ANNUAL
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September 1-6, 2004 - Whiteriver, Az
The 79th Annual WMAT Fair is scheduled September 1, through 6, 2004.The Fair has an estimate of 40,000+ that attend each year. Come and
celebrate with us on our beautiful Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
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AUG 19-21PRESCOTT
17th AnnualArizona CowboyPoets Gathering
AUG 28BULLHEAD
CITY20th Birthday Bash
AUG 20-22PAYSON
120th AnnualWorld’s Oldest
Continuous Rodeo
AUG 21-22WILLIAMS
Planes, Trains andAutomobiles
AUG 20-21HOLBROOK
Old West Days
SEPT 17-18SHOW LOWWhite Mountain
StorytellingFestival & Western
Gathering
SEPT 4-6SONOITA89th AnnualLabor Day
Rodeo
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ChandlerShawnee Park1400 W. Mesquite, Alma School north ofWarner, 6a-10:30p. Fenced, benches, handi-cap access, poopbags, trees, parking, lights,water, and trash cans. 3 acres of grass anddesert landscaping, lots of room for dogs torun.
Snedigar Bark Park4500 S. Basha Rd., Alma School Road &Ocotillo, 6a-10:30p. Fenced, benches, dogfountain, handicap access, poopbags, parking,restrooms, lights, water, and trash. Trainingobstacles such as a see-saw, balance beam,tunnel, and hurdles. Chandler Parks Division,480-782-2750
FlagstaffThorpe Bark Park600 N. Thorpe, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, bench-es, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees,parking, water, and trash. About 1 acre parkin the pine trees, park for small dogs as well.
Bushmaster Park3150 N. Altavista, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced,benches, tables, handicap access, trees, park-ing, water, and trash. About 1 acre park in thepine trees, park for small dogs as well.Flagstaff Parks & Recreation, 928-779-7690
Fountain HillsDesert Vista Park11800 N. Desert Vista Dr., Saguaro Blvd.,Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, handicapaccess, poopbags, trees, parking, water, andtrash. About 3.5 acres of turf and a 1/2 acrefenced area for smaller dogs. Fountain HillsParks & Recreation, 480-816-5152
GilbertDog Park at Crossroads2155 E. Knox Rd., west of Greenfield, southof Warner, 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables,handicap access, poopbags, parking, lights,water, and trash cans. Separate fenced areasfor active and timid dogs. No shade, earlymorning or evening is best for summer.Tables and rest area. Gilbert Parks &Recreation, 480-503-6200
GlendaleFoothills Dog Park57th & Union Dr., next to baseball field6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, poopbags, trees,parking, lights, water, and trash cans. Accessis from North Glendale Library parking lot.Agility toys for practice and play. Trails near-by.
Sahuaro Ranch Park63rd Ave. & Mountain View, 6a - 10p. Treesand benches. Enclosed off-leash area withinpark, almost an acre. Glendale Parks &Recreation, 623-930-2820
KingmanLewis Kingman ParkRoute 66/Andy Devine, Louis, & Harrison,Dawn - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, handi-cap access, poopbags, trees, restrooms, park-ing, lights, water, trash cans, and shelter. 2acre park, plenty of shade, some agilityequipment, and beautiful lawn. KingmanParks & Recreation, 928-757-7919
Lake Havasu CityLion’s Dog Park1340 McCulloch, 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches,tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees,parking, lights, water, trash, and shelter. Over1/8 acre, fire hydrant water fountain thatsprays onto a concrete pad for dogs to playon. Lake Havasu Parks & Recreation, 928-453-8686
MesaQuail Run4155 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
Oro ValleyJames D. Kriegh Park23 W. Calle Concordia, NE corner6a - 10p, Sun-Sat. Fenced, benches, tables,handicap access, restrooms, and trash. 14,000sq. ft. with water fountain for both peopleand dogs. Oro Valley Parks & Recreation,520-229-5050
PaysonPayson Off-Leash ParkMcLane Rd., next to Library, 1 mile north ofMcLane and Longhorn, Dawn - Dusk.Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access,poopbags, trees, parking, water, and trashcans. Over an acre, small dog fenced area.Payson Parks & Recreation, 928-747-5242
PrescottWillow Creek Dog Park3181 Willow Creek Rd., Commerce Dr., 7a -10p. Fenced, benches, tables, trees, parking,restrooms, water, and trash cans. Separate 1/2acre area for small dogs. Prescott Parks &Recreation, 928-777-1122
ScottsdaleChaparral Park5401 N. Hayden Rd., dog park located at SEcorner of McDonald Dr. and Hayden Rd.Dawn - 9p, 2.2 acres, fenced, passive & largedog areas, shade, water, benches, andrestroom.
Horizon Park15444 N. 100th St., Thompson Peak Parkway& 100th St., Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches,tables, disposal bags, parking, phones,restrooms, and trash cans. Some shade, foun-tains for both people and dogs.
Vista del Camino Park7700 East Pierce St., west on Pierce St. fromHayden Rd., Sunrise - 10:30p. Fenced,benches, mutt mitt stations, some light, anddrinking fountains for both people and dogs.Just under an acre with restroom facilitiesnearby. Scottsdale Parks & Recreation, 480-312-2331
TempeCreamery Park1520 E. 8th St., west of McClintoch, south ofUniversity, 6a - Midnight. Fenced, benches,disposal bags, handicap access, trees, park-ing, lighted, water, and trash cans.
Mitchell ParkMitchell Dr. & 9th St., 6a - Midnight.Fenced, benches, disposal bags, handicapaccess, trees, parking, lighted, water, andtrash cans.
Papago Parks1000 N. College Ave., south of Curry, 6a-Midnight. Fenced, benches, disposal bags,handicap access, trees, parking, lighted,water, and trash cans. Tempe Parks &Recreation, 480-350-5200
TucsonChristopher 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 anacre.
McDonald Park(county park) 4100 N. Harrison Rd., TanqueVerde, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables,handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking,restrooms, water, trash, and shelter. 1.25acres, two fenced areas for small and largerdogs.
Reid Park Dog Park(city park) Alvernon & 22ND St., near zooentrance - old baseball field, 7 a-10p. Fenced,trees, parking, lights, water, and trash. In aconverted ball field within Reid Park, grassywith trees. Tucson Parks & Recreation, 520-791-4873. Pima County Parks & Recreation,520-877-6000
Dog Parks StatewidePlease observe all posted rules and clean up after your dog.
Before you leave:• Schedule a visit with your veterinarian -ask about medications or treatments forcarsickness; consider having your petmicrochipped if lost; make sure all vacci-nations are up to date and obtain currenthealth and rabies certificates.• Get a secure carrier - make sure it’s bigenough for your pet to stand up, turnaround and lie down; print your pet’sname, your name, home and destinationaddress and phone numbers.• Make sure your pet’s tags are current -tags should be worn at all times, have apaper copy set of tags for your destination.• Clip your pet’s nails - your pet will beless likely to damage items.• Write a detailed description of your pet -in case of separation, you will have some-thing by which others can identify yourpet.• Feed you pet lightly before departing -save the rest for the destination, in caseyour dog gets carsick.
While traveling:• Keep fresh water available at all times• Avoid changes in diet• Keep your pet on a leash or in the carrierat 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 tranquil-izers unless prescribed by the veterinarian• Make sure your pet is getting enough airto breathe• Take breaks to allow your pet to exercise• Never leave your dog unattended, espe-cially inside a car
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FLAGSTAFFRamada Limited West 2755 Woodland Village 877-703-0291 www.the.ramada.com
TUCSONGhost Ranch Lodge 801 W. Miracle Mile 800-456-7565 www.ghostranchlodge.com
BENSONMotel 6 637 S. Whetstone Commerce Dr. 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com
GOODYEARHampton Inn & Suites 2000 N. Litchfield Rd. 800-426-7866 www.hamptoninn.com
MESALa Quinta Inn & Suites 6530 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. 800-531-5900 www.laquinta.com
Select Suites Mesa Fiesta Mall 960 W. Southern 800-821-8005 www.selectsuites.com
PAYSONKohl’s Ranch Lodge Hwy 260 800-331-5645 www.ilxresorts.com
PHOENIXBest Western Inn 17211 N. Black Canyon Hwy. 800-937-8376 www.bestwestern.com/bellhotel
SCOTTSDALEHampton Inn 4415 N. Civic Center Plaza 800-426-7866 www.hamptoninnoldtown.com
Residence Inn by Marriott-Scottsdale 6040 N. Scottsdale Rd. 800-835-6205 www.marriott.com/phxrs
Scottsdale Marriott At McDowell Mountains 16770 N. Perimeter Drive 800-288-6127 www.marriott.com
SEDONABell Rock Inn & Spa 6246 Hwy 179 800-521-3131 www.ilxresorts.com
SIERRA VISTAMotel 6 - Location #0277 1551 E. Fry Blvd. 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com
TEMPEAmerisuites 1520 W. Baseline Rd. 800-833-1516 www.amerisuites.comBest Western Inn of Tempe 670 N. Scottsdale Rd. 800-937-8376 www.innoftempe.comTempe Travelodge 1005 E. Apache Blvd. 480-968-7871 www.travelodge.com
TUCSONClarion Randolph Hotel 102 N. Alvernon 800-227-6086 www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/az128
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LOS ANGELESFarmer’s Daughter Hotel 115 S. Fairfax Ave 800-334-1658 www.farmersdaughterhotel.com
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NORTHERN ARIZONA
Alpine InnP.O. Box 77Alpine, AZ 85920928-339-1840
White Mountain LodgeP.O. Box 143/140 Main St.Greer, AZ [email protected];www.wmlodge.comCountry Living at its Best. Rooms andSuites in historic country home plus cab-ins with full kitchens, porches andphones. Fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.
Peaks View Place B&B3950 E. Kokopelli LaneFlagstaff, AZ 86004866-248-7394
Sunrise View B&BP.O. Box 90Page, AZ 86040866-205-8443
Gretchen’s B&B1184 Malapai Dr.Pinetop, AZ 85935928-367-0867
Dolls & Roses109 N. Pleasant St.Prescott, AZ 86301928-776-9291
The Gurley Street Lodge B&B909 W. Gurley St.Prescott, AZ 86305928-442-0200
A Sunset Chateau665 S. Sunset Dr.Sedona, AZ 86336888-988-3988
The Inn on Oak Creek556 Hwy 179Sedona, AZ 86336800-449-7896
Canyon Villa B&B125 Canyon CircleSedona, AZ 86351800-453-1166
The Graham Inn & Adobe Village150 Canyon Circle Dr.Sedona, AZ 86351800-228-1425
Southwest Inn at Sedona3250 W. Highway 89ASedona, AZ [email protected]; www.swinn.comRelax on your deck and admire the redrock view from this small luxury hotelwith B&B atmosphere. Return to theworld feeling rejuvinated.
Fool Hollow Lake B&B2351 N. 22nd Ave.Show Low, AZ 85901888-339-1144
Canyon Country Inn422 W. Route 66Williams, AZ 86046928-635-2349
Terry Ranch B&B701 QuarterhorseWilliams, AZ 86046800-210-5908
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Amado Territory Inn3001 E. Frontage Rd.Amado, AZ 85645888-398-8684www.amado-territory-inn.com
Rail Oaks Ranch3248 White Lily LaneHereford, AZ 85615520-378-0461
San Pedro River Inn8326 S. Hereford Rd.Hereford, AZ 85615520-366-5532
Agave Grove B&B800 W. PanoramaTucson, AZ 85704888-822-4283
Catalina Park Inn B&B309 E. 1st St.Tucson, AZ 85705800-792-4885
Desert Dove B&B11707 E. Old Spanish TrailTucson, AZ 85730877-722-6879
Peppertrees B&B Inn724 E. UniversityTucson, AZ 85719800-348-5763
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Andora CrossingP.O. Box 7050Cave Creek, AZ 85327888-488-3747
Phylician B&B15848 E. Centipede Dr.Fountain Hills, AZ 85268480-837-3564
Noftsger Hill Inn425 North StreetGlobe, AZ 85501928-425-2260
Kohl’s Ranch LodgeHwy 260Payson, AZ 85541800-331-5645www.ilxresorts.com
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Zosa Ranch Gardens B&B9381 W. Lilac Rd.Escondido, CA 92026760-723-9093
Lightner Creek Inn999 Lightner Creek Rd.Durango, CO 81301970-259-1226
Lost Canyon Lake Lodge15472 Road 35.3Mancos, CO 81328970-882-7871
Willow Glen Inn3308 N. Bulldog Rd.Cedar City, UT 84720435-586-3275
TÜ|éÉÇtFt. Bowie Vineyards156 N. JeffersonBowie, AZ 85695888-299-5951 or [email protected] 450 acres of Pecan trees, 10 acres ofWalnut trees, 10 acres of peaches, 10 acres of sweetcherries and 10 aces of vineyards. Tastings Mon-Fri10a-5p.
Kokopelli Winery / Paradise Valley Vineyards35 W. Boston St.Chandler, AZ 85225480-792-6927
Dos Cabezas WineryWayward Winds Rd.Kansas Settlement, AZ 85643Phone/Fax 520-455-5369
Colibri Vineyard & Winery2825 W. Hilltop Rd.Portal, AZ 85632520-558-2401
VtÄ|yÉÜÇ|tBelle Marie Winery26312 Mesa Rock Rd.Escondido, CA 92026760-796-7557
Leal Vineyards300 Maranatha DriveHollister, CA 95023831-636-1023
J. Jenkins Winery1255 Julian Orchards DriveJulian, CA 92036760-765-3267
Schwaesdall Winery17677 Rancho de OroRamona, CA 92065760-789-7547
Edna Valley Vineyard2585 Biddle Ranch RoadSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405805-544-5855
VÉÄÉÜtwÉGuy Drew VineyardsP.O. Box 1750Cortez, CO 81321970-565-4958
Surface Creek Winery1297 Hwy 65Eckert, CO 81418970-835-9463
Rocky Hill Winery18380 S. Hwy 550Montrose, CO 81401970-249-3765
Cottonwood Cellars5482 Hwy 348Olathe, CO 81425970) 323-6224
Colorado Cellars3553 E RoadPalisade, CO 81526800-848-2812 or 970-464-7921
Garfield Estates Winery3572 G RoadPalisade, CO 81526970-464-0941
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La Chiripada WineryHwy 75Dixon, NM 87527800-528-7801 or 505-579-4437
Balagna Winery223 Rio Bravo Dr.Los Alamos, NM 87544505-672-3678
Black Mesa Winery1502 Highway 68Velarde, NM 87582800-852-6372 or 505-852-2820
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Native Wines72 S. 500 W. #63Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647435-462-9261
Spanish Valley Vineyards & Winery4710 S. Zimmerman LaneMoab, UT 84532435-259-8134
ARIZONAAUG 7-8 ELGINAugust FestSonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wineglass ($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music,grape stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch availfor purchase. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893
SEP 25-26 ELGINAnnual Harvesting of the Vine FestivalVillage of Elgin Winery - Wine tasting $15 includeschicken or steak, Crowning of the King & Queen ofGrape Stomping, live music, arts & crafts vendors, 11-4. 520-455-9309
OCT 9 BISBEEBisbee Wine Festival & Street DanceCity Park - Sample 50+ wines from around the world,specialties from local restaurants. Street Dance withlocal bands on Main St, 4-7p. Benefit, wine fest $35,dance free. 866-224-7233
CALIFORNIAAUG 28-29 BODEGA BAY10th Annual Seafood, Art, & Wine FestivalChanslor Ranch - Events Galore! 6 bands, 15 restau-rants, 20 wineries, arts & crafts. 707-824-8404 orwww.sonomawetlands.org
SEP 24-26 SONOMAValley of the Moon Vintage FestivalSonoma Plaza & other locations - Barefoot grapestomp contest, art auction, pet cuddling area, plus pre-mium Sonoma Valley food, wine & art. 707-996-2109or www.sonomavinfest.com
OCT 1 CARMELHarvest Wine SeminarChateau Julien Wine Estate - Our most popular event!Experience the excitement of the harvest first-hand.Grapes crushed on site, family-style dinner will follow,$75. 831-624-2600
OCT 1-3 SANTA ROSAHarvest FairSonoma County Fairgrounds - Prestigious food andwine event. Grape stomps, arts and crafts, kid's activi-ties, and spirited music. Fr 10a-8p, Sa & Su 10a-7p.707-545-4203
COLORADOSEP 17-19 PALISADEColorado Mountain WinefestVarious locations - Many events, Festival in the park,Grand Harvest celebration, winery bike tour, amateurwinemaker contest, more. 800-962-2547
NEW MEXICOSEP 4-6 BERNALILLONew Mexico Wine FestivalLoretto Park - Live entertainment, food, qualityarts/crafts, 20+ NM wineries, free tasting, wine avail-able for purchase, free parking. 866-494-6366 ornmwine.com
SEP 4-6 LAS CRUCESHarvest Wine FestivalSouthern NM State Fairgrounds - 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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AUG 6 PARKERAn Evening with RoyaltyMohave Rooms, BlueWater Resort - Annual Native
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AUG 6-7 EAGAREagar DazeRamsey Park - Fr. eve: Ice Cream Social. Sa: localentertainment, arts & crafts fair, volleyball tournament,free swim, Fun Run, Pit BBQ $, logging events, kidsgames, free adm. 928-333-1639
