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Astronomy...................................................................................33
Grand Canyon ...........................................................................12-13
Guest and Dude Ranches............................................................40 Tourist News
Lodging ..........................................................................................26
Attractions.............................................................................34-35
Mexico ............................................................................................41
Birdwatching ...............................................................................33
Native American Culture.......................................................37-38 MAIN OFFICE -TUCSON
Casinos .........................................................................................36
Northland .................................................................................7-13
Central Arizona......................................................................14-18
Public Lands ..................................................................................42 Publisher/Editor Anthony Venuti
Colorado River Region ..............................................................4-6
Events, Featured.........................................................................24
Rim Country...................................................................................17 Managing Editor Charlis McVey
RV Resorts & Campgrounds ..................................................43-47
November Events............................................................28-29 Art Director Alaena Hernandez
Santa Fe, NM .................................................................................39
Holiday Lights .................................................................29-30 Associate Editor Pam Marlowe
Scottsdale ......................................................................................14
December Events...................................................................31
Southern Az..............................................................................19-23 Associate Editor Deb McQueen
January Events.......................................................................32
Statewide Map ........................................................................24-25
Ongoing Events ..........................................................................30 Associate Editor Tom Cline
Tombstone.....................................................................................22
Flagstaff...........................................................................................9
Tucson.......................................................................................19-20 Listings Editor Kate Seymour
Four Corners Region ....................................................................39
White Mountains .....................................................................10-11
Webmaster J.R. McGowan
Distribution Jim Patrick
Letter from the Publisher
Not a day goes by as News with friends and family. Actually and search for your own business Submissions of Articles & Press
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NOVEMBER 2003
If you’re looking to capture the holi-
day spirit, the Prescott area is for you!
There is so much to see and do in
Arizona’s official Christmas City, you’ll
want to spend more than a day in this
delightful Old West community just 90
minutes north of Phoenix.
The glimmer of lights and Santa sight-
ings begin in
November when
Prescott’s historic
Courthouse Plaza gets
dressed up for the holi-
days. Ribbons, bows
and reindeer are every-
where to herald in the
season. There are heart-
warming events you
won’t want to miss and
plenty of unique shops to take the worry
out of buying gifts for your friends and
family.
The Prescott area abounds in light
events and displays whose warm and
cheerful glow fill the air with the feeling
of Christmas. From the November 29th
Holiday Electric Light Parade in down-
town Prescott through December 30th, the
final day of the marvelous month-long
Valley of Lights in Prescott Valley, visi-
tors can revel in the tradition of lighting
up the dark winter months.
The weekend of Dec 6-7 is especially
full of action. Sharlot Hall Museum offers
their Frontier Christmas Open House
and the Yavapai College Performance
Hall offers various concerts including
Handel’s “Messiah.” Christmas Around
the Kiva takes place at the Smoki
Museum with Native American guest
artists, live music and refreshments. The
Christmas Parade gets
underway at 1pm at the
Courthouse Plaza with Santa
making a visit and the
Courthouse Lighting ceremo-
ny takes place that evening.
Another holiday favorite
is the Acker Musical
Showcase on December
12th. Festive luminaria lights
surround Courthouse Plaza
and local merchants open
their doors and host over 100
of the area’s entertainers for
this downtown open house.
Even if you miss these
special weekends, the magnificent lights
and decorations are yours to enjoy
throughout the holiday period. A special
season-long delight is the World’s
Largest Gingerbread Village at Prescott
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Resort. From Nov 22 - Dec 28 the lobby
of the resort is adorned with over 100 gin-
gerbread houses, gingerbread men resi-
dents and an LGB train that runs through
the village.
While waiting for dusk to fall and the
holiday lights to come into their own, you
will have time to cross items off your
shopping list. Prescott
boasts some of the best
galleries, boutiques and
antique shops around so
whether your list is short
or long, finding the right
gift is easy here.
On Whiskey Row, Sun
West Gallery features an
exotic mix of handmade
furniture, nomadic hand knotted carpets,
original art and beautiful home acces-
sories, the work of Southwest artisans
along with wares from Guatemala,
Mexico, Morocco
and the Middle
East.
Looking for
unique home acces-
sories and gifts?
Prescott’s interior
designers are ready
to help. Kim
McClain’s Bella
Home Furnishings
features beautiful
Italian, English,
French Country and alpine decor, includ-
ing home furnishings, accessories,
antiques, gifts and jewelry. Melanie
Roselle’s Eclectic Interiors offers
exquisite groupings of antique furniture,
beds, bedding, glassware,
decorative items, lamps, rugs,
fine art and custom picture
framing.
Set back from the street
in a shaded, cozy setting is
Gabriel’s Plum with a won-
derful collection of high-
quality collectibles.
If it’s local art you’re
after, visit the Arts Prescott
Gallery or Van Gogh’s Ear.
Enter a world of sparkling
glass, welded steel, hand-
painted shoes, vibrant tex-
tiles, ornate jewelry, gorgeous
pottery, playful paintings, elegant pho-
tographs and much more, demonstrating
the quality of Prescott’s local talent.
The McCormick Arts District, an
assemblage of brightly painted funky cot-
tages, is now home to the Shoestring
Gallery, the Mad Linguist, the Muse,
Parada and the Purple
Dragon galleries.
Interspersed among
antique shops around the
square you’ll find the
Herman Adams Gallery,
and A’Loft Gallery of
Fine Arts is located in
Bashford Court.
Around town, you can
choose from several other
galleries with an active
exhibit schedule, including the Prescott
Fine Arts Gallery and the Yavapai
College Art Gallery. Over 400 local
artists belong to the Mountain Artist’s
Guild with an ongoing program of
exhibits in their gallery on North Alarcon.
After a tour around the Sharlot Hall
Museum, Prescott’s premier tribute to ter-
ritorial living history, duck into the
Museum Store for reason-
ably priced gifts, books, old-
time children’s games and
toys.
Lavender’s Blue,
Priscilla’s on the
Plaza, Seasons and
the Llama House
are fun boutiques to
explore for those
wanting great look-
ing, unique clothing,
and jewelry.
Prescott Gateway Mall pro-
vides shoppers with a state-of-
the-art center including luxurious
furnishings, a host of customer
amenities, and a superb mix of
retailers and restaurants. As
Northern Arizona’s newest
regional shopping center, Prescott
Gateway offers 80 retailers in a
traditional indoor mall setting and
an exciting new outdoor village.
When you need a break from shop-
ping, are looking for some great food or
fancy a chance to grab fistfuls of cash in a
money machine, head to Bucky’s and
Yavapai Casinos. Bucky’s is connected
to Prescott Resort and offers 300 win-big
slots and live action poker. Just across the
street is Yavapai Casino with over 175
slots, live Bingo and LIVE Blackjack!
There is an extensive new menu at
Yavapai Cantina and Sports Bar with
drink specials every night. Plan to visit on
Tuesday or Wednesday throughout
November for a chance to collect some of
the $25,000 being given away at Money
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bus pick-ups.
When making your plans to come
enjoy Prescott’s holiday events and shop-
ping opportunities, consider reservations
at one of this story’s sponsor hotels -
Forest Villas or SpringHill Suites.
As you enter Forest Villas Hotel with
its spacious European lobby and grand
winding staircase, you’ll know you are in
for a special stay. Every
consideration is given to
guests’ comfort and con-
venience - with phones
even in bathrooms, all
cable TV and most movie
channels available, beer,
wine and champagne on
order, and ample covered
parking in the building’s
garage. There is an out-
door heated pool and
Jacuzzi surrounded by a landscaped patio
area with spectacular mountain views.
Forest Villas offers discounts for groups,
AAA and AARP members.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott offers
the perfect convergence of prime location,
all-suite comfort, and affordable rates.
Located just two blocks from historic
downtown, this choice hotel offers state-
of-the-art amenities. SpringHill Suites’
strict standards of excellence were recog-
nized in April 2003 by Marriott
International with nine awards. They were
one of only two hotels nationwide to
receive the Purple
Passion Award for
maintaining higher
than 95% on guest ser-
vice scores. You can
have confidence that
your stay will be a
pleasurable one.
For great shop-
ping, good times and
gracious hospitality,
the Prescott Area is
the place to discover
and savor the Holiday
Season. Visit the
Prescott Area
Coalition for Tourism
web site at www.visit-
prescott.com. For Prescott information
call 1-800-266-7534 and ask them to send
you the free and informative Prescott
Area Arts & Heritage Calendar.
For more information about Prescott
events please see page 7.
Prescott Chamber of Commerce,
1-800-266-7534
Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos,
1-800-SLOTS-44
Forest Villas Hotel, 1-800-223-3449
Springhill Suites by Marriott,
1-888-466-8440
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Winter Break in Laughlin

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Colorado Seniors Recall Spring Breaks Gone By
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each spring to recuperate from the wine tasting, health and education semi-
trials of academia. That tradition con- nars, and cooking demonstrations from
Blythe, CA Oatman tinues today, as college kids rush to the resort destination’s top chefs. Tours of
Bouse Parker rivers, lakes and beaches across the coun- the surrounding area will be available
Temple Bar Bullhead City Peach Springs try to escape the world and celebrate life. along with bingo and slot tournaments,
Willow Beach
Chloride Poston In January 2004, this tradition will singles receptions and a two-day talent
Cibola Quartzsite take its next step forward, with the addi- show with winner performing in Branson.
Colorado City, CO Riviera tion of Winter Break... Spring Break 30 Laughlin’s Polar Bear club is looking
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Dolan Springs Peach Springs Dateland Roll years later. On the banks of the Colorado forward to its next class of inductees who
Truxton Dolan Springs Salome River, Laughlin, Nevada will host the will trudge into the frigid Colorado River,
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Valentine
Ehrenberg San Luis annual event, attracting seniors and and festival goers will attempt to create
Hackberry Fort Mohave Somerton retirees from across the country for a the world’s longest chorus line (400 plus),
Laughlin 68 Gadsden Tacna
Bullhead City Kingman 40
Hackberry Temple Bar week of celebrating life at its best. organized by the Las Vegas-based Silver
Riviera
Kaibab Topock The menu of activities is designed to Sensations.
Oatman
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Kanab Truxton marry the memories of high school and Week long event passes are available
Fort Mohave
Kingman Valentine university life with the activities seniors for $39. Packages with hotel accommoda-
Needles Yucca
Lake Havasu City Wellton across the country enjoy now, keeping tions begin at $89. Motorcoach packages
Topock
Wickieup Laughlin, NV Wenden participants feeling young and carefree. from both Phoenix and Las Vegas are also
Littlefield Wickieup The week begins with the Red Hatters, available. For more information on
Lake Havasu City Martinez Lake Willow Beach in their purple dresses and signature head- Winter Break 2004 call 480-926-5547
95 Mesquite Winterhaven pieces, leading a parade to open festivities or log on to www.winterbreak.us.
Moccasin Yucca
Needles, CA Yuma
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• Ghost Town • Burros • Gunfights mild winter climate and tourists com- one of Arizona’s best golf courses,
Cibola • Gold Mine Tours • Saloons • Shops ing to participate in the year round walking trails to enjoy, and a selection of
water-based recreational activities. waterfront restaurants and resorts. Of note
YUMA Oatman Thanks to the 16-mile strip of the is the BlueWater Resort and Casino
Chamber Colorado River between Parker Dam and with marina, slots, bingo and outdoor
Martinez Lake Headgate Rock Dam, Parker offers the amphitheater for entertainment.
Winterhaven Dateland
of Commerce best year round water skiing on the On Nov 28-Dec 1 the 57th Annual
Roll SCSC Thanksgiving Regatta at
928-768-6222
Upcoming
8
Wellton
Yuma Tacna
BlueWater Resort brings exciting power-
Gadsden Somerton
fstfny@citlink.net boat racing to the Parker Strip. That same
San Luis
P.O. Box 423,
Oatman, Az 86433 Laughlin Events weekend on Nov 29 the Sunrise Rotary
Lighted Boat Parade lifts the heart as
beautifully lighted boats decorated on the
NOV 14-16 Int'l Coin, Currency & Stamp Expo
River Palms Hotel Casino - Investment grade & theme of "Peace on Earth" sail from the
collector merchandise, also hobby supplies, mem- River Lodge Resort down river to
orabilia; free appraisals, door prizes. Fr 11-6, Sa BlueWater.
10-6, Su 10-5, $2 (all 3 days) Srs $1. 818-997- Plan ahead for December when the
6496 PIRA Rodeo comes to town on Dec 6-7,
NOV 20-23 Team Roping Finals
while the weekend of Dec 13-14 brings
Laughlin Events Park - Watch as over 3000 cow- the Parker's Holiday on Main Street
boy and cowgirl team ropers try for their best per- and the Soroptimist Holiday Home
formance, two side by side arenas, free. 800-227- Tour. The Saturday Main Street event
5245 includes the southwestern treat of a
JAN 10-19 3rd Cloud's Jamboree
Mexican Posada with live animals and
Various Laughlin Hotel/Casinos - A rock, gem, singers.
jewelry, bead and mineral show, exhibits, 100's of For more information about Parker
dealers, food, free RV camping, shuttles to shows. visit www.coloradoriverinfo.com/ park-
www.cloudsjamboree.com; 866-558-7719 er/tourism/ or call 928-669-2174.
JAN 13-16 Winter Break 2004
Celebrates life for the 50+ age group, will educate, Az Tourist News
stimulate & offer non-stop entertainment/activi-
ties. Dancing, bingo & slot tournaments, seminars,
entertainment, more. Adm $39 w/optional tours,
golf outings. www.winterbreak.us; 480-926-5547
A New
JAN 15-18 Score Laughlin Desert Challenge
Arizona
Laughlin Events Park - Desert race cars/exotic
race trucks, 11-mile off-road loop Sa/Su. Th/Fr: Tradition
Pit Crew Competition, "Laughlin Leap" jump con-
test. Tickets: 800-227-5245 www.aztourist.com
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Go for the Glow Top 100 Event in North America

Balloon Fest in Yuma Lake Havasu City’s Boat Parade of Lights
“Three days, fifty balloons available, the Festival is a fantastic spec-
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accurate quick sketch of the
Colorado River Crossing Balloon
Festival, November 21-23, 2003 in
Yuma.
The festival is scheduled for the week-
end before Thanksgiving every year.
That’s when Yuma weather
is ideal for hot air bal-
loons... cool, still morn-
ings with brilliant sun-
shine. The first festival in
1991 brought in twenty
balloons.
The crowd’s favorites
are usually the balloons
with fanciful shapes.
Enormous cartoon pigs, soda
cans, moving vans and
saguaros ride the gentle
breezes over Yuma County,
and the array of colors and
shapes are breathtaking. The
public is invited directly into
the launch area to see the action up close.
Weather permitting, there’s a launch at
sunrise every day - Friday from Quechan
Paradise Casino, Saturday and Sunday
from Cibola High School.
A spectacular Saturday evening event
delights the crowd at Desert Sun Stadium.
At the Wells Fargo Desert Glow, the
balloons tether to the ground and use their
gas jets to shoot roaring towers of flame
inside the balloon envelopes... to “glow.”
Live music and area students’ tissue bal-
loon launches start the evening and fire-
works follow the Glow.
While no public balloon rides are
Golfer’s Jewel in the Desert
Yuma Club Once Part of PGA Tour
There’s a lot more to do in
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loonists have traveled from as far as
England to fly. A handful are corporate
balloons, promotional vehicles for their
companies. The rest are privately owned-
some full-time professional companies,
some sport flyers.
The Colorado River
Crossing Balloon
Festival is organized by
Caballeros de Yuma, Inc.
a nonprofit organization
of business leaders who
donate profits from the
event to various commu-
nity groups. Advertising
sponsorship is an important
part of promoting this
event, and The Oak Tree
Inn has generously support-
ed this effort.
Found at I-8 and US 95,
Exit 2, at 1731 Sunridge
Drive, The Oak Tree Inn
is conveniently located near casinos, state
parks and the historic Territorial Prison. It
offers a wide variety of amenities includ-
ing 100% non-smoking rooms, heated
outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center and
laundry. Penny’s Diner is located on prop-
erty and open 24 hours.
Admission is free for the Festival but
attendees are encouraged to bring one or
more items of nonperishable food to
benefit Crossroads Mission, a local
charity. For a detailed schedule of
events, call the Caballeros Events
Hotline at 928-539-2002 or visit www.
caballeros.org.
Tour in Yuma gave them an opportunity
LOR IVAL nation of Lake Havasu City is in the English Village.
CO FEST alive with holiday cheer during the The 22nd annual Lake Havasu City
Christmas season. The famous Annual Boat Parade of Lights, held this
London Bridge, brought to the city in year on December 6 & 7, will feature
1971 and dubbed the more than 60 vessels.
world’s “largest antique,” Free of charge, the
provides the grounds for parade begins at dusk
Lake Havasu’s annual on Saturday and
lighting festivities. Sunday evenings. The
For the second year in procession of bril-
succession the Lake liantly lit boats passes
Havasu City Annual Boat by thousands of spec-
Parade of Lights has been tators through
selected as one of the Top Bridgewater Channel
100 Events in North under the London
America for 2004 by the Bridge.
American Bus Association (ABA). Plan to come and be awed at this col-
The American Bus Association, the orful spectacle, a Top 100 event in North
leading trade organization for the group America! For more information call the
travel industry, compiles the list by Lake Havasu City Convention &
choosing from hundreds of events nomi- Visitors Bureau at 800-242-8278.
nated by state and provincial tourism offi-
cials, and convention and visitors associa- Visit Az Tourist News Online at
tions from across North America.
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coming back time after time.
Since it is a municipal facili-
ty, you wouldn’t expect for
it to have played a role
in PGA Tour history, but
it did.
Back in February
1990 the Ben Hogan
Tour, later to become
the Nike Tour, had its
launching point in Yuma
and the inaugural event
was held at Desert Hills
Golf Course. With 300-
plus volunteers at hand, this event was
going to be successful, and it was. The
PGA Tour was impressed and the event
stayed for four more years in Yuma.
Names like John Daly, Paul Goydos,
Steve Lowery and Chris DiMarco, just to
name a few, were the new up and coming
PGA professionals trying to earn a spot
on the PGA Tour. Playing on the Hogan
hold names. 928-373-5220 for the golf shop,
With golfers now coming from all 928-373-5230 for The Putter Inn Restaurant
over, it’s not surprising that Desert Hills
Golf Course has received many honors
and has been voted “ The Best
Municipal Golf Course in
Arizona” and “The Best
Place to Play Golf” in Yuma
by the Yuma Daily Sun the
last five years in a row.
The course is dotted
with local desert fauna, palm
trees, yuccas, three lakes, a
creek and distant views
of the Laguna and
Picacho Mountains.
Most golfers agree that
the front-9 is a little bit
more challenging, the
last four holes on the
back-9 are a stretch that
would put the fear into
any golfer trying to win
a major golf tourna-
ment or just take a few dollars off their
buddies.
This Par 72 6,800-yard course is a
great place to have some fun, challenge
your game to some risk reward golf with-
out spending a lot of money in the
process. For tee times call 928-344-4653
or for more information visit
www.deserthillsgc.com.
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Small Town with Big Music
Come to the Brenda Jamfest
by Tom Cline
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Located in La Paz County on
Hwy 60 approximately 20 miles east
of Quartzsite, Brenda, Arizona is a
community full of history, legends and
beautiful RV Parks.
It was in these parks
that the Brenda Jamfest
had its origins. Residents
of the parks would get
together for informal jam
sessions and spend
evenings entertaining one
another with their musical
talents. After a few years
of practice and the addi-
tion of a new sound system at one of the
parks, organizers decided to host an event
that would help put Brenda on the musi-
cal map and support local business and
the parks - the Brenda Jamfest was born.
For six days, December 8-13th, con-
testants come from far and wide to partic-
ipate in a grass roots musical competition
that offers the winners cash prizes and a
chance to show off their musical talents
in a variety of categories. The contest is
open to any group of 4 or more members
and they can play almost any type of
music but must be versatile enough to
compete in at least two genres. Be it
Latin/Cajun, Rock/Gospel,
For more information call 928-927-9090
or email: brendajamfest@tds.net
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Country/Jazz matters not, as long as
they include a vocal performance and a
novelty number in their repertoire.
The festival draws the majority of its
contestants and musicians from the parks
themselves and winners are chosen on the
basis of showmanship, adherence to for-
mat and musical expertise. It
is not so much how well you
play the piano or sing but
how entertaining you are
while on stage that will ulti-
mately garner you the $1,000
grand prize. Judges are pro-
fessional musicians, and this
year they are three members
of the Blue Grass band
Strings Attached.
When not hosting the Jamfest, the RV
parks are far from silent and offer a wide
variety of musical entertainment that they
import from almost anywhere. Most
recently, the band Lost Highway was
headlining an evening of Blue Grass
music.
Brenda has high hopes of getting a
post office one of these days but, in the
meantime, they can always use singing
telegrams with the host of musical talents
they have residing in their borders.
For more information on the Brenda
Jamfest call 928-927-9090 or email:
brendajamfest@tds.net
December 8th-13th • Brenda, Az
Six Days of Entertainment • Musical Competition with a $1000 First Place Prize!
Daily Jams & Nightly Music • Games & Activities • Breakfast & Dinners • Vendors
Alamo Lake State Park
For the One That Won’t Get Away!
Alamo Lake State Park is
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one of Arizona's best kept
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secrets. Nestled in the Bill
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Williams River Valley, the land-
scape's stark desert beauty is reflected
off the water and cacti
dot the mountains that
surround the lake.
For nature lovers,
spring rains bring an
abundance of wild flow-
ers and the lake environ-
ment attracts a variety of
wildlife year round,
including bald and gold-
en eagles, waterfowl,
foxes, coyotes, mule deer
and wild burros.
Stargazers are sure to enjoy the unbeliev-
able view of the night sky with the near-
est city lights some forty miles away!
Alamo Lake at an elevation of 1.300
feet is located on the Bill Williams River
where the Big Sandy River and Santa
Maria River come together and was cre-
ated with the completion of Alamo Dam
in 1968. The Army Corps of Engineers
designed the earthen dam primarily for
flood control.
During flood events, the lake basin is
capable of "capturing" large amounts of
water in a relatively short time. The lake
has been recorded rising 11 vertical feet
east of Quartzsite. From Exit 31
on I-10 go 4 miles NE on Hwy 60.
NOVEMBER 2003
in one night! Fishing tournaments are
common at the lake and anglers have an
excellent opportunity to catch bluegill,
largemouth bass, channel catfish, and
black crappie.
Park facilities include:
• Campgrounds with hook-
ups to water and electricity
• Developed and
Undeveloped Campgrounds
• Campgrounds with
restrooms and showers
• Dump station, fish clean-
ing stations and two multi-
lane launch ramps
• General store with food,
ice, beverages and sundries
• Boat rentals, fishing tackle, and live
bait
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 more information contact Alamo
Lake State Park - 928-669-2088; PO
Box 38, Wenden, Az 85357-0038.
Az Tourist News is
distributed statewide
at participating
JB’s Restaurants.
Where is Brenda, Az?
On US Hwy 60 just 15 miles
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are combined with convenient loca- Whether you are traveling to Prescott Cow Springs Indian Wells Munds Park Sawmill Williams
Crown King Iron Springs Navajo Second Mesa Window Rock
tion, superior amenities and moderate for business or to enjoy a Christmas sea- Desert View Jacob Lake Nazlini Sedona Winslow
Dewey Jerome North Rim Seligman Woodruff
prices? SpringHill Suites by Marriott pro- son getaway, make SpringHill Suites your Yarnell
vides this winning combination. first choice. For reservations online go
Located two blocks from historic to www.travelsouthwest.com or call 1-
downtown Prescott, an easy walk from
Courthouse Square, SpringHill Suites
888-466-8440. Passport to Culture...
maintains strict standards of excellence in Opens Doors to Fun and Knowledge
guest service and luxury. As a result, this
hotel was recognized by Marriott What’s On Want to travel the trails of Heritage Park Zoo and the Highland
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Five of these were based on guest survey
responses. In fact, SpringHill Suites was
one of only two hotels nationwide to
maintain higher than 95% on guest ser-
vice scores.
What will you find at SpringHill
Suites? Rooms 25% larger than standard
with separate sleeping and living areas, a
kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator,
sink and coffee maker, and a work area
with dual phone lines, dataport and voice-
mail. In fact, SpringHill Suites offers
FREE high-speed Internet access in all
guest rooms.
Relax in the lobby in front of the two-
story stone fireplace. Read your compli-
mentary morning paper as you enjoy the
extensive selection of pastries, fresh fruit,
cereals, yogurt, juices and coffee. No
wonder it was awarded Best Continental
Breakfast! In addition, there is a fitness
facility and heated indoor pool and
You are what
you experience…
NOV 22-DEC 28 PRESCOTT
World’s Largest Gingerbread Village
Prescott Resort - 11th annual, 100+ houses, gin-
gerbread men residents; LGB train runs through
the village, Carolers on Opening Day w/cookies,
hot chocolate, free. 928-776-1666
NOV 27-DEC 30 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Valley of Lights
Fain Park - Animated lights on 1 mi. loop featur-
ing large-scale patriotic/holiday displays, free,
donations accepted. 6p-midnight. 928-772-8857
NOV 29 PRESCOTT
Holiday Electric Light Parade
Downtown - A brilliant parade of lights celebrat-
ing the spirit of the season, 6p. 800-266-7534
DEC 5 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Holiday Festival of Lights Parade
Civic Center - Holiday Festival of Lights and
entertainment, 6p. Free. 928-772-8857
DEC 6 PRESCOTT
Christmas Parade & Courthouse Lighting
Courthouse Plaza - Visit from Santa in parade at
1p w/bands, floats, Grand Marshal is Gov.
Napolitano. Lighting ceremony 6p, the Christmas
Story read, carolers, free. 800-266-7534
DEC 6 PRESCOTT
Frontier Christmas Open House
Sharlot Hall Museum - After lights at Courthouse
Plaza, see how Christmas was done in 1865.
Entertainment, living history, hot cider, cookies,
& more! 6p-8p. 928-455-3122
at all the things there are to see and sion of each destination, a place for a
learn about: Native American history stamp, hours of operation, and contact
and culture, the Grand Canyon, wild ani- information. In the back of the booklet is
mals, spiders, trees and flowers, the origi- a calendar of events, and a map.
nal buildings that started Prescott, a As you enjoy your visit to each unique
Victorian house that was moved from one destination, keep on the lookout for the
end of town to another, a stagecoach and answer to the question posed in the book-
Conestoga wagon, and theatre produc- let. You’ll need to know it in order to get
tions. your Passport stamped. When the
As you embark on your journey, free Passport is fully stamped, the holder can
copies of the Passport to Culture can be get a free gift at any one of the six desti-
picked up at any of the six Passport des- nations.
tinations including: Sharlot Hall For more information on the
Museum, Prescott Fine Arts Gallery, Passport to Culture, call the Smoki
Smoki Museum, Phippen Museum, Museum at 928-445-1230.
Best
Western
Prescottonian
Your Choice for Comfort, Value, and
Convenience When in the Prescott Area.
Winter in Beautiful Prescott!
Holidays are Here! For Your Stay, Family & Friends. • 121 Spacious Rooms • Seasonal Pool

