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Contents
Lodging................................................................................................26-28
Native American Culture..................................................................37-38

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Astronomy..............................................................................................33
Northland............................................................................................7-17
Page-Lake Powell......................................................................................11 Tourist News
Pet Friendly Arizona ...............................................................................27
Attractions........................................................................................34-35 Phoenix Metro...........................................................................................4
Bed & Breakfasts...................................................................................28 Prescott .....................................................................................................16
Birdwatching..........................................................................................33 Public Lands .............................................................................................39
Casinos, Regional..................................................................................36 Regional ..............................................................................................40-41 MAIN OFFICE -TUCSON
Central Arizona ...................................................................................4-6 Mexico...............................................................................................41
Cochise County........................................................................................20 Rim Country............................................................................................5-6
Publisher/Editor Anthony Venuti
Colorado River Region......................................................................22-23 RV Resorts & Campgrounds .............................................................42-47 Managing Editor Charlis McVey
Events, Featured ..............................................................................24-25 Sedona .......................................................................................................17
August Events ..................................................................................30 Southern Az .........................................................................................18-21 Art Director Alaena Hernandez
September Events ............................................................................31
October Events ................................................................................32
Statewide Map...................................................................................24-25 Associate Editor Pam Marlowe
Survey - FREE SUBSCRIPTION................................................................34
Flagstaff................................................................................................14-15 Tucson...................................................................................................18-19 Associate Editor Kate Seymour
Globe-Miami ..............................................................................................6 White Mountains.............................................................................3, 8-10
Grand Canyon ......................................................................................12-13 Williams ....................................................................................................14
Associate Editor Ron D. Phares
Green Valley Area ....................................................................................21 Wineries, Regional..................................................................................28 Associate Editor Kay Hackworth
Associate Editor Phyllis Walker
Letter from the Publisher E-Publishing
Distribution
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Bob Peters
Remember that old the truth is that we receive weekly calls With your help we can cover every
adage that good luck is and inquiries from tourists seeking angle with which our visitors are con-
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AUGUST 2004
by R.D. Phares
There is something
about the sound your foot
makes on the gravel when
you first step out of the
car up here. That sound is
so clear, so crisp and the
air just the same with the
scent of pine...you could
be blindfolded and know
that you have at last
arrived. You are in Arizona’s White
Mountains and as you gaze into the crys-
tal blue skies held high by the pines, you
know exactly what you have to do; a
whole lot of nothing.
Of course, in this case, nothing means
camping and fishing and hiking and post-
picnic snoozes in daisy strewn meadows.
It means shopping, golfing and gambling,
antiquing and wildlife watching. And of
course, lest it be forgotten, up here noth-
ing can truly mean nothing, as in watch-
ing the shadows of breeze blown aspen
creep across that cool high country grass.
Something of all that nothing is promised
when you experience your first earth-
crunching, clean-breathing step from the
vehicle that brought you to Arizona’s
sanctuary - the White Mountains.
Home to several quaint towns and vil-
lages, the White Mountains region is
about a four hour drive from either
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Tucson or Phoenix. Speaking of driving,
St. Johns will host the 5th Annual Top
of the Mountain Grand
Prix this September 4th-6th
with Jim Paxon as Grand
Marshal. Sports Cars, Stock
Cars and former Indianapolis
500 racers will be featured in
breathtaking competitions
that reinvigorate a St. John’s
car-racing tradition first
begun in 1908. Ticket prices
are set at a family friendly $5 each and
entitle you to witness some of auto-rac-
ing’s celebrities go head to head. Vendors,
rides for children and live music ensure
the 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 quite
common to see deer and
elk when they come out to
feed at the forest’s edge
during dawn and dusk.
The truly blessed will be
lucky enough to catch a
glimpse of an American
bald eagle or Mexican
gray wolf, both recently
reintroduced to the area.
Covering two million acres of mountain
woodlands, the Apache-Sitgreaves con-
tains over 680 miles of waterways and 34
cold water lakes rippled by a variety of
trout and other fish. Additionally, the
White Mountain Trail System is regarded
as one of the top three in the nation with
over 200 miles in trails.
If fishing is your game, go to Greer,
where some of the state’s best fly-fishing
is to be found. Round Valley and the
towns of Springerville and Eager are
home to the unique Casa Malpais
Museum and Ruins with its Great Kiva
and astronomical observatory as well as
museums and dude ranches that reflect
the region’s western heritage. Be sure to
visit Historic Fort Apache
where you can walk right
up and touch a piece of the
past. Established in 1870
and abandoned in 1922, the
fort boasts the remains of
General Crook’s headquar-
ters, officers’ quarters,
barns and a cemetery, while
the Apache Cultural Center
and Museum reveals native
lifeways. The Morman town of
Snowflake offers Historic Home Tours
not to be missed. And at Lyman Lake
State Park you can zoom through one of
the few permanent water skiing slalom
courses in the state.
As summer turns into fall, you’ll want
to schedule in a stop in Pinetop-Lakeside
where the White Mountain
Bluegrass Festival on August
14th -15th will feature cloggers,
great tunes, jam sessions and
food and crafts. If you can’t
make it then, be sure to attend
the 29th Annual Fall Festival in
September featuring over 120
artists and crafters as well as
antiques, quilts, car show and
more. The region is chock full of festivals
of this sort. Check out our Events
Directory to learn more.
Need to unwind from all your unwind-
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ing? Golfing in the White Mountains is a
spectacular way to spend the day. Silver
Creek Golf Club in Show Low is one of
several fine venues for a day on the links.
If maybe you wagered too much on a putt
gone bad, you can have a chance win it
back right away at Hon-Dah Resort and
Casino. Beyond gaming, Hon-Dah also
features live shows and delicious dining.
Walk off dinner in town by browsing the
many antique shops, galleries and bou-
tiques.
At the end of the day, you’ll need a
place to stay. Pinetop’s
Hidden Rest Resort fea-
tures individually rented
cabins, many containing a
private indoor spa in which
to rejuvenate after your
active pursuit of recreation.
The cabins are available as
studios or one-bedroom units
capable of housing an entire
family. They’re furnished
with all the amenities including kitchens,
televisions and serenity.
The Holiday Inn Express in Pinetop
is another excellent location to put up
your feet. If you’re looking for the relia-
bility of a national brand, this is the place
for you. Bring your pets and let the kids
look after them while you enjoy the sauna
and whirlpool. Their free breakfast will
get you charged up for another full day.
Currently they are offering free high
speed internet access in addition to 20%
off room rates if you reference their ad
in these pages.
The White Mountains are Arizona’s
summertime sanctuary, where there’s
never a lack of nothing to do.
St. John’s Chamber of Commerce
(Grand Prix info), 928-337-2000
Holiday Inn Express, 928-367-6077
Hidden Rest Resort, 928-368-6336
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Central Az Cities & Towns

Aguila El Mirage Kearney
Paloma
Paradise Valley
Payson
Rio Verde
San Carlos
San Manuel
Phoenix Points of Pride
Ahwatukee Eloy Mammoth Peoria Scottsdale Three New Sites Added
Apache Junction Florence Maricopa Peridot Sentinel The Phoenix Pride fall 2003. The list was narrowed to 10

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Carefree Friendly Corner Morristown Punkin Center Superior Phoenix selected by more than 40,000 finalists were Arizona Falls, Arizona
Casa Grande Gila Bend New River Queen Creek Surprise Valley residents. A Point of Pride is a Science Center, Bank One Ballpark,
Cave Creek Gilbert Oracle Randolph Tempe landmark or attraction unique to, and Burton Barr Central Library, Eastlake
Cedar Creek Gladden Oracle Jct. Red Rock Tonopah located within, the city of Phoenix that Park, Murphy Bridle Path and Phoenix
Chandler Glendale Palo Verde Tortilla Flat evokes a sense of pride among area resi- Sky Harbor International Airport.
Chuichu Globe Strawberry Pine Wickenburg dents.
Circle City Goodyear 260 Winkelman The Points of Pride are locations you Phoenix Points
Claypool Hayden Payson Wintersburg wouldn’t want visitors to miss when of Pride also include:
Coolidge Inspiration Wittman
Dudleyville Kaka 87 Young Young they’re in town, places you’d like to take • America West Arena
Black Canyon City
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your family on an outing. The Points of • Arizona Biltmore Resort
Aguila Wickenburg New River
Pride include parks, cultural facilities, • Arizona Center
Gladden Morristown Cave Creek Punkin Center Cedar Creek historic residences and mountain peaks. • Camelback Mountain
Circle City
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Carefree
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188 73 And this year three more Phoenix land- • Cricket Pavilion
GILA
Sun City
Wittman West 17 marks were added to this prestigious list. • Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Rio Verde
Surprise Sun City Paradise The Ben Avery Shooting Facility, • Desert Botanical Garden
El Mirage Peoria ValleyFountain Hills 88 77 Japanese Friendship Garden and Thomas • Encanto Park
10 Tortilla Flat
Glendale Scottsdale
Claypool
J. Pappas School are the winners in this • Heard Museum
Tonopah
Mesa Inspiration year’s public voting of the Phoenix Points • Herberger Theater Center
Wintersburg
Goodyear Phoenix Apache Junction Globe
Ahwatukee Tempe
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San Carlos of Pride. These sites have been added to • Historic Heritage Square
Palo Verde Buckeye Gilbert 60 Superior Miami 70 the 27 previous choices rounding off the • Mystery Castle
Chandler Queen Creek Peridot
Florence
Junction 177 number of Points of Pride to 30. • Orpheum Theatre
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177 The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is a • Papago Park/Hole-In-The-Rock
347 10
Mobile Kearney professionally managed and operated, • Patriots Square Park
Maricopa Coolidge safe, family-based and customer-friendly • Phoenix Art Museum
Gila Bend 238 Florence Hayden Winkelman
Sentinel Casa Randolph Dudleyville shooting sports recreational facility. The • Phoenix Symphony Hall Plaza
Paloma 8 Grande 87
77
Japanese Friendship Garden features • Phoenix Zoo
79
Eloy more than 1,500 tons of hand-picked • Pueblo Grande Museum
Mammoth
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Chuichu Arizona
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PINAL San Manuel
rocks, a 12-foot waterfall, Koi pond and
flowing streams, and the Thomas J.
• South Mountain Park
• Phoenix Mountains Recreation Area
Kaka Red Rock Oracle Jct. Oracle Pappas School, founded in 1989, pro- • Telephone Pioneers of America Park
vides homeless students with a compre- • Tovrea Castle
hensive educational experience as well as • Wesley Bolin Plaza
TEMPE striving to meet their social and physical • Wrigley Mansion
Pick up your copy needs. For more information on each of
Village Inn Restaurant 950 E Baseline Rd (480) 831-5571 The public nominated more than 70 these Points of Pride, visit
of Az Tourist News Village Inn Restaurant 1080 W. Elliot Rd (480) 820-8401 sites for Phoenix Points of Pride status in phoenix.gov/ARTS/pridepts.html.
at any of these MESA
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1155 S Dobson Rd (480) 834-8372
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Malls in the Valley
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TUCSON Village Inn Restaurant 4040 E Bell Rd (602) 765-0458 Name Location Business Office Merchants
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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
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Annual Fiesta De Septiembre The Highlight of Your Summer

Head to Wickenburg for Salsa and Mariachis 120th “World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo”
The Wickenburg Chamber Special activities during the Exactly 120 years ago this hats to show respect to the U. S. Flag.
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of Commerce is sponsoring its day include: August, a few cowboys got Fans are the ones that clap for every
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16th Annual Fiesta de
Septiembre, on Saturday, September
4th, 2004, in Wickenburg, Arizona.
The festive event runs from 11am -
8pm indoors & outside of the Wickenburg
Community Center, located at 160 North
Valentine Street in the heart
of the Historic District.
Events scheduled during
the fiesta include: special
Hispanic families photogra-
phy exhibit, entertainment
throughout the day with two
Mariachi bands - Mariachi
Corazon de Phoenix and
Mariachi Chihuahua, folk-
lorico dance troupes - Ballet
Folklorico de Santa Maria,
Ballet Folklorico Corazon de
Mexico, and music by Phoenix’s own
“Barrio Latino.” Outdoors a Mercado
with arts & crafts and food booths will
offer a variety of merchandise and tasty
food. The margarita & cerveza Cantina
will have delicious drinks served by the
Knights of Columbus throughout the day.
The “Kids Zona” program is sched-
uled twice during the day, where children
learn how to make Mexican crafts, in
addition to Hispanic heritage stories being
told by storytellers.
• The 4th Annual Viva Margarita!
Contest, where contestants concoct
their favorite recipe.
• The 14th Annual Salsa Contest is
where you’ll find contestants creating
their favorite salsa recipes for
prizes and the coveted
“People’s Choice Award.”
The fiesta is held each year
to celebrate Wickenburg’s
Hispanic heritage and has
expanded each year in detail
and activities. Wickenburg is
celebrating its 141st anniver-
sary and is the oldest town
north of Tucson, Arizona. For
additional information call
the chamber at 800-942-5242 or visit us
on the internet at www.wicken-
burgchamber.com
Sponsored in part with the Wickenburg
Chamber of Commerce, by Arizona
Public Service, Golden Eagle
Distributors-Budweiser, Southwest Gas,
Arizona Public Service Regional, the
Wickenburg Sun, Desert Caballeros
Western Museum & Compadres of Fiesta
Septiembre.
together to compare roping skills
and see who owned the best horse.
Since there was “down time” before the
fall roundup, the cowboys from local
ranches around Payson put braggin’ rights
on the line and probably gambled those
dollars burning holes in their pockets.
This humble beginning begat the “August
Doin’s.”
Now known as the Annual World’s
Oldest Continuous Rodeo, the Arizona
Rim Country competition brings champi-
on cowboys from all across the nation to
participate in the Professional Rodeo
Cowboys Association rodeo. The event is
considered one of the best rodeos in the
United States.
Rodeo is made up of handsome guys,
beautiful women and lots of kids.
Everywhere you look are horses tied to
stock trailers, bulls crashing against
fences and calves milling around a pen.
Music blares from loudspeakers, scents of
fresh popcorn, fry bread and bratwurst fill
the air and cold drinks are neatly packed
in troughs of crushed ice.
The most important part of the rodeo is
the fans. Fans are those people that come
early and watch the tractor loosen the dirt
in the arena, become excited when the
grand entry passes and remove cowboy
entrant - even if he or she is not in the
money. You can be a fan for just the price
of admission.
At the end of the performance, most
everyone has taken terrific action pic-
tures, eaten lots of tasty food and bought
a gift or remembrance for the folks back
home. Without a doubt everyone leaves
with memories that will last a lifetime.
Come on up to Payson and Arizona
Rim Country and be a part of history. The
August Doin’s on August 20-22 will be
the highlight of your summer. Oh, and
don’t overlook reserving a hotel or rustic
lodge room ‘cause there is a fabulous
country/western dance after the rodeo.
Tickets are Adults: $14.00, Seniors
$12.00, Kids 5-12: $7.00, Kids under 5
FREE. The Multi-Event Center is located
at the south end of Payson, west side of
State Highway 87. Performances will be
held Fri. at 7pm; Sat. at 1pm & 7pm and
Sun. at 1pm. Each performance will fea-
ture the 2003 PRCA Entertainer of the
Year, Tommy Lucia with “In His Glory”
The Super Horse and “Whiplash” the
Cowboy Monkey.
For more information contact the
Rim Country Regional Chamber at
1-800-672-9766 or chamber@npgca-
ble.com.

16th Annual

Fiesta
Septiembre
Wickenburg, Arizona
Saturday, September 4, 2004
11:00am - 8:00pm
At the Wickenburg Community Center
160 North Valentine Street
The Fiesta is held each year to celebrate
Wickenburg’s Hispanic Heritage, and has
expanded each year in detail and activities.
Mariachi & Folklorico Entertainment • Arts & Crafts
Mercado • Food • Margarita and Cerveza
KIDS ZONA • Salsa & Margarita Contest
FEATURING: BARRIO LATINO
Sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
For information call 1-800-942-5242
www.outwickenburgway.com
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Western Traditions & Scenic Beauty
Beautiful Rim Country Beckons
For the 120th consecutive
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boy town of Payson, Arizona.
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Thousands of visitors will visit on
August 20th-22nd for the big rodeo
parade, the parties and the dances, and
four exciting performances of PRCA
sanctioned Rodeo. But they come to
Arizona’s Rim
Country for a lot
more than barrel rac-
ing, steer wrestling,
and bull riding.
Because Payson is
located in the shadow
of the mighty
Mogollon Rim, they
also come for the
scenic beauty, the
recreational opportu-
nities, and the authentic cowboy heritage
of an area that inspired renowned Western
novelist Zane Grey to pen such master-
pieces as Under the Tonto Rim, Riders of
the Purple Sage and To the Last Man.
One of America’s truly magnificent
natural settings, the Mogollon Rim ranks
with the Grand Canyon as Arizona’s two
most spectacular landforms. The 7,500-
foot high, 200-mile long Rim was formed
600 million years ago. Largely comprised
of three national forests combining to
form a woodland area the size of
Massachusetts, it remains much as it did
Plan Ahead
for these Gila
County Events
SEP 4-5 PINE
Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival
Community Center - 82 arts & crafts booths,
juried show, all handmade. Food vendors, plenty
of parking, town full of antique shops. Free. Sa
8a-5p, Su 8a-3p. 928-476-4480/3547
SEP 11 MIAMI
Mexican Independence Day Fiesta
Memorial Park, Sullivan St - Live music, dance,
raffles, vendors, beer garden, World Famous
Chihuahua Races 3p, Salsa Contest, Piñata
Breaks, 8a-11p, free adm. 928-473-4403; 800-
804-5623
SEP 16-19 GLOBE
Gila County Fair
Gila County Fairgrounds - 4-H activities, hobbies,
crafts, entertainment, games, carnival, livestock
auction. $2, 10a-10p. 5mi N of Globe on Hwy 60.
800-804-5623
Luxur y in the Woods
602 E. Hwy 260
Payson, AZ 85541
Reservations 800-408-2442
Spa and Fireplace Rooms
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Cool Things to See and Do
in the Globe-Miami Area
when Zane Grey wrote his western novels
1. Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park - 5. The Arts and Antiques District - home
in longhand on the porch of his Rim
Country cabin. offers a glimpse into the long vanished to over 25 antique dealers and artists stu-
Salado culture. Visitors are encouraged to dios. Get a map at the chamber or go to
In addition to 239 species of birds, walk within restored rooms in this 700-year www.miamiaz.org for a complete listing and
including eagles, hawks and ravens, old pueblo and and also to visit the muse- write up on dealers in the area.
Arizona Rim Country is also home to um. Open 9-5, adm: $3. 928-425-0320
Rocky Mountain elk, both mule and http://ajnet.ci.apache- 6. San Carlos Apache
whitetail deer, black bear, mountain lion, jct.az.us/Library/aain- Cultural Center - this
bobcat, fox, javelina, and ruin.htm wonderful cultural center
coyote. With countless was first opened in 1995
trout streams and the 2. Cobre Valley Center and provides an opportuni-
Rim’s seven sparkling for the Arts - located in ty for the tribe to tell its
lakes, the region is a the old Gila County history from the persepc-
Courthouse, noted for tive of the San Carlos
haven for campers, both its architecture and its won- Apache people. Open Mon-Fri,
hunters and fishermen. derful exhibits and programs. 9am-5pm. Located in Peridot, AZ
And there are literally From stained glass to theater pro- on Hwy 70. 928-475-2894
thousands of miles of ductions, watercolors to sculp-
trails meandering ture, the Center is a hub of art 7. Boyce Thompson Arboretum
through pristine wilder- and entertainment. 928-425-0884 - Its 323 acres include a wide
ness for hikers, back- www.cobrevalleyarts.com range of habitats, a 1.5 main loop
packers, mountain bikers, and, of course, mile walking trail and several
3. Sleeping Beauty Mine - The demonstration gardens. Also hosts
horseback riders. source of some of the purest and many special events. Hwy 60, 3
In fact, there’s no better way to relive most sought after turquoise on miles west of Superior. Open
Arizona Rim Country’s Wild West her- the US and overseas markets. It is daily 8am-5pm. Adm: $6 adults,
itage than on the backs of the noble virtually matrix free (no veins). $3 children. 520-689-2811,
steeds that played such a vital role. This You can visit True Blue Jewelry, the mine’s http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
is, after all, legendary countryside, once store, located at 200 North Willow St in
home to cowboys, Indians, round-ups and Globe where they are open 5 days a week 8. Round Mountain Park - this city park is
trail rides. It has, in fact, provided the from 8am-4pm. one of the most beautiful hiking spots in the
backdrop for some of Hollywood’s most http://www.sbturquoise.com/ Globe area. Located at the end of N. South
Street, the trails are 1.5-3 miles in length
famous westerns. 4. Apache Stronghold Golf Course - The offering various levels of difficulty. Maps
For additional information, contact #1 public golf course in Arizona as rated by are available at the chamber. 928-425-4495
the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Golfweek America. 1-800-APACHE-8
Commerce at 800-672-9766, e-mail to
chamber@npgcable.com or visit the
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their brand to a knife used by their chuck- museums don’t take up all your time, you Bagdad Eagar Kachina Village Nutrioso Seligman
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business to Holbrook. They also brought Hidden Cove Golf Course. Bumble Bee Forest Lakes Kayenta Page Show Low
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a whole heap of trouble. Today you can Be sure to swing around for Camp Verde Fort Defiance Kirkland Paulden Skull Valley
visit the Bucket of Blood Saloon where, Holbrook’s 22nd Annual Old West Days Carrizo Fredonia Lake Montezuma Petrified Forest Snowflake
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over a poker dispute, a member of the this August 20th and 21st. There will be Chambers Grand Canyon Lower Pinetop-Lakeside Supai
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across from him so badly that it looked as and traditional Native American dancers. Chino Valley Greer Lupton Prescott Tes Nez Iah
though a bucket of blood had been Rodeos, arts and craft vendors, kids Cibeque Happy Jack Many Farms Prescott Valley The Gap
dumped on the floor. games, and quilt and train shows round Clarkdale Heber Marble Canyon Red Rock Cove Tonalea
Clay Springs Hillside Mayer Rock Point Tsaile
You can also tour the Blevins home out a weekend full of fun highlighted by a Concho Holbrook McNary Rough Rock Tuba City
where a black-hearted horse thief and his glimpse of Holbrook’s wild past. Congress Hotevilla Mexican Water Round Rock Tusayan
Cottonwood Houck Moenkopi St. Johns Vernon
four-man clan met their end in the person For more information on all Cow Springs Humboldt Mormon Lake Saint Michaels Williams
of horseman and sheriff Commodore Holbrook has to offer, contact the Crown King Indian Wells Mountainaire Sanders Window Rock
Desert View Iron Springs Munds Park Sawmill Winslow
Perry Owens. With one six shooter and no Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-524- Dewey Jacob Lake Navajo Second Mesa Woodruff
posse, Owens took out the rifle wielding 2459. Yarnell

Colors of the Past Good Times and Cool Climes

Petrified Forest/Painted Desert National Park The Bradshaw Mountains
by Dale Sloan Gaze across this amazing area at the by R.D. Phares mountains, you can rent an ATV at
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ground is strewn with pieces of petri-
fied wood ranging in size from tiny peb-
bles to entire tree trunks. Looking across
the barren landscape, it is hard to believe
that this area was once a place of flowing
rivers and marshes.
In earth’s early history, trees - some 6
to 10 feet in diameter and 200 feet tall -
were washed down from the mountains
and became buried in the mud, sand and
volcanic ash at the bottom of the rivers.
Gradually, over millenniums, minerals in
the water replaced the wood and the
drowned trees turned to stone - beautiful
stone of quartz, agate and jasper.
Now the area receives just 9 inches of
rainfall per year. Where lush plant life
once grew and dinosaurs roamed you will
see prickly pear and cholla cactus. In
spring delicate desert wildflowers make
their brief appearance. This is also a great
place to see pronghorn antelope, jack rab-
bits, prairie dogs and many birds.
Navajo
County Fair & Rodeo
September 15-18, 2004
Best
Holbrook, AZ
• Carnival • Demolition Derby
ors come from the various minerals in the
soil such as iron oxide. This red color is
especially striking when viewed at sunrise
or sunset.
While you can’t take any souvenir
rocks or petrified wood from the park,
never fear - just outside the entrance there
are tons of gorgeous specimens for sale at
the shops. Some of these beauties, how-
ever, are almost as big as your car and
since petrified wood weighs in at 168
pounds per cubic foot, you might need an
18-wheeler to get it home!
The Park is located on I-40 approxi-
mately 25 miles east of Holbrook. For
more information call 928-524-6228.
Petrified Forest
National Park
Cultural Demonstrators
at the Painted Desert Inn:
July 31 - Dee Setella, Hopi potter
August 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 to
enjoy the park at a time when it is usually
small group of miners who were Whether off-roading, hiking, or moun-
alleged to be the first Anglos to explore tain biking, desert dwellers will find the
the area, the Bradshaw Mountains are mere elevation of the Bradshaws as exhil-
once again one of Arizona’s hidden trea- arating as any of their activities. The
sures. It wasn’t always the case. Not too range sheds degrees off the thermometer
terribly long after William Bradshaw as it rises to over 7,500 feet. Just a short
explored the area, the Bradshaw drive from Phoenix, the Bradshaws are
Mountains buzzed with mining opera- likely the quickest road trip to cooler
tions that sought profit from a land that climes for Valley residents.
turned out to be one of Arizona’s most Bradshaw Forest Ranger Office,
rich in minerals. Bustling little towns 928-443-8000
sprung up to accommodate the trade. But
when the roadways changed and the min-
ing profits dipped, the Bradshaws once
again found themselves at peace.
Today the Ponderosa pine covered
Bradshaws are dotted with ghost towns
waiting to be invigorated by the imagina-
tions of visitors. Crown King, the
Bradshaws’ biggest little burgh, reflects
the legacy of the old days while providing
current visitors a convenient home-base
from which to explore the trails, creeks
and lakes found nearby.
Beyond Crown King is the Horsethief
Basin Recreation Area, where visitors
will find a modest lake and the Hazlett
Hollow campground. Hazlett is luxurious
as far as remote campgrounds go as each
campsite features a shelter of solid wood
$
9500
24 Hours 928-632-5095 495 $
7 Days
00

