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Astronomy ....................................................................................................31
Guest and Dude Ranches .............................................................................38
Itineraries ..................................................................................................22-23
Lodging............................................................................................................42
Tourist News
Mexico .............................................................................................................37
Attractions ..............................................................................................32-33 Native American Culture ........................................................................35-36
Az Tourist News Partners ..........................................................................47 Northland..................................................................................................9-15
Birdwatching.................................................................................................31 Outdoors Arizona..........................................................................................39
Casinos ..........................................................................................................34 Public Lands ..............................................................................................40-41 MAIN OFFICE -TUCSON
Central Arizona.......................................................................................17-19 Rim Country....................................................................................................18
Colorado River Region..................................................................................16 RV Resorts & Campgrounds ...................................................................43-46 Publisher/Editor Anthony Venuti
Events, Featured..........................................................................................24 Statewide Map .........................................................................................24-25
May Events .............................................................................................26 Southern Az...................................................................................................5-8 Managing Editor Charlis McVey
June Events .............................................................................................27 Tombstone ........................................................................................................5 Art Director Alaena Hernandez
July Events ..............................................................................................28 Travel Briefs - International, National & Regional....................................4
A Month of Sundays................................................................................29 Travel Writers ................................................................................................42 Associate Editor Pam Marlowe
Ongoing Events.........................................................................................29 Visitors Centers..............................................................................................47
Sports Events ............................................................................................30 White Mountains.......................................................................................10-11
Associate Editor- Tric Ortiz
ing events, they will beckon to all those
Travel Director
Letter from the Publisher
During the month of n’t know so much about Arizona even
looking to vacation closer to home this
year. Be sure to check out the Red Rock
Fine Art & Wine Festival in Sedona and
Associate Editor
Associate Editor
Travel Coordinator
Deb McQueen
Jessica Fielding
May in Arizona as the cacti though I have lived here for years." the Spring Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
bloom and colors prevail Now, after you sift through the plenti- in Prescott. Associated Editor Frank Maldonado
Other regions offer enticing festivals
along the interstate high- ful and interesting information - having
also. Our featured events include a cele- Regional Editor Julie Ann Zolfo
ways, we celebrate Spring’s chosen the area of the state you look to
premier holiday, Memorial enjoy and having identified the events that bration of Hispanic culture, Cinco de Listings Editor Kate Seymour
Mayo Days in Willcox; the Theodore
Day. appeal to you - it is time to make a com-
Roosevelt School Pow Wow in Fort Webmaster Steve Willis
This year’s Memorial mitment. Get on the phone to one of the
Day brings us cause to cele- many hotels, B&B’s, or resorts we list that Apache and Jerome’s Historic Home & Distribution Supervisor
brate. With our ongoing will support your travels. Building Tour. There are many more
events throughout Arizona - something for
success let us take particular Much of the information you find in
everyone! Submissions of Articles & Press
note of the sacrifices others have made in AZ Tourist News simply cannot be found
the past and pay tribute to our troops cur- elsewhere unless you know to look for it We are beginning a new feature in the Releases: Deadline May 15, 2003.
paper this month - Arizona Itineraries.
rently in harm’s way. I hope we all look and then take the effort to find it. Each
These helpful groupings of attractions and Fax (520) 622-7275. Press releases,
for a flag to wave in pride of our commit- month over 200,000 readers learn about
ment to life and liberty. Arizona, much of which is an inspiration locales will make your travel planning etc. are always welcomed.
That said, on to the great “fun in the to them. easier. We hope you enjoy this section and
sun” in our wonderful grand state of In the April issue we invited readers to find it useful. Arizona has SO much to Az Tourist News, P.O. Box 5083,
Arizona. Remember, it is only a short time enter the AZ Tourist News Contest with offer... make this the year that you “travel Tucson, AZ, 85703. (800) 462-8705
Arizona” - you’ll be glad you did!
before we are in the midst of our annual the prize of an exciting getaway to beauti- Toll Free (520) 624-2897, (520) 622-
heat wave. So while you sit comfortably ful Sedona. Congratulations to our winner 7275 Fax, email info@aztourist.com,
in your favorite arm chair, pick up AZ - Shirley S. Helsel of Tucson, AZ. Look
Tourist News and see what is out there. for May’s contest on page 29 of this www.aztourist.com
Ciao,
You will be overwhelmed with the paper. To reach an account executive, associate editor or to
“wow” factor. If you didn’t know, the Our cover this month focuses on contact the editor or publisher, call (800) 462-8705. Any
wow factor is something our readership “Summer Escapes” to some of Arizona’s editorial portion of AZ Tourist News may not be dupli-
has given us by nature of their own com- great destinations... Sedona, Prescott, cated without written permission from the Publisher. AZ
ments to us. "Wow, there is a lot of infor- Pinetop-Lakeside and Williams. With his- Anthony Venuti, Tourist News © 2003. 50,000 copies distributed monthly.
mation in this publication.” “Wow, I did- tory, culture, outdoor recreation and excit- Publisher Look for us at visitors centers, hotels, resorts, movie the-
aters, restaurants, major attractions, major events, and
everywhere else in Arizona!

Emails to the Editor CONTEST UPDATE

News Release April 2003 Thanks a lot!! Inadvertently we listed one incorrect clue
in our Az Tourist News Getaway Contest.
WE ARE PROUD
Media Contact: Erika Breckel You can contact rlutynski86@juno.com
Sierra Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau Sincerely, Rachel L. “4606 E. Grant” was NOT in the April paper. TO BE MEMBERS OF:
Phone: (520) 417-6960/(800)288-3861 _____________________________________ Thanks to all our contestants who so carefully
hunted for the businesses and submitted • Ajo C of C • Green Valley C of C
Fax: (520) 417-6962 From: ROKLAYDEE@aol.com
Email:erika@visitsierravista.com Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 entries. Our winner is Shirley S. Helsel of • Arizona City C of C • Holbrook C of C
Visit: www.visitsierravista.com Subject: kayaking Tucson, AZ. We also congratulate Gloria • Arizona Tourism Alliance • Jerome C of C
O’Malley for her persistence (see letter • Arizona Chamber Executives • Kingman C of C
Good Afternoon Charlis! My 13 year old coming to visit grand below) and will be sending her tickets to the
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Mesa as a • Black Canyon C of C • Lake Havasu C of C
Great event in Sierra Vista! I don't know if daughter wants to go kayaking and hiking.
you have the space in the next issue to run Can you suggest places for Kayaking. I live consolation prize. Our May contest is to be • Benson/San Pedro Valley C of C • Marana C of C
this - or if you'd like someone to visit and near Tucson... hiking is easy to find but found on page 29 - GOOD LUCK everyone! • Bisbee C of C • Metropolitan Tuc. CVB
write about it - as always, I appreciate your ...kayaking??? Help. • Bouse C of C • McMullen Valley C of C
help. Erika. By the way, after my P.S. She's very athletic. Dear AZ Tourist News,
I know I didn’t win since I am missing • Buckeye C of C • Oatman C of C
Environmental Operations Park article/bird- _____________________________________
watching ran in the AZ Tourist News, I've From: Gillian Dorfman tveusa@together.net one name: 4606 E. Grant. But I have to tell • Bullhead Area C of C • Page/Lake Powell C of C
rec'd calls! Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 you that I went over EVERY INCH of your • Camp Verde C of C • Pearce/Sunsites C of C
_____________________________________ Subject: Arizona paper – not once, not twice, but four times • Carefree/Cave Creek C of C • Phoenix C of C
From: Gary Lutynski lutynski@sbcglobal.net (even using a flashlight). Now I’m on a mis-
• Chloride C of C • Pinetop-Lakeside C of C
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 Dear Representative, sion – I have included a self addressed
stamped envelope, and if at all possible, could • Clarkdale C of C • Rim Country C of C
Subject: shopping info!! Our teacher is taking us on an adventure
around the world. Part of this project includes you write back where the heck it is in the • Coolidge C of C • Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon C of C
Hello, I was just curious if there are any a fun adventure to your state. Could you paper? • Copper Basin C of C • Seligman C of C
shopping malls near Yuma Arizona? If so, please send me information on Arizona? • Cottonwood/Verde Valley C of C • Snowflake/Taylor C of C
how far and what malls? Also, I would like to Please mail this to: Thank you, Gloria O’Malley
• Dolan Springs C of C • Southwest Valley C of C
know what stores are in the malls. Sorry I am Luke Dorfman P.S. At least I now know everything that’s
asking a lot but I really need to know. 70 Yacht Haven Drive, Shleburne, VT 05482 • Douglas C of C • Springerville C of C
going on in this state!
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EVENT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 2. Length: 25-30 words in length or 180 characters. like demographic reach, unless these have a particular-
This should include the necessary information such as ly “western” or Arizona theme. • Flagstaff C of C • Wickenburg C of C
event title, date, venue, brief description of event, • Globe-Miami C of C • Willcox C of C
Due to the demand for listing events, we have set admission and public contact number for further Events submitted on line at www.aztourist.com or
the following guidelines. We hope that these will clar- information. The name of the city is not included in e-mailed to Charlis@acttucson.com will be given pri- • Golden Valley C of C • Williams C of C
ify our criteria. the word count. ority consideration. We have limited staff to retype, • Graham County C of C • Winslow C of C
fax for approval/proofing, etc. If you can help us help
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events we receive. We reserve the right to select leaves out charitable events and events that would time we can save will encourage us to choose your • Greater Florence C of C • Yuma C of C
appropriate event listings and when space is tight, we draw from only the participants’ family, friends and events.
will give first priority to those who partner with us. • Greenlee County C of C • Yuma CVB
MAY 2003
Sedona, Prescott, Pinetop-Lakeside and Williams
by Charlis McVey
The time has come again to think of
summer vacation - the longed for high-
light of the school year, that oh-so-wel-
come break from work. For some, several
mini getaways are preferred... to refresh
mind and body throughout the season.
Whatever your style, you’ll be wondering
where to go... and with all the uncertain-
ties in the world, considering staying
close to home. We are blessed in Arizona
with world-class destinations... read on
and take your pick.
Sedona’s famous Red Rock landscape
of brilliantly colored cliffs and spires cre-
ates a glorious setting for this small town
of artists, galleries, boutiques and restau-
rants. Jeep tours, air tours and horseback
riding adventures are available. Outdoor
enthusiasts relish the
mild climate and hiking,
camping and fishing in
the surrounding forests.
Others come to seek the
spiritual and alternative
healing practitioners
who have gathered here.
Memorial Day
Weekend is an especial-
ly good time to come to
Sedona as you will be
able to take in the Red
Rock Fine Art & Wine
Festival from May 23-
26. Held on the grounds
of the Sedona Cultural
Park, the show features
award-winning artists from across the
country, excellent wines from around the
world, Oak Creek Brewery’s own fine
beers and a selection of mouth watering
foods from regional restaurants. Live
musical entertainment will grace the stage
and the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
will also perform at the park.
Upcoming Events
in Sedona, Prescott, Pinetop-Lakeside and Williams
SEDONA
MAY 11 SEDONA Mothers Day Concert
Sedona Heritage Museum - Sedona Concert Band. Optional
lunch can be purchased at 1p. Concert 2-3p. Concert free &
adm to museum is waved for concert-goers, BYO chair. 928-
282-7038
MAY 16-24 SEDONA Sedona Open Studios Tour
"A journey into the HeART of Sedona" - weekends of May
16th & 24th. 30 studios will be open 10a-5p on Sat's & Sun's
w/roving musicians. sedonaartistscoalition.org, 928-203-0430
MAY 23-26 SEDONA Red Rock Fine Art & Wine Festival
Sedona Cultural Park - Fine art show and sale, wine tasting,
held in conjunction with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra per-
formances at the Park. Fri: 10a-6p, Sat/Sun: 9a-3p, Mon: 10a-
5p, $5 adm. 928-284-9627
MAY 24-26 SEDONA Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza presents wonderful, exciting new art from
about 25 artists and craftsmen, paintings, photography, jewelry,
pottery and more, 10-5 daily, free. 928-284-9627
MAY 24-JUN 1 SEDONA
Annual Sedona Chamber Music Festival
Cultural Park - 6 concerts & a Gala Fundraising Dinner.
Concerts feature the Amadeus Trio, R. Carlos Nakai & the
William Eaton Ensemble. Call for details: 928-204-2415
PRESCOTT AREA
MAY 10 PRESCOTT VALLEY Battle of the Bands
Prescott Valley Ampitheater - 6 bands, food vendor, beer,
$3/adm Mothers are free, 3p-9p. 928-772-8857
MAY 10-11 PRESCOTT
Spring Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
Courthouse Plaza - 170+ of the finest artisans from around the
West, student art gallery, demonstrations, free adm, Sa 9-5, Su
10-4. www.mountainartistsguild.org, 928-445-2510
MAY 24-26 PRESCOTT Off Street Festival
Washington School, 300 E. Gurly St - Arts, crafts, 9a-5p, free.
800-266-7534
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Another well-rounded destination is
Prescott, surrounded by natural beauty
around a historic downtown notable for
the famous Whiskey Row and an eclectic
array of galleries, boutiques and restau-
rants. The Sharlot Hall, Phippen and
Smoki museums display western art and
the history of the area. Nearby lakes pro-
vide kayaking, canoeing and fishing
opportunities and there are over
450 miles of trails for hiking,
biking, horseback riding and
off-road adventures. Five area
golf courses are well designed
and affordable. Horse racing at
Yavapai Downs and gaming at
Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos
also attract visitors.
Welcoming you to
Prescott is the Hampton Inn,
whose friendly staff will make
your stay most enjoyable.
Among the many amenities
offered are exercise facilities,
indoor pool, whirlpool and even
a kiddie pool with water fea-
tures, guest laundry, meeting
rooms, free local phone calls, data ports
and voicemail, and a free Healthy Start
Breakfast Bar. Come and stay... you’ll see
why this exceptional facility has received
the Circle of Excellence Award and Pride
Award each year since opening in 2000.
Our third destination is Pinetop-
Lakeside. Located in the majestic White
MAY 24-26 PRESCOTT
Phippen Museum Fine Art Show & Sale
National juried fine art show, 8 medium categories reflecting
fine art of the American West. www.phippenartmuseum.org,
928-778-1385
JUN 4 PRESCOTT VALLEY World Arts Festival
Prescott Valley Civic Center - Celebrate the amazing diversity
& breadth of cultures throughout the world with music, art &
food, free, 9a-9p. 928-772-9207
JUN 7-8 PRESCOTT Folk Arts Fair
Sharlot Hall Museum - Traditional folk arts like soap & candle-
making, blacksmithing, quilting, woodcarving, spinning, weav-
ing, hands on crafts, music. 10a-5p, donation. 928-445-3122
PINETOP
MAY 13-17 PINETOP Best of the West Fine Arts Show
Hon-Dah Resort Casino - The Nation’s top 25 western artists,
charity event for Reservation teen center, various activities,
various prices. www.diamondwestgallery.com, 800-929-8744
MAY 24-25 PINETOP Multi-Cultural Dance Festival
Hon-Dah Resort Festival Grounds - Multi-cultural dance
groups from Asia, Africa, Europe & more. Plus arts/crafts Sat.
night. www.hon-dah.com, 928-369-7568
JUN 7-8 PINETOP Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines
Hon-Dah Resort Casino - Tribes will compete in fancy dance,
grass dance, etc; $15,600+ prize money. Arts, crafts, food.
Gourd dancing 11a, Grand Entry 12p. $5. 800-929-8744
WILLIAMS
MAY 23-25 WILLIAMS Rendezvous Days
Celebrate the Town's western heritage w/black powder shoot &
competitions, 1800's crafts at Buckskinner Park, carnival &
parade, arts, food, street entertainment & dance. 928-635-1418;
800-863-0546
JUN 1-AUG 10 WILLIAMS Summer Series Rodeo
Rodeo Grounds - Six 2-day weekends featuring bareback, team
roping, saddle bronc, calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding.
www.williamschamber.com, 928-635-1418
Mountains, this is a favorite spot of out-
door enthusiasts - and anyone wishing to
escape the heat of the lower desert! Clean
air, Ponderosa Pines, myriad lakes and
streams and the superb White Mountain
TrailSystem, some of which is handicap
accessible, appeal to hikers, fishermen,
and just plain folks looking for a relaxing
retreat. Rent a bike, take a horseback ride
or play on two prime golf courses. Look
for hidden treasures in galleries and
antique shops. Nearby Hon-Dah Resort
Casino offers delicious dining, Las Vegas
style entertainment and Blackjack starting
May 13th.
Welcoming you to Pinetop-Lakeside is
Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Located among towering pines and oak
trees at the edge of the Apache-Sitgreaves
National Forest, the inn offers four com-
fortable bedrooms with private baths, sep-
arate sitting areas and outside views of
the forest, an entertainment center, home-
cooked breakfasts and an afternoon
snack. Horse lovers, take note - Oakwood
Inn is giving FREE accommodations for
guests’ horses throughout the year!
Another cool destination is Williams,
nestled in the Kaibab National Forest at
6,800 feet. Known as the “Gateway to the
Grand Canyon,” this historic Route 66
town is the boarding point for daily trips
to the South Rim on the Grand Canyon
Railway. Recreation opportunities in the
area include fishing lakes, hiking trails,
and a championship 18-hole golf course.
Take a walking tour and shop in the pic-
turesque downtown district. Numerous
events include the Cool Country Cruise-
In and Route 66 Festival in August and
Rendezvous Days - come along on May
23-25 for the Buckskinners Black Powder
Shoot, arts & crafts vendors, live enter-
tainment, parade, carnival and much
more.
Your welcoming host in Williams is
Fairfield Inn, located just off I-40. Their
motto is “You Can Expect More” and
6558 Wagon Wheel Lane, Pinetop-Lakeside
1-800-959-8098 • 928-537-3030
www.oakwoodinnbandb.com
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they take pride in the services and ameni-
ties provided to their guests. Clean and
spacious rooms with views of Ponderosa
Pines, a free deluxe continental breakfast,
heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, televi-
sion with cable, safe deposit box, fax,
handicapped rooms and plenty of parking
are just some of the features of this
friendly hotel.
Sedona, Prescott, Pinetop and
Williams... four exceptional choices for
YOUR Arizona Summer Escape. Plan
now to make Arizona your summer vaca-
tion destination. For more information,
see the contact numbers below.
Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon
Chamber of Commerce, 800-288-7336
Red Rock Fine Art & Wine Festival,
1-877-812-8223
Prescott Chamber of Commerce,
1-800-266-7534
Hampton Inn, Prescott, 928-443-5500,
1-800-HAMPTON (426-7866)
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber
of Commerce, 1-800-573-4031
Oakwood Inn B&B,
1-800-959-8098
Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber
of Commerce, 1-800-863-0546
Fairfield Inn, Williams,
928-635-9888
• Free Continental Breakfast
• Outdoor Pool & Spa
• Mountain Views
MENTION THIS AD
FOR DISCOUNT!
Exit 163 I-40, Williams, AZ
928.635.9888
www.fairfieldinn.com/flgwl
• Free Healthy Start Breakfast Bar
• Free Local Calls, Data Ports & Voicemail
• Hair Dryers, Irons & Boards, Coffee Makers in Rooms
• Meeting Rooms with Audio Equipment Available
• Indoor Pool, Whirlpool, Kiddie Pool with Water Features
• Exercise Facilities & Guest Laundry
From I-17: West on Hwy 69, approx. 30 miles make a left on Lee Blvd.,
we are 1 block to the left. From I-40: South on Hwy 89 approx. 40 miles
then left on Hwy 69, go 3 miles, make a right on Lee Blvd.
3453 Ranch Drive, Prescott, Az 86303
928-443-5500 • Fax 928-443-5505
www.hamptonprescott.com • www.hampton-inn.com
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-HAMPTON (426-7866)
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New Orleans
The Good Times Guide
Everyone’s heard of Mardi
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Gras or maybe you’ve had the
CO
YO OR
opportunity to attend Satchmo
Summerfest. Did you stay in the
French Quarter? Maybe you strolled
down Bourbon Street.
The Spanish-French-
African-Caribbean
music, food, and archi-
tectural influences of
New Orleans have made
it the Mecca it is today.
Its seductive charm has
captivated the country
for decades.
This year marks the
200th anniversary of
the Louisiana
Purchase. The city will
be celebrating New Orleans style all year
long with concerts, exhibits, films, festi-
vals, and more.
Visit historic Longue Vue House and
Gardens, Hermann-Grima and Gallier
Houses. There are over 40,000 New
Orleans buildings listed on the National
Register of Historical Places. That’s
more than any other city including
Washington, D.C.!
Learn the difference between Creole
and Cajun foods. Ever wonder where
Oysters Rockefeller originated? How
about a po-boy sandwich? And let’s not
forget jambalaya or gumbo! Come to the
“birthplace of jazz” to hear musical leg-
ends and the next generation of talent.
A Saint, a Ship and an Architect
Celebrations of Finnish Culture and Heritage
What do St. Birgitta, the
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Pommern and Eliel Saarinen
CH MAN
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have in common? They are step-
ping-stones to understanding
Finland’s diverse cultural heritage and
are all situated along Finland’s historic
King’s Road. This year visitors can expe-
rience the richness of religious, architec-
tural and seafaring per-
sonalities that made
Finland great by partici-
pating in festivities and
events that celebrate the
100th (or more) anniver-
sary of these noteworthy
entities.
The vessel of the
early 20th century was
the four-masted barque,
including the Pommern, an original ship
museum located in the Ålands capital
Mariehamn, that turns 100 this summer.
Centennial happenings include the Ålan-
dia Jazz Festival July 10-13, the Tall
Ships Visit August 5-8, the Sea Shanty
Song Festival Aug 6-7, and Pommern
week in September where individuals
can sign up for a week of on board activi-
ties including sail hoisting, climbing the
rigging and more.
www.pommern.aland.fi.
The Tall Ship’s Visit will be part of the
festivities of the Cutty Shark Tall Ships’
Race, which takes place every four years
in the Baltic Sea. Windjammers sailing
from all corners of the world will gather
for the Turku segment July 31- Aug 3 and
they will be open to visitors.
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Perhaps Lady Luck will take you by the
hand to the gaming tables on the
Riverboat Casinos.
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Family activities include the
Louisiana Children’s Museum, the world
class Audubon Zoo, the
IMAX Theatre, Mardi Gras
World and the Aquarium of
the Americas - one of the top
5 aquariums in the nation.
Whether planning a
family vacation, a romantic
getaway, or special trip to one
of New Orleans many cultural
events or festivals, visitors
can have the city at their fin-
gertips with the new 2003
New Orleans Good Time
Guide, a publication of the
New Orleans Tourism Marketing
Corporation.
This free tour book covers the best of
the city, from restaurants and accommo-
dations to music, tours, shopping and
museums and includes $2,400 in dis-
counts. Coupons range in value from $1 -
$50 in all of the above-mentioned and
more, making the trip both fun and
affordable. With unique facts added, trav-
elers feel like locals in no time!
It’s a must have and to request a copy
of The Good Times Guide, call the New
Orleans Tourism Marketing
Corporation toll free at 800-201-4735
or visit NewOrleansOnline.com.
Most people know a master architect
designed the St. Louis Arch and TWA’s
airline terminal, but not necessarily that
Eero Saarinen was his name. Or that his
dad, Eliel Saarinen, was one of three
leaders of the Finnish National Romantic
style who worked and lived at an idyllic
lakeside retreat called Hvitträsk. Open all
year round, Hvitträsk cele-
brates its 100th anniver-
sary with commemorative
events in 2003. Concerts in
March and August as well as
a full program of exhibits
are scheduled at the artists’
retreat. For more informa-
tion visit Hvitträsk at
www.nba.fi.
In 2003 the seaside town of Naantali will
celebrate the 700th year birthday of
Saint Birgitta, founder of the Order of
the Birgittines, who inspired construction
of Naantali’s Birgittine Convent in 1443.
The convent became an important pil-
grimage site around which today’s town
developed. Festivities will include special
medieval meditations, choral perfor-
mances and a concert of jubilee cantatas
Oct 4-5. Visit www.naantali.fi/birgitta
for more information.
To receive a free copy of the Finland
Vacation Guide contact: the Finnish
Tourist Board 212-885-9700/1-800-FIN-
INFO (for automated orders only)
and e-mail mek.usa@mek.fi.
Web sites: www.gofinland.org;
www.finlandkingsroad.com.
MAY 2003
Summer Fun in Santa Fe County
Culture, Adventure and Relaxation
The area around the city of brates the fruits of the land of enchant-
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Santa Fe is rich in culture, arts, ment. Sample New Mexico wines while
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adventure, relaxation and history. enjoying a variety of food and entertain-
Visit this summer and enjoy some of ment.
the many events that give New Mexico • July 26-27 Spanish Market
its unique flavor. Traditional Spanish arts flourish in
• June 13 St. Anthony Feast Day Santa Fe. This juried event, the largest
The corn dance is a ceremony of of its kind, features an array of south-
thanksgiving for the bounty of this western arts and takes place outdoors on
year’s harvest and a prayer for enough the plaza in historic Santa Fe. Over 250
rain for the next year’s crops. Corn native New Mexican artists - many of
Dances are also held on the San them nationally recognized - will exhib-
Ildefonso and Tesuque Pueblos. it and sell their handmade artwork.
• June 27 Santa Fe Opera Opening Just beyond Santa Fe’s city limits lies
Night: Offenbach a world filled with Native American
Housed in a spectacular outdoor the- pueblos, Spanish villages, breath-taking
ater, The Santa Fe Opera is internation- mountains and dramatic mesas. It is a
ally famous for cutting-edge production world where traditions live on, where
and flawless casting. The electronic artistic expression is a way of life and
libretto system is one of only two in the where beauty unfolds at each and every
world, and allows audience members to turn. It’s Santa Fe County and it’s waiting
read a simultaneous translation of the for you. For more information visit
opera on the seatback in front of them. www.SeeSantaFe.org or call 1-800-548-
The Santa Fe Opera season begins June 8272.
27 and runs through the end of August.
• July 4 Celebrate Independence Day
in Santa Fe County
Start the day off with a brunch along
the tree-lined plaza of Santa Fe; spend
the day among the quaint shops featur-
ing fine art and apparel. Enjoy an
evening on the Santa Fe Southern
Railway and feast on BBQ and watch
fireworks from your window as you
pass through some of Santa Fe County’s
most amazing natural wonders.
• July 5-6 Wine Festival
El Rancho de las Golondrinas cele-
The KSAZ All-Star Lineup
Unforgettable Music of the Stars
Dave Rafferty, Joe Lacina, Eddie Hubbard, Dan Babich, Bob Wagner
ABC News on the hour, 24 hours
Cele Peterson's "Star of the Day" salutes unsung heros
Monday - Friday, 8am, 12noon, 5pm
"Viva Tucson," history series, Tuesdays
& Thursdays following ABC News at 4:00pm
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INFORMATION
TOMBSTONE OFFICE OF TOURISM
1-800-457-3423
TOMBSTONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 995 - Tombstone, AZ 85638
1-888-457-3929 - 1-520-457-9317
www.tombstone.org.
tombstonechamber@theriver.com
SHOPPING
THE RHINESTONE COWBOY New in 2002!
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dangerous to walk in. In the late 1800’s,
The Birdcage Opera House Saloon was
the place to be. In 1884,
The New York Times
called it, “the roughest,
bawdiest, and most wicked
nightspot between Basin
Street and the Barbary
Coast.”
As the largest red light
district in the country,
the Birdcage Theatre
remained open for 24
hours, never once shutting
its doors for nine years. In
that time, an estimated 26
people lost their lives and
140 bullet holes can still
be seen in the ceilings,
walls and floors.
One of the famous stories of the the-
ater involved Margarita, Billy Green, and
Golden Dollar. Margarita, one of the
saloon’s “ladies of the night,” was sitting
on the lap of gambler, Billy Milgreen.
Tombstone’s best preserved historical
landmark of the 1880s. It’s truly a step
(520)-457-3573
back in time to a bygone era. Don’t miss 1-800-574-0417 • FAX (520) 457-3049
one of the Old West’s most famous attrac-
tions (open daily 8am-6pm). 7th & Fremont • P.O. Box 182
After visiting the era of Tombstone, AZ 85638
the Birdcage, many choose to www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/
continue the gunfighters’ trail
that ends on a dusty hill just
northwest of Allen Street on
State Hwy 80. The hill is sur-
rounded by an ocotillo fence
overlooking Tombstone’s
Bird Cage Theatre
One of The West’s Most FAMOUS LANDMARKS
most famous “retired” resi-
dents. Billy Clanton, Tom OPEN DAILY
and Frank McLaury, Frank
Bowles, Lester Moore and an
estimated 295 other people A Registered National Monument
rest their boots and their souls
in Boothill Graveyard.
Named for the sudden
or violent death people
incurred with their boots still on, the
graveyard was established in 1878 and
remained the city’s cemetery until 1884.
Grave markers were originally wooden
with painted names, wearing out through

Billy was a regular customer of Golden
Dollar who, enraged by feelings of
betrayal, proceeded to cut out Margarita’s
heart with a double edged stiletto, then
fled the scene covered in blood.
The murder weapon mysteriously
remained unrecovered until one hundred
and one years later. The stiletto was found
behind the building and is now on display
inside the theater. Visitors from around
the world travel to see the hangout of
such people as Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday,
George Randolph Hearst, Bat Masterson
weather and time or becoming a popular
item for thieving souvenir hunters.
Replaced or restored markers have pre-
vented the graveyard from seeing its own
death.
The legendary Boothill remains open
every day for visitors to pay respects to
gunfighters and families of The Old West.
And no need to steal the markers, there’s
a gift shop to acquire souvenirs! Bird
Cage Theater, 520-457-3421/800-457-
3423; Boothill Cemetery and Gift Shop,
520-457-9344
Tombstone’s Most
Authentic Attraction
The most famous honky-tonk in
America in 1881. The New York Times
referred to it as the wildest, wickedest
night spot between Basin Street and the
Barbary Coast. For 9 years it was open
24 hours a day and was the site of 16
gunfights. It has 140 bullet holes and is
Tombstone’s only historic landmark
preserved in its original state.
A Nostalgic Trip Into Tombstone’s
Past. An Unforgettable Memory
of the Old West.
email: oldbirdcage@juno.com or soball@c2i2.com
6th & Allen, Tombstone, Az
Boothill Graveyard
When tempers flared in Tombstone the results
usually were a burial in Boot Hill. Many notorious
gunslingers are buried here including the losers
of the OK Corral gun battle. The grave sites
are authentic.
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Visit the Original Boot Hill Graveyard Final
Resting Place Of The Good, Bad, And Innocent.
They Died With Their Boots On, In The Old West.
(If outside U.S.) http://tombstoneaz.net
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Southern Arizona
Southern Arizona Cities & Towns
Ajo Eden Morenci
Sells
Sierra Vista
Solomon
Tombstone
Tubac
Tucson
Play Under the Stars!
Amado Elfrida Mt. Lemmon Sonoita Tumacacori
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Childs Hereford Rio Rico 191 neighbors under the stars for a family 520-742-6455
Clifton Hickiwan Rillito GRAHAM evening of music, dance, bands & tradi-
Cochise Huachuca City Safford Bylas
tional Tohono O’odham feast food at this Tucson
Comobabi Kansas Sahuarita Fort Thomas
Stargo
Clifton
Native American celebration from 5- Children’s Museum
Cortaro Settlement Saint David Geronimo Morenci 11pm. Free adm & parking. 520-628- 520-792-9985
70
Dos Cabezas Klondyke San Miguel Pima
Eden
Central 78
5774 www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org
Klondyke
Douglas Lukeville San Simon Thatcher Solomon 75
Beer and airplanes are the focus on
Safford Duncan
Dragoon Marana Santa Rosa
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May 17, when you are invited to attend
Swift Trail
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Catalina
Grant
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Pima Air & Space Museum. This evening
Childs Marana Mt. Lemmon event takes place from 6-10pm and fea-
Ajo Hickiwan
Anegam Rillito Oro Valley
Bowie
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tures beer tasting of more than 150 types
Cortaro 79
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Benson
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Pima County Attractions

Nogales, Arizona
Much More Than a Border Town
Nogales is Arizona’s largest
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Take time to look around, shop and
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - World-
class attraction immerses you in the diverse
beauty of the Sonoran Desert, showcasing
plants, animals and geology of the region.
Open 7 days a week including Saturday
evenings June 7th through September. 520-
883-2702; www.desertmuseum.org
Arthur Pack Golf Course - 18-hole cham-
pionship golf course designed by Lee
ty for the Arizona Diamondbacks and
Chicago White Sox. 520-434-1000;
www.kinosportscomplex.com
Old Tucson Studios - Famous movie loca-
tion and western theme park featuring live
musicals, thrilling western stunt shows,
rides, gift shops and great restaurants!
Budweiser Concert Series features eight
nationally known musical talent concerts

Trevino featuring mountain and desert vis- throughout the summer. 520-883-0100;
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border town, and indeed it is a dine. Stores established in the early 1900s
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popular place to cross over into
Mexico to shop for prescription drugs,
hand-crafted goods of all types,
and tequila - just to mention a
few popular items. However,
Nogales, AZ is much more than
a place to park while you head
into Nogales, Sonora.
Named for the Spanish word
for walnuts, after the walnut
trees that grew abundantly here,
the Nogales area has seen
Spanish Conquistadores, Apache
raiders, Pancho Villa’s army and
pioneer ranchers. Today you’ll
find a charming and friendly town.
Heritage travelers will enjoy guided tours
of the historic district and a visit to the
Pimería Alta Museum as well as the
Ranger Museum in the 1904 Courthouse
(see below).
Who Were the Arizona Rangers?
Find Out in Nogales, Az
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are still thriving. For the star-struck the
Chamber of Commerce provides a map of
the locations where over 100
movies were shot. The surround-
ing area offers a tour of the wine
country, world class birdwatching
and a visit to Tumacacori National
Historic Park. Recreational oppor-
tunities include fishing and boating
at Patagonia Lake, hiking and
camping in the nearby Santa Rita
Mountains, and golf.
The climate is ideal with low
humidity and lots of sunshine. At
the end of the day you’ll find a
pleasant rest in one of the city’s world-
class resorts, hotels or bed & breakfasts.
Nogales is located about 65 miles south
of Tucson along I-19. For more informa-
tion call the Nogales/Santa Cruz C of C
at 520-287-3685.
stationed in Nogales and made it safe for
tas. 9101 North Thornydale, Tucson. 520-
744-3322
Colossal Cave Mountain Park - Beautiful
2,400-acre desert park, on the National
Historic Register, showcasing crystal-filled
Colossal Cave and historic La Posta
Quemada Ranch. Spacious campsites avail-
able. Now offering Wild Cave Tours and
Saturday evening Ladder Tours. 520-647-
PARK; www.colossalcave.com
Kino Sports Complex - Home of Tucson
Electric Park - Summer home for the
Diamondback’s Triple A team, The
Sidewinders. Concerts and special events
throughout the year. Spring Training facili-
www.oldtucson.com
Pima Air and Space Museum - A century
of aviation at the Pima Air and Space
Museum, the largest privately funded aero-
space museum in the world with over 250
aircraft. AMARC Tours available Mon-Fri,
three times a day. 520-574-0462;
www.pimaair.org
Titan Missile Museum - The only location
in the world where the public can explore
an actual nuclear missile complex - com-
plete with nuclear missile! 520-625-7736;
www.pimaair.org
Pima County Fairgrounds - Summer
NHRA DRAG and NASCAR racing,
Equestrian Facilities, RV Parking, seasonal
special events/concerts and the Pima
County Fair, last two weeks in April. 520-
762-FAIR; www.swfair.com
Tucson Sportspark - An outdoor recre-
ation facility with sports tournaments, soft-
ball/baseball fields, batting cages, volley-
ball courts, a multi-purpose field, conces-
sion areas and a playground. 520-744-
9496; www.playatsportspark.com

Ranger Museum in the Historic citizens between 1903 and 1908.

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1904 Courthouse in Nogales, Hundreds of arrests made by the

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Arizona and learn about this unique
unit of law enforcement. The museum
exhibition will take you on an exciting
journey into the days of the Arizona
Territory. The story of “The 26 Men”
unfolds from historic panels, ranger
rangers were prosecuted at the old
Courthouse in Nogales. The museum is
open from 10-4 the first and third
The Old West Comes Alive
Saturday of the month or by appointment, Graham County History Celebration
admission is free. Exit I-19 at Local to
Nogales, cross the railroad to Morley History buffs will be able Arizona, the Power Brothers Story,
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to experience the Old West on Apache History and Culture in the 19th
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badges, old photographs, flags, newsclips, Ave. and follow Morley south 1/2 mile to
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records, guns and much more.
The 1901-1909 Rangers accepted into
their ranks only the best single, brave and
reliable men. They had to be able to ride -
more than 300-400 miles a month - rope
and read. One of the legendary Arizona
Rangers was Sgt. Jeff Kidder, who was
the 1904 Courthouse on your left.
The Arizona Rangers were re-estab-
lished in 1957. Their story is also told in
the exhibition, and Rangers run the muse-
um. For more information call
520-822-5449.
LIVE
AND
May 9, 10 and 11 at the 2nd
Annual Celebrate Graham County
History Event. Admission is free to the
festivities, which take place near Safford
at Cottonwood Canyon Ranch - 15 miles
off of U.S. 70 on Aravaipa-Klondyke
Road.
Guided tours of historical sites in the
area will be available all three days for a
fee. Authors who have studied and written
about the area’s events will be on-site to
talk to visitors and autograph their books.
In addition, there will be music, story-
telling, demonstrations and exhibitors.
Century, Hispanic History in Graham
County, History and Use of the
Heliograph - with demonstration,
Surveying Southeastern Arizona in the
1880s, The Great Wham Paymaster
Robbery and Creating History Videos.
Advance reservations for the historic
sites tours are recommended; call 928-
428-2820. Other activities in the area
include bird and wildlife watching, horse-
back riding, fishing, boating at San Carlos
Lake, golf and enjoying the many mineral
baths in the area.
For more information contact the

GVY LOCAL Some of the topics to be presented

include: Billie Whelan’s Hand-Drawn
Map of the Region, Jewish History in SE
Graham County C of C at 888-837-
1841 or visit the web site at www.visit-
grahamcounty.com.

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Fort Huachuca's Past... The Secret’s Out!

