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Contents Lodging................................................................................................26-28

AZ
www.aztourist.com

Astronomy..............................................................................................33
Attractions........................................................................................34-35
Bed & Breakfasts...................................................................................28
Birdwatching..........................................................................................33
Casinos, Regional ..................................................................................37
Central Arizona ...................................................................................4-7
Cochise County...................................................................................20-21
Colorado River Region......................................................................22-23
Events, Featured ..............................................................................24-25
June Events.......................................................................................30
July Events.........................................................................................31
August Events...................................................................................32
Ongoing Events ................................................................................32
Flagstaff .....................................................................................................11
Globe-Miami ..............................................................................................7
Grand Canyon ......................................................................................12-13
Green Valley .............................................................................................19
Letter from the Publisher
Memorial Day for many surveys are in, and travel will be the
Native American Culture.................................................................36, 38
Northland ...........................................................................................8-16
Page-Lake Powell .....................................................................................14
Tourist News
Pet Friendly Arizona ...............................................................................27
Phoenix Metro...........................................................................................4
Prescott .....................................................................................................15
Public Lands .............................................................................................39 MAIN OFFICE -TUCSON
Regional ..............................................................................................40-41
Durango, CO....................................................................................40
Mexico...............................................................................................41 Publisher/Editor Anthony Venuti
Rim Country...............................................................................................6
RV Resorts & Campgrounds .............................................................42-47 Managing Editor Charlis McVey
Sedona.......................................................................................................16
Southern Az .........................................................................................17-21 Art Director Alaena Hernandez
Statewide Map...................................................................................24-25
Survey - FREE SUBSCRIPTION................................................................34
Tucson...................................................................................................17-18 Associate Editor Pam Marlowe
White Mountains.................................................................................8-10
Williams ....................................................................................................14 Associate Editor Kate Seymour
Wineries, Regional..................................................................................28
E-Publishing J.R. McGowan
easier. We will always support the
Arizona Office of Tourism (the banner
for their site is on www.aztourist.com)
and hope that one day they will see the
Distribution Ian Marlowe

is more than the start of order of the day. Gas prices notwith- virtue of a rising tide lifting all
Summer...it is the day when standing, the average trip -now reported boats.....and THAT’S a Memo!!
we ALL need to reflect on to be 500 miles- will only cost the aver- Last but not least, on page 3 you will
what we have, why we age family an extra $14.00. I don’t see see why, in fact, I feel so passionately Submissions of Articles & Press
about our existence. Our readership is
have it and of those who how this will negatively impact region-
often astonished by the amount of infor- Releases: Deadline June 15, 2004.
made the ultimate sacrifice al, over-the-road travel.
to ensure that our way of I am happy to report that the Arizona mation we put out. Often you will sim- Fax (520) 622-7275. Press releases,
life is forever protected. Office of Tourism is putting out an ply never find this information etc. are always welcomed.
The enemy is within, event guide that will be distributed to all UNLESS you know to look for it. We
it is not Osama bin Ladin, the Chambers and CVB’s throughout encourage you to see just how some
it is not the Taliban, it is not Al-Qaida, Arizona. Our visitors NEED an event people compare reading AZ Tourist Az Tourist News, P.O. Box 5083,
it is not the Iraqis...it is, in fact, the guide they can depend on. I do need to News to the New York Times. No, my Tucson, AZ, 85703. Toll Free (800)
enemy within our own boundaries. The point out that the Arizona Office of mother did not write it...
Enjoy the summer, and errrr remem- 462-8705, (520) 622-7008, (520) 622-
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I hear that before.....enough said! work with us. Instead of supporting out first researching AZ Tourist News or www.aztourist.com
AZ Tourist News extols and informs what we already do better than anyone www.aztourist.com.
To reach an account executive, associate editor or to
others of what there is to experience in else, they prefer to replicate the guide at contact the editor or publisher, call (800) 462-8705. Any
Arizona, in hopes of inspiring them to an increased expense to the State of editorial portion of AZ Tourist News may not be dupli-
celebrate that which we have in our Arizona. This is unfortunate. cated without written permission from the Publisher. Az
great state.....Arizona is America’s Perhaps like a fly at the picnic it is Ciao, Tourist News © 2004. 60,000 copies distributed monthly.
Theme Park....God Bless Arizona, and hoped that we will simply disappear... Look for us at visitors centers, hotels, resorts, movie the-
America. We won’t. We exist because there is no aters, restaurants, major attractions, major events, and
By all accounts the tourism business welcome mat to make visitors to everywhere else in Arizona!
(remember if you travel 50 miles and Arizona feel as if their business is really
stay overnight, you ARE a tourist) will wanted. After all the hard work to pro-
be running full bore. From AAA to
tourism officials across the nation the
mote the area and drive people into the
state, nothing is done to make their visit
Anthony Venuti,
Publisher
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The splash of sunlight across red rock, the glint of
water shining in blue fountains and gentle reflecting
pools. The smell of fresh desert in summer sunlight
and the cool feel of sheltering, embracing rooms.
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright came to the
Arizona desert to create an oasis, a masterpiece of
calming beauty, created from the land itself. He called
his home Taliesin West, and more than 60 years later,
guests can experience the inspired work of the archi-
tect.
Wright built the sprawling, sheltered complex on
the 600-acre site beginning in 1937. Today, guests are
amazed at the seemingly modern concepts he used in
etching the buildings into the earth at the base of
Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains.
Taliesin West served as Wright’s winter home, stu-
dio and architectural campus from 1937 until his death
in 1959. A schedule tailored for the summer and fall
months allows guests to explore the campus, cited by
many as the showpiece of Wright’s ability to blend
indoor and outdoor spaces.
Tours explore Taliesin West and guests are treated
to Wright’s vision of a “simple” desert camp. His per-
sonal office, Kiva meeting room, Music Pavilion and
Cabaret dinner theater are all spaces in which visitors
sit and enjoy Wright’s architecture.
Visiting Taliesin West is crucial in understanding
the genius of Wright and his architectural principles.
Mitered glass windows encompass sweeping horizons,
walls built in exacting angles wipe away views of
modern advance. Walls made of stone collected from
the land allow for passive solar design, and canvas
roofs bring in filtered sunlight during the day and
release ambient light in the evening, washing the
entire campus in a calming glow.
The showpiece of Taliesin West is the living room,
or “Garden Room” as Wright called it. Entrance to the
room is through a typically Wrightian low-ceiling,
stone-wall space which leads to a room 56-feet long
by 34-feet at one place and 24-feet at another. A large
fireplace dominates the far end of the room and the
architect designed most of the furniture. It was in this
magnificent room that Wright entertained his guests.
Since its earliest days, visitors have been welcome
at Taliesin West. A broad range of tours is offered all
year long. The summer season runs through October.
No tours are offered on Tuesdays or Wednesdays dur-
ing July and August.
Wright called Taliesin West a “look over the rim of
the world.” On the two-hour “Night Lights on the
Desert Tour” visitors view a carpet of city lights
spread out below, the fire-breathing dragon, the
famous living room and other unique spaces. This tour
is offered three times on Friday nights only, beginning
at 6:30, 7 & 7:30 pm.
The summer day schedule includes the one-hour
“Panorama Tour,” offered daily at 9, 10, and 11 am.
Knowledgeable guides take visitors to the Pavilion,
Cabaret, Wright’s office and the Kiva—all linked by
dramatic terraces, walkways and fountains.
The popular 90-minute “Summer Insights Tour,”
is offered daily at 9:30 & 11:30 am and at noon, 1, 2,
3 & 4 pm, (and also at 10:30 am in September and
October.) This tour includes everything on the
Panorama tour plus a visit to the dramatic Living
Room.
A three-hour “Behind the Scenes” tour includes
tea in the colorful dining room and a visit to the Sun
Cottage. It is offered Monday and Saturday mornings
(also on Thursdays in September and October) starting
at 9 am.
A 90-minute “Architecture Discovery Tour,”
offered daily, June through August at 10:30 am & 1:30
pm, is specially designed for families with school-age
children. Families learn how Wright took everyday
shapes and objects—along with vivid colors and strik-
ing patterns—to create buildings that are works of art.
Enter the 600-acre site at Frank Lloyd Wright
Boulevard (114th St.) and Cactus Road, in northeast
Scottsdale. The winter schedule is available at
www.franklloydwright.org or by calling (480) 860-
2700 ext. 494 or 495.

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And thanks to all of you who responded
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position as the Arizona traveler’s fore-
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overview like Susan Przybylski of Toledo
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not sound so extravagant to our readers,
though. After all, almost half of you hit
the Arizona road more than 4 times a
year. Of those, most are exploring our
state’s highways and by-ways more than
half a dozen times a year. Well, that’s why
we’re here; to illuminate all the things to
do, places to go, where to stay and eat,
and how to find that special memento by
which to remember it all. Testifying to
our success is Babette Leasure of
Prescott, who appreciates all the informa-
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“Better than most local pubs for explor-
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Actually, Babette is an excellent exam-
ple of our primary readership. 70% sur-
veyed were over the age of 56 and with
40% being retired, our readers were most
responsive to events and attractions list-
ings. As Scottsdale’s Michele Maddox
puts it, “We love going to see the small
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Rio Verde
San Carlos
Touch a Bolt of Lightning?
Payson San Manuel
Aguila
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Casa Grande Gila Bend New River Queen Creek Surprise
Cave Creek Gilbert Oracle Randolph Tempe Fulgurites are complex, root-shaped, hol- gurate, Latin for lightning. During
Cedar Creek Gladden Oracle Jct. Red Rock Tonopah low tubes of glass fused in sand by light- Arizona’s summer monsoon season with
Chandler Glendale Palo Verde Tortilla Flat ning bolts. Often a complete fulgurite is its violent thunderstorms the likelihood
Chuichu Globe Strawberry Pine Wickenburg shaped like the actual bolt. The diameter for lightning strikes is very high. Look for
Circle City Goodyear 260 Winkelman and length vary from hair width to sixty fulgurites under power lines and in areas
Claypool Hayden Payson Wintersburg feet. of relatively dry sand, such as dune fields
Coolidge Inspiration Wittman According to Susan Celestian, Curator and washes.”
Dudleyville Kaka Black Canyon City
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Wickenburg Museum, who has just finished putting very recently found by a local geology
New River together a Fulgurite display at the muse- professor’s student riding her horse in the
Cedar Creek
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um, “Lightning is created when a conduc- Cave Creek area. The piece of glass,
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El Mirage Peoria ValleyFountain Hills 88 77 second, bolts an inch wide (or less) travel with a diameter of four inches and is one
10 Tortilla Flat for miles, reach temperatures ranging of the 10 pieces in the display.
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Tonopah
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Claypool from 25,000 to 250,000 degrees F and The Arizona Mining and Mineral
Wintersburg
Goodyear Phoenix 60
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quitoes, and other insects that come out at
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The bat-viewing area is behind the
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at 5080 N. 40th Street, just north of
Camelback Rd. It can be reached via an
access road between the school and the
office complex.
For more information, call AGFD at
602-789-3215.
JUL 4 GLENDALE
Hometown 4th of July Celebration
Glendale Comm College - Family competitions, food,
rides, main stage - country music, kids stage, free
swimming (1-9), spectacular fireworks, 6-9p, free. 623-
930-2299
JUL 4 MESA
4th of July Fireworks Show & Celebration
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JUL 4 PAYSON
4th of July Fun Day, Concert & Fireworks Show
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5242 ext. 7
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Annual July Fireworks Extravaganza
Beginning at dusk on the 3rd, fireworks by Harold’s
Corral on Cave Creek Rd. On the 4th fireworks across
games, rides, water activities, kid zone, fireworks, 5-
10p, $5, 13 & under free. 623-773-7198
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Fabulous Phoenix Fourth
Steele Indian School Park - The largest fireworks dis-
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Research Travel Plans at Maricopa Co. Libraries
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libraries. For a complete and up-to-the-
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www.phxlib.org and click on Event
Calendar.
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utes before class at Directions Desk, 1st floor.
Seating is “first come, first served.” Phoenix
Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.
602-262-4636
Saturday, June 5
Meet Author Wendelin Van Draanen
10 am to 10:45 am. Ages 6 to 12. Come meet the
author of the Sammy Keyes mysteries. Van
Draanen has a new series, the story features the
worldís first cyber-superhero and boy. This is the
second book in the series entitled “Shredderman:
Attach of the Tagger,” which will be released in
August. This summer you can read the story chap-
ter by chapter in the The Arizona Republic.
Maricopa County Library District Northwest
Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard, Surprise.
623-544-6371
Monday, June 7
First Monday Art Salon
Reception 6:30 pm. Discussion at 7 pm. 1st
Monday, monthly. 1st floor, Pulliam Auditorium.
Meet southwest painter Elena Kohn. Artists and
art-lovers are invited to attend stimulating and
thought-provoking lecture/discussion. You will
see art and artists differently. Phoenix Burton Barr
Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. 602-262-
4636
Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22, and 29
Holistic Health.
6:30 to 8:30 pm. Adults. Meet nutritionist Colleen
Ceton, M.S. Segments will cover energy, weight
management, immune system and diabetes.
Phoenix Saguaro Branch Library, 2808 N. 46th St.
602-262-4636
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Books may be requested from over
550,000 titles that help comprise the col-
lection of materials within the Maricopa
County Library District. If you aren’t able
to get to one of our many library district
facilities located throughout Maricopa
County we can also bring the information
to you! (See map & facility listings)
Thursday, June 17
Craig Davis
2 to 3 pm. Ages 3 to 12. Craig Davis presents a
program of comedy, magic and juggling. Phoenix
Juniper Branch Library, 1825 W. Union Hills Dr.
602-262-4636
Tuesday, June 22
Reptile Adventures
2 to 3 pm. Ages 3 to 12. Reptile adventures pre-
sents a live reptile education program featuring
“T-Bo” the rhinoceros iguana. Phoenix Burton
Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. 602-
262-6625
Thursday, June 24
Gary Sprague
2 to 2:45 .m. Ages 3 to 12. Gary Sprague, the
“Singing Cowboy” visits with his horse “Steel”
for songs, cowboy talk and horse shenanigans.
Phoenix Juniper Branch Library, 1825 W. Union
Hills Dr. 602-262-4636
PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N. Central Ave. 85004 (602) 262-4636
Acacia
750 E. Townley Ave. 85020 (602) 262-4636
Century
1750 E. Highland Ave. 85016 (602) 262-4636
Cholla
10050 Metro Parkway East 85051 (602) 262-4636
Desert Sage
7602 W. Encanto Blvd. 85035 (602) 262-4636
Harmon
411 W. Yavapai St. 85003 (602) 262-4636
Ironwood
4333 E. Chandler Blvd. 85044 (602) 262-4636
Juniper
1825 W. Union Hills Drive 85027 (602) 262-4636
Mesquite
4525 Paradise Village Parkway North 85032 (602)
262-4636
Ocotillo
102 W. Southern Ave. 85041 (602) 262-4636
Palo Verde
4402 N. 51st Ave. 85031 (602) 262-4636
Saguaro
2808 N. 46th St. 85008 (602) 262-4636
Yucca
5648 N. 15th Ave. 85015 (602) 262-4636
Telephone Renewal (602) 534-6666
Hours Systemwide: Mo-Th 10am - 9pm; Fr and Sa
10am - 6pm; Su noon - 6pm
1 Aguila Branch
Temporarily closed.
Bookmobile stops every Wed & Thurs
10:30-2:30 at the corner of Highway 60
and 3rd St.
2 George L. Campbell Branch
602-506-2957
17811 N. 32nd St., Phoenix
(1/2 mile N of Bell Rd.)
Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5
Customer Service 602-506-2957
TDD: 602-506-4786
Friends Bookstore: 602-506-5466
3 El Mirage Branch 623-583-1030
14011 N. 1st Ave., El Mirage
Mon-Wed 9-5, Thurs 10-7, Fri-Sat 9-5
4 Fountain Hills Branch 480-837-9793
12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain
Hills. Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5
5 Gila Bend Branch 928-683-2061
202 N. Euclid, Gila Bend
Mon 10-7, Tues-Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-5
6 Guadalupe Branch 480-831-5967
9241 S. Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe
Mon 10-7, Tues-Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-5
7 Hollyhock Branch 623-583-0626
15844 N. Hollyhock, Surprise
Mon-Fri 1-5
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8 Laveen Branch 602-237-2904
9401 S. 51st Ave., Laveen
Mon 10-7, Tues-Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-5
9 Litchfield Park Branch 623-935-4118
101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park
Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5
10 Northwest Regional Library
623-544-6371
16089 N. Bullard, Surprise
Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
Customer Service 623-544-6371
X 208 & 209
11 Queen Creek Branch 480-987-3600
22407 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek
Mon-Wed 9-5, Thurs 10-7, Fri-Sat 9-5
12 Southeast Regional Library
480-539-5100
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert
Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
Customer Service 480-539-5102
TDD: 480-503-6150
Friends Bookstore: 480-539-5128
13 Sun Lakes Branch 480-895-5123
10440 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 207, Sun
Lakes. Mon-Fri 9-5
14 North Valley Regional Library
40404 N.Gavilan Peak Parkway,
Anthem. Opening Fall 2004
Bookmobile/Outreach Services
602-506-4796
Mon-Fri 8-5. The bookmobile takes
library materials to underserved com-
munities, remote schools, retirement
homes & schools. Outreach provides
Books-By-Mail for the homebound and
the visually impaired.
Maricopa County Library District
Administration Offices 602-506-2950
17811 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85032
Fax 602-506-4689. Mon-Fri 8-5
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Looking for a Cool Getaway?
A Short Drive Takes You to Rim Country
Cool nights and delightful
W
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days are an everyday occurrence
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in Arizona Rim Country. Serving
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the areas of Pine, Strawberry,
Christopher Creek, Star Valley and
Payson, Arizona Rim Country is barely
an hour’s drive from metropolitan
Phoenix. And in these days of high gas
prices, less than a gas tankful away.
Over 600 hotel, bed & breakfast and
rustic lodge rooms await you and your
family. If you are holding a business
retreat, hosting a family reunion or look-
ing forward to a large wedding - we have
the space and comfort you demand.
You can swim in a crystal clear pool,
rekindle your love at your in-room hot
tub or wade in a babbling mountain creek.
If hiking is more your style, there are
acres of land to explore right outside of
town. Horseback riding, llama hikes or
Jeep tours await you. The opportunities
to have fun are endless - here in the Heart
of Arizona. Don’t let forest closures and
fire restrictions keep you away! They are
for your safety as well as the preservation
of our forests for future generations’
enjoyment and use.
Fishing is everywhere. You can catch
stringers of bass and crappie in Lake
Roosevelt or brook trout in hidden
streams. There are rainbow trout in the
stocked creeks under the Rim and in the
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many lakes atop the Rim. There is even a
town lake in Payson that is stocked with
425 pounds of Arizona-grown trout every
three weeks.
Our centrally located region of
Arizona is geared towards visitors and
weekenders. We have a museum on the
history of the region, a museum on
archaeology and the oldest schoolhouse in
Arizona (classes are convened in it during
the school year). Zane Grey is extremely
popular in our Rim communities because
he wrote about half of his western novels
about our revered way of life.
If taking walking tours of historic
buildings in Pine or Payson is more your
style, we have maps showing you where
to go. We have maps pinpointing the
many antique stores in our towns, too. In
fact, we have dozens of maps that
describe rock hounding, wilderness area
hiking, hunting, fishing and more. Stop in
the visitor centers in Payson and Pine and
ask our knowledgeable volunteers for
more information.
We want you to have a terrific time in
the Heart of Arizona - Arizona Rim
Country. Call us at 1-800-672-9766 to
plan your next getaway or check us out
on our website: www.rimcountrycham-
ber.com
Strawberry Festival Weekend
Not to be Missed!
The Strawberry Festival
Weekend is a treat for the sens-
FO FUN
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RA
es! Come up to the beautiful com-
munities of Strawberry and Pine on
June 11, 12 & 13, 2004 and you will be
sure to enjoy the many sights, smells and
sounds of this exciting celebration that
continues to grow and expand each year.
In the 1880’s Mormon settlers
moved into the area and found
abundant wild strawberries;
thus the town of Strawberry
was named. There are still
places in the Mogollon Rim
area where the sweet little
berry can be found
wild...however the festival offers
an opportunity to taste berry treats
from traditional strawberry shortcake to
exciting strawberry salsa. Purchase home-
made strawberry jam and strawberry but-
ter to take with you.
The festivities actually begin on
Friday in Pine with the opening of the
Strawberry Patchers Annual Quilt
Show. Held in the Pine Community
Cultural Hall all three days from 10am-
4pm, approximately 100 quilts from local
collections will be on display... some old,
some new. There will also be a boutique
with items for sale as well as raffle tickets
for a beautiful Spirit of the Northwoods
quilt.
Rim Country Attractions
1. Rim Country Regional Chamber of
Commerce/Visitor/Information Center
Open 7 days a week - brochures, maps direc-
tions, area info. 1-800-672-9766, www.rim-
countrychamber.com
2. Mazatzal Casino - Tonto Apache
Reservation
Slots, gaming activities,
food, entertainment. 1-800-
777-play(7529)
3. Museum of Rim Country
Archeology
Tools of archeology, artifacts
of Rim Country Risser Ranch
ruins and Q Ranch, seminars
and tours. 928-474-8392
4. Rim Country
Museum/No. Gila County
Historical Society
Logging, mining, ranching
and ancient history exhibits, Zane Grey
memorabilia, gift shop. Oldest western Forest
Service Ranger Station and 1905 Haught
Cabin. 928-474-8392
5. Green Valley Park
3 fishing lakes, ADA walking path, play-
ground, summer concerts, picnic areas, bar-
becues, ducks, veterans memorial. 928-474-
5242
6. Payson Golf Course
9 or 18 holes, driving range, golf carts, pro
shop, light refreshments, lessons available.
928-474-2273
7. Payson Municipal Airport
GPS approach, rotating beacon, fuel, mainte-
nance, airport campground, food. Tower 928-
474-2005; Scenic flights and charter service:
Payson Air 928-474-5486 or CAVU Aviation
928-468-8888
8. East Verde Recreation Area
Streamside and scattered campsites, trout
fishing, hiking, birding, fall colors, photogra-
phy, Payson Ranger Station. 928-47497900
JUNE 2004
Then on Saturday the Strawberry
Festival gets underway and runs both then
and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. There
is no admission cost for all this wonderful
weekend of fun!
You’ll enjoy cool mountain breezes as
you stroll along the main downtown thor-
oughfare where artisans and crafts-
men display their wares. Exotic
aromas fill the air with the
scent of bratwurst on the grill,
popping kettle corn and siz-
zling fajitas. The festival is
in its 14th year and has
grown to include the
“Strawberry Jam” Music
Festival. There will be fea-
tured performers as well as
open mic and jam.
On both Sat and Sun, the Annual
Living History Gathering features the
Spencer and Jackson Show at the Historic
Strawberry Schoolhouse. Constructed in
1885, it is Arizona’s oldest standing
schoolhouse. Living historians, dressed in
period costume, demonstrate the lifestyle
of the period.
For more information or help in locat-
ing accommodations, please call the Rim
Country Regional Chamber of
Commerce at 800-672-9766.
9. Shoofly Village ruins
Picnic area, BBQ facilities, hiking. Call
Payson Ranger Station. 928-47497900
10. Tonto National Bridge State Park
World’s largest natural travertine bridge, 183
feet high, 400 foot long tunnel. Hiking trails,
ADA view points. 928-476-4202
11. Strawberry School (c.1885)
Treasured landmark and registered
historical site. Authentic demonstra-
tions of pioneer life. 928-476-3547
or 800-672-9766
12. Pine Walking Tour
Self-guided tour of historic Pine,
antiques, gift stores. 928-476-3547,
1-800-672-9766
13. General Crook’s Trail
(est. 1872)
Follow the footsteps of history.
Coconino National Forest. 928-527-3600
14. Diamond Point Look-Out
Quartz collection area, surface only. Payson
Ranger Station. 928-474-7900
15. Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery
Fish-feeding, self-guided tour, photography,
birding. Forest Road 289,
Arizona Game & Fish, Tonto Creek. 928-
478-4200
16. Whispering Hope Ranch
Healing ranch for people and animals. Daily
tours at 11 am and l:30 pm,
weather permitting. 1-877-478-0339
17. Rim Lakes Recreation Area
Rim Lakes, visitor center, scenic overlook,
exhibits, fishing, camping, facilities. Apache
Sitgreaves National Forest. 928-535-4481
18. Pleasant Valley
Area of Zane Grey novels, shootouts,
wildlife, fishing. Community of Young.
1-800-672-9766
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Cool Off on the Hot 4th! Apache Gold Casino Resort

Head to Globe-Miami on Independence Day Weekend
There will be many won-
derful 4th of July events around
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come together to share simple plea-
sures like watermelon, softball, parades
and fireworks. Many are one-day events.
Others, like the celebration planned
this year in Globe-Miami, are a great
excuse for a weekend away in tempera-
tures that are generally 20 degrees
cooler than the Valley. Enjoy the
pleasures of a mini-vacation
while at the same time participat-
ing in the excitement and patrio-
tism of Independence Day.
Spread out over three days
and three communities, there is
something for everyone in Globe-
Miami this 4th of July. The fun
begins in Miami on Friday, the 2nd, with
free swimming at the Hostetler Pool from
1-5pm...a sure way to relax and cool off.
Then head to the park for the free con-
cert featuring “Offset.” No worries about
dinner, just grab some of the all-
American hot dogs and hamburgers on
sale there.
key to the Cobre Valley Country Club
for a round of golf at “guest of member”
rates during the entire weekend. Or swim
for $1.00 in the Club Pool.
The action on Sunday the 4th takes
place in Claypool, located right on
Hwy 60 between Miami and
Globe, at the Pinal Mountain
Little League Field. Enjoy the
parade at 4:30pm followed by
fun and games for all ages...sack
races, watermelon eating con-
tests and much more. There will
be fire department competitions,
too. You can also test drive a soap box
derby car! The cars are provided by the
Superior Soap Box Club.
There have been chili cook-offs and
salsa contests...this 4th of July choose the
Best Tasting Tamale in the World!
$2.00 allows you to sample tamales from
our famous Globe-Miami Mexican restau-
rants between 5 and 7pm. Cast your vote
and see which restaurant wins the trophy
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with $1, quarter, nickel and penny
slots, state-of-the-art progressives 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.
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.
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 2004. Designed by
award-winning architect Tom Doak,
Apache Stronghold is both spectacular and
challenging. Take advantage of our afford-
able overnight golf packages (see ad
equestrian events. In addition, the Casino
sponsors events such as the upcoming
“Father’s Day at Apache Gold” on Jun
20th. Receive a special gift at the Players
Club by showing photos of children or
grandchildren, while supplies last.
With the Apache Gold FunBus getting
there is a breeze. We have regularly sched-
uled pick-up locations in Phoenix and
Tucson. Or, if you have an RV, our full-ser-
vice RV Park has everything you need,
from utility hook-ups to a convenience
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 information visit
apachegoldcasinoresort.com. And go for
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The fun continues in Miami on
Saturday with free food, fun, music,
games and prizes at the Family Picnic in
Miami Memorial Park, 601 Sullivan
Street, from 11am - 1pm. A key from a
local motel or a can of food gains you
free admission to the pool, open again
from 1-5pm. Take a break to enjoy more
music and games as well as a money toss
at 3pm.
Your motel key also gets you into the
Globe Community Center Pool for 1/2
price. While there, take time to explore
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and “bragging rights” until July 4, 2005. groups and tournaments. For more infor-
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mation, call 1-800-APACHE 8.
craft booths, also. Since you’re sure to work up an
The weekend ends with the fabulous appetite, the Apache Grill Restaurant The Old Noftsger Hill School
Phelps Dodge Community Fireworks
Spectacular! Oooh and aahh from
serves favorites such as steak, lobster,
pasta, and salads. After an exciting day,
A Bed and Breakfast
8:45pm to 9:15pm as the show unfolds 928-425-2260 • Toll Free 877-780-2479
kick back with a cocktail at our Cabaret www.noftsgerhillinn.com
across from the Little League Park. For
more information and help with accom-
modations, call the Globe-Miami
Regional Chamber of Commerce &
Economic Development Corporation at
800-804-5623.

Area Attractions
1. Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park -
offers a glimpse into the long vanished 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 collec-
tion of artists and programs. From stained
glass to theater productions, watercolors to
sculpture, the Center is a hub of art and enter-
tainment. 928-425-0884, www.cobrevalle-
yarts.com
3. Apache Stronghold Golf Course - The #1
public golf course in Arizona as rated by
Golfweek America in 2002. 1-800-APACHE-8
4. San Carlos Apache Cultural Center -
This wonderful cultural center was first
opened in 1995 and provides an opportunity
for the tribe to tell its history from the
persepctive of the San Carlos Apache people.
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Located in Peridot,
AZ on Hwy 70. 928-475-2894
5. Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and
Museum - originally built in 1924 as a school
for Hispanic-American and Apache Indian
children in Miami, it now serves as a museum
for the town’s historical displays, a cultural
center for events and a community gathering
place. 800-804-5623
6. The Arts and Antiques District - home to
over 25 antique dealers and 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. 800-804-5623
7. Boyce Thompson Arboretum - one of the
oldest and most spectacular arboretums in the
country, its 323 acres include a wide range of
habitats, a 1.5 main loop mile walking trail
and several 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 Lake. It offers
many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast
including hiking into the Pinals, hunting, fish-
ing, horseback riding, rock climbing, four
wheel adventures, rafting trips, and boating.
Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce: 800-
804-5623
BESH•BA•GOWAH
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN
14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & Reconstructed
Rooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles
Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • Handicapped
Accessible • Group Tours by Arrangement
• Located just outside of Globe
928-425-0320
25% OFF with Coupon
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Learn About the “Missing Link”
Show Low Historical Society Unveils New Exhibit
What’s the “best kept secret”
A V PLAN
in Show Low? It’s the Show Low
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Historical Museum at 541 E.
Deuce of Clubs! The museum is full of
interesting items from Show Low’s early
days...and its exhibits are about to increase
with a major summer event.
On Saturday, June 19, the museum will
unveil an exhibit at 11am, developed by
the University of Arizona, that contains
objects from the Show Low Ruin. In
1929, Dr. Andrew Ellicott Douglass, spon-
sored by the National Geographic Society,
explored a pre-history ruin in Show Low.
He was trying to determine when ancient
people lived in the Southwest.
Dr. Douglass had developed a chrono-
logical time line from 700 AD to 1350
AD; however, he had a missing time span
from 1260 to 1289 that could not be scien-
tifically documented. He found that “miss-
ing link” right in Show Low. The scientific
specimen called HH-39 was a piece of
charred wood found in an ancient dwelling
located along present day Hwy 260.
Also on June 19, Dr. Stephen Nash,
Best Western Inn of Pinetop
404 E. White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
928-367-6667 • 1-800-WESTERN
• 2 rm suite with full kitchen
• Indoor spa • Free breakfast
• Heart of White Mountains
• Fishing expeditions
• Wildlife excursions
• Golf packages
• Pet friendly
Call for list of upcoming festivals and events!
On Highway 260 (White Mountain Blvd.) in Pinetop, 3 hours northeast of Phoenix
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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Head of Collections, Dept. of
Anthropology, the Field Museum,
Chicago, will be the guest speaker. He
will talk about Show Low and the
“Missing Link” at the Show Low Primary
School, 1350 N. Central at 1pm. The lec-
ture discusses development and application
of tree ring dating in the American
Southwest from 1914 to 1950. Tickets are
$2.00.
Make time this summer to visit this lit-
tle gem of a museum. In its ten rooms, you
will find interesting exhibits such as the
story of the Rodeo Chediski Fire, the old
post office and the jail cell, while intrigu-
ing artifacts include an independently trav-
eling Maytag automatic washing machine
that was once a parade entry!
The Show Low Historical Museum
opened for the season on April 20. Hours
are Tuesdays through Saturdays from
11am to 3pm. There is no admission fee;
however, donations are accepted. Private
tours are available. Please call 928-532-
7115 for more information.
Holiday Inn Express - Pinetop
431 E. White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
928-367-6077 • 1-800-HOLIDAY
• Indoor spa and sauna
• Express Start breakfast
• Fitness center
• Interior corridors
• Newest hotel in Pinetop!
• Pet friendly
The Woodland Inn & Suites
“Best Kept Lodging Secret in Pinetop”
The Woodland Inn &
ILE
Suites is “The Best kept Lodging
OF
Secret in beautiful Pinetop,
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Arizona!” Our smiling and friendly
staff will make you feel welcome and at
home here. We offer exceptionally good
guest service and we will do
everything we can to make
your stay with us a memo-
rable one. For your conve-
nience we are pet friendly.
You will find us to be a ter-
rific value for all that we have to offer!
We offer Deluxe Accommodations for
all of your travel needs - and at a very
reasonable price. Our guests can choose
between our standard room which has 2
comfortable queen size beds or the king
business suite. All of our rooms have
microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers,
irons and ironing boards and in-room cof-
fee makers. The king business suites offer
27” televisions, recliners and desks with
additional phones. Data ports are located
in all rooms and high-speed Internet
access is now offered for a nominal fee.
We pride ourselves in offering you a
Special Deluxe Breakfast bar featuring
hard boiled eggs, yogurt and fruit cups.
Our guests will also find an assortment of
fresh fruits, hot and cold cereals,
Danishes, muffins and bagels. Guests can
help themselves to juice, coffee, tea, hot
cocoa or milk. In the afternoon we have
Independence Day Celebrations
JUL 2-3 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR
Round Valley 92nd Annual 4th of July Celebration
Apache Co. Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Grounds - Rodeo 1p both
days. Sat: Parade 10a & BBQ Dinner after; 9p dance w/fire-
works after dark at Springerville Airport. 928-333-2123
JUL 2-3 TAYLOR
Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo
Taylor Rodeo Complex - Flag raising ceremony, firing of
the anvil, BBQ, rodeos, dances, patriotic program, fire-
works. Times/prices: 928-536-7366
JUL 3 ALPINE
10th Annual Worm Races & Parade
Downtown Alpine - Worm parade 11a. Rodeo Grounds -
worm races 1p. Entry fee for races, $5 includes worm or
bring your own. Food booths, games, fireworks display,
vendors. 928-339-4654
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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such as lemonade and iced tea.
After a day of numerous available out-
door activities such as hiking, fishing,
hunting or just sight seeing, you can enjoy
our beautiful and sparkling indoor spa.
Nearby attractions include
antique shops, a variety of gift
shops, many great restaurants,
movie theaters and also horse-
back riding. Of course we
also have several champi-
onship golf courses nearby.
As an added service for our customers
we now offer Studio, as well as One, Two
or Three Bedroom Condo Vacation
Rentals by the Pinetop Country Club and
in Show Low. They are very nicely fur-
nished & equipped condos with all of the
amenities of home. They are available for
a weekend, week or on a monthly basis.
Please inquire at our front desk for rental
details.
A “Place for All Seasons,” the White
Mountains offer over 60 lakes & streams
and over 180 miles of trails. Don’t forget
the “Fall colors” and the skiing in the
Winter! So whatever the season may be,
when you visit the White Mountains come
& stay with us and let the “Woodland Inn
& Suites” be your “Home away from
Home!” We are located at 458 E. White
Mountain Blvd. Call 1-866-PINETOP or
visit www.WoodlandSuites.com.
JUL 3 SHOW LOW
Our Troops - The True American Idols
Historical Society Biscuits & Gravy B’fast 7-9a, donation
$3/$1.50; Parade - 10a, Country Showcase Pre-Show - 4p
w/carnival games and vendors, Colgate Country Showcase -
6p, Fireworks - 9p. 888-746-9569
JUL 3-4 ST. JOHNS
Old Fashioned Fourth of July
City Park - Sa: pancake b’fast 6a, patriotic program, BBQ
noon. Sun - duck races and fireworks at Lyman Lake. 928-
337-2000
JUL 4 GREER
Sunrise Park Resort Fireworks Celebration
Sunrise Park Resort - Fireworks over Sunrise Lake at dusk.
800-772-7669
A Part of Pinetop’s History Since 1938
Charlie
Clark’s
Steak
House
SPECIALIZING IN:
• Prime Rib • Seafood
• Mesquite-Broiled Steaks
• Mesquite-Broiled Chicken
The Meeting Place of the White Mountains
Located on Hwy 260, Pinetop, Az
(Main & Penrod)
928-367-4900
www.charlieclarks.com
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Springerville and Eagar can find exhibits, raffle and LOTS of gorgeous
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enjoyable recreation in a multitude vehicles! A Kick-Off Car Cruise, Burger North Rim Tuba City
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of forms. They are minutes away Burn and dance take place on Friday Village Desert View
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from hiking, horseback riding, fishing evening. Then on Saturday, 28 classes of Tusayan 64
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Polacca
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and birdwatching in the Apache- cars will strut their stuff for a chance at Gray Mountain
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Williams Parks Leupp
events are scheduled throughout the sum- 2-3 the Apache County Rodeo plus a Chambers Sanders
Ash Fork Flagstaff
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end of live music, races, poker runs and For more information about these 89 Overgaard
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Car lovers should plan to attend the Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber 71 Cibeque
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Area Chambers of Commerce Alpine