AUG 6-7 FLAGSTAFFSouthwest Sustainability ExpoNAU Union Field House - Latest in renewable energy,green building & alt-fuel transportation. Product expo,65 workshops, solar tours, youth fair. Fri & Sat 9-5.Free adm/parking. www.SustainabilityExpo.com
AUG 6-8 TOMBSTONEVigilante DaysCommemorating Tombstone’s unique heritage.Reenactments, street entertainment, gunfight competi-tions, hangings, costume competition, chili cook-off &10K run. 520-457-3291
AUG 6-8 NAVAJO MOUNTAINAnnual Pioneer Day CelebrationHwy 98 to N16 Rd - Horse races, 5K/10K run,
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AUG 7 ALPINECool August Night Car Show & Poker RunTal-Wi-Wi Meadow - Antique cars on display 7a-12p,poker fun run, judging, trophies, BBQ, free to specta-tors. 928-339-4319
AUG 7-8 FLAGSTAFF55th Annual Navajo MarketplaceMuseum of Northern AZ - Weavers, silversmiths,
folk carvers, painters, social dances, presentations, kid’sactivities. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 kids 7-17,9a-5p. 928-774-5213
AUG 7-8 SUPAIPeach FestivalSponsored by Havasupai Tribe - rodeo, pageant,
pow wow, reggae, country, dances, BBQ. Hike, rent ahorse, or fly by helicopter to the bottom of the GrandCanyon. RESERVATIONS REQ. 928-448-2237
AUG 7-8 ELGINAugust FestSonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wineglass ($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music,grape stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch availfor purchase. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893
AUG 8-SEP 18 WILLIAMSMuseum on Main Street - “Yesterday’s Tomorrows”Route 66 Roadstore - Smithsonian Institution travelingexhibition plus “Seven Decades of Cars on Route 66.”Incl’s special events on many weekends. 800-863-0546
AUG 12 KINGMAN26th Annual Mighty MudmaniaFireman’s Park - 100 yard obstacle course, maze mudchallenges, competition for all ages- 4 to senior citizendivisions, food stands, hazmat mud clean up shower,free, 10a. 928-757-7919
AUG 13-14 WILLIAMSCool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 FestivalGo back in time & enjoy the 1950’s again on Route 66!Classic Car Show w/trophies, battle of the bands, sockhop, contests & more, free. Mornin to night. 928-635-0266
AUG 13-15 PINETOPTall Timber Arts & Crafts BazaarHon-Dah Resort & Casino - Fine arts & crafts, food,contests, entertainment, 9a-5p, free. 928-472-7892
AUG 14 FLAGSTAFFMade in the Shade Beer Tasting FestivalCoconino Co. Fairgrounds - Taste 100+ micro-brewedbeers. Food (extra $) & live entertainment, 3-7p.$25/adv, $30/door, VIP ticket $50/$55. 928-779-1775 orwww.azbeer.com
AUG 14 CAMP VERDECamp Verde Block PartyCamp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main - Arts &crafts, food, music, games, antique cars and much more.Free adm, 6-11p. 928-567-0535 ext. 135
AUG 14 LAKE POWELLNavajo Code TalkersWahweap Lodge - Listen to Navajo Code Talkers
speak on their experiences in WWII where they usedtheir native dialect as a basis for an unbreakable code,$10/car. Call for times: 800-528-6154
AUG 14 PINETOPLisa Otey and the Desert Devas in ConcertBlue Ridge HS Auditorium - The Arts Alliance of theWh. Mts. presents Tucson Sensation Lisa Otey, jazz,blues, standards at 7p. Also juried art exhibit. 928-367-4290
AUG 14-15 PINETOPWhite Mountain Bluegrass Music FestivalWoodland Road Festival Site - Gospel music, cloggers,children’s workshop, jam sessions, food & crafts.Campers - RSVP a camp spot, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. $8,under 12 free. 800-573-4031
AUG 14-15 PRESCOTTSummer Festival of Fine Arts & CraftsCourthouse Plaza - 120 of the finest artisans fromaround the West, student art gallery, demonstrations. Sa9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. Free adm. 928-445-2510
AUG 19-21 PRESCOTT17th Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets GatheringSharlot Hall Museum - 100+ poets, reciters & old timesingers keep alive the tradition. Various performances,activities & locations. www.sharlot.org; 928-445-3122
AUG 20 TUCSON229th Tucson’s Birthday BashPima Co. Courthouse - American, Spanish, Mexican,Confederate, Tohono O’Odham, Pascua Yaqui & Stateof AZ flag ceremony incl patriotic music, period cos-tumes encouraged, 8:30a. 520-299-1743
AUG 20-21 HOLBROOKOld West DaysHistorical Courthouse Lawn - Re-enactments, NativeAmerican dancers, Southwest Art Show & Sale, rodeo,quilt festival, train & doll show, BBQ, 2-mi fun run,10K run & 20-mi bike race. Free. 800-524-2459
AUG 20-21 HOLBROOKSouthwest Quilt Festival & Train ShowCounty Fairgrounds - Antique & new quilts & afghans,Native American quilts & rugs, collectible & new trainsof all scales, related collectibles, free adm. 928-524-6407
AUG 20-21 PAYSON2nd Annual “Testicle Festival”Mazatzal Casino - Wild & crazy games, contests, sou-venirs - plus lots of tasty Rocky Mountain Oysters!Free adm, must be 21 or accompanied byparent/guardian. 800-777-PLAY (7529) Ext. 158
AUG 20-22 PAYSON120th Annual World’s Oldest Continuous RodeoMulti-Event Center - Bull riding, calf roping, barrel rac-ing & more, PRCA sanctioned. Adults $14, childen $7.Call re family performance. 928-474-4515, 800-672-9766
AUG 20-22 FLAGSTAFFOld-Fashioned Mountain Bike FestivalWheeler Park - Fr night ride, beer garden, live music,BBQ, kids activities, raffles. $25 participant fee, free tospectators, Fr 3-9, Sa 10-9, Su 10-4. 928-779-7066
AUG 21 ALPINEAlpine Chili Cook-OffRodeo Grounds - CASI sanctioned, entertainment, alsoa bean competition and a backyard brisket contest,SPAM contest, lots of prizes for contest entry! Free,10a-5p. 928-339-1840
AUG 21 FLAGSTAFFAZ Rough RidersRiordan Mansion State Historic Park - Living HistoryPresentation brings Spanish American War era to life,authentic costumes of the famous Rough Riders, 100 yrold weapons, 10a-4p. 928-779-4395
AUG 21-22 KINGMANSummer in the PinesHualapai Mountain Lodge - Includes about 50 vendors,food and beverages, live music, no adm fee. Located 12miles above Kingman in the mtns. 928-757-3545
AUG 21-22 PHOENIXFamily Cornfest, Arts & Crafts FairEl Zaribah Shrine Auditorium - 60+ arts and craftsexhibitors, $5 meal incl. hotdog/hamburger, beans, cornon the cob and soft drink (served 10a-3p), gen. hours10a-5p. 602-231-0300
AUG 21-22 SEDONASedona Arts & Crafts ShowBell Rock Plaza - Exciting new art from about 35 artistsand craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, potteryand more. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-284-9627
AUG 21-22 WILLIAMSPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesFeaturing traveling Smithsonian exhibition “Yesterday’sTomorrows” plus Fly-In events at HA Clark Field,Grand Canyon RR short runs & Harvey Girls, car showand more. 800-863-0546
AUG 27 SIERRA VISTAArmy Soldier ShowBuena Performing Arts Center - The Army showcasessome of the many musical, dance, voice and entertain-ment talents of today’s soldiers. Free adm but ticketrequired. 520-533-3354
AUG 27-28 MORMON LAKEBares, Broncs & Bulls BonanzaMormon Lake Lodge - Bareback, bronc & bull ridingfor prize money. Kids activities, ugly hat contest, steakfry, rough stock event, street dance, prices & times vary.928-354-2227 ext.10
AUG 27-29 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLEValle Redondo Fat Tire FiestaMountain bike festival, trails of the White Mountainsnear Greer, Eagar & Springerville, Apache SitgreavesNat’l Forest, Regis: $45. 928-333-5553
AUG 28 GANADONative American Art AuctionHubbell Trading Post - Preview 9a-11a, auction
12p, daylight savings time. Held in a large tent. Navajoweavings, Pueblo Kachina dolls, pottery, paintings, bas-kets. Free adm. 928-755-3475
AUG 28 TUCSONFiesta de San AgustinArmory Park - Celebrate the founding of the Presidiowith music, food, Ballet Folklorico and more!Festivities begin at Noon. Free. 520-547-3338
AUG 28 BULLHEAD CITY20th Birthday BashCity Hall, 1255 Marina Blvd - All-day free swim/watergames at Fovargue Park, from 9a. Special shuttle bus allday. Food, beverages, music, dancers from 4p at CityHall. Cake & ice cream. 928-763-9400 ext 248
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Old West DaysAUG 20-21 HOLBROOK
Holbrook’s 22ndAnnual Old WestDays celebrates acolorful history as“the town too toughfor women andchurches” on August
20 & 21 at the Historic Navajo CountyCourthouse and Navajo CountyFairgrounds with activities for the wholefamily.
• Old West re-enactments, Westernbands, traditional Indian dancers, enter-tainment, kids games, pony rides andmore• Food and arts & crafts vendors• Old West Art Show - original paint-ings, drawings, sculptures, carvings,home art - plus “Quick Draw” and ArtAuction featuring local artists includingMel Bradshaw• “Bucket of Blood” 20-mile bike race,10 K and 2-mile fun runs on Saturday• Southwest Quilt Festival, NativeAmerican Quilt Show, Train Show andDoll Show (Call 928-524-6407)• Caspar Baca Angry American Rodeos& Western DancesCall Holbrook Chamber of
Commerce for applications or infor-mation: 800-524-2459.
Destination August Events
by Jewell Kemp
Part 2: The JourneyContinues...
April 22: Grand CanyonDay...accommodation at
Fray Marcos Hotel, part of GrandCanyon Railway in Williams, then AirGrand Canyon Tour as the eagle sees itin a high wing Cessna, showed awesomebeauty close up, lots of turbulence on theday but well worth it.
April 23: Train ride into canyon withbus tour and strolling musicians alongwith train robbery, also saw antelope,deer and coyotes, no elk.
April 24: Goulding’s Lodge, MonumentValley, Utah, where the Indians believean evil-god turned people into stone,also saw famous western movie loca-tions.
April 25: Longest drive of trip intoBryce Canyon where we were able toenjoy snowball throwing in warm sun,on to Zion Canyon traveling into moun-tains of rock so high they seemed totouch the clouds. One of the most amaz-ing things was to spend the night at theentrance to Zion Canyon in Springdalesurrounded by rocks. Along the way sawa herd of buffalo, wondered if they werefor the Buffalo Restaurant nearby.
April 26: Almost everyone who goes toArizona takes in Las Vegas while there,
arrived at Las Vegas Hilton, next stops...casino and buffet.
April 27: Took advantage of shuttle tovisit other hotels and casinos along stripto catch shows, food and other slotmachines, an all-day pass costs $5.00.Big Winner voucher for $.08 saved assouvenir.
April 28: Back to Prescott, Arizona,stayed at Springhill Suites by Marriott.Were able to visit Jerome, an old miningtown perched on the side of a moun-tain... to get there is a very windingsteep road but once you crest the top it’sneat.
April 29: Arrived at Hospitality SuiteResort in Scottsdale for final night oftrip, checked in and rested before a visitto Rawhide Western Town &Steakhouse. While there enjoyed a rideon a camel, one hump, and Wells FargoStagecoach ride to see Sonoran Desertup close. Not brave enough to try the“widowmaker” - the mechanical bull,but brave enough to try batter-friedRattlesnake served with cool ranch dipand also tasted Buffalo Kabob.
April 30: Breakfast late, finished pack-ing, more to pack than when started!Returned van to arrive at Sky Harbor fortrip back to BWI. What a wonderful andbeautiful trip with great service and goodfood!
Good Night Arizona.
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The “Six Pack” Tours Arizona
Grand Canyon Railway 800-843-8724 www.thetrain.comAir Grand Canyon 800-247-4726 www.airgrandcanyon.comGoulding’s Lodge 435-727-3231 www.gouldings.comZion Canyon Visitors Bureau 888-518-7070 www.zionpark.comLas Vegas Hilton 702-732-5111 www.lv-hilton.comSpringhill Suites by Marriott 888-466-8440 www.springhillsuites.comHospitality Suite Resort 800-445-5115 www.hospitalitysuites.comRawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 480-502-5600 www.rawhide.com
Destination September EventsSEP 1-6 WHITERIVER79th Annual White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair& RodeoWhiteriver Fairgrounds - Carnival, stages, parade
Sa morn, bike & car show, dances, fireworks, all Indianrodeo, trad. performances Sa night. $5/$3. 928-338-4346 x316
SEP 2-4 SEDONARed Rocks Music FestivalJewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center -Chamber music “Love Themes” Th 7p, string orchestra“Bach on the Rocks” Sa 7:30p, $18 advanced/ $24door/ $13 youth. 1-877-red-rcks
SEP 3-6 FLAGSTAFFCoconino County FairCo. Fairgrounds - “Celebrating Traditions - Old andNew” w/energy-savings technologies, healthy livingstrategies, performing arts on 3 stages & more. Fr-Su10-10, Mon 10-4; $6 gen/$3 ages 7-17 & 65+. 928-774-5139
SEP 4 DOLAN SPRINGSDolan DaysDolan Springs School - Fr: Pageant 7p. Sa: Main Streetparade at 10a, road apple roullette, car show, arts &crafts, games, raffles, live music, evening dance. 928-279-6786
SEP 4 WICKENBURG16th Annual Fiesta SeptiembreCommunity Center - Exhibits, arts & crafts, folkloricodancers, mariachi bands, salsa & margarita contests,“kids zona”, food booths & cantina, 11a-8p, free adm.800-942-5242
SEP 4-5 FLAGSTAFFNative Artists MarketplaceMuseum of Northern Arizona - Zuni, Pai & CO
Plateau tribal nations showcased. Artist demos - tools,pottery, woven wares, arts & crafts. $5/$4/$3/$2, 9a-5p.928-774-5213
SEP 4-5 FREDONIAAnnual Kaibab Paiute Heritage Day CelebrationKaibab Reservation, Te’Angwavaxant Pow Wow
grounds - Sunrise ceremony at 5a; Pow Wows; feast 5p-6:30p, Dance/Singing contests, raffles, booths. 928-643-7245
SEP 4-5 CHINO VALLEYFirst Territorial Capital DaySat, Pancake b’fast at Senior Center, Parade at 10a fol-lowed by chili cook-off, entertainment, carnival, ven-dors, corn dinner from 3-7p & dance. Sat & Sun Rodeo8p-12a. 928-636-9780
SEP 4-5 FLAGSTAFFAnnual Demolition DerbyFt. Tuthill - Crash ‘em up, bang ‘em up! Family funweekend run by Sunrise Lions Club. Noon both days.Adm $5, 5 & under free. 928-526-0405/9052
SEP 4-5 PINEPine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts FestivalCommunity Center - 82 arts & crafts booths, juriedshow, all handmade. Food vendors, plenty of parking,town full of antique shops. Free. Sa 8a-5p, Su 8a-3p.928-476-4480/3547
SEP 4-6 SONOITA89th Annual Labor Day RodeoFairgrounds - Exciting rodeo action with bulls, broncsand more. Kids rodeo, steak fry, adm $8, ages 5-12 $5.520-455-5553
SEP 4-6 TOMBSTONERendezvous of GunfightersAllen St - 3 days of shows in the OK Corral by the bestwestern show groups from around the U.S., authenticcostume parade on Sun. $7.50 incl’s Historama & more,4 shows daily. 520-457-3456
SEP 4-6 WILLIAMSLabor Day PRCA RodeoProfessional rodeo featuring the top rodeo cowboys.This is the way rodeos used to be! Weekend includes aparade on Saturday, dances and many more activities,$8-10. 800-863-0546
SEP 4-6 ST. JOHNS5th Annual Grand PrixSt. Johns Airpark - Speeds up to 200 mph as they racethe runways. Formula cars, vintage cars, Indy cars &stock cars. Also food, arts & crafts vendors. Sa 9a-6p,Su 8a-5p, Mo 8a-3p, $5 adult, 18 & under free!Sponsored by Bud Light. 928-337-2000
SEP 5 OATMANOatman Gold Camp DaysMain St, Rt 66 - Parade 11a, Grand Marshalls are Duke& Terry Clark. 24th Annual Int’l Burro “Biscuit”Tossing Contest 1p, gunfighters perform, see the wildburros, free adm. 928-768-6222
SEP 5 BISBEEBrewery Gulch DazeBrewery Gulch - Celebrate Bisbee’s bawdy mining past.Miz Old Biz contest, Waterball tourney, Chili Cook-Off& live music, kiddie carnival, auction benefits Boys &Girls Club, pet parade, free. 520-432-5421
SEP 5 PRESCOTTRed Rocks Music FestivalYavapai College - String Orchestra “Bach in the Pines,”$18 general/ $24 reserved, 3p. 1-877-928-4253
SEP 8-11 EAGARArizona ATV Outlaw Trail JamboreeThe first ATV Jamboree in AZ. 300 miles of trails. Trailrides, ATV rodeo, vendors, cookout, music & cowboypoets, western dance & more. 866-409-9378
SEP 9-12 KINGMANMohave County FairMohave County Fairgrounds - Carnival, 4-H competi-tion & FFA livestock auction, rides, booths, shows, con-tests, $5 adults, $2 srs and 4-12. 928-753-2636
SEP 9-12 KINGMANWild Horse and Burro AdoptionMohave County Fair - Adopt a living legend...Bureau ofLand Management will offer horses & burros for adop-tion, silent bid auctions. 866-4MUSTANGS (468-7826)
SEP 11 WINSLOWSeptember 11th Public CommemorationRemembrance Garden, E. 3rd St - Speeches and ColorGuard, 6p. Garden honors the largest pieces from theTrade Center given to any community in the nation.928-289-2434.