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DEC 6-7 PRESCOTT We are the Best - We Make You Feel Special! • In-Room Coffee • Free Local Phone Calls
Christmas Around the Kiva
• Free Deluxe Breakfast Bar • Indoor Pool, Whirlpool,
• In-Room Refrigerator • Meeting & Banquet
Smoki Mus. - Native American Guest Artists with
jewelry, pottery, weavings; live music, refresh- Kiddie Pool with Water Features • Kids Stay Free • Group Rates Facilities
ments, hand-crafted gifts. Sat. 10a-4p & Sun
Noon-4 p. 928-445-1230 • Meeting Rooms • Free Local Phone Calls • Non-smoking Rooms • Restaurant and Lounge

Travel DEC 12 PRESCOTT Lee Blvd - South to www.bestwesternprescott.com

Acker Musical Showcase 3453 Ranch Drive, Prescott, Az 86303 email: pbwmotel@cableone.net
Arizona Downtown Prescott - Merchants open for the
public to enjoy performances by the area’s best 928-443-5500 1317 East Gurley Street • Prescott, Az
entertainers. Free live jazz, country, tap-dancing,
www.aztourist.com clogging, etc, 5:30-7p. 800-266-7534 www.hamptonprescott.com 928-445-3096 • Fax: 928-778-2976
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Sedona Sky Treks
Sky High Fun in Northern Arizona
Sedona Sky Treks is certi-
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fied by the FAA as a licensed
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and insured air carrier and has been
providing air tours and air charter ser-
vice to the Sedona area since 1994.
Owners Tom and Tina Newman take
pride in providing their clients with an
enjoyable and memorable experience dur-
ing their stay in Sedona.
With an emphasis on pro-
viding personalized ser-
vice and attention to detail,
Sedona Sky Treks offer an
experience that will exceed
your expectations.
Chief Pilot, Tom
Newman, has been flying
for over 20 years and has
logged thousands of flight
hours ranging from the mountains and
glaciers of Alaska to the deserts and
canyons of the scenic southwest. Safety
is always the first consideration in the
operation of Sedona Sky Treks, and they
consider the safety and comfort of their
passengers a top priority. So come along
on a journey that will send your spirit
soaring and leave you with memories to
cherish a for a lifetime.
All aircraft operated by Sedona Sky
Treks are high wing Cessnas as for unob-
structed sight seeing and maintained to
the highest standards. They are equipped
Red Rock Fantasy
Arizona’s Family Light Festival
Los Abrigados Resort &
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Spa will host its 13th annual
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award-winning Red Rock Fantasy
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from Nov 21st to Jan 4th. This
year’s event, like its predecessors, will
feature never-before-seen displays
designed by families and organizations
from around the US. The festival will
include 51 sites and over one million
miniature blinking lights.
To add to the excitement of the walk-
ing tour, thousands of “Dancing Lights”
will be synchronized to holiday and clas-
sical music at Sycamore Grove, which is
located along the banks of Oak Creek.
See your children’s super heroes and
your own favorite holiday characters
come alive. The invigorating aroma of the
pines and cedars, the surrounding rocks in
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with a two way intercom system so you
can not only hear the narration of your
flight, but can ask questions of anything
that may be of interest. They encourage
you to be interactive during your tour, as
there is a wealth of history and facts
about this wonderful area.
Choose from a variety of spectacular
air tours available around
Arizona. There are 3 differ-
ent tours from 15 to 45 min-
utes that fly over the Red
Rocks of Sedona. See Bell
and Cathedral Rock, Oak
Creek, Secret and Sycamore
Canyons and much more of
spectacular Sedona by air.
Your pilot will narrate the
flight telling you about the
geology, history and legends of the area.
Tours are also available that feature
Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge, Glen
Canyon Dam, the Painted Desert, San
Francisco Peaks, the Grand Canyon
and more! Soar over the Navajo and Hopi
Reservations and the vast high desert of
Northern Arizona to surreal Monument
Valley!
Call Sedona Sky Treks at 928-282-
6628 for more information about tour
packages available or log on to their
web site at www.skytreks.com
the glow of the holiday lights, and the
dramatic backdrop of the Sedona land-
scape combine to provide the ideal
enchanted setting at Los Abrigados Resort
& Spa.
Opening ceremonies will begin at
4:45pm on Nov 21st with entertainment
and free carnival rides for kids. With the
flip of a switch, grounds and displays will
virtually explode in dazzling light. The
displays will be open every evening,
weather permitting, from 5-10pm.
Proceeds benefit the Institute of
EcoTourism. Admission is $6 adult, $4
Senior, $3 ages 4-12. More information
is online at www.RedRockFantasy.com.
To find out about the room packages
offered at the ILX Resorts properties in
Sedona call 928-282-1777.
Spectacular Air Tours
Sedona from ........................... $35
Grand Canyon from ......... $165
Monument Valley from... $265
928-282-6628 • 928-282-7768
235 Air Terminal Dr, Sedona Airport Main Terminal
www.skytreks.com
Mountain Village Holiday
‘Tis the Season... to Have Fun in Williams
Once again Williams is cel-
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ebrating the holiday season with
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twinkling lights, Christmas Craft
Fair, live entertainment, light parade
and The Polar Express. Most of the
activities take place on Dec 6, 2003, but
the festive lights and charm of this small
mountain town will brighten your
Christmas season throughout the month.
The theme of this year’s Mountain
Village Holiday is “Christmas Around
the World.”
There will be the village Tree
Lighting on Friday, Dec 5th, along with
luminarias and carolers. The craft show
takes place on Saturday the 6th with the
Light Parade that evening. Photographs
with Santa in Santaland and “sleigh rides”
in decorated horse drawn carriages are
popular activities. The parade is followed
by a NEW addition to the Mountain
Village Holiday celebration, the
“Christmas Costume Ball.”
Renaissance in the Pines hosts the ball
at Pinyons Restaurant (co-sponsored by
the Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of
Commerce) beginning at 8pm. Revelers
will enjoy a fine meal with a no-host bar
available as well as music by “Tatters,” a
fun, festive Celtic Band, and comedy by
Richard Rouse & Company. A special
appearance by the “Over the Edge”
Comedy Experience (an upcoming TV
Native
American
American
Arts &&
Arts
Crafts
Crafts
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC
Sterling Silver and
Turquoise Jewelry • Pottery
Rugs • Dream Catchers
OAK CREEK VISTA
OVERLOOK
on Hwy 89A (About 20 miles South of Flagstaff)
OPEN YEAR ROUND
520-526-2968
NOVEMBER 2003
project ) will also be featured. You can
dress Renaissance, Christmas, Western,
Mountain Man and Woman, 50’s, 60’s,
Elvis, or Modern. You choose your style,
and everyone is welcome! Tickets are
available at the Chamber office.
Another popular feature of Mountain
Village Holiday is The Polar Express.
Leaving from Williams on the evenings
of December 4-8, 11-15, and 17-22 the
Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express
will offer families a special starlit journey
to the “North Pole.” Children are encour-
aged to wear their most comfy pajamas
while they enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, read-
ings of the classic Christmas tale The
Polar Express, Santa Claus and Christmas
carols.
Nestled at the base of a mountain in
the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa
Pine trees, Williams attracts visitors with
its blue sky, sparkling sunshine and clean
air, as well as the galleries and shops in
its 19th century downtown. The famous
Route 66 loops through Williams with
50’s nostalgia.
Why not make a trip to Williams a
part of your plan for the holiday season?
For more information call Williams-
Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce
at 800-863-0546.
• Free Continental Breakfast
• Outdoor Pool & Spa
• Mountain Views
MENTION THIS AD
FOR DISCOUNT!
Exit 163 I-40, Williams, AZ
928.635.9888
www.fairfieldinn.com/flgwl
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Celebrating 75 Years Festive, Fun, Fundraiser

Museum of Northern Arizona Opens New Exhibit Sun Sounds of Az’s 1st Annual Holiday Gift Fair
Seventy-five years ago on Olberding and MNA staff have selected
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“Museum of Northern Arizona” tion’s multi-faceted history and highlight having its 1st Annual Holiday years. It is a part of a statewide organi-

was chosen and a very dedicated
Board of Trustees was put in place,
beginning the story of one of
Arizona’s most important cul-
tural institutions. It is a story
of an organization that search-
es for innovation and inspira-
tion, expresses passion of place
for the surrounding Colorado
Plateau, and takes great joy in the func-
tion of stewardship - of things as well as
ideas.
The Museum of Northern Arizona’s
new exhibit, Treasures of MNA: 75
Years of Passion For Discovery is a cel-
ebration of those 75 years. The exhibit
opens on October 25 and can be seen
through May 2004. Exhibit guest curator
and research associate Susan Deaver
1st Annual Sun Sounds
Holiday Gift Fair
December 7th, 9am-3pm
Radisson Woodlands Hotel
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Proceeds benefit Sun Sounds of AZ
928-779-1775
MA HA
the science behind them. Gift Fair on Sunday December
MNA Education Development 7th, 2003 at the Radisson
Specialist Roger Clark commented, Woodlands Hotel in Flagstaff. We will
“This is a wonderful opportunity to take over the Grand Ballroom and fill it
see and enjoy MNA’s legacy of with varied and delightful hand-made
discovery. The behind-the-scene quality items in time for holiday gift
stories and rarely seen collections giving. The event starts at 9 am and
are fun, and they offer insights to our ends at 3pm.
region’s rich natural and cultural her- Santa will join us from noon to 1 pm
itage. We look forward to sharing MNA’s with candy for kids of all ages and there
treasure trove of ideas, artifacts, art and will be live music all day changing
artists, science and scientists, and a possi- every 30 minutes, donated by local
ble eccentric or two.” Flagstaff performers. These include
The Lockett Gallery will be devoted to Jimmy DeBlois of Limbs Akimbo fame
the exhibit, with additional highlighted playing guitar and singing a children’s
locations throughout the Museum. The show, the Dancing Grannies, and
Museum of Northern Arizona is located Margaret Van Cleve playing the flute.
three miles north of historic downtown The $1.00 entry fee gives you a ticket
Flagstaff on Highway 180 and is open that can be redeemed at any gift table
daily, 9 am to 5 pm, except Thanksgiving, for equal value.
Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For Combine your holiday shopping and
more information call 928-774-5213. support a worthy cause at this festive,
Riordan Mansion
fun, fundraiser. Proceeds from the event
benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona Flagstaff
State Historic Park Needs You!
Volunteers needed in Visitor Services for support at the
front desk and a variety of administrative needs and also
in Interpretive Services as guides to lead tours of the east
wing of the Mansion and volunteers to assist visitors in
Some Upcoming Events in Flagstaff
the west wing of the Mansion. To inquire please call NOV 15 36th Annual Wine
928-779-4395 or visit the website at azstateparks.com & Beer Tasting Benefit
Little America Hotel - Fine wine, imported
beers & hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, silent
auction, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters, $20,
8p-10p. 928-774-0649
NOV 22-FEB 28 Playthings of the Past
AZ Historical Society Pioneer Museum -
Unique children's toys, games & books on dis-
play, Nov 22 see toy maker & doll makers at
work. 928-774-6272
DEC 5-6 The Nutcracker
Ardrey Auditorium - Flagstaff Symphony per-
forms live with Ballet Arizona, 7:30p, $22-$47.
Box Office: 602-381-1096 or www.balletaz.org
zation that is approaching its 25th
anniversary serving people in the state
who are print-disabled.
Sun Sounds provides access to print
via closed circuit radio, Internet audio,
and telephone - free to the user. With
access to newspapers restored, grocery
ads read aloud, and community calendar
news all delivered to his or her home, a
Sun Sounds listener is better able to
maintain a more independent and active
lifestyle.
Statewide, 32,000 listeners enjoy
over 200 publications read aloud on the
air by Sun Sounds volunteers. The
Flagstaff station maintains a focus on
providing 30 hours of local news and
information of import to northern
Arizona listeners including the commu-
nities of Flagstaff, Sedona, Camp Verde,
Cottonwood, Kingman, and Winslow.
For more information about the
Holiday Gift Fair or Sun Sounds in
Flagstaff, call 928-779-1775.
DEC 5-20 Holiday Star Fest
Lowell Observatory - Dec. 5th & 6th, 13th, and
19th & 20th. Discuss the mythology & science
of the winter sky, incl. a discussion of the Star
of Bethlehem, 7:30p. 928-774-3358
DEC 6 Holiday Plant Sale
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Unusual, hard-to-
find and winter-blooming houseplants, herbs,
special gift bowls, free, 9a-5p. 928-774-1442
DEC 7 Sun Sounds 1st Annual
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Don’t Miss These Events

at Hon-Dah Casino
Az Tourist News is
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Take a Break in the White Mountains
NOV 14 Big Band Blast from the Past As autumn fades, our thoughts fashioned way in Pinetop-Lakeside. The

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free raffle for prizes, dance contests,
free snacks, free adm.
DEC 14 Gala 10th Year
Anniversary Party
Big cash and prize drawings, music,
free champagne, free adm, from 3p.
For more information: 800-929-8744
Automobile Tours
Lake Mountain/Porter Mountain
928-368-5111 Self-guided cassette tapes
available at the Lakeside Ranger Station
Pistols, Plows, Petticoats
928-333-2123, Springerville/Eagar
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is upon us. Much as we try not to get
stressed, all the shopping, decorating, card
writing and so on may take away some of the
joy of the season.
How can we recapture the simpler plea-
Find this restful and welcoming sures of a hometown Christmas? Head to the
country home at the end of the road! White Mountains! There you can enjoy the
charm - rather than glitz - of parades, caroling
1-888-339-1144 and concerts, holiday home tours and even
2351 N. 22nd Ave, Show Low, Arizona cutting down your own Christmas tree. Most
of these activities take place at the beginning
of December - or even in November - so now
is the time to plan ahead.
Historic Home Tours
928-536-4331 Snowflake
The earliest event is Show Low’s Electric
Light Parade on Nov 28. It is also the kickoff
Springerville Volcanic Field to the “Passport to a Mountain Christmas.”
Pick up your passport to be stamped at local
928-333-2123 shops, and you may be the winner drawn on
Trail of Many Tracks Dec 12th for a live tree with all the trimmings.
Snowflake’s festivities get underway right
928-367-4290 Recorded driving tour of the
White Mountains available on tapes and cd
on December 1st with the 5th Annual 12
Days of Christmas. See the story on page 11
at all chamber locations for more details.
Instead of watching the Tree Lighting at
Times Square on TV this year, do it the old
ment, a Jingle Walk, beverages, Santa, and
raffles.
Also in Pinetop-Lakeside the White
Mountain’s Woman Club hosts the Annual
Cup O’ Cheer Christmas Home Tour on
Dec. 13th.
In Springerville/Eager their Christmas
Electric Light Parade & Holiday
Celebration also takes place on Dec 6. The
parade of 30+ floats has the theme this year of
“Storybook Christmas” and will be followed
by activities at Springerville Town Hall.
Christmas in St. Johns takes place on
Dec 13th. See a lighted parade, visit Santa,
tour local homes, enjoy live entertainment and
watch the annual lighting of historic Apache
County Courthouse.
With all these choices, why not take a
break and come up to the small towns of the
White Mountains? There you can draw breath,
relax, perhaps find some gifts in the unique
local shops, and join in the holiday festivities.
You will return home refreshed. For more
information see our event listings for con-
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12 Days of Christmas
Celebrate in Snowflake, Arizona
If you treasure the memory
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Christmas Celebration is a festival
you won’t want to miss.
This showcase of
Christmas Spirit features
a different event each
night throughout the first
12 days (nights) of
December. Each activity
reflects the community
spirit of Main Street
Americana, bringing with
it merrymaking and the
warm glow of Christmas
time.
The festival begins with the
Snowflake Town Lighting
Ceremony and Festival of
Trees hosted by the Chamber
of Commerce on Dec. 1, 2003.
Townsfolk and visitors will
gather in the town square at
Heritage Park for a musical
Christmas program, rides on
the Kiddy Train, a holiday arts
& crafts show, games and more.
Spectators may duck out of the cold at
the Historic Heritage Social Hall where
beautifully decorated trees are displayed.
Throughout the evening rides are offered
free of charge in a horse drawn carriage
through the town’s historic district, and
hot cocoa, apple cider and cookies are
served at five stations in the downtown
area.
The climax comes when Snowflake’s
Mayor flips a switch that lights the town
Christmas tree, the historic district and all
of Main Street with millions of twinkling
lights - including a series of gigantic
White Mountain Listings
ALPINE
Mountain Hi Lodge
42698 US Highway 180, 928-339-4311
GREER
Greer Art Emporium
P.O. Box 120, 928-735-7212
Greer Lodge
44 Main Street, 888-475-6343
www.greerlodge.com
The Peaks At Greer
PO Box 132, 928-735-7777
www.peaksresort.com
LAKESIDE
Hidden Rest Resort
3448 Highway 260, 928-368-6336
www.hiddenrest.com
OVERGAARD
Timberline Trading Co.
1890 Highway 260, 928-535-6200
PINETOP
Best Western Inn of Pinetop
404 E. White Mountain Blvd.,
928-367-6667
Blue Ridge Motel & Cabins
P.O. Box 74, 928-367-0758
Bonanza Motel
858 E. White Mountain Blvd,
928-367-4440
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snowflakes suspended from the Victorian
street lamps that line Main Street. For
most children the highlight of the night
comes next, when Santa Claus arrives on
a fire truck lit with thousands of tiny
Christmas lights and gives
each child a bag of goodies
supplied by the local
Chamber of Commerce.
The Second Night of
Christmas, Dec. 2nd, begins
at 6 pm with the Heritage
Jingle Bell Parade, a non-
motorized electric light
parade through the heart of
Snowflake’s Historic
District. Spectators are
treated to equestrian
displays, horse drawn
wagons and buggies,
hand carts, and pedes-
trians all decked in
their holiday best and
surrounded with thou-
sands of sparkling
lights.
The parade
ends in front of Snowflake’s Stinson
Pioneer Museum where tour guides in
authentic costumes serving warm cocoa,
apple cider and cookies welcome visitors.
Four of Snowflake’s Historic Homes
will be open for tours on the Second
Night, each decked out in their Victorian
Christmas best. The rich seasonal details
in each home are sure to inspire the imag-
ination of all ages.
For more information about the 12
Days of Christmas schedule call the
Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of
Commerce at 928-536-4331.
Historic Coldstream Bed & Breakfast
3042 Mark Twain Dr., 928-369-0115
www.thecoldstream.com
Holiday Inn Express
431 E. White Mountain Blvd.,
928-367-6077, www.holiday-inn.com
Hon-Dah Resort Casino
777 Highway 260, 800-929-8744
www.hon-dah.com
Offroad ATV
928-739-4153
www.wmonline.com/recreat.htm
Pinetop Realty & Investment
230 E. White Mountain Blvd,
928-367-4151
www.pinetop.com
Woodland Inn & Suites
458 E. White Mountain Blvd.,
928-367-3636
SHOW LOW
Fool Hollow Lake Bed & Breakfast
2351 N. 22nd Av., 888-339-1144
www.foolhollow.com
SPRINGERVILLE
Rode Inn & Suites
P.O. Box 2039, 877-220-6553
Sport Shack 329
E. Main, 928-333-2222
White Mountain Motel
333 E. Main St., 928-333-5482
Log Cabins and Yurts
Make Your Reservations at Lyman Lake State Park
For most Americans, the
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arid canyons and vast deserts, yet
Arizona’s State Parks offer innumer-
able opportunities to visit lakes and
rivers. Spring, summer and fall, Lyman
Lake State Park in northeast Arizona has
been a water destination for family vaca-
tioning.
At 6,000 feet, Lyman Lake was creat-
ed in 1915 as an irrigation reservoir by
damming the Little Colorado River.
Situated in wide-open mountain grass-
lands, Lyman Lake State Park offers
the perfect setting for families seeking a
variety of activities. The State Park has a
water ski slalom course, fishing, hiking,
bird-watching, windsailing, swimming,
Petroglyph Trails - and now has added a
new twist to its remote camping facili-
ties.
Four “Yurts” and four “Camping
Log Cabins” have been installed in the
campground and are available for rent-
ing through a reservation system at rates
that range from $35-50 depending on the
season. The yurts are 16 -feet round and
the cabins are 14 feet x 16 feet with a
six-foot porch.
Cabins are heated and designed to
sleep four persons on a bunk bed and
mattress in one of the two rooms or an
extra cot can be added. Toilets, showers,
and electricity are available in the camp-
ground, but campers must bring bedding,
Museums and Historical Sites
Apache County Historical Museum
928-337-4737 180 W. Cleveland,
St. Johns
Butterfly Lodge Museum
928-735-7514 Greer
Casa Malpais Museum 928-333-5375
Located at the Casa Malpais Pueblo in
Springerville
Fort Apache
928-338-4625 Outside of Whiteriver -
White Mountain Apache Reservation
Kinishba Ruins Museum
928-338-4625 Located at Kinishba
Ruins, one mile past Fort Apache
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cookware and tableware. Reservations
are limited to no more than 15 nights
and occupancy is limited. Tents and RVs
may be erected next to the cabins to
increase capacity for families on the site.
Although new to Arizona, yurts have
been home for millions in Central Asia
for several millennium. The round
design is proving just as well suited for
use in Arizona’s unique climate. On
clear nights, yurt campers can lie in their
sleeping bags to view the abundant dis-
play of stars visible through the open
roof or during wet seasonal storms the
yurt offers room for the whole family to
sit in dry comfort. The yurt’s interior is
secure and solid no matter what the
weather might be outside.
Additional amenities at the Park
range from a multi-use rental building
with two restrooms for large groups to
tent-camping and full RV hookup sites
for families looking for overnight camp-
ing. The beauty of Lyman Lake State
Park’s 1,180 rambling acres is
inescapable whether you spend the night
in one of the new “camping log cabins”
or one of the newly installed “yurts.”
For information about costs or to
make reservations please call Lyman
Lake State Park at 928-337-4441 or for
more information about the 27 State
Parks call the Arizona State Parks
main office at 602-542-4174 (long dis-
tance from rural areas 800-285-3703).
Little House Museum
928-333-2286 Eagar
Painted Desert & Petrified Forest
928-524-6228
Toll-free 888-830-6682
Renee Cushman Museum
928-333-2123 Springerville
Show Low Historical
Society Museum
928-532-7115 Show Low
Taylor Museum
928-536-4562 Taylor
White Mountain Historical Park
928-333-2123 Springerville
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Grand Canyon Trails
Beamer Trail
Beginning at Tanner Rapids, the Beamer
Trail follows the Colorado River to its junc-
tion with the Little Colorado River.
Length approximately 10.00 miles
Elevation Change -134 feet
Boucher Trail
A beautiful rim-to-river trail for the
experienced Grand Canyon hiker.
Intersects with the Tonto Trail at
about 8 miles below the rim.
Length approximately 9.70 miles
Elevation change 4289 feet
Bright Angel Trail
This drainage-following trail persues an
ancient Havasupi Indian route. Camping
(permit required), water and shade at Indian
Gardens, 4.5 miles below the rim.
Length approximately 9.7 miles
Elevation change 4263 feet
Escalante Route
A rugged route appropriate for experienced
Grand Canyon trekkers only. Recommend
hiking East to West.
Length approximately 12.00 miles
Elevation change 117 feet
Grandview
Grandview trail descends to Horseshoe
Mesa, and from there to the Tonto
Trail. Two other trails descend from
Horseshoe Mesa making a loop possible.
Caves and mining artifacts contribute
to this unique trail.
Length approximately 4.20 miles
Elevation change 2434 feet
Hermit Trail
The Hermit like many rim-to-river trails,
descends fairly quickly off the rim, then
continues at a less knee-numbing descent.
Watch for the fossils near the rim. Below
the red wall, take care working across areas
where rock slides obscure the trail.
Length approximately 8.70 miles
Elevation Change 4286 feet
Red Canyon
A roller coaster of a trail, the Red Canyon
drops rapidly off the rim shedding about
2200 feet in the first mile and a half. The
balance of the trail is relatively gentle.
Stay alert as the trail offers options at
numerous places.
Length approximately 5.5 miles.
Elevation change 4403 feet
MILEAGE FROM THE GRAND CANYON TO:
Arches National Park 100
Hopi Indian Reservation 110
Havasupai Indian Reservation 30
Hualapai Indian Reservation 200
Pipe Springs National Monument 200
Glenn Canyon Recreation Area 135
Zion National Park 250
Bryce Canyon National Park 260
Lake Powell 135
Navajo National Monument 115
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South Kaibab
A ridge-following trail that offers spectacu-
lar views while descending. Best for
descending as no water along the trail.
Length approximately 5.62 miles
Elevation change 4494 feet
North Kaibab
Length approximately 13.00 miles
Elevation change 5412 feet
South Bass
An old prospector’s route. Very remote. For
experienced Grand Canyon trekkers only.
Length approximately 7.00 miles
Elevation change 4373 feet
Tanner Trail
A beautiful trail that’s best tried after expe-
riencing one or more corridor trails. This
remote trail descends rapidly off the rim,
contours Cardenas and Escalante Buttes,
descends rapidly again, then offers a steady
down-hill to the Colorado River.
Length approximately 7.50 miles
Elevation change 4625 feet
Tonto Trail (Hance Rapids to
Cottonwood)
Length approximately 11.00 miles
Elevation change -1093 feet
Tonto Trail (from Cottonwood to
Indian Gardens)
Length approximately 24.00 miles
Elevation change -92 feet
Tonto Trail (Indian Gardens
to Hermit Creek)
This popular stretch of the Tonto connects
the Bright Angel and Hermit Trails, making
for an excellent loop.
Length approximately 13.50 miles
Elevation Change 736 feet
Tonto Trail (Hermit Creek to Topaz
and Boucher Creek Junction)
Connecting the Hermit and Boucher
Trails, this stretch of the Tonto makes
possible a nice loop for experienced
Grand Canyon trekkers.
Length approximately 6.00 miles
Elevation Change 310 feet
Tonto Trail (Boucher Creek to Bass
Canyon and Trail)
This very remote section of the Tonto
should be considered by very experienced
Grand Canyon trekkers only.
Length approximately 30.50 miles
Elevation Change -504 feet
Canyon de Chelly National Monument 235
Sunset Crater National Monument 95
Walnut Canyon National Monument 95
Navajo Indian Reservation 50
Meteor Crater 140
Painted Desert/Petrified Forest 200
Montezuma Castle National Monument 135
Tuzigoot National Monument 135
Red Rock State Park 105
Phoenix 225
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Contrary to Rumors Hiking Do’s and Don’ts
You May Have Heard… • Tell someone where you are going.
• Driving into the Canyon Don’t go alone.
Many people call Grand Canyon
• Don’t deviate from your original plan.
businesses daily to inquire about dri- • Bring plenty of water and sports drinks
ving into the park. The misconception
for electrolyte replacement.
is that there are no private vehicles or • Bring salty snacks and carbohydrates.
RV’s allowed to drive in. This is not
the case. Private vehicles and RV’s You need to eat even if hot.
ARE allowed to drive in and out • Start early, don’t hike in the hottest
part of the day - or lay low.
of the park. A $20 park entry pass is
valid for 7 days and no reservations are • Don’t short cut trails. Doing so leads
required to enter the park. to accidents and causes damage
to the land.
• Air Tours • A broad brimmed hat is essential.
Regardless of what you may have A long-sleeved shirt with collar
heard, air tours over the Grand Canyon helps avoid sunburn.
have not been discontinued. Helicopter • Don’t forget sunscreen and sun glasses.
and fixed-winged aircraft tours are
scheduled daily year around, weather
permitting.
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You can always locate parking spaces Cafe
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it might take a little longer, or you may
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Now’s the Time... Low Off-Season Rates