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Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce Bellemont Forest Lakes Keams Canyon Parks Shanto
102-C West White Mountain Blvd. (Hwy 260) St. Johns Regional Chamber of Commerce Bumble Bee Fort Apache Kirkland Paulden Show Low
Lakeside, AZ 85929, 928-367-4290, 800-573-4031 180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ 85936 Cameron Fort Defiance Lake Petrified Forest Shungopavi
info@pinetoplakesidechamber.com 928-337-2000, office@stjohnschamber.com Camp Verde Fredonia Montezuma Pinedale Skull Valley
www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com www.stjohnschamber.com Carrizo Ganado Leupp Pinetop- Snowflake
Cedar Ridge Grand Canyon Lower Lakeside Springerville
Show Low Regional Chamber of Commerce Springerville-Eagar Regional Chambers Village Greasewood Pinon Supai
951 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85902 Chamber of Commerce Chilchinbito Gray Mountain Lukachukai Polacca Taylor
928-537-2326, 888-SHOW LOW, slcofc@showlow.com (also represents Greer and Alpine), 318 E. Main Street, Chinle Greer Lupton Prescott Teec Nos Pos
www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com Springerville, AZ 85938, 928-333-2123 Chino Valley Happy Jack Many Farms Prescott Valley Tes Nez Iah
tourist@cybertrails.com, www.az-tourist.com Cibeque Heber Marble Canyon Red Rock Cove The Gap
Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce Clarkdale Hillside Mayer Rock Point Tonalea
110 North Main St., Snowflake, AZ 85937 Clay Springs Holbrook McNary Rough Rock Tsaile
928-536-4331, www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com Concho Hotevilla Mexican Water Round Rock Tuba City
Congress Houck Moenkopi St. Johns Tusayan
Cottonwood Humboldt Mormon Lake Saint Michaels Vernon
Cow Springs Indian Wells Mountainaire Sanders Williams
Crown King Iron Springs Munds Park Sawmill Window Rock
Desert View Jacob Lake Navajo Second Mesa Winslow
Dewey Jerome Nazlini Sedona Woodruff
Dilkon Joseph City North Rim Seligman Yarnell

Winslow, Arizona
Your Home Base in Northern Arizona
As the centralized vacation Winslow’s historic downtown district,
spot of Northern Arizona, where shops offer antiques and col-
TIO Y
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Winslow serves as the perfect lectibles, Route 66 and railroad memora-

JANUARY • St. Johns - Pioneer Days, 928-337-2000
home base for numerous day trips. bilia, and Indian crafts.
• Sunrise Park Resort - Winter Games , 800-573-4031 Such magnificent sights as the Grand Winslow also offers a wide range of
Annual Events: AUGUST Canyon, Petrified Forest & outdoor activities at nearby Clear
MAY • Alpine - Alpine Chili Cook-Off, 928-339-1840 Painted Desert, Homolovi Creek, which include canoeing,
• Taylor - Trapper Days, 928-536-7366 • Eagar - Eagar Daze, 928-333-1639
• Pinetop-Lakeside - White Mountain Bluegrass Ruins State Park, Meteor fishing, swimming and picnick-
JUNE Music Festival, 800-573-4031 Crater and the Little Painted ing. Folks who bring their canoes
• Greer - Greer Days, 928-735-7576 • St Johns - Grand Prix Race, 928-337-2000
• Pinetop - Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines, • Taylor - Sweet Corn Festival, 928-536-7366
Desert County Park are just a can paddle all the way to Clear
800-929-8744 • Whiteriver - White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair short drive away. Creek Canyon, a spectacular deep
• Pinetop - Best of the West Fine Art Show & Sale, & Rodeo, 928-338-4346 Located on the southern rock canyon. McHood Park,
800-929-8744 edge of the Navajo and Hopi located along the water of Clear
• Show Low - Show Low Days, 800-SHOWLOW SEPTEMBER
• Springerville-Eagar - Chrome in the Dome Classic • Pinetop-Lakeside - Fall Festival, 928-367-4290 Indian Reservations, Creek, is the perfect spot for
Car Show, 928-333-2123 • Springerville-Eagar - Arizona ATV Outlaw Trail Winslow is the perfect start- camping and picnicking at the
• St. Johns - Fiesta de San Juan Bautista, 928-337-4390 Jamboree, 928-333-2123 ing point for a quick trip to park’s ramadas. Grills and bath-
JULY OCTOBER Second Mesa, home of the rooms are available. McHood
• Alpine - Worm Races & Parade, 928-339-4654 • Springerville-Eagar - Cowboy Golf on the Hopi Cultural Center, or Park is five miles from downtown
• Pinetop-Lakeside - White Mountain Native Range, 928-333-2123 the famous Hubbell Winslow.
American Art Festival & Market, 800-573-4031
• Snowflake - Pioneer Day Celebration, 928-536-7103 DECEMBER Trading Post and Canyon de Chelly While in town stop by the Winslow
• Snowflake - 12 Days of Christmas, 928-536-4331 National Monument on Navajo lands. Visitor Center. Our Mini-Museum will
PREFERRED LODGING You can easily spend the day explor- give you a colorful overview of the local
PREFERRED DINING PREFERRED ACTIVITY ing this charming town. Winslow offers sites and attractions that you won’t want
Charlie everything from Native American culture to miss! This center is located at 300 W.
to cowboy culture, from rock climbing to North Rd., Exit 253 off I-40 or call
Clark’s rock art - Winslow has it all! Route 66 - 928-289-2434 for travel or relocation
Steak The premier archaeological site in the White Mountains,
the famous Mother Road - runs through packets.
House featuring a Great Kiva, Astronomical Observatory,
ancient staircase and petroglyphs.

Located on Hwy 260, 318 E. Main Street

Springerville, Az
Independence Day Celebration
Pinetop, Az (Main & Penrod) 928-333-5375
www.casamalpais.com JULY 4th WINSLOW - 4th of July Blast!
928-367-4900 City Park - Features a fun-filled family day and parade, food vendors,
arts & crafts booths, games and more. Fireworks show begins at dusk at
WHS football field. Free. 928-289-2434.
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Meet Renowned Western Artists
2nd Annual “Best of the West” Fine Art Show
Simply put, American
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Western Art portrays the West. In
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traditional forms, it depicts the
beauty, mystery, drama, and realism
of an unparalleled time and place in our
nation. Contemporary western artists
expand those boundaries, but most con-
tinue to tell the “story of the West” - rep-
resenting the culture, history, people,
places, and wildlife.
Western Art fans from throughout
Arizona and around the country are invit-
ed to attend the 2nd annual “Best of the
West” Fine Art Show and Sale that will
be held June 24, 25, and 26 at the Hon-
Dah Resort Casino Conference Center in
Pinetop.
Original works from over 20 of the
nation’s top western artists will be on
display and for sale at the event and many
of the artists will be on hand for the show.
Participating artists include: David
Behrens, Mel Bradshaw, Lee Cable, June
Dudley, Luke Frazier, Terry Gilbreth, Kay
Homan, Greg Kelsey, Christine Knapp,
Judy Larson, Jan Martin McGuire,
Brenda Murphy, Margo Peterson, John
Potter, Victoria Reese, Cynthia Rigden,
Carl Rhodes, Sonya Terpening, Bob
Travers, Kim Trickey, Dave Wade, and
Jim Wilcox.
The artwork will be unveiled on
Thursday, June 24th from noon - 5pm at
the Hon-Dah Conference Center. Later,
from 5-9pm, there will be a cook-off and
a fast draw auction at Torreon Golf Club
in Show Low. On Friday, the art show
continues at Hon-Dah at which time the
public can meet the artists - and an
Recreation Destination
Golf & Fishing Packages at Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
When you think of fishing,
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the lakes and streams of the
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White Mountains are among the
first to tempt you with their beauty
and fine catches. Golfers, too, think of
heading to cooler climes as summer
approaches, and the Pinetop-Lakeside
area offers several fine golf courses.
Hon-Dah Resort-Casino, one of the
premier destinations in the White
Mountains, is again offering their popular
Golf Stay n’ Play Packages in conjunc-
tion with Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country
Club, Torreon Golf Club and Silver Creek
Golf Club. The packages include one
round of golf (18 holes) for two persons
with cart, two nights stay at Hon-Dah
Resort and two breakfast buffets for two
at Hon-Dah’s Indian Pine Restaurant.
Hon-Dah will call for tee times with
advance notice.
In addition, Hon-Dah’s fishing pack-
age is again available for the 2004 sea-
son. This package includes two nights
stay at Hon-Dah Resort Hotel (for single
up to quadruple occupancy), two one-day
Pow Wow in the Pines
The 7th Annual Pow Wow in the Pines will be held at Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
on June 12-13, 2004. The beauty and pageantry of Native American dancing and the
haunting rhythms and songs of the drum groups provide spectators with an experi-
ence to remember. Food and arts & crafts vendors will also be a part of the event.
For further information call 1-800-929-8744.
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awards presentation will take place
starting at 6:30pm. Saturday’s schedule
includes art show viewing from 10am -
4pm, wine and hors d’ oeuvres from 5-
7pm, and the Demo Auction from 7-8pm,
which brings the conclusion of the show.
A special feature this year will be the
displaying of the Tony Lama El Rey III
Boots. Valued at $32,000, these hand cut,
hand lasted, and hand finished boots were
designed by the Research and
Development Department of Tony Lama.
These boots truly live up to their Spanish
name El Rey, which means “the king.”
The alligator boots have English-Calf
tops inlaid in 218 settings. The combined
weight of the stones is over 17 carats.
A large portion of the profits from the
“Best of the West” show will benefit the
White Mountain Apache Tribe Teen
Center. Further information about the
“Best of the West” Fine Art Show and
Sale can be obtained by visiting
www.diamondwestgallery.com or by
calling 928-367-4290. For information
about the many recreational opportunities
in eastern Arizona’s White Mountains,
check the web site at www.azwhite-
mountains.net.
Major sponsors: Diamond West Fine
Art Gallery, Torreon Golf Club, Ariat
Boot, Tony Lama Boot, Justin Boot,
Stetson Hat, Wrangler Western Wear,
Corral West Western Wear, Montana
Silver, American Spirit, Wah Maker
Western Wear, McDonalds, Scully
Leather, White Mountains Partnership,
the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of
Commerce, and Hon-Dah Resort Casino.
fishing permits, a boxed lunch each day
and a coupon towards a free fishing lure
at the Hon-Dah Ski & Outdoor Sport.
Reservations must be made at least one
week in advance.
At Hon-Dah you will be able to com-
bine your passion for fishing or golf with
fine accommodations and dining. The
hotel offers 128 well appointed king and
queen rooms with wet bar and satellite
television and an all-season pool, spa and
sauna. After your day outdoors, spice up
your evening at the casino where you’ll
find the newest and varied slot machines
as well as live Poker and Blackjack. Or
head to the Timbers Lounge for Las
Vegas-style entertainment and dancing.
Now is the time to call to reserve
YOUR getaway in the White Mountains
at Hon-Dah Resort-Casino. Cool tempera-
tures, great golf and fishing - as well as
hiking, horseback riding, browsing for
antiques and gifts and much more - plus a
VERY warm welcome all await you. For
more information visit www.hon-
dah.com or call 1-800-929-8744.
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Coconino County Horse Races
A Fourth of July Tradition for 49 Years
Don’t miss the fun and
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excitement of live Thoroughbred
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and Quarter Horse racing in the
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cool pines of Flagstaff! The
Coconino County Horse Races have
been a Fourth of July tradition for 49
years. This year’s event will be July 2-5,
2004, at Fort Tuthill Downs in Fort
Tuthill County Park. Take Exit 337 off I-
17, just three miles south of Flagstaff.
Full pari-mutuel wagering on-track
and from out-of-state tracks will be avail-
able all four live racing days. “Dark Day
Simulcasts” will be July 1 and 6.
Admission is $3.00 adults, $2.00 children
6-12 years, and children under 6 are free.
Friday features free admission for all! For
“front row” thrills and entertainment, pur-
Riordan Mansion’s Centennial!
Celebrating the Arts & Crafts Style
On the weekend of June 18- Stickley’s simple wood furniture.
ES A’S
20, 2004, Riordan Mansion State
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Historic Park marks the Centennial Riordan, known as the “east wing,” is
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of the Riordan Family homes with a
series of activities celebrating the aes-
thetics of the American Arts and Crafts
Style movement.
There will be Arts and
Crafts Style lectures by local
historians and specialists, an
original play on the Riordan
family’s history, and additional
special events happening
around Flagstaff. Local Arts
and Crafts Style artisans will
display and market pottery and
woodworking pieces at the Photo courtesy of Arizona State Parks displays for the Visitor Center.
State Historic Park. Local
architect Jim Woodward is offering a tour prehensive picture of the Riordan family’s
of historic homes, for a nominal fee,
which provides visitors with a vision of
the town’s past.
Completed in 1904, the Riordan
Family duplex culminates the Arts and
Crafts Style design efforts of Charles
Whittlesey, the architect of Hotel El Tovar play and Flagstaff historic home tour, all
at the Grand Canyon National Park. The
Riordan buildings remain the finest exam- Centennial celebration. For Riordan
ples of Craftsman style architecture in the
State of Arizona. Inside the Mansion, open rangers recommend making reservations
floor plans and skylights bring in natural
sunlight, and delicate coloring streams
through the stained glass windows. These
features combine to create an elegant,
simple, modern space filled with
Don’t Miss This!
Lowell Star Party
June 17-20, 2004
928-774-3358
See story on page 33.
Independence Day Celebrations
in and around Flagstaff
JUL 3 FLAGSTAFF
Independence Day Parade
Historic Downtown - Old-fashioned community
parade, 100 entries, animals, floats, free, 10a. 928-
774-4505
JUL 4 KACHINA VILLAGE
Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Highlands Fire Station 21, 568 Kona Trail -
Children’s firefighter muster, raffle, vintage fire truck
rides, 7-11a. Adm $5 adults, $2 children, under 5 free.
928-525-1717
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chase a box seat for $4.50.
KOLT/COOL/The Eagle are July 3rd
Race Day sponsors and 93 KAFF
Country and 93-9 The Mountain are July
4th Race Day sponsors - listen to these
stations and win free tickets! Monday the
5th is sponsored by KNAZ - TV 2. The
Flagstaff Sheriff’s Posse will sell food
and drinks, and hats and other goodies
will be on sale through Coconino County
Parks and Recreation. It will be a fun-
filled event for everyone!
Come on out to the Races over the 4th
of July weekend in Flagstaff! For more
information or to purchase box seat
tickets, call Coconino County Parks
and Recreation at 928-774-5139.
The home of Timothy and Caroline
open for guided tours of the original fami-
ly furnishings and personal belongings.
The downstairs of the home of Michael
and Elizabeth Riordan, known as
the “west wing,” is included in
the tour and features displays
about the family and the Arts and
Crafts Movement.
In celebration of the Centennial
Anniversary, Riordan Mansion
State Historic Park staff is
pleased to announce the comple-
tion of brand-new interpretive
The new displays provide a com-
role in the community, and the beauty of
their wonderful Arts and Crafts Style
homes. Admission to the Visitor Center
and Park grounds is always free and is
available from 10:30-5 daily.
With the exception of the historical
conference events are free during the
Mansion State Historic Park tours,
by calling 928-779-4395. Park hours are
8:30-5, and tours start on the hour. The
tours cost $6.00 for adults, $2.50 for ages
7 to 13, while age 6 and under are free.
• Management careers that can
take you around the world -
or across the USA
• Home of The Inn at NAU,
where students learn in our
♦ ♦ ♦ hotel (open to the public)
www.nau.edu/HRM
School of
Hotel and Restaurant
Management
at Northern Arizona University
928-523-1616
On NAU Campus, in Flagstaff
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Native American Collectibles
Summer Events at the Museum of Northern Arizona
Echoes of the past will pieces they have created especially for
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reverberate through the Museum this occasion.
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of Northern Arizona when the At the 71st Annual Hopi
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annual sales exhibit, Enduring Marketplace on July 3 and 4, jeweler
Creations - Generations, returns Verma Nequatewa, or Sonwai, will
May 29 - Sep 26. The exhibit focus- display her contemporary silver and
es on the highest quality historic stone art pieces, crafted in a style
and contemporary artwork by inter- that is reminiscent of international-
nationally celebrated Southwestern ly-recognized jeweler Charles
Native American artists. Of inter- Laloma, her mentor.
est to both novice and seasoned The 55th Annual Navajo
collectors, the paintings, katsinas, Marketplace on August 7 and 8
pottery, basketry, fetishes, and showcases Shonto Begay, a prolif-
large number of Navajo weavings ic painter. The museum’s first
represent lasting regional styles Native Artists Marketplace on
and traditions. The exhibit is September 4 and 5 highlights
refreshed throughout the season. basket maker Everett Pikyavit
Also of note this year, a high- from the Moapa Band of Paiutes.
ly-regarded collection of original Mask maker Zarco Guerrero brings
David Paladin paintings is avail-
able. This artist’s multicultural
education, iron individualism, his
his striking masks to MNA’s new
event, Celebraciones de la Gente
for El Dia de los Muertos or Day of
relationship to the earth, and his Navajo the Dead on October 30 and 31.
traditions are all evident in his work, The Museum of Northern Arizona is
which records his lifelong search for the located on scenic Highway 180, three
divine. miles north of Flagstaff’s historic down-
During the Museum’s Heritage town. Changing exhibits reveal the artis-
Program marketplace weekends from tic traditions, Native cultures and natural
July through October, four featured sciences of the region. It is open daily, 9
artists recognized for excellence within am to 5 pm, except major holidays.
their fields will be highlighted in the Admission is $5/adult, $4/senior, $3/stu-
Enduring Creations gallery where they dent, $2/child (7-17), and always free to
will meet the public, talk about the gener- members. For more information call
ational ties in their art, and present choice 928-774-5213.
FEBRUARY • Open House - The Arboretum at Flagstaff,
Annual Events: • Winterfest, 800-842-7293 928-774-1442
• AZ Highland Celtic Festival, 928-779-3817
APRIL
• Northern Arizona Book Festival, 928-774-9118 AUGUST
• Navajo Marketplace, 928-774-5213
MAY • Southwest Sustainability Expo, 800-595-7658
• Trappings of the American West, • Festival In The Pines, 888-278-3378
928-774-8861 • Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival,
928-779-1775
JUNE • Coconino County Fair, 928-774-5139
• Pine Country Pro Rodeo, 928-526-9926
• Rte 66 Regional Chili Cookoff, 928-526-4314 SEPTEMBER
JULY
• Fair of Life Festival Arts & Crafts
• Native Artists Marketplace, 928-774-5213
• Festival of Science, 800-842-7293
• Flagstaff Open Studios, 800-842-7293
Extraordinaire, 928-779-1227
• Coconino County Horse Races, 928-774-5139 OCTOBER
• Hopi Marketplace, 928-774-5213 • Art on the Square, 928-779-7690
• Celebraciones de la Gente, 928-774-5213
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928-774-8042
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just watch the sunrise. Daily ranger pro- South Rim gift store. Each additional per-
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of history embedded in the canyon walls. West is conveniently located in the
Experience a rare and beloved tradition as Canyon Marketplace, just a short walk
you amble your way to the bottom of the from the rim and the new visitor center,
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and it’s open year-round.
Call today and ask for the SAGC
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The immense scale is breathtaking.
The many hues of the cliffs shift and
change from dawn to sunset, and shad-
ows come and go adding new dimen-
sions. The wonder of this “wonder of the
world” is that there are so many ways to
view it... by foot, by air, by boat and even
on a movie screen.
As part of your Grand
Canyon adventure consider
booking a tour with
Papillon Helicopters for a
once-in-a-lifetime experi-
ence. Only helicopters can
legally descend below the
Rim to show you more of
the canyon. And don’t for-
get a visit to the IMAX Theater where
you’ll find the award-winning film Grand
Canyon: The Hidden Secrets and a free
National Geographic photo exhibit.
Where should you stay while explor-
ing this grand display of nature’s force
and beauty? Located only one mile south
of the Grand Canyon National Park
entrance is the village of Tusayan and
there you will find two excellent hotels.
Both are offering - for a limited period - a
20% DISCOUNT on any room, any
time on published rack rate! See the ad
on this page for the coupon to present.
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Contrary to Rumors You May Have Heard…
• Driving into the Canyon Grand Canyon National park can be
Quality Inn & Suites, offering 176 Many people call Grand Canyon busi- paid at the park entrance where there
nesses daily to inquire about driving will normally be no more than two or
deluxe rooms and 56 suites. Both rooms
into the park. The misconception is three automobiles ahead of you, or at
and suites have accommodations for that there are no private vehicles or the Grand Canyon IMAX Theater Fee
handicapped and nonsmoking guests. RV’s allowed to drive in. This is not Station* with no waiting in line... Then
Start your day with the complimentary the case. Private vehicles and RV’s you can use the fast lane into the Park.
continental breakfast. ARE allowed to drive in and out of the Your entry pass is valid for 7 days.
Some of the special features that park. However, during the summer,
guests will find at this beautiful property West Rim Drive is closed to vehicular • Parking
include an indoor 18-foot spa, seasonal traffic and the shuttle is required. You can always locate parking spaces
outdoor pool and hot tub, inside the Park. During the peak sea-
Southwestern gift shop, full ser- • Air Tours son it might take a little longer, or you
vice restaurant and family buf- Regardless of what you may have may be required to walk a few hundred
fet. There is also the Garden heard, air tours over the Grand Canyon feet, but we’re not aware of anyone
Atrium with restaurant seating have not been discontinued. Helicopter ever being turned away due to lack of
and the Wintergarten Lounge. and fixed-winged aircraft tours are parking space!
For more information about scheduled daily year around, weather
package adventures or to make permitting.
a reservation call 928-638-2673 *Subject to change without notice. Source:
or 800-995-2521. • Park Entry Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Another great choice is the Canyon’s The $20.00* per vehicle fee to enter Visitor’s Guide
only resort hotel, Best Western Grand
Canyon Squire Inn, 3 diamond AAA
rated with 250 deluxe and traditional
guest rooms. Amenities include laundry,
full service salon, seasonal outdoor heat-
Temperatures at the South Rim
ed pool, exercise room, hot tub, dry sauna JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
and tennis courts. After the sun goes HIGH (F.) 41 45 51 60 70 81 84 82 76 65 52 43
down, the whole family will be enter- HIGH (C.) 5 7 10 15 21 27 29 28 24 18 11 6
tained with cosmic bowling, billiards and
video arcade.
Each of our individual guests will LOW (F.) 18 21 25 32 39 47 54 53 47 36 27 20
awake to a fantastic sunrise and deluxe, LOW (C.) -8 -6 -4 0 4 8 12 12 8 2 -3 -7
complimentary continental breakfast. Two Note: Inner Canyon temperatures average 20 degrees warmer.
restaurants and a sports bar with big
screen TV are located in the Inn. Fine
dining can be found in the Coronado
Room’s elegant yet comfortable atmos-
phere. The Canyon Room Restaurant
offers family dining for both breakfast
and lunch. Enjoy the cowboy museum,
the marvelous three story waterfall, and
the Southwestern gift shop. For more
information or reservations call 928-
638-2681 or 800-622-6966.
Independence
Any Room,
Day Celebration 20% Off! Anytime!
The Grand Canyon’s Finest
in the Grand Canyon Accommodations! BEST WESTERN RESERVATIONS
Must call direct. Must mention code “AZ-01” for dis- (928) 638-2681
JUL 4 GRAND CANYON count. Limit four (4). Must present this coupon upon
Grand Canyon / Tusayan Chamber of Toll Free: (800) 622-6966
check-in. Void with any other offer. No cash value.
Limited Time Offer. www.GrandCanyonSquire.com
Commerce 4th of July Parade Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
Tusayan Fire Station - Noon parade, 1p BBQ,
live entertainment, 2p auction of great gifts &
services. Noon-4p. 928-527-0359
10% Off! Any Tour,
Anytime!
The World’s Largest Helicopter Company!
PAPILLON RESERVATIONS
Must call direct. Must mention code “AZ-02” for
discount. Limit four (4). Must present this coupon (928) 638-2419
upon check-in. Void with any other offer. Toll Free: (800) 528-2418
Helicopter Tours of the Grand Canyon No cash value. Limited Time Offer. www.Papillon.com
20% Off! Any Room,
Anytime!
The Grand Canyon’s Finest
Accommodations! CANYON PLAZA QUALITY INN RESERVATIONS
Must call direct. Must mention code “AZ-03” for (928) 638-2673
discount. Limit four (4). Must present this coupon
upon check-in. Void with any other offer.
Toll Free: (800) 995-2521
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NORTHERN AZ PAGE 14
Keeping Cool at 6,800 Feet
Williams for Your Summer Getaways
Williams is a perfect loca-
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tion for summer outdoor recre-
ER
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
activities. Summer temperatures max out
at 85 degrees... so what are you waiting
for!
· Hiking and mountain biking on 370
miles of marked trails.
· Camping at fully developed lakeside
campgrounds or within secluded wilder-
ness areas.
· Playing golf at the award-winning 18-
hole Elephant Rocks Golf Course.
· Fishing at seven lakes within 18 miles
of town.
Horseback riding with area stables.
· Observing wildlife such as trophy elk,
deer or pronghorn antelope along with
smaller animals and dozen of bird
species.
Williams is an equally charming loca-
tion for summer visitors who are less
active. Replete with nostalgia from the
1800s, the wonderfully restored historic
downtown offers saloons, bordellos, and
shops that have maintained their original
character. From a later but no less inter-
MAY
Annual Events:
• Rendezvous Days, 800-863-0546
JUNE
• AZ HOG Rally, 480-945-0903
• High Country Warbirds Air Display (Valle),
928-635-1000
JULY
• Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo,
928-632-7680
• Small Town 4th of July, 800-863-0546
• Great Escape Motorcycle Rally,
928-758-5699
• Williams Wild Rodeo Show, 800-863-0546
PREFERRED LODGING PREFERRED DINING
World Famous Homemade Pies
107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd
928-635-9718
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esting era are the numerous diners and
souvenir shops along Historic Route 66...
Williams’ Main Street.
Take the self-guided Historic Walking
Tour. And don’t forget to stop in at the
Small Town America Museum and Gift
Shop. Re-live Americana in their minia-
ture museum for family fun and entertain-
ment - year round.
Shoppers, you’ll find more than Route
66 memorabilia in Williams’ stores and
galleries. Fine quality Native American
art and jewelry, Western art, oils, water-
colors and bronzes, rocks and minerals
and more can all be purchased here.
The Grand Canyon Railway departs
and returns each day through the season
with their vintage engines to and from the
Grand Canyon National Park. The notori-
ous Cataract Gang can be found all over
town, hollering and making a ruckus until
one of them gets shot...every night! The
5th Regimental Cavalry Band plays most
evenings. Or take the kids on a drive to
Flintstones Bedrock City...and don’t for-
get to check out the Planes of Fame Air
Museum in Valle.
Make your destination WILLIAMS.
We welcome you, anytime. Call or visit
the City of Williams/Kaibab National
Forest Visitors Center at 200 W.
Railroad Avenue, 800-863-0546.
AUGUST
• Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66
Festival, 928-635-0266
SEPTEMBER
• Labor Day PRCA Rodeo, 800-863-0546
• Williams Railroad Days (2005)
OCTOBER
• Fall Festival - The End of an Era, a New
Beginning, 800-863-0546
DECEMBER
• Mountain Village Holiday, 800-863-0546
PREFERRED ACTIVITY
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JUNE 2004
Get Your Edu-tainment Here...
At the Navajo Village Heritage Center
The goal of the Navajo what they eat and how they grow and
ILE
Village Heritage Center isn’t cook their food. You will learn of the oral
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just to give you the opportunity to history and traditions of their people,
meet Navajos and learn their philosophy of life and the
about their culture and tra- importance of harmony. You will
ditions - it’s to make sure you learn the principles of walking in
have fun while you are doing beauty, something every Dine’
it! Navajo is the word used to strives for and often achieves.
describe the largest tribe of You can get more information or
American Indians in the U.S. book your tour either by logging
The Navajo people call them- on to www.navajo-village.com
selves Dine’, which means or by calling 928-660-0304.
“from no surface to a sur- Tours are offered Monday -
face.” At the Navajo Village Heritage Saturday. Their Grand Tour includes in-
Center you will learn what that means depth cultural presentations, dinner, enter-
and much more. tainment by the Red Moccasin Dancers,
The Dine’ do not live in villages. The and stories around the campfire from 4p -
Navajo Village was named such because 8p. A shorter version called our Mini-
until you experience Navajo culture and Tour, with or without dinner, is available
history the term “outfit” will have little either from 5p-7p or 6p-8p.
meaning. The Navajo Village is an The families of the Navajo Village
authentic recreation of a traditional Heritage Center look forward to hosting
Navajo homesite, consisting of a female your family!
hogan, a male hogan, a bread oven, a
sweat lodge, and a shade house. Members
of five families comprise the majority of
the staff. Chambers & CVB’s
The Village features a silversmith, Support Your Area by Sponsoring Your
weaver, and other presenters who will Own Annual Event Ad. Make Available
tell and demonstrate for you the lifestyle Affordable Advertising for Your
of the Dine’, how they live and have lived Membership. For more information call
in this high desert country for centuries, 1-800-462-8705, in Tucson call 622-7008.
JANUARY JULY
Annual Events: • Annual Chamber of Commerce • Old Fashioned Fourth of July,
Banquet, 928-645-2741 888-261-PAGE
MARCH AUGUST
• City of Page Easter Egg Hunt, • Navajo Code Talkers, 800-528-6154
928-645-8861
• Harvest Craft Festival, 435-675-3771 SEPTEMBER
• Annual Lake Powell Stampede Rodeo,
APRIL 928-645-3008
• Page Attacks Trash/Earth Day,
928-645-2741 OCTOBER
• Spring Quilt, Doll & Craft Fair, • Shriner's Golf Tournament, 928-608-0374
928-465-2741 • Annual John Wesley Powell Memorial
Auction, 928-645-9496
MAY
• 2nd Annual Cruisin' Lake Powell NOVEMBER
Car Show, 928-645-6005 • Festival of Lights Boat Parade,
• Navajo Code Talkers, 800-528-6154 928-645-1001
PREFERRED LODGING PREFERRED DINING PREFERRED ACTIVITY
Quality Inn
Page at Lake Powell
287 N. Lake Powell Blvd.
Page, AZ 86040
928-645-8851
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JUNE 2004
“World’s Oldest Rodeo” Turns 116
Head to Prescott for Six Days of Fun
Strap on your spurs for a
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heart pumping, hoof pounding,
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hearty good time at the “World’s
Oldest Rodeo” in Prescott, Arizona
from Jun 30 - Jul 5, 2004. This year
marks the 116th Anniversary of Prescott
Frontier Days and the World’s Oldest
Rodeo.
Begun in 1888, this rodeo is the grand-
daddy of them all. Some of the top cow-
boys in the country will be competing for
over $100,000 in prize money.
The competition at this PRCA sanc-
tioned event is fierce and, oftentimes, the
winner is determined by a split second deci-
sion. Beginning June 30th, cowboys and
girls will demonstrate their bravery, balance
and ability in saddle bronc riding, bareback
riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team
JuneTeenth Jazz Splash Festival
Great Fun, Fabulous Music, Fine Art
Come to the 5th
JuneTeenth “Jazz Splash”
VIP E A
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Festival held at Arcosanti in Mayer,
AZ, located at Cordes Junction (exit-
282 @ Hwy 69 & I -17 ). On both
Saturday and Sunday, June 19 & 20, the
Prescott Jazz Society (PJAZZ) will gather
with visitors and tourists to celebrate the
“Emancipation Proclamation Act.” This
annual event is about great fun, people at
their finest, fabulous music, acclaimed fine
art, and delicious food. The theme for 2004
is “Echoes of the Dream.”
For the modest price of $5.00 (teens
$2.00) you can enjoy two days and nights
of hiking, swimming, listening and dancing
to live bands performing Blues, Jazz,
Latin-Salsa and Reggae/Funk under a
covered amphitheater on the grounds of
Arcosanti in the high country of Arizona.
JuneTeenth Jazz Splash 2004 also features
world class ethnic arts & crafts, chil-
dren’s stage, diabetes & sickle cell health-
care clinics, a free music clinic with Dr. Jill
Allen (Yamaha Clinician), and bargain
booths. Hours are 11am to 11pm each day.
With a Jazz Splash VIP ticket, you will
be pleased to enjoy the backstage-lounge,
swimming pool service, reserved table din-
ing, Fathers’ Day Wine & Cheese
Garden plus more. VIP passes are $25 for
• Spacious Studio Suites
• Free Continental
Breakfast Buffet
• Free High Speed
Internet
• Conference Facilities
• Pool and Fitness Center
• Walking Distance to Downtown Restaurants
and Shopping
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roping, wild horse racing, WPRA barrel
racing and the ever popular bull riding.
Come to Prescott to experience this
authentic slice of western Americana. In
addition to the thrills of daily, action-
packed rodeo competition there is a host of
special events each and every day, includ-
ing a parade, golf tournament, fine arts
and crafts show and rodeo dances. The
town will be hopping with activities and
great shopping.
Check out the special rodeo rates for
wrangler night, courier night, and family
day. For rodeo information and tickets
call: 1-866-40-RODEO or visit
www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.
For information on Prescott call 1-
800-266-7534 or log on to www.visit-
prescott.com.
one day and $40 for both days. All VIP pur-
chases are automatically entered into the
“Honeymoon (2 x 2 days & nights)
Drawings.” Credit card purchases may be
made by calling Arcosanti at 928-632-
7135. You may also order VIP tickets by
visiting www.pjazz.org or by contacting
PJAZZ at 928-925-1422.
Best
Western
Prescottonian
Your Choice for Comfort, Value, and
Convenience When in the Prescott Area.
• 121 Spacious Rooms • Seasonal Pool
• In-Room Coffee • Free Local Phone Calls
• In-Room Refrigerator • Meeting & Banquet
• Group Rates Facilities
• Non-smoking Rooms • Restaurant and Lounge
www.bestwesternprescott.com
email: pbwmotel@cableone.net
1317 East Gurley Street • Prescott, Az
928-445-3096 • Fax: 928-778-2976
$25 OFF
a Two Night Stay
Any Day of the Week.
Ask for Rate Code ARZ
Expires 6/24/04. Not valid 5/28-5/30/2004.
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Have a Wild Time...
At the Heritage Park Zoo
“Lions and Tigers and span of up to 10 inches making it the
ILE
Bears Oh My!” doesn’t even world’s largest spider!
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begin to cover the wide array of Don’t forget to check out “Samson,” a
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animals roaming around the Heritage Bengal-cross tiger who came from private
Park Zoo. The Zoo features over 150 owners in Texas; a rare black jaguar
indigenous and exotic animals all with “Inca” who has been at the Zoo since
their own story to tell. It’s not 1989; “Abbey” a mountain lion
just a great place for everyone who was saved from a burn
to enjoy and learn about these pile in Montana; a grey fox
incredible creatures, but it’s who was rescued from
also a sanctuary for the ani- Tucson’s Aspen fire where she
mals who have all found a stayed to protect her newborn
home at Heritage Park due to kits... and many more! Soon to
injury, “imprinting” on humans come is a 2,600- sq. ft. state-
or other conditions which pre- of-the-art Reptile Pavilion.
vent the animals’ survival in There will be 27 different
the wild. species of snake including a 13
Located in the heart of the foot long Burmese Python;
Granite Dells area just north of Gila monster; geckos; skinks;
Prescott and overlooking the iguanas; crocodilians and mon-
picturesque Willow Lake, the Heritage itor lizards. But the Heritage Park Zoo
Park Zoo is situated on ten acres of land
which allows for the animals’ naturally
landscaped enclosures and for visitors to
isn’t stopping there - they are also plan-
ning an insect house, rattlesnake den and
a children’s zoo!
get an up-close and personal view. Heritage Park Zoo is located off
Unique to the Zoo is the Tarantula Willow Creek Road and is open every
Grotto - a building with a cave-like feel- day. Admission is only $6 for ages 13 and
ing which houses 26 different spiders up, $5 for those 65 and up, and $3 for
from around the world. Currently, there kids ages 3 to 12. Make sure your next
are 14 spiders and 1 scorpion on display. trip includes a stop - you’re sure to have a
One of the most fascinating features of wild time! For more information please
this exhibit are the two specimens of the call 928-778-4242 or visit www.her-
Goliath Birdeater, which can obtain a leg itageparkzoo.org.
MAY SEPTEMBER
Annual Events: • Phippen Art Museum Western Art Show
& Sale, 928-778-1385
• Faire on the Square, 800-266-7534
• Arizona Shakespeare Festival, 928-443-1868
• Spring Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts,
928-445-2510 OCTOBER
• Folk Music Festival, 928-445-3122
JUNE • Old West Oktoberfest, 928-443-5220
• Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo,
800-358-1888 NOVEMBER
• Folk Arts Fair, 928-445-3122 • Arizona’s Largest Gingerbread Village,
• Territorial Days, 800-266-7534 928-776-1666
• Tsunami on the Square, 928-445-5540 • Day of the Dead Dinner Show & Twilight
JULY Procession, 928-925-6830
• Prescott Indian Art Market, 928-445-3122 DECEMBER
• Arizona Christmas Parade & Courthouse
AUGUST
• Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, Lighting, 800-266-7534
928-445-3122 • Acker Musical Showcase, 800-266-7534
• Summer Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts,
928-445-2510
PREFERRED LODGING PREFERRED DINING PREFERRED ACTIVITY
PLAZA CAFE
106 West
Gurley
Street
928-445-3234
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Synonymous with Inspiration Red Rock State Park