SEP 10-25 GRAND CANYONGrand Canyon Music FestivalShrine of the Ages Auditorium - Musicians from aroundthe country - classical to jazz. Weekends, plus 15th,21st &. 22nd $18/adults, $8/kids 5-18, no kids under 5.Concerts start 7:30p. 800-997-8285
SEP 11 MIAMIMexican Independence Day FiestaMemorial Park, Sullivan St - Live music, dance, raffles,vendors, beer garden, World Famous Chihuahua Races3p, Salsa Contest, Piñata Breaks, 8a-11p, free adm.928-473-4403; 800-804-5623
SEP 11-12 CAMP VERDEGeneral Crook’s Pioneer Days and the Fall Gun &Knife ShowCommunity Center Grounds - Antique tractor & engineshow, mule packing contest, 40+ vendors, chuck wagondinner, dance, Pioneer Picnic on Su. 928-567-0535
SEP 15-18 HOLBROOKNavajo County Fair & RodeoNavajo County Fairgrounds - Rodeo, arts & crafts,food, entertainment, 4-H competition, carnival, LittleBuckaroo Rodeo, $3 adult, $1 child, 10a-10p. 928-524-6407
SEP 16-18 ST. JOHNSApache County FairApache County Fairgrounds - Carnival, horse show, dogshow, 4-H, horse racing & more, food and fun for thewhole family. Free adm, except for racing. Th 8a-9p, Fr9-9, Sa 9-6. 928-337-4887/2621
SEP 16-19 GLOBEGila County FairGila County Fairgrounds - 4-H activities, hobbies,crafts, entertainment, games, carnival, livestock auction.$2, 10a-10p. 5mi N of Globe on Hwy 60. 800-804-5623
SEP 16-19 SONOITASanta Cruz County FairCounty Fairgrounds - Carnival, exhibits, games, 4Hlivestock, live music, ranch rodeo, team roping, BLMWild Horse & Burro Adoption, vendors, food. 8:30a,$3. 520-455-5553
SEP 17-18 GLENDALEFiesta GlendaleHistoric Downtown, 58th & Glendale Ave - Traditional& contemporary Hispanic music, dance, food, crafts,fine art. Also a special Fiestas Patrias ceremony. Free,4-10p. 623-930-2299
SEP 17-18 PEARCE/SUNSITESSunsites “Ruby” Anniversary CelebrationSunsites - Fr: Steak fry, talent show & street dance. Sa:Parade, car show, art show, vendors, kids games, healthfair, “Ruby” Ball & dinner in eve. Fr 5p-Sa 5p. 520-826-3604/3887
SEP 17-18 SHOW LOWWhite Mountain Storytelling FestivalFestival Marketplace - SW/western storytellers, AZGunfighters reenactment, Wyatt Earp, Chili Cook-off,11a-7p Sa, campfire storytelling event Fr. 928-532-4140
SEP 17-19 SAFFORD11th Gila Valley Cowboy Music & Poetry RoundupTunes n’ Tales - Tall Tale Tellers, music, poetry, westernvendors. Sa-1st Annual Chili Cookoff & more. Sa eveAdults $8/adv, $10 door; $3/students; Fr eve/Sa daytime$2. 888-837-1841
SEP 17-19 DOUGLASDouglas FiestasVeterans Memorial Park (8th Street Park) - The ChinaPoblanas Coronation, Mariachi music, folkoricodancers, Sat. parade, cultural foods & vendors, dailyentertainment, carnival. 520-364-3484
SEP 17-19 SIERRA VISTAFun FestivalVeteran’s Memorial Park - Large carnival, food, games,live music, trail and lead-around rides, craft vendors,mutt march, open to the public. 520-533-2404
SEP 17-19 SONOITAWild Horse and Burro AdoptionSanta Cruz County Fair - Adopt a living legend...Bureau of Land Management will offer horses & burrosfor adoption, silent bid auctions. 866-4MUS-TANGS(468-7826)
SEP 17-OCT 3 PRESCOTTArizona Shakespeare FestivalGranite Creek Park - “Twelth Night” and “TitusAndronicus” by AZ Classical Theatre, Sep 17-19, Sep24-26 and Oct 1-3. $12/gen, $10/students & snrs, under5 free. 928-443-9220
SEP 18 SUPERIORBye-Bye BuzzardsBoyce Thompson Arboretum - Farewell party celebratesseasonal departure of the resident flock of turkey vul-tures, w/ bird walk, rehabilitated birds & animals,refreshments. $6, $3/kids, 7a-3p. 520-689-2811
SEP 18 PRESCOTTPrescott Book Festival: Third EditionSharlot Hall Musuem - New, rare & used books, enter-tainment, popular author book signings, food, 10a-4p.Donation. 928-445-3122
SEP 18 PINETOPFall Festival ParadeDowntown - Parade 10a, also sidewalk sales, bake &craft sales, art shows. 1-800-573-1247
SEP 18 CHLORIDE1st Annual Antique Truck ShowRadio Broadcast 10a-12, Juried Antique Truck Show12-4p, free adm. 928-565-2204/4251
SEP 18-19 OVERGAARDOktoberfest in the PinesTall Timbers Navajo County Park - Live music, arts,crafts, food, Sa 10a-4p, Su 10a-3p, $5/parking. 928-535-5777
SEP 18-19 PAYSON2004 Mogollon Garden TourSelf-guided tour of home gardens in the area, gardenclub members will answer questions. Sa 8a-4p, Su 12p-4p, $5. 800-672-9766
SEP 18-19 FLAGSTAFFAnnual Flagstaff Open Studios60+ artists open their workspaces & homes, view origi-nal art & talk with artists, see demos, free, self-guidedtour, 10a-5p. www.flagstaffopenstudios.com, 800-842-7293
SEP 18-19 FLAGSTAFFToys for Tots 2004 Bed RaceDowntown - Sa parade of beds and bands 9a, races10:30-3:30, championship bed races & bathtub race Sunoon. Prizes incl a trip to Hawaii, $250/team or free forspectators. 928-556-9573
SEP 19 COTTONWOODSizzlin’ Salsa SundayOldtown Cottonwood - Salsa tasting contest, mariachiband, entertainment, raffles, arts & crafts, food & beer.Major attractions free. Su Noon-7p. 928-634-9468
SEP 23-26 DOUGLAS80th Annual Cochise County FairCounty Fairgrounds, 3677 Leslie Canyon Rd - Carnivalrides, games, live entertainment, food, college rodeo onFr & Sa and 4-H livestock. 520-364-3819
SEP 24 YUMAHispanic Heritage CelebrationMain Street Plaza - Mariachis, Folklorico Dancers, foodbooths and more, free, 6p-midnight. 928-783-2423
SEP 24-25 FORT MOHAVEKiwanis CornfestHwy 95 & Aztec Rd - Community fundraiser, 2 stagesof entertainment. Taste & learn about the many types ofcorn. Vendors, petting zoo, beer garden. Fr 3p-11p, Sa10a-10p, free. 928-704-2676
SEP 24-26 KINGMANAnnual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and ParadeCelebrating the ranching era of earlier Kingman days.34th annual parade on Sa at 10a, rodeo at 1p at theMohave County Fairgrounds on Sa & Su. 928-753-6106
SEP 25 COTTONWOODVerde River DaysDead Horse Ranch State Park - 40+ nature-basedexhibits, live animals, canoe rides, entertainment, carshow, sand castle building, geology tours, food. Free,9a-4p. 928-634-7593
SEP 25 TUCSONSun Sounds Great Tucson Beer FestivalHi Corbett Field - Taste beers from across SW, greatblues from 3 bands, food samples, live/silent auction.Tickets: $30/$35, VIP $55/60, designated driver $15, 6-10p. 520-296-2400
SEP 25-26 PINETOP-LAKESIDE29th Annual Fall FestivalBlue Ridge Elementary School - Over 120 arts & craftsvendors w/handmade items, antique show, quilt show,pancake b’fast 25th. Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. 1-800-573-1247
SEP 25-26 TUCSONButterfly FestivalAZ Sonoran Desert Museum - Identify, view under themicroscope, hunt for butterfly habitat, more. Puppetshows, parade, face painting, crafts. Wear your owncostume, 9a-3p. Free w/museum adm, open 7:30-5.520-883-1380
SEP 25-26 PAYSONState Championship Old Time Fiddler’s ContestMulti event Center - Best fiddling in AZ, contestantsaged 6-86, cowboy poets, food, 21 Fiddle Salute,gospel, crafts. $5 adults, $2 6-16, 9a-5p. 928-474-5242or 928-474-5882
SEP 25-26 TOMBSTONE3rd Annual Wings & SpursTombstone Airport - Western sock hop, fly-in & craftfair. Booths: Border Patrol, Armed Forces & more.Aircraft incl’s Harrier. Benefits Helen’s Food Bank.Adm: non perishable food item, Sa 6a, Sun 9a. 520-457-3322
SEP 25-26 PRESCOTT VALLEYWorld Arts FestivalPrescott Valley Civic Center - Celebrate the amazingdiversity & breadth of cultures throughout the worldwith music, art, crafts & food, 9a-10p, free. 928-772-9207
SEP 25-26 PAYSONRim Country’s Renaissance of ArtGreen Valley Park - Fine art, fine crafts, food vendorsand live music! 9a-6p. 602-867-2614
SEP 25-OCT 31 CHINO VALLEYHarvest FestivalCollier Family Farm - 5-acre corn maze, hay rides, abarn hay slide, fall decorations, fresh winter squash,herbs & pumpkins, daily 9a-6p, $. 928-636-2804
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21st Demolition DerbySEP 4-5 FLAGSTAFF
The FlagstaffSunrise Lions andFlagstaff MotorsportsAssociation, Inc., pre-sent THE 21st DEMO-LITION DERBY. Theevent will be held at
Noon on Saturday, Sept. 4th andSunday, Sept. 5th. The DemolitionDerby is in the center of the horse trackat Coconino County’s Fairgrounds.Admission is $5.00 with children 5 andunder free.
Saturday, September 4th begins witha beauty contest and Compact Carscompeting for three top places.Qualifying events for big cars follow,with three cars from each heat movingforward to Sunday’s Main Event.
Sunday, September 5th begins with aConsolation race for all cars not quali-fied on Saturday. Three cars move for-ward to the Main Event at day’s end.There are also Powder Puff and Smalland Big Car Mechanic races.
For more information call928-600-1294.
Brewery Gulch DazeSEP 5 BISBEE
Conceived some-time in the sixties(memories are hazy),Brewery Gulch Dazeis Bisbee’s commem-orative celebration ofits colorful history.Once upon a time
Brewery Gulch was famed as Bisbee’sOutlaw Neighborhood; home to fastwomen, strong whiskey and whatevertrouble you might be looking for! TheGulch has changed some over the yearsand on September 5th will be filled withfamily oriented fun for all ages.
This year’s brouhaha features a kid-die carnival, the famed Miz Old Bizcontest, live music and the ever popularand often hilarious pet parade. Localbusinesses have donated items for auc-tion and raffle. The peach of this year’sprizes is a mint condition 1976 MGMidget. All proceeds benefit the BisbeeBoy’s and Girl’s Club. Come celebrateBisbee’s colorful past! For more infor-mation call 520-432-5421.
• Parade • Corn Dinner • Rodeo• Dance • Kids Activities
• Chili Cook Off
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OCT 1-2 GOLDEN VALLEYGolden Valley DaysVeterans Park - Fr: pageant/crowning of Miss GoldenValley, dinner, dance, 4-10p. Sa: pancake b’fast, parade,booths, music, street dances, food, kids games, 7a-10p,free. 928-565-3311
OCT 1-2 WINSLOW6th “Standin’ on a Corner Park” AnniversaryThe famous “Eagles” corner - Music Fr from 5p; Safrom 9a music, food, arts & crafts, featuring “HotelCalifornia, A Salute to the Eagles” 7p, “Mogollon”Country Rock Band 9p. Free. 928-289-2434
OCT 1-2 COTTONWOOD6th Annual Fall Art Gallery & BoutiqueVerde Valley Fair Grounds Art Buildng - Fine arts &crafts juried show and sale of Verde Valley area artists,hands-on art activities for children, 9a-4p, free. 928-649-0482
OCT 1-3 TEMPE32nd Annual Way Out West OktoberfestTempe Town Lake - Non-stop entertainment, kids’ area,beer, bratwurst, strudel. Int’l student/teacher exchangefundraiser, Fr 5p-12a, Sa 10a-12a, Su 10a-6p, free. 480-491-FEST
OCT 2 FLAGSTAFFFall Open HouseThe Arboretum at Flagstaff - Fall color tours, familyactivities, scavanger hunt, in conjunction with theFestival of Science, free, 9a-5p. 928-774-1442
OCT 2 CHLORIDEAll Town Yard Sale and Tractor ShowGreat deals! Sponsored by the Chloride HistoricalSociety. Starts at 8a. 928-565-9661/9276
OCT 2 PRESCOTTMan Versus Horse RaceMingus Mt - 3 races - 50 mi, 25 mi, 12 mi. Eveningmeal $10. All proceeds for charity. 928-445-4041
OCT 2 TUCSONFiesta de las Artes!Arizona State Museum - Shop an array of traditionalHispanic arts & crafts at outdoor marketplace, enjoymusic, dance, food, 10a-4p, $4 adults, $1 ages 13-16.520-626-2973
OCT 2-3 SIERRA VISTAAnnual Art in the ParkVeterans Memorial Park - 220 art & craft vendors inthis high quality juried outdoor show. 20 food boothsoperated by local non-profit groups. Sa, 9a-6p; Su, 9a-4p. Free adm. 520-378-1763
OCT 2-3 PAYSONAnnual Zane Grey Days Art and Craft FairGila County Courthouse - Beeline Hwy, annual charitybenefit, includes Cowboy Poetry contest and folkmusic. 928-472-7892
OCT 2-3 PRESCOTT26th Folk Music FestivalSharlot Hall Museum - Performances, workshops &opportunities to participate in music making. 150+ per-formers w/musicians, storytellers, dancers, 10a-5p & Sanight barn dance. Donation. 928-445-3122
OCT 2-3 KINGMANKingman Air & Auto ShowMiltary aircraft static display, exciting aerobatic act, skydivers, warbirds, drag racing, entertainment, classic cars& more. 9a-4p, $10 adults, $5 ages 10-18, under 10free. 928-692-9599; www.kingmanairshow.com
OCT 2-3 GLOBEHorse RacingGila County Fairgrounds - Quarterhorse &Thoroughbred racing, post time 1p. Pari-mutuel wager-ing. $2 adm. From Globe go north on Highway 60, 3-4miles to Fairgrounds on the right. 928-425-5924
OCT 2-3 GLOBEGila County Fall FestivalGila County Fairgrounds - Antiques, collectibles, fineart, crafts, farm products, antique tractors, tractor pull.Sa 10-5, Su 10-4, free adm. 3 mi east of Globe on US70. 800-804-5623
OCT 2-3 PINE4th Annual Antique and Craft Show and Silent AuctionPine Community Center - Hundreds of antiques. Dealerinquiries welcome 928-476-2368. In conjunc w/Sat:Apple Fest, BBQ & Car Show. Free. 928-476-3547
OCT 2-3 SCOTTSDALEAZ Desert Classic CircuitWest World - Multi-talented & versatile Appaloosahorses compete in jumping, halter, English & Westernperformance & speed event classes, & cattle classes,free. 623-214-0988 or 623-581-1516
OCT 2-10 TUCSONArchitecture Week 2004 “Learn, Celebrate, Dream”Activities incl. walking tours, interactive building activ-ities for kids, workshops, exhibits & lecture series.Architecture Tour on Sun Oct. 5th. 520-323-2191
OCT 3-10 LAKE HAVASU CITYAnnual Dos Equis Desert XX World FinalsCrazy Horse Campground - personal watercraft races.Call Desert Steel Motorsports for times and prices. 928-855-2208 ext. 600
OCT 7-10 SAFFORDGraham County FairHorseshoe tournament, climbing greased pole, 3-leggedraces, carnival, food, exhibits, entertainment, $3,free/12 & under, 10a-midnight. 928-428-6240
OCT 7-10 MARICOPA/CASA GRANDECOPPERSTATE Airshow & Fly-InPhoenix Regional Airport - Great airshow Fr-Sa-Su,educational forum, aircraft displays, vendors, foodcourt, 8a-5p, $10/gen, $7 active military, free 12 &under. www.copperstate.org; 520-400-8887
OCT 7-24 PHOENIXArizona State FairFairgrounds - Rides, exhibits, livestock competitions,rodeos, food, special attractions & more. $9.50/Adults,$4.50/seniors,children (5-13), $7 parking. 602-268-FAIR
OCT 8-9 SALOME59th Annual Dick Wick Hall Days CelebrationLions Club - Fri: Beer garden & sock hop; Sat: Parade,dinner/dance. No adm to parade or dance; dinner $.928-859-4621
OCT 8-9 BISBEETurquoise HuntDump No. 7 of Lavander Pit Mine - Rockhounds canvisit this famous Mine and hunt for turquoise. Tourstwice daily. $15/adults, $10/kids. 520-432-7071
OCT 8-10 COOLIDGECalvin Coolidge DaysSan Carlos Park - Live entertainment, volleyball, horse-shoes, food, games, parade on Sat. & a whole lot of fun.After 5p Fr, 8a-8p Sa and 8a-6p Su, free adm. 520-723-4551
OCT 8-10 CAMP VERDEFort Verde DaysDowntown Camp Verde - Adopt a burro/horse, 1880baseball game, antique show, carnival, games, dances,parade, reenactments, vendors & more. 928-567-0535
OCT 9 BENSONButterfield Overland Stage DaysBenson Blues Festival in conjunction w/ the TucsonBlues Society, also a guitar workshop, arts & crafts,food vendors, entertainment in the beer garden & more.Free. 520-586-2842
OCT 9 WINSLOWAviation DayLindbergh Regional Airport/Winslow Air - Fly-in, vin-tage & homebuilt aircraft, static displays, pancakeb’fast (8a-11a), craft & food vendors, 8a-5p. 928-289-2429
OCT 9 CHANDLERFall Rhythm FestivalTumbleweed Park - 3 bands including jazz, food & bev-erage vendors, kids’ interactive amusements, fireworksat 10p. 5:30p-10:15p. 480-782-2735
OCT 9 BISBEEBisbee Fiber Arts FestivalCentral School - Sat: Fiber art demos, exhibits, vendors9a-5p; Sheep to Shawl Spin-In Contest 10a-2p; FashionShow/Tea 3p ($10); 10th-12th Surface Design Class 9a-4p. Register: 520-432-1846
OCT 9 BISBEEBisbee Wine Festival & Street DanceCity Park - Sample 50+ wines from around the world,specialties from local restaurants. Street Dance withlocal bands on Main St, 4-7p. Benefit, wine fest $35,dance free. 866-224-7233
OCT 9 TOPOCKFall FestivalGolden Shores Comm Ctr - Presented by GoldenShores Women’s Club. Vendors from SW states sellhandmade items, 9a-3p, free adm. 928-768-4740/7986
OCT 9 KINGMANCraft FairKathryn Heidenreich Adult Center - 30+ Kingmancrafters come togther to benefit the center, free, 9a-2p.928-757-2778
OCT 9-10 SUPERIOR5th Annual Dia de Colores FestivalDowntown - Celebration of arts and culture. 5K/10Krun, Day of Colors Car Show, great music, food, arts &crafts, carnival rides, games! Free, Sat 10a-9p, Sun 11a-6p. 520-689-0200
OCT 9-10 BENSONBenson Butterfield RodeoThe Arena Bar, 4th St - Sa: kids rodeo 4p, GrandCanyon Pro Rodeo 5p, rodeo dance after; Su: Kidsrodeo 1p, regular performance 2p. Adults $8, ages 6-12$5. 520-586-2572
OCT 14-17 TUBA CITYAnnual Western Navajo Nation FairContest Pow Wow, arts/crafts/food vendors, rodeo
& more. $5/adults, $3/children & snrs, extra $3 rodeo,8a-midnight. 928-283-3284
OCT 15 YUMAOktoberfest Block PartyThe Plaza, Historic Old Town Main St. - German andother entertainment featuring master yodeler, children’sactivities and great German food, 4p-midnight, freeadm. 928-782-5712
OCT 15-17 TOMBSTONE75th Anniversary Helldorado DaysTombstone’s oldest tradition! Reenactments, parade,fashion show, carnival, live music, street entertainment,food to suit every taste. 520-457-3291
OCT 15-17 SEDONABach’s Circle Music FestivalFr noon, free Baroque Concert. Sa evening Baroquedinner concert $75, Su Baroque Program $20-30. Callfor times, locations. 928-204-2415
OCT 15-17 LAKE HAVASU CITYBridge City Bike RallyThe home of the London Bridge won’t be falling - but itwill definitely be rockin’ ! Live entertainment, ride-inshow, poker run, Masquerade Parade & more. 800-200-4557
OCT 16 GLOBEApache “Jii” (Day) CelebrationDowntown Globe - Celebrate with Native
American food, crafts, paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls &clothing, entertainment by various tribes. 9a-5p, free.800-804-5623
OCT 16 BISBEEThe Bisbee 1000 - The Great StairclimbA 5K that feels like a 10k. A historic, escorted walkingtour or run through Old Bisbee’s stairways, 9a. Enjoythe Barco Ice Man competition, 10a. 520-432-1585
OCT 16 PHOENIXDoll and Bear Show & SaleNorth Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave -Exhibits and sales, hourly door prizes and grand prize atday’s end, 10a-4p, $4/$2. 480-890-1854
OCT 16 PRESCOTTOld West OktoberfestDowntown Gurley Street- Savor the flavors of Arizona,German food & beer tastings, live music, 1p-6p,$5/entry fee, $1/tasting fee. 928-443-5220
OCT 16 CHLORIDE4th Annual Car ShowSome of the nations finest automobiles, trophies andother prizes are awarded in several classes. Also mockgunfight at high noon. Free, car clubs welcome, regis-tration 10a. 928-565-4251
OCT 16-17 TUBACAnza DaysTubac Presidio State Historic Park - Re-enactments,crafts, food, music & fun honoring the trek by De AnzaII to settle San Francisco. 10a-4p, $3/adult, $1/ages 7-13, under free. 520-398-2252
OCT 16-17 SONOITAGrass Ridge Horse TrialsSa- Fairgrounds in Sonoita, dressage & stadium jump-ing. Su - cross country course at Grass Ridge Farm, justnorth of Sonoita on Curly Horse Rd. Starts 8a bothdays, free. Call Sheila Strickler: 520-742-6362