Presently Visited Douglas/Agua Prieta Shopping Tour
Huachuca is Native full performance or focus on a single by Tric Ortiz vigorous. Mexicans enjoy buying
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in the heart of the Huachuca
Mountains at Sierra Vista (which has
heavy thunder and lightening) the Army
post has served and protected the border
and surrounding area for over 200 years.
It began as a meager camp in 1877 to
protect settlers from surrounding Apache
camps. In 1886 the campaign and surren-
der of Geronimo ended at Huachuca.
That same year the Army closed more
than 50 camps and forts in the territory,
but Fort Huachuca remained open to con-
trol the continuing border troubles with
the renegade Indians, Mexican bandits
and American outlaws.
By 1913 the "Buffalo Soldiers" had
arrived on post. Because of their dark hair
and skin and staying power, these black
soldiers reminded the local culture of the
buffalo, thus being nicknamed the Buffalo
Soldiers.
Ft Huachuca has specific areas of
interest that open to the public:
Ft. Huachuca Museum - history of
the Southwest and Apache Wars.
US Army Intelligence Museum - Old
surveillance and recognizance equip-
ment, also the museum boasts a 12 x 10
section of the Berlin Wall.
Practice sessions of the B-Troop
(4th Cavalry Regiment Memorial) -
Wednesday evenings. May include a
ings of man and mount as a single unit.
Garden Canyon - diverse plant and
animal life, ongoing archeological stud-
ies at a prehistoric village, great birding
area, petroglyphs.
Reservoir Hill Overlook - also called
Signal Hill - where soldiers sent helio-
graph signals to other strategically
placed heliographs throughout the area.
Mountain View Golf Course - has
been renovated and the access is now
from a public road (no entrance on Fort
Huachuca required),
Old Post Cemetery - This cemetery
was the final resting place for soldiers
and civilians alike. The first burial was
in December 1877, four years before
the famous shootout in Tombstone.
Now, the cemetery has almost 3,800
gravesites.
Today, Fort Huachuca retains its histo-
ry and excitement. The public is always
welcome to visit the many points of inter-
est and events that take place on post. With
wrestling matches, music concerts, county
fairs, sporting events and religious events,
something can be found for everyone.
Fort Huachuca MWR office,
520-538-0836
Sierra Vista CVB, 520-417-6960
Unbeknownst to most, Old
Mexico can be visited rather conve-
niently. After hearing the plethora of
“best kept secrets,” one real secret has truly
surfaced. For a few years now The City of
Douglas /Visitor’s Center has guided trav-
elers through Douglas and into Agua Prieta,
Sonora, Mexico safely, educationally, inter-
estingly, willingly and affordably.
Douglas is located 118 miles southeast
of Tucson and can be reached via I-10 to
US 80 or US 191. It is the shortest route to
Mexico City and Guadalajara by paved
roads from the western United States.
Douglas, incorporated in 1905, is locat-
ed on the US-Mexico border, a true gate-
way to Mexico and a crossroads to the Old
West. Rich in copper smelting, ranching
and agricultural history it is a multi-cultural
community with international commerce,
tourism and retirement, all important parts
of the economy. There are a number of his-
torical buildings and sites.
The Sonoran city of Agua Prieta has
grown along with Douglas. During the
years leading up to the Mexican
Revolution, Douglas and Agua Prieta were
the site of much intrigue. Two major
Revolutionary battles were fought in Agua
Prieta, including one when Pancho Villa
besieged the city.
Commerce between the two towns is
American tourists delight in the unspoiled
charm of Agua Prieta’s oldest plaza that’s
ringed with shops.
This program is in a developmental
stage and for now, every Saturday morn-
ing, visitors board the modest 12- seat
coach from the Douglas Visitor’s Center.
Reservations are strongly suggested. The
guided tour begins in Historic Douglas.
Early and present day industry, economics,
and architecture thread the streets of this
border town.
A typical excursion across the border
has various stops that include the Inglesia
de Guadalupe Mission, a bakery, a
restaurant, the main plaza, downtown
curio and souvenir shops, pharmacies,
beverage houses, and of course, the mall.
The natural juice & fruit bar concessions
are plentiful, popular and very welcomed.
Whether sightseeing, souvenir collect-
ing or making household purchases, the
estimated total time for the tour is 4-5
hours. All of this for a mere 49 pesos ($5).
Private group tours can be arranged for var-
ious days and times. Parking is FREE in
the City Parking Lot. Picture identifica-
tion is required. What are you waiting for?
Douglas Visitors Center, 1125 Pan
American Ave, Toll Free 888-315-9999,
local 364-2478

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Fort Defiance
Mountain Artists Guild for their two which are open to the membership and the Gray Mountain Second 264 Ganado

art festivals, held in Prescott at the community at large. C O C O N I 89

N O Mesa
Lower
Greasewood 191
Window Rock

Courthouse Plaza. Each festival presents The Mountain Artists Guild Gallery 64
180
Indian Wells
Saint Michaels
Wide Ruins
over 170 of the finest artists and arti- and Art Center is located at 228 North Seligman Bellemont 87
Dilkon 77
Lupton
Houck
Williams Parks Leupp
sans from around the country. The Guild Alarcon Street in Prescott. The beautiful Chambers Sanders
Ash Fork Flagstaff
is a 54 year old non-profit membership Art Gallery and Gift Shop is open from 11 40
180
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organization dedicated to providing educa- am to 3 pm Thursdays through Mondays. YAVAPAI Paulden 89

Kachina Village Mountainaire
Munds Park
Joseph City
Winslow
Petrified Forest 61

tion as well as a showcase for amateur and For information, call 928-776-4009. Clarkdale
Sedona
89A
17 Mormon Lake Holbrook
APACHE
professional visual artists. Come up to cool pines for a day or Chino Valley Cottonwood 179
Happy Jack
87 Woodruff 191

The 17th Annual Spring Festival falls weekend! In addition to the festivals this Bagdad Iron Springs
Prescott Valley
260

Lake Montezuma
377
77
180

169 Snowflake
on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10th historic and picturesque mountain commu- Skull Valley Prescott Dewey Camp Verde
Heber 277
Taylor
Concho St. Johns

and 11th and includes demonstrations by nity provides many unusual boutiques, 93
Hillside
Wilhoit
Kirkland Mayer
69 Humboldt Forest Lakes
Overgaard
260
Clay Springs
Show Low
61

Vernon
artists as well as spinners, weavers, and fine antique shops, exciting restaurants 89

Yarnell Bumble Bee

Pinedale 60 Springerville
wood-turners. The Guild’s second art fes- and fine accommodations. There are many 71
Congress Crown
King Cibeque
Pinetop-
Lakeside Eagar 191
60

Greer
tival of the year is their 53rd Summer recreational opportunities including 450 Carrizo
60 McNary
260
•Nutrioso
Greer
Festival held on August 9th and 10th. miles of trails, five lakes with opportuni- Whiteriver Alpine 180

Both festivals offer free admission and are ties for fishing , kayaking, and canoeing, Northern Arizona Cities & Towns Fort Apache

open from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and and five public golf courses. Alpine Dilkon Joseph City Nutrioso
Ash Fork Dinnehosto Kachina Village Overgaard
10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Applications are now being accepted Bagdad Eagar Kaibito Page
Bellemont Flagstaff Kayenta Parks Shanto
These two arts and crafts festivals pro- for the Summer Festival. For more infor- Bumble Bee Forest Lakes Keams Canyon Paulden Show Low
Cameron Fort Apache Kirkland Petrified Forest Shungopavi
vide the main source of income for the mation, visit www.mountainartists- Camp Verde Fort Defiance Lake Montezuma Pinedale Skull Valley
Carrizo Fredonia Leupp Pinetop-Lakeside Snowflake
Mountain Artists Guild of Prescott. The guild.org or call the Mountain Artists Cedar Ridge Ganado Lower Greasewood Pinon Springerville
Chambers Grand Canyon Village Lukachukai Polacca Supai
Guild is proud to offer five $1,000 schol- Guild at 928-445-2510. Chilchinbito Gray Mountain Lupton Prescott Taylor
Teec Nos Pos
arships to Tri-City area students pursuing Chinle
Chino Valley
Greer
Happy Jack
Many Farms
Marble Canyon
Prescott Valley
Red Rock Cove Tes Nez Iah
Cibeque Heber Mayer Rock Point The Gap
Clarkdale Hillside McNary Rough Rock Tonalea

Oldest Home Tour In Arizona Clay Springs

Concho
Congress
Cottonwood
Cow Springs
Holbrook
Hotevilla
Houck
Humboldt
Indian Wells
Mexican Water
Moenkopi
Mormon Lake
Mountainaire
Munds Park
Round Rock
St. Johns
Saint Michaels
Sanders
Sawmill
Tsaile
Tuba City
Tusayan
Vernon
Williams
Visit the “Almost Ghost Town” of Jerome Crown King
Desert View
Dewey
Iron Springs
Jacob Lake
Jerome
Navajo
Nazlini
North Rim
Second Mesa
Sedona
Seligman
Window Rock
Winslow
Woodruff
On Saturday and Sunday Its current population of around 480 resi- Yarnell
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May 17 & 18, the 38th Annual dents continues work on historical
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Home and Historic Building

Tour of Jerome will introduce you to
restoration.
Head to the ticket booth on Main Sharlot Hall Museum
this National Historic Landmark. Once
a roaring copper mining camp, Jerome
Street beneath Jerome Town Hall, where
continuously running shuttles will ferry
Bringing History Alive
was known as Jewel of the Mountain in you to the homes and buildings on this Sharlot Hall Museum is Ponderosa pine logs cut nearby, it housed
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the beautiful Verde Valley. Pioneers came year’s tour. Because of uneven surfaces the largest museum in central the first territorial governor and his staff,
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by way of horseback or a narrow gauge and stairs the tour is not wheelchair or
railroad to mine the copper ore. stroller accessible, and comfortable shoes
From its humble beginnings as a com- are strongly recommended. Please, do not
munity of tents and shacks, a large, mod- bring pets.
ern city emerged with a population of This self-paced tour takes place
15,000 at its peak. Named after one of its between 9am and 3pm, with the shuttles
founders, Eugene Jerome, who was a operating until 4pm. Adult admission is
cousin to Jenny Jerome, Winston $10, children 12-3 are $4, and those 2 and
Churchill’s mother, the town boasted the- under are free. Plan to visit the Jerome
aters, hospitals, opera house, restaurants State Historic Park or the Jerome
and hotels. Historical Society Mine Museum for a
Jerome flourished for 60 years until full story of the town.
the mining lost its profitability. Then all For more information call Christine
but a few residents left, and it became a at 928-634-5477 or contact the Jerome
near ghost town. Today Jerome is the Chamber of Commerce at 928-634-
home of many artists and crafts people, 2900, www.jeromechamber.com.
whose wares fill its shops and galleries.
MOUNTAIN ARTISTS GUILD
17th Annual Spring Festival
of Fine Arts & Crafts
Saturday, May 10th - 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 11th - 10am-4pm
on the Courthouse Plaza
A professionally juried show of over 170 of the
finest artisans from around the country.
FREE ADMISSION • Demonstrations
by Spinners, Weavers, Wood Turners and Artists
Arizona. The a true piece of Arizona history.
Museum’s nine build- Sharlot Hall Museum is located
ings and four special on 415 West Gurley Street and the
gardens (including the summer hours are Mon-Sat, 10-5
famous Territorial and Sun, 1-5. For more informa-
Women’s Rose Garden) tion call 928-445-3122. Plan to
reveal history from before enjoy these upcoming events:
the founding of Prescott
in 1864 to the present. MAY 22-31 War Letters
Founded by historian and poet Sharlot Original play about the fate of an individual
M. Hall in 1928, the Museum today soldier. Acted by Blue Rose Theatre, this
explores the rich diversity of regional her- play will touch your heart, $10.
itage through festivals, living history
events, outdoor theater performances, JUN 7-8 Folk Arts Fair
Traditional folk arts such as soap & candle-
changing exhibits, and publications.
One of the most interesting aspects of making, blacksmithing, quilting, woodcarv-
ing, spinning, weaving, hands on crafts,
the museum is a tour of the Governor’s music. 10a-5p, donation.
Mansion. Built on site in 1864 from

Prescott, Arizona
928-445-2510
Show Preview: www.mountainartistsguild.org
email: mag@northlink.com
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Golf & Fish to Your Heart’s Content
Hon-Dah Resort-Casino Welcomes You
When you think of fishing,
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the lakes and streams of the
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White Mountains are among the
first to tempt you with their beauty
and fine catches. Golfers,
too, think of heading to
cooler climes as summer
approaches, and the
Pinetop-Lakeside area
offers several fine golf
courses.
Hon-Dah Resort-Casino,
one of the premier destina-
tions in the White
Mountains, is planning a return of their
popular golf packages. In addition, they
are introducing fishing packages this
year. Please call for more information on
these getaways.
At Hon-Dah you will be able to com-
bine your passion for fishing or golf with
fine accommodations and dining. The
hotel offers 128 well appointed king and
queen rooms with wet bar and satellite
25 Top Western Artists
NEW “Best of the West” Fine Art Show
Western art fans are invited
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to participate in the new “Best of
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the West” Fine Art Show to be
held May 13 through May 17. Most
of the activities during the show will
take place at the Hon-Dah Resort
Conference Center located on the Fort
Apache Indian Reservation near the Town
of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Original works from 25 top western
artists will be on display and for sale at
the event and many of the artists will be
on hand for the show. On Tuesday, May
13, the artwork will be unveiled at a 6 pm
reception followed by a Native American
performance. On Wednesday, May 14,
there will be a cook-off and a fast draw
event at Torreon Golf Club in Show Low.
The fine art sale and reception is
scheduled for 5pm on Saturday, May 17,
at the Hon-Dah Resort Conference
Center. A large portion of the profits from
the show will benefit the youth center in
Whiteriver, the principal community on
the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
Summer at Sunrise Park Resort
Starting Memorial Day
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Weekend every Saturday,
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Sunday and holiday
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from 10am to 4pm the
Sunrise Express Lift
operates giving summer
passengers a fantastic view
of the Sunrise Resort and
the White Mountains.
Sunrise has a full sum-
mer of events and activi-
ties scheduled, including
flyfishing schools, a 3-D
archery shoot, and a July
4th festival including fire-
works over Sunrise Lake.
Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boat
rentals, camping and trail rides are all
MAY 2003
television, a spectacular lobby with mas-
sive fireplace and conversation pit, and an
all-season pool, spa and sauna. Fine food
is always ready in the Indian Pine
Restaurant.
After your day on the
lake or golf course, spice up
your evening at the casino
where you’ll find 575 of the
newest and varied slot
machines. There is live Poker,
and Blackjack is starting
May 13th. Experience Las
Vegas-style entertainment and
dancing in The Timbers Lounge.
Now is a grand time to plan your visit
to the White Mountains and Hon-Dah
Resort-Casino. Cool temperatures, great
golf and fishing - as well as hiking, horse-
back riding, browsing for antiques and
gifts and much more - plus a VERY warm
welcome all await you. For more infor-
mation visit www.hon-dah.com or call
1-800-929-8744.
For more information on the artists or
show please contact the sponsoring
Diamond West Fine Art Gallery on the
web at info@diamondwestgallery.com
or call the Pinetop-Lakeside C of C at
800-573-4031.
More Events at Hon-Dah
Resort-Casino and
Conference Center
May 24 - The Marshall Tucker Band
in concert, 928-369-7560
May 25 - John Conlee in concert,
928-369-7560
May 25-26 - “Celebrating Cultural
Diversity” International Dance Festival,
928-369-7581
June 7-8 - 6th Annual Pow Wow
in the Pines, 928- 369-7568
offered for summer guests to enjoy along
with fresh air, blue sky and beautiful
landscape.
The Sunrise Lodge, located on
Sunrise Lake, offers overnight
accommodations with 100 rooms,
restaurant, snack bar, lounge,
indoor/outdoor spas and indoor
pool. The lodge also offers com-
plete meeting facilities for up to
200 guests for business or social
functions.
Sunrise Park Resort is owned
and operated by the White
Mountain Apache Tribe. For
more information or reserva-
tions call 800-772-7669 or visit the web
at www.sunriseskipark.com.
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The “Trail of Many Tracks”

Self-guided Auto Touring Adventure
Do you want to explore the alive. Visit Burnham Trading Post run

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real West? A unique experience by the same family for five generations,

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awaits the heritage traveler, that explore the Little House Museum of
special breed of tourist who seeks out ranching heritage carefully preserved by a
Taylor Trapper Days the hidden byways and their treasures of
history and culture. There’s a way to
slip back in time and discover the
descendent of the original homesteaders.
The trip will take you through high
plains grasslands, between extinct
Be There for the Kick Off! past as it really was... and to volcanoes, and over forested alpine
by Charlis McVey Veterans Memorial Monument on Main hear the stories told by the mountains. The area is rich in fos-
descendents of those who sils, the tracks of dinosaurs and
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Looking for ideas for the
Memorial Day Weekend? Why not
head to Taylor, Arizona for an exciting
new event that combines sports, good
food, shopping, music... in short, some-
thing for everyone and lots of fun too!
The Trapper Days Celebration takes
place on May 24th. If you arrive early,
you’ll be able to start the day at the
Biscuit and Gravy Cookoff at Rodeo
Park at 7:30 am. Competitors will put
their recipes together from scratch to
cook in a Dutch oven. While waiting for
the judging, enjoy the Pancake Breakfast,
serving from 7:30 to 9:30 am at $2 per
plate.
Before the festivities start there will be
a special Memorial Service at the
Craft Fair begins as does the Black
Powder Shoot over at the Taylor Police
Range. At 11 am the All Indian Horse
Shoe Tournament competition gets under-
way and Pit Bulls may be registered for
the Weight Pull and Show, which follows
soon after.
After more tasty food at noon with the
Dave Woods Famous BBQ, there will be
a Mutt Show - and later on, the Great
American Mule Races! Gates open at 5
pm for the evening concert by Apache
Spirit playing Country Music and old
time Rock ‘n’ Roll The performance lasts
from 7-10 pm and tickets cost $5.
For more information about
Trapper Days please call the Town of
Taylor at 928-536-7366.
made it happen.
The “Trail of Many
Tracks” is a self-guided dri-
ving adventure with a two-hour
interpretive audio recording and
trail map. It starts on I-40 and takes
you through time as well as place. Listen
to a fascinating history unfold as you
travel from Sanders and Zuni through St.
Johns to the Round Valley, on to Hon-
Dah and Fort Apache, and back up the
loop through Pinetop-Lakeside, Show
Low, Shumway, Taylor, Snowflake,
Holbrook and Winslow.
The names you hear on the tape are
ones you still see today - on business
logos, in local papers - you feel a sense of
continuity, of roots, of history that is
numerous pre-historic ruins of
native peoples. You will hear
tales of Spanish sheepmen,
Mormon colonists, Texas cowboys,
and Apache and Navajo Indians. The
route can be done in segments or in its
entirety. Two to four leisurely days is rec-
ommended for visitors to enjoy each of
the stops along the way.
Your user-friendly double cassette or
CD package can be obtained at visitor
centers, chambers of commerce and gift
shops all along the trail and also by mail
order or through the Internet. For further
information call Roxanne Knight, Trail
of Many Tracks chairwoman, at 800-
814-6451 or email lcrcd@littlecol-
orado.org.

Pow Wow at Fort Apache St. Johns Summer Festival 2003

Present by Theodore Roosevelt School Good Old Fashioned Fun
Come to the breathtaking tainment throughout the days, and the
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by Charlis McVey wow dancing there will be a special pre- White Mountains of Arizona on kids will love to stop and play at the Kids
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sentation by the Apache Crown June 13 & 14 for good old fash- carnival.
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Have you ever been to a pow Dancers. Arts and Crafts and tradition- ioned fun for the entire family in St. For more information please contact
wow? The beautiful and colorful cos- al Indian food are also part of this very Johns. Enjoy sport activities such as the St. Johns Regional Chamber of
tumes, the powerful special day. volleyball, basketball and horseshoe tour- Commerce at 928-337-2000 or you can
drumming and songs, and Visitors are welcome to naments, as well as 5K, 10K & 1 mile run e-mail office@stjohnschamber.com.
the skillful dancers together take a self-guided tour of and fun walk. There will also be the 3rd Come and have some “Good Old
make for an unforgettable Historic Fort Apache. Annual Mountain Bike Race, a race for Fashioned Fun” in the St. Johns sun!
experience. Come along to Originally known as Camp all ages and levels of experience.
Historic Fort Apache on Ord, the fort was estab- Who says you can’t play with your
May 17, 2003 for the lished on Apache land in food? We say you can! Our pie eating, pie
Theodore Roosevelt 1870. Later changed to baking and the watermelon eating con-
School Pow Wow and see Camp Apache, the fort tests are always fun to participate in and
for yourself. served as a scouting post to watch. The Town of Friendly Neighbors...
There will be Gourd during the Apache wars On Saturday, June 14, the Classy
Dancing at 10am, a lunch break at 12 and was garrisoned for many years. By Chassis Car Show begins and cars start UPCOMING EVENTS:
noon and the Grand Entry will take 1923 the Fort had become the Theodore rolling in and shining up. We get beauti- JUNE 13-14 Summer Festival
place at 1pm. The Host Southern Drum is Roosevelt Indian Boarding School. ful cars, trucks, motorcycles and even & Classy Chassis Car Show
Dark Horse and the Host Northern Drum Today the Fort is an official “Save bicycles from all around Arizona. JUNE 20-21 San Juan Fiesta
is Woodstock. In addition to the pow America’s Treasures” project. Nine of the The St. Johns City Park has plenty of
27 buildings have been restored and given beautiful green trees and 6 acres of green JULY 22-26 Pioneer Days
A Part of Pinetop’s History Since 1938 new roles. Take a walk around this extra- grass that will be filled with arts & SEPT. 18, 19, 20 Apache County Fair
Charlie Clark’s ordinary historical site and you will gain crafts, clothing and food court vendors. AUG. 30, 31-SEPT. 1
a truer understanding of “Cowboys and Some of the crafters will demonstrate St. Johns Great American Race
Steak House Indians” than ever gotten from a their techniques. We will have live enter-
SPECIALIZING IN:
• Prime Rib • Seafood
Hollywood movie. St. Johns Regional
• Mesquite-Broiled Steaks For more information about the Chamber of Commerce
• Mesquite-Broiled Chicken Pow Wow call Ramon Riley at 928-338- We’re Here When You P.O. Box 929, St. Johns, Az 85936
The Meeting Place of the White Mountains
Located on Hwy 260, Pinetop, Az (Main & Penrod)
4545. To learn more about Fort Apache
call 928-338-3033.
Need Us The Most... www.stjohnschamber.com
WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS, 24-7
928-367-4900 Az Tourist News • 1-800-462-8705 • www.aztourist.com For more info call 928-337-2000
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Theatrical Event of Summer 2003! JUNE 21ST - Registration 6-8am. Doors open 8am
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NORTHERN AZ PAGE 12
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
Contrary to Rumors
You May Have Heard…
• Driving into the Canyon
Many people call Grand Canyon
businesses daily to inquire about dri-
ving into the park. The misconception
is that there are no private vehicles or
RV’s allowed to drive in. This is not
the case. Private vehicles and RV’s
ARE allowed to drive in and out
of the park. A $20 park entry pass is
valid for 7 days and no reservations are
required to enter the park.
• Air Tours
Regardless of what you may have
heard, air tours over the Grand Canyon
have not been discontinued. Helicopter
and fixed-winged aircraft tours are
scheduled daily year around, weather
permitting.
• Park Entry
The $20.00* per vehicle fee to enter
Grand Canyon National park can be
paid at the park entrance where there
will normally be no more than two or
three automobiles ahead of you, or at
the Grand Canyon IMAX Theater Fee
Station* with no waiting in line... Then
you can use the fast lane into the Park.
Your entry pass is valid for 7 days.
• Parking
You can always locate parking spaces
inside the Park. During the peak season
it might take a little longer, or you may
be required to walk a few hundred feet,
but we’re not aware of anyone ever
being turned away due to lack of park-
ing space!
*Subject to change without notice. Source: Grand
Canyon Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Guide
A Tourist News Z MAY 2003
Grand Canyon Airlines
Providing Memories of a Lifetime for 75 Years
Rich in aviation history, Canyon is Arizona’s, not Nevada’s, and
ILE
Grand Canyon Airlines (initial- we hope our services will help bring it
OF
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ly known as Scenic Airways) flew home where it belongs. We have a solu-
the first commercial air tour over the tion that now allows visitors to EXPERI-
Grand Canyon on October 3rd, 1927 ENCE the Grand Canyon in a day with-
and has since pioneered and led the out the hassle at all, saving precious vaca-
industry. GCA is believed to be the tion time for relaxation and enjoyment.
world’s oldest, most expe- Let us do all the work while
rienced air tour operator you spend the day creating
and will be celebrating 75 memories of a lifetime!”
years of continuous service GCA offers a variety of
this summer. tour options from
Back in October 2002, Scottsdale/Phoenix, which
GCA began offering air and include both the Grand
ground tour packages Canyon as well as Sedona.
departing from the The most popular tour is
Scottsdale Airport aboard its exclusive the “Grand Canyon Deluxe.” It is a per-
fleet of incredible VISTALINER aircraft. fect combination tour to EXPERIENCE
“This is a fantastic opportunity to again the Grand Canyon in just one day!
return to the Valley of the Sun,” says John The Grand Canyon Deluxe costs
Dillon, General Manager. “The Grand $299. It includes a half hour of flying
over the Canyon, a $10 ticket to a 30-
minute IMAX film about the natural won-
der, a buffet lunch and a two-hour van
100 Canyon de Chelly National Monument 235
110 Sunset Crater National Monument 95 tour along the South Rim. Total tour time
30 Walnut Canyon National Monument 95 is approximately 9 hours.
E RA The Grand Canyon Overnight is
200
200
Navajo Indian Reservation
Meteor Crater
50
140 OOS S SU ILC inclusive of everything described above
B E ITE AR
135 Painted Desert/Petrified Forest 200 CA SUIT S
in the Deluxe Tour; however, rather than
return to Scottsdale the same day, you
250 Montezuma Castle National Monument 135
260 Tuzigoot National Monument 135 will overnight at the Grand Canyon
135 Red Rock State Park 105 Squire Inn, the Canyon’s only resort
115 Phoenix 225 property. You will also receive a Sunrise
Tour ground excursion and ample free
time before returning to Scottsdale the
following afternoon. Add $135 singe
occupancy, $85 double, triple, and quad
occupancy.
18 Flagstone Cottages • 10 Acres in the Pines
AARP and U.S. Government Discounts! GCA will also offer tour options of
Grand Canyon and Sedona including
928-635-9371 combination jeep tour, helicopter and
Grand Canyon Exit #165 off I-40 rafting tours. For specific information
Route 66 & Rodeo Rd., Williams, Az and reservations for GCA , telephone
www.thecanyonmotel.us toll fee 1-866-2-FLY-GCA.
A Tradition of Innovation & Pioneering Since 1927.
We specialize in customized Air, Ground &
Rafting Tours, Charters and Hotel packages.
Located at Grand Canyon Airport and NOW...
GRAND CANYON AIR TOURS from Scottsdale Airport!
1-866-2-FLY-GCA (1-866-235-9422)
www.grandcanyonairlines.com
888-63-GRAND
• Singing Cowboys and Native American Dance
$ .00
119
Bring in ad for this special rate
• Indoor Pool and Sun Deck
• Contemporary Appointed Rooms
• Southwestern Cuisine
Includes www.visitgrandcanyon.com
Continental
Located at the south entrance to the
Breakfast for Two
Grand Canyon National Park
MAY 2003
The Many Dimensions...
of the Grand Canyon
by Charlis McVey
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Your first glimpse of the Grand
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Canyon is unforgettable. The
immense scale is breathtaking. The
many hues of the cliffs shift and change
from dawn to sunset, and shadows come
and go adding new dimensions. The won-
der of this “wonder of the
world” is that there are so
many ways to view it!
Whether by foot, by air,
by boat or even on the big
screen, each perspective
gives a new appreciation.
A drive along the rim
- by car or coach - stop-
ping at each marvelous
outlook, provides an abundance of vistas.
Expect to use up numerous rolls
of film in a vain attempt to cap-
ture the beauty before you! Or
choose to hike one of the trails,
letting each new twist and turn
reveal its variation on the majes-
tic theme. Up close you can really
appreciate the changes in rock
structure - and feel in your legs
the depth of the Canyon!
A thrilling way to view this
spectacular geologic phenomenon
is by air. This is the quickest way
to get a feel for the incredible
length of the Grand Canyon. Swooping
beyond the rim gives views not possible
for those at the lookouts, including
glimpses into side canyons.
Several companies offer flights on
fixed wing aircraft, including Grand
Canyon Airlines and Air Grand
Canyon. Three helicopter operators -
including Papillon Grand Canyon
Helicopters - also offer scenic tours,
some lasting 30-60 minutes. Papillon also
MAR 1-NOV 30
GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon Field Institute Courses
Grand Canyon Nat’l Park - One to 8-day
classes. Subjects include geology,
ecosystems, archaeology, hiking, art, his-
tory, backpacking, photography, botany
& birds. $. www.grandcanyon.org\field-
institute, 928-638-2485
Cafe
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Grand Canyon
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Temperatures at the South Rim
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL
HIGH (F.) 41 45 51 60 70 81 84
HIGH (C.) 5 7 10 15 21 27 29
LOW (F.) 18 21 25
LOW (C.) -8 -6 -4
Note: Inner Canyon temperatures average 20 degrees warmer.
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provides exclusive one-day and overnight
excursions to Havasupai Indian Village in
Havasu Canyon.
A very intimate look at the Canyon
can be had by rafting along the
Colorado River. There, deep within, you
lose the sense of immensity somewhat as
the cliffs recede and you concentrate on
the life close at hand. You may
catch a glimpse of Bighorn
Sheep, a bird of prey or barrel
cacti clinging to the cliffs.
Grand Canyon Coaches offers a
four-hour smoothwater rafting
trip that begins at Glen Canyon
Dam. The Hualapai River
Runners offer the only one-day
whitewater rafting trip. Running
the rapids in their motorized rafts through
the Hualapai Indian
Reservation is an exhilarat-
ing experience.
It’s amazing how many
ways there are to view the
Grand Canyon... we aren’t
done yet! How about from
muleback? Or try watching
its wonders unfold on the
giant 6-story high screen of
the IMAX Theater. You
almost feel as if you really
are in the air or on a raft
during this extraordinary
presentation. You can even unveil the
secrets beneath the Canyon on a guided
walking tour 210 feet underground at
Grand Canyon Caverns.
Now’s the time to plan how YOU will
view this wonder of the world! For more
information call one the
Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce
at 928-527-0359 or the Grand Canyon
National Park at 928-638-7779.
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Summer Fun in the Canyon
Try the Grand American Getaway
An amazing experience have your favorite beverage at the
UR AN
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awaits you at the Grand Canyon. Maswik Sports Bar or El Tovar
TR
YO PL
To take advantage of all there is to Lounge. At the South Rim, the choices
see and do, stay with Grand Canyon are endless - and they’re all just outside
National Park Lodges, operated by your door.
Xanterra Parks and Resorts, the only Take advantage of our new in-season
accommodations in the park at the South package, the Grand American Getaway.
Rim. There are 907 rooms in six distinct- Effective March 14 through September
ly different lodges to 12, 2003, this $99 package
choose from. Whether you includes a room at Yavapai
stay the night or the week, West Lodge (dbl occ), two
you’ll find more than breakfasts, buy one get one
enough to fill your hours free in-park motorcoach tours,
and free your mind. and a 10% retail discount at
Relax aboard a guided any Xanterra gift store. Each
motorcoach tour through additional person in the same
the beautiful expanse, or room is only $9.
just watch the sunrise. Yavapai West is conve-
Daily ranger programs help you discov- niently located in the Canyon
er 1.7 billion years of history embedded Marketplace, just a short walk from the
in the canyon walls. Experience a rare rim and the new visitor center, Canyon
and beloved tradition as you amble your View Information Plaza. Call today and
way to the bottom of the canyon on the ask for the GET03 package (some
back of a sure-footed mule. It’s all wait- black-out dates apply). Grand Canyon
ing for you at the South Rim, and it’s National Park Lodges - we’re not just
open year-round. close, we’re there.
And if all of these adventures have For reservations call 303-29-PARKS
you working up an appetite, you’re in (297-2757), toll free 888-29-PARKS
luck... because this is the home of the cel- (297-2757) or visit our website at
ebrated and historic El Tovar Dining www.grandcanyonlodges.com. Xanterra
Room and a legacy of fine food. Order up Parks & Resorts is an authorized conces-
a quick bite at Yavapai cafeteria or an sioner of the National Park Service.
entire feast at the Arizona Room. Or
Experience a Grand American Getaway
Xanterra Parks & Resorts is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.
Make your visit to the Grand Canyon even more grand. Stay inside the
park at Yavapai West for only $99. Plus enjoy two complimentary
breakfasts and a 10% discount at our gift shops. And don’t miss one of
our breathtaking tours on a Grand Canyon Motorcoach – buy one, get
a second of equal or lesser value free! Make your reservations today.
Call toll free 1-888-29-PARKS (297-2757) or 1-303-29-PARKS (297-2757).
Or reserve online at www.grandcanyonlodges.com and enter pro-
One night stay at Yavapai West*.
Includes breakfast and
2 for 1 motorcoach offer.
motional code GET03 to check availability.
$99
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$99 accommodations good from Friday, March 14, 2003 – Friday, September 12, 2003. Blackout dates apply. Does not apply to Group Bookings. Taxes
and utility surcharges not included. Rate and accommodations subject to availability.
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24th Annual Rendezvous Days
Memorial Day Weekend in Williams
Bring your cameras...
FE OWN
because the rains came and the
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T
mountains are alive with spring
while we host a great and colorful
Rendezvous this year in Williams from
May 23-25, 2003. The
Buckskinners will
begin camping in the
park on Thursday and
you will enjoy the his-
toric setting of the
1800s and Trader
Row. Their Black
Powder Shoot in
Buckskinner Park re-enacts
the days of old. Take lots of
pictures as they come to
town to stroll amid us mod-
ern folks. Special-edition
souvenir medallions avail-
able for purchase also pro-
vide an opportunity to win prizes.
Excitement is in the air and a new sea-
son of merchandise collected by our local
merchants and created by local artisans
will be on hand for this great tradition of
coming together and celebrating the old
west. By Friday at noon all the local ven-
dors will be set up downtown on “Main
Street America” Route 66. Local enter-
tainers will perform their magic and fill
the air with music throughout the week-
end.
Our theme this year is “Rendezvous in
the Old West” and our honored Grand
Marshall is Armando Padillo. Armando
teaches the old traditional style of
Spanish dancing and we are anxious to
see the Arcoiris Folklorico Dancers De
Williams perform in their colorful cos-
tumes during the Saturday Parade and
during one of Saturday’s entertainment
performances.
The parade will also feature the
Williams Mountain Men who just
recently returned from their 50th ride to
the valley from here. We expect this to be
our biggest parade yet. This weekend also
• 1800’s Black
Powder Shoot
and Trader’s Row
• Downtown Crafts,
Children’s Sidewalk
Art, Entertainment
• Carnival “A Great
Northern A’Fair”
• Saturday Rendezvous
in the Old West Parade
Sponsored by: Budweiser, Grand Canyon Railway,
Pepsi, Glassburn Rentals, Williams Health Care,
Superior Propane, and APS.
For more info: Williams-Grand Canyon
Chamber of Commerce - 1-800-863-0546
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begins the nightly shoot-outs by that
notorious Cataract Gang who bring their
EV RITA
members to the streets to mingle with the
crowds. Be ready to be entertained!
Williams comes alive with perfor-
mances on stage downtown, and the
Cowboy Service Carriage Rides will
give you the grand tour of our Main
Street. You will enjoy the family ori-
ented carnival “A Great Northern
A’Fair” who will be here Thursday
through Monday. Saturday evening the
Arizona Mountain Mushers perform
their Sled Dog Weight Pull.
Our unspoiled city of
Williams is a treasure that we
are proud to share. Visit
Northern Arizona and Route 66
here in Williams and you will
fall in love with Main Street
America all over again - right in
the middle of a Rendezvous in the Old
West. For more information call the
Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of
Commerce at 800-863-0546.
Special thanks to our sponsors: City of
Williams, Budweiser, Grand Canyon Railway,
Pepsi, Glassburn Rentals, Williams Health
Care, Superior Propane, and APS.
Schedule for Rendezvous:
Buckskinner Park:
• Buckskinner Black Powder Shoot and
Competitions Friday-Sunday
Downtown:
• Arts and Crafts, Live Entertainment
and Food Downtown Friday-Sunday
• A Great Northern A’Fair
Thursday-Monday
• Parade Saturday at 10 am
• PRCA Rodeo Committee Cow Plop
Bingo Thursday at 4 pm at the
Rodeo Arena
• Sled Dog Weight Pull Saturda
at 5:30pm
From Tinwork to Tacos
Museum of Northern Arizona Highlights Hispanic Culture
Spanish Colonial artists
EN GE
from New Mexico join Arizona
T
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musicians and performers in a fes-
tive array of Hispanic art and perfor-
mance at the Museum of Northern
Arizona’s 4th Annual Hispanic
Marketplace. On Saturday and Sunday,
May 24 and 25 from
9am to 5pm, experience
the excitement of
Hispanic history, music,
dance, and foods. New
this year is a pinata
competition.
New Mexico artists
who make traditional
tinwork, straw applique,
mosaic crosses, colcha
embroidery, filigree sil-
verwork, scrimshaw jewelry, loom weav-
ing, and carved furniture are returning.
Flagstaff’s own Guadalupanas from the
San Francisco de Asis Catholic Parish
will again be in the courtyard demonstrat-
ing the fine points of embroidery, crochet,
and tortilla making.
A newcomer to Hispanic Marketplace
is papel picado (papercutting) artist
Catalina Delgado Trunk. Also new this
year is songwriter, storyteller, perfor-
mance artist, and poet Michael Heralda
and his Aztec Stories. UCLA professor
and lecturer Max Benavidez will give two
presentations, including a slide show on
the development of Chicano art in Los
Angeles with images of murals and paint-
ing.
Returning this year are Ballet
Folklorico Mexico Lindo from Flagstaff
and Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana
from Glendale. The Flagstaff dance group
represents the color, energy, and flavor of
the different regions of Mexico. The
Glendale dance group fuses pre-Hispanic
and traditional folkloric dances with bal-
JUL 6 KACHINA VILLAGE
Annual Pancake
Breakfast Fundraiser
Highlands Fire Station 21 (568 Kona
Trail) - Children’s firefighter muster,
raffle, vintage fire truck rides, 7-11a.
Adm $5 adults, $2 children, kids under
5 free. 928-525-1717
MAY 2003
let, hip hop, and contemporary modern
dances.
Young and old alike will enjoy the
hands-on take home activities at this
year’s Creative Corner. Make papel pic-
ado by cutting colorful tissue paper deco-
rations to simulate lace, create a one-of-a-
kind picture frame with tin,
and make milagros (little
miracles) charms as
reminders to be thankful.
Not forgetting food as
one of the most enjoyable
elements of the event, mar-
ketplace participants will
enjoy savoring tacos,
gorditas, enchiladas, burri-
tos, and fresh roasted corn
with butter and seasoning.
The Museum of Northern Arizona is
located three miles north of historic
downtown Flagstaff on Highway 180.
Changing exhibits, informative programs
and outdoor adventures reveal the
region’s artistic traditions, Native cul-
tures, and natural sciences.
Marketplace Schedule:
• 70th Annual Hopi Marketplace
July 5 and 6
• 54th Annual Navajo Marketplace
August 2 and 3
• 17th Annual Zuni Marketplace
August 30 and 31
• 8th Annual Pai Marketplace
September 20 and 21.
For more information call
928-774-5213.
Az Tourist News is
distributed statewide
at participating
JB’s Restaurants.
Lowell Observatory
A Premier Flagstaff Attraction
Please see page 31 for a list of
Lowell’s special events and ad
with 2-for-1 discount.
Made in the Shade
Beer Tasting Festival
August 9th, 2003
Coconino County
Fairgrounds, Flagstaff, Az
www.azbeer.com
480-449-0467
MAY 2003
25 Things To Do Around Sedona Magical Music in the Red Rocks
1. Hike Bell Rock Pathway
2. Soar above the Red Rocks
in a bi-plane
3. Explore the Sedona Heritage
Museum
4. Save on local attractions, restaurants,
lodging and activities with the
Sedona SuperPass
5. Ride the Sedona Trolley
6. Peruse the Sedona Art & Craft Show
7. Visit one of the Chamber of
Commerce Visitor Centers
8. Hike Cathedral Rock Trail
9. Indulge in a day of luxury at one of
the many spas
10. Wander through over 40 fine
art galleries
11. Experience a vortex tour
12. Horseback ride with local
tour companies
Golden Passports
in Red Rock Country
As part of a move to simplify recre-
ation fees across the nation, the Red
Rock Pass Fee demonstration area in
Sedona began honoring Golden Eagle
Passports on Apr 18, 2003. The Golden
Eagle Passport is convenient and cost
efficient for people who visit multiple
federal recreation sites.
Holders of an annual Red Rock Pass
issued since October 1, 2002, can
upgrade to a Golden Eagle Passport by
exchanging it and paying the difference
in cost. Local passes, such as the Red
Rock Pass, will continue to be sold and
honored alongside the Golden Eagle
Passport.
Golden Passports are available at
most forest service offices and visitor
centers, can be bought online at
www.natlforests.org or call
877-465-2727.
Native
American
American
Arts &
Arts &
Crafts
Crafts
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC
Sterling Silver and
Turquoise Jewelry • Pottery
Rugs • Dream Catchers
OAK CREEK VISTA
OVERLOOK
on Hwy 89A (About 20 miles South of Flagstaff)
OPEN YEAR ROUND
520-526-2968
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13. Golf at one of Sedona’s 18-hole
Courses
14. Enjoy live entertainment at local
businesses
15. Enjoy Sedona’s very own microbrew
16. Trout Fish at the Trout Farm
17. Hike Palatki Ruin and Rock Art Site
18. Stop at Oak Creek Vista for Native
American Arts & Cratfs
19. Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross
20. Shop at Hillside Sedona &
Tlaquepaque
21. Visit Red Rock State Park
22. Experience a Jeep Tour
23. Enjoy a latte at one of Sedona’s
coffeehouses
24. Go Birdwatching
25. Explore Palatki Cultural Site
For more information on things to do
in the Sedona area call the Sedona - Oak
Creeek Canyon Chamber of
Commerce at 800-288-7336.
Spectacular Air Tours
Sedona from ........................... $35
Grand Canyon from ......... $165
Monument Valley from... $265
928-282-6628 • 928-282-7768
235 Air Terminal Dr, Sedona Airport Main Terminal
www.skytreks.com
The Southwest’s most respected
showcase of artists.
Visit us online or call 928-204-1381
Chamber Music Sedona’s 20th Anniversary Festival
The Red Rocks of Sedona
EN AL
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are unique in all the world.
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When you take this incomparable
CU
setting, add to it groups of extraordi-
nary musicians who bring great perfor-
mances from Mozart to Gershwin, to
Brahms and Americana, together they cre-
ate unique Chamber Music Sedona.
Chamber Music often brings images of
grim faced musicians, performing in air-
less rooms for stiff-necked audiences. But
in Sedona for nearly two decades, men
and women of vision have insured that
Chamber Music “Sedona Style” contin-
ually delivers an audience-pleasing rich
diversity of incomparable performers and
performances for all to enjoy.
The 20th Anniversary Season
Festival May 24 to June 1, 2003,
includes performances by the Amadeus
Trio, as well as guests from the Calder
Quartet and Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra. The Amadeus performs with
the Phoenix Symphony for the Festival
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opener.
In addition, percussionist William
Clipman will join Sedona guitarist, luthi-
er and composer William Eaton and
Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai
in their incredible Grammy Nominated
Trio configuration as they return to the
Sedona Cultural Park after a two year
absence.
Saturday, May 24 at the Sedona Public
Library, an estimated 35 Northern
Arizona youth will compete in the 9th
annual Quick Violin and Piano
Competition. Two Festival benefits take
place: an Oak Creek Canyon Family
Picnic at Bacon Rind Park and the
“Sunset Wine Tasting & Tango” at a pri-
vate Sedona home.
Concert performances take place at St.
John Vianney Church and Sedona
Cultural Park. For more information on
times and prices visit www.chamber-
musicsedona.org or call 928-204-2415.
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Art, Antiques and Zany Fun