Sedona’s Themes of Art and Spirituality Don’t Miss the Experience!
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the land and found their artistic and
spiritual needs met, Sedona still caters
to those who wish to draw inspiration
from their surroundings. Whether it
comes out with paper and pen, on a can-
vas, or just in the relaxation and recon-
nection with nature on a hike, Sedona
reawakens something deeper within.
The arts and religion theme found in
Sedona mostly erupted in the period after
W.W.II when people were coming to the
area and finding strength and reassurance
in the red rocks. One of the most visible
landmarks in the city, the Chapel of the
Holy Cross is partially responsible for
the spiritual emphasis in the area. The
builder of the Chapel, Margurite
Brunswig Staude, was a frequent visitor
and in the 1940s decided to erect this
wonderful work of art and architecture in
memory of her parents.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross inspired
other religious shrines to be erected, such
as the Shrine of the Red Rocks built in
1961 as a monument to “cooperation and
religious beliefs.”
New Age practitioners have also been
attracted to this landscape. An electro-
magnetic energy source called a vortex is
thought to exist in special locations
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to have an unequaled variety and level of
these energy spots. Whether or not you
believe in this phenomena, you can’t help
but be enchanted by the spectacular beau-
ty of the places where the vortices are
located.
Artists have also been drawn here.
One of the first artists to call Sedona
home was Nassan Gobran of Egypt in
1950. He was one of the instrumental
organizers of the Summer Art Institute at
the Sedona Art Center. Ten years later,
cowboy artist Joe Beazer arrived and
founded, with others of his artistic
emphasis, the Cowboy Artists of
America. By the mid 1980s Sedona host-
ed dozens of art galleries.
The city has also been around through
the Golden Era of films. From the first
silent film made there in 1923 until now,
there have been almost 100 films and
many television productions shot in Some of Sedona’s Attractions
Sedona. The area has hosted stars known
to all ages such as John Wayne and Joan
Crawford.
Call the Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon
Chamber of Commerce at 800-288-
7336 for more information.
Jack and Helen Frye.
Arizona’s famous Oak Creek
meanders through this scenic
park, creating a diverse riparian
habitat abounding with plants
and wildlife.
The family-oriented trail sys-
tem is well marked for your safe-
ty and pleasure. The 5-mile net-
work consists of interconnecting
loops, which lead you to vistas of
red rock or along the lush green-
ery of Oak Creek. Stop by the visitor cen-
ter desk for detailed information before
starting out on the trails. Bikes and horses
are only allowed on designated routes.
Park facilities include Visitor Center,
Sedona - What, How, Where
• Exposures International Gallery of
Fine Art: 800-526-7668;
www.ExposuresFineArt.com
• James Ratliff Gallery: 928-282-1404
• Rainbow Trout Farm: Fishing, BBQ
grills. 928-282-5799
• Red Rock State Park: 928-282-6907;
www.azstateparks.com
• Sedona Artists Coalition: 928-203-
0430; www.sedonaartistscoalition.org
• Sedona Heritage Museum: 928-282-
7038; www.sedonamuseum.org
• Slide Rock State Park: 928-282-
3034; www.azstateparks.com
• Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village:
Galleries, Restaurants, more. 928-282-
4838; www.tlaq.com
and video and slide programs all
help visitors appreciate the
unique habitat and plant and ani-
mal communities in the park. In
addition to daily nature walks,
there are bird walks on
Wednesdays and Saturdays,
Moonlight Hikes (Apr-Oct) and
a special “First Sunday”
monthly program.
Red Rock State Park’s summer
hours (May-Aug) are 8am-8pm
with the Visitor Center opening at 9am.
To reach the park take 89A and turn on
Lower Red Rock Loop Road. Entrance
fees apply. For more information call
928-282-6907.
Canyon tours. 928-204-9416;
www.firstclasscharterandtours.com
• Great West Adventure Co.:
Sedona/Grand Canyon tours. 928-204-
5506; www.greatwesttours.com
• Red Rock Motorcycle: Harley
Rentals. 888-200-HOGS; www.redrock-
harleyrentals.com
• Sedona Motorcycles: Harley Rentals.
928-282-1093; www.sedonamotorcy-
cles.com

How to see some

of Sedona’s Attractions
MARCH JULY
Annual Events: • International Film Festival & Workshop, • Shakespeare Sedona Summer Festival, • A Day in the West: Jeep Tours,
877-733-3662 928-203-9381 Horseback Riding, BBQ’s, 928-282-
• St. Patrick's Day Parade, 928-204-2390 4320; www.adayinthewest.com
SEPTEMBER Where to rest your head after
APRIL • Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque, 877-386-8687 • Arizona Helicopter Adventures: seeing Sedona’s attractions....
• Sedona Spring Chamber Music Festival, • Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, 928-282-1985 800-282-5141; www.azheli.com
928-204-2415 • Moonlight Madness Festival & Sidewalk Sale, • First Class Charter and Tours:
928-204-2390 • Bell Rock Inn & Suites: 928-282-
MAY Sedona, Verde Valley and Grand 4161; www.ilxresorts.com
• Red Rocks Music Festival, 602-787-1577
• Sedona Art & Sculpture Walk, 928-282-3809 • Cedars Resort: 928-282-7010;
• Sedona Home & Business Show, 928-204-1123 OCTOBER
• Sedona Open Studios Tour, 928-203-0430 • Sedona Arts Festival, 928-204-9456 Authentic www.sedonacedarsresort.com
• Junipine Resort: 928-282-3375;
JUNE NOVEMBER Native www.junipine.com
• Sedona-Verde Valley Astronomy Festival, • Red Rock Fantasy of Lights, 928-282-1777
928-634-7332 American • Iris Garden Inn: 928-282-2552;
DECEMBER www.irisgardeninn.com
• Tlaquepaque Festival of Lights, 928-282-4838 Arts, Crafts • Los Abrigados Resort & Spa: 928-
& Jewelry 282-1777; www.ilxresorts.com
PREFERRED LODGING PREFERRED DINING PREFERRED ACTIVITY • Sky Ranch Lodge: 928-282-6400;
Scenic view of the Mogollon Rim, www.skyranchlodge.com
Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona! • Southwest Inn at Sedona: 800-483-
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Summer Solstice Celebration Southern Arizona Cities & Towns

Ajo Eden Morenci
Sells
Sierra Vista
Solomon
Tombstone
Tubac
Tucson
Navajo Celestial Lore and Much More Amado Elfrida Mt. Lemmon Sonoita Tumacacori
Amidst music and dance The Dambé Dance and Drum Ensemble Anegam Elgin Naco South Tucson Vail
performances, hands-on activi- will make you tap your toes to an African
S
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Arivaca Fairbank Nogales Stargo Why

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ties, and presentations, stars and beat. Everyone will delight at the lively Benson Fort Grant Oro Valley Sunizona Willcox
constellations take center stage on Irish dance tunes of Palmer’s Gate. And Bisbee Fort Huachuca Palominas Sunsites
Saturday, June 19 at Arizona State Aaron White (Navajo/Northern Ute) of Blue Fort Thomas Patagonia Swift Trail
Museum’s Marking the Solstice: A Burning Sky will relax us with his Bowie Franklin Pearce Junction
Multicultural Celebration, 5 - 9 pm. acoustic guitar and flute rhythms. Bylas Geronimo Pima Topawa
Featured this year is Dr. David Begay, Cultural expert Stella Tucker, in from Carmen Green Valley Pisinimo Thatcher Blue
Hannagan Meadow
adjunct professor of physics and astrono- the Tohono O’odham camp in Saguaro

GREENLEE
Catalina Hannagan Pomerene
my at NAU, research associate working National Monument, will demonstrate tra- Central Meadow Portal
in association with NASA, and represen- ditional saguaro harvesting techniques. Childs Hereford Rio Rico
tative of the Navajo Nation Museum. Join Noted southwest author Susan Lowell 191

Dr. Begay to discover The Night Sky will relate tales of the saguaro cactus and Clifton Hickiwan Rillito GRAHAM
Through Navajo Eyes. He will point out other children’s stories. The University of Cochise Huachuca City Safford Bylas Stargo
all eight constellations in a Star Lab Arizona’s famous and award-winning Comobabi Kansas Sahuarita Fort Thomas Clifton
Geronimo
dome and tell traditional Navajo stories Solar Car will be on display. Cortaro Settlement Saint David 70
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about them in five, 30-minute sessions. Everyone in the family will enjoy a Dos Cabezas Klondyke San Miguel Klondyke Pima Central 78
75
Thatcher Solomon
“Navajo tradition calls the night sky variety of hands-on activities including Douglas Lukeville San Simon Safford 70 Duncan
Upper Darkness,” explains Dr. Begay. making clay sundials, calendar sticks, sun Dragoon Marana Santa Rosa Swift Trail
Franklin
Duncan McNeal Sasabe Fort Junction
“There are eight constellations in Upper prints, beaded bracelets, paper fans, puz- Grant
Darkness that don’t necessarily correlate zle pots, paper pots, and more. Everyone Catalina 191

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to the Greek.” The Navajo have many can try playing Apache and Tohono Childs
Anegam Rillito Bowie
Ajo Oro Valley
observances, such as planting, regulated O’odham games of chance, and go on Hickiwan
Santa Rosa Cortaro 79
Willcox
San Simon
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by the summer sky. treasure hunts in the museum galleries. South Tucson Tucson 186
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Folks will also enjoy seeing crawly As if all that weren’t enough, everyone 86
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Kansas Settlement
critters and learning about their represen- can take a chance at a raffle of fantastic 85
Pisinimo
Comobabi Vail Pomerene 191
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tations in the Greek constellations with prizes! And new this year, food will be Lukeville
Sells 386 Green Valley Sahuarita Benson
Sunsites 181
Saint David
Mason Audubon Center and the available - Indian tacos, red chili and Rio Rico
83 90 Pearce Sunizona
Topawa
International Wildlife Museum. beans, and fry bread prepared by Tohono 286
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Tombstone
Fairbank COCHISE
Astronomers from Flandrau Science O’odham women. Trader Joe’s will offer San Miguel Sonoita
Tubac 82 Elgin
82
Huachuca City Elfrida
Center will be on hand and will allow delectable treats from their store. Arivaca Carmen Patagonia Fort Sierra Vista McNeal
everyone to locate the constellations in Purchase a taste or bring a picnic, and Sasabe Tumacacori Huachuca 90
Hereford
80 Bisbee 191 80
the Tucson sky using high-powered tele- make it a night. 289 SANTA CRUZPalominas Naco Douglas
scopes. So, bring a blanket or lawn chair Nogales
Guests will enjoy many dynamic per- and celebrate the wonders of the summer
formances. The Manuel Intertribal solstice at Arizona State Museum! Free
Dancers will perform intricate hoop, admission, free parking - for more
eagle, and other American Indian dances. information call 520-626-2973.

Gallery in the Sun

See De Grazia’s 95th Anniversary Exhibit
by Charlis McVey old adobe house where he lived, a reflec-
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tion of simpler times and modest

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One of Tucson’s most popular lifestyles.

attractions is the Gallery in the Sun, With an opening reception on June
designed by Ted De Grazia to house his 13th, De Grazia’s 95th Anniversary
more than 10,000 works. Also there is the Exhibit celebrates the birth 95 years ago
Mission in the Sun, a little chapel he built of the late Ted De Grazia. See his origi-
in honor of Padre Kino. I was absolutely nal easel, palettes, and palette knives, as
charmed by both these adobe structures well as personal memorabilia.
and the peaceful desert setting, a The Gallery in the Sun, located at
reminder of Tucson’s original landscape. 6300 N. Swan, is open daily from 10 am
The Mission in the Sun was the first to 3:45 pm. There is no admission
structure completed at the site. All the charge. 520-299-9192
materials used in the chapel were hauled
there by De Grazia in his car. The interior
walls are covered by colorful murals and
the roof opens to the sky, flooding the
rooms with sunshine.
LIVE THEATRE
The Gallery has many unusual fea-
tures. The doors resemble those of an old
WORKSHOP Presents
Territorial prison. The entrance suggests
a mine shaft and portions of the floor are
inlaid with stems of the cholla cactus for “No Exit”
a most beautiful effect. Certain rooms are Among the chief dramatic
set aside for permanent exhibits, which
include not only oils and watercolors but events of the present - Eric Bentley
bronzes, enamels, ceramics, stone litho- By Jean Paul Sartre
graphs and jewelry created by De Grazia.
Other areas are dedicated to rotating SHOW RUNS JUNE 17 - JULY 3
exhibits.
A most interesting video is set up in
one of the Gallery rooms that tells De Call 520-327-4242
Grazia’s story, much of it in his own for Reservations!
words. It brings an added depth of under-
standing when viewing his work. One of Tickets only $12-$14!
my favorite parts of the complex is the
5317 E. Speedway, Tucson, Az 85712
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Keeping Your Cool in Tucson
by R.D. Phares
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Okay, so you came to Tucson in
CH
June. That means one of two things:
A.) you love the heat or B.) you had no
idea how hot it could actually get. In
other words, either you’re crazy about the
heat or you’re going crazy from the heat.
No matter which, you can save your sani-
ty with any number of
surprisingly cool activities
the Old Pueblo offers in
the summer.
First off, for those of
you who love golf and
aren’t afraid of a little
sunblock, you are in luck.
Most Tucson golf courses
offer reduced rates in the
summer. Starr Pass and Sabino Greens are
just a couple of names to kick off your
summer of golf. And don’t forget to
check out the Tucson City Golf where
you’ll get the longest drive for your dol-
lar.
If putt’n in the sunshine is a shade too
hot for you, there are plenty of indoor
activities to look forward to. Tucson
boasts a variety of museums of historical,
natural and artistic interest. Located on
the U of A campus, the Arizona State
Museum is the largest anthropology
museum in the region. From there it is
just a short walk to the Center for
Creative Photography, a world class
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photography museum and research center.
While on campus, don’t miss the
University Museum of Art to satisfy
your inner Van Gogh.
Talk about satisfaction! Tucson is
home to an array of day spas for soothing
the nerves and restoring vitality and bal-
ance to your life. You can treat yourself at
Miraval, Life in Balance Resort or at
Canyon Ranch (where
your pet is welcome,
too) to name a few.
Once restored to a
healthy mind/body sym-
metry, you’ll be ready to
wonder at the amazing
world we live in and the
amazing worlds that sur-
round us. The Flandrau
Science Center & Planetarium is acces-
sible and inspirational, located in the
heart of the U of A’s campus.
Complement that experience with a little
trip to Biosphere 2, where you will be
rewarded by a look at some fascinating
earth science and futurist philosophy.
Hungry for more? For some of the
finest dining and shopping around, check
out La Encantada. It promises to be an
enchanting shopping experience.
Follow this prescription and you are
sure to keep your cool as the desert heats
up. For more information call the
Metropolitan Tucson CVB at 520-624-
1817/ 800-638-8350.
BUS
WEL S E S
COM
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Annual Día De San Juan Fiesta
Celebrate Tucson History, Culture and Tradition
Tucsonans are invited to
EN GE
celebrate the beginning of the
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“season of monsoon rains” at the
HE
7th Annual Día de San Juan Fiesta
on Thursday, June 24, 2004. The event
takes place on West Congress St. at the
Santa Cruz River (south side, west bank)
from 5-9pm.
The Fiesta includes a traditional pro-
cession and blessing, food, games, and
local entertainment. The procession goes
from Mission Lane to the Santa Cruz
River and is followed by the blessing of
the altar, as well as Native American
blessings.
Tucson’s modern-day Día de San Juan
(St. John) Fiesta was started in 1998 to
help the community remember the impor-
tance of water in the desert. The celebra-
tion of the birthday of St. John the Baptist
was once one of the most important and
colorful events in Tucson and the
Southwest.
Because water was central to St.
John’s baptismal activities, his help was
sought in farming communities to help
ensure a favorable rainy season and thus a
bountiful harvest. In those long ago days
when Tucson depended on crops grown in
nearby fields, a statue of San Juan would
be carried to the main irrigation canal.
Also, since St. John was regarded as
the patron saint of farriers, those who
shoe horses, horses have figured promi-
Since 1956
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Lasagna, Manicotti & Canneloni
Traditional Homemade Aged Sauces, Pizza,
Chicken, Veal, and Shrimp Dishes, & more!
Large Parties Welcome!
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nently in the celebrations. Horse races
and other demonstrations of horseman-
ship were traditionally held on the feast
day. In the spirit of the past, the Fiesta
features charros and escaramuzas per-
forming on horseback.
Attendance is free. Food and refresh-
ments will be sold on site. Additional
entertainment includes children’s games
and activities, dance groups, and live
music. Parking will be available off West
Congress Street.
El Día de San Juan is sponsored by a
partnership of public, private, and neigh-
borhood organizations. For additional
information, call Valerie Vidal at the
Ward 1 Council Office at 520-791-4040.
Independence Day Celebrations
in Greater Tucson
JUL 4 TUCSON
Tucson’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
TCC - Live entertainment, kid’s activities: cakewalk,
rides, food festival, displays, Patriotic Concerts, fire-
works. 2-10p. Free. 520-791-4101
JUL 3 MARANA
Star Spangled Celebration
Oramae Harn District Park - Live music, games, color
guards and military bands, two stages of entertainment,
food, children’s funland, skydivers, hot air balloon rides.
Adm free, 6p. 520-682-3324
JUL 4 ORO VALLEY
Independence Day Concert
CDO Riverfront Park - Family concert featuring the
Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Admission: Non-perish-
able food item for local foodbank. 7:30p. 520-797-3959
2041 S. Craycroft Rd.
Tucson, Az
(520) 790-4702
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5460 E. Speedway at Craycroft..........520-881-4505
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Nogales...the Original Old West Exploring the Santa Cruz Valley

Before the seed was even from the town’s past. Make Green Valley Your Home Base
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planted in the hearts of European A great way to see the city is by taking
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explorers to sail across the Atlantic, a guided tour with Maestro Ochoa who Green Valley, located in the architect Arthur Hills. In addition, the
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Nogales was part of a very important has excited generations of residents by

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portal and trade route called Spain’s El going to the school at the end of each day miles south of Tucson, makes a finest of accommodations including luxu-

Camino Real or “The King’s Highway.”
Many years later Conquistadors came in
search of precious gems and metals.
Spanish colonial missions can still be
seen across the valley.
Another well-known period of history
in the area was the time of Pancho Villa,
whose army occupied Nogales during the
Mexican Revolution in 1914. Over
10,000 mostly black soldiers of the 25th
Regiment were detached to Nogales from
Washington, D.C. This sudden growth in
the town’s population attracted many
businesses to the area, some of which
remain today.
The Old City Hall, built one year
before Arizona became a state, used to
house the Sheriff’s office, two holding
cells and the Fire Department. It is now
home to the Pimeria Alta Historical
Society featuring fascinating displays
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Amado Territory Ranch Inn -
30 miles south of Tucson. A ranch style bed
and breakfast with wonderful breakfasts,
luxury beds, private baths and balconies
overlooking the Santa Rita Mountains.
Call Toll Free 1-888-398-8684
with a bicycle basket full of candy.
Maestro Ochoa hosts three different types
of tours: the Blue Tour which runs along
Morley and Grand Avenues and will take
you through the commercial center of
early Nogales, the Red Tour which is a
steep climb (yet well worth it) up through
the historic homes on Crawford Street
and the Gold Tour for “those who choose
to drive and walk the tracks of time from
then ‘til now.” More information on
these tours can be found at
www.nogalesmainstreet.com or by call-
ing 520-379-9219.
You can also get more information on
visiting Nogales and the Santa Cruz
Region in general by calling the Nogales-
Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce at
520-287-3685 or by visiting
www.nogaleschamber.com.
Sun Care Tips
Ultraviolet rays of the sun are the
leading cause of skin cancer. It’s easy to
overdo sun exposure - you don’t have to
be laying out by the pool. Playing golf,
watching baseball, even an outdoor
BBQ or walking the dog have equal
potential for sun damage.
1.) Avoid the sun 10 am - 2 pm when
the sun’s rays are strongest.
2.) Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at
least 15 and apply it about 20 minutes
before going outdoors. Reapply every
two hours (unless waterproof) because
perspiration can wear it away.
3.) Wear protective clothing - long
sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat.
4.) Be careful around reflective surfaces.
UV rays can reflect off sand, concrete
or water, even if you’re sitting in a
shaded area.
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great home base for visitors to south- ry villa suites offering great views of the
ern Arizona. It offers small town Santa Rita Mountains. 520-393-5700
ambiance - with nary a traffic jam in sight Madera Canyon, one of the best bird-
- along with convenient location to watching areas in the world, is nearby.
numerous attractions. Stargazers will enjoy a visit to neighbor-
The community is part of the original ing Fred Lawrence Whipple/Mount
San Ignacio de la Canoa Land Grant Hopkins Observatory or to Kitt Peak
from the king of Spain. The area is Observatory. Nearby Sahuarita is home
known for its unique blend of Native to the Titan II Missile Museum, where
American, Spanish colonial, Mexican and visitors can explore the only Titan II
Anglo cultures. Indians, conquistadors, intercontinental ballistic missile site left
missionaries, cowboys, miners and ranch- intact after the Cold War.
ers have all made their mark. Lovers of art and history are drawn to
Green Valley is located at an elevation historic Tubac, the oldest European set-
of 2,900 feet, at the foot of the spectacu- tlement in the area and a shopper’s par-
lar Santa Rita Mountains. Nearby, a adise with nearly 100 galleries and shops
combination of rolling grasslands, high in addition to its historic park and muse-
desert and majestic mountains and um. Heading to the Mexican border, the
canyons offer a wide range of recreational twin cities of Nogales, Arizona and
activities. Hikers, bird watchers, bicy- Nogales, Sonora, offer hundreds of shops
clists and horseback riders come here to with goods ranging from leather, pottery,
enjoy their pastimes. rugs and jewelry to furniture and decora-
Golfers also come in droves to follow tive accessories.
their passion for their favorite game.
Green Valley golf courses range from
Green Valley is ideally situated to be
your home base for a southern Arizona
exceptional and challenging to those vacation. For more information call the
where novices can feel right at home. The Green Valley Chamber at 800-858-5872
San Ignacio golf course is rated as one of or visit the website at www.greenvalley-
Arizona’s best. The course is open to the chamber.com.
public and was designed by renowned
The Inn at San Ignacio
Gr een Valley & Souther n Arizona’s Finest
The Resort Accommodations
The Inn at San Ignacio is the perfect place to stay when visiting scenic
Southern Arizona for a family reunion, golf group getaway, birding group
or just to explore our beautiful community. Enjoy golf at several of Arizona’s
best golf courses or just relax at our beautiful pool. Golf packages and
group discounts are available at 10 area courses including San Ignacio,
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Experience Mining Life Western Film & Book Exposition

Tour Descends into Bisbee’s Copper Queen Mine Independence Day Weekend with the Stars
Outfitted in hard hat, Mine Tour are $12 plus tax for adults, $5
The Tombstone Western photographs of the cowboy stars are auto-
miner’s headlamp and a yellow plus tax for youth ages 5-15 and free for UE
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slicker, thousands of Bisbee visitors
descend into the Queen Mine Tour
each year... heading underground and
back in time. Tour guides, retired Phelps
Dodge employees, lead the group 1,500
feet into the mine and recount mining
days, techniques, dan-
gers and drama. Adding
a personal touch, the
miner-turned-tour
guides help visitors
experience what it was
like to work under-
ground.
The wealth of riches
that the Queen Mine
produced helped electrify the U.S. by
supplying copper throughout the country.
It was one of the most prolific copper
mines in the nation, producing more than
eight billion pounds of copper, nearly
three million ounces of gold as well as
silver, lead and zinc. Mining began in
Bisbee in 1877. The mine eventually
closed when Phelps Dodge discontinued
its operations in the mid-1970s, but it re-
opened as a tourist attraction in 1976.
Five tours depart each day, seven
days a week, from the Queen Mine Tour
Building, located immediately south of
Old Bisbee’s business district, off the
U.S. 80 interchange. Tours last approxi-
mately one hour. Tickets to the Queen
Bisbee’s Legendary
Queen Mine
Underground Tours
& You are what you experience…
children age 4 and under. Group rates are
also available for groups of 10 or more
and require advanced notice of two
weeks.
In addition to the Queen Mine Tour,
visitors can gain access to the city’s top
two attractions, plus enjoy
discounts at area mer-
chants, through the Bisbee
Visitor Passport. Visitors
can purchase the passport
for only $17 (including
tax), which will serve as
their admission tickets to
both the Queen Mine Tour
and the Bisbee Mining &
Historical Museum.
As an added bonus, the passport fea-
tures discounts and special offers from
more than 15 participating restaurants,
hotels and attractions. Visitors can save
up to $150 with the discounts. The pass-
port includes photos of Bisbee and can be
kept as a souvenir. Visitors can use the
passport once at each location, and with
more than 15 discounts, it can be used on
more than one visit; it’s also transferrable.
For information on Bisbee’s passport
program, contact the Queen Mine Tour
toll-free at 866-432-2071, the Bisbee
Mining & Historical Museum at 520-
432-7071 or the Bisbee Visitor Center
toll-free at 866-2 BISBEE (224-7233).
Visitors can also get information on
Bisbee’s events, attractions and accom-
modations at www.bisbeearizona.com.
Bisbee is located approximately 90 miles
southeast of Tucson.
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run through July 4. One of the
highlights of the four days is “Guns,
Gals and Gamblers,” a special casino
night with the celebrities scheduled at the
Bella Union Opera House the evening of
July 2, 2004.
True West Magazine called
the Tombstone Western Film
Festival “The Best of the
Western Film Festivals.” This
year the festival has returned
in a new format that now com-
bines western film stars,
celebrities and famous western
authors, thanks to a partner-
ship with Talei Publishing of
Hawaii, a publisher of historic
western writing.
Hollywood’s stunt and trainman Jim
Clark, who moved to Tombstone nearly
six years ago, produces this Exposition. “I
formed the Arizona Western Heritage
Foundation so we could show these great
films in and about Tombstone and the old
west...We all want Hollywood’s memo-
rable movies to survive from the ‘The
Great Train Robbery’ on.
The program will consist of book
signings, panel discussions, autograph
signings, sessions, street music and film
screenings.
There is no admission charge for The
Western Book Exposition on Sat from
10-2. Movie and TV stars, side-by-side
with Western authors, collectors, book
dealers, and radio personalities, meet with
the general public. There will be books
for sale together with Western memorabil-
ia, souvenir items and collectibles, while
graphed on the spot.
A special cement signing will take
place at Tombstone Mercantile Courtyard
at 8th and Freemont on Sunday morning.
Visitors may meet celebrities on the
boardwalks such as Bruce Boxleitner
(Wyatt Earp), and Melissa Gilbert of
Little House on the Prairie fame.
Alternatively, for those ‘History
Channel’ buffs, actors such as
Leon Metz and Bill O’Neal will
be there to greet visitors.
Celebrity guests include Buck
Taylor, Robert Fuller, Gregg
Palmer, Martin Kove, Dirk
London, Jan Shepard, Dick
Jones, William Smith, Peter
Brown, Nancy Gilbert, Lois Hall,
Robert Horton, Ty Hardin, and
Gary Gray.
The entire town of Tombstone will be
dressed to the nines for this four-day
event and encouraging the public to come
in full western attire to amble down the
boardwalks, view the old films and dance
in the original dance halls. Don’t forget to
visit the 1882-era Tombstone Courthouse
State Historic Park, the O.K. Corral and
Boot Hill Graveyard.
The latest information and ticket appli-
cation can be found on the festival’s web-
site www.tombstonewesternfilm.com or
by calling the festival office at 520-457-
9175. To attend Guns, Gals and Gamblers
Casino Night with the celebrities is $50
as a separate item or included in the $100
VIP package. Space is limited and early
booking is encouraged to avoid disap-
pointment. For more information call
the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce
at 888-457-3929.