OCT 16-31 SUPERIORAnnual Fall Plant SaleBoyce Thompson Arboretum - 1000’s of drought-toler-ant plants for sale 8a-5p, see mature species throughoutgrounds, horticulturists on hand weekends. Adults $6,Children $3. 520-689-2811
OCT 20-24 LAKE HAVASU CITY27th Annual Run to the SunBridgewater Links Golf Course - Approx 1000 vehicles,1959 or earlier, Papa Doo Run Run plays Fri night,Karaoke Sat. night. 9a-4:30p Fri & Sat, $6/adults, 12 &under free. 928-855-0933
OCT 21-24 WINSLOWWinslow Film FestivalWinslow Theatre - Approx 26 independent films in allgenres incl. narrative & documentary, visual effectspanel discussion w/two guest artists on the 23rd $. 818-219-9339
OCT 22 FOUNTAIN HILLSSunshine Kid’s BallFountain Hills Community Center - Charity auction andfundraising event, $25, 6p. 480-505-6300
OCT 22-23 DUNCANGreenlee County Fall Festival1258 Fairgrounds Rd - Haunted house, arts/crafts,pumpkin carving, sales. 12p-10p, free/festival,$2/Haunted house-free under 10. 928-359-2032
OCT 22-24 AVONDALEBilly Moore Western Heritage DaysColdwater Park - Founder’s day celebration, parade at10a on Sa, carnival, entertainment, burro races, pygmygoat show & more. 623-932-2260
OCT 22-24 SCOTTSDALEArtFest of Fifth AvenueArts District, Downtown - A bi-annual festival, com-bines over 100 fine artists, unique shops, great restau-rants and live music. Free. 480-968-5353, 1-888-ART-FEST
OCT 22-24 CAMP VERDERed Rock Fine Art & Wine FestivalCliff Castle Casino - Fine art show and sale, 100 artists,wine tasting & live music, 10a-6p. $6 adm/$1 off w/canof food for Yavapai Apache Nation Food bank. 928-284-9627
OCT 22-24 YUMAOcean to Ocean Festival of the ArtsHistoric Downtown - Juried art show & sale, live enter-tainment, Meet & Greet Cocktail Party on Fr and BlackTie Dinner/Silent Auction ($50). Fundraiser for Hospiceof Yuma. 928-343-2222
OCT 22-31 FT. HUACHUCAConseil International du Sports MilitaireBarnes Field House - World Boxing Championship, 122member nations, prelim competitions for militaryatheletes who qualify for Pan American & Olympicgames. 520-533-2404
OCT 23 TUCSONArizona State Museum Open HouseView storerooms & archaeology labs. Talk with
conservators, curators. New Navajo rug and weavingexhibition, great used book deals. Activities for theentire family! 10a-3p. Free. 520-626-2973
OCT 23 QUEEN CREEKTour De Farm Bicycle RideSchnepf Farms - Benefits Cooley Charities & DiabetesExercise & Sports Assoc. Ride past farms, orchards,vineyards & San Tan Mountains, Reg. 6:30a, $15-$55.602-271-0734
OCT 29-31 SIERRA VISTAFestival of Color & Hot Air Balloon RallyVeterans Memorial Park - Fly from school Fri, Balloonrace early Sat AM, Sunset Glow Sat. PM, Mass acen-sion Sun., free. Weather permitting. 800-288-3861
OCT 29-31 MESA21st Annual Native American Pow WowPioneer Park - Concert Fr 7:30p. Dance competi-
tion, arts & food vendors, children’s activities. Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-dusk, free. 480-644-3836
OCT 29-NOV 2 SCOTTSDALE4th Annual Scottsdale International Film FestivalHarkins Theatre - Toronto International Film Festivaljoins forces with Scottsdale Festival to bring you 34new films plus student competitions. Call for time andprices. 602-410-1074
OCT 30 LAKE HAVASU CITYFall Fun Fair CarnivalRotary Park - Family night out with games, entertain-ment, costume contest (pre-register), petting zoo, trainrides and food, 4-8p, activity tickets 25 cents each. 928-453-8686
OCT 30-31 FLAGSTAFFCelebraciones de la GenteMuseum of Northern Arizona - Traditional/contempo-rary Mexican-Latino arts of AZ appear with SpanishColonial arts of NM for Day of the Dead. 9a-5p,$5/$4/$3/$2. 928-774-5213
OCT 31 BISBEEHalloween in BisbeeHistoric Bisbee - Zany street scenes, costume contests,creatively carved jack-o-lanterns. Tour Bisbee’sHaunted Theatre, see a scary movie, visit the kid’sgame booths & more! 9p. Free. 520-432-5421
OCT 31 PHOENIX4th Annual Arizona Irish Festival1106 N Central, Margaret T Hance Park - Music, IrishStep Dancers, meet St. Patrick, Irish food & gifts, kidsactivities, costume contest & parade, much more! 10a-6p, adults $10, kids 6-12 $1. 602-258-0109
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Destination October Events
Huachuca Art Association Presents
33rd AnnualART IN THE PARK
Veterans Memorial ParkFry Blvd. at Calle Portal
Sierra Vista, Az
October 2 & 3, 2004Saturday, 9am-6pmSunday, 9am-4pm
220 Artist Vendor BoothsSeparate Food Booth Area
520-378-1763
HOSPICE OF YUMA
Oct. 22nd, 23rd, & 24th
For Details Call:
928-343-2222
in historic downtown Yuma, AzJuried art show & sale, live entertain-
ment, Meet & Greet The Artist
Cocktail Party and Black Tie
Dinner/Silent Auction ($50) on Sat.
Fundraiser for Hospice of Yuma.
AUGUST 2004 STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 33A ZTourist News
Madera Canyon, Az Cottages with kitchenettes and
beautiful views of Madera Creek
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon watchingsome of the more than 230 species of birdsincluding 12 species of hummingbirds or
join one of our canyon birdwalks.
45 minutes south of Tucson Airport
Call 520-625-8746for reservations and information
www.maderacanyon.net
The hummingbird migra-tion season has begun and you
have the opportunity to witness thetiniest of birds being weighed, band-
ed and fed. This rare treat can beobserved through October at two loca-tions in the Sierra Vista area - the NatureConservancy’s Ramsey CanyonPreserve and the San Pedro House atthe San Pedro Riparian NationalConservation Area.
Southeast Arizona is a premier loca-tion for sighting hummingbirds, with 17species recorded. Generally, these tinyflying jewels begin to arrive in mid-March and leave by early October. Peakmonths for the largest number of hum-mingbirds and species sighted are Mayand August.
Location is always the key ingredientin attracting wildlife. SoutheasternArizona is unique as habitats and speciesfrom the Sierra Madre of Mexico, theRocky Mountains and the Sonoran and
Chihuahuan deserts can be found. Forbirding enthusiasts, the bird life is partic-ularly diverse since many species season-ally migrate from their summer homes inthe Northwestern climes to their winterdestinations of Mexico and CentralAmerica.
Research into the migratory patterns,breeding habits and other behaviors ofthese incandescently colorful birds is thedriver for the hummingbird bandingevents. However, the ultimate benefit isyours - watching, photographing and pos-sibly assisting in the banding processwhile experiencing the magnificent set-ting in the forested Ramsey Canyon orthe cottonwood lined San Pedro River.
Dates and times vary between the twolocations. Please call the Sierra VistaConvention and Visitors Bureau at 800-288-3861 or 520-417-6960 for directionsor additional information or visit ourwebsite at www.visitsierravista.com.
The Santa Rita Lodge issituated above a stream in the
heart of Madera Canyon at an ele-vation of 4,800 feet. An ideal place to
relax and enjoy the abundant wildlife ofthe Coronado National Forest, MaderaCanyon is located in the Santa RitaRange, considered part of the “SkyIslands” of Southeast Arizona. “SkyIslands” are high mountains surroundedby seas of desert, a unique habitat thathosts a wide variety of plant and animalspecies.
The canyon is home to fourteenspecies of hummingbirds and sevenspecies of owls... in total, over 230species of birds. Tens of thousands ofbirders have made the trek to MaderaCanyon in search of avian specialties. Abird list can be found on their web sitewww.santaritalodge.com.
While the area is definitely for birdlovers, the Santa Rita Lodge is certainlynot “for the birds.” The Lodge offersrooms and cabins all with well equippedkitchens, TVs, tub & showers, barbecuesand A/C. Rates range from $73-$93 anight for one or two persons, making it a
good choice on any budget. In fact, dur-ing the months of September - Januarythe Lodge offers discounted rates rangingfrom $60-$70 per night!
The Lodge offers morning bird walksevery Monday, Wednesday and Fridayduring June, July and August. They alsooffer an extensive Natural HistoryProgram.
It is recommended that you makereservations in advance. However, theLodge encourages you to feel free to callat the last minute, as cancellations dohappen! To find out more log on towww.santaritalodge.com or give them acall at 520-625-8746
The annual Perseid MeteorShower (the Perseids) occurs
this year on the nights of August10th-13th. The Perseids are often the
best meteor shower of the year, with atleast 10-30 meteors per hour visible evenfor beginning stargazers. The highestrates of meteors (also called shootingstars) will be seen on the night of August11-12, with as many as 50 meteors perhour visible in a clear sky. A thin waningcrescent moon will not rise until early at2:30 am on August 12 and so will notinterfere with viewing this year.
If monsoon clouds interfere, viewerswill also be able to see meteors in num-bers on the nights of August 10-11 andAugust 12-13. Meteor watchers shouldseek out a dark sky several miles awayfrom city lights and look high in the east-ern and northern sky and overhead after10 pm. To see the shower well, observersshould view until well after midnight (or
in the hours before sunrise) in dark skies,far away from city lights.
The debris causing the meteor showeris from a comet that passed Earth in 1992named Comet Swift-Tuttle. The debrisconsists of tiny particles of rock, somethinner than a hair and most no largerthan a grain of sand. Nearly all the parti-cles of a meteor shower burn up inEarth’s atmosphere.
Comets are the source of nearly allmeteor showers. Comets are bodies, oftenpotato shaped and less than 6 miles indiameter, made of a loose aggregate ofrock and ice that are in orbit around theSun. As comets come in close to the Sun,they begin to evaporate off dust particles,gases and water vapor, leaving a long tailbehind them. This tail leaves a trail oftiny debris in space, which Earth can passthrough, resulting in a meteor shower.
Story courtesy of Flandrau ScienceCenter, 520-621-STAR.
Junk Bond Observatory, Hereford(near Sierra Vista)
AUG 20 Huachuca AstronomyClub Public Star PartyOpen to star gazers of all ages. Not necessaryto own a telescope, club members will be pre-sent to assist & show. Begins at dusk, free.520-366-5788
Kitt Peak National Observatory,SW of Tucson
JAN 1-DEC 31 Fun with the SunAll ages program about our favorite star.Hands-on activities, solar observing, makingyour own video. First Fri of every month.$10/adults, $8/seniors & kids, $6/school rate.520-318-8726
AUG 13 Lunar AdventurePresentation, hands-on activities, lunar soft-
ware, observe moon, make own video, 10a-noon. $10/$8/school rate is $6. Reserv: 520-318-8726
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
SEP 22 Autumnal EquinoxDiscussion of seasons especially the autumnalequinox, 9a-5p. Adults $5; srs 65+, univ stu-dents, AAA members $4; ages 5-17 $2; 4 &under free. 928-774-3358
See ad on page 15 for a 2-FOR-1 discountcoupon.
Nat’l Optical Astronomy Observatory,Tucson
AUG 21 Astrophotography Workshop950 N Cherry Ave - Learn about cameras,film, mounts, intro to night sky, projects, 1-5p. $25, limit 20. Reserv: 520-318-8440
To help the public learnabout this meteor shower,
Flandrau Science Center willoffer a special presentation on the
Perseids (and about meteorshowers in general) by UASteward Observatoryastronomer Tom Fleming.Prof. Fleming is an AssociateAstronomer and SeniorLecturer at the University ofArizona. The presentation, on SaturdayAugust 7, will be an added feature of the8:30pm planetarium show “More thanMeets the Eye” and will start after therecorded portion of the program ends.
Only patrons attending More thanMeets the Eye at 8:30 pm can attend thepresentation. The planetarium show andpresentation costs $7.00 per person foradults, $6.00 for seniors/students and$5.00 for children 13 and under, and willlast about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
FREE parking is available on the UAcampus all day Saturday, August 7, even
in ‘Service Vehicle Only’ signed spaces.Flandrau Science Center is located on theUniversity of Arizona campus on thenortheast corner of Cherry Avenue and
University Boulevard. Otherinformation about the meteorshower and the night sky is avail-able by calling the ScienceCenter’s free AstronomyNewsline at 621-4310 or visitingthe Science Center’s
Skywatcher’s Guide on-line athttp://www.flandrau.org/astronomy/sky-watchers. For questions about FlandrauScience Center, call 520-621-STAR.
Perseids in FlagstaffYou can also learn about the Perseid
Meteor Shower at Lowell Observatoryin Flagstaff on August 11th. Eveningprograms will focus on meteor showerssuch as the Perseids. Doors open at 8p.Adults $5; seniors 65+, university stu-dents, AAA members $4; ages 5-17 $2; 4& under free. 928-774-3358
Rare Treat in Sierra Vista AreaHummingbird Banding Open to Public
THROUGH
OCTOBER
Santa Rita Lodge & Nature ResortAt Home with Hummers... Owls and More
PROFILE
Useful Birding ContactsThe Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatorywww.sabo.org, 520-432-1388
Huachuca Audubon SocietyP.O. Box 63, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636Tricia Gerrodette, President
Maricopa Audubon Societywww.maricopaaudubon.org, 480-968-5614Laurie Nessel
Northern Arizona Audubon Societyhttp://nazas.org, 928-639-0491 Herb Henderson,President
Prescott Audubon Societyhttp://nazas.org/PAS,, P.O. Box 4156, Prescott,AZ 86302, Jim Morgan, President
Sonoran Audubon Societywww.sonoranaudubon.orgP.O. Box 8068, Glendale, AZ 85312Chuck Kangas, President
Tucson Audubon Societywww.tucsonaudubon.org300 East University Blvd. #120, Tucson, AZ85705, 520-628-1730, Sonja Macys, ExecutiveDirector, Roger Wolf, President
White Mountain Audubon Societywww.whitemountainaudubon.org928-367 - 2462 Mary Ellen Bittorf, President
Yuma County Audubon SocietyP.O. Box 6395, Yuma, AZ 85366-6395John King or Cary Meister
Annual Perseid Meteor ShowerThe Story of a Shooting Star
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Special Presentation on the PerseidsFlandrau Science Center in Tucson
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Flagstaff Symphony113A E. Aspen, Flagstaff928-774-5107
Phippen Art Museum4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott928-778-1385
Prescott Fine Arts Association208 N.Marina, Prescott928-445-3286
Sedona Arts CenterN.Hwy 89A, Sedona928-282-3809
Sedona Cultural Park1725 W. Hwy Sedona,800-780-2787
Apache CountyHistorical Society Museum
180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns928-337-4737
Arizona Historical SocietyPioneer Museum
2340 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff928-774-6272
Clemenceau Heritage Museum1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood928-634-2868
Grand Canyon Railway Museum233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams800-843-8724
Jerome Historical Society200 Main St., Jerome928-634-5477
John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum 6 N.Lake Powell Blvd., Page928-645-9496
Little House MuseumSpringerville, 928-333-2286
Museum of Northern Arizona3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff (3 miles northof downtown Flagstaff), 928-774-5213
Navajo County Museum100 E. Arizona, Holbroook 928-524-6558
Sharlot Hall Museum415 W, Gurley St., Prescott 928-445-3122
Show Low Historical Society Museum541 E. Duece of Clubs, Show Low928-532-7115
Smoki Museum Inc.147 N. Arizona St., Prescott 928-445-1230
White Mountain Apache MuseumFort Apache, 928-338-4625
Arboretum at Flagstaff4001 S. Woody Mt. Rd. 928-774-1442
Grand Canyon CavernsPeach Springs, 928-422-3223
Navajo Nation Zoological& Botanical Park
Window Rock, 928-871-6573
Lowell Observatory1400 Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff 928-774-3358
Colorado River
Dury Lane Repertory PlayersP.O. Box 1727, Lake Havasu City, 86405928-453-9466
Arizona Historical SocietyCentury House Museum
240 Madison Avenue, Yuma928-782-1841
Hi-Jolly MonumentBus. Rte. 1-10, Quartzsite928-669-2174
Mohave Museum of History & Arts400 W. Beale St., Kingman928-753-3195
Lake Havasu Museum of History320 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City928-854-4938
Central ArizonaArizona Opera
4600 N.12th Street, Phoenix602-266-7464
Arizona State University Art MuseumNelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe480-965-2787
Arizona Theatre Company502 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix602-256-6899
ASU Art Museum, Matthews Center& New Fine Arts Center
ASU Campus, Tempe480-965-2874
Ballet Arizona3645 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix602-381-0184
Chandler Center for the Arts250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 480-786-2682
Cobre Valley Center for the Arts101 N. Broad St., Globe928-425-0884
Fleischer Museum17207 N.Perimeter Dr, Scottsdale480-585-3108
Great Arizona Puppet Theatre302 W. Latham St., Phoenix602-262-2050
Mesa Arts Center & Galeria Mesa155 N.Center, Mesa480-644-2242
Phoenix Symphony455 N.3rd St., Phoenix 602-495-1117
Phoenix Theatre100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix602-254-2151
Scottsdale Center for the Arts7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale480-994-2787
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art7380 E. 2nd St, Scottsdale480-994-2787
Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra3817 N.Brown, Scottsdale480-945-8071
Southwest Shakespeare CompanyP.O.Box 30595, Mesa480-641-7039
West Valley Museum of Art17420 N. Ave. of the Arts, Surprise623-972-0635
Arizona Hall of Flame Museum11010 W. Washington St., Phoenix602-255-2110
Arizona Historical Society Museum1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, 480-929-0292
Arizona State Capitol Museum1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix602-542-4581
Arizona Wing of CommemorativeAir Force Museum
2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940Bead Museum
5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, 623-930-7395Cave Creek Museum
P.O. Box 1, Cave Creek, Arizona, 480-488-2764Chandler Historical Museum
178 E. Commonwealth, Chandler, 480-782-2717Casa Grande Historical& Archaelogical Museum
110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, 520-836-2223Desert Caballeros Western Museum
21 North Frontier St., Wickenburg928-684-2272
Frank Lloyd Wright’s TaliesinWest Museum
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale480-860-2700
Gila County Historical Museum1330 N. Broad, Globe, 928-425-7385
Gilbert Heritage Market Museumand Science Park
Gilbert & Page Rds, Gilbert 480-644-2178
Glendale Historical Society9802 N. 59th Ave, Glendale623-931-3668
Golden Era Toy & Auto Museum297 W. Central Ave, Coolidge480-948-9570
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Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & MuseumCome 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.
