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Contents Four Corners Region......................................................................................39

AZ
www.aztourist.com

Astronomy....................................................................................................33
Attractions..............................................................................................34-35
Birdwatching ................................................................................................33
Casinos..........................................................................................................36
Central Arizona .........................................................................................6-9
Colorado River Region ................................................................................4-5
Events, Featured..........................................................................................24
October Events ......................................................................................28
November Events.............................................................................29-30
December Events ..............................................................................30-31
Harvest Festivals.......................................................................................32
Holiday Lights...........................................................................................30
Farmers Markets ............................................................................................32
Flagstaff...........................................................................................................14
Globe-Miami Region ...................................................................................8-9
Grand Canyon.............................................................................................12-13
Guest and Dude Ranches.............................................................................40
Tourist News
Laughlin, NV ....................................................................................................31
Lodging............................................................................................................26
Mexico..............................................................................................................41
Native American Culture ........................................................................37-38 MAIN OFFICE -TUCSON
Northland................................................................................................10-18
Public Lands....................................................................................................42 Publisher/Editor Anthony Venuti
Rim Country .....................................................................................................9
RV Resorts & Campgrounds....................................................................43-47 Managing Editor Charlis McVey
Statewide Map .........................................................................................24-25
Southern Az ...............................................................................................19-23 Art Director Alaena Hernandez
Tombstone ......................................................................................................22
Travel Writer ..................................................................................................26 Associate Editor Pam Marlowe
White Mountains.......................................................................................15-17
Associate Editor Deb McQueen

Letter from the Publisher

At Az Tourist News we becomes… how do those resorts there- might feel so good about it, that they
Associate Editor
Listings Editor
Tom Cline
Kate Seymour
take the position within our fore compete when there is nothing spe- just might decide to live here or bring
own organization that "No cific like Arizona’s great rural destina- their business here. Just imagine the Webmaster J.R. McGowan
ONE of us is smarter than tions being part of the experience - such possibilities.
ALL of us." This was a that if they wished to do THAT again… We are at the starting line for Distribution Ron Guerrero
quote taken from a book, guess what… they would have to come Southern Arizona’s Tourism Season,
"Primal Leadership," the BACK to Arizona. A wonderful con- while the Northern area pares down its
folks that wrote "Emotional cept. summer activities and regroups to han- Submissions of Articles & Press
Intelligence." Can you imagine the reception a dle those of us who like the cooler
I want to illustrate resort might experience if an in-house weather and wintertime experiences in Releases: Deadline October 15, 2003.
how as a State, Arizona’s travel person/concierge were to enable the Northern/High Mountains of Fax (520) 622-7275. Press releases,
top tourism professionals simply aren’t guests to visit some of our rural gems, Arizona.
getting it. We are all so provincial in our like Bisbee, Lake Havasu, Prescott, All of us in the business of hospitali- etc. are always welcomed.
approach to marketing. I have recently Tombstone, White Mountains, Apache ty look forward to this part of the sea-
discovered that due to the many chal- Junction, and many, many more loca- son, vacations are over, kids are back in Az Tourist News, P.O. Box 5083,
lenges Destination Resorts are facing, tions - to go perhaps for one night and school and we can get back to the busi-
they are in my view reacting instead of two days…the ease of which came ness of growing our businesses while Tucson, AZ, 85703. Toll Free (800)
being PRO-active. I have learned that directly from the Resort Lifestyle they making welcome those who wish to 462-8705, (520) 624-2897, (520) 622-
facing steady declines, many of chose… what an experience. They just experience all of Arizona, not just the 7275 Fax, email info@aztourist.com,
Arizona’s top resorts are doing their might come back to that same resort resort they are staying at, not just the www.aztourist.com
best to keep their guests on property. I knowing that going there isn’t going to great city they are visiting, and not only
believe this is bad for the resorts in be a duplicate experience of what they the best golf course listed in one of To reach an account executive, associate editor or to
question, it is bad for Arizona tourism did year(s) before or others are replicat- those too many to count glossy golf contact the editor or publisher, call (800) 462-8705. Any
in general... and this is why. ing enmasse worldwide. I don’t think guides. editorial portion of AZ Tourist News may not be dupli-
There are not too many resort expe- anyone, anywhere can duplicate Arizona, "America’s Natural Theme cated without written permission from the Publisher. Az
riences that cannot be replicated any Arizona, the Destination. Park," awaits you and remember Az Tourist News © 2003. 60,000 copies distributed monthly.
place in the world. Case in point… look However, like most Americans we Tourist News - don't get into your car Look for us at visitors centers, hotels, resorts, movie the-
at Las Vegas - they are actually recreat- think too much about the short term without it... safe journey! aters, restaurants, major attractions, major events, and
everywhere else in Arizona!
ing Paris, Venice, and the like. If resorts gain, without looking at the long term
can replicate the charm of European loss. I can make the same argument
cities in Vegas, then the southwestern with some our largest, high profile com-
experience can certainly be recreated at munities. Provincal in their belief that Ciao, WE ARE PROUD
other destination resorts. So when
someone says what did you do in
the world revolves around them instead
of the other way around, which makes TO BE MEMBERS OF:
Arizona, and the response is …well, we the marketing of Arizona a competitive
• Ajo C of C • Greenlee County C of C
played some great courses, we had affair instead of a warm, welcoming co-
some great dining, and we stayed in a cooperative effort that might just leave a • Arizona City C of C • Green Valley C of C
wonderful suite with impeccable ser- better taste in the mouth of visitors Anthony Venuti, • Arizona Tourism Alliance • Holbrook C of C
vice, oh, and our kids loved that great when they see how well WE all get Publisher • Ahwatukee Foothills C of C • Jerome C of C
new water slide - the question along throughout ALL of Arizona. They • Black Canyon C of C • Kingman C of C
• Benson/San Pedro Valley C of C • Lake Havasu C of C
Pick up your copy
of Az Tourist News
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at any of these fine FAST FACTS Due to the demand for listing events, we
have set the following guidelines. We hope that
• Bouse C of C
• Buckeye C of C
• Metropolitan Tuc. CVB
• McMullen Valley C of C
September 1997 Founded as Tucson Tourist these will clarify our criteria. • Bullhead Area C of C • Oatman C of C
News in Tucson by Anthony Venuti, Publisher, 1. Space Availability: We simply cannot list all
with a circulation of 50,000 readers. the events we receive. We reserve the right to
• Camp Verde C of C • Page/Lake Powell C of C
6251 N Oracle Rd (520) 297-2180 June 1998 evolved to AZ Tourist News with select appropriate event listings and when space • Carefree/Cave Creek C of C • Pearce/Sunsites C of C
circulation reaching 125,000 readers. Expanded is tight, we will give first priority to those who • Chino Valley Area C of C • Phoenix C of C
4245 E Speedway Blvd (520) 881-3550 distributed throughout all of Az at over 1,000 partner with us.
locations including hotels, visitor centers, visi- • Chloride C of C • Pinetop-Lakeside C of C
6635 E Grant Rd (520) 886-6635 2. Length: 25-30 words in length or 180 char-
tor destinations, etc. acters. This should include the necessary infor- • Clarkdale C of C • Rim Country C of C
April 1999 - Az Tourist News ON-LINE was mation such as event title, date, venue, brief • Coolidge C of C • Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon C of C
established. Currently receiving over 500,000 description of event, admission and public con-
verifiable hits monthly. Over 700 pages of • Copper Basin C of C • Seligman C of C
information on Arizona destination travel. tact number for further information. The name
950 E Baseline Rd (480) 831-5571 • Cottonwood/Verde Valley C of C • Snowflake/Taylor C of C
May 2001 Az Tourist Visitor Center opens in of the city is not included in the word count.
1080 W. Elliot Rd (480) 820-8401 3. Type: Tourism / Visitor related... typically • Dolan Springs C of C • Southwest Valley C of C
Tanger Outlet Mall. Between Phoenix and
Tucson on I-10 providing valuable and timely this leaves out charitable events and events that • Douglas C of C • Springerville C of C
visitor information as needed 7 days a week. would draw from only the participants’ family, • Ehrenberg C of C • St. Johns C of C
April 2002- AOT awards contract to Az Tourist friends and like demographic reach, unless these
News to publish the Az Event Guide Quarterly. have a particularly “western” or Arizona theme. • Eloy C of C • Tombstone C of C
1155 S Dobson Rd (480) 834-8372
Published now 4 times a year, 10,000 glossy Events submitted on line at • Flagstaff C of C • Wickenburg C of C
1663 E Main St (480) 898-3403 guides are made available to visitor centers, www.aztourist.com or e-mailed to • Globe-Miami C of C • Willcox C of C
chambers, and cvb’s throughout the state. Charlis@acttucson.com will be given priority
April 2003 - Arizona Office of Tourism pulls consideration. We have limited staff to retype,
• Golden Valley C of C • Williams C of C
support of the Az Event Guide Quarterly, Az fax for approval/proofing, etc. If you can help • Graham County C of C • Winslow C of C
4040 E Bell Rd (602) 765-0458
Tourist News goes it alone. us help you, it will be in your best interest to do • Grand Canyon C of C • Yarnell-Peeples Valley C of C
For more information or to so, for the time we can save will encourage us
17017 N 33 Ave (602) 993-4177 advertise call 1-800-462-8705 • Greater Florence C of C • Yuma C of C
to choose your events.
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out the field usually results in non-stop
banging and bumping among drivers who
will do anything to avoid being shut out
of the featured Cruise America 125 later
that day.
Friday’s Chevy Silverado 150 will
again feature Chevy, Ford and Dodge
trucks hustling around the Phoenix mile.
The Southwest Valley has become a outdoor concert series was recently wood crafts... and more! Visitors can PIR After Dark, the ultimate fan festival,
popular destination for arts, entertainment awarded the best new special event for enjoy a wonderful shopping experience will follow the race at the track at 6pm.
and a multitude of recreational opportuni- cities with a population under 25,000 by while strolling through this quaint village On Saturday get ready for the Bashas’
ties. Whether you’re the type that loves the Arizona Department of Parks and town. Relax to the enchanting sounds of Supermarkets 200
outdoor festivals, fine dining, or thrill to Recreation. The concert takes place on live Native American music and NASCAR Busch Series.
the excitement of extreme the 26th at 4pm on the front savor a delicious assortment of The grand finale on
acceleration this is your lawn of the Wigwam. Don’t for- southwestern cuisine! Sunday Nov 2, the
kind of destination. get to bring along a lawn chair GOODYEAR, AZ - while Checker Auto Parts 500
Located just minutes from or a blanket to throw on the others are shivering in the snow, will be the first
downtown Phoenix, the grass. Kick back, relax and you could be sampling the best of NASCAR Winston Cup
Southwest Valley offers a enjoy the music of the Rave; international cuisine and hum- Series to race on the
unique blend of big city this popular local band will ming along with music at the newly reconfigured
amenities, small town delight the crowd with top forty Goodyear Taste & Tunes track... no one is really
charm and exceptionally hits from the 50’s to the present. MusicFest on Nov 8. Estrella sure who, if anyone,
easy access to all that You might even catch a spectac- Mountain Ranch, nestled in the will have the advantage.
Arizona has to offer. ular southwest sunset! foothills of the majestic Estrella But some things are
LITCHFIELD PARK, A passion for the Arts? Mountains, will be the site for this fairly certain. There will
AZ., designated Tree City You won’t want to miss the inaugural festival. Experience the be a new track record
USA - this quaint little 33rd Annual Litchfield best of Phoenix with a fantastic this weekend and the
resort town lies in the heart Library Arts & Crafts Festival feast for the senses! Sample fine race will once again be
of the west valley. Nestled on November 1-2. The Festival wines, beer and local cuisine the biggest one-day
in the center of this lovely takes place in the center of while enjoying musical entertain- sporting event in
village-like setting is the legendary town, directly across from the Wigwam ment by the Gin Blossoms, Sistah Arizona.
Wigwam Resort and Golf Club. Lush gar- Resort. For two days each Blue, The Scones and the When making plans to visit the
dens, tree lined sidewalks and acres of year this sleepy little village Carvin Jones Band. A warm Southwest Valley, you may want to con-
green grass provide the perfect backdrop is transformed into a fabu- and sunny climate and idyl- sider a stay at the Wigwam Resort and
for several popular outdoor events. lous showcase for some of lic surroundings provide a Golf Club. This historic landmark offers
Coming up October 25-26, the the finest artisans in the wonderful backdrop for this an opulent get-away and a place to expe-
Southwestern Premier Artists southwest. Long known for event. rience southwestern warmth, authenticity
Celebration Show & Sale will take place the high quality of crafts- Visitors, collectors and and charm. The resort was built in 1918
in the Wigwam’s Terrace Dining Room. manship, scenic surround- anyone who enjoys the his- as a company lodge for visiting Goodyear
The celebration begins on Saturday at ings, and laid-back atmos- tory and heritage of the Tire executives, and the Wigwam Resort
4pm with an artist reception, sale and first phere, this event is one of southwest will definitely opened to the Public in 1929.
class wine tasting hosted by Sterling the most popular festivals in want to make plans to Today the resort is operated by
Vineyards of Napa Valley. The show and the Valley of the Sun. A spectacular gath- attend the 12th Annual West Valley Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,
sale also takes place on Sunday from ering of over 250 fine artists and crafts- Invitational Native American Arts Inc. as part the Luxury Collection group
10am-4pm. men will exhibit a wide variety of origi- Festival January 10-11. Celebrate Native and is also considered one of the premier
Make plans that same Sunday to enjoy nal works, including paintings, pottery, cultures and traditions and share in the golf destinations in the country, The
‘Arts in the Park Live!’ This popular sculptures, jewelry, photography, exotic lives of more than 200 award-winning Wigwam exudes elegance and romance
artists and performers. The Festival fea- and offers exquisite dining in the award-
Goodyear Southwestern Premier Artists tures two days of authentic Native
American arts including jewelry, pottery,
winning Arizona Kitchen. Guests check-
ing into the Casitas will discover an
Taste & Tunes Celebration Show and Sale kachinas, paintings, sculptures, basketry
and more! Peruse a fabulous selection of
ambiance that reflects the resort’s original
Authentic Arizona style. With pueblo-
MusicFest October 25th-26th quality artwork; buy directly from the
artists; enjoy live artist demonstrations
style adobe architecture and rustic décor,
The Wigwam Resort and Golf Club you will feel as if you’ve traveled back a
Saturday, November 8th Come and experience Authentic Arizona! and cultural performances. century in time.
Gates open at 1pm • Main stage entertainment 2pm-9pm AVONDALE, AZ - Winston Cup For more information email Candy
North Lake Park, Estrella Mountain Ranch, Goodyear
• Artist Reception & Sale - Weekend... four fabulous days of racing!
Saturday 4pm-8pm at CVERMIL@apsc.com or call one of
When the four premier NASCAR Series the numbers below.
Experience the best of • Art Show & Sale - Sunday 10am-6pm make their annual visit to Phoenix
Phoenix with a fantastic • Concert on the Lawn - International Raceway Oct 30 - Nov 2, it
feast for the senses! Southwest Valley Chamber of
Sample fine wines, beer Arts in the Park Live will mark the 16th time that the Commerce, 623-932-2260
and local cuisine while Featuring: The Rave - Sunday 4pm-6pm NASCAR Winston Cup Series has raced Wigwam Resort and Golf Club,
enjoying musical enter- on the famous one-mile oval, creating the 888-382-8610
tainment by the Gin
Blossoms, Turning Point,
623-393-5338 largest sporting event in the State of
Arizona. The action begins on Thursday,
City of Litchfield Park Recreation and
Sistah Blue, The Scones and The Carvin Jones Band. Community Services, 623-935-9040
October 30 as the NASCAR Elite Litchfield Park Library, 623-393-5338
$25 Adult • $10 Junior • Children 10 and under FREE Division: Featherlite Southwest Series Phoenix International Raceway,
• VIP tickets available hits the track for one of the most competi- 602-252-2227
tive races of the year. After qualifying, West Valley Fine Arts Council,
623-935-6384 the traditional ‘last chance’ sprint to fill 623-935-6384

Billy Moore Western Heritage Days

October 17, 18, 19
Carnival • Parade • Arts & Crafts
• Free Concert • Great Food
• Lots of Fun
Bring the Whole Family!
Coldwater Park, Avondale, Az
(East of Dysart, North of Highway 85)

For more info call 623-932-2260

or visit www.southwestvalleychamber.org
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Littlefield
Colorado City
389
Kaibab

Moccasin
Kanab
Hardyville Days 2003
Mesquite
Colorado Remembering Our Roots
River Region Fun and excitement are Community College Singers, and Shawn

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Cities & Towns Community Park, Oct 17-19!
Relive the wild and wooly pioneer
Don West and his Karoake machine.
New this year is the Professional
days along the Colorado River, when Cake Decorating Contest! Prizes up to
Blythe, CA Oatman miners blasted, dug, and sifted $200 will be awarded for the
Bouse Parker precious gold and silver out of best decoration by a profes-
Temple Bar Bullhead City Peach Springs
Willow Beach the desert hillsides, when the sional. Amateurs and newcom-
Chloride Poston canyons echoed with the sound ers can compete for prizes, too.
Cibola Quartzsite of steamboat whistles and the It all takes place at the
Colorado City, CO Riviera occasional six shooter, when the CableVision Stage. Cash and
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Dolan Springs Peach Springs Dateland Roll area we call Bullhead City prizes will also be awarded in
Truxton Dolan Springs Salome today was known as Hardyville. contests for the Best Beard and
Chloride 66
Ehrenberg San Luis
Valentine
Fort Mohave Somerton The 7th annual Hardyville Best Frontier Costume.
Hackberry
Gadsden Tacna Days celebration begins on the evening of Watch the beach and the sky for a col-
Laughlin 68
Thursday, Oct 16, with dinner and danc- orful collection of bright kites of all
Bullhead City Kingman 40
Hackberry Temple Bar
Riviera
40 Kaibab Topock ing to the music of Earthbound at the descriptions floating overhead. Kites
Oatman Kanab Truxton Chamber of Commerce building, begin- bring out the kid in all of us and there’s
Fort Mohave
Kingman Valentine ning at 6 pm. Tickets are available at the no better place for kite flying than along
Needles Yucca
Lake Havasu City Wellton Bullhead City C of C, Bullhead City the Colorado River. Give it a whirl!
Topock
Wickieup Laughlin, NV Wenden Recreation Center, and St. Margaret There is an Arts and Craft Fair in
Littlefield Wickieup Mary’s Catholic Church. the Chamber of Commerce Building
Lake Havasu City Martinez Lake Willow Beach Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Oct. 17, throughout the entire three-day festival.
95 Mesquite Winterhaven 18, 19, will be jam packed with family Paintings, ceramics, homemade quilts,
Moccasin Yucca events and activities all over Community woodcrafts, dolls, furniture, painted
Needles, CA Yuma Park on Highway 95. Throughout all gourds, jewelry, and more, all crafted by
three days you can enjoy pony rides, a area artists, will be displayed.
Parker
LA PAZ petting zoo, arts and crafts at the If you are vendor, artist, craftsperson,
Poston

95
Bouse
72 Wenden 60
Historic Downtown Chamber Building, food and beverages,
kite festival, twist contest, live entertain-
or performer and wish to take part in next
year’s Hardyville Days celebration con-
Blythe Quartzsite Salome Yuma Attractions ment on two stages, children’s games,
contests, dancing, and music. The
tact the Bullhead City Recreation
Supervisor Kathy Jackson at 928-763-
Ehrenberg 10
• Century House Museum - part of the Pistoleros and Roses gunfighting show 0158. Enjoy the celebration!
Arizona Historical Society, is one of Yuma’s will erupt periodically in the park. Thanks to sponsors: St. Margaret
Cibola
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oldest and most historic buildings. Once the Entertainment this year includes the Mary’s Church, Territorial Engineering,
home of pioneer merchant E.F. Sanguinetti, it popular dancing duo Ponie Maronie and The Pioneer Hotel and Casino, River
now contains artifacts, photographs and fur-
YUMA nishings of Arizona’s territorial period.
Muscle Beach Mary, Fox Creek Jr. High
Band, BHC Jr. High Band, Mohave
Horse Deli, Wal-Mart, Ramada Express,
River Valley Artist Guild, CableVision.
Colorful gardens with exotic and talking birds
Martinez Lake
are maintained as they were at the turn of the
century.
Winterhaven
Wellton
Roll
8
Dateland
• St. Thomas Mission - is a reminder of the
long history of the Quechan Indian Nation
London Bridge Days
Gadsden
San Luis
Yuma
Somerton
Tacna
and Yuma. Built on the grounds of the origi-
nal Mission founded in 1780, the church con-
New Schedule, New Venue, New Stars!
tinues to hold services. A convenient weekend and “Charlie Brown.”
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schedule, modern new event Adding to the entertainment schedule,

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• Yuma Crossing State Historic Park - fea- location and line-up of legendary this year’s celebration will also feature
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tures the original 1865 Quartermaster Depot,
distribution point for troops stationed at the
outposts of the Arizona Territory as well as an
early adobe house, stagecoaches, mule wag-
ons, steamtrain, and Vistor Center.
Hardyville • Yuma Territorial Prison State Park - the
penitentiary once housed many of Arizona’s
Days most dangerous and notorious criminals.
Famed in movies and television, the remains
Celebrate the Heritage of the prison are now Arizona’s most visited
of the Colorado River! State Historic Park.
October 16-19 For more information call the Yuma
Bullhead City Community Park Visitor Information Center at 928-783-
0071.
• Arts & Crafts Fair
• Great Food • Cold Beer
• Live Entertainment on Two Stages
• Kite Festival • Old West Gunfights
Winter Visitors!
• Games and Rides for the Kids
Don’t Miss Yuma’s
“Welcome Back Bash”
and Much More!
on November 18th!
Please call 928-763-0158 Entertainment, food vendor and informational
for details or visit booths, 10a-1pm. For more information call
www.hardyvilledays.com Lori Stofft at the Sun: 928-539 6805
musical talent are in store for atten-
dees of the 32nd annual London
Bridge Days festival in Lake Havasu
City.
October 23-26, the 32nd London
Bridge Days will try out a new ‘abbrevi-
ated’ version of the historic icon’s unusu-
al anniversary - the dedication of the
world-famous London Bridge to the
desert community of Lake Havasu City.
Traditionally taking place over an eight-
day period each October, this year’s festi-
val has been shortened to four days and
moved its location away from the English
Village to the modern new Agave Inn
Complex across the bridge.
New entertainment events are also
scheduled for this year’s celebration;
most anticipated being the evening per-
formance by legendary R & B band The
Coasters. A leading influence on popular
music and featured on talent programs
such as the Ed Sullivan Show and Dick
Clark’s American Bandstand, The
Coasters rose to fame in the 1950’s with
top billboard hits such as “Yakety Yak”
sponsored musical entertainment by the
Ramada Express (Laughlin) and music
group Papa Doo Run Run, a Grammy
Award nominated band boasting two Gold
Record awards plus nine charted singles,
albums and EPs for their 1960’s-style
California Beach sound. Papa Doo Run
Run toured with legendary music team
Jan & Dan throughout the 1970s, and has
periodically recorded and performed with
members of the original Beach Boys
since the 1980s.
In addition to great music, visitors to
London Bridge Days will find delicious
food, parades and craft fairs.
New this year will be a strolling art
walk and expanded craft fair to entice
attendees to extend their stay at the event.
Performance art and food tasting will
also add to the traditional dedication
activities such as the Bed Races and
Grande Parade.
For more information call 928-855-
4115 or visit online at www.hava-
suchamber.com.
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McMullen Valley Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn

Stories to Tell, Fun to Be Had “Get Your Kicks Under Route 66”
Located in western Arizona, quaint, desert town. It’s not new, in fact, it’s features of the 800-acre property. They
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McMullen Valley runs along “Gateway to Alamo Lake,” Wenden over 25 millions years old! But have placed new TVs, VCRs and satellite
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Route 60 and joins with I-10. It is a has one of Arizona’s best bass lakes. the Grand Canyon Caverns have TV service in the well-maintained 48-

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point of interest for many travelers,
offering fine RV camping and many
small towns, each with an abundance of
stories to tell.
Salome was established in 1904. Dick
Wick Hall, famed Arizona humorist, fea-
tured in the 1920’s Saturday Evening
Post, named the town after an incident
when fellow founder Charles Pratt’s wife,
Salome, attempted to walk on the hot
desert sand in her bare feet and proceeded
to “dance” to her destination. There and
then “Salome - where she danced -
Arizona” was born.
Together, the smaller towns surround-
ing Salome form the McMullen Valley.
Brenda is located on Hwy 60 between
Quartzsite and Hope. The original couple
to homestead the town named it after
their first daughter. Brenda is a mecca for
winter RV’ers.
Two miles west of Salome, Harcuvar
was a station on the Parker branch of
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.
The name is Mohave for “sweet water,”
or coobar, “there is very little.”
Settled in 1890 by Victor Satterdahl,
Vicksburg was originally named
Satterdahlburg. Formerly an area with
numerous gold mines, Vicksburg is now a
December 8th-13th • Brenda, Az
Six Days of Entertainment
Musical Competition with a $1000 First Place Prize!
Originally named Wendendale, the town
was founded as a supply depot for area
mines. Hope was established in the
1930’s after the main highway changed
its route from Vicksburg to bypass the
short-lived Johannesberg. Vicksburg mer-
chants relocated and named the new town
to reflect their wishes for renewed busi-
ness.
Along with its history and stories,
McMullen Valley offers exciting events
throughout the season. Coming up on
October 24-25 in Salome is the 58th
Annual Dick Wick Hall Days
Celebration. The Lions Club is sponsor-
ing a beer garden and sock hop on Fri.
and a carnival, parade, lunch, dinner and
dance on Sat. On the same weekend, Oct
25-26, there will be hot rodeo action at
the T Bar B Feed Rodeo.
Plan ahead for the Brenda Jamfest on
Dec 8-13. This six-day festival features
nightly and daily jams, musical competi-
tion, booths, games & more. There are
special JamFest camping packages avail-
able. Call 928-927-7800 or 800-927-
2101. For more information about the
area call the McMullen Valley C of C at
928-859-3846.
seen some changes in the last 75
years. Found by Mr. Peck in the early
1920s, these huge underground caverns
have a lot to say for
themselves. First they
have been dry for sever-
al million years. This
makes them rare... most
caverns are wet - only
3% of the world’s cav-
erns are dry.
This means a couple
of things. One is that the
Grand Canyon Caverns
have no life in them.
Because there is no mois-
ture in the air or the cav-
erns. nothing can live
down there for longer than
a few days. Great for those
who do not like creepy crawly things!
Another cool thing about the caverns are
that they are cool, very cool. Pretty much
59 degrees 24/7 - 365 days a year.
Located at an elevation of 5,200 feet,
60 miles East of Kingman, the Caverns
are accessed via a 21-story elevator that
takes you straight down. The doors open
up to huge caverns, large enough to
place football fields in them with the ceil-
ing height up to 90 feet in places! The
trails are well lit and concrete for easy
walking, although at one point they have
a 60 stair drop into a lower area which
takes one’s breath away for a minute.
Since the new ownership of the cav-
erns around 2 years ago, there are new
tours on offer: off-trail tours that allow
the hearty to explore the lower depths of
the caves. and the flashlight tour (all
lights off) for the brave, who take the
walk just with flashlights... similar to the
early tourists in the 20s who used just a
lantern.
The new management team of Coni
and Buck Voyles have improved many
room motel, added new direct dial phones
in each room, opened a morning guest
lounge area and arranged entertainment in
the bar on many nights.
Rodeos have been a popular
comeback to the Caverns com-
plex with over a dozen roping
contests and rodeos in the last
year. The airstrip, a 5200-foot
runway located on the property,
has been recently repaired and
brought up to standard. All the
information a pilot needs can
be found by pressing in locator
L37 on any navigation site.
The RV park is now being
refurbished with new picnic
tables, sites and hook-ups.
The Caverns have been
an Arizona landmark for over
75 years on Route 66 milepost 115 (12
miles East of Peach Springs, 22 miles
west of Seligman).
After 20 million years... come visit and
see the changes that have taken place.
“Come for the Caverns, Stay for the
Rest.” Look on the internet at
GCCaverns.com for more photos, maps
and information or phone 928-422-
3223.

Daily Jams & Nightly Music • Games & Activities

Breakfast & Dinners • Vendors
Where is Brenda, Az?
On US Hwy 60 just 15 miles
east of Quartzsite. From Exit 31
on I-10 go 4 miles NE on Hwy 60.
For more information call 928-927-9090
or email: brendajamfest@tds.net
Route 66 Attractions
Look Out for These... & More
• Winslow’s Standin’ on the Corner Park
• Holbrook’s Wigwam Village
• Meteor City Trading Post and the
World’s Longest Route 66 Map
• Joseph City’s Jackrabbit Trading Post
• Meteor Crater
• Flagstaff’s Museum Club
• Williams’ Historic Downtown
• Ash Fork’s Settler’s Cemetery
• Seligman’s old Harvey House
• Grand Canyon Caverns
• Kingman’s Route 66 Museum
• “Almost” Ghost Town of Oatman
The Route 66
Association recently
published a new map
featuring all the Route
66 Communities in
Arizona. The associa-
tion is located in the
Powerhouse Visitor
Center in Historic Downtown Kingman.
Phone 928-753-5001 or e-mail
azrt66@route66web.com.
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Central Az Cities & Towns Paloma Rio Verde

Aguila El Mirage Kearney
Paradise Valley
Payson
San Carlos
San Manuel ArtFest of Fifth Avenue
Ahwatukee
Apache Junction
Eloy
Florence
Mammoth
Maricopa
Peoria
Peridot
Scottsdale
Sentinel
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Carefree Friendly Corner Morristown Punkin Center Superior forms during the three day ArtFest if Courtyard by well known Jazz, Folk,
Casa Grande Gila Bend New River Queen Creek Surprise Fifth Avenue in Scottsdale, Oct 17-19, Rock and Celtic musicians Walt
Cave Creek Gilbert Oracle Randolph Tempe 2003. Richardson, Pete Pancrazi, Paul Nichols,
Cedar Creek Gladden Oracle Jct. Red Rock Tonopah Potter Barbara Heard is continually the Scones, the ClairVoyants, Gypsy
Chandler Glendale Palo Verde Tortilla Flat
Chuichu Wickenburg developing new glaze techniques, Dave Waltz, Bucket of Witches, Del Soul &
Globe Strawberry Pine Clifton utilizes his knowledge of timing Friends, and more.
Circle City Goodyear 260 Winkelman
Claypool Hayden Payson Wintersburg and rhythm as a musician to blow glass, This bi-annual festival is located in the
Coolidge Inspiration Wittman Charles Mudgett’s photographic watercol- Arts District of Down Town Scottsdale on
Dudleyville Kaka Black Canyon City
87 Young Young ors capture the essence of the moment, Fifth Avenue, home of galleries, pic-
Aguila
60 and Debra Ozellos uses powerful colors turesque storefronts, unique shops, and
Wickenburg New River to present simple still live objects as gourmet restaurants where the “Journey is
Cedar Creek
Gladden Morristown 74
Cave Creek
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Punkin Center works of art. Come meet these artists and half the Fun.”
Circle City Carefree 188 73
more. For more information visit
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Rio Verde Visit the “Food Frenzy” cook-off pre- www.888artfest.com or call 1-888-ART-
Surprise Sun City Paradise sented by the Scottsdale Culinary School FEST.
El Mirage Peoria ValleyFountain Hills 88 77
10 Tortilla Flat and see the local chefs in action. Enjoy
Glendale Scottsdale
Tonopah Claypool
Wintersburg
Palo Verde
Goodyear Phoenix
Buckeye Ahwatukee Tempe
Mesa
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Apache Junction
Gilbert 60 Superior
Inspiration

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San Carlos Railfair 2003
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Peridot
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ice cream and children’s laughter Roald Amundsen Pullman car - the loco-
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Sentinel Casa Randolph Dudleyville and 12th at McCormick Stillman One” - will be offering FREE tours dur-
Paloma 8 Grande 87
79 77 Railroad Park. Railfair is for train- ing the fair.
Eloy
Mammoth lovers of all ages. Come marvel at the Come relive the days when you rode
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displays and exhibits and enjoy the mock
Western gunfights and other entertain-
Kaka Red Rock Oracle Jct. Oracle ment from 10 am to 5 pm.
The park’s regular features will be
open, too. Rides are available on the scale
models of historic steam locomotives and
diesel-electric engines over a mile-long
track for $1 each - children age three and
younger ride free with a paying adult. The
trains, played with trains or just waved as
they roared by with whistles blaring.
Admission to Railfair is free. The park
is located on the corner of Scottsdale Rd.
and Indian Bend Rd. in Scottsdale. For
more information call 480-312-2312 or
check the website at www.therailroad-
park.com.

American Heritage Weekend

Nothing Like It Before in the Southwest
The American Heritage Americans (Washington, Grant, Lee and
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nary living history event held on
Nov 15-16, 2003. Nothing quite like
this has ever been done in the
Southwest. In this celebration of our
American Heritage of the 18th and 19th
C’mon. Take a train ride. centuries, there will be colonists, pio-
neers, Lewis & Clark, Sacagawea, moun-
tain men, and Revolutionary War, Civil
MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK War and Spanish American War battle
7301 E. Indian Bend Road reenactors. You’ll also see historic musi-
(480) 312-2312 www.therailroadpark.com cians, actors portraying famous
church service (Sunday only) and much,
much more.
This unique educational event will be
held at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, a
pretty suburban/rural community in the
southeastern part of the greater Phoenix
area. Tickets will be $10 at the gate for
ages six and up. Information regarding
limited advance discount tickets as well
as further details may be obtained from
www.americanheritageweekend.com.

• Hay Rides
• Four-Acre
Maze Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
• Pig Races
• Bonfires & Cactus Rd.
• Marshmallow
Roasting Scottsdale, Arizona
• Bluegrass Recorded info: (480)860-8810
®
Music
• Country Fun A broad range of guided tours are offered daily at this desert Phone:(480)860-2700
masterpiece which served as Wright’s personal home, studio
and architecture campus.