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Have you been putting off that
visit to the Grand Canyon? Now’s the
time to come... it doesn’t get any better
than this! The room rates are great, the
weather is pleasant and refreshing, it’s
less crowded and the restaurants, shops
and tours are still open.
Maybe you have come once, looked
out upon the fantastic views and promised
yourself a return visit to do some hiking.
This is the perfect time of year for activ-
ities below the rim. Temperatures average
20 degrees warmer in the inner Canyon
and it can be uncomfortable to hike in the
summer heat of 100 degrees and more. In
November it will range in the 60’s and
low 70’s on the trails, what could be more
pleasant?
Maybe you have heard rumors that the
Historic Grand Canyon Village
• Santa Fe Railway Station
On September 17, 1901 the first
steam-driven train rolled into Grand
Canyon Village after a relatively smooth
trip from Williams, Arizona. The 3-hour
trip cost $3.95.
The Santa Fe
Railway Depot was
completed in 1909.
It is one of only
three remaining log
depots in the coun-
try and one of an
estimated fourteen
log deports ever
constructed in the United States. The tim-
bers are unique for a log structure. The
logs are squared on three sides giving a
flat surface for adjacent logs ad a flat
interior wall. To prevent moisture from
entering, the logs are sealed with building
paper wrapped around wood strips seated
in grooves between the logs.
• El Tovar Hotel
The El Tovar Hotel was once
described as “the most expensively con-
structed and appointed log house in
America.” The Santa Fe Railroad com-
missioned its construction in 1902.
Rim is open and at this time of year the
Grand Canyon is peaceful and very love-
ly. There is plenty of space at the look-
outs, and a touch of frost or snow adds a
special definition to the layers of rock and
tips the trees with a sparkling beauty. The
clarity and brilliance of the night sky is
extraordinary - the Milky Way takes your
breath away.
How lucky we are in Arizona to live
near one of the seven wonders of the nat-
ural world! Come for your long-awaited
first visit, come to hike, to romance your
sweetheart, to photograph the glorious
sunsets, to soar over the canyon in your
first ever helicopter ride... for whatever
your desire, this is a perfect time of year.
For more information call: Grand
Canyon C of C, 928-527-0359
Curios at its present location next to the
Hopi House. The building is a wood-shin-
gled, “modified-mission” design.
• Bright Angel Lodge
The concept of Bright Angel Lodge
was unique for park
visitors throughout
the west. Its mission
was to provide mod-
erately prices accom-
modations for tourists
with moderate
incomes. Designed by
Mary Colter, Bright
Angel Lodge was dedicated on July 22,
1935.
It followed the general theme of the El
Tovar Hotel, boasting curio shops, a
restaurant, and an open-framed lobby.
Inside the lounge was the famous ten foot
high geological fireplace, representing the
rocks and order of strata inside the
canyon. The top is constructed of Kaibab
Limestone found on the rim. The base of
the fireplace has smooth river stones from
the bottom of the canyon. Each stone was
carefully selected from the strata inside
the canyon and packed out by mule.
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advantage of all there is to see and
do, stay with Grand Canyon
National Park Lodges, operated by
Xanterra Parks and Resorts, the only
accommodations in the park at the
South Rim. With 907 rooms in six dis-
tinctly different lodges, rooms are avail-
able with advance planning or if you plan
your visit at the last minute. You will find
more lodging options available at this
time of year, fewer people too.
Relax aboard a guided motorcoach
tour with stops along the rim, or just
watch the sunset and sunrise. Daily
ranger programs help you discover 1.7
billion years of history embedded in the
canyon walls. Watch condors soaring over
the rim. It’s all waiting for you at the
South Rim, and it’s open year-round.
On the canyon floor, you can retire for
the night at the legendary Phantom
Ranch. Then head back to the rim and
retreat to a rustic cabin at Bright Angel
Lodge, or relax at Maswik Lodge, just a
five minute walk from the rim. Or choose
the elegance of the historic El Tovar,
where you’ll find our gracious staff very
accommodating.
And if all of these adventures have
you working up an appetite, you’re in
luck. This is the home of the celebrated
and historic El Tovar Dining Room and a
Winter White Sale
Xanterra Parks & Resorts is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.
Winter Value Rate
One night at Maswik or Yavapai Lodge, single or double occupancy.
zling steak at the Arizona Room, or a
casual family meal at the Bright Angel
Restaurant. Have your favorite beverage
at the Maswik Sports Bar or El Tovar
Lounge.
Try the new Canyon Coffee House at
the Bright Angel Lodge for a Mocha or
Latte, or just enjoy a good cup of coffee.
The Coffee House opens early so you
won’t miss the sunrise.
At the South Rim, the choices are end-
less - and they’re all just outside your
door. Take advantage of low off-season
rates and packages and increased avail-
ability at the popular rim lodges.
Effective November 30 through
December 18, 2003, and again January 3
through March 11, 2004 a one night stay
is only $68 at Maswik Lodge, two con-
secutive nights only $99. Or indulge in a
romantic getaway at the historic El Tovar
Hotel with the popular Romance Package.
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges -
We’re not just close, We’re there. Call
303-29- PARKS (297-2757) or 888-29-
PARKS (297-2757) for reservations or
visit our website at www.grandcanyon-
lodges.com. Xanterra Parks & Resorts is
an authorized concessionaire of the
National Park Service.
68 $ *

Charles Whittlesey, a Chicago architect, Grand Canyon National Park Lodges, Grand Value Package**
styled it as a cross between a Swiss chalet
and a Norway villa. Completed on
January 14, 1905 it was named El Tovar
928-638-2526 Two consecutive nights at Maswik or Yavapai Lodge, single or
double occupancy.
$
99 *

in honor of Pedro de Tovar, of the El Tovar Romance Package

Coronado Expedition.
The El Tovar cost $250,000 to con-
struct and was considered by many to be
the most elegant hotel west of the
One night at historic El Tovar. Includes complimentary in-room
California sparkling wine and fruit basket, and dinner for two
with a bottle of El Tovar wine in the dining room.
$
249 *

Mississippi. Electric lights were powered Book online or call toll-free 1-888-297-2757
by the hotel’s own coal-fired generator. It
had its own greenhouse for fresh fruits
and vegetables. Inside the El Tovar was a
barbershop, solarium, amusement room,
club room, large dining room, art, and
music rooms.
• Verkamp’s Curios
The first curio shop opened at the BEAUTIFUL PLACES ON EARTH.
Grand Canyon in 1898. It was a rented WWW.XANTERRA.COM
tent on the grounds of Bright Angel Hotel WWW.GRANDCANYONLODGES.COM
where John G. Verkamp sold Indian crafts
and curios for Babbit Brothers’ Trading
Company. *Plus tax and 1% energy surcharge. Valid November 30, 2003 - March 11, 2004. Excluding December 19, 2003 -
In 1905 Verkamp built Verkamp’s January 3, 2004. Lodging availability subject to seasonal closures. **Not available for group bookings.
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Central Az Cities & Towns

Aguila El Mirage Kearney
Paloma
Paradise Valley
Payson
Rio Verde
San Carlos
San Manuel
Scottsdale Downtown
Ahwatukee Eloy Mammoth Peoria Scottsdale Two Square Miles Packed with Experiences
Apache Junction Florence Maricopa Peridot Sentinel More than 500 shops, gal- within the original town site that repre-

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leries, restaurants, clubs and pubs sent the early period in the community’s
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Buckeye Fountain Hills Mobile Pine Sun City West
Carefree Friendly Corner Morristown Punkin Center Superior miles of Scottsdale Downtown. Walk when Winfield Scott purchased land next
Casa Grande Gila Bend New River Queen Creek Surprise or ride the free trolley between shop- to the Arizona Canal, Scottsdale incorpo-
Cave Creek Gilbert Oracle Randolph Tempe ping districts, public artworks, and his- rated much later in 1951. The Little Red
Cedar Creek Gladden Oracle Jct. Red Rock Tonopah toric landmarks. Schoolhouse built in 1909 (7333
Chandler Glendale Palo Verde Tortilla Flat Bring a camera to document your Scottsdale Mall) currently serves as an
Chuichu Globe Strawberry Pine Wickenburg visit! The Robert Indiana “LOVE” sculp- office for the Scottsdale Historical
Circle City Goodyear 260 Winkelman ture located in the Civic Center Mall and Society where you can pick up informa-
Claypool Hayden Payson Wintersburg the Bob Parks Horse Fountain located on tion on Scottsdale’s early town buildings
Coolidge Inspiration Wittman Fifth Avenue and Marshall Way are two 1908-1933.
Dudleyville Kaka 87 Young Young
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Black Canyon City of the most photographed public art- Kick off the holiday season at the
Aguila Wickenburg New River
works. Visit the Scottsdale Museum of Scottsdale Downtown Moonlight
Gladden Morristown Cave Creek Punkin Center Cedar Creek Contemporary Art for a complete list of Spectacular on Thursday, November 20,
Circle City
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188 73 public art and enjoy the fountains, gar- 2003 from 6pm - 9pm. Watch the streets
dens and art located in the Civic Center light up and the merchants’ decorations.
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Wittman Sun City
West 17

Surprise Sun City Paradise

Rio Verde Mall. This is a great event location. The Carolers, Santa, and free hot chocolate
El Mirage Peoria ValleyFountain Hills 88 77 ArtFest of Scottsdale featuring over 200 and gift wrapping create a fun shopping
10 Tortilla Flat fine artists is held here every year the environment for the whole family. Sign
Glendale Scottsdale
Claypool
Tonopah
Mesa Inspiration weekend before Thanksgiving. This 2003 up for a Scottsdale Downtown Shopping
Wintersburg
Goodyear Phoenix 60
Apache Junction Globe dates are November 22 & 23, from 10am Spree. Drawing held at 9pm for several
Palo Verde Buckeye Ahwatukee Tempe Gilbert 60 Superior Miami San Carlos
70 to 6pm. $1000, $500, and $100 shopping sprees.
Chandler Queen Creek Peridot
Florence 177
Downtown Scottsdale is the oldest For more information about Downtown
Junction
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347 79
Mobile
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Kearney
state of Arizona. Scottsdale is fortunate to Scottsdale Partnership at 480-947-6423.
Maricopa Coolidge have several intact historic buildings
Gila Bend 238 Florence Hayden Winkelman
Sentinel Casa Randolph Dudleyville
Paloma 8 Grande
Eloy
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79 77
Mammoth
Native Trails Performances
MARICOPA Chuichu Arizona
City
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noon to 1:30 pm every Tuesday, of tribal dances ranging from pow wow
Thursday and Saturday during dancing and fancy dance, to the excite-
November and from January through ment and energy of the traditional hoop
PHOENIX MILEAGE mid-April. In the heart of the Downtown dances. Native foods, arts, crafts and
Casa Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Scottsdale Art & Shopping Districts a jewelry will be available also. For a
El Paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 variety of Native American performers complete performance schedule, visit
Flagstaff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 will present musical performances using www.CultureQuestScottsdale.com.
Gallup, N.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Globe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Grand Canyon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Lake Havasu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Lake Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 For details of new winter/spring
Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 tour schedule, see page 34.
Nogales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Rocky Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Sedona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Scottsdale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sierra Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Tombstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Tucson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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Wickenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

$
43 .99
Yuma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 + tax

1-4 people
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• Free Breakfast Bar Buffet + tax
• Outdoor Pool
1-4 people
• In-Room Coffeemaker Oct-Dec
• In-Room Refrigerator
• Microwave Available Must present valid credit card at
• Complimentary Cocktails check in. Not valid with other discounts.
Expires 12/31/03. Based on availability.
C’mon. Take a train ride. Every Night (except Sun.) Call for restrictions.

MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK Directions: I-101 Exit Indian Bend to Pima Rd., North One Block. Hotel on West Side of Street.
7301 E. Indian Bend Road
(480) 312-2312 www.therailroadpark.com 7330 N. Pima Rd. 1-800-344-0262
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Fountain Hills - Fort McDowell Cotton-Pickin’ Good Time

Nature, Adventure, Golf, Gaming and Festivals At Buckeye Countryfest
Nestled in the natural beau- Nation have a new motto... “Fountain Pick cotton and win prizes Buckeye Public Library Saturday from 9
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Northeast Valley of the Sun,
Fountain Hills is an upscale commu-
nity with hometown character.
Surrounded by the McDowell
Mountains, Fort McDowell Yavapai
Indian Nation and sparkling Saguaro
Lake, Fountain Hills features a wide
range of outdoor activities including hik-
ing, biking, boating and some of the more
challenging golf courses in the country.
The town was established in 1970 by
Wood and McCulloch, the same develop-
ers who initiated Lake Havasu City and
transported London Bridge all the way
from England to be re-assembled stone by
stone in Arizona. Wood, the man credited
with designing Disneyland, also drew up
the plans for Fountain Hills.
Where does the name come from?
Wood and McCulloch had a fountain
designed in Switzerland and set in the
middle of a man-made 28-acre lake. You
can’t miss it... for the tallest fountain in
the world shoots water 560 feet into the
air, creating a geyser five feet taller than
the Washington Monument!
The Town of Fountain Hills and the
neighboring Fort McDowell Yavapai
play-on-words that highlights the moun-
tainous terrain and scenery that wreath
the area. The two communities are work-
ing together to promote the natural won-
ders, luxury golf courses, resorts and
lifestyle of Fountain Hills, along with the
Fort McDowell Casino, We-Ko-Pa Golf
Club, and Fort McDowell Adventures.
Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell
sponsor many exciting events throughout
the year. Plan ahead for the first Native
American Art Fest on Jan 24-25 at the
Fort McDowell Casino. Over 200 Native
artists will display and sell their works at
this juried show.
This month, on Nov 14-16, the
Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts pre-
sents over 500 artists as well as entertain-
ment by “The Andean Nation” - music
from the Andes, and Brule, a Native
American band. There will be a Beer
Garden and food vendors. The festival
will be open 10am-5pm daily with free
admission and offers a great opportunity
to get a start on your holiday shopping.
For more information about the area or
events call the Fountain Hills Chamber
of Commerce at 480-837-1654.
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Saturday, November 22 in historic
downtown Buckeye. It’s fun the
whole family will enjoy, and it kicks off
when the carnival opens
Thursday, November 20
right smack in the middle
of downtown.
The parade begins at
10 am Saturday with
Channel 3 Morning Show
host Dan Davis at the
helm as this year’s
celebrity parade marshal.
Davis’ personal John
Deere collection will be showcased as
part of the Cotton Pickers, Tractors and
Other Cool Stuff display to be held at the
Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce.
A Children’s Safety Presentation starts
at 12 noon. Free coloring books for all the
kids and raffle tickets will be on sale for
your chance to win a child’s John Deere
pedal tractor.
Enjoy browsing the arts and crafts
vendors and sample the bread bowl soups
and homemade pies at the 8th Annual
Hometown Holiday Boutique at the
stop by the Elks Lodge between 11 am
and 1 pm for their famous tri-tip sandwich
with all the country fixin’s.
And don’t miss your
opportunity to guess how
many cotton-pickin’ cotton
balls are actually in that jar
and let the kids participate in
the first ever Cotton-Pickin’
Cotton Patch. Kids will com-
pete in their age group for a
chance to win great prizes!
Carnival tickets are $12
in advance and may be pur-
chased at Farmer’s Insurance, Desert Sun
News, Buckeye Valley Chamber of
Commerce, Buckeye Valley News, and
Beard’s Country & Western Store.
Countryfest is sponsored by the
Buckeye Main Street Coalition, an organi-
zation dedicated to the revitalization of
downtown Buckeye. For more informa-
tion on Countryfest or to find out how
you can help make a difference as a Main
Street volunteer call the Buckeye Main
Street office at 623-327-1813.

Down on the Farm in Queen Creek We’re Here When You Need Us The Most...
WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS, 24-7 Az Tourist News • 1-800-462-8705 • www.aztourist.com
Visit Schnepf Farms for Wonderful Memories
Take a large commercial November 22nd learn to make cinnamon
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potato farm, add a lot of hard rolls and pumpkin bread and on
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work, vision and determination....
and what you have today is Schnepf
Farms, a wonderful experience for all
ages. Run by Mark and Carrie Schnepf,
the family farm has been transformed into
a festival site with many attractions
including shops, train rides, carousel
rides, u-pick gardens and petting barn.
Admission is free.
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 10-9
and Sundays 10-5, the farm offers visitors
a country market and bakery, an old fash-
ioned ice cream shop and a sweet shop.
At Carrie’s Creations you’ll find
Christmas, Fall, kitchen, Victorian and an
array of other items that will be perfect
for those on your holiday shopping list.
A special treat for children is
Grandma’s Baking Day. Sign your child
up to spend time in our bakery; on
December 13th bake apple pies and
Christmas sugar cookies. Also, every
Saturday and Sunday in December you
can come out to the farm and make-your-
own gingerbread house. Call for costs.
Plan ahead to celebrate “Christmas
on the Farm.” Country Christmas Hay
Rides ($3) will take you through the for-
est where almost one million shining
lights fill the air with holiday spirit. There
will also be Christmas trees for sale, the
gift shops will be open as well as the
train, carousel rides and miniature golf.
Stop by the bonfires to roast marshmal-
lows.
Our farm will close December 28th,
2003 for the season until February. For
directions visit the website:
www.schnepffarms.com If you have
any questions, please call 480-987-3100.

November 14, 15 & 16

in Fountain Hills, Az
Open Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm Daily
10am-9pm Free Admission & Parking
Sundays 10am-5pm Over 500 Artists & Craftsmen
FREE ADMISSION
Gift shops, train rides, carousel rides, country store, A Great Way
u-pick gardens and petting barn. to Start Your
480-987-3100 • Queen Creek, Az Holiday Shopping!
www.schnepffarms.com
Mark your calendar for our Country Christmas
480-837-1654
Hay rides beginning Friday, December 5, 2003 www.fountainhillschamber.com
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Cool Things to See and Do
in the Globe-Miami Area
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 exhibits and programs.
From stained glass to theater productions,
watercolors to sculpture, the Center is a
hub of art and entertainment.
928-425-0884 www.cobrevalleyarts.com
3. Sleeping Beauty Mine
The source of some of the purest and most
sought after turquoise on the US and over-
seas markets. It is virtually matrix free
(no veins). You can visit True Blue
Jewelry, the mine’s store, located at 200
North Willow St in Globe where they are
open 5 days a week from 8am-4pm.
www.sbturquoise.com
4. Apache Stronghold Golf Course
The #1 public golf course in Arizona
as rated by Golfweek America.
1-800-APACHE-8
Tough course.
Hence the
$74 Overnight Golf Package Monday through Thursday.
And $89 Friday through Sunday. Includes greens fee,
cart, sleeve of premium golf balls, resort room and meal.
Apache Stronghold. Golfweek’s top-rated public course
in Arizona for 2002. In San Carlos, five minutes east of
Globe on Highway 70. Call 1-800-APACHE 8.
Plus tax. Per person per night. Based on double occupancy. Reservations required. Not valid with any other offer. Must present
this coupon. Prices may change at any time. Must be 21 or older to participate in gaming activities. Prices good through 1/31/04.
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5. The Arts and Antiques District
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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.
6. Gila County Historical Museum
Established as a Mine-rescue station
in 1920. Now houses documents, photos,
artifacts and displays of the area’s historic
past from the early days of the Territory.
Included are Indian artifacts dating back to
1125 A.D. Located on Hwy 60 in Globe,
they are open Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat 11-3.
928-425-7385
7. Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Its 323 acres include a wide range of habi-
tats, 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. Round Mountain Park
This city park is one of the most beautiful
hiking spots in the Globe area. Located at
the end of N. South Street, the trails are
1.5-3 miles in length offering various lev-
els of difficulty. Maps are available at the
chamber. 928-425-4495
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Tonto National Monument
Don’t Miss These Extraordinary Cliff Dwellings
Tonto National ing the first weekend in November, and
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sites of the prehistoric Salado, dat- It is well worth planning to take the
ing from the 13th, 14th, and early 15th tour, however, as your appreciation of the
centuries. For three hundred Salado culture will be greatly
years, a vast culture lived enhanced by the very knowl-
within the Tonto Basin, sur- edgeable rangers. Tours to the
viving and adapting to the 40-room Upper Cliff Dwelling
arid environment. The cliff take place between November
dwellings, built in shallow and April and are limited to
caves perched over a thou- 15 people. Reservations are
sand feet above the river required. The view from the
valley, are representative of site is breathtaking and the
the final phase of occupation in this area. stories of Salado life are fascinating.
The river valley below, once a thriving There is no extra fee for the tour.
settlement with farm fields and stone The Tonto Visitor Center is open all
dwellings, is now covered by Roosevelt year from 8am to 5pm, except for
Lake. The people farmed in the Salt Christmas Day. You’ll find museum
River Valley and supplemented their diet exhibits, an 18-minute video orientation
by hunting and gathering native wildlife program (by request), sales area, ranger
and plants. The Salado were fine crafts- assistance and restrooms. There is a pic-
men, producing some of the most exquis- nic area located .5 mile inside park
ite polychrome pottery and intricately entrance with restrooms, water, and seven
woven textiles to be found in the tables covered with shade ramadas; all
Southwest. Many of these objects are on facilities are handicapped accessible.
display in the Visitor Center. From Globe drive northwest on State
Visitors may walk up to the Lower Highway 188 - it is 30 miles to Tonto
Cliff Dwelling on their own, but the National Monument. For reservations or
Upper Cliff Dwelling is usually only for more information, call 928-467-
accessible by guided tour. However, dur- 2241.
Football Fans and Football Widows
Special Promotion at Apache Gold Casino
Monday Night Football In the Cabaret Lounge entry forms will
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will never be the same again! If be given away half hour before kickoff
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you are one of the thousands of through the end of the first quarter for NFL
wives or girlfriends who suffer every logoed jerseys and caps.
Monday night during football season, There are drink specials - $1 drafts and
there is an alternative. If you experience $2 well drinks - and the snack menu
symptoms of neglect or boredom, Apache includes Potato Pig Skins, Chili Dogs,
Gold is here to help you.
Bring your man and while he is cheer-
ing for his favorite team, you can take a
Apache Chicken Wings and more. For
more information call 1-800-APACHE-8.
chance at Apache Gold’s Double
Jackpots between the hours of 6 and 9pm.
Also, anyone present may be randomly ANTIQUES & STUFF • APARTMENTS RENTED NIGHTLY
selected to win prizes such as a $100 Discover old-fashioned charm
Jackpot stock or $20 in Slot change. and modern conveniences. Two
Beginning at 5pm and lasting till 10pm, beautifully restored furnished
apartments with kitchen in the
anyone present may stop at Players Club to heart of the Antiques District.
enter the Grand Prize drawing for an
ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP for two to Sullivan Street, Miami, Az
the SUPERBOWL. The drawing will be www.moonovermiami.biz
held on Saturday, January 3, 2004. 928-473-8178
Boyce Thompson
Arboretum
Plants of the World’s Deserts
LIVE MUSIC - NOV. 8
Music “both acoustic and eclectic” from Arizona musicians
between 10am to 4pm at several points along the Arboretum
main trail. Bluegrass combo “Just Jammin,” Rusty Hynges,
Harpist Penny Cass Joplin, the Mountain Rain Trio and more!
On Highway 60 … Just 1/2 hour east of Apache Junction.
520-689-2811
http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
Fall Color Fest - Nov. 29
Don’t miss Fall Color during the latter half of November. Celebrate the
season with storytellers, live music, Arizona apple cider, from 11am-3pm.
Open 8am - 5pm daily • Admission: $6 adults, $3 children 5-12
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Christmas Cheer in Globe-Miami Get Away From It All...