928-333-5375 318 Main St., Springerville, Az 85938
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Goldfield Ghost Town And MineHighway 88, Apache Jnct, 480-983-0333
Heard Museum22 East Monte Vista Road, Phoenix602-252-8840
Heritage Square115 North 6th Street, Phoenix, 602-262-5071
Lost Dutchman MuseumSuperstition Mountain
4650 Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction480-983-4888
Mesa Historical Museum2345 North Horne, Mesa480-835-7358
Mesa Southwest Museum53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa480-644-2230
Museum of Rim Country Archaeology510 W. Main St, Payson, 928-469-1128
Phoenix Museum of History105 N. Fifth St, Phoenix, 602-253-2734
Pine-Stawberry MuseumRt. 87 (Beeline Highway), Pine-Strawberry928-476-3547
Pioneer Arizona Living History Village3901 W. Pioneer Rd., Phoenix, 623-465-1052
Pueblo Grande Museum4619 East Washington St., Phoenix602-495-0900
Rim Country Museum700 Green Valley Parkway, Payson928-474-3483
Scottsdale Historical Museum7333 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale480-945-4499
Sirrine House160 North Center, Mesa, 480-644-2760
Tempe Historical Museum809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe480-350-5100
Arizona Museum For Youth35 N. Robson, Mesa480-644-2468
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale480-312-2312
The Phoenix Zoo455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix602-273-1341
Wildlife World Zoo16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park623-935-WILD
Boyce Thompson ArboretumP.O. Box AB, Superior520-689-2811
Deer Valley Rock CenterP.O. Box 41998, Phoenix623-582-8007
Desert Botanical Gardens1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix602-941-1225
Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum1502 W. Washington, Phoenix602-255-3791
Arizona Science Center600 E Washington, Phoenix602 -716-2000
Southern Arizona
Arizona Theatre Company330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson520-622-2823
Center for Creative PhotographyUniv. of Arizona, Tucson520-621-7968
Pima Comm. College, Center for the Arts2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson520-884-6988
Tubac Center of the Arts9 Plaza Rd., Tubac520-398-2371
Tucson Arizona Boys ChorusP.O.Box 12034, Tucson520-296-6277
Tucson Museum of Art140 N. Main Ave., Tucson520-624-2333
Tucson Symphony Orchestra443 South Stone Ave., Tucson520-792-9314
University of Arizona Museum of ArtTucson, 520-621-7567
Amerind Foundation MuseumP.O. Box 248, Dragoon520-586-3666
Arizona Historical Society Museum949 E. 2nd St., Tucson520-628-5774
Arizona Ranger MuseumThe 1904 Old Courthouse, Nogales, Az520-281-8675
Arizona State MuseumU Of A Campus, Tucson520-621-6302
Bird Cage Theatre6th and Allen, Tombstone800-457-3423
Bisbee Mining & Historical MuseumBisbee, 520-432-7071
Graham County Historical Society MuseumHwy 70 & 4th Ave, Thatcher, 928-348-0470
Muheim Heritage House207 Youngblood Hill, Bisbee, 520-432-7071
Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum136 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, 520-287-4621
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum150 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox, 520-384-4583
San Pedro Valley Arts &Historical Society Museum
180 S. San Pedro, Benson520-586-3070
San Xavier del Bac Mission1950 W. San Xavier Rd., Tucson520-294-2624
Old Tucson Studio201 S Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100
Pima County FairgroundsHome to Tucson Raceway Park, SouthwesternInternational Raceway 520-762-9100
Reid Park Zoo1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson 520-791-3204
Tucson Children’s Museum200 S Sixth Ave., Tucson 520-792-9985
Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-647-PARK
Colossal Cave Mountain Park4660 E. Colossal Cave Rd, Tucson 520-647-7121
International Wildlife Museum4800 W. Gates Pass Rd, Tucson 520-617-1439
Tucson Botanical Gardens2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 520-326-9686
Asarco Mineral Discovery CenterI-19 & Pima Mine Rd., Tucson520-798-7798, www.mineraldiscovery.com
Biosphere 2 CenterOracle Rd., Tucson 800-828-2462
Discovery Park1651 Discovery Pk Blvd, Safford 520-428-6260
Flandrau Science Center & PlanetariumUniversity of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-STAR
Fred Lawrence Whipple ObservatoryAmado, AZ 85645 520-670-5707
Kitt Peak National ObservatoriesHwy 86 Tucson 520-318-8726
Pima Air and Space Museum6000 E. Valencia, Tucson 520-574-0462
Titan Missile MuseumDuval Mine Rd, Green Valley 520-625-7736
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Slaughter Ranch MuseumOriginal 1880’ Ranch (part of the San Bernardino Spanish land grantof 1730). 15 miles outside of Douglas on Geronimo Trail. Admission -Adults $3, Children under 14 free. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-3pm. Closed Mon & Tues, Christmas & New Years. www.vtc.net/-sranch, email: [email protected] 520-558-2474
The Douglas-Williams HouseMuseum & Genealogical Library(Registered National Historic Landmark.) Corner of 10th St and D Ave. Built in1908 by James Douglas, home of Douglas Historical Society. Open Tues, Wed,Thurs, & Sat from 1pm-4pm. Admission in free, donations accepted.
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Edgewater Hotel and CasinoP.O. Box 30707702-298-2453, 800-677-4837www.edgewater-casino.com
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The growing phenomenonof Navajo male weavers has
been largely unrecognized, both onand off the Navajo Reservation - until
now.In Navajo culture,
weaving has been mostcommonly associatedwith women. The tradi-tional telling of theEmergence Story explainsthat Spider Womanreceived the tools andknowledge of how toweave from one of theHoly People to give to theDine, so Navajo weavers trace their craftback to Spider Woman. This is oftengiven as the reason why most weavers arenow women.
However, there is another version ofthe story, one that is not widely knownnor broadly accepted. This renditionnames Spider Man as the one whobrought the tools and knowledge of weav-ing to Spider Woman. The heritage ofSpider Man continues to be renewed bya little-known community of maleweavers, who claim that their role andheritage have been nearly forgotten withthe loss of the Spider Man story.
The new exhibition at the NavajoNation Museum features a great many ofthe currently active male weavers, as well
as work by two famous late weavers. Thecatalogue includes a directory of manymore male weavers, which is constantlybeing expanded as more of these crafts-men are “discovered.” A Documentary
Video accompanies theexhibition. Many of theweavings will be availablefor purchase.
From August 5, 2004through January 15,2005 you will be able toview the work of 19Navajo male weaversfrom Arizona, NewMexico and Utah. They
are Gilbert Begay, Shane Begay, AllisonBilly, Eddie Black, Alfred Castillo,Herman Brown, Garrick Blueeyes, RonGarnanez, Nathan Harry, Jaymes Henio,Albert Jackson, Carleton Jackson, HeberJohnson, Roy Kady, Ronnie Lee, Juan JayScott, Robert Tohe, Eli Van Winkle andLarry Yazzie.
All are welcome at the OpeningReception Aug. 5th, 5-8 pm.
Also showing through October 16,2004 are 64 original works created byNavajo artists for the series of children’sbooks published by Salina Bookshelf, Inc.
You’ll find the museum at Highway264 and Post Office Loop Rd. in WindowRock, AZ. For more information pleasecall 928-871-7941.
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Scenic view of the Mogollon Rim,Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona!
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OAK CREEK VISTA OVERLOOKon Hwy 89A (14 miles south of
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Diné Dah’ Atl’ó - Men Who WeaveNew Exhibition at the Navajo Nation Museum
ARTISTIC
HERITAGE
Imagine weaving your veryown Apache burden basket! Or
perhaps you’d like to make anApache violin or learn about tribal
history and language. These uniqueexperiences and more can be yours thissummer.
Cultural seminars to be held at theApache Gold Casino Resort ConventionCenter will offer the opportunity to learnand practice some time-honoredApache crafts as well as to appreciate thetraditions of the San CarlosApache tribe.
• Apache Burden Basket Weaving,instructor Evalena Henry
• Apache Cradle Board Making, instruc-tor Darlene Russell
• Apache Violin, instructor Terrill Goseyun
• Apache Camp Dress, instructor VeronicaBelvado
• Apache Language Preservation andCommunication, instructor Carol Sneezy
• Apache History, instructor ReedeUpshaw
Special hotel packages are availableJune 27 through September 3. Classsize is limited, so call today. To learnmore, call 1-800-APACHE 8, press #sign, then dial ext. 3704 or ext. 3259.
Hands-on Cultural SeminarsSan Carlos Apaches Share Their Skills
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Diné Dah’ Atl’ó - Men Who Weave:A Revival in Diné Bikéyah
Opening Reception August 5th, 2004 • 5 - 8 p.m.The growing phenomenon of Navajo male weavers
continues to be largely unrecognized, both on and off theNavajo Reservation - until now. This exhibition features
the work and ways of 19 Navajo male weavers fromArizona, New Mexico, and Utah; through January 15,
2005. Most weavings are available for purchase.
Navajo Children’s Books:Original Art by Navajo Artists
This exhibition features 64 original works created byNavajo artists for children’s books published by Salina
Bookshelf, Inc.; through October 16th.
Hwy 264 & Post Office Loop Rd, WINDOW ROCK, AZ 1/4mi w. of the AZ/NM border, 26 mi’s from Gallup, NM
928-871-7941
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1. Kaibab-Paiute Tribe350 miles north of Phoenix on Highway 389and 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 86022Phone 928-643-7245
2. Hualapai Nation250 miles northwest of Phoenix on Route 66and west of Grand Canyon National Park
• Grand Canyon West • Trophy Elk• Desert Big Horn Sheep• White water rafting
Peach Spring, Arizona 86434Phone 888-255-9550928-769-2216 (Tribal Council)
3. Havasupai Tribe310 miles northwest of Phoenix offRoute 66 at the bottom of GrandCanyon National Park
• Pools of turquoise water• Spectacular waterfalls• Camping & hiking
Supai, Arizona 86435Phone: 928-448-2237/2141 (camping)928-448-2111 (lodge)
4. San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe200 miles north of Phoenix at WillowSprings and Paiute Canyon/NavajoMountain
• Paiute Canyon native basket weavingTuba City, Arizona 86045Phone 928-283-4589/4587
5. Navajo Nation260 miles northeast of Phoenix, located innorthern Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah - inCoconino, 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-wowsWindow Rock, Arizona 86515Phone 928-871-6436web:www.discovernavajo.com
6. Hopi Tribe250 miles northeast of Phoenix on Highway264 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 86043Phone 520-734-2401 (Cultural Center)928-734-2441
7. Fort Mojave Indian Tribe236 miles northwest of Phoenix and locatedalong the Colorado River near Needles, CAon Highway 95 and interstate 40
• River recreation • Avi Casino• Golf, Ghost towns• Spirit Mountain Casino• Hiking & rock hounding• Winter National Sand Drag Races
Needles, California 92363Phone 760-629-4591
8. Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe102 miles northwest of Phoenix and adja-cent to the City of Prescott on Highway 69
• Bucky’s Casino • Frontier Village Mall• Historic Prescott• Fishing, camping, hunting
Prescott, Arizona 86301Phone 928-445-8790
9. Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism95 miles north of Phoenix off of Interstate17 at Camp Verde
• Cliff Castle Casino• Montezuma Castle National Monument• Native Visions horseback riding, van
tours, & gift shop• Montezuma Wells and Tuzigoot
National MonumentsCamp Verde, Arizona 86322Phone 928-567-3035
10. Tonto Apache Tribe93 miles north of Phoenix and adjacent toPayson on Highway 87
• Mazatzal Casino • Winter recreation• Mogollon Rim • Tonto Natural Bridge
Payson, Arizona 85541Phone 928-474-5000
11. Colorado River Indian Tribes 189 miles west of Phoenix and along theAZ-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 85344Phone 928-669-9211 ext. 1324
12. Fort McDowellYavapai Nation23 miles east of Phoenixon Highway 87 VerdeRiver Water Recreation
• Fort McDowell Casino• We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
and Course• Fort McDowell Adventures
Fountain Hills, Arizona85269, Phone 480-837-5121
13. White MountainApache TribeApproximately 4 hours fromPhoenix and 46 miles south ofShow Low on Highway 73
• Sunrise Ski Resort• Fort Apache CulturalMuseum• Hunting• Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
Conference Center• Fishing & Camping
Ft. Apache, Arizona 85926Phone 928-338-1230
14. San Carlos Apache Tribe115 miles northeast of Phoenix and east ofGlobe on Highway 60
• Hunting & Fishing• San Carlos Lake• Apache Gold Casino• San Carlos Apache Cultural Center• Salt River Canyon
San Carlos, Arizona 85550Phone 888-275-2653
15. Gila River Indian Community40 miles south of Phoenix off interstate 10Gila River Heritage Theme Park
• Wild Horse Pass Casino• Vee Quiva Casino• Japanese Internment Camp• Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Sacaton, Arizona 85247Phone 928-562-6000
16. Ak-Chin Indian Community58 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 85239Phone 928-568-2227
17. Salt River Pima-MaricopaIndian Community10 miles east of Phoenix and adjacent toScottsdale
• Hoo-Hoogamiki Museum• Talking Stick Golf Course• Pavilions Shopping Center• Cypress Golf Course• Casino Arizona at Salt River
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256Phone 480-850-8000
18. Cocopah Indian Tribe211 miles southwest of Phoenix and 13miles 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 85350Phone 928-627-2102
19. Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council185 miles southwest of Phoenix, Adjacent toYuma off interstate 8 and located along theAZ-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 85366Phone 760-572-0213/0214
20. Tohono O’Odham Nation136 miles south of Phoenix, 58 miles west ofTucson 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 85634Phone 520-383-2221 ext. 285
21. Pascua Yaqui Tribe135 miles south of Phoenix and 15 mileswest of Tucson off of Interstate 19
• Casino of the Sun• Old Tucson Studio• Saguaro National Monument• Santa Catalina Mountain• Sonoran Desert Museum
Tucson, Arizona 85746Phone 800-572-7282 or 520-883-5000
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Arizona State Parks Phoenix 602-542-4174Arizona Fish and Game Dept. Phoenix 602-942-3000Bureau of Land Management Phoenix 602-417-9200Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix 602-379-4511National Park Service Phoenix 602-640-5250U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Ecological Services Field Ofc. Phoenix 602-640-2720USDA Forest Service Albuquerque NM 505-842-3898
NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITESCENTRAL ARIZONA
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge 520-723-3172Tonto National Monument Roosevelt 520-467-2241
NORTHERN ARIZONACanyon De Chelly National Monument Chinle 928-674-5500Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Springerville 928-333-5375Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page 928-608-6404Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon 928-638-7779Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Ganado 928-755-3475Montezuma Castle National Monument Camp Verde 928-567-3322Navajo National Monument Tonalea 928-672-2366Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest 928-524-6228Pipe Spring National Monument Fredonia 928-643-7105Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-0502Tuzigoot National Monument Clarkdale 928-634-5564Walnut Canyon National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-3367Wupatki National Monument Flagstaff 928-679-2365
SOUTHERN ARIZONAChiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas, Willcox 520-824-3560Fort Bowie Historical Site Bowie 520-847-2500Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Ajo 520-387-6849Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Tucson 520-733-5158Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tucson 520-733-5153Tumacacori National Historical Park Tumacacori 520-398-2341
STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKSCENTRAL ARIZONA
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Superior 520-689-2811Lost Dutchman State Park Apache Junction 480-982-4485McFarland State Historic Park Florence 520-868-5216Picacho Peak State Park Picacho 520-466-3183
COLORADO RIVER REGIONAlamo Lake State Park Wenden 928-669-2088Buckskin Mountain State Park Parker 928-667-3231Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City 928-855-2784Lake Havasu State Park Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma 928-783-4771Yuma Crossing State Historic Park Yuma 928-329-0471
NORTHERN ARIZONADead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood 928-634-5283Fort Verde State Historic Park Camp Verde 928-567-3275Homolovi Ruins State Park Winslow 928-289-4106Jerome State Historic Park Jerome 928-634-5381 Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns 928-337-4441Red Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-6907Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Flagstaff 928-779-4395Slide Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-3034Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson 928-476-4202
SOUTHERN ARIZONACatalina State Park Tucson 520-628-5798Kartchner Caverns State Park Benson 520-586-2283Oracle State Park Oracle 520-896-2425Patagonia Lake State Park Patagonia 520-287-6965Roper Lake State Park Safford 520-428-6760Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tombstone 520-457-3311Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Tubac 520-398-2252
NATIONAL FORESTSNORTHERN ARIZONA
Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville 928-333-4301Coconino National Forest Flagstaff 928-527-3600Kaibab National Forest Williams 800-863-0546Prescott National Forest Prescott 928-445-1762Tonto National Forest Phoenix 602-225-5200
SOUTHERN ARIZONACoronado National Forest Tucson 520-670-4552
WILDLIFE REFUGESAlchesay National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Parker 928-667-4144Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Sasabe 520-823-4251Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Ajo 520-387-6483Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Cibola 928-587-3253Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Needles, CA 619-326-3853Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-3371Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-7861San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Douglas 520-364-2104Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 928-767-3456
Wild horses and burros -living legends of the American
West, will be available from theBureau of Land Management (BLM)
to adopt at the Mohave andSanta Cruz county fairs inSeptember.