Colorado River Region Join the Good Times in Downtown Kingman
Come along to the Yada The 4th Annual Art & Antique Fair

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Fair on June 7-8 for a weekend of There will be live bands on Sat and Sun
great shopping, entertainment, and as well as a Vintage Car Show. More
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Colorado City Kaibab family fun. Beale St. in Historic than 60 vendors will offer arts and crafts,
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Downtown Kingman will be closed to antiques, furniture, jewelry, food and
Moccasin
Mesquite traffic as residents and visitors enjoy this more from 10 am to 5 pm each day.
special event. Local antique shops on nearby streets
The kickoff is the Yada Yada Parade will also be open for shoppers.
Colorado at 10am on Saturday. This is the time to A special focus of the fair will be fam-
MOHAVE River Region let your hair down and go a little crazy. ily oriented fun with plenty of activities
“Create your own individual or group for kids. A bouncy house, dunk tank, and
Cities & Towns image or theme and join in,” says Dora clowns offering face painting are all a
Green, the parade chairwoman. “Walkers, part of the mix.
runners, skaters, riders, limpers, crawlers, For more information about the
Temple Bar Blythe, CA Oatman animals, autos, aliens and the very strange parade call Dora at 928-753-3616 and
Willow Beach Bouse Parker are welcome.” If you don’t take part, for information about the fair call
Bullhead City Peach Springs have fun gawking at all the daft entries Connie at 928-753-9095.
and lighten your heart.
Chloride Poston
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Dolan Springs

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Peach Springs
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Riviera
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Hackberry
Valentine
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Riviera town” has a bit of everything. 12,000 square feet of local historical dis-

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Gadsden Tacna The Powerhouse Visitor Center plays and dioramas, including a tribute to

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Fort Mohave Hackberry Temple Bar houses the Route 66 Museum along the town’s most famous son, television-
Needles Yucca Kaibab Topock with the Old West movie-radio star Andy
Store, a 50’s diner, Devine. Open Mon-Fri 9am-
Topock
Wickieup Kanab Truxton Route 66 Gift Shop 5pm, and from 1-5pm on
Kingman Valentine and a gallery. View the weekends, closed on major
Lake Havasu City Lake Havasu City Wellton mezzanine with its 3 holidays. 928-753-3195
95 Laughlin, NV Wenden model trains in action
Littlefield Wickieup and then head to the Famed Steam Engine
Martinez Lake Willow Beach Hobby Shop. #3759
Mesquite Winterhaven Visitors can take a The last steam engine to tra-
Poston
Parker
LA PAZ Moccasin Yucca
walking tour of 27
sites in downtown
verse the line to Kingman,
presented to the City as a
Bouse
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Needles, CA Yuma Kingman with over 60 historical monument in
Wenden 60
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historic buildings on the National 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad. Located in
Blythe Quartzsite Salome 1-800-462-8705 Registry. Golfers will enjoy two beauti- Locomotive Park in historic downtown.
ful 18-hole courses. Have a look below
Ehrenberg 10
at some of the town’s interesting muse- Powerhouse Route 66 Museum
Az Tourist News ums and attractions. Highlighting transportation along the 35th
parallel from frontier days through the
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A Natural The Bonelli House Great Depression to Downtown Kingman
A marvelous example of Anglo-territorial of the 50’s. Located in the Kingman
YUMA Resource architecture whose furnishings are a com- Visitor Center, open 7 days, 9am-6pm.
bination of Bonelli family originals and 928-753-9889
period pieces similar to others found in
Martinez Lake www.aztourist.com early Kingman. Open Thurs-Mon, 1-4pm, For further information about
Winterhaven Dateland closed on major holidays. Kingman area attractions, accommoda-
Roll
928-753-3195 tions, dining and more, call the
Gadsden
Yuma
Somerton
Wellton
Tacna
8

Free Spirit Mercantile Powerhouse Visitor Center at

928-753-6106.
San Luis Gifts and Things
“Featuring gifts and foods
made in Arizona as well as
unique and unusual items
from elsewhere”
Ride the Batsmobile
Public Transport in Bullhead City
928-565-5611 If Bullhead area residents Casino Drive. For more information
Located in “Cyanide Springs” - 4950 Elkhart, Chloride
K-U R

and visitors would like to save about times and points of pick up, visit
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money on gasoline and avoid the the website at www.bullheadcity.com.

AntiqueArtFair&
busy traffic on the highway, just call The Bullhead Area Transit System
for the Batsmobile! You can phone (BATS) has been operating for just over 2
Oatman 4th Annual from your neighborhood to be picked up
at your door - the average wait is only 15
minutes! Or, you can wait at one of the
years, and the number of riders has con-
tinued to grow and set records. Anyone
with questions about the BATS system or
Gold Road June 7th & 8th on Beale Street pickup points on Highway 95.
There is a flex route from the college
seeking more information about public
transit in Bullhead City should contact the
• Ghost Town • Burros • Gunfights • Car & Motorcycle Show • Beer Garden to the boat docks, and the system has also City Transit Coordinator at
• Gold Mine Tours • Saloons • Shops • Kids Activities • Food • Entertainment expanded into Laughlin. There is now a 928-763-9400, ext. 374.
Vendor Booths Available: bus stop at Laughlin Civic Way and
Oatman 10’x12’ - $45 • 10’x20’ - $60. Contact Connie Kettelhut
Chamber May 10-11
of Commerce Yada Yada Parade 25th Annual Metcalfe Park
Arts and Crafts Fair
Saturday, June 7th
928-768-6222 Historic Downtown May 10-11 & 17-18
fstfny@citlink.net MCFA Hualapai Downs Horse Racing
P.O. Box 423,
Oatman, Az 86433
Kingman, Az June 7-8
Yada Yada Parade and Antique Fair
1-877-399-8221
928-753-9095
ckett@ctaz.com
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Run, Don’t Walk to Copper Square

TRAVEL
90 Blocks of Fun in Phoenix
by Celeste Snavely
Part 1
If you have ever won-
dered why so many people
exceptionally gracious staff, the food
wouldn’t have needed to be outstanding,
but it was.
Copper Square has Ambassadors
and Mr. Wise Guys; friendly, knowl-
Central Arizona
Central Az Cities & Towns Paradise Valley
Payson
Rio Verde
San Carlos
Aguila El Mirage Kearney Peoria San Manuel
WRITER gravitate to the Sun
Country; run, don’t walk
edgeable folks who
answer any and every
Ahwatukee Eloy Mammoth Peridot Scottsdale
Apache Junction Florence Maricopa Phoenix Sentinel
to Phoenix, Arizona! Tucked in the mid- question, give direc- Arizona City Florence Mesa Picacho Strawberry
dle of this bustling, thriving desert tions and make sug- Black Canyon City Junction Miami Pine Sun City
metropolis is a 90-block oasis called gestions. These busy Buckeye Fountain Hills Mobile Punkin Center Sun City West
Copper Square. folks also have a Carefree Friendly Corner Morristown Queen Creek Superior
My memorable visit began at the mobile kiosk; if you Casa Grande Gila Bend New River Randolph Surprise
Hotel San Carlos, a 7 story Victorian see them, stop and Cave Creek Gilbert Oracle Red Rock Tempe
structure originally con- say hello. Cedar Creek Gladden Oracle Jct. Tonopah
structed in 1928. After set- We then walked to Heritage Chandler Glendale Palo Verde Tortilla Flat
tling in, it was time to Square, a square within the square Chuichu Globe Paloma Strawberry Pine Wickenburg
think of dinner. I walked to at 115 No. 6th. Here, a row of Circle City Goodyear 260 Winkelman
the nearby Arizona Center: restored Victorian houses face the Claypool Hayden Payson Wintersburg
Coolidge Inspiration Wittman
an open air pavilion with Museum of Science and make up Dudleyville Kaka 87 Young Young
high rises on one side one side of the Square. We decided Black Canyon City
60
housing various businesses. to tour the museum and discovered Aguila Wickenburg New River
Sam’s Café, at 400 E. Van Buren, just that there is truly something for everyone. Morristown Cave Creek Punkin Center Cedar Creek
Gladden
seemed to beckon and proved to be a From exhibitions in the planetarium to Circle City
74
Carefree
87
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great and tasty choice! The interior gives films in various venues around the build-
GILA
Wittman Sun City
West 17
the illusion of being enormous while ing, this place really aims to please... Surprise Sun City Paradise
Rio Verde
maintaining an intimate, one on one reali- Story continued online at El Mirage Peoria ValleyFountain Hills 88 77
ty. After eating I was ready to return to www.aztourist.com. 10 Tortilla Flat
Glendale Scottsdale
the Hotel, but au contraire, the basketball Tonopah
Mesa Inspiration
Claypool
game beckoned. Wintersburg
Goodyear Phoenix 60
Apache Junction Globe
If it’s excitement you crave, there is BIO: Celeste Snavely is a Arizona winter visi- Palo Verde Buckeye Ahwatukee Tempe Gilbert 60 Superior Miami San Carlos
70
nothing like a professional basketball tor from California who enjoys RV travel, pho- Chandler Queen Creek Florence
Peridot
game to get your blood pumping! tography and basketball. 85 Junction 177
177
America West Arena, at 201 E. 347 10 87 79
Jefferson, is home to the Phoenix Suns. Hotel San Carlos Mobile
Maricopa Coolidge Kearney
On this night, the Suns were host to the 202 N. Central Ave., 866-253-4121 Gila Bend 238 Florence Hayden Winkelman
Minnesota Timberwolves. Both teams Seamus McCaffreys Sentinel Casa Randolph Dudleyville
were in the playoff hunt and featured sen- 18 W. Monroe, 602-253-6081 Paloma 8 Grande 87
79 77
Eloy
sational players. Basketball is, of course, Sam's Café Mammoth
not the only offering at AWA; the mar-
quee at the entrance rolled with news of
455 N. 3rd St., Suite #114, 602-252-3545 MARICOPA Chuichu Arizona
City
Friendly Corner
Picacho

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PINAL San Manuel
America West Arena 85
upcoming concerts and shows designed 201 E. Jefferson St., 602-379-2000
Kaka Red Rock Oracle Jct. Oracle
for all ages.
Dawn brought a lovely sunrise and a First Watch
One North 1st St., 602-340-9089
light breeze; both contributed to a refresh-
ing walk. At One 1st Street dwells a My Florist Café and Bakery You are what
delightful little café called First Watch.
Our peppy and sweet waitress told us the
530 W. McDowell Rd., 602-254-0333
Heard Museum
you experience…
café name was an old Navy expression 2301 N. Central Ave., 602-251-0218

★
but very possibly could be because of the
Navy Recruiting Office upstairs! With Phoenix Museum of Art
lots of glass, greenery, brass and an 1625 N. Central Ave.. 602-257-1222

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West

Summer/Fall Schedule Begins May 1
The summer/fall tour by Wright. Travel
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May 1 and runs through October
31. During these months, when
crowds are smaller,
the site offers more
in-depth tours as well
as special tours for
families with school
age children and a
Friday evening tour.
Tours are offered
seven days a week,
except TALIESIN
WEST IS CLOSED TUESDAYS AND
WEDNESDAYS DURING JULY AND
AUGUST.
• Panorama One-hour Tour - Every
day, 9, 10 & 11 am.
• Summer Insights 90-minute Tour -
every day, 9:30 & 11:30 am; 12, 1, 2, 3
& 4 pm. The highlight is the dramatic
Living Room, called the "Garden
Room" by Wright.
• Architecture Discovery Tour (90-
minutes) - Everyday (Jun-Aug) at 10:30
am & 1:30 pm. The tour provides an
overview of the importance of architec-
ture in daily life; the role of an archi-
tect; and how math, science, and shapes,
colors and patterns of nature were used
Tour - 3 times Friday nights starting at
6:30, 7 & 7:30 pm. The fire-breathing
dragon is lit. See
the lights from the www.aztourist.com
Valley below,
includes light
refreshments.
Reservations
requested, not Subscriptions Are On Sale Now
req’d. (Ends Sep Save Up to 40%!
26.)
• Behind the
Scenes Three-hour Tour - Mon & Sat
9 am (Jun-Aug); also offered Thurs at 9
am in May, Sep & Oct. Includes mid-
Highlights of the 2003-04
morning refreshments in the colorful Season include:
Taliesin Fellowship dining room. Swan Lake, The Nutcracker,
All tours are led by knowledgeable
guides who provide a general overview of a Full-Length World Premiere
Wright's basic theories of design, history and a Balanchine Festival
of the site and activities of Taliesin
Fellowship community life.
The entrance to Taliesin West is at the For ticket information call
intersection of Cactus Rd. and Frank
Lloyd Wright Blvd. (approx. 114th St.) in 1-888-3BALLET
NE Scottsdale. For additional informa-
tion and costs call: 480-860-2700 ext.
494 or 495. www.balletaz.org
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Tie One On...
In the “Heart of Arizona”
by Bob Ware
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What do rodeo cowboys, aircraft
pilots, artists, muscle cars and people
who love to fish have in common? Tie-
downs, that’s what. Come on up to the
“Heart of Arizona” and experience all
five.
In Payson, one of the best spring
rodeos will be held on May 16th and
17th at the Multi-Event Center. The
PRCA sanctioned Gary Hardt
Memorial Rodeo will have the pageantry
you demand; good lookin’ men and beau-
tiful women on horseback, flags and ban-
ners paraded around the ring, rough live-
stock pushing the corrals and bulls with
mean-sounding names. In case you didn’t
know it, those small ropes in some con-
testants’ teeth are used to tie down the
calf’s legs.
On the Saturday the 17th, you can
head out to the Payson Airport for the
Aero Fair and enjoy a day of watching
planes and pilots, static displays of mus-
cle cars and antique farm equipment.
Besides good food and lots of beautiful
weather, there are many opportunities to
take sightseeing flights around the largest
Ponderosa forest in the United States. Oh,
they have tie-downs here, too, to tether
the planes to the tarmac.
You definitely should experience the
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Arts and Crafts Festival in Pine on
May 24th and 25th. Pine is just 16 miles
north of Payson. Located on the grounds
of the Pine Museum, the festival will
have dozens of booths of hand made jew-
elry, ceramics, beautiful clothing and lots
of tasty food. All of those canopies are
locked tight to the ground with tie-downs.
At the Mazatzal Casino, on May 30
and June 1st, check out the Beeline
Cruise-In and Car Show. Held in the
parking lot of the casino, the car show is
a must-see when you head to the Payson
area. If you still enjoy music from the
60’s, you can buy some nostalgic clothing
tie-dyed down from the casino.
Fishing is everywhere - from lakes to
streams. From Christopher Creek to the
top of the Mogollon Rim and from the
East Verde River to Payson there are lots
of trout - and all of them are hungry. Try
tying on (or down) a fly or a hook and
make a long cast. In a moment or two you
will be tying another trout to your stringer
- down by your favorite campsite.
Come up - or down - to Payson and
Arizona Rim Country. We’re the place to
tie one on. For more information check
out the website at www.rimcoun-
trychamber.com or call the Rim
Country Visitor Center at
1-800-672-9766.
June Bug Blues Festival
The Best in Blues Music - June 7-8
When June brings the mon-
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soons to Arizona life begins
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anew and good things happen in
the Southwest. Thus the inspiration
for the title “June Bug Blues Festival,”
named after the those fat, friendly beetles
that come out after the rain starts looking
for a “good thing.”
And whether it be looking for it, try-
ing to keep it, or wondering where it
went, most blues songs are about that
“good thing.” So for the past 9 years
Shaker Microphones and Promotions has
brought over 100 blues bands and solo
acts to Payson, taking pride in bringing
you “the best not just the best known.”
This year won’t be any different, with
just over 10 acts including Alex Maryol,
Danny Rhodes & the Messengers,
Shakey Joe’s Songwriters Café
The Place to Be on Friday Nights
If you can’t make it up to
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Payson for the June Bug Blues
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Festival, be sure to check out
Shakey Joe’s Songwriters Café every
Friday night where players from
Arizona, New Mexico and California
come and cut loose!
Folk, Blues, County, Rock, Jazz,
New Age and Bluegrass are showcased
by impromptu bands, duo’s, trio’s and
more! The Songwriter’s Café was voted
the Best Entertainment in Payson and
Things to Do in Rim Country
1. Rim Country Regional Chamber of
Commerce/Visitor/Information Center
Open 7 days a week - brochures, maps direc-
tions, area info. 1-800-672-9766
2. Mazatzal Casino -
Tonto Apache Reservation
Slots, gaming activities, food, entertainment.
1-800-777-play(7529), www.777play.com
3. Historic Main Street
Historic buildings, antiques, shopping, walk-
ing tour, restaurants. 928-468-6074
4. Museum of Rim Country Archaeology
Tools of archeology, artifacts of Rim Country
Risser Ranch ruins and Q Ranch, seminars
and tours. 928-474-8392
5. Rim Country Museum/No. Gila County
Historical Society
Logging, mining, ranching and ancient histo-
ry exhibits, Zane Grey memorabilia, gift
shop. Oldest western Forest Service Ranger
Station and 1905 Haught Cabin. 928-474-
8392, www.rimcountrymuseum.org
6. Green Valley Park
3 fishing lakes, ADA walking path, play-
ground, summer concerts, picnic areas, barbe-
cues, ducks, veterans memorial. 928-474-
5242, www.ci.payson.az.us/
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Train Wreck, the Jim Glass Band and
Honeyboy Dupree & the Smokehouse
Players. They and others will grace the
stage June 7th though the 8th at the
Rumsey Two Ballfield in Payson,
Arizona.
While you’re there enjoy ice cold
drinks, a BBQ and more. There is parking
available at the Mazatzal Casino with a
free shuttle and secured bike parking at
the event. There is an admission fee of
$12 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday for
adults or $5 for 18 and under both days
(under 5 are free). A percentage of the
proceeds will benefit the Payson Toy
Drive, Big Brothers & Sisters and the
Payson Humane Society.
For more information please call
800-672-9766 or 928-474-2448.
is located in Famous Sam’s on Beeline
Hwy, which has great food and a great
atmosphere.
So sign up or just listen, but be sure to
be there!
For more information contact
Famous Sam’s at 928-468-0407 or
Shaker Microphones at 926-474-2448.
Az Tourist News is
distributed statewide
at participating
JB’s Restaurants.
7. Payson Golf Course
9 or 18 holes, driving range, golf carts, pro
shop, light refreshments, lessons available.
928-474-2273
8. Rumsey Park
Covered picnic areas, child play areas, soccer
fields, skate park, ball fields, tennis courts,
summer swimming, dog exercise park,
Payson public library. 928-474-5242 ext. 268,
www.ci.payson.az.us/
9. Payson Municipal Airport
GPS approach, rotating beacon, fuel, mainte-
nance, airport campground, food. Tower 928-
474-2005; Scenic flights and charter service:
Payson Air 928-474-5486 or CAVU Aviation
928-468-8888, www.cavuaviation.homestead
10. Strawberry Schoolhouse
(c. 1885) Treasured landmark and registered
historical site. Authentic demonstrations of
pioneer life. 928-476-3547 or 800-672-9766
11. East Verde Recreation Area
Streamside and scattered campsites, trout
fishing, hiking, birding, fall colors, photogra-
phy, Payson Ranger Station. 928-47497900
12. Shoofly Village Ruins
Picnic area, BBQ facilities, hiking. Call
Payson Ranger Station. 928-47497900
13. Tonto National Bridge State Park
World’s largest natural travertine bridge, 183
feet high, 400 foot long tunnel. Hiking trails,
ADA view points. 928-476-4202
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Escape to Globe, Az! Classic American Entertainment

Leave the Heat and City Bustle Behind Blues, Cowboys and Cars in Globe
by Jesse Nelson 567-6745). From Globe, it’s a 45-minute There are those who say Shooters Association event from May 9-
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trip up to the launch point. After changing that nothing ever happens in a 11. Three days of “rootin’, tootin’

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Just a short two-hour into our wet suits, and a brief safety pre-
jump from Tucson, my wife sentation, we donned life jackets and prove them wrong! From music to Apache Gold Pavilion, 5 minutes east of
and I reached Globe and the were divided into groups. classic cars to Wild West action, the Globe on Hwy 70. There will be a rifle
month of May offers plenty to do in demo on Friday and loads of fancy six-
WRITER Cedar Hill Bed &
Breakfast (928-425-7530).
We would be traveling down approxi-
mately eight miles of the river, with the Globe, Arizona. shooter work on Sat and Sun. For more
The mother and daughter who run the B day broken up by a forty-minute lunch On May 10th the IBEW Blues information call 623-434-5023 or 1-800-
& B are extremely hospitable, and their break of burgers or hot dogs, potato salad, Festival takes place at City Hall Park. APACHE 8.
guests, who we at first chips, cookies and Featuring live bands Sistah Blue, Shake, Then on May 16-17 the Gold ‘N’
took to be visiting drinks. On the white Buzzard Luck, Shri, and Bad News Oldies Car Club Annual Show takes
family, were equally water rafting scale of Blues, this 5th annual event provides fun, place at the Copperhills Hotel. The theme
friendly. 1-5, 5 being the most food & tunes for the whole family. will be “Wild West Car & Bike Show.”
The couple from challenging, this por- Admission is free, and the pleasure lasts Register on Fri from 3-7 pm with a
Scottsdale had tion of the Salt River from 1-10 pm. Call 928-425-9739 for Burger Burn from 4-7. The Sat Show
checked in the guest ranks a steady 3, with more information. starts at 7 am and at 2 pm the trophies
book, only to discover one portion possibly a Visitors can combine the blues with a will be awarded. Call 928-402-8929 or
that this marked their low 4. taste of the West as the same weekend 928-425-9232 for more information.
twenty-first visit, Our guide features an Arizona Cowboy Mounted
regarding both the inquired of us in
B&B and Globe as the place to go to
when they want to escape city bustle.
Our room had a comfortable queen-
advance of what kind of rafting experi-
ence we wanted, for unlike a few of the
other rafts, there were no children aboard
Apache Stronghold Golf School
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common room, a fully functional kitchen, ous course. Portions of the river are given AG
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yard area, which is very green and peace- Crunch or Wake Up Call, and depend- Stronghold is a par 72 championship • Best Western accommodations
ful. Perhaps the best touch for me was the ing on how they are taken, either maneu- course situated on unspoiled high-desert • Dinner & Drink p/night stay
swing on the front porch. vered around and tackled straight on, terrain. Golf lessons are available for • Lunch (for 2-3 day schools only)
After settling in, we went for a walk makes the difference between how both beginning and seasoned players. • Souvenir Package
along the main historic street of the small volatile the ride is. One, two and three day golf schools • 5:1 student to instructor ratio
city (pop. 6,100). From the B&B it’s only Upon finishing the trip, a bus awaited include:
two blocks to downtown, your classic to pick the rafters up... for the complete • 6+ hours instruction per day For more information call
example of Main Street, U.S.A. There story, visit online at www.aztourist.com. from P.G.A. Professional 1-800-APACHE 8.
were antique stores, a small movie the-
ater, post office, local tavern and a
Mexican restaurant.

The next day, waking to a breakfast
quiche, fresh muffins, and juice and cof-
fee, we departed to make the 9:30 white
water rafting trip run by Mild 2 Wild
Rafting along the Upper Salt River (800-
HIGH RATING.
Bio: Jesse and his wife hail from
Pennsylvania, Seattle, then Tucson. Avid trav-
elers, they enjoy the Arizona experience. Jesse
is a novelist and also has a surreal television
program on Public Access Tucson.