closed. Painted Desert Visitor Center before and beautiful stonework. Experience the Bradshaw Mountains
Show • Rodeo • Exhibits • 4-H 7pm on July 31 & August 14.
Ever • Jr. Livestock Along with camping there are both
• Lil Buckaroo Rodeo hiking trails and motorsport trails Great Group Rates & Tours!!
For information call 928-524-6228 week-
throughout the Bradshaws. For those who
For more information 928-524-6407 days, 8-4, Mountain Standard Time.
wish to venture further and faster into the www.crownkingmotorsports.com
NORTHERN AZ PAGE 8
Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse
A Local Favorite in Pinetop-Lakeside
by Kell Overrein
ILE
OF
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Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse,
located in scenic Pinetop, Arizona on
the US 260 Highway, is full of history
and charm. It is a local favorite for many
reasons; it has been a part of Pinetop histo-
ry since 1938 and has a reputation for
making great food that can be enjoyed in a
warm, comfortable atmosphere.
Charlie Clark’s was a product of the
Prohibition days when it was just two log
cabins joined together at its current loca-
tion. Back then, the food was made by an
old cattleman named Charlie and the corn
squeezin’s were poured from barrels
behind the bar. Today, the current owners,
Bill and Tricia Gibson, have kept Charlie’s
tradition alive by serving the best steaks in
the area and providing a meeting place for
friends and families alike.
The food at Charlie Clark’s is unforget-
table! Choose from a variety of appetiz-
ers that includes escargot and potato skins
and main courses that range from Farm
Raised Desert Quail to Charlie Clark’s
Best “Roast Prime Rib of Beef.” The wine
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list is quite comprehensive and provides
selections from France to Napa. For
dessert, Charlie Clark’s offers peach cob-
bler, hot apple pie, and chocolate brownie -
all a la mode - that can be enjoyed with the
espresso drink of your choice.
When you enter Charlie Clark’s from
the dirt parking lot, you’ll enter through
the side door, which brings you right
through the middle of the bar. Keep walk-
ing to the opposite door and that will bring
you into the lobby of the restaurant where
you can check your party in. Charlie
Clark’s takes reservations, but you’ll need
five or more in your party.
On weekends, expect to find a wait, but
if you are really hungry, see if you can
dine on the patio, which usually has some
extra seating. The patio is covered and has
a large stone fireplace with heat lamps that
make it cozy and comfortable on even the
chilliest of nights.
The next time you visit Pinetop, be sure
to check out Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse -
you’ll be glad you did! 1701 E. White
Mountain Blvd., 928-367-4900
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• Indoor spa and sauna
• Express Start breakfast
• Fitness center
• Interior corridors
• Newest hotel in Pinetop!
• Pet friendly
Cool Sounds & Cool Temperatures
Annual White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival
Music lovers can cool off
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and enjoy cool sounds in eastern
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Arizona’s White Mountains as
Pinetop-Lakeside presents the 14th
Annual White Mountain Bluegrass
Music Festival Saturday and Sunday,
Aug. 14 and 15. This year
the event will be held at the
Hon-Dah Resort Casino’s
outdoor arena site.
Visitors from around
Arizona and across the
nation will head for the
hills to enjoy the sound of
music, the majestic
Ponderosa pines and mountain views as
well as temperatures that average 20 to 30
degrees cooler than in the desert regions
of the state. Two days of the Southwest’s
finest bluegrass and gospel music as well
as cloggers are on tap for the event.
Eleven groups are scheduled to per-
form during this year’s festival. They
include The James King Band, Bluegrass
Redliners, Flint Hill Special, New Family
Traditions, 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 booths
and participate in a children’s workshop.
Festival hours are 9-5 on Saturday, Aug.
14, and 9-4 on Sunday, Aug. 15.
Apache-Sitgreaves Nat’l Forests
Campfire and Smoking Restrictions Lifted
Smoking and campfire restrictions
have been lifted effective Wednesday
morning, July 21, 2004. This means that
campfires are allowed throughout the
Forests.
Two of the areas closed due to the
extreme fire danger have also been
opened including Promontory Butte and
Larsen Ridge near Forest Lakes on the
Black Mesa Ranger District. The two
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AUGUST 2004
Admission is $8 per adult and free for
children 12 and under.
While in Pinetop-Lakeside, visitors
will want to take advantage of the many
outdoor recreational opportunities includ-
ing hiking, horseback riding, fishing,
golfing, wildlife and bird
watching, picnicking, boat-
ing and the often-forgotten
sport of relaxation that can
be found in the beautiful
pines and mountain land-
scapes of the area.
The White Mountain
Bluegrass Music Festival is
part of Pinetop-Lakeside’s summer festi-
val season which also includes the Fall
Festival Parade on Saturday, Sept. 18,
and the 29th Annual Fall Festival Sept.
25 and 26 with activities taking place in
various locations throughout Pinetop-
Lakeside with the Annual Run to the
Pines Car Show at the Pinetop Lakes
Country Club.
For information about the 14th Annual
White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival
or other events, activities and accommo-
dations in the area, contact the Pinetop-
Lakeside Chamber of Commerce at
928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031, or visit
the web site at www.pinetop-
lakeside.com.
closed areas on the Alpine Ranger
District (KP Fire, Three Forks Fire) will
remain closed while rehabilitation work
is in progress.
Visitors are reminded that weather
conditions are quite variable now. Be
prepared for rainy, wet conditions and
muddy roads and never leave a campfire
unattended. Contacts: 928-333-4301,
www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf
A Part of Pinetop’s History Since 1938
Charlie
Clark’s
Steak
House
SPECIALIZING IN:
• Prime Rib • Seafood
• Mesquite-Broiled Steaks
• Mesquite-Broiled Chicken
The Meeting Place of the White Mountains
Located on Hwy 260, Pinetop, Az
(Main & Penrod)
928-367-4900
www.charlieclarks.com
AUGUST 2004
Top Class Racing in St. Johns
5th Annual Top of the Mountain Grand Prix
Larry Pond of Professional
SS ’T
AutoSports along with the City
IS
MI DON
TH
of St. Johns, St. Johns Chamber of
Commerce and Springerville-Eagar
Chamber of Commerce announce the
5th Annual Top of the Mountain Grand
Prix to be run at St. Johns, Arizona, on
September 4-6, 2004.
This auto racing extrava-
ganza will host Stock Cars,
Sports Cars and Cars that
have run the Indianapolis 500
for the 3-day Labor Day
Weekend, starting on
Saturday, Sep 4 and finishing
with the feature races on the
Monday holiday, Sep 6. Last
year this 3-day event brought approxi-
mately 10,000 spectators, 46 sponsors, 25
midway activities, the Lakesiders Band
and 200 cars to St. Johns for the week-
end.
Eric Duthie, City Manager of St. Johns
stated, “Auto racing in Arizona started in
St. Johns in 1908 through 1922 with a 3-
day event featuring the likes of Barney
Oldfield and the Chevrolet brothers. It is
only fitting that we continue the tradition
now with the Grand Prix every year.” He
continued, “We welcome everyone to
come up to St. Johns for a wonderful
weekend with the weather expected to be
clear with temperatures in the 80s during
the day and 50s at night.”
The event gets bigger each year.
Drivers like the ambiance of the small
A Selection of White Mountain Attractions
Apache County Historical Society
Museum, St. Johns - Ancient Native
American exhibits & artifacts; Little
Colorado River Valley settlement history.
M-F, 9a-5p or by appointment. 928-337-
4737
Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park
Affiliate, Springerville - An ancient
Native American ceremonial site with
Great Kiva, astronomical observatory
and natural staircase. Tours run daily at
9, 11 and 2. 928-333-5375
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area,
Show Low - Campsites, electric and
water hook-ups, fire pits, shower and
bathroom facilities, picnic ramadas, and
fishing boat docks. 928-537-3680
Historic Home Tour, Snowflake -
Walking Tour of homes on the National
Historic Register. Visitors can tour the
Stinson Pioneer Museum and the Smith
Memorial 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 old
player pianos, a nickelodeon, a circus
organ and more. 928-333-2286
Lyman Lake State Park - One of the
few permanent water skiing slalom
courses in the state, fishing, camping,
hiking. A pontoon boat ride across the
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community and the good weather. Larry
Pond of ProAutoSports noted, “Winning
the race at St. Johns is very prestigious
and the competition to win very strong.”
Past winners have included former
LeMans 24 hour winner Dan Murphy,
NASCAR and ASA driver Ed Ochylski,
Skoal Bandit off road driver
Doc Ingram and Trans-Am
Series Driver David Lansing.
Last year, Indy Car driver
Ken Petrie set a record of
208 mph on the course.
Cruise America RV • Pinetop - Best of the West Fine Art • Eagar - Eagar Daze, 928-333-1639
Rentals is a new sponsor this Annual Events: Show & Sale, 800-929-8744 • Pinetop-Lakeside - White
year. They will have a Cruise • Show Low - Show Low Days, Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival,
America Village Program at JANUARY
800-SHOWLOW 800-573-4031
the Grand Prix. You can rent an RV • Sunrise Park Resort - Winter
Games , 800-573-4031 • Springerville-Eagar - Chrome in • St Johns - Grand Prix Race,
located at the event for the weekend. This the Dome Classic Car Show, 928-337-2000
is available to both racers and spectators. MAY 928-333-2123 • Taylor - Sweet Corn Festival,
For more information, call Cruise • Taylor - Trapper Days, 928-536-7366 • St. Johns - Fiesta de San Juan 928-536-7366
America at 800-327-7799. Bautista, 928-337-4390 • Whiteriver - White Mountain
The ticket cost will again be an afford- JUNE
• Greer - Greer Days, 928-735-7576 JULY Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo,
able $5 per day for adults with children 928-338-4346
16 and under free. Jim Paxon is the • Pinetop - Hon-Dah Pow Wow in • Alpine - Worm Races & Parade,
Grand Marshal of the event. The Race the Pines, 800-929-8744 928-339-4654 SEPTEMBER
Festival will include vendors, food ser- • Pinetop-Lakeside - White • Pinetop-Lakeside - Fall Festival,
vice, rides for children and music by the Mountain Native American Art 928-367-4290
Lakesiders. There will be something for Festival & Market, 800-573-4031 • Springerville-Eagar - Arizona
everyone to do! • Snowflake - Pioneer Day ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree,
For more information on the Top of Celebration, 928-536-7103 928-333-2123
The Mountain St. Johns Grand Prix races, • St. Johns - Pioneer Days,
928-337-2000 OCTOBER
contact the St. Johns Chamber of • Springerville-Eagar - Cowboy
Commerce, 928-337-2000 or the AUGUST Golf on the Range, 928-333-2123
Springerville-Eagar Chamber of • Alpine - Alpine Chili Cook-Off,
Commerce, 928-333-2123. 928-339-1840 DECEMBER
• Snowflake - 12 Days of Christmas,
928-536-4331
lake takes visitors to Petroglyph Trail.
Located 11 miles south of St. Johns on
US 191. 928-337-2000
Madonna of the Trail, Springerville -
Located on Main St., this statue is one of
twelve identical monuments on the
National Old Trails Road stretching from PREFERRED LODGING PREFERRED DINING PREFERRED ACTIVITY
California to Maryland honoring the
women pioneers. 928-333-2123
Show Low Historical Museum, Show
Low - Exhibits include the old post
office and the jail cell as well as the
story of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire. Open
Tu-Sa from 11-3. 928-532-7115
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Be Entertained Day or Night
Hon-Dah Resort-Casino Has Your Pleasure in Mind
Whether you find your
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kicking back with a fishing pole or
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dancing to your favorite beat, Hon-
Dah Resort-Casino offers a solution to
your desires.
Let the staff at Hon-Dah organize your
days with their great value golf and fish-
ing packages. They will take the work out
of planning your getaway to the scenic
lakes and streams of the White Mountains
or booking a round at one of the area’s
fine golf courses.
The popular Golf Stay n’ Play
Packages operate in conjunction with
Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club,
Torreon Golf Club and Silver Creek Golf
Club. You will enjoy one round of golf
(18 holes) for two persons with cart, two
nights stay at Hon-Dah Resort and two
breakfast buffets for two at Hon-Dah’s
Indian Pine Restaurant. Hon-Dah will call
for tee times with advance notice.
Hon-Dah’s fishing package includes
two nights stay at Hon-Dah Resort Hotel
(for single up to quadruple occupancy),
two one-day fishing permits, a boxed
lunch each day and a coupon towards a
free fishing lure at the Hon-Dah Ski &
Outdoor Sport. Reservations must be
made at least one week in advance.
Your evening entertainment is close at
hand at Hon-Dah, too. After your day out-
doors, head to the casino for the newest
County Fair Meets Indian Culture
White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo
For an event of gigantic
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proportions, head to Whiteriver,
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Arizona on September 1-6, 2004.
There the 79th Annual White
Mountain Apache Tribal Fair &
Rodeo will surround you with all the
delights of a fair, the thrills of a rodeo,
the excitement of sports competitions and
a touch of Native culture.
One theme is the rodeo, with events
for all ages from junior to masters, as
well as the Thunder on the Mountain Bull
Riding and the Rodeo Royalty contest.
Other competitions honor the Baby Boy
and Girl of the Year and pageants choose
the Miss White Mountain Apache Queen
and Princess.
Sports include Basketball
Tournaments for men, women and mas-
ters, a 5K Fun Run and Horseshoe
Tournaments. The carnival, parade, fair
exhibits and vendors and an Indian
Frybread Contest keep visitors busy
during the day, while evening entertain-
ment includes traditional performances
Area Chambers
of Commerce
Pinetop-Lakeside C of C
928-367-4290, 800-573-4031
Show Low Regional C of C
928-537-2326, 888-SHOW LOW,
Snowflake/Taylor C of C
928-536-4331
St. Johns Regional C of C
928-337-2000
Springerville-Eagar Regional C of C
(also represents Greer and Alpine), 928-333-2123
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and varied slot machines as well as live
Poker and Blackjack. Or let the Timbers
Lounge spice up your evening with Las
Vegas-style entertainment. Monday is
Comedy Night and on Tuesdays through
Saturdays a variety of popular bands will
set your toes tapping. See below for the
August schedule.
For those who love to browse and
shop, come on up August 13-15 for the
Arts & Crafts Bazaar held at Hon-Dah.
You’ll find fine arts & crafts, food, con-
tests and entertainment from 9am-5pm
and admission is free.
Now is the time to call to reserve
YOUR getaway in the White Mountains
at Hon-Dah Resort-Casino. Cool tempera-
tures, great golf and fishing, hiking, festi-
vals and top entertainment -plus a VERY
warm welcome - all await you. For more
information visit www.hon-dah.com or
call 1-800-929-8744.
August Entertainment in Hon-Dah’s
Timbers Lounge:
8/3-7 Latin Vida Latin
and Dance Variety
8/10-14 Fire In the Sky R&B
and Motown Variety
8/17-21 Beatlemania Beatles Tribute
8/24-28 Huck Daniels Revue
Oldies Variety
8/31-9/5 Tony Marques Country Variety
and fireworks.
The White Mountain Apache Tribe
welcomes you to come and celebrate with
them on their beautiful reservation. You
may also wish to visit nearby Historic
Fort Apache. Established in 1870, the
Fort served as a scouting post during the
Apache Wars and was garrisoned for
many years. Nine of the 27 historic build-
ings have been restored and given new
roles.
Fort Apache Historical Park is open
every day from 8 am until sunset. For
more information call Fort Apache
Tourism at 928-338-1230. For more
information about the Fair, call the
Fair & Rodeo Office at 928-338-4346,
ext. 323 or 316.
14th Annual White Mountain
Bluegrass Music Festival
Aug. 14 & 15, 2004
Fun for the Whole Family! Bring Your
Chair and Enjoy the Music!
Great Music • Cloggers • Nightly Jam Sessions
Children’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 Traditions
Adults $8 • 12 & under Free
Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday 9am-4pm
Hon-Dah Resort Casino
PINETOP, AZ
For more information call the Pinetop-Lakeside C of C
928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031
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The “Chocolate Falls”

A Winslow Day Trip
Centrally located in are easily reached from Winslow.
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perfect home base for the “Chocolate Falls” - so

numerous day trips. Such
magnificent sights as the
Grand Canyon, Petrified
Forest & Painted Desert,
Homolovi Ruins State Park,
Meteor Crater and Second
Mesa, home of the Hopi Cultural Center,
October 21st-24th
Winslow Theatre in downtown Winslow
• Independent films of all genres
• Filmmakers will appear to
answer questions
• Visual effects panel discussion with
two panelists: Karen Goulekas: Visual
effects supervisor for the feature film
“Day After Tomorrow” and Melissa
Mullin: Visual effects match move
artist who has worked on “Star Wars:
Episode II-Attack of the Clones” and
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of
Secrets” on October 23rd.
sponsored by
called because of its muddy
color. This is a massive water-
fall with a vertical relief of
185 feet, making it higher
than Niagara Falls. The best
time to see it is in the early
spring as the snow is melting or after a
summer thunderstorm. The falls are locat-
ed 48 miles northwest of Winslow.
Directions: From Winslow, take I-40
west to Exit 245. Take Route 99 north to JANUARY JULY
Leupp, then Route 15 west to the sign Annual Events:
• Annual Chamber of • Old Fashioned Fourth of
reading, “Grand Falls Bible Church.”
Turn right on this road, which is very Commerce Banquet, uly, 888-261-PAGE
rough. The road will end at the Little 928-645-2741
Colorado River. A short 1⁄4 mile trail will AUGUST
lead to the overlook. There is no admis- MARCH • Navajo Code Talkers,
sion charge and picnic tables and grills
• City of Page Easter Egg 800-528-6154
are available. Hunt, 928-645-8861
This area is on the Navajo Reservation,
so please stay on the main roads and • Harvest Craft Festival, SEPTEMBER
435-675-3771 • Annual Lake Powell
respect private property. A high clearance
or four wheel drive vehicle is recom- Stampede Rodeo,
mended.
APRIL 928-645-3008
For more information about area • Page Attacks Trash/Earth
attractions or the many things to see and
do in Winslow itself, stop by the Visitor Day, 928-645-2741 OCTOBER
Center at 300 W. North Rd., Exit 253 • Spring Quilt, Doll & Craft • Shriner's Golf Tournament,
off I-40 or call 928-289-2434. Fair, 928-465-2741 928-608-0374
• Annual John Wesley Powell
MAY Memorial Auction,
• 2nd Annual Cruisin' Lake 928-645-9496
Powell Car Show,
928-645-6005 NOVEMBER
• Navajo Code Talkers, • Festival of Lights Boat
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family owned business, to the Hualapai River Runners where
we consider it an honor to you are bused to the Colorado for a
have provided an up- full day of fun that includes nine sets
close view of the beauty of rapids, a trip to Travertine Falls,
and grandeur that is the lunch, being picked up by helicopter
Grand Canyon to over a and taken to the top of the Canyon
quarter million guests! for your flight back to the
Come fly with us and see the Grand Canyon airport.
awe-inspiring sights of the Truly an “adventure of a
Canyon’s depths close-up in Air lifetime” that we can usual-
Grand Canyon’s hi-wing Cessna ly arrange with no more
airplanes, where everyone gets than two days notice. (Must
their own large window seat. be 9 years old.)
Air Grand Canyon offers a We also have a smooth-
variety of tours, leaving from the Grand water rafting trip that includes a trip up
Canyon Main Terminal Building, that last the east end of the Canyon, views of
from 30 - 90 minutes, each with live pilot Monument Valley and Lake Powell Dam
narration. There simply is no other way to and a leisurely float down the Colorado
truly experience the incredible variety of with lunch and being bused back to the
deeply colored hues, sheer depths of the
vertical cliffs, the two Colorado Rivers
Grand Canyon with an exciting stop at
the famous Navajo Trading Post at
Temperatures at the South Rim
and the geological features that make up Cameron. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
the incredible vistas of this natural won- It is our privilege to provide our guests
der that must be seen to be believed! with these extraordinary tours. At Air HIGH (F.) 41 45 51 60 70 81 84 82 76 65 52 43
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glimpse of the overwhelming majestic family with your family! Visit our web-
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offer tours of Monument Valley and the Location: Grand Canyon National Airport LOW (C.) -8 -6 -4 0 4 8 12 12 8 2 -3 -7
beauty of Lake Powell. An absolute pho- - Main Terminal Building. Call us at
Note: Inner Canyon temperatures average 20 degrees warmer.
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Grand Canyon National

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• $20 per private vehicle or $10 per pedes-
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AZ, just 7 miles from the rim. The
Canyon Plaza welcomes groups or indi-
viduals and also offers all-inclusive lodg-
ing and activity packages.
Guests can relax amid the lush green-
ery of the Plaza’s covered atrium or, after
a day of exploration, ease sore muscles in
the 18’ indoor spa with twelve pulsating
jets. The Wintergarten Lounge is
designed 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 daily
breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets.
Private meals or a buffet can be arranged
MILEAGE FROM THE GRAND CANYON TO:
Arches National Park
Hopi Indian Reservation
Havasupai Indian Reservation
Hualapai Indian Reservation
Pipe Springs National Monument
Glenn Canyon Recreation Area
Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Lake Powell
Navajo National Monument
Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
Helicopter Tours of the Grand Canyon
Canyon Plaza Quality Inn & Suites
Grand Canyon IMAX Theater
to fit any needs of your party. The
Southwestern Gift Shop features many
unique items from local Native American
tribes as well as specialty souvenirs and
clothing items.
The Canyon Plaza Quality Inn boasts
176 deluxe rooms which include 2 double
beds or 1 king bed, some with balconies
or patios. Their 56 suites include a living
area with microwave, refrigerator, sofa,
lounge chairs and desk. All of their rooms
include a full bath, two vanity areas, iron
and board, and Lodgenet guest services
with movies, music and Nintendo on
demand.
The staff of the Canyon Plaza
Quality Inn and Suites welcome your
calls at 928-628-2673 and will be happy
to make sure all of your questions are
answered and that your stay is memorable
and enjoyable.
100 Canyon de Chelly National Monument
110 Sunset Crater National Monument
30 Walnut Canyon National Monument
200 Navajo Indian Reservation
200 Meteor Crater
135 Painted Desert/Petrified Forest
250 Montezuma Castle National Monument
260 Tuzigoot National Monument
135 Red Rock State Park
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New In-Season Package
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges
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National Park Lodges, operated by drink or just a good cup of shade grown
Xanterra Parks and Resorts, the only coffee. At the South Rim, the choices are
accommodations in the park endless - and they’re all just out-
at the South Rim. There are side your door.
907 rooms in six distinctly Take advantage of our new in-
different lodges to choose season package, See America’s
from. Whether you stay the Grand Canyon. Effective
night or the week, you’ll March 12 through November
find more than enough to fill 6, 2004, this $99 package
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mind. Lodge (dbl occ), two breakfasts,
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just watch the sunrise. Daily ranger pro- South Rim gift store. Each additional per-
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of history embedded in the canyon walls. West is conveniently located in the
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you amble your way to the bottom of the from the rim and the new visitor center,
canyon on the back of a sure-footed mule. Canyon View Information Plaza.
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NORTHERN AZ PAGE 14 A Tourist News Z AUGUST 2004

“Yesterday’s Tomorrows” Annual “Made in the Shade”

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition and Events Beer Tasting Festival Offers 100+ Brews
Ray guns, robots, and plans Cars on Route 66” as part of the trans- The 12th Annual “Made in are limited!
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Past Visions of the American Future,”
a new traveling exhibition developed by
the Smithsonian Institution Traveling
Exhibition Service.
The Williams Smithsonian Exhibition
starts with Cool Country Cruise In on
August 13 & 14 and ends with the
Antique Corvette Show, September
18th. Focusing on transportation, a spe-
cial Planes, Trains and Automobile Day
is being planned August 21-22. With
Labor Day in the middle, we will feature
kids events with playrooms of the past,
present and future. The exhibit will be
here August 9th through September 18th,
2004.
“Yesterday’s Tomorrows” uses popular
culture objects such as toys, books, movie
stills, World’s Fair memorabilia, car
designs, advertisements and models of
architectural designs to examine ways in
which Americans of the 18th, 19th and
20th centuries have envisioned the future.
Five freestanding kiosks show futuristic
predictions about homes, transportation
and communities.
The exhibit will be set up at the Route
66 Roadstore with an additional museum
exhibit featuring “Seven Decades of
66, Williams, AZ. Other events will be
featured at areas such as the H.A. Clark
Memorial Field, Route 66, and the Grand
Canyon Railway Depot.
“Yesterday’s Tomorrows” is part of the
Museum on Main Street program, a part-
nership of the Smithsonian Institution and
State Humanities Councils with rural
America. “Yesterday’s Tomorrows” is
generously supported by the United States
Congress, the John S. and James L.
Knight Foundation and the Hearst
Foundation. For more information
please call the Williams-Grand Canyon
Chamber of Commerce at 800-863-
0546.
Don’t Miss These!
AUG 13-14
Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival
Go back in time & enjoy the 1950’s again on Route
66! Classic Car Show w/trophies, battle of the
bands, sock hop, contests & more, free. Mornin to
night. 928-635-0266
AUG 21-22
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Featuring traveling Smithsonian exhibition
“Yesterday’s Tomorrows” plus Fly-In events at HA
Clark Field, Grand Canyon RR short runs & Harvey
Girls, car show and more. 800-863-0546
August 14, 2004 at the Coconino
County Fairgrounds south of Flagstaff
off Highway I 17. Proceeds benefit Sun
Sounds of Arizona, a non-profit informa-
tion access service for people who are
print disabled. This service is provided free
to medically qualified individuals.
At the festival you can sample over 100
micro brewed beers from 50 different
breweries from around the southwest and
enjoy live music on two stages. The
inside stage features Steve Reynolds and
the outside stage, Rondavous. You can also
enjoy Shawn Greer and his magic show
performing at the festival at no additional
charge. A variety of food will be available
to purchase.
General Admission tickets are $25.00 in
advance 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, $55
the day of the event (if available), and
include a souvenir mug, 24 sample tickets
to 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 to
the event. This is usually where our enter-
tainers hang out between sets. VIP Tickets
is available at the door for $15.00, which
includes a mug to sample a variety of non-
alcoholic drinks. No beer sampling is
allowed with this ticket.
In addition to the “Made in the Shade,”
Sun Sounds of Arizona also sponsors the
Great Arizona Beer Tasting Festival in
Phoenix at the end of March each year and
the Great Tucson Festival in Tucson,
which will be held September 25, 2004 at
High Corbett Field. More information on
these events is available at
www.azbeer.com.
Tickets are on sale now for the “Made
in the Shade” in Tempe, Flagstaff and on
the web. Tempe ticket outlets are: Sun
Devil Liquors, 480-834-5050; Tops
Liquors, 480-967-5643; and Four Peaks
Brewing Co., 480-303-9967. Flagstaff
ticket 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 going
green! New Belgium Brewery in partner-
ship with Sun Sounds and the City of
Flagstaff have made it possible for the
glass and cardboard generated by the festi-
val to be recycled.

MAY AUGUST
Annual Events: • Rendezvous Days, 800-863-0546 • Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66
Festival, 928-635-0266
JUNE
• AZ HOG Rally, 480-945-0903 SEPTEMBER
• High Country Warbirds Air Display (Valle), • Labor Day PRCA Rodeo, 800-863-0546
928-635-1000 • Williams Railroad Days (2005)

JULY OCTOBER
• Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo, • Fall Festival - The End of an Era, a New
928-632-7680 Beginning, 800-863-0546
• Small Town 4th of July, 800-863-0546
• Great Escape Motorcycle Rally, DECEMBER
928-758-5699 • Mountain Village Holiday, 800-863-0546
• Williams Wild Rodeo Show, 800-863-0546

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Flagstaff Art Rocks!

So, you are thinking of reception takes place on August 21, with
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Flagstaff, of snow-capped peaks appetizers for your belly and for your
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and mountain lions, of the abun-
dant spirituality of indigenous cul-
tures, of turquoise bracelets and green
chili stew, of NAU coeds majoring in the-
atre and ecology, of tie-dyed long haired
hippie guitar gurus, yuppie hikers and
mountain bikers, but are you thinking
about “Flagstaff Open Studios?”
Over 55 artists will be exhibiting their
original works at “Appetizers for the
Visual Feast-Inside Open Studios
2004,” and this free and spellbinding
eyes, and artists milling around and will-
ing to discuss their works and sell them to
you right off the walls!
We look forward to sharing our art
with 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 Studios
event lasts through September 19. Feel
free to check out our website at
www.flagstaffopenstudios.com.

AmeriSuites Flagstaff FEBRUARY • AZ Highland Celtic Festival,

More Room In Your Room Annual Events: • Winterfest, 800-842-7293 928-779-3817
The AmeriSuites dataports, snacks to keep you going, an APRIL AUGUST
ILE

Flagstaff, conveniently located oversized executive desk and upholstered

• Northern Arizona Book Festival, • Navajo Marketplace, 928-774-5213
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at the crossroads of I-40 and I-17, executive chair, side desk return on
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is a favorite of both business and
leisure travelers. All of their 116 suites
have 25% more room than traditional
hotel rooms, making this a perfect place
to kick back and relax. Each suite in the
AmeriSuites Flagstaff also includes a
mini-kitchen with refrigerator and
microwave, an in-room coffee maker and
coffee, cable TV, voice mail service, iron
and ironing board, and a free copy of
USA Today. Plus, if you sign up for the
Free Prime Rewards membership, you
can qualify for free nights and airline
miles to go along with it all!
Additional guest amenities include a
free Bountiful Breakfast Buffet, guest
laundry facilities, fitness center, free out-
door parking, heated indoor pool and a
whirlpool. There are six special suites,
called TCB Suites. TCB Suites are differ-
ent from regular suites because they
include a two-line speaker phone with
First Distillery in Arizona!
“World Class” Spirits Produced in Flagstaff
Arizona High Spirits Distillery (dba
Mogollon Brewing Company) has com-
missioned Arnold Holstein of Germany
to manufacture a custom-made, state-of-
the-art distillery. Mogollon Brewing will
become one of the first microbreweries
in the nation to evolve the craft distilla-
tion industry. The still will arrive in fall
and production of Elevation American
Vodka will begin immediately. Contact
928-773-8950 for more information.
wheels, a smart lamp with additional 928-774-9118 • Southwest Sustainability Expo,
receptacles for office electronics, office 800-595-7658
MAY • Festival In The Pines, 888-278-3378
supplies and an oversized leisure chair • Trappings of the American West,
with ottoman. • Made in the Shade Beer Tasting
The AmeriSuites Flagstaff is also with- 928-774-8861 Festival, 928-779-1775
in walking distance to the NAU campus JUNE • Coconino County Fair, 928-774-5139
and a variety of restaurants and shopping. • Pine Country Pro Rodeo,
They also offer complimentary shuttle SEPTEMBER
928-526-9926 • Native Artists Marketplace,
service to the Historic Downtown district. • Rte 66 Regional Chili Cookoff,
Be sure to catch their special summer 928-774-5213
promotion “Hot Hotel, Cool Rates,” 928-526-4314 • Festival of Science, 800-842-7293
which is a $79 a night rate through the JULY • Flagstaff Open Studios,
end of October. For more information • Fair of Life Festival Arts & Crafts 800-842-7293
call 800-833-1516. Extraordinaire, 928-779-1227
OCTOBER
• Coconino County Horse Races, • Art on the Square, 928-779-7690
BEER 928-774-5139
• Hopi Marketplace, 928-774-5213
• Celebraciones de la Gente,
928-774-5213
TASTING • Open House - The Arboretum at
Flagstaff, 928-774-1442
FESTIVAL
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September 18-19, 2004
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Sun: 11am-4pm
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Hassayampa Inn
I Will Be Back!
by Linda Cain
TRAVEL
For my 34th anniver-
sary I wanted a hotel that
was not your run of the mill
WRITER cookie cutter hotel. I went to
www.aztourist.com and
checked out the hotels in the Prescott
area. Hassayampa Inn was just what I
was looking for. Cool pines and plenty of
activity and antiques stores around the
town square in walking distance.
This hotel was not only beautiful but
had many activities going on in the lobby.
Everyone was friendly, guests exchanged
conversation over the coffee urn and
paper and the hotel help was extremely
welcoming. As we were escorted up to
our room in the old fashion elevator, we
learned that the hotel was built at the end
of the 1920s to accommodate the tourists
from the east who wanted the flair of the
southwest. The lobby was beautiful with
its hand painted murals, original artwork,
beautiful dark wood everywhere and
incredible painted ceiling.
Our room was simple and decorated
with antiques and original watercolors
overlooking the rose garden. The wonder-
ful view of the garden included the com-
ing and goings of two weddings with
horse drawn carriages. Later it trans-
formed into an evening spot to enjoy a
Annual Events:
MAY
• Phippen Art Museum Western Art Show
& Sale, 928-778-1385
• Spring Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts,
928-445-2510
JUNE
• Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo,
800-358-1888
• Folk Arts Fair, 928-445-3122
• Territorial Days, 800-266-7534
• Tsunami on the Square, 928-445-5540
JULY
• Prescott Indian Art Market, 928-445-3122
AUGUST
• Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering,
928-445-3122
• Summer Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts,
928-445-2510
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201 N. Cortez St.
928-445-4044
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drink. On Saturday night we emerged
down to the lobby for dinner and found it
had been changed into elegant white
tables, white roses and candles. The guest
came and went all evening as the wed-
ding transformed everyone into beautiful
smiling people not noticing the hotel
guests enjoying the sight. Later we
enjoyed live jazz in the bar.
My very favorite part was the break-
fast, included as part of our stay. The
hostess pulled our table out to ensure
comfortable seating. I had artichoke
hearts covered in fresh spinach with a
cream 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 all
the extras. We felt very special with the
atmosphere, elegant meal and hotel help
who remembered us from the day before.
As I gathered up my belongings to
head home to Phoenix, I thought of the
wonderful stay. We enjoyed the activities
of the town square, the friendly people
and décor of the hotel with its beauty and
original artwork, and the breakfast where
the staff gave us special attention for our
anniversary. The weekend was memo-
rable and I know I will be back.
To reach the Hassayampa Inn,
please call 1-800-322-1927.
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
PREFERRED ACTIVITY
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Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
The Mountain Artists Guild Welcomes You
Visit this interesting moun- a career in the arts. In addition, the Guild
OP AT
tain city with its historic offers a large number of workshops given
G
SH GRE
PIN
Victorian homes and join the by professional artists throughout the
Mountain Artists Guild for their 54th year, which are open to the membership
Summer Festival, held in Prescott at and the community at large.
the Courthouse Plaza. The festival pre- The Mountain Artists Guild Gallery
sents over 120 of the finest artists and and Art Center is located at 228 North
artisans from around the country. The Alarcon Street in Prescott. The beautiful
Guild is a 54-year old non-profit member- Art Gallery and Gift Shop is open daily
ship organization dedicated to providing from 11 am to 3 pm. For information call
education as well as a showcase for ama- 928-776-4009.
teur and professional visual artists. Come up to the cool pines for a day or
The Summer Festival will be held on weekend! In addition to the festivals this
August 14th and 15th and includes historic and picturesque mountain com-
demonstrations by artists, spinners, munity provides many unusual boutiques,
weavers and wood-turners. There is free fine antique shops, exciting restaurants
admission and the festival is open from 9 and fine accommodations. There are
am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 many recreational opportunities including
pm on Sunday. 450 miles of trails, five lakes with oppor-
This arts and crafts festival along with tunities for fishing, kayaking and canoe-
a similar festival in the spring provides ing, and five public golf courses.
the main source of income for the For more information, visit
Mountain Artists Guild of Prescott. The www.mountainartistsguild.org or
Guild is proud to offer five $1,000 schol- call the Mountain Artists Guild at
arships to Tri-City area students pursuing 928-445-2510.
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 the
working cowboy’s oral traditions. Various performances, activities & locations.
www.sharlot.org; 928-445-3122
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Saturday, August 14th - 9am-5pm
Sunday, August 15th - 10am-4pm
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finest artisans from around the country.
FREE ADMISSION • Demonstrations
by Spinners, Weavers, Wood Turners and Artists
Prescott, Arizona
928-445-2510
www.mountainartistsguild.org
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Don’t Miss the Overlook! Iris Garden Inn