In Kingman, the adoption siteat the Mohave CountyFairgrounds will be openThursday through Sunday,September 9-12, from 10 am to5 pm. At the Santa Cruz CountyFairgrounds in Sonoita, theadoption site will be open Fridaythrough Sunday, September 17-19, from9 am to 5 pm. Each adoption event willfeature a silent competitive bid auction onSaturday. Potential adopters should con-tact BLM for further details on theseevents and the specific site schedules.
Adoption fees for horses and femaleburros (jennies) will start at $125 duringtwo rounds of silent competitive biddingon Saturday. Successful adopters willreceive an information kit with their ani-mal’s medical history, herd area statistics,capture date, and tips for equine care.
Each event will feature BLM’s Adopta Buddy program, in which successfulbidders during silent competitive auctionshave an opportunity to “Adopt a Buddy”
companion animal for just $25. In addi-tion, each Jack burro (males) will beavailable for $25 on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday.
Adopters must provide trans-portation home for their animal,along with a sturdy corral of at least400 square feet, food and water.BLM will load each adopted animalwith the adopter’s halter and leadrope, after payment is made ofadoption fees by cash, check ormajor credit cards. Adopters mustkeep the following in mind - Dropramp and open-top trailers cannot
be used, and two-horse trailers will beaccepted only for transporting burros or ahorse one year old or younger.
Following adoption, the wild horsesand burros remain the property of the fed-eral government for at least one year afteradoption. After the first year of care,adopters may apply for legal title to theadopted animal.
BLM adopts several hundred wildhorses and burros throughout Arizonaeach year. For a schedule of future adop-tion events or more information about theprogram, contact the BLM in Phoenix(623-580-5500), Kingman (928-718-3700), toll free at 1-866-4MUSTANGS,or on the web at: www.az.blm.gov
Glen Canyon NationalRecreation Area, stretching hun-
dreds of miles from Lees Ferry inArizona to southern Utah’s Orange
Cliffs, offers great back country andwater recreational opportunities. TheNational Recreation Area sits in the mid-dle of what is known as the “GrandCircle.” This is a collection of sevennational monuments, many state parks,historical sites, prehistoric Indian ruinsand ghost towns. Great views, geologicalwonders, an interesting history and acombination of nature and man-mademonuments blend together to make aninteresting all around trip.
You can take guided tours of the GlenCanyon Dam through the Carl HaydenVisitor Center in Page which offers thetours daily, Memorial Day to Labor Dayfrom 7a-7p and the rest of the year from8a-5p (excluding major holidays). TheCarl Hayden Visitor Center also featuresdinosaur tracks, “Glen Canyon during theIce Age,” a three-dimensional map of the
Recreation Area and photos and historicalinformation on the construction of theGlen Canyon Dam. You can also checkout the Bullfrog Visitor Center, at theBullfrog Marina in Utah to see exhibitsrelating to the geology, natural historyand human history of the area as well asAnasazi and pioneer artifacts and a life-size model of a slot canyon.
Beginning in March you can purchaseeither the Golden Eagle or Golden AgePassports from the Carl Hayden VisitorCenter, Glen Canyon NRA ParkHeadquarters or, in April, at entrance sta-tions. The Golden Eagle Passport is only$50 per year and provides federal fee areaentry for all those in the passholder’svehicle. The Golden Age Passport is $10and never expires. It provides fee areaentry just like the Golden Eagle Passport,but also provides 50% off all user fees forthe pass holder.
For more information call the CarlHayden Visitor Center at 928-608-6404.
Wild Horses and BurrosLooking for Adopters in Arizona
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Glen Canyon Nat’l Recreation AreaIn the Heart of the “Grand Circle”
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JAN 1-DEC 31 BENSONEducational ProgramsKartchner Caverns State Park - Programs on scorpions,butterflies, worms, historic mining and more. Weeklybasis, various times and dates. 520-586-4114
JAN 1-DEC 31 CAMP VERDELiving HistoryFort Verde State Historic Park - Living history presen-tations on site, upon request as staffing allows. Daily.“The History of the Apache Scouts” video presenta-tion. Call for times. 928-567-3275
JAN 1-DEC 31 ORACLEOracle State Park ToursHistoric Kannally Ranch House - Tour thisMediterranean Revival Style home built in 1929, Sat,Sun, and Holidays at 10a & 2p. Guided nature walks,Sat at 8:30a. 520-896-2425
MAY 1-SEP 24 ST. JOHNSPetroglyph & Ruin ToursLyman Lake State Park - Ranger-guided petroglyph &ruin tours, Saturdays & Sundays. Petrogylphs 10a andRuins 2p. $5 per car (up to 4 people). 928-337-4441
MAY 31-SEP 4 FLAGSTAFFBackyard BirdingRiordan Mansion St Historic Park - Sundays, park nat-uralist introduces birds and their habitat on Mansiongrounds, 7:30a. Bring binoculars & bird book.Donations appreciated. 928-779-4395
JUN 1-AUG 31 SEDONASunset HikeRed Rock State Park - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays& Saturdays, 6-7:30pm. Sunset Hike with theme:Mondays - Archaeology, Wednesdays - “The Beauty ofNature and the Written Word” and Fridays &Saturdays - Nature Hikes. $6 per vehicle (up to 4 peo-ple). 928-282-6907
Ongoing Events at Az’s State Parks
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Summer temperatures rarely exceed 95°.Scenic drives traverse high desert and mountainterrain on pavement and graded gravel. Find a
favorite place among the fir and ponderosa on themountain or along the San Juan River where
the water lulls you into relaxation.
Visit: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
• Hovenweep National Monument • Natural Bridges
National Monument • The Dinosaur Museum
• Edge of the Cedars State Park/Museum
• The Abajo Mountains • Canyonlands National Park
800-574-4386Utah’s Canyon Country!
Anaheim/Orange County isfull of great things to see and do
for every member of the family,including an array of popular art and
music festivals. Take note of these upcom-ing scheduled events.
The Art-A-Fair runs though August 31stin Laguna Beach. This juried event will fea-ture more traditional art forms includingsculpture, bronzes, stained glass and paint-ings from all over the world (949-494-4514). Running through August 27th andalso in Laguna Beach, the Festival of Artsfeatures nearly 140 painters, sculptors,ceramists, jewelers, photographers and oth-ers. Their works will be on display andavailable for sale on the Festival Grounds(949-494-1145).
Also in Laguna Beach, the Sawdust ArtFestival takes place through September 5th.Over 200 Laguna Beach artists exhibit andsell their original works such as jewelry,ceramics and textiles. There will also beartists’ demos, complimentary art classesand children’s art activities plus three stagesfor entertainment, cafes and a saloon (949-
494-3030). A Women’s Touch, located atthe Irvine Museum in Irvine, is a diverseexhibition of California’s top women artistsincluding examples in landscape painting,portrait, figure and still life throughSeptember 18th (949-476-2565).
On September 3rd don’t miss theInternational Street Faire in Old TowneOrange. The Faire features cuisine, folkmusic, dance and over 100 craft artisanswith works on display (714-538-3581). TheHyatt Newport Beach presents theirSummer Jazz Series through October 15th(949-729-1234) and Long Beach’s QueenMary Jazz Series runs Thursdays throughthe 23rd of September and features artistssuch as Chris Botti and Eloise Laws (562-499-1650).
If you’re feeling a bit hungry don’t forgetto check out the Lobster Cookout at theSutton Hotel in Newport Beach eachSaturday through September 25th (949-476-2001). For more information on these andother events online check out www.ana-heimoc.org
by Pamela MarloweBlue, blue, Hawaii... cool
ocean breezes, iridescentwater - warm enough for anearly morning swim, tall, trop-ical drinks by the pool.
Sounds like the perfect escape from Arizonaheat... and that it was!
Having just returned from a seven daystay at Hilton Hawaiian Village BeachResort and Spa on the beach at Waikiki, Ican attest to the fact that a stay at this resortis just what the doctor orders to “treat theheat!” As Waikiki’s premier beach resort,located on 22 tropical landscaped acres,there’s always something to do - for theentire family - grandmothers and babiesincluded.
I enjoyed Waikiki’s largest beach frontpool and a private gym-workout area over-looking the gorgeous palm-lined beach. Lotsto see, both at the pool and the beach. Youcan enjoy being right on the beach, usingcomfy lounge chairs and umbrellas to soakup the tropical rays, or you can swim in the
gorgeous pool with a view of the beach.Anyway you slice it, it’s “water, watereverywhere,” a welcome change for us“desert dwellers.”
Even if you’re not a “water baby,” there’sexcellent shopping in any of the 90 shopsand boutiques, award-winning restaurants, afabulous spa (replete with the most relaxingmassage ever), and nightly cultural eventsand entertainment. All of this at the resort-no car rental necessary!
The Hawaiian Hilton is a very simpledirect flight from Phoenix to Honolulu - Ileft from Phoenix at 7:30am and arrived atthe hotel at 2:30pm; a short, direct flight leftme rested and ready to enjoy my afternoonand evening at the resort. As most travelers,I look not only for relaxation and entertain-ment on my journeys, but also value. TheHilton Hawaiian Beach Resort provides allof the amenities-and great value.
Check out their website atwww.HiltonHawaiianVillage.com formore information, or call 1-800-HILTONS for reservations - think water!Aloha.
Fall in the high country!Everyone knows how beautiful
the golden aspen is and how crispthe air! But not everyone knows how
lovely fall is in the high desert. The sti-fling heat of the summer abatesand the ordinarily cool nightsturn crisp. In the wash bottoms,the temperature in the deepshadows cast by venerable cot-tonwood trees hint at coolerwinter coming. It’s a perfecttime to be outdoors. Summercrowds are gone, the pace isslower, time itself seems toslow.
If you like to use your SUVon dirt roads, endless exploration awaitsin southeast Utah. Your 4 wheel drivewill easily carry you into canyons andwashes where you can hike to ruins androck art tucked away in alcoves. Or per-haps you would like to drive among thegolden aspen groves at higher elevationon the mountains. The crisp fall air isclear and from those high places you cansee the entire Four Corners.
Since the crowds have gone, findinglodging is easy and meals taken in localrestaurants are unhurried. Small uniquebed & breakfast facilities, country innsand motels are all available. Restaurantsserving Navajo inspired dishes, country
breakfasts, buffalo burgers and stew, andeven smoothies and wraps are all to befound in Canyon Country.
If golf is your bag, the Hideout GolfClub offers challenging play, stunning
views from many holes and anunhurried atmosphere withouttee times. Early morning andlate afternoon play is oftenaccompanied by deer foragingon the course, and afternoonplay is accentuated by longdeep shadows cast by the low-ering sun as it streams throughthe fall colors of cottonwoodand aspen. Many tee boxes areset high above the green with
peaceful views of the course and sur-rounding area. Some greens are nestleddeep within groves of cottonwood orbehind rolling aprons designed to add justenough challenge to make the game inter-esting.
Come experience fall in southeastUtah! Enjoy the hidden gems found incanyons and washes, climb the heights ofthe Abajo Mountains and revel in thesparkling glitter of aspen moving in thebreeze, play golf on the exquisite Hideoutcourse, and relax as the season changes.Contact Utah’s Canyon Country at800-574-4386 for your AdventureGuide!
Utah’s Canyon Country!A Perfect Fall Getaway
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Anaheim/Orange County, CAEvents to Remember
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Escape from the HeatHilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa
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Walk along thepeaceful beachesRelax at the poolRead a book to thesound of the waves
• 128 Beach View Room• A/C in Rooms• Jacuzzi• Satellite TV• Outside Bar• Restaurant•Swimming Pool• Happy Hour• Live Music
USA Toll Free: 1-800-569-1797México Toll Free: 1-888-232-8142
Phone from USA: (011-52-638)383-2586 or 383-2199
Located on Paseo Balboa #100on the beach, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
93 BeautifulRoomswith these features:
• 2 Queen Size Bed• Air Conditioning• Satellite TV• Full Kitchen• Sofa Bed• Hair Dryer
Your satisfaction is our#1 goal! Please feel free tocontact us if you have anyquestions or concerns
Visit us: www.playabonitaresort.comfor more information on all of our hotels and RV Parks
Playa BonitaPlaya Bonita Laos MarLaos Mar
Information: (011-52-638) 384-4700, 383-4701, 383-4702, 383-4703
México Toll Free: 01-800-560-2206US Toll Free: 877-736-5005
Located Paseo Balboa #90, U.S. Mail PO Box 254, Lukeville, AZ 85341
Resort, Hotel & R.V. Park Hotel & Suites
by R.D. Phares
Down in the Mexican State ofJalisco is a little town with a familiar
moniker. Where the town of Tequilagot its name is obvious from the manydistilleries located there. But to under-stand the town, you must first understandits brew.
Infamous for the lick, suck, and slamritual of salt, lime, and a shot glass,Tequila is actually intended to be sippedand savored. What’s more, the process ofTequila’s creation is imbued with as muchhistory and tradition as those of wine orwhiskey. To truly enjoy tequila to thefullest, a brief overview of this process isin order.
Of Mexico’s 136 species of agave,only the Weber Blue variety is fit to pro-duce tequila. Originally the core, or pina,of this succulent was used by natives ofthe region to craft a drink called pulque.The Conquistadors then distilled pulqueinto what we now call tequila.
Ripeness of the pina, which can wayup to 200 pounds, is determined by a pro-fessional Jimador. By the time an agavehas produced its once-in-a-lifetime flow-ering stem called a quiote, it is well pastits prime for tequila production becausethe sugars that ferment into alcohol havebeen used up to produces the quiote.
However, if harvested too soon, the plantwill lack sufficient sugars. At just theright moment, the Jimador harvests thepinas and ships them off to the distillerywhere they are chopped and roasted untiltheir starches turn into sugars. They arethen shredded, pressed and placed in fer-menting vats. A yeast recipe, secret toeach distiller, is then added to convert thesugars to alcohol.
Tequila comes in two colors; gold andwhite. While gold, joven abocado, maybe the more familiar, it is primarily anexport product augmented by additivecolors and flavors. If margaritas are onthe agenda, this is the variety to use.However, tequila purists opt for the white,or silver, variety. This is tequila in anunadulterated state, bearing a strongeragave taste and a bolder character.
Tequila is also available in “rested” or“aged” classifications. Rested, orReposado tequilas must be matured for atleast sixty days, while Anejo, or agedtequila must sit for a minimum of oneyear. If you would like to reposado your-self in balmy old Mexico, be sure toinvestigate the town and tonic of Tequila.
For information on activities inJalisco, home of Tequila, call theJalisco State Tourism office at 011-52-322-221-2677.
by R.D. Phares
Everyone knows that Arizonahas no beach. From a strictly carto-
graphic point of view, that is true.Spiritually, however, it is a different story.The resort town of San Carlos is a fre-quent destination andeven a part-time hometo a number ofArizonans.
It should comes asno surprise that oceanlovers should find theirway down to SanCarlos’ sun-kissedshores. For starters,about 4 hours south ofNogales on four toeight lane Highway 15, San Carlos is easyto get to. Once there, an endless varietyof land and sea activities are available.For the landlubbers there are hikingopportunities in the Ranchita Mountainrange and Nacapule Canyon. There arestretches in the canyon where its massivewalls narrow to a few feet apart. If golf-ing is more to your pace, check out Clubde Golf and its 18-hole championshipcourse.
There is excellent, year round fishingin the Sea of Cortez. The summer catchincludes marlin, sailfish, dorado (mahi
mahi) and tuna. It is also possible to rentjet skis and kayaks to do some coastalexploring on your own. As spectacular asthat might be, it’s what lies below the sur-face that is truly amazing. To swim withthe 800 species of fish in the sea, thereare SCUBA and snorkeling rentals, class-
es and tours. You canalso book a seat on adolphin, whale andorca viewing vessel.Ocean Sports of SanCarlos should meet allof your water recre-ation needs.
For accommo-dations, you can pam-per yourself at the SanCarlos Desert Bay
Hotel & Resort or the Los Jitos Hoteland Spa. Both offer luxurious rooms androyal treatment. Visiting San Carlos is aseasy as it is enjoyable. It may not be partof our state, but it is part of our state ofmind.
Club de Golf, 011-52-622-226-1102Ocean Sports, 011-52-622-226-0696Los Jitos Hotel and Spa,
011-52-622-226-0092San Carlos Desert Bay Hotel & Resort,
1-800-500-2040
The Tequila of TequilaA Small Town of World Reknown
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San CarlosArizona’s Ocean State of Mind
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AjoShadow Ridge RV Resort431 N 2nd Ave520-387-5055shadowridgervresort.comshadowridge@startroaming.com125 spaces, full hookups includingcable, phone available (each space),club house and fitness center, tiledrestroom and showers, 2 laundryrooms, shuffleboard, pool tables, holey-board, nature trail, park models forsale, Sedona’s available, TL rated.
BensonButterfield RV Resort251 S. [email protected] large full hook-up sites w/satellite,cable, large clubhouse. Computerfriendly, showers, laundry, LP gas,swimming pool and spa. No age limit.Pets welcome. Walk to shopping andrestaurants. Park model sales andrentals. GOLF PACKAGES AVAIL-ABLE. Exit 304 from I-10, go souththrough stoplight, left behind SafewayStore.