Looking for something a lit- event ends at 5pm to give everyone time to in the True Heart of Arizona
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Tired of the same old shops? Head at the Annual Light Parade which begins Here in Arizona Rim For those wishing to enjoy the earliest
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over to Globe-Miami for some top at 7pm. Country, the last of the colorful music and festivities of the holiday sea-

notch small town entertainment. The two
communities share events to give residents
and visitors alike a chance to enjoy the
holiday spirit in both places.
The weekend fun begins on Dec. 12 as
the Miami Small Town Christmas gets
under way from 6-9pm. Various groups
decorate sections of the downtown Miami
Memorial Park with a “small town”
Christmas theme. Exhibits are judged and
prizes awarded at 7:30. Hot Chocolate will
be available for purchase.
On Saturday morning Dec. 13 at 10am
Sullivan Street, Miami’s historic down-
town, will come alive with boys and girls
enjoying hamburgers, hot dogs and games.
Santa will make two visits during the day
and entertainment will be provided. The
Looking for a Special Gift?
Bring Your Shopping List Here
Globe-Miami is the place to
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Globe’s Light Parade, the 7th Annual,
has been called the “Biggest Little Town
Light Parade in Arizona” by many of the
folks who come from out of town that
evening. Businesses, civic organizations,
marching and equestrian groups and
school groups and clubs participate. The
shops and boutiques in downtown Globe
remain open until 9 and 10pm to accom-
modate families who would like to
Christmas shop following the parade.
Plan ahead to enjoy these events and
also the glowing luminarias at the Festival
of Lights Dec 21 at Besh-Ba-Gowah
Archaeological Park in Globe.
For more information call the Globe-
Miami Regional C of C & Economic
Development Corporation at 800-804-5623.
The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts,
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leaves are falling from the oaks,
aspens and maples. What was so
beautiful on the branches is now strewn
on the forest’s floor like a painter’s
palate.
The forest is quieter but the unique
noises of barking squirrels, bugling elk
and treetop breezes are more perceptible.
If you will just take a few moments and
really listen, you just might hear Mother
Nature arranging winter’s bedspread.
The air is becoming a bit more brisk
with each passing week. A light jacket or
sweater feels good in the morning but
most of the day is just about perfect.
Since most days in the general Payson
area are cloudless, a hat always hits the
spot.
A number of very enjoyable events are
coming up in November and early
December in Rim Country. On Nov 7-9 in
Payson the Fall Fine Art and Fine Craft
Show & Sale will be held at the Tonto-
Apache Community Activity Center. This
son, the Swiss Village Christmas
Lighting ceremony takes place in Payson
on November 28th. Or, for a fabulous
fun-filled evening join the 2003 Award
Winning Main Street/APS Electric
Light Parade on Dec 6th. The parade
begins at 6pm immediately following the
lighting of the Town Christmas Tree.
Holiday music will be broadcast by
KMOG and vendors will line Main
Street.
This is the perfect time to rent a rustic
cabin or lodge and enjoy the camaraderie
around a warm fire. If a hot tub, a billion
stars overhead and a glass of wine is
more your style, we have that, too.
Arizona Rim Country has great room
rates, superb accommodations and value-
packed amenities. If you want to make a
weekend into a mini-vacation or simply
get away from the pressure of your fast-
forward working environment, come to
the true Heart of Arizona.
Call the Chamber of Commerce at

go for art, antiques and other great located in the historic courthouse in Globe, free admission mixed media juried show 1-800-6PAYSON for further informa-
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stuff! There are galleries, boutiques,
antique shops, the Cobre Valley Center
for the Arts and more, all full of wonder-
ful unique items for those hard to please
people on your Christmas list.
Miami has the largest Antiques
District. Currently there are 17 Art and
Antique shops. Most are located one block
North of US 60 in downtown Miami and all
are in very easy walking distance of each
other.
Look at some of the items to be found...
There are paintings by famous western oil
painters like Joe Beeler CA, original west-
ern bronzes, depression glass, coke
machines, antique gas pumps, cowboy col-
lectibles, shabby chic, garden decoration,
swords & armor over 400 years old and a
wide selection of antique furniture.
offers fine arts and crafts by local artists, as features 33 artists with a wine & dessert tion and willing help in planning your
well as a gift shop featuring ceramics, walk- reception on Friday ($5). Just north in visit.
ing sticks, blown glass, prints and jewelry. Pine, an Old Time Fiddlers Jam Session
It’s a great place to shop for any occasion. will be held in the Cultural Hall on the
The Center also features a stained glass stu- 19th and on the 22nd, Tellabration 2003 Az Tourist News is
dio, handweaver's studio and Copper distributed statewide
will feature Don Doyle and other profes- at participating
Country Quilters Gallery. sional storytellers.
Also located in Globe's historic district JB’s Restaurants.
are other galleries, boutiques and interest-
ing shops such as Bacon’s Custom
Saddlemaking and the store for the
Sleeping Beauty Mine, source of some of
the purest and most sought after turquoise
in the US. Local artists offer ceramics,
stained glass, landscape drawings,
Americana, photography, metal sculpture,
and wrought iron furniture.
To find out more about the Globe area
call the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber
of Commerce at 800-804-5623.

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2003 Gilbert Days Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering

A Week of Pure Fun 15th Annual Celebration in Wickenburg
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can find their pleasure in this week-
long town festival.
The kickoff event for Gilbert Days on
Friday, November 14th is a re-creation of
a Pony Express ride during which riders
hand off saddlebags carrying “live” mail
in relays as they travel from Gilbert to
various southeast Valley communities.
As the Pony Express riders arrive back
at Gilbert Rodeo Park on Saturday
evening, November 15th, they will be
just in time for the Gilbert Days 1st
Invitational Bullriding. Cowboys will be
competing for top prize money as they try
to stay on a bucking, twisting, stomping
1800+ pound bull for “a mere 8 seconds.”
It should be a great evening of exciting
bullriding and a great kickoff to the rodeo
events held all week.
Come along to enoy the charity team
roping and barrel racing. The Gilbert
Days Carnival begins November 20th and
runs until the 23rd with rides and food
vendors. The Li’l Dude Rodeo for chil-
dren 4 to 7 years old will be held before
each rodeo performance. The kids will
ride sheep and rope a dummy steer for
prizes just like the grownups. For more
information on these and other events
during Gilbert Days week go to the web-
site at www.gilbertdays.com.
The Gilbert Days Budweiser IPRA
Rodeo kicks off on Friday night at 6 pm.
This will be a special children’s perfor-
coupon for Friday night’s performance -
just think, two adults for the price of one
and the kids get in free on Friday night -
can’t beat those prices!!
The Rodeo performances continue
Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. All rodeo
performances will have the classic events
such as saddle bronc riding, steer
wrestling, bareback riding, barrel racing,
and, of course, the ever popular bullrid-
ing.
Saturday is jam-packed with the fun of
the Gilbert Days Remax Parade at 9 am
in downtown Gilbert. The parade ends
where the Gilbert Days Festival spon-
sored by Stampede Plumbing begins. The
festival will have arts and crafts, food,
activities for the kids and entertainment.
On Saturday night KNIX sponsors the
Gilbert Days Rodeo Dance at Rodeo
Park. This year the band will be
Mogollon and a good time will be had by
all - that is if you are over 21 because that
is the age limit for this Gilbert Days
event.
Gilbert Days is put on by the Gilbert
Promotional Corporation, a non-profit
civic organization that donates proceeds
to benefit charitable causes and organiza-
tions in the community. For more infor-
mation about Gilbert Days or the Gilbert
Promotional Corporation, visit their web-
site at www.gilbertdays.com or call
480-980-7108.
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for the 15th Annual Cowboy
Christmas Poetry Gathering on Dec
5-7, 2003. Featured cowboy
poets will take the stage on
Friday and Saturday night.
Other cowboy poets from all
over the southwest will par-
ticipate at the Free “Day
Sessions” on Saturday.
The gathering is not a
contest - there are no prizes
and no winners - rather it is
a place and time when cow-
boys, ranchers and folks
involved in raising and car-
ing for cattle and horses get
together to celebrate the pre-
sent in poetry, songs and
story, just as they did over 140 years ago.
The Gathering’s featured perfor-
mances are on Friday, December 5th and
Saturday, December 6th at 7:30pm in the
beautiful Del E. Webb Center, 1090 South
Vulture Mine Road. Admission is $20 for
advance tickets - $25 at the door.
Featured cowboy poets performing this
year include Jill Jones & The Lone Star
Chorale, Leon Autrey, Rolf Flake, Tom
Flower, Dean Foster, Carole Jarvis, and
Ray Owens.
from 7-9am ($3 donation) in the north
side parking area of the Wickenburg
Community Center, located at
160 North Valentine Street, just
one block north of Highway 60
in the heart of the historic dis-
trict.
The Community Center
is the location for the rest of
the Day Sessions, which run
from 9am - 3:30pm and are
free to the public. Multiple
sessions of storytelling, cow-
boy poetry readings and singin’
will take place in the sessions,
which are held simultaneously
in the center.
Cowboy Christmas
Gathering concludes on Sunday,
December 7th with a non-denominational
Cowboy Worship Service at 9am, held
inside the Wickenburg Community
Center. The Desert Caballeros Western
Museum exhibits will open to the public
from 12 Noon - 4pm. Admission required.
Tickets for the Gathering are available
from The Wickenburg Chamber of
Commerce. MasterCard, Visa &
AMEX are accepted. 928-684-5479 or
928-684-0977