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Kayenta
Your Base in Navajo Country Welcomes You!
Kayenta is a thriving town
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well situated to serve as your
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base for exploring many of the
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State’s National and Navajo Nation
Parks in Northern Arizona. Located at
the intersection of US Highways 160 &
163, Kayenta lies within a 30-minute
drive from the spectacular monolithic red
sandstone formations of world
renowned Monument Valley,
UT. Camping and hiking areas
abundantly accompany various
hot spots surrounding Kayenta
in conjunction with the entire
reservation.
The Kayenta Township is
host to a handful of experi-
enced tour companies who
specialize in providing the best
hiking, horseback riding and
off-road tour experiences. With local
Navajo tour guides at the wheel, an edu-
cational adventure entailing heightened
insight for the land and people will leave
you with feelings to cherish for a lifetime.
In addition to beautiful Monument
Valley, two neighboring National
Monuments also provide an excellent rea-
son to travel Navajo land. Both the
Anasazi ruins of Canyon De Chelly and
the Navajo National Monument are
breathtaking locations offering an unsur-
passed glimpse of what these ancient
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dwellers called home.
An excellent introduction into the tra-
ditional Navajo way of life awaits you at
the Navajo Cultural Center in Kayenta.
Signs and explanations guide you in your
visit throughout the 2 1/2 acre exhibit full
of colorful demonstrations. Featured are
authentic examples of native dwellings
known as male and female
hogans, a sweathouse and a typi-
cal shade house. Watch artisans
create rugs, jewelry and sand
paintings while ceremonial
dancers perform on a regularly
scheduled basis.
Visitors will find a warm wel-
come along with a variety of
lodging and dining options in
the Kayenta Township. There are
five fine ethnic restaurants and a
handful of fast food eateries. Three hotels
offer clean comfortable rooms. Although
away from one’s homeland, seven differ-
ent denominations of religion accommo-
date and offer visitors the opportunity to
worship while in Kayenta.
For more information please contact
Rocky Tano at the Kayenta Township
Commission office, 928-697-8451 or
email kayentatownship@mail.com. Feel
free to visit us at www.kayentatown-
ship.com for more information regarding
events in Kayenta.
Page-Lake Powell
Stunning Beauty, Much to Enjoy
Lake Powell has over 1,900
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miles of shore line (more than the
OIC
entire west coast from Canada to
CH
Mexico!), fabulous side canyons to
explore, sandy beaches for camping, great
water skiing, natural bridges and terrific
scenery. Whether you houseboat, kayak,
take a guided boat tour or a runabout, plan
on at least two days to get acquainted with
this magnificent man-made marvel named
Lake Powell!
You want an active vacation? Hiking,
fishing, rafting, biking, or ATV tours are just
a few of the activities available. Lake
“Woven Chants”
New Exhibition at the Navajo Nation Museum
The exciting new exhibition
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“Woven Chants: Images from
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Navajo Sandpaintings” gives a
unique look at interpretations of images
from the traditional ceremonial practice of
sandpainting captured through the medium
of weaving. Opening on May 22 with a
reception from 6-8pm, the exhibition con-
tinues through Dec 31, 03.
Hastiin Klah (1867-1937), one of the
best known Navajo weavers and medicine
men, is credited with being one of the first
to incorporate sandpainting designs in
weaving. Klah’s use of these designs
caused controversy that continues to this
MAY 2003
Powell National challenges golfers with 18
unique holes on-and-off the mesa.
A quieter enjoyment of Page Lake
Powell? Enjoy Powell Museum, Glen
Canyon Dam, scenic vistas, Blair’s Trading
Post Museum, Page Library’s stained glass
art collection, a Navajo Tapestry boat tour or
a scenic flight over Lake Powell and
Monument Valley.
Please stop by the Page/Lake Powell
Chamber of Commerce at 644 N Navajo
for more ideas from our knowledgeable
staff. 928-645-2741
day. Traditional Navajo belief warns that
sandpaintings can be harmful or fatal if
they summon the Holy People when there
is no ceremonial need for them.
In the 1950s the Red Rock Trading Post
in the Red Valley area of Arizona commis-
sioned a group of weavers to produce six
complete sets of chant weavings totaling 63
weavings plus an additional 28 other sand-
painting textiles. Nineteen of these, created
from 1959-1988, are on display from Ohio
University’s Kennedy Museum of Art.
The Navajo Nation Museum is located
in Window Rock, AZ. For further info or
tour arrangements call 928-871-7941.
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Mesa Verde Country
BED & BREAKFAST
DOLORES
Historic Rio Grande Southern Hotel B & B
101 S. Fifth, 970-882-7527
www.riograndesouthern.com
108 year old National Historic Site, 7 rooms, 3
private baths, antiques, no TV, breakfast in restau-
rant. All rooms 2nd floor. Smoke-fee.
MANCOS
Bauer House Bed & Breakfast
100 Bauer Avenue, 970-533-9707
800-733-9707, www.bauer-house.com
5 units. George Bauer, Mancos’ town founder,
built this Victorian home in 1890. Guest rooms
feature classic decor, antiques, private baths, great
scenic mountain and valley views.
HOTELS
CORTEZ
Budget Host Inn
2040 E. Main, 970-565-3738
888-677-3738, budgethostmesaverde.com
40 units. Majestic Views of the Rockies comple-
ment the rooms. Splendid rooms, beautiful yard
and relaxing pool area away from the road and
traffic, provide a memorable stay.
DURANGO
Best Western Rio Grande Inn
400 E. Second Ave., 970-385-4985
800-245-4466, info@bwriograndeinn.com
Located in Durango’s historic downtown, with the
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Rochester Hotel
726 E. 2nd Ave., 970-385-1920
800-664-1920, www.rochesterhotel.com
The beautifully renovated Rochester Hotel, built
in 1892, offers fifteen spacious rooms with high
ceilings, king or queen beds, and private baths,
and is decorated in an Old West motif
The Strater Hotel
699 Main Ave., 970-247-4431
800-247-4431, www.strater.com
93 Victorian rooms. Hand-screened wallpapers,
one of the world’s largest collections of antique
Attractions in Southeast Utah
1. Arches National Park
The largest concentration of natural stone arches
in the world - over 500 of them! Visitor center
and campground are open all year, park entrance
is located 3 miles north of Moab.
2. Canyonlands National Park
Utah’s largest national park features whitewater
rapids on the Green and Colorado Rivers as well
as red rock cliffs and spires and two camp-
grounds. Major entrances are located 29 miles
northwest of Moab and 50 miles northwest of
Monticello.
3. Newspaper Rock BLM Recreation Area
Petroglyphs from three distinctive periods cov-
ering 1000 years, found 26 miles north of
Monticello on Hwy U-211.
G OULDING ’ S L ODGE
Located in the heart of Navajo Land, Goulding’s Lodge
offers the finest in Accommodations.
• 62 Deluxe Motel Rooms
• Campground with Full RV • Goulding’s Trading Post
Hookups and Tent Sites and Museum
• Tours of Monument Valley • Goulding’s Art’s and
• The Award Winning Multi-Media Crafts Gallery
Presentation of Earth Spirit
• Stagecoach Dining Room
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furniture, one of America’s few remaining authen-
tic Vaudeville melodramas, fine dining.
MANCOS
Sundance Bear Lodge
38890 Hwy. 184, 970-533-1504
866-529-2480, www.sundancebear.com
Log cabin sleeps 4. Guest house/2 units
sleeps 8-11. Roam 80+ acres. Hot tub.
Horse corral available. Family reunions
welcome.
Willowtail Springs
10451 Road 39, 970-533-7592
800-698-0603, www.willowtailsprings.com
3 units. 40 acres. Lakefront cabins facin
mountains, woods, gardens. Antique
furnishings, full kitchens, fireplaces.
Private lake with boats for fishing and
dreaming await you. Minutes from Mesa
Verde Park. Smoke-free. Credit cards accepted.
RESTAURANTS
CORTEZ
Homesteaders Restaurant
45 E. Main St., 970-565-6253
www.thehomesteaders.com
Features a rustic, western atmosphere
for all ages and appetites - families
and tour groups are always welcome.
DURANGO
Francisco’s Restaurante and Cantina
619 Main Ave., 970-247-4098
www.franciscosrestaurante.com
Durango’s oldest restaurant, combining
the traditions of the Garcia family’s original
recipes with new and varied menu items
including fresh seafood, beef, pasta,
and Southwestern specialties.
The Palace Restaurant
505 Main Ave., 970-247-2018
www.palacerestaurants.com
Extensive menu, wine list, cocktails, live
music, happy hour, T.V., and above all
nice people. Located next to
Durango-Silverton Railroad.
4. Edge of the Cedars State Park
Includes museum built next to a reconstructed
Anasazi Indian ruin. The Trail of the Ancients
begins here. Park located in Blanding.
5. Natural Bridges National Monument
The world’s largest display of natural stone
bridges is located here, 42 miles west of
Blanding. A Visitor Center, campground and
hiking are also found in the Monument.
6. Monument Valley
Located in the Navajo Tribal Park are extraordi-
nary red rock formations used as a film set for
John Wayne and John Ford western movies. 14-
mile tourist loop dirt road, Visitor Center, camp-
grounds, tours, motel and restaurant.
Monument Valley
U T A H - A R I Z O N A
Visit us on our Website
http://www.gouldings.com
P.O. Box 360001 • Monument Valley, Utah 84536
Telephone (435) 727-3231 • Fax (435) 727-3344
Email: gouldings@gouldings.com
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Scenic Ride, Popular Destinations
Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango was founded by gift shops and galleries with works of
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the Denver & Rio Grande local artists. During the summer, there are
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Railway in 1879. The railroad theatre productions, museums, and walk-
arrived in Durango on August 5, ing tours of the Victorian buildings in this
1881, and construction on this line to charming town.
Silverton began in the fall of the same There are also opportunities for out-
year. By July of 1882, only 11 months door enthusiasts to get off the train at one
after construction began, the tracks to of the regular stops deep in the heart of
Silverton were completed and the train the San Juan National Forest.
began hauling both freight and passen- This summer is filled with many spe-
gers. cial events, such as the Annual Iron
This historic train has been in continu- Horse Bicycle Classic in May and the
ous operation for over 120 years, carrying Step Back in Time Festival and
passengers behind vintage steam loco- Mountains by Moonlight Evening Train
motives and rolling stock indigenous to in July. There are many vacation pack-
the line. The line was constructed to haul ages available that will ensure a unique
silver and gold ore from the San Juan getaway for all ages, filled with history,
Mountains, but passengers soon realized scenic beauty, and family fun.
it was the view that was truly precious. You can learn more about the rail-
Durango itself is so visually stunning road’s colorful history by visiting the
that it has been the location for the mak- Railroad’s Museum in the Durango yard
ing of such films as Butch Cassidy and or the Silverton Freight Yard Museum.
the Sundance Kid, City Slickers, For more information on the Durango-
Cliffhanger, National Lampoons’ Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad,
Vacation, Night Passage, Ticket to please call 970-247-2733 or visit the
Tomahawk, Around the World in Eighty website at www.durangotrain.com.
Days, How the West Was Won, and many For more information on the city of
more. Durango, please call the Durango Area
There are options for overnight stays Tourism office at (800) 525-8855
in historic Silverton, taking the return For more information on the town of
trip to Durango another day. Silverton is Silverton, please call 800-752-4494 or
nestled high in the heart of the San Juan visit the website at www.silverton.org
Mountains, and offers pristine wilderness,
historic ghost towns, lakes for fishing,
and mine sites to explore. There are many
Upcoming Events
in Southwestern Colorado
MAY 9 DURANGO
Narrow Gauge Days
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR - Free hot
dogs & entertainment with the Bar-D Wranglers, 11a-
2p. www.durangotrain.com, 970-247-2733
MAY 23-JUN 1 MONTEZUMA COUNTY
3rd Annual Indian Arts
& Western Culture Festival
Various towns, locations, times - Rug auction, juried
Indian Art market, cultural demos, Hopi dances,
exhibits & lectures. 800-530-1616, 970-565-3414
MAY 24 MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK
Juried Indian Art Market & Book Fest
Morefield Campground Amphitheater - Book sales &
author signing 10a, 12p, 2p, 4p. Hopi dances 7:30p.
Adults-$20, $10 under 12. www.visitmesaverde.com,
800-449-2288
MAY 24-31 DOLORES
Anasazi Arts
Anasazi Heritage Center - A celebration of basket
weaving, 9a-5p. Highway 184. www.mesaverdecoun-
try.com, 970-882-4811
MAY 30-JUN 2 TOWAOC
Annual Ute Mountain Tribal
Bear Dance & Pow Wow
Various locations - 5-10 mile run, hand game tourna-
ment, parade, rodeo, softball tourney, traditional
native food vendors. 970-565-8800 ext 141 or rham-
mond@phone.net
MAY 31-JUN 1 MANCOS
2nd Annual Mancos Valley Fiddle Contest
Echo Basin Guest Ranch - Two days of top-flight fid-
dle competition, informal jams, arts & crafts, music
workshops and a special concert featuring Stuart
Duncan & Colin Carrigan. 970-533-1077
JUN 5-8 SILVERTON
Step Back in Time Historical Celebration
Throughout Silverton - Social dances of the era, mine
tour, horseback riding, train robbery, ghost town, his-
toric costume ball. silverton@frontier.net, 970-387-
5522
JUN 14-15 CORTEZ
Arts & Crafts Fiesta
Cortez City Park - Juried show, booths, hand-crafted
items incl. wood, ceramics, metal, wrought iron. Also
food & live music. www.cortezchamber.com, 970-
565-3414
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Globe, Pinetop-Lakeside
Day One:
From Phoenix, head towards Apache
Junction and take Hwy 60 to Globe.
Spend some time exploring this Main
Street community
and its historic
streets and quaint
shops. Be sure to
pay a visit to Besh-
Ba-Gowah
Archaeological Park
and learn about the
ancient Salado Indian tribe. Spend the
night in one of Globe’s cozy B&Bs like
the Cedar Hill Bed & Breakfast. (928-
425-7530) or Moon Over Miami (928-
425-8178)
Day Two:
From Globe, continue North towards
Show Low, the town named by the turn of
a card, stopping along the way to admire
the beauty of the Salt River Canyon as
you drive through. Various tour outfitters
Phoenix Area - Nature and Adventure
This area may be full of shopping,
fine dining, and resort spas but it is also
home to a plethora of amazing outdoor
activities and attractions.
Day One:
Beat the heat by taking
an early morning hike at
one of the scenic mountain
preserves such as
McDowell Mountain
Regional Park or
Camelback. Then take a
trip to The Phoenix Zoo to
check out the wildlife or
enjoy one of their regular
events or head on down to
the Desert Botanical
Garden and lunch in their
outdoor cafe before check-
ing out the grounds. The Garden’s collec-
tion of desert plants is one of the World’s
largest and most diverse.
Day Two:
Learn a bit more about the desert’s
plants by taking a four-wheel-drive eco-
tour through the desert or take a breath-
taking hot air balloon trip over the city.
Another way to get an aerial view is to
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run full day rafting trips for the thrill
seeker through the Upper Salt River
Canyon. Continue up Hwy 60 to Show
Low, then on to Pinetop-Lakeside. Rent a
cozy cabin and spend the
day hiking one of the
many trails such as the
3.5 mile Ice Cave Trail.
Day Three:
Visit the nearby White
Mountain Apache
Reservation to explore the Cultural
Center and Museum where you can learn
about Apache beliefs and history and
view the superb collection of traditional
baskets. Nine of the 27 buildings of his-
toric Fort Apache have been restored and
visitors may take a self-guided tour. Stay
at the Hon-Dah Resort Casino and try
your hand at lady luck, then enjoy the lat-
est Vegas style show before your return to
Phoenix. (928-369-7574)
visit a glider port where you can fly your
own engine-free glider.
Day Three:
Hike, bike or ride through
Phoenix’s 20,000 acre South
Mountain Park, located in the
center of the metro area. Or you
can head for the water and take
a rafting trip along the Gila
River near Superior or float
trips on the Salt River. Another
option is to take a sightseeing
tour on Canyon Lake’s Dolly
Steamboat.
Day Four:
Don’t forget to check out
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
located on Hwy 60 just west of
Superior. This 320 acre site is host to a
variety of different gardens encompassing
3,200 kinds of plants along with many
different species of birds. The 1.5 mile
main trail leads through a beautiful ripari-
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Day One:
The Phoenix Art
Museum features over
160,000 square feet of art
including rotating special
exhibits. They also host public tours and
Family Programs. You can take a lunch
break at your next stop, Heritage Square,
which features both the Teeter House Tea
Room and Pizzeria Bianco. Then head to
the Arizona Science Center. This center
has over 300 interactive exhibits, a state-
of-the-art planetarium with digital special
effects, five-story theatre and live demos.
Day Two:
Scottsdale Center for the Arts and the
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
are great for any fan as they incorporate
art, theatre and music as part of the edu-
cational experience. There are several
restaurants over looking the Center. Be
sure to also visit Scottsdale’s famous
downtown Art & Shopping Districts
Southern Arizona
Southern Arizona is the ultimate desti-
nation for those wanting to taste a bit of
the “Old West.” Famous gun battles and
well known historic figures such as
Geronimo, Cochise, Wyatt Earp, and Doc
Holliday still live on. Visitors can travel
back in time to the past
through both preserved and
restored sites as well as re-
created Old West attrac-
tions.
Day One:
Time to put on your
boots and spurs and cowboy
up! Begin your Old West
experience at a local guest
ranch. Take a breakfast trail
ride through the spectacular
desert. Then spend your day
at Old Tucson Studios, a
western theme park built in
1939 as the set for the western classic
show, Arizona. Enjoy an authentic cow-
boy lunch at the park, ride a stagecoach,
watch a gunfight show. Travel back to
Tucson for dinner, enjoying a spectacular
sunset on the drive through Gate’s Pass.
Day Two:
Travel east toward Benson on I-10,
passing beautiful scenery as you pass
through the J-6 Ranch area. In Benson,
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where you can find the perfect gift or
accent piece for your own home.
Day Three:
Visit Taliesin West in
Northeast Scottsdale, 600
acres dedicated to architect
Frank Lloyd Wright. A variety
of tours are offered 7 days a
week, EXCEPT during July
and August when it is
closed Tuesdays and
Wednesdays. (480-860-
2700)Then lunch at the El
Pedregal Festival
Marketplace where you can
also see the Native
American Art in the Heard
Museum North.
Day Four:
Visit the Pueblo Grande Museum
located on a 1,500-year-old Hohokam
Village and featuring a display of genuine
pottery and artifacts. There is also a gift
shop for those one-of-a-kind purchases
and archaeology programs for those look-
ing for a little hands-on experience. Then
head into downtown Phoenix and stop in
the Arizona Center. Located on 3 1/2
beautiful, landscaped acres the Center
features exciting shopping and dining.
Another afternoon outing we recommend
is a trip to the Heard Museum featuring
10 exhibit galleries dedicated to the cul-
tures and art of the Southwest’s Native
Americans.
visit nearby Gammons Gulch, an Old
West Village used for filming. That after-
noon, head south on Hwy. 80 for
Tombstone. Visit world famous sites such
as the OK Corral, Big Nose Kate’s
Saloon, Boot Hill Cemetery and the Bird
Cage Theater. Spend the night
in Tombstone.
Day Three:
This morning, continue
south on Hwy. 80 to the his-
toric mining town of Bisbee
and tour Brewery Gulch. There
are many art shops and eateries
to enjoy in the afternoon. Late
that afternoon, head up Hwy
191 to Willcox, where you will
spend the night.
Day Four:
In Willcox visit the Rex
Allen Museum and Cowboy Hall of
Fame. Have lunch in Willcox, then set out
for your trip back to Tucson going west
on I-10. On the drive, you’ll pass through
the other-worldly rock formations of
Texas Canyon. Once back in Tucson,
enjoy a steak at one of Tucson’s many
western style steak houses, perhaps at the
western-themed Trail Dust Town.
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Prescott, Jerome, Verde Valley & Sedona
Day One:
From the Phoenix area, take the I-17
North until you reach Cordes Junction,
then take Hwy 69 towards Prescott for
some cool temperatures and
Arizona frontier history
(approx. 2 hour drive).
Spend some time on Gurley
Street and stop for lunch at
the Prescott Brewing
Company for some burgers
and micro brew. In the after-
noon learn about Prescott’s
rich history by visiting the
Sharlot Hall Museum for a
glimpse of the original
Governor’s Mansion or take
some time to see what’s on
at the Phippen Museum of
Western Art. Get settled
into the Springhill Suites
(see ad below for special
discount) and spend the
evening strolling around the
Courthouse and Whiskey
Row.
Day Two:
Depart Prescott for a
day in the “ghost-town” of
Jerome. Start out at Jerome State Historic
Park for a glimpse into the history of the
once booming mining town. Spend some
time strolling down Main Street to
explore the unique assortment of shops
and galleries. Overnight in one of the his-
toric Inns or Bed & Breakfasts.
Day Three:
From Jerome, head East to Clarkdale
for a day in the beautiful Verde Valley.
Spend the morning at Tuzigoot National
Monument to visit the remains of the
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ancient civilization that once thrived
there. At 1:00pm, climb aboard for a train
ride through the Verde Valley on the
Verde Canyon Railroad and experience
“Arizona’s longest-running nature
show”.
Day Four:
From Clarkdale, drive North
East to Sedona. Stop at one of the
many pullouts to photograph the
red rock formations of this breath-
taking region. Cathedral Rock and
Bell Rock are easily identifiable
by name. Pay a visit to the Chapel
of the Holy Cross, then spend a
warm summer afternoon at Slide
Rock State Park, where Oak Creek
has created a natural
chute that has become a
popular waterslide.
Overnight at the Radisson
Poco Diablo (928-282-
7333).
Day Five:
Spend the morning
exploring Sedona from
the air. Sedona Sky Treks
offers various air tours
around the area (928-282-6628). For the
afternoon, visit Tlaquepaque Arts &
Crafts Village, which is home to an
exceptional collection of Sedona gal-
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to be a part of “The Great American Road
Trip” will travel Route 66 this summer.
The trek is taking them “pier-to-pier;”
it started in Santa Monica, Calif. on April
29th and will land in Chicago, Ill. on June
24. They’ll then follow the route all the
way back along the highway to land in
Santa Monica on July 3rd, just in time for
Fourth of July festivities.
The cross-country road trip is spon-
sored by Hampton Hotels as part of its
now four-year-long commitment to pre-
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For many decades from the 1920’s till
the “Main Street of America” was decerti-
fied in 1984, Route 66 was the heart of
westward travel. Relive the past as you
explore the 200 miles of Route 66 that
remain in Arizona today. Start the itiner-
ary at either end of the road.
Day One:
Begin in
Topock/Golden Shores
for the longest remain-
ing stretch of Route 66
in America. Stop in
Oatman, once a rich
gold mining camp and
now an “almost ghost
town.” Enjoy live gun-
fights put on by the
Oatman Ghostrider Gunfighters as well as
costumed dancers, unique shops, saloons
and friendly wild burros. Continue to
Kingman where Route 66 runs through
the historic downtown area. Visit The
Powerhouse Visitor Center and the Route
66 Museum. Murals, exhibits, period
vehicles and a street scene make the
road’s history come alive. Stay overnight.
Day Two:
Head east, stopping in Peach Springs
on the Hualapai Indian Reservation. The
Shell Station there dates back to the
1920s and is one of the few continuously
operated stations to be found on all of
Route 66. Further down the road you will
reach the Grand Canyon Caverns where a
grinning green dinosaur greets visitors.
Take the elevator down 21 stories to
explore one of the largest dry caves in the
US. Continue on the way to Seligman
where you will want to stop at the famous
Snow Cap Drive-In - celebrating its 50th
Anniversary - for a delicious shake or hot
dog. Stop in Ash Fork, then continue to
Williams where you will spend the night.
Day Three:
Explore this last Route 66 town to be
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local landmarks through its Save-A-
Landmark campaign. During this time,
Hampton has donated countless volunteer
hours and nearly half one million dollars
toward refurbishing historic and unusual
tourist landmarks across the country as
part of this program.
Equipped with a newly purchased RV,
Jim will travel across the route’s eight
states, visiting with locals and posting
60+ “Roadside Attraction” signs high-
lighting special sites, treasured landmarks
and vintage establishments along the his-
torical route. The signs are designed as a
road map for travelers who want to know
where best to stop to take in the road’s
unique history.
In addition, a number of the locations
selected will undergo restorations to bring
them back to their original form. Folks
will have the ability to join in the road
trip at any point in the journey by
looking up locations and travel notes
on the Route 66 Caravan Web site:
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by-passed by I-40. The entire downtown
is listed in the National Register for
Historic Places and numerous Route 66
businesses offer food and memorabilia. If
you have time take a side trip to the
Grand Canyon. In August the Cool
Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival
brings the 1950s alive. Leave in the after-
noon and drive to Flagstaff. After dinner
check out The Museum
Club, an old log structure
built in 1918 where musi-
cians traveling Route 66
stopped to perform and
still a music venue today.
Fairfield Inn welcomes
you to specnd the night.
Day Four:
Route 66 is the Flagstaff’s main east-
west street. You can easily spend a day
here exploring. The historic downtown is
vibrant and full of interesting shops and
restaurants. There are many attractions to
enjoy, such as Lowell Observatory,
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, the
Museum of Northern Arizona and The
Arboretum. Overnight in Flagstaff again -
or if you wish to continue with Route 66
related adventures, leave earlier in the day
to head to Winslow. Stop on the way to
visit Meteor Crater.
Day Five:
Historic Route 66 runs through
Winslow’s downtown district with its
classic diners, trading posts and antique
shops. Be sure to visit the “Standin’ on a
Corner” Park built as a tribute to the
Eagles’ famous hit song. The restored La
Posada, last and most elegant of the Fred
Harvey Hotels, is also well worth a visit.
Head to Holbrook as your last stop on the
Route 66 itinerary. One of its most mem-
orable landmarks is the Wigwam Motel.
The historic Courthouse houses an Old
West Museum and jail and nearby is the
Petrified Forest National Park.
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Destination
MAY 2-4 FT. HUACHUA
Festival of the Southwest
R.L. Tiny Anderson Special Events Park - Celebrate our
rich & varied heritage: food, country mercantile, danc-
ing & entertainment. Fr 4p-11p, Sa 11a-11p, Su 12-5p.
Free. 520-533-2374
MAY 8-11 PIMA
Celebrate Graham County History
Cottonwood Canyon Ranch - National & local histori-
ans, demonstrators, tour guides & artisans educate about
local history. Fri eve, Sa & Su 8a. Luncheon, tours $.
520-507-7443
MAY 9-11 SCOTTSDALE
Running of the Bulls
Rawhide Wild West Town - Run w/over 20 raging bulls!
Registration fee to run, free admission to Rawhide.
www.rawhide.com, 480-502-5600
MAY 9-11 ANTHEM
Mother’s Day Weekend Art & Craft Festival
Suprise Stadium - Paintings, prints, furniture, fine jew-
elry, clothing, Native American arts, food, etc. Mother’s
Day gift specials. Kiddie fun zone. 480-488-2014
MAY 9-11 WILLCOX
3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Days Celebrations
Kieller Park - Featuring Lorenzo Lamas! Carnival rides,
motorcycle/car shows, golf tournament, celebrity auto-
graphs, raffles, parade, vendors. Free adm. 520-384-
9272
MAY 10 TUCSON
Waila Festival
Bear Down Field at UofA - Join your neighbors
under the stars for a family evening of music, dance,
bands & traditional O’odham feast food, 5-11p. Free
adm & parking. 520-628-5774
MAY 10 GANADO
Auction at Hubbell
9-11a for Preview, auction at 12p, held in a large
tent. Navajo weavings, Pueblo Kachina dolls, pottery,
paintings, baskets. Hosted by Friends of Hubbell
Trading Post. 928-755-3475
MAY 10 GOODYEAR
Annual Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert
Estrella Mountain Ranch - Titled “Play Ball,” lakeside
music under the stars, fireworks. Adults $15, Junior 11-
16 $10, under 10 free. Gates open 4p. 623-935-6384
MAY 10 BISBEE
Annual Bisbee Garden Tour
Self-directed garden tour sponsored by the Bisbee
Bloomers. Pick up your map at the Visitor Center to
tour these beautifully tended gardens, $5. 520-432-5421
or 866-2BISBEE
MAY 10 GLOBE
5th Annual IBEW Blues Festival
City Hall Park - Featuring live bands Sistah Blue,
Shake, Buzzard Luck, Shri, and Bad News Blues. Fun,
food & tunes for the whole family, free, 1-10p. 928-
425-9739
MAY 10 SHOW LOW
Rodeo Chedeski Fire Benefit Concert
City Park - Variety of well-known musical entertainers
play, 12p-7p, proceeds go to fire victims & restoration,
$. www.ci.show-low.az.us, 928-532-4140
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May Events
MAY 10 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Battle of the Bands
Prescott Valley Ampitheater - 6 bands, food vendor,
beer, $3/adm but Mothers are free, 3p-9p. 928-772-8857
MAY 10-11 BISBEE
Bisbee Spring Arts Celebration
Artistic tour, studios, galleries, “Plein Air” painting com-
petition, Art in the Park, live music, historic shops. Sat
night Art Auction will be major focus. 520-432-5177
MAY 10-11 KINGMAN
25th Annual Festival of the Arts
Metcalf Park - Handcrafted artwork, food, entertain-
ment. Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-4p. Free adm. 928-757-0812
MAY 10-11 ST. DAVID
Fiesta de la Primavera
Holy Trinity Monastery - Arts & crafts, dinner, music,
mass on Sa. & Su. Raffles, gift shop, $1 parking, 10a-
5p Sa, 10a-4p Su. 520-720-4642 ext. 10
MAY 10-11 PRESCOTT
Spring Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
Courthouse Plaza - 170+ of the finest artisans from
around the West, student art gallery, demonstrations,
free adm, Sa 9-5, Su 10-4.
www.mountainartistsguild.org, 928-445-2510
MAY 10-11 LAUGHLIN, NV
Dragon Boat Festival
Benefits the Children’s Miracle Network, Dragon Boat
Racing, food, beer garden, family fun. Racing Fr, Sat.
Free 10,000 Maniacs Concert Sat. 877-264-0664,
www.LaughlinDragonBoats.com
MAY 10-18 KINGMAN
MCFA Hualapai Downs Horse Racing
Mohave County Fairgrounds - Weekends of 5/10-11 and
5/17-18, Quarterhorse and Thoroughbred racing, post
time 1p, $3. 928-753-2636
MAY 13-17 PINETOP
Best of the West Fine Arts Show
Hon-Dah Resort Casino - The Nation’s top 25 western
artists, charity event for Reservation teen center, various
activities,various prices. www.diamondwestgallery.com,
800-929-8744
MAY 15-17 PAYSON
Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo
Payson Multi Event Center on Hwy 87 - Dance &
Rodeo 16-17, 6p. Also Women’s Barrel Racing on 15th,
evening. 928-474-9440
MAY 15-18 SONOITA
Quarter Horse Show
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds - 250 competition class-
es, approved by AQHBA, AQHA and SAQHA. 7a-11p,
free. www.sonoitafairgrounds.com, 520-455-5553
MAY 16 SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR
Best of the West Art Breakfast
Eat w/world-famous artists, see art demos & displays of
work for viewing/sale. B’fast in conjunction w/the Best
of the West Art Show. Times/location: 928-536-4331
MAY 16-17 GLOBE
Gold ‘N’ Oldies Car Club Annual Show
Copperhills Hotel - The theme will be “Wild West Car &
Bike Show.” Register Fr. 3-7p, Burger Burn 4-7p, Sa Show:
7a-2p, 2p-3p trophies. Free. 928-402-8929; 928-425-9232
MAY 16-18 QUEEN CREEK
Peach Festival - “How Sweet It Is”
Schnepf Farms - Orchards open for picking. Peach
foods sampling, celebrity chef demos, gift shops, mini
golf, petting zoo, giant slide, entertainment. $5, 7:30a-
2p. 480-987-3100
MAY 16-18 PRESCOTT
MAY MADNESS ContraFest Dance Weekend
Grace Sparkes Prescott Activity Center - Gala weekend
featuring Dr. D & the Panel of Experts, Fri dance open
for all, for full weekend must pre-register. 928-445-3122
MAY 16-24 SEDONA
Sedona Open Studios Tour
“A journey into the HeART of Sedona” - weekends of
May 16th & 24th. 30 studios will be open 10a-5p on
Sat’s & Sun’s w/roving musicians.
www.sedonaartistscoalition.org, 928-203-0430
Theodore Roosevelt School
POW-WOW
Join us
May 17, 2003
in beautiful
Fort Apache, Az
ONE DAY POW WOW
APACHE CROWN DANCE SPECIAL
Gourd Dancing 10am
Lunch Break 12 noon
Grand Entry 1pm
Free Camping
Arts & Crafts • Indian Food
POW-WOW INFO: 928-338-4545
MAY 17 YARNELL
Yarnell Spring Festival
32 year-old event! Arts & crafts show/sale, food ven-
dors, Chili Cookoff, motorcycle rally. Come up and set
a spell in cool Yarnell. 928-427-6582
MAY 17 TUCSON
Flight Line 2003 Beer Tasting
Pima Air & Space Museum - Beer tasting, 150+ types
both major & micro brews, music. 3 hangers w/exciting
aircraft & aviation artifacts. 6-10p. $5, must be over 21.
520-574-0462
MAY 17 FORT APACHE
White Mtn. Apache Theodore
Roosevelt School Pow Wow
Fort Apache Historic Park - Entertainment, Apache
Crown Dancers, traditional foods, arts, crafts, self-guid-
ed walking tour of fort. 928-338-4625
MAY 17 PAYSON
Aero Fair
Payson Municipal Airport - Static display of vintage air-
craft, cars, tractors & motorcycles. Glider rides, crafts,
food vendors, pancake breakfast. 8a-1p, free adm. 928-
472-4748
MAY 17 PAGE - LAKE POWELL
Song and Dance Pow Wow
Mini Pow Wow, 3 age categories, traditional songs
and dances, Sports Complex on Haul Rd. 928-645-3008
MAY 17-18 JEROME
Historic Home & Building Tour
Six to eight stops. Bring comfortable walking shoes. 9a-
3p, $10 adults, $5 children. No wheelchair access.
www.jeromechamber.com or 928-634-5477
MAY 17-18 GLENDALE
Sweet Onion Festival
Sahuaro Ranch - Bluegrass & western bands, craft &
educ. booths, food, onion seeds, fresh veggies, onion
recipe & biggest onion contest. $2 + food donation,
$3/without, 8a-3p. 602-234-1999
MAY 23-25 WILLIAMS
Rendezvous Days
Celebrate the Town’s western heritage w/black powder
shoot & competitions, 1800’s crafts at Buckskinner
Park, carnival & parade, arts, food, street entertainment
& dance. 928-635-1418; 800-863-0546
MAY 23-26 SAFFORD
Gila Valley Family Festival
Downtown - Antique, art & craft show, quilt show, Fr
night street fair, entertainment, free. Fri & Sa, Car show,
Su - Gospel Concert, 7-9a. 888-837-1841
MAY 23-26 SEDONA
Red Rock Fine Art & Wine Festival
Sedona Cultural Park - Fine art show and sale, wine
tasting, held in conjunction with the Phoenix Symphony
Orchestra performances at the Park. Fri: 10a-6p,
Sat/Sun: 9a-3p, Mon: 10a-5p, $5 adm. 928-284-9627
MAY 23-JUN 15 FLAGSTAFF
Trappings of the American West
Coconino Center for the Arts - Juried exhibit of paint-
ing, sculpture, photography, saddles, boots, hats. Adm
$3/$2/$1. Concerts, workshops & cowboy poetry.
www.drycreekarts.com, 928-774-8861
MAY 24 TAYLOR
Taylor Trapper Days
Taylor Veteran’s Memorial - Cook-off, pancake b’fast,
black powder shoot, BBQ, craft show, Indian horseshoe
tournie, Mule Race, live bands & more! 928-536-7366
MAY 24-25 FLAGSTAFF
4th Annual Hispanic Marketplace
Museum of Northern Arizona - Demonstrations and
sales of art including Spanish Colonial Arts, perfor-
mances of dance, guitar & mariachi music. 9a-5p, $2-
$5. 928-774-5213
MAY 24-25 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 9a-5p, Su 9a-3p.
928-476-4480
May 25 to June 1, 2003
MAGICAL MUSIC
IN THE RED ROCKS
Chamber Music Festival
Amadeus Trio & Guests
Including appearances by
R. Carlos Nakai and William Eaton
Concerts: May 25, 28, 30, 31, June 1
Tickets and information: 928-204-2415
www.chambermusicsedona.org
MAY 2003
MAY 24-25 LAKESIDE
9th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Blue Ridge Junior H.S. - Dealers in minerals, fossils,
jewelry, demos, lapidary art, exhibits, food vendor. 9a-
5p, $1 donation. 928-537-8855
MAY 24-25 PINETOP
Multi-Cultural Dance Festival
Hon-Dah Resort Festival Grounds - Multi-cultural
dance groups from Asia, Africa, Europe & more. Plus
arts/crafts Sat. night. www.hon-dah.com, 928-369-7568
MAY 24-26 TOMBSTONE
Wyatt Earp Days
In honor of the West’s famous lawman. Gunfights,
hangings, an 1880’s fashion show, chili cook-off, barbe-
cue, street entertainment and more! 520-457-9317
MAY 24-26 PAYSON
Mountain High Days Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Gila County Courthouse Park - A celebration of summer
with art & crafts, entertainment, food. Free, 9a-5p. 928-
472-7892
MAY 24-26 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza presents wonderful, exciting new art
from about 25 artists and craftsmen, paintings, photog-
raphy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10-5 daily, free. 928-
284-9627
MAY 24-26 PRESCOTT
Off Street Festival
Washington School, 300 E. Gurly St - Arts, crafts, 9a-
5p, free. 800-266-7534
MAY 24-26 CHINO VALLEY
Old Time Fiddlers Jamboree
Bluegrass & old time western music at Memory Park,
free. Roast Beef Dinner 24th, Pancake B’fast 25th at
Chino Valley Seniors Center, free RV parking for musi-
cians. 928-636-2272
MAY 24-26 PRESCOTT
Prescott Memorial Weekend Antique Show &
Appraisal Clinic
1100 E. Sheldon - Verbal appraisal clinic, ($5/item, ben-
efit for Child Haven Nursery Crisis Cnt). Gen adm. $3,
Sen. $2, Under 14 free. 602-717-7337
MAY 24-26 PRESCOTT
Phippen Museum Fine Art Show & Sale
National juried fine art show, 8 medium categories
reflecting fine art of the American West. www.phippe-
nartmuseum.org, 928-778-1385
MAY 24-JUN 1 SEDONA
Annual Sedona Chamber Music Festival
Cultural Park - 6 concerts & a Gala Fundraising Dinner.
Concerts feature the Amadeus Trio, R. Carlos Nakai &
the William Eaton Ensemble. Call for details:
928-204-2415
MAY 30-31 FLAGSTAFF
Fajita Cookoff
Wheeler Park - Fr 4-9p, entertainment, fajitas for sale.
Thorpe Park - Sa 12-12 fajita cook-off, mariachis, folk-
lorico dancing, kids games, margaritas, dance. $5/adult,
under 12 free. 800-842-7293
MAY 30-JUN 1 PAYSON
Beeline Cruise-In & Car Show
Mazatzal Casino - 33 classes of cars, 1931-1977, 1st,
2nd & 3rd place trophies. Call for registration times:
928-472-7769; 928-472-7273
MAY 31-JUN 1 LAUGHLIN, NV
Laughlin River Days Powerboat Races
Davis Camp Shores-Light-Weight Tunnel Boats race
across the Colorado River at speeds of 135+ mph
around the 1.25 mile course. For tickets: 800-227-5245
or 702-795-7772 BACK PAGE AD
MAY 31-JUN 1 FLAGSTAFF
Flagstaff Wool Festival
Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum - Demos of
sheep & goat shearing, felt making, spinning, weaving,
dyeing & camp cooking. 928-774-6272
MAY 31-JUN 1 FLAGSTAFF
Renaissance in the Pines
Fort Tuthill - Adventure & fun with food, games, laugh-
ter, entertainment, brave men, beautiful women, talented
artisans, jousting, music. Come in costume if you want!
928-636-6554
MAY 31-JUN 1 GREER
Greer Days
Sat parade at 10a, craft booths, games, cake sale. Sun
BBQ & games for the whole family incl. horseshoes,
softball, kid’s activities. 928-735-7605
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Destination
JUN 1-30 MT. LEMMON
The Ladybug Elevation Celebration
Take the sky ride to the Ponderosa Pine & Douglas Fir
forest where the ladybugs emerge from hibernation, call
for days & hours of operation. 520-576-1321
JUN 4 PRESCOTT VALLEY
World Arts Festival
Prescott Valley Civic Center - Celebrate the amazing
diversity & breadth of cultures throughout the world
with music, art & food, free, 9a-9p. 928-772-9207
JUN 5-8 WINSLOW
2nd Annual Matt Feldt Carnival
K-MArt Parking Lot- Games, food and rides. Pre-sale
tickets available from April 14. 928-289-5714
JUN 6-7 HOLBROOK
Old West Days
Historical Courthouse Lawn - Re-enactments, Native
American dancers, Southwest Art Show/Sale, car show,
b’fast, BBQ, 2mi fun run, 10K run & 20mi bike race.
Free. 800-524-2459
JUN 6-7 PINE
Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show
Pine Cultural Hall - Browse the many fabulous quilts,
vote your favorite, visit our boutique. Raffle tickets
avail for annual Opportunity Quilt, 10a-4p, benefit. 928-
476-5111
JUN 6-8 MAYER
Mayer Daze
Come join the fun that surrounds Big Bug Creek; live
music, awards, parade 10a, games, raffles, carnival,
dance, barbecue & much more, adm. free, $ for rides.
928-632-8563
JUN 6-8 PRESCOTT
Annual Prescott Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Show
SpringHill Suites - Dealers sell & buy US, world &
ancient coins; currency; tokens; bullion & any numis-
matic item, free, Fr-Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-3p. 928-772-7144
JUN 6-8 PHOENIX
Big Boys & Their Toys
Phoenix Civic Plaza - Automobiles, accessories, elec-
tronics, big screen TVs, stereo systems, computers,
marine, health, aviation, golf, travel equipment. 602-
331-4744
JUN 6-JUL 6 SCOTTSDALE
Barbie’s Beach Party
Desert Stages Theatre, 8473 E. McDonald Dr - Be
ready to Twist & Shout with Barbie, Ken & friends in
this fun-filled original summer musical. Fr-Sa 7:30p;
Sa-Su 1p & 3p, $12. 480-483-1664
JUN 7 PARKER
Great Western Tube Float
Patria Flats Park to BlueWater Resort & Casino - Float
for prizes: single, groups, teams & parade floats on the
river. Regis at 8a, float starts at 10a. $10/person. 928-
669-2174
JUN 7 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
Nat’l Trails Day Celebration
Woodland Lake Park - American Hiking Society &
Tracks. Enjoy hiking, biking, horse rides, presentations,
trail care workshops & potluck, free. 928-368-6700
JUN 7 TUCSON
Island Hoppin at the TMA
Tucson Museum of Art - Celebrate the lively spirit of
the tropics. Salsa, Merengue & Rumba the night away
in an island paradise, $10. Fundraiser for the children’s
program. 520-624-2333
JUN 7 BISBEE
Family Fun Day
405 Arizona St. - Games, contests, food, raffles, sup-
ports Boys & Girls Club. Free, 11a-4p. www.bgcbis-
bee.org, 520-432-3010
JUN 7-8 STRAWBERRY
Strawberry Festival
Strawberry treats of all kinds from 10a-4p. Activities at
Strawberry Schoolhouse. Sun only “Strawberry Jam” -
5 groups provide 5 hours of free music. 800-672-9766
JUN 7-8 KINGMAN
Yada Yada Parade and Art & Antique Fair
Beale St between 4th & 5th - Art, crafts & antiques ven-
dors. Parade at 10a Sat, car & motorcycle show, beer
garden, entertainment. 10a-5p. 928-753-9095
JUN 7-8 PRESCOTT
Folk Arts Fair
Sharlot Hall Museum - Traditional folk arts such as
soap & candlemaking, blacksmithing, quilting, wood-
carving, spinning, weaving, hands on crafts, music. 10a-
5p, donation. 928-445-3122
JUN 7-8 PAYSON
June Bug Blues Festival
Rumsey Two Ballfield - All blues festival, Sat. 3p-9:30p
($12), Sun. 12:30-5:30p ($10), $10/night, $5/18 &
under. 928-474-2448 or 800-672-9766
JUN 7-8 PAYSON
2003 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
JUN 7-8 PINETOP
Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines
Hon-Dah Resort Casino - Tribes will compete in
fancy dance, grass dance, etc; $15,600+ prize money.
Arts, crafts, food. Gourd dancing 11a, Grand Entry 12p.
$5. 800-929-8744
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June Events
JUN 12-15 SPRINGERVILLE
Run With The Wolf
A community event to raise funds for charities locally
and nationally. Live music, vendors and beautiful coun-
try to cruise the Poker Runs, all bikers welcome. 928-
333-2226
JUN 13 PRESCOTT
75th Anniversary Party & Museum Day Open House
Sharlot Hall Museum - Music, living history, ice cream,
behind-the-scenes tours. 928-445-3122
JUN 13-14 PEORIA
Fast-Track Racing
Canyon Raceway, Carefree Hwy & 99th Ave. $10/day;
$15/weekend. Food/drinks. 928-524-7792
JUN 13-14 TUCSON
Annual Juneteenth Festival
Kennedy Park Fiesta Area - African-American indepen-
dence celebration, performances, sports, awareness,
music, multicultural attendance encouraged, free, 5-11p.
520-791-3248
JUN 13-14 ST. JOHNS
Summer Festival
City Park - Car show, watermelon eating/seed
spitting/pie baking/eating contests, 5K, 10K & 1mi run,
fun walk, Mountain Bike Race (for all ages), arts, crafts,
volleyball, free. 928-337-2000
JUN 13-15 FLAGSTAFF
Pine Country Pro Rodeo
Coconino County Fairgrounds - Some of the finest
rodeo performers in the country Fr & Sa pm, Su am.
PRCA approved, purse of $70,000, parade on Sa 9a,
barn dances. Jerry at 928-526-9926
JUN 14 FLAGSTAFF
Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff
Thorp Park - World championship qualifying event with
public tasting of red chili and green chili, salsa contest
& crafters, $3 tasting kit, 10a-5p. 928-526-4314
JUN 14 WINSLOW
Winslow Heritage Days - Summer Kick Off
City Park - Arts & crafts, food vendors, games &
Bounce House for kids. Live bands in the evenings -
blues, country, latin flavor & Native American music.
928-289-5714
JUN 14 TUCSON
Weird Plant Sale
Tucson Botanical Gdns - Features the most bizarre
members of the plant world; hairy cacti, stone-like
lilthops & thorny euphorbias. $2.50-$5, 8a-2p.
www.tucsonbotanical.org, 520-326-9686
JUN 14 PRESCOTT
Zoo by Moonlight
Heritage Park Zoo, bring a flash light, $3 adm. 8-9:30p.
928-778-4242
JUN 14-15 CORDES JUNCTION
Juneteenth Jazz Splash Festival
Arcosanti - Bargain booths, ethnic food, fine art, chil-
dren’s stage, health clinics, entertainment - gospel, jazz,
blues, Reggae, $5, under 13 free. VIP pkg avail. 928-
925-1422
JUN 14-15 PRESCOTT
Territorial Days
Courthouse Square - Arts & Crafts Show, free. 9a-4p.
800-266-7534
JUN 18 PINE
Old Time Fiddlers Jam Session
Pine Community Center-Cultural Hall - Anyone with an
instrument can get together, make music. Spectators
welcome. No charge. 1p for about an hour. 928-476-
3547 or 928-476-4791
JUN 20-21 ST. JOHNS
Fiesta de San Juan Bautista
St. Johns HS auditorium - Variety Show on Fr at 7p,
free. Fiesta Mass at 9a on Sa followed by Fiesta Parade,
Barbecue ($5) & Gran Baile (Dance- $10/couple) at 9p.
928-337-4390
JUNE 21ST - Registration 6-8am. Doors open 8am
PRIZES, VENDORS, REFRESHMENTS, LIVE RADIO
A real “SHOW AND SHINE” - $20 registration
June 20th & 21st, 2003
EAGAR, ARIZONA
928-333-2123
JUN 20-21 SEDONA
Sedona-Verde Valley Astronomy Festival
Red Rock State Park - Lectures, workshops, network-
ing, viewing through shared telescopes. 1p-1a, park
adm: $6 for carload of 4 adults. 928-634-7332; Park
Info 928-292-6907
JUN 20-21 EAGAR
Chrome in the Dome Classic Car Show
Round Valley Dome - Indoor “Show and Shine” - Fri
registration and Burger Burn Dinner. Sat Show, awards,
venders, food & fun. Admission $3. www.az-
tourist.com, 928-333-2123
JUN 21 FLAGSTAFF
Summer Plant Sale & Garden Fair
Arboretum at Flagstaff - Many native & draught toler-
ant plants incl flowers, herbs, shrubs, grasses & veggies.
Special tours, family activities, free, Sa 9a-5p. 928-774-
1442
JUN 21 SEDONA
Artists’ Day Out at Tlaquepaque
Patio del Norte - Artists will be demonstrating in a vari-
ety of media, work will be for sale, buy directly from
the artists, 10a-5p, free. 928-282-3809
JUN 21 PRESCOTT
Tsunami on the Square
Prescott Courthouse Plaza - Performing arts festival
with activities, music & comedy sketches for the whole
family. www.tsunami-on-the-square.com, 928-445-5540
JUN 21 TUCSON
Saguaro Fruit Harvest
Sonora Desert Museum - Also class on 26th.
Collect & prepare Saguaro fruit as the Natives did. Incls
harvesting & basic prep, 7a-1p, $75/gen, $67/members.
Register: 520-883-3086
JUN 21 TUCSON
Marking the Solstice: A Multicultural Celebration
AZ State Museum - Hands-on activities, songs, stories,
presentations relating to the sky, rain & planting/har-
vesting. BYO food, chair, free. 5-8:30pm. 520-626-2973
JUN 21-22 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza presents wonderful, exciting new art
from about 25 to 30 artists and craftsmen. Paintings,
photography, jewelry, pottery and more. 928-284-9627
JUN 21-22 WILLIAMS/VALLE
High Country Warbirds Air Display
Valle-Grand Canyon Airport - Antique & war bird fly-
bys, Air Museum Planes of Fame. Gates open at 8a, $8,
under 12 free. 928-635-1000
JUN 21-22 ALPINE/HANNAGAN MEADOW
Hannagan Days 2003
Celebrate the history of the Coronado Trail and the Wh
Mts. Continuous live entertainment, BBQ, perfor-
mances, old-fashioned games & activities, tours, more.
Free adm. 928-428-2225
JUN 25-28 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Prescott Valley Days
Mountain Valley Park - Carnival, mini Nas-kart races,
talent show, parade, 5k race, vendors, crafts, dog show,
youth activities. 928-772-8857
JUN 27 SCOTTSDALE
Wet-n-Wild Water Day
Chaparral Pool - Come and have fun with your family!
Water relays, sandcastles, $2, 11a-3p. 480-312-2755
JUN 27-28 VAIL
Ha:san Bak: Saguaro Harvest Festival
Colossal Cave Mountain Park - Harvest, prepare &
taste saguaro fruit, learn about its uses in the Tohono
O’odham, music, $10/workshop, $3/vehicle, 3-5p. 520-
647-7275
JUN 27-29 PRESCOTT
Prescott 2003 Bluegrass Festival
Hendricks Theatre Fr Night - $10/door, Sa & Su
Courthouse Square - Free, Sa 10a-10p, Su 11a-3p. 800-
266-7534
JUNE 20TH - Early Registration and Dinner
REMOTE AND BEAUTIFUL AUTOMOBILES.
INDOOR CAR SHOW at the Round Valley
Ensphere in Eagar, Arizona
fee until May 18th, then registration is $30.
BURGER BURN DINNER on Friday Night
at 5pm to 7pm at the dome.
Sponsored by the Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber
of Commerce, TEP and CellularOne of NE Arizona.
Eagar is located in the beautiful
White Mountains of Arizona
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Old West Days
JUN 6-7 HOLBROOK
Holbrook’s
21st Annual Old
West Days cele-
brates its heritage
as the “town too
tough for women
and churches” on
June 6th and 7th.
The event will take place at the Historic
Navajo County Courthouse in down-
town Holbrook, with re-enactments of
the Old West, traditional Native
American Dancers, Western bands,
mechanical bull rides and other enter-
tainment for the whole family.
An “Old West Art Show” and “Quick
Draw” will show off the local talent -
through paintings, drawings, sculptures,
carvings and home art. Athletes are
invited to meet the challenge of the
“Bucket of Blood” 2-mile and 10K runs
or the 20-mile bike race on Saturday.
Food and arts & crafts vendors are
welcome. For applications or informa-
tion call the Holbrook Chamber of
Commerce at 1-800-524-2459.
JUN 28 CHLORIDE
Old Miner’s Day
Activities include bake sale 8a, parade at 12p, the Wild
Roses of Chloride 1p, live music, Firehouse Chili, raf-
fle, no adm charge. Jim Fritz Museum will be open.
928-565-2877
JUN 28 EAGER/SPRINGERVILLE
Hopi Ceremonial
X Diamond Ranch - Come watch the Hopi cere-
monial at the Little Bear Archaeological Site, two 45
minute ceremonial times, 11a & 3p, $5/person, photo
stickers avail. for $10. 928-333-2286
JUN 28-29 DEWEY
Young’s Farm Garlic Festival/Western Weekend
Kick off N. AZ produce season, featuring “AZ Grown”
products, crafts, hayrides, BBQ, live entertainment. 9a-
4p. Free. 928-632-7272
JUN 28-29 DOUGLAS
Annual Junior Rodeo
Arizona Junior Rodeo Assoc, open to youths ages 5-18,
barrel racing, team roping, bareback riding, calf roping,
steer riding, Free. 6/28 Rodeo Dance - additional fee.
520-364-3819
JUN 28-29 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Antique & Estates Auction
Aquatic Center - Fine home & office furnishings,
bronze statuary, collectibles, oils on canvas, prints,
lamps. Sat 10a - Sun Noon. 800-268-7621
JUN 30 FLAGSTAFF
Taste of Flagstaff
Continental Country Club - Food extravaganza by
Flagstaff’s finest restaurants. Sample delicacies, music,
silent auction. 6-9p. $30, benefits Victim/Witness
Services. 928-779-6163
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JuneTeenth Jazz Splash Festival
June 14th & 15th
at Arcosanti, Cordes Junction
• Live Jazz, Blues and Reggae bands from Prescott,
Baton Rouge, Los Angeles & Chicago
• Guest Speakers • Ethnic Foods
• African-American Art • Vendors
• Fashion Wear & Jewelry
General Adult Admission: $5.00
VIP Package - Festival Admission,
Wine & Cheese Garden or Saturday
Evening Cabaret, Backstage Lounge,
pool-side table privileges! $25-$40
For tickets:
928-632-7135
or 928-925-1422
www.pjazz.org
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July Events
Destination
JUL 1-6 PRESCOTT JUL 4 AJO
Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo July 4th Celebration
This rollicking rodeo in the Prescott pines features Bud Walker Park - Parade on Main Street 8a, festival
entertainment and events for the whole family. 928-445- 9:30-1 w/arts & crafts, entertainment, square dancing,
3103 or 800-358-1888 roping. Air Force flyover, fireworks in evening. Free.
520-387-7742
JUL 2-5 WINDOW ROCK
Cowboy Christmas on the 4th of July JUL 4 PAGE
Big-named cowboys at the PRCA Rodeo, Youth Fair, Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Carnival, 10k run, Native American foods. Gary Allen Street Parade at 10a. After parade-City Park will have
in concert. Call for admission cost: 928-871-6478 games, food, arts & crafts, music, pet show. Fireworks
over the water near Glen Canyon Dam, 8:45p. 888-261-
JUL 3-4 SNOWFLAKE PAGE
George Washington Pageant
Rodeo Arena - Recounting Washington’s life from his JUL 4 MARANA
beginnings through the Revolutionary War & founding Star Spangled Celebration
of the U.S. www.washingontpageant.com; 800-331- Oramae Harn District Park - Live music, beer garden,
1269 old-fashioned games incl water balloon toss & pie eat-
ing contest, food, skydivers, games. Adm free, parking
JUL 3-6 WILLIAMS $5. 520-682-3324
16th Annual Railhead
Buckskinner Park - AZ Cowboy Shooters Assoc, 1890 JUL 4 LAUGHLIN, NV
era cowboy action shooting at its finest. Team shooting, Laughlin’s Rockets Over the River
costumed dinner, vendors & more! www.acsainc.com 20 minute state-of-the-art fireworks display over the
Colorado River, choreographed to music on a high
JUL 4 WILLIAMS fidelity sound system & broadcast on area radio sta-
Small Town 4th of July tions. Free. 702-298-2214
Parade, local BBQ’s, ice cream social, craft sidewalk
sale at the Visitors Center, family fun & of course the JUL 4 WICKENBURG
spectacular evening fireworks display. 928-635-4061 or Annual Fourth of July Celebration
800-863-0546 Hassayampa School - Fireworks, watermelon bust,
food, fun & games, 5p. 928-684-5479
JUL 4 TOMBSTONE
Family Style 4th of July JUL 4 DOUGLAS
Activities incl a round-robin softball tournament (all Fireworks & Celebration
ages) & kids’ games. Daytime BBQ by American Veterans Memorial Park - Parade, fireworks & celebra-
Legion; night-time fireworks display after dark. 520- tion. 520-364-2478 or 888-315-9999
457-3420
JUL 4 FLAGSTAFF
JUL 4 COOLIDGE Independence Day Parade
Fourth of July Historic Downtown - Old-fashioned community parade,
Regional Park - Cakewalk, seed spitting contest, mud 100 entries, animals, floats, free, 10a. 928-774-4505
tug, snacks will be sold, free watermelon, $7,000 worth
of fireworks, DJ for music and ceremonies, activities JUL 4 GLOBE
begin at 7p. 520-723-4551 Fourth of July Fireworks
Phelps Dodge Tailings - Come and enjoy the fireworks
JUL 4 CLARKDALE display at dusk. 928-425-4495 or 800-804-5623
Old-Fashioned 4th of July
Town Park - Police & Fire Dept hold a pancake b’fast, JUL 4 MESA
7a. Clark Memorial Library sponsors Ice Cream Social, 4th of July Fireworks Show & Celebration
Children’s Non-commercialized Parade, games, music. Mesa Comm. College - Live music, entertainment and
Free. 928-634-9591 food vendors prior to Fireworks Show at 9p. Parking
fee. 480-644-3326
JUL 4 BULLHEAD CITY
4th of July Celebration JUL 4 BUCKEYE
Fovargue Park - Something for everyone: games for 4th of July Festivities
kids, rides, food booths, vendors, live music & enter- Buckeye Community Center - open at 6p. Food, games,
tainment, fireworks. 928-763-9400 races & fun contests for the entire family. Exciting fire-
works at 9p. Free. 623-386-2727 or 877-850-2600
JUL 4 PAYSON
4th of July Fun Day, Concert & Fireworks Show JUL 4 CAMP VERDE
Green Valley Park Amphitheater - 3-5p, games, gunny- Independence Day Celebration
sack races, tug-o-war, live entertainment 7-9p followed Butler Park - Old-fashioned family fun, food, games,
by fireworks. 928-474-5242 ext. 7. watermelon bust, fireworks at 9p. Free, 6-10p. 928-567-
0535 ext. 136
JUL 4 QUARTZSITE
Annual Fourth of July Celebration JUL 4 LAKE HAVASU
Town Park - Professional fireworks display after dark, Fourth of July Fireworks Display
free admission. 928-927-5600 Rotary Community Park - Fireworks begin at dusk, free.
800-242-8278
JUL 4 YUMA
Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony JUL 4 TEMPE
Friendship Tower/Caballeros Park, 3400 S. Avenue A - Mill Avenue 4th of July Brick Walk
military color escort & firing party, musical selections, Downtown Tempe - Live entertainment and specials
free adm, 7:30a. 928-343-1715 from Mill Avenue Merchants, restaurants and clubs,
sidewalk sale, 5-9p entertainment, sales all day. 480-
JUL 4 YUMA 967-4877
Fourth of July Celebration
Yuma County Fairgrounds - Fireworks, demolition JUL 4 CHANDLER
derby, kids games, watermelon bust. Adm to festival $2. Chandler’s Old Fashioned July 4 Celebration
928-726-4420 Tumbleweed Weed Park - Children’s activities,
Germann & McQueen fireworks to begin at 9:30p. Free
JUL 4 COTTONWOOD adm. 480-814-8553
Fantastic Family 4th of July
Cottonwood Kids Park - Starting mid afternoon w/fun JUL 4 TEMPE
race events, pie eating contests, watermelon eating con- 4th of July
tests, music, water events. Fireworks around 8:45p. 928- Tempe Beach Park - Musical entertainment, kid’s water
639-3200 playground, fireworks, 4-11p. 480-350-5180
JUL 4 WINSLOW
4th Family Day and Fireworks
City Park - Features a fun-filled family day & parade,
food booths, games, talent show, fireworks begin sunset
at WHS football field. Free. 928-289-2434
18th Annual Eagar Daze JUL 4 AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS
Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Mountain Vista Park, off Ray Road - Family fun festival
Breeze in the Trees begins at 5:30p. Free. 480-753-7676
JUL 4 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Old-Fashioned 4th of July
August 1-2, 2003 Mountain Valley Park - Children’s games, live music,
food, fireworks at dusk. Begins 6p, free. 928-772-8857
JUL 4 ORO VALLEY
FRIDAY, AUG. 1st Independence Day Concert
Ice Cream Social - 5:30pm CDO Riverfront Park - Family concert featuring the
Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Admission: Non-perish-
Teen Dance - 8pm able food item for local foodbank. 520-797-3959
SATURDAY, AUG. 2nd JUL 4 SHOW LOW
Historical Society Annual Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast • Mud Mania Festival Market Place - Prior to the Fourth of July
parade, $3 or $10/family, 7-9a. 928-532-7115
Logging Events • Tug-O-War
BBQ Dinner • Food & Craft Vendors JUL 4-5 SPRINGERVILLE
Round Valley 4th of July Celebration
Dog Show • Live Entertainment
Volleyball Tournament • Family Street Dance
4th: Parade at 10a, Rodeo at 1p, BBQ Dinner at 12p &
9p dance w/fireworks after dark at the Springerville
Airport. 5th: Rodeo & dance. 928-333-2123
928-333-4128 JUL 4-5 PEORIA
Fast-Track Racing
Town of Eagar - Ramsey Park Canyon Raceway, Carefree Hwy & 99th Ave. $10/day;
$15/weekend. Food/drinks. 928-524-7792
JUL 4-5 TAYLOR
Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo
Taylor Rodeo Complex - Flag raising ceremony, firing
of the anvil, BBQ, rodeos, dances, patriotic program,
fireworks. Times/prices: 928-536-7366
JUL 4-5 OVERGAARD
Fourth of July in the Pines
Tall Timbers Navajo County Park - “A Country United,
Cannot Be Divided.” Arts, crafts, food, live entertain-
ment, children & adult activities, 5th: parade & fire-
works. 928-535-5777
JUL 4-6 PINETOP
28th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Art Barn - Northeast AZ Fine Arts Association hosts
show and sale. Food, silent auction, free. Fr & Sa 9a-5p,
Su 9a-4p. 928-367-3916
JUL 4-6 FLAGSTAFF
American Gem & Mineral Show
Little America Hotel - Roughrocks - gemstones, miner-
als, jewelry, beads, fossils, equipment, tools. $2; under
12 free. Fr 11a-7p, Sa 10a-7p, Su 10a-5p. 928-526-5152
JUL 4-6 FLAGSTAFF
Independence Day Festival
Pioneer Museum - Living history groups: Civil War
Artilery Unit, Mountain Men, Craft demos. including
spinning, weaving, woodworking, camp cooking.
Donations. 10a-4p. 928-774-6272
JUL 4-6 FLAGSTAFF
Fair of Life Festival Arts & Crafts Extraordinaire
Wheeler Park-120 regional artisans/crafters, classic cars,
food, kid’s activities. 9-6p, free. 10K run on 4th benefits
Northland Hospice. 928-779-1227
JUL 4-6 ST. JOHNS
America West Barrel Racing
Equestrian Center - About 200 runs per day, contestants
from 8-10 States in the U.S., ages 4-70, free. 928-337-
2363
JUL 4-7 FLAGSTAFF
Coconino County Horse Races
Fort Tuthill Downs - Exciting Thoroughbred & Quarter
horse racing! Live & simulcast, full pari-mutuel wager-
ing avail, 1p. $2.50, $1.50/ages 6-12, under 5 free. 928-
774-5139
JUL 5-6 FLAGSTAFF
Hopi Marketplace
Museum of Northern Arizona - Outdoor Indian
market featuring Native American artists selling their
works, as well as demos, tribal dances, kid’s activities,
$5-$2, 9a-5p. 928-774-5213
JUL 6 KACHINA VILLAGE
Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Highlands Fire Station 21 (568 Kona Trail) - Children’s
firefighter muster, raffle, vintage fire truck rides, 7-11a.
Adm $5 adults, $2 children, kids under 5 free. 928-525-
1717
JUL 6 FLAGSTAFF
Annual Nuvatukya’ Ovi Foot Race
Museum of Northern Arizona - Honor the Hopi running
tradition. Pre-registration 6-6:45a, race starts at 7a. Pre-
register $15 adults, $18 regular. 928-774-5211 ext 237
JUL 10 SCOTTSDALE
Summer Spectacular ArtWalk
Main St & Marshall Way - Artist demos, gallery show
openings, live music, prize drawings, food/drink sam-
ples & more, 6-9p, free. www.scottsdalegalleries.com.
480-990-3939
JUL 11-12 WILLCOX
Warren Earp Days
Elks Lodge - Fri: Dinner theater, Movie Stars; Sat: 10a-
1p Western Book Exposition w/ book signings, music,
refreshments & food. 800-200-2272
JUL 11-13 WILLCOX
Annual Muddy’s Mine Poker Run
Motorcycle show, live music, prizes. Cost-$10 donation
w/$10 toy & can of food, ages 13 under are free.
Benefits Willcox Community charities. Hwy 186. 520-
384-3006
JUL 11-19 TAYLOR
George Washington Pageant
Rodeo Arena - Recounting Washington’s life from his
beginnings through the Revolutionary War & founding
of the U.S; July 11, 12, 17 & 19. www.washingont-
pageant.com; 800-331-1269
JUL 11-26 SEDONA
Shakespeare Sedona Summer Festival
Sedona Red Rock H.S.- Richard III and Love’s Labor’s
Lost (co-produced with Southwest Shakespeare
Company of Mesa). For times, dates of plays and
prices: 480-443-3101
JUL 12 TUCSON
Going Bats
AZ Sonora Desert Museum - Learn how bats make our
desert more beautiful & liveable. Separate fact from fic-
tion on the 28 bat species in Southern AZ, study them in
action. $40 (non-members). 520-883-3086
JUL 12-13 PRESCOTT
Prescott Indian Art Market
Sharlot Hall Museum - authentic hand-made
Native American arts, demonstrations, dance perfor-
mances and native food. $5 adm, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 928-
445-3122
JUL 18 PINETOP
Annual Native American Art Festival Pre-Show
Hon-Dah Conference Center - Showcases the
Native American Art Festival’s premier artists. Art raf-
fles, free food, no host bar, 6-9p. Tickets: 928-367-4290
MAY 2003
JUL 18-19 SNOWFLAKE
Snowflake Pioneer Day Celebration
Parade, arts, crafts, entertainment, BBQ, rodeo, dances,
run, softball & golf tourneys, swimming, theatrical per-
formances, fireworks. Times/locations: 928-536-4331
JUL 18-19 WILLIAMS
Annual Great Escape Rally
Biker Rally by Desert Road Riders incls. games, bike
show, tent & RV camping, live music, Miss Great
Escape contest, food, 50/50 drawing, poker walk, ven-
dors. 928-758-5699
JUL 18-19 SCOTTSDALE
Southwest US Clogging Competition
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort - Fr 10a-4p, Sa 10a-
4p & 7p-10p, All event passes avail. 623-879-7421
JUL 18-20 YOUNG
Pleasant Valley Days
Parade, quilt show, tours of historical sites in the area,
craft fair and roping all weekend, steak dinner and
dance on Sat. night. 928-462-3588
JUL 19 CAMP VERDE
11th Annual Cornfest
Camp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main - Contests
for all ages: corn-eating, hog calling, corniest joke;
bluegrass band, arts & crafts. Adm free. 5-11p. 928-
567-0535 ext 136
JUL 19 FLAGSTAFF
AZ Highland Celtic Festival
Thorpe Park - Bagpipes, kilts & luck of the Irish, enter-
tainment, dance, kid’s activities, traditional foods, live
music. $6 adults, $3 kids, 9a-6p. 928-779-3817
JUL 19 MAYER
Italian Night
Colley Soleri Music Center - Italian Cultural Institute
musicians. Concert & traditional Italian dinner. A tour
of Arcosanti will be held 5p, dinner 6p, concert 7:30p.
$35. 928-632-7135
JUL 19-20 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
White Mountain Native American
Art Fest & Market
Blue Ridge HS - Art/crafts, demos, dance performances,
music, Native American food/heritage. Sa 9a-5p, Su
10a-4p. $8/adults, under 12 free. 800-573-4031
JUL 22-26 ST. JOHNS
Annual Pioneer Days
Dutch oven cooking lessons, basketball & golf tourna-
ments, storytelling, dances, fishing derby, parade, camp-
fire circle, rodeos, ice cream social, BBQ. 928-337-
2000
JUL 25-26 PRESCOTT
Annual Navajo Rug Auction
Smoki Museum - Fri evening Cowboy BBQ.
Preview of rugs Fr & Sa am, auctioneer Bruce Burnham
of R.B. Burnham & Company Trading Post, free, Fr 1-
8p, Sa 9a, auction 1p. 928-445-1230
JUL 25-26 SELIGMAN
Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Fiesta
Celebrating 50 years - Cruise and Classic Car Show,
Salsa Challenge, Poker Run, Route 66-Snow Cap Idol
(Talent contest), dancing all day to the oldies. 928-422-
3291
JUL 25-27 PEACH SPRINGS
Youth Pow-Wow
Contest dancing, social dances, gourd dancing,
Native American food, arts & crafts, honorary services
for youth and elders, paegant. 928-769-2200
JUL 25-27 SELIGMAN
Seligman Days
Softball & Horseshoe Tournaments, Art & Car Show,
Parade, Rodeo, live music and more. 928-422-3069
JUL 25-27 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. 928-524-6407
JUL 25-27 FLAGSTAFF
5th Annual Flagstaff Indian Days Celebration
Fort Tuthill Grandstand - All Indian Rodeo, Junior
Rodeo (Fr), Pow Wow, Indian market. Open daily at
10a. $7, $5/kids & seniors. 928-214-9348
JUL 26 FLAGSTAFF
Annual Open House - The Arboretum at Flagstaff
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Music, hayrides, tours, &
craft activities, free, 9a-5p. 928-774-1442
JUL 26 EAGAR
Pioneer Days
Ramsey Park - Historical/cultural exhibits, dutch oven
cooking, entertainment, children’s activities, barbecue,
food, dance. Free. 4p. 928-333-2123
JUL 26-27 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza (Hwy 179) - Exciting new art, 30+
artists/craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pot-
tery etc. 10a-5p, free. 928-284-9627
JUL 26-27 FLAGSTAFF
Beat the Heat Fun Fly
Peaks RC Field, Luepp Rd - Remote control airplane
open fun fly, pilots of all ages & skills, Sa 7:30a -dusk
& Su 7:30a-2p. $13/adv, $15/day of, spectators free.
928-526-8666 or 779-3602
JUL 26-AUG 10 WILLCOX
Peach Mania Festival
Apple Annie’s Orchard - Weekends: All-you-can eat
pancake breakfast 6:30a-10:30a. Lunch 11a-5p. Peach
picking all day long. Outdoor craft festival 8/2-8/3.
Free. 800-840-2084
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MAY 2-4 PHOENIX
Cinco de Mayo
Patriots Park - Celebrates Mexican victory over the
French. 100+ entertainers incl Mexican & Tex-Mex
music; 100+ food, arts & crafts vendors. Call for times.
$5, 12 & under free. 602-279-4669
MAY 4-11 BISBEE
Fiesta De Las Aves
Celebration of International Migratory Birding Day.
Incls tours in Southeastern AZ & Northern Sonora,
Mexico. Also birding seminars & vendors.
www.sabo.org, 520-432-1388
MAY 17-18 JEROME
Historic Home & Building Tour
Six to eight stops. Bring comfortable walking shoes. 9a-
3p, $10 adults, $5 children. No wheelchair access.
www.jeromechamber.com or 928-634-5477
MAY 24-26 TOMBSTONE
Wyatt Earp Days
In honor of the West’s famous lawman. Gunfights,
hangings, an 1880’s fashion show, chili cook-off, barbe-
cue, street entertainment and more! 520-457-9317
JUN 7-8 PINETOP
Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines
Hon-Dah Resort Casino - Tribes will compete in fancy
dance, grass dance, etc; $15,600+ prize money. Arts,
crafts, food. Gourd dancing 11a, Grand Entry 12p. $5.
800-929-8744
JUN 14-15 CORDES JUNCTION
Juneteenth Festival & Ethnic Arts Fair
Arcosanti - Bargain booths, ethnic food, fine art, chil-
dren’s stage, health clinics, entertainment - gospel, jazz,
blues, Reggae, $5, under 13 free. VIP pkg avail. 928-
925-1422
JUN 19-22 WILLIAMS
AZ HOG Rally
Harley Owners Group,”HOG”, is holding their annual
rally. Live bands, street dances, poker runs & much
more. Entry fees poker run only. 928-635-2645
Az Tourist News is
distributed statewide
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JUN 28-29 DEWEY
Young’s Farm Garlic Festival/Western Weekend
Kick off N. AZ produce season, featuring “AZ Grown”
products, crafts, hayrides, BBQ, live entertainment. 9a-
4p. Free. 928-632-7272
JUL 6 KACHINA VILLAGE
Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Highlands Fire Station 21 (568 Kona Trail) - Children’s
firefighter muster, raffle, vintage fire truck rides, 7-11a.
Adm $5 adults, $2 children, kids under 5 free. 928-525-
1717
JUL 12-13 PRESCOTT
Prescott Indian Art Market
Sharlot Hall Museum - authentic hand-made Native
American arts, demonstrations, dance performances and
native food. $5 adm, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 928-445-3122
JUL 18-20 YOUNG
Pleasant Valley Days
Parade, quilt show, tours of historical sites in the area,
craft fair and roping all weekend, steak dinner and
dance on Sat. night. 928-462-3588
JUL 25-27 SELIGMAN
Seligman Days
Softball & Horseshoe Tournaments, Art & Car Show,
Parade, Rodeo, live music and more. 928-422-3069
AUG 1-3 FLAGSTAFF
Festival In The Pines
Coconino Fairgrounds - 150 country-wide juried arti-
sans, 2 stages of entertainment, interactive kid’s area,
food, $7, under 12 free, look for ad for $2 off. Fr 11a-
6p, Sa-Su 9a-6p. www.888artfest.com, 888-278-3378
AUG 9-10 FLAGSTAFF
The SW Renewable Energy Fair
NAU Union - Latest in renewable energy & green
building for your home/business. West’s largest expo of
alternative fuel vehicles. Sa 9-5, Su 9-4, free parking,
$5 adm. 800-595-7658
AUG 15-17 PAYSON
World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Multi-Event Center - Bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing
& more, PRCA sanctioned. Adults $14, childen $7. Call re
family performance. 928-474-4515 or 800-672-9766
AUG 23-24 PHOENIX
Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium - 60+ arts and crafts
exhibitors, fresh sweet corn, baked goods, free adm &
parking, $5 for lunch. 10a-5p. 602-231-0300
AUG 30-31 FLAGSTAFF
Zuni Marketplace
Museum of Northern Arizona - Native American artists
sell & demonstrate arts & crafts, tribal dances, kid’s
activities. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 kids 7-17.
9a-5p. 928-774-5213
SEP 5-7 SIERRA VISTA
Oktoberfest
Veterans Memorial Park - Live entertainment, food,
beer tent, music, carnival, free adm. 520-417-6980
SEP 11-14 SONOITA
Santa Cruz County Fair
County Fairgrounds - Fair, carnival, exhibits, games, 4H
livestock, live music; rodeo, trick & team roping, BLM
Wild Horse & Burro Adoption, vendors, food. 9a, $3.
520-455-5553
SEP 18-21 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Yavapai County Fair
Yavapai County Fairgrounds - Exhibits, livestock,
staged entertainment, carnival rides, Demolition Derby,
commercial vendors, food. 928-775-8000
SEP 27-28 KINGMAN
Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and Parade
Celebrating the ranching era of earlier Kingman days.
Parade on Sa at 10a, Rodeo at 1p at the Mohave County
Fairgrounds on Sa & Su. 866-427-RT66
OCT 3-5 WILLCOX
Rex Allen Days
Celebration of Rex Allen Sr, hometown hero, “Last of
the Silver Screen Cowboys.” Golf tournament, parade,
country fair, rodeo, General Orlando B. Willcox Int’l
Turtle Race, country music concert, more. 520-384-2272
OCT 11-12 SCOTTSDALE
Railfair
McCormick Stillman Railroad Park - Model trains,
exhibits & more, $1/train & carousel rides, children
under 3 free w/ paying adult. 10a-5p, free. 480-312-2312
OCT 17-19 AVONDALE
Billy Moore Days
Coldwater Park - Founder’s day celebration, parade at
10a on Sa-bands, marching units, floats & equestrians.
Carnival, burro races, & more. 623-932-2260
OCT 19-26 LAKE HAVASU CITY
32nd Annual London Bridge Days
Free concerts, a variety of entertainment & contests,
parade, garden tea. 800-242-8278/928-453-3444
NOV 2 PHOENIX
15th Annual Sunday at Shemer
Shemer Art Center & Museum - art festival, demos,
hands-on activities, musical entertainment & auctions,
$3, under 12 free, 10a-5p. 602-262-4727
NOV 7-9 YUMA
Quilt & Antique Faire on Main Street
Vendors, 9a-4p. 928-783-0071 or 928-782-5712
NOV 14-16 WICKENBURG
Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship
Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds - Three host bands on
stage twice a day, 13 events, food, arts & crafts. Suggest
bring own chair. Call for hours/prices. 800-942-5242
NOV 21-23 TUCSON
Holiday Craft Market
Tucson Museum of Art - Over 130 of the finest SW arti-
sans offer photography, jewelry, clothing, garden art,
sculpture and lots more. 10a-5p, free adm to market,
museum. 520-624-2333
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JAN 1-APR 30 PHOENIX MAY 1-OCT 31 MAYER