Pato Blanco Lakes & R V Resort635 E. Pearl520-586-8966www.patoblancolakes.compatoblanco@patoblancolakes.com104 RV pull thru sites, phone-electric-water-sewer hook-ups, clean-out sta-tion, laundry, CATV, LP Gas, recreationhall, game room, swimming, handi-access, organized activities, modemfriendly, restrooms, showers, plus petallowed!
CliftonNorth Clifton RV Park210 N. Coronado Blvd.928-865-4146www.townofclifton.comjvarming@townofclifton.comNew! 55 paved spaces with BBQs,tables, electric and water, 11 sewer,dump station, handicap friendly, show-ers, restrooms, landscaped, pets ok.Located on the banks of the SanFrancisco River in the historic miningtown of Clifton and the south end ofthe Coronado Trail. Mild year roundclimate. Quiet setting.
Huachuca CityMountain View RV Park99 W. Vista [email protected] RV sites. Full hookups. Bath houseswith showers and laundry, modemhookups, pay phones, clubhouse, cableTV, pet allowed.
Tombstone Territories RV Park2111 E. Highway 82520-457-2584877-316-6714www.tombstoneterritories.cominfo@tombstoneterritories.com102 HUGE pull-through lots with fullhook-ups. We love pets! Large recroom with kitchen, table tennis, shuffle-board, billiards, darts and more! Pool,spa, and BBQ. Miles of hiking / riding /biking trails. Good Sam, PassportAmerica, AAA members welcome.Very competitive rates. Top Rally Site.102 (40’ x 80’) sites with FHUw/cable-20/30/50AMPS. 2 laundryrooms, showers, modem friendly,propane, and many more amenities.Wonderful views, See our Ad in thisissue.
MaranaA Bar A RV Park6015 Tangerine Farms [email protected] sites, full hookups. Clubhouse withkitchen, laundry, restrooms and show-ers.
Sierra VistaPueblo Del Sol RV Resort3400 Resort [email protected]+. No tents, pop-ups or pick-upcampers. 224 full hook-ups. showers,restrooms, laundry. Clubhouse, exerciseroom, outdoor pool and spa, restaurantsand convenience store within walkingdistance. Pets welcomed! Spectacularmountain views, park models for saleor lease.
TombstoneTrail Riders Motel & RV Park13 N. 7th St.520-457-3573www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/[email protected] Mini RV park, 10 spaces avail-able, free morning coffee, CATV, largeclean rooms, phones.
TucsonCactus Gardens Home Community2333 W. Irvington [email protected] spaces. Pets allowed. Laundry,CATV, beautiful mountain setting.
Rincon Country West RV Resort4555 S. Mission Road520-294-5608www.rinconcountry.comwestinfo@rinconcountry.com1101 RV sites, 55+, no tents, city water,modem hu/office, SATV. Restrooms &showers, security, public phone, laun-dry, heated pool, spa, adults room,shuffleboard, horseshoes, rec hall,game room, & planned activities.
South 40 RV Ranch3600 W. Orange Grove [email protected] spaces, heated pool, hot tub, recroom, library, modem hook-up, ecerciseroom, shower houses. Social activitiesduring fall/winter.
Voyager RV Resort8701 S. Kolb [email protected] Jct. of I-10 and Kolb Rd. (Exit270), S. 0.5 mi. on Kolb Rd. (L). 1,576full hookup sites with patios, includesback-ins, big rig sites, and 100 foot pullthrus, modern hu/site. Telephones avail-able 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 & shuffleboardcourts, 36 room Inn, Day Spa, MassageCenter, and planned activities.
Western Way RV Resort3100 S [email protected] RV sites, 55+, no tents, city water,modem, restrooms & showers, publicphone, spa, shuffleboard, horseshoes,rec hall, game room, planned activities.
WillcoxGrande Vista MH& RV Park & Self-Storage711 Prescott Ave. [email protected] spaces. Full hookups. Mobile homerentals and self-storage. Pets allowed.No age restriction. Cable TV, internethookup, restrooms, showers, laundry,handicapped access, dump station, rechall, heated pool.
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Saddle Mountain RVPark is located approximately
45 minutes west of metropolitanPhoenix in Tonopah, situated in the
beautiful Sonoran Desert surroundedby several mountain ranges. Maximumwinter temperatures are inthe 60 & 70 degree rangemaking it the perfect“winter haven.”
Saddle Mountain RVPark was originally builtin 1979, but has sincebeen under new owner-ship and a whole newface has been put on thepark. Newly enlarged,this 344-space park hascomplete hook-ups at all sites with30/50-amp service including telephonelines to all sites. Our oversized spaceseasily accommodate large rigs withslide-outs and vehicles in tow. All of theroads are paved which makes it great forthose morning or evening walks. Ourpark is landscaped with hundreds ofpalm trees, cactus, yellow lantana andbright red bougainvillea.
Our amenities consist of horseshoes,shuffleboard, basketball, tennis courts,swimming pool, large NEW laundryfacility and a NEW activity center. Ifyou don’t feel like cooking, then comejoin us this winter for our pot-luck din-ners, hamburgers & hotdogs, homemadebiscuits & gravy or bring your own bowl& spoon for our delicious stew & corn-bread dinners. Get ready to meet somenew friends along with our friendly staffwhile enjoying a game of pool or play-
ing in one of our dart tournaments.The Tonopah area offers hiking, bird
watching, rock hunting and other scenicand recreational opportunities. Visitorscan choose from three wilderness areasor hike along Saddle Mountain. Nearby
BLM land is availablefor 4-wheelers and sandrails. Each year the com-munity holds an annualSpring Fling, Fourth ofJuly celebration and aWinter Carnival.Within 35 minutes driveyou’ll find the PhoenixInternational Raceway,which hosts Indy Car &NASCAR races, golf
courses, the Goodyear Market Place &Swap Meet, movie theatres, major shop-ping and popular restaurants. You maywant to take a day trip to Wickenburg,Quartzsite, Yuma or even San Luis andAlgodones, Mexico, port of entry com-munities where shopping is very popular.
At the end of the day enjoy the mostbeautiful sunsets you can imagine andwhen darkness falls be prepared for skiesso bright with stars that you will want toreach up and touch them.
For more information, email us [email protected], call 623-386-3892or visit our website at www.saddle-mountainrvpark.com. We are locatedat 3607 N. 411th Avenue, PO Box 146,Tonopah, AZ 85354.
Saddle Mountain RV Park can be eas-ily accessed from Interstate 10, exit 94(411th Avenue) then south on 411thAvenue 1⁄2 mile to park.
Saddle Mountain RV Park“One of the West Valley’s Best Kept Secrets”
NO RIG TOO BIG!• Near Kartchner Caverns • Birdwatcher’s Paradise • All Amenities • Large Recreation Building • WiFi • Pool & Spa
VALLEY FOLKS COME AND ENJOY THE PLEASANT WEATHER AT 4000FT!
www.tombstoneterritories.com • Toll Free: 877-316-6714www.tombstoneterritories.com • Toll Free: 877-316-67142111 E. Hwy 82, Huachuca City, Az • email: [email protected] • Reservations Accepted2111 E. Hwy 82, Huachuca City, Az • email: [email protected] • Reservations Accepted
To Tucson32 mi EXIT
302 To EL PASO250 mi
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Bullhead CityRiver City RV Park2225 Merrill [email protected] offer 132 spaces for the value con-scious traveler. Utilities and cable arefree, as well as the heated pool, rechall, exercise room, games, clean show-ers and restrooms, and outside picnicarea. Horseshoes and mini golf are alsofree. Laundry facilities, phones, vend-ing machine, ice machines and propaneservice is available at a small cost. 30and 50 amp service. Free email serviceis available in the office.
Silverview RV Resort1501 Gold Rush Rd.928-763-5500www.silverviewrvresort.comsilverviewresort.com/webmail.html151 sites. Clubhouse, conveniencestore, pools, spas, laundry, views ofriver and casinos, full hookups with TVand phone available. High speedinterenet available. Camping and tentareas. Pets and children welcome.
HopeRamblin Roads RV Resort60650 E. Hwy. [email protected] full hookup RV spaces. Laundry,showers, restrooms, telephone hook-upavailable, recreational facilities, mini-mart, gas/diesel/propane. 18 hole desertgolf course. Shuffleboard, horseshoes,putting green.
Lake Havasu CityHavasu RV Resort1905 Victoria Farms [email protected]!! Opening January 2004. Viewsof lake and mountains. 169 oversizedlots for purchase or rent. SpaciousClubhouse with many amenities andlarge covered patio adjacent to gamearea. Heated pool and jacuzzi overlookthe 9 hole putting green with water fea-ture. We have it all including 100 amps,big rig sites, internet hookups, and petfriendly. Our city caters to our RV visi-tors. Many activities including a newsenior center are in town.
QuartzsiteDesert Sunset RV Park480 W. Central Blvd928-927-6433www.desertsunresorts.comTwo locations next door to each other.Pets allowed. LP gas, rec/card room,laundry, library, picnic area, residentplanned activities. 30 min. fromCasino. Rates 670/yr.
WelltonPioneer RV Park28595 E. County [email protected] spaces. Age restrictions, petsallowed. Laundry, satellite and cableTV, heated pool and spa, shuffleboard,horseshoes, telephone, large rec hall.
YumaBonita Mesa R.V. Resort, L.L.C.9400 N. Frontage [email protected]/b/bonitams.htm470 spaces, No age restrictions, CATV,LP Gas, Showers, Handi-access,Internet Hook-up, Rest Rooms, GameRoom, Laundry facilities, & Rec hall.
Caravan Oasis Resort10500 E. Frontage [email protected] RV sites. Pets allowed. Internethookups, red hall, game room,restrooms, showers, handicappedaccess, laundry.
Cocopah RV & Golf Resort6800 Strand Ave928-343-9300QUIET! 806 gravel spaces with con-crete patios away from highway andRR noise. A 55+ park, allows pets,internet/cable hook-up, LP service andlaundry. Has FT Activity Dir, rec hall,craftshop, wood shop, shuffleboard,tennis, horseshoes, 18-hole golf, andthe BIGGEST pool in Yuma.
Las Quintas Resort10442 E. Frontage Road877-975-9005928-305-9005www.caravanoasisresort.comlasquintas1@aol.com460 RV sites. Age restrictions, petsallowed. Cable TV, Internet hookups,red hall, game room, restrooms, show-ers, handicapped access, laundry.
Sun Vista RV Resort7201 E. Hwy 80 928-726-8920www.sunvistarvresort.comfuntimes@sunvistarvresort.comLocated off of I-8 exit 7/ArabyRoad.1230 RV spaces complete withIndoor/outdoor heated pools andJacuzzi. Ammenities include Cable TV,LP Gas, Showers, Handicap Access,rec/game hall, internet hookup andmore. no pull throughs
Westwind RV and Golf Resort9797 E. 32nd St. 928-342-2992www.westwindrvgolfresort.cominfo@westwindrvgolfresort.com1075 sites. Laundry, showers,restrooms, 3 par 9 hole golf course, proshop, activity office, library, email sta-tion, craft room, billiard room, lounge,ballroom, fitness center, shuffleboardcourt, volleyball court, cafe.
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Camp VerdeZane Grey RV Park4500 E. Highway 260 [email protected] I-17 (exit 287) east on Hwy. 2609 miles. Entrance on left after bridge.Extra large, level, shaded pull thrus andback ins; big rig sites; meticulouslyclean, well landscaped Full hook ups20-30-50-amp, new laundry, spa, show-ers, restrooms, modem friendly, LP gas,on running creek. YOU WILL NOT BEDISAPPOINTED!
PinetopHon-Dah RV Park777 Hwy. 260 928-369-7400www.hon-dah.com258 spaces, no age restrictions, petsallowed, satellite TV, LP gas, showers,handicap access, dump station, internethook-up, restrooms, laundry, recre-ational hall. Adjacent to Hon-DahResort Casino featuring 600 slots,poker, great food, and live entertain-ment.
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• Near Canyon de Chelly NationalMonument is CottonwoodCampground, just 1/2 mile south of theVisitor Center. There are 104 RV andtent sites available on a first come, firstserved basis. Facilities are open fromApril to October and there are flush toi-lets, picnic tables and drinking wateravailable. No fee required to stay here.Adjacent to the Thunderbird Lodge onthe North Kaibab Trail. Chinle, Arizona
• Unless posted, many Wal-Mart storesallow RVers to spend the night for free intheir parking lot. Please look for signsindicating otherwise.
• Sedona/Cottonwood Area - There isgovernment land located betweenSedona and Cottonwood that permit upto two weeks for RVers and campers tostay in the middle of desert range landwith the occasional cattle herds crossing.Dump stations and groceries are avail-able in nearby Cottonwood.
• Globe - Apache Gold Casino,7 1/2 miles east of Globe onHighway 70 permits free overnightparking in the parking lot. TheRV Park charges a fee; there isa dump station available there.
• Kayenta - Free camping isavailable at Navajo NationalMonument, located only 30 milesfrom Kayenta. The primitive campsitehas 30 paved sites to accommodate RVsup to 25 feet. Facilities are limited butoffer a bathroom and drinking water.
• Phoenix - Harrah’s Ak Chin Casinojust south of Phoenix permits overnightstays in the parking lot.
• Yuma Public Lands - Contact theBureau of Land Management,2555 Gila Ridge Road, Yuma,AZ 85365 or call 520-317-3200.
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Show LowWaltners RV Resort4800 S. 28th St.928-537-4611www.apollopropertiescom/waltnersFull hookups, Recreation Hall, agerestriction, showers, activitiesVenture In RV Resort
WinslowMeteor Crater RV Park928-289-5898I-40 Exit 233, 35 mi. east of [email protected] gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60),big rig sites, tent sites, modemhu/office, restrooms, showers, clean-outstation, security, public phone, laundry,limited groceries, limited RV supplies,rec hall, playground.
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Apache JunctionGold Canyon RV & Golf7151 E. US Highway [email protected] RV sites, full hookups. Age restric-tions, electric, water and sewerhookups, laundry, snack bar, pets OK,CATV, wireless internet available. LPgas, instant phone hook-up, internet,game room, billiard room, recreationhall, classrooms, swimming, handi-access, organized activities, computerlab, modem friendly, restroom, show-ers, sauna, & steam room. 9 hole golfcourse and golf shop.
Ironwood Mobile Home Park1280 N. Ironwood Dr. #[email protected] RV sites, full hookups. Clubhousewith patio, spa, and BBQ. Billiardsroom, restrooms, shower, laundry andkitchen. Swimming pool.
La Hacienda RV Resort1797 W. 28th [email protected] RV sites, 5 star rated, large pool, 2spas, large auditorium, laundry, showerarea, pool room, game room, library,computer room, music room, room forsewing and ironing, silversmith shop,lapidary, carpentry, craft rooms forceramics, wood carving, oil paintingand stained glass. In park satellite sys-tem, close to several golf courses, hik-ing, outdoor activities
Park Place East RV Resort146 N. Merrill [email protected] sites, full hookups. Pool hall, laun-dry room, rec hall, shuffleboard, horse-shoes, restrooms, showers. Pets withsome restrictions, age restrictions.
Rock Shadows Travel Trailer600 S. Idaho Rd [email protected]+, Jct of Hwy 60 & Idaho Rd (exit196), N 1.8 mi on Idaho. Pet rstctns, notents, avail spaces: 120 gravel, patios,backins (35x38), 120 full hookups.Restrms/showers, pets OK, CATV, LPGas, clean-out station, internet ready,game rm, public phone, security, laun-dry. Heated pool, spa, rec hall & activi-ties.
Shiprock RV Resort1700 W. Shiprock [email protected] sites. Full hookups. Handicapaccess, 7,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, billiardsroom, library, computer access, kitchen,restrooms, showers, laundry, swimmingpool, spa, BBQ area, putting green,cable tv, dump station and Scheduledactivities.
Sunrise RV Resort1403 W. Broadway [email protected] RV spaces, full hookups. Agerestrictions. Full hookup units only - 24ft. length unit minimum. Modemhookup. Laundry, exercise room,library, woodshop, billiard room, game& craft room. Tennis, shuffleboard andpickleball courts. Recreation hall.Planned activities. Heated pool and hottub. Pets allowed in pet area.
Superstition Lookout Travel Trailer1371 E 4th Ave480-982-2008192 RV spaces, pets allowed, agerestriction, cable tv, game & rec room,showers and restrooms, laundry facili-ties, gas available, dump station, inter-net hook-up and handicap access
Black Canyon CityRivers Edge Rv Park18801 School House Rd.623-374-9448Age restriction, 59 spaces, petsallowed, cable TV, LP gas weekly.
Casa GrandeLeisure Valley RV Park9985 N Pinal [email protected] RV sites, 55+, 20, 30 & 50 ampreceptacles, laundry, rest rooms, PetsAllowed, CATV, LP Gas delivered,showers, public phone, patios, clean-out station, internet, Handi-access. ClubHouse with large screen TV, gameroom, pavillion, swim pool, spa, horse-shoes, rec hall, & planned activities. Notents. Open all year. Big rigs welcome.
Palm Creek Golf & Resort1110 N. Hennes [email protected] RV sites, active adult (55+), luxu-ry resort. All amenities - 18 hole golfcourse, pro shop, heated pool, spa,clubhouse, baseball diamond, rec hall,lawn bowling, 8 tennis courts, shuffle-board, billiards, exercise room, gameroom, crafts rooms, computer center,wireless internet access, planned activi-ties. Gravel sites, patios, full hookups(30/50 amps), city water, CATV, laun-dry, 24 hour security.
El MiragePueblo El Mirage RV Resort11201 N. El Mirage Rd.623-583-0464www.rvresortarizona.compuebloelmiragerv@aol.com1075 site. Full hookups. 95 mobilehome sites. In-park manager, socialdirector, elegant club house withlounge, library and billiards, 18 holeFuzzy Zoeler championship golfcourse, driving range and putting green,rec center, 2 jacuzzis and 2 saunas,large swimming pool, lawn bowlinggreen, tennis and shuffleboard.
MesaGood Life RV Resort3403 E. Main [email protected] RV sites, age restrictions, petrestrictions, 50 rental units, patios, fullhookups, city water and sewage, cableTV available, restrooms, showers, pub-lic phone, laundry, security. 2 heatedpools and spas, shuffleboard, horse-shoes, putting green, tennis courts, rechall, computer lab, health club, silver-smith, lapidary and ceramics, library,pool hall, weekly entertainment anddances. Post office on site.