Rock Feast Sinks Atkins? Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce

Thanksgiving “Dinner” at Mining & Mineral Museum
It is said that the Atkins ing the turkey.
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The Arizona Mining and Mineral several varieties, Neapolitan ice cream, a
Museum announces that it has devel- box of chocolates, Key Lime Pie and The 15th Annual
oped a diet that outdoes Atkins: a more.
Thanksgiving Holiday Feast with NO
calories, NO carbohydrates, and NO pro-
teins.
The display will be shown from Nov
15th through the end of the year.
Museum hours are 8-5 Mon- Fri, 11-4
Cowboy
All the “foods” in this annual
Holiday display were found among the
19,000 rocks and minerals from the
Sat, closed Sun and holidays. 1502 W
Washington St, free parking, $2.00 admis-
sion for adults over 18. 602-255-3795
Christmas
museum’s collection. Their resemblance
to organic matter is phenomenal... includ-
extension 10.
Poetry
Gilbert Promotional Corporation’s Gathering
December 5th, 6th, & 7th 2003
November 14-23
Get Your Tickets by Calling (928) 684-5479.
www.gilbertdays.com
Evening Performances by Noted Cowboy Poets.
• Pony Express Ride • Carnival • Little Dude Rodeo • IPRA Rodeo Free Saturday Day Sessions
• Rodeo Dance • Festival with Arts & Crafts, Food, Kids Activities
• Entertainment • Parade • Family Pet Round Up • Free Shuttle Service For more information, contact the
RODEO: Adults $10, Seniors & Kids 7-12 $8, under 6 years Free Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce:
DANCE: 21yrs & over $10 Info: 480-980-7108 928-684-5479
www.gilbertdays.com or www.wickenburgchamber.com
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offers the finest selection of arts and
crafts in the Southwest for everyone on
your list...including you!
From 10 am to 5 pm November 21,
22 and 23, 2003, over 130 booths fill the
Museum’s plazas with a wide variety of
exquisite, handmade works including
glass art, pottery, jewelry, wood, metal,
leather, photography, furniture, textiles,
watercolor, mixed media and much more.
During shopping breaks, visitors to the
Market can stroll through the Museum
and Historic Block free of charge... so
relax in the lush courtyards, listen to
music, enjoy delicious refreshments and
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For the 26th year as a Tucson Museum
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Native American Indian
Casa Cordova, one of the Old Pueblo’s
oldest homes. Opening ceremonies for the
& Southwestern Arts & Crafts
exhibition are on Saturday, November 22
from 2-4 pm. Monday-Saturday 9:30-5:30 Sunday 11-5
The Tucson Museum of Art is located
at 140 N. Main Avenue (Corner of Main
and Alameda, downtown Tucson). 2837-41 North Campbell Avenue
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New Holiday Inn Express Opens Movie Set Opened to the Public
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utes from the hotel.
The Holiday Inn Express-Tucson
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between the eyes in "The Quick and
the Dead." Picture Mescal.
Kurt Russell's 'Wyatt Earp' and Val
Kilmer's 'Doc Holiday'
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'Cowboys' in the movie
streets of "Tombstone."
Picture Mescal.
A windblown Clint
Eastwood drifts through
the abandoned streets of
a deserted western town
looking for trouble in
"Joe Kidd." Picture
Mescal.
Picturing Mescal, Old Tucson Studios'
second movie location is easy to do.
Especially for the 'picture-going' public.
And for good reason. It looks exactly as it
did when filming wrapped on Lee
Marvin's "Monte Walsh." And as it did a
short time later when, in 1968, CBS sold
the set to Old Tucson Studios. Since that
time, as a result of the more than 60 fea-
ture film, television and still photography
productions on its streets and in its build-
ings, Mescal has become virtually as
familiar to the 'picture-going' public as
was the original Old Tucson.
But while Mescal has been available
to Hollywood for nearly 35 years as a
dedicated western movie set, this authen-
tic and charming semi-Victorian high-
plains town (roughly 40 miles east of
Tucson, near Benson) has never before
been open to the general public.
Until now.
Old Tucson Studios has opened the
storied streets of its sister city Mescal to
the public for Guided Photo and
Walking Tours every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday. Each hour, on
the hour, from 10am to 2pm, guides will
lead visitors on a whimsical, nostalgic,
cinematic tour focusing on the history of
Tours are $8.00 per person, adult or
child. In the true wild west tradition, this
is a rustic 60-minute adventure. Mescal
currently offers no food or
beverage service, telephones,
running water, electricity or
rest room facilities. Local
'atmosphere' however (tum-
bleweeds and cattle) is at no
extra charge! The Mescal
Tour ticket price can be
applied as a discount
toward admission to Old
Tucson Studios with receipt.
Directions to Mescal
are as follows: From Tucson, head east
on I-10 to exit #297. Take Mescal Road
north 3 miles and turn left where the
pavement ends. Proceed west 1/2 mile
(dirt road) to the town of Mescal. For
more information call Old Tucson
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“Celebrate the Seasons”
Only at Sunglow Ranch
This will be our 2nd annual
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“Celebrate the Seasons.” The
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week following Thanksgiving is
filled with activity around the ranch
as all of the holiday decorations are
taken out and brought to life under the
watchful eye of
Linda Childs, our Sunglow Ranch gar-
dener and holiday designer. Then, on
December 6th, the lights are turned on
throughout the ranch and the holiday is
officially upon us.
“Christmas is such a special time,”
Ms. Childs states, “and the ranch is so
lovely - it makes my job that much nicer.
Our decorations will have a “French
Country” flair... with a 9 ft. tree nestled in
the corner of the dining room for starters.
The outside trees will be decked out to
allow all of our feathered friends their
own feast.”
This year, holding true to our tradition
of inviting a guest chef, Sunglow Ranch
has invited Austrian chef Leopoldine
Mueller to prepare beautiful Austrian
holiday fare for our guests. Please make
your plans now, brunch will be served
from 10am-3pm on Saturday, Dec. 6th.
The cost will be $18.99 plus tax and gra-
tuity.
On Dec. 13th, as a part of “Celebrate
the Seasons,” Lhasha Tizer of Tucson,
who also teaches at the Miraval Resort,
OLD PEARCE
HOLIDAY
FESTIVAL 2003!
Thanksgiving Weekend!
November 28 & 29 • 9am-4pm
The Old Pearce Mercantile will be Open!
Arts & Crafts • Antiques • Farmers’
Market • Old Time Fiddlers • Blue Grass
Music • Entertainment • Food Court
• Horse & Buggy Tours • Pony Rides
“Bring the Whole Family”
FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING!
In the Ghost Town of Old Pearce
520-826-3588
www.oldpearcestore.com
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will be here for a class in teas. We will
study the “art of tea” and then indulge in
our own “Afternoon Tea” Sunglow
style. $45 per person. Please call ahead
for reservations.
Then, on Dec. 24th, tradition contin-
ues with our Chef Jack Gramento
preparing his own special “Soup Fest”
(served from 4-7 pm) with many of his
favorite soups and homemade breads. On
Christmas Day a beautiful holiday din-
ner will be served (from 2-6 pm), and
then again on New Year’s Eve with a
“Soup Fest” following on New Year’s
Day. Please call for reservations.
As well as being a great place to
absorb the holiday spirit, Sunglow Ranch
is a perfect destination for those interest-
ed in astronomy, bird watching and hik-
ing. The peaceful setting, comfortable
rooms and delicious cuisine also make it
an excellent setting for workshops and
retreats.
Sunglow Ranch is located less than 2
hours from Tucson (exit 331 off 1-10).
Follow Hwy 181 to Turkey Creek Road,
where you will drive a newly packed
gravel surface for about 6 miles. For
more information visit www.sun-
glowranch.com. For reservations call 1-
866-sunglow (786-4569).
Destination: Pearce/Sunsites
Growing Community in the High Desert
by Charlis McVey
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VIE
ER
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
center, a community center, library, two
parks, a bank, and a clinic operated by the
hospital in Willcox. The temperatures
here at 4,300 ft. are moderate and pleas-
ant.
A prime attraction is the 18-hole
championship golf course with tree-lined,
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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all-grass fairways and panoramic views of
the surrounding mountains. Shadow
Mountain Golf Course also offers a full
service restaurant and lounge with enter-
tainment on weekends, a Pro Shop, and
practice facilities. They have recently
opened a Spanish-style 10-unit motel -
come and enjoy the very reasonably
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’s.
Come and have a look - owner Larry
White is giving away 2 free 18 hole
rounds of golf when you tour the model
homes!
November is a great time to visit,
you’ll catch the 3rd Annual Old Pearce
Holiday Festival on Nov. 28-29. The
streets are closed for all to enjoy the arts
& crafts, antiques, entertainment, Farmers
Market, food court, and much more. The
Old Pearce Mercantile, built in 1893, will
be open with all kinds of interesting dis-
plays such as military items and old bot-
tles.
Pearce/Sunsites C of C, 520-826-3535
Villas at Shadow Mountain,
520-826-5411
Shadow Mountain Golf Course,
520-826-3412
*Must rent power cart.
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Replica or real cowboy loads in your holster?
If you are dressing the part for your visit to this original American Western Town, visitors
are reminded that even handgun replicas are not legal to possess in any Saloon or estab-
lishment which serves open liquor. Better remember to check your firearm at the smoke
shop before frequenting the famous saloons of Tombstone. Also, children are allowed
entrance to the saloons during the daytime only if accompanied by their parents.
Tombstone, Az
America’s Most Authentic Western Attraction
Looking for the most
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authentic western town in
America? Step onto Allen Street
ST
and step back in time. Other than the
Nike sneakers and asphalt
you would swear you were in
1880’s Arizona Territory.
Walk the wooden sidewalks
and admire the tastefully dec-
orated shop windows all
while a gunfight breaks out
in the middle of the street.
You will relive the spirit of
the American West alongside
folks adorned in authentic
1880’s wear. This is one of
Arizona’s attractions you
don’t want to miss.
Tombstone is the most famous and
most infamous mining town in America.
Ed Schieffelin was told he would only
find his tombstone in the land of the
Apache in the San Pedro Valley. Thus, he
named his first silver claim "Tombstone,"
and it became the name of the town
which incorporated in 1881.
While the area later became notorious
for saloons, gambling houses, and the
famous Wyatt Earp & Clanton Gang
shoot-out at the O.K. Corral, in the
1880s Tombstone was larger than Tucson
and had become the most cultivated city
in the West. In 1886 massive amounts of
underground water filled the near 200
miles of mines and combined with the
falling silver prices ended the boom.
Having survived the Great Depression,
removal of the county seat to Bisbee, and
numerous city fires, Tombstone became
known as the "Town Too Tough To Die."
Tombstone needed to put itself back
on the map. This happened quite by mis-
take with what started as the towns 50th
Anniversary celebration, Helldorado
Days. This annual event in mid-October
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is the most authentic reenactment of
1880’s American West that you can find.
Activities include gunfight reenactments,
a parade, fashion shows, a carnival, live
music, street entertainment, food
to suit every taste, and the
Tombstone Vigilettes' Variety
Night. Other annual events
include the Wyatt Earp Days in
late May, Vigilante Days in
August commemorating
Tombstone's unique heritage, and
the Clanton Gang Reunion in
November.
In 1962, the Department of the
Interior designated Tombstone a
Registered Historical
Landmark. It is estimated that
more than 500,000 tourists visit
Tombstone every year and most local
businesses are dependent on the tourism.
The mild year-round climate and low
humidity make Tombstone an attractive
place for retirement.
Visiting the Cochise County
Courthouse is a definite stop for anyone.
Now a museum, see the tools of the
trades; learn of the people, the Barons,
the politicians, the law, and the outlaws.
Just make sure it’s not you swingin’ from
the gallows in the courtyard. The Bird
Cage Theatre is now a museum, featur-
ing original bullet holes from drunken
cowboys and the most valuable piece of
old west history in Arizona... laden with
silver this horse drawn hearse once partly
owned by Wyatt Earp is valued over 1
million dollars.
For more information about attrac-
tions, lodging and events in Tombstone
visit the Tombstone Chamber of
Commerce at www.Tombstone.org or
contact them directly at: P.O. Box 995,
Tombstone, Az 85638; 1-888-457-3929
NOVEMBER 2003
TOMBSTONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 995 - Tombstone, AZ 85638
1-888-457-3929 - 1-520-457-9317
www.tombstone.org.
tombstonechamber@theriver.com
FREE MORNING COFFEE
Spa & Pool
Color Cable TV
Quiet Off Highway
LARGE CLEAN ROOMS
In Room Phones
INDIVIDUAL HEAT & AC
CONVENIENT PARKING
Maps & Brochures
MOTEL MINI RV PARK
(520)-457-3573
1-800-574-0417 • FAX (520) 457-3049
7th & Fremont • P.O. Box 182
Tombstone, AZ 85638
www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/
Bird Cage Theatre
One of The West’s Most FAMOUS LANDMARKS
OPEN DAILY
A Registered National Monument
Boothill Graveyard
Tombstone’s Most
Authentic Attraction
The most famous honky-tonk in
America in 1881. The New York Times
referred to it as the wildest, wickedest When tempers flared in Tombstone the results
night spot between Basin Street and the usually were a burial in Boot Hill. Many notorious
Barbary Coast. For 9 years it was open gunslingers are buried here including the losers
24 hours a day and was the site of 16 of the OK Corral gun battle. The grave sites
gunfights. It has 140 bullet holes and is
Tombstone’s only historic landmark are authentic.
~
preserved in its original state. Visit the Original Boot Hill Graveyard Final
A Nostalgic Trip Into Tombstone’s Resting Place Of The Good, Bad, And Innocent.
Past. An Unforgettable Memory They Died With Their Boots On, In The Old West.
of the Old West. email: oldbirdcage@juno.com or soball@c2i2.com
6th & Allen, Tombstone, Az (If outside U.S.) http://tombstoneaz.net
NOVEMBER 2003
Be Dazzled in Douglas
City’s Electric Light Parade Wows
Christmas is an exciting
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time for everyone big and small,
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MI DON
TH
so the City of Douglas continues to
offer the “Original” Christmas
Electric Light Parade.
Born 13 years ago, and the first in
Arizona, the electric light parade dazzles
children, teens, adults and even our pets.
Exciting creations of lights and designs
fill G Avenue, and wow the public. From
reindeers, trees, elves, snow, to Santa, the
community enjoys a 1 and 1/2 hour long
parade. The theme this year is “70s
Winter Wonderland.”
The parade is held on Saturday,
November 29, 2003 beginning sharply at
Douglas Attractions
Slaughter Ranch Museum - Part of the San
Bernadino Spanish land grant of 1730, 15
miles outside of Douglas on Geronimo Trail.
Adm: Adults $3 Under 14 free. Open Wed-
Sun, 10-3. 520-558-2474
San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuge -
Great place for bird watching, free admission.
The Douglas/Williams House Museum and
Genealogical Library (Registered
National Historical Landmark) - Corner of
10th St & D Ave. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs &
Sat, 1-4pm. Adm FREE, donations accepted.
520-364-7370
“A Naturalist’s Paradise for Birding,
Hiking, or just Relaxing.”
8933 South Yell Lane, Hereford, Arizona 85615
520-366-1300
Toll Free: 888-257-2050
www.bedandbirds.com
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7 pm. The parade route is from 4th street
and G Avenue to 13th Street and G
Avenue through the Historical Downtown
Shopping District.
To participate in the parade contact
Douglas Recreation for an application to
be mailed, faxed or delivered at 520-364-
2496.
To view the parade, arrive no later
than 6:15 pm to choose a nice spot on G
Avenue, the best spot is the exhibition
area, located on 11th Street and G Avenue
(in front of the Gadsden Hotel). Please
dress warmly, and be on the lookout for
the honored parade participant, SANTA.
Douglas Wildlife Park - 4000 N. Plantation
Road, open Mon-Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4. Adm
$3 for Adults, $2 for Children. 520-364-2515
Douglas Golf Course & RV Park -
Located next to Fairgrounds, 18 hole course.
520-364-3722
Douglas is located 118 miles southeast of
Tucson and can be reached via I-10 to US 80
or US 191. For more information, call the
Douglas Visitor Center at 888-315-9999.
Bisbee’s Legendary
Queen Mine
Underground Tours
&
Van Tours of
Located immediately Surface Mines
south of Bisbee’s and the Historic
Historic District, off Bisbee District
the U.S. 80 Interchange.
Oldest Senior Olympics in Az!
Register Now for the Sierra Vista Senior Games
Approximately twenty-two
GE
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HA E U
EN
years ago, the Department of
E C AK
Community Services (now Parks
and Leisure Services) announced with
much excitement and enthusiasm they
would be hosting the 1st Golden
Olympics. This special day would be both
a competitive and social event, combining
sports and games, fellowship and fun.
Now, twenty-two years later, still
filled with that same excitement and
enthusiasm, we announce the 23rd
Annual Senior Games on January 9-18,
2004. In addition to being the oldest
Senior Olympic event in the state of
Arizona, we are also the fastest growing
event, having grown over 400% in the
last six years.
What’s On in Sierra Vista
From Little Get-Togethers to Big Blasts
Sierra Vista offers many
TS
interesting events, large and
EN
EV
small. Here are just a few of the
many opportunities for fun in the
upcoming weeks.
On both Nov 15 and Dec 13, the
Huachuca Astronomy Club will hold a
Public Star Party at Junk Bond
Observatory in Hereford. View through
members’ telescopes (large and small) or
bring your own from 7pm weather per-
mitting. This is a great way for families
to spend an evening.
On Nov 22 join in paying tribute to
our Armed Forces at the patriotic
American Spirit USO Show, held at the
Ethel Berger Center. Dinner will be
served. Attire is military dress or themed
attire, and the cost is a modest $7.99.
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Registration for the Senior Games
begins November 1, 2003 and continues
through December 26, 2003. Brochures
are now available and may be requested
by calling 520-417-6980 or e-mail
dfraiser@ci.sierra-vista.az.us.
We invite you to challenge yourself,
and even a friend or neighbor, to join in
the fun. There are sixteen events offered,
so there is certain to be something for
everyone. Although the body may show
the years or wear, we know the spirit of
youth and vitality never diminishes in the
majority of our senior adults. Plan now to
join us in January for the 23rd Annual
Sierra Vista Senior Games, where every
“body” wins!
For the largest and longest running
holiday parade in Arizona, come to Sierra
Vista on Dec 6th. The 45th Annual
Holiday Parade starts 7th St & Fry Blvd
at 10am. look for Santa with sleigh and
reindeer, decorated floats, marching units,
bands, etc.
Then on Dec 7 the Ft. Huachuca
Holiday Tour of Historic Homes takes
place on Fort Huachuca. Visit the artisti-
cally decorated historic homes from 2-
5pm; tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at
the door.
There are many other events - from
concerts and the Moscow Ballet at the
Buena Performing Arts Center to the All
Army Boxing Championships at Fort
Huachuca. For more information call
the Sierra Vista CVB at 800-288-3861.
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November Events
Destination
K&N Filters/Goodguys
6th Southwest Nationals
NOV 15-16 SCOTTSDALE
Head to WestWorld on
Nov 15-16 to enjoy
over 2,000 hot rods,
customs, classics, mus-
cle cars and trick trucks
through 1972, plus ven-
dor & manufacturer exhibits, swap meet
and cars for sale area. There will also be
a model & pedal car show, kid’s play
area, and special vehicle corrals on
Saturday, including Boyd Coddington’s
Pro’s Picks and Youngguys—for partici-
pants 25 and younger, Way Cool
Wagons, Ya Gotta Drive ‘Em and
Homebuilt Heaven.
Event registration will be held at
WestWorld on Fri. 8am - 5pm; Sat. 7am
- 3pm and Sun. 8am - noon. General
admission is $15, Seniors (60+) $12,
Kids (7-12) $6 with age 6 & under Free.
Gates are open Sat. 8-5 and Sun. 8-3.
For event information, contact
WestWorld at 480/312-6802 or
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association at
925/838-9876. Or you can visit
www.good-guys.com.
Catch Cowboy Fever at the
71st Florence Junior Parada
NOV 29-30 FLORENCE
Catch cowboy fever at
the world’s oldest sanc-
tioned junior rodeo on
Nov. 29-30. Cowboys and
cowgirls ages 5-18 com-
pete in calf roping, bull
dogging, barrel and pole
racing, and breakaway
roping. Qualifying rounds begin at 8am
and the Grand Entry Performance
begins at 1pm each day at the Charlie
Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, four miles
south of Florence on Hwy 79.
One of the highlights of the weekend
is the Main Street parade beginning at
11am on Saturday, featuring floats,
equestrian and patriotic entries. There
will be plenty of food, arts and crafts
vendors, and local entertainment after
the parade.
Admission to the rodeo is $3 adults,
$2 seniors and students with ID, free for
children 12 and under. The street dance
is $5; the parade is free to the public.
Florence Chamber of Commerce: 800-
437-9433 or florenceaz.org
WINSLOW, AZ
57th
Christmas Parade
ANNUAL
November 22, 2003
Arizona’s Largest
Christmas Parade - 1pm
Arts & Crafts • Food Vendors
Visit Santa at Standin’ on
the Corner Park - 10am
Winslow Chamber of Commerce
928-289-2434
www.winslowarizona.org
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NOV 1 PRESCOTT
Day of the Dead Dinner Show & Twilight Procession
Historic Sam Hill Warehouse Bldg - Spook-tacular live
radio theater show, meal, offrenda (altar for passed-on
loved ones), kids craft class, “Haunted” Parade to
McCormick Arts District block party. 928-925-6830
NOV 1 TUCSON
Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games
Rillito Park Raceway - Music, dance, games, food & histo-
ry of Scotland, Ireland, Wales. 9a-5p, $12, ages 12 &
under free ($10 in adv). 520-743-9291
NOV 1-2 LITCHFIELD PARK
33rd Annual Litchfield Library Arts & Crafts Festival
Downtown, next to Wigwam Resort - 250 fine artists &
craftsmen, food court, live music & Farmers Market,
Indoor Antique & Book Sale, 9a-5p, free adm & parking.
623-393-5338, 623-935-5053
NOV 1-DEC 31 TOMBSTONE
Christmas Crafts Show
Tombstone Art Gallery - Decorations for the tree and
home, 50 artists/crafters, 9:30a-4:30p daily (closed 25th),
free adm. 520-457-2380
NOV 5-14 SEDONA
Miniature Show Exhibition & Silent Auction
Sedona Arts Center - Bid on fine art, jewelry from 60+
artists, open 10a-4:30p. Reception the 14th, refreshments
5-7p, silent auction finishes at 7p. 928-282-3809
NOV 6-9 SAN CARLOS
Annual Veterans Celebration
37th Annual Veterans Memorial All Indian Rodeo, Miss
San Carlos Apache Pageant, Parade, Carnival, Intertribal
Dances. Call for details of times, adm. 928-475-2361
NOV 6-9 SCOTTSDALE
Thieves Market on 5th Avenue
Downtown Scottsdale - Held along 5th Avenue between
Scottsdale Rd & Goldwater Blvd. Vendors, artists & enter-
tainers in an open-tent. 888-ART-FEST (888-278-3378)
NOV 7-8 SALOME
Fiddlers Jamboree
Center & Hall Streets - Old time fiddling, country and
bluegrass music with food and fun all weekend, put on by
Salome Lions Club, free. 928-859-3466/3335
NOV 7-8 YUMA
6th Annual Main Street Quilt Show
Several trunk shows along with the beautiful quilts from
our Yuma Quilting groups, about 200 quilts, 10a-4p.
Wanda at: 928-376-0911
NOV 7-9 APACHE JUNCTION
Ben Johnson Days
Celebrate Ben Johnson’s life, Kickoff Dance & Dinner
($10) on the 7th, entertainment, Open Rodeo on the 8th,
Finals on the 9th with raffle of trailer, entertainment. Call
for location: 480-981-1803
NOV 7-9 PAYSON
Fall Fine Art and Fine Craft Show & Sale
Tonto-Apache Community Activity Center - mixed media
juried show featuring 33 artists, Reception Fri $5 - wine &
dessert, Sat-Sun free; hours Fri 6:30-9p, Sat-Sun 10a-4p.
928-474-8658
NOV 7-9 CAVE CREEK
5th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Frontier Town - Elaborate & decorative art by artists
throughout the U.S., 9a-5p, free adm/parking. 602-789-
7222
NOV 7-9 PHOENIX
International Gem & Jewelry Show
Phx Civic Center - Offering tremendous deals on gems,
fine jewelry and beads, Fr 12p-7p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p,
$6 (16 & under free w/adult). 301-294-1640
NOV 8 GILA BEND
Shrimp Festival
Shrimp cook-off with our locally grown desert shrimp.
Lots of family fun and a variety of recipes to try. 928-683-
2002
NOV 8 BOUSE
Founders Day
Community Hall - BBQ, swap meet, town-wide yard sale,
entertainment, free. 928-851-2498
December 11-28, 2003
NOV 8 BUCKEYE
Helzapoppin’ Demolition Derby
Rodeo Arena - Also Powderpuff Derby, kids tractor races,
lawnmower races, car beauty parade, $6, $3 (under 12),
Family Pass avail, 6p. 623-386-2727
NOV 8 COTTONWOOD
Annual Zeke Taylor BBQ
Clemenceau Heritage Museum Auditorium - Real open pit
BBQ beef with all the fixin’s - beans, coleslaw, rolls &
dessert. Live entertainment. $7, $3 children under 12. 928-
634-2868
NOV 8 EHRENBERG
6th Annual Founders Day
Ehrenberg Rd - Celebrate Ehrenberg’s beginnings as a
mining town with dunk tank, games and clowns from 11a,
also free BBQ dinner 11-4. 928-923-9601
NOV 8 ELGIN
St. Martin’s New Release Festival
Sonoita Vineyards Winery - Souvenir wine glass, live
music, food, wine tasting including new releases, $10, 10a-
4p. 520-455-5893
NOV 8 GOODYEAR
Goodyear Taste & Tunes Musicfest
Estrella Mountain Ranch - Sample fine wines, beer & local
cuisine; music by the Gin Blossoms, Turning Point, Sistah
Blue, The Scones and The Carvin Jones Band, 2-9p, adult
$20, junior 11-16 $10. 623-935-6384
NOV 8 SUPERIOR
Arboretum Folk Festival
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - See the first leaves of fall
w/live music - both acoustic & eclectic - along the trail,
open 8-5, festival 10-4. Hwy 60, $6, $3 (5-12). 520-689-
2811
NOV 8 WICKENBURG
Annual Tour of Homes
Desert Caballeros Western Museum - Museum benefit.
Unique homes, arts/crafts, books, silent auction, interior
decorating workshop, food, $8, 8a-4p. 928-684-2272
NOV 8-9 GLENDALE
Sahuaro Ranch Days
Sahuaro Ranch - tractor pulls, antique engines, hayrides;
demos; music; lectures; exhibits of art/photographs;
food/craft/antique vendors, 9-4, $5 adults, kids 12 & under
free. 623-930-4200
NOV 8-9 COTTONWOOD
Fall Festival Antique Show
Verde Valley Fairgrounds - FREE wine tasting, gift certifi-
cates, door prizes, free parking, Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-4p.
$3/Gen, $2/Snr, under 14 free w/adult. 602-717-7337
NOV 8-9 KINGMAN
Kingman Cancer Care Unit Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd -
Every type of art & craft imaginable w/over 200 vendors!
Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-4p. 928-753-3331; Helen @ 928-753-1448.
NOV 8-9 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Lake Havasu Film Festival
Movies Havasu - 50 film presentations, filmmakers from
all over the country, discussions, awards, celebrity, brunch,
$30-$45 or packages with brunch. 928-505-7365
NOV 8-9 MESA
Veterans Day Fly-In
Falcon Field Airport - Warbirds display, B-17 Flying
Fortress, tours, museum, rides, food vendors, gift items. 9a-
4p. $5, free under 12 w/adult. Shuttle service. 480-924-1940
NOV 8-9 ST. DAVID
Festival of the Arts
Holy Trinity Monastery - Over 100 exhibitors, dinner,
Benedictine baked breads, live music, Polynesian dancing,
$1 donation for parking. 520-720-4642 x 10
NOV 8-11 TUCSON
3rd Cultural Fair
Saguaro Nat’l Park - Local artisans will demon-
strate/sell crafts at East & West Visitor Centers. Navajo sil-
ver & rugs, Hopi kachinas, Zuni fetishes, Tohono O’odham
baskets; also traditional dances. 9a-4p. 520-733-5121
NOV 10-FEB 14 OATMAN
Christmas Bush Contest on Route 66
Decorate your own bush on Rt 66 into Oatman, $10
deposit, judging Dec 27, great prizes. Or just come and
admire! 928-768-6222
presents
The Nutcracker
with The Phoenix Symphony
at Symphony Hall
in Phoenix
For ticket information call
1-888-3BALLET or visit
www.balletaz.org
NOVEMBER 2003
NOV 11 EAGAR
6th Annual Veterans Day Parade
Main St. in Eagar - Parade at 10a, music and floats head
through Hwy 60 in Springerville, Pot Luck at American
Legion, noon. Flag disposal ceremony. 928-333-2123
NOV 13-16 TUCSON
Tucson Culinary Festival
Omni Tucson National Resort - 15th: Golf Tournament.16th:
Grand Tasting, 60 wineries, 30 local restaurants, culinary
showdown. 13/14th: special dinner with winery principals,
14/15th: wine seminars. 520-488-8601
NOV 14 PINETOP
Big Band Blast from the Past
Hon-Dah Casino - Music from the 40s and 50s by Monte
Procopio and his Big Band, free raffle for prizes, dance
contests, free snacks, free adm. 800-929-8744
NOV 14-15 WINDOW ROCK
6th Annual Keshmish Festival
Navajo Nation Museum - Emerging & established
artists show jewelry, weaving, pottery, paintings, sculpture,
dolls and more. Cultural events/performances. Free, Fri 10-
7, Sat 10-5. 928-871-7941
NOV 14-16 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts
Ave of the Fountain - 475 artisan booths, juried show,
entertainment on mini-stages, food vendors, open 10a-5p
daily, free adm, handicap parking. 480-837-1654
NOV 14-16 LAKE HAVASU CITY
London Bridge Seaplane Classic
Nautical Inn Resort - Desert Hawks RC Club, 8a-5p, oldest
event of its kind. Free. 928-453-1824
NOV 14-16 WICKENBURG
Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship
Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds - Three host bands on
stage twice a day, 13 events, food, arts & crafts. Suggest
bring own chair. Call for hours/prices. 800-942-5242
NOV 14-23 GILBERT
Gilbert Days 2003
Gilbert Rodeo Park & Downtown - 1st Invitational
Bullriding event kicks off on the 15th. From 19th:
Carnival, Lil’ Dude & IPRA Rodeos, Arts/Crafts Festival,
Parade, Dance. Call for dates/details. 480-980-7108 or
www.gilbertdays.com
NOV 15 ARIZONA CITY
Gem and Mineral Show
Community Center - Mineral specimens; gems; jewelry,
including black coral in silver; wood crafts; bake sale. 9a-
3p. Free adm. Club meetings 4th Thurs/mo. 520-466-5119,
520-466-6653
NOV 15 FLAGSTAFF
36th Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Benefit
Little America Hotel - Fine wine, imported beers & hors
d’oeuvres, entertainment, silent auction, benefits Big
Brothers Big Sisters, $20, 8p-10p. 928-774-0649
NOV 15 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Annual Harvest Fair
Cattail Cove State Park - Unique, all-homemade crafts
enjoyed at a quiet, pristine beach setting. 9a-2p. Free adm.
928-855-1223
NOV 15 TUCSON
Valley of the Moon Turns 80!
Valley of the Moon - Celebrate with Tucson’s beloved out-
door whimsical garden of hillsides, miniature towns, grot-
tos and more, Open House with fun, surprises & live enter-
tainment, 3-8p. 520-888-7041
NOV 15-16 SCOTTSDALE
K&N Filters/Goodguys 6th Southwest Nationals
Westworld - 1,500+ 1972 and older rods, customs, classics,
muscle cars and trucks, exhibits, entertainment & more.
Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. Gen: $15, Snrs (60+) $12. 480-312-6802
NOV 15-16 PHOENIX
Antique Market
Az State Fairgrounds - Wide range of antiques, free wine
tasting, $3/Gen, under 14 free w/adult, Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-
4p. 15th only includes the Az Toy & Advertising Roundup.
602-717-7337
NOV 15-16 PHOENIX
Spanish Market
Heard Museum - Fine Hispanic artists sell furniture, pottery,
tinwork, textiles, santos, more. Mariachis, foods of the
southwest, free. Does not incl. museum adm. 602-252-8848
NOV 15-16 QUEEN CREEK
American Heritage Weekend
