Well, hello Arizona and
the rest of the world. Yes,
you know who you are.
Speaking personally, hav-
ing lived for 17 years in
Southern Arizona, I know
first hand those who did
not originate here... and
folks, sorry, but unless you
are Native American then
you fall into the same cate-
gory as I do. I\u2019m from the

rest of the world just like you and now
that September has arrived, many more
of us are going to land in Arizona and
we would like to be the first to welcome

Some of us are here to visit for a
week or two with family and friends
with no intention of remaining, (little do
they know). Others of course are com-
ing here as per \u201cWinter getaway\u201d sched-
ule... and many many others are going
to arrive for all kinds of reasons, i.e.
business, military, education etc.

Arizona\u2019s visitors won\u2019t only be dri-
ving on our Arizona Highways, they
will be Driving Arizona\u2019s economy. One
thing is certain... when they come
across AZ Tourist News they will read
information about all of Arizona that

unless they were looking for it - simply
stated would not find it. AZ Tourist
News will enhance anyone\u2019s road trip

We have a great time promoting this
wonderful state to all who visit here,
helping to make their visit even more
rewarding by providing information
when they need it... (NOW!). We take
particular delight when we bump into
folks who have just discovered that, in
fact, they wish to live here perhaps for
the rest (excuse the pun) of their lives.

This month our cover feature sug-
gests \u201cDiscover Kingman\u201d and what a
lot there is to see and do in the town
that is \u201cThe Heart of Historic Route
66.\u201d Interesting museums, great golf,
exciting day trips on the \u201cMother Road\u201d
and into the Grand Canyon, and fabu-
lous events from rodeo to air show all
wait the visitor to Kingman.

Our coverage of the Northland con-
tinues as that region\u2019s cooler weather
and abundance of events and attractions
still beckon desert dwellers and visitors
from out of state. Winslow\u2019s famous
Corner celebrates its 5th anniversary,
Flagstaff opens its artist studios,
Pinetop-Lakeside\u2019s big Fall Festival is
better than ever, Williams shares its rail-

Meantime, as the temperatures begin
to fall - though ever so slightly - the
tempo of activity picks up in the
Southern and Central regions. As
always, Az Tourist News is there to
inform and inspire... from Maricopa\u2019s
Fly-in to Payson\u2019s Fiddlers, Miami\u2019s
Fiesta to Safford\u2019s Cowboy Poets and
from Art in the Park in Sierra Vista to
town fests in Benson and
Pearce/Sunsites. We have pulled out Car
Shows for the first time this issue and
continue to expand our RV listings.

In addition to our monthly coverage,
the Fall edition of the Arizona Event
Guide Quarterly will soon be out. Look
forward to it arriving at Visitor Centers
for the first of October - and if you
should miss a copy, why you can down-
load it directly from our website at

Natural Theme Park,\u201d awaits... don\u2019t
waste another minute! Grab your copy
of Az Tourist News, peruse its pages,
dream... plan... act!

To reach an account executive, associate editor or to contact the editor or publisher, call (800) 462-8705. Any editorial portion of AZ Tourist News may not be dupli- cated without written permission from the Publisher. Az Tourist News \u00a9 2003. 60,000 copies distributed monthly. Look for us at visitors centers, hotels, resorts, movie the- aters, restaurants, major attractions, major events, and everywhere else in Arizona!

Az Tourist News, P.O. Box 5083,
Tucson, AZ, 85703. Toll Free (800)
462-8705, (520) 624-2897, (520) 622-
7275 Fax, email info@aztourist.com,

\u2022 Arizona Tourism Alliance
\u2022 Ahwatukee Foothills C of C
\u2022 Black Canyon C of C
\u2022 Benson/San Pedro Valley C of C
\u2022 Bisbee C of C
\u2022 Bouse C of C
\u2022 Buckeye C of C
\u2022 Bullhead Area C of C
\u2022 Camp Verde C of C
\u2022 Carefree/Cave Creek C of C
\u2022 Chino Valley Area C of C
\u2022 Chloride C of C
\u2022 Clarkdale C of C
\u2022 Coolidge C of C
\u2022 Copper Basin C of C

\u2022 Dolan Springs C of C
\u2022 Douglas C of C
\u2022 Ehrenberg C of C
\u2022 Eloy C of C
\u2022 Flagstaff C of C
\u2022 Globe-Miami C of C
\u2022 Golden Valley C of C
\u2022 Graham County C of C
\u2022 Grand Canyon C of C
\u2022 Greater Florence C of C