Towerpoint Resort4860 East Main480-832-4996www.towerpointresort.comtpresort@towerpointresort.com1111 RV sites, 55+, pets allowed, hand-icap access, high-speed internet access,restrooms & showers, cable TV, dumpstation, public phone, laundry, 2 pools,adults room, shuffleboard, horseshoes,game room, rec hall, tennis courts
PhoenixDesert’s Edge RV Village22623 N. Black Canyon Hwy.602-789-6903888-633-7677www.desertsedgerv.comdakarderv@aol.com210 RV sites, full hook-ups (30/50amps) No age restrictions! Pet restric-tions, no tents, gravel, patios, citywater, modem hu/office. Restrooms &showers, ATM, laundry, public phone,limited RV supplies, LP gas. SatelliteTV, heated pool, spa, rec hall, gameroom, & planned activities.
Red RockPicacho Park RV ResortP.O. Box 11520-466-7841I-10 Exit [email protected] spaces, pets allowed, gas available,showers and restrooms, laundry facili-ties, dump station, handicap access,internet hook-up @ office, game andrecreation hall.
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San CarlosApache Gold RV ParkP.O. Box 1210928-475-7800www.apachegoldcasinoresort.comcasino@cybertrails.com60 sites, full hookups. Pets welcome!Cable TV, showers, laundry, heatedpool and jacuzzi, within walking dis-tance of the casino
TempeApache Palms RV Park1836 E. Apache Blvd. [email protected] spaces, full hook-ups, no age restric-tions on indiviudals but only 4 peopleper RV allowed, accept pets with restric-tions (please call for more information),no tents, most sites have patios, elitesites offer immediate phone service onarrival, picnic tables and grills. Modemstation at office, big-rig friendly,restrooms with showers, laundry room,heated pool and spa, reservationsaccepted, centrally located in the heartof Tempe with city bus access at gate.
Tortilla FlatsCanyon Lake Marina andCampground16802 N. E. HWY 88 [email protected] Paved Rv Sites,13 With Electric andWater.Dump Station on property. 19Tent Sites,9 On The Water PetsAllowed, Showers, Restrooms,Restaurant,Camp store, Boat RentalTour Boat,Boat Slips available on thelake. Open all year. ReservationsRecommended
WickenburgHorspitality RV Resort51802 Hwy 60 [email protected] sites with patios, rec room, TVroom, data port, copy and fax service,propane, movie rental, laundry,restrooms, hot showers, phones, horseboarding, pet friendly, playground
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Big RiverBig River RV ParkP.O. Box 2398760-665-9359www.gocampingamerica.comadministration@bigriverrvpark.comLocated off of Hwy. 62, Rio Mesa exitw/182 sites, pets allowed, CATV, show-ers, internet hook-up, rest rooms, laun-dry, rec hall, horseshoe pit, beach &picnic area. All sites on grass withlaunch ramp on the Colorado River justsix miles west of Parker, Arizona.Activities during the winter: dinners,games, crafts, casino bus trips toLaughlin and more.
El CentroRio Bend RV & Golf Resort1589 Drew Rd.760-352-7061www.westwindrvgolfresort.cominfo@westwindrvgolfresort.com500 sites. Cable TV, cafe, country store,heated pool and spa, laundry room,shuffleboard, library, clubroom, bil-liards room, golf course and golf shop,horseshoes, lakes
Desert Trails RV and Golf Resort225 Wake Ave. 760-352-7275www.desertrailsrv.comdeserttrails@deserttrailsrv.com404 sites. Full hookups. Pool, spa,horseshoes, shuffleboard, restrooms,laundry
HemetMountain Valley RV Park235 South Lyon Ave. 909-925-5812www.mountainvalleyrvp.comemail@mountainvalleyrvp.com171 sites, full hookups. Beautifullymaintained park with pool, spa, bil-liards, two clubhouses and firesideroom. 10 golf courses within 30 minutedrive. Groups welcome. Voted “BestLarge RV Park 2001”
NeedlesBlackstone RV Park3299 Boundary Cone Rd.928-768-3303www.bullheadcityaz/[email protected] sites. Full hookups, 30/50/20 AMPservice on all sites, patios on all sites.Paved interior roads, clubhouse, laun-dry, mini-market, propane.
Newport BeachNewport Dunes WaterfrontRV Resort1131 Back Bay Dr. 949-729-3863www. [email protected] sites. Full hookups, 12 cottages. 75acres with 25 acre lagoon, marina,pool. Activities, restaurant, market,laundry, showers.
Palm DesertEmerald Desert Golf & RV Resort76-000 Frank Sinatra Drive800-426-4678 760-345-4656Sammi [email protected] full hookups. Max. 50’. AMP:50Exclusively for the sophisticated RVlifestyle. Lush 9-hole Executive golfcourse; clubhouses, fitness center, ten-nis courts, pools, spas & onsite activi-ties are exceptional features. Groupswelcome - meeting rooms available.RV storage available
Palm SpringsHappy Traveler RV Park211 W. Mesquite Ave. 760-325-8518www.happytravelerrv.com130 full hookups. 42’ max. AMP: 50.The only RV park in the heart of PalmSprings. Heated swimming pool / hottub. Paved sites. Cable TV, maturelandscaping. Restrooms, showers, pub-lic phones, laundry, limited RV sup-plies. Planned activities, walk to shops,restaurants, casino. Resv. rec.
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BayfieldBlue Spruce RV Park 1875 Country Road 500 970-884-2641www.durango.com/rvpark/[email protected] May 1 to Oct 1. Heavily woodedfull hookup RV sites. Cabin and trailerrentals. Laundry room, showers, LP Gas.Convenient limited cafe serving break-fast, lunch and dinner. Park model sales.
CortezCortez / Mesa VerdeKOA Kampground 27432 E. Hwy.970-565-9301 800-562-3901100 units, RV Sites, all pull-thrus. 50 amp. service. Kamping Kabins.Indian teepees. Playground & spa.Deluxe tent sites. 2 laundry rooms,swimming pool, KOA Gold Rated.Credit cards accepted.
DoloresOutpost RV Park1800 Central Ave. 970-882-7271www.doloreslodging.com16 sites. On river, fishing, laundry, pic-nic area, restaurant nearby, 50 amp ser-vice, TV. Credit cards accepted.
DurangoAlpen - Rose RV Park27847 Hwy. 550 N. 970-247-5540www.alpenroservpark.comwww.campatalpenroservpark.com108 sites, 30/50 amps AAA, AARP andGood Sam discounts. Big rig sites,heated swimming pool, game room,Internet access, laundry, breakfast 7days a week, lounge/rec center, fullbathrooms with showers, volleyball,tetherball, putt-putt, basketball, pavil-ion, fishing pond, convenience store,movie rentals.
Junction Creek CampgroundHwy 550 via 25th St. 970-375-038534 sites. 3 miles west of Durango, ele-vation 7,300 feet. All sites have picnictables, fire grates, and access to water.Some RV size sites.
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CENTRALCasa Grande - I-10 exit 200Petro Truck Stop5235 N. Sunland Gin Rd., 520-836-3983Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premiumcoffee. ATM/Check Cashing, 14 showers,travel and convenience store, mail services,internet kiosks, arcade, movie theater, laun-dry room, lighted parking, phones.
Eloy - I-10 exit 208AFlying J Travel Plaza16189 S. Sunshine Blvd., 520-466-9205Convenience store, The Cookery Restaurant.ATM, phone rooms, laundry, arcade, show-ers.
Phoenix - I-10 exit 137Flying J Travel Plaza6700 W. Latham St., 623-936-1118Convenience store, The Country Market,Pepperoni’s, Magic Dragon. ATM andphone room. Laundry and shower.
Tonopah - I-10 exit 103Rip Griffin Travel Center1010 N. 339th Ave., 623-386-6443Country Fare Restaurant, Subway, PizzaHut. Parking, showers, travel store, phones,lounge, game room, laundry.
COLORADO RIVER REGIONEhrenberg - I-10 exit 1Flying J Travel PlazaBox 801 S. Frontage, 928-923-9600The Cookery Restaurant. ATM and phonerooms. Showers and laundry.
Kingman - I-40 exit 53Flying J Travel Plaza3300 E. Andy Devine Ave., 928-757-7300The convenience store, The Cookery
Restaurant. ATM and phone rooms, laundry,game room, TV room.
I-40 Exit 66Petro Truck StopBlake Ranch Road, 928-757-2799Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premiumcoffee, Pizza Hut Express, Baskin Robbins.travel/convenience store, filling station,ATM/check cashing, showers, video gamearcade, movie theater, laundry room,AT&T/SmartStop phones, mailing services,internet kiosks, lighted parking.
NORTHWinslow - I-40 exit 255Flying J Travel Plaza400 Transcon Lane, 928-289-2081Country Market Restaurant. ATM,phone rooms.
SOUTHTucson - I-10 exit 268TTT Tucson Truck Terminal, Inc.5451 Benson Highway, 520-574-0050Convenience store, deli, Hi-Way ChefRestaurant, CB shop, gift shop, barber/beau-ty shop, massage clinic, post office, WesternUnion, RV dump, propane.
Rio Rico - I-19 exit 12Pilot Travel Center #279520-377-0001Parking, showers, ATM, public laundry,convenience store.
Willcox - 1-10 exit 340Rip Griffin Travel Center1501 Fort Grant Rd., 520-384-5311Minh Chinese, Country Fare, Subway.Store, lounge, laundry, phones, showers,parking, repair shop, RV dump.
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APACHE JUNCTIONGold Canyon RV and Golf7151 E. US Highway 60877-465-3226Electric, water and sewer hookups, laundry, snack bar,pets OK, CATV, LP gas, instant phone hook-up, inter-net, game room, recreation hall, swimming.
CASA GRANDEPalm Creek Golf & Resort1110 N. Hennes Blvd, 520-421-70001089 RV sites, 55+, no tents, gravel, patios, fullhookups, (30/50amps), city water, modem h/u site,CATV, restrooms & showers, security, public phone,laundry, heated pool, spa, adult’s room, horseshoes,shuffleboard & rec hall, game room, planned activities.
CLIFTONClifton RV Park210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146www.cliftonrvpark.comCamping and RV spaces, pull thrus, dump station,showers.
DEWEYOrchard RV Ranch11250 E. Hwy. 69928-772-8266800-352-6305402 RV sites, 55+, 290 pull-thrus (35x45), 315 fullhook-ups, 30/50 amps, CATV, city water, modemhu/office, restrooms & showers, public phone, laundry,groceries, RV supplies, LP gas. Heated pool, spa, shuf-fleboard, horseshoes, rec hall, & game room.
EHRENBERGRiver Breeze RV Resort50202 Ehrenberg-Parker Highway928-923-7483, 866-226-4641www.riverbreezerv.comRrec room, handicapped access, pool, spa, restrooms,showers, full hookups, cable. Open year round.
FLAGSTAFFBlack Barts RV Park2760 E Butler Ave, 928-774-1912
HON-DAHHon-Dah RV Park1 Highway 73, 928-369-7400,www.hon-dah.com258 spaces, no age restrictions, pets allowed, satelliteTV, LP gas, showers, handicap access, dump station,internet hook-up, restrooms, laundry, recreational hall.Adjacent to Hon-Dah Resort Casino featuring 600 slots,poker, great food, and live entertainment.
HUACHUCA CITYTombstone Territories RV Park2111 E. Highway 82, 520-457-2584
MESAFiesta RV Resort3811 E. University Dr., 480-832-6490877-506-0071336 full hookups, 23 pull-throughs, Cable TV,restrooms, showers, laundry, recreational facilities,library, shuffleboard, horseshoes, billiards, driving cage, ceramics, heated pool & spa, and golf nearby.
RED ROCKPicacho Park RV ResortI-10 Exit 219, 520-466-7841picachopeakrv.com, [email protected] spaces, pets allowed, gas available, showers andrestrooms, laundry facilities, dump station, handicap access,internet hook-up @ office, game and recreation hall.
TOMBSTONETrail Riders Motel & RV Park13 N. 7th St., 800-574-0417
TONOPAHSaddle Mountain RV Park3607 N. 411th [email protected] expanded. 342 sites, 62 pullthrus, 20-30-50 amps,full hookups w/phone connections. 213 sites w/patios.Newly enlarged laundry/new machines, new activitycenter (modem), clean restrooms & showers, pool, tenniscourts, basketball, horseshoes and shuffleboard, RV stor-age, LP gas, ice, public phones, dump station. Very com-petitive prices! Pet Friendly.
TUCSONVista Del Rey Mobile Home Park3405 N. Romero Rd., 520-888-1707866-847-8777, [email protected]
YUMAWestwind RV9797 E.S. Frontage Rd. • 866-440-2992www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
WINSLOWMeteor Crater RV ParkI-40 Exit 233, 35mi east of Flagstaff.928-289-5898, 800-478-4002www.meteorcrater.com71 gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60), big rig sites, tentsites, modem hu/office, restrooms, showers, clean-outstation, security, phone, laundry, limited groceries, lim-ited RV supplies, rec hall, playground.
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Mesa Verde RV Resort35303 U.S. Hwy. 160970-533-7421www.mesaverdervresort.comesaverdervresort@starband.netFormally Mesa Verde Kampark. 48sites and growing! Under new owner-ship, 3/4 mile from entrance of MesaVerde National Park on highway 160.20, 30 and 50 amp hookups. Severalpull-thru sites. Heated pool, 2 spas,laundry facilities, restrooms, pets wel-come. High speed internet available at20 sites. LP gas. Good Sam members,AAA, and AARP discounts. 3rd nightfree. Credit cards accepted. Come seethe beautiful view of Mesa Verde fromyour own RV site!
TowaocSleeping Ute RV Park3 Weeminuche [email protected] sites. Relax and stay close to theCasino. The RV park offers full hookupsas well as spa, recreation room, laundry,showers, cable and convenience store.Credit cards accepted, senior discount,handicapped accessible.
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Hermosillo, SonoraKino Bay R.V. ParkP.O. Box [email protected] Full Hookups, beachhfront loca-tion. Laundry, propane, fax services,ice, RV supplies, currency exchange,fishing tackle/cleaning house, hot watershowers, bilingual staff, dump station,handicap access and internet hookup atoffice
San Carlos NVO.GuaymasEl Mirador RV Park Parcela43 Carretera Al [email protected] Include:Taxes, Sewer, Water,Electric 30 AMP, Cable T.V, ExtraWide Spaces, Swimming Pool/Hot Tub,Tennis Courts, Rec. Room, Showers,Night Security,Free Internet Access,Restaurant & Laundry Available
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AnthonyEl Paso - West RV Park1415 Anthony Dr. 505-882-7172www.1second.com/[email protected] sites. Full hookups. We offer secu-rity, laundry facilities, cable TV, recre-ation room, handicap accessiblerestroom and showers, limited groceriesand RV supplies, public phone andmodem friendly, horseshoes, shuffle-board.
CarlsbadCarlsbad KOA2 Manthei Road [email protected] sites on 22 acres. Full hookups.Hot tub, playground, live bait & fishingsupplies, restrooms, laundry, clubhouse.
DemingRoadrunner RV Park2849 E. Motel Drive 505-546-6960www.zianet.com/[email protected] sites, full hookups. Indoor hot tuband pool, laundry, showers, store, cableTV, RV storage & propane.
El PradoMonte Bello RV Park24819 US Hwy. 64 [email protected]@toasmontebellorvpark.com19 sites, full hookups. Conveniencestore, pavilion, horseshoes, playground,picnic tables, tent sites, dump station,pet walk, walking trails. Bathrooms,showers, laundry, handicap access andinternet hookup
Elephant Butte LakeLakeside RV Park107 Country Club Rd. [email protected] full hook-up sites,Big rig level sitesavailable, up to 90’ long,20/30/50 Ampservice,Daily, weekly, monthlyrates,Phone hook-ups for monthly stay,Cable TV / 32 Stations, ModemFriendly, Covered Patio, picnic tablesand BBQ grill under patio
FaywoodFaywood Hot Springs Campground165 Hwy 61, HC 71,[email protected] private ranch, 4 cabins w/fullbath, kitchenette, heat&AC, 17 RVsites, 11 w/full hook-up, tent sites,overnight lodging teepee, dump station,shade area, group fire pit, BBQs, 2horsehoe pits, hot springs pools, mas-sage therapy, horseback riding &lessons
Las CrucesSunny Acres RV Park595 N. Valley Dr.505-524-1716www.zianet.com/sunnyacres/[email protected] sites, full hookups. Clubhouse,showers, laundry, modem hookups,large park area. Good Sam, FFMCA,AAA, Passport America, Escapees dis-counts.
RuidosoAlto Hombre Gordito Hideouthwy. [email protected] miles north of Ruidoso in a typicalmountain and forest area, adjoiningLincoln National Forest. Private RVsites, full hook-up. TV and instant tele-phone connections. Max amp electrici-ty. Indoor heated pool, spa, sauna,Internet Counter, game room, guestlaundry.
Santa FeThe Trailer Ranch RV Park3471 Cerrillos [email protected] in the heart of Santa Fe, NM.Full RV hookups, clean restrooms andshowers, a laundry facility, an activitycenter, library, cable TV and city busservices to nearby plaza and shopping.A seasonal pool is also available.
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MesquiteDesert Skies RV Resort350 E. Hwy. 91 928-347-6000www.desertskiesresorts.comdesertskies2001@yahoo.comInterstate 15, exit 122, 189 sites, fullhookups, cable TV, restrooms, showers,laundry, clubhouse, heated pool & spa,planned activities, horseshoes, card &craft rooms, general store, pavedstreets, telephones & internet access
LaughlinDon Laughlin Riverside Resort1650 S. Casino Drive800-227-3849 [email protected] spaces, pets allowed, cable YV, lpgas, showers, rest rooms, handicapaccess, dump station, laundry and gameroom with arcade inside resort. RVguests have access to al RiversideResort amenities
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Mexican HatBurch’s RV ParkPO Box 310-337 [email protected] sites. Full hookups. Laundry,restroom, showers, restaurant, store,located right on San Juan River.
Monument ValleyGoulding’s Monument ValleyResort & RV ParkBox 360001 [email protected] hookups. 30/50 AMPS, paved inte-rior roads, tent sites, modem hookup,satellite TV. Restrooms and showers,dump, laundry, groceries, RV supplies,heated pool, playground, lodge, dining,BBQ cabana.
VirginZion River Resort730 E. Hwy. 9 [email protected] hookups, 20/30/50 amp, concretepads, paved roads, phone/modem lines,media room, snack bar, shuttle to park,convenience store, restrooms, pool andspa, kitchen, gift shop, laundry, gameroom, playground.
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