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Van Tours of
Located immediately Surface Mines
south of Bisbee’s and the Historic
Historic District, off
the U.S. 80 Interchange.
Bisbee District
Bisbee Visitor Passport
Ask about
the new Bisbee
Visitor Passport
Now Available Online
The Bisbee Visitor Passport, which costs only $17 (including tax) and serves as
admission tickets to both the Queen Mine Tour and the Bisbee Mining & Historical
Travel Museum, is now available at www.bisbeemuseum.org.
The passport also features discounts of up to $150. Some of the more than 15
Arizona participating restaurants, hotels and attractions are:
Bisbee Trolley, Turquoise Valley Golf Course, Inn at Castle Rock, Canyon Rose
Suites, Bisbee Coffee Company, and Cafe Roka. You’ll be pleased to get 50% off
www.aztourist.com parking at the Copper Queen Parking Lot!
For more information call the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce and Visitor
FREE MORNING COFFEE Center at 866-224-7233.
Spa & Pool
Color Cable TV
Quiet Off Highway Independence Day Celebrations
LARGE CLEAN ROOMS in Cochise County
In Room Phones JUL 3 BENSON JUL 3-4 SIERRA VISTA
INDIVIDUAL HEAT & AC July 4th Celebration
Downtown - A Star Spangled 4th of July Parade at 9a.
Fourth of July Celebration
Veterans Memorial Park - 3rd, Evening street dance.
CONVENIENT PARKING Lions Park - water fights 10:30a; food & craft vendors
and entertainment 12-dark, 8p fireworks. 520-586-
4th, Pets & People Parade, 8am. Military displays, kids
activities, vendors, afternoon concert. Fireworks, Army
Maps & Brochures 3748 Band plays 1812 Overture, Stone Sports Complex.
520-417-6960
MOTEL MINI RV PARK JUL 3-4 BISBEE
Annual Fourth of July Celebration JUL 4 TOMBSTONE
3rd: Parade, “B” hill run 7a, coaster races. 4th: historic Family Style 4th of July
(520)-457-3573 run, ball games, fireworks, mining contests - hard rock
drilling 2p & mucking contest 4p in Brewery Gulch,
Medogovich Park - Activities incl a round-robin soft-
ball tournament (all ages) & kids’ games, food booth.
food booths. 520-432-5421 Night-time fireworks display after dark. 520-457-
3420/3364
1-800-574-0417 • FAX (520) 457-3049 JUL 3-4 DOUGLAS
Fireworks & Celebration JUL 4 WILLCOX
7th & Fremont • P.O. Box 182 Veterans Memorial Park - Sat, celebration - music, Community Fireworks
Tombstone, AZ 85638 food and crafts. Sun, parade, fireworks & celebration. Willcox High School - Fireworks - twice as large as
520-364-2496 or 888-315-9999 usual! Football field, begins at dusk approx. 8p. 520-
www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/ 384-4673
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U-Pick Season Opens
Southeastern Arizona Offers Bountiful Produce
Willcox, located in
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Southeastern Arizona, at an eleva-
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tion of 4,182 feet, blends a rough
and tumble country with a friendly
down home attitude, where visitors can
experience a day on a farm and bring home
an array of fresh vegetables, nuts, and
fruits, everything from Apples to Zucchini.
From June through October,
Southeastern Arizona boasts the state’s
largest assortment of direct-sales farms,
offering nuts, vegetables, honeys, jellies,
vinegars, salsas, baked goods, meats, and
much more, depending on the harvest time
for the year.
Thousands of visitors from all around
Arizona come to do their own harvesting or
choose from a cornucopia of produce
already gathered. The diversity rivals the
supermarket and the quality is unsurpassed.
Most growers request that you bring your
own bags or boxes and to be sure to call
ahead to check on availability of products.
Many special activities and events are
scheduled to educate and delight visitors.
Events include Art Festivals, Cider Sip’n
Celebration, Peach Mania Festival, Apple
Festival, Sweet Corn Festival, and the ever
so popular Pumpkin Festivals. Educational
tours, tour groups, and birthday groups are
Coronado National Memorial
The Coronado National
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Memorial was designated to com-
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memorate the explorations of
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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado.
History, hiking, birdwatching, and breath-
taking scenery are to be found at this park
along the Mexican border. As the Memorial
is open for day use only, camping is not
allowed.
Make your first stop the Visitor Center,
where displays such as paintings, weapon-
ry, crafts, and interpretive text explain the
importance of the Spanish impact on the
cultures of the region. There is also a nine-
minute video about the expedition, and visi-
tors may handle and try on some of the
16th century clothing and armor.
Photographs of birds and native wildlife
adorn the walls at the Visitor Center and
interpretive books and guides are available.
Outside there are wonderful opportunities
to spot some of the 140 species of birds
recorded in the park.
Three miles west of the visitor center,
accessible by a winding mountain road, is
Models Open Daily 10am-4pm • from the low 100’s
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Deluxe Golf Course Patio Homes at
Shadow Mountain Country Club in Sunsites, Arizona
Overnight Lodging Available - Reservations Required
Directions: I-10 to Exit 331, South 18 Miles, right on Ironwood Rd. to Shadow Mountain Court
TWO FREE ROUNDS OF GOLF
When You Tour Our Model Homes
With this ad.* One Per Family
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welcomed by appointment, please call
ahead for reservations.
For a free “Fresh Farm Produce
Brochure,” that includes a map, a harvest
calendar and a list of all the farms, just
send a self-addressed stamped envelope
(#10 business envelope) with 37 cents
postage addressed to; Willcox Chamber of
Commerce & Agriculture, Produce
Brochure, 1500 N. Circle I Rd, Willcox,
AZ 85643.
While the Willcox area attracts visitors
to the farms, people should plan to sightsee
and stay overnight as the Willcox area has
so much more to offer visitors. Historical,
cultural, scenic, and recreational attrac-
tions include the Rex Allen Arizona
Cowboy Museum, Chiricahua Regional
Museum, Historic Southern Pacific Train
Depot/Railroad Car, Chiricahua National
Monument, Cochise Stronghold, Fort
Bowie National Historic Site, Amerind
Foundation, Muleshoe Ranch, 9-hole golf
course, and all services - shopping, motels,
RV parks, and restaurants.
For additional information- email:
willcoxchamber@vtc.net, website:
www.willcoxchamber.com or phone:
800-200-2272
the scenic overlook at Montezuma Pass for
breathtaking views of the San Raphael
Valley to the west, the San Pedro Valley to
the east, and Mexico to the south.
There are numerous hiking trails,
including the southern terminus of the great
Arizona Trail; Coronado Peak Trail - 0.4
miles one way with quotations from the
journals of Coronado’s captains providing a
glimpse into the minds and hearts of the
conquistadors; and Coronado Cave Trail -
0.75 miles one way on a steep and rocky
trail.
Coronado Cave is approximately 600
feet in length, 20 feet high and 70 feet wide
with several crawl ways and passages and a
beautiful range of formations, including sta-
lactites, stalagmites, flowstones and helic-
tites. A free permit must be obtained from
the Visitor Center.
Directions: From I-10 take Hwy 90 to
the junction of Hwy 90 & Hwy 92, then
head 20 miles south on Hwy 92, turn right
at sign, 5 miles to the Visitor Center. 520-
366-5515
*Must rent power cart.
Destination: Pearce/Sunsites
Growing Community in the High Desert
by Charlis McVey
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Are you looking for your place
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in the sun in Arizona... somewhere
quiet, safe, affordable, and sunny... yet
not TOO hot? Pearce/Sunsites may just
hit the spot! This small community of
about 2,000 is located in a scenic valley
85 miles southeast of Tucson. It offers the
interesting combination of an old west
mining town melding with a modern day
retirement village in rural Arizona.
Pearce was originally the site of one
of the richest gold mines in the state dur-
ing the early years of the 20th century.
When the mine closed, Pearce gradually
fell into ruins... but today, new enterprises
are springing up in the old ghost town -
Prickly Pear Shop, Udder Delight and
Old Pearce Pottery Shop. Sunsites, origi-
nally a Horizon retirement development
project, was established in 1961 bringing
new life to the area.
Together, Pearce/Sunsites is growing
into a completely self-supporting unincor-
porated town offering a wide range of
facilities, which include an arts and crafts
Vintage and Heritage Collide
At Ft. Bowie Vineyards June Event
by Kate Seymour
AN 1ST
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Ft. Bowie Vineyards and friends
are pleased to present their 1st
Annual Southeastern Arizona
Western Heritage and Wine Festival the
12th and 13th of June! This is an oppor-
tunity not to be missed for there will be
the best of all worlds - fantastic foods,
amazing arts, sensational shopping and
wonderful wines!
All of the performers featured at the
festival are from the region and will pre-
sent poetry, music, and story telling for
the enjoyment of all ages. Lindy
Simmons, the talent wrangler for the
event, has performed at many of the
Southwest’s Cowboy Poetry Gatherings.
Also appearing are Jon Messenger from
Sierra Vista, Hook Hill of Lordsburg,
NM, Wayne Cox of Bowie and others!
Then, of course, there is the shopping.
Available items will include western
décor, rugs, stoneware, handmade soaps
& lotions, one of a kind wooden bowls
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center, a community center, library, two
parks, a swimming pool, and a bank. The
temperatures here at 4,300 ft. are moder-
ate and pleasant.
A prime attraction is the 18-hole
championship golf course with tree-lined,
all-grass fairways and panoramic views of
the surrounding mountains. Shadow
Mountain Golf Course also offers a full
service restaurant and lounge, a Pro Shop,
practice facilities, and a Spanish-style 10-
unit motel - come and enjoy the very rea-
sonably priced golf packages.
Or - live right in the middle of the golf
course! The Villas at Shadow Mountain
is a planned community of deluxe, two
bedroom, 2 bath, Santa Fe Style Patio
Homes on the golf course, complete with
nice sized lots from the low $100,000s.
Come and have a look - owner Larry
White is giving away 2 free 18 hole
rounds of golf when you tour the model
homes! Call 520-826-5411.
For more information contact the
Pearce/Sunsites Chamber of Commerce
at 520-826-3535.
and much more.
Jeff Willey will be there with his com-
pany, Big Tex Bar-B-Que, to serve you
up the best Texas bar-b-que this side of
Texas, and the vineyards will be featuring
their fine, fresh products as well. Take
home some of their nice nuts, delicious
dried fruits, great gift tins, the best bakery
items and more. And don’t forget about
the U-Pick Peaches and Cherries and of
course, the FREE wine tasting!
To top it all off, you can park your
belongings (and your fabulously full self,
at the end of the day) at the event’s host
hotel, the Best Western Plaza Inn (exit
340 in Willcox) for a discounted rate just
for mentioning the Bowie Wine Festival!
For more information on the event
please contact Fort Bowie Vineyards
& Orchard Products at 888-299-5951
or by visiting www.fortbowievine-
yards.com. To book your room at the
Best Western Plaza Hotel call 800-262-
2645.
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Littlefield
Colorado City
389
Kaibab

Moccasin
Kanab
Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn
Mesquite
Colorado “Get Your Kicks Under Route 66”
River Region It’s not new, in fact, it’s The new management team of Coni

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over 25 millions years old! But and Buck Voyles have improved many
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the Grand Canyon Caverns have features of the 800-acre property. They

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seen some changes in the last 75 have placed new TVs, VCRs and satellite
Blythe, CA Oatman years. Found by Mr. Peck in the early TV service in the well-maintained 48-
1920s, these huge underground caverns room motel, added new direct dial phones
Temple Bar
Bouse Parker have a lot to say for themselves. First in each room, opened a morning guest
Willow Beach Bullhead City Peach Springs they have been dry for several million lounge area and arranged entertainment in
Chloride Poston years. This makes them rare... most cav- the bar on many nights. A new gas station
Cibola Quartzsite
erns are wet - only 3% of the world’s cav- with gas and diesel has been put into
93
Dolan Springs Peach Springs erns are dry and only 1% are open to the operation for 24/7 service.
Truxton Colorado City, CO Riviera public. Rodeos have been a popular come-
Chloride 66
Valentine
Dateland Roll This means a couple of things. One is back to the Caverns complex with over a
Hackberry Dolan Springs Salome that the Grand Canyon Caverns have no dozen roping contests and rodeos in the
Laughlin 68 life in them. Because there is no moisture last year. There is a well-maintained
Bullhead City Kingman 40 Ehrenberg San Luis in the air or the caverns. nothing can live airstrip on the property, a 5200-foot run-
Riviera
40 Fort Mohave Somerton down there for longer than a few days. way for small planes. All the information
Oatman
Fort Mohave Gadsden Tacna Great for those who do not like creepy a pilot needs can be found by pressing in
Needles Yucca Hackberry Temple Bar crawly things! Another cool thing about locator L37 on any navigation site. The
the caverns are that they are cool, very radio is monitored during daylight hours.
Topock
Wickieup Kaibab Topock cool. Pretty much 56 degrees 24/7 - 365 The RV park is now being refurbished
Kanab Truxton days a year. with new picnic tables, sites and hook-
Lake Havasu City Located at an elevation of 5,600 feet, ups.
95
Kingman Valentine
Lake Havasu City Wellton 60 miles East of Kingman, the Caverns The Caverns have been an Arizona
are accessed via a 21-story elevator that landmark for over 75 years on Route 66
Laughlin, NV Wenden takes you straight down. The doors open milepost 115 (12 miles East of Peach
Poston
Parker
LA PAZ Littlefield
Martinez Lake
Wickieup
Willow Beach
up to huge caverns, large enough to
place football fields in them with the ceil-
Springs, 22 miles west of Seligman).
After 20 million years... come visit and
Bouse
72 Wenden 60 Mesquite Winterhaven ing height up to 90 feet in places! The see the changes that have taken place. “
95
trails are well lit and concrete for easy Come for the Caverns, Stay for the Rest.”
Blythe Quartzsite Salome Moccasin Yucca walking, although at one point they have Look on the Internet at
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Needles, CA Yuma a 60 stair drop into a lower area which www.GCCaverns.com for more photos,
Ehrenberg
takes one’s breath away for a minute. maps and information or phone 928-
95
Since the new ownership of the cav- 422-3223.
Cibola erns around 2 years ago, there are new
tours on offer: off-trail tours that allow
YUMA the hearty to explore the lower depths of NEW! 24-Hour Gas & Diesel
the caves. and the flashlight tour (all
Martinez Lake lights off) for the brave, who take the “Pay at the Pump”
Winterhaven Dateland walk just with flashlights... similar to the Now Open 7 Days a Week!
Roll
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early tourists in the 20s who used just a At the Grand Canyon Caverns,
Wellton lantern.
Yuma Tacna Rt. 66 Milepost 115
Gadsden Somerton
San Luis

Discover the Outdoors

in the Kingman Area
Kingman lies in the scenic Hualapai Mountain Rd. It is 14 miles to
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Hualapai Valley between the the park. 928-757-3859

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Cerbat and Hualapai mountain In addition, golfers have a choice of

Independence Day ranges. The 3,400 ft elevation means two 18 hole golf courses. Cerbat Cliffs
mild temperatures in which to hike, is a municipal golf course in a beautiful
Celebrations bike, camp and picnic. Outdoor enthusi- natural setting with outstanding greens,
Along the Colorado River asts will find many opportunities to yet very affordable. At an elevation of
indulge in their favorite activities. about 3,300 ft, a round of golf is comfort-
JUL 4 KINGMAN Nearby Hualapai Mountain Park able year-round. Valle Vista Country
Fourth of July Celebration offers picnicking, camping and cabin Club is an 18-hole championship golf
Mohave County Fairgrounds - Activities, fireworks, rentals. Hiking trails wind up to Aspen course located just off Historic Route 66.
5-9p, $1 (under 3 free), $1 parking. 928-753-2636
and Hayden peaks as the elevation climbs This par 72 course measures 6,266 yards
JUL 4 LAKE HAVASU from 5000 to 8400 ft. The higher forests and again, is both affordable and offers
Fourth of July Fireworks Display house elk, mule deer, fox, mountain lion excellent play.
Spectator Point on the Island - Fireworks begin at
dusk, free. 928-855-4115 and various species of birds. To reach the For more information about
park take Exit 51 south off I-40, then Kingman call the Powerhouse Visitor
JUL 4 SALOME Stockton Hill Rd south which becomes Center at 928-753-6106.
Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks at Centennial Park at dusk. 928-859-3846
JUL 4 QUARTZSITE
Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Town Park - Food, watermelon, dunk tank, kids
Kingman Airport
games, door prizes, 5p. Professional fireworks dis-
play after dark, free adm. 928-927-5600 Celebrates 75th Anniversary
JUL 4 YUMA On June 26, from noon to gussied up for a “Reception to
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Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony 5pm, residents and visitors are Remember” at 6:30pm. There will be
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Friendship Tower/Caballeros Park, 3400 S. Avenue

invited to gather at the Kingman wine and cheese, a recounting of Charles
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A - Military color escort & firing party, patriotic

music and speaker, free adm, 7:30a. 928-343-1715 Airport and Industrial Park for an Lindbergh’s historic visit and a hangar
JUL 4 YUMA afternoon of fun. There will be an EAA dance with a themed evening of entertain-
Fourth of July Celebration Fly In, many static and historic displays, ment...look for those 1920s flappers!
Yuma County Fairgrounds - Fireworks, demolition TriMotor airplane rides, vendors, an The airport is located at 7000
derby, kids games, watermelon bust. Adm to festival
$3. 928-726-4420 awards ceremony and more. Flightline Dr. For more information call
Take a break at 5 to go and get all 928-757-2005.
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Celebrating the Miner’s Heritage
by Stacey Smith
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Chloride celebrates its 28th
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Annual Old Miner’s Day on June
26, 2004. An old mining camp,
Chloride was founded in 1826 just as sil-
ver was discovered in the Cerbat
Mountains located east of the town.
Chloride is also home to the oldest oper-
ating Post Office in Arizona.
Miners, along with cattlemen and
farmers, were some of the first Americans
to take advantage of the west’s natural
resources. Chloride - named after a type
of silver that was mined there - did not
disappear like many of the “Wild West”
boomtowns of the mid-1880’s. In fact,
Chloride’s mines did not shut down until
1944. At its height, the camp town boast-
ed 75 mines! Today, the town of about
300 people is proud to be a part of
Arizona’s mining heritage.
The 28th annual Old Miner’s Day fes-
tivities kick off at 8am and wrap up at
3pm. Admission is free. There will be a
parade at 11am. Other activities include
a bake sale, live music, a raffle, and a
staged gunfighter performance by the
Wild Roses of Chloride, America’s only
all-female gunfighter troupe, and the
famous Immortal Gunfighters. Not to
10 Boating Rules and Safety Tips
1. Law requires each boat occupant to have a
designated U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved
personal flotation device (PFD). All PFDs must
be ready at hand and not enclosed in bags or
locked compartments.
2. If your boat has any enclosed compartments
or false doors, you must carry a USCG-
approved fire extinguisher.
3. Always test your boat lights before leaving
the dock and if your lights require batteries,
bring some extra.
4. Bring emergency supplies such as maps,
flares, and a first aid kit.
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mention the food and the fun! Chloride is
located 20 miles northeast of Kingman,
just off Interstate 93.
Before or after attending the activities
in town, be sure to check out some
famous local sights. A one-mile drive just
outside of Chloride will take you to
Hualapai Indian petroglyphs and the col-
orful “Chloride Murals” that were created
in 1966 by artist Roy Purcell.
While you are in the “Old West-
Mining” frame of mind, head over to the
mining camp town of Oatman. Oatman
is located 30 miles southwest of Kingman
on historic Route 66. Oatman is one of
the quintessential “ghost towns” in
Arizona. Several movies have been
filmed on its roads. To experience part of
the mining frontier’s spirit, take a tour of
one of the area’s mines. Gold Road Mine
Tour offers daily surface and under-
ground tours for reasonable rates. For
more information call them at 928-768-
1600 or visit them on the web at
www.goldroadmine.com.
For additional information on
Oatman, call the town’s Chamber of
Commerce at 928-768-6222. To learn
more about Chloride call their cham-
ber at 928-565-2204.
5. Tell someone where you’re going and when
you’ll be back.
6. Always ventilate after refueling.
7. Avoid alcohol and drug use prior to boating.
8. If you loan your boat to someone, teach them
how to operate it. Past figues show that over 1/3
of all boating accidents occurred while the boat
was being borrowed.
9. Never allow passengers to ride on gunwales
or seatbacks or outside of protective railings,
including the front of a pontoon boat.
10. Make sure your registration is current and
carry your registration on board.
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Splash into Something Fun!
Head to BlueWater Resort & Casino
For most of us, the hot
ILE
summer months bring longings
OF
for cool blue water! Whether
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fueled by childhood memories, adult
sporting passions or just a desire to
escape the heat, we start
thinking of beaches, pools
and boats... We long to
have a break from work
and hot weather and seek
relief near a refreshing
body of water. For your
perfect “watery” getaway, plan a visit to
BlueWater, a luxury resort casino locat-
ed on the banks of the Colorado River.
At BlueWater, summer fun is a family
affair. Look at all there is on offer to keep
both kids and adults supremely happy -
an indoor water park with two-story
slide pool, adult pool, children’s pool and
Jacuzzi; miniature golf; video arcade;
and, recently opened and adjacent to the
Casino, a 4-Plex theater showing the lat-
est run movies with full THX sound.
Dining at BlueWater is a matter of
choice; you can fine dine at the fashion-
able “River Willow” or go casual at the
Feast Restaurant and Buffet. The River’s
Edge Cantina offers indoor and open-air
seating with great burgers and full bar.
For something quick venture over to the
Snack Bar. The River Walk Bakery will
Boat, Fish, Ski - Or Just Relax
Alamo Lake State Park
Just a short hour and half
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drive from the West Valley is
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one of Arizona’s premier lakes
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with 2000 surface acres of water....
Alamo Lake State Park. Smaller and
less crowded than Lake Pleasant, Alamo
Lake State Park is already known to
anglers in search of bluegill, largemouth
bass, channel catfish, and
black crappie, but for sum-
mer days it’s quickly
becoming the hot spot for
water skiers and jet skiers.
Whether your interest is
canoeing, rafting, sailing,
speedboats, or jet skis.
Alamo Lake State Park is
the place for a scenic respite, a desert
escape, or a fun-filled water adventure.
One of Arizona’s best kept secrets,
Alamo Lake displays an almost unimag-
inable desert beauty that reflects off the
water and lingers in the shadows of the
cacti that dot the mountainous landscape
around the lake. Located in the Bill
Williams River Valley away from the hus-
tle and bustle of everyday life, this State
Park offers outdoor fun, premier bass
fishing, and best of all lots of rest and
relaxation. For nature lovers, the lake
environment attracts a variety of wildlife
year round, including bald and golden
eagles, waterfowl, foxes, coyotes, mule
deer and wild burros. Stargazers are sure
to enjoy the unbelievable view of the
wake you up each morning with fresh
coffee and fine pastries.
BlueWater Resort & Casino is located
in Parker, Arizona, approximately 30
miles south of Lake Havasu City. The
resort’s 200 rooms all feature a
spectacular view of the river and
overlook the 164-slip private
marina. When the sun slips
down towards the horizon the
evening entertainment begins!
Nightly in the Dig Lounge
you’ll find live music. Each month a fea-
tured concert artist also performs. Or try
your luck at the over 470 slots, plus
Keno, live Poker and Bingo in the 500-
seat Bingo Hall.
Plan to join BlueWater Resort &
Casino on the weekend of June 12 and
help them celebrate their 5th
Anniversary. To commemorate the big
occasion there will be free food, spectacu-
lar fireworks and lots of fun, with .38
Special in Concert - southern rock at its
greatest! Other concerts to look forward
to include Unauthorized Ozzy on July
3, Lou Gramm on August 12 and Tower
of Power on Sept 18.
Call 1-888-243-3360 to make your
reservations, or to find out what’s hap-
pening at the BlueWater Resort &
Casino go to www.bluewaterfun.com.
night sky with the nearest city lights some
forty miles away!
Ideally situated between Parker and
Lake Pleasant, Alamo Lake State Park is
an awesome fishing destination for
Arizona’s night anglers. Rumor has it
they are currently catching crappies aver-
aging a pound and a half in weight from
the upper end of the lake
(near the buoy area) using
minnows, and larger catches
are coming in between mid-
night and day break. Fishing
tournaments are common at
the lake and anglers have an
excellent opportunity to
catch bluegill, largemouth
bass, channel catfish, and black crappie.
Remember, the desert can be harsh and
dangerous, but it is also very fragile. Help
us protect it, and yourself, by camping in
the designated camp areas and keeping
vehicles on maintained roadways.
Entrance and camping fees apply.
Camp fees are charged per vehicle with a
limit of two vehicles per site. Entrance
fees are charged per vehicle for day use.
For details call park rangers at 928-669-
2088 for weekly rates and special use
fees. For more details on Arizona State
Parks visit the webpage at www.azs-
tateparks.com or call 602-542-4174 to
get directions to the parks or if calling
long distance use the toll free number
800-285- 3703.
STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 24 A Tourist News Z JUNE 2004

KICK OFF THE NORTHERN

ARIZONA PRODUCE SEASON JUNE 26-27
AT YOUNG’S FARM DEWEY
Young’s Farm Garlic Festival Young’s Farm
Garlic
June 26th and 27th
From 10-4
Festival
• Country Store • Gift Shop
• Farm Restaurant • Fresh Poultry & Produce
• Seasonal Festivals • Blacksmith
Dewey • 928-632-7272
Open 7-6 Daily www.YoungsFarmInc.com

JULY 3-4
FLAGSTAFF
71st Annual
Hopi
Marketplace

JULY 4
WINSLOW
4th of July
Blast
OF
Fun-filled Family Day
in Winslow, Arizona
• Parade
• Food Vendors JUNE 2004 FEATURED EVENTS
• Arts & Craft Booths
• Game Booths
B LA ST • Fireworks Show
• And More!!
JUN 12-13
JUN 11-13 JUN 11-13 JUN 12-13 JUN 18-20
Winslow Chamber of Commerce ~ 928-289-2434 SHOW LOW STRAWBERRY BOWIE
PINETOP
7th Annual FLAGSTAFF
or e-mail: winslowchamber@cybertrails.com Show Low Strawberry
1st Annual Southeastern
Arizona Western Heritage Hon-Dah Pow Wow Pine Country
Days Festival Weekend & Wine Festival in the Pines Pro Rodeo

• Spacious Studio Suites

• Free Continental
Breakfast Buffet
• Free High Speed
Internet
• Conference Facilities
• Pool and Fitness Center
FINE ART: Picasso, Erté, Kandinski, Dali, and more WWW.MUSEUMOFPAWN.COM • Walking Distance to Downtown Restaurants
ESTATE QUALITY JEWELRY: Native American Indian Pawn • Thousands and thousands and Shopping
of unusual authenticated • Native American pottery, baskets, arts & crafts.
EGYPTIAN ARTIFACTS: 2,000 Year Old Caskets • Egyptian Polychrome Largest Egyptian Exhibit in the Entire State $25 OFF
FRAMED GOLD RECORDS: Alice Cooper, Steppenwolf, Foghat and more a Two Night Stay
CLASSIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS • CLASSIC HARLEY DAVIDSON & INDIAN MOTORCYCLES Any Day of the Week.
Ask for Rate Code ARZ
Expires 6/24/04. Not valid 5/28-5/30/2004.
LOCATED IN THE WESTERN JEWELRY AND LOAN BUILDING
3116 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-990-3739
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JUNE 18-20
FLAGSTAFF
Pine Country
Pro Rodeo
Rodeo Date Time
Friday, June 18 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 19 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 20 1:30 pm
All days preshow begins 30 minutes before
COCONINO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (928) 526-9926

AUGUST 6-7 19th Annual Eagar Daze

EAGAR
19th Annual Watch us Soar in 2004
Eagar Daze
August 6-7, 2004
FRIDAY, AUG. 6th
Ice Cream Social - 5:30pm • Teen Dance - 8pm
SATURDAY, AUG. 7th
Pancake Breakfast • Mud Mania • Logging Events
Dog Show • Tug-O-War • BBQ Dinner
Food & Craft Vendors • Live Entertainment
Volleyball Tournament
JUNE 19 & 20 928-333-4128 Evening Performance & Dance
Town of Eagar - Ramsey Park by J Marc Bailey - www.jmarcbailey.com
CORDES
JUNCTION
JuneTeenth
“Jazz Splash” JuneTeenth “Jazz Splash” Festival
Festival June 19 & 20
at Arcosanti - Cordes Junction, AZ
Exit 282 @ Hwy 69 & I -17
• Live Blues, Jazz, Latin-Salsa and Reggae/Funk
• World Class Ethnic Arts & Crafts
• Children's Stage • Bargain Booths
• Diabetes & Sickle Cell Health-Care Clinics
• Free Music Clinic with Dr. Jill Allen (Yamaha Clinician)
General admission $5.00 adults, $2.00 teens. Hours are 11am to 11pm.
VIP Package - Admission, Backstage-Lounge,
Swimming Pool Service, Reserved Table Dining,
JUN 19-20 Fathers' Day Wine & Cheese Garden! Entered into
JUN 18-20 CORDES JUN 26 “Honeymoon (2 x 2 days & nights) Drawings.” $25-$40
FLAGSTAFF JUNCTION JUN 24-26 KINGMAN JUN 26-27
Centennial Arts & JuneTeenth Jazz PINETOP "Day of Aviation" DEWEY For tickets: Arcosanti at 928-632-7135
Crafts Style Kingman Airport Young's Farm
Celebration
Splash Festival & 2nd Annual Best of the West
75th Anniversary Garlic Festival
or Prescott Jazz Society at 928-925-1422
Ethnic Arts Fair Fine Art Show & Sale
www.pjazz.org
Photos by Steve Parker

Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.