Native American Art on Scenic Hwy 89A A Rainbow in the Desert
If you are visiting Northern American vendors. At the present time, by Kate Seymour detail, and each room offers a private
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down to Sedona. If you are staying in
Sedona, you surely also will be heading
up to Flagstaff. And while you are in
Northern Arizona, you surely will want to
buy some authentic Native American
Arts & Crafts. Well, there is a way you
can do all three things at the same time.
There are a lot of places in Northern
Arizona to buy Native
Americans Arts and
Crafts, but one of the
best -and most reason-
able- is the Oak Creek
Vista Overlook.
Even if you don’t
know anything about
Northern Arizona, Oak
Creek Vista Overlook
is very easy to find. It is
17 miles south of
Flagstaff on Hwy. 89A, which is the
scenic route you take from Flagstaff to
get to Sedona-and vice versa. This is one
of 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 is
plenty of free parking.
Though the overlook is on Forest
Service land, Native Americans for
Community Action (NACA) has made an
arrangement to lease a portion of the land,
which it in turn allocates to Native
etc.
Native Americans for Community
Action is a non-profit organization devot-
ed to funding needed programs for Native
Americans. Dorothy Denetsosie, the
Program Director, said that all of the
wares sold at the Overlook have to be
handmade by Native Americans. But the
most impressive thing is
that the prices are more
reasonable than you will
see elsewhere. The reason
for that is that the middle-
man has been eliminated.
You are either buying from
the artist or someone very
close to him or her.
The Oak Creek Vista
Overlook is open year-
round (which makes it a
rather cold place to vend in January and
February) and the summer hours are 8am-
5pm now through October.
Most of the Native Americans selling
there are Navajos, but there are also a
scattering of Hopis and representatives of
other tribes. Ms. Denetsosie said NACA
would like to have all of the tribes of
Northern Arizona represented.
Be sure to stop by - with these reason-
able prices you won’t need to go farther
to find great gifts and remembrances of
your travels. For further information
please call Native Americans for
Community Action at 928-526-2968,
ext. 26.
certainly be greeted by an array of open onto the lovely garden area. Two of
many colored flowers upon your the rooms come equipped with full
entrance to the Iris Garden Inn in Sedona, kitchens including mircrowaves, making
Arizona. However, I would say the Iris them the best choice for extended stay
Garden Inn is more the guests, business travelers
pot of gold at the end of or those just traveling on a
the rainbow, as your stay budget.
there will be comfortable, Speaking of traveling
affordable and the staff on a budget, the rates at
will be sure to help you the Iris Garden Inn, rang-
find all of Sedona’s trea- ing from $79 - $119 per
sures. night will definitely fit in.
This privately owned And you won’t have to
Inn welcomes everyone, sacrifice service, beauty or
even your pets, and Brian, comfort. You can also
Richard and James - your check out their Special
hosts at the Inn - are friendly people who Web Rates at www.irisgardeninn.com
believe in the mystery and energy of to get even more spectacular rates. For a
Sedona and take joy in helping their more personal touch give them a ring
guests discover it, too. In fact, each at 800-321-8988, and they will be happy
evening from 5-7pm they are available in to answer all of your questions and book
the garden area to answer any of your the room that’s right for you!
questions. The staff also understands that
some people enjoy their quiet time and 1-800-462-8705
they will respect that as well.
The Iris Garden Inn is located at the Az Tourist News
base of “Steamboat Rock” and Wilson A Natural
Mountain making for incredible views.
All of the rooms are decorated in a south- Resource
west or garden theme with attention to www.aztourist.com

A Musical State
The Red Rocks Music Festival Hits the Road
The 2004 Red Rocks mences at the Arizona State University
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Music Festival from August Tempe campus (Katzin Hall) on Sept 1st,
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31st - September 5th is certain to 7:30pm, presenting a chamber music con-

entertain classical music connoisseurs
as well as the entire family, bringing
string orchestra, chamber music, and mas-
ter classes to Tempe, Prescott, and
Sedona, Arizona. Works by J.S. Bach, L.
Boccherini, G. F. Telemann, F.
Mendelssohn, A. Webern, and A. Dvorak
will be performed by world-class per-
formers from around the country.
The Red Rocks Music Festival com-
SEDONA
Jewish Community Center
Verde Valley, Hwy179/Meadowlark
Sept. 2nd, 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 4th, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $18 advanced/ $24 door/ $13 youth
toll-free 1-877-RED RCKS
cert entitled “Love Themes.” This event
is FREE to the public.
Sedona’s events take place on MARCH JULY
Thursday and Saturday evenings at the Annual Events: • International Film Festival & Workshop, • Shakespeare Sedona Summer Festival,
877-733-3662 928-203-9381
Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley • St. Patrick's Day Parade, 928-204-2390
Center. These include a chamber music SEPTEMBER
concert entitled “Love Themes” at 7pm APRIL • Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque, 877-386-8687
on Sept 2nd and “Bach on the Rocks,” a • Sedona Spring Chamber Music Festival, • Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, 928-282-1985
string orchestra concert, at 7:30pm on 928-204-2415 • Moonlight Madness Festival & Sidewalk Sale,
Sept 4th. Tickets: $18 Advanced/$24 928-204-2390
MAY • Red Rocks Music Festival, 602-787-1577
Door for Sedona events. Call toll free 1- • Sedona Art & Sculpture Walk, 928-282-3809
877-REDRCKS (733-7257). • Sedona Home & Business Show, 928-204-1123 OCTOBER
The Festival will conclude on Sept • Sedona Open Studios Tour, 928-203-0430 • Sedona Arts Festival, 928-204-9456
5th, with “Bach in the Pines,” a string JUNE NOVEMBER
orchestra concert to be held at the • Sedona-Verde Valley Astronomy Festival, • Red Rock Fantasy of Lights, 928-282-1777
Performance Hall of Yavapai College in 928-634-7332
Prescott at 3pm. Tickets for the Prescott DECEMBER
performance are available at the door for • Tlaquepaque Festival of Lights, 928-282-4838
$18 General Admission/ $24 Reserved.
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4253.
For more information about the fes-
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Southern Arizona Cities & Towns

Ajo Eden Morenci
Sells
Sierra Vista
Tombstone
Tubac Fred Gray, Jr. Named Director
Solomon Tucson
Amado Elfrida Mt. Lemmon Sonoita Tumacacori New Head of Tucson Parks & Rec. Department
Anegam Elgin Naco South Tucson Vail Fred H. Gray, Jr., Deputy conservation, greenways, therapeutics,
Arivaca Fairbank Nogales Stargo Why Director of the Mecklenburg neighborhood recreation, and diversity

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Benson Fort Grant Oro Valley Sunizona Willcox County (N.C.) Park and Recreation services. He also is responsible for capital
Bisbee Fort Huachuca Palominas Sunsites Department, has been selected as the planning, construction, development, and
Blue Fort Thomas Patagonia Swift Trail new Director of the Tucson Parks & land acquisition projects. “I am looking
Bowie Franklin Pearce Junction Recreation Department. Gray will forward to the opportunities and chal-
Bylas Geronimo Pima Topawa assume his new position on Sept. 7. He lenges in heading up the Tucson Parks
Carmen Green Valley Pisinimo Thatcher Hannagan Meadow Blue replaces former director Dan Felix who and Recreation Department,” Gray said.

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Catalina Hannagan Pomerene passed away in January 2003. “It has a strong presence in all areas of
Central Meadow Portal Gray has 29 years experience in the the Tucson community. I hope to build
Childs Hereford Rio Rico 191
parks and recreation field, all in North upon that and upon existing partnerships
Clifton Hickiwan Rillito Carolina. He began in the City of to best direct our efforts and resources to
GRAHAM Belmont in 1975 and was Director from address the needs of all of Tucson’s citi-
Cochise Huachuca City Safford Bylas
Comobabi Kansas Sahuarita Stargo 1979 to 1988. He joined Mecklenburg zens.”
Fort Thomas Clifton
Cortaro Settlement Saint David Geronimo Morenci County as Deputy Director in 1988. A certified Park & Recreational
Dos Cabezas Klondyke San Miguel
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Eden
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Mecklenburg County has a population of Professional and member of the National
Pima Central
Douglas Lukeville San Simon
Klondyke
Thatcher Solomon 75 approximately 800,000 with Charlotte as Recreation and Park Association, Gray
Safford 70 Duncan the county seat. The Park and Recreation was selected after a national recruitment
Dragoon Marana Santa Rosa Swift Trail
Franklin department is a consolidated city-county process that included assessments and
Duncan McNeal Sasabe Fort Junction
Catalina
Grant
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system that consists of more than 175 interviews by a citizen panel and a pro-
Childs Marana Mt. Lemmon parks and facilities on an estimated fessional panel. The City received 94 for-
Ajo Hickiwan
Anegam Rillito Oro Valley
Bowie 17,000 acres. As Deputy Director, Gray mal applications from 32 states for the
San Simon
Why Santa Rosa Cortaro 79
Willcox helps manage 385 permanent and 272 Director position. Seven candidates were
South Tucson Tucson 186
Dos Cabezas seasonal employees, as well as the depart- interviewed prior to Gray’s selection.
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10 Cochise ment’s $28 million budget. For more information, please call
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Comobabi Vail Pomerene Kansas Settlement
Pisinimo
Dragoon
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Portal
Gray directly supervises the County’s City of Tucson Parks & Recreation at
Sells Sunsites
Lukeville 386 Green Valley Sahuarita Benson Saint David
181
park district operations, natural resources, 520-791-4873.
83 90 Pearce Sunizona
Rio Rico
Topawa 19
286
Amado Fairbank COCHISE
San Miguel
Arivaca Carmen
Sonoita
Tubac 82 Elgin
Patagonia Fort
Tombstone
Huachuca City
Sierra Vista
Elfrida
McNeal
82

The City of Tucson

Sasabe Tumacacori
289
Huachuca 90
SANTA CRUZ Hereford
Palominas
80 Bisbee 191 80
Naco Douglas
Parks and Recreation Department
Nogales
It’s all here for you! Check out our Garden is open seven days a week from 8
more than 120 parks, 26 pools (including 7 am until 3:30 pm. For more information
year-round pools), the Reid Park Zoo, 3 call the Northwest District at 791-5890.
tennis centers, 5 golf courses, 3 Urban
Fishing lakes, special interest locations or • Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain):
2041 S. Craycroft Rd. one of 18 recreation and special service Visit this site at 1000 S. Sentinel Peak
Tucson, Az centers, providing year-round programs and Road (you can’t miss it; just look for the
activities. Some special places include: large letter “A” on the mountain) for a
great view of Tucson. Historically serv-
• Rose Garden: Established in 1960 and ing as a lookout point, Sentinel Peak is
(520) 790-4702 renovated in 2001, this colorful and pop-
ular garden is located in Gene C. Reid
popular with citizens and visitors alike.
The site is open Monday-Saturday 8-8
Park just west of Reid Lake. It features and Sunday 8-6.
Since 1956 1,080 rose beds and 101 species of roses.
The All American Rose Society annually • Hi Corbett Field: This versatile facili-
◆ Homemade Pastas ◆ Spaghetti, Fettuccini, provides sample roses to test in Tucson’s ty, located at Randolph and Camino
southwestern climate. Open daily from Campestre, fills with the sounds and
Lasagna, Manicotti & Canneloni sunrise to sunset, the garden is always a thrills of major league baseball each
special place to visit, but the most spring when the Colorado Rockies return
Traditional Homemade Aged Sauces, Pizza, impressive display of roses in bloom for spring training. Day and evening
Chicken, Veal, and Shrimp Dishes, & more! occurs each April. games are featured. Hi Corbett Field
offers complete snack bar facilities and
• Garden of Gethsemane: Located at seating for 10,000,
Large Parties Welcome! 602 W. Congress, this statuary garden has
been a Tucson landmark since 1945. The

Happy Birthday Tucson! LIVE THEATRE

August 20th is Tucson’s 229th
Birthday Bash. Come along to the Pima
County Courthouse at 8:30a for the
WORKSHOP Presents
celebration with American, Spanish,
Mexican, Confederate, Tohono O'Odham,
Save 25% Off Dry Cleaning Pascua Yaqui & State of AZ flag
ceremony, patriotic music, period
“Run For Your Wife”
costumes & more. 520-299-1743 “Virtually continuous laughter”
All Wearing Apparel - N.Y. Post
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6002 N. Oracle at Rudasill ..................520-742-7788 5460 E. Speedway at Craycroft..........520-881-4505
433 W. Ajo at 12th Ave. ......................520-573-9886 7402 E. Broadway at Kolb ..................520-885-8044 6611 N. TAYLOR LANE, TUCSON, AZ 85743
Large selection of Nigerian goats & mini horses for sale 5317 E. Speedway, Tucson, Az 85712
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Tucson’s Time Machine

Bring the Past Home from Copper Country Antiques
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antique collection is oftentimes dis-
covered through a serendipitous equa-
tion of skill and luck. It was the same sort
of equation that propelled Phillip Gaillard
into creating Tucson’s first antique mall.
The result is astounding.
Copper Country Antiques is most
probably unlike anything you’ve ever
seen before. It is a well lit, well appointed
warehouse of all things yesterday, storing
more history than many a museum. But,
as opposed to a museum, the history on
display at Copper Country Antiques is
waiting for you to take it home.
Copper Country rents space to antique
vendors to display their wares. You don’t
have to be a professional to participate
either. Copper Country provides a conve-
nient venue for the many Arizonans hop-
ing to recoup the value of possessions
that have become cumbersome as they
move through life.
The courteous and knowledgeable staff
quite obviously enjoy their work and are
eager to provide answers to any questions
a buyer or seller might have. And you
might have some: for there are some
beautiful, rare and, well, down right odd
items to wonder at. One of the strangest
items was a simple looking wooden box
that unfolded into a commode complete
with flushing capability. Reportedly, this
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piece contains some story, if not history,
which only appreciates through time. That
makes antique collecting not only intrigu-
ing to those who appreciate fine crafts-
manship and historical significance, but
also to those interested in investing as
well. Unlike most new purchases, the
resale value of antiques generally only
goes up.
All in all, strolling the aisles of Copper
Country Antiques is a fascinating and
memory jarring walk through a well pre-
served, often refined and sometimes
quirky version of days gone by. For more
information call 520- 326-0167. • Pima County Fair, 520-762-9100 • Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish
Annual Events: • Spring Artisans Market, Highland Games, 520-743-9291
JANUARY 520-624-2333 • Tucson Meet Yourself,
Latino Documentary • Family Arts Festival, 520-529-6352 520-806-9004
Premieres in Tucson MAY
FEBRUARY • Waila Festival, 520-628-5774 NOVEMBER
To celebrate the National Association of • Native American Month Social
• Tucson Gem & Mineral Show,
Latino Independent Producers’ visit to 520-322-5773 AUGUST Pow Wow & Indian Craft Market,
Tucson, the public is invited to the pre- • Pio Decimo Norteno Music 520-622-4900
• La Fiesta de los Vaqueros,
miere of the first three episodes of 520-741-2233 & Street Festival, 520-881-8520 • Holiday Craft Market,
Visiones, a new PBS documentary on
• SW Indian Art Fair, 520-626-8381 or 520-622-2801 520-624-2333
Latino art and culture in the US.
Executive producer Hector Galan will
be on hand for a Q & A. The premiere MARCH SEPTEMBER DECEMBER
will be held at the Leo Rich Theater at • Wa:k Pow Wow , 520-294-5727 • Great Tucson Beer Festival, • Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair,
8 pm on August 6. More information at 520-296-2400 520-624-5004
the Tucson Film Office: 520-770-2126 APRIL • Luminaria Nights, 520-326-9686
• Bank One International Mariachi OCTOBER
Conference, 520-838-3913 • La Fiesta de los Chiles,
520-326-9686
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Kartchner Caverns State Park
Caves...and MUCH More!
Kartchner Caverns State
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its amazing caves but the park
AC
offers camping and hiking adven-
tures and much, much more. Kartchner
Caverns State Park is located nine miles
south of I-10, off State Hwy. 90, exit 302.
Visitors will enjoy a variety of new
interpretive programs. To find out
which programs are available during the
week call the park at 520-586-4105.
• The “World of Scorpions” - Visitors
learn how to identify scorpions, and how
scorpions are beneficial as well as ven-
omous. Meet in the Ramada area near the
garden.
• “Butterflies in Motion” - This program
includes a short walk with a discussion of
the natural history of butterflies as visi-
tors identify the butterflies in the
Butterfly Garden.
• “It’s a Small World” - Visitors discover
what life forms live in the cave and what
lives outside the cave and why. Meet in
the Outdoor Amphitheater.
• “There Ain’t No Gold!” - Visitors learn
about historic mining in the nearby
Coronado National Forest through a dis-
play of historic photos and artifacts. Find
out about 20th Century mining methods
for tungsten, quartz, fluorite and uranium.
Bisbee’s Legendary
Queen Mine
Underground Tours
&
Van Tours of
Located immediately Surface Mines
south of Bisbee’s and the Historic
Historic District, off Bisbee District
the U.S. 80 Interchange.
Ask about
the new Bisbee
Visitor Passport
1-800-574-0417 • FAX (520) 457-3049
7th & Fremont • P.O. Box 182
Tombstone, AZ 85638
www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/
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Meet in the Ramada area.
• “Worms; not just for bait!” - A Ranger
explains how worms are our friends
(we’re talking Egyptian red worms for
composting!). Meet near the Butterfly
Garden.
Park visitors can also visit the 23,000-
square-foot Discovery Center viewing
environmental exhibits about the sur-
rounding natural landscape, or view a
documentary explaining how “steward-
ship” has played a role in the life of this
cave.
Summer is a great time to tour the
park’s amazing caves - their cool temper-
atures make for a refreshing change. The
State Parks Board recently approved a
seasonal rate for the tours from July
through August with the cave tours at a
reduced price. Call the reservation line
at 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 $18.95
SEASONAL 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 use
entrance fee (fee is waived for reserved
ticket holders) good for up to two adults,
with $2.00 for each additional adult. For
information on events at Arizona State
Parks please call 602-542-4174 or 800-
285- 3703 or see our webpage at
www.azstateparks.com.
Upcoming Cochise
County Events
SEP 4-6 TOMBSTONE
Rendezvous of Gunfighters
Allen St - 3 days of shows in the OK Corral by the best
western show groups from around the U.S., authentic
costume parade on Sun. $7.50 incl’s Historama & more,
4 shows daily. 520-457-3456
SEP 5 BISBEE
Brewery Gulch Daze
Brewery Gulch - Celebrate Bisbee’s bawdy mining past.
Miz Old Biz contest, Waterball tourney, Chili Cook-Off
& live music, kiddie carnival, auction benefits Boys &
Girls Club, pet parade, free. 520-432-5421
SEP 17-19 DOUGLAS
Douglas Fiestas
Veterans Memorial Park (8th Street Park) - The China
Poblanas Coronation, Mariachi music, folkorico
dancers, Sat. parade, cultural foods & vendors, daily
entertainment, carnival. 520-364-3484
FREE MORNING COFFEE
Spa & Pool
Color Cable TV
Quiet Off Highway
LARGE CLEAN ROOMS
In Room Phones
INDIVIDUAL HEAT & AC
CONVENIENT PARKING
Maps & Brochures
MOTEL MINI RV PARK
(520)-457-3573
A Real Deal in Tombstone
Trail Riders Inn
One of Tombstone’s
AL
favorite lodging spots for many
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is the Trail Riders Inn. This
quaint Inn is located at the corner of
Fremont and 7th Streets and was once
apartments for military personnel from
historic Fort Huachuca. Today they offer
13 rooms and 10 mini RV spots for visi-
tors, all at the most reasonable rates in
town. Small groups can rent the entire
motel while visiting for special events or
for parties too.
Trail Riders is a AAA approved facili-
ty and offers free coffee in the morning in
the lobby, as well as color cable TV,
phones, heat and air conditioning, and
tub/shower combos in all their spacious
clean rooms. There is no room number 13
officially, but instead the smallest room in
the motel is room number 6 1/2. All
rooms have queen size beds with a nice
rustic southwest decor.
There is a cute little gift shop in the
lobby of the motel which has jewelry, old
mining artifacts, photos, maps, brochures
and film available to visitors. This is a
quiet location with plenty of parking.
There is a courtyard picnic and patio area
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in the center of the complex, complete
with a barbecue and surrounded by a
lovely 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’s
famous Allen Street, where a majority of
shops, galleries and attractions can be
easily accessed on foot. This is simply a
great lodging to enjoy Tombstone from
and their special economy rates make for
a great way to both stay longer and enjoy
more of the wonders of Tombstone and
the surrounding areas.
Bisbee is just 22 miles south and
Ramsey Canyon Nature Preserve in Sierra
Vista is only 25 miles from Tombstone.
Both offer great adventures to suit those
with multiple interests. With Vigilante
Days coming up in August, and
Rendezvous of the Gunfighters in
September, now is the time to call for
reservations to stay and visit the real
deal of the west, Tombstone. So check
out their website at www.tomb-
stone1880.com/trailriders/ or call
today:
Trail Riders Inn, 1-800-574-0417
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Hot Rodeo Action... In the Steps of de Anza

In Cool Green Sonoita Explore One of America’s Oldest Trails
The Sonoita Rodeo has it Calf Roping, Barrel Race, Bull riding and
Although Juan Bautista settlers of the town now known as “San
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all! Celebrating its 89th rodeo, more. Team Roping and Wild Horse
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the Santa Cruz County races add to the excitement. de Anza left no visible proof of Francisco.” When the gathering at Tubac

Fair & Rodeo
Association has put togeth-
er more exciting rodeo
action on Labor Day week-
end, September 4-6, 2004.
The rodeo started out on
the grassy flatland of
Sonoita, Arizona, with hardworking
ranching families looking for a reason to
leave all the work behind and get together
with friends they didn’t see often in those
times. Most folks traveled by horse and
wagon for hours or all day to the rodeo.
This year come and marvel at the
Quadrille De Mujeres - ladies precision
riding team - and have a laugh at the
Clown Act of Martin Shaw. The popular
Kids Rodeo features future cowboys and
cowgirls in Mutton Busting, Pee Wee bar-
rel racing and even steer riding (Saturday
and Sunday only).
Rodeo action begins at 1pm each day.
Thrill to Bareback riding, Saddle Bronc,
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Cowboys and cowgirls from
all over Arizona as well as
California, Colorado, New
Mexico and Mexico will be
competing for payoff of over
$36,000 on purse and prizes.
After the rodeo stick
around Saturday and Sunday for the
Steak Fry at $12 per plate. There will
also be a Rodeo Dance on both Saturday
and 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 Latin
rhythms.
Admission to the rodeo is $8 (13 &
over) and $5 (5-12). Four & under are
free. The Sonoita Fairgrounds are located
1/4 mile south of the intersection of Hwy
82 & 83. Take exit 281 off I-10. For
more information call 520-455-5553 or
visit the web site at www.sonoitafair-
grounds.com.
Green Valley
Area Attractions
• ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center
1421 W. Pima Mine Rd., I-19 exit 80,
Tu-Sa, 9a-5p 520-625-7513
• Madera Canyon
Coronado National Forest, I-19, exit 63,
520-281-2296
• San Xavier Del Bac Mission
I-19 exit 92, 520-294-2625
• Titan Missile Museum
1580 W. Duval Mine Rd., I-19 exit 69
Hours: 9-5, last tour at 4p, 520-625-7736
• Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Tubac, I-19 exit 42, 520-398-2252
• Tumacacori National Historic Park
I-19, exit 29, Daily 8-5, 520-398-2341
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his overland route from Tubac to Presidio left in October 1776, they had
San Francisco in 1776, the Juan 1200 miles of grueling trail to cover to
Bautista de Anza National Historic the coast.
Trail follows the party’s route as Two hundred and forty people left on
described in Padre Pedro Font’s journal. the daunting expedition with 155 of
The de Anza Trail runs through Santa them women and children. They took
Cruz County’s two amazing National 340 horses, 165 pack mules, and 302
Register sites from the Spanish colonial head of cattle, supplies, and other equip-
period; Tumacácori National Historical ment needed to settle and build a new
Park and Tubac Presidio State Historic presidio. After eighty days and the loss
Park. The Tumacacori-Tubac segment of one woman in childbirth, the travelers
was built by and opened by the Anza arrived at the site that would later
Trail Coalition of Santa Cruz County in become the famed city of San Francisco.
1992. Tubac is located 30 minutes south of
Today, hikers can access the trail at Tucson, off I-19. Tubac Presidio State
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park in Historic Park offers the “Tubac Presidio
Tubac, Arizona’s first and oldest & Anza Trail Nature Walk” where visi-
European town site. Tubac Presidio pro- tors can learn about local birds and
vides access to a 4 1/2-mile plants while hiking one of America’s
hiking/equestrian trail following the oldest trails. Please call in advance for
Santa Cruz River to Tumacacori details. And don’t forget - whenever you
National Monument. (An additional trail hike, bring binoculars, water, sunscreen,
section starts at Igliesa and Bridge Road bug juice and good hiking shoes.
and ends at the Tubac golf resort, about Tubac Presidio State Park’s museum,
two miles.) The Park provides trailhead archaeological and historic sites may be
information and maps. toured from 8-5 pm daily. For more
In 1775, the Plaza of the Presidio rang information about Tubac Presidio
with the voices of 240 people ready to State Historic Park call 520-398-2252
head west with Commandant Juan or check the website at www.azs-
Batiste de Anza. Anza and his fellow tateparks.com or those out of the
travelers were leaving to establish a Phoenix metro area can call
European colony and become the first 800-285-3703.
The Inn at San Ignacio
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The Resort Accommodations
The Inn at San Ignacio is the perfect place to stay when visiting scenic
Southern Arizona for a family reunion, golf group getaway, birding group
or just to explore our beautiful community. Enjoy golf at several of Arizona’s
best golf courses or just relax at our beautiful pool. Golf packages and
group discounts are available at 10 area courses including San Ignacio,
Canoa Hills, Canoa Ranch, Torres Blancas and Haven.

The Music of Your Life

Playing the Legends from the 40’s to the 70’s
PLUS:
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WEATHER: Meteorologists Mike Speil and Mike Nagle
LIVE ON AIR PERSONALITIES:
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Littlefield
Colorado City
389
Kaibab
Kanab
Visit Kingman This Summer
Mesquite Moccasin
Colorado Heart of Historic Route 66
Whether you are looking to opportunities are favorite pastimes. There
River Region

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cool off and enjoy indoors - or are several wonderful antique shops, gift
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Cities & Towns out, Kingman has the solution! shops and specialty stores to choose from,

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From golf to hikes to shopping or all located just a few blocks off Interstate
events, you’ll find your fun in the 40 on Historic Beale Street.
Blythe, CA Oatman “Heart of Route 66.” August in Kingman brings an
Bouse Parker Make plans to “tee event not to be missed. August
Temple Bar off” at either one of our 12th is the 25th Annual Mighty
Willow Beach Bullhead City Peach Springs two 18-hole champi- Mud Mania at Firefighter Park.
Chloride Poston onship golf courses. Mighty Mud Mania is free and
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Cibola Quartzsite Both courses are open open to anyone who enjoys having
Dolan Springs Peach Springs
Colorado City, CO Riviera to the public and offer a little fun and getting down and
Truxton
the scenic features of a dirty. Muddy that is. The young
Chloride 66
Valentine
Dateland Roll resort with meticulous- and young at heart will compete in
Hackberry Dolan Springs Salome ly maintained greens, eight separate age divi-
Laughlin 68
tough, tight fairways and sions, with prizes and fun
Bullhead City Kingman 40 Ehrenberg San Luis
Riviera
Fort Mohave Somerton sculptured tees. It’s cooler and for the whole family.
Oatman
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less crowded in Kingman so Everyone loves a coun-
Fort Mohave Gadsden Tacna reserve your greens today. ty fair. The Mohave
Needles Yucca Hackberry Temple Bar If golfing isn’t what you County Fair takes place
Topock
Wickieup Kaibab Topock are looking for, try hiking or from September 9th-12th at
Kanab Truxton
backpacking in the beautiful the Mohave County
Lake Havasu City Hualapai Mountains with Fairgrounds in Kingman
95
Kingman Valentine elevations from 6,000 feet to where you can enjoy food,
Lake Havasu City Wellton 8,500 feet. This lovely area offers forests, fun and games. Saddle up and join the
Laughlin, NV Wenden majestic views, picnicking, camping and cowboys in September at the 20th Annual
cabin rentals. The higher forests are home Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and
Poston
Parker
LA PAZ Littlefield
Martinez Lake
Wickieup
Willow Beach
to abundant wildlife, including deer, elk, Parade on the 25-26th. Then in October
Bouse mountain lion, fox and a variety of birds join us for our 10th Annual Air and Auto
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72 Wenden 60 Mesquite Winterhaven and squirrels. Temperature averages 78 Show at the Kingman Airport.
Quartzsite Moccasin Yucca degrees in the summer months and is a For more information on any of
Blythe Salome
wonderful way to cool off. So bring your these events contact the Powerhouse
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Needles, CA Yuma camera and hiking boots and stay a while. Visitor Center at 1-866-427-RT66 or
Ehrenberg
Shopping in our historic downtown visit our web site at www.kingman-
Cibola
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25th Annual Mighty Mud Mania
Martinez Lake

Winterhaven Dateland September 9-12

Roll
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Mohave County Fair
Wellton

Gadsden
Yuma Tacna September 25-26
San Luis
Somerton 20th Annual PRCA Andy Devine Days
Rodeo and Parade

Great regular tour/paved lighted trails

Flashlight tours and Explorers tours
Amazing trips to waterfalls and area
Az Tourist News is Newly appointed rooms with satellite TV
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Bullhead City Turns 20!
Come to the Birthday Party
What was happening in
ST E
GU AT
1984? Well, 36 years earlier
AU LEBR
author George Orwell had predict-
CE
ed that Big Brother would be in con-
trol of our lives. (Some people think he
was right!) The Big Show that year was
the L.A. Summer Olympics featuring Carl
Lewis sprinting away with four gold
medals and Mary Decker tripping over
Zola Budd. President
Ronald Reagan joked that,
“signed legislation... out-
lawed Russia forever. We
begin bombing in 5 min-
utes.” (There wasn’t and
we didn’t.) A young
Minnesotan named Prince
Rogers Nelson, who went
by the name Prince and
later by the Artist Formerly
Known As Prince, sat at
the top of the music charts for 24 weeks
with a little album called “Purple Rain.”
In 1984 the Space Shuttle was three
years old, Dynasty beat Dallas in the tele-
vision ratings (Cagney and Lacy was in
the number 10 slot), and on August 28,
Bullhead City, a Colorado River commu-
nity with a population that would barely
fill a minor league baseball stadium,
became a self-funded, self-governing,
full-fledged incorporated city.
One and a-quarter centuries ago, 80
miles north of Parker in the area that
would later become Bullhead City, steam-
boat captains marked their course by a
small humped-back island they called
Bulls Head Rock. The name evolved into
Bullhead and was loosely applied to the
shore near the island.
Later, drawn by Don Laughlin’s casi-
nos, Southern California Edison’s gener-
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ating station and a growing assortment of
tourist and recreational businesses, more
and more people discovered the diverse
treasures of the Tri-State area. Bullhead
City has maintained a constant rate of
expansion over the years until recently
when it erupted into an explosion with
prospective homebuyers camping
overnight to buy lots.
A celebration is planned
for August 28, 2004,
when The City of
Bullhead City turns 20.
City officials, community
service groups, businesses
and residents will hold the
birthday bash of the year
at Bullhead City hall,
1255 Marina Boulevard.
The festivities will
begin at 9 am with all-day
free swimming and water games at
Fovargue Park, near City Hall. Bullhead
Area Transit System (BATS) will provide
a special shuttle bus throughout the day.
Beginning at 4 pm the party will rev up in
the City Hall courtyard with food and
beverages, music and dancers.
Inside the Council Chambers, video-
taped recollections of Bullhead’s wild and
wooly early years by some of the city’s
founders and early residents will be dis-
played. And beware! Rumors are in the
wind of a western-style shoot out! Several
state and local dignitaries have also
promised to attend, and Governor
Napolitano has offered to issue a procla-
mation honoring Bullhead City. And, of
course, cake and ice cream will be served.
For more information about
Bullhead City’s 20th Birthday Party
call 928-763-9400 ext 248.
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Dolan Days Set for September
Head to Dolan Springs for Family Fun
“Gold in the Hills,
ST N
Diamonds in the Rough” is the
L
FE TOW
IVA
theme for Dolan Days 2004, an
annual street fair to be celebrated
September 4 in Dolan Springs,
Arizona.
Dolan Days is a family oriented event
with attractions that will appeal to all
ages. Major events are the Third
Annual Car Show, Marshal
Contest and Dolan Days Parade.
A pancake breakfast will kick
off the day at 7 am, and a dance
with live entertainment will
bring it to a close. In between,
kids of all ages can play a variety
of games including Miniature Golf,
Money in the Hay and Rope the Horns or
be contestants in the Wife Calling,
Watermelon Eating or Liars’ contests, to
name a few.
Wearers of the Dolan Days buttons
will save $2.50 on breakfast, play select-
ed games for half price and get into the
dance for free.
The car show will have three classes,
rods and restored, bikes and trikes and
Yuma, Arizona
A Place In the Heart of the River
by Kate Seymour
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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. Ranked
one of the top places to live in the U.S.
by Money Magazine, as having the best
year-round weather by The Farmer’s
Almanac, and as the 6th best golfing city
in the U.S. by Golf Magazine, it is no
wonder that many of Yuma’s visitors one
day return for good.
Nestled in the Yuma and Gila valleys
of Southern Arizona, surrounded by
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September 24 & 25, 2004
Friday 3pm-11pm, Sat 10am-10pm
Hwy 95 between El Rodeo & Aztec
Ft. Mohave, Az
Heartache Tonight - Eagles Tribute Band
Voodoo Glo Skulls - X Treme Zone
Like a Rock - Bob Seger Tribute Band
Game Booths • Craft Booths • Raffle Prizes
Fresh Hot Corn • Wildlife World Zoo • Beer Garden
Free Admission • 928-704-CORN
4x4 and off-road. There will be trophies
awarded for the best in each class, and
winners will be determined by spectator
votes.
The Marshal Contest allows specta-
tors to pay marshal candidates to throw
their friends and family members in jail.
The marshal with the most money in
the 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 and
make it easy for shoppers to do
their thing.
Dolan Days is organized and staffed by
community volunteers with the support of
local businesses and individuals whose
goal is to create a fun family oriented cel-
ebration that is open to all.
Dolan Springs is in West-Central
Mohave County just off Highway 93
approximately 30 miles northwest of
Kingman. For more information call
928-279-6786.
mountains, fed by the Colorado River and
enveloped by the majestic Sonoran
Desert, Yuma provides a visual feast for
every taste. Not to mention fishing, hunt-
ing, rock-hounding, bird-watching, golf,
tennis, wonderful lodging and fabulous
restaurants...just to round things out and
provide a unique experience for each of
your senses.
Yuma is also rich in history beginning
with the Native American tribes of the
Quechans, Cocopahs and Mohaves. Yuma
began noticeable growth in 1849 when a
military family community sprung up in
support of nearby Fort Yuma’s needs.
Soon after, commerce was brought up the
Colorado River via steamboats from the
Gulf of California. This spawned new
growth, making Yuma a major river
crossing for those wishing to stake a
claim 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 gunfights
on the streets. Now, Yuma’s history is
carefully blended with modern living, and
Downtown Yuma is known for its bou-
tiques, artisan workshops and quaint
shopping... all located in those same
buildings from long ago.
So clear is the fact that Yuma, AZ is
the perfect destination for your travels,
they promise to “roll out the Welcome
Mat every day” to ensure that the service
you receive matches the amazing sur-
roundings. For more information on
Yuma, please feel free to call the Yuma
Visitor Information Center at 800-293-
0071 or log on to www.visityuma.com.
STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 24 A Tourist News Z AUGUST 2004

Featured guest Pulitzer Prize winning

author Frank McCourt joins the
Festival’s world-class musicians
for nine chamber music concerts in
the cool splendor of Grand
Canyon National Park.