Sights ‘n Sounds Colly Soleri Music Center Series
Two-Night Stay at the Patriots Park - Cultural art & entertainment, live music,
dancing, Farmer’s Markets on Weds. Entertainment
Arcosanti - Dinner & concerts - selected shows fol-
lowed by Picto-graph light & sound show, incl tour of
Arizona Inn in Tucson Mon-Fri, Noon-1p, free. 602-495-5489
JAN 1-DEC 31 PHOENIX
Arcosanti, $30. 602-254-5309; 928-632-7135;
www.arcosanti.org.
Heritage Saturdays MAY 1-SEP 30 PHOENIX
Heritage Square & Science Park - Craft activities 1st Birds in the Garden
Deluxe Accommodations for Sat of the month, different themes each weekend, free,
11a-1p. www.rossonhousemuseum.org, 602-262-5029
Desert Botanical Garden - One-hour tours. Many kinds
of birds make their homes here. Wear comfortable
Two including breakfast JAN 1-DEC 31 PINE
Old Timers Fiddlers Jam Session
walking shoes & bring binoculars. $7.50-$3.50, under 5
free, Mondays 7a. 480-481-8102
in the morning Pine Community Center - Cultural Hall. Spectators wel-
come. Bring instrument and join in the Jam. 3rd
MAY 1-OCT 31 SNOWFLAKE
Snowflake Historic Home Tours
Wednesday of every month at 1p. Free. 928-476-3547 Spinson Pioneer Museum - 11a & 2p, Tues- Sat. Covers
Simply identify the businesses in the May 2003 or 928-476-4791 2 - 3 houses/musuem dependent upon which the tourists
want to see, $1/per person per location, under 6 free.
TUCSON Az Tourist News from the addresses below:
JAN 1-DEC 31 SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale ArtWalk
Downtown - Perfect for an evening out or for those
928-536-4881
MAY 11-JUL 13 SCOTTSDALE
searching for that special piece of art. Demos, entertain- Summer Concerts in the Park
9797 E. Frontage Rd._________________________________________________ ment & exhibitions Th nights, free, 7-9p. www.scotts-
dalegalleries.com, 480-990-3939
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - Every Sunday.
Live performances, variety of local bands, free admis-
318 Main St. _______________________________________________________ JAN 1-DEC 31 TUCSON
sion, train & carousel rides $1/per ride. 480-312-2312

12213 Calle del Cid __________________________________________________ Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair

Lew Sorensen Community Cnt - Country furniture, pot-
tery, china, farm implements, Oriental rugs, jewelry,
200 E. Sheldon _____________________________________________________ native artifacts. 1st Su each month. Free, 10a- 4p. 520-
740-5845
479 Main Ave.______________________________________________________
JAN 1-DEC 31 VAIL
Sundays in the Park
CONGRATULATIONS TO LAST MONTH’S WINNER: Colossal Cave Mountain Park - 1st Sunday of each
month, family-oriented array of events and activities
ranging from birds of prey to Native American games
SHIRLEY S. HELSEL OF TUCSON! to Ranch Heritage Day. 520-647-7121
FEB 1-MAY 30 TUCSON
ArtWalk
Name ___________________________________________________________________ Docent-led tours every Thurs. through downtown gal-
leries/studios, everything from hand-made furniture to
exotic 3-D sculptures, artist receptions/talks, 5:30-
Address _________________________________________________________________ 7:30p, $3. NONE IN APR. Reservations: 520-624-9977
MAR 1-MAY 31 SCOTTSDALE
City________________________________________________________Zip__________ Market in the Village
Downtown Scottsdale - Farmers market featuring fresh
Phone___________________________________________________________________ produce, baked breads, pasteries, fish, coffees, tamales
& more. Cooking demos, entertainment, Su mornings.
480-947-6423
Email ___________________________________________________________________ MAR 1-NOV 30 GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon Field Institute Courses
Drawing held June 2nd, 2003. To fill out this form online, log on to Grand Canyon Nat’l Park - One to 8-day classes.
Subjects include geology, ecosystems, archaeology, hik-
ing, art, history, backpacking, photography, botany &
http://www.aztourist.com/contest birds. $. www.grandcanyon.org\fieldinstitute, 928-638-
Or mail to: Az Tourist News, 105 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705 2485
MAY 25-SEP 14 FLAGSTAFF
Historic Walking Tour
Visitors Cnt/Amtrak - Walking tours every other Sun
10a, except for July 4 at 8a, by historians Richard &
Sherry Mangum dressed in period costume, donations.
Reserv: 928-774-8800
MAY 30-JUL 25 PRESCOTT
Free Movies at the Courthouse Lawn
Classic films such as Annie Hall & In the Heat of the
Night. May 30; June 6, 20, 27; July 11 & 25. BYO
chair/blanket, etc. 928-445-1519
MAY 31-OCT 19 SNOWFLAKE
The Heritage Marketplace
Heritage Park, Main St - Farmers, artists and craftsmen
offer goods in open-air market. Music, entertainment,
and horse-drawn wagon rides. Sat’s, 9a-4p. 928-536-
4331
JUN 1-AUG 10 WILLIAMS
Summer Series Rodeo
Rodeo Grounds - Six 2-day weekends featuring bare-
back, team roping, saddle bronc, calf roping, barrel rac-
ing, bull riding. www.williamschamber.com, 928-635-
1418
JUN 7-AUG 9 SHOW LOW
Concert in the Park Series
City Park - June, 7th, 21st, 28th; July 5th & 19th;
August 9th. 7p-9p, free concerts, variety of music gen-
res & family entertainment. www.ci.show-low.az.us,
928-532-4140
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Sports Events
MAY 3 PRESCOTT
Whiskey Row Marathon - 25th Anniversary
Courthouse Plaza - 6a-7:45a start, incl. 5 races. Pre-race
Pasta Bar at Hotel St. Michael on Fr 5:30-8p, $9.95.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration 1p-10p after. 928-445-7221
MAY 3 CHANDLER
Coors Monster Trucks & Jet Car Jam
See the big names compete together! 10 truck field,
freestyle, Jet cars, talk with the drivers, get autographs.
www.firebirdraceway.com, 602-268-0200
MAY 3 ELOY
SW Skydiving League Meet
Skydive Arizona - 4-person teams compete,
binoculars/lawn chairs recommended, drop zone televi-
sions will play team videos as they are judged. Tandem
skydives avail. 520-466-3753
MAY 4 TEMPE
Tempe International Triathalon & 10K
Tempe Town Lake - The triathlon of racing, 6:30-11a.
Pre-reg $45, $55 day before, $75 day of race. 480-836-
0432
MAY 8-10 AHWATUKEE
Special Olympics Summer Games
Desert Vista HS - 2,000 special athletes compete in
track & field, powerlifting, gymnastics & tennis. Free
adm for spectators. www.specialolympicsarizona.org,
800-289-IWIN
MAY 10-18 KINGMAN
MCFA Hualapai Downs Horse Racing
Mohave County Fairgrounds - Weekends of 5/10-11 and
5/17-18, Quarterhorse and Thoroughbred racing, post
time 1p, $3. 928-753-2636
MAY 15-18 SONOITA
Quarter Horse Show
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds - 250 competition class-
es, approved by AQHBA, AQHA and SAQHA. 7a-11p,
free. www.sonoitafairgrounds.com, 520-455-5553
MAY 22-25 PHOENIX
Annual Phoenix Amateur Golf Championship
Amateur golf championship open to the public, various
fine Valley golf courses. Mens, Womens, Senior Mens,
Super Senior Mens. Grand Prize. 887-990-GOLF
MAY 23-25 ELOY
AZ Challenge
SkyDive Arizona - Starts w/simple jumps & leads into
more difficult & creative variations. Bleachers, bar,
restaurant & pool for spectators. Free. 520-466-4777
MAY 23-25 SAN CARLOS
L.I.F.T. (Ladie’s International Fishing Tournament)
Club Deportivo de San Carlos - Registration 25th 5p-
7p, $50 entry fee. 011-52-622-227-0343 or 011-52-622-
226-1638
MAY 24-26 ELOY
Turbine Madness
SkyDive Arizona - Fun weekend of jumps & discounted
rates. Bleachers, bar, restaurant & pool for spectators.
Skydivers: $10/Regis, $13/Jumps. 520-466-4777
MAY 30-JUN 1 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Western Outdoor News Lake Havasu Striper Derby
All fish lovers, participate in this annual fishing tourna-
ment on the lake. Fri. 5-7 p, Sat. 5a-2p, Sun. 5a-noon,
$140/team. Kirk: 714-546-4370 x30
MAY 31-JUN 1 LAUGHLIN
Laughlin River Days Powerboat Races
Davis Camp Shores-Light-Weight Tunnel Boats race
across the Colorado River at speeds of 135+ mph
around the 1.25 mile course. For tickets: 800-227-5245
or 702-795-7772 BACK PAGE AD
JUN 7 FLAGSTAFF
Sacred Mountain 10K/5K Prayer Run
Thorpe Park - Benefits Native Americans for
Community Action . Races begin 7:30a, Regis from 6a-
7a. Regis: advance $20, day of $25. 928-526-2968
JUN 7 WINSLOW
Homolovi Ruins State Park Annual Spring Run
10k & 2 mile runs. Advanced registration recommend-
ed. Whistle goes off at 8a. 928-289-4106
JUN 12-14 SCOTTSDALE
Arizona Open
Troon Golf & Country Club - 2nd oldest professional
tournament in the state. 54-hole event features some of
the state’s finest golfers. www.southwest.pga.com, 480-
443-9002
CANYON RACEWAY
Carefree Hwy & 99th Ave. • 928-524-7792
JUNE 13TH & 14TH • JULY 4TH & 5TH
AUGUST 1ST & 2ND
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Hotel San Carlos
JUN 13-14 PEORIA
Classic Elegance in Copper Square
Fast-Track Racing
Canyon Raceway, Carefree Hwy & 99th Ave. $10/day; by Celeste Snavely Harlow, Marilyn Monroe and others all
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$15/weekend. Food/drinks. 928-524-7792 have their star etched in the sidewalk
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JUN 20-22 PHOENIX The Hotel San Carlos, located surrounding the hotel. The stars resided
Grand Canyon State Summer Games in downtown Copper Square, is a step at the hotel while appearing at the nearby
Olympic-style competition, 37 sports in sites around
Maricopa County, for both recreational and elite ath- back in time with nostalgic elegance Orpheum Theatre.
letes, $10-25, free to spectators. www.gcsg.org, 480- and modern amenities. The hotel houses Bryan, one of the engineers who was
517-9700
133 rooms and is con- involved with much of
JUN 21-22 SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR
Frontier Circuit Bicycle Race
tinuously being remod- the restoration of the
Country-wide cyclists compete in a long-distance race. eled and updated, pro- building, gave me a tour
www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com, 928-536-4331 viding the best of ease, of the hotel. We began
JUN 27-29 PHOENIX relaxation and luxury. our fascinating sightsee-
Firecracker Sports Festival As with any older ing at the very top of the
Longest running softball tournament in AZ! Also slow- building, the charming San Carlos. The pent-
pitch youth, fastpitch, adult slowpitch, snr, mens, wom-
ens. Fireworks, free to watch, $ team, 8a-10p. history includes rumors house is being redone,
Locations: 602-262-6483 of illegal gambling and but it is easy to see what
JUN 28 TUCSON liquor being provided in a grand and glorious
“Night of Fire & Thunder” the basement. The apartment this once was
Southwestern International Raceway - Fuel Altered
Nationals & Wheelstander, Bracket Race, Super E, building is on the and certainly will be
Super Comp, Jr. Dragsters - no points, Big Wheels - no National Register of Historic Places, a again.
points, $15-$20. 520-762-9700
fact that supports the captivating lobby An exciting peek into the future was
JUN 29 PRESCOTT for greeting guests. The first highlights followed by a trip to the pool, which cov-
1st Annual Danny Freeman Memorial
Golf Tournament one notices are the bright copper doors ers nearly half of the second floor.
Antelope Hills Golf Course - Fee includes cart & lunch, entering the two elevators and the dark, Although the water has abundant sun on
4 Person scamble, Shotgun start, 7a, $70. 928-445-3103
gleaming wood which compliments the it, the surrounding two level area is cov-
JUL 4-5 PEORIA antique furniture. ered with latticed overhangs from which
Fast-Track Racing The suite I stayed in was lovely with bougainvillea drapes dramatically. Large
Canyon Raceway, Carefree Hwy & 99th Ave. $10/day;
$15/weekend. Food/drinks. 928-524-7792 antique furniture, modern conveniences urns of geraniums, bottlebrush, asparagus
and an intriguing little gold faucet in ferns and assorted greenery grace the
JUL 4-7 FLAGSTAFF
Coconino County Horse Races between the more up to date ones. Most perimeter, beckoning to one and all. I was
Fort Tuthill Downs - Exciting Thoroughbred & Quarter of the suites, at the ends of each floor, are reluctant to leave such a charming Eden.
horse racing! Live & simulcast, full pari-mutuel wager-
ing avail, 1p. $2.50, $1.50/ages 6-12, under 5 free. 928- named after 30s and newer notables like Hotel San Carlos is found at 202 N.
774-5139 Mae West, Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Central. For more information visit the
JUL 6 FLAGSTAFF Spencer Tracy and many others. Several website at www.hotelsancarlos.com or
Annual Nuvatukya’ Ovi Foot Race additional celebrities, Tex Beneke, Jean call 866-253-4121.
Museum of Northern Arizona - Honor the Hopi running
tradition. Pre-registration 6-6:45a, race starts at 7a. Pre-
register $15 adults, $18 regular. 928-774-5211 ext 237
JUL 19 LAKE HAVASU
Annual Charity Bowling Tournament
Havasu Lanes - Proceeds benefit the Lake Havasu city
schools & the Colorado River Building Industry schol-
arship program. 928-453-7755
JUL 24-27 WILLIAMS
Bowhunters Happening
Rodeo Grounds. Adm $15-30. 928-635-4571
AUG 9 FLAGSTAFF
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Half Marathon
Wheeler Park-Fr dinner 6:30p. Free dinner to runners,
$3: spectators. Sa 13mi, 8:15a; 5K fun run Race 8a.
Race Reg. Fee $15-$30. Awards. www.active.com; 928-
774-0649
AUG 16 TUCSON
Annual Tucson Hispanic C of C Foundation Golf
Tournament
El Conquistador Country Club - Shotgun start at 7:30a,
cost is $125 per person or $500 for a foursome. For
more info call Edwina. 520-620-0005 NEED
PRICES/DETAILS CONFIRMED
AUG 16 GLENDALE
Junior Golf Championships
Glen Lakes Golf Course - Longest running junior golf
tournament in Glendale, variety of age divisions, $17,
8a-1p. 623-930-2832
AUG 23 SHOW LOW
Annual Tri in the Pines Triathlon
Aquatic Center - USA Triathlon sanctioned sprint event,
825-yd swim, 12.3mi bike on city streets, 3.5 mi run,
$50-80, 7a. 928-532-4140
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Fun for All the Family
International Migratory Bird Day
Celebrate migratory birds
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related events in your area! Enjoy
bird walks, bird talks and even trea-
sure hunts on Migratory Bird Day,
May 10, 2003. The following locations
are conducting activities:
• Boyce-Thompson Arboretum -
Located near Globe, this is a great place
to view spring wildflowers and birds.
There is a guided bird walk at 8 am,
while from 9-11 am there are live birds
on display courtesy the Wild at Heart
wildlife rehabilitation facility. At 10 am
there is a bird photography workshop.
From 9 am to noon there is a bird treasure
hunt, where you can safari through the
arboretum in search of answers to bird-
related questions. Completed answer
forms will be entered in a drawing for
prizes. Hours 8-5; admission- adults $6,
children (ages 5-12) $3. 520-689-2723
• The Phoenix Zoo - At 9 am try the
guided bird observations, then at 11 am
there is a bird program with live birds.
There is also a bird treasure hunt from 9
am to noon where you can safari through
the zoo searching for answers to bird-
related questions. Completed answer
forms will be entered in a drawing for
prizes. Hours 9-5; admission- adults $12,
seniors $9, children (ages 3-12) $5. 602-
273-1341
• The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Take docent-led bird walks from 7:30
am through 1 pm. There will be bird talks
with live birds in hand during the morn-
ing and demonstrations on the benefits of
shade-grown coffee and song birds. Be
sure to visit the mixed aviary and the
hummingbird aviary. Hours 7:30-5;
admission- adults (13 and up): $9,
Children (ages 6-12) $2. 520-883-2702
• Tumacacori National Historical Park
- Meet at the park’s visitor center at 7 am
MAY 1-SEP 30 PHOENIX
Birds in the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden - One-hour tours.
Many kinds of birds make their homes here.
Wear comfortable walking shoes & bring
binoculars. $7.50-$3.50, under 5 free,
Mondays 7a. 480-481-8102
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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to participate in the annual migratory bird
inventory and area tour. No experience is
necessary; the National Park Service will
supply binoculars if needed. Birdwatch
for two hours along the Santa Cruz River,
observe biologists capturing and banding
birds, and at 9:30 am enjoy an Audubon
Society presentation. Continental break-
fast provided, compliments of the Friends
of the Santa Cruz River. 520-398-2341,
ext. 28
• Payson Wildlife Fair at Green Valley
Lake - There is a bird treasure hunt from
9 am to noon. Collect answers to bird-
related questions and enter a drawing for
prizes. Hours 9-3 at Green Valley Lake;
admission FREE. 480-981-9309
• Flagstaff Arboretum - There is a guid-
ed bird walk from 7:30 to 9 am.
Binoculars and bird checklists provided.
Hours 9-5; admission- adults $4, seniors
$3, children (6-12) $2. 928-774-1442
Also in Bisbee:
MAY 4-11 Fiesta De Las Aves
Celebration of International Migratory
Birding Day. Includes tours in
Southeastern AZ & Northern Sonora,
Mexico. Also birding seminars & ven-
dors. www.sabo.org, 520-432-1388
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 Moon’s Disappearing Act
May 15th, 2003
What is an eclipse of the
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ly body which has no light of its
own, but is illuminated by sunlight
reflecting off its surface. The moon
orbits the Earth once every 29.5 days. As
the moon circles our planet, it goes
through several phases in which its
amount of light changes (new moon is
dark, first quarter, full moon, last quarter
moon, then back to new moon.)
A lunar eclipse can only take place
when the moon is full. So why do we not
have an eclipse every month? Because of
the angle of the Earth’s orbit around the
sun, the moon usually orbits around us
without entering our shadow. But two to
four times a year, the moon passes
through the Earth’s shadow. It may pass
through just a portion of the shadow, cre-
ating a partial eclipse, or the moon may
completely enter the Earth’s shadow,
hence a total eclipse.
During a total eclipse, the Earth blocks
all direct sunlight from the moon.
However, indirect sunlight still illumi-
nates it, first passing through the Earth’s
atmosphere, allowing the Moon to take
on colors from a dark rust to deep golds
and yellows. It is a beautiful spectacle,
Special Astronomy Events
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
MAY 10 National Astronomy Day Star Fest
This special event will feature numerous
telescopes set up for viewing throughout the
Lowell campus, doors open at 7:30p.
MAY 15 Total Lunar Eclipse
Programs will focus on today’s eclipse. The
moon should be visible by 8p which is also
the approx. time of totality.
MAY 25 Memorial Day Star Fest
This special event will feature numerous
telescopes set up for viewing throughout the
campus, open 7:30p.
JUN 5-8 Lowell Star Party
Call or visit our website for details.
www.lowell.edu, 928-774-3358
Biosphere 2 Observatory, Oracle
MAY 17 Watching Stars from the
Hubble Space Telescope
AZ State Univ’s Paul Scowen, Dept. of
Physics and Astronomy, presents. He has
been involved with the Hubble Space
Telescope for the past 5 yrs. $10 adults, $5
ages 6-10, 7:30p. Call to confirm:
520-896-6200
Kitt Peak National Observatory,
SW of Tucson
MAY 31 Getting Started: Astronomy
as a Hobby
Learn about different types of telescopes,
accessories, techniques, receive a plani-
sphere & observer’s log book, $20-$25.
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Historic buildings from the late 1880’s, ideal for
individuals or groups looking for a scenic retreat
in the high desert. Overnight guests can enjoy hik-
ing, birding, and natural hot springs.
Southeastern Arizona 520-212-4295
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one well worth watching.
Lunar eclipses, both partial and total,
are easy to observe, even with the naked
eye. They are completely safe to watch,
unlike solar eclipses which require pro-
tective filters. Lunar eclipses can be
viewed with nothing more than your own
eyes, although a pair of binoculars will
help to magnify the view of the Earth’s
shadow crossing the surface of the moon.
On Thursday, May 15, we here in the
Western United States will have the
opportunity to view a total lunar eclipse.
It’s as easy as this: at sunset, the moon
will rise with the eclipse already in
progress at approximately 7:15 PM
local time. Get a couple of comfortable
chairs and sit back, facing east toward the
moon, and as the sky begins to darken,
enjoy the show! If you prefer to have
your eclipse accompanied with telescopic
equipment or someone to answer your
questions, observatories throughout the
state will be open for public eclipse view-
ing.
In Phoenix, join the Arizona Science
Center for eclipse viewing from 6pm to
10pm. Call 602-716-2000 for more infor-
mation. See also the listings below.
JUN 8 Asteroid Hunting Workshop
Tour the Spacewatch facilities, learn how to
use equipment, assist in asteroid search. Get
free CD catalog & copy of data collected
during program, $55-$65.
520-318-8726
Flandrau Science Center, Tucson
MAY 15 Star Party - Total Lunar Eclipse
UofA Mall - Star Gazing Party with large
telescopes & giant binoculars. Free, dona-
tions are requested, starts sunset (approx.
7:15). 520-621-STAR
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum,
Tucson
MAY 20-JUN 3 Backyard Astronomy
Three Tuesdays, May 20th, 27th and June
3rd, 7-10p. Introductory course for adults,
learn about constellations, types of stars,
how to locate planets, and the use of tele-
scopes and binoculars. $67 members; $75
non-members. 520-883-3086
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Nature & Ecology Fleischer Museum

