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AUGUST-OCTOBER 2003
StatewideAttractions
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StatewideFestivals
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WhiteMountains
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Casinos
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RV Resorts &Campgrounds
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Mexico
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Four CornersRegion
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The lazy days of sum-mer are upon us. Lazy forsome perhaps... take advan-tage, get up and go...there’sso much to discover. Nevera dull moment, always lotsof EventFULLhappeningsand goings on in thisNatural Theme Park of America we all callArizona.I think one of the challenges thosewho market their destinations inArizona face is the “perception/reality”question. We certainly are more than adesert, and certainly a desert unlikemost. When you have the discretionarytime to get into your car or if you arethis moment reading this as you drivealong the highways that connect over170 communities, each with its ownspecial offering, take note of the climatechanges...When you think of Arizona in thesummer, what comes to mind... HOT,dry, barren? But wait, that’s not the real-ity! Monsoon rains cool and refresh andelevation brings a drop of 20-30 degreesin temperature. Summer at 8,000 feet inthe White Mountains is a perfect timefor the family to hike, fish and tie thosefamily knots real tight.Lots of good STUFF is going onthroughout Arizona, especially in thesecooler destinations... and remember,cool = elevation so don’t forget to check out mountain communities everywherein the state, including the south. For agreat start, have a look at our featuredevents.For the latest in green building andalternative fuel vehicles visit theSouthwest Renewable Energy Fair inFlagstaff. Of the many festivals in thatcharming city we have also picked theZuni Marketplace for your attention as aremarkable opportunity to buy authenticNative American works. Prescott offersthe Arizona Cowboy Poets Gatheringfor a unique look at western culturewhile Williams’Cool Country Cruise-Inand Route 66 Festival takes you back tothe hey day of the 50s and 60s. Last butnot least, Sonoita’s 88th Annual LaborDay Rodeo brings you a first handdemonstration of cowboy skills.Don’t forget to enter our contests fora chance at great getaway prizes! Weoffer a new contest this month with aphoto for you to identify... can you doit?Word of caution America as youtravel Arizona. Treat it like it is yourown back yard please... it is you know.Take ownership, pay attention to firehazards and take heed of the warningsthat accompany them. It is unfortunatethat something that takes so long tobloom can go up in smoke literally inminutes, hours and days, taking a fewlifetimes or more to regain its majesty.Oh... if you see a fireman... pick up histab, or at least pat him on the back andsay thank you.
Ciao,Anthony Venuti,Publisher
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We have some exciting newthings to see at www.aztourist.com!Our most recent major improvementis our new regional Community Profilesections. Each of these contains a list of various communities within the State of Arizona, each name linked to a 2-pageAdobe Acrobat PDF file containing amap showing where the community islocated, a brief history, a list of localattractions and things to see, census andeconomic information, who the majoremployers are, local weather statistics,and even the phone numbers of the localmunicipal government, utility compa-nies, and chambers of commerce.Soon we will also have CommunityProfiles for all the major NativeAmerican tribes in the state. These willbe linked from the Native American sec-tion and contain the same kind of infor-mation as the regional profiles.These profiles have been provided asa public service by Az Tourist News inpartnership with the Arizona StateDepartment of Commerce (www.azcom-merce.com).We’ve also greatly enhanced ourWild, Wild West section recently, con-solidating all our dude/guest ranch list-ings into one easy-to-use location aswell as adding a new Western Eventslist.There are many new capabilities andcontent coming to the AzTN site in thenot-too-distant future - stay tuned!
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Best Western Inn of Pinetop
404 E. White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
928-367-6667
Central Reservations:1-800-WESTERN
• 40 large guest rooms, 1 junior suite, withrefrigerator, microwaves and private balcony• Complimentary continental breakfast• In-room coffeemakers • Indoor whirlpool• Individually controlled heat and air conditioning units• Cable TV with HBO • Non-smoking rooms available• Minutes from 25 trout filled lakes and 500 miles of streams• More than 20 restaurants within 2 mile radius• 5 minutes to golf • 10 minutes to Hon-Dah Casino• 10 minutes to the White Mountain Trail System• 30 minutes to Sunrise Ski Resort
On Highway 260 (White Mountain Blvd.) in Pinetop, 3 hours northeast of Phoenix
Holiday Inn Express - Pinetop
431 E. White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
928-367-6077
Reservations: 1-800-HOLIDAY
• 40 large guest rooms• Complimentary deluxe breakfast bar• In-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers• Indoor whirlpool, sauna, and exercise room• Individually controlled heat and air conditioning units• Cable TV with HBO • Meeting room for up to 30 people• 30 Non-smoking rooms available • Quiet, interior corridor rooms• 25 trout filled lakes and 500 miles of streams within minutes• More than 20 restaurants within 2 mile radius• 5 minutes to golf • 10 minutes to Hon-Dah Casino• 10 minutes to the White Mountain Trail System• 30 minutes to Sunrise Ski Resort
On Highway 260 (White Mountain Blvd.) in Pinetop, 3 hours northeast of Phoenix
by Charlis McVey
As summer drags on in the southernand western deserts of Arizona, the end-less sultry heat broken only intermittentlyby the monsoon rains, our thoughts turnto that perennial summer playground...the White Mountains of eastern Arizona.Residents dream of tall green pines andcool sparkling lakes, while visitors fromafar search out the dude ranch experienceand Native American culture.Stretching from Heber-Overgaard inthe west clear to the New Mexico borderon the east, the region is a
 jewel of nature
, with more than 40 lakes, hun-dreds of miles of rivers and streams, andabundant wildlife. Anglers, hunters withgun or camera, birdwatchers and hikersreturn year after year to this outdoor par-adise. Elk, black bear, bobcat, fox, baldeagle, water fowl, trout, bass, northernpike and many more species inhabit thiswilderness.While the opportunities for outdoorrecreation lure many, others are drawn bythe charm of the small towns, the relaxedpace of life, the summer festivals, theantique shops... they come in their RVs orsearch out one of the many unique B&Bs,cabin rentals, or excellent hotels and justenjoy the pleasure of cooler temperaturesand a break from the stress of city life.The Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Lowarea is the main hub of the western partof the region, while Springerville andEagar are the main towns in the easternportion of the White Mountains. Othercommunities include
Heber-Overgaard,Snowflake/Taylor, Greer, Alpine, St.Johns and the White Mountain ApacheReservation
. Each has something uniqueto offer.