Make it a mini-vacation! SEPT 10-25

Accommodations are available
for ticket holders. GRAND
Visit our website or call for programs,
CANYON
artists, tickets, lodging information and Grand Canyon
Phoenix artist Ed Mell’s season posters. Music Festival
Tickets: Adults $18;
Children/Students $8
Sponsored by

September 16-19 • Globe, Az

Thurs. Noon-10; Fri. & Sat. 10-Midnight; Sun. 10-5
$2 admission per person over 12 years of age
Activities Include:
All-American Beef Cookout-Thursday
Calf-Dressing Contest-Friday
Roping-Friday; Entertainment by Mogollon
Cutting Competition-Saturday and Sunday SEPT 16-19
Saturday Entertainment-Las Changuitas
Junior Livestock Auction-Sunday at 1 p.m. GLOBE
Giveaways Thursday-Saturday Gila County
Fairground on Hwy. 60 N. of Globe Fair
928-425-9549

AUGUST 2004 FEATURED EVENTS

AUG 14 AUG 14-15

AUG 6-7 AUG 7-8 FLAGSTAFF PINETOP AUG 14-15
FLAGSTAFF FLAGSTAFF Made in the Shade White Mountain PRESCOTT
Southwest 55th Annual Navajo Beer Tasting Bluegrass Music Summer Festival of
Sustainability Expo Marketplace Festival Festival Fine Arts & Crafts
 AUGUST 2004 A Tourist News Z STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 25

SEPT 4-6
SONOITA
89th Annual
Labor Day
Rodeo “The Best Little Rodeo In Arizona”
Sept 4-6, 2004 1 pm Daily
RIP ROARIN’
RODEO ACTION!
BULLS, BRONCS,
DININ’ & DANCIN’!
Rodeo Clown Acts • Kid’s Rodeo
• Steak Fry • Covered Facilities
ADMISSION: 13 & OVER - $8 • 5-12 - $5 • 4 & UNDER FREE
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR & RODEO ASSN.
Hwy 83, Sonoita, Az Call for more information:
www.sonoitafairgrounds.com 520-455-5553
SEPT 17-18
SHOW LOW 3rd Annual White Mountain
White Mountain
Storytelling Storytelling Festival & Western Gathering
Festival & Western
Gathering Friday, Sept. 17
Camp Fire Storytelling - 6pm

Saturday, Sept. 18
Workshops with the Storytellers 8am Fire in my Bowl Chili
Cook-Off 1pm Arizona Gunfighters OK corral Show 3 pm
Wyatt Earp’s “A Life on the Frontier” 6pm Grub & Good
Stories of the Southwest 11am-9pm shared by
Dorothy Daniels Anderson, Dean Cook & Sue Harris, Wyatt
Earp, Chris Isaacs, Michael Lacapa, Gusty McCabe, Tony Norris,
Martín Rivera, Madison Walker and local talents…
Festival Marketplace
1000FEe. sDteiuvca
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lurbk
s Show Low, Az The Gunfighters
are bedding at the
SEPT 1-6 928-532-4140 www.ci.show-low.az.us Paint Pony Lodge
WHITERIVER
79th Annual Witness the Arizona Gunfighters’ Shoot-Out near the OK Corral
White Mountain
Apache Tribal Fair 79TH ANNUAL
& Rodeo
WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE
TRIBAL FAIR & RODEO
September 1-6, 2004 - Whiteriver, Az
• Indian Junior Rodeo • Masters Rodeo
• All Indian Rodeo
• Thunder on the Mtn, Bull Riding
• Southwest Fair Parade
AUG 19-21 AUG 20-22 • Baby Boy of the Year • Baby Girl of the Year
PRESCOTT AUG 20-21 PAYSON AUG 21-22 AUG 28 • Men, Women, Masters Basketball Tournament
17th Annual HOLBROOK 120th Annual WILLIAMS BULLHEAD • Frazier Carnival • Nightly Country Dances
Arizona Cowboy Old West Days World’s Oldest Planes, Trains and CITY
Poets Gathering Continuous Rodeo Automobiles 20th Birthday Bash • 5K Fun Run • Horseshoe Tournament
• Fair Exhibits • Fair Vendors
• Rodeo Royalty Contest
• Fireworks Display
• Miss White Mountain Apache Queen Pageant
• Miss White Mountain Apache Princess
Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
Pageant • Indian Frybread Contest
& Cactus Rd. • Night Performance
Scottsdale, Arizona
® Recorded info: (480)860-8810
A broad range of guided tours are offered daily at this desert Phone:(480)860-2700 For more information call the
masterpiece which served as Wright’s personal home, studio
and architecture campus.
Fair & Rodeo Office at
928-338-4346
ext. 323 or 316
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.
STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 26 A Tourist News Z AUGUST 2004

ARIZONA You are what you experience…

★
APACHE JUNCTION
Super 8 Motel 251 E. 29th Ave. 480-288-8888 www.apachejunctionsuper8.com
Interstate 8 - Exit 2
CHANDLER 1731 South Sunridge Drive
Wyndham Garden Hotels 7475 West Chandler Blvd 480-961-4444 www.wyndham.com Yuma, Arizona 85365
Southgate Hotel 7445 W. Chandler Blvd 480-940-0308 www.southgatemotel.com 78 beautifully decorated guest rooms
FLAGSTAFF
Embassy Suites 706 South Milton Rd. 928-774-4333 www.embassysuitesflagstaff.com
Travel Penny’s Diner open 24 hours Serving
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Radisson Woodlands Hotel
Inn at NAU (Northern Az University)
1175 W. Route 66
San Francisco/McCreary Bldg #33
800-333-3333
928-523-1616
www.radisson.com/flagstaffaz
www.nau.edu/hrm/inn/
Arizona Free Local Calls • Hot Tub
GILA BEND www.aztourist.com 25” Color TV’s with Cable
Super 8 Motel 2888 Butterfield Trail 877-778-3789 www.super8.com
Exercise Facility • Guest Laundry
GLENDALE
Ramada Limited 7885 W. Arrowhead Towne Center Dr. 623-412-2000 Best Recliners rooms available

GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges P.O. Box 699 1-888-297-2757 www.grandcanyonlodges.com Western Microfridges available
Attractions:
Quality Inn & Suites Grand Canyon
Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
Hwy 64 1mi S. of Grand Canyon
Hwy. 64
800-221-2222
800-622-6966
www.grandcanyonqualityinn.com
www.grandcanyonsquire.com Prescottonian Near Paradise Casino, Yuma Crossing and Territorial
State Prison State Parks, McPhaul Bridge (“Swing
Bridge to Nowhere”) and Imperial Sand Dunes
GREER Your Choice for Comfort, Value, and
Snowy Mountain Inn
Cattle Kate's Lodge
38721 Route 373
Box 21
888-SNOWY-71
928-735-7744
www.snowymountain.com
www.cattlekateslodge.com Convenience When in the Prescott Area. Reservations Call
928-539-9000 or 888-897-9647
MADERA CANYON • 121 Spacious Rooms • Free Local Phone Calls
Santa Rita Lodge Nature Resort 1218 S. Madera Canyon Rd. 520-625-8746 www.santaritalodge.com • In-room Coffee • Meeting & Banquet
• In-room Refrigerator Facilities
MESA
Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 1011 W. Holmes Ave 480-833-5555 www.mesapavillion.hilton.com • Group Rates • Country Kitchen
• Non-smoking Rooms Restaurant
PARADISE VALLEY • Seasonal Pool • Timbers Lounge
Hermosa Inn 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road 602-955-8614 www.hermosainn.com
1317 East Gurley Street • Prescott, Az
PHOENIX
Hilton Hotel 2435 S. 47th St 480-894-1600 www.hiltonphoenixairport.com 928-445-3096 • Fax: 928-778-2976
Hilton Suites Hotel 10 East Thomas Road 602-212-5303 www.hilton.com
Courtyard by Marriott 9631 N. Black Canyon Road 602-944-7373 www.marriott.com
Doubletree Guest Suites 320 N. 44th St 602-225-0500 www.doubletree.com Affordable Vacation Rentals
Embassy Suites Biltmore 2630 E. Camelback Road 800-362-2779 www.embassysuites.com
• Management careers that can
take you around the world -
PINETOP or across the USA
Woodland Inn & Suites 458 E. White Mountain Blvd. 928-367-3636
Hon-Dah Resort Casino 777 Hwy 260 800-929-8744 www.hon-dah.com • Home of The Inn at NAU,
where students learn in our
PRESCOTT ♦ ♦ ♦ hotel (open to the public)
Forest Villas Hotel 3645 Lee Cir. 800-223-3449 www.forestvillas.com
Springhill Suites at Marriott 200 E. Sheldon St 928-776-0998 www.springhillsuites.com
Hampton Inn 3453 Ranch Rd. 928-443-5500 www.nau.edu/HRM
SCOTTSDALE School of
Scottsdale Pima Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Scottsdale
7330 N. Pima Road
3131 N. Scottsdale Rd
800-344-0262
888-401-7666
www.zmchotels.com
www.scottsdalehie.com
More Than A Room With A View!
Hotel and Restaurant
Fairfield Inn Downtown Scottsdale
Hospitality Suite Resort
5101 N. Scottsdale Rd
409 N. Scottsdale Rd
480-945-4392
480-949-5115
www.fairfieldinn.com/PHXFS/
www.hospitalitysuites.com 930 N. Main St., Cottonwood, Az 86326 Management
SEDONA 928-634-9455 at Northern Arizona University
Sedona Super 8 2545 W. Hwy 89A 928-282-1533 www.sedonasuper8.com Clean • Comfortable • Quiet • Adult Complex

SPRINGERVILLE
Non-Smoking • TV/VCR • Kitchens
www.cottonwoodhotel.com
928-523-1616
Reed’s Lodge P.O. Box 240 928-333-4323 www.k5reeds.com email: info@cottonwoodhotel.com On NAU Campus, in Flagstaff
TEMPE
Twin Palms Hotel 225 E. Apache Blvd. 480-967-9431 www.twinpalmshotel.com
www.innsuites.com
Tempe Travelodge 1005 E. Apache Blvd. 480-968-7871 www.travelodge.com Sun-Thurs Studio Special

$
69 .99
WILLIAMS
Fairfield Inn (Marriotts) 1029 N. Grand Canyon Blvd 928-635-9888 www.marriott.com/fairfieldinn/
Quality Inn Mountain Ranch Resort 6701 E. Mountain Ranch Road 866-687-2624 www.mountainranchresort.com
Canyon Motel 1900 E. Rodeo Rd. 800-482-3955 www.thecanyonmotel.com

CALIFORNIA Tempe/Phoenix Airport • Scottsdale

IRVINE Tucson City Center • San Diego
Seven Crown Resorts 8 Thomas, Suite 200 800-752-9670 www.sevencrown.com Flagstaff/Grand Canyon $49.99 Sun-Thurs • $59.99 Fri-Sat
OCEANSIDE 2-Room Family/Executive Suite $89.99
Guesthouse Hotel 1103 N. Coast Hwy 760-722-1904 www.guesthouse.net Romantic Presidential Jacuzzi Suite $99.99

FREE
High Speed Internet
Hot Breakfast Buffet Groups & Special Events excluded.
UTAH Social Hour/HBO/Paper Present ad thru 8/30/04.
MONUMENT VALLEY
Goulding’s Lodge P.O. Box 360001 435-727-3231 www.gouldings.com Call Free 1-888-INNSUITES
AUGUST 2004 A Tourist News Z STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 27

Dog Parks Statewide Traveling With Your Pet

Please observe all posted rules and clean up after your dog. Useful Tips
Chandler Oro Valley Before you leave: While traveling:
Shawnee Park James D. Kriegh Park • Schedule a visit with your veterinarian - • Keep fresh water available at all times
1400 W. Mesquite, Alma School north of 23 W. Calle Concordia, NE corner ask about medications or treatments for • Avoid changes in diet
Warner, 6a-10:30p. Fenced, benches, handi- 6a - 10p, Sun-Sat. Fenced, benches, tables, carsickness; consider having your pet • Keep your pet on a leash or in the carrier
cap access, poopbags, trees, parking, lights, handicap access, restrooms, and trash. 14,000 microchipped if lost; make sure all vacci- at all times when not in a room
water, and trash cans. 3 acres of grass and sq. ft. with water fountain for both people nations are up to date and obtain current • Use a pet seat belt when not in carrier
desert landscaping, lots of room for dogs to and dogs. Oro Valley Parks & Recreation, health and rabies certificates. • Clean up after your pet
run. 520-229-5050
• Get a secure carrier - make sure it’s big • Never give your pet sedatives or tranquil-
Snedigar Bark Park Payson enough for your pet to stand up, turn izers unless prescribed by the veterinarian
4500 S. Basha Rd., Alma School Road & Payson Off-Leash Park around and lie down; print your pet’s • Make sure your pet is getting enough air
Ocotillo, 6a-10:30p. Fenced, benches, dog McLane Rd., next to Library, 1 mile north of name, your name, home and destination to breathe
fountain, handicap access, poopbags, parking, McLane and Longhorn, Dawn - Dusk. address and phone numbers. • Take breaks to allow your pet to exercise
restrooms, lights, water, and trash. Training Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, • Make sure your pet’s tags are current - • Never leave your dog unattended, espe-
obstacles such as a see-saw, balance beam, poopbags, trees, parking, water, and trash tags should be worn at all times, have a cially inside a car
tunnel, and hurdles. Chandler Parks Division, cans. Over an acre, small dog fenced area. paper copy set of tags for your destination.
480-782-2750 Payson Parks & Recreation, 928-747-5242
• Clip your pet’s nails - your pet will be
Flagstaff Prescott less likely to damage items.
Thorpe Bark Park Willow Creek Dog Park • Write a detailed description of your pet -
600 N. Thorpe, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, bench- 3181 Willow Creek Rd., Commerce Dr., 7a - in case of separation, you will have some-
es, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, trees, parking, thing by which others can identify your
parking, water, and trash. About 1 acre park restrooms, water, and trash cans. Separate 1/2 pet.
in the pine trees, park for small dogs as well. acre area for small dogs. Prescott Parks & • Feed you pet lightly before departing -
Recreation, 928-777-1122 save the rest for the destination, in case
Bushmaster Park
3150 N. Altavista, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, Scottsdale your dog gets carsick.
benches, tables, handicap access, trees, park- Chaparral Park
ing, water, and trash. About 1 acre park in the 5401 N. Hayden Rd., dog park located at SE
pine trees, park for small dogs as well. corner of McDonald Dr. and Hayden Rd.
Flagstaff Parks & Recreation, 928-779-7690 Dawn - 9p, 2.2 acres, fenced, passive & large
dog areas, shade, water, benches, and
Grey Hackle Lodge
Fountain Hills restroom.
Desert Vista Park
11800 N. Desert Vista Dr., Saguaro Blvd., Horizon Park Enjoy the Suites of Flagstaff Christopher Creek Arizona
Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, handicap 15444 N. 100th St., Thompson Peak Parkway • Pets Welcome • Spacious Suite
access, poopbags, trees, parking, water, and & 100th St., Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, • Bountiful Breakfast Buffet • Indoor pool & whirlpool Alpine Fishing Breathtaking Hikes
trash. About 3.5 acres of turf and a 1/2 acre tables, disposal bags, parking, phones, • Conveniently located at the crossroads of I-17 and I-40
fenced area for smaller dogs. Fountain Hills restrooms, and trash cans. Some shade, foun-
Parks & Recreation, 480-816-5152
Gilbert
tains for both people and dogs.
Vista del Camino Park
2455 South Beulah Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Tel: (928) 774-8042 Fax: (928) 774-5524 928-478-4392
Dog Park at Crossroads 7700 East Pierce St., west on Pierce St. from 1-800-833-1516 www.amerisuites.com www.greyhacklelodge.com
2155 E. Knox Rd., west of Greenfield, south Hayden Rd., Sunrise - 10:30p. Fenced,
of Warner, 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, benches, mutt mitt stations, some light, and
handicap access, poopbags, parking, lights,
water, and trash cans. Separate fenced areas
for active and timid dogs. No shade, early
drinking fountains for both people and dogs.
Just under an acre with restroom facilities
nearby. Scottsdale Parks & Recreation, 480-
Pet Friendly Hotels
morning or evening is best for summer. 312-2331 ARIZONA
Tables and rest area. Gilbert Parks &
Recreation, 480-503-6200 Tempe FLAGSTAFF
Ramada Limited West 2755 Woodland Village 877-703-0291 www.the.ramada.com
Creamery Park
Glendale 1520 E. 8th St., west of McClintoch, south of TUCSON
Foothills Dog Park University, 6a - Midnight. Fenced, benches, Ghost Ranch Lodge 801 W. Miracle Mile 800-456-7565 www.ghostranchlodge.com
57th & Union Dr., next to baseball field disposal bags, handicap access, trees, park-
6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, poopbags, trees, ing, lighted, water, and trash cans. BENSON
parking, lights, water, and trash cans. Access Motel 6 637 S. Whetstone Commerce Dr. 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com
is from North Glendale Library parking lot. Mitchell Park GOODYEAR
Agility toys for practice and play. Trails near- Mitchell Dr. & 9th St., 6a - Midnight. Hampton Inn & Suites 2000 N. Litchfield Rd. 800-426-7866 www.hamptoninn.com
by. Fenced, benches, disposal bags, handicap
access, trees, parking, lighted, water, and MESA
Sahuaro Ranch Park trash cans. La Quinta Inn & Suites 6530 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. 800-531-5900 www.laquinta.com
63rd Ave. & Mountain View, 6a - 10p. Trees
and benches. Enclosed off-leash area within Papago Parks Select Suites Mesa Fiesta Mall 960 W. Southern 800-821-8005 www.selectsuites.com
park, almost an acre. Glendale Parks & 1000 N. College Ave., south of Curry, 6a- PAYSON
Recreation, 623-930-2820 Midnight. Fenced, benches, disposal bags, Kohl’s Ranch Lodge Hwy 260 800-331-5645 www.ilxresorts.com
handicap access, trees, parking, lighted,
Kingman water, and trash cans. Tempe Parks & PHOENIX
Lewis Kingman Park Recreation, 480-350-5200 Best Western Inn 17211 N. Black Canyon Hwy. 800-937-8376 www.bestwestern.com/bellhotel
Route 66/Andy Devine, Louis, & Harrison,
Dawn - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, handi- Tucson SCOTTSDALE
cap access, poopbags, trees, restrooms, park- Christopher Columbus Park Hampton Inn 4415 N. Civic Center Plaza 800-426-7866 www.hamptoninnoldtown.com
ing, lights, water, trash cans, and shelter. 2 (city park) 4600 N. Silverbell, between St. Residence Inn by Marriott-Scottsdale 6040 N. Scottsdale Rd. 800-835-6205 www.marriott.com/phxrs
acre park, plenty of shade, some agility Mary’s & Speedway, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced,
equipment, and beautiful lawn. Kingman benches, tables, poopbags, trees, parking, Scottsdale Marriott At McDowell Mountains 16770 N. Perimeter Drive 800-288-6127 www.marriott.com
Parks & Recreation, 928-757-7919 restrooms, water, trash, and shelter. 1/3 of an
acre. SEDONA
Lake Havasu City Bell Rock Inn & Spa 6246 Hwy 179 800-521-3131 www.ilxresorts.com
Lion’s Dog Park McDonald Park
1340 McCulloch, 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, (county park) 4100 N. Harrison Rd., Tanque SIERRA VISTA
Motel 6 - Location #0277 1551 E. Fry Blvd. 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com
tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, Verde, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables,
parking, lights, water, trash, and shelter. Over handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking, TEMPE
1/8 acre, fire hydrant water fountain that restrooms, water, trash, and shelter. 1.25 Amerisuites 1520 W. Baseline Rd. 800-833-1516 www.amerisuites.com
sprays onto a concrete pad for dogs to play acres, two fenced areas for small and larger Best Western Inn of Tempe 670 N. Scottsdale Rd. 800-937-8376 www.innoftempe.com
on. Lake Havasu Parks & Recreation, 928- dogs. Tempe Travelodge 1005 E. Apache Blvd. 480-968-7871 www.travelodge.com
453-8686
Reid Park Dog Park TUCSON
Mesa (city park) Alvernon & 22ND St., near zoo Clarion Randolph Hotel 102 N. Alvernon 800-227-6086 www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/az128
Quail Run entrance - old baseball field, 7 a-10p. Fenced,
4155 E. Virginia, Greenfield & Virginia, trees, parking, lights, water, and trash. In a CALIFORNIA
Sunrise - 10p. Fenced, benches, poopbags, converted ball field within Reid Park, grassy
trees, restrooms, lights, water, and trash cans. with trees. Tucson Parks & Recreation, 520- LOS ANGELES
About 3 acres of grass, lots of new trees. 791-4873. Pima County Parks & Recreation, Farmer’s Daughter Hotel 115 S. Fairfax Ave 800-334-1658 www.farmersdaughterhotel.com
Mesa Parks & Recreation, 480-644-5040 520-877-6000 MONTEREY
Victorian Inn 487 Foam St 800-232-4141 www.victorianinn.com
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NORTHERN ARIZONA SOUTHERN ARIZONA TÜ|éÉÇt

Alpine Inn Amado Territory Inn Ft. Bowie Vineyards
P.O. Box 77 3001 E. Frontage Rd. 156 N. Jefferson
Alpine, AZ 85920 Amado, AZ 85645 Bowie, AZ 85695
888-299-5951 or 520-847-2593
928-339-1840 888-398-8684 Nuts4u@vtc.net
www.amado-territory-inn.com Features 450 acres of Pecan trees, 10 acres of
White Mountain Lodge Walnut trees, 10 acres of peaches, 10 acres of sweet Rocky Hill Winery
P.O. Box 143/140 Main St. Rail Oaks Ranch cherries and 10 aces of vineyards. Tastings Mon-Fri 18380 S. Hwy 550
10a-5p. Montrose, CO 81401
Greer, AZ 85927 3248 White Lily Lane
888-493-7568 Hereford, AZ 85615 970-249-3765
Kokopelli Winery / Paradise Valley Vineyards
wmlodge@wmonline.com; 520-378-0461 35 W. Boston St. Cottonwood Cellars
www.wmlodge.com Chandler, AZ 85225 5482 Hwy 348
480-792-6927 Olathe, CO 81425
Country Living at its Best. Rooms and San Pedro River Inn
Suites in historic country home plus cab- 8326 S. Hereford Rd. 970) 323-6224
Dos Cabezas Winery
ins with full kitchens, porches and Hereford, AZ 85615 Wayward Winds Rd. Colorado Cellars
phones. Fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. 520-366-5532 Kansas Settlement, AZ 85643 3553 E Road
Phone/Fax 520-455-5369 Palisade, CO 81526
Peaks View Place B&B Agave Grove B&B 800-848-2812 or 970-464-7921
Colibri Vineyard & Winery
3950 E. Kokopelli Lane 800 W. Panorama 2825 W. Hilltop Rd. Garfield Estates Winery
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Tucson, AZ 85704 Portal, AZ 85632 3572 G Road
520-558-2401 Palisade, CO 81526
866-248-7394 888-822-4283
970-464-0941
Sunrise View B&B Catalina Park Inn B&B VtÄ|yÉÜÇ|t
P.O. Box 90
Page, AZ 86040
309 E. 1st St.
Tucson, AZ 85705 Belle Marie Winery
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26312 Mesa Rock Rd. Los Luceros Winery
866-205-8443 800-792-4885 Escondido, CA 92026 PO Box 110
760-796-7557 Alcalde, NM 87511
Gretchen’s B&B Desert Dove B&B Leal Vineyards
505-852-1085
1184 Malapai Dr. 11707 E. Old Spanish Trail 300 Maranatha Drive
Pinetop, AZ 85935 Tucson, AZ 85730 La Chiripada Winery
Hollister, CA 95023 Hwy 75
928-367-0867 877-722-6879 831-636-1023 Dixon, NM 87527
800-528-7801 or 505-579-4437
J. Jenkins Winery
Dolls & Roses Peppertrees B&B Inn 1255 Julian Orchards Drive
109 N. Pleasant St. 724 E. University Balagna Winery
Julian, CA 92036 223 Rio Bravo Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86301 Tucson, AZ 85719 760-765-3267 Los Alamos, NM 87544
928-776-9291 800-348-5763 Schwaesdall Winery
505-672-3678
17677 Rancho de Oro Black Mesa Winery
The Gurley Street Lodge B&B CENTRAL ARIZONA Ramona, CA 92065 1502 Highway 68
909 W. Gurley St. 760-789-7547 Velarde, NM 87582
Prescott, AZ 86305 Andora Crossing Edna Valley Vineyard
800-852-6372 or 505-852-2820
928-442-0200 P.O. Box 7050 2585 Biddle Ranch Road
A Sunset Chateau
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
888-488-3747
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-544-5855
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Sedona, AZ 86336
888-988-3988
Phylician B&B
15848 E. Centipede Dr.
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Moab, UT 84532
866-812-2002 or 435-259-3332
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Guy Drew Vineyards
The Inn on Oak Creek 480-837-3564 P.O. Box 1750 Native Wines
Cortez, CO 81321 72 S. 500 W. #63
556 Hwy 179 970-565-4958
Sedona, AZ 86336 Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
Noftsger Hill Inn 435-462-9261
800-449-7896 425 North Street Surface Creek Winery
1297 Hwy 65 Spanish Valley Vineyards & Winery
Globe, AZ 85501 Eckert, CO 81418 4710 S. Zimmerman Lane
Canyon Villa B&B 928-425-2260 970-835-9463
125 Canyon Circle Moab, UT 84532
435-259-8134
Sedona, AZ 86351
800-453-1166 Kohl’s Ranch Lodge
Hwy 260
The Graham Inn & Adobe Village
150 Canyon Circle Dr.
Sedona, AZ 86351
800-228-1425
Payson, AZ 85541
800-331-5645
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REGIONAL ARIZONA OCT 1 CARMEL
Southwest Inn at Sedona AUG 7-8 ELGIN Harvest Wine Seminar
3250 W. Highway 89A August Fest Chateau Julien Wine Estate - Our most popular event!
Sedona, AZ 86336 Zosa Ranch Gardens B&B Sonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wine Experience the excitement of the harvest first-hand.
800-483-7422 9381 W. Lilac Rd. glass ($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music, Grapes crushed on site, family-style dinner will follow,
Escondido, CA 92026 grape stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch avail $75. 831-624-2600
Info@swinn.com; www.swinn.com for purchase. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893
Relax on your deck and admire the red 760-723-9093 OCT 1-3 SANTA ROSA
rock view from this small luxury hotel SEP 25-26 ELGIN Harvest Fair
with B&B atmosphere. Return to the Lightner Creek Inn Annual Harvesting of the Vine Festival Sonoma County Fairgrounds - Prestigious food and
world feeling rejuvinated. 999 Lightner Creek Rd. Village of Elgin Winery - Wine tasting $15 includes wine event. Grape stomps, arts and crafts, kid's activi-
chicken or steak, Crowning of the King & Queen of ties, and spirited music. Fr 10a-8p, Sa & Su 10a-7p.
Fool Hollow Lake B&B Durango, CO 81301 Grape Stomping, live music, arts & crafts vendors, 11- 707-545-4203
2351 N. 22nd Ave. 970-259-1226 4. 520-455-9309
COLORADO
Show Low, AZ 85901 OCT 9 BISBEE SEP 17-19 PALISADE
888-339-1144 Lost Canyon Lake Lodge Bisbee Wine Festival & Street Dance Colorado Mountain Winefest
15472 Road 35.3 City Park - Sample 50+ wines from around the world, Various locations - Many events, Festival in the park,
Canyon Country Inn Mancos, CO 81328 specialties from local restaurants. Street Dance with Grand Harvest celebration, winery bike tour, amateur
local bands on Main St, 4-7p. Benefit, wine fest $35, winemaker contest, more. 800-962-2547
422 W. Route 66 970-882-7871 dance free. 866-224-7233
Williams, AZ 86046 NEW MEXICO
928-635-2349 Willow Glen Inn CALIFORNIA SEP 4-6 BERNALILLO
AUG 28-29 BODEGA BAY New Mexico Wine Festival
Terry Ranch B&B 3308 N. Bulldog Rd. 10th Annual Seafood, Art, & Wine Festival Loretto Park - Live entertainment, food, quality
701 Quarterhorse Cedar City, UT 84720 Chanslor Ranch - Events Galore! 6 bands, 15 restau- arts/crafts, 20+ NM wineries, free tasting, wine avail-
435-586-3275 rants, 20 wineries, arts & crafts. 707-824-8404 or able for purchase, free parking. 866-494-6366 or
Williams, AZ 86046 www.sonomawetlands.org nmwine.com
800-210-5908
SEP 24-26 SONOMA SEP 4-6 LAS CRUCES
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Harvest Wine Festival
WHITE MOUNTAIN LODGE A Southwest Inn at Sedona Sonoma Plaza & other locations - Barefoot grape
stomp contest, art auction, pet cuddling area, plus pre-
Southern NM State Fairgrounds - Live entertainment,
food, quality arts/crafts, 20+ NM wineries, free tasting,
GREER, AZ
Country living at its best in the heart of Arizona’s
Not just a great room... mium Sonoma Valley food, wine & art. 707-996-2109 wine available for purchase, free parking. 866-494-
White Mountains. Rooms, Suites and Cabins An experience to remember or www.sonomavinfest.com 6366 or nmwine.com