May Museum Month Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S. Woody Mt. Rd. 928-774-1442
17207 N.Perimeter Dr, Scottsdale
480-585-3108
Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
Keep Cool, Save Money at Central Az Museums Grand Canyon Caverns
Peach Springs, 928-422-3223
302 W. Latham St., Phoenix
602-262-2050
The metropolitan Phoenix From Artist Ray Troll, on exhibit at the Navajo Nation Zoological Mesa Arts Center & Galeria Mesa
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museums to meet every interest - prehistoric species never previously seen 480-644-2242
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from bugs, sharks and space ships to by the general public. Or experience a Space, Science & Technology Phoenix Art Museum
dolls and historic houses, from sculp- two-hour simulated space flight mission 1625 N. Central, Phoenix
ture, fashion and cowboys to Native at the Challenger Space Center. Lowell Observatory 602-257-1222
American culture and historic military Gals will enjoy the Ethnic Dress 1400 Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff 928-774-3358
Phoenix Symphony
items. exhibit at the West Valley Art 455 N.3rd St., Phoenix 602-495-1117
To thank residents of
the Valley, the Central
Museum, A Woman’s Treasure:
Bedouin Jewelry of the Arabian Colorado River Phoenix Theatre
100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix
Arizona Museum Peninsula at The Bead Museum 602-254-2151
Association (CAMA) and and the Trompe l’oeil (meaning Arts & Music
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Robinsons-May have ‘fool the eye’ in French) fash- Dury Lane Repertory Players 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
teamed up for the 7th year ions at the Phoenix Art P.O. Box 1727, Lake Havasu City, 86405 480-994-2787
to offer discounted Museum. 928-453-9466 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
admission to 40 muse- These are but a few in History and Heritage 7380 E. 2nd St, Scottsdale
ums in the area during the amazing range of exhibits at 480-994-2787
the month of May. The pro- Central Arizona Museums par- Arizona Historical Society Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra
gram grew from International ticipating in Museum Month. Century House Museum 3817 N.Brown, Scottsdale
240 Madison Avenue, Yuma 480-945-8071
Museum Day, which is cele- They are offering special 2-for- 928-782-1841
brated worldwide on May 18. 1 discounts or free gifts to those Southwest Shakespeare Company
With the military on every- who visit with a Museum Hi-Jolly Monument P.O.Box 30595, Mesa
Bus. Rte. 1-10, Quartzsite 480-641-7039
one’s minds you may wish to Month Culture Passport. The 928-669-2174
visit the Arizona Military public can obtain a FREE West Valley Museum of Art
Museum for a large weapons Culture Passport at first floor Mohave Museum of History & Arts 17420 N. Ave. of the Arts, Surprise
400 W. Beale St., Kingman 623-972-0635
display or the Arizona wrap desks in Robinsons-May 928-753-3195
Capitol Museum to learn stores during the month of May. Lake Havasu Museum of History History and Heritage
about life on the USS Arizona before it Robinsons-May stores are located at 320 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City
was destroyed in the Battle of Pearl Arrowhead Towne Center, Chandler 928-854-4938 Arizona Hall of Flame Museum
Harbor. Fashion Center, Fiesta Mall, Metrocenter, 11010 W. Washington St., Phoenix
The Desert Caballeros Western Paradise Valley Mall, Scottsdale Fashion 602-255-2110
Museum in Wickenburg showcases the
fine ‘Spirit of the Cowboy’ Collection of
Square, and Superstition Springs Mall.
Museum Month Culture Passport holders
Central Arizona Arizona Historical Society Museum
1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, 480-929-0292
authentic cowboy memorabilia. Check also will have one chance to enter to win Arts & Music Arizona State Capitol Museum
out the uniquely shaped bola ties in an a $500 Robinsons-May shopping spree. Arizona Opera 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix
exhibit of Arizona’s “official neckwear” Visitors can find out more about par- 4600 N.12th Street, Phoenix 602-542-4581
at Sky Harbor International Airport’s ticipating museums by visiting 602-266-7464 Arizona Wing of Confederate
Terminal 3, Level 2. www.azcama.com or by calling the Arizona State University Art Museum Air Force Museum
Those of a scientific bent will enjoy Museum Month Information Line at Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940
Sharkabet: A Sea of Sharks from A to Z 602-251-0209 x 6414. 480-965-2787 Bead Museum
Arizona Theatre Company 5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, 623-930-7395
502 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix Cave Creek Museum
Northern Arizona Grand Canyon Railway Museum
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams
800-843-8724
602-256-6899
ASU Art Museum, Matthews Center
P.O. Box 1, Cave Creek, Arizona, 480-488-2764
Champlin Fighter Aircraft Museum
Arts & Music & New Fine Arts Center 4636 Fighter Aces Drive, Mesa, 480-830-4540
Jerome Historical Society ASU Campus, Tempe
Chandler Historical Museum
Flagstaff Symphony 200 Main St., Jerome 480-965-2874
928-634-5477 178 E. Commonwealth, Chandler, 480-782-2717
113A E. Aspen, Flagstaff Ballet Arizona
928-774-5107 John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum 3645 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix Casa Grande Historical
6 N.Lake Powell Blvd., Page 602-381-0184 & Archaelogical Museum
Phippen Museum 110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, 520-836-2223
4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott 928-645-9496 Chandler Center for the Arts
928-778-1385 Little House Museum 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Springerville, 928-333-2286 480-786-2682 21 North Frontier St., Wickenburg
Prescott Fine Arts Association 928-684-2272
208 N.Marina, Prescott Museum of Northern Arizona
928-445-3286 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff (3 miles north Cobre Valley Center for the Arts
Sedona Arts Center of downtown Flagstaff), 928-774-5213 101 N. Broad St., Globe
N.Hwy 89A, Sedona 928-425-0884
Navajo County Museum
928-282-3809 100 E. Arizona, Holbroook 928-524-6558
Sedona Cultural Park Sharlot Hall Museum
1725 W. Hwy Sedona, 415 W, Gurley St., Prescott 928-445-3122
800-780-2787
Show Low Historical Society Museum
History and Heritage 541 E. Duece of Clubs, Show Low
928-532-7115
Apache County Smoki Museum Inc.
Historical Society Museum 147 N. Arizona St., Prescott 928-445-1230
180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns
928-337-4737 White Mountain Apache Museum
Fort Apache, 928-338-4625
Arizona Historical Society FINE ART: Picasso, Erté, Kandinski, Dali, and more WWW.MUSEUMOFPAWN.COM
Pioneer Museum
2340 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff ESTATE QUALITY JEWELRY: Native American Indian Pawn • Thousands and thousands
928-774-6272
Clemenceau Heritage Museum 1-800-462-8705 of unusual authenticated • Native American pottery, baskets, arts & crafts.
1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood EGYPTIAN ARTIFACTS: 2,000 Year Old Caskets • Egyptian Polychrome Largest Egyptian Exhibit in the Entire State
928-634-2868 Az Tourist News
FRAMED GOLD RECORDS: Alice Cooper, Steppenwolf, Foghat and more
Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum A Natural CLASSIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS • CLASSIC HARLEY DAVIDSON & INDIAN MOTORCYCLES
Come Visit this Premier Archaeological Site in the scenic White
Mountains. Tours daily at 9 & 11am, 2pm. Admission: Adults $5;
Students 10-18 & Seniors $4. Under 10 $3 Call to confirm.
Resource LOCATED IN THE WESTERN JEWELRY AND LOAN BUILDING
928-333-5375 www.aztourist.com 3116 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-990-3739
318 Main St., Springerville, Az 85938
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Central Arizona Space, Science & Technology

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum The Heard Museum

History and Heritage 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix
602-255-3791 Your Doorway to the Southwest
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Arizona Science Center
West Museum 600 E Washington, Phoenix The Heard, a private, non- permanent collection, as you gain a

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12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale 602 -716-2000 profit museum founded in 1929, unique glimpse into the lives of the

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480-860-2700 is internationally renowned for its Native Americans who created, used and

Gila County Historical Museum
1330 N. Broad, Globe, 928-425-7385
Gilbert Heritage Market Museum
and Science Park
Gilbert & Page Rds, Gilbert 480-644-2178
Glendale Historical Society
9802 N. 59th Ave, Glendale
623-931-3668
Goldfield Ghost Town And Mine
Highway 88, Apache Jnct, 480-983-0333
Heard Museum
22 East Monte Vista Road, Phoenix
602-252-8840
Heritage Square
115 North 6th Street, Phoenix, 602-262-5071
Lost Dutchman Museum
Superstition Mountain
4650 Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction
480-983-4888
Mesa Historical Museum
2345 North Horne, Mesa
480-835-7358
Mesa Southwest Museum
53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa
480-644-2230
Museum of Rim Country Archaeology
510 W. Main St, Payson, 928-469-1128
Phoenix Museum of History
105 N. Fifth St, Phoenix, 602-253-2734
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Southern Arizona presentation of the myriad Native
American cultures of the Southwest.
appreciated them.
Another exciting exhibit is the new
Arts & Music Located on Central Avenue in downtown interactive “Every Picture Tells a
Phoenix, the museum’s 10 spacious Story,” featuring more than 200 works of
Arizona Theatre Company exhibit galleries and cultural and fine art.
330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson beautiful outdoor court- The exhibition illus-
520-622-2823
yards feature outstand- trates how the designs
Center for Creative Photography ing traditional and con- on art objects tell sto-
Univ. of Arizona, Tucson temporary Native ries based on experi-
520-621-7968
American art. ences involving nature,
Pima Comm. College, Center for the Arts
An extensive expan- family life and commu-
2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson sion in 1999 gave the nity. Hands-on activities
520-884-6988
Heard Museum more that are fun for all ages
Tubac Center of the Arts room to display some of enliven the seven geo-
9 Plaza Rd., Tubac the 35,000+ artifacts in graphic regions covered
520-398-2371
its permanent collection. in the exhibit, ranging
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus The 50,000-square-foot from snowy ice caps to
P.O.Box 12034, Tucson
520-296-6277 addition included a desert rocks.
400-seat multipurpose auditorium, an The Heard Museum is located at 2301
Tucson Museum of Art Education Center, expanded Museum N. Central Avenue in Phoenix and is
140 N. Main Ave., Tucson
520-624-2333 Shop and Bookstore, and the indoor/out- open daily 9:30 am to 5 pm, except for
door Ironwood Café. Ample parking is major holidays. Admission is $7 Adults,
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
443 South Stone Ave., Tucson
available on the museum grounds. $6 Seniors (65+), and $3 Children 4-12.
520-792-9314 Native American consultants play a It is free to members and Native
vital role in the development of every Americans with proof of tribal enroll-
University of Arizona Museum of Art
Tucson, 520-621-7567 exhibition so that the voices and percep- ment. For more information call 602-
tions of the people who made the works 252-8848 or 602-252-8840.
History and Heritage on display are presented. This month is
your last chance to catch the popular The KSAZ All-Star Lineup
Amerind Foundation Museum
P.O. Box 248, Dragoon exhibit, “Native Peoples of the Unforgettable Music of the Stars
Dave Rafferty, Joe Lacina, Eddie Hubbard, Dan Babich, Bob Wagner
520-586-3666 Southwest,” as it is closing for renova- ABC News on the hour, 24 hours
Cele Peterson's "Star of the Day" salutes unsung heros

Pine-Stawberry Museum Arizona Historical Society Museum tion after May 19, 2003. Come see thou- Monday - Friday, 8am, 12noon, 5pm
"Viva Tucson," history series, Tuesdays
Rt. 87 (Beeline Highway), Pine-Strawberry 949 E. 2nd St., Tucson sands of the finest pieces in the Heard’s & Thursdays following ABC News at 4:00pm

928-476-3547 520-628-5774
Pioneer Arizona Living History Village Arizona Ranger Museum Family Fun Space, Science & Technology
3901 W. Pioneer Rd., Phoenix, 623-465-1052 The 1904 Old Courthouse, Nogales, Az
520-281-8675 Old Tucson Studio
Pueblo Grande Museum Asarco Mineral Discovery Center
4619 East Washington St., Phoenix Arizona State Museum 201 S Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100 I-19 & Pima Mine Rd., Tucson
602-495-0900 U Of A Campus, Tucson Pima County Fairgrounds 520-798-7798, www.mineraldiscovery.com
520-621-6302 Home to Tucson Raceway Park, Southwestern
Rim Country Museum Biosphere 2 Center
700 Green Valley Parkway, Payson Bird Cage Theatre International Raceway 520-762-9100 Oracle Rd., Tucson 800-828-2462
928-474-3483 6th and Allen, Tombstone Reid Park Zoo
800-457-3423 Discovery Park
Scottsdale Historical Museum 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson 520-791-3204 1651 Discovery Pk Blvd, Safford 520-428-6260
7333 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum Tucson Children’s Museum
Bisbee, 520-432-7071 Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
480-945-4499 200 S Sixth Ave., Tucson 520-792-9985 University of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-STAR
Sirrine House Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
160 North Center, Mesa, 480-644-2760 The Douglas-Williams House Nature & Ecology
Amado, AZ 85645 520-670-5707
Tempe Historical Museum
809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe
Museum & Genealogical Library Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-647-PARK
Kitt Peak National Observatories
Hwy 86 Tucson 520-318-8726
480-350-5100 (Registered National Historic Landmark.) Corner of 10th St and D Ave. Built in
1908 by James Douglas, home of Douglas Historical Society. Open Tues, Wed, Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Thurs, & Sat from 1pm-4pm. Admission in free, donations accepted. 4660 E. Colossal Cave Rd, Tucson 520-883-1380 Pima Air and Space Museum
Family Fun 6000 E. Valencia, Tucson 520-574-0462
520-364-7370 International Wildlife Museum
InterInterTitan Missile Museum
Arizona Museum For Youth 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd, Tucson 520-617-1439
35 N. Robson, Mesa Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley 520-625-7736
480-644-2468 Graham County Historical Society Museum
Hwy 70 & 4th Ave, Thatcher, 928-348-0470
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale Muheim Heritage House
480-312-2312 207 Youngblood Hill, Bisbee, 520-432-7071
The Phoenix Zoo Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 136 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, 520-287-4621
& Cactus Rd.
602-273-1341 Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum
Wildlife World Zoo 150 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox, 520-384-4583 Scottsdale, Arizona
16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park San Pedro Valley Arts &
623-935-WILD Historical Society Museum ® Recorded info: (480)860-8810
180 S. San Pedro, Benson A broad range of guided tours are offered daily at this desert Phone:(480)860-2700
Nature & Ecology 520-586-3070
masterpiece which served as Wright’s personal home, studio
Boyce Thompson Arboretum San Xavier del Bac Mission and architecture campus.
P.O. Box AB, Superior 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., Tucson
520-689-2811 520-294-2624
Deer Valley Rock Center
P.O. Box 41998, Phoenix
623-582-8007
Desert Botanical Gardens Slaughter Ranch Museum
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix Original 1880’ Ranch (part of the San Bernardino Spanish land grant
602-941-1225 of 1730). 15 miles outside of Douglas on Geronimo Trail. Admission -
Adults $3, Children under 14 free. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-
3pm. Closed Mon & Tues, Christmas & New Years. www.vtc.net/-
sranch, email: sranch@vtc.net
520-558-2474
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Slot Machine Mania
How Did It All Begin?
Charles Fay built the first
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slot machines in 1887 in a small
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shop in San Francisco. He built
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nickel slot machines by hand and rent-
ed them to the local gambling halls. His
original slot machine, called the Liberty
Bell, was smaller than the modern
machines, but operated basically the same
way.
Fay’s slot machines were a huge suc-
cess, and he couldn’t build them fast
enough in his small shop. In 1907, Herbert
Stephen Mills, a Chicago manufacturer of
arcade-like machines, began production of
another similar machine called Operator
Bell.
Forces of morality, and then of law,
opposed the operation of slot machines.
Throughout the 1920s, the slot machines
were popular throughout much of the
United States, especially in resort areas,
and they continued to be popular into the
Great Depression years of the ‘30s.
In the late 40’s Bugsy Siegel added
slot machines to his Flamingo Hilton hotel
in Las Vegas. Originally, the slot machines
were installed as a way to entertain the
wives and girlfriends of high rollers, but
revenue from the slot machines soon
began supplanting that of the table games.
In the mid 1980’s the popularity of slot
machines and table games were on par
with each other, but by the 90’s slot
machines had taken over and now account
for over two-thirds of casino revenue in
the US. See below for some information
on casino slots.
Apache Gold Casino Resort - 500 + state-of-
the-art video and reel slot machines and wide-
area progressives, including Price is Right(r),
Addams Family(r), Hollywood Squares(r),
Wheel of Fortune(r), Austin Powers(r) and
Casino Entertainment in May
Choose Your Pleasure
Apache Gold, 800-APACHE-8
5/8-10 Casper - Reggae
5/12 Mother’s Day Sneezy Boyz - Classic Rock
5/14-15 Sneezy Boyz - Classic Rock
5/16-17 Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns
5/20-24 PYN - Hip Hop, Dance, Funk
5/25-26 Memorial Weekend & Day Casper - Reggae
5/29-31 The Touch - Modern & Classic Rock
Blue Water Resort & Casino, 800-747-8777
5/31 Night Ranger - One of America’s most suc-
cessful touring and recording bands with over 10 #1 Desert Diamond, 866-DDC-WINS
video’s on MTV. Known for their high energy and
musically stellar live shows, 8pm in the
Amphitheater.
Bucky’s Casino & Resort, 800-SLOTS-44
5/10-11 Terry Furlong - Oldies
5/17-18 Sunny Lee - Keyboard
5/24-25 Moondance - Mix
5/31-6/1 Max Borjon - Sax
Casino Arizona, 877-7-24-HOUR
5/5 Cinco de Mayo and an Evening with Jose
Feliciano. Acclaimed by critics throughout the world Timbers Lounge
as “the greatest living guitarist.” Guitar Player
Magazine has awarded him Best Pop Guitarist for
five years running, 7pm & 9pm.
Casino Del Sol, 800-344-9435
5/17 2nd Annual Sonoran Jazz Festival
5/24 Vicente Fernandez in Concert!
King of Ranchera Music, 9 Grammy(r) Awards and
one Latin Grammy. Of his 55 albums, many were
multi-platinum sellers. Awarded a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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CENTRAL Paradise Casino
Apache Gold Casino Resort
450 Quechan Drive, Yuma
760-572-7777, 888-777-4946
5 miles E. of Globe, Hwy 70, San Carlos Paradise Casino California
new games Survivor(r) and Harley 928- 475-7800, 800-APACHE-8 Off I-8, Exit 524/ adjacent to AZ casino
• Slots: 500
Davidson(r). 5¢, 25¢. and $1 machines. • Other Games: Poker, $50,000 Keno, 200- Spirit Mountain Casino
Bucky’s Casino & Resort - 300 big-win slots
seat Bingo Hall 8555 South Highway 95, Mohave Valley
and poker machines. 5¢, 25¢. and $1 • Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes
machines. 928-346-2000, 888-837-4030
• Special Features: Best Western Hotel, Stay
and Play Packages, 18-hole golf course w/
Casino Del Sol - Nearly 500 5¢, $1, and $5 driving range, golf school, Pro shop. RV NORTHERN
and multi-denominational machines including Park with full hookups and dump station.
Red, White & Blue, Double Diamonds and Convenience store. All-purpose Outdoor
Bucky’s Casino & Resort
Wheel of Fortune. Pavilion.
530 E. Merritt, Prescott
928- 776-1666, 800-SLOTS-44
Cocopah Casino - 475 electronic games Casino Arizona - 101 & McKellips
including Video Poker, Video Blackjack, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale
Video Keno along with your favorite slot 480-850-7777, 877-7-24-HOUR Bucky’s Casino & Resort
machines. 5¢ to $1.
Casino Arizona - 101 & Indian Bend
Desert Diamond - I-19: 500 of the 9700 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale
latest games, including traditional slots, 480-850-7777, 877-7-24-HOUR
video poker and blackjack. Fun 1¢ games
to fabulous statewide progressive slots with Fort McDowell Casino
Hwy 87 & Ft. McDowell, Fountain Hills
enormous jackpots. Nogales: 500 Super slots 602-837-1424, 800-THE-FORT
(increasing to 808) from 2¢ to $5 plays.
Traditional machines, video poker
Gila River Casino - Vee Quiva
and keno. Statewide progressive slots. 6443 N. Komatke Lane, Laveen
520-796-7777, 800-WIN-GILA
Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino - The latest
electronic and video slots. including Gila River Casino - Wild Horse
American Bandstand, Arizona Magic 5512 W. Wild Horse Pass, Chandler Cliff Castle Casino
featuring Sphinx Magic, Austin Powers, 520-796-7727, 800-WIN-GILA & The Lodge at Cliff Castle
Survivor, Diamonds, Penguin Pays, Catch a 555 Middle Verde Road, off I-17, Exit
Wave, Wild Streak, Wheel of Fortune, Triple Gila River Casino - Lone Butte 289, Camp Verde
1200 S. 56th St., Chandler 928-567-7900, 800-381-SLOT
Lucky 7s, Wild Thing. 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢,
$1, $2, and $5 machines. 520-796-7728, 800-WIN-GILA
Hon-Dah Casino
Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino 777 Highway 260, Pinetop
Hon-dah Resort-Casino - 575 of the newest 928-369-0299, 800-929-8744
and varied slot machines. 15406 Maricopa Rd, Maricopa
• Slots: 500
480-802-5000, 800-HARRAHS • Other Games: Poker; Blackjack starting
Paradise Casino - 450+ slots soon
Mazatzal Casino • Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: Yes
Yavapai Casino - 175 exciting slots • Fun Book: Available through chamber of
including Wheel of Fortune(r) commerce and local motels
• Special Features: Cigar bar, gift shop, Kids
and Jeopardy! progressives.
Arcade, conference center. 200-space full-
service RV park. Convenience store. Gas sta-
tion. Ski/Outdoor Store.
Yavapai Casino
1501 E. Highway 69, Prescott
928- 445-5767, 800-SLOTS-44
Cliff Castle Casino, 928-567-7999
Dragonfly Lounge:
5/2-3 Powerdrive - Latin high energy top 40 Mazatzal Casino SOUTHERN
5/9-10 The Roger Wathogoma Band - Variety Hwy. 87, Milemarker 251, Payson
5/16-17 Amanda Star - Top 40 from yesterday & 928-474-6044, 800-777-7529 Casino Del Sol
today
5/23-24 Jess N Jessica - Country/rock • Slots: 400 5655 W. Valencia, Tucson
5/30-31 Sammy Davis - Motown/R&B • Other Games: Live Keno, Bingo, Blackjack 520-883-1700, 800-344-9435
Stargazer Pavilion Outdoor Amphitheater: • Eating places: 2 Liquor: Yes
5/31 Foreigner • Senior Discount: 10% off food, if 55+ Casino of the Sun
• Special Features: Stay & Play packages 7406 S. Camino De Oeste, Tucson
(Sun-Thurs) with local motels that include
5/9 Tex Mex Fest on Tour - Featuring Little Joe, 520-883-1700, 800-344-9435
discounted room price and breakfast for two
Ruben Ramos and Emilio. in restaurant. Nonsmoking gaming area, gift
shop, sports bar, video arcade, banquet facil-
Desert Diamond Casino
Fort McDowell
ities, live entertainment. Free shuttle to and 1100 West Pima Mine Road,
Every Fri & Sat: Join Todd Luxton’s Tribute to 7 minutes south of Tucson on I-19
Elvis at 7:30pm & 9:30pm. from motel.
520-294-7777, 866-DDC-WINS
Harrah’s Ak-Chin, 1-800-944-5639 COLORADO RIVER REGION
5/4&18 The Sopranos Last Supper, dinner and com- Desert Diamond Casino
edy show, 5pm.
Blue Water Resort & Casino S. Nogales Hwy, Tucson
520-294-7777, 866-DDC-WINS
Hon-Dah, 800-929-8744 11300 Resort Drive, Parker
928-669-7777, 800-747-8777
5/6-10 Groove City - R&B, Funk & Hip-hop Golden Ha:san Casino
5/13-17 Tony Marques- Country, has been the house Cocopah Bingo & Casino Hwy 86, 1 mile east of Why
band at Harrah’s in Vegas. 15136 S. Avenue B, Somerton 520-362-2746
5/20-24 Straight Up Band - Cumbia, Salsa, R&B,
Funk & Old school. 928-726-8066, 800-23-SLOTS
5/27-31 Michael B. Levin - Tribute to Frank Sinatra • Slots: 479 The KSAZ All-Star Lineup
& Tony Bennett • Other Games: Bingo Unforgettable Music of the Stars
Dave Rafferty, Joe Lacina, Eddie Hubbard, Dan Babich, Bob Wagner
Hon-Dah Conference Center: • Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar Liquor: No ABC News on the hour, 24 hours
Cele Peterson's "Star of the Day" salutes unsung heros
5/24 The Marshall Tucker Band in concert • Special Features: Nonsmoking gaming Monday - Friday, 8am, 12noon, 5pm
5/25 John Conlee in concert areas. $1 breakfast special from 3am-10am. "Viva Tucson," history series, Tuesdays
& Thursdays following ABC News at 4:00pm
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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)
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3. Havasupai Tribe
310 miles northwest of Phoenix off
Route 66 at the bottom of Grand
Canyon National Park
• Pools of turquoise water
• Spectacular waterfalls
• Camping & hiking
Supai, Arizona 86435
Phone: 520-448-2237/2141 (camping)
928-448-2111 (lodge)
4. San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
200 miles north of Phoenix at Willow
Springs and Paiute Canyon/Navajo
Mountain
• Paiute Canyon native basket weaving
Tuba City, Arizona 86045
Phone 928-283-4589/4587
5. Navajo Nation
260 miles northeast of Phoenix, located in
northern Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah - in
Coconino, Navajo, & Apache Counties, Az
• Monument Valley
• St. Michael’s Historic Museum
• Canyon De Chelly
• Hubell Trading Post
• Four Comers National Monument
• Navajo Museum, Library,
Visitor’s Center
• Ten Recreational Lakes
• Window Rock & Shiprock
natural formations
5 Phone 800-572-7282 or 520-883-5000
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12. Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation
20 23 miles east of Phoenix
on Highway 87 Verde
River Water Recreation
• Fort McDowell Casino
• We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 7
and Course
• Fort McDowell
Adventures
Fountain Hills, Arizona
85269, Phone 480-837-5121 11
13. White Mountain
Apache Tribe
• Navajo fairs, rodeos & pow-wows Approximately 4 hours from
Window Rock, Arizona 86515 Phoenix and 46 miles south of 19
Phone 928-871-6436 Show Low on Highway 73
web:www.discovernavajo.com 18
• Sunrise Ski Resort
• Fort Apache Cultural
6. Hopi Tribe Museum
250 miles northeast of Phoenix on Highway
• 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
• Arts & Crafts Guild Phone 928-338-1230
• Walpi Village Tour
• Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant & Inn 14. San Carlos Apache Tribe
Second Mesa, Arizona 86043 115 miles northeast of Phoenix and east of
Phone 520-734-2401 (Cultural Center) Globe on Highway 60
928-734-2441 • Hunting & Fishing
• San Carlos Lake
7. Fort Mojave Indian Tribe • Apache Gold Casino
236 miles northwest of Phoenix and located • San Carlos Apache Cultural Center
along the Colorado River near Needles, CA • Salt River Canyon
on Highway 95 and interstate 40
San Carlos, Arizona 85550
• River recreation • Avi Casino Phone 888-275-2653
• Golf, Ghost towns
• Spirit Mountain Casino
15. Gila River Indian Community
• Hikin & 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
• Casa Grande Ruins Monument
9. Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism • Farming, Basketry
95 miles north of Phoenix off of Interstate • St Francis Church Feast
17 at Camp Verde Maricopa, Arizona 85239
• Cliff Castle Casino Phone 928-568-2227
• Montezuma Castle National Monument
• Jerome Historic Ghost & Mining Town 17. Salt River Pima-Maricopa
• Montezuma Wells and Tuzigoot Indian Community
National Monuments 10 miles east of Phoenix and adjacent to
Camp Verde, Arizona 86322 Scottsdale
Phone 928-567-3035 • Hoo-Hoogamiki Museum
• Talking Stick Golf Course
10. Tonto Apache Tribe • Pavilions Shopping Center
93 miles north of Phoenix and adjacent to • Cypress Golf Course
Payson on Highway 87 • Casino Arizona at Salt River
• Mazatzal Casino • Winter recreation Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
• Mogollon Rim • Tonto Natural Bridge Phone 480-850-8000
Payson, Arizona 85541
Phone 928-474-5000
11. Colorado River Indian Tribes
189 miles west of Phoenix and along the
AZ-CA border at Parker on Highway 95
• Lake Moovaly
• Poston Memorial Monument
• Aha’Khav Tribal Preserve
• Hunting & Fishing
• Colorado River Tribe Museum
• Blue Water Casino
Parker, Arizona 85344
Phone 928-669-9211 ext. 1324
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18. Cocopah Indian Tribe
211 miles southwest of Phoenix and 13
miles south of Yuma on Highway 95
• Tribal Museum
• Cocopah Indian Casino
• 18 hole golf course with
swimming pool & tennis courts
• Tribal cultural Center
• Full hook-up RV Park
• Agriculture
Somerton, Arizona 85350
Phone 928-627-2102
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19. Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council
185 miles southwest of Phoenix, Adjacent to
Yuma off interstate 8 and located along the
AZ-CA border
• Historic Fort Yuma • Paradise Casino
• Fort Yuma Museum (Arts & Crafts)
• Water recreation
• RV Parks, Fishing, camping & hunting
• Port-of-Entry (U.S. & Mexico)
Yuma, Arizona 85366
Phone 760-572-0213/0214
20. Tohono O’Odham Nation
136 miles south of Phoenix, 58 miles west of
Tucson on Highway 86 and near the U.S. &
Mexico border
• San Xavier Mission Del Bac
• Desert Diamond Casino
• Baboquivari Mountain Park
• Kitt Peak Observatory
Sells, Arizona 85634
Phone 520-383-2221 ext. 285
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21. Pascua Yaqui Tribe
135 miles south of Phoenix and 15 miles
west of Tucson off of Interstate 19
• Casino of the Sun • Mt. Lemmon
• Old Tucson Studio
• Saguaro National Monument
• Santa Catalina Mountain
• Sonoran Desert Museum
Tucson, Arizona 85746
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Hands-on Cultural Seminars
San Carlos Apaches Share Their Skills
Imagine making your very
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own Apache burden basket! Or
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perhaps you’d like to make a buck-
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skin bag or learn to do the decorative
beadwork? This unique
experience can be yours
this summer - the opportu-
nity to learn and practice
some time-honored Apache
crafts as well as to appreci-
ate the traditions of the San
Carlos Apache tribe.
These week-long cul-
tural seminars are held at
the Apache Gold Casino
Resort Convention
Center. The following
workshops are offered:
• Buckskin & Beads,
instructor Larry Brown
Beginning with the history of beads,
this week-long beadwork series includes
hands-on instruction on several styles of
beading technique and construction of
buckskin items.
• Apache Burden Basket Weaving,
instructor Evalena Henry
Evalena was recently honored for her
The Hopi
One of the oldest cultures in North America
The Hopi are descendants
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of an ancient people, the
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PR TRIB
Hisatsinom. They trace their histo-
ry in Arizona back over two millenni-
um. This life is referred to as the
Fourth Way of Life for the Hopi. As
people, along with ani-
mals, moved from the
third to the fourth way of
life, they were offered an
ear of corn by the caretak-
er of the world, Massau.
Other people took the
largest ears of corn, leav-
ing the Hopi with a short
blue ear of corn. Hopi
knew that life in this
fourth world would be dif-
ficult and that they must learn a
way of life from the corn plant.
Cultivating corn has therefore been
a profound experience for the Hopi
and has shaped their life way,
which is based on humility, cooper-
ation, respect, and earth steward-
ship.
The Spanish missionaries estab-
lished a mission in the Hopi village of
Awatovi in 1592. For the next fifty years
the Spanish tried to suppress the Hopi
religious and ceremonial practices. This
finally lead to the Hopi joining the Rio
Grande Pueblos to the east in the Pueblo
Rebellion of 1680 and driving out the
Spanish oppressors.
In 1882 President Chester A. Arthur
designated a rectangular area which
included the present Hopi mesas as a
reservation for the Hopi, and such other
Indians as the government saw fit to settle
thereon. From the early 19th century to
the present day a land dispute involving
the Hopi and Navajo has been taking
place.
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THIS COURSE
AND A ROOM,
artistry by the prestigious National
JUST $79.
Endowment for the Arts. Working with
willow and cottonwood, she’ll teach
you the skills she’s honed for more than
four decades.
• Apache Cradle Board Making,
instructor Darlene Russell
You’ll begin by seeing how the
mesquite root and yucca plant are
gathered and used. You will have
hands on instruction and complete
an 11” cradle board. Darlene has
been making cradle boards since
she was a child.
• Apache Violin,
instructor Terrill Goseyun
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passed down to him by his great grand-
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First, Second, and Third Mesa, approxi-
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Mesa contains the village of
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The Hopi are divided into clans
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Each of the tribal clans have their
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these groups are charged with the This summer, learn directly from
responsibility of performing the
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the benefit of all
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making the Hopi
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welcome to
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ceremonies. The
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due any sacred event. Disruption of
shrines or removal of articles are strictly 1-800-APACHE 8.
prohibited. Photography, recording and
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MAY 2003
Driving Into Mexico?
Get Your “Must Have” Insurance in Ajo
Ajo, Arizona is a unique lit-
ILE
tle town south of Phoenix, west
OF
PR
of Tucson, and just 40 miles from
the Mexico/Arizona border. Those of
you who have traveled to Rocky Point
from the Phoenix area have come through
this little town with the pretty plaza. It is
the perfect stop along the way to get
those last minute snacks, gas up the vehi-
cle, and get Mexico insurance at Old
West Mexico Insurance.
Old West Mexico Insurance offers the
lowest short-term rates on their policies
and currently has two locations to serve
their customers. One is located just past
the Plaza in the Ajo Stage Line Building,
the other in the Circle K in Ajo.
Cathy Boyd, owner, agent and broker,
began her own business a year ago, but
she is no stranger to the insurance field.
Her late father, Ray Phillips, owned Ray
Phillips Mexico Insurance and introduced
Mexico vehicle insurance to Americans
about 20 year ago.
“I have been around the business all
my life, and it is a privilege and honor to
be a second generation business person in
Ajo. I feel very lucky to have had my
Dad as a mentor. Many will remember
him as ‘the big guy with the cowboy hat’.
He loved his customers and went out of
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Mexico insurance is a necessity if
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The consequences of not having it, if
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On your next trip to Mexico, call or
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Traveling into Mexico
Frontier Zone and Beyond
If you wish to travel out-
KN D
OW
side of the state of Sonora you
TO NEE
will need a Mexican Tourist Card
or visa. These can be issued for 6
months if you will be taking multiple
trips or can be obtained on a trip-to-trip
basis. To get your Tourist Card you will
need the following:
• A valid passport or an original
or notarized birth certificate.
• A valid picture I.D. with address
• A minor traveling with one parent
will need written permission from the
other parent.
If you do not wish to travel outside of
Sonora, or the “frontier zone”, you will
not need to do this. However, you will
need to obtain an Only Sonora pass for
your car. This can be obtained at the
21km checkpoint south of Nogales on
Hwy 15, the Sonora Tourist Center in
Tucson or, if you are an AAA member at
any AAA office in Arizona. This pass
must be returned when you leave.
If you are traveling outside of the
“frontier zone” you must also obtain
Green Angels - Angeles Verdes
Mexico’s National Road Emergency Services
To help motorists on major
E W ON
highways, the Mexican Tourism
AY
TH ELP
Ministry operates a fleet of more
H
than 275 pickup trucks, 13 in Sonora,
known as the Angeles Verdes - or
Green Angels.
Similar to the AAA in the U.S., the
trucks patrol fixed sections of the major
highway routes in Sonora twice daily.
The bilingual drivers provide
mechanical help, first aid, radio-telephone
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the necessary permit for your vehicle.
To do so you will need copies of the fol-
lowing:
• Title
• Registration
• Drivers License
• Major Credit Card
• Tourist Card/Visa
You will post a bond of $20 with the
credit card to verify you will not sell the
vehicle in Mexico. If you do not pay by
credit card the price can rise to over $200.
These entries are good for multiple
entries over a 6-month period however, if
you will not be back in that time period
return your permit upon leaving. Also, if
you plan to have a trailer, boat, ATV,
PWC or any other toy, bring the docu-
ments for those as well.
And don’t forget to get MEXICO
INSURANCE. U.S. insurance is not
valid in Mexico and you cannot cross the
border without Mexico Insurance!
For more information please contact
the Sonora Visitors Center at 520-784-
0552 or 800-4SONORA.
communication, basic supplies and small
parts, towing, tourist information, and
protection. Green Angel services are free,
and spare parts, fuel and lubricants are
provided at cost.
Sonora Office: Sanalona and
Mocuzari 57, Colonia Ranchito,
Hermosillo Sonora, MX. Phone: 01 (662)
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On the Road
in Mexico
Some common signs
and their meanings
• Peligrosa: Danger (They really mean
it, too)
• Curva: Curve
• Poblado Proxima: Population ahead
• Llanteros: Tire Repair Shop
• Izquierdo: Left
• Derecho: Right
• Alto: Stop
• Cuotas: Toll
• Caseta: Toll Booth
• Topes: Speed Bumps (big ones!)
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SOUTHERN CENTRAL
Ironhorse Guest Ranch Kings Ranch Resort
The Right Ride on the Right Ranch
PO Box 536, Tombstone, 85638 3529 S. Kings Ranch, Gold Canyon If you are interested in rid- variety of ability levels. This can mean