Thursdays through Sundays in October

Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, Az
Camping Available • Admission $9.00
Discounts tickets can be purchased at Safeway Grocery Stores.
www.schnepffarms.com
www.pumpkinandchiliparty.com
480-987-3100
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The Scottsdale Inn at Pima...
Home Away From Home
Scottsdale is known for its
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wide variety of things to see and
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do. The city has over 125 galleries
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and museums, 200 area golf courses,
a wide variety of outdoor recreation and
tour companies, and 330 days of sunshine
a year to enjoy it all in. With so much to
see and do you are sure to want a place to
rest and the friendly, professional staff at
The Inn at Pima are sure that once you
stay with them, you won’t want to stay
anywhere else.
Conveniently located in one of
Scottsdale’s most prestigious communi-
ties, The Inn at Pima is surrounded by
golf, tennis, parks, casinos, shopping and
dining. And to top it all off The Inn offers
complimentary breakfast overlooking the
Olympic-size pool and gardens, refresh-
ments at the evening “Manager’s Cocktail
Party,” a business center with free internet
access, free local shuttle service, safe
deposit box, and heated outdoor pool, spa,
and fitness center.
Celebrating 50 Years
Billy Moore Western Heritage Days in Avondale
October 17, 18 & 19 will
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celebrations in Avondale. Over the
years the founder’s day festival has
matured into a regional
event that draws
crowds from around
the Valley.
Activities kick off
in Coldwater Park at
approximately 5 pm on
Friday night with the
opening of the carni-
val and the arts and
crafts booths. Festivalgoers will be treat-
ed to a free concert with dancing by The
Dina Preston Band at 7pm. The band has
performed on 25 USO Tours, including
entertaining the troops taking part in
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
On Saturday one of the largest com-
munity parades in the state winds its way
down Western Avenue at 10am with
bands, floats, equestrians and more. This
year the parade will terminate in
Coldwater Park where the awards will be
The People's Community Lu'au
Celebrate with Hawaiian Airlines
Celebrate Hawaiian
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non stop service from Phoenix to
Hawai'i and experience the rich
Native cultures of the Pacific Islands at
The People's Community Lu'au. The
lu’au takes place Saturday, Oct 11th at
Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix
from 11 am - 6 pm.
Be amazed by performers and digni-
taries direct from Hawai'i such as
Melveen Leed, the Queen of Hawaiian
entertainment, as well as Miss Hawai'i.
Native food, arts & crafts from the
Islands and Mainland will awaken the
senses, while hands-on craft demonstra-
tions make this an event for the whole
family to enjoy.
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Renovated just last year, The Inn at
Pima has 123 guest rooms, including 49
suites with over 960 square feet of living
space. The Suites are complete with a full
kitchen, living room, bedroom and cov-
ered patio. There are also Conference and
Banquet facilities for meetings, weddings,
family reunions and conventions of up to
250 people.
With room rates that range from
$52.00 to $279.00 a night, depending
upon season and availability, The Inn pro-
vides something for every budget. You
can take a virtual tour of The Inn as well
as make reservations at www.zmcho-
tels.com/az/pima.html. For a more per-
sonal touch call them at 800-344-0262.
Also be sure to find out how you can own
your own two-bedroom Condo without
the hassles of normal Condo ownership,
so you can truly make The Inn at Pima
your “Home Away from Home.”
Please see page 26 for special offers
at the Inn at Pima.
presented. Saturday night fireworks will
light up the sky over Coldwater Park at
8pm.
A Tardeada begins at 5 pm Saturday
with DJ music by “Magia Digital,” the
Mariachi group Orgullo
de Mexico with special
guest Jaime Martinez,
and music by the Buffalo
Band.
Throughout the event a
talent show, lawn mower
races, burro races, a
demonstration of minia-
ture horses driving, a
Pygmy Goat Show, a petting zoo, and
special entertainment will provide fun for
the entire family.
All activities except the parade will
take place in Coldwater Park. To reach
the park take I-10 to Dysart Rd and go
south. Coldwater Park is located just east
of Dysart Rd between Riley Dr and
Western Av. Follow the signs. For more
information call the Southwest Valley
Chamber of Commerce at 623-932-
2260.
Admission and parking are FREE;
however, the Lu'au Committee encour-
ages everyone to donate non perishable
food items for local food banks. Steele
Indian School Park is located at 3rd Street
and Indian School Road in Central
Phoenix. For more information call
602-793-1470.
The People's Community Lu'au is a
non profit event that was created to
unite the Indigenous people of the Pacific
Islands and North America while
maintaining healthy relationships with the
Greater Phoenix Area through
the exchange of story, song, and dance.
This event is a sanctioned activity
of the 2003 Native American
Recognition Days.
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Bluegrass Time in the High Desert
‘Out Wickenburg Way’ November 14-16
The Four Corner States Passes are: $25, $22 and $10.
SIC
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24th Annual Bluegrass Festival One of the highlights is the Saturday
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& Fiddle Championship is spon- Night ‘indoor’ Bluegrass Concert fea-
sored by the Wickenburg Chamber of turing the host bands at the Wickenburg
Commerce and is one of the oldest Community Center, located at 160 N.
bluegrass festivals in the Valentine Street in the heart of the
Southwest. You’ll find Town’s historic district. The con-
three days of activities, cert starts at 7:30 pm with admis-
including continuous sion of $7 per person.
music by noted bluegrass On the festival grounds are food
bands Open Road, and drink concessions, arts &
Kane’s River, and The crafts and a designated Kids Zone.
Lampkins Family. Organizers prohibit bringing alco-
In addition, contestants holic beverages, food and coolers
will compete in thirteen cate- onto the festival grounds.
gories for prizes and cash Spectators are encouraged to
awards. Some of the categories bring your own lawn chair or
bring Championship designa- blankets to sit on while
tion, such as Open Fiddle, enjoying the music. General
Mandolin, Flat Pick Guitar and seating is available on
Banjo. The festival is held out- grounds.
doors at the Everett Bowman Wickenburg is a town
Rodeo Grounds, just 1/2 mile east of where the visitor is as warmly welcomed
Highway 60/93 in Wickenburg. Limited whether his stay is an hour, a day, a week
reserved camping is available through the or a month. It isn’t important where
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.
The festival opens on Friday to the
public at 11 am, with entertainment start-
you’re from or who you are, the impor-
tant thing is that you are here.
For more information view the
ing at 1 pm through 5:30 pm. On Bluegrass Festival site on our website at
Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 7 am www.wickenburgchamber.com or
and a pancake breakfast and entertain- www.outwickenburgway.com or call
ment follow from 9 am - 5:30 pm. Tickets the Wickenburg Chamber of
for the Bluegrass Festival are $10 adults, Commerce at 928-684-5479.
$9 senior citizens, $ 5 children; 3 day
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
Presents:
The 24th Annual
Bluegrass Festival
& Fiddle Championship
November 14, 15, 16, 2003
Join the fun for our 24th Annual Festival!
Over $6500 in cash prizes for mandolin, flatpick guitar, bluegrass banjo,
fiddle, specialty vocal, specialty instruments, family bands, old time bands,
and bluegrass band competition.
Reserved camping, concessions Discount for
and 24 hour jamming. advanced tickets sales.
For more information, contact the
HOST BANDS:
Open Road, Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce:
Kane’s River, and 928-684-5479 or
The Lampkins Family www.wickenburgchamber.com
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Cool Things to See and Do Annual Veterans Celebration

in the Globe-Miami Area The San Carlos Apache Tribe Welcomes You
1. Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park 5. The Arts and Antiques District - From Nov 6-9, the San ditional attire and demonstrate their tal-

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Carlos Apache Tribe is holding ents in traditional art forms such as bead-

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- offers a glimpse into the long vanished home to over 25 antique dealers and

Salado culture. Visitors are encouraged to
walk within restored rooms in this 700-
year old pueblo and and also to visit the
museum. Open 9-5, adm: $3. 928-425-
0320 http://ajnet.ci.apache-
jct.az.us/Library/aainruin.htm
2. Cobre Valley Center for the Arts -
located in the old Gila County
Courthouse, noted for both its architecture
and its wonderful exhibits and programs.
From stained glass to theater productions,
watercolors to sculpture, the Center is a
hub of art and entertainment. 928-425-
0884 www.cobrevalleyarts.com
3. Sleeping Beauty Mine - The source of
some of the purest and most sought after
turquoise on the US and overseas markets.
It is virtually matrix free (no veins). You
can visit True Blue Jewelry, the mine’s
store, located at 200 North Willow St in
Globe where they are open 5 days a week
from 8am-4pm.
artists studios. Get a map at the chamber
or go to www.miamiaz.org for a complete
listing and write up on dealers in the area.
6. San Carlos Apache Cultural Center -
this wonderful cultural center was first
opened in 1995 and provides an opportu-
nity for the tribe to tell its history from the
persepctive of the San Carlos Apache peo-
ple. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Located in
Peridot, AZ on Hwy 70. 928-475-2894
7. Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Its 323
acres include a wide range of habitats, a
1.5 main loop mile walking trail and sev-
eral demonstration gardens. Also hosts
many special events. Hwy 60, 3 miles
west of Superior. Open daily 8am-5pm.
Adm: $6 adults, $3 children. 520-689-
2811, http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
8. Outdoor Recreation - the Globe-
Miami area is surrounded by mountains,
and just a short distance from Roosevelt
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its annual Veterans Celebration.
This exciting event combines parade
and pageants, fair and rodeo, carnival,
Intertribal Dances and more. There’s
something for everyone to enjoy, so make
your plans now.
The 37th Annual Veterans Memorial
All Indian Rodeo from the 6th-9th brings
all the rodeo thrills of bareback and sad-
dlebronc riding, calf roping, steer
wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and
more. The Kids Rodeo on Thursday is
great fun for the young’uns and the daily
carnival will delight all ages.
The popular Miss San Carlos Apache
Pageant takes place on Friday, the 7th at
7:30pm in Burdette Hall in San Carlos.
Young girls model contemporary and tra-
Art Show at Arboretum
Superior Arts League Talent Displayed
Oils, acrylics, watercolor,
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ing and basketweaving. Come enjoy and
learn about tribal culture.
The Veterans Memorial Parade takes
place on Saturday, Nov 8. The 150 entries
include floats, bands, tribal groups, hors-
es, military marching groups and much
more. On Saturday evening there will be
a performance of Intertribal Dancing at
Apache Gold Casino, 5 miles east of
Globe on Hwy 70. You will be amazed at
the beautiful traditional attire, the light-
footed dancers and the hypnotic drums.
For more information about any of
these activities or for admission costs,
please contact the office of the San
Carlos Apache Tribal Administration at
928-475-2361.
joined by sculpture and expressions in a

http://www.sbturquoise.com/ Lake. It offers many opportunities for the photography, ceramics, and wide variety of media.
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outdoor enthusiast including hiking into sculpture by talented
4. Apache Stronghold Golf Course - The the Pinals, hunting, fishing, horseback rid- members of the Superior
#1 public golf course in Arizona as rated ing, rock climbing, four wheel adventures, Arts League will be dis-
by Golfweek America. 1-800-APACHE-8 rafting trips, and boating. Globe-Miami played at Boyce Thompson
Chamber of Commerce, 928-425-4495 Arboretum throughout the
month of October.
Timed to coincide with the
annual Oct. 11 Dia de Colores
celebration, this exhibit will
remain on display in the lecture
More information about the arts
league can be obtained from
Chuck Davison at 520-689-2655,
Carolyn Gray at 520-689-2600 or
Velva Fale at 520-689-5234.
The Smith Building is open dur-
ing regular public hours from 8-5
daily. Boyce Thompson
Arboretum is about three minutes
west of Superior on highway 60,

Tough course.
room of the Arboretum’s his-
toric Smith Building throughout
the whole month for visitors to enjoy.
Works on display are by local artists,
many of them professional or semi-pro-
near milepost 223; a drive of
about one hour east of Phoenix or
90 minutes north of Tucson via Highways
79 and 60. Admission is $6 for adults and
$3 for ages 5-12. For other information

cozy bed.
fessional. call 520-689-2811 or visit the
Hence the Pieces like the acrylic “Riders on the
Wind” by Carolyn Gray and the oil
Arboretum website at http://arbore-
tum.ag.arizona.edu.
“Indian Mother” by Sally Swift will be

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Annual Fall Plant Sale & Landscaping Festival:
$74 Overnight Golf Package Monday through Thursday.
And $89 Friday through Sunday. Includes greens fee,
October 10-27, 2003
Save $$$ on landscape plants and herbs;
cart, sleeve of premium golf balls, resort room and meal. don't miss special weekend events:
Apache Stronghold. Golfweek’s top-rated public course • Meet the Authors - Oct. 10 with • Tree Care presentation at 10:30 and
Carolyn Niethammer from 1-3pm FireWise Landscaping lecture at
in Arizona for 2002. In San Carlos, five minutes east of • Bill Broyles - Oct 11 from 1-3pm 1:30pm with Chris Jones Oct 11.
Globe on Highway 70. Call 1-800-APACHE 8. • Herbal cuisine demonstrated by • Tree Pruning Demonstration with
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More Events each weekend throughout the sale.
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Apache “Jii” (Day) Celebration Event-full Rim Country

Spirit of San Carlos Apaches Honored Choose Your Weekend, Choose Your Fun
Residents of the Globe- from Tuba City and a professional Hoop Rim Country is an event- focus of the next weekend in Payson. The
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their Arizona neighbors to join will be a Fashion Show. Favorite Native From antiques to apples, plays to Heritage Festival takes place on Oct 25

them as they honor members of the
San Carlos Apache Tribe, Sat, October
18th, at the 20th Annual Apache “Jii”
(Apache word for day) Celebration.
Beginning at 9 am, this colorful festi-
val will turn Downtown Globe into a
street fair with free admission. Crafters
offering authentic Indian jewelry, baskets,
clothing, dolls, pottery and spectacular
works of art from various Southwestern
tribes will be located throughout the area.
In addition, Native American artisans
will be demonstrating such crafts as bas-
ket weaving, cradleboard making, draw-
ing and painting.
There will be continuous Native
American entertainment throughout the
day. Performers include the famous
Apache Crown Dancers from the San
Carlos and Cibecue Reservation, Spirit
Eagle Flutist from the San Carlos
Reservation, Fancy Shawl Dancers from
Whiteriver, the Paatsu-aa Dance Group
Entertain the Whole Family
Dia de Colores Festival in Superior
The Superior Chamber of
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American foods, including traditional fry
bread, Indian tacos and Apache acorn
stew, will be featured in the food court.
The morning will begin with the
National Anthem sung in the Apache lan-
guage by 14-year old Jamie Kniffen and
the Apache Blessing by Wilson Stanley,
both from the San Carlos Apache
Reservation east of Globe. This will take
place at the 9:30am “Opening
Ceremonies” at the Old Court House on
the corner of Broad and Oak Streets. Free
parking is available throughout
Downtown Globe.
For more information about the
Apache “Jii” (Day) Celebration or about
other events, activities and accommoda-
tions in the area, contact the Globe-
Miami Regional Chamber of
Commerce & Economic Development
Corporation at 1-800-804-5623. The
region is a scenic hour-and-a-half drive
from Phoenix or Tucson.
Celebrate the arts of the Southwest
VA
parties... the choice is yours!
Coming up in Pine on the weekend of
Oct 11-12 is a combination of good fun
that includes the Apple
Festival - with pie baking
contests and desserts for
sale - BBQ and Car Show,
all on the Sat., with the
3rd Annual Rim Country
Antique & Craft Show
both Sat. and Sun. The
antique event includes a
silent auction and also the services of
nationally known appraiser, Harry Rinker.
The show admission is $5; an appraisal
costs $10. Come on up for some great
food, cars for the guys and antiques for
the gals. 928-476-3547
Christopher Creek is the site of the
following weekend’s festivities. The folks
there are going to celebrate their peace
and quiet with a fun and noisy party!
What’s that all about? The Christopher
Creek Street Party takes place on Oct
18 in honor of the highway by-pass that
was recently completed. There will be
food, arts & crafts vendors and music.
They welcome you to enjoy their commu-
nity bash. 928-478-4392
at the Rim Country Museum from 10am
to 4pm. From the practical to the poetical,
there is something for all ages and inter-
ests. Watch the roping & sad-
dle-making demonstrations
and enjoy the open mike
western music and poetry.
There will be two western
themed plays for your plea-
sure, while youngsters will
have a ball at the children’s
Mini Fest. 928-474-8392
Looking ahead to early Nov, the Fall
Fine Art and Fine Craft Show & Sale
also takes place in Payson. Come up on
Nov 7-9 for the mixed media juried show
featuring 33 artists. There will be a wine
& dessert reception on Friday at 6:30pm
at the Tonto-Apache Community Activity
Center, adm. $5. The show & sale on Sat
& Sun is free and runs from 10am-4pm.
928-474-8658
It’s all waiting for you in Rim
Country! Here are 4 good reasons to head
to your favorite stomping grounds - or to
explore that new bit of Arizona you’ve
just been meaning to visit but haven’t
quite made yet. Call the Rim Country
Visitor Center for all the help you need

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us for our 4th annual Dia de Colores
“Day of Colors” Festival on October
11th in Superior, Arizona. A variety of
events will entertain the whole family.
A Powered Parachute Fly-in at the
Superior Airport kicks off the day’s activ-
ities. Then in Old Town Superior enjoy a
Classic & Modern Car Show with
prizes, Truck & Motorcycle Showcase,
carnival rides and great food.
and selling their works. Art lovers will
also appreciate the studio tour.
Everyone will enjoy the live musical
entertainment. The Terry Kiser Band
will play from 9am - noon and South 40
will perform from 2-6 pm. There will also
be a Poker Run and a 5K/10KFun Run.
This FREE event begins at 8am and
festivities will last till 11pm. For more
information call 520-689-0200.

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• Authentic Native American Arts & Crafts
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Sedona Calls You for Autumn Fun
Sedona in the fall offers a
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striking combination of red rock
CH EVEN
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beauty and numerous opportunities
for recreation that take you out into
the cool fresh air and glorious autumn
colors. Come for the hiking, biking, jeep
tours, horseback riding and more.
Come also for the many fun festivals.
October is an event-full month. Whether
you prefer the arts, gems and minerals, or
brats and beer, there is something going
on to suit you.
The weekend of Oct 11-12 is an espe-
cially busy one. The Annual Sedona
Arts Festival takes place at Sedona Red
Rock H.S. with over 100 artists showing
work in 12 categories. This is a juried
show so you can be sure of fine quality.
Start your holiday shopping early! 928-
204-9456 Bell Rock Plaza also offers a
selection of paintings, photography, jew-
elry, pottery and more from about 40
artists and craftsmen at the Sedona Arts
& Crafts Show. 928-284-9627
On Oct 11 there are some fine goings-
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Whether you are planning a day of
shopping, dinner for two, an outdoor
adventure, a spiritual retreat or a day at
the spa, you are sure to find great savings
and promotions along the way with the
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on at Sedona Cultural Park as the season-
al fun of Oktoberfest gets under way.
Dust off your lederhosen for this fun fam-
ily celebration with brats, beer and the
band Those Darn Accordions. 800-780-
ARTS
The following weekend, on Oct 18,
there will be the Special Rock Sale at the
Lions’ Ramadas at Posse Grounds Park.
Arizona “rocks” with gem and mineral
shows all through the fall and winter.
Come explore the world of minerals,
gems, fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary
equipment and more. 928-300-8333
Looking ahead to the 1st of
November, the Sedona Heritage Museum
presents its Fall Arts & Crafts and Bake
Sale. Snap up the homemade goodies and
continue those holiday purchases as you
enjoy the arts & crafts by local artisans.
928-282-9501
To learn more about upcoming events
and all the things to see and do in Sedona,
call the Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon
Visitor Center at 800-288-7336.
To further enjoy your visit to the area,
the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber
of Commerce and the US Forest Service
have partnered together to offer visitors
OP UTDO
and residents the US Forest Service Red
Rock Parking Pass. This partnership has
been created to help preserve the fragile
and unique ecosystem of our beautiful
area.
The cost of the Red Rock Parking Pass
varies depending on length of time need-
ed - you can purchase a pass to cover
from a day to a year. They are available at
all the Chamber of Commerce Visitor
Centers, the Oak Creek Vista-Hwy 89A
North and other locations in the Sedona-
Oak Creek area.
The cost of the SuperPass is $10.00
and provides over $2200.00 worth of
promotions and added value. Right now
there is a Fall Special going on and the
SuperPass is yours for only $5.00 - don’t
miss this special offer! To purchase the
Sedona SuperPass, contact the Uptown
Chamber Visitor Center at 928-282-
7722/800-288-7336.
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Brand New Event
First Fall Festival in Williams
Williams’ First Annual
FU T. 66
Fall Festival (and Re-enactment
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in 2004) on October 10-12 will
commemorate “Williams, the last
Route 66 town by-passed by the
Interstate” and the official closing of
Route 66. In addition to Route 66-focused
activities, there will be sidewalk sales, an
art fair, a chili cook-off, scarecrow stuff-
ing, movies and more! Williams, Ash
Fork, Seligman and other Arizona cities
have many great folks that have lived
along the “Mother Road” most of their
lives. They and other interested lovers of
the road are sharing experiences and pro-
moting the tour of this national treasure.
We will have a dedication of Williams
Cruise the Loop Route 66 - A New
Beginning this year.
The Re-enactment of being the “Last
Route 66 Town Bypassed by the
Interstate”-the End of an Era will be next
year (during Columbus Day Weekend) at
the 20 Year Anniversary of the original
event, which happened in Williams in
1984. We recommend that everyone go to
your local bookstore (or better yet, stop at
Head to Williams
For Fall Recreation
Williams is a perfect loca-
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tion for year round outdoor recre-
ation. Surrounded by the towering
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Ponderosa pines of the Kaibab
National Forest at an elevation of 6800
feet, the town is a great base for outdoor
fun no matter what the season - and
autumn is no exception. Fabulous fall col-
ors are an added incentive to come enjoy
the following activities:
• Hiking and mountain biking on 370
miles of marked trails.
• Camping at fully developed lakeside
campgrounds or within secluded wilder-
ness areas.
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any of the shops along Route 66) and buy
your copy of Searching for 66 by Tom
Teague. Read the book, and join us in
2004 for the re-enactment based on Tom
Teague’s account in chapter 41.
This year, bring your golf clubs as we
also play the first ever “Route 66 Golf
Tournament” at Elephant Rocks Golf
Course in what we hope will be a
National Golf Along Route 66 in the
future. Contact Brian or John at Elephant
Rocks Golf Course at 928-635-4935 to
sign up for the event. Visit
www.route66williams.com for more
details and plan to be here.
The Route 66 Association recently
published a new MAP featuring all the
Route 66 Communities in Arizona. Pick
up your copy and as you travel the road
remember to stop in Williams and “Cruise
the Loop” Route 66.
For lots of fall family fun, head to
Williams on October 10-12.
For more information call the
Chamber and Visitor Center at 1-800-
863-0546 or 928-635-4061.
• Playing golf at the award-winning 18-
hole Elephant Rocks Golf Course.
• Fishing at seven lakes within 18 miles
of town.
• Observing wildlife such as trophy elk,
deer or pronghorn antelope along with
smaller animals and dozen of bird
species.
• Enjoying horseback riding, a petting
zoo, guided tour or a cruise around our
small mountain community.
Call or visit the City of
Williams/Kaibab National Forest
Visitors Information Center at 200 W.
Railroad Avenue, 800-863-0546.
• Free Continental Breakfast
• Outdoor Pool & Spa
• Mountain Views
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Winslow, Arizona Fredonia

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Your Home Base in Northern Arizona Jacob Lake

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Kaibito
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Red Rock
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base for numerous day trips. Such Winslow also offers a wide range of Village
Tusayan 64
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Hotevilla Keams Nazlini Sawmill
magnificent sights as the Grand outdoor activities at nearby Clear Cameron
Shungopavi
Polacca Canyon
Fort Defiance
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Indian Wells
Wide Ruins
Saint Michaels
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Bellemont
Parks Leupp
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the Little Painted Desert paddle all the way to Clear Ash Fork Flagstaff 40 40
Navajo
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Located on the southern McHood Park, located Clarkdale
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Camp Verde
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the perfect starting point for a quick trip picnicking at the park’s ramadas. Grills 93
Hillside
Wilhoit
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Overgaard
260
Clay Springs
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Vernon
to Second Mesa, home of the Hopi and bathrooms are available. McHood 89

Yarnell Bumble Bee

Pinedale 60 Springerville
Crown Pinetop-
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Congress
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You can easily spend the day explor- Visitor Center. Our Mini-Museum will Northern Arizona Cities & Towns Fort Apache

Alpine Dilkon Joseph City Nutrioso

ing this charming town. Winslow offers give you a colorful overview of the local Ash Fork Dinnehosto Kachina Village Overgaard
Bagdad Eagar Kaibito Page
everything from Native American culture sites and attractions that you won’t want Bellemont Flagstaff Kayenta Parks Shanto
Show Low
to cowboy culture, rock climbing, rock art to miss! This center is located at 300 W. Bumble Bee
Cameron
Forest Lakes
Fort Apache
Keams Canyon
Kirkland
Paulden
Petrified Forest Shungopavi
Skull Valley
or rock music - Winslow has it all! Route North Rd., Exit 253 off I-40 or call Camp Verde
Carrizo
Fort Defiance
Fredonia
Lake Montezuma
Leupp
Pinedale
Pinetop-Lakeside Snowflake
66 - the famous Mother Road - runs 928-289-2434 for travel or relocation Cedar Ridge
Chambers
Ganado
Grand Canyon Village
Lower Greasewood
Lukachukai
Pinon
Polacca
Springerville
Supai
through Winslow’s historic downtown packets. Chilchinbito
Chinle
Gray Mountain
Greer
Lupton
Many Farms
Prescott
Prescott Valley
Taylor
Teec Nos Pos
Chino Valley Happy Jack Marble Canyon Red Rock Cove Tes Nez Iah
Cibeque Heber Mayer Rock Point The Gap

Winslow Film Festival Clarkdale

Clay Springs
Concho
Congress
Cottonwood
Hillside
Holbrook
Hotevilla
Houck
Humboldt
McNary
Mexican Water
Moenkopi
Mormon Lake
Mountainaire
Rough Rock
Round Rock
St. Johns
Saint Michaels
Sanders
Tonalea
Tsaile
Tuba City
Tusayan
Vernon
With Visual Effects Panel Discussion Cow Springs
Crown King
Desert View
Indian Wells
Iron Springs
Jacob Lake
Munds Park
Navajo
Nazlini
Sawmill
Second Mesa
Sedona
Williams
Window Rock
Winslow
The 2nd annual Winslow The Winslow Theater is located right Dewey Jerome North Rim Seligman Woodruff
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Film Festival takes place from next to Route 66 and the famous
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Thurs, Oct 23-Sun, Oct 26 at the “Standin’ on the Corner” Park. The film
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historic Winslow Theater in down- festival is a natural fit for historic down-
town Winslow, Arizona. The festival town Winslow, which is filled with art
screens independent films in four cate- galleries, antique stores, “The Seattle
gories; narrative feature, documentary Grind” coffee shop and the historic La
feature, narrative short and documentary Posada hotel.
short. All films are in competition for The Winslow Film Festival is spon-
awards. sored in part by La Posada, Winslow
The festival is also the home of a year- Chamber of Commerce, Flagstaff Live
ly visual effects panel discussion. Each and Mountain Living Magazine. Golden
year industry professional visual effects Eagle Distributors, Inc. is also proud to
artists present their latest work and support the Winslow Film Festival with
answer questions from the audience. This advertising. “Thanks for drinking respon-
year on Sat. the 25th at 7pm, Kim Libreri sibly. We all make a difference.”
from Escape Effects in San Francisco will The films are grouped in 2 hour blocks
show a reel of visual effects and talk and tickets are purchased per block. For
about his work on Matrix Reloaded. more information call the Winslow
Here are a few of the 15 films that will Theater at 928-289-4666 or email to
be screened: info@winslowfilmfestival.org. Tickets
• A narrative feature, Saints and are available at the box office. Check the
Soldiers, by director Ryan Little takes website for film schedule: www.winslow-
place in Europe in mid-December of filmfestival.org
1944. This is a story of the survival of
the allied soldiers during the wintertime
offensive known as the “Battle of the
Bulge.”
• Sunset Story is a documentary feature
by director Laura Gabbert. A funny and
intimate documentary set in a Los
Angeles retirement home for “free
thinking elderly.” The story centers on
two politically minded residents, Irja
and Lucille.
• David Takemura, a visual effects
supervisor in Los Angeles, has an
Arizona premiere of his narrative short,
World Inside Me. It is a futuristic story
set in Tokyo about an agoraphobic com-
puter hacker and his holographic female
companion.
• Director Heather Hughes has her
world premiere of her short narrative,
Twice Removed. This psychological
thriller is about an overprotective young
mother of a daughter who has an imagi-
nary brother.
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you stay the night or the El Tovar Lounge. At the
week, you’ll find more South Rim, the choices are
than enough to fill your endless - and they’re all just
hours and free your mind. outside your door.
Relax aboard a guided motorcoach Take advantage of increased availabili-
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In a Nutshell... More Than a Film

Some History of the Grand Canyon Grand Canyon IMAX Theater
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tive player in promoting Arizona’s ment with large-screen theaters world-
whites to visit this profitless locality.” riches of the land. Number One Tourist Attraction. wide. Also, an estimated 25,000 videos
Thus reported US Army Lt. Joseph The first Europeans, on the other hand, Family vehicles and air travelers must and DVD’s of the film are purchased
Ives after his exploration of the Grand were in search of another kind of riches, pass by the highly visible IMAX Theater annually by visitors to show their friends.
Canyon in 1857. His quote, so amusingly the supposed gold of the fabled Seven Complex on their way to the Grand Visitor services include the only
wrong from our perspective of today, is Cities of Cibola. Garcia Lopez de Canyon. Nearly 20 percent, one out of National Park Service Fee Station out-
one of the many little gems to be found Cardenas, a member of the expedition every five visitors, visit the IMAX prior side the park, to assist in relieving con-
when delving into the history of this led by Coronado in 1540, was the first to their Canyon visit. Most spend more gestion at the Park Entrance Station. An
World Heritage Site. white man to see the Grand Canyon. time at the IMAX Theater than at the Arizona Tourist Information and
The Grand Canyon is a window into By the 19th century America was observation areas overlooking the Visitor’s Center is also located in the
the history of the Earth itself. Erosion has expanding westward, and fur trappers, Canyon. This is largely due to the fact complex to aid visitors in planning enjoy-
exposed rocks ranging from 1.7 billion traders and fortune hunters traveled that the Grand Canyon IMAX Theater able area activities. A Courtesy Desk in
years old to a mere 1 million years old. through the region on the way to has been planned and developed as a cen- the Theater Lobby enables scheduling and
Eons ago the Pacific continental plate California. In 1848 much of the tral tourist hub, offering a variety of ser- purchasing of airline and helicopter tours,
crashed against and went under the North Southwest was ceded to the US after the vices and conveniences to the visitor. jeep tours and Colorado River tours. An
American plate, creating the Rocky war with Mexico and the US Army dis- The hourly presentation of Grand extensive family food court, southwest-
Mountains. In time this tilting caused the patched surveyors to chart the unknown Canyon-The Hidden Secrets is shown on ern gift shops and a National Geographic
ancient Colorado River to carve a new territory. Lt. Ives, quoted above, obvious- a giant 6 story high, 82 ft. wide screen. kiosk are among the many visitor services
pathway, the Grand Canyon. ly saw little to be enthusiastic about. The film has earned numerous awards, offered at the Grand Canyon IMAX
Humans began inhabiting the Grand He was in the minority... in 1869 including the prestigious 2000 IMAX Theater, which has become a vital part of
Canyon region about 10,000 years ago. Major John Wesley Powell, a fearless, Hall of Fame Award, the first 15/70mm the Grand Canyon Experience.
Starting in about the 1300’s the tribes of one-armed Civil War veteran and his nine film to be inducted into the IMAX Hall of
today, or their direct ancestors, began companions became the first to journey Fame. Over 11 million visitors have Grand Canyon IMAX Theater,
1,000 miles on the Colorado River going viewed Grand Canyon-The Hidden 520-638-2203
through the Grand Canyon. The notes Secrets since its premier showing in 1984
Contrary to Rumors from their intrepid journey provided valu-
You May Have Heard… able information. Miners followed, then
writers and artists who celebrated the
Grand Canyon Mule Trips Suspended
• Driving into the Canyon Day and overnight mule trips at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park have been sus-
Many people call Grand Canyon beauty of the Grand Canyon. Soon folk
clamored to see for themselves... and pended during maintenance work on the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails. Park officials
businesses daily to inquire about dri- expect the popular rides to resume in about six months. The trails will remain open to hikers
ving into the park. The misconception tourism was born. during the maintenance, as will Phantom Ranch, the park's overnight facility inside the canyon.
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 Cafe
of the park. A $20 park entry pass is
valid for 7 days and no reservations are
required to enter the park.
TUSAYAN
Grand Canyon
• Air Tours Arizona
Regardless of what you may have
heard, air tours over the Grand Canyon
have not been discontinued. Helicopter
and fixed-winged aircraft tours are 928-638-2151
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

Temperatures at the South Rim

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
HIGH (F.) 41 45 51 60 70 81 84 82 76 65 52 43
HIGH (C.) 5 7 10 15 21 27 29 28 24 18 11 6