1-888-493-7568 www.wmlodge.com 800-483-7422 www.swinn.com

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Old West Days
AUG 20-21 HOLBROOK
Holbrook’s 22nd
Annual Old West
Days celebrates a
colorful history as
“the town too tough
for women and
churches” on August
20 & 21 at the Historic Navajo County
Courthouse and Navajo County
Fairgrounds with activities for the whole
family.
• Old West re-enactments, Western
bands, traditional Indian dancers, enter-
tainment, kids games, pony rides and
more
• Food and arts & crafts vendors
• Old West Art Show - original paint-
ings, drawings, sculptures, carvings,
home art - plus “Quick Draw” and Art
Auction featuring local artists including
Mel Bradshaw
• “Bucket of Blood” 20-mile bike race,
10 K and 2-mile fun runs on Saturday
• Southwest Quilt Festival, Native
American Quilt Show, Train Show and
Doll Show (Call 928-524-6407)
• Caspar Baca Angry American Rodeos
& Western Dances
Call Holbrook Chamber of
Commerce for applications or infor-
mation: 800-524-2459.
AUG 6 PARKER
An Evening with Royalty
Mohave Rooms, BlueWater Resort - Annual Native
American Fashion Show 6p, incl. show, dinner & enter-
tainment. 928-669-9211, 1-800-809-6207
AUG 6-7 EAGAR
Eagar Daze
Ramsey Park - Fr. eve: Ice Cream Social. Sa: local
entertainment, arts & crafts fair, volleyball tournament,
free swim, Fun Run, Pit BBQ $, logging events, kids
games, free adm. 928-333-1639
AUG 6-7 FLAGSTAFF
Southwest Sustainability Expo
NAU Union Field House - Latest in renewable energy,
green building & alt-fuel transportation. Product expo,
65 workshops, solar tours, youth fair. Fri & Sat 9-5.
Free adm/parking. www.SustainabilityExpo.com
AUG 6-8 TOMBSTONE
Vigilante Days
Commemorating Tombstone’s unique heritage.
Reenactments, street entertainment, gunfight competi-
tions, hangings, costume competition, chili cook-off &
10K run. 520-457-3291
AUG 6-8 NAVAJO MOUNTAIN
Annual Pioneer Day Celebration
Hwy 98 to N16 Rd - Horse races, 5K/10K run,
relays, tug of war, etc, vendors of Native American arts
& crafts, food. Fr entertainment 8:30p. Sa 8a-4p, then
volleyball - Su 3p. Free adm. 928-672-2857
AUG 7 ALPINE
Cool August Night Car Show & Poker Run
Tal-Wi-Wi Meadow - Antique cars on display 7a-12p,
poker fun run, judging, trophies, BBQ, free to specta-
tors. 928-339-4319
AUG 7-8 FLAGSTAFF
55th Annual Navajo Marketplace
Museum of Northern AZ - Weavers, silversmiths,
folk carvers, painters, social dances, presentations, kid’s
activities. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 kids 7-17,
9a-5p. 928-774-5213
AUG 7-8 SUPAI
Peach Festival
Sponsored by Havasupai Tribe - rodeo, pageant,
pow wow, reggae, country, dances, BBQ. Hike, rent a
horse, or fly by helicopter to the bottom of the Grand
Canyon. RESERVATIONS REQ. 928-448-2237
A Tourist News Z
August Events
Destination
AUG 7-8 ELGIN
August Fest
Sonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wine
glass ($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music,
grape stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch avail
for purchase. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893
AUG 8-SEP 18 WILLIAMS
Museum on Main Street - “Yesterday’s Tomorrows”
Route 66 Roadstore - Smithsonian Institution traveling
exhibition plus “Seven Decades of Cars on Route 66.”
Incl’s special events on many weekends. 800-863-0546
AUG 12 KINGMAN
26th Annual Mighty Mudmania
Fireman’s Park - 100 yard obstacle course, maze mud
challenges, competition for all ages- 4 to senior citizen
divisions, food stands, hazmat mud clean up shower,
free, 10a. 928-757-7919
AUG 13-14 WILLIAMS
Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival
Go back in time & enjoy the 1950’s again on Route 66!
Classic Car Show w/trophies, battle of the bands, sock
hop, contests & more, free. Mornin to night. 928-635-
0266
AUG 13-15 PINETOP
Tall Timber Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Hon-Dah Resort & Casino - Fine arts & crafts, food,
contests, entertainment, 9a-5p, free. 928-472-7892
AUG 14 FLAGSTAFF
Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival
Coconino Co. Fairgrounds - Taste 100+ micro-brewed
beers. Food (extra $) & live entertainment, 3-7p.
$25/adv, $30/door, VIP ticket $50/$55. 928-779-1775 or
www.azbeer.com
AUG 14 CAMP VERDE
Camp Verde Block Party
Camp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main - Arts &
crafts, food, music, games, antique cars and much more.
Free adm, 6-11p. 928-567-0535 ext. 135
AUG 14 LAKE POWELL
Navajo Code Talkers
Wahweap Lodge - Listen to Navajo Code Talkers
speak on their experiences in WWII where they used
their native dialect as a basis for an unbreakable code,
$10/car. Call for times: 800-528-6154
AUG 14 PINETOP
Lisa Otey and the Desert Devas in Concert
Blue Ridge HS Auditorium - The Arts Alliance of the
Wh. Mts. presents Tucson Sensation Lisa Otey, jazz,
blues, standards at 7p. Also juried art exhibit. 928-367-
4290
AUG 14-15 PINETOP
White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival
Woodland Road Festival Site - Gospel music, cloggers,
children’s workshop, jam sessions, food & crafts.
Campers - RSVP a camp spot, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. $8,
under 12 free. 800-573-4031
AUG 14-15 PRESCOTT
Summer Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
Courthouse Plaza - 120 of the finest artisans from
around the West, student art gallery, demonstrations. Sa
9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. Free adm. 928-445-2510
AUG 19-21 PRESCOTT
17th Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
Sharlot Hall Museum - 100+ poets, reciters & old time
singers keep alive the tradition. Various performances,
activities & locations. www.sharlot.org; 928-445-3122
AUG 20 TUCSON
229th Tucson’s Birthday Bash
Pima Co. Courthouse - American, Spanish, Mexican,
Confederate, Tohono O’Odham, Pascua Yaqui & State
of AZ flag ceremony incl patriotic music, period cos-
tumes encouraged, 8:30a. 520-299-1743
AUG 20-21 HOLBROOK
Old West Days
Historical Courthouse Lawn - Re-enactments, Native
American dancers, Southwest Art Show & Sale, rodeo,
quilt festival, train & doll show, BBQ, 2-mi fun run,
10K run & 20-mi bike race. Free. 800-524-2459
AUG 20-21 HOLBROOK
Southwest Quilt Festival & Train Show
County Fairgrounds - Antique & new quilts & afghans,
Native American quilts & rugs, collectible & new trains
of all scales, related collectibles, free adm. 928-524-
6407
AUG 20-21 PAYSON
2nd 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 by
parent/guardian. 800-777-PLAY (7529) Ext. 158
AUG 20-22 PAYSON
120th Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Multi-Event Center - Bull riding, calf roping, barrel rac-
ing & more, PRCA sanctioned. Adults $14, childen $7.
Call re family performance. 928-474-4515, 800-672-
9766
AUG 20-22 FLAGSTAFF
Old-Fashioned Mountain Bike Festival
Wheeler Park - Fr night ride, beer garden, live music,
BBQ, kids activities, raffles. $25 participant fee, free to
spectators, Fr 3-9, Sa 10-9, Su 10-4. 928-779-7066
AUG 21 ALPINE
Alpine Chili Cook-Off
Rodeo Grounds - CASI sanctioned, entertainment, also
a bean competition and a backyard brisket contest,
SPAM contest, lots of prizes for contest entry! Free,
10a-5p. 928-339-1840
AUG 21 FLAGSTAFF
AZ Rough Riders
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Living History
Presentation brings Spanish American War era to life,
authentic costumes of the famous Rough Riders, 100 yr
old weapons, 10a-4p. 928-779-4395
AUG 21-22 KINGMAN
Summer in the Pines
Hualapai Mountain Lodge - Includes about 50 vendors,
food and beverages, live music, no adm fee. Located 12
miles above Kingman in the mtns. 928-757-3545
AUG 21-22 PHOENIX
Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium - 60+ arts and crafts
exhibitors, $5 meal incl. hotdog/hamburger, beans, corn
on the cob and soft drink (served 10a-3p), gen. hours
10a-5p. 602-231-0300
The “Six Pack” Tours Arizona
by Jewell Kemp
TRAVEL
Part 2: The Journey
Continues...
WRITER April 22: Grand Canyon
Day...accommodation at
Fray Marcos Hotel, part of Grand
Canyon Railway in Williams, then Air
Grand Canyon Tour as the eagle sees it
in a high wing Cessna, showed awesome
beauty close up, lots of turbulence on the
day but well worth it.
April 23: Train ride into canyon with
bus tour and strolling musicians along
with train robbery, also saw antelope,
deer and coyotes, no elk.
April 24: Goulding’s Lodge, Monument
Valley, Utah, where the Indians believe
an evil-god turned people into stone,
also saw famous western movie loca-
tions.
April 25: Longest drive of trip into
Bryce Canyon where we were able to
enjoy snowball throwing in warm sun,
on to Zion Canyon traveling into moun-
tains of rock so high they seemed to
touch the clouds. One of the most amaz-
ing things was to spend the night at the
entrance to Zion Canyon in Springdale
surrounded by rocks. Along the way saw
a herd of buffalo, wondered if they were
for the Buffalo Restaurant nearby.
April 26: Almost everyone who goes to
Arizona takes in Las Vegas while there,
Grand Canyon Railway 800-843-8724
Air Grand Canyon 800-247-4726
Goulding’s Lodge 435-727-3231
Zion Canyon Visitors Bureau 888-518-7070
Las Vegas Hilton 702-732-5111
Springhill Suites by Marriott 888-466-8440
Hospitality Suite Resort 800-445-5115
Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 480-502-5600
AUGUST 2004
AUG 21-22 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Exciting new art from about 35 artists
and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery
and more. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-284-9627
AUG 21-22 WILLIAMS
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Featuring traveling Smithsonian exhibition “Yesterday’s
Tomorrows” plus Fly-In events at HA Clark Field,
Grand Canyon RR short runs & Harvey Girls, car show
and more. 800-863-0546
AUG 27 SIERRA VISTA
Army Soldier Show
Buena Performing Arts Center - The Army showcases
some of the many musical, dance, voice and entertain-
ment talents of today’s soldiers. Free adm but ticket
required. 520-533-3354
AUG 27-28 MORMON LAKE
Bares, Broncs & Bulls Bonanza
Mormon Lake Lodge - Bareback, bronc & bull riding
for prize money. Kids activities, ugly hat contest, steak
fry, rough stock event, street dance, prices & times vary.
928-354-2227 ext.10
AUG 27-29 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE
Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta
Mountain bike festival, trails of the White Mountains
near Greer, Eagar & Springerville, Apache Sitgreaves
Nat’l Forest, Regis: $45. 928-333-5553
AUG 28 GANADO
Native American Art Auction
Hubbell Trading Post - Preview 9a-11a, auction
12p, daylight savings time. Held in a large tent. Navajo
weavings, Pueblo Kachina dolls, pottery, paintings, bas-
kets. Free adm. 928-755-3475
AUG 28 TUCSON
Fiesta de San Agustin
Armory Park - Celebrate the founding of the Presidio
with music, food, Ballet Folklorico and more!
Festivities begin at Noon. Free. 520-547-3338
AUG 28 BULLHEAD CITY
20th Birthday Bash
City Hall, 1255 Marina Blvd - All-day free swim/water
games at Fovargue Park, from 9a. Special shuttle bus all
day. Food, beverages, music, dancers from 4p at City
Hall. Cake & ice cream. 928-763-9400 ext 248
arrived at Las Vegas Hilton, next stops...
casino and buffet.
April 27: Took advantage of shuttle to
visit other hotels and casinos along strip
to catch shows, food and other slot
machines, an all-day pass costs $5.00.
Big Winner voucher for $.08 saved as
souvenir.
April 28: Back to Prescott, Arizona,
stayed at Springhill Suites by Marriott.
Were able to visit Jerome, an old mining
town perched on the side of a moun-
tain... to get there is a very winding
steep road but once you crest the top it’s
neat.
April 29: Arrived at Hospitality Suite
Resort in Scottsdale for final night of
trip, checked in and rested before a visit
to Rawhide Western Town &
Steakhouse. While there enjoyed a ride
on a camel, one hump, and Wells Fargo
Stagecoach ride to see Sonoran Desert
up close. Not brave enough to try the
“widowmaker” - the mechanical bull,
but brave enough to try batter-fried
Rattlesnake served with cool ranch dip
and also tasted Buffalo Kabob.
April 30: Breakfast late, finished pack-
ing, more to pack than when started!
Returned van to arrive at Sky Harbor for
trip back to BWI. What a wonderful and
beautiful trip with great service and good
food!
Good Night Arizona.
www.thetrain.com
www.airgrandcanyon.com
www.gouldings.com
www.zionpark.com
www.lv-hilton.com
www.springhillsuites.com
www.hospitalitysuites.com
www.rawhide.com
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Destination
SEP 1-6 WHITERIVER
September Events SEP 4-6 ST. JOHNS
79th Annual White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair
& Rodeo
Whiteriver Fairgrounds - Carnival, stages, parade
Sa morn, bike & car show, dances, fireworks, all Indian
rodeo, trad. performances Sa night. $5/$3. 928-338-
4346 x316
SEP 2-4 SEDONA
Red Rocks Music Festival
Jewish Community Sedona Verde Valley Center -
Chamber music “Love Themes” Th 7p, string orchestra
“Bach on the Rocks” Sa 7:30p, $18 advanced/ $24
door/ $13 youth. 1-877-red-rcks
SEP 3-6 FLAGSTAFF
Coconino County Fair
Co. Fairgrounds - “Celebrating Traditions - Old and
New” w/energy-savings technologies, healthy living
strategies, performing arts on 3 stages & more. Fr-Su
10-10, Mon 10-4; $6 gen/$3 ages 7-17 & 65+. 928-774-
5139
SEP 4 DOLAN SPRINGS
Dolan Days
Dolan Springs School - Fr: Pageant 7p. Sa: Main Street
parade at 10a, road apple roullette, car show, arts &
crafts, games, raffles, live music, evening dance. 928-
279-6786
SEP 4 WICKENBURG
16th Annual Fiesta Septiembre
Community Center - Exhibits, arts & crafts, folklorico
dancers, mariachi bands, salsa & margarita contests,
“kids zona”, food booths & cantina, 11a-8p, free adm.
800-942-5242
SEP 4-5 FLAGSTAFF
Native Artists Marketplace
Museum 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 FREDONIA
Annual Kaibab Paiute Heritage Day Celebration
Kaibab 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 VALLEY
First Territorial Capital Day
Sat, 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 Rodeo
8p-12a. 928-636-9780
SEP 4-5 FLAGSTAFF
Annual Demolition Derby
Ft. Tuthill - Crash ‘em up, bang ‘em up! Family fun
weekend run by Sunrise Lions Club. Noon both days.
Adm $5, 5 & under free. 928-526-0405/9052
SEP 4-5 PINE
Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival
Community Center - 82 arts & crafts booths, juried
show, all handmade. Food vendors, plenty of parking,
town full of antique shops. Free. Sa 8a-5p, Su 8a-3p.
928-476-4480/3547
SEP 4-6 SONOITA
89th Annual Labor Day Rodeo
Fairgrounds - Exciting rodeo action with bulls, broncs
and more. Kids rodeo, steak fry, adm $8, ages 5-12 $5.
520-455-5553
SEP 4-6 TOMBSTONE
Rendezvous of Gunfighters
Allen St - 3 days of shows in the OK Corral by the best
western show groups from around the U.S., authentic
costume parade on Sun. $7.50 incl’s Historama & more,
4 shows daily. 520-457-3456
SEP 4-6 WILLIAMS
Labor Day PRCA Rodeo
Professional rodeo featuring the top rodeo cowboys.
This is the way rodeos used to be! Weekend includes a
parade on Saturday, dances and many more activities,
$8-10. 800-863-0546
18TH ANNUAL
TERRITORIAL DAYS
September 4 & 5
Chino Valley
Hwy 89 just north
of Prescott, AZ
• Parade • Corn Dinner • Rodeo
• Dance • Kids Activities
• Chili Cook Off
5th Annual Grand Prix
St. Johns Airpark - Speeds up to 200 mph as they race
the runways. Formula cars, vintage cars, Indy cars &
stock cars. Also food, arts & crafts vendors. Sa 9a-6p,
Su 8a-5p, Mo 8a-3p, $5 adult, 18 & under free!
Sponsored by Bud Light. 928-337-2000
SEP 5 OATMAN
Oatman Gold Camp Days
Main St, Rt 66 - Parade 11a, Grand Marshalls are Duke
& Terry Clark. 24th Annual Int’l Burro “Biscuit”
Tossing Contest 1p, gunfighters perform, see the wild
burros, free adm. 928-768-6222
SEP 5 BISBEE
Brewery Gulch Daze
Brewery Gulch - Celebrate Bisbee’s bawdy mining past.
Miz Old Biz contest, Waterball tourney, Chili Cook-Off
& live music, kiddie carnival, auction benefits Boys &
Girls Club, pet parade, free. 520-432-5421
SEP 5 PRESCOTT
Red Rocks Music Festival
Yavapai College - String Orchestra “Bach in the Pines,”
$18 general/ $24 reserved, 3p. 1-877-928-4253
SEP 8-11 EAGAR
Arizona ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree
The first ATV Jamboree in AZ. 300 miles of trails. Trail
rides, ATV rodeo, vendors, cookout, music & cowboy
poets, western dance & more. 866-409-9378
SEP 9-12 KINGMAN
Mohave County Fair
Mohave 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 KINGMAN
Wild Horse and Burro Adoption
Mohave County Fair - Adopt a living legend...Bureau of
Land Management will offer horses & burros for adop-
tion, silent bid auctions. 866-4MUSTANGS (468-7826)
SEP 11 WINSLOW
September 11th Public Commemoration
Remembrance Garden, E. 3rd St - Speeches and Color
Guard, 6p. Garden honors the largest pieces from the
Trade Center given to any community in the nation.
928-289-2434.
SEP 10-25 GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon Music Festival
Shrine of the Ages Auditorium - Musicians from around
the country - classical to jazz. Weekends, plus 15th,
21st &. 22nd $18/adults, $8/kids 5-18, no kids under 5.
Concerts start 7:30p. 800-997-8285
SEP 11 MIAMI
Mexican Independence Day Fiesta
Memorial Park, Sullivan St - Live music, dance, raffles,
vendors, beer garden, World Famous Chihuahua Races
3p, Salsa Contest, Piñata Breaks, 8a-11p, free adm.
928-473-4403; 800-804-5623
SEP 11-12 CAMP VERDE
General Crook’s Pioneer Days and the Fall Gun &
Knife Show
Community Center Grounds - Antique tractor & engine
show, mule packing contest, 40+ vendors, chuck wagon
dinner, dance, Pioneer Picnic on Su. 928-567-0535
SEP 15-18 HOLBROOK
Navajo County Fair & Rodeo
Navajo County Fairgrounds - Rodeo, arts & crafts,
food, entertainment, 4-H competition, carnival, Little
Buckaroo Rodeo, $3 adult, $1 child, 10a-10p. 928-524-
6407
SEP 16-18 ST. JOHNS
Apache County Fair
Apache County Fairgrounds - Carnival, horse show, dog
show, 4-H, horse racing & more, food and fun for the
whole family. Free adm, except for racing. Th 8a-9p, Fr
9-9, Sa 9-6. 928-337-4887/2621
SEP 16-19 GLOBE
Gila County Fair
Gila County Fairgrounds - 4-H activities, hobbies,
crafts, entertainment, games, carnival, livestock auction.
$2, 10a-10p. 5mi N of Globe on Hwy 60. 800-804-5623
SEP 16-19 SONOITA
Santa Cruz County Fair
County Fairgrounds - Carnival, exhibits, games, 4H
livestock, live music, ranch rodeo, team roping, BLM
Wild Horse & Burro Adoption, vendors, food. 8:30a,
$3. 520-455-5553
SEP 17-18 GLENDALE
Fiesta Glendale
Historic Downtown, 58th & Glendale Ave - Traditional
& contemporary Hispanic music, dance, food, crafts,
fine art. Also a special Fiestas Patrias ceremony. Free,
4-10p. 623-930-2299
SEP 17-18 PEARCE/SUNSITES
Sunsites “Ruby” Anniversary Celebration
Sunsites - Fr: Steak fry, talent show & street dance. Sa:
Parade, car show, art show, vendors, kids games, health
fair, “Ruby” Ball & dinner in eve. Fr 5p-Sa 5p. 520-
826-3604/3887
SEP 17-18 SHOW LOW
White Mountain Storytelling Festival
Festival Marketplace - SW/western storytellers, AZ
Gunfighters reenactment, Wyatt Earp, Chili Cook-off,
11a-7p Sa, campfire storytelling event Fr. 928-532-4140
SEP 17-19 SAFFORD
11th Gila Valley Cowboy Music & Poetry Roundup
Tunes n’ Tales - Tall Tale Tellers, music, poetry, western
vendors. Sa-1st Annual Chili Cookoff & more. Sa eve
Adults $8/adv, $10 door; $3/students; Fr eve/Sa daytime
$2. 888-837-1841
SEP 17-19 DOUGLAS
Douglas Fiestas
Veterans Memorial Park (8th Street Park) - The China
Poblanas Coronation, Mariachi music, folkorico
dancers, Sat. parade, cultural foods & vendors, daily
entertainment, carnival. 520-364-3484
SEP 17-19 SIERRA VISTA
Fun Festival
Veteran’s Memorial Park - Large carnival, food, games,
live music, trail and lead-around rides, craft vendors,
mutt march, open to the public. 520-533-2404
SEP 17-19 SONOITA
Wild Horse and Burro Adoption
Santa Cruz County Fair - Adopt a living legend...
Bureau of Land Management will offer horses & burros
for adoption, silent bid auctions. 866-4MUS-
TANGS(468-7826)
SEP 17-OCT 3 PRESCOTT
Arizona Shakespeare Festival
Granite Creek Park - “Twelth Night” and “Titus
Andronicus” by AZ Classical Theatre, Sep 17-19, Sep
24-26 and Oct 1-3. $12/gen, $10/students & snrs, under
5 free. 928-443-9220
SEP 18 SUPERIOR
Bye-Bye Buzzards
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Farewell party celebrates
seasonal 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 PRESCOTT
Prescott Book Festival: Third Edition
Sharlot Hall Musuem - New, rare & used books, enter-
tainment, popular author book signings, food, 10a-4p.
Donation. 928-445-3122
SEP 18 PINETOP
Fall Festival Parade
Downtown - Parade 10a, also sidewalk sales, bake &
craft sales, art shows. 1-800-573-1247
SEP 18 CHLORIDE
1st Annual Antique Truck Show
Radio Broadcast 10a-12, Juried Antique Truck Show
12-4p, free adm. 928-565-2204/4251
SEP 18-19 OVERGAARD
Oktoberfest in the Pines
Tall Timbers Navajo County Park - Live music, arts,
crafts, food, Sa 10a-4p, Su 10a-3p, $5/parking. 928-
535-5777
SEP 18-19 PAYSON
2004 Mogollon Garden Tour
Self-guided tour of home gardens in the area, garden
club members will answer questions. Sa 8a-4p, Su 12p-
4p, $5. 800-672-9766
SEP 18-19 FLAGSTAFF
Annual Flagstaff Open Studios
60+ artists open their workspaces & homes, view origi-
nal art & talk with artists, see demos, free, self-guided
tour, 10a-5p. www.flagstaffopenstudios.com, 800-842-
7293
SEP 18-19 FLAGSTAFF
Toys for Tots 2004 Bed Race
Downtown - Sa parade of beds and bands 9a, races
10:30-3:30, championship bed races & bathtub race Su
noon. Prizes incl a trip to Hawaii, $250/team or free for
spectators. 928-556-9573
SEP 19 COTTONWOOD
Sizzlin’ Salsa Sunday
Oldtown Cottonwood - Salsa tasting contest, mariachi
band, entertainment, raffles, arts & crafts, food & beer.
Major attractions free. Su Noon-7p. 928-634-9468
SEP 23-26 DOUGLAS
80th Annual Cochise County Fair
County Fairgrounds, 3677 Leslie Canyon Rd - Carnival
rides, games, live entertainment, food, college rodeo on
Fr & Sa and 4-H livestock. 520-364-3819
SEP 24 YUMA
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Main Street Plaza - Mariachis, Folklorico Dancers, food
booths and more, free, 6p-midnight. 928-783-2423
SEP 24-25 FORT MOHAVE
Kiwanis Cornfest
Hwy 95 & Aztec Rd - Community fundraiser, 2 stages
of entertainment. Taste & learn about the many types of
corn. Vendors, petting zoo, beer garden. Fr 3p-11p, Sa
10a-10p, free. 928-704-2676
SEP 24-26 KINGMAN
Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and Parade
Celebrating the ranching era of earlier Kingman days.
34th annual parade on Sa at 10a, rodeo at 1p at the
Mohave County Fairgrounds on Sa & Su. 928-753-6106
SEP 25 COTTONWOOD
Verde River Days
Dead Horse Ranch State Park - 40+ nature-based
exhibits, live animals, canoe rides, entertainment, car
show, sand castle building, geology tours, food. Free,
9a-4p. 928-634-7593
SEP 25 TUCSON
Sun Sounds Great Tucson Beer Festival
Hi Corbett Field - Taste beers from across SW, great
blues from 3 bands, food samples, live/silent auction.
Tickets: $30/$35, VIP $55/60, designated driver $15, 6-
10p. 520-296-2400
SEP 25-26 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
29th Annual Fall Festival
Blue Ridge Elementary School - Over 120 arts & crafts
vendors w/handmade items, antique show, quilt show,
pancake b’fast 25th. Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. 1-800-573-
1247
21st Demolition Derby
SEP 4-5 FLAGSTAFF
The Flagstaff
Sunrise Lions and
Flagstaff Motorsports
Association, Inc., pre-
sent THE 21st DEMO-
LITION DERBY. The
event will be held at
Noon on Saturday, Sept. 4th and
Sunday, Sept. 5th. The Demolition
Derby is in the center of the horse track
at Coconino County’s Fairgrounds.
Admission is $5.00 with children 5 and
under free.
Saturday, September 4th begins with
a beauty contest and Compact Cars
competing for three top places.
Qualifying events for big cars follow,
with three cars from each heat moving
forward to Sunday’s Main Event.
Sunday, September 5th begins with a
Consolation 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 Small
and Big Car Mechanic races.
For more information call
928-600-1294.
Brewery Gulch Daze
SEP 5 BISBEE
Conceived some-
time in the sixties
(memories are hazy),
B Brewery Gulch Daze
is Bisbee’s commem-
BISBEE orative celebration of
its colorful history.
Once upon a time
Brewery Gulch was famed as Bisbee’s
Outlaw Neighborhood; home to fast
women, strong whiskey and whatever
trouble you might be looking for! The
Gulch has changed some over the years
and on September 5th will be filled with
family oriented fun for all ages.
This year’s brouhaha features a kid-
die carnival, the famed Miz Old Biz
contest, live music and the ever popular
and often hilarious pet parade. Local
businesses have donated items for auc-
tion and raffle. The peach of this year’s
prizes is a mint condition 1976 MG
Midget. All proceeds benefit the Bisbee
Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Come celebrate
Bisbee’s colorful past! For more infor-
mation call 520-432-5421.
SEP 25-26 TUCSON
Butterfly Festival
AZ Sonoran Desert Museum - Identify, view under the
microscope, hunt for butterfly habitat, more. Puppet
shows, parade, face painting, crafts. Wear your own
costume, 9a-3p. Free w/museum adm, open 7:30-5.
520-883-1380
SEP 25-26 PAYSON
State Championship Old Time Fiddler’s Contest
Multi event Center - Best fiddling in AZ, contestants
aged 6-86, cowboy poets, food, 21 Fiddle Salute,
gospel, crafts. $5 adults, $2 6-16, 9a-5p. 928-474-5242
or 928-474-5882
SEP 25-26 TOMBSTONE
3rd Annual Wings & Spurs
Tombstone Airport - Western sock hop, fly-in & craft
fair. Booths: Border Patrol, Armed Forces & more.
Aircraft incl’s Harrier. Benefits Helen’s Food Bank.
Adm: non perishable food item, Sa 6a, Sun 9a. 520-
457-3322
SEP 25-26 PRESCOTT VALLEY
World Arts Festival
Prescott Valley Civic Center - Celebrate the amazing
diversity & breadth of cultures throughout the world
with music, art, crafts & food, 9a-10p, free. 928-772-
9207
SEP 25-26 PAYSON
Rim Country’s Renaissance of Art
Green Valley Park - Fine art, fine crafts, food vendors
and live music! 9a-6p. 602-867-2614
SEP 25-OCT 31 CHINO VALLEY
Harvest Festival
Collier Family Farm - 5-acre corn maze, hay rides, a
barn hay slide, fall decorations, fresh winter squash,
herbs & pumpkins, daily 9a-6p, $. 928-636-2804