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520-457-9361 800-523-5476 ing in the true sense, then there that experienced riders will be bored as

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• 18 rooms, 10 suites • 45 Casitas are a lot of different things to look the pace will be too slow for them. Make

• Working Ranch on 51,000 acres
• Entertainment, food, riding programs.
Close to Nogales and Tombstone, other near-
by attractions include the Pima Air Museum,
Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park,
Biosphere II, the Chiricahua Mountains and
Patagonia Lake.
Cottonwood Canyon Ranch
750 S. Klondyke Rd., Pima
520-507-7443
• 4 rooms
• Hiking, Birdwatching, Horseback riding,
Horse hotel.
Lazy K Bar Ranch
8401 N. Scenic Dr., Tucson, 85743
800-321-7018
• Open year round
• 24 casitas
• Horseback riding, heated pool, hiking, rap-
pelling, cookouts, hayrides, country western
dancing & nature programs. Team penning a
specialty, riding lessons available.
Grapevine Canyon Ranch
P. O. Box 302, Pearce, 85625
Reservations: 800-245-9202
• Open year round
• 11 rooms
• Swimming pool, Hot tub, Recreation room,
Meeting space, Daily maid service, Bar, Gift
shop, Laundry facility.
• Cookouts, Guided hikes, Fishing,
• New heated pool & spa, outdoor fire pit &
recreation area, indoor dining room for
catered events, outdoor ramadas, 2 meeting
rooms, TV’s & phones in every room.
• Near many attractions including Apache
Lake & Marina Resort, Boyce Thompson
Arboretum, Don Donelly Horseback
Vacations, Goldfield Ghost Town, and
Superstition Mountains.
Bumble Bee Ranch
HC34 Box 5075, Mayer, 86333
Reservations: 623-374-0002
• Open year round, Tues-Sun
• 2 guest houses - sleep 10 plus campgrounds
• Weddings, Special events, corporate & pri-
vate programs, retreats, Catering
Department, live entertainment & Native
American Dancers for Group Events
• Cattle drives, horseback riding, Hummer
tours, ATV adventures, target shooting, heli-
copter tours, gold panning, nature hikes.
NORTHERN
26 Bar Ranch
P.O. Box 1925 Springerville, 85938
928-333-2102
• Bed & Breakfast
• Working Ranch, Applied Horsemanship
with Instruction June thru August. Fishing,
hiking, photography.
X Diamond Ranch
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for when choosing the right ranch.
Some ranches cater to casual “cowboys”
out for a day of Wild West experience and
therefore may not have serious riding
horses on hand. If serious riding is the
main attraction for you, here are a few
things to consider.
Some ranches rent horses during the
season and therefore may be unfamiliar
with the horses they have available for
riders. Renting horses also reduces the
ranch’s control over their quality.
Another factor in finding a horse that
suits the guest is how many horses the
ranch has. A rider’s height, weight, seat
and hand sensitivity will be determining
factors in choosing the right horse. The
larger selection a ranch has on hand, the
more likely the guest will have a properly
fitted horse.
The amount of people on the rides is
also important. The larger the group the
more likely it is that there will be a wide
Maynard Ranch
Voted One of the Best
Would you like to REAL-
ILE
sure that groups are divided according to
experience and choose the trip that suites
your comfort level.
You should also make sure that the
ride leaders are qualified and have first
aid training and ability to quickly contact
help in the event of an accident. They
should be able to not only provide you
with detailed instructions on how to han-
dle the horse before the ride, but be atten-
tive to each rider while on the ride.
You should also pay attention to the
terrain of the ranch you will be visiting.
They can range from mountains to plains
and some ranches are not based in areas
made for riding or for the way you wish
to ride.
These are only some of the considera-
tions when trying to find a ranch that will
provide you with the serious riding
opportunity you wish to have. Please see
our listings for ranches that may suit
your requirements.
In addition to traditional ranch chores,

Sightseeing tours, Riding lessons, Cattle P.O. Box 791, Springerville, 85938 LY experience the western way guests can enjoy a wide variety of activi-
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roundups, Cattle/ranch work, Specialty of life? No “hotel with horses,” this ties. Try a breakfast horseback ride or
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928-333-2286
rides/trips. • Open year round authentic working ranch offers a spend all day in the saddle exploring the
• 6 Cabins true taste of cowboy life. The visitor National Forest. Visit Native American
Crown C Guest Ranch • White Mountains photo workshops, leaves the city behind and becomes one ruins, relax on a hayride, go fishing, play
P.O. Box 984, Sonoita, 85637 Archaeological Field School at Little Bear of the family, driving and working cattle, some horseshoes or take advantage of one
Reservations: 520-455-5739 Archaeological Site, Little House Museum, fixing fence, and relaxing around a camp- of their guided nature hikes, visit a ghost
• Open Year Round weddings, retreats, reunions.
• Accommodations for 18 • Trout fishing, horseback riding, hiking, fire at day’s end. If you prefer to just sit town, go bird watching or on an archaeo-
• On-site Activities: Swimming, tennis, mountain biking, downhill skiing, tours, sea- back and unwind, that’s okay too. logical dig...the list is almost endless. One
horseshoes, horseback riding. sonal activities. The Maynard Ranch is located on the of the more unusual experiences is “cow-
• Off-site Activities: Hiking, biking, birding, Arizona-New Mexico border in the boy golf.”
cattle drives, scenic railroad, horse racing NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Apache National Forest. Transportation Children love the ranch. There are
(Apr-May), ropings on the weekends. can be arranged from Albuquerque and special activities just for them, such as an
Paradise Guest Ranch Phoenix airports. Its nearly 3000 acres are afternoon craft workshop, having a pow-
Muleshoe Ranch P.O. Box 790, Buffalo, WY 82834
RRI, Box 1542 Willcox surrounded by towering Ponderosa Pines, wow around the Indian teepee, and visit-
307-684-7876 oak thickets, and lush meadows. With an ing the petting zoo.
520-586-7072 • Open May 25 thru September 21
• 5 rooms • Accommodations for 72 people elevation of 8050 feet, the summer tem- Maynard Ranch received the honor of
• Guided nature trails, birding, “cowboy” hot tubs. • Luxury log cabins with fireplaces, outdoor peratures are delightful with highs in the being only the second ranch in New
decks & spacious living rooms. Heated pool, mid 80’s. Mexico to be accepted into the presti-
Rex Ranch spa, old western saloon & dining room. Cabins built in the late 1800’s and gious National Dude Ranchers’
P.O. Box 636, Amado, 85645 • Horseback riding, same horse for the week, early 1900’s have had bathrooms and Association. It was also voted one of the
Reservations: 520-398-2914 fly fishing program with instruction, trout kitchens renovated without losing any of best Western Adventures in North
• Open year round ponds & guided trips, pack trips to high
mountain fishing camp. Adventure trips, his- their charm. An authentic cowboy America. Family owned and operated
• 30 rooms bunkhouse adds true western flavor along with down home hospitality, Maynard
• Historic casitas, unheated pool, hot tub, 2 torical excursions. Chuckwagon dinners, full
page spa treatment menu, conference rooms, kid’s program with counselor. with modern comforts. There is also a Guest Ranch 2-Bit Cattle Company can
special events facilities. lodge featuring rooms with private baths. be contacted at 800-686-0856.
• Horseback riding, restaurant (open for din- Coffee Creek Ranch
ner Wed-Sun by reservation), mountain bike HC 2 Box 4940, Trinity Center, CA 96091
rentals, hiking & biking trails. 800-624-4480
• Open April 1 thru November 30
Price Canyon Ranch • Accommodations for 50 people
10923 Price Canyon, Douglas, 85608 • Trinity Alps Wilderness, fly-fishing stream,
520-558-2383 secluded cabins, pool, spa, stocked pond,
• Open year round weddings, meetings, family reunions.
• 10 rooms • Hayrides, gold panning, nightly entertain-
• Swimming pool, Hot tub, Recreation room ment, hiking, supervised activities for 3-17 year
with fireplace, pool table, satellite TV, olds, babysitting during rides for those under 3.
games, cards, puzzles, books, kitchen & din- Mountain trails, loping/horsemanship lessons,
ing room, Meeting space, Gift shop, Laundry hunting & other seasonal activities.
facility.
• Cookouts, Hiking, Fishing, Specialty rides, Big Bar Guest Ranch
ranch work, trail rides for different experi- P.O. Box #27 Jesmond, Clinton
ence levels, arena games, wildlife, birding, British Columbia, Canada VOK 1KO
small catfish pond. 250-459-2333
• Open year round
Sunglow Ranch • 17 rms, 4 cabins, summer teepees & campground
14066 South Sunglow, Pearce, 85625 • Horseback riding includes day rides & 5-
520-824-3334 day package overnight pack trips, cattle dri-
• 9 rooms ves 3 days a week for experienced riders,
• Casitas, Cafe, Full meal service. gold panning, canoes, paddle boats, trout
• Stargazing, Birding, Hiking, Biking. fishing, mountain biking, fireside lounge for relax-
ing, library, billiards, game room, Kid’s Corner pro-
grams 2-3 times/week, children’s pony rides.
MAY 2003
Photography Itinerary
Tucson, Arizona
Day One:
Downtown Tucson: Visit the Barrio
Historico district for unique adobe homes
with exotic color and rich textures. From
I-10, get off at the Congress St. exit and
drive east to Stone Ave. Go
south to Cushing St. and turn
west to find parking along a
side street. There are many
businesses and private homes
that make good photography
subjects.
St. Augustine Cathedral:
From the Barrio Historico, go
north on Church Ave. and then
east on Ochoa St. until you reach 192
Stone Ave. The Cathedral has a beautiful
façade made of sandstone embellished
with carved images dating back to 1896.
Stop for lunch in one of downtown’s
cafes or restaurants. You may wish to
take a break and shop for Southwest sou-
venirs, for in the desert the early morning
and late afternoon light is the most beau-
tiful.
Mission San Xavier Del Bac: On
Speedway Blvd. head west to 1-10, then
east to I-19 south. Get off at exit 92, San
Xavier Rd., and go west until you reach
Recreation Web Sites
Arizona Office of Tourism
www.arizonaguide.com
Arizona Department of Commerce
www.state.az.us/commerce
Arizona State Parks
www.pr.state.az.us
Arizona Game and Fish
www.azgfd.com
Arizona State Land Department
www.land.state.az.us
National Park Service
www.nps.gov
BLM-Arizona
www.az.blm.gov/
Photography School, Workshops & Tours
Adventure Photo Tours
3111 South Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-889-8687
Cavecreek Photographic Workshops
2135 E Gaffney Rd
New River, AZ 85087-0969
623-465-1077
Joe Englander Photography
Workshops & Tours
P.O. Box 203252 Austin, TX 78720
512-335-0427
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the Mission. Named “the White Dove of
the Desert,” the Mission is free to the
public. A fine example of mission archi-
tecture, whose interior has recently been
restored, San Xavier has appeared in
many magazines.
Overnight in Tucson.
Day Two:
Arizona-Sonora
Desert Museum: Depart
early to catch the various
species of animals in their
natural habitat before the
heat of the sun drives them
to snooze on sheltered ledges or under
bridges. From I-10, take Speedway Blvd.
west over Gates Pass (a scenic view-
point) to Kinney Rd., then follow the
signs to the Museum. Hundreds of native
plants also make great subjects. This is a
great trip for the family too! Enjoy lunch
at the restaurant or snack bar.
Saguaro National Park West: From
the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, take
Kinney Rd. north to the Visitors Center.
From mountain views to towering
saguaros, you’ll find perfect settings for
southwest desert photography.
BLM-National
www.blm.gov/
US Forest Service-National
www.fs.fed.us/
Arizona US Forest Service
Campgrounds
www.gorp.com/dow
US Fish and Wildlife Service
www.fws.gov/
US Geological Survey
www.usgs.gov/
Public Lands Information Centers
www.publiclands.com
White Mountains, AZ
www.wmonline.com
Electronic Image Products
3232 N 16 St
Phoenix, AZ 85016-7104
602-241-9115
Photography Schoolhouse
2330 E McDowell Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281-1975
602-267-7038
Pro Digital Image
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-923-4971
Picture Perfect
by Lee Allen
AT IAL
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FE PEC
UR
From summer heat waves
S
reflected off Yuma sand dunes to the
shimmering waters of the Colorado
River anywhere it flows to the just-plain-
flat-out awesome grandeur of the Grand
Canyon, Arizona’s scenic wonders invite
capture by eye, heart and lens.
Label it ‘participatory
photography’ because
you’ve got to experience
it to capture it.
Interacting with the envi-
ronment and its constant-
ly changing variables is a ©Thomas Wiewandt add texture and dimension to the
challenge for all nature
photographers - from single-lens
amateurs to professionals laden
with backpacks full of sophisti-
cated tools.
Capturing outdoor beauty is
“like being a press photographer
for God,” says Pulitzer Prize-
winner Jack Dykinga, whose photos are
found everywhere from book covers and
corporate reports to regular appearances
in Arizona Highways magazine. Dykinga
is a renowned master of landscape pho-
tography and is considered by many to be tour guide, he says the southwestern
on a par with Ansel Adams, famed for his desert is “like an onion. You keep peeling
black-and-white versions of landscapes.
Capturing beauty in the wild and replicat- ent look and level of nature’s intimacy.
ing it in print requires skill, patience and
a list of How To secrets he has gleaned
from more than 200 days a year on the
road, looking for the correct combination
to produce THE photo.
“I can be gone for days in the wilder-
ness, set up and waiting for just the right
light at sunrise. Sometimes the clouds
move in or the winds will howl for days
on end and things don’t go your way.
Outdoor photography teaches patience.
You have no choice but to abandon your
need for instant gratification and let
nature take its course.”
The photographic works of ecologist
and natural history buff Tom Wiewandt
convey his love of the outdoors, nurtured
by conducting photographic safaris for
more than 12 years. Many of the thou-
sands of images he shot on these treks
appear in his book, “The Southwest
Inside Out: An Illustrated Guide to the
Land and Its History” [www.wildhori-
zons.com].
“I can think of no state that offers a
richer variety of scenic wonders,” he
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says. “Our skies are incomparable, with
clouds and dramatic storm patterns giving
aesthetic life to the land. Successful out-
door photographers always watch what
happens above.”
Dykinga puts it this way: “Timing puts
the right pew in the right church, espe-
cially early morning or as dusk arrives.
The light is horizontal then and shows the
structure of the landscape.” And
light, more than any other variable,
is what makes for interesting pho-
tography. First and last light hours
are generally the most rewarding,
when colors intensify and shadows
land. “In the clear, dry
Southwest,” says Wiewandt,
“light is harsh, and because
film is not as sensitive as
the human eye in recording
a range from intensely
bright to deep shadow, when
©Thomas Wiewandt
to shoot becomes as impor-
tant as where.”
Not to minimize the importance of
where, however. Dykinga says his sim-
plistic formula for successful photos is,
“f/11 and be there.” Once a wilderness
off layers, and each layer brings a differ-
I’m drawn to deserts because of their
sense of space. You can see things from a
distance. Like plants. Because of a rela-
tive paucity of moisture in this part of the
world, plants are spaced out and often
solitary. I can step back and see things -
images that just jump into my viewfind-
er.”
Timing. Lighting. Composition. Throw
in some high-speed film and add both
patience and luck. When a big sky meets
a grandiose landscape, “wait, watch - and
shoot quickly as conditions change,” says
Wiewandt. He reminds amateur photogs
that the quest for a good outdoor photo is
often as fulfilling as the framed result
itself. “The best part of beauty is that
which no picture can express.”
Bio: Lee Allen is an outdoor journalist who
appreciates blue skies and the beauty of
nature while writing about things involving
critters with fins, fur, fangs or feathers. He is a
member of Outdoor Writer’s Association of
America and Western Outdoor Writers. You
can hear Lee Allen on KUAT News.
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Arizona Fish and Game Dept. Phoenix 602-942-3000
Bureau of Land Management Phoenix 602-417-9200

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National Park Service
Phoenix
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hazards that exist in the burned closed. Cross-country travel with any
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areas of the forest that were affect- type of motorized vehicle, including all-
ed by the Rodeo Chediski Fire last terrain vehicles, is not allowed. You must CENTRAL ARIZONA
summer. Dead and burned trees can fall. stay on the roads. Roads have changed; Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge 520-723-3172
Trip hazards like roots, snags, stumps & dips have replaced culverts and can be Tonto National Monument Roosevelt 520-467-2241
stump holes that were below the ground difficult to see, and some roads have been NORTHERN ARIZONA
are now exposed, and recent rains will eroded. Canyon De Chelly National Monument Chinle 928-674-5500
make trails even more hazardous. Only ten percent of the Apache- Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Springerville 928-333-5375
Due to safety concerns the Forest Sitgreaves National Forests actually Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page 928-608-6404
Service has decided that there will be No burned, so there are many other recre- Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon 928-638-7779
Dispersed Camping allowed in the ational opportunities that exist in the Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Ganado 928-755-3475
burned areas. Mogollon Rim and White Mountain Montezuma Castle National Monument Camp Verde 928-567-3322
Vehicle access is only allowed on area. Go to http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf Navajo National Monument Tonalea 928-672-2366
marked roads in the burned areas. for more information or call Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
Because of concerns caused by sensitive 928-333-4301. Pipe Spring National Monument Fredonia 928-643-7105
soils and hazardous trees, many sec- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-0502
Tuzigoot National Monument Clarkdale 928-634-5564
Watchable Wildlife Tip Walnut Canyon National Monument
Wupatki National Monument
Flagstaff
Flagstaff
928-526-3367
928-679-2365
Arizona Game & Fish Says Try Aravaipa Canyon SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Chiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas, Willcox 520-824-3560
Spring is an excellent time tailed deer and javelina. Viewing must be Fort Bowie Historical Site Bowie 520-847-2500
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for visiting a wide range of done along the roadway because no access Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Ajo 520-387-6849
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wildlife habitats in Arizona from the is permitted into the private property. Fifty Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Tucson 520-733-5158
deserts and foothills to our vast array people per day are allowed to hike the Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tucson 520-733-5153
of canyons and valleys. eleven miles through the canyon and fee Tumacacori National Historical Park Tumacacori 520-398-2341
Those looking for a remarkable wildlife permits are required well in advance. Call
watching expedition should consider the Bureau of Land Management. It’s STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS
Aravaipa Canyon northwest of Safford. worth the extra effort. CENTRAL ARIZONA
More than 230 bird species have been doc- For more information, contact the East Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Superior 520-689-2811
umented there. Visitors routinely see Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Klondyke Lost Dutchman State Park Apache Junction 480-982-4485
bighorn sheep, desert mule deer, white- Ranger Station at 928-828-3380. McFarland State Historic Park Florence 520-868-5216
Picacho Peak State Park Picacho 520-466-3183

Trout Fishing is Busting Loose COLORADO RIVER REGION

Alamo Lake State Park
Buckskin Mountain State Park
Wenden
Parker
928-669-2088
928-667-3231
The time is finally here: Springerville) is open. Big Lake is the
LA TO

Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City 928-855-2784
most high mountain lakes in primary fishery where Game and Fish
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Lake Havasu State Park Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223
Arizona’s national forests are Department biologists banked trout last
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Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma 928-783-4771

accessible and full of hungry trout. year that couldn’t be stocked in other NORTHERN ARIZONA
Arizona finally has some snow pack fisheries due to drought and/or fires. It Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood 928-634-5283
this year to raise stream, lake and river even got a load of native Apache trout. Fort Verde State Historic Park Camp Verde 928-567-3275
levels– especially along the Mogollon This is likely to be the hot spot of the Homolovi Ruins State Park Winslow 928-289-4106
Rim and in the White Mountains. Also, state for trout. Jerome State Historic Park Jerome 928-634-5381
many waters received multiple bonus For other top trout fishing choices see
Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns 928-337-4441
stockings of trout last season by the the weekly fishing report on www.
Red Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-6907
Arizona Game and Fish Department. azgfd.com or use the recorded public
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Flagstaff 928-779-4395
Big Lake on Highway 261 (near call-in line: 602-789-3701.
Slide Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-3034
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson 928-476-4202
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Catalina State Park Tucson 520-628-5798
Kartchner Caverns State Park Benson 520-586-2283
Patagonia Lake State Park Patagonia 520-287-6965
Roper Lake State Park Safford 520-428-6760
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tombstone 520-457-3311
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Tubac 520-398-2252

NATIONAL FORESTS
NORTHERN ARIZONA
Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville 928-333-4301
Coconino National Forest Flagstaff 928-527-3600
Kaibab National Forest Williams 800-863-0546
Prescott National Forest Prescott 928-445-1762
Tonto National Forest Phoenix 602-225-5200
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Coronado National Forest Tucson 520-670-4552

WILDLIFE REFUGES
Alchesay National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Parker 928-667-4144
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Sasabe 520-823-4251
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Ajo 520-387-6483
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Cibola 928-587-3253
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Needles, CA 619-326-3853
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-3371
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-7861
San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Douglas 520-364-2104
Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 928-767-3456
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Using Golden Passports
Expanded Opportunities in Arizona & Nationwide
Visitors can now use one
INF EFUL
pass - the Golden Eagle Passport
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- at more federal recreation sites
nationwide, including entrance to
National Parks. The $65 Golden Eagle
Passport provides a “one pass” concept
that should be more convenient and cost
efficient for people who visit multiple
federal recreation sites.
The Golden Eagle Passport is accepted
at the Coconino National Forest’s Red
Rock Country around Sedona, at Prescott
National Forest day use and designated
OHV areas, for entrance to Grand Canyon
National Park, National Monuments in
the Flagstaff and Verde Valley, and at
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area at
Lake Powell.
The funds from the Golden Eagle
Passport are used to provide the facilities
and services requested by the public.
Eighty percent of Golden Eagle Passport
sales are retained at the National Forest
where the passport is purchased with the
remainder used for other high priority
recreation projects across the country.
Golden Passports are not honored at
Arizona State Parks nor at day-use picnic
Az Game & Fish Event Calendar
May 10 Payson Wildlife Fair
Green Valley Lake - Free fishing wildlife
booths, displays, games and prizes, 9a-3p.
480-981-9309
May 11-17 - National Safe Boating Week
May 17-18 - Sportmen’s Fair in Prescott
Contact Dan Pederson with the Rocky
Mountain Elk Foundation at
dan@cutrifle.com or Zenon Mocarski at 928-
692-7700.
Ongoing State Park Events
JAN 1-APR 30 PICACHO PEAK
Campfire Programs
Picacho Peak State Park - Campfire programs
with ranger-led activities. Saturdays, 4:30p.
520-466-3183
JAN 1-DEC 31 SEDONA
1st Sunday at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park - Lecture and slide
shows or demonstrations covering a variety of
topics - first Sunday of each month, 2p, reser-
vations req’d. 928-282-6907
JAN 1-DEC 31 CAMP VERDE
Living History
Fort Verde State Historic Park - Living histo-
ry presentations on site, upon request as
staffing allows. Daily. “The History of the
Apache Scouts” video presentation. Call for
times. 928-567-3275
JAN 1-DEC 31 ORACLE
Historic Kannally Ranch House Tours
Oracle State Park - Tour this Mediterranean
Read it, Keep it, Use it
An Arizona Natural Resource.
www.aztourist.com
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sites managed under concessionaire con-
tract for the Forest Service. They’re not
valid for fees related to facility rental,
reservation services, some boat launch
facilities or permits of any kind.
The Golden Age and Golden Access
Passports provide similar benefits to card-
holders. The Golden Age Passport is a
ten-dollar lifetime national pass available
to citizens or permanent residents of the
United States who are at least 62 years of
age. In addition to the benefits provided
by the Golden Eagle Passport, the Golden
Age Passport provides a 50% discount at
campgrounds, developed boat launches
and swimming sites, and for specialized
interpretive services.
The Golden Access Passport is a free
lifetime national pass available to citizens
or permanent residents of the United
States who have been medically deter-
mined to be blind or permanently dis-
abled.
Golden Passports are available at
most park service and forest service
offices and visitor centers. They can be
bought on-line at www.natlforests.org
or call 877-465-2727.
June 7 - Free Fishing Day
Fish all state public waters (except Indian
reservations) without a license.
June 7 - Fishing Clinic
Red Mountain Park (Sun Valley Road and
Brown in East Mesa) 7-11a.
June 7 - Free Fishing Day Clinic
Kiwanis Park in Tempe 6-11a.
Revival Style home built in 1929 on Sat, Sun,
and Holidays at 10a & 2p. 520-896-2425
JAN 1-DEC 31 BENSON
Educational Programs
Kartchner Caverns State Park - Programs on
bats, hummingbirds, desert plants, reptiles,
composting & soldiers in the SW. Weekly
basis, various times and dates. 520-586-4114
MAY 1-SEP 30 ST. JOHNS
Petroglyph & Ruin Tours
Lyman Lake State Park - Ranger-guided pet-
roglyph & ruin tours, Saturdays & Sundays.
Petrogylphs: 10a and Ruins: 2p. 928-337-
4441
MAY 1-SEP 30 SHOW LOW
Outdoor Talks
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area -
Saturdays at 7p U.S. Forest Service will give
one-hour talks regarding various outdoor top-
ics. 928-537-3680
Information monthly not otherwise
found unless you are looking for it.
Arizona Bald Eagle Nestwatch
Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
From a team of two
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Audubon Society volunteers
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twenty-five years ago, to almost
two-dozen biologists today, The
Arizona Bald Eagle Nestwatch
Program has grown
tremendously in its abil-
ity to monitor the state’s
bald eagle population.
The nestwatchers
monitor up to 15 bald
eagle breeding areas
annually. In addition,
they provide on-site
education to those who
visit. One of the most important functions
the nestwatchers perform is determining
when bald eagles are in life-threatening
situations. In 25 years, the ABENWP has
saved more than 60 threatened nestlings.
While human monitors maintain a
bird’s eye view of the breeding areas,
studies and surveys involve much more.
Technology plays a major role in the suc-
cessful tracking of these birds. In the
spring of 2002, the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation and the Arizona Game and
Fish Department deployed eight satellite
transmitters on nestling bald eagles.
These transmitters send a location signal
to a satellite, which is then downloaded
into a computer.
The process has given biologists
greater insight into the eagles’ life cycle
and migratory patterns. Of the eight bald
eagles tracked in the aforementioned
group, two fell prey to other animals. The
six remaining bald eagles traveled north
two months after leaving the nest in
Arizona. Their first migration was com-
pleted in four to six days to destinations
as far north as Oregon, Washington,
Montana, Wyoming and Kansas.
The satellite system provided biolo-
gists with a revealing picture of the flight
pattern of one of these birds. The young-
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ster traveled 321 miles in just over seven
hours. Talk about tailwind!
As summer’s heat gave way to cooler
fall temperatures, the other young eagles
returned to Arizona where they visited
their nest sites, then traveled
throughout Arizona’s river
and lake systems. Two even
flew further south to Sonora
and Chihuahua, Mexico.
As part of the 25th
Anniversary of the Arizona
Bald Eagle Nestwatch
Program, 24 individuals
have been contracted to
monitor 12 to 15 breeding stations
throughout the state. The public can visit
contractors at the following sites to view
the bald eagles and learn about the breed-
ing status:
• Needle Rock Recreation Area
near Rio Verde
Contact: Cave Creek Ranger District,
480-595-3300
• Verde River below Bartlett Lake
Contact: Cave Creek Ranger District,
480-595-3300
• Luna Lake near Alpine
Contact: Alpine Ranger District,
928-339-4384
• Verde River near Sycamore
Canyon (Clarkdale)
Contact: Sedona Ranger District,
928-282-4119
For more information on the
Arizona Bald Eagle Nestwatch
Program go to the Southwestern Bald
Eagle Management Committee’s web
page, www.apo.lc.usbr.gov/eagles or
www.azgfd.com.
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Nautical Inn Resort Touring Southern Arizona

The Crown Jewel Shines Again! Driving "Up" to Cool Country
On May 1st 2003 the Havasu. Seating areas complete with by Phyllis Adams Turquoise Tortoise Gallery, Old Presidio
TRAVEL Traders and Esplendida were especially
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Conference Center in Lake
Havasu City will celebrate its Grand
Re-Opening.
In 2001 a nostalgic community
cheered as the Inn’s 40 year old structures
were flattened by bull-
dozers during a city-
wide “Demolition
Party” to kick off the
massive upgrade and
rebuilding program.
Today, almost eight
million dollars and 18
months later, the
Nautical Inn Resort and Conference
Center rises again to reassume the title “
The Crown Jewel of the Colorado River!”
Designed by L.R. Niemiec Architects
of Scottsdale, the new resort was con-
structed by Adolfson Peterson. With 90
luxury suites added to the property, new
beach bars, new retail facilities and a
revised Captain’s Table restaurant menu,
the Nautical has grown into a true blue-
ribbon lakefront resort.
Expanding from 120 to 170 rooms, 90
of the Nautical Inn’s rooms are now
beach suites measuring 525 sq. ft. and
featuring private patio/balconies over-
looking the scenic beauty of Lake
Affordable Vacation Rentals
erator, coffee pot, hair dryer and other
amenities have also been added.
One of the new beachfront rooms has
been converted into luxurious 1050 sq. ft.
executive suite, with a number of new
amenities designed to
provide a truly comfort-
able waterfront experi-
ence.
To celebrate
the completion of this
renovation stage, on
Thursday, May 1st
from 11 am to 6 pm the
“beach party to end all beach parties “
will take place at the Nautical Inn Resort
and Conference Center. Free hors d’oeu-
vres and refreshments, live music, ultra
light watercraft displays, lake tours, raf-
fles and a 4 pm ribbon-cutting are all
open to the public.
Our new slogan is ‘ new rooms, new
management and A NEW ATTITUDE..
and we really mean it!” says new General
Manager, George Prigmore.
For more information visit the
Nautical Inn Resort and Conference
Center at www.nauticalinn.com or
call 928-855-2141.
Best
Western
What does southern
Arizona have to offer?
Much more than you would
WRITER probably guess….art gal-
leries, copper mine tours,
beautiful golf courses, hot air balloon
fests, national parks, his-
toric sites, mountains,
hiking and riding trails,
caverns, shopping, desert
vistas, fabulous birding
areas, museums, a variety
of moderately-priced
lodging, cool summer
temperatures, and much
more.
My sister-in-law from
Texas joined me on an AZ Tourist News
travel writing tour of southern Arizona.
We drove a few minutes south of Tucson
to the Green Valley/Amado area for our
first two nights, where we relaxed at the
Amado Territory Inn. Built in 1997, the
inn has nine comfortable rooms, each
with its own personality and private bath,
as well as a large guesthouse next door.
Some guests bring horses and stable them
at a nearby ranch so they can enjoy riding
the many scenic trails in the area. Our
hostess, Betty Hilton, made us feel right
at home and served us delicious break-
fasts each morning in the beautiful sun-
filled dining room.
Tubac, a charming village about a fif-
teen-minute drive south, was on our
"must visit" list with its many quaint
shops and art galleries. Rogoway’s
enjoyable for a variety of jewelry, cloth-
ing, artwork and unique souvenirs. Our
Mexican lunch at Tosh’s Hacienda on the
patio was a delightful break from shop-
ping.
It seemed unusual that the further
south we traveled ,the cooler
the temperature. Our next
stop was the old copper min-
ing town of Bisbee, elevation
5350 ft. Built on the side of
the mountain at an elevation
of about 5,300 feet, Bisbee
has developed into quite a
tourist attraction with numer-
ous galleries, shops, restau-
rants and hotels.
Our lunch at Parana’s Bistro, owned
by Nancy Parana and Marybeth Wall, was
a culinary delight in a wonderful building
from 1902. The lunch menu offered a
variety of gourmet sandwiches, salads,
appetizers and desserts. After indulging in
the delicious food, we walked off the
calories in the cool mountain air as we
explored the winding streets and viewed
the amazing open Lavender Pit copper
mine... story continued online.
BIO: Phyllis Adams, a former executive with
TXU Electric & Gas in Dallas, TX, took early
retirement and moved to Prescott, AZ, with her
husband, Chuck, in 2000. An avid traveler and
writer, she is excited about the opportunity to
combine both interests through the AZ Tourist
News travel writer program.