\u2022 Greenlee County C of C
\u2022 Green Valley C of C
\u2022 Holbrook C of C
\u2022 Jerome C of C
\u2022 Kingman C of C
\u2022 Lake Havasu C of C
\u2022 Marana C of C
\u2022 Metropolitan Tuc. CVB
\u2022 McMullen Valley C of C
\u2022 Oatman C of C
\u2022 Page/Lake Powell C of C
\u2022 Pearce/Sunsites C of C
\u2022 Phoenix C of C
\u2022 Pinetop-Lakeside C of C

\u2022 Seligman C of C
\u2022 Snowflake/Taylor C of C
\u2022 Southwest Valley C of C
\u2022 Springerville C of C
\u2022 St. Johns C of C
\u2022 Tombstone C of C
\u2022 Wickenburg C of C
\u2022 Willcox C of C
\u2022 Williams C of C
\u2022 Winslow C of C
\u2022 Yarnell-Peeples Valley C of C

Astronomy....................................................................................................33 Attractions..............................................................................................34-35 Birdwatching................................................................................................33 Casinos..........................................................................................................36 Central Arizona.......................................................................................14-17

Events, Featured..........................................................................................24 September Events.................................................................................28 October Events................................................................................29-30 November Events..................................................................................30

Four Corners Region......................................................................................39 Globe-Miami...................................................................................................16 Grand Canyon.............................................................................................12-13 Guest and Dude Ranches.............................................................................40 Laughlin, NV....................................................................................................31 Lodging............................................................................................................26 Mexico..............................................................................................................41 Native American Culture........................................................................37-38

Public Lands....................................................................................................42 Rim Country....................................................................................................17 RV Resorts & Campgrounds....................................................................43-47 Statewide Map.........................................................................................24-25 Southern Az...............................................................................................18-22 Sports...............................................................................................................32 Tombstone......................................................................................................20 Tucson..............................................................................................................18 White Mountains.......................................................................................8-10

Due to the demand for listing events, we
have set the following guidelines. We hope that
these will clarify our criteria.

the events we receive. We reserve the right to
select appropriate event listings and when space
is tight, we will give first priority to those who
partner with us.

acters. This should include the necessary infor-
mation such as event title, date, venue, brief
description of event, admission and public con-
tact number for further information. The name
of the city is not included in the word count.

this leaves out charitable events and events that
would draw from only the participants\u2019 family,
friends and like demographic reach, unless these
have a particularly \u201cwestern\u201d or Arizona theme.

consideration. We have limited staff to retype,
fax for approval/proofing, etc. If you can help
us help you, it will be in your best interest to do
so, for the time we can save will encourage us
to choose your events.

Be Sure To Fill Out Our
Contest Form on Page 31 for
Your Chance to Win a Free Trip!

circulation reaching 125,000 readers. Expanded
distributed throughout all of Az at over 1,000
locations including hotels, visitor centers, visi-
tor destinations, etc.

established. Currently receiving over 500,000
verifiable hits monthly. Over 700 pages of
information on Arizona destination travel.

Tanger Outlet Mall. Between Phoenix and
Tucson on I-10 providing valuable and timely
visitor information as needed 7 days a week.

News to publish the Az Event Guide Quarterly.
Published now 4 times a year, 10,000 glossy
guides are made available to visitor centers,
chambers, and cvb\u2019s throughout the state.

Pick up your copy
of Az Tourist News
at any of these fine
Village Inn Restaurants!

observation cars from the CB&Q railroad\u2019s \u201cCalifornia Zephyr.\u201d This car, named
\u201cSilver Horizon\u201d is now Amtrak\u2019s depot at Maricopa, AZ. As a child I used to watch
these trains come through my home-town in Illinois.\u201dAs requested, Synda submitted

Running through downtown Kingman
is the longest original stretch of Route 66
in Arizona. Kingman was there as the
\u201cMother Road\u201d brought Dust Bowl farm-
ers to new opportunities in the West, as
the highway transported military supplies
in WW II and as the new
\u201850s \u201cfamily vacation\u201d
brought thousands more in
search of scenic wonders.

Today, visitors to
Kingman can relive old
times and make new memo-
ries. First stop should be the

While the helpful staff provides
information on all that Kingman
has to offer, kids will be
enthralled by model trains run-
ning around the mezzanine.The
building houses the Historic

History is a theme to be savored in
Kingman. Not only does the downtown
offer a walking tour of 27 sites and have
over 60 buildings on the National Historic
Register, there are antique shops that
entice and interesting museums to
explore. Newest is the Route 66 Museum,
where murals, photos and life-size diora-
mas highlight travel along the 35th paral-
lel that became Route 66 from frontier
days to the 50s.