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OCT 1-2 GOLDEN VALLEY
Golden Valley Days
Veterans Park - Fr: pageant/crowning of Miss Golden
Valley, 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 WINSLOW
6th “Standin’ on a Corner Park” Anniversary
The famous “Eagles” corner - Music Fr from 5p; Sa
from 9a music, food, arts & crafts, featuring “Hotel
California, A Salute to the Eagles” 7p, “Mogollon”
Country Rock Band 9p. Free. 928-289-2434
OCT 1-2 COTTONWOOD
6th Annual Fall Art Gallery & Boutique
Verde 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 TEMPE
32nd Annual Way Out West Oktoberfest
Tempe Town Lake - Non-stop entertainment, kids’ area,
beer, bratwurst, strudel. Int’l student/teacher exchange
fundraiser, Fr 5p-12a, Sa 10a-12a, Su 10a-6p, free. 480-
491-FEST
OCT 2 FLAGSTAFF
Fall Open House
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Fall color tours, family
activities, scavanger hunt, in conjunction with the
Festival of Science, free, 9a-5p. 928-774-1442
OCT 2 CHLORIDE
All Town Yard Sale and Tractor Show
Great deals! Sponsored by the Chloride Historical
Society. Starts at 8a. 928-565-9661/9276
OCT 2 PRESCOTT
Man Versus Horse Race
Mingus Mt - 3 races - 50 mi, 25 mi, 12 mi. Evening
meal $10. All proceeds for charity. 928-445-4041
OCT 2 TUCSON
Fiesta de las Artes!
Arizona State Museum - Shop an array of traditional
Hispanic arts & crafts at outdoor marketplace, enjoy
music, dance, food, 10a-4p, $4 adults, $1 ages 13-16.
520-626-2973
OCT 2-3 SIERRA VISTA
Annual Art in the Park
Veterans Memorial Park - 220 art & craft vendors in
this high quality juried outdoor show. 20 food booths
operated by local non-profit groups. Sa, 9a-6p; Su, 9a-
4p. Free adm. 520-378-1763
OCT 2-3 PAYSON
Annual Zane Grey Days Art and Craft Fair
Gila County Courthouse - Beeline Hwy, annual charity
benefit, includes Cowboy Poetry contest and folk
music. 928-472-7892
OCT 2-3 PRESCOTT
26th Folk Music Festival
Sharlot Hall Museum - Performances, workshops &
opportunities to participate in music making. 150+ per-
formers w/musicians, storytellers, dancers, 10a-5p & Sa
night barn dance. Donation. 928-445-3122
OCT 2-3 KINGMAN
Kingman Air & Auto Show
Miltary aircraft static display, exciting aerobatic act, sky
divers, warbirds, drag racing, entertainment, classic cars
& more. 9a-4p, $10 adults, $5 ages 10-18, under 10
free. 928-692-9599; www.kingmanairshow.com
OCT 2-3 GLOBE
Horse Racing
Gila County Fairgrounds - Quarterhorse &
Thoroughbred racing, post time 1p. Pari-mutuel wager-
ing. $2 adm. From Globe go north on Highway 60, 3-4
miles to Fairgrounds on the right. 928-425-5924
OCT 2-3 GLOBE
Gila County Fall Festival
Gila County Fairgrounds - Antiques, collectibles, fine
art, crafts, farm products, antique tractors, tractor pull.
Sa 10-5, Su 10-4, free adm. 3 mi east of Globe on US
70. 800-804-5623
Huachuca Art Association Presents
33rd Annual
ART IN THE PARK
Veterans Memorial Park
Fry Blvd. at Calle Portal
Sierra Vista, Az
October 2 & 3, 2004
Saturday, 9am-6pm
Sunday, 9am-4pm
220 Artist Vendor Booths
Separate Food Booth Area
520-378-1763
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October Events
OCT 2-3 PINE
4th Annual Antique and Craft Show
and Silent Auction
Pine Community Center - Hundreds of antiques. Dealer
inquiries welcome 928-476-2368. In conjunc w/Sat:
Apple Fest, BBQ & Car Show. Free. 928-476-3547
OCT 2-3 SCOTTSDALE
AZ Desert Classic Circuit
West World - Multi-talented & versatile Appaloosa
horses compete in jumping, halter, English & Western
performance & speed event classes, & cattle classes,
free. 623-214-0988 or 623-581-1516
OCT 2-10 TUCSON
Architecture 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 CITY
Annual Dos Equis Desert XX World Finals
Crazy Horse Campground - personal watercraft races.
Call Desert Steel Motorsports for times and prices. 928-
855-2208 ext. 600
OCT 7-10 SAFFORD
Graham County Fair
Horseshoe tournament, climbing greased pole, 3-legged
races, carnival, food, exhibits, entertainment, $3,
free/12 & under, 10a-midnight. 928-428-6240
OCT 7-10 MARICOPA/CASA GRANDE
COPPERSTATE Airshow & Fly-In
Phoenix Regional Airport - Great airshow Fr-Sa-Su,
educational forum, aircraft displays, vendors, food
court, 8a-5p, $10/gen, $7 active military, free 12 &
under. www.copperstate.org; 520-400-8887
OCT 7-24 PHOENIX
Arizona State Fair
Fairgrounds - 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 SALOME
59th Annual Dick Wick Hall Days Celebration
Lions Club - Fri: Beer garden & sock hop; Sat: Parade,
dinner/dance. No adm to parade or dance; dinner $.
928-859-4621
OCT 8-9 BISBEE
Turquoise Hunt
Dump No. 7 of Lavander Pit Mine - Rockhounds can
visit this famous Mine and hunt for turquoise. Tours
twice daily. $15/adults, $10/kids. 520-432-7071
OCT 8-10 COOLIDGE
Calvin Coolidge Days
San 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 VERDE
Fort Verde Days
Downtown Camp Verde - Adopt a burro/horse, 1880
baseball game, antique show, carnival, games, dances,
parade, reenactments, vendors & more. 928-567-0535
OCT 9 BENSON
Butterfield Overland Stage Days
Benson Blues Festival in conjunction w/ the Tucson
Blues Society, also a guitar workshop, arts & crafts,
food vendors, entertainment in the beer garden & more.
Free. 520-586-2842
OCT 9 WINSLOW
Aviation Day
Lindbergh Regional Airport/Winslow Air - Fly-in, vin-
tage & homebuilt aircraft, static displays, pancake
b’fast (8a-11a), craft & food vendors, 8a-5p. 928-289-
2429
OCT 9 CHANDLER
Fall Rhythm Festival
Tumbleweed Park - 3 bands including jazz, food & bev-
erage vendors, kids’ interactive amusements, fireworks
at 10p. 5:30p-10:15p. 480-782-2735
HOSPICE OF YUMA
Oct. 22nd, 23rd, & 24th
in historic downtown Yuma, Az
Juried 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.
For Details Call:
928-343-2222
OCT 9 BISBEE
Bisbee Fiber Arts Festival
Central School - Sat: Fiber art demos, exhibits, vendors
9a-5p; Sheep to Shawl Spin-In Contest 10a-2p; Fashion
Show/Tea 3p ($10); 10th-12th Surface Design Class 9a-
4p. Register: 520-432-1846
OCT 9 BISBEE
Bisbee Wine Festival & Street Dance
City Park - Sample 50+ wines from around the world,
specialties from local restaurants. Street Dance with
local bands on Main St, 4-7p. Benefit, wine fest $35,
dance free. 866-224-7233
OCT 9 TOPOCK
Fall Festival
Golden Shores Comm Ctr - Presented by Golden
Shores Women’s Club. Vendors from SW states sell
handmade items, 9a-3p, free adm. 928-768-4740/7986
OCT 9 KINGMAN
Craft Fair
Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center - 30+ Kingman
crafters come togther to benefit the center, free, 9a-2p.
928-757-2778
OCT 9-10 SUPERIOR
5th Annual Dia de Colores Festival
Downtown - Celebration of arts and culture. 5K/10K
run, 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 BENSON
Benson Butterfield Rodeo
The Arena Bar, 4th St - Sa: kids rodeo 4p, Grand
Canyon Pro Rodeo 5p, rodeo dance after; Su: Kids
rodeo 1p, regular performance 2p. Adults $8, ages 6-12
$5. 520-586-2572
OCT 14-17 TUBA CITY
Annual Western Navajo Nation Fair
Contest Pow Wow, arts/crafts/food vendors, rodeo
& more. $5/adults, $3/children & snrs, extra $3 rodeo,
8a-midnight. 928-283-3284
OCT 15 YUMA
Oktoberfest Block Party
The Plaza, Historic Old Town Main St. - German and
other entertainment featuring master yodeler, children’s
activities and great German food, 4p-midnight, free
adm. 928-782-5712
OCT 15-17 TOMBSTONE
75th Anniversary Helldorado Days
Tombstone’s oldest tradition! Reenactments, parade,
fashion show, carnival, live music, street entertainment,
food to suit every taste. 520-457-3291
OCT 15-17 SEDONA
Bach’s Circle Music Festival
Fr noon, free Baroque Concert. Sa evening Baroque
dinner concert $75, Su Baroque Program $20-30. Call
for times, locations. 928-204-2415
OCT 15-17 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Bridge City Bike Rally
The home of the London Bridge won’t be falling - but it
will definitely be rockin’ ! Live entertainment, ride-in
show, poker run, Masquerade Parade & more. 800-200-
4557
OCT 16 GLOBE
Apache “Jii” (Day) Celebration
Downtown Globe - Celebrate with Native
American food, crafts, paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls &
clothing, entertainment by various tribes. 9a-5p, free.
800-804-5623
OCT 16 BISBEE
The Bisbee 1000 - The Great Stairclimb
A 5K that feels like a 10k. A historic, escorted walking
tour or run through Old Bisbee’s stairways, 9a. Enjoy
the Barco Ice Man competition, 10a. 520-432-1585
OCT 16 PHOENIX
Doll and Bear Show & Sale
North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave -
Exhibits and sales, hourly door prizes and grand prize at
day’s end, 10a-4p, $4/$2. 480-890-1854
OCT 16 PRESCOTT
Old West Oktoberfest
Downtown 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 CHLORIDE
4th Annual Car Show
Some of the nations finest automobiles, trophies and
other prizes are awarded in several classes. Also mock
gunfight at high noon. Free, car clubs welcome, regis-
tration 10a. 928-565-4251
OCT 16-17 TUBAC
Anza Days
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - Re-enactments,
crafts, food, music & fun honoring the trek by De Anza
II to settle San Francisco. 10a-4p, $3/adult, $1/ages 7-
13, under free. 520-398-2252
OCT 16-17 SONOITA
Grass Ridge Horse Trials
Sa- Fairgrounds in Sonoita, dressage & stadium jump-
ing. Su - cross country course at Grass Ridge Farm, just
north of Sonoita on Curly Horse Rd. Starts 8a both
days, free. Call Sheila Strickler: 520-742-6362
OCT 16-31 SUPERIOR
Annual Fall Plant Sale
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - 1000’s of drought-toler-
ant plants for sale 8a-5p, see mature species throughout
grounds, horticulturists on hand weekends. Adults $6,
Children $3. 520-689-2811
AUGUST 2004
OCT 20-24 LAKE HAVASU CITY
27th Annual Run to the Sun
Bridgewater 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 WINSLOW
Winslow Film Festival
Winslow Theatre - Approx 26 independent films in all
genres incl. narrative & documentary, visual effects
panel discussion w/two guest artists on the 23rd $. 818-
219-9339
OCT 22 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Sunshine Kid’s Ball
Fountain Hills Community Center - Charity auction and
fundraising event, $25, 6p. 480-505-6300
OCT 22-23 DUNCAN
Greenlee County Fall Festival
1258 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 AVONDALE
Billy Moore Western Heritage Days
Coldwater Park - Founder’s day celebration, parade at
10a on Sa, carnival, entertainment, burro races, pygmy
goat show & more. 623-932-2260
OCT 22-24 SCOTTSDALE
ArtFest of Fifth Avenue
Arts 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 VERDE
Red Rock Fine Art & Wine Festival
Cliff Castle Casino - Fine art show and sale, 100 artists,
wine tasting & live music, 10a-6p. $6 adm/$1 off w/can
of food for Yavapai Apache Nation Food bank. 928-
284-9627
OCT 22-24 YUMA
Ocean to Ocean Festival of the Arts
Historic Downtown - Juried art show & sale, live enter-
tainment, Meet & Greet Cocktail Party on Fr and Black
Tie Dinner/Silent Auction ($50). Fundraiser for Hospice
of Yuma. 928-343-2222
OCT 22-31 FT. HUACHUCA
Conseil International du Sports Militaire
Barnes Field House - World Boxing Championship, 122
member nations, prelim competitions for military
atheletes who qualify for Pan American & Olympic
games. 520-533-2404
OCT 23 TUCSON
Arizona State Museum Open House
View storerooms & archaeology labs. Talk with
conservators, curators. New Navajo rug and weaving
exhibition, great used book deals. Activities for the
entire family! 10a-3p. Free. 520-626-2973
OCT 23 QUEEN CREEK
Tour De Farm Bicycle Ride
Schnepf Farms - Benefits Cooley Charities & Diabetes
Exercise & Sports Assoc. Ride past farms, orchards,
vineyards & San Tan Mountains, Reg. 6:30a, $15-$55.
602-271-0734
OCT 29-31 SIERRA VISTA
Festival of Color & Hot Air Balloon Rally
Veterans Memorial Park - Fly from school Fri, Balloon
race early Sat AM, Sunset Glow Sat. PM, Mass acen-
sion Sun., free. Weather permitting. 800-288-3861
OCT 29-31 MESA
21st Annual Native American Pow Wow
Pioneer 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 SCOTTSDALE
4th Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival
Harkins Theatre - Toronto International Film Festival
joins forces with Scottsdale Festival to bring you 34
new films plus student competitions. Call for time and
prices. 602-410-1074
OCT 30 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Fall Fun Fair Carnival
Rotary Park - Family night out with games, entertain-
ment, costume contest (pre-register), petting zoo, train
rides and food, 4-8p, activity tickets 25 cents each. 928-
453-8686
OCT 30-31 FLAGSTAFF
Celebraciones de la Gente
Museum of Northern Arizona - Traditional/contempo-
rary Mexican-Latino arts of AZ appear with Spanish
Colonial arts of NM for Day of the Dead. 9a-5p,
$5/$4/$3/$2. 928-774-5213
OCT 31 BISBEE
Halloween in Bisbee
Historic Bisbee - Zany street scenes, costume contests,
creatively carved jack-o-lanterns. Tour Bisbee’s
Haunted Theatre, see a scary movie, visit the kid’s
game booths & more! 9p. Free. 520-432-5421
OCT 31 PHOENIX
4th Annual Arizona Irish Festival
1106 N Central, Margaret T Hance Park - Music, Irish
Step Dancers, meet St. Patrick, Irish food & gifts, kids
activities, costume contest & parade, much more! 10a-
6p, adults $10, kids 6-12 $1. 602-258-0109
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Rare Treat in Sierra Vista Area Annual Perseid Meteor Shower
Hummingbird Banding Open to Public
The hummingbird migra-
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have the opportunity to witness the
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tiniest of birds being weighed, band-
ed and fed. This rare treat can be
observed through October at two loca-
tions in the Sierra Vista area - the Nature
Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon
Preserve and the San Pedro House at
the San Pedro Riparian National
Conservation Area.
Southeast Arizona is a premier loca-
tion for sighting hummingbirds, with 17
species recorded. Generally, these tiny
flying jewels begin to arrive in mid-
March and leave by early October. Peak
months for the largest number of hum-
mingbirds and species sighted are May
and August.
Location is always the key ingredient
in attracting wildlife. Southeastern
Arizona is unique as habitats and species
from the Sierra Madre of Mexico, the
Rocky Mountains and the Sonoran and
Santa Rita Lodge & Nature Resort Special Presentation on the Perseids
Flandrau Science Center in Tucson
At Home with Hummers... Owls and More
The Santa Rita Lodge is
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situated above a stream in the
OF
heart of Madera Canyon at an ele-
PR
vation of 4,800 feet. An ideal place to
relax and enjoy the abundant wildlife of
the Coronado National Forest, Madera
Canyon is located in the Santa Rita
Range, considered part of the “Sky
Islands” of Southeast Arizona. “Sky
Islands” are high mountains surrounded
by seas of desert, a unique habitat that
hosts a wide variety of plant and animal
species.
The canyon is home to fourteen
species of hummingbirds and seven
species of owls... in total, over 230
species of birds. Tens of thousands of
birders have made the trek to Madera
Canyon in search of avian specialties. A
bird list can be found on their web site
www.santaritalodge.com.
While the area is definitely for bird
lovers, the Santa Rita Lodge is certainly
not “for the birds.” The Lodge offers
rooms and cabins all with well equipped
kitchens, TVs, tub & showers, barbecues
and A/C. Rates range from $73-$93 a
night for one or two persons, making it a
Madera Canyon, Az
Cottages with kitchenettes and
beautiful views of Madera Creek
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon watching
some of the more than 230 species of birds
including 12 species of hummingbirds or
join one of our canyon birdwalks.
45 minutes south of Tucson Airport
Call 520-625-8746
for reservations and information
www.maderacanyon.net
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Chihuahuan deserts can be found. For
birding enthusiasts, the bird life is partic-
ularly diverse since many species season-
TIM
ally migrate from their summer homes in
the Northwestern climes to their winter
destinations of Mexico and Central
America.
Research into the migratory patterns,
breeding habits and other behaviors of
these incandescently colorful birds is the
driver for the hummingbird banding
events. However, the ultimate benefit is
yours - watching, photographing and pos-
sibly assisting in the banding process
while experiencing the magnificent set-
ting in the forested Ramsey Canyon or
the cottonwood lined San Pedro River.
Dates and times vary between the two
locations. Please call the Sierra Vista
Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-
288-3861 or 520-417-6960 for directions
or additional information or visit our
website at www.visitsierravista.com.
good choice on any budget. In fact, dur-
ing the months of September - January
the Lodge offers discounted rates ranging
from $60-$70 per night!
The Lodge offers morning bird walks
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
during June, July and August. They also
offer an extensive Natural History
Program.
It is recommended that you make
reservations in advance. However, the
Lodge encourages you to feel free to call
at the last minute, as cancellations do
happen! To find out more log on to
www.santaritalodge.com or give them a
call at 520-625-8746
Useful Birding Contacts
The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory
www.sabo.org, 520-432-1388
Huachuca Audubon Society
P.O. Box 63, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
Tricia Gerrodette, President
Maricopa Audubon Society
www.maricopaaudubon.org, 480-968-5614
Laurie Nessel
Northern Arizona Audubon Society
http://nazas.org, 928-639-0491 Herb Henderson,
President
Prescott Audubon Society
http://nazas.org/PAS,, P.O. Box 4156, Prescott,
AZ 86302, Jim Morgan, President
Sonoran Audubon Society
www.sonoranaudubon.org
P.O. Box 8068, Glendale, AZ 85312
Chuck Kangas, President
Tucson Audubon Society
www.tucsonaudubon.org
300 East University Blvd. #120, Tucson, AZ
85705, 520-628-1730, Sonja Macys, Executive
Director, Roger Wolf, President
White Mountain Audubon Society
www.whitemountainaudubon.org
928-367 - 2462 Mary Ellen Bittorf, President
Yuma County Audubon Society
P.O. Box 6395, Yuma, AZ 85366-6395
John King or Cary Meister
The Story of a Shooting Star
The annual Perseid Meteor
W
VIE
ES BEST
Shower (the Perseids) occurs
TO
this year on the nights of August
10th-13th. The Perseids are often the
best meteor shower of the year, with at
least 10-30 meteors per hour visible even
for beginning stargazers. The highest
rates of meteors (also called shooting
stars) will be seen on the night of August
11-12, with as many as 50 meteors per
hour visible in a clear sky. A thin waning
crescent moon will not rise until early at
2:30 am on August 12 and so will not
interfere with viewing this year.
If monsoon clouds interfere, viewers
will also be able to see meteors in num-
bers on the nights of August 10-11 and
August 12-13. Meteor watchers should
seek out a dark sky several miles away
from city lights and look high in the east-
ern and northern sky and overhead after
10 pm. To see the shower well, observers
should view until well after midnight (or
To help the public learn
SM STAR
about this meteor shower,
T
AR
Flandrau Science Center will
offer a special presentation on the
Perseids (and about meteor
showers in general) by UA
Steward Observatory
astronomer Tom Fleming.
Prof. Fleming is an Associate
Astronomer and Senior
Lecturer at the University of
Arizona. The presentation, on Saturday
August 7, will be an added feature of the
8:30pm planetarium show “More than
Meets the Eye” and will start after the
recorded portion of the program ends.
Only patrons attending More than
Meets the Eye at 8:30 pm can attend the
presentation. The planetarium show and
presentation costs $7.00 per person for
adults, $6.00 for seniors/students and
$5.00 for children 13 and under, and will
last about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
FREE parking is available on the UA
campus all day Saturday, August 7, even
More Special Astronomy Events
Junk Bond Observatory, Hereford
(near Sierra Vista)
AUG 20 Huachuca Astronomy
Club Public Star Party
Open to star gazers of all ages. Not necessary
to 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 Sun
All ages program about our favorite star.
Hands-on activities, solar observing, making
your own video. First Fri of every month.
$10/adults, $8/seniors & kids, $6/school rate.
520-318-8726
AUG 13 Lunar Adventure
Presentation, hands-on activities, lunar soft-
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in the hours before sunrise) in dark skies,
far away from city lights.
The debris causing the meteor shower
is from a comet that passed Earth in 1992
named Comet Swift-Tuttle. The debris
consists of tiny particles of rock, some
thinner than a hair and most no larger
than a grain of sand. Nearly all the parti-
cles of a meteor shower burn up in
Earth’s atmosphere.
Comets are the source of nearly all
meteor showers. Comets are bodies, often
potato shaped and less than 6 miles in
diameter, made of a loose aggregate of
rock and ice that are in orbit around the
Sun. As comets come in close to the Sun,
they begin to evaporate off dust particles,
gases and water vapor, leaving a long tail
behind them. This tail leaves a trail of
tiny debris in space, which Earth can pass
through, resulting in a meteor shower.
Story courtesy of Flandrau Science
Center, 520-621-STAR.
in ‘Service Vehicle Only’ signed spaces.
Flandrau Science Center is located on the
University of Arizona campus on the
northeast corner of Cherry Avenue and
University Boulevard. Other
information about the meteor
shower and the night sky is avail-
able by calling the Science
Center’s free Astronomy
Newsline at 621-4310 or visiting
the Science Center’s
Skywatcher’s Guide on-line at
http://www.flandrau.org/astronomy/sky-
watchers. For questions about Flandrau
Science Center, call 520-621-STAR.
Perseids in Flagstaff
You can also learn about the Perseid
Meteor Shower at Lowell Observatory
in Flagstaff on August 11th. Evening
programs will focus on meteor showers
such 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
ware, observe moon, make own video, 10a-
noon. $10/$8/school rate is $6. Reserv: 520-
318-8726
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
SEP 22 Autumnal Equinox
Discussion of seasons especially the autumnal
equinox, 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 discount
coupon.
Nat’l Optical Astronomy Observatory,
Tucson
AUG 21 Astrophotography Workshop
950 N Cherry Ave - Learn about cameras,
film, mounts, intro to night sky, projects, 1-
5p. $25, limit 20. Reserv: 520-318-8440
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convenience store, deli, marina, fuel pumps 702-733-7000
• Other Games: Live Keno, Poker, Bingo
24 hrs, mobile home park. TAOS www.terribleherbst.com
• Eating Placecs: 3 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes
• Senior Discount: 10% room discount Taos Mountain Casino
LAKESIDE
(except in summer) for AAA and AARP Main Pueblo Rd. LAUGHLIN
Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino
members. 505-737-0777, 888-946-8267 Colorado Belle Hotel Casino
1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd.
• Special Features: Adj. to Phoenix 4-Plex www.taosmountaincasino.com 2100 S. Casino Dr.
619-443-2300, 888-722-7662
Theatre. Resort rooms, pool and waterpark, 800-789-2893
www.barona.com
fitness center, 164-slip marina, double-wide NEVADA
boat launch ramp, Marina Shop, conference OCEANSIDE Edgewater Hotel and Casino
center, concerts in the outdoor amphitheater, Ocean’s Eleven Casino BOULDER CITY P.O. Box 30707
special events. 121 Brooks St. Hacienda Hotel & Casino 702-298-2453, 800-677-4837
760-439-6988, 888-439-6988 US Highway 93 www.edgewater-casino.com
PAYSON www.oceans11.com 702-293-5000, 800-245-6380
Mazatzal Casino www.haciendaonline.com
Hwy. 87, Milemarker 251 River Palms
928-474-6044, 800-777-7529 RANCHO MIRAGE Resort Casino
Agua Caliente Casino HENDERSON
32-250 Bob Hope Dr. Eldorado Casino
PINETOP 140 Water St.
Hon-Dah Casino 760-321-2000, 800-615-7805
777 Highway 260 702-564-1811
928-369-0299, 800-929-8744 TEMECULA www.eldoradocasino.com
• Slots: 600 Pechanga Resort Casino
• Other Games: Poker; Blackjack 45000 Pechanga Parkway Rd. Fiesta Henderson Casino & Hotel
• Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: Yes 909-693-1819, 888-732-42642 777 W Lake Mead Dr.
• Fun Book: Available through chamber of www.pechanga.com 702-558-7000, 888-899-7770
commerce and local motels www.fiestacasino.com
• Special Features: Cigar bar, gift shop, Kids VALLEY CENTER
Arcade, conference center. 258-space full- River Palms Resort Casino
Rincon Casino Harrah’s Green Valley Ranch Station Casino 2700 S. Casino Dr.
service RV park. Convenience store. Gas 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy 702-617-7663
station. Ski/Outdoor Store. 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way 800-835-7904
877-777-2457 www.river-palms.com
LAS VEGAS
Apache Gold Casino Resort www.harrahs.com
Aladdin Hotel Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard S. MESQUITE
COLORADO 702-785-5555 The Virgin River Hotel/Casino/Bingo
100 Pioneer Blvd.
IGNACIO Arizona Charlie’s Hotel & Casino - East 702-346-7777, 800-346-7721
Sky Ute Lodge & Casino 4575 Boulder Hwy. www.virginriver.com
Hwy 172 N. 702-383-5241, 702-951-9000
970-563-0300 PAHRUMP
Barbary Coast Hotel Casino Saddle West Hotel, Casino & RV Resort
TOWAOC 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 1220 South Hwy. 160
SAN CARLOS Ute Mountain Casino 702-737-7111, 888-227-2279 775-727-1111
Apache Gold Casino Resort P.O. Box 268 www.saddlewest.com
5 miles E. of Globe, Hwy 70 970-565-8800 Binion’s Horseshoe Hotel & Casino
928- 475-7800, 800-APACHE-8 www.utemountaincasino.com 128 E. Fremont St.
• Slots: 500 Terrible’s Lakeside Casino & RV Resort
• Other Games: Poker, $50,000 Keno, 200-seat 702-382-1600, 800-957-6537 5870 S. Homestead Rd.
Bingo Hall, Blackjack NEW MEXICO 775-751-7770
• Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes California Hotel & Casino
• Special Features: Best Western Hotel, Stay ALBUQUERQUE 12 E. Ogden Ave. TEXAS
and Play Packages, 18-hole golf course w/ dri- Isleta Resort & Casino 702-385-1222, 800-634-6505
ving range, golf school, Pro shop. RV Park 11000 Broadway SE www.thecal.com El Paso
with full hookups and dump station. 877-747-5382 Slots: 1100 Speaking Rock Casino
Convenience store. All-purpose Outdoor www.isletacasinoresort.com Other Games: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 122 South Old Pueblo Rd.
Pavilion. Paigow Poker, Let it ride 915-860-7777
SANDIA CASINO Eating places: 5 Liquor: Yes Buffet: No www.speakingrockcasino.com
SOMERTON
Cocopah Casino 30 Rainbow Rd. NE Special Features: Just a block to downtown
15138 S. Avenue B 505-796-7500, 800-526-9366 transportation center and two
928-726-8066, 800-23-SLOTS www.sandiacasino.com blocks to Fremont Street Experience.
AUGUST 2004
Hands-on Cultural Seminars
San Carlos Apaches Share Their Skills
Imagine weaving your very
W R
NO ISTE
own Apache burden basket! Or
G
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perhaps you’d like to make an
Apache violin or learn about tribal
history and language. These unique
experiences and more can be yours this
summer.
Cultural seminars to be held at the
Apache Gold Casino Resort Convention
Center will offer the opportunity to learn
and practice some time-honored
Apache crafts as well as to appreciate the
traditions of the San Carlos
Apache tribe.
• Apache Burden Basket Weaving,
instructor Evalena Henry
Diné Dah’ Atl’ó - Men Who Weave
New Exhibition at the Navajo Nation Museum
The growing phenomenon
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of Navajo male weavers has
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been largely unrecognized, both on
A
and off the Navajo Reservation - until
now.
In Navajo culture,
weaving has been most
commonly associated
with women. The tradi-
tional telling of the
Emergence Story explains
that Spider Woman
received the tools and
knowledge of how to
weave from one of the
Holy People to give to the
Dine, so Navajo weavers trace their craft
back to Spider Woman. This is often
given as the reason why most weavers are
now women.
However, there is another version of
the story, one that is not widely known
nor broadly accepted. This rendition
names Spider Man as the one who
brought the tools and knowledge of weav-
ing to Spider Woman. The heritage of
Spider Man continues to be renewed by
a little-known community of male
weavers, who claim that their role and
heritage have been nearly forgotten with
the loss of the Spider Man story.
The new exhibition at the Navajo
Nation Museum features a great many of
the currently active male weavers, as well
Authentic
Native
American
Arts, Crafts
& Jewelry
Scenic view of the Mogollon Rim,
Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona!
CLEAN RESTROOMS!
Visit one of the most popular rest areas
in the Coconino National Forest...
OAK CREEK VISTA OVERLOOK
on Hwy 89A (14 miles south of
Flagstaff). Open Year Round
928-526-2968
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• Apache Cradle Board Making, instruc-
tor Darlene Russell
• Apache Violin, instructor Terrill Goseyun
• Apache Camp Dress, instructor Veronica
Belvado
• Apache Language Preservation and
Communication, instructor Carol Sneezy
• Apache History, instructor Reede
Upshaw
Special hotel packages are available
June 27 through September 3. Class
size is limited, so call today. To learn
more, call 1-800-APACHE 8, press #
sign, then dial ext. 3704 or ext. 3259.
as work by two famous late weavers. The
catalogue includes a directory of many
more male weavers, which is constantly
being expanded as more of these crafts-
men are “discovered.” A Documentary
Video accompanies the
exhibition. Many of the
weavings will be available
for purchase.
From August 5, 2004
through January 15,
2005 you will be able to
view the work of 19
Navajo male weavers
from Arizona, New
Mexico and Utah. They
are Gilbert Begay, Shane Begay, Allison
Billy, Eddie Black, Alfred Castillo,
Herman Brown, Garrick Blueeyes, Ron
Garnanez, Nathan Harry, Jaymes Henio,
Albert Jackson, Carleton Jackson, Heber
Johnson, Roy Kady, Ronnie Lee, Juan Jay
Scott, Robert Tohe, Eli Van Winkle and
Larry Yazzie.
All are welcome at the Opening
Reception Aug. 5th, 5-8 pm.
Also showing through October 16,
2004 are 64 original works created by
Navajo artists for the series of children’s
books published by Salina Bookshelf, Inc.
You’ll find the museum at Highway
264 and Post Office Loop Rd. in Window
Rock, AZ. For more information please
call 928-871-7941.
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 the
Navajo Reservation - until now. This exhibition features
the work and ways of 19 Navajo male weavers from
Arizona, 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 by
Navajo 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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Native American Tribal Attractions
1. Kaibab-Paiute Tribe
350 miles north of Phoenix on Highway 389
and 14 miles west of Fredonia
• Pipe Spring National Monument
• Full hook-up RV & General Store
• Museum (Arts and Crafts)
• Grand Canyon-North Rim
• Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Hiking & hunting
• Coral Pink Sand Dunes
• Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park
Fredonia, Arizona 86022
Phone 928-643-7245
2. Hualapai Nation
250 miles northwest of Phoenix on Route 66
and west of Grand Canyon National Park
• Grand Canyon West • Trophy Elk
• Desert Big Horn Sheep
• White water rafting
Peach Spring, Arizona 86434
Phone 888-255-9550
928-769-2216 (Tribal Council)
13
3. Havasupai Tribe
310 miles northwest of Phoenix off
Route 66 at the bottom of Grand
Canyon National Park
• Pools of turquoise water
• Spectacular waterfalls
• Camping & hiking
Supai, Arizona 86435
Phone: 928-448-2237/2141 (camping)
928-448-2111 (lodge)
4. San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
200 miles north of Phoenix at Willow
Springs and Paiute Canyon/Navajo
Mountain
• Paiute Canyon native basket weaving
Tuba City, Arizona 86045
Phone 928-283-4589/4587
5. Navajo Nation
260 miles northeast of Phoenix, located in
northern Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah - in
Coconino, Navajo, & Apache Counties, Az
• Monument Valley
• St. Michael’s Historic Museum
• Canyon De Chelly
• Hubell Trading Post
• Four Comers National Monument
• Navajo Museum, Library,
Visitor’s Center
• Ten Recreational Lakes
• Window Rock & Shiprock
natural formations
3 Phone 928-669-9211 ext. 1324
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5
12. Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation 3
9 23 miles east of Phoenix 2
on Highway 87 Verde 6
River Water Recreation
• Fort McDowell Casino
• We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 7
and Course
• Fort McDowell 8 9
Adventures
Fountain Hills, Arizona 10
85269, Phone 480-837-5121 11
12 13
13. White Mountain 17
14
Apache Tribe 15
• Navajo fairs, rodeos & pow-wows Approximately 4 hours from
Window Rock, Arizona 86515 Phoenix and 46 miles south of 19
20 16
Phone 928-871-6436 Show Low on Highway 73
web:www.discovernavajo.com 18
• Sunrise Ski Resort
• Fort Apache Cultural 20 21
6. Hopi Tribe Museum
250 miles northeast of Phoenix on Highway 20
• Hunting
264 and 67 miles north of Winslow • Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
• Stone Pueblos Villages Conference Center
• Ancient ceremonial dances • Fishing & Camping
• Cultural Center Ft. Apache, Arizona 85926 18. Cocopah Indian Tribe
• Arts & Crafts Guild Phone 928-338-1230 211 miles southwest of Phoenix and 13
• Walpi Village Tour miles south of Yuma on Highway 95
• Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant & Inn 14. San Carlos Apache Tribe • Tribal Museum
Second Mesa, Arizona 86043 115 miles northeast of Phoenix and east of • Cocopah Indian Casino
Phone 520-734-2401 (Cultural Center) Globe on Highway 60 • 18 hole golf course with
928-734-2441 • Hunting & Fishing swimming pool & tennis courts
• San Carlos Lake • Tribal cultural Center
7. Fort Mojave Indian Tribe • Apache Gold Casino • Full hook-up RV Park
236 miles northwest of Phoenix and located • San Carlos Apache Cultural Center • Agriculture
along the Colorado River near Needles, CA • Salt River Canyon Somerton, Arizona 85350
on Highway 95 and interstate 40 San Carlos, Arizona 85550 Phone 928-627-2102
• River recreation • Avi Casino Phone 888-275-2653
• Golf, Ghost towns
• Spirit Mountain Casino 14
15. Gila River Indian Community
• Hiking & rock hounding 40 miles south of Phoenix off interstate 10
• Winter National Sand Drag Races Gila River Heritage Theme Park
Needles, California 92363 • Wild Horse Pass Casino
Phone 760-629-4591 • Vee Quiva Casino
• Japanese Internment Camp
8. Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
102 miles northwest of Phoenix and adja- Sacaton, Arizona 85247
cent to the City of Prescott on Highway 69 Phone 928-562-6000
• Bucky’s Casino • Frontier Village Mall
• Historic Prescott 16. Ak-Chin Indian Community
• Fishing, camping, hunting 58 miles south of Phoenix on Highway 347
Prescott, Arizona 86301 • Him-Dak Museum
Phone 928-445-8790 • Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 19. Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council
• Casa Grande Ruins Monument 185 miles southwest of Phoenix, Adjacent to
9. Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism • Farming, Basketry Yuma off interstate 8 and located along the
95 miles north of Phoenix off of Interstate • St Francis Church Feast AZ-CA border
17 at Camp Verde Maricopa, Arizona 85239 • Historic Fort Yuma • Paradise Casino
• Cliff Castle Casino Phone 928-568-2227 • Fort Yuma Museum (Arts & Crafts)
• Montezuma Castle National Monument • Water recreation
• Native Visions horseback riding, van 17. Salt River Pima-Maricopa • RV Parks, Fishing, camping & hunting
tours, & gift shop Indian Community • Port-of-Entry (U.S. & Mexico)
• Montezuma Wells and Tuzigoot 10 miles east of Phoenix and adjacent to Yuma, Arizona 85366
National Monuments Scottsdale Phone 760-572-0213/0214
Camp Verde, Arizona 86322 • Hoo-Hoogamiki Museum
Phone 928-567-3035 • Talking Stick Golf Course 20. Tohono O’Odham Nation
• Pavilions Shopping Center 136 miles south of Phoenix, 58 miles west of
10. Tonto Apache Tribe • Cypress Golf Course Tucson on Highway 86 and near the U.S. &
93 miles north of Phoenix and adjacent to • Casino Arizona at Salt River Mexico border
Payson on Highway 87 Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 • San Xavier Mission Del Bac
• Mazatzal Casino • Winter recreation Phone 480-850-8000 • Desert Diamond Casino
• Mogollon Rim • Tonto Natural Bridge • Baboquivari Mountain Park
Payson, Arizona 85541 • Kitt Peak Observatory
Phone 928-474-5000 Sells, Arizona 85634
Phone 520-383-2221 ext. 285
11. Colorado River Indian Tribes 11
189 miles west of Phoenix and along the 21. Pascua Yaqui Tribe
AZ-CA border at Parker on Highway 95 135 miles south of Phoenix and 15 miles
• Lake Moovaly west of Tucson off of Interstate 19
• Poston Memorial Monument • Casino of the Sun
• Aha’Khav Tribal Preserve • Old Tucson Studio
• Hunting & Fishing • Saguaro National Monument
• Colorado River Tribe Museum • Santa Catalina Mountain
• Blue Water Casino • Sonoran Desert Museum
Parker, Arizona 85344 Tucson, Arizona 85746
Phone 800-572-7282 or 520-883-5000
AUGUST 2004 A Tourist News Z STATEWIDE PAGE 39