Schnepf Farms - Living history celebration of 18/19th cen-
turies. Pioneers, mountain men, Revolutionary/ Civil/
Spanish Am. War battles, see “Washington, Grant, Lee” &
more. For adm: www.americanheritageweekend.com
NOV 15-16 TUBAC
Tubac: An Art Experience
The galleries and shops in Tubac invite visitors to meet the
artists and view demonstrations of artists at work. 10a-5p,
free. 520-398-2704
NOV 16 PHOENIX
5th Annual Spirit of the West Festival
Phoenix Art Museum - Live music from old SW, tales
from Wyatt Earp, hoop dance, children’s activities incl.
bilingual storytelling. 12p-3p, free w/ mus. adm: $7/5/2.
602-257-1880
NOV 16 PHOENIX
New Times 10K, 5K Run, Walk, Skate
Steele Indian School Park - 28th year for Arizona’s biggest
10K; includes races for all ability levels and ages, Kids
Zone, Post Race Picnic; $18, $20, $25; 7:30a. 480-345-
5752
NOV 18 YUMA
Welcome Back Bash
To Welcome Back our Winter Visitors. High School
Student Entertainment, food vendor and informational
booths, 10a-1p. Lori Stofft at the Sun: 928-539-6805
NOV 19-JAN 4 SEDONA
Holiday Fantasy Exhibition
Sedona Arts Center - Numerous artists showcasing their
work and unique gifts. On Nov 19 from 5-7p there is an
opening reception. Free. 928-282-3865
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Destination
NOV 20-23 SCOTTSDALE
CMSA World Championships
November Events
WestWorld - Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assn. world
championship, 325+ competitors from U.S. & Canada,
Int’l Chili Society Cook-off on Sun., Civil War re-enact-
ments, 8a-6p. 480-471-0485
NOV 21 TUCSON
Fun with the Sun
Kitt Peak National Observatory - All ages program promis-
ing to answer all your questions about our favorite star.
Hands-on activites, solar observing, making your own
video. $10/adults, $8/seniors & kids. 520-318-8726
NOV 21 TUCSON
Winter’s Night Cultural Celebration
Arizona State Museum - Start your holiday shopping
at this special Indian arts market. Storytelling, native
music, artist demos & free refreshments, 12-7p, free adm.
520-626-8381
NOV 21-23 PHOENIX
Tramonto Marketplace Fall Festival
Carefree Hwy east of I-17 - Up to 75 select exhibits of fine
art and crafts, 10a-5p. 480-488-2014
NOV 21-23 TUCSON
Holiday Craft Market
Tucson Museum of Art - Over 130 of the finest SW arti-
sans offer photography, jewelry, clothing, garden art,
sculpture and lots more. 10a-5p, free adm to market, muse-
um. 520-624-2333
NOV 21-23 CAVE CREEK
Cave Creek Museum Fall Bazaar
Cave Creek Museum - Handcrafted gift and holiday items,
decorations, baked goods, hearty home-made lunch on the
menu, Fri & Sat 10a-4:30p, Sun 1-4:30p, free adm. 480-
488-2764
NOV 21-23 YUMA
Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
Desert Sun Stadium - Sunrise launch Sa & Su at Cibola
HS 6:30a; Entertainment, vendors, family activities, Desert
Glow & fireworks from 4p at stadium. Adm: non-perish-
able foods. 928-343-1715
NOV 22 AJO
Street Fair
Arts, crafts, food vendors, 10a-9p or later if people are still
feeling festive. Local clubs will have BBQ dinners for
sale. Street Dance begins 5p. Western themed. Free. 520-
387-7742
NOV 22 BUCKEYE
Buckeye Countryfest
“Cotton-Pickin Good Time” - Parade, carnival; Holiday
Hometown Boutique at library with arts & crafts vendors,
live entertainment. 623-327-1813
NOV 22 GILBERT
Southwest Fall Gourd Show, Sale & Festival
Mother Nature’s Farm - Gourd art from baskets to musical
instruments, art for sale, demonstrations & classes, free,
9a-3p. 602-234-1999
NOV 22 PINE
Tellabration 2003
Community Center - Featuring Don Doyle and other pro-
fessional storytellers, $, 7p. 800-672-9766
NOV 22 SIERRA VISTA
American Spirit USO Show
Ethel Berger Center - Join in paying tribute to our Armed
Forces at this patriotic review. Dinner will be served.
Attire is military dress or themed attire, 6p, $7.99. 520-
417-6980
NOV 22 WINSLOW
57th Annual Christmas Parade
Downtown - Food and arts & craft booths all day, kids can
visit Santa 10a, parade at 1p. 928-289-2434
NOV 22 YUMA
Arizona City Days 2003
Main Street Plaza - Western re-enactments, music & fun
for the family, dress western, free, 10a-4p. 928-783-2423,
928-782-5712
NOV 22-23 PHOENIX
21st Devonshire Renaissance Faire
Los Olivos Park - Marketplace of the 1500s w/crafters of
jewelry, swords, costumes, etc., jugglers, minstrels, food
booths, entertainment. 10a-5p, $5, children 6-12 $3. Can of
food = $1 off adm. 623-340-3212
NOV 22-23 SCOTTSDALE
Artfest of Scottsdale
Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza - Juried artists, fine restau-
rants, continuous live music, sparkling fountains and
blooming gardens. Free adm. 888-ART-FEST
NOV 22-23 SEDONA
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show
Bell Rock Plaza - exciting new art from about 30 artists
and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery
and more. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-284-9627
NOV 22-DEC 28 PRESCOTT
World’s Largest Gingerbread Village
Prescott Resort - 11th annual, 100+ houses, gingerbread
men residents; LGB train runs through the village,
Carolers on Opening Day w/cookies, hot chocolate, free.
928-776-1666
NOV 22-DEC 28 TUBAC
Holiday Art Market
Tubac Center of the Arts - Juried, nationwide artists. Sale
of wearable art, jewelry, ceramics, furniture & more. Mon-
Sat 10a-4:30p; Sun 1-4:30p. Free adm. 520-398-2371
NOV 22-MAR 28 TUCSON
El Nacimiento
Tucson Museum of Art - Traditional Mexican nativity
scenes, annually recreated by Maria Luisa Tena, hundreds
of terra cotta figurines, free. 520-624-2333
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NOV 24-28 WINSLOW
Christmas Bazaar NOV 21-JAN 4 SEDONA NOV 28-29 GLENDALE
Historic Lorenzo Hubbells Building - Gathering of Native 13th Annual Red Rock Fantasy of Lights Glendale Glitters Spectacular
American Artists, 8a-7p. 928-289-3986 Los Abrigados Resort - Million+ lights create 60 themed Multiple stages of music and dance, food, seasonal mer-
displays, holiday music synchronized “dancing lights” chandise, children’s wonderland, 5-10p. Lighting ceremo-
NOV 27 FOUNTAIN HILLS show, $6, $4 sen., $3 ages 4-12. 800-521-3131 ny, pyrotechnic display Friday only, free. 623-930-4500
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Only parade of its kind west of the Mississippi River, starts NOV 22 ANTHEM NOV 28-JAN 2 MESA
at 9a at El Lago and Sahuaro. 75-80 entries, theme this AZ’s Largest Holiday Tree Lighting Extravaganza Temple Garden Christmas:
year is “Southwest Holidays.” 480-837-1654 Outlets at Anthem - A real white fir tree 70 ft tall, decorat- A Celebration of Lights and Music
ed with 1000’s of colorful lights, ornaments, will be lit to 525 E. Main St - 600,000+ lights in the garden & lighted
NOV 28-29 LAKE HAVASU CITY officially signal Santa, begins 5:30p. 623-465-9500 reflection pool, special music performances thru Dec 31 -
Havasu Art Guild Christmas Shoppe 5:30-10p, music at 7p, free. 480-964-7164
Aquatic Community Center, 100 Park Ave - Members of NOV 24-JAN 3 GLENDALE
the Havasu Art Guild create and sell arts & crafts of all 6th Arizona Celebration of Lights NOV 28-JAN 3 LAKE HAVASU CITY
types, Fri 10a-6p; Sat 8a-5p. 928-855-8078 Community Church of Joy, NW corner of Loop 101 & 8th Annual Festival of Lights
75th Ave - 5,000,000+ lights, 300+ holiday scenes, largest English Village and London Bridge - more than one mil-
NOV 28-29 PEARCE in AZ, Mo-Th 6-9p, Fr-Su 6-10p. $12/car, discounts lion lights on display, free, 6-10p. 928-855-0888 or 800-
3rd Annual Old Pearce Holiday Festival w/food donations. 623-561-0500 2HAVASU
Streets closed off for a fun time - old time fiddlers, arts &
crafts vendors, Farmers Market, Old Store museum open NOV 27-DEC 30 PRESCOTT VALLEY NOV 28-JAN 8 LITCHFIELD PARK
with military displays, old bottles, more. Free. 520-826- Valley of Lights Wild Winter Nights
3588 Fain Park - Animated lights on 1 mi. loop featuring large- Wildlife World Zoo - 500 live animals, 200,000 theme
scale patriotic/holiday displays (ie Snowflake Tunnel), lights, train/boat rides, merry-go-round, petting zoo. 5:30-
NOV 28-29 SAFFORD free, donations accepted. 6p-midnight. 928-772-8857 9p, $6. 623-935-9453
Cowboy Christmas
Graham County Fairgrounds Ag Bldg - A free arts & crafts NOV 27-JAN 4 PHOENIX NOV 28-JAN 17 GLENDALE
festival featuring juried items on display and for sale. Fri ZooLights “Enchanted Storybook” Glendale Glitters Holiday Light Display
9-6, Sat 9-4. 928-428-5990 Phoenix Zoo - 2 mill. + lights, dragon’s nest, jumping dol- Downtown - 58th & Glendale Avenues. One million multi-
phin, music, & more. Petting zoo & mule rides. 6-10p. colored lights shine brightly from 6p-10p, free
NOV 28-30 CAVE CREEK Advance $6, gate $7. 602-273-1341 parking/adm. 623-930-4500
Cave Creek Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
6811 E Cave Creek Rd - Juried event w/Wild West flair, NOV 28 BISBEE NOV 29 PRESCOTT
over 100 artists & crafters, live music, demos, food, “Wild 32nd Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Electric Light Parade
West” kid’s area, shuttle service, 10a-dusk, free. 623-842- Various locations - Merry lighting ceremony at Copper Downtown - A brilliant parade of lights celebrating the
8434 Queen Library, Santa will arrive in fire truck with goodies spirit of the season, 6p. 800-266-7534
for children, enjoy extended shop hours. 520-432-5421
NOV 28-30 PEORIA NOV 29 AHWATUKEE
Thanksgiving Holidays Out West NOV 28 PAYSON Festival of Lights Kickoff
Peoria Stadium (83rd Ave 1/4 mi S of Bell Rd) - up to 200 Annual Swiss Village Lighting Desert Foothills Park - Art & craft booths, games, food,
select exhibits of fine arts and crafts. Live music, food, Payson Swiss Village - 21st ann., see the unique mer- beer & wine garden. Lighted Harley Santa Parade, chili
Kids’ Fun Zone, 10a-5p, Free. 480-488-2014 chants’ shops lit up inside & out for the holidays, chil- cook-off, 11a-7p. 480-460-6169
dren’s activities, shops open till 9p, refreshments, 6:30p.
NOV 28-DEC 1 PARKER 928-474-2152 NOV 29 DOUGLAS
57th Annual SCSC Thanksgiving Regatta Christmas Light Parade
BlueWater Resort - Powerboat/speedboat racing on the NOV 28 PHOENIX Downtown Douglas - Parade starts at 7p, theme this year is
Parker Strip & Colorado River, 10a-4p. 928-669-1946 APS Fiesta of Light Candyland Concert 70s Winter Wonderland - over 60 participants and 4,000
Heritage & Science Park - Whole park decked in twinkling spectators. Free. 888-315-9999
NOV 29 BISBEE lights, children’s activities/magic, vendors, tree lighting,
Fine Wine, Food & Fun fireworks, free, 3-8p. 602-534-FEST or 602-262-4627 NOV 29 PAGE-LAKE POWELL
Cafe Roka, 35 Main St - Special wine & food tasting will Festival of Lights Boat Parade
be held in the elegant ambiance of Cafe Roka. Entry fee NOV 28 SHOW LOW Wahweap Lodge & Marina - Named one of Top 100
helps Bisbee Rotary Club fund youth projects & scholar- Electric Light Parade events in USA. Christmas Baking Contest, free hot chili &
ships, $TBA. 520-432-3542 Festival Marketplace - Christmas tree lighting 6p, parade beverages, decorated houseboat parade after sunset. Fund
7p - kickoff to the “Passport to a Mountain Christmas” - raiser for Cancer. 928-645-2741
NOV 29 SUPERIOR passport to be stamped at local shops, winner drawn on
Fall Color Festival 12th for live tree with all the trimmings. 888-SHOW LOW
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Apple cider, live music,
dazzling autumn colors, 11a-3p. Kids’ arts & crafts, holi-
day savings in gift shop. Open 8-5, $6 adults, $3 children
(5-12). 520-689-2811
NOV 29 YUMA
Fowl Play or Please No More Turkey
Yuma Territorial Prison - Beef lunch 10a-4p, Southwest
Legends Gunfighters & The Deguello Gunslingers perform
throughout the day, $4/over 14, $2/7-13, under 6 free. 928-
783-4771
NOV 29-30 BISBEE
Historic Home Tour
Unique architectural selections, walk or take a trolley. Sat
10a-4p; Sun 12-4 p, $10. Also the Christmas House Art
Fair (Fri-Sun). 520-432-5421
NOV 29-30 FLORENCE
Catch Cowboy Fever at the 71st Florence Junior Parada
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Arena - World’s oldest junior
rodeo, Sat. parade, competitors ages 5-18, calf roping, bull
doggin & more. 520-868-9433
NOV 29-30 SCOTTSDALE
5th Village at Hayden Fine Art Walk
NW corner of Hayden & Via de Ventura - 65 artists to see,
shops, restaurants. Wine tasting and live musical entertain-
ment. Free adm & parking. 480-837-5637
NOV 29-30 TUCSON
Native American Month Social Pow
Wow & Indian Craft Market
Rillito Raceway Park - also food, children’s activities, Sat
12-10p, Sun 12-6p. $ (TBA) plus new unwrapped toy for
child. 520-622-4900
NOV 29-30 TUCSON
Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival
Reid Park - 150 vendors, original handmade works, 10a-
4:30p, harvest theme, live music, free parking/adm. 520-
791-4663
NOV 29-JAN 6 TUCSON
Feria Navidena
El Centro Cultural de las Americas, 40 W. Broadway -
Shop for nacimiento (nativity scene) figurines 12-5 daily.
Weekends 10a-5p, entertainment, exhibits, food.
Free/donation. 520-629-9536
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NOV 29 PARKER
Sunrise Rotary Lighted Boat Parade
River Lodge Resort - Begins approx 6p, lighted boats sail
down river to BlueWater Resort and Casino decorated to
the theme “ Peace on Earth.” 928-667-4110, 888-243-3360
NOV 29 TEMPE
APS Fantasy of Lights Opening Celebration
Downtown - Dazzling lights, city tree lighting, holiday
light parade, Kris Kringle market, children’s carnival, out-
door skating rink, more. 480-350-5180/894-8158
NOV 29 YUMA
Annual Holiday and Friendship Tower Lighting
Desert Sun Stadium - Choral and dance groups, lighting of
the tower, 6:30p, free, donation of canned food. 928-343-
1715
NOV 29-JAN 1 AHWATUKEE
Annual White Light Holiday Display
Chandler Blvd, 24th St to Desert Foothills Pkwy - 5:30p-
11p, 1 mill.+ lights. Voted best volunteer display by AZ
Republic readers in ‘99. 480-460-6169
NOV 30-JAN 24 TUCSON
Festival of Lights
Children’s Museum - Celebrate 9 different winter light fes-
tivals like Indian Diwali, Japanese New Year, Jewish
Channukah & African American Kwaanza, $3.50-$5.50,
call for specific dates. 520-792-9985
DEC 1-JAN 4 SCOTTSDALE
Cowboy Christmas
Rawhide Western Town - 150,000 lights, 100-ft tall “tree
of lights,” snow falls gently, special holiday Six Gun
Theatre, Santa. Daily adm. is free. 480-502-5600
DEC 5 APACHE JUNCTION
Holiday Light Parade
Live entertainment, Santa, arts & crafts for children, 6:30p.
480-982-3141
DEC 5 BULLHEAD CITY
Holiday Boombox Parade & Extravaganza
Riverview Mall - Christmas parade, entertainment, Santa,
lighting community Christmas tree, free, 6p. 928-754-
4121, 928-763-7983
DEC 5 COOLIDGE
Christmas in San Carlos Park
Starts at 4p with a visit from Santa Claus. Children get free
candy and picture taken with Santa for $2. Christmas car-
olers & 8th Annual Parade of Lights. 520-723-4551
DEC 5 PRESCOTT VALLEY
Holiday Festival of Lights Parade
Civic Center - Holiday Festival of Lights and entertain-
ment, 6p. Free. 928-772-8857
DEC 5 SEDONA
Holiday Tree Lighting
Visitors Center, uptown - Santa arrives on a fire engine &
gives kids goodies, local choral groups perform, cookies,
cocoa, 5p. 928-204-2390
DEC 5-6 GLENDALE
Christmas at the Ranch
Historic Sahuaro Ranch, 59th & Mountain View -
Luminarias will light pathways through the Ranch. Free
tours of main house, Santa & Christmas music, Christmas
tree exhibit, 6-8p. 623-930-4200
DEC 5-6 TUBAC
Luminaria Nights/Fiesta Navidad
The village is illuminated by thousands of candles and the
shops serve food to their customers as a thank you for visit-
ing Tubac. Enjoy holiday music. Sunset-9p. 520-398-2704
DEC 5-7 TUCSON
Luminaria Nights
Tucson Botanical Gdns - 2,000 luminarias, music, hot
cider, cookies, holiday decorations, entertainment. 5:30-8p.
$2.50 children 3-12, $5 non-members in adv; $6 at door.
520-326-9686 x10
DEC 5-20 GLENDALE
Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings
Downtown - Fri & Sat nights, holiday crafts, choruses,
Santa, food, horse drawn carriage rides. Bring family &
friends to AZ’s antique capital, 6-10p, free. 623-930-4500
DEC 6 CASA GRANDE
Electric Light Parade
Downtown - Musical entertainment, tree lighting ceremony
and parade w/theme of “Yesterdays, Tomorrows” as kick-
off for town’s 125th Birthday Celebration, 6-8p. Free. 800-
916-1515
DEC 6 CHANDLER
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park - Live entertainment, food, kids
area, arts & crafts, free pictures w/Santa at his house, 4:30-
8:30p, Parade 6:30p, free. 480-782-2735
DEC 6 CLIFTON
Festival of Lights
Chase Creek Street - Parade of lights, arts, crafts, enter-
tainment, food, free, 10a-10p. 928-865-3313
DEC 6 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Lighting & Stroll the Avenue
Santa will visit Ave of the Fountains, tree lighting, musical
ceremonies, food. Merchants will stay open late for the
public. 480-837-1654
DEC 6 HOLBROOK
17th Annual Parade of Lights Festival
Navajo County Historic Courthouse - Begins 8a, arts,
crafts, food booths. Noon time visit from Santa w/free
photos 12p-2p, parade will begin 6p, free. 800-524-2459
DEC 6 KINGMAN
Kingman’s Very Merry Parade of Lights
Beale St. from First to Fourth to Spring St - 9th annual
parade, begins at 7p, children’s activities. 928-753-7077,
928-753-9095
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DEC 6 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
Woodland Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Woodland Lake Park covered bridge - Entertainment,
Jingle Walk, tree lighting at 5p, drinks, Santa. Raffle tick-
ets w/canned food don., 2:30p-5:30p. 928-368-6700
DEC 6 MESA
Camino de Luminarias
Usery Mountain Rec Area - Cowboy poets at 3p & 6p,
candle lighting at 5p, campfire, music, readings, refresh-
ments ‘til 8p. Hwy 60 N. on Ellsworth 7.5 mi & look right.
$5/vehicle. 480-984-0032
DEC 6 PAYSON
Main Street APS Electric Light Parade
Main Street, from Green Valley Park to Sawmill Crossing -
town tree lighting, Santa, parade follows, 50-60 entries, all
have lights, 6p. 928-474-6115/928-468-6074
DEC 6 PHOENIX
APS Electric Light Parade
The parade’s theme is “Toyland on Central.” Begins at 7p,
will travel south on Central Ave from Missouri to Thomas
Rd. 602-534-FEST or 602-262-4627
DEC 6 PRESCOTT
Christmas Parade & Courthouse Lighting
Courthouse Plaza - Visit from Santa in parade at 1p
w/bands, floats, Grand Marshal is Gov. Napolitano.
Lighting ceremony 6p, the Christmas Story read, carolers,
free. 800-266-7534
DEC 6 SAFFORD
Festival of Lights Parade
Main Street - Dressed up cars, trucks, boats, floats, bikes,
free, 7p. 928-348-8514
DEC 6 SPRINGERVILLE/EAGAR
Christmas Electric Light Parade & Holiday Celebration
Eagar to Springerville - Parade of 30+ floats decorated
w/lights, free, starts 6p. Christmas activities at
Springerville Town Hall follow. 928-333-2123
DEC 6 WILLIAMS
Mountain Village Holiday
Light parade, Christmas Craft Fair, live entertainment,
lighting displays, free, 10a. 800-863-0546
DEC 6-7 LAKE HAVASU CITY
22nd Annual Boat Parade of Lights
Bridgewater Channel - Lake Havasu Yacht Club hosts this
event, 6p, free to spectators, $25 to enter a boat. 928-855-
8857 or 800-242-8278
DEC 6-20 AHWATUKEE
Hayrides & Luminary Hike
Altadena Middle School - On 3 Saturdays, ride incl’s neigh-
borhood light displays and luminary hike on a paved desert
path, community entertainment, 5:30-8p. 480-460-6169
DEC 6-21 TUCSON
ZooLights
Reid Park Zoo - Zoo decorated with holiday lights, featuring
entertainment, refreshments & fake snow on Fri, Sat, Sun.
6p-8p, adm. $5, $4 Seniors, $2 for 2-14. 520-791-3204
DEC 7 LAKE HAVASU
23rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wheeler Park Circle - Watch as the lights & decorations
are turned on throughout the Park, marking the start of the
2003 Holiday Season, 6-6:30p. 928-453-8686
DEC 11-28 PHOENIX
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Desert Botanical Garden - Weekends, 6,000 luminarias,
entertainment, free cookies, food pavilion, 5:30-9:30p.
Must purchase tickets in advance: $15 adult, $7.50 ages 3-
12. 480-941-1225
DEC 12 FLORENCE
Pinal County Courthouse Lighting
and Holiday Light Parade
Courthouse - Official lighting ceremony 6p, Light parade
after to Town Hall, then at 7p live musical entertainment &
holiday food. 520-868-9433 or 800-437-9433
DEC 12 WICKENBURG
Christmas Light Parade
Historic Downtown Wickenburg - Enjoy the beautiful
lights on wagons, horses, automobiles & more plus Santa!
Parade starts at 6:30p. www.wickenburgchamber.com;
928-684-5479
DEC 12 YUMA
Christmas Open House with Lite Parade & Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Main Street - Merchants on Main Street hold open house
from 10a, parade and lighting from 5-7:30p. 928-782-5712
DEC 12-13 WICKENBURG
Luminaria Festival
Hassayampa River Preserve - 1000’s of luminarias!
Seasonal music by Wickenburg Chamber Orchestra String
Quartet & others, cookies, hot cider, 6:30-9:30p. $5 adv,
$7 at door. 928-684-2772
DEC 12-20 GOLDFIELD
Old-Fashioned Christmas
Goldfield Ghost Town - 12th-13th & 19th-20th. 1000’s of
lights, carriage/train rides, Santa, free adm, canned food
for discount on attractions, shopping, 6:30-10p. 480-983-
0333
DEC 12-JAN 3 SCOTTSDALE
Holiday Lights
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - Holiday season fun
family event! Activities, holiday music, entertainment,
Santa, tree lighting ceremony. Adm free, $1 rides. 480-
312-2312
DEC 13 LAKE MOHAVE
Christmas Parade of Lights
Lake Mohave Resort at Katherine Landing - Starting at
dusk. Boats decked out with various themes will parade to
the dam and back, free. 928-754-3245
DEC 13 CAMP VERDE
Christmas Parade of Lights & Craft Bazaar
Craft Bazaar, Community Center - Crafts, b’fast w/Santa,
kids crafts, free, 9a-9p. Parade, Main St - Light parade,
caroling, food, free, 6p. 928-567-0535 ext. 136
DEC 13 GLOBE
7th Annual Light Parade
Downtown - “Biggest Little Town Light Parade in
Arizona”, 7p. Shops remain open till 9and 10p for
Christmas shopping after the parade. 800-804-5623
DEC 13 FLAGSTAFF
Northern Lights Holiday Parade
Historic downtown - An electric-light extravaganza featur-
ing floats, marchers and assorted animals bedazzled in hol-
iday lights, 6p. www.flagstaff.az.us; 928-774-4505
DEC 13 JEROME
Jerome Holiday Festival
Caroling, hayrides, hot cider, refreshments, all shops stay
open late. Over 500 Luminaries, from 6-9p w/official light-
ing ceremony at 7p. www.jeromechamber.com; 928-634-
2900
DEC 13 SALOME
Annual Off-Road Vehicle Light Parade
Lighted off-road vehicles parade through Salome, meet at
dusk on Centenial Park Rd, ATVs, SUVs, motorcycles, 4 x
4s. Watch or parade your lighted vehicle. 928-859-3846
DEC 13 SEDONA
Festival of Lights - Lighting 6000 Luminarias
Tlaquepaque - Also carolers, musicians, dancers, Santa,
apple cider, 3-8p. Free adm, free shuttle by Sedona Trolley
from Uptown Municipal Parking Lot. 928-282-4838
JAN 1-DEC 31 SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale ArtWalk
Downtown - Perfect for an evening out or for those
searching for that special piece of art. Receptions, enter-
tainment & exhibitions Thursday nights, free, 7-9p.
www.scottsdalegalleries.com, 480-990-3939
JAN 1-DEC 31 SNOWFLAKE
Historic Home Tours
Stinson Pioneer Museum - Tours available daily, Tues-Sat,
10-4. Covers 2 - 3 houses/musuem 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 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, 10a- 4p. 520-740-5845
JAN 1-DEC 31 PINE
Old Timers Fiddlers Jam Session
Pine Community Center - Cultural Hall. Spectators wel-
come. Bring instrument and join in the Jam. 3rd
Wednesday of every month at 1p. Free. 928-476-3547 or
928-476-4791
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 SIERRA VISTA
Friends of the San Pedro River Hikes
Hike along the San Pedro Trail to various sites of interest
i.e. the Boston Mill, the Presidio & Boquillas Ranch. One
hike per month, $5/hiker. 520-459-2555
JAN 1-DEC 31 SEDONA
1st Sunday at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park - Lecture and slide shows or demon-
strations covering a variety of topics - first Sunday of each
month, 2p, reservations req'd. 928-282-6907
JAN 1-DEC 31 AMADO
Mystery Dinner Theatre
Amado Territory Ranch - Solve the mystery presented by
"Mysteries by Design," $25/dinner & show, dinner, show
& overnight stay for two $125. Call for reservations: 520-
398-8684
JAN 1-DEC 31 BENSON
Educational Programs
Kartchner Caverns State Park - Programs on bats, hum-
mingbirds, desert plants, reptiles, composting & soldiers in
the SW. Weekly basis, various times and dates. 520-586-
4114
JAN 1-DEC 31 SUN CITY WEST
Polka Dances
Palm Ridge Recreation Center, Deer Valley & Williams
Dr. - Polka and American music, 4th Sunday of each
month, 1-5p, $5/$6. BYO lunch. 623-584-0046
JAN 1-DEC 31 CAMP VERDE
Living History
Fort Verde State Historic Park - Living history presenta-
tions on site, upon request as staffing allows. Daily. "The
History of the Apache Scouts" video presentation. Call for
times. 928-567-3275
JAN 1-DEC 31 ORACLE
Historic Kannally Ranch House Tours
Oracle State Park - Tour this Mediterranean Revival Style
home built in 1929, Sat, Sun, and Holidays at 10a & 2p.
520-896-2425
NOVEMBER 2003
DEC 13 ST. JOHNS
Christmas in St. Johns
Main Street - lighted parade, home tour, entertainment,
Santa, annual lighting of historic Apache County
Courthouse, free, dusk. 928-337-2000
DEC 13 TEMPE
“Light Up a Luminaria” & Holiday Boat Parade
Tempe Beach Park & Town Lake - “Light Up a
Luminaria” 5-9p, lighted boat parade 7p, free. 480-350-
5180/894-8158
DEC 13 APACHE JUNCTION
Canyon Lake Parade of Lights
Watch from shore or join the Dolly Steamboat’s Dinner
Cruise at 6:30p as she leads the parade of lighted boats.
Cruise reservations req’d: 480-827-9144; Marina 602-944-
6504
DEC 13-27 TUCSON
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Winterhaven - Drive dusk-10:15p on Dec 15, 16, 18, 22 &
23, streets closed to cars other nights - walk or hire horse-
drawn carriages. Adm: can of food. Call for directions.
520-327-0111
DEC 18 CAREFREE
Christmas in the Gardens - A Carefree Christmas
Celebration
Carefree Town Center - See Santa come down the Gila
Monster slide; live music, help light the star on the town
tree, refreshments, prizes, free, 6:30-8:30p. 928-488-3381
DEC 21 GLOBE
Festival of Lights
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park - Celebrate the holi-
days with hundreds of glowing luminarias along
walls/walkways, holiday music, free drinks & adm., 5:30-
8:30p. 928-425-0320
DEC 22-24 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Luminarias
Volunteers will light luminarias all along Saguaro,
Fountain Hills, Palisades Streets and the lakes at dusk for 3
nights. 480-837-1654
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
AUG 1-NOV 30 AMADO
Farmer's Market & Arts & Crafts
Amado Territory Ranch - Fresh produce, salsa, plants,
local honey, jams, fresh baked goods, unique gifts, hand
made jewelry, crafts & wine. 2nd & 4th Sat every month,
8a-12p. 520-398-8684
SEP 1-APR 30 TUMACACORI
Guevavi & Calabazas Missions Tours
The ruins of Los Santos Angeles de Guevavi and San
Cayetano de Calabazas, normally closed to the public, can
be visited on guided van tours 3rd Wed of month,
$17.50/pp, reserv. req. 520-398-2341
SEP 3-APR 30 PHOENIX
Petroglyph Hikes
Pueblo Grande Museum - 3-mile, 3 hour interpretive hikes
to various locations incl. South Mountain Park &
Superstition Mountains, various dates, levels of difficulty.
$5/person. 602-495-0901
OCT 1-MAR 31 MESA/TEMPE
Line Dancing
Various locations - Sun-Fri every week. Lessons & dances,
no partner needed. Call for times and locations: 480-832-
4232
OCT 4-APR 28 TUCSON
Historic Warehouse Walking Tours
A guided tour of Tucson's historic warehouse district.
Please call to reserve, 2nd & 4th Sa of the month, free.
520-624-9977
OCT 9-MAY 20 CAREFREE
Music in the Gardens Concert Series
Town Center Amphitheater - Once a month concerts,
Thursdays 7-8:30p. Wide variety of music incl. Jazz,
Country, Marimba, Native American & Celtic, free. 480-
488-3686
OCT 24-MAY 31 COTTONWOOD
Campfire Programs
Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Campfire programs on
various topics, Fridays and Saturdays, 6p. 928-634-5283
NOV 1-MAR 26 TUCSON
Walking Tours of Historic Tucson
Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House Museum - Guided, thru 20+
historic places downtown, Mex pastry & beverage includ-
ed. Sat & Thr 10a-12p. Reserv req'd. $10, under 12 free.
520-622-0956
NOV 10-FEB 14 OATMAN
Christmas Bush Contest on Route 66
Decorate your own bush on Rt 66 into Oatman, $10
deposit, judging Dec 27, great prizes. Or just come and
admire! 928-768-6222
NOV 22-MAR 28 TUCSON
El Nacimiento
Tucson Museum of Art - Traditional Mexican nativity
scenes, annually recreated by Maria Luisa Tena, hundreds
of terra cotta figurines, free. 520-624-2333
DEC 2-MAR 30 YUMA
Farmers Market
Main St, Historic Downtown - Every Tuesday except holi-
days, fresh local produce, food vendors, arts & crafts and
live entertainment, 10a-3p. 928-343-1243
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December Events
Destination
DEC 1-4 BULLHEAD CITY
Art Club Holiday Sale
Mohave Community College - Artwork by students and
faculty, ceramics, sculpture, prints, watercolor, ornaments.
Daily 10-5. 928-758-3926 ext. 4410
DEC 1-12 SNOWFLAKE
5th Annual 12 Days of Christmas
Various locations - Each night during the first 12 days of
December, a different holiday activity is planned, beginning
with Santa’s visit on Dec 1. 928-536-4331
DEC 1-31 TOMBSTONE
Tombstone Holiday Festival
Shop Tombstone and enjoy varied holiday activities, con-
tact Tombstone Chamber of Commerce:
www.tombstone.org; 888-457-3929
DEC 5 MESA
A Merry Main Street
Main St. between Country Club Dr & Centennial Way -
Light display, musical entertaiment, kid’s fun, food, crafts,
Santa, 50 tons of snow, 9a-5p. 480-644-EVENT
DEC 5 PEORIA
Peoria Old Town Holiday Festival
Osuna Park - Hayrides, train rides, choral contests, kids
art/craft activities, scavenger hunt, snow village, Santa,
food/craft vendors, free, 5-9p. 623-773-7393
DEC 5 YUMA
Rotary Sausage Fry
Yuma Civic & Convention Center - 40+ yr-old event, live
entertainment, 4:30-8p, $7.50. Fundraiser for local projects.
928-782-2507
DEC 5-6 FLAGSTAFF
The Nutcracker
Ardrey Auditorium - Flagstaff Symphony performs live
with Ballet Arizona, 7:30p, $22-$47. Box Office: 602-381-
1096 or www.balletaz.org
DEC 5-6 TUCSON
28th Annual Holiday Bookfair
Az Historical Soc. Museum, 949 E 2nd St - Reception Fri
5-6p to honor 30+ SW authors; authors present both days
for signings (books avail 20% discount), Fr 6-8p, Sa 10a-
1p. Free. 520-628-5774
DEC 5-7 PHOENIX
18th Annual Poinsettia Festival
Gardener’s World - Poinsettias covering nearly 2 football
fields, photo opportunities, live music & entertainment,
kids zone, food, wagon rides, 10a-5p. 602-437-0700
DEC 5-7 TEMPE
Annual Fall Festival of the Arts
Downtown - One of largest juried art shows in US, over
500 artists, food, entertainment. 480-967-4877
DEC 5-7 WICKENBURG
Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering
Southwest cowboy poets, singers, musicians, Fri-Sat 7:30p
at Del E. Webb Cen, adm $20, $25 at door. Free “day ses-
sions” 9a-4p Sat at Comm. Cen. & Museum, B’fast 7a-9a.
928-684-5479
DEC 5-7 YUMA
9th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival
Main Street - Arts & crafts, food, entertainment, and visits
from Santa throughout the weekend, 10a-5p. 928-782-5712
DEC 5-14 CLARKDALE
Made in Clarkdale
Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 9th & Main - Gala opening
Dec 5, 6-9p: meet artists, enjoy music, dance, refreshments.
Exhibit/sale through 12/14. M-F, 9a-5p; Sat & Sun 10a-5p,
free. 928-634-3382
DEC 5-20 FLAGSTAFF
Holiday Star Fest
Lowell Observatory - Dec. 5th & 6th, 13th, and 19th &
20th. Discuss the mythology & science of the winter sky,
incl. a discussion of the Star of Bethlehem, 7:30p. 928-774-
3358
DEC 6 COTTONWOOD
Parade & 10th Annual Chocolate Lovers Walk
Old Town - Xmas parade, Sat morning; Chocolate walk, 5-
9p, $12 - get map at Civic Ctr. SW Country Christmas
theme, entertainment, luminarias, raffle, Santa. 928-634-
5575
DEC 6 FLAGSTAFF
Holiday Plant Sale
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Unusual, hard-to-find and
winter-blooming houseplants, herbs, special gift bowls,
free, 9a-5p. 928-774-1442
DEC 6 MESA
Camino de Luminarias
Usery Mountain Rec Area - Cowboy poets at 3p & 6p, can-
dle lighting at 5p, campfire, music, readings, refreshments
‘til 8p. Hwy 60 N. on Ellsworth 7.5 mi & look right.
$5/vehicle. 480-984-0032
DEC 6 PHOENIX
Christmas & Kwanza Expo
Heritage Square - Arts and crafts, food and entertainment,
free, 10a-4p. 602-262-5071
DEC 6 PRESCOTT
Frontier Christmas Open House
Sharlot Hall Museum - After lights at Courthouse Plaza,
see how Christmas was done in 1865. Entertainment, living