& Cactus Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona
® Recorded info: (480)860-8810 since 1945
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 Native American Indian and
and architecture campus. Southwestern Arts & Crafts
Monday-Saturday 9:30-5:30
Sunday 11-5

2837-41 North Campbell Avenue

Tucson, Az
520.795.6905
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ARIZONA A Quiz for Arizona Travelers

APACHE JUNCTION
Super 8 Motel 251 E. 29th Ave. 480-288-8888 www.apachejunctionsuper8.com AZ Tourist News is an Chicago April 13-14, 2004. In addition,

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information resource. Rarely do Phoenix received second place awards for

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CHANDLER we publish what went on yester- Membership, Website, Fundraising,
Wyndham Garden Hotels 7475 West Chandler Blvd 480-961-4444 www.wyndham.com day... However, I would be amiss not Education, Awards/Recognition and
Southgate Hotel 7445 W. Chandler Blvd 480-940-0308 www.southgatemotel.com to let us all who enjoy the many won- Partnership Development.
derful lodging facilities in Arizona have a The 24th Annual HSMAI Frank W.
FLAGSTAFF chance to revisit our new found friends. Berkman Chapter Awards Program was
Embassy Suites 706 South Milton Rd. 928-774-4333 www.embassysuitesflagstaff.com Pictured with this are hospitality pros presented at the annual Leadership
Radisson Woodlands Hotel 1175 W. Route 66 800-333-3333 www.radisson.com/flagstaffaz
Inn at NAU (Northern Az University) San Francisco/McCreary Bldg #33 928-523-1616 www.nau.edu/hrm/inn/
who make Arizona happen for all of us. I Forum. HSMAI is a leading organization
GILA BEND would venture to say you know them by of sales and marketing professionals rep-
Super 8 Motel 2888 Butterfield Trail 877-778-3789 www.super8.com name. If you can name any three pic- resenting all segments of the hospitality
tured you will receive a free 3-month industry. For more information, contact
GLENDALE subscription to AZ Tourist News. Need Joanne Winter at 602-240-5552 or visit
Ramada Limited 7885 W. Arrowhead Towne Center Dr. 623-412-2000 help with the names? I will give you a the chapter website at hsmai-phx.org.
clue...(ssshhh...don’t tell anyone, but read
GRAND CANYON this accompanying press release). We
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges P.O. Box 699 1-888-297-2757 www.grandcanyonlodges.com appreciate all those pictured here and
Quality Inn & Suites Grand Canyon Hwy 64 1mi S. of Grand Canyon 800-221-2222 www.grandcanyonqualityinn.com their many colleagues, without whose
Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn Hwy. 64 800-622-6966 www.grandcanyonsquire.com professionalism Arizona would not be the
destination for many that it is today.
GREER
Snowy Mountain Inn 38721 Route 373 888-SNOWY-71 www.snowymountain.com ‘Best-Of-The-Best’ Awards
Cattle Kate's Lodge Box 21 928-735-7744 www.cattlekateslodge.com
HSMAI Honors the Greater
MADERA CANYON Phoenix Chapter
Santa Rita Lodge Nature Resort 1218 S. Madera Canyon Rd. 520-625-8746 www.santaritalodge.com
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing HSMAI Leaders with President/CEO of
MESA Association International (HSMAI) hon- HSMAI (l to r): Tara Thain (SuperShuttle),
Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 1011 W. Holmes Ave 480-833-5555 www.mesapavillion.hilton.com ored the Greater Phoenix Chapter with Penny Allphin (Radisson Poco Diablo Resort),
first prize in the Communications and Joanne Winter (HSMAI Phoenix), Linda Ruby
PARADISE VALLEY Leadership Development categories dur- (Inn at Eagle Mountain), Bob Gilbert (HSMAI),
Hermosa Inn 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road 602-955-8614 www.hermosainn.com ing the “Best-of-the-Best” in chapter Kathi Overkamp (America West Airlines),
practices competition at the HSMAI Cheryl Street (Sunterra Resorts) and Clark
PHOENIX Chapter Leadership Forum held in Rowley (Scottsdale Camelback Resort).
Hilton Hotel 2435 S. 47th St 480-894-1600 www.hiltonphoenixairport.com
Hilton Suites Hotel 10 East Thomas Road 602-212-5303 www.hilton.com
Courtyard by Marriott 9631 N. Black Canyon Road 602-944-7373 www.marriott.com
Doubletree Guest Suites 320 N. 44th St 602-225-0500 www.doubletree.com
Suite Desert Deals!
Embassy Suites Biltmore

PINETOP
2630 E. Camelback Road 800-362-2779 www.embassysuites.com
12% off* Vacationing close to home this year?
Woodland Inn & Suites 458 E. White Mountain Blvd. 928-367-3636 Take advantage of this truly fantastic discount!
Hon-Dah Resort Casino 777 Hwy 260 800-929-8744 www.hon-dah.com of our standard • All TRUE suites with private bedroom, fridge, microwave, 2 TVs and

PRESCOTT
suite rates.... more • Cool off in outdoor pools • Enjoy many local dining, shopping &
entertainment locations • Children under 18 stay FREE in adult’s suite
Forest Villas Hotel 3645 Lee Cir. 800-223-3449 www.forestvillas.com • FREE continental breakfast • FREE local calls • FREE guest use bicycles
Springhill Suites at Marriott 200 E. Sheldon St 928-776-0998 www.springhillsuites.com *Based on double occupancy. Tax not With less travel time and lower costs your family can have even...
Hampton Inn 3453 Ranch Rd. 928-443-5500 included. Based on availability. Not
valid on internet reservations
...MORE FUN!
SCOTTSDALE (please call our toll free 800 number
Scottsdale Pima Inn & Suites 7330 N. Pima Road 800-344-0262 www.zmchotels.com to reserve your suite). Not valid on
Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Scottsdale 3131 N. Scottsdale Rd 888-401-7666 www.scottsdalehie.com holidays or during special local
Fairfield Inn Downtown Scottsdale 5101 N. Scottsdale Rd 480-945-4392 www.fairfieldinn.com/PHXFS/ events or with other discounts and
promotions. May be used for up to 10
Hospitality Suite Resort 409 N. Scottsdale Rd 480-949-5115 www.hospitalitysuites.com
consecutive nights. Coupon must be
presented at check in.
SEDONA Chandler - Sun City - Tucson
Sedona Super 8 2545 W. Hwy 89A 928-282-1533 www.sedonasuper8.com Coupon ID:AZTN03-EKEK
Expires: 5/30/04 (800) 547-4747
SPRINGERVILLE www.windmillinns.com
Reed’s Lodge P.O. Box 240 928-333-4323 www.k5reeds.com

TEMPE
Twin Palms Hotel 225 E. Apache Blvd. 480-967-9431 www.twinpalmshotel.com
www.innsuites.com
Tempe Travelodge 1005 E. Apache Blvd. 480-968-7871 www.travelodge.com Sun-Thurs Studio Special

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

CALIFORNIA Tempe/Phoenix Airport • Scottsdale

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

FREE
High Speed Internet
Hot Breakfast Buffet Groups & Special Events excluded.
UTAH Social Hour/HBO/Paper Present ad thru 6/30/04.
MONUMENT VALLEY
Goulding’s Lodge P.O. Box 360001 435-727-3231 www.gouldings.com Call Free 1-888-INNSUITES
JUNE 2004 A Tourist News Z STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 27

Payson Tempe
Dog Parks Statewide Payson Off-Leash Park
McLane Rd., next to Library, 1 mile north of
McLane and Longhorn, Dawn - Dusk.
Creamery Park
1520 E. 8th St., west of McClintoch, south of
University, 6a - Midnight. Fenced, benches,
Please observe all posted rules and clean up after your dog. Fenced, benches, tables, handicap access, disposal bags, handicap access, trees, park-
poopbags, trees, parking, water, and trash ing, lighted, water, and trash cans.
Chandler Glendale cans. Over an acre, small dog fenced area.
Shawnee Park Foothills Dog Park Payson Parks & Recreation, 928-747-5242 Mitchell Park
1400 W. Mesquite, Alma School north of 57th & Union Dr., next to baseball field Mitchell Dr. & 9th St., 6a - Midnight.
Warner, 6a-10:30p. Fenced, benches, handi- 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, poopbags, trees, Prescott Fenced, benches, disposal bags, handicap
cap access, poopbags, trees, parking, lights, parking, lights, water, and trash cans. Access Willow Creek Dog Park access, trees, parking, lighted, water, and
water, and trash cans. 3 acres of grass and is from North Glendale Library parking lot. 3181 Willow Creek Rd., Commerce Dr., 7a - trash cans.
desert landscaping, lots of room for dogs to Agility toys for practice and play. Trails near- 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, trees, parking,
run. by. restrooms, water, and trash cans. Separate 1/2 Papago Parks
acre area for small dogs. Prescott Parks & 1000 N. College Ave., south of Curry, 6a-
Snedigar Bark Park Sahuaro Ranch Park Recreation, 928-777-1122 Midnight. Fenced, benches, disposal bags,
4500 S. Basha Rd., Alma School Road & 63rd Ave. & Mountain View, 6a - 10p. Trees handicap access, trees, parking, lighted,
Ocotillo, 6a-10:30p. Fenced, benches, dog and benches. Enclosed off-leash area within Scottsdale water, and trash cans. Tempe Parks &
fountain, handicap access, poopbags, parking, park, almost an acre. Glendale Parks & Chaparral Park Recreation, 480-350-5200
restrooms, lights, water, and trash. Training Recreation, 623-930-2820 5401 N. Hayden Rd., dog park located at SE
obstacles such as a see-saw, balance beam, corner of McDonald Dr. and Hayden Rd. Tucson
tunnel, and hurdles. Chandler Parks Division, Kingman Dawn - 9p, 2.2 acres, fenced, passive & large Christopher Columbus Park
480-782-2750 Lewis Kingman Park dog areas, shade, water, benches, and (city park) 4600 N. Silverbell, between St.
Route 66/Andy Devine, Louis, & Harrison, restroom. Mary’s & Speedway, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced,
Flagstaff Dawn - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, handi- benches, tables, poopbags, trees, parking,
Thorpe Bark Park cap access, poopbags, trees, restrooms, park- Horizon Park restrooms, water, trash, and shelter. 1/3 of an
600 N. Thorpe, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, bench- ing, lights, water, trash cans, and shelter. 2 15444 N. 100th St., Thompson Peak Parkway acre.
es, tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, acre park, plenty of shade, some agility & 100th St., Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches,
parking, water, and trash. About 1 acre park equipment, and beautiful lawn. Kingman tables, disposal bags, parking, phones, McDonald Park
in the pine trees, park for small dogs as well. Parks & Recreation, 928-757-7919 restrooms, and trash cans. Some shade, foun- (county park) 4100 N. Harrison Rd., Tanque
tains for both people and dogs. Verde, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, tables,
Bushmaster Park Lake Havasu City handicap access, poopbags, trees, parking,
3150 N. Altavista, Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, Lion’s Dog Park Vista del Camino Park restrooms, water, trash, and shelter. 1.25
benches, tables, handicap access, trees, park- 1340 McCulloch, 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, 7700 East Pierce St., west on Pierce St. from acres, two fenced areas for small and larger
ing, water, and trash. About 1 acre park in the tables, handicap access, poopbags, trees, Hayden Rd., Sunrise - 10:30p. Fenced, dogs.
pine trees, park for small dogs as well. parking, lights, water, trash, and shelter. Over benches, mutt mitt stations, some light, and
Flagstaff Parks & Recreation, 928-779-7690 1/8 acre, fire hydrant water fountain that drinking fountains for both people and dogs. Reid Park Dog Park
sprays onto a concrete pad for dogs to play Just under an acre with restroom facilities (city park) Alvernon & 22ND St., near zoo
Fountain Hills on. Lake Havasu Parks & Recreation, 928- nearby. Scottsdale Parks & Recreation, 480- entrance - old baseball field, 7 a-10p. Fenced,
Desert Vista Park 453-8686 312-2331 trees, parking, lights, water, and trash. In a
11800 N. Desert Vista Dr., Saguaro Blvd., converted ball field within Reid Park, grassy
Dawn - Dusk. Fenced, benches, handicap Mesa with trees. Tucson Parks & Recreation, 520-
access, poopbags, trees, parking, water, and Quail Run 791-4873. Pima County Parks & Recreation,
trash. About 3.5 acres of turf and a 1/2 acre 4155 E. Virginia, Greenfield & Virginia, 520-877-6000
fenced area for smaller dogs. Fountain Hills Sunrise - 10p. Fenced, benches, poopbags,
Parks & Recreation, 480-816-5152 trees, restrooms, lights, water, and trash cans.
About 3 acres of grass, lots of new trees.
Gilbert Mesa Parks & Recreation, 480-644-5040 Ask for Bed & Breakfast Specials
Dog Park at Crossroads
2155 E. Knox Rd., west of Greenfield, south Oro Valley
of Warner, 6a - 10p. Fenced, benches, tables, James D. Kriegh Park
handicap access, poopbags, parking, lights, 23 W. Calle Concordia, NE corner
water, and trash cans. Separate fenced areas
for active and timid dogs. No shade, early
morning or evening is best for summer.
Tables and rest area. Gilbert Parks &
6a - 10p, Sun-Sat. Fenced, benches, tables,
handicap access, restrooms, and trash. 14,000
sq. ft. with water fountain for both people
and dogs. Oro Valley Parks & Recreation,
Take me too!
Recreation, 480-503-6200 520-229-5050
Enjoy taking the WHOLE family for a getaway!
Pet Friendly Hotels
ARIZONA Bell Rock Inn & Suites, nestled in the
FLAGSTAFF majestic red rocks of Sedona, offers
Ramada Limited West 2755 Woodland Village 877-703-0291 www.the.ramada.com
comfortable rooms for you and your
TUCSON
Ghost Ranch Lodge 801 W. Miracle Mile 800-456-7565 www.ghostranchlodge.com pet. Enjoy hiking, fine dining and 4x4
BENSON adventures while waiting for your
Motel 6 637 S. Whetstone Commerce Dr. 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com
amber sunsets!
GOODYEAR (Limited number of rooms
Hampton Inn & Suites 2000 N. Litchfield Rd. 800-426-7866 www.hamptoninn.com
available. Pet-friendly room
MESA request must be made
La Quinta Inn & Suites 6530 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. 800-531-5900 www.laquinta.com at time of reservation.)
Select Suites Mesa Fiesta Mall 960 W. Southern 800-821-8005 www.selectsuites.com
PAYSON Or you can head to the cool
Kohl’s Ranch Lodge Hwy 260 800-331-5645 www.ilxresorts.com
PHOENIX Ponderosa Pines of Payson,
Best Western Inn 17211 N. Black Canyon Hwy. 800-937-8376 www.bestwestern.com/bellhotel where Kohl’s Ranch Lodge wel-
SCOTTSDALE
Hampton Inn 4415 N. Civic Center Plaza 800-426-7866 www.amdest.com comes you. Bring your spurs,
Residence Inn by Marriott-Scottsdale 6040 N. Scottsdale Rd. 800-835-6205 www.marriott.com/phxrs tackle box and appetite with you!
Scottsdale Marriott At McDowell Mountains 16770 N. Perimeter Drive 800-288-6127 www.marriott.com (Available Pet Kennel & Horse Pens)

SEDONA
Bell Rock Inn & Spa 6246 Hwy 179 800-521-3131 www.ilxresorts.com
SIERRA VISTA
Motel 6 - Location #0277 1551 E. Fry Blvd. 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com
TEMPE
Amerisuites 1520 W. Baseline Rd. 800-833-1516 www.amerisuites.com
Best Western Inn of Tempe 670 N. Scottsdale Rd. 800-937-8376 www.innoftempe.com
Comfort Inn & Suites 1031 E. Apache 877-424-6423 www.comfortinn.com
TUCSON
Clarion Randolph Hotel 102 N. Alvernon 800-227-6086 www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/az128
17 Miles East of Payson on Highway 260 6246 Highway 179 • Sedona, AZ
CALIFORNIA (928) 478-4211 (928) 282-4161
LOS ANGELES
Farmer’s Daughter Hotel 115 S. Fairfax Ave 800-334-1658 www.farmersdaughterhotel.com
MONTEREY For Reservations Call 1-800-521-3131
Victorian Inn 487 Foam St 800-232-4141 www.victorianinn.com
STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 28 A Tourist News Z JUNE 2004