LOW (F.) 18 21 25 32 39 47 54 53 47 36 27 20
LOW (C.) -8 -6 -4 0 4 8 12 12 8 2 -3 -7
Note: Inner Canyon temperatures average 20 degrees warmer.
NORTHERN AZ PAGE 14
Fall Hiking in Flagstaff
Head Outdoors to Truly Experience the Season
by Joan Dameron
TRAVEL
Even desert dwellers
are catching a hint of fall
in the air, but to truly
experience the kaleido-
WRITER scope of flora and fauna
this season, head to
Flagstaff, pull on a pair of boots or sturdy
sneakers and hit the trails. The scent of
ponderosa pines, junipers and pinions, is
enhanced by the sight of golden and red
aspen, creating a fiery display atop the
white trunks.
Buffalo Park offers an easy, two-mile
loop within the city limits. The park is
located on a mesa 200 feet above
Flagstaff, with views of Mt. Eldon and
the San Francisco Peaks.
Venturing out of town, try the Inner
Basin for a family hike. It’s uphill, but
only a two-hour jaunt and hikers can
enjoy the fall colors, while experiencing
the inner basin of an extinct volcano.
The five-mile Kachina Trail is moder-
ate and traverses Kachina Peaks
Wilderness. You may spot bear, elk or
wild turkey on this hike. Don’t let rau-
cous bugling scare you - it’s just a male
elk gathering his harem for the fall rut.
Abineau/Bear Jaw Trails is a more
strenuous, 7.1-mile loop that climbs up
through conifers, and ends above the tim-
berline, with views of the North Rim of
the Grand Canyon. The aspens and fall
flowers are breathtaking, and be on the
lookout for bear, deer and elk.
Pick up your copy of
Az Tourist News
many Village Inn
Restaurants statewide.
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Humphreys Peak Trail is a 9.6-mile
out and back trek for the true adventurer.
Take plenty of water and some food,
since this hike will take five to six hours.
You can tell your friends that you were on
top of Arizona, at the highest point in the
state and the highest of the San Francisco
Peaks, at 12,633 feet.
If you would like a bird’s eye view
without the sweat and preparation or
don’t have time for a hike, take the
Scenic Skyride, which lifts you gently up
Agassiz Peak at the Snowbowl Ski Resort
through mid-October.
An amusing, yet invaluable guidebook
containing 50 hikes in and around
Flagstaff and Sedona is “Favorite Hikes-
Flagstaff and Sedona,” by Cosmic Ray.
Each hike is described in detail, with
directions, distance, time, effort, type,
route finding, season, and contour profile
on one page, and an easy to read, hand-
drawn looking map on the facing page.
The book also contains animal footprints
on the inside covers.
Cosmic Ray’s sense of humor and
vivid description makes you want to run,
not walk, to the nearest trailhead! For
more information about Flagstaff outdoor
recreation, call the Flagstaff Visitor
Center at 800-842-7293.
Bio: Joan Dameron is a Tucson-based
freelance writer who enjoys spending time
outdoors with her husband and three chil-
dren. She specializes in outdoor and
adventure travel writing.
OCTOBER 2003
Arizona Mountain Inn
The Perfect Escape
Getting ready to take off the Grand Canyon, as the Arizona
ILE
for a fun filled trip in the Mountain Inn is centrally located to
OF
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Flagstaff area? Are you looking for allow for the perfect sight-seeing vacation
the opportunity to commune with in Central Arizona.
nature, with all the comforts of home? Accommodations vary depending on
Flagstaff’s premier cabin rental and Bed the needs of the vacationer. Cabins range
and Breakfast accommodations are avail- from a cozy one bedroom romantic cabin
able for your convenience at the Arizona for two to the Hogan-style cabin large
Mountain Inn. enough to lodge up to 16 people. Or
Bordered by the Coconino National enjoy one of three unique B&B suites
Forest on three sides, with a breath-tak- and relax in a spacious two-bedroom suite
ing view of the San Francisco Peaks, the or the romantic honeymoon suite... the
Inn is the perfect escape from the hustle Arizona Mountain Inn has it all.
and bustle of everyday life while offering Whether your desire is to just get
the opportunity to sit back and finally... away, enjoy a romantic weekend, a family
RELAX. retreat or a group function, Arizona
These family-oriented cabins offer a Mountain Inn has what you are looking
variety of fun activities including Ping- for. To make a reservation or find out
Pong, horseshoes and volleyball, as well more information call 928-774-8959
as well-groomed hiking and biking trails or go online to www.arizonamountain-
for the everyday and even occasional inn.com.
adventurer in all of us. The kids can play
in the full-size playground and enjoy the
slide, merry go round, swing set and a 1st Annual Sun Sounds
miniature cabin they may call their own.
For those of you craving that adven- Holiday Gift Fair
ture I mentioned earlier, when taking a
break from relaxing on your deck you’ll December 7th, 9am-3pm
have access to horseback riding, hiking
Radisson Woodlands Hotel
and fishing in the forest. Or even take a FLAGSTAFF, AZ
little time to make a day trip to Sedona or
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928-779-1775
Upcoming Events
in Flagstaff
OCT 4 Fall Open House
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Fall color
tours, family activities, scavanger hunt, in
conjunction with the Festival of Science,
free, 9a-5p. 928-774-1442
OCT 11 Art on the Square
Heritage Square - Juried art show featur-
ing Coconino County fine artists, authors
& performers, Kid’s Art Start Gallery &
Kid Create workshops. Free, 10a-7p. 928-
779-7690
OCT 19 Fall Stargazing Workshop
Lowell Observatory - Hands-on workshop
to help you become familiar with the
autumn evening skies incl. constellations,
deep sky objects & planets. Reservations
Req: 928-774-3358 ext 267
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• Spacious suite
accommodations
• Sleeper sofa
• Free Bountiful
Breakfast Buffet™
• Refrigerator, microwave,
wet bar, coffeemaker
with coffee in suite
• Indoor pool & fitness center
All rates are based on availability at
Rates from $79.00 the time of booking. Not valid with
any other coupons or discounts.
Flagstaff Interstate Crossroads
2455 South Beulah Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Tel: (928) 774-8042 Fax: (928) 774-5524
1-800-833-1516
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OCTOBER 2003
Relaxing in the White Mountains
by Jesse Nelson
TRAVEL
With fishing license in
hand, my wife and I want-
ed to visit someplace
WRITER where we could basically
relax, while trying out for
the first time the fishing
pole that she gave me as a gift. We also
wanted a place where we could bring
both of our pets, Tiki (the cat) and
Methos (the dog). The White Mountains
proved to be the perfect answer.
With its many and varied trees and
greenery, it’s a wonderful, lush region.
During the drive up from Tucson along
Route 77, past Globe, the landscape
seems to change suddenly from desert to
forest. If you blink, you might miss it.
We stayed at Hidden Rest Resort,
located between Show Low and Lakeside.
Pets are welcome on approval at the time
of reservation. The accommodations here
are cabins complete with kitchen, BBQ,
porch, fireplace and color TV, and several
include in-cabin spa.
Another bonus was that for our needs,
the cabin area was ideally located. We
selected Show Low Lake for fishing,
which was less than two miles away from
the cabins. Two other lakes were within
three miles of Hidden Rest Resort. Also,
October 14 - Spring Hunt Deadline
Hunters are reminded that the
deadline to submit applications for
the spring 2004 hunts is Oct. 14 at 7
pm. There are spring hunts for
javelina, turkey, buffalo and bear.
Postmarks don’t count. By law
the Arizona Game and Fish
Hiking, Walking and Trails
Big Springs Environmental
Study Area
928-368-6700 Forty acre study area in
Pinetop-Lakeside with a one-half mile
hiking/walking loop
Dome Dawn Walking
928-333-4315 Indoor activ-
ity track at Round Valley
High School
Fool Hollow State Park
928-537-3680
Show Low
Greer Lakes
928-333-2123 Greer
Freeman Park
928-536-4331 Taylor
Lyman Lake State Park
928-337-4441 U.S. 180 south
of St. Johns
Mogollon Rim Nature Walk
928-367-4290 North of Pinetop-
Lakeside on SR 260
WOODLAND INN & SUITES
• 32 comfortable & clean double queen rooms • 10 King business suites
• Special Deluxe continental breakfast • Refrigerators & Microwaves
• Indoor Spa • Pet friendly • NEW: High Speed Internet Access available • Close to: Golfing, fishing, hunting, hiking trails, skiing & gaming
Toll Free Reservations: 1-866-PINETOP • www.WoodlandSuites.com • 458 E. White Mountain Blvd
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the short but picturesque Mogollon Rim
Trail was literally a minute down the
road.
With our rest and relaxation agenda,
we decided to take things easy. The
Mogollon Trail was a bit more than a
mile long. For the hiking enthusiast, there
are many trails of all levels of difficulty,
ranging from a few to many miles.
Besides this, we saw that numerous
antique shops dotted Route 200 from
Show Low to Pinetop. As for fishing, of
course the big one got away.
We spent two nights at Hidden Rest
Resort, and for a small fee, extended our
Sunday to a 6 pm checkout. We had
hopes of seeing the Casa Malpais
Archaeological Park, about 45 minutes
away in Springerville. However we
missed the 90-minute guided tour, which
is the only way visitors can see this site.
Also, there are no pets allowed. Sorry,
Methos and Tiki. Missing a visit to this
site will only give us an excuse to return
again to this very pleasant part of
Arizona.
Bio: Jesse and his wife hail from
Pennsylvania, Seattle, then Tucson. They
are avid travelers. Jesse has a surreal
television program on Public Access
Tucson.
Department must have received the
applications no later than 7 pm on
the second Tuesday of October.
A great way to beat the deadline
crunch is by applying online at
azgfd.com.
Squirrel Springs Recreation Area
928-333-2123 Hwy 373
north of Greer
U.S. Forest Service Walks
928-333-4372 Interpretive
walks in the Apache Sitgreaves
National Forest
White Mountain Apache
Reservation
928-369-7669 Permits for
hiking on tribal land
White Mountain TrailSystem
928-368-6700 More than 200
miles of interconnecting loops
and trails for hiking, biking,
horseback riding and cross-
country skiing
Woodland Lake Park
928-368-6700 Six miles of trails
including a wheelchair-accessible path
in Pinetop-Lakeside
CENTRAL AZ PAGE 15
Fishing Report
Excerpt from the Arizona stocked again in the spring with Apache
INF EFUL
Game & Fish Department Weekly trout and Arctic grayling.
O
US
Fishing Report Show Low Lake - Fishing is fair for
rainbow trout. The boat ramp is accessi-
Note To Anglers: Stream flows have ble. The lake has been stocked with
stabilized, water clarity has improved and catchable-size rainbow trout. Many tro-
stream fishing should be good. phy-sized walleye have been caught
here.
Becker Lake - The boat ramp is acces- Silver Creek - Trout fishing is good.
sible. Fishing is fair. Use some weight The section of stream about 1-mile
to get your fishing line out there a-ways downstream from the hatchery is closed
or use a boat. to fishing. Surplus catchable-size
Big Lake - Fishing is fair. The lake Apache trout were stocked this week.
contains rainbow, cutthroat, brook and East Fork of Black River - Fishing is
Apache trout. The water level is low at good to excellent for stocked Apache
all boat ramps ...boat anglers are doing trout at the East and West Forks of the
better than shore anglers; rentals are Black River and the Little Colorado
available at the store. River at Greer and Sheep’s Crossing.
Greer Lakes - Fishing is fair. River Silver Creek was stocked this week
reservoir will be stocked with catch- with catchable-size Apache trout.
able-size rainbow trout this week.
Lee Valley Reservoir - The Lake will To read the report in full go to the
be drained during September/October to website www.azgfd.com.
remove unwanted species. It will be
Best Western Inn of Pinetop
404 E. White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
928-367-6667
Central Reservations:
1-800-WESTERN
• SKI PACKAGES AVAILABLE!
• MENTION AZ TOURIST NEWS SPECIAL RATE!
• 40 large guest rooms, 1 junior suite, with
refrigerator, microwaves and private balcony
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• In-room coffeemakers • Indoor whirlpool
• Individually controlled heat and air conditioning units
• Cable TV with HBO • Non-smoking rooms available
• Minutes from 25 trout filled lakes and 500 miles of streams
• More than 20 restaurants within 2 mile radius
• 5 minutes to golf • 10 minutes to Hon-Dah Casino
• 10 minutes to the White Mountain Trail System
• 30 minutes to Sunrise Ski Resort
On Highway 260 (White Mountain Blvd.) in Pinetop, 3 hours northeast of Phoenix
Holiday Inn Express - Pinetop
431 E. White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
928-367-6077
Reservations: 1-800-HOLIDAY
• SKI PACKAGES AVAILABLE!
• MENTION AZ TOURIST NEWS SPECIAL RATE!
• 40 large guest rooms
• Complimentary deluxe breakfast bar
• In-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers
• Indoor whirlpool, sauna, and exercise room
• Individually controlled heat and air conditioning units
• Cable TV with HBO • Meeting room for up to 30 people
• 30 Non-smoking rooms available • Quiet, interior corridor rooms
• 25 trout filled lakes and 500 miles of streams within minutes
• More than 20 restaurants within 2 mile radius
• 5 minutes to golf • 10 minutes to Hon-Dah Casino
• 10 minutes to the White Mountain Trail System
• 30 minutes to Sunrise Ski Resort
On Highway 260 (White Mountain Blvd.) in Pinetop, 3 hours northeast of Phoenix
PINETOP’S Best Kept
Lodging Secret!
NORTHERN AZ PAGE 16
Winter... Coming Soon
When the snow falls, the
AH PLAN
towns which make up the White
D
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Mountains don’t lose their momen-
tum. In fact, there are a wide variety
of things to do and see! Winter sports,
gaming and concerts at Hon-Dah Casino,
holiday light events, unique gift shops
and more are all there for you to enjoy.
Sunrise Park Resort is the state’s
largest ski resort with 800 acres of skiable
terrain, 65 trails on three mountains and
10 chair lifts with the amazing lift capaci-
ty of 16,000 skiers per hour... and it
boasts Arizona’s only high-speed quad
lift! There are also numerous trails for
cross-country skiing here and throughout
the White Mountains. Winter, of course,
makes ice fishing a popular sport and
some of the best lakes for that are A-1
Lake, Big Lake, Sunrise Lake, Hawley
Lake and Luna Lake.
The range of elevations from 3,500
feet to 11,500 feet in the White
Mountains means that it is possible to ski
in the morning and play golf in the after-
noon! Silver Creek Golf Club is an 18-
hole championship course with excellent
practice facilities, including a 10,000
square foot putting green and a 280 yard
driving range. Play is suspended for about
2 weeks each winter, but other than that
the course stays open year-round.
If you are interested in trying out some
of these sports in the White Mountains
the Sport Shack in Springerville has the
equipment to help you out. They feature
hunting and fishing gear, tackle and hunt-
ing and fishing licenses as well.
The White Mountains are also full of
places to stay. Welcoming Bed &
Breakfasts include the Historic
Coldstream Bed & Breakfast in Pinetop
White Mountain Listings
ALPINE
Mountain Hi Lodge
42698 US Highway 180, 928-339-4311
GREER
Greer Art Emporium
P.O. Box 120, 928-735-7212
Greer Lodge
44 Main Street, 888-475-6343
www.greerlodge.com
The Peaks At Greer
PO Box 132, 928-735-7777
www.peaksresort.com
LAKESIDE
Hidden Rest Resort
3448 Highway 260, 928-368-6336
www.hiddenrest.com
OVERGAARD
Timberline Trading Co.
1890 Highway 260, 928-535-6200
PINETOP
Best Western Inn of Pinetop
404 E. White Mountain Blvd.,
928-367-6667
Blue Ridge Motel & Cabins
P.O. Box 74, 928-367-0758
Bonanza Motel
858 E. White Mountain Blvd, 928-367-4440
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and Fool Hollow Lake Bed & Breakfast
in Show Low. Also in Pinetop are the
Best Western Inn, the Holiday Inn
FIN EASO
Express, Woodland Inn & Suites and
the Spa-Cabins of Hidden Rest Resort.
Alpine offers several wonderful lodging
choices such as the Mountain Hi Lodge.
The Lodge is close by many outdoor
activities and has 27 units with full baths,
kitchenettes and cable TV. In Greer one
of the finest accommodations is Greer
Lodge.
Pinetop also boasts the Hon-Dah
Resort Casino. The White Mountain
Apache Tribe owns and operates this lux-
ury hotel with well appointed king and
queen rooms, all season swimming pool,
spa and sauna. The Indian Pine
Restaurant and the Timbers Lounge offer
fine food and exciting entertainment with
great lounge acts appearing six nights a
week.
If sports aren’t your thing, there are
plenty of places to shop such as the
Greer Art Emporium which features
fine art, sculpture, painting, antiques,
period clothing and hats, country furnish-
ings, gifts, unique mountain furniture and
TR RITA
more. There is also the Timberline
Trading Co. in Overgaard which has a
variety of things to choose from including
unique gifts, home decor, candles,
gourmet foods, gifts, gift baskets.
And if shopping or sports aren’t your
thing - hey, it’s your vacation so feel free
to cozy up in front of a fire and watch
that funny white stuff fall from the sky...it
is a rather breathtaking view.
For more information on the region,
see the Chamber information on
Page 17.
Historic Coldstream Bed & Breakfast
3042 Mark Twain Dr., 928-369-0115
www.thecoldstream.com
Holiday Inn Express
431 E. White Mountain Blvd.,
928-367-6077, www.holiday-inn.com
Hon-Dah Resort Casino
777 Highway 260, 800-929-8744
www.hon-dah.com
Offroad ATV
928-739-4153
www.wmonline.com/recreat.htm
Pinetop Realty & Investment
230 E. White Mountain Blvd, 928-367-4151
www.pinetop.com
Woodland Inn & Suites
458 E. White Mountain Blvd.,
928-367-3636
SHOW LOW
Fool Hollow Lake Bed & Breakfast
2351 N. 22nd Av., 888-339-1144
www.foolhollow.com
SPRINGERVILLE
Rode Inn & Suites
P.O. Box 2039, 877-220-6553
Sport Shack 329
E. Main, 928-333-2222
White Mountain Motel
333 E. Main St., 928-333-5482
Down on the Farm
Snowflake Harvest Festival
Ever wanted to visit a
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farm? Now is your chance. The
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2003 Snowflake Harvest Festival
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will be held at the Willis Family
Farm, 381 S. 1st East in Snowflake on
Oct. 18 from 10am to 2pm. Admission is
free. Learn about growing and picking
pumpkins directly from the farmers.
Pumpkins of various sizes and varieties
will be sold fresh from the field. Other
pumpkin-related fun will include the
Largest Pumpkin and Pumpkin Carving
contest. Music, food, crafts and demon-
strations will round out the festival fun.
Artisans will demonstrate, exhibit, and
sell pottery, handcrafted furniture, art,
collectibles and much more from 9am-
2pm at Heritage Park. This will be your
last chance this year to purchase items
from Heritage Marketplace vendors. The
The “Trail of Many Tracks”
Self-guided Auto Touring Adventure
Do you want to explore the
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real West? A unique experience
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awaits the heritage traveler, that
special breed of tourist who seeks out
the hidden byways and their treasures of
history and culture. There’s a way to slip
back in time and discover the past as it
really was... and to hear the
stories told by the
descendents of those
who made it happen.
The “Trail of Many
Tracks” is a self-guided
driving 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
alive. Visit Burnham Trading Post run
1-800-462-8705
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Resource
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Find this restful and welcoming
country home at the end of the road!
1-888-339-1144
2351 N. 22nd Ave, Show Low, Arizona
OCTOBER 2003
event will sport free musical entertain-
ment, including special guest perfor-
mances by the Celtic band The Amazing
Ripples and the Song & Dance Academy.
Visitors will want to tour Snowflake’s
Historic Homes, just around the corner
from the Willis Farm, where pioneer and
Native American artifacts are proudly dis-
played. The homes will be open through-
out the day in conjunction with the festi-
val. Home tours cost $1 per person, per
home seen, or $12 for a family pass.
Demonstrations on blacksmithing will be
held at the Silver Creek Forge behind
Heritage Park. Admission to the festival
is free!
For more information please call the
Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of
Commerce at 928-536-4331.
by the same family for five generations,
explore the Little House Museum of
ranching heritage carefully preserved by a
descendent of the original homesteaders.
The trip will take you through high
plains grasslands, between
extinct volcanoes, and over
forested alpine mountains.
The area is rich in fossils, the
tracks of dinosaurs and
numerous pre-historic ruins
of native peoples. You will
hear tales of Spanish sheep-
men, 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 recom-
mended 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.
Our Spa-Cabins in the beautiful White
Mountains feature Redwood Deck In-Cabin
Spas, Fireplaces, Cable TV, Microwaves,
BBQ’s and Knotty Pine Interiors.
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Hon-Dah Celebrates 10 Years
Come Join in the Anniversary Fun!
In celebration of 10 great
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has planned a series of concerts and
promotions with giveaways beginning
in October and lasting all the way until
the Dec. 14th Gala Anniversary Party.
Fall is a perfect time for a getaway
to the White Mountains... and
Hon-Dah just added 100,000
more reasons to come up and
play!
Yes, there will be a
$100,000 Cash Giveaway
between Oct 12-Dec 14.
$10,000 in cash will be given
away every week for 10 weeks.
In fact, two lucky winners will
receive $1,000 every night at 7pm and
9pm, Sunday-Thursday for the first nine
weeks.
Then on the 10th week - on one night
only, Sunday, Dec. 14th - at the Gala 10-
Year Anniversary Party, ten $1,000
drawings will be held every 30 minutes
from 4pm to 8:30pm. Other prizes include
a 10-day Cruise drawing (worth approx.
$5,000) and $10 Hon-Dough and a T-shirt
drawings every 10 minutes through much
of the afternoon and evening. What a
deal!
Hon-Dah has also planned some spe-
A New Way to Play Golf...
And It’s Free in Pinetop-Lakeside
Imagine playing golf in one
TH TRY
of the world’s most scenic loca-
IS!
tions, never losing a ball and it’s
free. It’s not a dream! It’s disc golf -
the newest craze to hit Arizona - and
Wood Land Disc Golf Course in Pinetop-
Lakeside has it.
The increasingly popular sport is
played much like golf on a course set up
with 18 “holes,” but it involves a twist.
Instead of balls, clubs and holes, disc golf
is played with frisbees, specially-designed
baskets and a totally different kind of
skill.
Disc golf is scored just like traditional
golf with “strokes-per-hole” but the
design of the game gives “birdie” a whole
Area Chambers
of Commerce
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
102-C West White Mountain Blvd. (Hwy 260)
Lakeside, AZ 85929, 928-367-4290, 800-573-4031
info@pinetoplakesidechamber.com
www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
Show Low Regional Chamber of Commerce
951 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85902
928-537-2326, 888-SHOW LOW,
slcofc@showlow.com
www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce
110 North Main St., Snowflake, AZ 85937
928-536-4331, www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com
St. Johns Regional Chamber of Commerce
180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ 85936
928-337-2000, office@stjohnschamber.com
www.stjohnschamber.com
Springerville-Eagar Regional
Chamber of Commerce
(also represents Greer and Alpine), 318 E. Main Street,
Springerville, AZ 85938, 928-333-2123
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cial FREE party nights that you won’t
want to miss. The first of these is the
Oktoberfest Polka Night with music by
The Varitones on Saturday, Oct. 25th.
There will be free admission and free raf-
fle for prizes, free hot dogs, bratwurst,
chips, pretzels, and apple strudel,
Hon-Dah beer mugs and lots of
fun!
In November, Hon-
Dah’s Big Band Blast From
the Past takes place on
Friday the 14th. With music
from the 40s and 50s by
Monte Procopio and his Big
Band, free admission, free raf-
fle for prizes, dance contests and
free cake, snacks, punch, and coffee,
this is a sure bet to please.
The fall festivities culminate in Hon-
Dah’s Gala 10-Year Anniversary Party
on Sunday, Dec. 14th. Beginning at 3pm
there will be music and all the promotions
and prizes that mark this exciting finale.
Raise your glass to Hon-Dah’s Happy
Anniversary with free champagne and
cake, and of course, admission is free.
Call 1-800-929-8744 to book your
visit to the beautiful White Mountains
and your place in Hon-dah Resort
Casino’s 10th Anniversary celebrations.
new meaning as frisbees are difficult to
control and much more susceptible to
wind conditions. The goal, of course, is to
sink the frisbee into the basket in the
fewest throws.
The game is catching on across the
country and the Wood Land Disc Golf
Course - which is located off Woodland
Road - hosts several tournaments
throughout the year. As the popularity
grows, more tournaments are popping up
nationwide, bringing more visibility to the
sport and higher levels of play.
In addition to being fun and competi-
tive, the course is open year-round
regardless of weather conditions, no
reservations are required and it is free.
For more information on the Wood Land
Golf Course, call 928-368-6700.
For the Spirit of the
White Mountains…
REED’S MOTOR LODGE
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K5 High Country Adventures
Great accommodations,
collectibles, horseback
rides and guided outdoor
adventures - all at one stop!
Reservations: 1-800-814-6451
www.k5reeds.com
email: k5reeds@cybertrails.com
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Springerville, Az
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Jerome, Az
The Town with the Billion Dollar View
Perched improbably on hill-
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Jerome, “the town with the Billion
Dollar View,” offers much more than
just scenic vistas. It is a window into the
past when copper was king, and mining
created and almost destroyed the town it
had built.
Jerome’s Spook Weekend & Miner’s
Daze is a dual event that runs October
17-19th and celebrates the season as well
as incorporates some of the fun and fren-
zy of this bygone era with games, con-
tests, music from the country crossover
band Haywire and much more.
Cleopatra Hill, a vast deposit of cop-
per, beckoned a raucous mix of miners,
saloon and storekeepers, prostitutes,
preachers, wives and children, who
formed the frontier fabric of Jerome soci-
ety. From tents and shacks to theaters,
opera houses, hospitals, hotels and restau-
rants, Jerome grew along with King
Copper to a population of over 50,000.
After the copper mines closed in 1953,
the city on the hill barely survived by
becoming a haven for artists and hippies
in the 60’s and 70’s. This new breed of
pioneers opened up abandoned shops and
buildings and created a lively downtown
and revitalized community.
In 1967 Jerome was designated as a
“Coyote Radio Theater is on the air!”
4th Annual
Day of the Dead
Dinner Show
Prescott Community Radio Fundraiser
Saturday,
November 1st @ 6pm
Delicious Southwestern Dinner!
Spook-tacular comedy!
Tickets start @ $10
call 928-925-6830
or check out
www.coyoteradio.org
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National Historical Landmark. Now,
with a mere 480 residents, this unusual
community is thriving and offers visitors
a glimpse of the past, while providing
everything needed to make for a truly
unique visit.
Jerome offers many opportunities to
shop for unusual and locally produced
items as well as moderately priced sou-
venirs. From the “Dam It Doll” only to be
found at the Cactus Curiosity Shop to
wonderful lotions and essential oils at
Stained Glass Arts, Jerome is a shopa-
holic’s dream.
To keep you going while sightseeing
and shopping, grab a burger at the oldest
restaurant in Arizona, the English
Kitchen, or the Haunted Hamburger.
More upscale dining can be found at the
Asylum Restaurant. Relax and kickback
at one of Jerome’s wonderful B&Bs like
the Ghost City Inn, Surgeon’s House,
Cottage Inn, Story Teller Inn or
Hillside House... all are unique unto
themselves as is the Connor Hotel and
the Jerome Grand Hotel. Take home a
lasting souvenir from one of the town’s
many art galleries or Jerome Artists Co-
Operative.
For more information contact the
Jerome Chamber of Commerce at
928-634-2900 or online at
www.jeromechamber.com.
Celebrating Camp Verde’s Heritage
47th Annual
FORT VERDE DAYS
October 10, 11 & 12, 2003
Camp Verde Community Center
SATURDAY 9am to 10pm
SUNDAY 9m to 4pm
• Parade • Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
• Arts & Crafts • Lion’s Club BBQ
• Art Show • Carnival • Climbing Wall
• Outdoor Dance Fri & Sat Night featuring
Jess & Jessica • Re-Enactments
Free Admission to
Fort Verde State Park on Saturday
Wild Horse & Burro Adoption
Antique Show
and much more family fun!
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“Fall” in Love with Prescott
Just the mention of autumn FallFest in the Park (928-445-2000)
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senses collected over a lifetime - crafts and more on the Courthouse Plaza.
the brilliant fall colors, the smell of Have a barrel of fun at the “Old West
apples, the sight of pumpkins, the feel of Octoberfest” (928-443-5220) on Oct 18
cool air on your skin and the sound of with quality ales and lagers, German
rubber meeting the road on the way to the music, dancers, and food. For a fun and
Prescott Area. spooky walk through the zoo on
Stop by the Chamber of Commerce to Halloween night, enjoy Boo at the Zoo
pick the Forests and Grasslands Back at Heritage Park Zoo (928-778-4242).
Country Tour Guide to treat yourself to Arts abound in Prescott. Yavapai
scenic area drives filled with fall wild- College Performance Hall (1-877-928-
flowers, yellow birch trees and quaking 4253) offers some great fall shows,
aspens. Or...golf at any one of six public including Riders in the Sky on Oct 10 -
courses, hike and bike on 450 miles of pure old west magic. Top off a perfect fall
recreational trails, take in a show, visit a evening with a play at Prescott Fine Arts
museum or sit on the porch of your B&B (928-445-3286). The October feature is
and read that book you’ve been meaning the off-Broadway hit, Camping With
to get to all summer. Henry and Tom, a hilarious adventure
There are festivals galore to make about Warren Harding, Henry Ford and
your autumn bright. Two area farms bring Thomas Edison.
you harvest fun throughout the month of To discover more about the Prescott
October. Visit the Collier Family Farm Area, log on to www.visit-prescott.com
in Chino Valley (928-636-2804) or or call 1-800-266-7534 and ask to receive
Young’s Farm in Dewey (928-632-7272) your copy of the Prescott Area Arts &
for a variety of activities and lots of Heritage Calendar.
pumpkins.
Day of the Dead Dinner Show
Coyote Radio Presents “Spooktacular” Show
COYOTE RADIO, Shoestring Gallery, Olsen’s Grain, T.
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Prescott’s Independent Stone Ceramics, Eye Candy Jewelry, the
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Community Radio Group, proudly M.A.D. Linguist and The Shoemakers.
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presents their 4th Annual Day of the Following the Dinner Show, the 2nd
Dead Dinner Show fund-raiser: a Annual Day of the Dead Twilight
“spooktacular” dinner and radio theater Procession will lead guests out, under the
show at Prescott’s historic Sam Hill Old Santa Fe Railroad Trestle and on to
Warehouse building, 338 West Willis
Street, Saturday, November 1st, at 6pm.
This full cast radio comedy show, with
the McCormick Arts District, where a
dance is being thrown by the M.A.D.
Linguist.
live sound effects and music, will be pre- Participants in the Twilight Procession
ceded by a delicious Southwestern, vege- will include the Living Folklore Clowns
tarian-friendly dinner prepared by Chef with a Dixieland Marching Band, a
Joe Fazik (formerly of Zuma’s), Prescott Giant Skeleton Puppet, costumed mem-
Coffee Roasters‚ coffee and dessert. bers of the Frontier Civitan Club, a Float
The event will also include an by the Prescott Area Poets Association
Ofrenda: the traditional altar created to and anyone in the audience who’d like to
remember and honor family and friends join in. Free chemical lights will be given
who’ve passed away. Guests are encour- away, while they last.
aged to light candles and leave tokens in Reserved Tickets and T-Shirts can be
memory of loved ones for the duration of purchased over the Internet by credit card
the event. at the newly re-designed www.coyotera-
After dinner, the celebrated Local dio.org. For more information, call
Artists and Merchants Raffle will fea- Andrew at 928-925-6830 or check out
ture the cream of local arts, culture and www.coyoteradio.org.
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A Bit of Bonnie Scotland... & More Southern Arizona Cities & Towns
Ajo Eden Morenci
Sells
Sierra Vista
Solomon
Tombstone
Tubac
Tucson
Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games Amado Elfrida Mt. Lemmon Sonoita Tumacacori
No doubt you’ve heard of Highland Gathering took place in 1788. Anegam Elgin Naco South Tucson Vail
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haggis, bagpipes and “men in Traditional Highland dance was a strenu- Arivaca Fairbank Nogales Stargo Why
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skirts!” Come and see what a ous and competitive athletic skill among Benson Fort Grant Oro Valley Sunizona Willcox
Celtic Festival and Highland men! Bisbee Fort Huachuca Palominas Sunsites
Games is all about on Oct 31 In addition to the games, which Blue Fort Thomas Patagonia Swift Trail
& Nov 1 at Rillito Park include the stone throw, hammer Bowie Franklin Pearce Junction
Raceway. See how the throw and caber toss (flipping a Bylas Geronimo Pima Topawa
Olympic Shot Put originat- log up to 18 feet in length!), Carmen Green Valley Pisinimo Thatcher Hannagan Meadow Blue
ed, watch sheepdogs visitors will be entertained by

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Catalina Hannagan Pomerene
demonstrate their amazing piping & drumming and the Central Meadow Portal
herding abilities, tap your dance competition, historical Childs Hereford Rio Rico 191
toes as Highland dancers reenactments and great food. Clifton Hickiwan Rillito
and Irish Stepdancers strut Find out about any clan connec- GRAHAM
Cochise Huachuca City Safford
their stuff and buy beautiful tions you might have and browse Comobabi Kansas Sahuarita
Bylas Stargo
Celtic style gifts. the many vendors’ booths. Geronimo Fort Thomas Clifton
Cortaro Settlement Saint David Morenci
Highland Games have an ancient The festival takes place on Saturday Dos Cabezas Klondyke San Miguel
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Pima Central
origin with legends suggesting a start as from 9am-5pm and costs $12 at the gate Klondyke
Thatcher Solomon 75

early as the 11th century for the purpose (12 and under free with paid adult) and Douglas Lukeville San Simon Safford 70 Duncan
of selecting the fastest runners as couriers $10 in advance. For more information Dragoon Marana Santa Rosa Swift Trail
Franklin
Duncan McNeal Sasabe Fort Junction
for the clan chiefs, the only means of call 520-743-9291. You won’t want to Catalina
Grant
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communication in the rugged Highlands miss this unique festival. Childs Marana Mt. Lemmon
of Scotland. The first documented Ajo Hickiwan
Anegam Rillito Oro Valley
Bowie
Cortaro 79 San Simon
Why Santa Rosa Willcox
Tucson
Reasons to Visit Tucson readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. 186
South Tucson Dos Cabezas
• Tucson is consistently rated one of the best
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10 Cochise
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Comobabi Vail Pomerene Kansas Settlement
golfing destinations in the western U.S. Pisinimo 191

• Tucson has the world’s best spas according • Tucson is an astronomy capital of the world; Sells Green Valley Sahuarita
Dragoon Sunsites 181
Portal
Lukeville 386
Benson Saint David
to Zagat Survey and Travel & Leisure five observatories ring the city. 83 90 Pearce Sunizona
Rio Rico
Magazine • Tucson is one of the top birding destinations
Topawa 286
Amado
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Fairbank COCHISE
• Tucson is one of best places to retire to Sonoita 82 Tombstone
in the world. San Miguel
Tubac 82 Elgin Huachuca City Elfrida
according to CNNmoney.com. • Tucson was ranked by Bicycling Magazine Arivaca Carmen Sierra Vista McNeal
Patagonia Fort
• Tucson was voted “friendliest city” and one as one of the top three North American Tumacacori Huachuca 90 80 Bisbee 191 80
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of the “top ten US cities to visit” by the cycling cities. SANTA CRUZ Hereford
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30 miles south of Tucson. A ranch style bed
Scottish Highland Games
Mix with giant saguaro cacti and ride and breakfast with wonderful breakfasts,
through streams and mesquite tree forests. luxury beds, private baths and balconies
Location: Rillito River Park (First & River)
Visit an ancient Indian Village site. overlooking the Santa Rita Mountains.
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SPANISH 9:00 am - 5:00 pm•$12.00 Adults, Free for children 12
and under when accompanied by an adult.
TRAIL Enjoy a day of Scottish-Celtic entertainment. Listen to kilted bagpipe
bands and Celtic music, watch competitions of Highland dancing and
OUTFITTERS ancient Scottish athletic games. Browse the bookshop, sample
traditional foods, and do some genealogy. Numerous vendors offer a
wide range of Irish, Scottish, Welsh and British products.