Pinetop-Lakeside
is popular for itsshopping, quaint cafes and fine dining, itsfestivals, and proximity to the
WhiteMountain TrailSystem
, rated as one of the top three trail networks in the nation.Hike or bike alongthe nearly 180 milesof interconnectingloops and trails -some of which arepaved and handicapaccessible.Mountain bikes areavailable for rent intown and guidedhorseback tours willtake you through the scenic woods.Coming up August 9-10 the
WhiteMountain Bluegrass Music Festival
willbring bands, gospel music, cloggers,nightly jam sessions, craft and food ven-dors and a children’s workshop - youwon’t want to miss this infectious music!Or plan ahead for the
Annual FallFestival
on September 27-28. This jam-packed event includes a parade, “Run tothe Pines” Car Show, antique show &sale, quilt show, Kids Zone, pops concert,rummage sale and more. That popularphrase “something for everyone” trulyhas meaning here!Another draw in the Pinetop area isthe nearby Hon-Dah Casino Resort withits gourmet restaurant, show lounge withLas Vegas style entertainment and excit-ing gaming action. Coming soon - onSeptember 13 - Chubby Checker will beperforming... plan to book a room for thisexciting concert!Those who enjoy the history and her-itage of a region will want to ask at anyof the visitor centers for the self-guidedauto touring adventure, the “Trail of Many Tracks.” Local voices tell the talesof the many towns on the driving loop.Some of the attractions you’ll have achance to visit include historic
FortApache
and the
Apache CulturalCenter
, the
Little House Museum
nearEagar and
Lyman Lake State Park
’sPetroglyph Trail.
Springerville-Eagar
is the site of oneof the most fascinatingattractions, the
CasaMalpais ArchaeologicalPark
. The 13th centuryruins include a Great Kiva,astronomical observatoryand hidden natural stair-case. These towns alsosponsor popular summerevents, among them the
Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta
formountain bikers on August 22-24 and the
Cowboy Cow Pasture Golf Tournament
on August 29-30.As you make your plans to visit theWhite Mountains, consider staying withone of our cover sponsors. The
BestWestern Inn of Pinetop
offers 42 spa-cious guest rooms with a complimentarydaily continental breakfast and newspa-per, heated indoor spa and Jacuzzi, cableTVwith HBO, and dataports. There arealso rooms for the physically challenged.Also in Pinetop, make yourself athome with the
Holiday Inn Express
.Your pets are welcome, too. You’ll enjoythe indoor whirlpool, sauna and exerciseroom as well as the in-room refrigerator,microwave and coffeemaker. Start yourday with the complimentary deluxebreakfast bar.
Sierra Springs Ranch
 just outside of Pinetop offers eight luxurious log cabins,each with its own unique décor and nes-tled in the tall Ponderosa Pines. Guestswill welcome the stone fireplaces, fullyequipped kitchens with dishwashers, anduse of tennis court, fishing pond, bicyclesand exercise facility with sauna.Visitors will also want to consider
Bison Ranch
, located in Overgaard.Bison Ranch is a resort community withpermanent homes, cabins to rent and theunique western experience of Bisontown,where the old-time buildings bring tomind the days of Wyatt Earp. Activitiesinclude the Buffalo Museum of America,shopping, trail rides, fishing, the Chuck Wagon Dinner and Western Stage Showand more.The cool green vistas of the WhiteMountains beckon... call one of the num-bers below for lodging and see page 15for chamber information.
Best Western Inn, 928-367-6667or1-800-WESTERNHoliday Inn Express, 928-367-6077or1-800-HOLIDAYSierra Springs Ranch, 800-492-4059Bison Ranch, 1-866-34-BISON
Cover photos courtesy of: Arizona Office of Tourism, Klute Communications, Norman Mead,and Hon-Dah Casino.
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