history, hot cider, cookies, & more! 6p-8p. 928-455-3122
DEC 6 SIERRA VISTA
45th Annual Holiday Parade
Starts 7th St & Fry Blvd - Largest and longest running
Holiday parade in Arizona, incl. Santa with sleigh & rein-
deer, decorated floats, marching units, bands, etc, 10a. 800-
288-3861
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DEC 6 WILLCOX
Christmas Crafters Square
Willcox Community Center - judged arts & crafts show,
bazaar with arts & crafts vendors, door prizes, raffles and
demonstrations, free adm. 520-384-2272
DEC 6-7 CASCABEL
San Pedro River Christmas Fair
Milepost 15 on Cascabel Rd - Milepost 21: Furniture, jew-
elry, pottery, gourds, carvings, glass, fine art, books, toys,
plants, fiber art; food, music, raffle,10a-4p. 520-212-5000
DEC 6-7 PARKER
PIRA Rodeo
Rodeo and Mohave Rd - 200 contestants, 1p. 928-669-1378
DEC 6-7 PHOENIX
Celebration of Basketweaving
Festival & Marketplace
Heard Museum - Nearly 150 of the finest Native American
basketweavers in the US display, sell work. Music/dance
performances, 10a-4p, $7, $6/65+, $3/4-12. 602-252-8840
DEC 6-7 PHOENIX
Food City Tamale Festival
Patriots Park - Showcases Hispanic traditions through
musical entertainment, dancing, fun activities for kids and
the holiday tradition of “Tamales.” 10a-8p, free. 602-279-
4669
DEC 6-7 PRESCOTT
Christmas Around the Kiva
Smoki Mus. - Native American Guest Artists with
jewelry, pottery, weavings; live music, refreshments, hand-
crafted gifts. Sat. 10a-4p & Sun Noon-4 p. 928-445-1230
DEC 6-7 SURPRISE
Northwest Valley Art Festival
Surprise Stadium - Fine arts & crafts, original works only,
food vendors, 11a-6p, free adm. 623-583-0692
DEC 6-7 SURPRISE
Surprise Party
Fine arts show and carnival w/rides & games both days. Sat
- Seasonal music, party!, clowns, sand sculpting, pics
w/Santa, fireworks after dusk, free adm. 623-583-0002
DEC 6-7 TUMACACORI
La Fiesta de Tumacacori
Tumacacori Nat’l Historical Park - Celebrate Santa Cruz
Valley history/culture. 50 food, crafts & info booths, stage
entertainment, kids activities, 10a-5p, free, Sunday Mass
10a. 520-398-2341
DEC 7 FLAGSTAFF
Sun Sounds 1st Annual Holiday Gift Show
Radisson Grand Ballroom - Gift shopping, live entertain-
ment incl. Santa, 9a-3p. $1 entry benefits Sun Sounds of
AZ, ticket may be redeemed at any gift table for equal
value! 928-779-1775
DEC 7 SIERRA VISTA
Ft. Huachuca Holiday Tour of Historic Homes
Visit the artistically decorated historic homes on Fort
Huachuca, 2-5p, tickets $5 advance/$8 at door. 520-459-
0358
DEC 7 SCOTTSDALE
Holiday Harmony
Civic Center Mall - A celebration of different countries &
cultures, food, arts & crafts, entertainment, Christmas tree
lighting, free, 3-6p. 480-312-2330
DEC 7 VAIL
Sunday in the Park - Geology Rocks
Colossal Cave Mountain Park - Featuring Sounds of
Christmas, local choirs & hayrides, $3/car, 2-4p. 520-647-
7275, 520-647-7121
DEC 7 WINSLOW
Annual GFWC Winslow Woman’s Christmas Tour of
Homes
Homes decorated for Christmas often with unusual collec-
tions, fundraiser for educational seminar for H.S. students,
1p-5p, $6. 928-289-5404; 928-289-4705
DEC 8-13 BRENDA
2nd Annual Brenda JamFest
Six day festival of music and fun. Nightly and daily jams,
musical competition ($1000 first prize), booths, games &
more. Special JamFest camping packages. 928-927-7800,
800-927-2101
DEC 11-21 TUCSON
My Three Angels
Tucson Community Theatre, Randolph Rec Center - Th-Su
over 2 weekends, comedy on Christmas Day in French
Guiana, three convicts redeem themselves in saving a fami-
ly in crisis, 7:30p, free adm. 520-791-4663
DEC 11-28 PHOENIX
The Nutcracker
Symphony Hall - Phoenix Symphony performs live with
Ballet Arizona, performances at 11a, 4p, 7p, on various
days. $7-$54. Box Office: 602-381-1096 or
www.balletaz.org
DEC 12 MESA
Victorian Christmas in Candlelight
Sirrine House, 160 N Center St - 19th cen. Christmas activ-
ities for children and candlelight tours of Sirrine House,
musical entertainment, 6:30-9p, free. 480-644-2760
DEC 12 PRESCOTT
Acker Musical Showcase
Downtown Prescott - Merchants open for the public to
enjoy performances by the area’s best entertainers. Free
live jazz, country, tap-dancing, clogging, etc, 5:30-7p. 800-
266-7534
DEC 12 TUCSON
Music in the Canyon
Sabino Canyon - Annual outdoor holiday concert incl.
world-famous Tucson AZ Boys Chorus, 600+ luminarias.
Adm: 2 cans of food for Comm. Food Bank & $1 donation,
5-9p. 520-749-1900/8700
DEC 12-13 MIAMI
Miami Small Town Christmas
Downtown - Memorial Park Fri, 6-9p, exhibits decorated
with a “small town” Christmas theme, prizes awarded.
Sullivan St. Sat, 10-5, games, Santa, entertainment. 800-
804-5623
DEC 12-14 TUCSON
33rd Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
Fourth Ave - 400 booths of arts & crafts, food vendors,
entertainers from around the US. Please be kind to your
pets and leave them at home. 10a-dusk, free. 520-624-5004
DEC 12-14 CHANDLER
Christmas Holiday Wine & Gifts
Kokopelli Winery - Presentation of 1999 & 2000 wines,
gifts for the holidays, live music, art, food & wine tasting,
free adm, $7 souvenir wine glass, 10a-6p. 480-792-6927
DEC 13 AJO
Holiday Open House
Organ Pipe Cactus Nat’l Monument - Park Rangers, guest
speakers present various programs. Display by local artist
guild, musical entertainment, refreshments, free, 2-5p. 520-
387-6849
DEC 13 LITCHFIELD PARK
Christmas in the Park
Downtown Litchfield Park - Arts, crafts, entertainment,
snow! 9a-5p, free adm & parking. SW Valley Chamber of
Commerce: 623-932-2260
DEC 13 PHOENIX
The Spectacular Annual Christmas Mariachi Festival
America West Arena - Best mariachis in the world, special
guests, 7p, tickets range $25-$65. 480-558-1122
DEC 13 NOGALES
Santa’s Asada Luncheon
Boys and Girl Club, 590 N Tyler Ave - Fundraiser, incl’s
auction, $ (TBA), open to public. 520-287-3733
DEC 13 PARKER
Parker’s Holiday on Main Street
Downtown - Santa (10-2), arts/crafts/Christmas food spe-
cialties; sidewalk displays by local merchants, Mexican
Posada w/ live animals, singers, 6p; tree lighting, entertain-
ment, free adm, 10a-8p. 928-669-6333
DEC 13 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
Annual Cup O’ Cheer Christmas Home Tour
White Mountain Women’s Club, get decorating ideas,
homemade cookies, crafts, 11a-4p, $9, maps at Pinetop-
Lakeside/Show Low Chambers. 800-573-4031
DEC 13 PRESCOTT
Lamplight Tour
Sharlot Hall Museum - Travel through Prescott’s Christmas
past by lamplight, enjoy vignettes by costumed interpreters
about late 1800s Christmas celebrations, 5p, $5. 928-445-3122
DEC 13 SEDONA
Christmas in the Park
Sedona Heritage Museum - Free museum adm 11a-3p; 1p
Sedona Concert Band, hot cider, holiday cookies, gift shop
sale, old-time holiday decorations. 928-282-7038
DEC 13 TEMPE
Native American Festival & Children’s Benefit Concert
Cook College, 708 S Lindon Ln - Arts/crafts vendors,
cultural performances, trad. food, 9a-11p. Free. Evening
Concert, $5 or an unwrapped new toy. 480-968-9354
DEC 13 TEMPE
Snow Day
Tempe Beach Park - 20 tons of snow falls in downtown
Tempe, make & take crafts, train rides, games, carnival
rides, entertainment, free, 10a-2p. 480-967-4877
DEC 13 TUCSON
Old Fashioned Christmas at the J. Knox Corbett House
Museum of Art complex - Follow the luminarias, join Saint
Nick in the renovated Corbett House, decorated for the hol-
idays, 5-8p, free. 520-624-2333
DEC 13-14 ANTHEM
Anthem Holiday Classic Festival
Anthem Community Park - Up to 200 arts & crafts booths,
Int’l Food Court, entertainment, Kids Fun Zone, real snow,
Santa. Free, 10a-5p. I-17 N to Anthem Way exit & go R.
480-488-2014
DEC 13-14 PHOENIX
Antique Market & Craft Fair
Az State Fairgrounds - Wide range of antiques, free wine
tasting, Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p, $. 602-717-7337
DEC 13-14 PHOENIX
Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market
Steele Indian School Park - 500 + Native Americans
from 60 + tribes will display/sell their jewelry, pottery,
Kachina dolls & more, live entertainment, 9a-5p. $7 (under
12 free). 602-495-0901
DEC 14 PINETOP
Gala 10th Year Anniversary Party
Hon-Dah Casino - Big cash and prize drawings, music, free
champagne, free adm, from 3p. 800-929-8744
DEC 17-JAN 6 CAMP VERDE
Frontier Christmas
Fort Verde State Historic Park - Frontier military
Christmas, Fort will be decorated for the holiday. 8a-5p, $3,
$1 ages 7-13. 928-567-3275
DEC 18 CAREFREE
Christmas in the Gardens - A Carefree Christmas
Celebration
Carefree Town Center - See Santa come down the Gila
Monster slide; live music, help light the star on the town
tree, refreshments, prizes, free, 6:30-8:30p. 928-488-3381
DEC 19-21 SCOTTSDALE
Art in Paradise
DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort - Purchase unique fine
art, jewelry, and crafts. Live music, free parking, 9a-5p.
602-867-2614
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Made In Clarkdale 2003
DEC 5-14 CLARKDALE
A visual symphony of
line, texture, form and
vibrant color weaves
the music-filled air at
Made in Clarkdale’s
17th Annual Gala
Opening, Friday, Dec. 5 from 6-9pm.
The historic Clark Memorial
Clubhouse on 9th & Main Streets is
transformed by this yearly celebration of
the arts and community as 60+ artists -
acclaimed and emerging - share their
work through exhibit, performance and
workshops. This gala event includes the
ever-popular Janice Paul Combo and the
Blue Dragon Belly Dancers. Friday,
Dec. 12, at 7pm, attend the MIC
Coffeehouse ‘03 - an OPEN MIC
evening of great sounds & great food in
the Artists’ Tradition.
This “coming-together” shares the
goodness of Clarkdale arts with all who
attend. Exhibit dates are Dec. 6-14, M-
F: 9am - 5pm & Sat-Sun: 10am-5pm.
All events are free & open to the public.
For more information call 928-634-
3382.
2003 Award Winning Main
Street/APS Electric Light Parade
DEC 6 PAYSON
The 3rd Annual
Electric Light Parade will
begin at 6PM immediate-
ly following the lighting
of the Town Christmas
Tree. This year’s theme is
Rim Country Festival of
Lights. The Parade, led by the “official”
Town Santa, will begin at Green Valley
Park and proceed east on Main Street to
Sawmill Crossing. Holiday music will be
broadcast by KMOG and vendors will
line Main Street.
Please join us for a fun filled evening
either as a participant or a spectator. For
information and an application please
contact the Main Street Office, 600 E.
Green Valley Parkway, Payson 85541,
928-468-6074, or call Marilyn Wolfe,
928-474-6115. Registration deadline
11/18/03.
DEC 20 AJO
Las Posadas
A walk down old street of Ajo - re-enactment of Joseph and
Mary’s search for shelter in Bethlehem, 7p. Christmas
music, cookies for everyone at the Inn (Ajo Federated
Church) & pinata for kids. 520-387-7742
DEC 26-31 PHOENIX
Holidays at the Heard
Heard Museum - Performances of Native American
music, dance; artists demos of traditional art forms;
frybread; 10a-3p. $7 adults; $6/65+, $3/4-12. 602-252-8840
DEC 27-JAN 1 PHOENIX
Arizona National Livestock Show
AZ State Fairgrounds - Livestock, exhibits, High
School/Ranch/Li’l Buckaroo Rodeos, Art & Gear
show/sale, Jan 1 auction. 10a-4p. $5, under 10 free.
www.anls.org, 602-258-8568
DEC 31 FLAGSTAFF
New Year’s Eve Pinecone Drop
Historic Weatherford Hotel - Big countdown at 10p & 12a,
free. 800-842-7293
DEC 31 PHOENIX
Fiesta Bowl Parade
Central Ave. - AZ’s largest one-day spectator event w/bal-
loons, floats, bands & equestrian units. 11a, presented by
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, free w/adm for reserved
seats. 480-350-0911
DEC 31 TEMPE
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party
Tempe Beach Park & Mill Ave - Voted one of top 10 places
to be on New Year’s Eve by USA Today, nationally known
entertainment, food, carnival, fireworks, more. 480-350-
0900
DEC 31-JAN 11 TUCSON
Thunder in the Desert
Rillito Raceway Park - Largest gathering of native
peoples in the world covering 9 acres; Social and
Competition Pow Wows, traditional foods, arts & crafts.
www.usaindianinfo.org, 520-622-4900
Az Tourist News is
distributed statewide
at participating
JB’s Restaurants.
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Destination
18th Annual Fiddler & Bluegrass
January Events
Jamboree, Arts & Crafts
Bazaar & Car Show
JAN 9-11 CASA GRANDE
Come along for Foot
Stompin’ Fun at the Pinal
County Fairgrounds! For
only $3.00 you can hear the
famous fiddler & bluegrass
musicians, browse through
a hundred or more commer-
cial and arts & craft ven-
dors, explore the new RV’s
on display, eat a delicious variety of
foods, and also experience the nostalgic
pleasures of our car show. The World
Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are also
scheduled to perform and be on display.
This event takes place at the Pinal
County Fairgrounds located midway
between Phoenix and Tucson, 7 miles
east of Casa Grande at 512 S. 11 Mile
Corner Road. Hours are 9am-5pm.
Children under 12 are Free. For more
information call 520-723-5242 or e-
mail: judy.tipton@co.pinal.az.us
JAN 1 APACHE JUNCTION
Tortilla Flats Bicycle Tour
Basha’s parking lot - Then ride to Tortilla Flats, a 35-
mile bicycle ride with some hill climbing, free, 8a.
Arizona Bicycle Club. 602-264-9318
JAN 2-4 MESA
Flagg Gem & Mineral Show
Mesa Community College, Dobson & Southern - 100
dealers with exhibits of minerals, fossils, & gems; free
mineral samples for children & teachers, free adm &
parking. 480-575-5214
JAN 2-11 QUARTZSITE
Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show
SW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Largest show of its
kind, vendors with gems, rocks, jewelry, silver, gold-
smithing, equipment, supplies and more! Free! 928-927-
6364
JAN 3-4 YUMA
30th Annual Yuma Antique Show & Sale
Yuma Convention Center - Antiques and collectibles,
free wine tasting, silent auction to benefit the Yuma
Historical Society. Sa 9-5, Su 10-4, $3. 623-587-7488;
602-717-7337
JAN 3-15 QUARTZSITE
Quartzsite Prospector’s Panorama Gold Show
Prospector’s Panorama - Equipment, jewelry,
hobbies/crafts, fine arts, antiques, great food, live
music, free. 8a-5p. 928-927-6467
JAN 4 VAIL
Sunday in the Park
Colossal Cave Mtn Park - Featuring traditional
SW games & folklore based on O’odham traditions, Old
Pueblo Archaeology, $3/car, 2-4p. 520-647-7275; 520-
647-7121
JAN 7 YUMA
All States Picnic
Yuma Civic & Convention Cnt. - Winter visitors from
all states and provinces invited for lunch and entertain-
ment. 928-344-3800; 928-373-5243; 928-782-5554
JAN 7-11 SCOTTSDALE
2004 Arizona National Horse Show
& 4H/FFA Horse Show
WestWorld - Events include cutting horse competition,
Quarter Horse show, 4H/FFA Horse show, 8a-6p. 602-
258-8568
JAN 9-10 BUCKEYE
Vintage Power Show
Eagle Mtn Ranch - Classic cars and tractor displays,
rusty iron swap meet. Benefits Children’s Organ
Transplant Assc. 10-4; Fri- kids free Seniors 1/2 price,
Sat- adult $5, teen $3. 623-386-2316
JAN 9-10 CAVE CREEK
Antique Appraisal Day
Cave Creek Musuem - Sean Morton returns; anecdotal
descriptions, histories and approximate values of those
whatsits, precious heirlooms, 10a-4p. $15/ item. 480-
488-7961
JAN 9-11 CASA GRANDE
Old-Time Fiddlers Bluegrass Jamboree,
Country Store Bazaar & Car Show
Pinal County Fairgrounds - Music, arts & crafts, car
show, food vendors, Budweiser Clydesdales scheduled,
9a-5p, $3, under 12 free. 520-723-5242
JAN 9-11 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Annual Fountain Hills Eagle Mtn. Marketplace
Winter Arts and Crafts Show
SE corner of Shea Blvd & Eagle Mt Parkway - Over 75
select exhibits of fine art and crafts, 10a-5p, free. 480-
488-2014
JAN 9-11 TEMPE
Arizona Rockfest & Earth Science Fair
Tempe Diablo Stadium - 100+ dealers, $500 gem &
mineral giveaway, activities. $5 ages 13+, $3/7-12, 6
and under free. 602-923-7802; 602-684-7381
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JAN 9-11 YUMA
Old Town Jubilee Arts & Crafts Fest
Historic Main Street - Arts and crafts, live entertainment
and food. Fr 10a-6p; Sa 10a-5p; Su 10a-4p. Free. 928-
782-5712
JAN 9-11 YUMA
Old Time Fiddler’s Contest
Yuma County Fairgrounds - Public welcome, jam ses-
sions Fr & Sa, 7-11p. Adm $1. Competition Sa & Su
from 10a. Adm $4. 928-344-5451
JAN 9-18 SIERRA VISTA
23nd Annual Senior Games
Various locations - 16 events, 3 socials. Competition
open to seniors 50+. Registration $10 + $4/event.
Opening ceremony Jan 9, 6:30p at the Ethel H. Berger
Center. 520-417-6980
JAN 10 MESA
Fun & Games of Long Ago
Sirrine House Mus - History, playing of traditional
games: hoop races, marbles, tops, graces. Make string &
button games, recommend 5 years and up. Free, 10a-
12p. 480-644-2760
JAN 10 QUARTZSITE
Hi Jolly Daze Kick-Off Parade & Festivities
Parade begins at noon, entertainment & BBQ follows.
The theme for this year is Legends of the West. 928-
927-5600
JAN 10-11 LITCHFIELD PARK
12th West Valley Native American Arts Festival
Across from Wigwam Resort- 200+ Native American
artisans, dancers, musicians, demos, food. 10a-5p. $8
adult, $5 6-12, under 5 free. 623-935-6384
JAN 10-11 PHOENIX
Mountain Man Rendezvous
Pioneer Living History Museum, 3901 W. Pioneer Rd -
Historical reenactments. Dry camping available, booths.
9a-5p. 623-465-1052
JAN 10-11 YUMA
Annual Gathering of the Gunfighters
Territorial Prison State Park - 16 different old west reen-
actment groups. Sat 9a-5p; Sun 10a-2:30p, 14+ $4, 7-13
$2, under 6 free. 928-783-4771
JAN 11-12 OATMAN
The Great Oatman Parade and Bed Races
Parade of funny nightwear, Chamber Pot Band, 10a.
After parade, teams push a bed down Hwy 66 & back.
Oatman Ghostrider Gunfighters perform 1:30 & 3:30p.
928-768-6222
JAN 13-16 LAUGHLIN
Winter Break 2004
Celebrates life for the 50+ age group, will educate,
stimulate & offer non-stop entertainment/activities.
Dancing, bingo & slot tournaments, seminars, entertain-
ment, more. Adm $39 w/optional tours, golf outings.
www.winterbreak.us; 480-926-5547
JAN 14-FEB 14 QUARTZSITE
Annual Four Corners Swap Meet
Swap Meet, food, free, 9a-5p. 928-927-5219
JAN 15-16 MESA
Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale
Mesa Centennial Hall - Grand Canyon State
Woodcarvers, tables for carvers to sell their work at-
$25. Prizes, demos, raffles. 9-5 Sat & 9-4 Sun, donation
$4. 480-345-1309; 480-471-7231
JAN 15-18 TUCSON
Southern AZ Square Dance Festival
Tucson Conv Ctr - Square dance w/T Miller, B
Harrison, & J Jestin, round dance w/the Nobles, clog-
ging w/J Briggs. Dance vendors, overnight parking.
Register. 520-885-6273
JAN 15-25 MESA
17th Annual Senior World Loving Life Expo
Mesa Centennial Hall - Entertainment, booths, ser-
vices/products of interest to the active 50+ pop. Free
continental b’fast, $100 hourly giveaways, 9a-3p. 602-
438-1566
JAN 16-18 SURPRISE
Annual Surprise Stadium Winter Arts & Crafts Fest
Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullards Ave - Over 150
displays, kiddie fun zone, food court. 10a-5p, free. 480-
488-2014
JAN 16-18 GLOBE/MIAMI
47th Annual Gila County Gem & Mineral Show
Gila County Fairgrounds - Precious and semi-precious
gems and minerals, vendors from around the country,
adults $2 donation. Fri & Sat 9a-5p, Sun 9a-4p. 928-
425-3459; 800-804-5623
JAN 16-18 LAKE HAVASU
Buses by the Bridge VIII
Windsor State Pk - 200+ vintage Volkswagen buses,
auction, raffle, camp-out, kids activities. $2 spectators,
call for show fees. Noon Fr-Noon Su. Benefits AZ
Children’s Assoc. 928-854-1221
JAN 16-18 SCOTTSDALE
Annual Made in Arizona Festival
5th Avenue District - 100+ booths of art, food, furniture,
clothing and more that are made in Arizona. Among
100+ unique shops carrying many AZ products. 1-888-
ARTFEST
JAN 16-18 TUCSON
Tucson Quilters Guild Quilt Show
TCC Showroom A - Over 300 quilts on display, demon-
strations, guest speaker- Marti Michelle, quilt appraisal,
vendor mall, quilt raffle, Fr-Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p, $5.
520-882-1968
JAN 16-18 WILLCOX
Wings Over Willcox
Birding Festival - Sandhill cranes, longspurs, hawks,
sparrows, wetlands and woodlands, Ft. Bowie history,
Playa geology, tours, banquet & silent auction. Reserve
early! 800-200-2272
JAN 16-25 QUARTZSITE
Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama
SW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95- 2.2 miles of Rock-
Gem-Arts-Crafts Show, Sale of everything under the
sun - hobbies, antiques, coins, tools, food! Free! 928-
927-6364
JAN 17 CHANDLER
Friends of the Library Multicultural Festival
Chandler Public Library, 22 S Delaware St - Multi-cul-
tural dance performances, visual art demos, music, chil-
dren’s activities, 9a-4p, free. 480-782-2771
JAN 17 GLENDALE
Glendale Glitter & Glow
Downtown - 3 dozen illuminated tethered hot air bal-
loons, 12+ bands, street performers, 5-10p. Free, shuttle
buses from 59th Ave & Olive. 623-930-4500
JAN 17-18 CASA GRANDE
4th Annual Heritage Tourism Days & Street Fair
Florence St & 2nd St - Antique/classic car show,
Historic Home Tour, 4-Wheel Drive show, museums,
more. Free except for Historic Tour ($5). 520-836-8744
JAN 17-18 PHOENIX
Phoenix Antique Market
AZ State Fairgrounds - Free Wine Tasting, antique mar-
ket covers over 90,000 square feet. Sat 9a-5p , Sun 10a-
4p. $3. 623-587-7488; 602-717-7337
JAN 17-18 SIERRA VISTA
The Pat Hughes Sierra Stampede
S V Riding Club - WPRA rodeo, bareback & bull ride,
calf roping, team roping, barrel race, more. Sat/Sun
Kid’s rodeo 12p, opening show 2p. Adm $7, under 6
free. 800-288-3861
JAN 17-19 MESA
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Festivities
“A Night of Tribute” - Dobson HS, Sat 6:30p, Parade
and Festival 11a downtown on Mon, music, multi-cul-
tural activities, food & vendors. 480-644-5040
JAN 17-25 QUARTZSITE
21th Annual Quartzsite Vacation and RV Show
3/4 of a mile south of I-10 on Hwy 95 - One of the
nation’s largest consumer RV Shows. 9a-5p, free
admisssion. 714-377-7940
JAN 17-FEB 1 QUARTZSITE
The Main Event
Mile marker#17 on I-10, 100’s of world-wide dealers in
minerals, gems, jewelry, antiques. Enjoy balloon & heli-
copter rides, model airplane show, horseshoe tourna-
ment, fireworks. 928-927-5213
JAN 18-FEB 3 QUARTZSITE
Prospector’s Panorama Gem & Mineral Show
Prospector’s Panorama - unique gems and minerals, free
adm. 928-927-6467
JAN 23 TUCSON
17th Annual Senior World Loving Life Expo
Rodeway Inn Conf. Center - Entertainment, booths, ser-
vices/products of interest to the active 50+ pop. Free
continental b’fast, $100 hourly giveaways, 9a-3p. 602-
438-1566
JAN 23-24 SCOTTSDALE
Legends of the Wild West Show
WestWorld - Annie Oakley, Wyatt Earp & others! World
Champion trick ropers, daredevil trick riders, Indian
dancers, singing cowboys, Wild West stagecoach, 6p.
$6-10. 877-730-0212
JAN 23-25 MESA
14th Annual High Noon’s Wild West
Collector’s Show & Auction
Centennial Hall - Spurs, chaps, saddles, textiles, art,
photos, rawhide, Wild West Show items. $7 Sat, 9a-5p;
$6 Sun, 10a-4p. 310-202-9010
JAN 23-25 YUMA
6th Annual Lettuce Days
Old Main St - Arts & crafts, food, entertainment, farm
equip and agricultural displays, cabbage bowling and
more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-3, free. 928-782-5712
JAN 23-31 SCOTTSDALE
AZ Sun Country Circuit Quarter Horse Show
Westworld - Signature AQHA point show, team and calf
roping, working cow horse, barrel races, reining, hunter,
driving, jumping. Vendor sales. 602-228-4846
JAN 24 SIERRA VISTA
Senior Expo
Ethel Berger Center - Business expo for Senior Citizens.
Information booths from local hospitals, non-profit
groups, nursing homes and insurance companies. For
times: 520-417-6980
JAN 24 SUPERIOR
Australia Day
Boyce Thomposon Arboretum - Paul Taylor, Aussie
folklorist, with stories, poems and music. Also a class
on the didjeridoo, must pre-regis $35, mbr $25.
Activities 9-11a, open 8-5. 520-689-5248
JAN 24-25 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Native American Art Fest
Ft McDowell Casino, Beeline Hwy - Over 200 Native
American artists, juried show, 10a-5p. 480-816-8650
JAN 24-25 PHOENIX
Heard Museum Guild Library Book & Art Sale
Museum - 50,000+ books, travel, fiction & history, art,
musical recordings, videotapes, out-of-print books, art-
work, Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. 602-251-0209 ex 6202
NOVEMBER 2003
JAN 27 MESA
Canadian Snowbird Celebration
Mesa Convention Center - Entertainment, keynote
speakers, information, products, services geared toward
snowbird lifestyle, free. 800-265-3200
JAN 28-FEB 1 PHOENIX
Desert Classic Collector Auction & Show - Kruse Auto
Auction
Phoenix International Raceway- One of the world’s
largest collector car events. 10a, Wed & Thurs $20, Fri-
Sun $25, Kids 3-12 $15. 800-968-4444
JAN 28-FEB 1 QUARTZSITE
6th Annual Hobby, Craft & Gem Show
3/4 mi south of I-10 on Hwy. 95 - Entertainment, semi-
nars, and food in the center of town. 9a-5p, free adm.
928-927-6888
JAN 28-FEB 1 QUARTZSITE
Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show
Pow Wow Building - The largest operating display of
lapidary equipment in the country; more than 500 deal-
ers displaying, buying & selling. 8a-7p. Free. 928-927-
6325
JAN 29-FEB 1 SACATON
Mul-Chu-Tha
Gila River Indian Comm - Rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, Pow
Wow, BBQ, parade, carnival, gospel, arts/crafts, tradi-
tional games, battle of the bands, sports. $5 adults, $3
kids/seniors. 520-562-6092
JAN 30 AJO
R. Carlos Nakai Concert
Dicus Auditorium - Well-known Native American
flutist and his group perform evening concert, time &
price TBA. 520-387-7742
JAN 30-31 PEORIA
Annual Peoria Stadium Arts & Crafts Fest
Peoria Stadium (83rd Ave 1/4 mi S of Bell Rd)- 100+
displays/sale: paintings, metal art, jewelry, pottery. Live
music, food, Kids’ Fun Zone, 10a-5p, Free. 480-488-
2014
JAN 30-FEB 1 YUMA
American Indian & Southwestern Art Show
Civic Center- Annual show and sale of Indian and
southwestern arts, crafts and jewlery. Fri & Sat 11a-9p,
Sun 11a-7p, Free adm. 928-699-1914
JAN 30-FEB 1 PHOENIX
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Winter Range
Ben Avery Shooting Range - Daily competition, western
vendors/art, clothing, leather, furnishings, Old West cos-
tume & six guns. 9a-4p. 480-471-0485; 623-412-3036
JAN 30-FEB 15 TUCSON
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
World’s largest show of its kind w/ locations throughout
town, 30 shows, dates vary, some wholesale, some open
to public. www.visittucson.org; 800-638-8350
JAN 30-FEB 18 TUCSON
33rd Annual Book Sale
Friends Book Barn - One of the largest book sales in the
SW! 85% under $3! Also CDs, books on tape, videos,
DVDs & more! Special prices some days. Closed Feb 4-
5th & 10-12th. 520-795-3763
JAN 30-FEB 28 WILLCOX
Sulphur Springs Valley International Miniature &
Small Works Show
Cochise Visitor Center on Circle I Road - Displays tiny
works of art from all over the US & several European
countries. 520-384-2272
JAN 31 PICACHO
Picacho Peak Trail Ride & Cowboy Poetry
Picacho Peak State Park - Ride, lunch/dinner, campfire,
cowboy poets/musicians. Non-riders come for entertain-
ment/dinner. $. Camping. 520-466-3183; 520-466-3411
JAN 31 SCOTTSDALE
Jaycees’ Parada Del Sol Rodeo Parade
Palm Lane to Indian School - 1000’s of horses/riders,
longest horse-drawn parade, 10a. Trail’s End Party after
parade w/entertainment, music & food. Free. 480-990-
3179
JAN 31-FEB 1 QUARTZSITE
Annual Rock & Roll Classic Car Show
Under and around the big top - Hot rods, street rods,
muscle and classic cars. 9a-5p, free admission. 800-969-
5464
JAN 31-FEB 9 QUARTZSITE
Tyson Wells Art & Craft Fair
SW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Artisans sell unbeliev-
able variety of their own handcrafted works, food, free
adm. 928-927-6364
JAN 31-FEB 26 TOMBSTONE
Annual Quilt Show & Sale
Tombstone Art Gallery - Quilts, quilt tops, small arti-
cles, weekday morn classes, free adm, 9:30a-4:30p.
520-457-3476
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cultural history.
Elevations ranging
from 3,000 to 10,000 feet create diverse
habitats that attract more than 100 bird
species to the Sulphur Springs Valley and
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
estimated 24,000 sandhill cranes.
Wings Over Willcox offers something
for everyone, from novice
to expert birder. But WOW
isn’t just for birders; trips
to historic sites and geo-
logical wonders are certain
to entertain and educate
birders and non-birders
alike. Tours and seminars
take place Friday through Sunday. A
trade fair offers art, nature products, and
interesting exhibits.
Early morning trips to view the cranes
are always popular. A special tour takes
birders to a crane “loafing” area for close-
up views. Hawk Stalks traverse the
Sulphur Springs Valley, known as “hawk
alley,” with more than ten species of
eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. A dozen
species of wintering sparrows can be seen
on the Sparrow Seek.
Free seminars highlight Arizona’s nat-
ural and cultural history. Presentations on
bird identification, sandhill cranes, bats,
and wildlife rehabilitation focus on nature
topics, while other talks cover everything
from astronomy to Native American his-
tory.
Saturday night’s banquet keynote
speaker will be Dr. James Rising,
nationally recognized expert on grassland
sparrows and new world orioles, presents
“Sparrows of the Southwest
Grasslands.”
So take your pick from the many
offerings. Whether you come for the birds
or the other interesting tours and talks,
you’re sure to be WOWed at Wings Over
Willcox. Early registration is advised for
tours and required for the Saturday ban-
quet. The festival headquarters is the
Willcox Community Center at 312 W.
Stewart St. For more information call
the Willcox Chamber of Commerce
and Agriculture at 1-800-200-2272.
January 16th-18th, 2004
most of the U.S. but even here the man-
made glow from urban areas is taking its
toll. Poorly designed, energy-wasting
lighting is producing a “sky glow” that
brightens the background against which
we see the stars. This glow obscures faint
stars and galaxies and results in a night
sky in which fewer celestial objects are
visible.
This light pollution affects us all, not
just astronomers! It’s getting more and
more difficult to see the brilliance of the
Milky Way. There are many urbanites
who have never experienced the awe-
inspiring sight of that glittering canopy of
stars. We all play a part in producing this
glow and can learn to make choices that
help reduce its effects.
The International Dark-Sky
Association is a non-profit organization
whose goal is to build awareness about
effective solutions to light pollution.
Haven’t we all heard visitors exclaim
over our beautiful starry skies? Here are
some tips for preserving this special
resource:
Special Astronomy Events
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
NOV 8 Total Lunar Eclipse
Programs focus on today’s eclipse.
Moon should be visible by 7p, also
approx time of totality.
DEC 5-20 Holiday Star Fest
Dec. 5 & 6, 13, and 19 & 20.
Discuss the mythology & science
of the winter sky, incl. a discussion
of the Star of Bethlehem, 7:30p.
DEC 12 Geminid Meteor Shower
Programs focus on meteor showers like
the upcoming Geminids, open 7:30p.
Adm: $4 adults; college students, srs,
AAA mem. $3.50; ages 5-17 $2;
under 4 free. See ad on this page
for a 2-for-1 discount coupon.
928-774-3358
sensors to insure that light is there only
when it is needed.
• Design and install lighting that mini-
mizes glare.
• Use the right amount of light for the
task, don’t overdo it.
• Use energy-efficient low-pressure
sodium (LPS) lamps where possible.
These are excellent for street and secu-
rity lights and parking lots.
Arizona visitors and residents alike
can still enjoy wonderful views of plan-
ets, stars, galaxies and other celestial
objects thanks to the many observatories
located to take advantage of our dark
skies. Of special interest is Kitt Peak
National Observatory, 56 miles SW of
Tucson, where a nightly observing pro-
gram gives a comprehensive look at the
wonders of the universe (reservations
required). Also worth a visit is Lowell
Observatory in Flagstaff where you will
enjoy multimedia presentations, guided
tours, and evening telescope viewing.
(See ad on page 9 for a 2-for-1 discount
coupon).
Junk Bond Observatory, Hereford
(near Sierra Vista)
NOV 15 Huachuca Astronomy Club
Public Star Party
View through member’s telescopes
(large and small) or bring your own.
Great for families. 7p weather permitting.
520-366-5788
Kitt Peak National Observatory,
SW of Tucson
NOV 15 Getting Started:
Astronomy as a Hobby
Learn the difference between different
types of amateur telescopes, accessories,
learn techniques, receive a planisphere &
observer’s log book, $20-$25.
520-318-8726
NOV 21 Fun with the Sun
All ages program promising to answer all
your questions about our favorite star.
Hands-on activities, solar observing, mak-
ing your own video. $10/adults,
$8/seniors & kids. 520-318-8726