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What a Month to Visit Tucson! Anza Days

October is Bursting with Events Celebrate Arizona’s Spanish History in Tubac
From the minute the paper western fans will head to the Desert Don’t miss the soldados, there will be Mexican dancing for your
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hits the streets, Tucson residents Thunder Pro Rodeo (520-721-1621). Or

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event to fill every weekend. Here are
a few to choose from, but for a com-
plete listing check out our event pages.
Everyone’s favorite German festival
“Oktoberfest” is on from Oct 2-5 at Hi
Corbett Field (520- 574-9320). Kids will
love the Oct 4-5 DinoFest with music,
live performances, dino movies and fossil
digs at the T-Rex Museum, 1202 N. Main
Ave (520-792-2884).
One of Tucson’s most beloved events
celebrates its 30th Anniversary on Oct 10-
12. Tucson Meet Yourself takes place at
El Presidio Park, where the cultures of
Southern Arizona come together to enjoy
each other’s food, music, dance and folk
art (520-806-9004).
During the weekend of Oct 18-19
Ponies del Pueblo
Stampede to Auction Block for Charities
The culmination of the
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and cultural dances as the Anza foods, tools and craft demonstrations of
Fair at the Lew Sorenson Community Days celebration takes over Tubac. the period throughout the day. Hands-on
Center on the 19th, where you will find In 1775, “gather your family and sup- activities for the children and stage pre-
arts/crafts, flea market, plants, food, plies and meet in the Plaza of the sentations by Native, Spanish, Mexican
“fancy poultry show,” and live bluegrass Presidio” was the word in and Territorial period cul-
music (520-232-1201). the fort when Juan Bautista tures will be featured at
Another eagerly awaited event falls on de Anza II decided it was the event on the State
Oct 25-26, La Fiesta de los Chiles at the time to move West. Now Park grounds and
Tucson Botanical Gardens. Enjoy craft it’s time to gather up your throughout the Artist
and food vendors - with lots of chile family and head to Tubac Community of Tubac.
recipes, live Salsa, Cajun, Tex-Mex, October 18 and 19 to join Tubac is located 30
Mariachi & S. American music and chil- in the fun. minutes south of Tucson,
dren’s activities (520-326-9686). On October 23 of 1775, off I-19. The village’s
Last but not least look forward to the Anza was able to convince many shops, galleries,
Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish 240 hearty souls to leave and restaurants will be
Highland Games on Nov 1 at Rillito Tubac with him, all of open from 10am - 5pm.
Park Raceway. Music, dance, games, food whom would later become Several area Bed &
& history of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales the first settlers of the town now known Breakfast Inns make an overnight stay
await you (520-743-9291). as “San Francisco.” They took off on this possible. The State Park’s museum,
trek with cattle, supplies, and other equip- archaeological and historic sites may be
ment needed to settle a new village...
except the cooking pots! Join the town of
toured from 8am - 5pm daily.
Admission fee for Anza Days is $2.
Tubac and the state’s first Historic State For more information about Anza Days or
off during a gala event at the Westin La
Park, Tubac Presidio, to commemorate Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, call
this special day in Arizona’s first the Park at 520-398-2252 or visit online

largest philanthropic project of its Paloma Resort. The auction will take place European settlement. at www.pr.state.az.us.
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kind in Southern Arizona will take between 2:30 and 6:00 pm and proceeds
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place Sunday, November 2nd during will go to 35 nonprofit organizations.

the auction of the Tucson Pima Arts
Council’s Ponies del Pueblo Project.
The 35 life-sized resin compound ponies
have been exhibited throughout Tucson and
Pima County since January 2003. Created
by selected local artists, the Ponies run the
gamut of visual styles and will be auctioned
There will be a historic re-enactment All of the 27 State Parks are OPEN!
General admission to the event costs
of the famous Mowry Duel of 1859 For more details or information on
$50, which includes auction viewing from
between Editor Cross and Confederate events at Arizona State Parks please
4-6 pm, buffet and cash bar. You can view
sympathizer Mowry. Following the duel, call 602-542-4174, 800-285- 3703 or see
the Ponies and learn more about the
military bugle and trumpet calls will our webpage at www.azstateparks.com.
event at www.poniesdelpueblo.org or call
sound. Following a “Battle of Buglers,”
the Tucson Pima Arts Council at 520-624-
0595 ext. 10.

November 2, 2003 • 2:30pm-6pm

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For more information: www.poniesdelpueblo.org

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Festival of the Arts Ghost Towns Abound

Monastery’s Tradition Continues in Southern Arizona
by Tom Cline in parts of Cochise, Graham, Pima and • Metcalf, a one time gold and copper River near the small town of St. David.
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Safford and founded in 1872. • Dos Cabezas is a partial-ghost town,