Wild Horses and Burros Arizona State Parks

Arizona Fish and Game Dept.
Bureau of Land Management
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
602-542-4174
602-942-3000
602-417-9200
Looking for Adopters in Arizona Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix 602-379-4511
Wild horses and burros - companion animal for just $25. In addi- National Park Service Phoenix 602-640-5250
living legends of the American tion, each Jack burro (males) will be U.S. Fish and Wildlife
EV TWO
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West, will be available from the available for $25 on a first-come, first- Ecological Services Field Ofc. Phoenix 602-640-2720
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) served basis on Friday. USDA Forest Service Albuquerque NM 505-842-3898
to adopt at the Mohave and Adopters must provide trans-
Santa Cruz county fairs in portation home for their animal, NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES
September. along with a sturdy corral of at least CENTRAL ARIZONA
In Kingman, the adoption site 400 square feet, food and water. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge 520-723-3172
Tonto National Monument Roosevelt 520-467-2241
at the Mohave County BLM will load each adopted animal
Fairgrounds will be open with the adopter’s halter and lead NORTHERN ARIZONA
Canyon De Chelly National Monument Chinle 928-674-5500
Thursday through Sunday, rope, after payment is made of Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Springerville 928-333-5375
September 9-12, from 10 am to adoption fees by cash, check or Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page 928-608-6404
5 pm. At the Santa Cruz County major credit cards. Adopters must Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon 928-638-7779
Fairgrounds in Sonoita, the keep the following in mind - Drop Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Ganado 928-755-3475
adoption site will be open Friday ramp and open-top trailers cannot Montezuma Castle National Monument Camp Verde 928-567-3322
through Sunday, September 17-19, from be used, and two-horse trailers will be Navajo National Monument Tonalea 928-672-2366
9 am to 5 pm. Each adoption event will accepted only for transporting burros or a Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
feature a silent competitive bid auction on horse one year old or younger. Pipe Spring National Monument Fredonia 928-643-7105
Saturday. Potential adopters should con- Following adoption, the wild horses Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-0502
tact BLM for further details on these and burros remain the property of the fed- Tuzigoot National Monument Clarkdale 928-634-5564
events and the specific site schedules. eral government for at least one year after Walnut Canyon National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-3367
Adoption fees for horses and female adoption. After the first year of care, Wupatki National Monument Flagstaff 928-679-2365
burros (jennies) will start at $125 during adopters may apply for legal title to the SOUTHERN ARIZONA
two rounds of silent competitive bidding adopted animal. Chiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas, Willcox 520-824-3560
on Saturday. Successful adopters will BLM adopts several hundred wild Fort Bowie Historical Site Bowie 520-847-2500
receive an information kit with their ani- horses and burros throughout Arizona Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Ajo 520-387-6849
mal’s medical history, herd area statistics, each year. For a schedule of future adop- Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Tucson 520-733-5158
capture date, and tips for equine care. tion events or more information about the Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tucson 520-733-5153
Each event will feature BLM’s Adopt program, contact the BLM in Phoenix Tumacacori National Historical Park Tumacacori 520-398-2341
a Buddy program, in which successful (623-580-5500), Kingman (928-718-
bidders during silent competitive auctions 3700), toll free at 1-866-4MUSTANGS, STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS
have an opportunity to “Adopt a Buddy” or on the web at: www.az.blm.gov CENTRAL ARIZONA
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Superior 520-689-2811

Glen Canyon Nat’l Recreation Area Lost Dutchman State Park

McFarland State Historic Park
Picacho Peak State Park
Apache Junction
Florence
Picacho
480-982-4485
520-868-5216
520-466-3183
In the Heart of the “Grand Circle” COLORADO RIVER REGION
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and photos and historical Alamo Lake State Park Wenden 928-669-2088
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Recreation Area, stretching hun- information on the construction of the Buckskin Mountain State Park Parker 928-667-3231
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dreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Glen Canyon Dam. You can also check Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City 928-855-2784
Arizona to southern Utah’s Orange out the Bullfrog Visitor Center, at the Lake Havasu State Park Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223
Cliffs, offers great back country and Bullfrog Marina in Utah to see exhibits Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma 928-783-4771
water recreational opportunities. The relating to the geology, natural history Yuma Crossing State Historic Park Yuma 928-329-0471
National Recreation Area sits in the mid- and human history of the area as well as NORTHERN ARIZONA
Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood 928-634-5283
dle of what is known as the “Grand Anasazi and pioneer artifacts and a life- Fort Verde State Historic Park Camp Verde 928-567-3275
Circle.” This is a collection of seven size model of a slot canyon. Homolovi Ruins State Park Winslow 928-289-4106
national monuments, many state parks, Beginning in March you can purchase Jerome State Historic Park Jerome 928-634-5381
historical sites, prehistoric Indian ruins either the Golden Eagle or Golden Age Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns 928-337-4441
and ghost towns. Great views, geological Passports from the Carl Hayden Visitor Red Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-6907
wonders, an interesting history and a Center, Glen Canyon NRA Park Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Flagstaff 928-779-4395
combination of nature and man-made Headquarters or, in April, at entrance sta- Slide Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-3034
monuments blend together to make an tions. The Golden Eagle Passport is only Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson 928-476-4202
interesting all around trip. $50 per year and provides federal fee area SOUTHERN ARIZONA
You can take guided tours of the Glen entry for all those in the passholder’s Catalina State Park Tucson 520-628-5798
Canyon Dam through the Carl Hayden vehicle. The Golden Age Passport is $10 Kartchner Caverns State Park Benson 520-586-2283
Visitor Center in Page which offers the and never expires. It provides fee area Oracle State Park Oracle 520-896-2425
tours daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day entry just like the Golden Eagle Passport, Patagonia Lake State Park Patagonia 520-287-6965
from 7a-7p and the rest of the year from but also provides 50% off all user fees for Roper Lake State Park Safford 520-428-6760
8a-5p (excluding major holidays). The the pass holder. Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tombstone 520-457-3311
Carl Hayden Visitor Center also features For more information call the Carl Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Tubac 520-398-2252
dinosaur tracks, “Glen Canyon during the Hayden Visitor Center at 928-608-6404. NATIONAL FORESTS
Ice Age,” a three-dimensional map of the NORTHERN ARIZONA
Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville 928-333-4301

Ongoing Events at Az’s State Parks Coconino National Forest

Kaibab National Forest
Prescott National Forest
Flagstaff
Williams
Prescott
928-527-3600
800-863-0546
928-445-1762
JAN 1-DEC 31 BENSON MAY 1-SEP 24 ST. JOHNS
Educational Programs Petroglyph & Ruin Tours Tonto National Forest Phoenix 602-225-5200
Kartchner Caverns State Park - Programs on scorpions, Lyman Lake State Park - Ranger-guided petroglyph & SOUTHERN ARIZONA
butterflies, worms, historic mining and more. Weekly ruin tours, Saturdays & Sundays. Petrogylphs 10a and Coronado National Forest Tucson 520-670-4552
basis, various times and dates. 520-586-4114 Ruins 2p. $5 per car (up to 4 people). 928-337-4441
JAN 1-DEC 31 CAMP VERDE MAY 31-SEP 4 FLAGSTAFF WILDLIFE REFUGES
Living History Backyard Birding Alchesay National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
Fort Verde State Historic Park - Living history presen- Riordan Mansion St Historic Park - Sundays, park nat-
tations on site, upon request as staffing allows. Daily. uralist introduces birds and their habitat on Mansion Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Parker 928-667-4144
“The History of the Apache Scouts” video presenta- grounds, 7:30a. Bring binoculars & bird book. Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Sasabe 520-823-4251
tion. Call for times. 928-567-3275 Donations appreciated. 928-779-4395 Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Ajo 520-387-6483
JAN 1-DEC 31 ORACLE JUN 1-AUG 31 SEDONA Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Cibola 928-587-3253
Oracle State Park Tours Sunset Hike Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Needles, CA 619-326-3853
Historic Kannally Ranch House - Tour this Red Rock State Park - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-3371
Mediterranean Revival Style home built in 1929, Sat, & Saturdays, 6-7:30pm. Sunset Hike with theme: Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-7861
Sun, and Holidays at 10a & 2p. Guided nature walks, Mondays - Archaeology, Wednesdays - “The Beauty of
Sat at 8:30a. 520-896-2425 Nature and the Written Word” and Fridays & San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Douglas 520-364-2104
Saturdays - Nature Hikes. $6 per vehicle (up to 4 peo- Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
ple). 928-282-6907 Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 928-767-3456
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Utah’s Canyon Country! Anaheim/Orange County, CA

A Perfect Fall Getaway Events to Remember
Fall in the high country! breakfasts, buffalo burgers and stew, and Anaheim/Orange County is 494-3030). A Women’s Touch, located at

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the air! But not everyone knows how
lovely fall is in the high desert. The sti-
fling heat of the summer abates
and the ordinarily cool nights
turn crisp. In the wash bottoms,
the temperature in the deep
shadows cast by venerable cot-
tonwood trees hint at cooler
winter coming. It’s a perfect
time to be outdoors. Summer
crowds are gone, the pace is
slower, time itself seems to
slow.
If you like to use your SUV
on dirt roads, endless exploration awaits
in southeast Utah. Your 4 wheel drive
will easily carry you into canyons and
washes where you can hike to ruins and
rock art tucked away in alcoves. Or per-
haps you would like to drive among the
golden aspen groves at higher elevation
on the mountains. The crisp fall air is
clear and from those high places you can
see the entire Four Corners.
Since the crowds have gone, finding
lodging is easy and meals taken in local
restaurants are unhurried. Small unique
bed & breakfast facilities, country inns
and motels are all available. Restaurants
serving Navajo inspired dishes, country
If golf is your bag, the Hideout Golf
Club offers challenging play, stunning
views from many holes and an
unhurried atmosphere without
tee times. Early morning and
late afternoon play is often
accompanied by deer foraging
on the course, and afternoon
play is accentuated by long
deep shadows cast by the low-
ering sun as it streams through
the fall colors of cottonwood
and aspen. Many tee boxes are
set high above the green with
peaceful views of the course and sur-
rounding area. Some greens are nestled
deep within groves of cottonwood or
behind rolling aprons designed to add just
enough challenge to make the game inter-
esting.
Come experience fall in southeast
Utah! Enjoy the hidden gems found in
canyons and washes, climb the heights of
the Abajo Mountains and revel in the
sparkling glitter of aspen moving in the
breeze, play golf on the exquisite Hideout
course, and relax as the season changes.
Contact Utah’s Canyon Country at
800-574-4386 for your Adventure
Guide!
including an array of popular art and
music festivals. Take note of these upcom-
ing scheduled events.
The Art-A-Fair runs though August 31st
in Laguna Beach. This juried event will fea-
ture more traditional art forms including
sculpture, bronzes, stained glass and paint-
ings from all over the world (949-494-
4514). Running through August 27th and
also in Laguna Beach, the Festival of Arts
features nearly 140 painters, sculptors,
ceramists, jewelers, photographers and oth-
ers. Their works will be on display and
available for sale on the Festival Grounds
(949-494-1145).
Also in Laguna Beach, the Sawdust Art
Festival takes place through September 5th.
Over 200 Laguna Beach artists exhibit and
sell their original works such as jewelry,
ceramics and textiles. There will also be
artists’ demos, complimentary art classes
and children’s art activities plus three stages
for entertainment, cafes and a saloon (949-
Escape from the Heat
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa
TRAVEL by Pamela Marlowe
Blue, blue, Hawaii... cool
ocean breezes, iridescent
water - warm enough for an
WRITER early morning swim, tall, trop-
ical drinks by the pool.
Sounds like the perfect escape from Arizona
heat... and that it was!
Having just returned from a seven day
stay at Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach
Resort and Spa on the beach at Waikiki, I
can attest to the fact that a stay at this resort
is just what the doctor orders to “treat the
heat!” As Waikiki’s premier beach resort,
located on 22 tropical landscaped acres,
there’s always something to do - for the
entire family - grandmothers and babies
included.
I enjoyed Waikiki’s largest beach front
pool and a private gym-workout area over-
looking the gorgeous palm-lined beach. Lots
to see, both at the pool and the beach. You
can enjoy being right on the beach, using
comfy lounge chairs and umbrellas to soak
up the tropical rays, or you can swim in the
including examples in landscape painting,
portrait, figure and still life through
September 18th (949-476-2565).
On September 3rd don’t miss the
International Street Faire in Old Towne
Orange. The Faire features cuisine, folk
music, dance and over 100 craft artisans
with works on display (714-538-3581). The
Hyatt Newport Beach presents their
Summer Jazz Series through October 15th
(949-729-1234) and Long Beach’s Queen
Mary Jazz Series runs Thursdays through
the 23rd of September and features artists
such as Chris Botti and Eloise Laws (562-
499-1650).
If you’re feeling a bit hungry don’t forget
to check out the Lobster Cookout at the
Sutton Hotel in Newport Beach each
Saturday through September 25th (949-476-
2001). For more information on these and
other events online check out www.ana-
heimoc.org
gorgeous pool with a view of the beach.
Anyway you slice it, it’s “water, water
everywhere,” a welcome change for us
“desert dwellers.”
Even if you’re not a “water baby,” there’s
excellent shopping in any of the 90 shops
and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, a
fabulous spa (replete with the most relaxing
massage ever), and nightly cultural events
and entertainment. All of this at the resort-
no car rental necessary!
The Hawaiian Hilton is a very simple
direct flight from Phoenix to Honolulu - I
left from Phoenix at 7:30am and arrived at
the hotel at 2:30pm; a short, direct flight left
me rested and ready to enjoy my afternoon
and evening at the resort. As most travelers,
I look not only for relaxation and entertain-
ment on my journeys, but also value. The
Hilton Hawaiian Beach Resort provides all
of the amenities-and great value.
Check out their website at
www.HiltonHawaiianVillage.com for
more information, or call 1-800-
HILTONS for reservations - think water!
Aloha.

Summer temperatures rarely exceed 95°.

Scenic drives traverse high desert and mountain
terrain on pavement and graded gravel. Find a
favorite place among the fir and ponderosa on the
mountain or along the San Juan River where
the water lulls you into relaxation.
Visit: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
• Hovenweep National Monument • Natural Bridges
National Monument • The Dinosaur Museum
• Edge of the Cedars State Park/Museum
• The Abajo Mountains • Canyonlands National Park

800-574-4386
Utah’s Canyon Country!
AUGUST 2004 A Tourist News Z REGIONAL PAGE 41

The Tequila of Tequila San Carlos

A Small Town of World Reknown Arizona’s Ocean State of Mind
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Jalisco is a little town with a familiar
moniker. Where the town of Tequila
got its name is obvious from the many
distilleries located there. But to under-
stand the town, you must first understand
its brew.
Infamous for the lick, suck, and slam
ritual of salt, lime, and a shot glass,
Tequila is actually intended to be sipped
and savored. What’s more, the process of
Tequila’s creation is imbued with as much
history and tradition as those of wine or
whiskey. To truly enjoy tequila to the
fullest, a brief overview of this process is
in 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 of
the region to craft a drink called pulque.
The Conquistadors then distilled pulque
into what we now call tequila.
Ripeness of the pina, which can way
up to 200 pounds, is determined by a pro-
fessional Jimador. By the time an agave
has produced its once-in-a-lifetime flow-
ering stem called a quiote, it is well past
its prime for tequila production because
the sugars that ferment into alcohol have
been used up to produces the quiote.
pinas and ships them off to the distillery
where they are chopped and roasted until
their starches turn into sugars. They are
then shredded, pressed and placed in fer-
menting vats. A yeast recipe, secret to
each distiller, is then added to convert the
sugars to alcohol.
Tequila comes in two colors; gold and
white. While gold, joven abocado, may
be the more familiar, it is primarily an
export product augmented by additive
colors and flavors. If margaritas are on
the agenda, this is the variety to use.
However, tequila purists opt for the white,
or silver, variety. This is tequila in an
unadulterated state, bearing a stronger
agave taste and a bolder character.
Tequila is also available in “rested” or
“aged” classifications. Rested, or
Reposado tequilas must be matured for at
least sixty days, while Anejo, or aged
tequila must sit for a minimum of one
year. If you would like to reposado your-
self in balmy old Mexico, be sure to
investigate the town and tonic of Tequila.
For information on activities in
Jalisco, home of Tequila, call the
Jalisco State Tourism office at 011-52-
322-221-2677.
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has no beach. From a strictly carto- that might be, it’s what lies below the sur-
graphic point of view, that is true. face that is truly amazing. To swim with
Spiritually, however, it is a different story. the 800 species of fish in the sea, there
The resort town of San Carlos is a fre- are SCUBA and snorkeling rentals, class-
quent destination and es and tours. You can
even a part-time home also book a seat on a
to a number of dolphin, whale and
Arizonans. orca viewing vessel.
It should comes as Ocean Sports of San
no surprise that ocean Carlos should meet all
lovers should find their of your water recre-
way down to San ation needs.
Carlos’ sun-kissed For accommo-
shores. For starters, dations, you can pam-
about 4 hours south of per yourself at the San
Nogales on four to Carlos Desert Bay
eight lane Highway 15, San Carlos is easy Hotel & Resort or the Los Jitos Hotel
to get to. Once there, an endless variety and Spa. Both offer luxurious rooms and
of land and sea activities are available. royal treatment. Visiting San Carlos is as
For the landlubbers there are hiking easy as it is enjoyable. It may not be part
opportunities in the Ranchita Mountain of our state, but it is part of our state of
range and Nacapule Canyon. There are mind.
stretches in the canyon where its massive
walls narrow to a few feet apart. If golf- Club de Golf, 011-52-622-226-1102
ing is more to your pace, check out Club Ocean Sports, 011-52-622-226-0696
de Golf and its 18-hole championship Los Jitos Hotel and Spa,
course. 011-52-622-226-0092
There is excellent, year round fishing San Carlos Desert Bay Hotel & Resort,
in the Sea of Cortez. The summer catch 1-800-500-2040
includes marlin, sailfish, dorado (mahi

Playa Bonita Resort, Hotel & R.V. Park

Laos Mar
Hotel & Suites

Walk along the 93 Beautiful

peaceful beaches
Relax at the pool
Rooms
with these features:
Read a book to the
sound of the waves • 2 Queen Size Bed
• Air Conditioning
• 128 Beach View Room • Satellite TV
• A/C in Rooms • Full Kitchen
• Jacuzzi
• Sofa Bed
• Satellite TV
• Outside Bar • Hair Dryer
• Restaurant
Your satisfaction is our
•Swimming Pool #1 goal! Please feel free to
• Happy Hour contact us if you have any
• Live Music questions or concerns

USA Toll Free: 1-800-569-1797 Information: (011-52-638)

México Toll Free: 1-888-232-8142 384-4700, 383-4701, 383-4702, 383-4703
Phone from USA: (011-52-638) México Toll Free: 01-800-560-2206
383-2586 or 383-2199 US Toll Free: 877-736-5005
Located Paseo Balboa #90,
Located on Paseo Balboa #100 U.S. Mail PO Box 254, Lukeville, AZ 85341
on the beach, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora

Visit us: www.playabonitaresort.com

for more information on all of our hotels and RV Parks
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SOUTH Tombstone Territories RV Park

Ajo
Shadow Ridge RV Resort
2111 E. Highway 82
520-457-2584
877-316-6714
Saddle Mountain RV Park
431 N 2nd Ave www.tombstoneterritories.com “One of the West Valley’s Best Kept Secrets”
520-387-5055 info@tombstoneterritories.com
shadowridgervresort.com 102 HUGE pull-through lots with full Saddle Mountain RV ing in one of our dart tournaments.
Park is located approximately The Tonopah area offers hiking, bird

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shadowridge@startroaming.com hook-ups. We love pets! Large rec

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45 minutes west of metropolitan watching, rock hunting and other scenic

125 spaces, full hookups including
cable, phone available (each space),
club house and fitness center, tiled
restroom and showers, 2 laundry
rooms, shuffleboard, pool tables, holey-
board, nature trail, park models for
sale, Sedona’s available, TL rated.
Benson
Butterfield RV Resort
251 S. Ocotillo
520-586-4400
www.re-resort.com
rv-resort@theriver.com
173 large full hook-up sites w/satellite,
cable, large clubhouse. Computer
friendly, showers, laundry, LP gas,
swimming pool and spa. No age limit.
Pets welcome. Walk to shopping and
restaurants. Park model sales and
rentals. GOLF PACKAGES AVAIL-
ABLE. Exit 304 from I-10, go south
through stoplight, left behind Safeway
Store.
Pato Blanco Lakes & R V Resort
635 E. Pearl
520-586-8966
www.patoblancolakes.com
patoblanco@patoblancolakes.com
104 RV pull thru sites, phone-electric-
water-sewer hook-ups, clean-out sta-
tion, laundry, CATV, LP Gas, recreation
hall, game room, swimming, handi-
access, organized activities, modem
friendly, restrooms, showers, plus pet
allowed!
Clifton
North Clifton RV Park
210 N. Coronado Blvd.
928-865-4146
www.townofclifton.com
jvarming@townofclifton.com
New! 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 San
Francisco River in the historic mining
town of Clifton and the south end of
the Coronado Trail. Mild year round
climate. Quiet setting.
Huachuca City
Mountain View RV Park
99 W. Vista Lane
520-456-2860
www.mountainviewrvpark.com
cbethka@aol.com
96 RV sites. Full hookups. Bath houses
with showers and laundry, modem
hookups, pay phones, clubhouse, cable
TV, pet allowed.
room with kitchen, table tennis, shuffle-
board, billiards, darts and more! Pool,
spa, and BBQ. Miles of hiking / riding /
biking trails. Good Sam, Passport
America, AAA members welcome.
Very competitive rates. Top Rally Site.
102 (40’ x 80’) sites with FHU
w/cable-20/30/50AMPS. 2 laundry
rooms, showers, modem friendly,
propane, and many more amenities.
Wonderful views, See our Ad in this
issue.
Marana
A Bar A RV Park
6015 Tangerine Farms Rd
520-682-4332
abaraaz@netscape.net
85 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse with
kitchen, laundry, restrooms and show-
ers.
Sierra Vista
Pueblo Del Sol RV Resort
3400 Resort Dr.
520-378-0213
www.pdsrvresort.com
pdsrv@c2i2.com
55+. No tents, pop-ups or pick-up
campers. 224 full hook-ups. showers,
restrooms, laundry. Clubhouse, exercise
room, outdoor pool and spa, restaurants
and convenience store within walking
distance. Pets welcomed! Spectacular
mountain views, park models for sale
or lease.
Tombstone
Trail Riders Motel & RV Park
13 N. 7th St.
520-457-3573
www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/
trailriders@tombstone1880.com
Motel Mini RV park, 10 spaces avail-
able, free morning coffee, CATV, large
clean rooms, phones.
Tucson
Cactus Gardens Home Community
2333 W. Irvington Pl.
520-883-4771
www.sunhome.biz
info@sunhome.biz
75 spaces. Pets allowed. Laundry,
CATV, beautiful mountain setting.
Rincon Country West RV Resort
4555 S. Mission Road
520-294-5608
www.rinconcountry.com
westinfo@rinconcountry.com
1101 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.
PR
Phoenix in Tonopah, situated in the
beautiful Sonoran Desert surrounded
by several mountain ranges. Maximum
winter temperatures are in
the 60 & 70 degree range
making it the perfect
“winter haven.”
Saddle Mountain RV
Park was originally built
in 1979, but has since
been under new owner-
ship and a whole new
face has been put on the
park. Newly enlarged,
this 344-space park has
complete hook-ups at all sites with
30/50-amp service including telephone
lines to all sites. Our oversized spaces
easily accommodate large rigs with
slide-outs and vehicles in tow. All of the
roads are paved which makes it great for
those morning or evening walks. Our
park is landscaped with hundreds of
palm trees, cactus, yellow lantana and
bright red bougainvillea.
Our amenities consist of horseshoes,
shuffleboard, basketball, tennis courts,
swimming pool, large NEW laundry
facility and a NEW activity center. If
you don’t feel like cooking, then come
join us this winter for our pot-luck din-
ners, hamburgers & hotdogs, homemade
biscuits & gravy or bring your own bowl
& spoon for our delicious stew & corn-
bread dinners. Get ready to meet some
new friends along with our friendly staff
while enjoying a game of pool or play-
South 40 RV Ranch
3600 W. Orange Grove Rd.
520-297-2503
south40RV@theriver.com
224 spaces, heated pool, hot tub, rec
room, library, modem hook-up, ecercise
room, shower houses. Social activities
during fall/winter.
Voyager RV Resort
8701 S. Kolb Rd.
520-574-5000
www.VoyagerRV.com
info@voyagerrv.com
From Jct. of I-10 and Kolb Rd. (Exit
270), S. 0.5 mi. on Kolb Rd. (L). 1,576
full hookup sites with patios, includes
back-ins, big rig sites, and 100 foot pull
thrus, modern hu/site. Telephones 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 & shuffleboard
courts, 36 room Inn, Day Spa, Massage
Center, and planned activities.
and recreational opportunities. Visitors
can choose from three wilderness areas
or hike along Saddle Mountain. Nearby
BLM land is available
for 4-wheelers and sand
rails. Each year the com-
munity holds an annual
Spring Fling, Fourth of
July celebration and a
Winter Carnival.
Within 35 minutes drive
you’ll find the Phoenix
International Raceway,
which hosts Indy Car &
NASCAR races, golf
courses, the Goodyear Market Place &
Swap Meet, movie theatres, major shop-
ping and popular restaurants. You may
want to take a day trip to Wickenburg,
Quartzsite, Yuma or even San Luis and
Algodones, Mexico, port of entry com-
munities where shopping is very popular.
At the end of the day enjoy the most
beautiful sunsets you can imagine and
when darkness falls be prepared for skies
so bright with stars that you will want to
reach up and touch them.
For more information, email us at
smrvpark@aol.com, call 623-386-3892
or visit our website at www.saddle-
mountainrvpark.com. We are located
at 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 411th
Avenue 1⁄2 mile to park.
Western Way RV Resort
3100 S Kinney
520-578-1715
www.wwrvresort.com
info@wwrvresort.com
300 RV sites, 55+, no tents, city water,
modem, restrooms & showers, public
phone, spa, shuffleboard, horseshoes,
rec hall, game room, planned activities.
Willcox
Grande Vista MH
& RV Park & Self-Storage
711 Prescott Ave. 520-384-4002
connet1@vtc.net
34 spaces. Full hookups. Mobile home
rentals and self-storage. Pets allowed.
No age restriction. Cable TV, internet
hookup, restrooms, showers, laundry,
handicapped access, dump station, rec
hall, heated pool.