Prescottonian To read more travel writer stories, go to www.aztourist.com and click on Travel Writer
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COLORADO
Bayfield
Blue Spruce RV Park
1875 Country Road 500, 970-884-2641
www.durango.com/rvpark/
bluesprucervpark@hotmail.com
Open May 1 to Oct 1. Heavily wooded full
hookup RV sites. Cabin and trailer rentals.
Laundry room, showers, LP Gas. Convenient
limited cafe serving breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Park model sales.
Cortez
Cortez / Mesa Verde KOA Kampground
27432 E. Hwy. 160, 970-565-9301
800-562-3901
100 units, RV Sites, all pull-thrus. 50 amp.
service. Kamping Kabins. Indian teepees.
Playground & spa. Deluxe tent sites. 2 laun-
dry rooms, swimming pool, KOA Gold
Rated. Credit cards accepted.
Lazy G RV Park
US Hwy. 160 & St. Hwy. 145
970-565-8577
75 sites. 9 miles from Mesa Verde entrance,
outdoor heated pool, laundry facilities, close
to shopping, restaurant on premises. Accepts
credit cards, senior discounts, handicapped
accessible.
LionFire at Hovenweep Canyon
1423 E. Main St. #134
970-564-9434, www.lionfire.org
11 sites. Educational field trips, archaeologi-
cal park, artists retreat, alternative healing
center, public campground with tables, grills,
fire ranges, bathrooms, no hook-ups. Senior
discount.
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Truck Stops in Az
CENTRAL
Casa Grande - I-10 exit 200
Petro Truck Stop
5235 N. Sunland Gin Rd., 520-836-3983
Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium coffee.
ATM/Check Cashing, 14 showers, travel and con-
venience store, mail services, internet kiosks,
arcade, movie theater, laundry room, lighted park-
ing, phones.
Eloy - I-10 exit 203
Travel America Travel Center
2949 S. Toltec Rd., 520-466-7363
Country Pride Restaurant, Taco Bell, A & W.
Parking, showers, RV dump, laundry room, travel
store, driver’s lounge.
Gila Bend - I-8 & Hwy 80 exit 115
Love’s Travel Stop #296
928-683-2210
Taco Bell. Parking, showers, RV dump, ATM,
phone banks, calling cards, mail services, driver
rest area, trucking supplies, convenience store.
Phoenix - I-10 exit 137
Flying J Travel Plaza
6700 W. Letham, 480-963-1118
The Country Market, Pepperoni’s, Magic Dragon.
ATM and phone room.
Tonopah - I-10 exit 103
Rip Griffin Travel Center
1010 N. 339th Ave., 623-386-6443
Country Fare Restaurant, Subway, Pizza Hut.
Parking, showers, travel store, phones, lounge,
game room, laundry.
COLORADO RIVER REGION
Ehrenberg - I-10 exit 1
Flying J Travel Plaza
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Dolores
Cozy Comfort RV Park
1501 Central Ave., 970-882-2483
800-757-1723
12 sites. Full hook-ups, 2 tent sites, camping
cabin, dump station, fishing, grills, laundry,
pets, restaurants nearby, showers, toilets.
Credit cards accepted, senior discount, hand-
icapped accessible
Dolores River RV Park
18680 Hwy. 145, 970-882-7761
800-200-2399, www.doloresriverrv.com
dolorivrv@fone.net
81 sites. 12 cabins. Experience the beauty
and serenity of the Dolores River and the
quaintness of the Dolores River Valley. Only
minutes from Telluride, Mesa Verde and
Durango. On the river, also has fishing
ponds, horseshoe pits, large rec hall, kitchen,
family reunions welcome. Cable TV, private
internet hook-up, laundry, pets allowed on
leash. Credit cards accepted.
Outpost RV Park
1800 Central Ave., 970-882-7271
800-382-4892, www.doloreslodging.com
motel@fone.net
16 sites. On river, fishing, laundry, picnic
area, restaurant nearby, 50 amp service, TV.
Credit cards accepted.
Durango
Alpen - Rose RV Park
27847 Hwy. 550 N., 970-247-5540
877-259-5791, www.alpenroservpark.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, volley-
ball, tetherball, putt-putt, basketball, pavil-
ion, fishing pond, convenience store, movie
rentals.
Box 801 S. Frontage, 928-923-9600
The Cookery Restaurant. ATM and phone rooms.
Kingman - I-40 exit 53
Flying J Travel Plaza
3300 E. Andy Devine Ave., 928-757-7300
The Cookery Restaurant. ATM and phone rooms.
Petro Truck Stop - I-40 exit 66
Blake Ranch Road, 928-757-2799
Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium coffee,
Pizza Hut Express, Baskin Robbins. travel/conve-
nience store, filling station, ATM/check cashing,
showers, video game arcade, movie theater, laun-
dry room, AT&T/SmartStop phones, mailing ser-
vices, internet kiosks, lighted parking
Quartzsite - I-10 exit 17
Pilot Travel Center #328
928-927-7777
Parking, showers, ATM, public laundry, conve-
nience store.
NORTH
Winslow - I-40 exit 255
Flying J Travel Plaza
400 Transcon Lane, 928-289-2081
Country Market Restaurant. ATM, phone rooms.
SOUTH
Rio Rico - I-19 exit 12
Pilot Travel Center #279
520-377-0001
Parking, showers, ATM, public laundry, conve-
nience store.
Willcox - 1-10 exit 340
Rip Griffin Travel Center
1501 Fort Grant Rd., 520-384-5311
Arizona Taco, Country Fare, Subway. Store,
lounge, laundry, phones, showers, parking.
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Mancos Arizona Maverik RV Park
Mesa Verde RV Resort 201 S. Crimson Rd., 480-986-3333
35303 U.S. Hwy. 160, 970-533-7421 800-705-1181, www.arizonamaverik.com
800-776-7421, www.mesaverdervresort.com Azmaverik@yahoo.com
mesaverdervresort@starband.net Gated Community, pet section, 30-50 amps,
Formally Mesa Verde Kampark. 48 sites and restrooms, laundry, activities, firepit, BBQ,
growing! Under new ownership, 3/4 mile putting green, shuffleboard, horseshoes,
from entrance of Mesa Verde National Park pool.
on highway 160. 20, 30 and 50 amp
hookups. Several pull-thru sites. Heated Country Villa Home Community
pool, 2 spas, laundry facilities, restrooms, 2325 W. Virginia, 480-982-2521
pets welcome. High speed internet available www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
at 20 sites. LP gas. Good Sam members, 70 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed. LP
AAA, and AARP discounts. 3rd night free. gas, showers, restrooms, laundry, rec hall,
Credit cards accepted. Come see the beauti- game room, handicap access, heated pool,
horseshoe court.
ful view of Mesa Verde from your own RV
site!
Melrose Home Community
Silverton 355 N. Delaware Dr., 480-982-2521
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
Silver Summit RV Park & Jeep Rentals 25 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed. LP
640 Mineral St., 970-387-0240 gas, handicap access, restrooms, showers,
800-352-1637, slvrsmmt@frontier.net laundry, internet hook-up, game room, rec
www.silverton.org/silversummit hall.
Open May 15 to October 15. No age restric-
tions, pets allowed. 39 RV sites, hot tub, Shady Rest Mobile Home Park
each site has grassy area, within walking
distance of town, jeep rentals on site, laun- 11435 E. Apache Trail, 480-986-6997
dry, showers, limited groceries. www.apolloproperties.com/shadyrest.html
24 sites. Clubhouse with full kitchen, stage
Stoner and sound system. Cable TV, heated swim-
ming pool. Library, billiard room, BBQ,
Stoner Creek RV Park shuffleboard, bingo, potluck dinners, horse-
25113 Hwy. 145, 970-882-2204 shoes, dances, crafts, golf, computer ser-
coloradodirectory.com/stonercreekrvpark vices.
The RV park has 26 RV sites and some tent
sites. Three cabins on the creek with cable Sundowner Home Community
TV, fishing, kitchenettes and laundry. Fully 105 N. Delaware Dr., 480-982-2521
furnished. Restaurant on property. Credit www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
cards accepted. 114 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed.
LP gas, showers, restrooms, laundry, handi-
Towaoc cap access, CATV, game room, rec hall,
Sleeping Ute RV Park heated pool, horseshoe court.
3 Weeminuche Drive, 970-565-6544
800-889-5072, rvpark@fone.net Weavers Needle Travel Trailer
www.utemountaincasino.com 250 S. Tomahawk Rd., 480-982-3683
63 sites. Relax and stay close to the Casino.
The RV park offers full hookups as well as
www.apolloproperties.com/weavers
400 RV spaces. Age 55+, pets allowed.
spa, recreation room, laundry, showers, cable Cable TV, internet hook-up, LP Gas,
and convenience store. Credit cards accept- restrooms, showers, laundry, dump station,
ed, senior discount, handicapped accessible. handicap access, game room, rec. hall, heat-
ed pool plus spa, library, computer room,
CENTRAL ARIZONA
equipped exercise room, horseshoes, shuffle-
board, golf.
Apache Junction Wickiup Home Community
2015 E. Old West Hwy., 480-982-6604
Apache Gardens Home Communities
1617 N. Ironwood Dr., 480-288-0311 www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
111 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed.
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
105 spaces. Pets allowed. CATV LP gas, handicap access, showers,
restrooms, laundry, internet hook-up, game
room, rec hall, shuffleboard.
Chandler
Wishing Well Mobile Home & RV Park
800 E. Chandler Blvd., 480-963-4252
480-898-1939, www.apolloproperties.com
Gold Canyon
Canyon Vistas RV Resort
66014 E. Hwy. 60, 480-288-8844
Mesa
Apache Wells RV Resort
2656 N. 56th St., 602-832-4324
Deserama Home Community
2434 E. Main St., 480-964-8850
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
140 spaces. Age restrictions. Showers,
restrooms, laundry, handicap access, game
room, rec hall, heated pool, hot tub, shuffle-
board.
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Hometown Sun Life RV Resort VAL Vista Village Surprise El Centro

5055 E. University Dr.,
480-981-9500, 877-508-8886
rhuemiller@hometownamerica.net
765 RV sites, 55+, no tents, gravel, patios,
city water, restrooms, showers, security,
public phone, laundry. Heated pool, shuffle-
board, spa, rec hall, game room, & planned
activities.
Mesa Regal RV Resort
4700 E. Main St., 480-830-2821
Mesa Spirit RV Resort
3020 E. Main St., 480-832-1770
www.azrvpark.com
mesaspirit@azrvpark.com
1800 RV sites, 55+, no tents, pet restrictions,
400 full hookups, water, restrooms, showers,
public phone, security, & laundry, 8 heated
pools and spas, fitness center, lighted tennis
courts, 13 pool tables, 32 lighted shuffle-
board courts, 12 horseshoe courts, bocce
ball, picnic and BBQ sections, computer
room, adults room, shuffleboard, horseshoes,
rec hall, game room, planned activities.
New Hope Home Community
5933 E. Main St., 480-830-1080
480-832-2089, www.sunhome.biz
info@sunhome.biz
173 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed.
LP gas, showers, restrooms, laundry, handi-
cap access, game room, rec hall, heated
pool, hot tub, shuffleboard, putt-putt golf.
233 N. Val Vista Dr.
480-832-2547, 888-940-8989
55+ RV resort, community center, indoor &
outdoor pools, Jacuzzi’s, exercise facilities,
ceramics, woodshops, clubs, lapidary, silver-
smith, jewelry making, billiards, ballroom,
tennis, 18 hole mini-golf, driving range, &
computers.
ViewPoint RV Resort & Country
8700 E. University Dr., 480-373-8715
800-822-4404, www.viewpointrv.com
info@viewpointrv.com
55+, Jct. of Hwy. 60 & Ellsworth St. (exit
191), N. 2.5 mi. on Ellsworth to University
Dr., W. 0.5 mi. (R). No pets, 80 rental units,
no tents. Available spaces: 450 gravel,
patios, 14 pull-thrus, back-ins, big rig sites,
450 full hookups, city water, CATV.
Restrooms/showers, security, public phone,
laundry, food service. Pool, spa, rec hall,
planned activities.
Phoenix
Desert Edge RV Park
22623 N Black Canyon Hwy
602-789-6903, sbryn@asu.edu
250 RV sites. Pet restrictions, no tents, grav-
el, patios, 100 full hook-ups, (30/50 amps),
city water, modem hu/office. Restrooms &
showers, clean-out station, ATM, laundry,
public phone, limited RV supplies, LP gas.
Heated pool, spa, rec hall, game room, &
planned activities.
Sunflower RV Resort
16501 N. El Mirage Rd., 623-583-0100
800-627-8637, sunflower@doitnow.com
55+, Avail. spaces: 120 gravel, patios, 47
pull-thrus, back-ins, big rig sites, 120 full
hookups, CATV. Restrooms, showers, city
water, security, dump, public phone, laundry.
Pool, spa, rec hall, fitness center, shuffle-
board, horseshoes, planned activities.
Tempe
Apache Palms RV Park
1836 E Apache Blvd, 480-966-7399
www.apachepalmsrvpark.com
apachepalms@aol.com
72 RV sites, pet restrictions, no tents, full
hookups (30/50 amps), city water, modem
hu/site, CATV. Restrooms & showers, clean-
out station, security, public phone, laundry.
Heated pool, spa, planned activities.
COLORADO RIVER REGION
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, showers,
internet hook-up, rest rooms, laundry, 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: din-
Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort
1589 Drew Rd.
760-352-7061, 800-545-6481
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
info@westwindrvgolfresort.com
500 sites. Cable TV, cafe, country store,
heated pool and spa, laundry room, shuffle-
board, library, clubroom, billiards room, golf
course and golf shop, horseshoes, lakes
Lake Havasu City
Havasu Landing Resort & Casino
760-858-4593, 800-307-3610
havasulanding.com, havasu1@citilink.com
Full hook ups, market, laundro-
mat, showers, deli, 24 hour secu-
rity, boat launch, swim beach.
Quartzsite
88 Shades RV Park
575 W. Main St., 928-927-6336
800-457-4392, 88shades@g7inc.org
www.g7inc.org/88shades.htm
30 Amp service, phone service available,
channel satellite TV, patio, water, sewer
hook up, library, spa, showers, pool hall,
shuffleboard, laundry, rec center, kitchen,
horseshoes, storage, library, planned activi-
ties.
Shady Lane RV Park
185 N. Central Blvd., 928-927-6844
118 RV sites, pets allowed, showers, handi-
cap access, Internet, rest rooms, game room,
laundry, rec hall. Centrally located to swap
meets, cafes, & grocery stores.

RV LANDING!
ners, games, crafts, casino bus trips to
Laughlin and more. Yuma
Del Pueblo RV Park and Tennis Resort
Ehrenberg 14794 Avenue 3E, 928-317-1979
River Breeze RV Resort www.delpueblorv.com
50202 Ehrenberg-Parker Highway info@delpueblorv.com
RV Park & Campground on the 928-923-7483, 866-226-4641
www.riverbreezerv.com
riverbreeze@i10net.com
Yuma’s newest RV Resort! Lighted tennis
court, volleyball court, horseshoes, putting
green and shuffleboard, heated lap pool and
California Shore of Lake Havasu 94 RV sites, laundry, store, LP gas, fishing,
boating, skiing. Credit cards accepted, rec
room, handicapped access, pool, spa, phone
jacuzzis, professional billiard tables, beauty
shop. 480 spaces.

Market, Full Hook Ups, Laundromat, Showers, hu/modem, restrooms, showers, full
hookups, cable. Near golf, shopping, bank-
Deli, 24-hour Security, Boat Launch, Swim Beach plus: ing & restaurants. Open year round.
Families, groups, and rally are welcome. Az Tourist News is
Swimming beach with 200 ft. of shoreline distributed statewide
Casino and boating beach, boat launch ramp. at participating
220 state-of-the-art slot machines - daily from 9:30 a.m. JB’s Restaurants.
Blackjack & 3-card poker - Wed. through Sun. from 3:00 p.m.

The Landing Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Free Camping & RV Resources
Resort dining with a spectacular view of Lake Havasu • Near Canyon de Chelly National
Open 7 days a week 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monument is Cottonwood
Campground, just 1/2 mile south of the
Snack menu available in Bar & Lounge all day, sandwiches served 9 p.m. - close Visitor Center. There are 104 RV and
tent sites available on a first come, first
served basis. Facilities are open from
Tour boats depart Lake Havasu City from the Dreamcatcher dock April to October and there are flush toi-
at the Island Mall near the London Bridge starting at 6:45 a.m. lets, picnic tables and drinking water
available. No fee required to stay here.
Adjacent to the Thunderbird Lodge on
the North Kaibab Trail. Chinle, Arizona
• Unless posted, many Wal-Mart stores
allow RVers to spend the night for free in
their parking lot. Please look for signs
indicating otherwise.
• Sedona/Cottonwood Area - There is
government land located between
Happy Landing! Sedona and Cottonwood that permit up
to two weeks for RVers and campers to
(800) 307-3610 • www.havasulanding.com stay in the middle of desert range land
P.O. Box 1707, One Main Street, Havasu Lake, CA 92363 • (760) 858-4593 • Fax (760) 858-4295 with the occasional cattle herds crossing.
Dump stations and groceries are avail-
An Enterprise of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe able in nearby Cottonwood.
• Globe - Apache Gold Casino, 7 1/2
miles east of Globe on Highway 70 per-
mits free overnight parking in the park-
ing lot. The RV Park charges a fee; there
is a dump station available there.
• Kayenta - Free camping is available at
Navajo National Monument, located
only 30 miles from Kayenta. The primi-
tive campsite has 30 paved sites to
accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
Facilities are limited but offer a bath-
room and drinking water.
• Phoenix - Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino
just south of Phoenix permits overnight
stays in the parking lot.
• Yuma Public Lands - Contact the
Bureau of Land Management, 2555 Gila
Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ 85365 or call
520-317-3200.

WESTWIND RV & GOLF RESORT

9797 E. Frontage Rd., Yuma Az 85365
928-342-2992 • Toll Free: 1-866-440-2992
Visit our website at: www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
Par 3 executive 9 hole golf course
Call for tee times: 928-342-4535
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MAY 2003
Westwind RV and Golf Resort
9797 E.S. Frontage Rd.
928-342-2992, 866-440-2992
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
info@westwindrvgolfresort.com
Laundry, showers, restrooms, 3 par 9 hole
golf course, pro shop, activity office, library,
email station, craft room, billiard room,
lounge, ballroom, fitness center, shuffle-
board court, volleyball court, cafe.
Villa Alameda RV Resort
11451 S. Ave 5E, 928-344-8081
303 spaces. Citrus trees on every site and a
perimeter security wall. Very quiet yet close
to town. Swimming pool, spa, laundry facili-
ties, shuffleboard and horseshoes, cable tele-
vision, and planned activities. Pets welcome.
NORTHERN ARIZONA
Camp Verde
Zane Grey RV Park
4500 E. Highway 260, 928-567-4320
800-235-0608, www.zanegreyrvpark.com
info@zanegreyrvpark.com
From I-17 (exit 287) east on Hwy. 260 9
miles Entrance on left after bridge. Extra
large, level, shaded pull thrus and back ins;
big rig sites; meticulously clean, well land-
scaped Full hook ups 20-30-50-amp, new
laundry, spa, showers, restrooms, modem
friendly, LP gas, on running creek. YOU
WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Dewey
Orchard RV Ranch
11250 E. Hwy. 69
928-772-8266, 800-352-6305
402 RV sites, 55+, 290 pull-thrus (35x45),
315 full hook-ups (30/50 amps), CATV, city
water, modem hu/office, restrooms & show-
ers, public phone, laundry, groceries, RV
supplies, LP gas. Heated pool, spa, shuffle-
board, horseshoes, rec hall, & game room.
Flagstaff
Black Barts
2760 E Butler Ave
928-774-1912, 928-774-6673
www.blackbartssteakhouse.com
blackbarts@safeaccess.com
174 RV spaces with full hook-ups. Pull
through sites. Pets allowed, no age restric-
tions. Restrooms, showers, dump station,
laundry room. Internet hook-up, steakhouse,
market, general store and antique store on
premises. RV supplies available. Credit
cards accepted.
Pinetop
Hon-Dah RV Park
777 Hwy. 260, 928-369-7400
800-929-8744, www.hon-dah.com
198 spaces, no age restrictions, pets allowed,
satellite TV, LP gas, showers, handicap
access, dump station, internet hook-up,
restrooms, laundry, recreational hall.
Adjacent to Hon-Dah Resort Casino featur-
ing 500 slots, poker, great food, and live
entertainment.
CACTUS GARDENS HOME COMMUNITY
2333 W. Irvington Pl., Tucson
Beautiful Mountain Setting!
Off I-19 in Tucson • 520-883-4771
SUNDOWNER HOME COMMUNITY
105 N. Delaware Dr., Apache Junction
Heated Pool, Rec Room, Game Room,
Horseshoe Court & More!
Off US 60 in Apache Junction • 480-982-2521
A Tourist News Z STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 45
Show Low Tucson
Waltners RV Resort Cactus Gardens Home Community
4800 S. 28th St., 928-537-4611 2333 W. Irvington Pl., 520-883-4771
www.apolloproperties.com/waltners.htm www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
146 RV sites with full hookups. 30 amps. 75 spaces. Pets allowed. Laundry, CATV,
Laundry facilities, showers, restrooms, cable beautiful mountain setting.
TV available, BBQ, rec hall, card games,
Bingo, pool tables, ping pong, craft, library, Parklane Mobile Estates
golfing programs, horseshoes, hiking and 5255 S. Park. Ave., 520-889-5101
fishing. www.apolloproperties.com/parklane.htm
Clubhouse, fully-equipped kitchen, lounge
Winslow & fireplace, billiards, shuffleboard, heated
Meteor Crater RV Park pool, jacuzzi, modern laundry facility, play-
I-40 Exit 233, 35 mi. east of Flagstaff ground.
928-289-5898, 800-478-4002
www.meteorcrater.com Voyager RV Resort
info@meteorcrater.com 8701 S. Kolb Rd., 520-574-5000
71 gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60), big rig 800-424-9191, www.VoyagerRV.com
sites, tent sites, modem hu/office, restrooms, info@voyagerrv.com
showers, clean-out station, security, public From Jct. of I-10 and Kolb Rd. (Exit 270),
phone, laundry, limited groceries, limited S. 0.5 mi. on Kolb Rd. (L). 1,576 full
RV supplies, rec hall, playground. hookup sites with patios, includes back-ins,
big rig sites, and 100 foot pull thrus, modern
hu/site. Telephones available at sites.
SOUTHERN ARIZONA Restrooms and showers, dump, security,
public phone, laundry, groceries, RV sup-
Clifton plies, food service. Heated pools, spa, rec
Clifton RV Park hall, activities, 9-hole golf course, tennis &
210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146 shuffleboard courts, 36 room Inn, Day Spa,
Massage Center, and planned activities.
www.townofclifton.com, tocgov@aznex.net
New! 55 paved spaces with BBQs, tables, Willcox
Over 20 Years
electric and water, dump station, showers,
restrooms, landscaped, pets ok. Located on Grande Vista RV & MH Park
711 Prescott Ave., 520-384-4002
Experience in Tucson
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.
30 spaces. Pets allowed. No age restriction.
Cable TV, internet hookup, restrooms, show-
ers, laundry, handicapped access, dump sta-
tion, game room, rec hall.
RV REPAIRS
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2111 E. Highway 82 that Spans Across
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info@tombstoneterritories.com
• All Makes of RV’s
102 HUGE pull-through lots with full hook-
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kitchen, table tennis, shuffleboard, billiards,
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www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/ Home & RV Park • No shortcuts - Certified Technicians
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Motel Mini RV park, 10 spaces available, 11435 E. Apache Trail
free morning coffee, CATV, large clean Apache Junction, Az 85220 • Only high quality paints, finishes
rooms, phones.
(480) 986-6997 • Restored to pre-accident condition
www.apolloproperties.com/shadyrest.htm
• We meet EPA, State & County
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Properties Waltners RV Resort
4800 S. 28th St.
• Comprehensive vehicle inspection
• Written warranties
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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, internet, game room, recre-
ation hall, swimming.

2 BENSON
Cochise Terrace RV Resort
1030 S. Barrel Cactus Ridge,
800-495-9005 520-586-0600
www.cochise-terrace.com.

3 CASA GRANDE
Campground Buena Tierra
1995 South Cox Road, 888-520-8360
E-bnd: Jct of I-10 & SR-84 (exit 198),
continue on exit ramp to Cox Rd, S 0.5
mi; W-bnd: Jct of I-10 & I-8, W on I-10 to
exit 198, W 500í to Cox Rd, S 0.5 mi. Pet
rstctns, 15 tent sites.

4 FLAGSTAFF
Black Barts RV Park
2760 E Butler Ave, 928-774-1912

5 MESA
Fiesta RV Resort
3811 E. University Dr., 480-832-6490
877-506-0071
336 full hookups, 23 pull-throughs, Cable
TV, restrooms, showers, laundry, recreation- 12
al facilities, library, shuffleboard, horse-
shoes, billiards, driving cage, ceramics,
heated pool & spa, and golf nearby.

6 HON-DAH 4
Hon-Dah RV Park
1 Highway 73, 928-369-7400,
www.hon-dah.com
198 spaces, no age restrictions, pets
allowed, satellite TV, LP
gas, showers,
handicap access,
dump station,
internet hook-up,
restrooms, laundry, 7
recreational hall.
Adjacent to Hon-Dah
Resort Casino featuring
500 slots, poker, great food, and live
entertainment.
LAKE HAVASU
7 Havasu Landing 6
RV Park & Campground
760-858-4593, www.havasulanding.com
Full hook-ups, laundry, showers, deli, secu-
rity, boat launch, swin beach.
EHRENBERG
8 River Breeze RV Resort 8
50202 Ehrenberg-Parker Highway 5 1
928-923-7483, 866-226-4641
www.riverbreezerv.com
Rrec room, handicapped access, pool,
spa, restrooms, showers, full hookups,
cable. Open year round.
9 TOMBSTONE
Tombstone Territories RV Park
2111 E. Highway 82, 520-457-2584
3
Trail Riders Motel & RV Park 13
13 N. 7th St., 800-574-0417
Motel Mini RV park, 10 spaces available, 11
free morning coffee, Color Cable TV,
large clean rooms, phones.
10 TUCSON
Voyager R.V. Resort
8701 S. Kolb Rd., 800-424-9191
11 YUMA
Westwind RV 10
9797 E.S. Frontage Rd. • 866-440-2992
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com

12 WINSLOW
2
Meteor Crater RV Park
I-40 Exit 233, 35mi east of Flagstaff.
928-289-5898, 800-478-4002
www.meteorcrater.com 9
71 gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60), big
rig sites, tent sites, modem hu/office,
restrooms, showers, clean-out station, secu-
rity, phone, laundry, limited groceries, limit-
ed RV supplies, rec hall, playground.

13 Clifton RV Park
210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146
www.cliftonrvpark.com
Camping and RV spaces, pull thrus, dump
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Apache Jnct 85219
800-252-3141
321 Taladro St.
Ajo 85321
520-387-7742
Tanger Outlet Center NORTHLAND
Fax: 480-982-3234 Fax: 520-387-3641 Bennett Tours 435-727-3283 P.O. Box 360285 MonumentValley
Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn 800-622-6966 PO Box 130, Hwy. 64 Grand Canyon
❏ Arizona Chamber Execs. ❏ Benson/San Pedro C of C Casa Grande, Az Amigo Cafe 928-697-8448 Hwy 163 Kayenta
3348 N. Chestnut 249 E. 4th St, Box 2255
Mesa 85213 Benson 85602 Casa Malpais Museum 928-333-5375 P.O. Box Hwy. 64 Springerville www.casamalpais.com
480-890-7259 520-586-2842 I-10 Exit 198 Cottonwood Hotel 928-634-9455 930 N Main St. Cottonwood www.cottonwoodhotel.com
Fax: 480-890-3042 Fax: 520-586-7477 Dam Bar and Grille 928-645-2161 P.O. Box 4350 Page
❏ Black Canyon City C of C
P.O. Box 1919
❏ Bisbee C of C & Vst. Ctr.
31 Subway St., P.O. Box BA,
800-405-5016 Econolodge
Goldies Restaurant
928-289-4687
928-635-2341
1706 N. Park Dr.
Route 66
Winslow
Williams
Black Canyon City 85324 Bisbee, Az 85603
623-374-0038 866-224-7233 Grand Canyon Camper Village 928-638-2887 P.O. Box 490 Grand Canyon
Fax: 623-374-9797 Fax: 520-432-3308 Grand Canyon Caverns 928-422-3223 P.O. Box 180, Peach Springs
❏ Golden Valley C of C ❏ Holbrook C of C Grand Hotel, The 928-638-3333 P.O. Box 3319 Grand Canyon
❏ Buckeye Valley C of C ❏ Douglas C of C 5505 Hwy 68 100 E. Arizona
P.O. Box 717 341 10th Street Kingman, 86411 Holbrook 86025 Grand Canyon Airlines 866-2-FLY-GCA P.O. Box 3038 Grand Canyon grandcanyonairlines.com
Buckeye 85326 Douglas 85607 928-565-3311 800-524-2459 Holiday Inn Express Grand Canyon 800-HOLIDAY P O Box 3245 Grand Canyon www.grandcanyon.hiexpress.com
623-386-2727 520-364-2477 Fax: 928-524-1719
Fax: 623-386-7527 ❏ Lake Havasu City C of C Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center 800-929-8744 777 Highway 260 Pinetop www.hon-dah.com
❏ Douglas Visitors Center 314 London Bridge Rd ❏ Jerome C of C Hon-Dah RV Park 800-929-8744 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop www.hon-dah.com
❏ Carefree/Cave Creek 1125 Pan Am Ave. Lake Havasu City 86403 50 Main Ave, Jerome 86331 Hualapai Lodge 888-255-9550 P.O. Box 538 Peach Springs www.hualapaitours.com
Chamber of Commerce Douglas 85607 928-855-4115 928-634-2900
P.O. Box 734 520-364-2478 Fax: 928-680-0010 Kohl's Ranch 928-478-2111 HC2 Box 96k Payson www.ilxresorts.com
Carefree 85377 888-315-9999 Navajo Nation Tourism Office Lake Powell Yacht Club 928-645-3992 P.O.Box 2638 Page
480-488-3381 Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau P.O. Box 663
❏ Graham County C of C 314 London Bridge Rd Window Rock 86515 Lowell Observatory 928-774-3358 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. Flagstaff http:/www.lowell.edu
❏ Coolidge C of C 1111 Thatcher Blvd. Lake Havasu City 86403 928-871-6436 Mountain Ranch & Resort 928-635-2693 6701 E. Mountain Ranch Road Williams www.mountainranchresort.com
320 W. Central Ave. Safford 85546 800-242-8278 Fax: 928-871-7381
Coolidge 85228 888-837-1841 Fax: 928-453-3344
NACA 928-526-2968 2717 N. Steves Rd. Flagstaff
520-723-3009 Fax: 928-428-0744 ❏ Page/Lake Powell C of C Old West Properties 928-637-2675 P.O. Box 343 Ash Fork
Fax: 520-723-9410 McMullen Valley C of C 644 N. Navajo, Ste. C O'Sullivan Inn 928-635-2349 442 W. Route 66 Williams
❏ Eloy C of C ❏ Greenlee County C of C P.O. Box 477 Page 86040
305 N. Stuart Blvd. P.O. Box 1237 Salome 85348 928-645-2741 Papillon Grand Canyon 702-736-6322 195 E. Reno Suite A Las Vegas www.papillon.com
Eloy, 85231 Clifton, Az 85533 928-859-3846 Fax: 928-645-3181 Pine Country Restaurant 928-635-9718 107 N. Grand Canyon Williams www.pinecountryrestaurant.com
520-466-3411 928-865-3313 Fax: 928-859-3726 Psychic Visions 928-443-9667 621 Miller Valley Rd., Ste. A Prescott
❏ Pinetop-Lakeside C of C
Fountain Hills C of C ❏ Green Valley C of C Quartzsite C of C 102-C W. White Mountain Blvd. Quality Inn 928-645-8851 287 N. Lake Powell Page www.ramada.com
16837 E. Palisades Blvd 270 W. Continental Rd. 1495 Main Event Lane Pinetop 85929 Quality Inn & Suites Grand Canyon 800-221-2222 P.O.Box 520 Grand Canyon www.grandcanyonqualityinn.com
Fountain Hills 85269 Green Valley 85614 Quartzsite 85346 800-573-4031
480-837-1654 520-625-7575 928-927-5600 Rodeway Inn Red Feather Lodge 800-538-2345 P.O. Box 1460 Grand Canyon
Fax: 928-927-7438 Prescott Tourist Information Sharlot Hall Museum 928-445-3122 415 W. Gurley St. Prescott www.sharlot.org
117 W. Goodwin
Az Tourist Visitor Center ❏ Yuma C of C
373 S. Main St.
Prescott 86303, 800-266-7534
Tuba City Trading Post
Twisters The Route 66 Place
800-644-8383
928-635-0266
Main St. & Moenave Ave.
417 E. Route 66
Tuba City
Williams www.66place.com
Historic Cottonwood Hotel Yuma 85364
928-782-2567
Fax: 928-343-0038
Rim Country C of C
100 W. Main St. Payson 85541
800-672-9766
Zane Grey RV Park 928-567-4320 4500 E Hwy. 260 Camp Verde www.zanegreyrvpark.com
CENTRAL
❏ Kingman Powerhouse ❏ Sedona/Oak Creek Apache Gold Casino 928-475-7800 P.O. Box 1210 San Carlos www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com
930 N. Main St., Visitor Center Canyon C of C
120 W. Andy Devine, P.O. Box 478, Sedona 86339 Apache Wells RV Resort 480-832-4324 2656 N 56th St Mesa
Kingman, 888-427-RT66, 800-288-7336 Arizona State Capitol Museum 602-364-2328 1700 W. Washington Phoenix www.lib.az.us
Cottonwood, Az www.kingmantourism.org Fax: 928-204-1064 Ballet Arizona 602-381-0184 3645 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix www.balletarizona.org
NORTHERN AZ ❏ Show Low Regional C of C Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park 520-425-0320 150 N. Pine St Globe
928-634-9455 Camp Verde C of C
951 W. Deuce of Clubs
Show Low, 85902
Campground Buena Tierra
Canyon Vistas RV Resort
520-836-3500 995 South Cox Road
6601 E.HWY 60
Casa Grande
Gold Canyon
Tierra@yahoo.com
www.canyonvistas.com
385 S. Main 888-746-9569
Camp Verde 86322 Fax: 928-532-7610 Inn Suites Hotels & Suites 1-888-INNSUITES Several Locations Scottsdale, Tempe
928-567-9294 Keller Williams Realty 623-882-8000 250 N. Litchfield Rd Goodyear www.HomesInWValleyAZ.com
❏ Snowflake/Taylor C of C
❏ Globe/Miami C of C ❏ Marana C of C ❏ Chino Valley C of C 110 N. Main St, #1 Legacy Golf Resort 602-305-5500 6808 S. 32nd St. Phoenix
1360 N. Broad Street I-10@ exit 236 864 N. Hwy 89 Snowflake, 85937 MainStay Suites 800-660-MAIN 2165 W. 15th St. Tempe www.mainstaysuites.com
Globe 85502 Marana 85653 Chino Valley 86323 928-536-4331
800-804-5623 520-682-4314 800-721-7415 Mesa Regal RV Resort 480—830-2821 4700 E Main St Mesa
Fax: 928-636-4112 ❏ Springerville/Eagar Noftsger Hill Inn 520-425-2260 425 North Street Globe www.noftsgerhillinn.com
❏ Greater Florence C of C ❏ MTCVB - Tucson Regional C of C
291 N Bailey Street 100 S. Church Ave ❏ Clarkdale C of C 318 East Main McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 480-312-2312 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. Scottsdale www.therailroadpark.com
Florence 85232 Tucson, 85701 P.O. Box 161 Springerville 85938 Rock Shadows RV Resort 480-982-0450 600 S. Idaho Rd Apache Junction www.rockshadowsrvresort.com
800-638-8350 Clarkdale 86324 928-333-2123
800-437-9433
928-634-3382 Fax: 928-333-5690 Sun Life 55+ RV Resort 480-981-9500 5055 East University Drive Mesa
Fax: 520-868-5797 ❏ Nogales/Santa Cruz Taliesin West 480-860-2700 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale www.franklloydwright.org
Fax: 928-634-0407
❏ Greater Phoenix C of C Chamber of Commerce ❏ St. John’s C of C Val Vista Village 480-832-2547 233 N Val Vista Dr Mesa
201 N. Central, Ste. 2700 123 W. Kino Park ❏ Cottonwood C of C 180 W. Cleveland VAL Vista Winter Village 520-836-7800 16680 W. Val Vista Blvd. Casa Grande www.valvistawintervillage.com
Phoenix 85073 Nogales 85621 1010 S. Main Street St. Johns 85936
602-254-5527 520-287-3685 Cottonwood 86326 928-337-2000
Fax: 602-495-8913 ❏ Pearce Sunsites C of C
928-634-7593x2809
Fax: 928-634-7594
FAX: 928-337-2020 SOUTHERN
❏ Greater Phoenix CVB 133 C North Frontage Rd. Williams/Visitor Center Bird Cage Theatre 800-457-3423 P.O. Box 248 Tombstone
Information Center Pearce, Az 85625 ❏ Flagstaff C of C 200 Railroad Ave Bisbee Grand Hotel 520-432-5900 P.O. Box 825 Bisbee
50 N. 2nd St., Phoenix 85004 (520) 826-3535 101 W. Route 66 Williams 86046
877-CALL-PHX Flagstaff 86001 928-635-4061 Biosphere 2 Center 520-896-6436 PO Box 689 Oracle www.bio2.edu
Fax: 602-253-4415 ❏ Sierra Vista CVB 928-774-4505 Chandelle Adventure Tours 800-242-6335 4860 N. Paseo Del Tupo Tucson
21 E. Willcox Fax: 928-779-1209 Williams-Grand Cnyn. C of C
Sierra Vista 85635 200 W Railroad Avenue Cochise Terrace R.V. Resort 520-586-0600 1030 S Barrell Cactus Ridge Benson
Hualapai Office of Tourism 800-288-3861 Cottonwood Canyon Ranch 520-507-7443 750 S. Klondyke Rd. Pima www.cottonwoodcanyonranch.com
3550 N. Central Ave. Flagstaff CVB Williams 85046
Phoenix 85012 Fax: 520-417-6962 211 W. Aspen Ave. 928-635-1418 El Rancho Motel RV Park 520-432-2293 1104 Highway 92 Bisbee
602-277-7225 Flagstaff 86001
Fax: 602-277-4921 ❏ Tombstone C of C 928-779-7611 ❏ Winslow C of C Family Auto Body 520-889-2777 3340 E. Mossman Rd. Tucson
Box 995 300 W. North Road Hacienda del Sol 800-728-6514 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd Tucson haciendadelsol.com
Mesa CVB Tombstone 85638 Fort Apache Tourism Winslow 86047
888-457-3929 P.O. Box 710 928-289-2434 Kaibab Courtyard Shops 520-795-6905 2841 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson
120 N. Center Box 5529 Fax: 520-457-2458 Amado Territory Inn 888-398-8684 Amado www.amado-territory-inn.com
Mesa 85201 Fort Apache 85926
800-283-6372 928-338-1230 Yarnell C of C KGVY Radio 520-625-0700 P. O. Box 767 Green Valley
Fax: 602-827-0727 Tombstone Office of Tourism P.O. Box 275, Yarnell 85362
Tombstone 85638 ❏ Grand Canyon C of C 928-427-3301 Kitt Peak National Observatory 520-318-8163 950 N. Cherry Tucson www.noao.edu
Peoria C of C 800-457-3423 Hwy 64 Mama Louisa’s 520-790-4702 2041 S Craycroft Tucson
8355 W. Peoria, Peoria 85380 Fax: 520-457-3189 Grand Canyon 86023 Yavapai-Apache
928-638-2901 Nation Tourism MEB Management Services 520-620-1640 15 W. 5th St. Tucson
800-580-2645 ❏Tombstone Visitors Bureau
Fax: 623-486-4729 P.O. Box 1687 Muleshoe Ranch 520-586-7072 RR1 Box 1542 Willcox www.muleshoe-ranch.com
P.O. Box 280 Heber/Overgaard C of C Camp Verde 86322 OK Cafe 520-457-3980 220 E. Allen St. Tombstone www.scottsdalequality.com
❏ Pinal County Visitor Cntr. Tombstone 85638 P.O. Box 1926 928-567-1058
330 E. Butte 520-457-3929 Overgaard, 85933 Fax: 928-567-1051 Quality Inn 520-623-7792 1025 E. Benson Hwy Benson www.choicehotels.com
Florence 85232 ❏ Tubac C of C
928-535-5777 Quality Inn & Suites 877-726-2328 420 E. Hwy 70 Safford www.qualityinnsafford.com
888-469-0175 ❏ = Denotes Az Tourist Queen Mine Tours 520-432-2071 Bisbee
Fax: 520-868-1099 P.O. Box 1866 News Proud Partners
Tubac 85646 Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum 877-234-4111 150 N. Railroad Ave Willcox
❏ Southwest Valley C of C 520-398-2704 Sierra Suites 520-459-4221 391 East Fry Blvd Sierra Vista
289 N. Litchfield Rd. ❏ Willcox C of C Sky Works 520-751-6752 7401 E. 22nd St. Tucson
Goodyear, Az 85338 1500 Circle I Road
623-932-2260 Willcox 85643
Sonoita Vineyards LTD. 520-455-5893 5901 E Lester Dr. Sonoita
Fax: 623-932-9057 800-200-2272 Sunglow Guest Ranch 520-824-3334 HC1 Box 385 Pearce www.sunglowranch.com
❏ Sunland Visitor Center Fax: 520-384-0293 Tombstone Territories RV Park 520-457-2584 2111 E. Hwy. 82 Huachuca City www.tombstoneterritories.com
P.O. Box 300, Az City 85223 COLORADO RIVER Trail Riders Inn 520-457-3573 13 N 7th Tombstone
520-466-3007 Tucson Artisans Center 520-883-0909 5975 W. Western Way Circle #121 Tucson
Fax: 520-466-5048 ❏ Bouse C of C
P.O. Box 817
Turquoise Valley Golf & RV 520-432-3091 1791 Newell Rd Naco www.turquoisevalley.com
❏ Superior C of C Bouse 85325 Varsity Clubs Of America 520-318-3777 3855 E. Speedway Tucson www.ilxresorts.com
350 Main St, Superior 85273
520-689-0200 928-851-2498 PHOENIX VISITORS Villas at Shadow Mountain, The 520-826-5411 P.O. Box 755 Pearce
Fax: 520-689-0200 ❏ Bullhead Area C of C Voyager RV Resort 520-574-5000 8701 S. Kolb Rd. Tucson www.voyagerv.com
Tempe C of C 1251 Hwy 95 CENTERS:
909 E Apache Blvd. Bullhead City 86429
800-987-7457
COLORADO RIVER REGION
Tempe 85281 Fax: 928-754-5514 • DOWNTOWN PHOENIX Free Room Reservations 800-578-3379 P.O. Box 438 Chloride www.freerooms@ctaz.com
480-967-7891
Fax: 480-966-5365 (50 North 2nd St.) HavaTours 928-680-7996 344 London Bridge Rd. Lake Havasu www.havatours.com
❏ Chloride C of C Radisson Suites Inn Yuma 928-726-4830 2600 S. Fourth Ave Yuma www.radisson.com
Tempe CVB P.O. Box 268
51 W. 3rd St. Ste. 105 Chloride 86431 • BILTMORE FASHION PARK Desert Palms R V & Golf Resort 928-859-2000 39258 Harquahala Rd. Salome www.desertpalmsrv.com
Tempe 85281 928-565-2204 Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch 928-727-8270 P.O. Box 580 Yucca www.stgr.com
480-894-8158 Fax: 928-565-9354 (24th St. & Camelback Rd.)
Fax: 480-968-8004
Ramada Inn Lake Havasu 928-855-1111 271 S. Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City
❏ Dolan Springs C of C Sands Vacation Resort 928-855-1388 2040 Mesquite Ave. Lake Havasu City
❏ Wickenburg C of C Pierce Ferry Rd. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Xanadu Resort 520-855-8300 276 S. Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City www.xanaducondos.com
216 N Frontier Street Dolan Springs 86441
Wickenburg 85390 928-767-4473 • toll-free 1-877-CALL-PHX Mesa del Sol Golf Club 928-342-1283 12213 Calle del Cid Yuma
928-684-5479 Fax: 928-767-3835 Cocopah Casino 800-23-SLOTS Hwy 95A. Co. Rd. 15 Somerton www.wincocopahcasino.com
Fax: 928-684-5470 ❏ Ehrenberg C of C
• locally at 602-254-6500
P.O. Box 800
OTHER AREAS
Ehrenberg 85334 • www.phoenixcvb.com Days Inn Las Vegas 800-634-6541 4155 Koval Lane Las Vegas, NV
928-923-9601 Goulding’s Lodge 435-727-3231 P.O. Box 36001 Monument Valley, UT
Fax: 928-923-9602 Harrah’s Laughlin Casino and Hotel 702-298-4600 2900 S. Casino Dr. Laughlin