at Holy Trinity Benedictine
Monastery in St. David kicks-off Nov
8, Saturday from 10-5 and on Nov 9,
Sunday from 10-4. It promises to be a
lively affair with more than 125 artists
participating and includes entertainment
and a tantalizing variety of food to please
any palate. A silent auction will feature
eight great getaways for two to such
sought-after vacation spots as New
Orleans, San Francisco’s Wine Country
and Hawaii. There is also a raffle with
$2,000 in prizes!
Proceeds from the festival go towards
the construction of a Conference Center,
the latest planned addition to the
monastery’s complex that began with
only one habitable building in 1974.
Founded on the grounds of the
Wilderness Ranch, the barn was convert-
ed to a men’s dormitory and a tool shed
was restored to become the “Little
Chapel.” Ground was broken for the
church on December 12, 1974, the feast
of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The remains
of the oldest house in St. David were used
to construct living quarters for the com-
munity and included an office, library and
bookstore. The distinctive Santa Fe style
church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, was
dedicated on June 24, 1981 and is the
monastery’s centerpiece.
Over the years the monastery has been
active in sponsoring the arts in many
forms. And, in turn, the community has
supported them as well; Sulphur Springs
Valley Electric Cooperative has helped
by sponsoring advertising for the Festival
of the Arts. Formed in 1938, the
Cooperative brought the benefits of reli-
able and economically viable electricity
to farms, ranches and small communities
4,000 miles of energized lines that have
enabled these once-dark and isolated
areas to become thriving centers of com-
merce, industry, agriculture and quality
living.
The monastery welcomes overnight
visitors and can accommodate 50 guests
who come for reflection and spiritual
refreshment. It is located 2 miles south of
St. David near mile marker 302 on Route
80 between Benson and Tombstone.
For further information, call or
write Monastery Festival at PO Box
298, St. David, AZ 85630. Phone: 520-
720-4642, ext. 10 or Fax 720-4202. For
general information about the Holy
Trinity Monastery, call the guest office
520-720-4642, ext. 17.
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Toll Free: 888-257-2050
www.bedandbirds.com
• Mowry, a silver, lead and zinc mining
site founded around 1850 in eastern
Santa Cruz county.
• Johnson, a mining camp located north-
west of Willcox.
• Gleeson and Courtland are both with-
in 20 miles east of Tombstone, on the
east side of the Dragoon mountains.
Gleeson was originally a small copper
and turquoise mining town and has some
nice old ruins left to view. Courtland
was both a copper mining town and a
supply center in its heyday and has sev-
eral buildings and foundations left today.
• Charleston, on the west side of the
Dragoons near Tombstone, a one time
silver mining town and outlaw hideout.
It is also located near the site of the his-
toric Battle of the Bull.
• Fairbanks, also located west of
Tombstone, was originally named after
Nathaniel Kellogg Fairbank.
• Contention City, is just north of
Fairbanks and is along the San Pedro
The Villas at Shadow Mountain
with people still living there today. It
was both a supply center and a stage sta-
tion and is located about 15 miles south-
east of Willcox, an easy stop while dri-
ving up into the nearby Chiricahua
National Monument. There are a number
of old buildings to view.
• The old town of Pearce, located about
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and post office. It was once a short lived
gold mining town, founded in the early
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• Cochise, also partially populated, was
once a railroad junction and train stop.
The train still goes through the middle of
town today. The Cochise Hotel, an origi-
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Helldorado Days
Event Saves Tombstone in 1929
If it were not for
880 TE
E 1 RA
’S
Helldorado founder Ray Krebs
TH ELEB
and other townsfolk starting this
C
event, Tombstone may well have
become just another ghost
town, barely remembered
with the passage of time. In
1929 Tombstone’s reign as
the Queen of the silver
boomtowns was long gone.
The town had just lost the
County Seat to Bisbee and
hundreds of local residents
had simply abandoned their
homes in search for greener
pastures to live and work in.
Ray Krebs brought forth
the idea of celebrating
Tombstone’s colorful 1880’s heyday his-
tory... and due to the success of the event,
Tombstone earned the reputation of being
the “town too tough to die.” Come along
this October 17-19 to celebrate
Tombstone’s oldest and most popular
event of the year.
There will be a wide variety of reen-
actments and shows at Helldorado Days.
Continuous street entertainment will
Tombstone Gallery
Fine Work by Local Artists and Crafters
The Tombstone
OW LY
SH NTH
Association of the Arts
S
MO
announces the October member-
ship show with featured artists Jane
Ballard, Louise Fairchild and Carol
Stearns. Visitors to the Gallery will also
find additional art and many wonderful
handmade items by the TAA’s other
members.
Approximately 30 Cochise County
artists who live in Sierra Vista, Saint
David, Bisbee, Cochise, and Tombstone
will each exhibit several framed and
unframed works - all originals. Variety is
the name of the game in subject matter,
media and size.
Subjects include portraits, land and
sea scapes, still life settings, abstracts,
architecture, desert and western art and
much more. Favorite media are acrylics,
watercolor, oils, drawings in pencil and
pastel, collage, mixed media and mono-
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feature gunfights, 1880’s fashion shows,
music and gun twirling. An old west play
“Doc & Kate” will take place at
Schieffelin Hall at 7:30pm Saturday. The
Helldorado Parade is sched-
uled at 11am on Sunday morn-
ing and will be followed by an
Army Band Concert in the
City Park. Look forward to a
kids carnival, beard contest,
cowboy mounted shooters and
“Power from the Past” trac-
tors and engines.
Numerous Old West
Reenactment Groups perform
over the weekend. These groups
pride themselves on their total
authenticity of costuming, props
and accessories as they present skits for
people to enjoy a unique form of living
history.
Come celebrate with America’s most
authentic Old West Town on October 17-
19 and live the spirit that won the West
and is the heart of Tombstone. For a
complete calendar of events contact
Steve Reeder at 520-457-3291 or email
him at reekor@theriver.com.
prints. The artists work in a variety of
sizes from full-sized beauties to tiny
gems and notecards.
There are many lovely gift items
handmade by the Association’s 22
crafters, including a quilt, jewelry, raku
pottery, wooden tole painting, needle and
yarn crafts, and much more.
Look forward to the TAA’s huge spe-
cial Christmas Craft show during the
months of November and December.
Decorating your tree, home and
packages with these unique treasures will
surely put you in the cheerful
spirit of Christmas!
Visit the Tombstone Gallery at 317
Allen Street in Tombstone. You’ll be
amazed by the reasonable prices! Hours
are from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily with
free admission. Call 520-457-2380 for
further information.
OCTOBER 2003
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
FREE MORNING COFFEE
Color Cable TV
Quiet Off Highway
LARGE CLEAN ROOMS
In Room Phones
INDIVIDUAL HEAT & AC
CONVENIENT PARKING
Maps & Brochures
MOTEL MINI RV PARK
(520)-457-3573
1-800-574-0417 • FAX (520) 457-3049
7th & Fremont • P.O. Box 182
Tombstone, AZ 85638
www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/
Bird Cage Theatre
One of The West’s Most FAMOUS LANDMARKS
OPEN DAILY
A Registered National Monument
Boothill Graveyard
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 When tempers flared in Tombstone the results
night spot between Basin Street and the usually were a burial in Boot Hill. Many notorious
Barbary Coast. For 9 years it was open gunslingers are buried here including the losers
24 hours a day and was the site of 16 of the OK Corral gun battle. The grave sites
gunfights. It has 140 bullet holes and is are authentic.
Tombstone’s only historic landmark ~
preserved in its original state. Visit the Original Boot Hill Graveyard Final
Resting Place Of The Good, Bad, And Innocent.
A Nostalgic Trip Into Tombstone’s
Past. An Unforgettable Memory They Died With Their Boots On, In The Old West.
of the Old West.
email: oldbirdcage@juno.com or soball@c2i2.com
6th & Allen, Tombstone, Az (If outside U.S.) http://tombstoneaz.net
OCTOBER 2003
Lively Bisbee
Shop, Dine and Play
by Ron Guerrero
W
VIE
ER
As you honk your horn through
OV
Mule Pass Tunnel and exit at the
southern end, you get your first glimpse
of Bisbee. The turn-of-the-century feeling
the town gives as you look on the twist-
ing roads and multi-story buildings is just
the beginning of the treats that Bisbee
holds for you.
Since 1880, Bisbee has
lived through all the booms
and busts of the mining
industry. The last catalyst
for change was in 1977
when the mining closed
down. It was then that
Bisbee was transformed into
the artistic community that
you see today.
The special feel of this community
gives rise to unique events. Have a fun
learning experience at the Fiber Arts
Festival on Oct 10-12, or turn your legs to
jelly climbing 1,034 steps at the Bisbee
Stair Climb on Sat, Oct 18th. Get your fill
of ghosts and goblins as the whole town
is transformed on Halloween. The
Festival of Lights kicks off the holiday
season on Nov 28 and the Christmas
House Art Fair features local arts and
crafts on the same weekend, Nov 28-30.
But even without the special events,
day-to-day shopping and dining is fun in
Bisbee. The various antique shops and
art galleries like the unique Cavern of
ATTRACTIONS
Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum
P.O. Box 14, 520-432-7071
www.bisbeemuseum.org
Queen Mine Tours
Off US 80 Interchange south of Historic
District, 866-432-2071
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bisbee Chamber of Commerce
31 Subway St., 866-2BISBEE
www.bisbeearizona.com
DINING
Bisbee Coffee Company
P.O. Drawer BV, 520-432-7879
The Bisbee Grille
2 Copper Queen Plaza, 520-432-7931
Brewery Steakhouse
5 Brewery Gulch, 432-3317
Cafe Cornicopia
14 Main Street, 520-432-4820
Cafe Roka
PO Box 1251, 520-432-5153
www.caferoka.com
St. Elmo Bar
36 Brewery Ave., 520-432-5578
LODGING
Bisbee Grand Hotel
61 Main St., 520-432-5900
www.bisbeegrandhotel.com
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Chinese Country Antiques and 55 Main
Gallery line the streets, making door-to-
door shopping easy.
Dining can be elegant in the Copper
Queen Hotel, making you feel like you
are traveling back in time, or you can
experience contemporary dining at the
Bisbee Grille or Café Roka. If you
would like a quick bite, you can find that
at the Bisbee Coffee
Company or the Cafe
Cornucopia. If it’s a brew
you’d like to sample, it is a
short walk to Brewery
Gulch, where in its heyday a
thirsty miner could visit 47
different saloons and drink
away a week’s wages. St.
Elmos and the Brewery
Steakhouse can help you wet
your whistle while on this historic street.
The hostelry industry in Bisbee offers
unique choices as well. You can stay at a
converted miner’s boarding house, Inn at
Castle Rock, or one that was for mining
executives, Oliver House. The larger
hotels, such Hotel La More or Bisbee
Grand Hotel, offer a glimpse of what it
was like to stay here at the turn of the
century.
Visiting Bisbee is a real treat. Stay for
the day or more. You will always find
something interesting to do or see.
For more information call the
Bisbee Chamber of Commerce at 866-
2BISBEE.
Copper Queen Hotel
11 Howell Avenue, 520-432-2216
copperqueen.com
El Rancho Motel RV Park
1104 Highway 92, 520-432-2293
Hotel La More/The Bisbee Inn
45 O K Street, 520-432-5131
www.bisbeeinn.com
The Inn at Castle Rock
112 Tombstone Canyon, 520-432-4449
Main Street Inn
26 Main St., 800 467-5237
Oliver House Bed & Breakfast
P.O. Box 1897, 520 432-4286
Queen Mine RV Park
Box 488, 520-432-5006
School House Inn
818 Tombstone Canyon, 520-432-2996
REAL ESTATE
Rio Verde Realty
2 Copper Queen Plaza, Suite 204
520-432-4745
SHOPPING
Atalanta Records and Books
38 Main St., 520-432-9976
The Cavern of Chinese Country
Antiques
2 Copper Queen Plaza, 520-432-2600
www.thecavern.net
55 Main Gallery
55 Main, 520-432-4694
Annual Bisbee Fiber Arts Festival
The Bisbee Fiber Art Guild
AL
is pleased to announce the 11th
ION
AT
Annual Bisbee Fiber Arts
UC
ED
Festival to be held Sat, Oct 11th.
This educational event will show the
public the many facets of fiber art.
There will be demonstrations of
spinning, weaving, knitting and
other related crafts. The public
will have an opportunity to try
their hand at some of these skills,
and even the children will have a
booth where they will learn about
fibers and their many uses.
The AZ Federation of Weavers
and Spinners will be sponsoring a
Spin-in Contest from 10am to
noon. 15 spinners will compete for prizes
for the best skilled and versatile spinner.
Sophie the sheep will be at the Festival to
share some of her wool. Another highlight
will be the the Fiber Exhibit hung in the
Community Room inside Central School.
You’ll love seeing the wearables, linens,
rugs, baskets, quilts and much more.
The Fashion Show & Tea will begin
The Great Bisbee Stairclimb
Test Your Mettle at This One-of-a-Kind Event
The Great Bisbee
LE A
E
Stairclimb takes place on Oct.
AL AT
NG
CH WH
18. This unusual event is a fund-
raiser used to repair the stairs and
stairways in historic Old Bisbee, many
of which were originally built around
1900.
In the past about 3,000 people have
participated in the Great Bisbee Stair
Climb. The Climb is a challenge to partic-
ipants to run, walk and climb a total of
1034 stairs on a 5 km course that laces
along the hills of mile high, historic Old
Bisbee. It is one of the toughest races in
the country and is most definitely a one-
of-a-kind event.
Many points along the course provide
great views of the surrounding Mule
mountains and of the town. Bisbee has a
storybook look, having even been called
“Little San Francisco” due to the way the
houses are sprinkled up and down the
hillsides.
The Climb’s course ascends 1000 feet
in elevation by way of the stairways,
which wind through alleys, roadways and
Bisbee’s Legendary
Queen Mine
Underground Tours
&
Van Tours of
Located immediately Surface Mines
and the Historic
south of Bisbee’s
Historic District, off Bisbee District
the U.S. 80 Interchange.
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at 3pm in the Central School Theater.
Garments for the fashion show were
designed by fiber artists from around
Arizona as well as some pieces from local
shops. Tickets are $10 each and can be
purchased at Bisbee
Chamber of Commerce or
Atalanta’s Music & Book
Store or by calling 520-432-
1846.
Vendors will be selling
goods for both the craftsman
and those who admire fine
art. A food booth will fea-
ture pasties and delicate
sweets to satisfy your noon-
time hungers. Don’t miss the
opportunity to pick up a few holiday gifts
that will be unique and appreciated by the
receivers.
The Festival will be held from 9am-
5pm at Central School, 43 Howell
Avenue, located behind the Copper Queen
Hotel. For further information you may
go on line at: http://bestofbisbee.com/
fiberarts1.htm or call 520-432-1846.
even some backyards along the way.
For those hearty in spirit there is the
special Barco IceMan Competition,
which re-creates the real work done by
the icemen who at one time serviced the
iceboxes in the community. In this com-
petition an 8 pound block of ice, held by
tongs, is carried directly up 153 stairs.
There is prize money for the winners.
The fee for entry into the event is only
$20 and includes a T-shirt to commemo-
rate participation. For more information,
register on-line at www.bisbeestair-
climb.org or call Bisbee Chamber of
Commerce, 520-432-5421.
October 11, Bisbee
Bisbee Wine Festival
and Street Dance
Main St. - Sample 50+ wines from
around the world, taste specialties from
local restaurants. Street Dance with local
bands, 4-7p. Benefit, wine fest $35,
dance free. 866-224-7233
Bisbee Attractions
The Queen Mine Tours
Underground Mine Tour
1-866-432-2071
Arizona Cactus & Succulent Research,
Inc. Botanical Gardens
Free Guided tours, 520-432-7040
Bisbee Blue Turquoise
The Lavender Pit View Point,
Hwy 80 in Bisbee, 520-432-5511
The Muheim Heritage House Museum -
National Historical Site, Bisbee Historical
District, 520-432-7698
Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum
Copper Queen Park - Historical District
Smithsonian Affiliate, 520-432-7071
Bisbee Chamber of Commerce,
520-432-5421
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Destination
COPPERSTATE
Regional EAA Fly-in
OCT 9-12 MARICOPA
The COPPERSTATE
Fly-in will be held Oct
9-12 at Phoenix
Regional Airport, locat-
ed 25 miles south of
Phoenix. There will be
acres of planes on display, an exciting
air show with performances by aerobatic
stars, including 2002 U.S. National
Aerobatics Champion Kirby Chambliss,
parachutists, and a fly-by of warbirds.
A new Family Day on Sunday fea-
tures flights by radio-control aircraft and
a Replica Fighter re-enactment. There
are educational forums and workshops,
vendors offering everything from books,
clothing and collectibles to tools and
aircraft parts, a food court and free
flights for youth as part of EAA’s
national Young Eagles program.
Gates are open every day from 8-5.
Daily admission is $10 with children
under 12 free. Four-day event passes are
$25. For more information call 520-400-
8887 or visit www.copperstate.org.
OCT 1-31 DEWEY
Young’s Farm Pumpkin Festival
Young’s Farm, Jct. Hwy 69/169 - Crafts, hayrides, BBQ,
entertainment, pick your own pumpkin, Fridays-Sundays,
9a-4p, $2/person donation. 928-632-7272
OCT 3-NOV 11 PHOENIX
Native American Recognition Days
Music/arts/film festival, parade, Miss Arizona
pageant & more throughout the celebration. Full schedule
available. 602-495-0901 or www.aznard.com
OCT 4 FLAGSTAFF
Fall Open House
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Fall color tours, family
activities, scavanger hunt, in conjunction with the Festival
of Science, free, 9a-5p. 928-774-1442
OCT 4-5 SIERRA VISTA
Annual Art in the Park
Veterans Memorial Park - 220 art & craft vendors in this
high quality juried outdoor show. 20 food booths operated
by local non-profit groups. Sa, 9a-6p; Su, 9a-4p. Free.
520-378-1763
OCT 9-12 SAFFORD
Graham County Fair
Horseshoe tournament, climbing greased pole, 3-legged
races, carnival, food, exhibits, entertainment, $3, free/12
& under, 10a-midnight. 928-428-6240
OCT 9-12 MARICOPA
COPPERSTATE Regional EAA Fly-In
Phoenix Regional Airport - Airshow, educational forum,
workshops. Sunday is Family Day w/ kids activities. 8a-
5p, $10/gen, free under 12. www.copperstate.org; 520-
400-8887
OCT 9-26 PHOENIX
Arizona State Fair
Fairgrounds - Rides, exhibits, livestock competitions,
rodeos, food, special attractions & more. $9/Adults,
$4/seniors,children (5-13), $7 parking. 602-268-FAIR
OCT 10 MESA
Tour de Culture
Downtown - Free evening to enjoy, experience & explore
the city of Mesa’s cultural treasures in the newly desig-
nated Downtown Arts & Entertainment District, 6p-9p.
480-644-5285
OCT 10-11 BENSON
Butterfield Overland Stage Days
Benson Blues Festival in conjunction w/ the Tucson
Blues Society, also a guitar workshop, arts & crafts, food
vendors, entertainment in the beer garden & more. Free.
520-586-2842
OCT 10-11 SCOTTSDALE
Bucking Thunder
Rawhide Western Town - One of AZ’s largest rodeos.
Three performances of bone-crushing competition, live
country music w/ Chris LeDoux headlining Sat night.
480-502-5600
OCT 10-12 CAMP VERDE
Fort Verde Days
Downtown Camp Verde - Adopt a burro/horse, 1880
baseball game, antique show, carnival, games, dances,
parade, reenactments, vendors & more. 928-567-0535
OCT 10-12 TUCSON
Tucson Meet Yourself - 30th Anniversary
El Presidio Park - Explore cultures of Southern Arizona.
30+ food vendors, music, dance & folk art demos, free.
www.tucsonfestival.org or 520-806-9004
OCT 10-12 SIERRA VISTA
A Rock Rustler’s Dream
Cochise College - Gems, rocks, minerals, specimens, lap-
idary equipment, books, tools, demos, field trips, hourly
prizes, Fr 9-5, Sa 9-6 & Su 9-4, free adm & parking. 520-
456-9202
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October Events
OCT 10-12 WILLIAMS
Fall Festival - The End of an Era, a New Beginning
Commemorating Williams, the last Rt 66 town by-passed
by the Interstate. Golf tournament, Cruise the Loop, side-
walk sales, art fair, chili bake-off, scarecrow stuffing,
movies, more! 928-635-1418
OCT 10-12 BISBEE
Turquoise Hunt
Dump No. 7 in Lavander Pit Mine - Rockhounds can visit
this famous Mine. Held in conjunction with the Sierra
Vista Mineral Show. Tours twice daily. $15/adults,
$10/kids. 520-432-7071
OCT 10-27 SUPERIOR
Annual Fall Plant Sale
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - 1000’s of drought-tolerant
plants for sale 8a-5p, see mature species throughout
grounds, horticulturists on hand weekends. 520-689-2811
OCT 11 GLENDALE
Annual Front Porch Festival
Historic Catlin Court Shopping District - Crafters on the
lawns of storefronts. Craft demonstrations and vendors,
Classic Car Show, adm & parking are free. 623-435-6813
OCT 11 SIERRA VISTA
16th Annual Cars in the Park
Veterans Memorial Park - 300 cars, Classics, street rods,
low-riders, antiques, judging, awards, vendors, prizes, DJ.
8a-3p, free. 520-378-3096
OCT 11 SUPERIOR
Annual Dia de Colores
Old Town Superior - Carnival, arts/crafts/food vendors,
studio tour, car show w/live music & prizes, 10/5K run,
8a-11p, free. 520-689-0200
OCT 11 FLAGSTAFF
Art on the Square
Heritage Square - Juried art show featuring Coconino
County fine artists, authors & performers, Kid’s Art Start
Gallery & Kid Create workshops. Free, 10a-7p. 928-779-
7690
OCT 11 CHANDLER
Fall Rhythm Fest
Tumbleweed Park - 3 bands including jazz, food & bever-
age vendors, kids’ interactive amusements, fireworks at
9p. 4:30p-9:30p. 480-782-2735
OCT 11 PINE
Apple Festival
Pine Community Center - Apple pie baking contest, pro-
duce, desserts for sale, 10a-4p. 800-672-9766
OCT 11 CHLORIDE
Annual Car Show
Some of the nations finest automobiles travel to Chloride,
trophies and other prizes are awarded in several classes.
Also mock gunfight at high noon. 928-565-2204
OCT 11 SEDONA
Oktoberfest
Sedona Cultural Park - Dust off your lederhosen, it’s that
time again! Fun family celebration w/brats, beer & the
band Those Darn Accordians, $. 928-203-4TIX or 800-
780-ARTS
OCT 11 PHOENIX
NARD Parade on Central
Park Central Mall (starts) - “Reunion of Kinship,
Pride & Spirit” theme, traditional Native American dance
groups, orgs, school/youth groups, free, 9a. 602-254-3247
OCT 11 CAREFREE
Senior Resource Day
Carefree Village & Court (Clubhouse), 4100 N Romero
Rd - 27 organizations plus a raffle, photographers, DJs
and much more, 11a-2p. Free. 520-690-2838
OCT 11-12 PRESCOTT
Fall Fest in the Park
Courthouse Plaza - Art & craft show featuring 80 arti-
sans. 10a-5p Sat, 10a-3p Sun, free. 928-445-2000
OCT 11-12 SEDONA
Annual Sedona Arts Festival
Sedona Red Rock H.S. - 100+ artists, juried show, work
in 12 catagories i.e. glass, jewelry, & painting. $7/both
days, under 12 free. 928-204-9456, www.sedonaartsfesti-
val.org.
OCT 11-12 SCOTTSDALE
Railfair
McCormick Stillman Railroad Park - Model trains,
exhibits & more, $1/train & carousel rides, children under
3 ride free w/ paying adult. 10a-5p, free. 480-312-2312
OCT 11-12 PINE
3rd Annual Rim Country Antique & Craft Show and
Appraisal Clinic
Pine Community Center - Nationally known appraiser on
hand, Harry Rinker, $5/show, $10/appraisal. In conjunc
w/Sat: Apple Fest, BBQ & Car Show. 928-476-3547
OCT 11-12 BENSON
Benson Butterfield Rodeo
Arena Bar - Bareback, saddlebronc & bull riding; calf,
team & breakaway roping; steer wrestling, barrel racing;
11th: 5p & 12th: 2p. Kids events before rodeo.Adm: $8,
$5/5-12. 520-586-2572
OCT 11-12 PHOENIX
Friends of Mexican Art 40th Anniversary Mercado
Phoenix Art Museum - 3 Master Craftsmen of Oaxaca
will demonstrate their skills all day, 10a-5p. Adm. free,
art for sale from $3-$500. 602-840-1294
OCT 11-13 BISBEE
Bisbee Fiber Arts Festival
Central School - Sat: Fiber art demos, exhibits, vendors
all day; Spin-In Contest 10a-1p; Fashion Show/Tea 3p
($10); 12th-13th Fiber art Classes 9a-4p. Register: jsru-
ane@aol.com, 520-432-1846
OCT 12 TEMPE
Annual Tempe Tardeada
Tempe Library Complex - Music, dance, exhibits, crafts,
activities for children, traditional & modern bands, and
great food! 12p-8p, free adm. 480-350-8979
OCT 16-18 SCOTTSDALE
14th Annual Western ArtWalk Weekend
Main Street & surrounding areas - Artist demos, Gallery
show openings, live cowboy music & poetry, prize draw-
ing & more! Th 6p-9p, Sa 12p-5p, free. 480-990-3939
OCT 16-19 TUBA CITY
Annual Western Navajo Nation Fair
Contest Pow Wow, arts/crafts/food vendors, rodeo &
more. $5/adults, $3/children & snrs, extra $3 rodeo, 8a-
midnight. 928-283-3285
OCT 17-18 COOLIDGE
Calvin Coolidge Days
San Carlos Park - Live entertainment, volleyball, horse-
shoes, food, games, parade on Sat. & a whole lot of fun.
After 5p Fr, 8a-8p Sa and 8a-6p Su, free. 520-723-4551
OCT 17-19 TOMBSTONE
Helldorado Days
Tombstone’s oldest tradition! Reenactments, parade, fash-
ion show, carnival, live music, street entertainment, food
to suit every taste & Tombstone Vigilettes’ Variety Night.
520-457-3197
OCT 17-19 BULLHEAD CITY
Hardyville Days
Community Park - Arts & crafts fair, 100+ vendors, live
entertainment on two stages, gunfights, pony rides, con-
tests, games, sports and more. 928-763-0158
OCT 17-19 AVONDALE
Billy Moore Western Heritage 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 17-19 SCOTTSDALE
ArtFest of Fifth Avenue
Arts District, Downtown - A bi-annual festival, combines
over 100 fine artists, unique shops, great restaurants and
live music. Free. 480-968-5353, 1-888-ARTFEST
OCT 17-19 YUMA
Ocean to Ocean Festival of the Arts
Historic Downtown - Juried art show & sale, live enter-
tainment, Meet & Greet Cocktail Party on Fr and Black
Tie Dinner/Silent Auction ($50). Fundraiser for Hospice
of Yuma. 928-343-2222
OCT 17-19 JEROME
Spook Weekend/Miner’s Daze
Games, food, live music all weekend, horseshoe tournie,
spike driving contest, BBQ on Sat. night, music & cash
bar Sat. w/band Haywire. www.jeromechamber.com or
928-634-2900
OCT 17-19 FOUNTAIN HILLS
5th Annual Gathering of the Pai Festival
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Rodeo Grounds -
Celebration & gathering of the Pai Tribes, free adm. 480-
816-7162
OCT 18 GLOBE
Apache “Jii” (Day) Celebration
Downtown Globe - Celebrate with Native American
food, crafts, paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls & clothing,
entertainment by various tribes. 9a-5p, free. 800-804-5623
OCT 18 PARKER
Parker Rodeo and Parade
Western Park on Riverside - Two shows 1p and 7p.
Barbecue at 5p. 928-669-2174
OCT 18 BISBEE
The Great Bisbee Stairclimb
Part of a 5K run through Bisbee, run, walk & climb up
the 1,034 stairs found throughout the city, also the Barco
Ice Man competition. www.bisbeestairclimb.org; 520-
432-5421
OCT 18 CHRISTOPHER CREEK
Christopher Creek Street Party
To celebrate the quiet of Christopher Creek now that the
highway by-pass is completed. Food, arts & crafts ven-
dors, music. Party in the street! 928-478-4392
OCT 18 SNOWFLAKE
Snowflake Harvest Festival
Heritage Park - Food, pumpkins, crafts & demonstrations,
entertainment incl Celtic band The Amazing Ripples and
the Song & Dance Academy, 9a-2p, free. Tour historic
homes. 928-536-4331
OCT 18 SEDONA
Special Rock Sale
Posse Grounds Park, Lions’ Ramadas - Minerals, gems,
fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary equipment and more for
sale, 9a-4p, free adm/parking. 928-300-8333
OCT 18-19 TUBAC
Anza Days
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - Re-enactments,
crafts, food, music & fun honoring the trek by De Anza II
to settle San Francisco. 10a-4p, $3/adult, $1/ages 7-13,
under free. 520-398-2252
OCT 18-19 PHOENIX
Family Days Gem & Mineral Showcase
AZ Mining & Mineral Museum - Gold panning w/
instruction ($1.50), jewelry making, pet rock making,
demos, dealers, displays & more, free adm. 602-255-3795
OCT 19 WINSLOW
Aviation Day
Lindbergh Regional Airport/Winslow Air - Fly-in, vintage
& homebuilt aircraft, static displays, pancake b’fast (8-
11), craft & food vendors, 8a-5p. 928-289-2429
OCTOBER 2003
OCT 19 TUCSON
Fall Country Fair
Lew Sorenson Community Center - Arts/crafts, flea mar-
ket, plants, food, “fancy poultry show,” horticultural soci-
eties on site, live bluegrass music, 10a-4p, free. 520-232-
1201
OCT 22-26 LAKE HAVASU CITY
32nd Annual London Bridge Days
Free concerts, a variety of entertainment & contests,
parade, 928-855-4115 or www.havasuchamber.com
OCT 23-25 GREEN VALLEY
Country Fair and White Elephant Parade
Art, craft & food vendors, parade on the 25th with over
75 entries - equestrian, floats, etc - prizes given. 520-625-
7575
OCT 23-26 WINSLOW
Winslow Film Festival
Winslow Theatre - Approx 26 independent films in all
genres incl. narrative & documentary, visual effects panel
discussion w/ Visual Effects Supervisor of Matrix
Reloaded on 25th at 7:30, $. 818-219-9339
OCT 24-25 SALOME
58th Annual Dick Wick Hall Days Celebration
Lions Club - Fri: Beer garden, sock hop; Sat: Carnival,
parade, lunch/dinner/dance. 928-859-3335
OCT 24-25 DUNCAN
Greenlee County Fall Festival
1258 Fairgrounds Rd - Haunted house, arts/crafts, pump-
kin carving, sales & petting zoo. 12p-10p, free/festival,
$2/Haunted house-free under 10. 928-359-2032
OCT 25 WICKENBURG
9th Annual Fly-in
Municipal Airport - Planes displayed, static air show, aer-
obatic & model airplane exhibit, scenic airflights, pan-
cake breakfast, 7:30a-1:30p, free adm. 928-684-5479
OCT 25 YUMA
Oktoberfest Block Party
The Plaza, Historic Old Town Main St. - German and
other entertainment, children’s activities and great
German food, 4p-midnight, free adm. 928-782-5712
OCT 25 PAYSON
4th Annual Rim Country Western Heritage Festival
Rim Country Museum - roping & saddle-making demon-
strations, open mike western music/poetry, children’s
Mini Fest, 2 western themed plays & more, 10a-4p. 928-
474-8392
OCT 25 MESA
Arizona Gunfighters O.K. Corral Anniversary Show
Rockin’ R Ranch - Featuring Wyatt Earp as his famous
great, great uncle, $25 includes dinner, 5:30p. 480-986-
1800
OCT 25 PHOENIX
Roosevelt District Tour & Festival
Central & Roosevelt - Walking tour in the Valley’s first
residential neighborhood, arts, crafts, food, & antique
booths. 11a-9p, $15. 602-799-7720
OCT 25-26 MESA
Native American Pow Wow
Pioneer Park - Dance competition, arts & food ven-
dors, children’s activities. Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-dusk, free.
480-644-3836
OCT 25-26 TUCSON
La Fiesta de los Chiles
Tucson Botanical Gdns - craft/food vendors; Salsa,
Cajun, Tex-Mex, Mariachi & S. American music; chil-
dren’s activities, 10a-5p. $5 adv, $7 gate, $2.50 ages 5-12.
Free shuttle. 520-326-9686
OCT 25-26 TUCSON
Annual Tucson Bluegrass Music Festival
Pima County Fairgrounds - National bands, jam sessions,
workshops, food and crafts, camping avail., 9a-6p. Call
for adm & camping info. 520-760-0745
OCT 25-26 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Annual Gem and Mineral Show
Aquatic Ctr at 100 Park Ave - London Bridge Rocks
2003. Exhibits, dealers, craft demos. Free adm, free
carousal rides for kids, 9a-5p. 928-855-9324
OCT 25-26 ORO VALLEY
Annual Oro Valley Jazz Festival and Artisan Market
CDO Riverfront Park - Crafts, activities & food. Market
free adm. Jazz Festival $5 per person/per day. 520-797-
3959
OCT 25-26 SALOME
T Bar B Feed Rodeo
1/4 mile east of Salome on Hwy 60 - 2 separate rodeos,
GCPRA approved, produced by W/A Rodeos, 2p, $. 928-
859-3335
OCT 25-26 LITCHFIELD PARK
Southwest Premier Artists Celebration Show & Sale
Wigwam Resort &Golf Club - Artist Reception with
wine-tasting, Sat 4-8p. Art Show & Sale Sun 10a-4p. Free
adm & parking. 623-935-9040
OCT 26 LITCHFIELD PARK
“Arts in the Park Live!”
Wigwam Resort - Concert series awarded best new spe-
cial event for cities under 25,000. Bring lawn chair or
blanket, enjoy the music of the Rave, top 40 hits 50s to
the present, 4p. 623-935-9040
OCT 30-NOV 2 AVONDALE
NASCAR Winston Cup Series Checker Auto Parts 500
Phoenix Int’l Raceway - 4 premier NASCAR Series in 4
days: Featherlite SW, Craftsman Truck followed by PIR
After Dark fan festival (Fri), Busch & Winston Cup.
Tickets: 602-252-2227
OCT 31-NOV 2 CAREFREE
28th Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Downtown Carefree - Over 150 top artists, AZ’s largest
wine-tasting event ($10 incl’s engraved wine goblet), live
music. Fri free, Sat & Sun $2. 10a-5p. 480-837-5637
OCTOBER 2003
Destination
NOV 1 TUCSON
Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games
November Events
Rillito Park Raceway - Music, dance, games, food &
history of Scotland, Ireland, Wales. 9a-5p, $12, ages 12
& under free ($10 in adv). 520-743-9291
NOV 1 PRESCOTT
Day of the Dead Dinner Show & Twilight Procession
Historic Sam Hill Warehouse Bldg - Spook-tacular live
radio theater show, meal, offrenda (altar for passed-on
loved ones), kids craft class, “Haunted” Parade to
McCormick Arts District block party. 928-925-6830
NOV 1 SEDONA
Fall Arts & Crafts & Bake Sale
Sedona Heritage Museum - Arts & crafts by local arti-
sans, holiday shopping & homemade goodies. 9a-3p,
free. 928-282-9501
NOV 1 TUCSON
Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead Festival
Tucson Children’s Museum - Live music & dance,
hands-on activities, candlelight procession, Altar exhibit
through 23rd (reg adm. afer 1st), 12-5p. 520-792-9985
NOV 1 YUMA
8th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
Yuma Crossing Historic State Park - Display & compe-
tition of Altares, Latin American music, Mexican folk-
lore dancers, traditional foods, 12p-5p, free. 928-783-
2423
NOV 1-2 LITCHFIELD PARK
33rd Annual Litchfield Library Arts & Crafts Festival
Downtown, next to Wigwam Resort - 250 fine artists &
craftsmen, food court, live music & Farmers Market,
Indoor Antique & Book Sale, 9a-5p, free adm & park-
ing. 623-393-5338, 623-935-5053
NOV 1-2 PHOENIX
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Desert Botanical Garden - Celebration of Mexican cul-
ture, food, art & entertainment, learn the true meaning
of this holiday, $4-$9, 10a-4p. 480-941-1225
NOV 1-2 CAMP VERDE
Fall Fantasies in Gems
Lodge at Cliff Castle Casino - Christmas shopping,
gems, jewelry, door prizes, supplies, $3, children free,
Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-4p. 928-634-8098
NOV 1-3 BISBEE
Dia de los Muertos Exhibition
Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum - Personal altar-
pieces commemorating friends & family. Families cre-
ate altars & prepare foods for departed loved ones’ spir-
its, $1-$4. 520-432-7071
NOV 2 MESA
El Dia de los Muertos
Pioneer Park - Mexican/Latino cultural celebration, fea-
turing traditional music and dance, children’s activities
and food booths. Noon-dusk. Free. 480-644-EVENTS
NOV 2 PHOENIX
15th Annual Sunday at Shemer
Shemer Art Center & Museum - Juried art festival,
demos, hands-on activities, musical entertainment &
auctions, $5, under 12 free, 10a-5p. 602-262-4727
NOV 3-4 PHOENIX
La Ruta Heritage Tour
Pueblo Grande Museum - Follow trade routes of
ancient Hohokam Indians, discover one of the largest
undisturbed fields of ancient petroglyphs in the region.
602-495-0901
NOV 6-9 SAN CARLOS
Annual Veterans Celebration
37th Annual Veterans Memorial All Indian Rodeo,
Miss San Carlos Apache Pageant, Parade, Carnival,
Intertribal Dances. Call for details of times, adm. 928-
475-2361
NOV 6-9 SCOTTSDALE
Thieves Market on 5th Avenue
Downtown Scottsdale - Held along 5th Avenue between
Scottsdale Rd & Goldwater Blvd. Vendors, artists &
entertainers in an open-tent. 888-ART-FEST (888-278-
3378)
NOV 7-9 CAVE CREEK
5th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Frontier Town - Elaborate & decorative art by artists
throughout the U.S., 9a-5p, free adm/parking. 602-789-
7222
NOV 7-9 PAYSON
Fall Fine Art and Fine Craft Show & Sale
Tonto-Apache Community Activity Center - mixed
media juried show featuring 33 artists, Reception Fri $5
- wine & dessert, Sat-Sun free; hours Fri 6:30-9p, Sat-
Sun 10a-4p. 928-474-8658
NOV 7-9 APACHE JUNCTION
Ben Johnson Days
Celebrate Ben Johnson’s life, Kickoff Dance & Dinner
($10) on the 7th, entertainment, Open Rodeo on the 8th,
Finals on the 9th with raffle of trailer, entertainment.
Call for location: 480-981-1803
NOV 8 EHRENBERG
6th Annual Founders Day
Ehrenberg Rd - Celebrate Ehrenberg’s beginnings as a
mining town with dunk tank, games and clowns from
11a, also free BBQ dinner 11-4. 928-923-9601
NOV 8 GOODYEAR
Goodyear Taste & Tunes Musicfest
Estrella Mountain Ranch - Sample fine wines, beer &
local cuisine; music by the Gin Blossoms, Turning
Point, Sistah Blue, The Scones and The Carvin Jones
Band, 2-9p, adult $20, junior 11-16 $10. 623-935-6384
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NOV 8 SUPERIOR
Arboretum Folk Festival
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - See the first leaves of
fall w/live music - both acoustic & eclectic - along the
trail, open 8-5, festival 10-4. Hwy 60, $6, $3 (5-12).
520-689-2811
NOV 8 BOUSE
Founders Day
Community Hall - BBQ, swap meet, town-wide yard
sale, entertainment, free. 928-851-2498
NOV 8 ELGIN
St. Martin’s New Release Festival
Sonoita Vineyards Winery - Souvenir wine glass, live
music, food, wine tasting including new releases, $10,
10a-4p. 520-455-5893
NOV 8 GILA BEND
Shrimp Festival
Shrimp cook-off with our locally grown desert shrimp.
Lots of family fun and a variety of recipes to try. 928-
683-2002
NOV 8-9 ST. DAVID
Festival of the Arts
Holy Trinity Monastery - Over 100 exhibitors, dinner,
Benedictine baked breads, live music, Polynesian danc-
ing, $1 donation for parking. 520-720-4642 x 10
NOV 8-9 GLENDALE
Sahuaro Ranch Days
Sahuaro Ranch - tractor pulls, antique engines,
hayrides; demos; music; lectures; exhibits of art/pho-
tographs; food/craft/antique vendors, 9-4, $5 adults,
kids 12 & under free. 623-930-4200
NOV 8-9 COTTONWOOD
Fall Festival Antique Show
Verde Valley Fairgrounds - FREE wine tasting, gift cer-
tificates, door prizes, free parking, Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-4p.
$3/Gen, $2/Snr, under 14 free w/adult. 602-717-7337
NOV 8-9 MESA
Veterans Day Fly-In
Falcon Field Airport - Warbirds display, B-17 Flying
Fortress, tours, museum, rides, food vendors, gift items.
9a-4p. $5, free under 12 w/adult. Shuttle service. 480-
924-1940
NOV 8-9 KINGMAN
Kingman Cancer Care Unit Annual Arts & Crafts
Fair
Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd -
Every type of art & craft imaginable w/over 200 ven-
dors! Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. 928-753-3331; Helen @ 928-
753-1448.
NOV 14-15 WINDOW ROCK
6th Annual Keshmish Festival
Navajo Nation Museum - Emerging & established
artists show jewelry, weaving, pottery, paintings, sculp-
ture, dolls and more. Cultural events/performances.
Free, Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5. 928-871-7941
NOV 14-16 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts
Ave of the Fountain - 475 artisan booths, juried show,
entertainment on mini-stages, food vendors, open 10a-
5p daily, free adm, handicap parking. 480-837-1654
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 15 ARIZONA CITY
Gem and Mineral Show
Community Center - Mineral specimens; gems; jewelry,
including black coral in silver; wood crafts; bake sale.
9a-3p. Free adm. Club meetings 4th Thurs/mo. 520-
466-5119, 520-466-6653
NOV 15-16 TUBAC
Tubac: An Art Experience
The galleries and shops in Tubac invite visitors to meet
the artists and view demonstrations of artists at work.
10a-5p, free. 520-398-2704
NOV 15-16 SCOTTSDALE
K&N Filters/Goodguys 6th Southwest Nationals
Westworld - 1,500+ 1972 and older rods, customs, clas-
sics, muscle cars and trucks, exhibits, entertainment &
more. Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. Gen: $15, Snrs (60+) $12. 480-
312-6802
NOV 15-16 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Presenting exciting new art from
about 25 artists and craftsmen. Paintings, photography,
jewelry, pottery and more,10-5 daily, free. 928-284-
9627
NOV 15-16 PHOENIX
Spanish Market
Heard Museum - Fine Hispanic artists sell furniture,
pottery, tinwork, textiles, santos, more. Mariachis, foods
of the southwest, free. Does not incl. museum adm.
602-252-8848
NOV 15-16 QUEEN CREEK
American Heritage Weekend
Schnepf Farms - Living history celebration of 18/19th
centuries. Pioneers, mountain men,
Revolutionary/Civil/Spanish Am. War battles, see
“Washington, Grant, Lee” & more. For adm:
www.americanheritageweekend.com
NOV 15-23 GILBERT
Gilbert Days 2003
Gilbert Rodeo Park & Downtown - 1st Invitational
Bullriding event kicks off on the 15th. From 19th:
Carnival, Lil’ Dude & IPRA Rodeos, Arts/Crafts
Festival, Parade, Dance. Call for dates/details. 480-980-
7108 or www.gilbertdays.com
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6th Annual Founder’s
NOV 16 PHOENIX
5th Annual Spirit of the West Festival
Day Celebration
NOV 8 EHRENBERG
The Ehrenberg
Chamber is proud to
host another Founder’s
Day for the community
Phoenix Art Museum - Live music from old SW, tales of Ehrenberg. As always
from Wyatt Earp, hoop dance, children’s activities incl.
bilingual storytelling. 12p-3p, free w/ mus. adm: $7/5/2. there will be a free Bar-
602-257-1880 B-Q luncheon served
NOV 16 PHOENIX from 11am to 4pm to all
New Times 10K, 5K Run, Walk, Skate that attend. There will be clowns, bal-
Steele Indian School Park - 28th year for Arizona’s
biggest 10K; includes races for all ability levels and loons and a jumping castle for all the lit-
ages, Kids Zone, Post Race Picnic; $18, $20, $25;
7:30a. 480-345-5752
tle children.
We are again planning for a skydiver,
NOV 20-23 SCOTTSDALE dunk tank, games and many, many door
CMSA World Championships
WestWorld - Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assn. world prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Pictures will
championship, 325+ competitors from U.S. & Canada, be displayed of Old Ehrenberg.
Int’l Chili Society Cook-off on Sun., Civil War re- Ehrenberg is located off Interstate-10
enactments, 8a-6p. 480-471-0485
West on Arizona’s West Coast across the
NOV 21 TUCSON Colorado River from Blythe, CA.
Winter’s Night Cultural Celebration
Arizona State Museum - Start your holiday shop- Everyone young and old are invited
ping at this special Indian arts market. Storytelling, to come and help celebrate the rich her-
native music, artist demos & free refreshments, 12-7p,
free adm. 520-626-8381 itage of our region with fun, food and
music. For further information please
NOV 21-23 TUCSON
Holiday Craft Market call our chamber at 928-923-9601 or
Tucson Museum of Art - Over 130 of the finest SW
artisans offer photography, jewelry, clothing, garden art,
email us at Moorekittydo2@earthlink.net
sculpture and lots more. 10a-5p, free adm to market,
museum. 520-624-2333
NOV 21-23 YUMA
Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
Fall 2003 Fine Art
Desert Sun Stadium - Sunrise launch Sa & Su at Cibola and Fine Craft Show & Sale
HS 6:30a; Entertainment, vendors, family activities, NOV 7-9 PAYSON
Desert Glow & fireworks from 4p at stadium. Adm:
non-perishable foods. 928-343-1715 The Payson Art League will hold its
Fall 2003 Fine Art and Fine Craft Show
NOV 21-DEC 21 SCOTTSDALE
Oliver! & Sale Nov 7-9 within
Desert Stages Theatre, 8473 E. McDonald Dr - An the Tonto Apache
orphan boy is befriended by pickpockets in this rousing
Dickens of a family musical! Fr-Sa 7:30p; Su 6p, $14- Indian Reservation
$18. 480-483-1664 Activity Center, Hwy
NOV 22 AJO 87 just south of
Street Fair Payson at the Casino
Arts, crafts, food vendors, 10a-9p or later if people are
still feeling festive. Local clubs will have BBQ dinners exit. This popular,
for sale. Street Dance begins 5p. Western themed. Free. mixed media, juried show will feature 33
520-387-7742
of Rim Country’s best-known artists.
NOV 22 WINSLOW Works include oil and water media,
57th Annual Christmas Parade sculpture, fired arts and fine crafts.
Downtown - Food and arts & craft booths all day, kids
can visit Santa 10a, parade at 1p. 928-289-2434 More than 25 works of art will be
offered at the raffle table for a drawing
NOV 22 BUCKEYE
Buckeye Countryfest Sunday afternoon. Proceeds help support
“Cotton-Pickin Good Time” - Parade, carnival; Holiday Rim Country schools’ art programs.
Hometown Boutique at library with arts & crafts ven-
dors, live entertainment. 623-327-1813 The show opens with a wine and
dessert artists’ reception Friday from
NOV 22 YUMA
Arizona City Days 2003 6:30-9pm with a $5 donation.
Main Street Plaza - Western re-enactments, music & fun Saturday & Sunday hours are 10a-4p
for the family, dress western, free, 10a-4p. 928-783-
2423, 928-782-5712 with free admission. Visit
www.paysonartleague.com to view
NOV 22 PINE
Tellabration 2003 samples of some of the artists’ works.
Community Center - Featuring Don Doyle and other
professional storytellers, $, 7p. 800-672-9766
NOV 22-23 PHOENIX
21st Devonshire Renaissance Faire Gilbert Days 2003
Los Olivos Park - Marketplace of the 1500s w/crafters
of jewelry, swords, costumes, etc., jugglers, minstrels,
NOV 15-23 GILBERT
food booths, entertainment. 10a-5p, $5, children 6-12 The town of Gilbert in
$3. Can of food = $1 off adm. 623-340-3212 the Southeast valley
NOV 22-23 SCOTTSDALE will once again be a
Artfest of Scottsdale hubbub of activities
Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza - Juried artists, fine
restaurants, continuous live music, sparkling fountains from Nov 15-23
and blooming gardens. Free adm. 888-ART-FEST with the annual cele-
NOV 22-MAR 28 TUCSON bration of Gilbert
El Nacimiento Days, presented by the
Tucson Museum of Art - Traditional Mexican nativity Gilbert Promotional
scenes, annually recreated by Maria Luisa Tena, hun-
dreds of terra cotta figurines, free. 520-624-2333 Corporation. The First Invitational
Gilbert Days Bullriding is Saturday
NOV 24-28 WINSLOW
Christmas Bazaar night Nov 15. There will be team roping
Historic Lorenzo Hubbells Building - Gathering of on Wednesday, barrel racing on
Native American Artists, 8a-7p. 928-289-3986
Thursday and the Gilbert Days
NOV 28-29 SAFFORD Budweiser Rodeo on Friday night and
Cowboy Christmas
Graham County Fairgrounds Ag Bldg - A free arts & Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
crafts festival featuring juried items on display and for Downtown Gilbert will have the
sale. Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4. 928-428-5990
Gilbert Days Remax Parade on Saturday
NOV 28-30 CAVE CREEK morning and the Gilbert Days Festival
Cave Creek Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
6811 E Cave Creek Rd - Juried event w/Wild West flair, sponsored by Stampede Plumbing at
over 100 artists & crafters, live music, demos, food, Gilbert Town Square on Friday night
“Wild West” kid’s area, shuttle service, 10a-dusk, free. and all day Saturday. Go to our website
623-842-8434
at www.gilbertdays.com for discount
NOV 28-30 PEORIA tickets, admission prices and more infor-
Thanksgiving Holidays Out West
Peoria Stadium (83rd Ave 1/4 mi S of Bell Rd) - up to mation to make your trip to Gilbert
200 select exhibits of fine arts and crafts. Live music, Days 2003 an enjoyable one!
food, Kids’ Fun Zone, 10a-5p, Free. 480-488-2014
NOV 28-DEC 1 PARKER
57th Annual SCSC Thanksgiving Regatta Pick up your copy of
BlueWater Resort - Powerboat/speedboat racing on the Az Tourist News
Parker Strip & Colorado River, 10a-4p. 928-669-1946 many Village Inn
Restaurants
statewide.
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NOV 29 SUPERIOR
Fall Color Festival
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Apple cider, live
music, dazzling autumn colors, 11a-3p. Kids’ arts &
crafts, holiday savings in gift shop. Open 8-5, $6
adults, $3 children (5-12). 520-689-2811
NOV 29-30 TUCSON
Native American Month Social Pow Wow &
Indian Craft Market
Rillito Raceway Park - also food, children’s activi-
ties, Sat 12-10p, Sun 12-6p. $ (TBA) plus new
unwrapped toy for child. 520-622-4900
NOV 29-30 BISBEE
Historic Home Tour
Unique architectural selections, walk or take a trol-
ley. Sat 10a-4p; Sun 12-4 p, $10. Also the Christmas
House Art Fair (Fri-Sun). 520-432-5421
NOV 29-30 FLORENCE
Catch Cowboy Fever at the 71st Florence Junior
Parada
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Arena - World’s oldest
junior rodeo, Sat. parade, competitors ages 5-18, calf
roping, bull doggin & more. 520-868-9433
NOV 29-JAN 6 TUCSON
Feria Navidena
El Centro Cultural de las Americas, 40 W. Broadway
- Shop for nacimiento (nativity scene) figurines 12-5
daily. Weekends 10a-5p, entertainment, exhibits,
food. Free/donation. 520-629-9536
NOV 21-JAN 4 SEDONA
13th Annual Red Rock Fantasy of Lights
Los Abrigados Resort - Million+ lights create 60
themed displays, holiday music synchronized “dancing
lights” show, $6, $4 sen., $3 ages 4-12. 800-521-3131
NOV 22 ANTHEM
AZ’s Largest Holiday Tree Lighting Extravaganza
Outlets at Anthem - A real white fir tree 70 ft tall, deco-
rated with 1000’s of colorful lights, ornaments, will be
lit to officially signal Santa, begins 5:30p. 623-465-
9500
NOV 24-JAN 3 GLENDALE
6th Arizona Celebration of Lights
Community Church of Joy, NW corner of Loop 101 &
75th Ave - 5,000,000+ lights, 300+ holiday scenes,
largest in AZ, Mo-Th 6-9p, Fr-Su 6-10p. $12/car, dis-
counts w/food donations. 623-561-0500
NOV 27 DOUGLAS
Christmas Light Parade
Downtown Douglas - Parade starts at dusk, over 60 par-
ticipants and 4,000 spectators. Free. 888-315-9999
NOV 27-DEC 30 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Valley of Lights
Fain Park - Animated lights on 1 mi. loop featuring
large-scale patriotic/holiday displays (ie Snowflake
Tunnel), free, donations accepted. 6p-midnight. 928-
772-8857
NOV 27-JAN 4 PHOENIX
ZooLights “Enchanted Storybook”
Phoenix Zoo - 2 mill. + lights, dragon’s nest, jumping
dolphin, music, & more. Petting zoo & mule rides. 6-
10p. Advance $6, gate $7. 602-273-1341
NOV 28 PAYSON
Annual Swiss Village Lighting
Payson Swiss Village - 21st ann., see the unique mer-
chants’ shops lit up inside & out for the holidays, chil-
dren’s activities, shops open till 9p, refreshments, 6:30p.
928-474-2152
NOV 28 PHOENIX
APS Fiesta of Light Candyland Concert
Heritage & Science Park - Whole park decked in twin-
kling lights, children’s activities/magic, vendors, tree
lighting, fireworks, free, 3-8p. 602-534-FEST or 602-
262-4627
NOV 28 BISBEE
32nd Annual Festival of Lights
Various locations - Merry lighting ceremony at Copper
Queen Library, Santa will arrive in fire truck with good-
ies for children, enjoy extended shop hours. 520-432-
5421
NOV 28 SHOW LOW
Electric Light Parade
Festival Marketplace - Christmas tree lighting 6p,
parade 7p - kickoff to the “Passport to a Mountain
Christmas” - passport to be stamped at local shops, win-
ner drawn on 12th for live tree with all the trimmings.
888-SHOW LOW
NOV 28-29 GLENDALE
Glendale Glitters Spectacular
Multiple stages of music and dance, food, seasonal mer-
chandise, children’s wonderland, 5-10p. Lighting cere-
mony, pyrotechnic display Friday only, free. 623-930-
4500
NOV 28-JAN 2 MESA
Temple Garden Christmas:
A Celebration of Lights and Music
525 E. Main St - 600,000+ lights in the garden & light-
ed reflection pool, special music performances thru Dec
31 - 5:30-10p, music at 7p, free. 480-964-7164
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NOV 28-JAN 3 LAKE HAVASU CITY
8th Annual Festival of Lights
English Village and London Bridge - more than one
million lights on display, free, 6-10p. 928-855-0888 or
800-2HAVASU
NOV 28-JAN 8 LITCHFIELD PARK
Wild Winter Nights
Wildlife World Zoo - 500 live animals, 200,000 theme
lights, train/boat rides, merry-go-round, petting zoo.
5:30-9p, $6. 623-935-9453
NOV 28-JAN 17 GLENDALE
Glendale Glitters Holiday Light Display
Downtown - 58th & Glendale Avenues. One million
multi-colored lights shine brightly from 6p-10p, free
parking/adm. 623-930-4500
NOV 29 PARKER
Sunrise Rotary Lighted Boat Parade
River Lodge Resort - Begins approx 6p, lighted boats
sail down river to BlueWater Resort and Casino deco-
rated to the theme “ Peace on Earth.” 928-667-4110,
888-243-3360
NOV 29 PAGE-LAKE POWELL
Festival of Lights Boat Parade
Wahweap Lodge & Marina - Named one of Top 100
events in USA. Christmas Baking Contest, free hot chili
& beverages, decorated houseboat parade after sunset.
Fund raiser for Cancer. 928-645-2741
NOV 29 YUMA
Annual Holiday and Friendship Tower Lighting
Desert Sun Stadium - Choral and dance groups, lighting
of the tower, 6:30p, free, donation of canned food. 928-
343-1715
NOV 29 AHWATUKEE
Festival of Lights Kickoff
Desert Foothills Park - Art & craft booths, games, food,
beer & wine garden. Lighted Harley Santa Parade, chili
cook-off, 11a-7p. 480-460-6169
NOV 29 TEMPE
APS Fantasy of Lights Opening Celebration
Downtown - Dazzling lights, city tree lighting, holiday
light parade, Kris Kringle market, children’s carnival,
outdoor skating rink, more. 480-350-5180/894-8158
NOV 29-JAN 1 AHWATUKEE
Annual White Light Holiday Display
Chandler Blvd, 24th St to Desert Foothills Pkwy -
5:30p-11p, 1 mill.+ lights. Voted best volunteer display
by AZ Republic readers in ‘99. 480-460-6169
NOV 30-JAN 24 TUCSON
Festival of Lights
Children’s Museum - Celebrate 9 different winter light
festivals like Indian Diwali, Japanese New Year, Jewish
Channukah & African American Kwaanza, $3.50-$5.50,
call for specific dates. 520-792-9985
DEC 1-JAN 4 SCOTTSDALE
Cowboy Christmas
Rawhide Western Town - 150,000 lights, 100-ft tall
“tree of lights,” snow falls gently, special holiday Six
Gun Theatre, Santa. Daily adm. is free. 480-502-5600
DEC 5 COOLIDGE
Christmas in San Carlos Park
Starts at 4p with a visit from Santa Claus. Children get
free candy and picture taken with Santa for $2.
Christmas carolers & 8th Annual Parade of Lights. 520-
723-4551
DEC 5 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Holiday Festival of Lights Parade
Civic Center - Holiday Festival of Lights and entertain-
ment, 6p. Free. 928-772-8857
DEC 5 MESA
A Merry Main Street
Main St. between Country Club Dr & Centennial Way -
Light display, musical entertaiment, kid’s fun, food,
crafts, Santa, 50 tons of snow, 9a-5p. 480-644-EVENT
DEC 5 APACHE JUNCTION
Holiday Light Parade
Live entertainment, Santa, arts & crafts for children,
6:30p. 480-982-3141
DEC 5 BULLHEAD CITY
Holiday Boombox Parade & Extravaganza
Riverview Mall - Christmas parade, entertainment,
Santa, lighting community Christmas tree, free, 6p. 928-
754-4121, 928-763-7983
DEC 5-6 TUBAC
Luminaria Nights/Fiesta Navidad
The village is illuminated by thousands of candles and
the shops serve food to their customers as a thank you
for visiting Tubac. Enjoy holiday music. Sunset-9p.
520-398-2704
DEC 5-6 GLENDALE
Christmas at the Ranch Luminaries
Historic Sahuaro Ranch - Free tours of main house, car-
olers & other entertainment, luminaries, Christmas tree
exhibit, 6-9p. 623-930-4200
DEC 5-7 TUCSON
Luminaria Nights
Tucson Botanical Gdns - 2,000 luminarias, music, hot
cider, cookies, holiday decorations, entertainment. 5:30-
8p. $2.50 children 3-12, $5 non-members in adv; $6 at
door. 520-326-9686 x10
DEC 5-20 GLENDALE
Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings
Downtown - Fri & Sat nights, holiday crafts, choruses,
Santa, food, horse drawn carriage rides. Bring family &
friends to AZ’s antique capital, 6-10p, free. 623-930-
4500
DEC 6 WILLIAMS
Mountain Village Holiday
Light parade, Christmas Craft Fair, live entertainment,
lighting displays, free, 10a. 800-863-0546
DEC 6 CHANDLER
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of
Lights
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park - Live entertainment, food, kids
area, arts & crafts, free pictures w/Santa at his house,
4:30-8:30p, Parade 6:30p, free. 480-782-2735
DEC 6 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Lighting & Stroll the Avenue
Santa will visit Ave of the Fountains, tree lighting,
musical ceremonies, food. Merchants will stay open late
for the public. 480-837-1654
DEC 6 SPRINGERVILLE/EAGAR
Christmas Electric Light Parade & Holiday
Celebration
Eagar to Springerville - Parade of 50 floats decorated
w/lights, free, starts 6p. Christmas activities at
Springerville Town Hall follow. 928-333-2123
DEC 6 HOLBROOK
17th Annual Parade of Lights Festival
Navajo County Historic Courthouse - Begins 8a, arts,
crafts, food booths. Noon time visit from Santa w/free
photos 12p-2p, parade will begin 6p, free. 800-524-
2459
DEC 6 PRESCOTT
Holiday Light Parade & Courthouse Lighting
Courthouse Plaza - Visit from Santa in parade at 1p
w/bands, floats. Lighting ceremony 6p, carolers, jug-
glers, clowns, lights up til ‘04, free. 800-266-7534
DEC 6 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
Woodland Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Woodland Lake Park covered bridge - Entertainment,
Jingle Walk, tree lighting at 5p, drinks, Santa. Raffle
tickets w/canned food don., 2:30p-5:30p. 928-368-6700
DEC 6 PHOENIX
APS Electric Light Parade
The parade’s theme is “Toyland on Central.” Begins at
7p, will travel south on Central Ave from Missouri to
Thomas Rd. 602-534-FEST or 602-262-4627
DEC 6 CASA GRANDE
Electric Light Parade
Downtown - Musical entertainment, tree lighting cere-
mony and parade w/theme of “Yesterdays, Tomorrows”
as kickoff for town’s 125th Birthday Celebration, 6-8p.
Free. 800-916-1515
DEC 6 ST. JOHNS
Christmas in St. Johns
Main Street - lighted parade, home tours, carnival,
entertainment, Santa, local craft booths, annual lighting
of historic Apache County Courthouse, Jingle jog, free,
dusk. 928-337-2000
DEC 6 KINGMAN
Kingman’s Very Merry Parade of Lights
Beale St. from First to Fourth to Spring St - 9th annual
parade, begins at 7p, children’s activities. 928-753-
7077, 928-753-9095
DEC 6 MESA
Camino de Luminarias
Usery Mountain Rec Area - Cowboy poets at 3p & 6p,
candle lighting at 5p, campfire, music, readings,
refreshments ‘til 8p. Hwy 60 N. on Ellsworth 7.5 mi &
look right. $5/vehicle. 480-984-0032
DEC 6 CLIFTON
Festival of Lights
Chase Creek Street - Parade of lights, arts, crafts, enter-
tainment, food, free, 10a-10p. 928-865-3313
DEC 6 SAFFORD
Festival of Lights Parade
Main Street - Dressed up cars, trucks, boats, floats,
bikes, free, 7p. 928-348-8514
DEC 6 PAYSON
Main Street APS Electric Light Parade
Main Street, from Green Valley Park to Sawmill
Crossing - town tree lighting, Santa, parade follows, 50-
60 entries, all have lights, 6p. 928-474-6115/928-468-
6074
DEC 6-7 LAKE HAVASU CITY
21th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
Bridgewater Channel - Lake Havasu Yacht Club hosts
this event, 6p, free to spectators, $25 to enter a boat.
928-855-8857 or 800-242-8278
DEC 6-20 AHWATUKEE
Hayrides & Luminary Hike
Altadena Middle School - On 3 Saturdays, ride incl’s
neighborhood light displays and luminary hike on a
paved desert path, community entertainment, 5:30-8p.
480-460-6169
DEC 6-21 TUCSON
ZooLights
Reid Park Zoo - Zoo decorated with holiday lights, fea-
turing entertainment, refreshments & fake snow on Fri,
Sat, Sun. 6p-8p, adm. $5, $4 Seniors, $2 for 2-14. 520-
791-3204
DEC 7 LAKE HAVASU
23rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wheeler Park Circle - Watch as the lights & decorations
are turned on throughout the Park, marking the start of
the 2003 Holiday Season, 6-6:30p. 928-453-8686
DEC 11-28 PHOENIX
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Desert Botanical Garden - Weekends, 6,000 luminarias,
entertainment, free cookies, food pavilion, 5:30-9:30p.
Must purchase tickets in advance: $15 adult, $7.50 ages
3-12. 480-941-1225
OCTOBER 2003
DEC 12 WICKENBURG
Christmas Light Parade
Historic Downtown Wickenburg - Enjoy the beautiful
lights on wagons, horses, automobiles & more plus
Santa! Parade starts at 6:30p. www.wickenburgcham-
ber.com; 928-684-5479
DEC 12 YUMA
Christmas Open House with Lite Parade & Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Main Street - Merchants on Main Street hold open
house from 10a, parade and lighting from 5-7:30p. 928-
782-5712
DEC 12 FLORENCE
Pinal County Courthouse Lighting and Holiday Light
Parade
Courthouse - Official lighting ceremony 6p, Light
parade after to Town Hall, then at 7p live musical enter-
tainment & holiday food. 520-868-9433 or 800-437-
9433
DEC 12-13 WICKENBURG
Luminaria Festival
Hassayampa River Preserve - 1000’s of luminarias!
Seasonal music by Wickenburg Chamber Orchestra
String Quartet & others, cookies, hot cider, 6:30-9:30p.
$5 adv, $7 at door. 928-684-2772
DEC 12-20 GOLDFIELD
Old-Fashioned Christmas
Goldfield Ghost Town - 12th-13th & 19th-20th. 1000’s
of lights, carriage/train rides, Santa, free adm, canned
food for discount on attractions, shopping, 6:30-10p.
480-983-0333
DEC 12-JAN 3 SCOTTSDALE
Holiday Lights
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - Holiday season
fun family event! Activities, holiday music, entertain-
ment, Santa, tree lighting ceremony. Adm free, $1 rides.
480-312-2312
DEC 13 LAKE MOHAVE
Christmas Parade of Lights
Lake Mohave Resort at Katherine Landing - Starting at
dusk. Boats decked out with various themes will parade
to the dam and back, free. 928-754-3245
DEC 13 JEROME
Jerome Holiday Festival
Caroling, hayrides, hot cider, refreshments, all shops
stay open late. Over 500 Luminaries, from 6-9p w/offi-
cial lighting ceremony at 7p. www.jeromechamber.com;
928-634-2900
DEC 13 APACHE JUNCTION
Canyon Lake Parade of Lights
Watch from shore or join the Dolly Steamboat’s Dinner
Cruise at 6:30p as she leads the parade of lighted boats.
Cruise reservations req’d: 480-827-9144; Marina 602-
944-6504
DEC 13 SALOME
Annual Off-Road Vehicle Light Parade
Lighted off-road vehicles parade through Salome, meet
at dusk on Centenial Park Rd, ATVs, SUVs, motorcy-
cles, 4 x 4s. Watch or parade your lighted vehicle. 928-
859-3846
DEC 13 FLAGSTAFF
Northern Lights Holiday Parade
Historic downtown - An electric-light extravaganza fea-
turing floats, marchers and assorted animals bedazzled
in holiday lights, 6p. www.flagstaff.az.us; 928-774-4505
DEC 13 SEDONA
Festival of Lights - Lighting 6000 Luminarias
Tlaquepaque - Also carolers, musicians, dancers, Santa,
apple cider, 3-8p. Free adm, free shuttle by Sedona
Trolley from Uptown Municipal Parking Lot. 928-282-
4838
DEC 13 CAMP VERDE
Christmas Parade of Lights & Craft Bazaar
Craft Bazaar, Community Center - Crafts, b’fast
w/Santa, kids crafts, free, 9a-9p. Parade, Main St -
Light parade, caroling, food, free, 6p. 928-567-0535
ext. 136
DEC 13 TEMPE
“Light Up a Luminaria” & Holiday Boat Parade
Tempe Beach Park & Town Lake - “Light Up a
Luminaria” 5-9p, lighted boat parade 7p, free. 480-350-
5180/894-8158
DEC 13-27 TUCSON
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Winterhaven - Drive dusk-10:15p on Dec 15, 16, 18, 22
& 23, streets closed to cars other nights - walk or hire
horse-drawn carriages. Adm: can of food. Call for direc-
tions. 520-327-0111
DEC 18 CAREFREE
Christmas in the Gardens - A Carefree Christmas
Celebration
Carefree Town Center - See Santa come down the Gila
Monster slide; live music, help light the star on the
town tree, refreshments, prizes, free, 6:30-8:30p. 928-
488-3381
DEC 21 GLOBE
Festival of Lights
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park - Celebrate the
holidays with hundreds of glowing luminarias along
walls/walkways, holiday music, free drinks & adm.,
5:30-8:30p. 928-425-0320
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Destination
DEC 1-12 SNOWFLAKE
5th Annual 12 Days of Christmas
December Events
Various locations - Each night during the first 12 days
of December, a different holiday activity is planned,
beginning with Santa’s visit on Dec 1. 928-536-4331
DEC 5 MESA
A Merry Main Street
Main St. between Country Club Dr & Centennial Way -
Light display, musical entertaiment, kid’s fun, food,
crafts, Santa, 50 tons of snow, 9a-5p. 480-644-EVENT
DEC 5 PEORIA
Peoria Old Town Holiday Festival
Osuna Park - Hayrides, train rides, choral contests, kids
art/craft activities, scavenger hunt, snow village, Santa,
food/craft vendors, free, 5-9p. 623-773-7393
DEC 5-6 TUCSON
28th Annual Holiday Bookfair
Az Historical Soc. Museum, 949 E 2nd St - Reception
Fri 5-6p to honor 30+ SW authors; authors present both
days for signings (books avail 20% discount), Fr 6-8p,
Sa 10a-1p. Free. 520-628-5774
DEC 5-7 TEMPE
Annual Fall Festival of the Arts
Downtown - One of largest juried art shows in US, over
500 artists, food, entertainment. 480-967-4877
DEC 5-7 WICKENBURG
Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering
Southwest cowboy poets, singers, musicians, Fri-Sat
7:30p at Del E. Webb Cen, adm $20, $25 at door. Free
“day sessions” 9a-4p Sat at Comm. Cen. & Museum,
B’fast 7a-9a. 928-684-5479
DEC 5-7 YUMA
9th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival
Main Street - Arts & crafts, food, entertainment, and
visits from Santa throughout the weekend, 10a-5p. 928-
782-5712
DEC 5-7 PHOENIX
18th Annual Poinsettia Festival
Gardener’s World - Poinsettias covering nearly 2 foot-
ball fields, photo opportunities, live music & entertain-
ment, kids zone, food, wagon rides, 10a-5p. 602-437-
0700
DEC 5-14 CLARKDALE
Made in Clarkdale
Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 9th & Main - Gala opening
Dec 5, 6-9p: meet artists, enjoy music, dance, refresh-
ments. Exhibit/sale through 12/14. M-F, 9a-5p; Sat &
Sun 10a-5p, free. 928-634-3382
DEC 6 COTTONWOOD
Parade & 10th Annual Chocolate Lovers Walk
Old Town - Xmas parade, Sat morning; Chocolate walk,
5-9p, $12 - get map at Civic Ctr. SW Country
Christmas theme, entertainment, luminarias, raffle,
DEC 7 SCOTTSDALE
Holiday Harmony
Civic Center Mall - A celebration of different countries
& cultures, food, arts & crafts, entertainment, Christmas
Upcoming Laughlin Events
tree lighting, free, 3-6p. 480-312-2330
DEC 7 FLAGSTAFF NOV 20-23 Team Roping Finals JAN 13-16 Winter Break 2004
Sun Sounds 1st Annual Holiday Gift Show Laughlin Events Park - Watch as over 3000 cowboy Celebrates life for the 50+ age group, will educate,
Radisson Grand Ballroom - Gift shopping, live enter- and cowgirl team ropers try for their best perfor- stimulate & offer non-stop entertainment/activities.
tainment incl. Santa, 9a-3p. $1 entry benefits Sun mance, two side by side arenas, free. 800-227-5245 Dancing, bingo & slot tournaments, educational
Sounds of AZ, ticket may be redeemed at any gift table seminars, entertainment, more. Adm $39 w/optional
for equal value! 928-779-1775 JAN 10-19 3rd Cloud’s Jamboree tours, golf outings. www.winterbreak.us; 480-926-
Various Laughlin Hotel/Casinos - A rock, gem, jew- 5547
DEC 8-13 BRENDA elry, bead and mineral show, exhibits, 100’s of deal-
2nd Annual Brenda JamFest ers, food, free RV camping, shuttles to shows.
Six day festival of music and fun. Nightly and daily
jams, musical competition ($1000 first prize), booths, www.cloudsjamboree.com; 866-558-7719
games & more. Special JamFest camping packages.
928-927-7800, 800-927-2101
DEC 12 PRESCOTT
Acker Musical Showcase
Downtown Prescott - Merchants open for the public to
enjoy performances by the area’s best entertainers. Free
live jazz, country, tap-dancing, clogging, etc, 5:30-7p.
800-266-7534
DEC 12 TUCSON
Music in the Canyon
Sabino Canyon - Annual outdoor holiday concert incl.
world-famous Tucson AZ Boys Chorus, 600+ luminar-
ias. Adm: 2 cans of food for Comm. Food Bank & $1
donation, 5-9p. 520-749-1900/8700
DEC 12-14 TUCSON
33rd Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
Fourth Ave - 400 booths of arts & crafts, food vendors,
entertainers from around the US. Please be kind to your
pets and leave them at home. 10a-dusk, free. 520-624-
5004
DEC 12-14 CHANDLER
Christmas Holiday Wine & Gifts
Kokopelli Winery - Presentation of 1999 & 2000 wines,
gifts for the holidays, live music, art, food & wine tast-
ing, free adm, $7 souvenir wine glass, 10a-6p. 480-792-
6927
DEC 13 TEMPE
Native American Festival
Cook College, 708 S Lindon Ln - Arts/crafts ven-
dors, cultural performances, Native American
food, evening concert. 9a-11p. Free. 480-968-9354
DEC 13 LITCHFIELD PARK
Christmas in the Park
Downtown Litchfield Park - Arts, crafts, entertainment,
Az Event Guide Quarterly with a Twist
snow! 9a-5p, free adm & parking. SW Valley Chamber
of Commerce: 623-932-2260 Not Rock ‘n’ Roll, Not a Dance... a Publisher's Appeal
DEC 13 SEDONA
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Christmas Parade
Starts Buffalo Soldier Trail & Fry Blvd - Longest run- DEC 13 AJO
ning parade in Arizona, incl. Santa with sleigh & rein- Holiday Open House
deer, decorated floats, marching units, bands, etc, 10a. Organ Pipe Cactus Nat’l Monument - Park Rangers,
800-288-3861 guest speakers present various programs. Display by
local artist guild, musical entertainment, refreshments,
DEC 6 PHOENIX free, 2-5p. 520-387-6849
Christmas & Kwanza Expo
Heritage Square - Arts and crafts, food and entertain- DEC 13 PARKER
ment, free, 10a-4p. 602-262-5071 Parker’s Holiday on Main Street
Downtown - Santa (10-2), arts/crafts/Christmas food
DEC 6-7 TUMACACORI specialties; sidewalk displays by local merchants,
La Fiesta de Tumacacori Mexican Posada w/ live animals, singers, 6p; tree light-
Tumacacori Nat’l Historical Park - Celebrate Santa ing, entertainment, free adm, 10a-8p. 928-669-6333
Cruz Valley history/culture. 50 food, crafts & info
booths, stage entertainment, kids activities, 10a-5p, free, DEC 13-14 ANTHEM
Sunday Mass 10a. 520-398-2341 Anthem Holiday Classic Festival
Anthem Community Park - Up to 200 arts & crafts
DEC 6-7 PHOENIX booths, Int’l Food Court, entertainment, Kids Fun Zone,
Celebration of Basketweaving real snow, Santa. Free, 10a-5p. I-17 N to Anthem Way
Festival & Marketplace exit & go R. 480-488-2014
Heard Museum - Nearly 150 of the finest Native
American basketweavers in the US display, sell work. DEC 13-14 PHOENIX
Music/dance performances, 10a-4p, $7, $6/65+, $3/4- Antique Market & Craft Fair
12. 602-252-8840 Az State Fairgrounds - Wide range of antiques, free
wine tasting, Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p, $. 602-717-7337
DEC 6-7 SURPRISE
Northwest Valley Art Festival DEC 19-21 SCOTTSDALE
Surprise Stadium - Fine arts & crafts, original works Art in Paradise
only, food vendors, 11a-6p, free adm. 623-583-0692 DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort - Purchase unique
fine art, jewelry, and crafts. Live music, free parking,
DEC 6-7 PARKER 9a-5p. 602-867-2614
PIRA Rodeo
Rodeo and Mohave Rd - 200 contestants, 1p. DEC 20 AJO
928-669-1378 Las Posadas
A walk down old street of Ajo - re-enactment of Joseph
DEC 6-7 SURPRISE and Mary’s search for shelter in Bethlehem, 7p.
Surprise Party Christmas music, cookies for everyone at the Inn (Ajo
Fine arts show and carnival w/rides & games both days. Federated Church) & pinata for kids. 520-387-7742
Sat - Seasonal music, party!, clowns, sand sculpting,
pics w/Santa, fireworks after dusk, free adm. 623-583- DEC 27-JAN 1 PHOENIX
0002 Arizona National Livestock Show
AZ State Fairgrounds - Livestock, exhibits, High
DEC 6-7 PHOENIX School/Ranch/Li’l Buckaroo Rodeos, Art & Gear
Food City Tamale Festival show/sale, Jan 1 auction. 10a-4p. $5, under 10 free.
Patriots Park - Showcases Hispanic traditions through www.anls.org, 602-258-8568
musical entertainment, dancing, fun activities for kids
and the holiday tradition of “Tamales.” 10a-8p, free. DEC 31 FLAGSTAFF
602-279-4669 New Year’s Eve Pinecone Drop
Historic Weatherford Hotel - Big countdown at 10p &
DEC 6-7 CASCABEL 12a, free. 800-842-7293
San Pedro River Christmas Fair
Milepost 15 on Cascabel Rd - Milepost 21: Furniture, DEC 31-JAN 11 TUCSON
jewelry, pottery, gourds, carvings, glass, fine art, books, Thunder in the Desert
toys, plants, fiber art; food, music, raffle,10a-4p. 520- Rillito Raceway Park - Largest gathering of native
212-5000 peoples in the world covering 9 acres; Social and
Competition Pow Wows, traditional foods, arts & crafts.
www.usaindianinfo.org, 520-622-4900
good enough to keep 4 publications,
three web sites, and various other areas
of responsibility on Advertising revenue
alone.
We do not wish to discontinue the
Arizona Event Guide Quarterly. Arizona
would be without one
if we were to discon-
tinue, and many peo-
ple who love Arizona
and depend on the
Guide would be dis-
appointed.
Our new market-
ing model will
involve point of pur-
chase at most tourism
venues, i.e. lodging
facilities, etc. These
entities will be afford-
ed editorial/advertising
space for pre-purchase of event guides for
resale at their locations. This way the
playing field is equal for all those regard-
less of ability to buy advertising. With the
resale of the Event Guide Quarterly the
point of purchase partners will be able to
recover 100% of their cost.
The cost of the guide is yet to be
determined. We are thinking that the
newsstand price will be $7.95. Purchasers
will receive a wholesale price with quan-
tity discounts for entities that make a larg-
er investment.
What we are hoping for is that all
those who have benefited from our tire-
less efforts, i.e. advertisers and our read-
ership alike, will simply invest in the con-
tinued efforts of AZ Tourist News and the
Arizona Event Guide Quarterly.
communities will benefit by partnering
with us.
We are also looking for co-operation
from all the chambers and CVB’s
throughout Arizona, particularly the major
CVB’s and Chambers whose responsibili-
ty it is to make avail-
able to the traveling
public the type of
information that
only the Event
Guide Quarterly is
currently providing
in print.
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least are those that
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efit by provid-
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services to the
traveling pub-
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who otherwise might advertise, now need
only to make an investment in our guide -
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sell to their client base at point of pur-
chase the Arizona Event Guide Quarterly.
We have been printing 10,000 issues
per quarter for a total of 40,000 per year.
If the demand is there through our many
potential partners, this figure could rise to
200,000 per year or more - what a benefit
to Arizona! We cannot do this alone.
Please go to www.aztourist.com for
more information as this evolves. We
invite you to call on us personally. Our
publisher will be glad to talk with you
directly to see how best to invest in
Arizona’s top industry, Tourism. We can
be reached at 1-800-462-8705.
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Harvest Time in Arizona An Arizona Family Experience