NORTHERN ARIZONA The Sheridan House Inn

460 E. Sheridan
TÜ|éÉÇt
Little Thumb Butte Williams, AZ 86046 Ft. Bowie Vineyards
P.O. Box 3947 888-635-9345 156 N. Jefferson
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Bowie, AZ 85695
928-636-4413 SOUTHERN ARIZONA 888-299-5951 or 520-847-2593
Nuts4u@vtc.net
Features 450 acres of Pecan trees, 10 acres of
Four Seasons Cabins Amado Territory Inn Walnut trees, 10 acres of peaches, 10 acres of sweet
3001 E. Frontage Rd Rocky Hill Winery
P.O. Box 219 cherries and 10 aces of vineyards. Tastings Mon-Fri 18380 S. Hwy 550
Greer, AZ 85927 Amado, AZ 85645 10a-5p. Montrose, CO 81401
928-735-7333 888-398-8684 970-249-3765
www.amado-territory-inn.com Kokopelli Winery / Paradise Valley Vineyards
35 W. Boston St. Cottonwood Cellars
White Mountain Lodge Chandler, AZ 85225
P.O. Box 143/140 Main St. Casa De San Pedro 5482 Hwy 348
480-792-6927 Olathe, CO 81425
Greer, AZ 85927 8933 S. Yell Lane 970) 323-6224
888-493-7568 Hereford, AZ 85615-9250 Dos Cabezas Winery
wmlodge@wmonline.com; www.wmlodge.com 800-588-6468 Wayward Winds Rd. Colorado Cellars
www. bedandbirds.com Kansas Settlement, AZ 85643 3553 E Road
Country Living at its Best. Rooms and Suites in Phone/Fax 520-455-5369
historic country home plus cabins with full Palisade, CO 81526
The Duquesne House 800-848-2812 or 970-464-7921
kitchens, porches and phones. Fireplaces and Colibri Vineyard & Winery
whirlpool tubs. 357 Duquesne Ave. 2825 W. Hilltop Rd. Garfield Estates Winery
Patagonia, AZ 85624 Portal, AZ 85632 3572 G Road
Lake of the Woods Resort 520-394-2732 520-558-2401 Palisade, CO 81526
P.O. Box 777 970-464-0941
Lakeside, AZ 85929 George Walker House VtÄ|yÉÜÇ|t
928-368-5353 2225 W. George Walker Lane
Portal, AZ 85632 Belle Marie Winery
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Bell Rock Inn & Suites 520-558-2287 26312 Mesa Rock Rd. Los Luceros Winery
Escondido, CA 92026 PO Box 110
6246 Hwy 179 760-796-7557
Sedona, AZ 86351 Curly Bill’s Bed & Breakfast Alcalde, NM 87511
800-521-3131 P.O. Box 746 505-852-1085
Leal Vineyards
www.ilxresorts.com Tombstone, AZ 85638 300 Maranatha Drive La Chiripada Winery
520-457-3858 Hollister, CA 95023 Hwy 75
Inn at 410 B&B 831-636-1023 Dixon, NM 87527
410 N. Leroux St. Adobe Rose Inn 800-528-7801 or 505-579-4437
J. Jenkins Winery
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 940 N. Olsen Ave. 1255 Julian Orchards Drive
Tucson, AZ 85719 Balagna Winery
800-774-2008 Julian, CA 92036 223 Rio Bravo Dr.
760-765-3267 Los Alamos, NM 87544
Canyon Colors B&B Car-Mar’s Southwest B&B 505-672-3678
P.O. Box 3657 6766 W. Oklahoma Schwaesdall Winery
Tucson, AZ 85746 17677 Rancho de Oro Black Mesa Winery
Page, AZ 86040 Ramona, CA 92065
800-536-2530 888-578-1730 1502 Highway 68
760-789-7547 Velarde, NM 87582
800-852-6372 or 505-852-2820
Historic Coldstream B&B CENTRAL ARIZONA Edna Valley Vineyard
P.O. Box 2988 2585 Biddle Ranch Road
Pinetop, AZ 85935 Arizona Trails
P.O. Box 18998
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-544-5855
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928-369-0115
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Castle Creek Winery
Pinecone Lodge
P.O. Box 3930
888-799-4284 VÉÄÉÜtwÉ Mile Post 14 Hwy 128
Moab, UT 84532
866-812-2002 or 435-259-3332
Pinetop, AZ 85935 Cedar Hill Bed & Breakfast Guy Drew Vineyards
175 Cedar St. P.O. Box 1750 Native Wines
928-367-2663 Cortez, CO 81321
Globe, AZ 85501 72 S. 500 W. #63
970-565-4958 Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
Lynx Creek Farm 928-425-7530 435-462-9261
P.O. Box 4301 www.cedarhill.biz Surface Creek Winery
Prescott, AZ 86302 1297 Hwy 65 Spanish Valley Vineyards & Winery
Kohl’s Ranch Lodge Eckert, CO 81418 4710 S. Zimmerman Lane
Prescott Pines B & B Hwy 260 970-835-9463 Moab, UT 84532
901 White Spar Rd. Payson, AZ 85541 435-259-8134
Prescott, AZ 86303 800-331-5645
928-445-7270 www.ilxresorts.com
Boots and Saddles
P.O. Box 1950
Sedona, AZ 86339
A Valley o'the Sun B&B
P.O. Box 2214
Scottsdale, AZ 85252
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928-282-1944 480-941-1281 ARIZONA AUG 28-29 BODEGA BAY
JUN 12-13 BOWIE 10th Annual Seafood, Art, & Wine Festival
Briar Patch Inn 1st Annual Southeastern Arizona Western Heritage Chanslor Ranch - Events Galore! 6 bands, 15
3190 N. Highway 89A Noftsger Hill Inn & Wine Festival restaurants, 20 wineries, arts & crafts. 707-824-
425 North Street Fort Bowie Vineyards - U-Pick cherries & peaches, 8404 or www.sonomawetlands.org
Sedona, AZ 86336 free wine tasting, SW’s premier cowboy poets &
888-809-3030 Globe, AZ 85501
musicians perform, homemade arts, crafts & bakery SEP 24-26 SONOMA
928-425-2260 goods, Big Tex Bar-B-Que. 888-299-5951 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Cozy Cactus Bed & Breakfast Sonoma Plaza & other locations - Barefoot grape
80 Canyon Circle Dr. REGIONAL AUG 7-8 ELGIN stomp contest, art auction, pet cuddling area, plus
Sedona, AZ 86351 August Fest premium Sonoma Valley food, wine & art. 707-
Casa Cody B&B Country Inn Sonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wine 996-2109 or www.sonomavinfest.com
928-284-0082 glass ($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music,
175 S. Cahuilla Rd. grape stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch OCT 1 CARMEL
The Lodge at Sedona Palm Springs, CA 92262 avail for purchase. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893 Harvest Wine Seminar
125 Kalloff Place 760-320-9346 Chateau Julien Wine Estate - Our most popular
Sedona, AZ 86336 CALIFORNIA event! Experience the excitement of the harvest
JUL 16-18 PASO ROBLES first-hand. Grapes crushed on site, family-style din-
928-204-1942 Kokopelli's Cave WineFest 2004 ner will follow, $75. 831-624-2600
206 W. 38th St. Peachy Canyon Winery - 16 local wineries, fine
Southwest Inn at Sedona Farmington, NM 87401 foods plus live blues music! Headlining is Big Nick COLORADO
3250 W. Highway 89A 505-325-7855 and the Gila Monsters from Scottsdale, AZ. 805- SEP 17-19 PALISADE
Sedona, AZ 86336 237-2389 Colorado Mountain Winefest
Info@swinn.com; www.swinn.com Various locations - Many events, Festival in the
Wilderness Lodge JUL 24 CALISTOGA park, Grand Harvest celebration, winery bike tour,
Relax on your deck and admire the red rock view HC 68 Box 85 Napa Valley Classic amateur winemaker contest, more. 800-962-2547
from this small luxury hotel with B&B atmos- Silver City , NM 88061 Calistoga Fairgrounds - Glory of horsemanship,
phere. Return to the world feeling rejuvenated. 505-536-9749 glamour of food/wine tasting, the warmth of good- NEW MEXICO
will. Supports youth programs of Napa County, $30 SEP 4-6 BERNALILLO
www.gilanet.com/wildernesslodge gen/$15 Snrs & Kids. 707-942-4222 New Mexico Wine Festival
Territorial House Loretto Park - Live entertainment, food, quality
65 Piki Drive JUL 24-25 SONOMA arts/crafts, 20+ NM wineries, free tasting, wine
Sedona, AZ 86336 Catalan Festival of Food, Wine & Music available for purchase, free parking. 866-494-6366
800-801-2737 Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves - Not to be or nmwine.com
missed! Food samples, cooking demos, flamenco
dancers, and more. A sell-out every year! Adv. pur- SEP 4-6 LAS CRUSES
chase, $35. 707-933-1999 Harvest Wine Festival
WHITE MOUNTAIN LODGE A Southwest Inn at Sedona Southern NM State Fairgrounds - Live entertain-
GREER, AZ
Country living at its best in the heart of Arizona’s
Not just a great room... JUL 30 - AUG 1 SONOMA
Sonoma Salute to the Arts
ment, food, quality arts/crafts, 20+ NM wineries,
free tasting, wine available for purchase, free park-
White Mountains. Rooms, Suites and Cabins An experience to remember Sonoma Plaza - Northern CA’s ultra-premier show-
case of winemaking, culinary, visual & literary arts.
ing. 866-494-6366 or nmwine.com
1-888-493-7568 www.wmlodge.com 800-483-7422 www.swinn.com 707-938-1133 or www.salutehearts.com
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28th Annual
Old Miner’s Day
JUN 26 CHLORIDE
Celebrate with
Chloride as Arizona’s oldest
mining village honors its
past. The day begins with a
Bake Sale at 8am with Fire
House Chili available from
10am. The Parade starts at
11am and is followed by the
shoot out at 1pm performed
by the Wild Roses of Chloride,
America’s only all-female gunfighter
troupe, and the famous Immortal
Gunfighters. The Jim Fritz Museum will
be open to give you a glimpse of life in
the 1890’s. Live music and raffles will
add to the fun of the day.
Chloride’s friendly citizens welcome
you to stay awhile to enjoy the pleasant
climate, unique shops, yard art, the
famous rock murals of Roy Purcell and
hiking or rockhounding in the Cerbat
Mountains. To find out more about this
unusual little town located 20 miles
north of Kingman, call the Chloride
Chamber at 928-565-2204 or visit:
www.chloridearizona.com
JUN 3-6 PHOENIX
Balanchine Festival
Symphony Hall - Ballet Arizona presents an array of
Balanchine ballets in two programs honoring the late
George Balanchine’s 100th Birthday, Th & Fr 7:30, Sa
2p & 6p, Su 12p. 888-3BALLET
JUN 4-5 ST. JOHNS
Summer Festival
City Park - Watermelon eating/seed spitting/pie
baking/eating contests, 5K, 10K & 1mi run, fun walk,
arts, crafts, volleyball. Classy Chassis Car Show Sa only.
Fr 12p-8p, Sa 8a-7p. Free. 928-337-2000
JUN 4-5 FLAGSTAFF
Fiesta del Barrio Fajita Cookoff
Wheeler Park - Fr 4-10p: entertainment, fajitas for sale.
Sa 12p-10p: Cook-off, mariachis, folklorico dancing,
kids games, margaritas, dance. $15/family, $5/adult,
under 12 free. 800-842-7293
JUN 4-6 MAYER
Mayer Daze
Come join the fun that surrounds Big Bug Creek - Parade
10a, carnival, Poker Run on Sat, chili cookoff, pit BBQ,
Sat dance w/live band. 928-632-8042
JUN 5 PARKER
27th Annual Great Western Tube Float
Patria Flats Park to BlueWater Resort & Casino - Float
for prizes: single, groups, teams & parade floats on the
river, $10/person. Call the chamber for times: 928-669-
2174
JUN 5 SHOW LOW
Nat’l Trails Day Celebration
Fool Hollow State Park - Enjoy hiking, biking, horse
rides, presentations, potluck. Free adm. 928-368-6700
JUN 5 FLAGSTAFF
Sacred Mountain 10K/5K Prayer Run & 2K Fun
Run/Walk
Thorpe Park - Benefits Native Americans for Community
Action. Races begin 7:30a. Advance: adults/$22, under
18/$15. Day of race/$30. 928-526-2968
JUN 5 ASH FORK
Annual Pioneer Day
ADOT historic bldg, West end next to Ashfork Inn -
Parade 9a, Dutch oven cooking, spinners, weavers, crafts,
food, entertainment, chili cookoff, pony rides, 9a-3p, free
adm. 928-637-2413
JUN 5 TUCSON
Downtown Saturday Night Arts District Season Finale
Art in the City
Open-air market, purchase artwork, talk with the artists,
commission work, downtown galleries open, live music,
6-10p. 520-624-9977
JUN 5 BISBEE
Family Fun Day
Boys & Girls Club, 405 Arizona St - Games, contests,
food, raffles, fundraiser. Free, 11a-4p. 520-432-3010
JUN 5 WILLIAMS
Williams Wild Rodeo Show
Rodeo Grounds - Rodeo and working cowboys compet-
ing in rough stock and timed events. $. 800-863-0546
JUN 5 KINGMAN
Yada Yada Parade
Downtown - Parade at 10a, “anything goes” - the funnier
the better, followed by party in Locomotive Park w/ live
entertainment, Beer & Brats, all star gymnasts perform.
928-681-7368
JUN 5-6 FLAGSTAFF
Flagstaff Wool Festival
Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum - Demos of
sheep & goat shearing, felt making, spinning, weaving,
dyeing & camp cooking, 10a-4p, free adm. 928-774-
6272
JUN 5-6 PRESCOTT
31st Annual Folk Arts Fair
Sharlot Hall Museum - Fun & educational! Demos of
horseshoeing, woodcarving, quilting, sheep shearing,
blacksmithing, etc. Entertainment, hands-on activities,
10a-5p. 928-445-3122
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Destination
JUN 5-6 GREER
Greer Days -125th Anniversary Year
Sa: Parade 10:30a, free day of fishing at Greer Lakes,
craft booths, 5K & 10K, entertainment. Su: pancake
breakfast, games for the whole family. 928-735-7605
JUN 5-SEP 25 WINSLOW
Summer Nights on the Corner
Standin’ on the Corner Park - Beginning June 5 & every
Sa. night through Sept, a live band at the park, 7-10p.
Blues, jazz, country, rock and more. Clap, dance, make
new friends. 928-289-2434
JUN 6 PRESCOTT
Antiques on the Square
Courthouse Plaza - Over 60 dealers. Sponsored by
Thumb Butte Questers. Sun 9a-5p
JUN 11-13 STRAWBERRY
Strawberry Festival Weekend
Quilt Show from Fri in Pine, Festival Sa & Su: strawber-
ry treats of all kinds, historical reenactments at
Strawberry Schoolhouse, “Strawberry Jam” free music,
arts & crafts, 10a-4p. 800-672-9766
JUN 11-13 SPRINGERVILLE
Run With The Wolf
Rodeo Grounds - A community event to raise funds for
local & national charities. Live music, vendors and beau-
tiful country to cruise the Poker Runs, all bikers wel-
come. 928-333-2226
JUN 11-13 PINE
Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show
Pine Cultural Hall - Browse the many fabulous quilts,
vote FOR your favorite, visit our boutique. Raffle tickets
avail for annual Opportunity Quilt, 10a-4p, benefit. 928-
472-2482
JUN 11-13 TUCSON
Pima Home & Patio Expo
TCC - Features everything for the home: home improve-
ment, decorating, design & more. “How To” demos &
seminars by leading experts. Fr 12a-7p, Sa 10a-7p, Su
10a-5p. $7/Gen adm. 650-359-5999
JUN 11-13 SHOW LOW
Show Low Days
Show Low City Park - Car show, arts & crafts, quilt
show, concert, raffles, vendors, food booths, family activ-
ities. Free. 928-537-2326 or 800-SHOWLOW
JUN 12 FLAGSTAFF
Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff
Thorpe Park - World championship qualifying event with
public tasting of red chili and green chili, salsa contest &
crafters, classic cars, $3 tasting kit,10a-5p. 928-526-4314
JUN 12 WINSLOW
Winslow Heritage Days - Summer Kick Off
City Park - Arts & crafts, food vendors, games & Bounce
House for kids. Live bands in the evenings - blues, coun-
try, latin flavor & Native American music. 928-289-5714
JUN 12 TUCSON
Weird Plant Sale
Tucson Botanical Gdns - Come see some of the strangest
things the plant world has to offer, 8a-12p. Free adm to
the sale. 520-326-9686
JUN 12 PARKER
‘38 Special
BlueWater Resort & Casino - Southern rock at its great-
est level, 8p, tickets $25/day of show $30. Post concert
fireworks display to commemorate Bluewater’s 5th
Anniversary. 888-243-3360
JUN 12-13 PRESCOTT
Territorial Days
Courthouse Square - Arts & Crafts Show, over 150 artists
from the Southwest, entertainment, Sat 9a-5p, Sun 9a-4p.
Free adm. 800-266-7534
JUN 12-13 PINETOP
7th Annual Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines
Hon-Dah Resort Casino - Tribes compete in fancy
dance, grass dance, drums, etc. Arts, crafts, food. Gourd
dancing 11a, Grand Entry 12p. $5. 800-929-8744
JUN 12-13 FLAGSTAFF
3rd Annual Flagstaff Folk Festival
Coconino Center for the Arts - Presenting a full day of
songs, dancing and blue sky jams, 11a-5p. Special $1
adm. 928-774-8861
JUN 12-13 BOWIE
1st Annual Southeastern Arizona Western Heritage &
Wine Festival
Fort Bowie Vineyards - U-Pick cherries & peaches, free
wine tasting, SW’s premier cowboy poets & musicians
perform, homemade arts, crafts & bakery goods, Big Tex
Bar-B-Que. 888-299-5951
JUN 12-13 CAMP VERDE
1st Annual Gourd & Garlic Festival
Community Ctr, 395 S Main St - Gourd art, gourd and
garlic demos & a garlic cook-off. Incl’s gourd preparing,
painting, carving, garlic braiding, medicinal uses, lore.
Sa 9-4, Su 9-3. 928-567-9294
JUN 14-25 HOLBROOK
Puerco Pueblo’s Solar Calendar
Petrified Forest Nat’l Park - View the solar calendar pet-
roglyph carved by ancestral Pueblo people. Marks the
summer solstice. View w/ rangers 8-10a, incl w/park adm
$10 per car. 928-524-6228
JUN 17-19 WILLIAMS
AZ HOG Rally
Harley Owners Group,”HOG”, is holding their annual
rally. Live bands, street dances, poker runs & much
more. 480-945-0903
JUN 17-20 PHOENIX
Grand Canyon State Summer Games
Olympic-style competition, 42 sports in over a 100 loca-
tions around Maricopa County, for both recreational &
elite athletes, $10-25, free to spectators. 480-517-9700
June Events
JUN 17-20 FLAGSTAFF
Lowell Star Party
Lowell Observatory - Celestial observing, presentations,
astronomy vendors, door prizes, much more. All interest
and knowledge levels. Reserv. req’d. 928-774-3358 ext.
267
JUN 18 SCOTTSDALE
Wet-n-Wild Water Day
Chaparral Pool - Come and have fun with your family!
Water relays, sandcastles, 11a-3p, $2. 480-312-2755
JUN 18-19 ST. JOHNS
Fiesta de San Juan Bautista
St. Johns HS auditorium - Variety Show on Fr at 7p, free.
Fiesta Mass at 9a on Sa followed by Fiesta Parade,
Barbecue ($5) & Gran Baile (Dance- $10/couple) at 9p.
928-337-4390
JUN 18-19 TUCSON
Annual Juneteenth Festival
Kennedy Park - African-American independence celebra-
tion, performances, sports, awareness, music, multicul-
tural attendance encouraged, free, Sa 5-11p, Su 6-11p.
520-791-3248
JUN 18-19 PRESCOTT
Tsunami on the Square
Courthouse Plaza - Performing arts festival w/costumed
characters on stilts, music & comedy sketches and more.
Fr Kick off dinner & radio theater show at Hotel St.
Michael, 6-8p, $15. On the square 8-10p & Sat noon -
11p. Free adm. 928-445-5540
JUN 18-19 EAGAR
Chrome in the Dome Classic Car Show
Round Valley HS Dome - Indoor “Show and Shine” - Fr
registration, Sa show, awards, venders, food & fun. Free
to public. Call for times: 928-333-2123
JUN 18-19 PHOENIX
Heard Museum Indigenous Film Festival
Heard Museum - See new work and films by
native film makers, Fr 2-9p, Sa 1-9p. Call Wendy for
pricing and schedule: 602-251-0284
JUN 18-20 FLAGSTAFF
Pine Country Pro Rodeo
Coconino County Fairgrounds - Some of the finest rodeo
performers in the country, Fr & Sa pm, Su am, ($),
PRCA approved, purse of $70,000. Parade on Sa 9a, barn
dances. 928-526-9926
JUN 18-20 PRESCOTT
6th Annual Gathering of the Pai Festival
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Reservation - Public cele-
bration showcasing the Pai way of life. Fr 6p-9p, Sa 10a-
10p, Su 10a-2p. Free adm. 928-445-8790 (X137) or 602-
228-9838
JUN 18-20 FLAGSTAFF
Centennial Arts & Crafts Style Celebration
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Arts & Crafts
Style lectures, free; artisans market. Original play about
the Riordans $5, tour of historic homes ($). 928-779-
4395
JUN 19 SIERRA VISTA
Juneteenth Celebration & Gospel Fest
Veteran’s Park - Celebration of the end of slavery in the
U.S. Speakers, entertainment, food. Free. 520-378-3389
JUN 19 FLAGSTAFF
Summer Plant Sale & Garden Fair
Arboretum at Flagstaff - Many native & drought tolerant
plants incl. flowers, herbs, shrubs, grasses & veggies.
Special tours, family activities. Sa 9a-5p. Free. 928-774-
1442
JUN 19 TUCSON
Saguaro Fruit Harvest
Sonora Desert Museum - Collect & prepare Saguaro
fruit as the Natives did. Incls harvesting & basic prep,
7a-1p, $49/gen, $45/members. Register: 520-883-3086
JUN 19 TUCSON
Marking the Solstice: A Multicultural Celebration
AZ State Museum (UofA) - Hands-on activities, games,
performances, celestial lore, food, raffle and more. BYO
blanket/chair, 5-9p, free. 520-626-2973
JUN 19 FLAGSTAFF
5th Annual Flagstaff Cowboy Poetry Gathering -
Riding the Rim
Coconino Center for the Arts - Tony Norris & other fine
poets. Poetry, song & open range entertainment, 11a-9p.
Free w/ adm to Trappings Show. 928-774-8861
JUN 19 CHANDLER
Juneteenth
Folley Park - entertainment, food, beverages, lots of fam-
ily fun, 5-11p. 480-899-3022/963-5213
JUN 19 WINDOW ROCK
4th Annual Music Festival
Navajo Nation Museum - Country, rock, instrumen-
tal & more, Native American musicians from many
tribes, incl’s authentic Native American arts & craft
show, 10a-10p, free. 928-871-7941
JUN 19 PRESCOTT
The Beginning of Summer Arts & Crafts Fair
Unitarian Church, 882 Sunset Ave - Crafters and artists,
Southwestern art, handcrafted jewelry, handpainted
gourds, massage and more! 9a-4p, free. 928-443-7395
JUN 19-20 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen. Paintings, photography,
jewelry, pottery and more. 928-284-9627
JUN 19-20 CORDES JUNCTION
JuneTeenth Jazz Splash Festival & Ethnic Arts Fair
Arcosanti - Bargain booths, ethnic food, fine art, chil-
dren’s stage, health clinics, entertainment - gospel, jazz,
blues, reggae. Adults/$5, teens/$2. VIP pkg avail. 928-
925-1422
JUNE 2004
JUN 19-20 ALPINE/HANNAGAN MEADOW
Hannagan Days 2004
Apache-Sitgreaves Nat’l Forest - Commemorates 1926
dedication of the Coronado Trail. Old-fashioned fun, live
music, cookout, games, arts & crafts & more, 11a-3p,
free adm. 928-428-2225
JUN 19-20 ALPINE
Alpine Summer Fest
Old School House - Arts & Crafts Bazaar, food booths,
entertainment, free adm, 10a-4p. 928-472-7892
JUN 23-26 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Prescott Valley Days
Mountain Valley Park - Carnival, talent show, parade, 5k
race, vendors, crafts, dog show, youth activities, enter-
tainment. Call for times & prices: 928-772-8857
JUN 24 TUCSON
7th Annual Dia de San Juan Fiesta
W Congress St & Santa Cruz River - Celebrate the
beginning of “monsoon rains” with a traditional proces-
sion & blessing, food, and entertainment, 5p-9p, free.
520-791-4040
JUN 24-26 SNOWFLAKE
Vintage Quilt Exhibit & Textiles Competition
Stinson Pioneer Museum - Two 1890’s Historic Homes.
Antique quilts on display, quilt & textiles exhibit & com-
petition, Th, Fr, Sa 10a-4p, free. 928-536-4881
JUN 24-26 PINETOP
2nd Annual Best of the West Fine Art Show & Sale
Hon-Dah Resort Casino - 20+ of the nation’s top Western
artists; cook-off, fast draw auction at Torreon Golf Club;
art show, awards, meet artists; benefit for Reservation
Teen Center. 928-367-4290
JUN 25-26 SPRINGERVILLE
Saint Peter’s Fiesta
St Peter’s Catholic Church, 117 S. Papago - Fr 7p Bingo;
Sa Noon $5 lunch, games, auction. 8:30p $10 dance.
928-333-4423
JUN 25-26 CAMP VERDE
1st Annual Crawdad Festival
Community Ctr - Crawdad eating & peeling contests,
crawdad races, Cajun spelling bee, New Orleans jazz,
square dancing. Fr-Sa 5p-11p. $5/12 & under free.
$15/family pass. 928-567-0535 X 136
JUN 25-27 TSAILE
Sheep is Life Celebration
Dine College - A celebration of sheep, wool &
weaving. Feauturing sheep stories, demos, vendors,
sheep & goat show, fashion show, rug auction. Adm free.
928-660-1334
JUN 26 CHLORIDE
28th Annual Old Miner’s Day
Parade 11a, bake sale, live music, vendors, Firehouse
Chili, raffle, performances by gunfighter groups & more.
Jim Fritz Museum will be open. Free adm, 8a-3p. 928-
565-2204
JUN 26 EAGER/SPRINGERVILLE
A Hopi Social Dance
X Diamond Ranch - A return to their ancestral vil-
lage to dance once again. Two 45 minute ceremonial
times, 11a & 3p, $5/person, photo stickers avail. for $10.
928-333-2286
JUN 26 SIERRA VISTA
Miller Lite Army Concert Tour
Ft. Huachuca - Major outdoor concert, featuring Train.
Doors open 6:30p, show starts at 8p. $15/adv, $20/gate.
Call for item restrictions on the Fort. 520-533-2404
JUN 26 KINGMAN
“Day of Aviation” Kingman Airport 75th Anniversary
7000 Flightline Dr - Fly-In, many static and historic dis-
plays, tours of the museum and industrial park, vendors,
noon-5p; wine & cheese w/ SOS Dance 6p. 928-757-
2005
JUN 26-27 DEWEY
Young’s Farm Garlic Festival
Junction of HWY 69 & 1-69 - Kick off N. AZ produce
season, featuring “AZ Grown” products, crafts, hayrides,
BBQ, live entertainment, 9a-4p, free. 928-632-7272
JUN 26-27 DOUGLAS
Annual Junior Rodeo
County fairgrounds, Leslie Canyon Rd - Arizona Junior
Rodeo Assoc, open to ages 5-18, roping and riding
events divided into 3 age groups, concessions, adm free,
8a-5p. 520-364-3819
JUN 26-27 FLAGSTAFF
Renaissance in the Pines
Fort Tuthill - Food, games, laughter, entertainment, brave
men, beautiful women, talented artisans, jousting, music.
Come in costume if you want! 10a-6p, $. 928-899-3041
JUN 26-27 VALLE-WILLIAMS
High Country Warbirds Air Display
Valle-Grand Canyon Airport - Antique & war bird fly-
bys, Air Museum Planes of Fame, gates open at 8a, $8,
under 12 free. 928-635-1000
JUN 26-27 PRESCOTT
Bluegrass Festival
Courthouse Square - Bands incl Burnett Family Tree,
Bluegrass Patriots & more, Sa 11a-6p, Su 11a-3p, free
adm. Dry camping at Mile High Middle School, $10.
928-771-9274/778-5200
JUN 30-JUL 5 PRESCOTT
Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo
Rodeo Grounds - Rodeo performances, rodeo dance, July
4th fireworks, Frontier Days Parade, Whiskey Row Boot
Race & more! 928-445-3103 or 800-358-1888
JUNE 2004
Destination
JUL 1-4 WINDOW ROCK
Cowboy Christmas on the 4th of July
Big-named cowboys at the PRCA Rodeo, Concert, Youth
Fair, Carnival, 10k run, Native American foods. Call for
admission cost. 928-871-6647
JUL 1-4 TOMBSTONE
Tombstone Western Film and Book Exposition
Various locations - meet Western authors & movie stars
at cocktail reception, panel discussions, “Casino Night”
& Western Book Expo w/collectibles, live music, refresh-
ments. 520-457-1489
JUL 1-15 SEDONA
Shakespeare Sedona Summer Festival
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village - Taming of the
Shrew and Cardenio. For play dates, times, prices: 928-
203-9381
JUL 2-4 FLAGSTAFF
18th Annual American Gem & Mineral Show
Little America Hotel (Butler & I-40) - Rough rocks,
gemstones, minerals, jewelry, beads, fossils, equipment,
tools. $3; under 12 free. Fr 11a-7p, Sa 10a-7p, Su 10a-
5p. 928-526-5152
JUL 2-4 PINETOP
29th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Art Barn on Buck Springs Rd - Northeast AZ Fine Arts
Association hosts 80 vendors for show and sale. Food,
silent auction, free. Fr & Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-2p. 928-367-
3916
JUL 2-5 FLAGSTAFF
Coconino County Horse Races
Fort Tuthill Downs - Exciting Thoroughbred & Quarter
Horse racing! Live & simulcast, full pari-mutuel wager-
ing avail, 1p. Adults $3, ages 6-12 $2 , $2 parking. 928-
774-5139
JUL 2-11 PATAGONIA
Summer Joy & Freedom Yoga Spiritual Fest
The Tree of Life - Shanti & Gabriel Cousens host. Allow
yourself to transform into a warrior mystic, self-empow-
ered & refreshed. Fasting is the elixir of life! 520-394-
2520
JUL 3 OVERGAARD
Fourth of July in the Pines
Tall Timbers Navajo County Park - Parade, arts, crafts,
food, children & adult activities. Mogollon High School
4p: live entertainment, fireworks, family fun. 928-535-
5777
JUL 3 VAIL
Ha:san Bak: Saguaro Harvest Festival
Colossal Cave Mt Park - Harvest, prepare & taste
saguaro fruit, learn about its uses in the Tohono
O’Odham, music, 6:30a Wkshp $50 (incl brkf & lunch);
1p Concert. $3/car. 520-647-7121
JUL 3 ALPINE
10th Annual Worm Races & Parade
Downtown Alpine - Worm parade 11a. Rodeo Grounds -
worm races 1p. Entry fee for races, $5 includes worm or
bring your own. Food booths, games, fireworks display,
vendors. 928-339-4654
JUL 3 PRESCOTT
Whiskey Row Street Dance
Whiskey Row - Children’s activities, live bands, dancing,
Budweiser beer garden & raffle to benefit local charities,
1-9:30p (following the 4th of July Parade/bootrace). 928-
443-5220
JUL 3-4 WILLIAMS
Small Town 4th of July
Parade, local BBQ’s, ice cream social, craft sidewalk sale
at the Visitors Center, live entertainment, family fun &
spectacular evening fireworks display. 928-635-4061 or
800-863-0546
JUL 3-4 FLAGSTAFF
Independence Day Festival
Pioneer Museum - Living history groups: Civil War
Artillery Unit, Mountain Men, craft demos including
spinning, weaving, woodworking, camp cooking.
Donations. 10a-4p. 928-774-6272
JUL 3-4 AJO
July 4th Celebration
Bud Walker Park - Parade Sa. 3rd on Main St. 8a, festi-
val 9:30-1 w/arts & crafts, entertainment, square dancing,
roping, Air Force flyover. Fireworks on the 4th - about
8p. Free. 520-387-7742
JUL 3-4 FLAGSTAFF
71st Annual Hopi Marketplace
Museum of Northern Arizona - Outdoor market fea-
turing Hopi artists demonstrating skills; traditional
dances & foods, native plants, kids activities, 9a-5p. $5
adults, $4 snrs, $3 students, $2 kids 7-17. 928-774-5213
JUL 3-4 PAGE
Old Fashioned Fourth of July
3rd: Street Parade at 10a, City Park will have games,
food, arts & crafts, music, pet show. 4th - Fireworks over
the golf course at dusk. 888-261-PAGE
JUL 3-4 PINE
Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival
Community Center - 82 arts & crafts booths, juried show,
all handmade. Food vendors, plenty of parking, town full
of antique shops. Sa 8a-5p, Su 8a-3p, free. 928-476-4480
JUL 3-5 FLAGSTAFF
14th Annual “Fair of Life” Festival of Arts & Crafts
Wheeler Park - 120 regional & nat’l. juried artisans,
food, live music, prize drawings, kid’s activities, free. Sa
& Su 9a-6p, Mo 9a-4p. Benefits Northland Hospice. 928-
779-1227
JUL 3-5 OVERGAARD
4th of July Celebration
Bison Ranch - Arts & crafts bazaar, entertainment, food,
fun family activities, 9a-5p, free adm. 928-472-7892
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July Events
JUL 4 CLARKDALE
Old-Fashioned 4th of July
Town Park - Police & Fire Dept hold a Pancake B’fast,
7a. Clark Memorial Library sponsors Ice Cream Social,
children’s non-commercialized parade, games, music.
Free adm. 928-634-9591
JUL 4 COTTONWOOD
Fantastic Family 4th of July
Cottonwood Kids Park - Starting 3:30 w/pie eating con-
tests, watermelon eating contests, music, water events.
Fireworks around 8:45p. 928-639-3200
JUL 4 OATMAN
Oatman Sidewalk Egg Fry
Contest begins at noon for the best edible sidewalk fried
egg. Prizes awarded for showmanship, costume, food &
more. Gunfight at 1:30p. Free. 928-768-7400
JUL 4 HOLBROOK
Fireman’s BBQ & Fireworks Display
Fire Station - BBQ noon, $6 adults, $3 ages 12 & under -
all you can eat. One of the largest fireworks displays in
Northern AZ at dusk at the County Complex. Free adm.
928-524-6225
JUL 4 CAMP VERDE
Independence Day Celebration
Butler Park - Old-fashioned family fun, food, games,
watermelon bust, fireworks at 9p. Free, 6-10p. 928-567-
0535 ext. 136
JUL 4 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Old-Fashioned 4th of July
Mountain Valley Park - Children’s games, live music,
food, fireworks at dusk. Begins 6p, free. 928-772-8857
JUL 4 CHINO VALLEY
Independence Day Celebration
Community Center - Hometown games: 3-legged races,
tug ‘o war, etc, 4-6p; BBQ, 6-8p; entertainment all eve,
fireworks, 8:45p. 928-636-9780
JUL 8 SCOTTSDALE
Summer Spectacular ArtWalk
Main St & Marshall Way - Sponsored by M&I Bank.
Artist demos, gallery show openings, live music, prize
drawings, food/drink samples & more, 6-9p, free. 480-
990-3939
JUL 9-10 TSAILE
Native American Music Festival
Dine College - Leading Native American musicians
from throughout the country, traditional & contemporary
music. Outdoors, Fr 4p-12a, Sa 10a-12a. Adm: $10. 928-
724-6741
JUL 9-11 CAMP VERDE
13th Annual Verde Valley Pow Wow
Cliff Castle Casino Stargazer Pavilion - Fascinating
festival & exhibit of Native American crafts & culture
that draws participants & visitors from all over. 928-567-
4363
JUL 10 WINSLOW
Homolovi Ruins State Park Annual Archaeology Day
Special activities & demonstrations, guided tour of the
sites at 9a & 1p, $5/vehicle, 8a-4p. 928-289-4106
JUL 10-11 PRESCOTT
Prescott Indian Art Market
Sharlot Hall Museum - authentic hand-made Native
American arts, demonstrations, dance performances and
native food. $5 adm, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. www.sharlot.org;
928-445-3122
JUL 13-16 PATAGONIA
Zero Point Process Workshop
Tree of Life - Psycho-spiritual development course
developed by Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D.(H). Dissolve
dysfunctional habits, identities and beliefs. 520-394-2520
JUL 16 PINETOP
Annual Native American Art Festival Pre-Show
Hon-Dah Conference Center - Showcases the
Native American Art Festival’s premier artists. Art raf-
fles, free food, no host bar, 6-9p. Tickets: 928-367-4290
JUL 16-17 SNOWFLAKE
Snowflake Pioneer Day Celebration
Parade, arts, crafts, entertainment, BBQ, dances, run,
softball & golf tourneys, swimming, theatrical perfor-
mances, fireworks. For times/locations: 928-536-4331
JUL 16-17 WILLIAMS
Great Escape Rally
Fairgrounds Barn - Biker rally by Desert Road Riders.
Games, bike show, tent & RV camping, live music,
“Miss Great Escape” contest, food, 50/50 drawing, poker
walk. Regis: Fri. $15. 928-758-5699
JUL 17 CAMP VERDE
12th Annual Cornfest
Camp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main - Contests
for all ages: corn eating, hog calling, corniest joke; blue-
grass band, arts & crafts. Adm free, 5-11p. 928-567-0535
ext 135
JUL 17 FLAGSTAFF
7th Annual AZ Highland Celtic Festival
Foxglen Park - Bagpipes, kilts, folk-dances, traditional
foods, caber toss, kids’ activities, NEW: Celtic indige-
nous plants, 9a-6p. $6 adults, $3 kids 2-12. No pets or
alcohol. 928-556-3161
JUL 17 MAYER
Italian Night
Colley Soleri Music Center - Italian Cultural Institute
musicians. Concert & traditional Italian dinner. A tour of
Arcosanti will be held 5p, dinner 6p, concert 7:30p. $15
or $30 w/dinner. 928-632-6217
JUL 17-18 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
White Mountain Native American
Art Fest & Market
Blue Ridge Elem. - Art/crafts, demos, dance perfor-
mances, music, Native American food/heritage. Sa 9a-5p,
Su 9a-4p. $8/adults, under 12 free. 800-573-4031
JUL 17-18 YOUNG
Pleasant Valley Days
Parade, quilt show, tours of historical sites in the area,
craft fair and roping all weekend, steak dinner and dance
on Sa. night. 928-462-3588
JUL 18-24 GREER
3rd Annual Music from Greer
Greer Grounds - Chamber Music concerts, each
evening’s repertoire is different, 7p, admission by dona-
tion. 928-735-7568
JUL 22-24 ST. JOHNS
Annual Pioneer Days
Dutch oven cooking lessons, basketball tournaments, sto-
rytelling, dances each night, adult soap box derby,
parade, campfire circle, rodeos, free ice cream social,
BBQ. 928-337-2000
JUL 23-24 PEACH SPRINGS
Youth Pow Wow
Contest dancing, social dances, gourd dancing,
Hualapai Bird Dancing, Native American food, arts &
crafts, honorary services for youth and elders, Pow Wow
Princess. Campsites available. 928-769-2200
JUL 24 FLAGSTAFF
The Penstemon Festival
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Music, hayrides, tours &
craft activities, 9a-5p. Regular adm: $4/adult, $3/sr, $1
ages 7-18. 928-774-1442
JUL 24 EAGAR
Pioneer Days
Ramsey Park - Historical/cultural exhibits, Dutch oven
cooking, entertainment, children’s activities, barbecue,
food, dance, 9a-4p, free. 928-333-2123
JUL 24-25 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza (Hwy 179) - Exciting new art from 35
artists/craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pot-
tery, and more. 10a-5p Free. 928-284-9627
JUL 24-25 KINGMAN
Summer in the Pines
Hualapai Mountain Lodge - Includes about 50 vendors,
food and beverages, live music, no adm fee. Located 12
miles above Kingman in the mtns. 928-757-3545
JUL 24-25 TUCSON
Summerfest Arts & Crafts Show
InnSuites, 475 N Granada - Avoid the summer heat!
Browse, shop at the numerous arts & craft vendors, while
the family enjoys pool & playground, Sa 9-6, Su 9-4,
free adm & parking. 520-622-1565
JUL 29-30 SAN CARLOS
Mount Graham Sacred Run
Th - Holy Ground Blessing for runners, also dinner.
Fr - Lv before sunrise, run to top of Mount Graham, stay
in Treasure Park Fr & Sa nights, activities on Sa. Free,
all welcome. 928-475-2494
JUL 29-AUG 1 WILLIAMS
Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo
Bob Dean Rodeo Arena - Real working cowboys get
together and put on a big rodeo for themselves, great fun
to watch. Daily 1p, dance Fr & Sa. 928-632-7680
JUL 30-31 SELIGMAN
Seligman Days
Parade, rodeo, silent auction/art show, live music, “Miss
Seligman Pageant,” softball & horseshoe tournaments
and more. 928-422-4659
JUL 30-AUG 1 FLAGSTAFF
Festival In The Pines
Coconino Fairgrounds - 150 country-wide juried artisans,
2 stages of entertainment, interactive kid’s area, food, $7,
under 12 free, Fr 11a-6p, Sa-Su 9a-6p. 888-278-3378
JUL 31-AUG 1 DEWEY
Young’s Farm Corn Festival
Outdoor produce stands, craft show, hay rides, outdoor
BBQ, live entertainment, 10a-4p, $2. 928-632-7272
For Independence Day events in
communities not listed here,
please see regional pages.
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29th Annual 4th of July
Arts & Crafts Festival
JUL 2-4 PINETOP
Set among the cool
pines of the White
Mountains this 4th of July
festival offers plenty of
summer fun. For 29 years,
vendors from all over the
southwest have chosen to
bring original work for the enjoyment of
all those who have come to the Pinetop-
Show Low area as a summer get away.
Some wonderful bronze sculptures as
well as top quality paintings, art glass
items, and jewelry are exhibited in a
special building named “The Gathering
Place”. Outside other artists and artisans
display unique crafts, hand decorated
clothing, ceramics, iron work, paintings
and works using many original materi-
als. The food booths add to the whole
relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for a
pleasant three-day 4th of July weekend
celebration.
For more information please call
928-367-3916.
18th Annual American
Gem & Mineral Show
JUL 2-4 FLAGSTAFF
The Gem & Mineral
Society of Flagstaff proud-
ly presents this show held
at the Little America Hotel
(Butler & I-40).
The Flagstaff show is
recognized as one of the
premier gem & mineral
shows of the Southwest. 25 dealers will
represent the fields of lapidary, gem-
stones, jewelry, minerals and fossils in a
beautiful opulent ballroom.
The minerals are from all areas of
the world. There are Brazilian
Amethysts, Tanzanites from Africa, fos-
sils from Morocco, Agates from
Arizona, Utah, Washington, and much
more. You will have thousands of items
to examine in awe and wonder.
Plan to spend some time at our Gem
and Mineral Show and be overwhelmed
by its beauty. Admission is $3; under 12
are free. Hours: Friday 11-7, Saturday
10-7, Sunday 10-5. For more informa-
tion call: 928-526-5152.
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August Events
Destination
AUG 4-8 BISBEE
Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival
Exhibits, vendors, presentations & field trips to places
like the San Pedro River, Chiricahua Mts & Huachuca
Mts. Featured bird is the Tropical Kingbird. 520-378-
0233
AUG 6-7 EAGAR
Eagar Daze
Ramsey Park - Fri. eve: Ice Cream Social. Sat: local
entertainment, arts & crafts fair, volleyball tournament,
free swim, Fun Run, Pit BBQ $, logging events, kids
games, free adm. 928-333-1639
AUG 6-7 FLAGSTAFF
Southwest Sustainability Expo
NAU Union Field House - Latest in renewable energy,
green building & alt-fuel transportation. Product expo, 65
workshops, solar tours, youth fair. Fri & Sat 9-5. Free
adm/parking. www.SustainabilityExpo.com
AUG 6-8 TOMBSTONE
Vigilante Days
Commemorating Tombstone’s unique heritage. 10K run,
reenactments, street entertainment, gunfight competi-
tions, hangings, costume competition & chili cook-off.
520-457-3291
AUG 6-8 PHOENIX
Annual Arizona Home & Building Expo
Civic Plaza - 700+ exhibits, home remodeling, improve-
ment & home building, interior design, products and ser-
vices. $5 at door. 602-277-6045
AUG 6-8 NAVAJO MOUNTAIN
Annual Pioneer Day Celebration
Hwy 98 to N16 Rd - Horse races, 5K/10K run,
relays, tug of war, etc, vendors of Native American arts
& crafts, food. Fr entertainment 8:30p. Sa 8a-4p, then
volleyball - Su 3p. Free adm. 928-672-2857
AUG 7 ALPINE
Cool August Night Car Show & Poker Run
Tal-Wi-Wi Meadow - Antique cars on display 7a-12p,
poker fun run, judging, trophies, BBQ, free to spectators.
928-339-4319
AUG 7-8 FLAGSTAFF
55th Annual Navajo Marketplace
Museum of Northern AZ - Weavers, silversmiths,
folk carvers, painters, social dances, presentations, kid’s
activities. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 kids 7-17,
9a-5p. 928-774-5213
AUG 7-8 SUPAI
Peach Festival
Sponsored by Havasupai Tribe, rodeo, pageant, Pow
Wow, reggae, country, dances, BBQ. Hike, rent a horse,
or fly by helicopter to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
RESERVATIONS REQ. 928-448-2237
JAN 1-DEC 29 SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale ArtWalk
Downtown - Perfect for an evening out or for those
searching for that special piece of art. Receptions, enter-
tainment & exhibitions. Thu nights, 7p-9p. Free. 480-990-
3939
JAN 1-DEC 31 TUCSON
Fun with the Sun
Kitt Peak National Observatory - All ages program about
our favorite star. Hands-on activities, solar observing,
making your own video. First Fri of every month.
$10/adults, $8/seniors & kids, $6/school rate. 520-318-
8726
JAN 1-DEC 31 PRESCOTT
Prescott 4th Dimension Gallery Walk
Glass Galleria Plus Information Station, 225 W. Gurley St
- Gallery walk 4th weekend of each month, Fr-Su. Pick up
map here or at other galleries. Free. 928-541-1171
JAN 1-DEC 31 CHANDLER
Saturday Music and Art in the Park
Downtown - 3rd Sa of each month, visit eclectic shops,
galleries in Downtown and Olde Town Market Square,
free trolley rides, live music, arts & crafts, 11a-4p. 480-
782-3045
JAN 1-DEC 31 TUCSON
Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair
Lew Sorensen Community Cnt - Country furniture, pot-
tery, china, farm implements, Oriental rugs, jewelry, native
artifacts. 1st Su each month. Free adm, 8a- 4p. 520-740-
5845
JAN 1-DEC 31 HEREFORD
Arizona Folklore Preserve
Performances Saturdays and Sundays at 2p by Dolan Ellis,
Arizona’s Official State Balladeer, also guest artists, reser-
vations req’d. www.arizonafolklore.com, 520-378-6165
JAN 1-DEC 31 SEDONA
Voices of the Verde w/ Michael Peach
Sedona Heritage Museum - Every first Sat of every
month. “First person” style history talk w/song, cowboy
poetry & humor, 1:30p. $6. 928-282-7038
JAN 1-DEC 31 VAIL
Sunday in the Park
Colossal Cave Mountain Park - 1st Sun of each month.
Array of events/activities from learning about birds of prey
or Native American games to a concert by the 4th Cavalry
Band. 520-647-7275
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AUG 7-8 ELGIN
August Fest
Sonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wine glass
($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music, grape
stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch avail for pur-
chase. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893
AUG 12 KINGMAN
26th Annual Mighty Mudmania
Fireman’s Park - 100 yard obstacle course, maze mud
challenges, competition for all ages- 4 to senior citizen
divisions, food stands, hazmat mud clean up shower,
free, 10a. 928-757-7919
AUG 13-15 PINETOP
Art and Craft Fair
Hon-Dah Resort and Casino - 50+ artisans and vendors,
located at Junction of Hwy’s 260 & 73. 928-369-7568
AUG 14 FLAGSTAFF
Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival
Coconino Co. Fairgrounds - Taste 100+ micro-brewed
beers. Food (extra $) & live entertainment, 3-7p.
$25/adv, $30/door, VIP ticket $50/$55. 928-779-1775 or
www.azbeer.com
AUG 14 CAMP VERDE
Camp Verde Block Party
Camp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main - Arts &
crafts, food, music, games, antique cars and much more.
Free adm, 6-11p. 928-567-0535 ext. 135
AUG 14 LAKE POWELL
Navajo Code Talkers
Wahweap Lodge - Listen to Navajo Code Talkers
speak on their experiences in WWII where they used
their native dialect as a basis for an unbreakable code,
$10/car. Call for times: 800-528-6154
AUG 14-15 WILLIAMS
Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival
Go back in time & enjoy the 50’s again on Rte 66!
Classic Car Show w/trophies, battle of bands, sock hop,
contests & more, free. Morning-night. 928-635-0266
AUG 14-15 PINETOP
White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival
Woodland Road Festival Site - Gospel music, cloggers,
children’s workshop, jam sessions, food & crafts.
Campers - RSVP a camp spot, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. $8,
under 12 free. 800-573-4031
AUG 14-15 PRESCOTT
Spring Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
Courthouse Plaza - 170+ of the finest artisans from
around the West, student art gallery, demonstrations. Sa
9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. Free adm. 928-445-2510
AUG 14-15 FLAGSTAFF
B&P Roping
Ft. Tuthill - Team roping competition. Hrs 9a-5p daily.
Free adm. 602-448-4608
JAN 1-DEC 31 SNOWFLAKE
Historic Home Tours
Spinson Pioneer Museum - Tours available daily, Tues-Sat,
10-4. Covers 2 - 3 houses/museum dependent upon what
the visitors want to see, $1/per person per location, under
6 free, groups over 10 must reserve. 928-536-4881
JAN 1-DEC 31 ORACLE
Oracle State Park Tours
Historic Kannally Ranch House - Tour this Mediterranean
Revival Style home built in 1929, Sat, Sun, and Holidays
at 10a & 2p. Guided nature walks, Sat at 8:30a. 520-896-
2425
JAN 11-DEC 12 SEDONA
Geology Walk
Red Rock State Park - Learn why the rocks are red, where
they came from & where they are going. Second Su of
every month. 2p. $6 per vehicle (up to 4 people). 928-282-
6907
JAN 21-DEC 15 PINE
Old Timers Fiddler’s Jam Session
Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall - Spectators wel-
come. Bring instrument and join in the Jam. 3rd
Wednesday of every month. 1p. Free adm. 928-476-3547
FEB 6-DEC 3 PHOENIX
Artlink First Fridays
Downtown Phoenix - Free self-guided tour of galleries,
studios, & art spaces. Maps avail at Central Library. First
Fri of every month, 6p-10p. Free shuttles. 602-256-7539
MAR 21-OCT 19 PRESCOTT
Sundays at the Smoki Lecture Series
Smoki Museum - Normally the 3rd Sunday of every
month March-Oct. Native American Artists demonstrate
and exhibit their traditional art. 2p. 928-445-1230
APR 15-JUL 15 SCOTTSDALE
Music By Moonlight
El Pedregal Festival Marketplace Courtyard - Thursday
night concerts under the stars at 7p. Call for concert
details. 480-488-1072
APR 22-JUN 24 SURPRISE
Surprise Serenades
West Valley Art Museum - Various Thurs dates, concerts
incl The Singing TV Guys, Patte Williams & Co., The
Bank-the Beatles Best. 7p, $7 at the door. Mbrs & resi-
dents free. 623-972-0635 ext 26
JUNE 2004
AUG 21-22 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Exciting new art from about 35 artists
and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery
and more. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-284-9627
AUG 27 SIERRA VISTA
AUG 19-21 PRESCOTT Army Soldier Show
Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Buena Performing Arts Center - The Army showcases
Sharlot Hall Museum - 100+ poets, reciters & old time some of the many musical, dance, voice and entertain-
singers keep alive the tradition. Various performances, ment talents of today’s soldiers. Free adm but ticket
activities & locations. www.sharlot.org; 928-445-3122 required. 520-533-3354
AUG 27-29 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE
AUG 20 TUCSON
229th Tucson’s Birthday Bash Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta
Pima Co. Courthouse - American, Spanish, Mexican, Mountain bike festival, trails of the White Mountains
Confederate, Tohono O’Odham, Pascua Yaqui & State of near Greer, Eagar & Springerville, Apache Sitgreaves
AZ flag ceremony incl patriotic music. Period costumes Nat’l Forest, Regis: $45. 928-333-5553
encouraged. 8:30a. 520-299-1743
AUG 28 GANADO
AUG 20-21 HOLBROOK Native American Art Auction
Old West Days Hubbell Trading Post - Preview 9a-11a, auction
Historical Courthouse Lawn - Re-enactments, Native 12p, daylight savings time. Held in a large tent. Navajo
American dancers, Southwest Art Show/Sale, Casper weavings, Pueblo Kachina dolls, pottery, paintings, bas-
Baca Rodeo, quilt festival, train & doll show, BBQ, 2-mi kets. Free adm. 928-755-3475
fun run, 10K run & 20-mi bike race. Free. 800-524-2459
AUG 28 TUCSON
AUG 20-21 HOLBROOK Fiesta de San Agustin
Southwest Quilt Festival & Train Show Armory Park - Celebrate the founding of the Presidio
County Fairgrounds - Antique & new quilts & afghans, with music, food, Ballet Folklorico and more! Festivities
Native American quilts & rugs, collectible & new trains begin at Noon. Free. 520-547-3338
of all scales, related collectibles, free adm. 928-524-6407
AUG 20-22 PAYSON LOOK FOR THE ANNUAL EVENT
120th Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Multi-Event Center - Bull riding, calf roping, barrel rac- CALENDARS THROUGHOUT THE PAPER.
ing & more, PRCA sanctioned. Adults $14, childen $7.
Call re family performance. 928-474-4515, 800-672- CLIP & SAVE FOR EASY REFERENCE!
9766
AUG 20-22 FLAGSTAFF
Old-Fashioned Mountain Bike Festival
Wheeler Park - Fr night ride, beer garden, live music,
BEER
BBQ, kids activities, raffles. $25 participant fee, free to
spectators, Fr 3-9, Sa 10-9, Su 10-4. 928-779-7066 TASTING
AUG 21 ALPINE
Alpine Chili Cook-Off
Rodeo Grounds - CASI sanctioned, entertainment, also a
FESTIVAL
bean competition and a backyard brisket contest, SPAM Over 100 Microbrewed Beers
contest, lots of prizes for contest entry! Free, 10a-5p.
928-339-1840 Saturday, August 14
AUG 21 FLAGSTAFF 3pm to 7pm
AZ Rough Riders
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Living History
Presentation brings Spanish/American War era to life,
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
authentic costumes of the famous Rough Riders, 100 yr Tickets $25.00 in Advance
old weapons, 10a-4p. 928-779-4395
$30.00 at the Door • VIP Tickets $50/$55
AUG 21-22 KINGMAN
Summer in the Pines Coconino County Fairgrounds
Hualapai Mountain Lodge - Includes about 50 vendors, Pulliam Airport Exit Off I-17
food and beverages, live music, no adm fee. Located 12
miles above Kingman in the mtns. 928-757-3545 928-779-1775 o r
AUG 21-22 PHOENIX
Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair
www.azbeer.com
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium - 60+ arts and crafts
exhibitors, $5 meal incl. hotdog/hamburger, beans, corn
on the cob and soft drink (served 10a-3p), gen. hours
JOIN US FOR LOTS OF FUN!
10a-5p. 602-231-0300 Souvenir Mug • Music by Steve Reynolds • Rondavous
MAY 30-AUG 29 FLAGSTAFF
Historic Walking Tour
Visitors Cnt/Amtrak - Walking tours every other Sun 10a
to 6/27, except for July 4 at 8a, resuming every other Su,
by historians Richard & Sherry Mangum. Reserv: 928-
774-8800
MAY 31-SEP 4 FLAGSTAFF
Backyard Birding
MAY 1-SEP 24 ST. JOHNS Riordan Mansion St Historic Park - Sundays, park natural-
Petroglyph & Ruin Tours ist introduces birds and their habitat on Mansion grounds,
Lyman Lake State Park - Ranger-guided petroglyph & ruin 7:30a. Bring binoculars & bird book. Donations appreciat-
tours, Saturdays & Sundays. Petrogylphs 10a and Ruins ed. 928-779-4395
2p. $5 per car (up to 4 people). 928-337-4441
JUN 1-JUL 31 HOLBROOK
MAY 1-SEP 30 PHOENIX Native American Dances
Birds in the Garden Old Historical Navajo County Courthouse - Variety of
Desert Botanical Garden - 1-hour tours. Many kinds of authentic dances, public may participate. M-Fr, 6:30-
birds make their homes here. Wear comfortable walking 8:30p, free. 800-524-2459
shoes & bring binoculars. $9 - $4, under 3 free. Mondays
7a. 480-941-1225 JUN 3-JUL 22 GLENDALE
Summer Band Concerts
MAY 1-OCT 30 BISBEE Glendale Amphitheatre, 5850 W. Glendale Ave - Marches,
Farmers Market ballads, showtunes. Refreshments available for purchase,
Next to Warren Ballpark - Every Sa morning you’ll find a BYO lawn chair/blanket. Th evenings 8p. Free adm. 623-
wide variety of locally grown produce & grass-fed meat, 930-2820
baked goods, many handcrafted items, Mex food vendor,
8a-12p, free adm. 520-378-2973 JUN 3-JUL 29 SIERRA VISTA
Summer Concerts in the Park
MAY 4-SEP 28 PRESCOTT Veteran’s Memorial Park - “Desert Stars” - Relax on lawn
Zoo by Moonlight & listen to great music, every Thurs, 7p. 800-288-3861
Heritage Park Zoo - 5/4, 6/2, 7/2, 7/31, 9/28. Great way to
see the animals that are more active at night. Bring a flash JUN 5-AUG 28 PRESCOTT
light, 8p-9:30p, $ 3 adm. 928-778-4242 Square Dance on the Plaza
Courthouse Plaza - Every Saturday, Pre-Rounds 6:30p,
MAY 9-JUL 11 SCOTTSDALE Squares 7-9p (no dance if rain). 928-771-8653
Summer Concerts in the Park
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - Every Sunday. Live JUN 5-SEP 25 WINSLOW
performances, variety of local bands, free admission, train Summer Nights on the Corner
& carousel - $1 per ride, 7:30-9p. 480-312-2312 Standin’ on the Corner Park - Beginning June 5 & every
Sa. night through Sept, a live band at the park, 7-10p.
MAY 15-SEP 4 SHOW LOW Blues, jazz, country, rock and more. Clap, dance, make
Outdoor Talks new friends. 928-289-2434
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area - Saturdays at 7p. U.S.
Forest Service will give one-hour talks regarding various JUN 10-AUG 5 SIERRA VISTA
outdoor topics. Free. 928-537-3680 Tsunami Nights
Sierra Vista Aquatic Center - June 10th, July 8th and
MAY 15-OCT 16 PRESCOTT August 5th. Ride the big waves, dance to D.J. Tony Tee,
Prescott Farmer’s Market free pizza and soda with admission, 8p-10p, $8.50/adm.
Prescott Courthouse Plaza - Open-air market featuring 800-288-3861
fresh locally grown produce, Saturdays, 7:30a-noon. 928-
713-1227 JUN 12-JUL 31 SHOW LOW
Concert in the Park Series
MAY 23-SEP 20 TUCSON City Park - June 12, 26; July 3,17, 31. Free concerts, vari-
Budweiser Summer Concert Series ety of music genres & family entertainment, 7p-9p. 928-
Old Tucson Studios - 8 Outdoor concerts, 6:30p w/doors 532-4140
opening at 5p. Includes top country and rock acts. Prices
vary. 520-883-0100 JUN 19-JUL 11 PAYSON
Summer Concert Series
Green Valley Park - Enjoy warm summer nights w/free
concerts every Sa, except 4th of of July (Su). Bring a lawn
chair, blanket & non-alcoholic beverage, 7-9p. 928-474-
5242 ext 7
JUNE 2004
Hot Birds...Cool Temps!
Escape to the Chiricahuas
by Charlis McVey
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Do you want to beat the heat and
enjoy some great birding at the same
time? Head for the island in the desert -
the Chiricahua Mountains. Known as a
“Sky Island,” the forested mountain with
moist habitats sits surrounded by arid
lands. The huge size of the range and its
nearness to Mexico means that a variety
of bird, animal and plant life found
nowhere else in the U.S. can be seen here.
Habitats range from semi-desert grass-
land at 4,000 feet to forests of Engelmann
spruce and alpine fir at the summit of
Chiricahua Peak at almost 10,000 feet.
Northern species such as Northern
Goshawk and Golden-crowned Kinglet
nest in the coniferous forest. Species from
south of the border are added to many a
life list. This is the only place in Arizona,
for example, where Mexican Chickadee
can be found.
Cave Creek Canyon on the eastern
side of the mountain range is noted as one
of the easiest places to spot the Elegant
Trogon. Five owl species can be found
near Portal, including Elf Owl. Thirteen
species of hummingbirds pass through the
tiny town of Paradise each year - Broad-
tailed, Blue-throated, Magnificent, and
Rufous among others.
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
Bird Festivals & Bird Walks
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
APR 14-18 YUMA
Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
800-293-0071/928-376-0100
APR 22-25 COTTONWOOD
Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
www.birdyverde.org
MAY BISBEE
Fiesta De Las Aves
520-432-1388
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The west side of the Chiricahuas,
though less visited by birders, offers just
as many “Mexican specialties” as the
east slopes. West Turkey Creek Canyon
provides the quickest access to the entire
spectrum of Sky Island habitats. It can be
reached by heading east on AZ 181 at
Sunizona. Some species to watch out for
include Montezuma Quail, Scott’s Oriole,
Western and Whiskered Screech-Owl,
Strickland’s Woodpecker, and Olive,
Grace’s, and Red-faced Warblers.
The best birding in the Chiricahuas is
during the warmer months, April through
September. So grab your binoculars and
your water bottle, head up the canyons,
and enjoy cooler temperatures and great
birds! For more information, call one or
more of the birding contact numbers
listed on this page.
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
MAY 1-SEP 30 PHOENIX
Birds in the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden - 1-hour tours. Many
kinds of birds make their homes here. Wear com-
fortable walking shoes & bring binoculars. $9 -
$4, under 3 free. Mondays 7a. 480-941-1225
MAY 31-SEP 4 FLAGSTAFF
Backyard Birding
Riordan Mansion St Historic Park - Sundays, park
naturalist introduces birds and their habitat on
Mansion grounds, 7:30a. Bring binoculars & bird
book. Donations appreciated. 928-779-4395
AUG 4-8 BISBEE
Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival
Exhibits, vendors, presentations & field trips to
places like the San Pedro River, Chiricahua Mts
& Huachuca Mts. Featured bird is the Tropical
Kingbird. 520-378-0233
SEP SUPERIOR
Bye-Bye Buzzards
http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu, 520-689-2811
Summertime Star Parties!
Head to Lowell Observatory in June
Summer time in Northern
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Arizona is the perfect time to
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venture outside at night and enjoy
the universe. The nights are warm,
the stars are bright and the
Milky Way looms overhead.
Summer time is also the per-
fect time to dust off the tele-
scope. Throughout the
United States and Canada
there are numerous “get-
togethers” involving amateur
astronomers and those curi-
ous about the night sky.
These gatherings are usually
held in dark, remote places
free from the artificial glow
of city lights. It’s an enjoy-
able time to learn more about
the hobby of astronomy and see celestial
vistas through numerous telescopes. It’s a
“Star Party !”
This June 17-20, Lowell Observatory
will host its second annual “Lowell Star
Party.” This gathering of amateur
astronomers is somewhat unique in the
fact that the event is held at a professional
observatory and the attendees get to rub
shoulders with professional astronomers.
The primary location of the event is at the
historic Lowell Observatory Mars Hill
campus on a mesa overlooking Flagstaff.
The Star Party is for all interest and
knowledge levels.
Throughout the 4-day event there will
be celestial observing, presentations,
astronomy vendors and even door
prizes! Attendees will observe the uni-
Special Astronomy Events
AZ State Museum (UofA), Tucson
JUN 19 Marking the Solstice:
A Multicultural Celebration
Hands-on activities, songs & stories relating to
sun, moon, rain, planting and harvesting. BYO
picnic & blanket/chair, 5-8:30p, free. 520-626-
2973
Junk Bond Observatory, Hereford
(near Sierra Vista)
JUN 18 Huachuca Astronomy Club
Public Star Party
Open to star gazers of all ages. Not necessary to
own a telescope, club members will be present to
assist & show. Begins at dusk. 520-366-5788
Kitt Peak National Observatory,
SW of Tucson
JAN 1-DEC 31 Fun with the Sun
All ages program about our favorite star. Hands-
on activities, solar observing, making your own
video. First Fri of every month. $10/adults,
$8/seniors & kids, $6/school rate. 520-318-8726
JUN 26 New Scope Night
Bring your new scope or just your curiosity. Learn
to set up/align scope, use of star charts/plani-
spheres, software, observer’s log, much more,
$23-$25. Reserv: 520-318-8726
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
JUN 17-20 Lowell Star Party
Celestial observing, presentations, astronomy ven-
dors, door prizes, much more. All interest and
knowledge levels. Reserv. req’d. 928-774-3358
ext. 267.
JUN 20 Summer Solstice
Includes discussion of the seasons, esp. the sum-
mer solstice - 1st day of summer in the N.
Hemisphere. 10a, 1p, 3p.
Adm: $5 adults; srs 65+, univ students,
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verse from the rarefied air at 9,300 feet at
the Arizona Snowbowl. You’ll get a
behind-the-scenes look at the progress of
Lowell’s newly announced, 4.3 meter (14
foot mirror) “Discovery
Channel Telescope.” There
Lowell Observatory Archive
will be presentations by profes-
sional astronomers with topics
such as “Mars Rovers,”
“Killer Asteroids,” and many
more. Astronomy vendors will
showcase their wares, includ-
ing companies such as
Celestron Telescopes and
Astronomy Magazine.
Attendees will also have access
to the observatory’s historic,
1896, 24-inch Alvan Clark
Refracting Telescope!
To enjoy this unique experience, do
take note that reservations are required.
To reserve your “spot” go to the dedicat-
ed web site at http://kraken.lowell.
edu/lsp2/index.html or call 928-774-
3358 ext. 267, 9am to 5pm, Monday
through Friday.
If you are unable to attend, not to
worry! Lowell Observatory is open
throughout the summer from 9-5 with
daily tours. Nighttime hours are Monday
through Saturday with the doors opening
at 8pm. Arrive early; we close when the
last visitor views through the historic 24-
inch Alvan Clark Refracting Telescope.
For more information visit Lowell
Observatory on the web at www.low-
ell.edu or call 928-774-3358.
AAA members $4; ages 5-17 $2; 4 & under
free. See ad on page 11 for a 2-FOR-1 dis-
count coupon. 928-774-3358
Petrified Forest Nat’l Park, Holbrook
JUN 14-25 Puerco Pueblo’s Solar Calendar
View the solar calendar petroglyph carved by
ancestral Pueblo people. Marks the summer sol-
stice. View w/ rangers 8-10a, incl w/park adm. of
$10 per car. 928-524-6228
Red Rock State Park, Sedona
JUN 11-12 19th Annual Greater
Verde Valley Astronomy Festival
Lectures, workshops, networking, viewing
through shared telescopes, 1p-1a, park adm: $6
for carload of 4 adults. 928-292-6907
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602-256-6899
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208 N.Marina, Prescott 1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood 480-786-2682
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800-780-2787 928-634-5477 Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
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928-645-9496 Mesa Arts Center & Galeria Mesa Constructed in 1904. The cabin
Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum Little House Museum 155 N.Center, Mesa
480-644-2242 room displays unique, turn of the
Springerville, 928-333-2286
Come Visit this Premier Archaeological Site in the scenic White Phoenix Symphony century window transparencies fea-
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Glendale Historical Society