Other attractions include the Bonelli
House, a marvelous example of Anglo-
territorial architecture furnished with peri-

od pieces; the Mohave Museum of
History & Art, including a tribute to local
movie star Andy Devine; and the

railroad - in fact the Santa Fe line runs
through town - and in
Locomotive Park you
can visit the last steam
engine to travel the

the many recreational
opportunities in the area. The
town lies in a high desert val-
ley surrounded by scenic
mountains and lakes. The
3,400 ft elevation means mild
temperatures in which to hike,
bike, camp and picnic. A
favorite destination is beautiful

Hualapai Mountain Park, 14 miles south-
east of Kingman. Hiking trails wind
upwards from 5,000 to 8,400 ft and
wildlife and birds abound.

One of Arizona\u2019s most popular sports
is golf and Kingman has two 18-hole
championship golf courses including

pal course in a beautiful
natural setting.
Meticulously maintained
greens, tough tight fair-
ways and sculptured tees
with an above-average
USGA rating make Cerbat
Cliffs great to play.
This very affordable
course also provides a
driving range, chip and
putting greens, a com-
pletely stocked pro
shop, lessons, and a full
bar and grill, not to
mention unrestricted tee times.

Fun in Kingman may also mean
attending one of the exciting events held
throughout the year. For great family
entertainment there\u2019s nothing like a coun-

familiar and enticing sights,
sounds, and smells... games
and thrilling rides provided
by Brown Amusements, the
4-H competition and FFA
livestock auction, the bak-
ing, crafts and other
exhibits, and
the delicious
foods at the

27-28 brings
one of the sea-
son\u2019s major
events - the Andy Devine Days PRCA

Kingman\u2019s western heritage. The public
is invited to an \u201cOld Fashioned Western
Family Evening\u201d hosted by Martin
Swanty Dodge and the Kingman Area
Chamber of Commerce on Wed, the 24th
and to the 33rd annual parade downtown
at 10pm on the 27th. The rodeo takes
place at the Mohave County Fairgrounds
at 1pm both Sat. and Sun. Get your fill of
exciting action with Team Roping, Saddle

Bronc, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding,
Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,
Bareback Riding and more.

Demonstration team performing
precision aerial maneuvers and
to have a Heritage Flight, which
teams a state-of-the-art fighter
flying in close formation with a
World War II P-38 Lightning
vintage fighter. Also bringing
thrills and delight will be Kent

Pietsch\u2019s comedy airplane act, the Silver
Wings wing walking, car show with clas-
sics to hot rods to one of a kind customs,
drag racing and more.

away in Kingman is the variety of day
trips in the area. The \u201calmost\u201d ghost
towns of Oatman and Chloride entice

with their mining history, gunfight reenact-
ments, and local artists and crafters.
Hoover Dam is a sight to behold, named
one of America\u2019s \u201c7 Modern Civil
Engineering Wonders.\u201d Driving Route 66
provides many interesting places to
explore, including the Grand Canyon

Caverns. Tour the unique dry
cave 210 feet below the sur-
face with its beautiful rock
formations.

the guidance of the
native Hualapai Indians,
you will find a much
less congested look at
the canyon than found
at the National Park.
They offer a variety of
tours, relating the histo-
ry and legends of their
land as you enjoy a bus
ride, short hike and
BBQ meal; an ATV

adventure - the only one available in the
Grand Canyon; pontoon rides on the
Colorado River - reached by helicopter;
and most thrilling of all, a one-day white-
water rafting trip available April-October.

is a daily breakfast buffet, and a great
choice of items for lunch and dinner. Try
the soup, salad and fruit bar, the burgers,
sandwiches, steaks, seafood, chicken, pasta
and desserts. Kids eat free on Wednesdays
and a child 10 & under gets a free kid\u2019s
meal when an adult entree is purchased.
There is also a senior menu and discount.
Beer and wine is served. JB\u2019s is located at
2949 E. Andy Devine Ave (old Rt. 66).

Isn\u2019t it time you discovered Kingman?
Come and visit... you\u2019ll be surrounded by
warm western hospitality that will make
you feel right at home. For more informa-
tion about these events and attractions see
pages 23 and 37. Visit Kingman\u2019s new
website atwww.kingmantourism.org

or call the friendly folks at the
Powerhouse Visitor Center at
1-866-427-RT66.

Rumors -The Legend of Fleetwood Mac
4 Way Street -Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute Band
Carmoco Productions -Hypnotic & Magical Entertainment
Bon Ton Zydeco

\u2022 Bus Tours (with buffet BBQ meal)
\u2022 Smooth Water Pontoon Rides
\u2022 The River Runners White Water Adventure
\u2022 Only ATV Tours Available at the Grand Canyon