Farmers Markets Offer Nature's Bounty Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party 2003
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The temperature is finally dropping,
evaporative coolers are no longer need-
ed, and everyone starts enjoying the out-
doors again. Fall festivals abound, and
farmers markets are in full swing. What
better way to spend a lovely autumnal
afternoon than by strolling through a
farmers market, sampling not only a vari-
ety of fresh fruits and vegetables, but
everything from jams and jellies, home-
made breads and baked goods, to crafts,
wooden toys, tools and even jewelry.
Arizona Farmers Markets offer pro-
duce direct from local growers and small
farmers. The average farm is 1- 5 acres,
roughly the size of a large backyard.
Typically the produce is grown organical-
ly through the use of natural fertilizers
and compost, without chemicals, pesti-
cides, hormones and antibiotic supple-
ments. Additionally, fruits and vegetables
sold at farmers markets are vine-ripe,
highly nutritious and very tasty.
Other products available at these mar-
kets include baked goods made from local
grains, and honey from Arizona beekeep-
ers as well as fresh juices and beverages
from local sources. You can find a vari-
ety of fresh herbs and live plants, treats
for your favorite pets, soaps, and special-
ty salsas and mustards. All craft items
offered are handcrafted locally.
In general, most farmers markets are
rant parking lots, and other interesting
locations. In addition to the usual produce
and crafts, there are sometimes demon-
strations or other entertainment. For
example, The Market on Main in
Downtown Mesa offers sidewalk dis-
plays by downtown merchants, music,
and occasional demonstrations in garden-
ing, cooking and so on,.
Some locations strive for a more exot-
ic feel. The Camelback Market, located
in the parking lot of Vincenti’s
Restaurant, Phoenix features imported
fruits, vegetables, cheese, wine and baked
goods, and is supposed to give you the
sense of "an open air market in Southern
France."
The Arizona Farmers, Growers and
Producers Association operates a number
of Community Farmers Markets in
Phoenix. All of their markets are handi-
capped accessible, and welcome children,
families and even pets, especially at their
Roadrunner Park Market. Roadrunner
Park includes a large children's play-
ground, a fishing pond, a Jr. Motorcross
track, swimming pool, and soccer fields.
So put on your walking shoes, gather
up your shopping bags and get ready to
harvest a bumper crop of nature's bounty
at your local (or not so local) Arizona
farmers market. You're sure to have a
grand time.
Thursday through Sunday during the
entire month of October. The month of
traditional fall activities opens on October
2 and continues through October 26. New
activities for children, a live
talent show, street and musi-
cal performers, farm fresh
produce and fresh baked
pumpkin and apple pies will
be showcased at the 2003
event.
Back by popular demand
are “Hillbilly Bob’s Pig
Races” and the Honeybee Adventure.
Visit the 4-acre “A-Maizing” Corn
Maze and the petting barn. For those who
are not as daring, old-fashioned marsh-
mallow roasts and hayrides are scheduled
throughout the day and evening.
Rows and rows of pumpkins can also
be found at the Pumpkin Patch ranging
in price from $2.00 to $12.00. The
Spooky Train Ride will again travel
around the farm site and deep into the
orchards where ghosts and goblins will
mysteriously appear anywhere or anytime
on the 10-minute journey.
Harvest Festivals
SEP 27-OCT 31 CHINO VALLEY
Harvest Festival
Collier Family Farm - 5-acre corn maze, hay rides, a
barn hay slide, fall decorations, fresh winter squash,
herbs & pumpkins, daily 9a- 6p. 928-636-2804
OCT 1-31 DEWEY
about the mining industry in Queen Creek
and take a ride on our family coaster.
Hungry patrons will be able to feast on
western chili (a vegetarian version will
also be available), sweet
corn, chicken, and home-
made brownies. Other grub
includes hamburgers, hot
dogs, grilled pizza and pol-
ish sausages. Tickets are $9
per person with children 18
months and younger admit-
ted free. Discount tickets
for $2.00 off can be PURCHASED at
all Safeway Grocery Stores.
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party
2003 will be staged every Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning
October 2, 2003. Festival hours are:
Thursday 10 am-9 pm, Friday and
Saturday 10 am-10 pm and Sunday 10
am-8 pm. Schnepf Farms is located on
Rittenhouse Road in Queen Creek, 11
miles off the US 60 and Ellsworth Road.
For more information call 480-987-
3100 or visit the website at www.pump-
kinandchiliparty.com.
OCT 25-26 TUCSON
La Fiesta de los Chiles
Tucson Botanical Gdns - craft/food vendors; Salsa,
Cajun, Tex-Mex, Mariachi & S. American music; chil-
dren’s activities, 10a-5p. $5 adv, $7 gate, $2.50 ages 5-
12. Free shuttle. 520-326-9686

Arizona Farmers Markets Young's Farm Pumpkin Festival

CAREFREE
Carefree Farmer’s Market
Wampum Way off of Tom Darlington Rd. (at
the new town Amphitheater behind the Post
Office), 623-848-1234. SEASONAL (Oct 17-
Apr 30), Fri, 9-1
CHANDLER
Chandler Farmers Market
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Commonwealth &
San Marcos Place, 480-782-3045. YEAR-
ROUND, Thurs, 3-6
COTTONWOOD
Cottonwood Farmers Market
Old Town, Main & Pima, 928-634-5505
SEASONAL (June-Oct), Thurs, 5-dark
MESA
The Market on Main in Downtown Mesa
Corner of MacDonald & Main, 623-848-1234
SEASONAL (Oct 25-Jun 26), Sat, 9-2
Mesa Community Farmers Market
263 North Center Street, 623-848-1234.
YEAR-ROUND, Fri, 9-1
Heritage Square Farmers Market
7th Street & Monroe, Phoenix, 602-848-1234
SEASONAL (Oct 30-Apr 29) Thurs, 10-2
Patriots Square Marketplace
Washington at Central, Phoenix, 602-848-
1234. SEASONAL (Oct 15-Apr 28) Wed 10-2
Roadrunner Park Farmers Market
3501 East Cactus Road, Phoenix, 602-848-
1234. YEAR ROUND, Sat, 8-1
Town and Country Farmers Market
2021 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
602-955-6850. YEAR-ROUND, Wed, 10-2
Washington Park Farmers Market
2240 W. Citrus Way, Phoenix (south of
Glendale on 23 Ave), 623-848-1234. YEAR-
ROUND, Sat, 9-1
SCOTTSDALE
A Market in the Village
Craftsmen’s Court at 5th Ave., Scottsdale
623-848-1234. SEASONAL (Oct 25-May 1),
Sat, 9-2
TUCSON
Young's Farm, Jct. Hwy 69/169 - Crafts, hayrides,
BBQ, entertainment, pick your own pumpkin, Fridays-
Sundays, 9a-4p, $2/person donation. 928-632-7272
OCT 25-26 PHOENIX
The Great Pumpkin Festival
Desert Botanical Garden - Pick your own pumpkin in
their pumpkin patch, country farmers market, cooking
demos, kid's activities, pumpkin-carving contest,
OCT 2-31 QUEEN CREEK $9/adults, $4/kids 3-12. 480-941-1225
Pumpkin & Chili Party
Schnepf Farms - Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze,
miniature golf, roller coaster & more. 10a-9p Thu, 10a-
10p Fri/Sat, 10a-8p/Sun, $9, discount tickets at
Safeway. 480-987-3100
• Hay Rides
OCT 11 PINE • Four-Acre
Apple Festival Maze
Pine Community Center - Apple pie baking contest,
produce, desserts for sale, 10a-4p. 800-672-9766 • Pig Races
• Bonfires
OCT 11 ORACLE • Marshmallow
Pumpkin Fest Fiesta de los Calabazas
AZ State Park in Oracle, Mt Lemmon Rd - Live enter- Roasting
tainment all day, booths, food, pumpkins, 9a-dark, $2, • Bluegrass
shuttles from Sr. Center in town. 520-896-9322
Music
OCT 18 SNOWFLAKE • Country Fun
Snowflake Harvest Festival
Heritage Park - Food, pumpkins, crafts & demonstra-
tions, entertainment incl Celtic band The Amazing
Ripples and the Song & Dance Academy, 9a-2p, free.
Tour historic homes. 928-536-4331
Thursdays through Sundays in October
OCT 18 PHOENIX
The Incredible Edible Fall Festival Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, Az
Washington Adult Ctr, 2240 W Citrus Way - Pumpkin
Camping Available • Admission $9.00
Patch, Harvest Market, arts & crafts, food, live enter-
tainment, kids games, agencies/groups offer tips for Discounts tickets can be purchased at Safeway Grocery Stores.
healthy lifestyles. 602-279-3198
www.schnepffarms.com
OCT 25 SAFFORD
Harvest Festival www.pumpkinandchiliparty.com
City Hall - food, arts & crafts, fresh farmers market

PHOENIX
Central City South Farmers Market
SW corner of 7th Ave & Buckeye Rd in park-
ing lot at Progress Plaza, Phoenix, 602-253-
6895. YEAR-ROUND, Tues, 8-noon
The Farmers Market at Vincent's on
Camelback
3930 E. Camelback, Phoenix, 602-224-0225.
SEASONAL, (mid Sep-mid Apr), Sat, 9-1
HappyDirt Veggie Patch Farm Market
6106 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix, 602-276-3056
SEASONAL (Oct 4-Jun), Sat, 9-1
Rincon Valley Farmers Market
12,000 Old Spanish Trail Rd. (4 mi. SE of
items, Kids Alley w/ petting zoo, live entertainment all
day, 10a-3p, free adm. 928-348-8514 480-987-3100
Saguaro National Park), Tucson, 520-591-
BARN. YEAR-ROUND, Sat, Oct-May, 9-2;
Jun-Sep, 8-1
Fiesta de las Calabazas
St. Philip's Plaza Farmers Market
River Road and Campbell, Tucson, 520-400-
or Shall We Say.... Pumpkin Fest!
9992. YEAR-ROUND, Sun, 8-1 On October 11, Oracle will be having its 4th Annual Fiesta de las Calabazas, Spanish for
Pumpkin Fest. It takes place at Oracle State Park located on Mt. Lemmon Road. There will
YUMA be entertainment all day long and food and craft booths. Of course, you can’t have a pumpkin
festival without lots of those bright orange globes so beloved of children. Youngsters can dec-
Yuma Farmers Market orate a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch. The day’s activities are located at the historic
Main St, Historic Downtown Yuma Kannally Ranch in the park from 9am till dark. For convenience it is suggested that you park
928-343-1243, SEASONAL (Dec 2-Mar 30), in the community center parking lot on American Ave. next to the stone church. Shuttles will
Tues (except holidays), 10-3 be available to take you to the ranch. For more information please call 520-896-9322.
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Santa Rita Lodge & Nature Resort
At Home with Hummers... Owls and More
The Santa Rita Lodge is
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situated above a stream in the
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heart of Madera Canyon at an ele-
vation of 4,800 feet. It is an ideal
place to relax and enjoy the abundant
wildlife of the Coronado National Forest.
Madera Canyon is located in the Santa
Rita Range, considered part of the “Sky
Islands” of Southeast Arizona. “Sky
Islands” are high mountains surrounded
by seas of desert... unique habitat that
hosts a wide variety of plant and animal
species.
Carved out by Madera Creek which
flows northward to the Santa Cruz River,
the canyon is home to fourteen species of
hummingbirds, seven species of owls, and
over 230 species of birds. Tens of thou-
sands of birders have made the trek to
Madera Canyon in search of avian spe-
cialties such as the Elegant Trogon,
Painted Redstart, Broad-billed and
Magnificent Hummingbirds, Elf and
Whiskered Screech Owls and more. A
bird list can be found on their web site
www.santaritalodge.com.
While the area is definitely for bird
lovers, the Santa Rita Lodge is certainly
not “for the birds.” The Lodge offers
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
Annual Birdwatching Events
JAN WILLCOX
Wings Over Willcox
www.wingsoverwillcox.com, 800-200-2272
MAR SUPERIOR
Welcome Back Buzzards
htp://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu, 520-689-2811
APRIL TUCSON
Hummingbird Festival
800-529-3699
APRIL YUMA
Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
www.yumabirding.org, 800-293-0071,
928-376-0100
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rooms and cabins all with well equipped
kitchens, color TVs, tub & showers, bar-
becues and air conditioning, and rates
range from $73.00-$93.00 a night for one
or two persons, making it a good choice
on any budget.
The Lodge offers morning bird walks
every weekday in March, April and May
and every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday during June, July and August. The
Lodge also offers an extensive Natural
History Program with classes in geolo-
gy, astronomy, bats, mammals, humming-
birds, insects and botany conducted by
top professionals in their fields.
It is recommended that you make
reservations months in advance for the
Spring and Summer birding season and
weeks in advance for the rest of the year.
Discounts are available during the off
season - October through January. The
Lodge encourages you to feel free to call
at the last minute, however, as cancella-
tions do happen! Bird walks are $12.00
per person and also require reservations.
To find out more log on to www.san-
taritalodge.com or give them a call at
520-625-8746.
1-800-462-8705
Az Tourist News
A Natural
Resource
www.aztourist.com
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
APRIL COTTONWOOD
Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
www.birdyverde.org, 928-634-8437
MAY BISBEE
Fiesta De Las Aves
520-432-1388
AUG BISBEE
Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival
swwings@theriver.com, 520-378-0233
SEP SUPERIOR
Bye-Bye Buzzards
http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu, 520-689-2811
Spoiled for Choice
Arizona Observatories
by Charlis McVey
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Arizona is a state of wondrously
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dark starry skies and an amazing
number of public and private astronomi-
cal observatories.
Whether you are look-
ing for something to
do one evening of your
vacation or you are a
keen star gazer here
for more serious view-
ing, you are spoiled for
choice.
In the northern part
of the state Lowell
Observatory, founded
in 1894, is one of the
world's oldest and
largest privately
owned astronomical observatories. Steele
Visitor Center offers multimedia presenta-
tions and guided tours. Visitors will see
the 6-ton, 24-inch refractor used by
Percival Lowell to sketch what he thought
was evidence of intelligent life on Mars,
as well as the 86-year-old Rotunda library
and the Pluto discovery telescope. You
can also enjoy evening telescope viewing.
Lowell offers many special events. See
their ad below for a 2-for-1 discount
coupon.
Southern Arizona with its very dry cli-
mate is the location of three major obser-
vatories and several small private ones.
Special Astronomy Events
Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson
OCT 11 Nature Tales & Trails: A
Harvest Moon Celebration
Tucson Mt Park, Ironwood Picnic Area,
Kinney Rd - Stroll along a moonlit trail,
watch bats & other night animals, view
moon through telescopes, more. Free, 5-
8p. 520-877-6122
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
OCT 19 Fall Stargazing Workshop
Hands-on workshop to help you become
familiar with the autumn evening skies
including constellations, deep sky objects
& planets. Reservations req’d. 928-774-
3358 ext 267
Observatories and
Planetariums
Lowell Observatory Flagstaff,
928-774-3358, www.lowell.edu
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Tucson, 520-318-8726,
www.noao.edu/kpno/
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Amado 520-670-5707
Mt. Graham International
Observatory Gov Aker
Observatory/Discovery Park
Safford 928-428-6260,
www.discoverypark.com
Arizona Science Center Phoenix,
602-716-2000, www.azscience.org
Flandrau Science Center Tucson,
520-621-7827, www.flandrau.org
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The National Science Foundation’s Kitt
Peak, located southwest of Tucson, offers
daily guided tours as well as a Nightly
Observing Program. Plan ahead for their
November 15th program on "Getting
Started: Astronomy as a
Hobby." You’ll learn
about the different types of
amateur telescopes and
accessories as well as
techniques and receive a
planisphere and observer's
log book. For more infor-
mation call 520-318-8726.
The Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory
established a facility on
Mt. Hopkins, 35 miles
south of Tucson. Public
tours are available up the
mountain from March to November to
view the Fred Lawrence Whipple
Observatory. Visitors can also tour Mt.
Graham International Observatory
near Safford from May to November. The
Visitor Center in town, Discovery Park,
offers viewing at the Gov Aker
Observatory (weather permitting), rides
on the flight simulator Shuttlecraft
Polaris, and many other interesting
exhibits.
Whether for day time tour or evening
viewing of the beautiful night sky,
Arizona’s observatories are here to serve
you.
NOV 8 Total Lunar Eclipse
Programs focus on today’s eclipse. Moon
should be visible by 7p, also approx time
of totality. Adm $2-$4, 4 and under free.
928-774-3358
Kitt Peak National Observatory,
SW of Tucson
NOV 15 Getting Started:
Astronomy as a Hobby
Learn the difference between different
types of amateur telescopes, accessories,
learn techniques, receive a planisphere &
observer’s log book, $20-$25.
520-318-8726
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Nature & Ecology Fleischer Museum

Cowabunga! Life Inside a Shell Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S. Woody Mt. Rd. 928-774-1442
17207 N.Perimeter Dr, Scottsdale
480-585-3108
Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
Unique Turtle Exhibit at Mesa Southwest Museum Grand Canyon Caverns
Peach Springs, 928-422-3223
302 W. Latham St., Phoenix
602-262-2050
No, they are not mutant ing turtles, explains the influence of tur-
TO AL

Ninja turtles, but there is defi- tles on ancient and modern cultures and Navajo Nation Zoological Mesa Arts Center & Galeria Mesa
HIS ATUR
RY

& Botanical Park 155 N.Center, Mesa

nitely something strange and presents conservation measures to pre-
N

Window Rock, 928-871-6573 480-644-2242

unique about these creatures. serve turtles.
“Turtles: Origins to World Displays will include fossils of giant Space, Science & Technology Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central, Phoenix
Domination,” open at the Mesa extinct turtles, giant land tortoises and Lowell Observatory 602-257-1222
Southwest Museum, displays some wild strange extinct “winged” turtles. Live dis- 1400 Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff 928-774-3358
and wacky species of turtles - both living plays present the diversity of turtles today Phoenix Symphony
455 N.3rd St., Phoenix 602-495-1117
and fossil - and explains the extraordinary and interpret conservation and adaptation
anatomical reorganization required to be a
turtle. As some of the oldest living rep-
issues. Information is also presented on
responsible ownership, including do’s and
Colorado River Phoenix Theatre
100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix
602-254-2151
tiles still in existence, turtles have not don’ts, laws and health concerns for both Arts & Music
only survived but thrived, far outliving humans and turtles. Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Dury Lane Repertory Players 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
their dinosaur contemporaries. This exhibit, developed in cooperation P.O. Box 1727, Lake Havasu City, 86405 480-994-2787
The exhibit explores the theories for with the Arizona Game and Fish 928-453-9466
the origin of turtles, provides a look at Department and the International Wildlife Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
History and Heritage 7380 E. 2nd St, Scottsdale
some strange fossil turtles as well as liv- Museum, will run through April 18, 2004. 480-994-2787
Mesa Southwest Museum explores Arizona Historical Society
the Southwest’s history from the time Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra
Century House Museum 3817 N.Brown, Scottsdale
LIVE THEATRE before dinosaurs to the present day. See
dinosaur fossils, visit a Spanish mission,
look for the lost Dutchman’s treasure, pan
240 Madison Avenue, Yuma
928-782-1841
480-945-8071
Southwest Shakespeare Company
WORKSHOP Presents
for gold in the History Courtyard, experi-
ence the diversity of Arizona’s earliest
Hi-Jolly Monument
Bus. Rte. 1-10, Quartzsite
928-669-2174
P.O.Box 30595, Mesa
480-641-7039
West Valley Museum of Art
inhabitants and see beautiful examples of Mohave Museum of History & Arts 17420 N. Ave. of the Arts, Surprise
The Rainmaker Native American pottery.
Things are always changing in the
400 W. Beale St., Kingman
928-753-3195
623-972-0635

In the Midwest, museum’s temporary exhibition spaces, Lake Havasu Museum of History History and Heritage
which feature exceptional exhibits on art, 320 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City
thristy souls are quenched 928-854-4938 Arizona Hall of Flame Museum
culture, history and science from around 11010 W. Washington St., Phoenix
By N. Richard Nash the world. 602-255-2110

SHOW RUNS OCT 2 - NOV 9

The Mesa Southwest Museum is locat-
ed at 53 N. MacDonald St. in downtown Central Arizona Arizona Historical Society Museum
1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, 480-929-0292
Mesa and is open Tues-Sat, 10-5 and Sun Arts & Music
1-5. The museum is closed on Mondays Arizona State Capitol Museum
Call 520-327-4242 and all City holidays. Adm is $6 adults, Arizona Opera 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix
602-542-4581
for Reservations! $5 seniors (55+) and students with ID and 4600 N.12th Street, Phoenix
602-266-7464 Arizona Wing of Commemorative
$3 for children 3-12. For more informa- Air Force Museum
Tickets only $12-$14! tion call 480-644-4040 or visit online at Arizona State University Art Museum
Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940
5317 E. Speedway, Tucson, Az 85712 www. mesasouthwestmuseum.com. 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
Chandler Historical Museum
Arts & Music & New Fine Arts Center 178 E. Commonwealth, Chandler, 480-782-2717
Jerome Historical Society ASU Campus, Tempe
Casa Grande Historical
Flagstaff Symphony 200 Main St., Jerome 480-965-2874
928-634-5477 & Archaelogical Museum
113A E. Aspen, Flagstaff Ballet Arizona 110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, 520-836-2223
928-774-5107 John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum 3645 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix
6 N.Lake Powell Blvd., Page 602-381-0184 Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Phippen Art Museum 21 North Frontier St., Wickenburg
4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott 928-645-9496 Chandler Center for the Arts 928-684-2272
928-778-1385 Little House Museum 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Prescott Fine Arts Association Springerville, 928-333-2286 480-786-2682
208 N.Marina, Prescott Museum of Northern Arizona Az Tourist News is
928-445-3286 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff (3 miles north Cobre Valley Center for the Arts distributed statewide
Sedona Arts Center of downtown Flagstaff), 928-774-5213 101 N. Broad St., Globe at participating
N.Hwy 89A, Sedona 928-425-0884
Navajo County Museum JB’s Restaurants.
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
928-774-6272 ESTATE QUALITY JEWELRY: Native American Indian Pawn • Thousands and thousands
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Clemenceau Heritage Museum
1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood EGYPTIAN ARTIFACTS: 2,000 Year Old Caskets • Egyptian Polychrome Largest Egyptian Exhibit in the Entire State
928-634-2868
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Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum
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Central Arizona Space, Science & Technology