9802 N. 59th Ave, Glendale
623-931-3668
Goldfield Ghost Town And Mine
Highway 88, Apache Jnct, 480-983-0333
Heard Museum
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602-252-8840 Attractions Passport. Costing
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only $15 and valid, with limited • Tucson Botanical Gardens
Heritage Square 520-621-7968 • Tucson Children’s Museum
115 North 6th Street, Phoenix, 602-262-5071 restrictions, through September 15, • Tucson Museum of Art
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Lost Dutchman Museum 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson • Tucson Sidewinders
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Superstition Mountain counts to 46 area attractions, museums,
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Mesa Historical Museum Attractions in the Passport you purchase one admission to an
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510 W. Main St, Payson, 928-469-1128 443 South Stone Ave., Tucson • Biosphere 2 Center counts, or - worst of all - contain-
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Along with your savings on admis-
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7333 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale U Of A Campus, Tucson
480-945-4499 520-621-6302
Sirrine House Bird Cage Theatre Family Fun Space, Science & Technology
160 North Center, Mesa, 480-644-2760 6th and Allen, Tombstone
Tempe Historical Museum 800-457-3423 Asarco Mineral Discovery Center
Old Tucson Studio
809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum 201 S Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100 I-19 & Pima Mine Rd., Tucson
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Pima County Fairgrounds Biosphere 2 Center
Family Fun Home to Tucson Raceway Park, Southwestern
Arizona Museum For Youth
The Douglas-Williams House International Raceway 520-762-9100
Oracle Rd., Tucson 800-828-2462
Discovery Park
35 N. Robson, Mesa Museum & Genealogical Library Reid Park Zoo
1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson 520-791-3204
1651 Discovery Pk Blvd, Safford 520-428-6260
480-644-2468 (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, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Thurs, & Sat from 1pm-4pm. Admission in free, donations accepted. Tucson Children’s Museum University of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-STAR
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480-312-2312 520-364-7370 Nature & Ecology
Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
Amado, AZ 85645 520-670-5707
The Phoenix Zoo Kitt Peak National Observatories
455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix Graham County Historical Society Museum Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
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Wildlife World Zoo Muheim Heritage House Colossal Cave Mountain Park Pima Air and Space Museum
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623-935-WILD Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum International Wildlife Museum Titan Missile Museum
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Nature & Ecology
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum Tucson Botanical Gardens
Boyce Thompson Arboretum 150 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox, 520-384-4583 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 520-326-9686
P.O. Box AB, Superior
520-689-2811 San Pedro Valley Arts &
Historical Society Museum Photo courtesy of Arizona State Parks
Deer Valley Rock Center 180 S. San Pedro, Benson
P.O. Box 41998, Phoenix 520-586-3070
623-582-8007
San Xavier del Bac Mission
Desert Botanical Gardens 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., Tucson
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 520-294-2624
602-941-1225
Space, Science & Technology
Slaughter Ranch Museum
Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum Original 1880’ Ranch (part of the San Bernardino Spanish land grant
1502 W. Washington, Phoenix of 1730). 15 miles outside of Douglas on Geronimo Trail. Admission -
602-255-3791 Adults $3, Children under 14 free. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-
3pm. Closed Mon & Tues, Christmas & New Years. www.vtc.net/-
Arizona Science Center sranch, email: sranch@vtc.net
520-558-2474
600 E Washington, Phoenix
602 -716-2000
1-800-462-8705 ARIZONA-SONORA
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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: 928-448-2237/2141 (camping)
928-448-2111 (lodge)
4. San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
200 miles north of Phoenix at Willow
Springs and Paiute Canyon/Navajo
Mountain
• Paiute Canyon native basket weaving
Tuba City, Arizona 86045
Phone 928-283-4589/4587
5. Navajo Nation
260 miles northeast of Phoenix, located in
northern Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah - in
Coconino, Navajo, & Apache Counties, Az
• Monument Valley
• St. Michael’s Historic Museum
• Canyon De Chelly
• Hubell Trading Post
• Four Comers National Monument
• Navajo Museum, Library,
Visitor’s Center
• Ten Recreational Lakes
• Window Rock & Shiprock
natural formations
3 Phone 928-669-9211 ext. 1324
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12. Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation
9 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
• Hiking & rock hounding 40 miles south of Phoenix off interstate 10
• Winter National Sand Drag Races Gila River Heritage Theme Park
Needles, California 92363 • Wild Horse Pass Casino
Phone 760-629-4591 • Vee Quiva Casino
• Japanese Internment Camp
8. Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
102 miles northwest of Phoenix and adja- Sacaton, Arizona 85247
cent to the City of Prescott on Highway 69 Phone 928-562-6000
• Bucky’s Casino • Frontier Village Mall
• Historic Prescott 16. Ak-Chin Indian Community
• Fishing, camping, hunting 58 miles south of Phoenix on Highway 347
Prescott, Arizona 86301 • Him-Dak Museum
Phone 928-445-8790 • Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
• 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
• Native Visions horseback riding, van 17. Salt River Pima-Maricopa
tours, & gift shop Indian Community
• Montezuma Wells and Tuzigoot 10 miles east of Phoenix and adjacent to
National Monuments Scottsdale
Camp Verde, Arizona 86322 • Hoo-Hoogamiki Museum
Phone 928-567-3035 • Talking Stick Golf Course
• Pavilions Shopping Center
10. Tonto Apache Tribe • Cypress Golf Course
93 miles north of Phoenix and adjacent to • Casino Arizona at Salt River
Payson on Highway 87 Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
• Mazatzal Casino • Winter recreation Phone 480-850-8000
• Mogollon Rim • Tonto Natural Bridge
Payson, Arizona 85541
Phone 928-474-5000
11. Colorado River Indian Tribes 11
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
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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
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
Phone 800-572-7282 or 520-883-5000
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fitness center, 164-slip marina, double-wide SAN JUAN PUEBLO Colorado Belle Hotel Casino
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Sunset Station Hotel Casino
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Hands-on Cultural Seminars
San Carlos Apaches Share Their Skills
Imagine weaving your very
W R
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own Apache burden basket! Or
G
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perhaps you’d like to make an
Apache violin or learn about
tribal history and language. These
unique experiences and more can be
yours this summer - the opportunity
to learn some time-honored Apache
crafts as well as to appreciate the
cultural traditions of the San Carlos
Apache tribe.
The following five-day work-
shops are offered at the Apache
Gold Casino Resort Convention Center:
• Apache Burden Basket Weaving, instruc-
tor Evalena Henry - Evalena has been hon-
ored for her artistry by the prestigious
National Endowment for the Arts. Working
with willow and cottonwood, she’ll teach
you the skills she’s honed for more than four
decades. You will complete a basket decorat-
ed with leather fringe and tin jingles.
• Apache Cradle Board Making, instructor
Darlene Russell - You’ll begin by seeing
how the mesquite root and yucca plant are
gathered and used. With hands on instruc-
tion you will complete an 11” cradle board.
Darlene has been making cradle boards
since she was a child.
• Apache Violin, instructor Terrill Goseyun
“Sheep is Life”
A Celebration of Sheep, Weaving & Navajo Lifeways
Diné be‚ iiná, Inc. hosts the
EN GE
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Sheep is Life Celebration June
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21-27, 2004 at the Diné College Ned
Hatathlie Center. The Celebration
brings people and cultures from all over
the world. During the week, attend pre-cel-
ebration workshops, rope making classes,
felting, wool and dye demonstrations. See
film presentations, meet master weavers,
and taste the Native foods. Attend lectures
on the programs, ideas, and leadership that
advocate for and promote “sheep is life.”
Free family activities are open to the public
on Friday and Saturday.
A student from the Four Corners region
will read his or her winning Sheep is Life
essay at the Friday Night Benefit Awards
Dinner to evoke the theme for this year’s
celebration: Dibé bee iiná náásgóó bee
ínáhoosh‚aah. The evening will also feature
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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- See how this beautiful instrument is
formed from a stalk of the Century plant and
horsetail hair. Terrill will teach you in the
same style that was passed down to
him by his great grandfather and grand-
father. You will make a 12” Apache
Violin.
• Apache Camp Dress, instructor
Veronica Belvado - Veronica is a well
known seamstress in San Carlos. With
her help you will construct a two-piece
traditional Apache style camp dress
consisting of a blouse and pleated skirt.
• Apache Language Preservation and
Communication, instructor Carol Sneezy -
In this workshop you will learn to read,
write and pronounce a simple dialogue in
Apache. Participate in an open discussion on
the challenges of language preservation for
the Apache people today.
• Apache History, instructor Reede Upshaw
- Born to a ranching family and raised a
cowboy on the reservation, Reede will share
stories of things he has seen and experienced
while growing up in San Carlos.
Special hotel packages are available
June 27 through September 3. Class size
is limited, so register early. To learn
more, call 1-800-APACHE 8, press #
sign, then dial ext. 3704 or ext. 3259.
a Keynote Speaker, a Fashion Show, and a
silent rug auction.
The Saturday Sheep and Goat Show
will honor this year’s best of show. A lec-
ture series will focus on the health, history,
and future of the Navajo-Churro Sheep.
Byron Peterson from the National Weather
Service will give talks about weather and
lightning safety around the home and the
sheep corral. Cultural presenters will
speak about the relationship between sheep
and the traditional Navajo Lifeways.
For more information, vendor fees, or to
reserve an advance copy of our annual
Sheep is Life program, please call our
main office at 928-871-4991. To get an
idea of some of the educational outreach
that DBI offers, visit
www.navajolifeway.org.
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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Great Summer Escapes Arizona State Parks