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COLORADO RIVER REGION
Bullhead City
River City RV Park
2225 Merrill Ave.
928-754-2121
www.rivercityrvpark.com
rivercityrv@ctaz.com
We offer 132 spaces for the value con-
scious traveler. Utilities and cable are
free, as well as the heated pool, rec
hall, exercise room, games, clean show-
ers and restrooms, and outside picnic
area. Horseshoes and mini golf are also
free. Laundry facilities, phones, vend-
ing machine, ice machines and propane
service is available at a small cost. 30
and 50 amp service. Free email service
is available in the office.
Silverview RV Resort
1501 Gold Rush Rd.
928-763-5500
www.silverviewrvresort.com
silverviewresort.com/webmail.html
151 sites. Clubhouse, convenience
store, pools, spas, laundry, views of
river and casinos, full hookups with TV
and phone available. High speed
interenet available. Camping and tent
areas. Pets and children welcome.
Hope
Ramblin Roads RV Resort
60650 E. Hwy. 60
928-859-3187
www.ramblinroads.com
ramblinroads@tds.net
178 full hookup RV spaces. Laundry,
showers, restrooms, telephone hook-up
available, recreational facilities, mini-
mart, gas/diesel/propane. 18 hole desert
golf course. Shuffleboard, horseshoes,
putting green.
Free Camping & RV Resources
• Near Canyon de Chelly National
Monument is Cottonwood
Campground, just 1/2 mile south of the
Visitor Center. There are 104 RV and
tent sites available on a first come, first
served basis. Facilities are open from
April to October and there are flush toi-
lets, picnic tables and drinking water
available. No fee required to stay here.
Adjacent to the Thunderbird Lodge on
Lake Havasu City
Havasu RV Resort
1905 Victoria Farms Rd.
928-764-2020
www.havasurvresort.com
sales@havasurvresort.com
NEW!! Opening January 2004. Views
of lake and mountains. 169 oversized
lots for purchase or rent. Spacious
Clubhouse with many amenities and
large covered patio adjacent to game
area. Heated pool and jacuzzi overlook
the 9 hole putting green with water fea-
ture. We have it all including 100 amps,
big rig sites, internet hookups, and pet
friendly. Our city caters to our RV visi-
tors. Many activities including a new
senior center are in town.
Quartzsite
Desert Sunset RV Park
480 W. Central Blvd
928-927-6433
www.desertsunresorts.com
Two locations next door to each other.
Pets allowed. LP gas, rec/card room,
laundry, library, picnic area, resident
planned activities. 30 min. from
Casino. Rates 670/yr.
Wellton
Pioneer RV Park
28595 E. County 11th
928-785-3579
yumaparks@aol.com
320 spaces. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. Laundry, satellite and cable
TV, heated pool and spa, shuffleboard,
horseshoes, telephone, large rec hall.
Az Tourist News is
distributed statewide
at participating
JB’s Restaurants.
• Globe - Apache Gold Casino,
7 1/2 miles east of Globe on
Highway 70 permits free overnight
parking in the parking lot. The
RV Park charges a fee; there is
a dump station available there.
• Kayenta - Free camping is
available at Navajo National
Monument, located only 30 miles
Yuma
Bonita Mesa R.V. Resort, L.L.C.
9400 N. Frontage Road
928-342-2999
sprouse2@juno.com
www.azohwy.com/b/bonitams.htm
470 spaces, No age restrictions, CATV,
LP Gas, Showers, Handi-access,
Internet Hook-up, Rest Rooms, Game
Room, Laundry facilities, & Rec hall.
Caravan Oasis Resort
10500 E. Frontage Road
928-342-1480
www.caravanoasisresort.com
lasquintas1@aol.com
460 RV sites. Pets allowed. Internet
hookups, red hall, game room,
restrooms, showers, handicapped
access, laundry.
Cocopah RV & Golf Resort
6800 Strand Ave
928-343-9300
QUIET! 806 gravel spaces with con-
crete patios away from highway and
RR noise. A 55+ park, allows pets,
internet/cable hook-up, LP service and
laundry. Has FT Activity Dir, rec hall,
craftshop, wood shop, shuffleboard,
tennis, horseshoes, 18-hole golf, and
the BIGGEST pool in Yuma.
Las Quintas Resort
10442 E. Frontage Road
877-975-9005
928-305-9005
www.caravanoasisresort.com
lasquintas1@aol.com
460 RV sites. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. Cable TV, Internet hookups,
red hall, game room, restrooms, show-
ers, handicapped access, laundry.
Az Tourist News
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Sun Vista RV Resort
7201 E. Hwy 80 928-726-8920
www.sunvistarvresort.com
funtimes@sunvistarvresort.com
Located off of I-8 exit 7/Araby
Road.1230 RV spaces complete with
Indoor/outdoor heated pools and
Jacuzzi. Ammenities include Cable TV,
LP Gas, Showers, Handicap Access,
rec/game hall, internet hookup and
more. no pull throughs
Westwind RV and Golf Resort
9797 E. 32nd St. 928-342-2992
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
info@westwindrvgolfresort.com
1075 sites. Laundry, showers,
restrooms, 3 par 9 hole golf course, pro
shop, activity office, library, email sta-
tion, craft room, billiard room, lounge,
ballroom, fitness center, shuffleboard
court, volleyball court, cafe.
NORTH
Camp Verde
Zane Grey RV Park
4500 E. Highway 260 928-567-4320
www.zanegreyrvpark.com
info@zanegreyrvpark.com
From I-17 (exit 287) east on Hwy. 260
9 miles. Entrance on left after bridge.
Extra large, level, shaded pull thrus and
back ins; big rig sites; meticulously
clean, well landscaped Full hook ups
20-30-50-amp, new laundry, spa, show-
ers, restrooms, modem friendly, LP gas,
on running creek. YOU WILL NOT BE
DISAPPOINTED!
Pinetop
Hon-Dah RV Park
777 Hwy. 260 928-369-7400
www.hon-dah.com
258 spaces, no age restrictions, pets
allowed, satellite TV, LP gas, showers,
handicap access, dump station, internet
hook-up, restrooms, laundry, recre-
ational hall. Adjacent to Hon-Dah
Resort Casino featuring 600 slots,
poker, great food, and live entertain-
ment.
Saddle Mountain RV Park
Newly Expanded & Improved
One of the West Valley’s Best Kept Secrets
Located between Phoenix & Quartzsite

the North Kaibab Trail. Chinle, Arizona
• Unless posted, many Wal-Mart stores
allow RVers to spend the night for free in
their parking lot. Please look for signs
indicating otherwise.
• Sedona/Cottonwood Area - There is
government land located between
Sedona and Cottonwood that permit up
to two weeks for RVers and campers to
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Show Low
Waltners RV Resort
4800 S. 28th St.
928-537-4611
www.apollopropertiescom/waltners
Full hookups, Recreation Hall, age
restriction, showers, activities
Venture In RV Resort
Winslow
Meteor Crater RV Park
928-289-5898
I-40 Exit 233, 35 mi. east of Flagstaff
www.meteorcrater.com
info@meteorcrater.com
71 gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60),
big rig sites, tent sites, modem
hu/office, restrooms, showers, clean-out
station, security, public phone, laundry,
limited groceries, limited RV supplies,
rec hall, playground.
CENTRAL
Apache Junction
Gold Canyon RV & Golf
7151 E. US Highway 60
480-982-5800
www.rvresortarizona.com
goldcanyonrv@aol.com
754 RV sites, full hookups. Age restric-
tions, electric, water and sewer
hookups, laundry, snack bar, pets OK,
CATV, wireless internet available. LP
gas, instant phone hook-up, internet,
game room, billiard room, recreation
hall, classrooms, swimming, handi-
access, organized activities, computer
lab, modem friendly, restroom, show-
ers, sauna, & steam room. 9 hole golf
course and golf shop.
Ironwood Mobile Home Park
1280 N. Ironwood Dr. #44
480-982-3413
www.azrvresorts.net
osprops@aol.com
61 RV sites, full hookups. Clubhouse
with patio, spa, and BBQ. Billiards
room, restrooms, shower, laundry and
kitchen. Swimming pool.
La Hacienda RV Resort
1797 W. 28th Ave
480-982-2808
www.lahaciendarv.com
info@lahaciendarv.com
280 RV sites, 5 star rated, large pool, 2
spas, large auditorium, laundry, shower
area, pool room, game room, library,
computer room, music room, room for
sewing and ironing, silversmith shop,
lapidary, carpentry, craft rooms for
ceramics, wood carving, oil painting
and stained glass. In park satellite sys-
tem, close to several golf courses, hik-
ing, outdoor activities
Pick up your copy of
Az Tourist News at
many Village Inn
Restaurants
statewide.
See listing Show Low, AZ
A Tourist News Z
Park Place East RV Resort
146 N. Merrill Rd.
480-986-2378
stanmag@webtv.net
173 sites, full hookups. Pool hall, laun-
dry room, rec hall, shuffleboard, horse-
shoes, restrooms, showers. Pets with
some restrictions, age restrictions.
Rock Shadows Travel Trailer
600 S. Idaho Rd 480-982-0450
www.rockshadowsrvresort.com
kenwein34@earthlink.net
55+, Jct of Hwy 60 & Idaho Rd (exit
196), N 1.8 mi on Idaho. Pet rstctns, no
tents, avail spaces: 120 gravel, patios,
backins (35x38), 120 full hookups.
Restrms/showers, pets OK, CATV, LP
Gas, clean-out station, internet ready,
game rm, public phone, security, laun-
dry. Heated pool, spa, rec hall & activi-
ties.
Shiprock RV Resort
1700 W. Shiprock St.
480-505-1300
www.azrvresorts.net
osprops@aol.com
120 sites. Full hookups. Handicap
access, 7,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, billiards
room, library, computer access, kitchen,
restrooms, showers, laundry, swimming
pool, spa, BBQ area, putting green,
cable tv, dump station and Scheduled
activities.
Sunrise RV Resort
1403 W. Broadway Ave.
480-983-2500
www.rvresortarizona.com
sunriserv@aol.com
501 RV spaces, full hookups. Age
restrictions. Full hookup units only - 24
ft. length unit minimum. Modem
hookup. Laundry, exercise room,
library, woodshop, billiard room, game
& craft room. Tennis, shuffleboard and
pickleball courts. Recreation hall.
Planned activities. Heated pool and hot
tub. Pets allowed in pet area.
Superstition Lookout Travel Trailer
1371 E 4th Ave
480-982-2008
192 RV spaces, pets allowed, age
restriction, cable tv, game & rec room,
showers and restrooms, laundry facili-
ties, gas available, dump station, inter-
net hook-up and handicap access
The best of active resort living!
Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort & Country Club, El Mirage, AZ
Gold Canyon RV Resort, Apache Junction, AZ
Sunrise RV Resort, Apache Junction, AZ
1-866-RVPARK4
(1-866-787-2754)
www.robertsresorts.com
Black Canyon City
Rivers Edge Rv Park
18801 School House Rd.
623-374-9448
Age restriction, 59 spaces, pets
allowed, cable TV, LP gas weekly.
Casa Grande
Leisure Valley RV Park
9985 N Pinal Ave
520-836-9449
800-225-2134
leisurevalley@cgmailbox.com
125 RV sites, 55+, 20, 30 & 50 amp
receptacles, laundry, rest rooms, Pets
Allowed, CATV, LP Gas delivered,
showers, public phone, patios, clean-
out station, internet, Handi-access. Club
House with large screen TV, game
room, pavillion, swim pool, spa, horse-
shoes, rec hall, & planned activities. No
tents. Open all year. Big rigs welcome.
Palm Creek Golf & Resort
1110 N. Hennes Blvd
520-421-7000
www.palmcreekgolf.com
info@palmcreekgolf.com
1600 RV sites, active adult (55+), luxu-
ry resort. All amenities - 18 hole golf
course, pro shop, heated pool, spa,
clubhouse, baseball diamond, rec hall,
lawn bowling, 8 tennis courts, shuffle-
board, billiards, exercise room, game
room, 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 Mirage
Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort
11201 N. El Mirage Rd.
623-583-0464
www.rvresortarizona.com
puebloelmiragerv@aol.com
1075 site. Full hookups. 95 mobile
home sites. In-park manager, social
director, elegant club house with
lounge, library and billiards, 18 hole
Fuzzy Zoeler championship golf
course, driving range and putting green,
rec center, 2 jacuzzis and 2 saunas,
large swimming pool, lawn bowling
green, tennis and shuffleboard.
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FIVE LOCATIONS IN ARIZONA:
EHRENBERG........................I-10 Exit 1
ELOY ..............................I-10 Exit 208A
KINGMAN ..........................I-40 Exit 53
PHOENIX..........................I-10 Exit 137
WINSLOW........................I-10 Exit 255
AUGUST 2004
Mesa
Good Life RV Resort
3403 E. Main St.
480-832-4990
www.goodliferv.com
dan.martin@goodliferv.com
1163 RV sites, age restrictions, pet
restrictions, 50 rental units, patios, full
hookups, city water and sewage, cable
TV available, restrooms, showers, pub-
lic phone, laundry, security. 2 heated
pools and spas, shuffleboard, horse-
shoes, putting green, tennis courts, rec
hall, computer lab, health club, silver-
smith, lapidary and ceramics, library,
pool hall, weekly entertainment and
dances. Post office on site.
Towerpoint Resort
4860 East Main
480-832-4996
www.towerpointresort.com
tpresort@towerpointresort.com
1111 RV sites, 55+, pets allowed, hand-
icap access, high-speed internet access,
restrooms & showers, cable TV, dump
station, public phone, laundry, 2 pools,
adults room, shuffleboard, horseshoes,
game room, rec hall, tennis courts
Phoenix
Desert’s Edge RV Village
22623 N. Black Canyon Hwy.
602-789-6903
888-633-7677
www.desertsedgerv.com
dakarderv@aol.com
210 RV sites, full hook-ups (30/50
amps) No age restrictions! Pet restric-
tions, no tents, gravel, patios, city
water, modem hu/office. Restrooms &
showers, ATM, laundry, public phone,
limited RV supplies, LP gas. Satellite
TV, heated pool, spa, rec hall, game
room, & planned activities.
Red Rock
Picacho Park RV Resort
P.O. Box 11
520-466-7841
I-10 Exit 219
picachopeakrv.com
picachopeakrv@aol.com
312 spaces, pets allowed, gas available,
showers and restrooms, laundry facili-
ties, dump station, handicap access,
internet hook-up @ office, game and
recreation hall.
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San Carlos
Apache Gold RV Park
P.O. Box 1210
928-475-7800
www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com
casino@cybertrails.com
60 sites, full hookups. Pets welcome!
Cable TV, showers, laundry, heated
pool and jacuzzi, within walking dis-
tance of the casino
Tempe
Apache Palms RV Park
1836 E. Apache Blvd. 480-966-7399
www.apachepalmsrvpark.com
apachepalms@aol.com
80 spaces, full hook-ups, no age restric-
tions on indiviudals but only 4 people
per RV allowed, accept pets with restric-
tions (please call for more information),
no tents, most sites have patios, elite
sites offer immediate phone service on
arrival, picnic tables and grills. Modem
station at office, big-rig friendly,
restrooms with showers, laundry room,
heated pool and spa, reservations
accepted, centrally located in the heart
of Tempe with city bus access at gate.
Tortilla Flats
Canyon Lake Marina and
Campground
16802 N. E. HWY 88 602-944-6504
www.CanyonLakeMarina.com
info@canyonlakemarina.com
31 Paved Rv Sites,13 With Electric and
Water.Dump Station on property. 19
Tent Sites,9 On The Water Pets
Allowed, Showers, Restrooms,
Restaurant,Camp store, Boat Rental
Tour Boat,Boat Slips available on the
lake. Open all year. Reservations
Recommended
Wickenburg
Horspitality RV Resort
51802 Hwy 60 928-684-2519
horspitality@hotmail.com
Huge sites with patios, rec room, TV
room, data port, copy and fax service,
propane, movie rental, laundry,
restrooms, hot showers, phones, horse
boarding, pet friendly, playground
CALIFORNIA
Big River
Big River RV Park
P.O. Box 2398
760-665-9359
www.gocampingamerica.com
administration@bigriverrvpark.com
Located off of Hwy. 62, Rio Mesa exit
w/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 with
launch ramp on the Colorado River just
six miles west of Parker, Arizona.
Activities during the winter: dinners,
games, crafts, casino bus trips to
Laughlin and more.
El Centro
Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort
1589 Drew Rd.
760-352-7061
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
info@westwindrvgolfresort.com
500 sites. Cable TV, cafe, country store,
heated pool and spa, laundry room,
shuffleboard, library, clubroom, bil-
liards room, golf course and golf shop,
horseshoes, lakes
Desert Trails RV and Golf Resort Palm Springs
225 Wake Ave. 760-352-7275 Happy Traveler RV Park
www.desertrailsrv.com 211 W. Mesquite Ave. 760-325-8518
deserttrails@deserttrailsrv.com www.happytravelerrv.com
404 sites. Full hookups. Pool, spa, 130 full hookups. 42’ max. AMP: 50.
horseshoes, shuffleboard, restrooms, The only RV park in the heart of Palm
laundry Springs. Heated swimming pool / hot
tub. Paved sites. Cable TV, mature
Hemet landscaping. Restrooms, showers, pub-
Mountain Valley RV Park lic phones, laundry, limited RV sup-
235 South Lyon Ave. 909-925-5812 plies. Planned activities, walk to shops,
www.mountainvalleyrvp.com restaurants, casino. Resv. rec.
email@mountainvalleyrvp.com
171 sites, full hookups. Beautifully COLORADO
maintained park with pool, spa, bil-
liards, two clubhouses and fireside Bayfield
room. 10 golf courses within 30 minute Blue Spruce RV Park 1
drive. Groups welcome. Voted “Best 875 Country Road 500 970-884-2641
Large RV Park 2001” www.durango.com/rvpark/
bluesprucervpark@hotmail.com
Needles Open May 1 to Oct 1. Heavily wooded
Blackstone RV Park full hookup RV sites. Cabin and trailer
3299 Boundary Cone Rd. rentals. Laundry room, showers, LP Gas.
928-768-3303 Convenient limited cafe serving break-
www.bullheadcityaz/blackstonerv- fast, lunch and dinner. Park model sales.
park.com
blackstonervpark@yahoo.com Cortez
136 sites. Full hookups, 30/50/20 AMP Cortez / Mesa Verde
service on all sites, patios on all sites. KOA Kampground 27432 E. Hwy.
Paved interior roads, clubhouse, laun- 970-565-9301 800-562-3901
dry, mini-market, propane. 100 units, RV Sites, all pull-thrus.
50 amp. service. Kamping Kabins.
Newport Beach Indian teepees. Playground & spa.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Deluxe tent sites. 2 laundry rooms,
swimming pool, KOA Gold Rated.
RV Resort
Credit cards accepted.
1131 Back Bay Dr. 949-729-3863
www. newportdunes.com
info@newportdunes.com
406 sites. Full hookups, 12 cottages. 75
acres with 25 acre lagoon, marina,
pool. Activities, restaurant, market,
Arizona Travel Centers
laundry, showers. CENTRAL
Casa Grande - I-10 exit 200
Palm Desert Petro Truck Stop
Emerald Desert Golf & RV Resort 5235 N. Sunland Gin Rd., 520-836-3983
Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium
76-000 Frank Sinatra Drive
coffee. ATM/Check Cashing, 14 showers,
800-426-4678 760-345-4656 travel and convenience store, mail services,
Sammi www.emeralddesert.com
internet kiosks, arcade, movie theater, laun-
emeralddesert@earthlink.com dry room, lighted parking, phones.
592 full hookups. Max. 50’. AMP:50
Exclusively for the sophisticated RV Eloy - I-10 exit 208A
lifestyle. Lush 9-hole Executive golf Flying J Travel Plaza
course; clubhouses, fitness center, ten- 16189 S. Sunshine Blvd., 520-466-9205
nis courts, pools, spas & onsite activi- Convenience store, The Cookery Restaurant.
ATM, phone rooms, laundry, arcade, show-
ties are exceptional features. Groups
welcome - meeting rooms available. ers.
RV storage available
Phoenix - I-10 exit 137
Flying J Travel Plaza
6700 W. Latham St., 623-936-1118
Convenience store, The Country Market,
Pepperoni’s, Magic Dragon. ATM and
Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort phone room. Laundry and shower.
Make our beautiful RV Resort your year-round residence
Tonopah - I-10 exit 103
• Planned Activities Rip Griffin Travel Center
• Billiards 1010 N. 339th Ave., 623-386-6443
• Heated Pool & Spa Country Fare Restaurant, Subway, Pizza
Hut. Parking, showers, travel store, phones,
• Salon
lounge, game room, laundry.
RV Park Reservations
1-800-352-6305
Located Near Prescott • 11250 E. St. Rte. 69 • Dewey, AZ
COLORADO RIVER REGION
Ehrenberg - I-10 exit 1
Flying J Travel Plaza
Minutes From: Box 801 S. Frontage, 928-923-9600
• National Forest The Cookery Restaurant. ATM and phone
rooms. Showers and laundry.
• Museums
• Golf Course Kingman - I-40 exit 53
• Casino Flying J Travel Plaza
• Antique Shop 3300 E. Andy Devine Ave., 928-757-7300
The convenience store, The Cookery
Escape The Heat • Lake
Dolores
Outpost RV Park
1800 Central Ave. 970-882-7271
www.doloreslodging.com
16 sites. On river, fishing, laundry, pic-
nic area, restaurant nearby, 50 amp ser-
vice, TV. Credit cards accepted.
Durango
Alpen - Rose RV Park
27847 Hwy. 550 N. 970-247-5540
www.alpenroservpark.com
www.campatalpenroservpark.com
108 sites, 30/50 amps AAA, AARP and
Good Sam discounts. Big rig sites,
heated swimming pool, game room,
Internet access, laundry, breakfast 7
days a week, lounge/rec center, full
bathrooms with showers, volleyball,
tetherball, putt-putt, basketball, pavil-
ion, fishing pond, convenience store,
movie rentals.
Junction Creek Campground
Hwy 550 via 25th St. 970-375-0385
34 sites. 3 miles west of Durango, ele-
vation 7,300 feet. All sites have picnic
tables, fire grates, and access to water.
Some RV size sites.
Az Tourist News is
distributed statewide
at participating
JB’s Restaurants.
Restaurant. ATM and phone rooms, laundry,
game room, TV room.
I-40 Exit 66
Petro Truck Stop
Blake Ranch Road, 928-757-2799
Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium
coffee, Pizza Hut Express, Baskin Robbins.
travel/convenience store, filling station,
ATM/check cashing, showers, video game
arcade, movie theater, laundry room,
AT&T/SmartStop phones, mailing services,
internet kiosks, lighted parking.
NORTH
Winslow - I-40 exit 255
Flying J Travel Plaza
400 Transcon Lane, 928-289-2081
Country Market Restaurant. ATM,
phone rooms.
SOUTH
Tucson - I-10 exit 268
TTT Tucson Truck Terminal, Inc.
5451 Benson Highway, 520-574-0050
Convenience store, deli, Hi-Way Chef
Restaurant, CB shop, gift shop, barber/beau-
ty shop, massage clinic, post office, Western
Union, RV dump, propane.
Rio Rico - I-19 exit 12
Pilot Travel Center #279
520-377-0001
Parking, showers, ATM, public laundry,
convenience store.
Willcox - 1-10 exit 340
Rip Griffin Travel Center
1501 Fort Grant Rd., 520-384-5311
Minh Chinese, Country Fare, Subway.
Store, lounge, laundry, phones, showers,
parking, repair shop, RV dump.
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APACHE JUNCTION
1 Gold Canyon RV and Golf
7151 E. US Highway 60
877-465-3226
Electric, water and sewer hookups, laundry, snack bar,
pets OK, CATV, LP gas, instant phone hook-up, inter-
net, game room, recreation hall, swimming.

CASA GRANDE
2 Palm Creek Golf & Resort
1110 N. Hennes Blvd, 520-421-7000
1089 RV sites, 55+, no tents, gravel, patios, full
hookups, (30/50amps), city water, modem h/u site,
CATV, restrooms & showers, security, public phone, Colorado Fredonia Lake Rainbow Monument Valley Mexican Water
laundry, heated pool, spa, adult’s room, horseshoes, 15 Page Bridge N.M. Tribal Park 160 160
shuffleboard & rec hall, game room, planned activities.
City 389 89A Powell 163
Littlefield 89A Teec Nos Pos
Pipe Spring 89 64
CLIFTON Jacob Lake Navajo Kayenta 160
3 Clifton RV Park N.M. 191
98 N.M.
210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146
www.cliftonrvpark.com 564 Round Rock
Camping and RV spaces, pull thrus, dump station, Lake Mead Grand Canyon National Park
67 59
showers. Natl. Rec. Area
89 160
DEWEY Tsaile
4 Orchard RV Ranch North Many Farms
11250 E. Hwy. 69 Lake Supai Rim
MeadHoover Tuba City
928-772-8266 Chinle 12
800-352-6305 Dam Temple Grand Canyon
402 RV sites, 55+, 290 pull-thrus (35x45), 315 full Bar Meadview 18 Village
264 raibi 191 Canyon de Chelly
hook-ups, 30/50 amps, CATV, city water, modem
hu/office, restrooms & showers, public phone, laundry, Tusayan Old O tsmovi Natl. Mon.
Kyko Keams
groceries, RV supplies, LP gas. Heated pool, spa, shuf- Cameron Hotevilla Canyon
fleboard, horseshoes, rec hall, & game room. 93 64 s a Ganado Window
d M e 264 Rock
Dolan Secon
EHRENBERG Springs 89 Hubbell
5 River Breeze RV Resort Lake Wupatki 6 15 Trading Post
50202 Ehrenberg-Parker Highway Mohave Peach 66 N.M. 2 87
66 Springs 180 San Indian Natl. Hist. Site
928-923-7483, 866-226-4641 64 Wells
www.riverbreezerv.com 93 Seligman Francisco 6 Sunset Crater 191
Rrec room, handicapped access, pool, spa, restrooms, Peaks Volcano N.M.
Laughlin 68 15
showers, full hookups, cable. Open year round. FLAGSTAFF Leupp
Kingman 40 Williams 77
Bullhead City Ash Fork Sanders
6
FLAGSTAFF Desert
Black Barts RV Park 89 Walnut 40
99 15 Painted 40 Chambe
rs
2760 E Butler Ave, 928-774-1912 Oatman Cottonwood 89A Mormon
Canyon Joseph City 191
93 Paulden Lake Petrified 61
HON-DAH 95 Tuzigoot N.M. Winslow Forest
40 Sedona Holbrook
7 Hon-Dah RV Park
Chino
N.M. 87 National Park
1 Highway 73, 928-369-7400, Wikieup Jerome 179
www.hon-dah.com Valley
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Lake Havasu City Prescott 169
internet hook-up, restrooms, laundry, recreational hall. 97 Castle N.M.
Adjacent to Hon-Dah Resort Casino featuring 600 slots, 95
469 Camp 277 Snowflake 180A St. Johns
96 260
poker, great food, and live entertainment. Alamo Verde Strawberry Overgaard
Cordes Jct. Pine n Heber 77 Show Low 61 61
HUACHUCA CITY Lake
93
89 Payso 260
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8 Tombstone Territories RV Park er
2111 E. Highway 82, 520-457-2584 Park Yarnell Pinetop- 60 Springerville
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Lake 17 sesh
MESA 71 Wickenburg Pleasant Hor Res. es.87 60 Eager
9 Fiesta RV Resort tR Carrizo 7 260
60 tlet Greer
3811 E. University Dr., 480-832-6490 95 72 Aguila Morristown Cave Creek Bar Mt. Baldy
877-506-0071 Wenden 74 87 60 180
336 full hookups, 23 pull-throughs, Cable TV, Brenda 60 Carefree Roosevelt Whiteriver Alpine
Blythe 188
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picachopeakrv.com, picachopeakrv@aol.com Refuge 10 Chandler 60 San Carlos
312 spaces, pets allowed, gas available, showers and 85 San
restrooms, laundry facilities, dump station, handicap access, 95 Painted Rock 79 77 Carlos
Res. 347
internet hook-up @ office, game and recreation hall. 87 Lake 70
Martinez Maricopa Florence Kearny Morenci
TOMBSTONE Lake Casa Hayden Clifton 78
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TONOPAH Eloy Grande N.M. 79 Safford
12 Barry M. Goldwater 85 Oracle Jct. 70
Saddle Mountain RV Park 14 Air Force Range Picacho Oracle 366
3607 N. 411th Ave. Peak Mt. Graham 70
623-386-3892
15 10 Mt. Lemmon 191
www.saddlemountainrvpark.com Cabeza Prieta Ajo 10
smrvpark@aol.com National 77
New expanded. 342 sites, 62 pullthrus, 20-30-50 amps, Why Saguaro Bowie
full hookups w/phone connections. 213 sites w/patios. Wildlife Refuge Quijotoa N.P.
86
Newly enlarged laundry/new machines, new activity Organ TUCSON Willcox 10
center (modem), clean restrooms & showers, pool, tennis Pipe Saguaro
courts, basketball, horseshoes and shuffleboard, RV stor-
Cactus 85 13 N.P. Dos Cabezas
age, LP gas, ice, public phones, dump station. Very com- 86 186 Chiricahua
petitive prices! Pet Friendly. N.M. Benson Nat. Mon.
Sells Kitt 10
TUCSON Lukeville 191
Peak Green St. David 181
13 Vista Del Rey Mobile Home Park Valley
3405 N. Romero Rd., 520-888-1707 286 19 83 90
8 Tombstone
866-847-8777, haascor@cs.com Tubac Sonoita 82
Sierra
YUMA Tumacacori Vista 80 11 191
14 Westwind RV N.H.P. Patagonia
90 80
9797 E.S. Frontage Rd. • 866-440-2992 Fort
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com 82 Huachuca Bisbee
Nogales 92
WINSLOW Naco Douglas
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I-40 Exit 233, 35mi east of Flagstaff.
928-289-5898, 800-478-4002
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71 gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60), big rig sites, tent
sites, modem hu/office, restrooms, showers, clean-out
station, security, phone, laundry, limited groceries, lim-
ited RV supplies, rec hall, playground.
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laundry facilities, restrooms, pets wel- modem friendly, horseshoes, shuffle-
come. High speed internet available at board.
20 sites. LP gas. Good Sam members,
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Credit cards accepted, senior discount, and pool, laundry, showers, store, cable
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MEXICO El Prado
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www.kinobayrv.com
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store, pavilion, horseshoes, playground,
picnic tables, tent sites, dump station,
200 Full Hookups, beachhfront loca-
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pet walk, walking trails. Bathrooms,
showers, laundry, handicap access and
ice, RV supplies, currency exchange, internet hookup
fishing tackle/cleaning house, hot water
showers, bilingual staff, dump station, Elephant Butte Lake
handicap access and internet hookup at Lakeside RV Park
office 107 Country Club Rd. 505-744-5996
www.lakesiderv.com
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Faywood Hot Springs Campground Don Laughlin Riverside Resort
165 Hwy 61, HC 71, 1650 S. Casino Drive
505-536-9663 800-227-3849 702-298-2535
www.faywood.com www.riversideresort.com
hotsprings@faywood.com mbeggs@riversideresort.com
1200-acre private ranch, 4 cabins w/full 740 spaces, pets allowed, cable YV, lp
bath, kitchenette, heat&AC, 17 RV gas, showers, rest rooms, handicap
sites, 11 w/full hook-up, tent sites, access, dump station, laundry and game
overnight lodging teepee, dump station, room with arcade inside resort. RV
shade area, group fire pit, BBQs, 2 guests have access to al Riverside
horsehoe pits, hot springs pools, mas- Resort amenities
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595 N. Valley Dr. PO Box 310-337 435-683-2221
505-524-1716 www.goutah.com
www.zianet.com/sunnyacres/ birchsinn@citlink.com
sunnyacres@zianet.com 7 sites. Full hookups. Laundry,
80 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse, restroom, showers, restaurant, store,
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Ruidoso Box 360001 435-727-3225
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mountain and forest area, adjoining heated pool, playground, lodge, dining,
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