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum Tucson Attractions Passport

History and Heritage 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix
602-255-3791 2-for-1 Admissions and Shopping Discounts
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Arizona Science Center
West Museum 600 E Washington, Phoenix
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480-860-2700 Attractions Passport. Costing stands apart, offering true 2-
only $10 and valid through for-1 admissions, a $250
Gila County Historical Museum
1330 N. Broad, Globe, 928-425-7385 Southern Arizona September 15, 2004, the Passport value for only $10. This
Gilbert Heritage Market Museum Arts & Music offers shopping discounts and 2- means a family of four
and Science Park for-1 admissions to 20 major can save up to $500
Gilbert & Page Rds, Gilbert 480-644-2178 Arizona Theatre Company Pima County attractions, with the purchase of
330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson including: two!
Glendale Historical Society 520-622-2823
9802 N. 59th Ave, Glendale Along with your sav-
623-931-3668 Center for Creative Photography • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ings on admissions, the
Univ. of Arizona, Tucson • Pima Air & Space Museum Passport provides additional
Goldfield Ghost Town And Mine 520-621-7968 • Titan Missile Museum value by qualifying you for
Highway 88, Apache Jnct, 480-983-0333 Pima Comm. College, Center for the Arts • International Wildlife Museum a gift certificate at either
Heard Museum 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson • Old Tucson Park Place or Tucson
22 East Monte Vista Road, Phoenix 520-884-6988
• Biosphere 2 Mall. 10 collected stamps
602-252-8840 Tubac Center of the Arts • Reid Park Zoo qualify for a $10 certificate
Heritage Square 9 Plaza Rd., Tubac • Arizona Opera and 20 for a $25 certificate.
115 North 6th Street, Phoenix, 602-262-5071 520-398-2371
• Tucson Symphony “Tucson residents and
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus • Tucson Raceway Park out-of-town visitors are look-
Lost Dutchman Museum P.O.Box 12034, Tucson
Superstition Mountain 520-296-6277
• Tucson Sidewinders ing for the best family-value
4650 Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction
around,” says Tom Moulton,
Tucson Museum of Art Using your Passport is sim- director of Pima County
480-983-4888 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson
520-624-2333 plicity itself. Present it for Attractions. “The Passport is
Mesa Historical Museum stamping when you purchase what families have been asking
2345 North Horne, Mesa Tucson Symphony Orchestra one admission to an attraction and receive for. It’s the perfect gift when the
480-835-7358 443 South Stone Ave., Tucson
520-792-9314 your second admission FREE. grandkids come to visit in the summer.”
Mesa Southwest Museum Many discount coupon books contain You can order online at
53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa University of Arizona Museum of Art
480-644-2230 Tucson, 520-621-7567
coupons redeemable only on certain days, www.aztourist.com/forms/passport.sht
offering insignificant discounts, or-worst ml or by calling 1-800-462-8705.
Museum of Rim Country Archaeology History and Heritage
510 W. Main St, Payson, 928-469-1128
Amerind Foundation Museum
Phoenix Museum of History P.O. Box 248, Dragoon Family Fun Space, Science & Technology
105 N. Fifth St, Phoenix, 602-253-2734 520-586-3666
Old Tucson Studio Asarco Mineral Discovery Center
Pine-Stawberry Museum Arizona Historical Society Museum 201 S Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100
Rt. 87 (Beeline Highway), Pine-Strawberry 949 E. 2nd St., Tucson I-19 & Pima Mine Rd., Tucson
928-476-3547 520-628-5774 Pima County Fairgrounds 520-798-7798, www.mineraldiscovery.com
Pioneer Arizona Living History Village Arizona Ranger Museum Home to Tucson Raceway Park, Southwestern Biosphere 2 Center
3901 W. Pioneer Rd., Phoenix, 623-465-1052 The 1904 Old Courthouse, Nogales, Az International Raceway 520-762-9100 Oracle Rd., Tucson 800-828-2462
520-281-8675 Reid Park Zoo Discovery Park
Pueblo Grande Museum 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson 520-791-3204
4619 East Washington St., Phoenix Arizona State Museum 1651 Discovery Pk Blvd, Safford 520-428-6260
602-495-0900 U Of A Campus, Tucson Tucson Children’s Museum Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
520-621-6302 200 S Sixth Ave., Tucson 520-792-9985 University of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-STAR
Rim Country Museum
700 Green Valley Parkway, Payson Bird Cage Theatre Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
6th and Allen, Tombstone Nature & Ecology
928-474-3483 Amado, AZ 85645 520-670-5707
800-457-3423 Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
Scottsdale Historical Museum Kitt Peak National Observatories
7333 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-647-PARK Hwy 86 Tucson 520-318-8726
480-945-4499 Bisbee, 520-432-7071 Colossal Cave Mountain Park
4660 E. Colossal Cave Rd, Tucson 520-883-1380 Pima Air and Space Museum
Sirrine House 6000 E. Valencia, Tucson 520-574-0462
160 North Center, Mesa, 480-644-2760 The Douglas-Williams House International Wildlife Museum
InterInterTitan Missile Museum
Tempe Historical Museum
809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe
Museum & Genealogical Library 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd, Tucson 520-617-1439
Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley 520-625-7736
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,
Thurs, & Sat from 1pm-4pm. Admission in free, donations accepted.
Family Fun
520-364-7370
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Arizona Museum For Youth
35 N. Robson, Mesa
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
455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 136 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, 520-287-4621 presents
602-273-1341 Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum
150 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox, 520-384-4583
Wildlife World Zoo
16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park
623-935-WILD
San Pedro Valley Arts & Swan Lake
Historical Society Museum
180 S. San Pedro, Benson with The Phoenix Symphony
Nature & Ecology 520-586-3070
at Symphony Hall
photo by Harrison Horwitz

Boyce Thompson Arboretum San Xavier del Bac Mission

P.O. Box AB, Superior 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., Tucson in Phoenix
520-689-2811 520-294-2624
Deer Valley Rock Center
P.O. Box 41998, Phoenix November 5-9, 2003
623-582-8007
Desert Botanical Gardens Slaughter Ranch Museum For ticket information call
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- 1-888-3BALLET or visit
3pm. Closed Mon & Tues, Christmas & New Years. www.vtc.net/-
sranch, email: sranch@vtc.net
520-558-2474 www.balletaz.org
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Apache Gold Casino Resort
Gaming, Golf, Good Food and More
Let the games begin!
ILE
Apache Gold Casino Resort
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has 500 video and reel slot
machines, with $1, quarter, nickel and
penny slots, state-of-the-art progres-
sives like multi-video poker, Wheel of
Fortune and Megabucks.
The casino
includes a poker room
with 7-Card Stud,
Texas Hold-Em, and
Omaha. Test your luck
at our 270-seat, live
bingo room and
$50,000 multi-race
keno. Or try your
hand at blackjack any
day of the week, with
$5, $10, $15 and $25 minimum bet tables.
Apache Gold’s Best Western Hotel
offers 146 well-appointed rooms with
king- and queen-sized beds and cable TV,
as well as Jacuzzi suites. Relax by the
pool or spa, or take advantage of the fit-
ness center and steam room.
If golf is your game, you’ll enjoy the
Apache Stronghold Golf Club. This dra-
matic, par 72 championship course was
rated by Golfweek as the top public
course in Arizona in 2002. Designed by
award-winning architect Tom Doak,
Apache Stronghold is both spectacular
and challenging. Take advantage of our
affordable overnight golf packages. Get a
round of golf, a comfortable Best Western
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room and more for under $100 any time
of the year! The course is also available
for groups and tournaments. For more
information, call 1-800-APACHE 8.
Since you’re sure to work up an
appetite, the Apache Grill Restaurant
serves favorites such as steak, lobster,
pasta, and salads. Or
visit our Wickiup Buffet
for an enticing variety
and an impressive
Sunday brunch. After
an exciting day, kick
back with a cocktail at
our Cabaret Lounge
and enjoy live enter-
tainment.
Apache Gold
also has an all-purpose pavilion for live
concerts, rodeos and other equestrian
events. Visit apachegoldcasinoresort.com
for upcoming performances and events.
With the Apache Gold FunBus get-
ting there is a breeze. We have regularly
scheduled pick-up locations in Phoenix
and Tucson. Or, if you have an RV, our
full-service RV Park has everything you
need, from utility hook-ups to a conve-
nience store.
Apache Gold is located in San Carlos,
five minutes east of Globe on Hwy 70.
For hotel or FunBus reservations call
1-800-APACHE-8. For more informa-
tion visit apachegoldcasinoresort.com.
And go for it all!
turing Little Joe Stefani & Kingz
One (Formerly Cumbia Kings) -
Tejano/Tex Mex
11/28 Willie Nelson - Country
Hon-Dah Resort Casino
1-800-929-8744
ROCKTOBER with fabulous tribute
bands throughout the month of October
10/7-11 Beatlemania - A tribute to the
Beatles
10/14-18 Rhiannon’s Reign - A tribute
to Fleetwood Mac
10/21-25 Chris Hiatt Band - A tribute
to Stevie Ray Vaughn
10/28-31 Escape - A tribute to Journey
FREE party night! 10/25 Oktoberfest
Polka Night - music by The Varitones,
free raffle for prizes, free hot dogs,
bratwurst, chips, pretzels, and apple
strudel, Hon-Dah beer mugs and
lots of fun!
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CENTRAL Cocopah Bingo & Casino
Apache Gold Casino Resort
15136 S. Avenue B, Somerton
928-726-8066, 800-23-SLOTS
5 miles E. of Globe, Hwy 70, San Carlos • Slots: 479
• Other Games: Bingo
928- 475-7800, 800-APACHE-8
• Slots: 500 • Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar Liquor: No
• Other Games: Poker, $50,000 Keno, 200- • Special Features: Nonsmoking gaming
seat Bingo Hall, Blackjack areas. $1 breakfast special from 3am-10am.
• Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes
• Special Features: Best Western Hotel, Stay Paradise Casino
and Play Packages, 18-hole golf course w/ 450 Quechan Drive, Yuma
driving range, golf school, Pro shop. RV 760-572-7777, 888-777-4946
Park with full hookups and dump station. Paradise Casino California
Convenience store. All-purpose Outdoor Off I-8, Exit 524/ adjacent to AZ casino
Pavilion.
Spirit Mountain Casino
Casino Arizona - 101 & McKellips 8555 South Highway 95, Mohave Valley
524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale 928-346-2000, 888-837-4030
480-850-7777, 877-7-24-HOUR
Casino Arizona - 101 & Indian Bend NORTHERN
9700 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale
480-850-7777, 877-7-24-HOUR Bucky’s Casino & Resort
530 E. Merritt, Prescott
Fort McDowell Casino 928- 776-1666, 800-SLOTS-44
Hwy 87 & Ft. McDowell, Fountain Hills
602-837-1424, 800-THE-FORT Cliff Castle Casino
& The Lodge at Cliff Castle
Gila River Casino - Vee Quiva 555 Middle Verde Road, off I-17, Exit
6443 N. Komatke Lane, Laveen 289, Camp Verde
520-796-7777, 800-WIN-GILA 928-567-7900, 800-381-SLOT
Gila River Casino - Wild Horse
Hon-Dah Casino
5512 W. Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
520-796-7727, 800-WIN-GILA
Gila River Casino - Lone Butte
1200 S. 56th St., Chandler
520-796-7728, 800-WIN-GILA
Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino
15406 Maricopa Rd, Maricopa
480-802-5000, 800-HARRAHS
Mazatzal Casino
Hwy. 87, Milemarker 251, Payson
928-474-6044, 800-777-7529 Hon-Dah Casino
777 Highway 260, Pinetop
COLORADO RIVER REGION 928-369-0299, 800-929-8744
• Slots: 500
Blue Water Resort & Casino • Other Games: Poker; Blackjack
11300 Resort Drive, Parker • Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: Yes
928-669-7000, 888-243-3360 • Fun Book: Available through chamber of
www.bluewaterfun.com commerce and local motels
• Slots: 470 • Special Features: Cigar bar, gift shop, Kids
• Other Games: Live Keno, Poker, Bingo Arcade, conference center. 200-space full-
• Eating Placecs: 3 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes service RV park. Convenience store. Gas sta-
• Senior Discount: 10% room discount tion. Ski/Outdoor Store.
(except in summer) for AAA and AARP
members. Yavapai Casino
• Special Features: Adj. to Phoenix 4-Plex 1501 E. Highway 69, Prescott
Theatre. Resort rooms, pool and waterpark, 928- 445-5767, 800-SLOTS-44
fitness center, 164-slip marina, double-wide
boat launch ramp, Marina Shop, conference
center, concerts in the outdoor amphitheater,
SOUTHERN
special events.
Casino Del Sol
Blue Water Resort & Casino 5655 W. Valencia, Tucson
520-883-1700, 800-344-9435
Casino of the Sun
7406 S. Camino De Oeste, Tucson
520-883-1700, 800-344-9435
Desert Diamond Casino
1100 West Pima Mine Road,
7 minutes south of Tucson on I-19
520-294-7777, 866-DDC-WINS
Desert Diamond Casino
S. Nogales Hwy, Tucson
We’re Here When You 520-294-7777, 866-DDC-WINS
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OCTOBER 2003
Native Visions Van Tours
Guided by the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism
by Charlis McVey
IST EY
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OR
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INT JOU
The Verde Valley is rich in
archaeology and history. You can try
to explore it by yourself... or you can let
a knowledgeable guide lead the way.
That’s what I did recently and was I ever
glad! There are so many pieces to the
complex puzzle of culture
and civilization that without
help you are sure to miss a
lot.
Native Visions Van
Tours take you on a jour-
ney into the past. Your first
stop is Montezuma Castle
National Monument. Built
by the Sinagua Indians
early in the 12th century,
the five-story pueblo is
tucked into a cliff recess
100 feet above the valley floor.
Extraordinary to think it was built straight
up a cliff face with primitive technology!
Nearby is Castle A, once an even larger
structure, though now badly deteriorated
having been built at the base of the cliff
with less protection.
Our guide, Betty Sutton, was a marvel.
She filled in many details about the lives
of the Sinagua Indians, helped us make
sense of the ruins, and taught us about the
useful plants growing along the path. I
would never have noticed the holes for
the vigas (roof beams) or other evidences
of the building at Castle A, the mud Cliff
Swallow nests high on the wall above,
nor many other interesting features.
Our next destination was Montezuma
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe
A Strong and Vibrant Identity
by Charlis McVey
OF AL
ILE
PR TRIB
The Yaquis lived for centuries in
the valleys around the Yaqui River in
Sonora, Mexico. In 1517 the Spanish
invaded Mexico. They conquered the
Aztecs in 1521 and reached Yaqui territo-
ry in 1533. There the battle-hardened
Spanish soldiers found such fierce war-
riors that they were forced to retreat.
Few ventured into Yaqui lands. Even
the missionaries, who were set up all over
northern Mexico, did not enter Yaqui ter-
ritory. Eventually, in 1617, Spanish Jesuit
Andrews Perez de Ribas was invited by
the Yaquis to tell them about Christianity.
The Yaquis never considered them-
selves a conquered people and continued
to fight unwanted intrusions into their ter-
ritory. Periodically the government mili-
tary forces overwhelmed Yaqui communi-
ties, committed massacres and sent men
and even young children to be sold as
slave labor. Fleeing persecution, Yaquis
began to migrate to the United States in
the late 19th century.
Initially attracted by work on the rail-
roads that linked the US and Mexico, the
Yaquis began moving to job sites in
Arizona. The first settlements were near
Nogales and south Tucson and gradually
spread out to include Guadalupe, near
Phoenix. Yaqui men also worked on
ranches, in the mines and cotton fields
and in construction.
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Well, considered sacred by many Native
peoples of the Southwest. Water in the
midst of the desert... a lake-like well
always the same depth and yet emptying
in a constant flow, serene and dark blue,
surrounded by cliff walls with remains of
ancient pueblos. We learned interesting
stories about the modern explorations of
the well and tales of the
long ago Sinagua farmers -
I would surely have missed
seeing the remains of their
irrigation canals... incredi-
ble to realize they are some
900 years old!
During the trip Betty
explained much about the
history of the Yavapai and
Apache people, from their
early nomadic ways to the
forced Exodus from their
homes in the Verde Valley to the San
Carlos Reservation in southeastern
Arizona. Upon their return years later,
they found their original territory taken
by settlers and were given instead four
small separate parcels of land as their
reservation.
From the poverty and hopelessness of
menial jobs and cultural loss, the
Yavapai-Apache Nation is rising proudly
today to teach their young people their
heritage, language, and crafts - and to
share them with you. Your guides are
there to bring history alive. Come learn
the truth... your visit will be enriched.
For more information or reservations
call 928-567-3035 or visit their website
www.nativevisionstours.com. See how our view will change yours forever.
From ancient dwelling places, natural wonders, native wildlife
to surrounding towns and countryside, see why this land is as
rich with history as it is with people. Come and enjoy the ride.
In 1964 Congressman Morris K.
Udall introduced a bill in Congress for
the transfer of 202 acres of desert land Over one million people visit Montezuma National Monument.
southwest of Tucson to the Yaquis, who
were looking for a home where they And it’s no wonder they do. Nestled into a cliff 100 feet above
could keep their tribal identity. This was Beaver Creek, the five-story, 20-room pueblo built by the Sinagua
approved; however the Yaquis had to
wage a long and difficult battle to secure Indians in the 12-13th centuries is a wonder to behold. Just down
federal recognition for the tribe, which
they finally obtained in 1978. the road is Montezuma Well, a sacred place of our origin. Hear
During all these struggles for self- the stories and the history that surround these ancient sites from
determination the Yaqui cultural traditions
thrived. Easter is an important time in the those who truly know it, our experienced, friendly tour guides.
tribal calendar. Flowers are important to
the Yaquis’ daily lives and to their cere-
monies. They combine ancient beliefs
with the newer belief that Christ’s grace is Call 928-567-3035
symbolized by flowers that grew from
blood shed by Jesus on the cross. Flowers for reservations or more information
are a symbol often seen in embroidered
designs on traditional Yaqui clothes. www.nativevisionstours.com
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, who call
themselves Yoeme, today numbers more
than 12,000 members. More than 3,000 YAVAPAI-APACHE NATION
live on the reservation southwest of
Tucson. Like many other Native Permit with Coconino and Prescott National Forest
American groups they have used the
opportunity of Indian gaming as a wel-
come source of revenue to improve the
reservation’s infrastructure and to develop
businesses. They operate the Casino of
the Sun and the Casino del Sol.
Pascua Yaqui Administrative Office,
520-883-5000
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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
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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
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• 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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Santa Fe Jazz Festival
18 Days of World-class Performances
The Santa Fe Jazz and
BE AT
International Music Festival runs
ITS USIC
ST
from October 3-19, 2003, and fea-
M
tures 20 concerts by world-renowned
jazz and world music artists and 5 youth
concerts by the same artists. This year’s
lineup includes Michael Brecker, Kenny
Werner, Cyrus Chestnut, Kevin Mahogany,
Vlad Girshevich, David Sanchez, Raul
Midon, Robben Ford, Claudia Villela/Bruce
Dunlap and Bill Frisell/Greg Leisz to name
a few.
The Festival is unique in that it is the
brainchild of noted professional musicians
who have drawn from their international
touring experience to create what they
believe to be the ideal performance situation
for audiences and musicians. It features
state of the art sound, educational content
for children and adults, informed artist
selection, and media production designed to
support the music community through
national exposure.
Set amidst the spectacular fall colors of
Fall Color North of the Border
Only a day’s drive northeast
AR
from most locations in Arizona lies
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a treasure trove of golden fall col-
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ors…
The San Juan Skyway links Durango,
Ouray, Telluride and Cortez in southwestern
Colorado and has spectacular views and fall
color. The most popular section is from
Durango to Ridgway via Silverton.
Covered in colorful aspens, this mountainous
region explodes with yellow and gold each
fall as the trees begin to turn all at once. The
views from Route 550 between Silverton and
Ouray, dubbed the "Million Dollar
Highway," are stunning. But the show is
quick since there's only one species.
Many people take the very popular train
ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow
Gauge Railway. The train travels through
San Juan National Forest following the
Animas River for forty-five miles. The peak
color season here is from late September
through October. Advance reservations are
necessary, especially during the popular fall
color season. Locomotive 473 was just rein-
troduced with its 1950's Bumble Bee bright
gold and black paint scheme. Plans are to
leave the locomotive in these colors through
the fall only, so come up now to enjoy its
retro look.
Another option for taking in the fall col-
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Santa Fe, the Festival has become, accord-
ing to the Weekly Alibi, one of "world-class
magnitude - a veritable Who’s Who of the
top names in contemporary jazz" featuring
"18 vibrant days and nights of music, work-
shops and artistic camaraderie." The
Festival has moved to a new home at the
Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa
Fe, a newly restored landmark theatre.
The Santa Fe Jazz and International
Music Festival premiered in October 2000
and quickly achieved tremendous success
and wide recognition among artists and fans
nationwide. Performers have included 15
Grammy Award winners and 26 poll-top-
ping artists from a list that includes such
giants as Gary Burton, Herbie Mann, Dave
Holland, Brad Mehldau, Bill Frisell, and
many others.
Please check santafejazzfestival.com
for more information. Tickets can be
purchased by calling the Lensic Theatre
box office at 505-988-1234 or by visiting
lensic.com.
ors is to hop a ski lift at one of the area
resorts for a scenic ride; the lifts take hikers
and bikers up the mountains in the off-sea-
son. For more information on the railroad,
please call 800-341-3340. For more informa-
tion on accommodations and attractions in
the Silverton area, please call the Silverton
Chamber of Commerce at 800-752-4494.
Goulding’s Lodge
Your Home in the Heart of Navajoland
by Charlis McVey
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What could be a more enduring
PR
symbol of the American West than
Monument Valley? Made famous by
movie director John Ford, the buttes and
spires of this vast and serene landscape
have become indelibly imprinted on the
American psyche. Indeed, the scenery has
grabbed the imagination of people around
the world, from the days of John
Wayne’s “Stagecoach” to Thelma and
Louise to photo shoots of car commer-
cials and fashion models.
There is nowhere better to stay while
exploring this unique land than the place
the legend began, historic Goulding’s
Lodge. Here, in 1923, Harry Goulding
and his young wife “Mike” laid claim to
640 acres, setting up tents and a
makeshift counter for their first Trading
Post. A few years later a permanent struc-
ture was built. Their homestead was sur-
rounded by the Navajo Reservation, and
Goulding became the Indians’ respected
friend and advocate as well as trader.
As the Great Depression left its mark
on Monument Valley where many of the
Navajo were facing starvation, the
Gouldings took their last $60 and pho-
tographs of the magnificent landscape and
headed to Hollywood. Harry convinced
John Ford to use the valley as the location
for his upcoming film - and the rest is
history... history that you can relive today
at the original Trading Post, now a
museum.
Goulding’s Lodge & Trading Post has
become a nearly self-sufficient site with
lodge, motel, RV campground, grocery
Navajoland Attractions
The Navajo Nation, largest Indian Nation in
North America, covers over 27,000 square miles
and includes parts of Utah, New Mexico and
Arizona. There are more than a dozen national
monuments, tribal parks, and historical sites.
Here are just a few:
• Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
Located 28 miles west of Window Rock on
State Hwy 264, this is the nation’s oldest known
trading post and still in use today. Tours are
available. 928-755-3475
• Navajo National Monument
Set within a huge amphitheater of red cliffs are
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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store, gas station, laundromat, gift
shop, restaurant, indoor pool and even
a car wash and air strip. The setting is
stunning, with the sheer 800-foot face of
Rock Door Mesa behind and views of the
dramatic rock formations that have made
Monument Valley world famous.
Guests will find spacious, beautifully
decorated rooms that are clean and com-
fortable with color televisions and VCR’s.
The Stagecoach Dining Room offers full
menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Rejuvenate in the indoor heated swim-
ming pool after a day’s sightseeing, then
marvel at the extraordinary multi-media
presentation entitled “Earth Spirit” as it
recreates the miraculous formation of
Monument Valley.
Goulding’s operates half-day and all-
day tours into the valley, a Navajo Tribal
Park. Traveling in four-wheel drive open-
air vehicles, visitors will enjoy motion
picture locations, thousand-foot tall
monoliths and ancient Anasazi ruins and
petroglyphs, all with guided commentary
and - for the full day outing - a cookout
lunch. Scenic flights are also available.
Come visit this magical land!
Monument Valley is located on the
Utah/Arizona border at an elevation of
5,500 feet, making it a mild and pleasant
climate through the summer. Live the his-
tory, absorb the beauty... at Goulding’s
Lodge, where the hospitality makes you
feel as welcome as a cool breeze on a hot
desert night.
Goulding’s Lodge & Trading Post, 435-
727-3231, www.gouldings.com
three elaborate and well preserved Anasazi
dwellings. Guided tours of Betatakin and Keet
Seel are available. 928-672-2366
• Canyon de Chelly National Monument
This magnificent site covers five periods of
Indian culture dating from 350 AD to 1300 AD.
The 26-mile canyon contains hundreds of
Anasazi ruins, Navajo homes and farms. There
is a visitor center and campground; hiking and
horseback riding guides are available.
928-674-5500
• Navajo Nation Zoo & Botanical Park
Located in Window Rock, the zoo contains ani-
mals native to the Navajo Nation and includes
domestic animals that are culturally important.
There are trails and examples of traditional
Navajo dwellings. 928-871-6573
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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SOUTHERN
White Stallion Ranch
CENTRAL
Bumble Bee Ranch
9251 W. Twin Peaks Rd. HC34 Box 5075 Mayer, AZ 86333
Tucson, AZ 85743 Reservations: 623-374-0002
888-977-2624 • Open year round, Tues-Sun
• Open Sept 1 thru May 31 • 2 guest houses that sleep 10 plus
• Accommodations for 70 people campgrounds
• Heated pool, hot tub, petting zoo, full bar, • Weddings, Special events, corporate
billiards.
• Varied horseback riding excursions for & private programs, retreats, Catering
different levels of experience, team cattle Department, live entertainment &
penning, rodeos, cookouts, barbeques, Native American Dancers for Group
hayrides, tennis, evening entertainment. Events
Lazy Horse Ranch • Cattle drives, horseback riding,
1855 E. Patton Rd. Hummer tours, ATV adventures, target
St. David, AZ 85630 shooting, helicopter tours, gold pan-
520-720-9810 ning, nature hikes.
•Lodging for 8
•Trail Rides, pool, spa, family room, large NORTHERN
front porch, gardens, ponds, kids 3 and Sierra Springs Ranch
over welcome!
101 Sky Hi Rd., Pinetop, AZ 85935
Grapevine Canyon Ranch 928-369-3900
P. O. Box 302 • Accommodations for 52
Pearce, Arizona 85625 • Two fishing ponds, bikes, playground
Reservations: 800-245-9202 for the kid's, horseshoe pits, volleyball,
• Open year round rec lodge with pool table, small fitness
• 11 rooms center, sauna.
• Swimming pool, Hot tub, Recreation • Horseback riding and golf within 3
room, Meeting space, Daily maid service,
Bar, Gift shop, Laundry facility. miles.
• Cookouts, Guided hikes, Fishing,
Sightseeing tours, Riding lessons, Cattle Hidden Meadow Ranch
roundups P.O. Box 300, Greer, Az 85927
• Cattle/ranch work, Specialty rides/trips. 866-333-4080
• Horseback riding (ranch horses or limited
Crown C Guest Ranch boarding for guest horses), flyfishing on
P.O. Box 984 site, hiking, ATV tours in the National
Sonoita, Arizona 85637
Reservations: 520-455-5739
• Open Year Round
Forest, horse-drawn hayrides, canoeing,
rock climbing and canyoneering, caving,
mountain biking, mountain boarding,
• Accommodations for 18 pack trips and off site guided flyfishing.
• On-site Activities: Swimming, tennis, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
horseshoes, horseback riding.
• Off-site Activities: Hiking, biking, bird-
Paradise Guest Ranch
ing, cattle drives, scenic railroad, horse rac- P.O. Box 790
ing (Apr-May), ropings on the weekends.
Buffalo, WY 82834
Muleshoe Ranch 307-684-7876
RRI, Box 1542 Willcox • Open May 25 thru September 21
520-586-7072 • Accommodations for 72 people
• 5 rooms • Luxury log cabins with fireplaces, ou
• Guided nature trails, birding, "cowboy" door decks & spacious living rooms.
hot tubs. Heated pool, spa, old western saloon &
dining room.
Flying E Ranch • Horseback riding, same horse for the
2801 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg week, fly fishing program with instruction,
trout ponds & guided trips, pack trips to
Reservations: 888-684-2650 high mountain fishing camp. Adventure
• Opens October 15th trips, historical excursions. Square dancing,
• Heated pool, sauna, exercise room, chuckwagon dinners, talent shows. Full
tennis court, volleyball/basketball court, kid’s program with counselor.
horseshoe pitch, chess, hiking,
birdwatching. Coffee Creek Ranch
Circle Z Ranch HC 2 Box 4940 Trinity Center, CA 96091
P.O. Box 194 Patagonia, AZ 85624 800-624-4480
• Open April 1 thru November 30
888-854-2525 • Accommodations for 50 people
• Accommodations for 40 people • Trinity Alps Wilderness, fly-fishing
• Ranch-bred horses for all levels of stream running thru 367 acres, secluded
riding experience, riding twice daily cabins, pool, spa, stocked pond, weddings,
on 6100 acres, trailer rides, lunch & meetings, family reunions.
• Hayrides, gold panning, nightly entertain-
breakfast rides, team penning & games ment, hiking, supervised activities for 3-17
on horseback, hayrides, bonfires, bird year olds, babysitting during rides for those
ing, tennis hiking, heated pool.. under 3. Mountain trails, loping/horseman-
ship lessons, hunting & other seasonal
Sunglow Ranch activities.
14066 South Sunglow Road
Pearce, AZ 85625 Big Bar Guest Ranch
520-824-3334
• 9 rooms
• Casitas, Cafe, Full meal service.
P.O. Box #27 Jesmond, Clinton
British Columbia, Canada VOK 1KO
250-459-2333
• Stargazing, Birding, Hiking, Biking. • Open year round
• 17 rms, 4 cabins, summer teepees & camp-
ground
We’re Here When You • Horseback riding includes day rides & 5
day package overnight pack trips, cattle
drives 3 days a week for experienced rid-
Need Us The Most.. ers, gold panning, canoes, paddle boats,
trout fishing, mountain biking, fireside lounge
for relaxing, library, billiards, game room, Kid’s
WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS, 24-7 Corner programs 2-3 times/week, children’s
pony rides.
Az Tourist News • 1-800-462-8705 • www.aztourist.com
OCTOBER 2003
Tight Schedule?
Some Ranches Offer Short Term Stays
While the majority of Guest Sundays when there is only one ride. In
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and Dude Ranches require you to November and December there is a two-
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stay for at least a week, not all of night minimum stay, January - April a
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them do. There are a few choices for three-night minimum, while Holidays
the vacationer who wishes to have the require a four-night stay. The Ranch
ranch experience, but whose schedule offers a heated pool, sauna, exercise
doesn’t permit a longer term stay. Plus room, tennis court, volleyball/basketball
you still can take advantage of the won- court, horseshoes, chess, hiking and bird
derful value that most Guest and Dude watching.
Ranches allow, with meals and most Hidden Meadows Ranch is truly
activities included in the cost. “hidden,” offering 10 luxury log cabin
The White Stallion Ranch, located in hideaways in Greer. Hidden Meadows
Tucson has a four-night minimum stay. It offers the option of a one-night stay but
offers Southwest Ranch Style rooms you will probably have to stay for a cou-
ranging from small rooms for singles to ple days to take advantage of all the ranch
deluxe suites. All rooms have air condi- has to offer. Please see the following arti-
tioning, private baths, tub/shower combi- cle for more information.
nations and the Deluxe Suites feature fire- A ranch vacation really is an alterna-
places, whirlpool tubs and king-size beds. tive to a stay in a regular hotel where you
There is a plethora of activities available have to go off in search of things to do
including horseback riding, and the Ranch and places to eat and the stay won’t
offers babysitting services for parents require you to take an entire week off! So
who would like to enjoy some time to go relax at one of these wonderful ranch-
themselves. es.
Known as “The Riding Ranch”,
Flying E Ranch in Wickenburg is sur- White Stallion Ranch: 888-977-2624
rounded by 20,000 acres of rolling hills, Flying E Ranch: 888-684-2650
offering beginning, intermediate and Hidden Meadows Ranch: 866-333-4080
advanced rides two times daily except on
Hidden Meadow Ranch
A Hidden Paradise
Surround yourself by 2 mil- reached by wooden staircase, and a cov-
ILE
lion acres of lush green forest, ered porch overlooking the meadow. It
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watch as the horses graze, the elk also boasts Guest Cabin Services such as
wanders and eagles soar above you... digital music channels, candlelit baths and
these are only a few of the things that free fruit and soft drinks. All of your
you will enjoy when you stay at the meals are included in your stay and
Hidden Meadow Ranch in Greer, range from a full breakfast to a trail lunch
Arizona. to a candlelit gourmet dinner.
Known for its ten luxury cabin hide- Hidden Meadow also offers a variety
aways in the Apache National Forest, the of activities and the Ranch Concierge
Ranch is also an important place for the will be happy to assist you in planning
local animals. Found in the middle of the your stay. There are trail rides and a vari-
Ranch is a 50-acre meadow providing a ety of warm weather activities such as
corridor for elk, deer, wild turkey, coy- canoeing, rock climbing and mountain
otes, foxes, raccoons, brown bears and biking. In the Winter activities include
endangered Mexican gray wolves. Hidden skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling,
Meadow is proud of its low-impact envi- cross country skiing, ice fishing and horse
ronmental design while still being an drawn sleigh rides. The Ranch offers a
incredibly elegant and luxurious place to full-day counselor-led program for the
stay. kids so that parents may enjoy some time
Each of Hidden Meadow’s 10 cabins to themselves.
are decorated to focus on a different facet So pick up the phone or log on to their
of the region, such as the area’s wildlife, web site to find out even more about this
plants and people. Each offers a wonderful Ranch - but only if you are
living/dining area with wood-burning looking to go on your next vacation -
fireplace, mini-refrigerator, bar sink, because the temptation is powerful!
microwave and coffeemaker, powder For more information please call
room, separate bath area, downstairs mas- 888-333-4080 or log on to www.hidden-
ter bedroom, loft bedroom/sitting area meadow.com.
Win! Win! Win!
Win a free trip to the White Stallion Ranch, located in
Tucson at the foot of the beautiful Tucson Mountains.
www.wsranch.com
You will win: • Two nights lodging for two
• All home cooked meals • All activities including
Congratulations to last
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The Arizona OHV Program Arizona State Parks