Arizona Fish and Game Dept.
Bureau of Land Management
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
602-542-4174
602-942-3000
602-417-9200
State Parks Combine Fun with Sensible Precautions Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix 602-379-4511
National Park Service Phoenix 602-640-5250
Summer is here and fami- come all the campers to our 123 camp-
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about Arizona’s cultural history. trout are hitting pretty good right now and
Arizona’s State Park campgrounds offer bass are still biting!” NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES
hot showers, interpretive programs, hik- Lyman Lake State Park, located up CENTRAL ARIZONA
ing trails, fishing, rock hot tubs, boat on the Colorado Plateau and past the tall Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge 520-723-3172
campsites on the Colorado river, boat pines of the Rim Country, should be the Tonto National Monument Roosevelt 520-467-2241
access, mountain biking, and Park destination of choice for campfire NORTHERN ARIZONA
Rangers who are always on site to help diehards. “At 6,000 feet, Lyman Lake is Canyon De Chelly National Monument Chinle 928-674-5500
campers in any emergency. situated in wide-open mountain grass- Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Springerville 928-333-5375
With the drought ravaging the state, lands and the campfires aren’t as prob- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page 928-608-6404
campfires are being discouraged in many lematic,” says Manager Tom Fisher. “We Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon 928-638-7779
areas where there are undeveloped camp- have 61 developed campsites and Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Ganado 928-755-3475
grounds. Rangers are urging campers to campers can just camp down along the Montezuma Castle National Monument Camp Verde 928-567-3322
buy propane stoves for cooking and lake. We also have eight camping cabins Navajo National Monument Tonalea 928-672-2366
heating and not build campfires. If for and yurts, which families are discovering Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
any reason you do build a campfire, are a great economical way to get out of Pipe Spring National Monument Fredonia 928-643-7105
remember to drown it! All campfires the elements and enjoy camping.” Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-0502
should be put out with “WATER” and not The 12 Historic State Parks across Tuzigoot National Monument Clarkdale 928-634-5564
covered with dirt as fires burn down and the State highlight the cultural history and Walnut Canyon National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-3367
can escape underground two days later in provide interpretive programs and Wupatki National Monument Flagstaff 928-679-2365
a different area. Also, in some areas exhibits explaining the many centuries of SOUTHERN ARIZONA
smoking is banned outside of cars. Arizona’s history. The Verde Valley loop Chiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas, Willcox 520-824-3560
A great destination is Tonto Natural tour offers seven of Arizona’s most Fort Bowie Historical Site Bowie 520-847-2500
Bridge State Park just north of Payson, unique State and National parks in one Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Ajo 520-387-6849
an easy drive up to the cooler climes. The small loop that is only a couple hours Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Tucson 520-733-5158
Forests are closed around Strawberry and north of Phoenix. Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tucson 520-733-5153
Pine, but cars with visitors are still For swimmers and boaters the three Tumacacori National Historical Park Tumacacori 520-398-2341
allowed to go down into Tonto Natural big Colorado River Parks are open for
Bridge State Park. Families can swim in campfires, but in southern Arizona near STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS
the lower portion of Pine Creek and boul- the mountains, fire restrictions are being CENTRAL ARIZONA
der-hop their way through the creek bed strictly enforced. Be sure to check out the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Superior 520-689-2811
Lost Dutchman State Park Apache Junction 480-982-4485
until they see the stunning 400 foot-high 14 State Parks campgrounds with 1,217
McFarland State Historic Park Florence 520-868-5216
Travertine Bridge. developed campsites at www.azs-
Picacho Peak State Park Picacho 520-466-3183
Fool Hollow Lake State Park near tateparks.com or call 602-542-4174 for COLORADO RIVER REGION
Show Low is restricting building camp- specific information on camping, fish- Alamo Lake State Park Wenden 928-669-2088
fires “because it is just too dangerous,” ing, historic tours, or hiking in Arizona. Buckskin Mountain State Park Parker 928-667-3231
says Park manager Jim Fisher. “We wel- Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City 928-855-2784
Lake Havasu State Park Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223
Petrified Forest National Park Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
Yuma
Yuma
928-783-4771
928-329-0471
Summer Programs and Solstice Celebration NORTHERN ARIZONA
Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood 928-634-5283
Petrified Forest National the equinoxes in many cases. Fort Verde State Historic Park Camp Verde 928-567-3275
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Park offers a variety of fascinat- Puerco Pueblo is located on the main Homolovi Ruins State Park Winslow 928-289-4106
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ing summer interpretive pro- park road almost midway between the Jerome State Historic Park Jerome 928-634-5381
grams beginning May 29, 2004. north and south entrance. A paved trail Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns 928-337-4441
Some of these run daily and cover such leads through Puerco Pueblo to a boulder Red Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-6907
interesting topics as “Triassic Park” or etched with a small circular petroglyph Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Flagstaff 928-779-4395
how these living trees turned to stone and that marks the summer solstice. During Slide Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-3034
“Crystal Forest” that tells the geologic the sun’s morning trek, a shaft of light is Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson 928-476-4202
stories of this ever-changing Triassic projected onto the boulder and travels SOUTHERN ARIZONA
landscape. Other guided tours cover the down the side to penetrate the center of Catalina State Park Tucson 520-628-5798
historic Painted Desert Inn and the the small spiral. Kartchner Caverns State Park Benson 520-586-2283
Puerco Pueblo from an early Puebloan Join us in observing this amazing Oracle State Park Oracle 520-896-2425
Indian culture. occurrence as you learn about the archeo- Patagonia Lake State Park Patagonia 520-287-6965
In addition, there will be American astronomy of the region. For more infor- Roper Lake State Park Safford 520-428-6760
Indian and cultural demonstrators at the mation call 928-524-6228 weekdays, Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tombstone 520-457-3311
park, such as a Navajo rug weaver and 8am to 4pm Mountain Standard Time or Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Tubac 520-398-2252
silversmith and a Zuni fetish carver. At e-mail the park Superintendent at NATIONAL FORESTS
sundown on special days, the Sunset PEFO_Superintendent@nps.gov. The NORTHERN ARIZONA
Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville 928-333-4301
Program will provide a rare opportunity park website is www.nps.gov/pefo. Coconino National Forest Flagstaff 928-527-3600
to enjoy the park and surrounding areas Kaibab National Forest Williams 800-863-0546
during a time when the park is usually
closed. Visitor Center Reopens Prescott National Forest
Tonto National Forest
Prescott
Phoenix
928-445-1762
602-225-5200
Summer Solstice Programs will Sunset Crater Volcano SOUTHERN ARIZONA
begin at Petrified Forest National Park in
June. Rangers will be stationed at Puerco National Monument Coronado National Forest Tucson 520-670-4552
Pueblo’s Solar Calendar from 8am to The Visitor Center, closed for redesign since WILDLIFE REFUGES
10am daily from June 16 through June March 1, will reopen to the public on June 7 Alchesay National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
30. at 8 am. The National Park Service, in part- Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Parker 928-667-4144
Solar calendars are found throughout nership with the Museum of Northern
Arizona, has created new interpretive Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Sasabe 520-823-4251
the southwest and are usually single pet- exhibits. Visitors will learn current scientific Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Ajo 520-387-6483
roglyphs that interact with sunlight and ideas about how the volcano transformed Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Cibola 928-587-3253
surrounding rocks to mark the passage of the landscape and how certain species of Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Needles, CA 619-326-3853
the seasons. As the sun’s position in the plants and animals have adapted to a harsh Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-3371
sky changes throughout the year, shadow environment. Cultural perspectives from Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-7861
and sunlit images are projected onto the American Indians of the area are explored, San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Douglas 520-364-2104
rock carvings. These projections mark the along with the historical human witness to Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
winter and summer solstices as well as the eruption. 928-526-0502 Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 928-767-3456
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Quality Inn & Suites Durango
Great Hotel in a Fabulous Town
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location. Many people choose a
hotel for its hot showers and great
mattresses. For others a hot breakfast
with a plethora of food choices is what
counts. Whatever is tops on your list that
defines a great hotel, you will be happy
with your choice if it is the Quality Inn
& Suites in Durango, Colorado.
Of course, most people are not going
to drive to Durango just to visit a hotel,
even one as good as the Quality Inn &
Suites. But most people will visit
Durango when they are reminded of all
the fascinating things to do in the Four
Corners area - and the Quality Inn &
Suites is located smack in the middle of
an array of attractions that will keep visi-
tors busy for days!
Take a step back in time as you ride
the steam-powered Durango & Silverton
Narrow Gauge Train as it winds its way
through the spectacular wilderness of the
San Juan Mountains to Silverton,
Colorado.
Explore Mesa Verde National Park,
recognized by Conde Nast Travelers
Readers’ Choice Awards as the #1
National Historic Monument in the world.
Whether you take a solitary hike or a
guided tour, the time you spend in this
unbelievable national treasure belies
Mesa Verde
National Park
Mesa Verde, Spanish for “green
table,” contains some of the most notable
and best preserved archeological sites in
the United States. They provide a spec-
tacular look into the lives of the
Ancestral Pueblo people.
From approximately A.D. 600 through
A.D. 1300 people lived and flourished in
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description. Allow plenty of time, you
won’t want to leave.
On a more playful note, what could be
more fun than a breakfast horseback
trail ride through the hills and valleys,
where the views are breathtaking and the
fresh mountain air makes you feel wholly
alive...where in the quiet mountain areas
surrounding Durango you might start to
forget that stressful life in the fast lane.
Some might wish to visit art galleries,
while others will prefer our three golf
courses, one a championship course. The
magnificent views of the mountains and
valleys might cause a missed shot or two,
but do you know what happens to a ball
when played at a 6,500 or 7,500-foot alti-
tude?
All this and much more is located in
Durango, Colorado.
Now that you have been given enough
information to entice you into visiting
Durango, how about staying in a hotel
that has an indoor pool, spa and sauna,
an exercise room, in-room coffee, PLUS
a well-trained, caring staff that is always
ready to go the extra mile to make a
guest’s stay more enjoyable (and did we
mention freshly made muffins!). In other
words, a stay in Durango’s Quality Inn
& Suites. For more information call
970-259-7900.
communities throughout the area. During
the last 75 to 100 years they constructed
the elaborate stone villages or “cliff
dwellings” in the sheltered alcoves of the
canyon walls.
Twenty-four Native American tribes
in the southwest have an ancestral affilia-
tion with the sites at Mesa Verde.
The entrance to the park is 9 miles
east of Cortez and 35 miles west of
Durango in Southwestern Colorado on
US Highway 160. For more informa-
tion call 970-529-4465.
Railfest 2004
Celebrate Durango’s Rich Western Culture
The Durango & Silverton
Narrow Gauge Railroad has been
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in continuos operation since 1881.
The train offers daily train service to
Silverton May through late October.
The winter Cascade Canyon train oper-
ates Thanksgiving through early May.
The Durango & Silverton Barrow Gauge
Railroad operates authentic coal-fired,
steam powered locomotives through the
remote wilderness and high mountain
landscape of the San Juan National Forest
in Southwest Colorado.
Each and every year, the Durango &
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad hosts
an annual late August event called
Railfest. Railfest celebrates not only rail-
road history, but Durango Colorado’s rich
western culture as well. “Happy Rails To
You” imbibes both cultures with a full-
filled 4-day event scheduled August 18-
22.
Western celebrities like the wood-
burning Eureka and Palisades locomo-
tive #4 that dates back to 1875 and the
1930’s Rio Grande Southern Galloping
Goose Motor Number 5 are main stays
of the annual event. Rail fans have the
rare opportunity to take a ride on excur-
sions with these vintage rail celebrities.
Guests also have the opportunity to
Hummer Tours
Trips from $20 to $125/person
Extreme, Serene and Moderate Tours Available
as well as Custom Tours and Combinations.
970-759-8212
643 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO • Mon-Sat 8am-8pm
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• Free Hot Breakfast
• Indoor Pool,
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• Exercise Room
• Guest Laundry
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take a ride on the “Presidential Special”
during Railfest on Saturday, August 21.
This first-class train is made up of the
D&SNGRR’s four vintage first-class
coaches. These rare business cars date
back to 1878 and are immaculately deco-
rated with first-class accoutrements,
including velvet drapes, Victorian furnish-
ings, marble-topped dressers, ornate wood
moldings and brass railings. These first-
class coaches are available for a full char-
ter day rate but seldom can individuals
take a ride in this kind of style. Tickets
for the Presidential Special are priced at
$175 per person. The trip to Silverton
includes on-board entertainment, refresh-
ments and special photo stops along the
way.
Rail collectors are always thrilled with
the annual Railroadiana Swap meet held
during the event. Additionally, there will
be model garden rail tours, exhibits,
entertainment and photo opportunities
for Rail enthusiasts during the four-day
event.
A complete Railfest schedule and
advance ticketing will be available by late
spring, by calling the reservation office
at 970-247-2733 or toll free 1-888-
TRAIN-07. Log onto www.durango-
train.com for online information.
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Stay at the “Pretty Beach”
With Playa Bonita Resorts
by Kate Seymour
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Whether it’s on the beach, by the
beach, in a room, in a suite or in a
RV, Playa Bonita Resorts offers it all.
With two hotels and two RV resorts you
can be sure to find something for your
budget and comfort. All of their locations
are placed on prime real estate and offer
easy access to the city of Rocky Point.
The Playa Bonita Hotel has 128
rooms all with the most spectacular beach
and ocean views in Rocky Point! The
hotel is set up so you can also look out
over their sparkling swimming pool with
a beautiful rock waterfall and Jacuzzi.
You can choose between a regular room,
which comes equipped with queen size
beds, A/C, heater and satellite television;
or, you can stay in one of their modestly
named, comfortable suites, offering two
rooms each with their own bathrooms, a
fully equipped kitchen and two - count
‘em two - balconies! Now if that doesn’t
make you want to stay inside all day, the
fact that there is a Mini-Market and a
first-class Restaurant/Bar on property
definitely will. Puesta del Sol or “the sun-
set” specializes in mouth-watering
seafood and Mexican cuisine and serves
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Within walking distance to the Playa
Playa Bonita
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Bonita, or “pretty beach,” the Laos Mar
Hotel & Suites offers a more intimate
lodging experience with just 49 rooms,
cafeteria and Mini-Mart. Each room is
set around the pool, featuring a palapa
bar, and each has either an ocean or
desert view. All rooms have purified
water, A/C, heater and cable TV. Their
suites feature kitchens and a sofa bed
with separate bedroom.
New to the Playa Bonita Resorts fami-
ly is the Bonita RV Park with 94 spaces,
full hookups, beach access, bar and mini-
mall. Plus, the park is located in the
trendy new area of Rocky Point on Calle
13, filled with restaurants, bars and shop-
ping! Playa Bonita RV is located next to
the Playa Bonita Hotel right on the white
sands of the beach and features 300 full
hook-up spaces, a store, and a recreation
room. Both properties boast laundry ser-
vices, clean restrooms, showers, and
satellite TV.
While each location is close to the
city’s venues, each offers so much on-
property you don’t have to leave if you
don’t want to. Heck, it’s your vacation so
just sit back and relax. All you have to do
is decide where to stay!
For more information please call
888-232-8142 or visit
www.playabonitaresort.com
Resort, Hotel & R.V. Park
Walk along the
peaceful beaches
Relax at the pool
Read a book to the
sound of the waves
• 128 Beach View Room
• A/C in Rooms
• Jacuzzi
• Satellite TV
• Outside Bar
• Restaurant
•Swimming Pool
• Happy Hour
• Live Music
USA Toll Free: 1-800-569-1797
México Toll Free: 1-888-232-8142
Phone from USA: (011-52-638)
383-2586 or 383-2199
Located on Paseo Balboa #100
on the beach, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
www.playabonitaresort.com
for more information on all of our hotels and RV Parks
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The Border Zone is usually up to 20
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a permit. United States auto insurance is
not valid in Mexico either. The Don
Smith Mexico Auto Insurance team will
be sure to guide you through every step
you need to take.
They’ll make it easy for you too! You
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Located Paseo Balboa #90,
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1403 W. Broadway Ave.
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1617 N. Ironwood Dr.
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97 sites. Pets allowed. Cable TV,
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Country Villa Home Community
2325 W. Virginia
480-982-2521
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70 spaces. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. LP gas, showers, restrooms,
laundry, rec hall, game room, handicap
access, heated pool, horseshoe court.
Casa Grande
Gold Canyon RV & Golf
7151 E. US Highway 60
480-982-5800
877-465-3226
www.rvresortarizona.com
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754 RV sites, full hookups. Age restric-
tions, electric, water and sewer
hookups, laundry, snack bar, pets OK,
CATV, wireless internet available. LP
gas, instant phone hook-up, internet,
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hall, classrooms, swimming, handi-
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lab, modem friendly, restroom, show-
ers, sauna, & steam room. 9 hole golf
course and golf shop.
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ft. length unit minimum. Modem
hookup. Laundry, exercise room,
library, woodshop, billiard room, game
& craft room. Tennis, shuffleboard and
pickleball courts. Recreation hall.
Planned activities. Heated pool and hot
tub. Pets allowed in pet area.
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.
Casita Verde
2200 N. Trekell Rd.
520-836-9031
www.rvinthesun.com
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192 spaces. Pets allowed. Age restric-
tion. Cable TV, LP gas, showers, handi-
capped accessible, dump station, inter-
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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
natural to think to head north.
However, in Southern Arizona, there is
an oasis from the heat. Tombstone
Territories RV Park in Huachuca City
provides a summer haven for Rvers,
rarely breaking 90 degrees. Located 60
miles southeast of Tucson in beautiful
and historically rich Cochise County,
Tombstone Territories boasts the fact that
their location at a 4000 foot elevation
makes for temperatures usually 15-20
degrees cooler than Phoenix.
Their elevation also creates awe-
inspiring views in every direction, and
also a bird watcher’s paradise! There are
miles of hiking, riding and biking trails.
Other amenities for outdoor enthusiasts
are a heated pool, spa, BBQ, and fire
pit. An exercise path surrounds the
perimeter of the resort, perfect for walk-
ers and joggers to enjoy. And the desig-
nated paths in the desert are for a differ-
ent walk. Both horseshoes and bocce ball
games can be played in the mesquite
grove. The large recreation hall has a
kitchen, library, billiards, table tennis,
shuffleboard, darts, phones/modems and
WiFi for high speed Internet.
Tombstone Territories is a community
that has organized activities on an
almost daily basis. There is always an
activity schedule posted at the club-
Palm Creek Golf & Resort
1110 N. Hennes Blvd
520-421-7000
800-421-7004
www.palmcreekgolf.com
sales, bingo, and live entertainment.
There are scheduled times for many
games, including board games, cards,
rock races and dominos, although you
are free to play at any time. There is a
pitch and putt course, so come out and
sharpen your short game. All you need is
your own clubs, golf shoes are not
required.
Tombstone Territories has 102 huge
(40’x80’) pull-through lots with full
hookups including cable. Two laundry
facilities are in the park. There are RV
storage facilities, propane, and a disposal
station as well, for added convenience.
They give Good Sam, Passport
America and AAA member discounts.
The quiet, tranquil location of the
resort is within an easy drive to many
other “cool” summer attractions:
Kartchner Caverns, the San Pedro
Riparian Area, Tombstone, Bisbee,
Cochise Stronghold, and Babocomari
Creek are all within an easy driving dis-
tance from the resort.
No matter what time of year it is,
Tombstone Territories RV Resort is the
destination for Top Rally, and
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please call toll-free 877-316-6714, or
visit their website: www.tombstoneter-
ritories.com.
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El Mirage
Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort
11201 N. El Mirage Rd.
623-583-0464
800-445-4115
www.rvresortarizona.com
puebloelmiragerv@aol.com
1075 site. Full hookups. 95 mobile
home sites. In-park manager, social
director, elegant club house with
lounge, library and billiards, 18 hole
Fuzzy Zoeler championship golf
course, driving range and putting green,
rec center, 2 jacuzzis and 2 saunas,
large swimming pool, lawn bowling
green, tennis and shuffleboard.
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, handicapped access. Age and pet
restrictions.
Mesa Spirit RV Resort
3020 E. Main St.
480-924-6709
www.azrvpark.com
mesaspirit@azrvpark.com
1800 RV sites, 55+, no tents and pet
restrictions, 400 full hookups (30/50
amps), city water, restrooms, showers,
public phone, security, & laundry, 8
heated pools and spas, fitness center,
lighted tennis courts, 13 pool tables, 32
lighted shuffleboard courts, 12 horse-
shoe courts, bocce ball, picnic and BBQ
sections, computer room, adults room,
shuffleboard, horseshoes, rec hall, game
room, planned activities.
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.
WESTWIND RV & GOLF RESORT
9797 E. Frontage Rd., Yuma Az 85365
928-342-2992 • Toll Free: 1-866-440-2992
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Par 3 executive 9 hole golf course
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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, shuffleboard.
Good Life RV Resort
3403 E. Main St.
480-832-4990 800-999-4990
www.goodliferv.com
info@goodliferv.com
1163 RV sites, age restrictions, pet
restrictions, 24 rental units, patios, full
hookups, city water and sewage, cable
TV available, restrooms, showers, pub-
lic phone, laundry, security. 2 heated
pools and spas, shuffleboard, horse-
shoes, putting green, tennis courts, rec
hall, computer lab, health club, silver-
smith and ceramics, library, pool hall,
weekly entertainment and dances. Post
office on site.
Tempe
Apache Palms RV Park
1836 E. Apache Blvd.
480-966-7399
www.apachepalmsrvpark.com
apachepalms@aol.com
80 spaces, full hook-ups, no age restric-
tions on indiviudals but only 4 people
per RV allowed, accept pets with
restrictions (please call for more infor-
mation), no tents, most sites have
patios, elite sites offer immediate phone
service on arrival, picnic tables and
grills. Modem station at office, big-rig
friendly, restrooms with showers, laun-
dry room, heated pool and spa, reserva-
tions accepted, centrally located in the
heart of Tempe with city bus access at
gate.
• 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.
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Park Place Community Resort COLORADO RIVER REGION
306 S. Recker Rd.
480-830-1080 Bullhead City
www.sunhome.biz River City RV Park
info@sunhome.biz 2225 Merrill Ave.
287 spaces. Pets allowed, age restric- 928-754-2121
tion, LP gas, showers, restrooms, game www.rivercityrvpark.com
room, laundry, rec hall, handicap We offer 132 spaces for the value con-
access, internet hook-up, heated pool, scious traveler. Utilities and cable are
hot tub, shuffleboard, putt-putt golf. free, as well as the heated pool, rec
hall, exercise room, games, clean show-
Desert's Edge RV Village ers and restrooms, and outside picnic
22623 N. Black Canyon Hwy. area. Horseshoes and mini golf are also
602-789-6903 free. Laundry facilities, phones, vend-
888-633-7677 ing machine, ice machines and propane
www.desertsedgerv.com service is available at a small cost. 30
dakarderv@aol.com and 50 amp service. Free email service
210 RV sites, full hook-ups (30/50 is available in the office.
amps) No age restrictions! Pet restric-
tions, no tents, gravel, patios, city Kingman
water, modem hu/office. Restrooms & Blake Ranch RV and Horse Motel
showers, ATM, laundry, public phone, 9315 E. Blake Ranch Rd.
limited RV supplies, LP gas. Satellite 928-757-3336
TV, heated pool, spa, rec hall, game A full service RV Ranch with 55
room, & planned activities. spaces, pets allowed, cable TV, LP Gas,
showers, dump station, Internet hook-
San Carlos up, rest rooms, game room, laundry, rec
Apache Gold RV Park hall.
P.O. Box 1210
928-475-7800 Lake Havasu City
800-APACHE-8 Havasu RV Resort
www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com 1905 Victoria Farms Rd.
casino@cybertrails.com 928-764-2020
60 sites, full hookups. Pets welcome! 877-407-2020
Cable TV, showers, laundry, heated www.havasurvresort.com
pool and jacuzzi, within walking dis- sales@havasurvresort.com
tance of the casino. NEW!! Opening January 2004. Views
of lake and mountains. 169 oversized
Tonopah lots for purchase or rent. Spacious
Saddle Mountain Clubhouse with many amenities and
3607 N. 411th Ave. large covered patio adjacent to game
623-386-3892 area. Heated pool and jacuzzi overlook
saddlemountainrv@aol.com the 9 hole putting green with water fea-
208 sites, 50-amps, full hook-ups ture. We have it all including 100 amps,
including phone connection. Pool, ten- big rig sites, internet hookups, and pet
nis courts, laundry and shower facili- friendly. Our city caters to our RV visi-
ties, picnic area, shuffleboard and tors. Many activities including a new
horseshoes. Pets welcome. RV storage, senior center are in town.
propane, dump station, public phone,
vending machines and picnic gazebo
area.
Yuma
Cactus Gardens RV Park
10657 S. Avenue 9 E
928-342-9188
www.rvinthesun.com
Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort cactus@digitaldune.net
480 space park, shopping within 5 min,
Make our beautiful RV Resort your year-round residence heated pool & jacuzzi, activities galore
• Planned Activities and great staff. Yuma Foothills.
• Billiards Computer rooms and wireless internet
access. Park model rental and sales
• Heated Pool & Spa available.
• Salon
Capri Mobile Park
RV Park Reservations 3380 S. 4th Ave.
928-726-0959
1-800-352-6305
www.rvinthesun.com
Located Near Prescott • 11250 E. St. Rte. 69 • Dewey, AZ caprirv@digitaldune.net
203 RV spaces. cable TV, phones,
Minutes From: sewer & water, outdoor swimming pool
• National Forest & spa, showers, club house with
• Museums kitchen, lighted shuffleboard courts,
• Golf Course horseshoe pits, card room. Activity
director on site.
• Casino
• Antique Shop
Escape The Heat • Lake
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
Call for tee times: 760-352-6638
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Caravan Oasis Resort
10500 E. Frontage Road
928-342-1480, 800-342-1480
www.caravanoasisresort.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 wel-
come, rec hall, full kitchen, restrooms
and showers, laundry, phone hookups,
propane delivery, shuffleboard, horse-
shoes, pool tables, planned activities
with activities director on property,
entertainment. Computer room and
wireless internet access. Park model
sales.
Las Quintas Resort
10442 E. Frontage Road
877-975-9005
928-305-9005
www.caravanoasisresort.com
lasquintas1@aol.com
460 RV sites. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. Cable TV, Internet hookups,
red hall, game room, restrooms, show-
ers, handicapped access, laundry.
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 208A
Flying J Travel Plaza
16189 S. Sunshine Blvd., 520-466-9205
Convenience store, The Cookery Restaurant.
ATM, phone rooms, laundry, arcade, show-
ers.
Phoenix - I-10 exit 137
Flying J Travel Plaza
6700 W. Latham St., 623-936-1118
Convenience store, The Country Market,
Pepperoni’s, Magic Dragon. ATM and
phone room. Laundry and shower.
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 and phone
rooms. Showers and laundry.
Kingman - I-40 exit 53
Flying J Travel Plaza
3300 E. Andy Devine Ave., 928-757-7300
The convenience store, The Cookery
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Mesa Verde RV Park
3649 S. 4th Ave.
928-726-5814
www.rvinthesun.com
mesaverde@digitaldune.net
262 sites, laundry, restrooms, showers,
2 swimming pools and jacuzzis, 6 shuf-
fleboard 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 cen-
ter with wireless internet access, shuf-
fleboard, horseshoes, golf practice cage.
RV rentals available.
Westwind RV and Golf Resort
9797 E. 32nd St.
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 sta-
tion, craft room, billiard room, lounge,
ballroom, fitness center, shuffleboard
court, volleyball court, cafe.
Restaurant. ATM and phone rooms, laundry,
game room, TV room.
I-40 Exit 66
Petro Truck Stop
Blake Ranch Road, 928-757-2799
Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium
coffee, Pizza Hut Express, Baskin Robbins.
travel/convenience store, filling station,
ATM/check cashing, showers, video game
arcade, movie theater, laundry room,
AT&T/SmartStop phones, mailing services,
internet kiosks, lighted parking.
NORTH
Winslow - I-40 exit 255
Flying J Travel Plaza
400 Transcon Lane, 928-289-2081
Country Market Restaurant. ATM,
phone rooms.
SOUTH
Tucson - I-10 exit 268
TTT Tucson Truck Terminal, Inc.
5451 Benson Highway, 520-574-0050
Convenience store, deli, Hi-Way Chef
Restaurant, CB shop, gift shop, barber/beau-
ty shop, massage clinic, post office, Western
Union, RV dump, propane.
Rio Rico - I-19 exit 12
Pilot Travel Center #279
520-377-0001
Parking, showers, ATM, public laundry,
convenience store.
Willcox - 1-10 exit 340
Rip Griffin Travel Center
1501 Fort Grant Rd., 520-384-5311
Minh Chinese, Country Fare, Subway.
Store, lounge, laundry, phones, showers,
parking, repair shop, RV dump.
NORTH
Ash Fork
Ash Fork / Grand Canyon RV Park
PO Box 357
928-637-2521
63 sites, full hookups. Tent sites and
cabins, laundry, store, storage.
Camp Verde
Distant Drums RV Resort
583 W. Middle Verde Rd.
928-554-0444
877-577-5505
www.distantdrumsrvresort.com
info@distantdrumsrvresort.com
I-17 Exit 289, located near Cliff Castle
Casino. Centrally located in the beauti-
ful high desert of the Verde Valley. 158
sites on 16 landscaped acres. Full
hookups, level concrete pads. Cable TV,
phone, internet. Heated pool & spa,
country store, laundry facilities, exer-
cise room, spacious Community room.
Clean showers, restrooms, dump sta-
tion, propane. Pets allowed.
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, show-
ers, restrooms, modem friendly, LP gas,
on running creek. YOU WILL NOT BE
DISAPPOINTED!
Dewey
Orchard RV Ranch
11250 E. Hwy. 69
928-772-8266
800-352-6305
402 RV sites, 55+, 290 pull-thrus
(35x45), 315 full hook-ups, 30/50
amps, CATV, city water, modem
hu/office, restrooms & showers, public
phone, laundry, groceries, RV supplies,
LP gas. Heated pool, spa, shuffleboard,
horseshoes, rec hall, & game room.
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Flagstaff
Black Barts 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
restrictions. Restrooms, showers, dump
station, laundry room. Internet hook-up,
steakhouse, market, general store and
antique store on premises. RV supplies
available. Credit cards accepted.
Lakeside
Pete's Retreat RV Resort
3486 E. Pete's Retreat Rd.
928-721-9668
5 RV sites. Showers, laundry conve-
niently located
Page
Wahweap Lake Powell RV Resort
PO Box 1597
928-645-1004
www.visitlakepowell.com
86 sites, full hookups. Showers,
laundry.
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, recreation-
al hall. Adjacent to Hon-Dah Resort
Casino featuring 500 slots, poker, great
food, and live entertainment.
Show Low
Waltners RV Resort
4800 S. 28th St.
928-537-4611
www.apolloproperties.com/waltners
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 pro-
grams, horseshoes, hiking and fishing.
OPEN 24 HOURS
• RV Parking, Parts & Accessories
• Propane & Diesel
• Shower & Laundry Facilities
• The Cookery / Country Market Restaurant
Full menu, buffets, pizza and deli
FIVE LOCATIONS IN ARIZONA:
EHRENBERG........................I-10 Exit 1
ELOY ..............................I-10 Exit 208A
KINGMAN ..........................I-40 Exit 53
PHOENIX..........................I-10 Exit 137
WINSLOW........................I-10 Exit 255
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Venture In RV Resort
270 N. Clark Rd.
928-537-4443
www.rvinthesun.com
rvresort@wmonline.com
Billiard room, shuffleboard courts, ther-
apy 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 available. Activity
director on property.
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, security, public phone, laundry,
limited groceries, limited RV supplies,
rec hall, playground.
SOUTH
Benson
San Pedro Mobile Home & RV
Territory
1110 S. Hwy. 80 Box 1
877-235-9100
www.sanpedrorv.com
169 sites, full hookups. Covered pool,
age restrictions, jacuzzi, activity hall,
craft room, planned activities.
Clifton
North Clifton RV Park
210 N. Coronado Blvd. 928-865-9064
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
Mountain View RV Park
99 W. Vista Lane
520-456-2860
800-722-4103
www.mountainviewrvpark.com
cbethka@aol.com
96 RV sites. Full hookups. Bath houses
with showers and laundry, modem
hookups, pay phones, clubhouse, cable
TV, pet allowed.
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, shuffle-
board, 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.
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Marana
A Bar A RV Park
6015 Tangerine Farms Rd
520-682-4332
abaraaz@netscape.net
85 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse with
kitchen, laundry, restrooms and show-
ers.
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 avail-
able, free morning coffee, CATV, large
clean rooms, phones.
Willcox
Grande Vista MH & RV Park & Self-
Storage
711 Prescott Ave.
520-384-4002
connet1@vtc.net
34 spaces. Full hookups. Mobile home
rentals and self-storage. Pets allowed.
No age restriction. Cable TV, internet
hookup, restrooms, showers, laundry,
handicapped access, dump station, rec
hall, heated pool.
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.
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 avail-
able at sites. Restrooms and showers,
dump, security, public phone, laundry,
groceries, RV supplies, food service.
Heated pools, spa, rec hall, activities, 9-
hole golf course, tennis & shuffleboard
courts, 36 room Inn, Day Spa, Massage
Center, and planned activities.
CALIFORNIA
29 Palms
29 Palms RV & Golf Resort
4949 Desert Knoll Ave.
760-367-3320, 800-874-4548
www.29palmsgolf.com
infous@29palmsgolf.com
197 full hookups sites. Max. 70'. 30/50
AMPS. Two miles to Joshua Tree
National Park Visitor's Center. High
desert with smog free air, beautiful sun-
sets and open spaces. Rich in local his-
tory and gateway to Joshua Tree
National Park. Modern conveniences in
a peaceful rural setting, friendly atmos-
phere. Tennis, indoor pool, shuffle-
board, game room, spa, clubhouse and
dancing, snack bar, par 72 golf course.
Weekly special $229 including GOLF.
Monthly special $335.
STATEWIDE AZ & REGIONAL PAGE 45
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 community. 212 sites, 30/50AMP,
sewer, water, cable TV, internet hook-
up, natural gas, telephone. Laundry,
restroom, showers, clubhouse 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,
shuffleboard, library, clubroom, bil-
liards room, golf course and golf shop,
horseshoes, lakes
Hemet
Casa Del Sol RV Resort
2750 West Acacia
909-925-2515
888-925-2516
www.casadelsolrvpark.com
casadelsol@larercom.net
358 sites, full hookups. Cable TV,
horseshoe court, library with lounge,
large screen TV, card room. Pool room,
heated pool and large indoor spa.
Indoor shuffleboard. Group meeting
facilities. Large 4100 sq. ft.
ballroom/dining room with kitchen
facilities. Computer room, putting
green, laundry, dog walk, picnic area,
internet hookups.
COLORADO
Towaoc
Sleeping Ute RV Park
3 Weeminuche Drive
970-565-6544, 800-889-5072
www.utemountaincasino.com
rvpark@fone.net
63 sites. Relax and stay close to the
Casino. The RV park offers full
hookups as well as spa, recreation
room, laundry, showers, cable and con-
venience store. Credit cards accepted,
senior discount, handicapped accessi-
ble.
Pick up your copy of
Az Tourist News at
many Village Inn
Restaurants
statewide.
See listing Show Low, AZ
Bayfield
Blue Spruce RV Park
1875 Country Road 500
970-884-2641
www.durango.com/rvpark/
bluesprucervpark@hotmail.com
Open May 1 to Oct 1. Heavily wooded
full hookup RV sites. Cabin and trailer
rentals. Laundry room, showers, LP
Gas. Convenient limited cafe serving
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Park model
sales.
Cortez
McPhee Campground
State Hwy. 184
970-882-2294
76 sites located on McPhee lake. Large
sites for RV camping, some with full
service hookups. Group sites available.
All sites have picnic table and fire
grates. 11 miles NE of Cortez of State
Hwy. 184. 7,100 feet elevation.
Cortez / Mesa Verde KOA
Kampground
27432 E. Hwy. 160
970-565-9301
800-562-3901
100 units, RV Sites, all pull-thrus. 50
amp. service. Kamping Kabins. Indian
teepees. Playground & spa. Deluxe tent
sites. 2 laundry rms, pool, KOA Gold
Rated. Credit cards accepted.
Dolores
Dolores River RV Park and Cabins
18680 Hwy. 145
970-882-7761, 800-200-2399
www.doloresriverrv.com
dolorivrv@fone.net
81 sites. 12 cabins. Experience the
beauty and serenity of the Dolores
River and the quaintness of the Dolores
River Valley. Only minutes from
Telluride, Mesa Verde and Durango. On
the river, also has fishing ponds, horse-
shoe pits, large rec hall, kitchen, family
reunions welcome. Cable TV, private
internet hook-up, laundry, pets allowed
on leash. Credit cards accepted.
Outpost RV Park
1800 Central Ave.
970-882-7271
800-382-4892
www.doloreslodging.com
motel@fone.net
16 sites. On river, fishing, laundry, pic-
nic area, restaurant nearby, 50 amp ser-
vice, TV. Credit cards accepted.
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7151 E. US Highway 60
877-465-3226
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Cochise Terrace RV Resort
2 1030 S. Barrel Cactus Ridge,
800-495-9005 520-586-0600
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4 11250 E. Hwy. 69 Lake Supai Rim
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928-772-8266 Chinle 12
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60 t. N.M.
showers, full hookups, cable. Open year round. Wildlife Gilbert 1 Superior Globe 191
Refuge 10 Chandler 60 San Carlos
HUACHUCA CITY 85 San
10 Tombstone Territories RV Park 95 Painted Rock 79 77 Carlos
2111 E. Highway 82, 520-457-2584 Res. 347
87 Lake 70
Martinez Maricopa Florence Kearny Morenci
TOMBSTONE Lake Casa Hayden Clifton 78
3
Coo

11 Trail Riders Motel & RV Park Gila 84 Grande 287 87

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Dateland Bend 8 77
13 N. 7th St., 800-574-0417 15
e

Yuma 8 Casa 191 75

TUCSON Eloy Grande N.M. 79 Safford
Barry M. Goldwater 85 Oracle Jct. 70
12 Vista Del Rey Mobile Home Park 13 Air Force Range Picacho Oracle 366
3405 N. Romero Rd., 520-888-1707 Peak Mt. Graham 70
866-847-8777, haascor@cs.com
Friendly 55+ community. Cozy park with shade trees 15 10 Mt. Lemmon 191
and grass. Clubhouse with cards, books, TV, laundry. Cabeza Prieta Ajo
Full hookups. Small pets allowed. Convenient to National Why Saguaro 77
Tucson Mall, shopping, restaurants, downtown. Great Wildlife Refuge Quijotoa Bowie
86 N.P.
rates. Permanents welcome. Willcox
Organ TUCSON 10
YUMA Pipe 12 Saguaro
Cactus N.P. Dos Cabezas
13 Westwind RV
N.M.
85 86 2 186 Chiricahua
9797 E.S. Frontage Rd. • 866-440-2992 Benson Nat. Mon.
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com Sells Kitt 10
Lukeville 191
Peak Green 90 St. David 181
WINSLOW 286 Valley
19 83
14 Meteor Crater RV Park
82 10 Tombstone
I-40 Exit 233, 35mi east of Flagstaff. Tubac
928-289-5898, 800-478-4002 Sierra
www.meteorcrater.com
Tumacacori Vista 80 11 191
N.H.P. Patagonia
71 gravel sites, 71 pull-thrus (30x60), big rig sites, tent Fort 90 80
sites, modem hu/office, restrooms, showers, clean-out Bisbee
station, security, phone, laundry, limited groceries, lim- 82 Huachuca
ited RV supplies, rec hall, playground. Nogales 92
Naco Douglas
Clifton RV Park
15 210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146
www.cliftonrvpark.com
Camping and RV spaces, pull thrus, dump station,
showers.
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Durango NEW MEXICO NEVADA UTAH

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
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tetherball, putt-putt, basketball, pavil-
ion, fishing pond, convenience store,
movie rentals.
Haviland Lake Campground
Hwy. 550
970-259-2978
45 sites, some with water and electric.
All sites have picnic tables and fire
grates. Large sites for RV camping. 15
miles north of Durango. 8,100 feet ele-
vation.
Junction Creek Campground
Hwy 550 via 25th St.
970-375-0385
34 sites. 3 miles west of Durango, ele-
vation 7,300 feet. All sites have picnic
tables, fire grates, and access to water.
Some RV size sites.
Mancos
A&A Mesa Verde RV Park and
Campground
34979 Hwy. 160
970-565-3517
800-972-6620
www.mesaverdecamping.com
mesa@frontier.net
71 sites, 4 cabins. Family campground,
38 acres, cabins, pull-thrus, tenting,
groups, hot tub, mini-golf, rec. hall,
wagon ride fossil hunt, pet sitting,
store, showers, laundry, 2 playgrounds.
Credit cards accepted, senior discount.
Mesa Verde RV Resort
35303 U.S. Hwy. 160
970-533-7421, 800-776-7421
www.mesaverdervresort.com
Glenwood Las Vegas
Sundial Springs
End of Forest Rd 519
505-539-2712
www.gilanet.com/sundialsprings
sundialsprings@gilanet.com
Secluded wilderness area on San
Francisco River, hot springs pools, 2
tent sites, 16 RV sites w/full hook-up,
restrooms, showers, laundry, BBQ
grills, picnic tables, secure, gated facili-
ty, river raft launch site w/shuttle ser-
vice, view of bighorn sheep sanctuary
Las Cruces
Sunny Acres RV Park
595 N. Valley Dr.
505-524-1716 877-800-1716 Pahrump
www.zianet.com/sunnyacres/
sunnyacres@zianet.com
80 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse,
showers, laundry, modem hookups,
large park area. Good Sam, FFMCA,
AAA, Passport America, Escapees dis-
counts.
Magdalena
Montosa RV Park
Hwy. 60, Mile marker 98.5
505-854-2235
www.gilanet.com/mcampground
mcampground@gilanet.com
20 full hookups, many partial, unlimit-
ed tent sites, large pull thrus, laundry
and showers. No age restrictions, pets
allowed.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Skies Campground & RV Park
14 Browncastle Ranch
505-473-5946
www.santafeskiesrvpark.com
sfskysrv@swcp.com
96 sites, full hookups. 50 AMP, pets
welcome, clubhouse, convenience store,
internet, laundry, propane, theater
lounge, big rig friendly.
You are what you experience…
Mexican Hat
Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort Burch's RV Park
2711 W. Windmill Lane PO Box 310-337, 435-683-2221
702-260-2020 800-566-4707 www.goutah.com
www.oasislasvegasrvresort.com birchsinn@citlink.com
Unsurpassed elegance at affordable 7 sites. Full hookups. Laundry,
prices! Located just south of the Las restroom, showers, restaurant, store,
Vegas Strip. Beautifully landscaped located right on San Juan River.
sites with full-hookups, beachfront fam-
ily pool and waterfalls, adult pool and Monument Valley
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greens, daily courtesy shuttle service to Valley Resort & RV Park
the Las Vegas Strip, state-of-the-art fit- Box 360001, 435-727-3235
ness center, fully stocked convenience www.gouldings.com
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Rally groups welcome. Full hookups. 30/50 AMPS, paved inte-
rior roads, tent sites, modem hookup,
satellite TV. Restrooms and showers,
Saddle West Hotel, Casino & RV dump, laundry, groceries, RV supplies,
Resort heated pool, playground, lodge, dining,
1220 South Hwy. 160 BBQ cabana.
775-727-1111
800-433-3987 Springdale
www.saddlewest.com Zion Canyon Campground
kevin@saddlewest.com & RV Park
80 extra wide pull-thru spaces, full 479 Zion Park Blvd., 435-772-3237
hookups. Discounts for Good Sam, www.zioncanyoncampground.com
AAA, seniors, weekly & monthly stays. zioncamp@infowest.com
Easy highway access, downtown loca- 110 sites. Full hookups. Laundry,
tion, showers, cable TV, laundromat, 24 restaurant, conference room, swimming
hour security, golf packages, dump sta- pool, river swimming
tion, pool & spa, 24 hour restaurant,
fully landscaped, nearby shopping.
Az Tourist News
Terrible's Lakeside
Casino & RV Resort
5870 S. Homestead Rd.
A New
775-751-7770
lakesiderv@pahrump.net
Arizona
Tradition
www.aztourist.com

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48 sites. 3/4 mile from entrance of
Mesa Verde National Park on highway
160. 20, 30 and 50 amp hookups.
Several pull-thru sites. Heated pool, 2
spas, laundry facilities, restrooms, pets
welcome. High speed internet available
at 20 sites. LP gas. Good Sam mem-
bers, AAA, and AARP discounts. 3rd
night free. Credit cards accepted. Come
see the beautiful view of Mesa Verde
Travel
from your own RV site! Arizona
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