Arizona Fish and Game Dept.
Bureau of Land Management
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
602-542-4174
602-942-3000
602-417-9200
Maximize Your Fun, Minimize Your Impact! Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix 602-379-4511
National Park Service Phoenix 602-640-5250
Using the backcountry for Desert: Spring, fall, winter seasons. 928- U.S. Fish and Wildlife
INF EFUL

solitude, recreation and adven- 505-1200

O

Ecological Services Field Ofc. Phoenix 602-640-2720

US

ture is an Arizona tradition going Sheridan Mtn/Smith Mesa USDA Forest Service Albuquerque NM 505-842-3898
back hundreds of years. Everyone OHV Trail System
using the state’s public or trust lands This ATV and trail bike trail system is NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES
should be proud to help ensure that these located west of Chino Valley near Camp
Wood. OHV Grant funds have enhanced CENTRAL ARIZONA
lands remain available for future genera- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge 520-723-3172
tions. 42 miles of trails in a system with addi-
tional trial mileage available in the vicini- Tonto National Monument Roosevelt 520-467-2241
Please “Tread Lightly” with your vehi- ty. Primitive roads are also available for NORTHERN ARIZONA
cle, stay on roads and trails and in desig- full sized vehicles such as buggies and Canyon De Chelly National Monument Chinle 928-674-5500
nated areas, and leave the land in the 4x4s. Chaparral and Ponderosa Pine Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Springerville 928-333-5375
same or better condition than you found Forest: All seasons, trails at higher eleva- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page 928-608-6404
it. This will help preserve wildlife, too, tions are not accessible during winter Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon 928-638-7779
protecting food sources and lessening the snow conditions. 928-445-7253 or 928- Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Ganado 928-755-3475
disturbances that drain frightened ani- 636-2302 Montezuma Castle National Monument Camp Verde 928-567-3322
mals’ energy. Alto Pit OHV Recreation Area Navajo National Monument Tonalea 928-672-2366
Following is a partial list of OHV sites A 400 acre site that lies 4 miles west of Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
for your enjoyment. Remember - don’t go Prescott on the Iron Springs Road, this Pipe Spring National Monument Fredonia 928-643-7105
alone, leave word of your plans, take area provides limited opportunities for a Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-0502
LOTS of water and - it’s a good idea to variety of vehicle types. Ponderosa Pine Tuzigoot National Monument Clarkdale 928-634-5564
take a 4-wheeling class before you head Forest: All seasons, occasional snow in Walnut Canyon National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-3367
out. Some useful numbers are: winter. 928-445-7253 Wupatki National Monument Flagstaff 928-679-2365
Hayfield Draw Bryant Park OHV Area SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Public Lands Information Center, Eight miles west of Camp Verde, south of Chiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas, Willcox 520-824-3560
602-417-9300 Hwy 260, Hayfield Draw has an 80-acre Fort Bowie Historical Site Bowie 520-847-2500
Arizona Game & Fish Department, open area for ATV's and trail bikes only, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Ajo 520-387-6849
602-942-3000 with access to more than 100 miles of Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Tucson 520-733-5158
designated routes. High Desert: Spring, Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tucson 520-733-5153
Arizona State Parks, 800-285-3703 fall, winter seasons. 928-567-4121 Tumacacori National Historical Park Tumacacori 520-398-2341
Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mts. Area
Off-Highway Vehicle Upper Sonoran Desert with numerous OHV STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS
routes that traverse the country between CENTRAL ARIZONA
Sites in Arizona Lake Pleasant (east), Wickenburg (west) and Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Superior 520-689-2811
Cinder Hills OHV Area the Prescott National Forest (north). Many Lost Dutchman State Park Apache Junction 480-982-4485
The Cinder Hills comprise an extensive trails run on both BLM and State Trust Land McFarland State Historic Park Florence 520-868-5216
area of deep volcanic cinders in a so a State Trust Land Recreation Permit is Picacho Peak State Park Picacho 520-466-3183
Ponderosa Pine vegetation type. Several required. Vehicle travel is allowed only on COLORADO RIVER REGION
thousand acres are available for all types the existing routes. Low Desert: Spring, fall, Alamo Lake State Park Wenden 928-669-2088
of OHV's. The area is located east of Hwy winter seasons. 602-580-5500 Buckskin Mountain State Park Parker 928-667-3231
89 and south of Sunset Crater National Rolls OHV Area Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City 928-855-2784
Monument. Ponderosa Pine Forest: All This 27,000 acre area is one hour from the Lake Havasu State Park Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223
seasons, occasional snow in winter. 928- Phoenix area. The Rolls is east of the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma 928-783-4771
526-0866 Beeline Hwy, north of Lake Saguaro and NORTHERN ARIZONA
Standard Wash south of the Four Peaks Road. Vehicle travel Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood 928-634-5283
Standard Wash offers 7,500 acres for all is allowed only on the existing routes. Low Fort Verde State Historic Park Camp Verde 928-567-3275
types of OHV recreation. Use is limited to Desert: Spring, fall, winter seasons. 602- Homolovi Ruins State Park Winslow 928-289-4106
existing roads and trails. BLM Lake 379-6446 Jerome State Historic Park Jerome 928-634-5381
Havasu Field office. Low Desert: Spring, Ehrenberg Sandbowl OHV Area Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns 928-337-4441
fall, winter seasons. 928-505-1200 Small dune area, approximately 2,000 acres. Red Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-6907
Parker 400 Course Low Desert: Spring, fall, winter seasons. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Flagstaff 928-779-4395
The Parker 400 Course is named after a 928-317-3200 Slide Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-3034
race held there in which three laps are Ehrenberg Cibola OHV Routes Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson 928-476-4202
made around a 130-mile loop. This popu- Located south of Ehrenberg, east of the SOUTHERN ARIZONA
lar race is usually held the last weekend of Colorado River and west of Yuma Proving Catalina State Park Tucson 520-628-5798
January, and highway-licensed vehicles Benson 520-586-2283
can use the route throughout the year. Station. Low Desert: Spring, fall, winter sea- Kartchner Caverns State Park
sons. 928-317-3200 Patagonia Lake State Park Patagonia 520-287-6965
BLM Lake Havasu Field office. Low Roper Lake State Park Safford 520-428-6760
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tombstone 520-457-3311

Ongoing State Park Events Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

NATIONAL FORESTS
Tubac 520-398-2252

JAN 1-DEC 31 COTTONWOOD JAN 1-DEC 31 CAMP VERDE NORTHERN ARIZONA

Campfire Programs Living History Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville 928-333-4301
Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Campfire programs on Fort Verde State Historic Park - Living history presen-
various topics, Saturdays and Sundays, 2p & 4p. 928- tations on site, upon request as staffing allows. Daily, Coconino National Forest Flagstaff 928-527-3600
828-2202 “The History of the Apache Scouts” video presenta- Kaibab National Forest Williams 800-863-0546
tion. Call for times. 928-567-3275
JAN 1-DEC 31 BENSON Prescott National Forest Prescott 928-445-1762
Educational Programs OCT 5-MAR TUBAC Tonto National Forest Phoenix 602-225-5200
Kartchner Caverns State Park - Programs on bats, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park -
hummingbirds, desert plants, reptiles, composting & Sundays 1-4p, Los Tubaquenos living history program SOUTHERN ARIZONA
soldiers in the SW. Weekly basis, various times and depicts the Spanish Colonial period of 1752-1776 in Coronado National Forest Tucson 520-670-4552
dates. 520-586-4114 the Santa Cruz River Valley of Arizona. 520-398-2252
JAN 1-DEC 31 ORACLE WILDLIFE REFUGES
Historic Kannally Ranch House Tours
Oracle State Park - Tour this Mediterranean Revival
Style home built in 1929, Sat, Sun, and Holidays at MULESHOE Alchesay National Fish Hatchery
Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Parker
928-338-4901
928-667-4144
10a & 2p. Sat at 8:30a guided nature walks on various
topics. 520-896-2425 RANCH Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
Sasabe
Ajo
520-823-4251
520-387-6483

JAN 1-DEC 31 SEDONA

1st Sunday at Red Rock
PRESERVE Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Cibola
Needles, CA
928-587-3253
619-326-3853
Red Rock State Park - Lecture and slide shows or Historic buildings from the late 1880’s, ideal for Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-3371
demonstrations covering a variety of topics - first individuals or groups looking for a scenic retreat Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-7861
Sunday of each month, 2p, reservations req’d. Many
walks and other programs daily/weekly, call for details. in the high desert. Overnight guests can enjoy hik- San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Douglas 520-364-2104
928-282-6907 ing, birding, and natural hot springs. Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
Southeastern Arizona 520-212-4295 Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 928-767-3456
OCTOBER 2003
CENTRAL
Apache Junction
Apache Gardens Home Communities
1617 N. Ironwood Dr., 480-288-0311
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
105 spaces. Pets allowed. CATV
Cherokee Village
205 40 E. Apache Trail, 480-986-4132
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
97 sites. Pets allowed. Cable TV, Internet
hookup, rec hall, game room, restrooms,
showers, laundry, handicapped access, LP
gas. Age restrictions
Country Villa Home Community
2325 W. Virginia, 480-982-2521
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
70 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed. LP
gas, showers, restrooms, laundry, rec hall,
game room, handicap access, heated pool,
horseshoe court.
Melrose Home Community
355 N. Delaware Dr., 480-982-2521
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
25 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed. LP
gas, handicap access, restrooms, showers,
laundry, internet hook-up, game rm, rec hall.
Shady Rest Mobile Home Park
11435 E. Apache Trail, 480-986-6997
www.apolloproperties.com/shadyrest.html
24 sites. Clubhouse with full kitchen, stage
and sound system. Cable TV, heated swim-
ming pool. Library, billiard room, BBQ,
shuffleboard, bingo, potluck dinners, horse-
shoes, dances, crafts, golf, comp. services.
Sundowner Home Community
105 N. Delaware Dr., 480-982-2521
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
114 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed.
LP gas, showers, restrooms, laundry, handi-
cap access, CATV, game room, rec hall,
heated pool, horseshoe court, shuffleboard.
Weavers Needle Travel Trailer
250 S. Tomahawk Rd., 480-982-3683
www.apolloproperties.com/weavers
400 RV spaces. Age 55+, pets allowed.
Cable TV, internet hook-up, LP Gas,
restrooms, showers, laundry, dump station,
handicap access, game room, rec. hall, heat-
ed pool plus spa, library, computer room,
equipped exercise room, horseshoes, shuffle-
board, golf.
Wickiup Home Community
2015 E. Old West Hwy., 480-982-6604
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
111 spaces. Age restrictions, pets allowed.
LP gas, handicap access, showers,
restrooms, laundry, internet hook-up, game
room, pool tables, bingo, cards, rec hall,
shuffleboard, planned activities, beautiful
view of the mountains.
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Casa Grande
Casita Verde
2200 N. Trekell Rd., 520-836-9031
www.rvinthesun.com
casitaverde@cgmailbox.com
192 spaces. Pets allowed. Age restriction.
Cable TV, LP gas, showers, handicapped
accessible, dump station, internet hook up,
restrooms, pool, game room, laundry and rec
room. Activity director on property and park
model rentals available.
Fiesta Grande-An RV Resort
1511 E. Florence Blvd
520-836-7222, 888-934-3782
www.rvinthesun.com
fstacwbk@casagrande.com
767 sites. Age and pet restrictions, no tents.
Patios, full hookups, city water, modem
hu/site. Wireless internet access. Restrooms,
showers, laundry. Heated pool, spa, adults
room, shuffleboard, horseshoes, security,
public phone, rec hall, game room, planned
activities. Park model rentals and sales.
Foothills West RV Resort
19501 W. Hopi Drive, 520-836-2531
www.rvinthesun.com
foothillswestrv@netbeam.net
192 sites, full hookups. Laundromat, public
phone, On-line access, water and pop
machine, individual computer tutoring, out-
door heated pool and spa, shuffleboard,
bingo, card games, horseshoes, bocce ball
and putting green. Wireless internet access
available.
Palm Creek Golf & Resort
1110 N. Hennes Blvd, 520-421-7000,
800-421-7004, www.palmcreekgolf.com
info@palmcreek.com
1600+ RV sites, active adult (55+), luxury
resort. All amenities - 18 hole golf course,
pro shop, 2 heated pools, spa, club house,
baseball diamond, rec hall, lawn bowling, 8
tennis courts, shuffleboard, billiards, exer-
cise room, game room, craft rooms, wood-
shop facility, computer center, wireless
internet access, planned activities, entertain-
ment events. Gravel sites, patios, full
hookups (30/50 amps), city water, CATV, 3
laundry rooms, 24 hour monitored entrance.
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Zane Grey RV Park
Immaculate Facilities, Great Location
Camp Verde, located in the
ILE
geographical center of Arizona, is
OF
an interesting and economical stop
PR
when planning your next trip or con-
sidering relocation. Stay at Zane Grey
RV Park while you explore the area for a
quiet yet central location with excellent
facilities.
Hop off I-17 at exit 287, and then go
east on Hwy. 260 just 8 1/2 short miles to
rest and relax in this delightful RV park
named after the well known western
author Zane Grey. Much thought and cre-
ativity has gone into this special place.
Nestled in large native and cottonwood
trees on the banks of pristine West Clear
Creek, this property offers many ways to
enjoy nature - walking paths along the
creek, fishing, hiking and birdwatching.
At 3,200 feet, you will take advantage of
moderate year round climate.
The setting will remove you from the
hustle and bustle, yet close by are many
attractions. Camp Verde, the oldest settle-
ment in the Verde Valley, is the home of a
historic military post, Fort Verde State
Park. Fort Verde was built in August
1865 as protection for the settlers against
Indian raids and is a most interesting
place to visit.
Nearby adventures include the ghost
town of Jerome with its many art gal-
leries and Mining Museum, the scenic
Mesa
Ambassador Downs
2345 E. Main St., 480-964-8315
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
167 spaces. Cable TV, rec hall, game room,
laundry, restrooms, showers, LP gas, handi-
capped access. Age and pet restrictions.
Deserama Mobile Ranch
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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train ride in Verde Canyon,
Montezuma's Castle and Montezuma's
Well Indian Ruins as well as scenic
Sedona. There are also many area golf
courses. Camp Verde is still a rural farm-
ing and western ranching community, and
you will find our town friendly and
relaxed.
This park offers the personal touch of
the owners with shades of the old west
and friendly managers who keep the facil-
ities immaculate and the grounds mani-
cured daily. Green belts adorn a clean,
comfortable, peaceful atmosphere.
The large and truly level spaces are
individually landscaped with full hookups
and spacious pull thrus to accommodate
big rigs. Very large, super clean showers
with roomy dry changing areas and laun-
dry facilities are available, as is propane.
Relax under the stars in our large spa…
and to keep in touch or work if you must,
Zane Grey RV Park is modem friendly.
As you explore Sinagua Indian ruins
and the original Fort Verde, enjoy hiking,
fishing, camping, and hunting, and try
gaming at Cliff Castle Casino, you can
bet Zane Grey RV Park will make your
stay extra special.
For more information, call us at
800-235-0608 or visit us on the web at
www.zanegreyrvpark.com.
Good Life RV Resort
3403 E. Main St.
480-832-4990, 800-999-4990
www.goodliferv.com, info@goodliferv.com
1163 RV sites, 55+, pet restrictions, 24
rental units, patios, full hookups, city water
and sewage, cable TV available, restrooms,
showers, public phone, laundry, security. 2
heated pools and spas, shuffleboard, horse-
shoes, putting green, tennis courts, rec hall,
computer lab, health club, silversmith and
ceramics, library, pool hall, weekly enter-
tainment and dances. Post office on site.
SUNDOWNER HOME COMMUNITY
105 N. Delaware Dr., Apache Junction
Cable TV, Game Room, Rec. Hall,
Heated Pool, Activities
480-982-2521
CHEROKEE VILLAGE
10540 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction
Internet Hookup, Cable TV, Rec. Hall
480-986-4132
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Orangewood Shadows RV Resort
3165 E. University Drive
480-832-9080, 800-826-0909
www.orangewoodshadows.com
orangewoodshadows@aol.com
474 RV sites, 55+, 100 full hookups, city
water. Restrooms & showers, public phone,
security, laundry. Heated pool, spa, adults
room, shuffleboard, horseshoes, rec hall,
game room, planned activities.
Park Place Community Resort
306 S. Recker Rd., 480-830-1080
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
287 spaces. Pets allowed, age restriction, LP
gas, showers, restrooms, game room, laun-
dry, rec hall, handicap access, internet, heat-
ed pool, hottub, shuffleboard, putt-putt golf.
Phoenix
Desert's Edge RV Village
22623 N. Black Canyon Hwy
602-789-6903, www.desertsedgerv.com
dakarderv@aol.com
210 RV sites, full hook-ups (30/50 amps) No
age restrictions! Pet restrictions, no tents,
gravel, patios, city water, modem hu/office.
Restrooms & showers, ATM, laundry, public
phone, limited RV supplies, LP gas. Satellite
TV, heated pool, spa, rec hall, game room, &
planned activities.
Mobile Home and
RV Communities
CHANDLER
Wishing Well Mobile
Home & RV Park
800 E. Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, Az 85225
(480) 963-4252
www.apolloproperties.com
MESA/APACHE JUNCTION
Shady Rest Mobile
Home & RV Park
11435 E. Apache Trail
Apache Junction, Az 85220
(480) 986-6997
www.apolloproperties.com/shadyrest.htm
SHOW LOW
Waltners RV Resort
4800 S. 28th St.
Show Low, Az 85901
(928) 537-4611
www.apolloproperties.com/waltners.htm
TUCSON
Parklane Estates
5255 S. Park Ave.
Tucson, Az 84706
(520) 889-5101
www.apolloproperties.com/parklane.htm
Great Affordable
Arizona Living!
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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COLORADO RIVER REGION
Bullhead City
River City RV Park
2225 Merrill Ave., 928-754-2121
www.rivercityrvpark.com
We offer 132 spaces for the value conscious
traveler. Utilities and cable are free, as well
as the heated pool, rec hall, exercise room,
games, clean showers and restrooms, and
outside picnic area. Horseshoes and mini
golf are also free. Laundry facilities, phones,
vending machine, ice machines and propane
service is available at a small cost. 30 and
50 amp service. Free email service is avail-
able in the office.
Lake Havasu City
Havasu Falls RV Park
3493 State Route 95
928-764-0050, 877-843-3255
www.havasufallsrvpark.com/
thefalls@uneedspeed.net
129 sites, full hookups. Gorgeous lake view,
50 amps, phone hook-ups, free cable TV,
clubhouse, card room, swimming pool,
activities, laundry room, showers and
restrooms.
Havasu RV Resort
1905 Victoria Farms Rd., 928-764-2020,
877-407-2020, www.havasurvresort.com
sales@havasurvresort.com
NEW!! Opening January 2004. Views of
lake and mountains. 169 oversized lots for
purchase or rent. Spacious Clubhouse with
many amenities and large covered patio
adjacent to game area. Heated pool and
jacuzzi overlook the 9 hole putting green
with water feature. We have it all including
100 amps, big rig sites, internet hookups,
and pet friendly. Our city caters to our RV
visitors. Many activities including a new
senior center are in town.
Free Camping & RV Resources
• Near Canyon de Chelly National
Monument is Cottonwood
Campground, just 1/2 mile south of the
Visitor Center. There are 104 RV and
tent sites available on a first come, first
served basis. Facilities are open from
April to October and there are flush toi-
lets, picnic tables and drinking water
available. No fee required to stay here.
Adjacent to the Thunderbird Lodge on
the North Kaibab Trail. Chinle, Arizona
• Unless posted, many Wal-Mart stores
allow RVers to spend the night for free in
their parking lot. Please look for signs
indicating otherwise.
• Sedona/Cottonwood Area - There is
government land located between
Sedona and Cottonwood that permit up
to two weeks for RVers and campers to
stay in the middle of desert range land
with the occasional cattle herds crossing.
Dump stations and groceries are avail-
able in nearby Cottonwood.
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Quartzsite
Burrwood RV Park
PO Box 334, 928-927-6661
160 RV sites, full hookups. Clubhouses,
horseshoes, laundry.
Yuma
Cactus Gardens RV Park
10657 S Avenue 9 E, 928-342-9188
www.rvinthesun.com
cactus@digitaldune.net
480 space park, shopping within 5 min,
heated pool & jacuzzi, activities galore and
great staff. Yuma Foothills. Computer rooms
and wireless internet access. Park model
rental and sales available.
Capri Mobile Park
3380 S. 4th Ave., 928-726-0959
www.rvinthesun.com
caprirv@digitaldune.net
203 RV spaces. cable TV, phones, sewer &
water, outdoor swimming pool & spa, show-
ers, club house with kitchen, lighted shuffle-
board courts, horseshoe pits, card room.
Activity director on site.
Caravan Oasis Resort
10500 E. Frontage Road
928-342-1480, 800-342-1480
www.laquintasresort.com
lasquintas1@aol.com
460 RV sites. Pets allowed. Internet
hookups, red hall, game room, restrooms,
showers, handicapped access, laundry.
Desert Paradise RV Resort
10537 S. Ave. 9E, 928-342-9313
www.rvinthesun.com
desert@digitaldune.net
260 spaces, pull thru spaces with 50 AMP
service. Full hookups. Heated pool and spa,
paved roads, pets welcome, rec hall, full
kitchen, restrooms and showers, laundry,
phone hookups, propane delivery, shuffle-
board, horseshoes, pool tables, planned
activities with activities director on property,
entertainment. Computer room and wireless
internet access. Park model sales.
• Globe - Apache Gold Casino,
7 1/2 miles east of Globe on
Highway 70 permits free overnight
parking in the parking lot. The
RV Park charges a fee; there is
a dump station available there.
• Kayenta - Free camping is
available at Navajo National
Monument, located only 30 miles
from Kayenta. The primitive campsite
has 30 paved sites to accommodate RVs
up to 25 feet. Facilities are limited but
offer a bathroom 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.
RIO BEND RV & GOLF RESORT
1589 Drew Rd., El Centro, CA 92243
760-352-7061 • Toll Free: 1-800-545-6481
Visit or website at: www.riobendrvgolfresort.com
Executive 9 hole golf course. Slope rating of 102
OCTOBER 2003
Las Quintas Resort
10442 E. Frontage Road
877-975-9005, 928-305-9005
www.lasquintasresort.com
lasquintas1@aol.com
460 RV sites. Age restrictions, pets allowed.
Cable TV, Internet hookups, red hall, game
room, restrooms, showers, handicapped
access, laundry.
Mesa Verde RV Park
3649 S 4th Ave, 520-726-5814
www.rvinthesun.com
mesaverde@digitaldune.net
262 sites, laundry, restrooms, showers, 2
swimming pools and jacuzzis, 6 shuffle-
board court, rec hall. Activities.
Suni Sands RV Resort
1960 E 32nd St, 928-726-5941
www.rvinthesun.com
suni@digitaldune.net
320 RV spaces. Pull thrus available. Large
clubhouse, swimming pool and therapy spa,
activity and computer center with wireless
internet access, shuffleboard, horseshoes,
golf practice cage. RV rentals available.
Westwind RV and Golf Resort
9797 E.S. Frontage Rd.
928-342-2992, 866-440-2992
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
info@westwindrvgolfresort.com
1075 sites. Laundry, showers, restrooms, 3
par 9 hole golf course, pro shop, activity
office, library, email station, craft room, bil-
liard room, lounge, ballroom, fitness center,
shuffleboard court, volleyball court, cafe.
NORTH
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
landscaped Full hook ups 20-30-50-amp,
new laundry, spa, showers, restrooms,
modem friendly, LP gas, on running creek.
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Flagstaff
Black Bart's RV Park
2760 E Butler Ave, 928-774-1912
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 featuring 500 slots, poker,
great food, and live entertainment.
Call for tee times: 760-352-6638
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Show Low
Venture In RV Resort
270 N. Clark Rd., 928-537-4443
www.rvinthesun.com
rvresort@wmonline.com
Billiard room, shuffleboard courts, therapy
pool/jacuzzi, craft room, large rec (and
Bingo) hall, beautiful outdoor park and play
area, computer room with wireless internet
access. Park model sales and rentals avail-
able. Activity director on property.
Waltners RV Resort
4800 S. 28th St., 928-537-4611
www.apolloproperties.com/waltners.htm
146 RV sites with full hookups. 30 amps.
Laundry facilities, showers, restrooms, cable
TV available, BBQ, rec hall, card games,
Bingo, pool tables, ping pong, craft, library,
golfing programs, horseshoes, hiking and
fishing.
Winslow
Meteor Crater RV Park
I-40 Exit 233, 35 mi. east of Flagstaff
928-289-5898, 800-478-4002
www.meteorcrater.com
info@meteorcrater.com
71 gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60), big
rig sites, tent sites, modem hu/office,
restrooms, showers, clean-out station, secu-
rity, public phone, laundry, limited groceries,
limited RV supplies, rec hall, playground.
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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 convenience store, mail services,
internet kiosks, arcade, movie theater, laun-
dry room, lighted parking, 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 ser-
vices, 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
Box 801 S. Frontage, 928-923-9600
The Cookery Restaurant. ATM & phone rms
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SOUTH
Clifton
North Clifton RV Park
PO Box 1415, 928-865-4146
www.townofclifton.com
jvarming@townofclifton.com
New! 55 paved spaces with BBQs, tables,
electric and water, dump station, showers,
restrooms, landscaped, pets ok. Located on
the banks of the San Francisco River in the
historic mining town of Clifton and the
south end of the Coronado Trail. Mild year
round climate. Quiet setting.
Huachuca City
Tombstone Territories RV Park
2111 E. Highway 82
520-457-2584, 877 316-6714
www.tombstoneterritories.com
info@tombstoneterritories.com
102 HUGE pull-through lots with full hook-
ups. We love pets! Large rec room with
kitchen, table tennis, shuffleboard, billiards,
darts and more! Pool, spa, and BBQ. Miles
of hiking / riding / biking trails. Good Sam,
Passport America, Happy Camper members
welcome. Very competitive rates. Top Rally
Site. 102 (40’ x 80’) sites with FHU
w/cable-20/30/50AMPS. 2 laundry rooms,
showers, modem friendly, propane, and
many more amenities. Wonderful views, See
our Ad in this issue.
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/convenience store, filling station,
ATM/check cashing, showers, video game
arcade, movie theater, laundry room,
AT&T/SmartStop phones, mailing services,
internet kiosks, lighted parking
Quartzsite - I-10 exit 17
Pilot Travel Center #328
928-927-7777
Parking, showers, ATM, public laundry,
convenience 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,
convenience 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.
Tombstone
Trail Riders Motel & RV Park
13 N. 7th St., 520-457-3573, 800-574-0417
www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/
trailriders@tombstone1880.com
Motel Mini RV park, 10 spaces available,
free morning coffee, CATV, large clean
rooms, phones.
Willcox
Grande Vista RV & MH Park
& Self-Storage
711 Prescott Ave., 520-384-4002
connet1@vtc.net
34 spaces. Full hookups. Mobile home
rentals and self- storage. Pets allowed. No
age restriction. Cable TV, internet hookup,
restrooms, showers, laundry, handicapped
access, dump station, rec hall.
Tucson
Cactus Gardens Home Community
2333 W. Irvington Pl., 520-883-4771
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
75 spaces. Pets allowed. Laundry, CATV,
beautiful mountain setting.
Parklane Mobile Estates
5255 S. Park. Ave., 520-889-5101
www.apolloproperties.com/parklane.htm
Clubhouse, fully-equipped kitchen, lounge
& fireplace, billiards, shuffleboard, heated
pool, jacuzzi, modern laundry facility, play-
ground.
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distributed statewide
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Prince Park RV Park
38 W. Prince Rd., 520-293-5967
25 RV spaces, full hookup. No age restric-
tions, pets allowed. Cable TV, swimming
pool, BBQ area, ramada, bocce court, laun-
dry, restrooms and shower rooms. Close to
Tucson Mall, convenient to downtown
restaurants, centrally located.
Voyager RV Resort
8701 S. Kolb Rd., 520-574-5000
800-424-9191, www.VoyagerRV.com
info@voyagerrv.com
From Jct. of I-10 and Kolb Rd. (Exit 270),
S. 0.5 mi. on Kolb Rd. (L). 1,576 full
hookup sites with patios, includes back-ins,
big rig sites, and 100 foot pull thrus, modern
hu/site. Telephones available at sites.
Restrooms and showers, dump, security,
public phone, laundry, groceries, RV sup-
plies, food service. Heated pools, spa, rec
hall, activities, 9-hole golf course, tennis &
shuffleboard courts, 36 room Inn, Day Spa,
Massage Center, and planned activities.
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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
Palm Creek Golf & Resort
1110 N. Hennes Blvd, 520-421-7000
1089 RV sites, 55+, no tents, gravel, patios, full
hookups, (30/50amps), city water, modem h/u
site, CATV, restrooms & showers, security,
public phone, laundry, heated pool, spa, adult’s
room, horseshoes, shuffleboard & rec hall,
game room, planned activities.

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.

8 EHRENBERG 8
River Breeze RV Resort
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
station, showers.
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CALIFORNIA
Borrego Springs
Palm Canyon Resort
221 Palm Canyon Resort Drive
760-767-5341, 800-242-0044
www.pcresort.com
frontdesk@pcresort.com
All 130 sites have full hook-ups with cable
TV. Phone hook-ups are available in some
sites for long term guests. Restaurant,
lounge, store and laundromat all on the
property. 60 unit hotel with swimming pool
and jacuzzi.
Mojave
Sierra Trails RV Park
21282 Hwy. 14, 760-373-4950
877-994-7999, dstrv@aol.com
www.sierratrailsrvpark.com
60 sites. Full hookups. An oasis with grass
and trees on our 5 acres. Pool, community
room, lawn, cement patio, BBQ pits, picnic
tables, horseshoe pits, satellite TV. Death
Valley National Monument is half day drive
which makes our desert oasis a fine enroute
stop-over.
Newport Beach
Newport Dunes Waterfront RV Resort
1131 Back Bay Dr., 949-729-3863
www. newportdunes.com
info@newportdunes.com
406 sites. Full hookups, 12 cottages. 75acres
with 25 acre lagoon, marina, pool. Activities,
restaurant, market, laundry, showers.
Niland
Bashford's Hot Mineral Spa
10590 Hot Mineral Spa Rd.
760-354-1315, www.bashfords.com
bashfordspa@yahoo.com
143 full hookup sites. Adult park. Open
October through May. Quiet, relaxing,
friendly. By scenic Chocolate Mtns. Hot
mineral water baths. Showers, rec room,
dances, bingo, other activities, RV storage.
Pay fishing ponds. Church services.
Horseshoes, billiards, card room.
Blythe
Rancho Ventana RV Resort
4410 N. Arrowhead Blvd.
760-921-3600, www.ranchoventanarv.com
ranchoventanarv@i10net.com
Country club living at a fraction of the price!
Located on 18 hole golf course, gated com-
munity. 212 sites, 30/50AMP, sewer, water,
cable TV, internet hook-up, natural gas, tele-
phone. Laundry, restroom, showers, club-
house with kitchen, heated pool, jacuzzi,
pool table, ping-pong, horseshoes, golf tour-
naments. Age restricted, open October -
April.
El Centro
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.
Winterhaven
Sans End RV Park
2209 W. Winterhaven Dr., 760-572-0797
members.aol.com/sansendrv
sansendrv@aol.com
170 full hookup sites. 32 are pullthrus.
Clean air, cool winter nights, warm days. 2
miles from Yuma and its very full program
of activities for winter visitors. RV storage.
Age restrictions, 2 separate rec halls,
restrooms and laundry facilities.
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COLORADO
Durango
Alpen - Rose RV Park
27847 Hwy. 550 N.
970-247-5540, 877-259-5791
www.alpenroservpark.com
www.campatalpenroservpark.com
108 sites, 30/50 amps AAA, AARP and
Good Sam discounts. Big rig sites, heated
swimming pool, game room, Internet access,
laundry, breakfast 7 days a week, lounge/rec
center, full bathrooms with showers, volley-
ball, tetherball, putt-putt, basketball, pavil-
ion, fishing pond, convenience store, movie
rentals.
NEW MEXICO
Carlsbad
Carlsbad KOA
2 Manthei Road, 505-457-2000
877-457-2002, www.carlsbadrv.com
carlsbadkoa@pvtn.net
100 sites on 22 acres. Full hookups. Hot tub,
playground, live bait and fishing supplies,
restrooms, laundry, clubhouse.
Deming
Little Vineyard RV Park
2901 Motel Drive East
505-546-3560, 800-413-0312
www.littlevineyardrv.com
90 sites, full hookups. Restrooms, showers,
laundry, indoor heated pool, hot tub, rec hall,
craft room, 2 laundromats
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Skies Campground & RV Park
14 Browncastle Ranch
505-473-5946, sfskysrv@swcp.com
www.santafeskiesrvpark.com
96 sites, full hookups. 50 AMP, pets wel-
come, clubhouse, convenience store, inter-
net, laundry, propane, theater lounge, big rig
friendly.
The Trailer Ranch RV Park
3471 Cerrillos Rd., 505-471-9970
www.trailerranch.com
trailerranch@aol.com
Located in the heart of Santa Fe, NM. Full
RV hookups, clean restrooms and showers, a
laundry facility, an activity center, library,
cable TV and city bus services to nearby
plaza and shopping. A seasonal pool is also
available.
Congratulations to last month’s winner:
MARTHA GAVETTE of Phoenix!
You will win: • Two nights lodging for two
• All home cooked meals • All activities including Horseback Riding,
Hayrides & Evening Entertainment.
To enter, go online to www.aztourist.com/contest
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NEVADA
Las Vegas
Las Vegas International RV Resort
6900 E. Russell Rd., 702-547-5777
877-977-1700, buzz1948@msn.com
www.vegasrvresort.com
220 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse, fitness
equipment, wet bar, library, big screen TV,
dartboard and pool table, jacuzzi and spa,
patio area, phone hookups, high speed inter-
net access.
Road Runner RV Park
4711 Boulder Highway, 702-456-4711
www.roadrunnerrvpark.com
info@roadrunnerrvpark.com
200 sites, full hookups. Pool, jacuzzi,
restrooms, laundry.
Pahrump
Saddle West Hotel, Casino & RV Resort
1220 South Hwy. 160, 775-727-1111
800-433-3987, www.saddlewest.com
kevin@saddlewest.com
80 extra wide pull-thru spaces, full hookups. Over 20 Years
Discounts for Good Sam, AAA, seniors,
weekly & monthly stays. Easy highway
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access, downtown location, showers, cable
TV, laundromat, 24 hour security, golf pack-
ages, dump station, pool & spa, 24 hr restau-
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