Tours • Seminars • Trade Fair • www.wingsoverwillcox.com

For reservations and information contact: Willcox Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
1-800-200-2272 or 520-384-2272 • email: willcoxchamber@vtc.net

Annual Birdwatching Events

JAN WILLCOX APRIL COTTONWOOD
Wings Over Willcox Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
www.wingsoverwillcox.com, 800-200-2272 www.birdyverde.org, 928-634-8437
MAR SUPERIOR MAY BISBEE
Welcome Back Buzzards Fiesta De Las Aves
htp://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu, 520-689-2811 520-432-1388
APRIL TUCSON AUG BISBEE
Hummingbird Festival Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival
800-529-3699 swwings@theriver.com, 520-378-0233
APRIL YUMA SEP SUPERIOR
Yuma Birding & Nature Festival Bye-Bye Buzzards
www.yumabirding.org, 800-293-0071, http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu, 520-689-2811
928-376-0100
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Nature & Ecology Fleischer Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S. Woody Mt. Rd. 928-774-1442
17207 N.Perimeter Dr, Scottsdale
480-585-3108
Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
Winter/Spring Tour Schedule Announced Grand Canyon Caverns
Peach Springs, 928-422-3223
302 W. Latham St., Phoenix
602-262-2050
American architect Frank Wednesdays only: 9 am. Cost: $45. Navajo Nation Zoological Mesa Arts Center & Galeria Mesa
INF EFUL

Lloyd Wright loved Arizona and (Reservations requested, but not req’d.) 155 N.Center, Mesa
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it was in northeast Scottsdale that Visitors talk with Wright associates, have 480-644-2242
mid-morning refreshments in the colorful Window Rock, 928-871-6573
he created one of his most stunning Phoenix Art Museum
masterpieces, Taliesin West, a com- Taliesin Fellowship dining room, visit all Space, Science & Technology
the spots on the Insights Tour - plus walk 1625 N. Central, Phoenix
plex of buildings that served as his per- Lowell Observatory 602-257-1222
sonal home, studio and architectural cam- to the historic Sun Cottage or other desert 1400 Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff 928-774-3358
site - all with ample time to take pho- Phoenix Symphony
pus from 1937 until his death in 1959. 455 N.3rd St., Phoenix 602-495-1117
The winter/spring schedule, Nov 1, tographs and ask questions.
2003 - April 30, 2004, offers visitors an
intimate and up-close look at Wright’s
• 90-Minute Desert Walk - Every day:
11:15 am (except during heavy
Colorado River Phoenix Theatre
100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix
602-254-2151
architecture, life and philosophies on rain/extreme heat.) Cost: $20. (The desert Arts & Music
walk may be combined with other tours Scottsdale Center for the Arts
building in the fragile desert. Taliesin Dury Lane Repertory Players 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
West was built literally “out of the desert” for discounted admissions.) See firsthand P.O. Box 1727, Lake Havasu City, 86405 480-994-2787
by Wright and his apprentices who gath- the desert vegetation and land forms that 928-453-9466
were translated in design elements by Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
ered rocks from the desert floor and sand 7380 E. 2nd St, Scottsdale
from the washes to build the structures. A Wright. Desert wildlife such as javelina, History and Heritage
480-994-2787
broad range of tours, led by knowledge- tortoise, and coyote may be sighted. Arizona Historical Society
(Intermediate level stamina and walking Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra
able guides, are offered at the 600-acre shoes required.)
Century House Museum 3817 N.Brown, Scottsdale
site: 240 Madison Avenue, Yuma 480-945-8071
• One-Hour Panorama Tour - Every • Two-Hour Apprentice “Shelter” Tour 928-782-1841
Southwest Shakespeare Company
day: 9:45 to 4:15 pm (tours begin at least - Sat.: 1:15 pm (Dec. 7 through April 12.) Hi-Jolly Monument P.O.Box 30595, Mesa
every half hour.) Cost: $17.50. ($15 Cost: $30. Frank Lloyd Wright School of Bus. Rte. 1-10, Quartzsite 480-641-7039
Seniors & Students; $5 Children 4-12.) Architecture apprentices take you on an 928-669-2174
West Valley Museum of Art
Visitors experience firsthand Wright’s “up close and personal” tour of their self- Mohave Museum of History & Arts 17420 N. Ave. of the Arts, Surprise
brilliant ability to integrate indoor and designed and built desert dwellings. 400 W. Beale St., Kingman 623-972-0635
outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Cinema, 928-753-3195
Music Pavilion, Seminar Theater and • Night Lights On The Desert Tour - History and Heritage
Friday Evenings only, beginning March 5 Lake Havasu Museum of History
Wright’s private office—all linked by dra- 320 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City
matic terraces, gardens and walkways thru the summer months at 6:30, 7 & 7:30 928-854-4938 Arizona Hall of Flame Museum
overlooking the rugged Sonoran Desert pm. Cost: $25. This two-hour twilight tour 11010 W. Washington St., Phoenix
and Valley below. offers visitors the unusual opportunity to 602-255-2110

• 90-Minute Insights Tour - Every day: 9

view Wright’s desert masterpiece in a dra-
matic nighttime setting and includes Central Arizona Arizona Historical Society Museum
1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, 480-929-0292
am to 4 pm (tours begin at least every half everything on the Insights Tour plus light Arts & Music
hour.) Cost: $22. ($18 Seniors & refreshments. Arizona State Capitol Museum
Arizona Opera 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix
Students; $10 Children 4-12.) The dramat- 602-542-4581
ic 56-feet long by 34-feet wide Taliesin Enter Taliesin West at the intersection 4600 N.12th Street, Phoenix
West living room is the highlight of this of Cactus Road & Frank Lloyd Wright 602-266-7464 Arizona Wing of Commemorative
tour which also includes all the elements Arizona State University Art Museum Air Force Museum
Boulevard (114th St). 480-860-2700, ext. 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940
of the Panorama tour. 494 or 495 or visit www.franklloyd- Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe
480-965-2787 Bead Museum
• Three-Hour Behind The Scenes Tour - wright.org 5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, 623-930-7395
Arizona Theatre Company
502 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix Cave Creek Museum
Northern Arizona Grand Canyon Railway Museum
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams
800-843-8724
602-256-6899
ASU Art Museum, Matthews Center
P.O. Box 1, Cave Creek, Arizona, 480-488-2764
Chandler Historical Museum
Arts & Music & New Fine Arts Center 178 E. Commonwealth, Chandler, 480-782-2717
Jerome Historical Society ASU Campus, Tempe
Casa Grande Historical
Flagstaff Symphony 200 Main St., Jerome 480-965-2874
928-634-5477 & Archaelogical Museum
113A E. Aspen, Flagstaff Ballet Arizona 110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, 520-836-2223
928-774-5107 John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum 3645 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix
6 N.Lake Powell Blvd., Page 602-381-0184 Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Phippen Art Museum 21 North Frontier St., Wickenburg
4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott 928-645-9496 Chandler Center for the Arts 928-684-2272
928-778-1385 Little House Museum 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Prescott Fine Arts Association Springerville, 928-333-2286 480-786-2682
208 N.Marina, Prescott Museum of Northern Arizona Az Tourist News is
928-445-3286 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff (3 miles north Cobre Valley Center for the Arts distributed statewide
Sedona Arts Center of downtown Flagstaff), 928-774-5213 101 N. Broad St., Globe at participating
N.Hwy 89A, Sedona 928-425-0884
Navajo County Museum JB’s Restaurants.
928-282-3809 100 E. Arizona, Holbroook 928-524-6558
Sedona Cultural Park Sharlot Hall Museum
1725 W. Hwy Sedona, 415 W, Gurley St., Prescott 928-445-3122
800-780-2787
Show Low Historical Society Museum
History and Heritage 541 E. Duece of Clubs, Show Low Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
928-532-7115
Apache County & Cactus Rd.
Smoki Museum Inc.
Historical Society Museum 147 N. Arizona St., Prescott 928-445-1230 Scottsdale, Arizona
180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns
928-337-4737 White Mountain Apache Museum
Fort Apache, 928-338-4625 ® Recorded info: (480)860-8810
Arizona Historical Society
Pioneer Museum A broad range of guided tours are offered daily at this desert Phone:(480)860-2700
2340 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff masterpiece which served as Wright’s personal home, studio
928-774-6272 and architecture campus.
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928-634-2868
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Central Arizona Space, Science & Technology

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum Tucson Attractions Passport

History and Heritage 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix
602-255-3791 2-for-1 Admissions and Shopping Discounts
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Arizona Science Center
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480-860-2700 Attractions Passport. Costing stands apart, offering true 2-
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Gila County Historical Museum
1330 N. Broad, Globe, 928-425-7385 Southern Arizona September 15, 2004, the Passport
offers shopping discounts and 2-
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means a family of four
Gilbert Heritage Market Museum Arts & Music
and Science Park for-1 admissions to 20 major can save up to $500
Gilbert & Page Rds, Gilbert 480-644-2178 Arizona Theatre Company Pima County attractions, with the purchase of
Glendale Historical Society 330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson including: two!
520-622-2823 Along with your sav-
9802 N. 59th Ave, Glendale
623-931-3668 Center for Creative Photography • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ings on admissions, the
Univ. of Arizona, Tucson • Pima Air & Space Museum Passport provides additional
Goldfield Ghost Town And Mine 520-621-7968 • Titan Missile Museum value by qualifying you for
Highway 88, Apache Jnct, 480-983-0333 Pima Comm. College, Center for the Arts • International Wildlife Museum a gift certificate at either
Heard Museum 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson • Old Tucson Park Place or Tucson
22 East Monte Vista Road, Phoenix 520-884-6988 • Biosphere 2 Mall. 10 collected stamps
602-252-8840 Tubac Center of the Arts • Reid Park Zoo qualify for a $10 certificate
Heritage Square 9 Plaza Rd., Tubac • Arizona Opera and 20 for a $25 certificate.
115 North 6th Street, Phoenix, 602-262-5071 520-398-2371 • Tucson Symphony “Tucson residents and
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus • Tucson Raceway Park out-of-town visitors are look-
Lost Dutchman Museum P.O.Box 12034, Tucson
Superstition Mountain • Tucson Sidewinders ing for the best family-value
520-296-6277
4650 Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction
around,” says Tom Moulton,
Tucson Museum of Art Using your Passport is sim- director of Pima County
480-983-4888 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson
520-624-2333
plicity itself. Present it for Attractions. “The Passport is
Mesa Historical Museum stamping when you purchase what families have been asking
2345 North Horne, Mesa Tucson Symphony Orchestra one admission to an attraction and receive for. It’s the perfect gift when the
480-835-7358 443 South Stone Ave., Tucson
520-792-9314
your second admission FREE. grandkids come to visit in the summer.”
Mesa Southwest Museum Many discount coupon books contain You can order online at
53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa University of Arizona Museum of Art coupons redeemable only on certain days, www.aztourist.com/forms/passport.sht
480-644-2230 Tucson, 520-621-7567
offering insignificant discounts, or-worst ml or by calling 1-800-462-8705.
Museum of Rim Country Archaeology History and Heritage
510 W. Main St, Payson, 928-469-1128
Amerind Foundation Museum
Phoenix Museum of History P.O. Box 248, Dragoon Family Fun Space, Science & Technology
105 N. Fifth St, Phoenix, 602-253-2734 520-586-3666
Old Tucson Studio Asarco Mineral Discovery Center
Pine-Stawberry Museum Arizona Historical Society Museum 201 S Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100
Rt. 87 (Beeline Highway), Pine-Strawberry 949 E. 2nd St., Tucson I-19 & Pima Mine Rd., Tucson
520-628-5774 520-798-7798, www.mineraldiscovery.com
928-476-3547 Pima County Fairgrounds
Pioneer Arizona Living History Village Arizona Ranger Museum Home to Tucson Raceway Park, Southwestern Biosphere 2 Center
3901 W. Pioneer Rd., Phoenix, 623-465-1052 The 1904 Old Courthouse, Nogales, Az International Raceway 520-762-9100 Oracle Rd., Tucson 800-828-2462
520-281-8675 Reid Park Zoo Discovery Park
Pueblo Grande Museum 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson 520-791-3204 1651 Discovery Pk Blvd, Safford 520-428-6260
4619 East Washington St., Phoenix Arizona State Museum
602-495-0900 U Of A Campus, Tucson Tucson Children’s Museum Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
520-621-6302 200 S Sixth Ave., Tucson 520-792-9985 University of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-STAR
Rim Country Museum
700 Green Valley Parkway, Payson Bird Cage Theatre Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
6th and Allen, Tombstone Nature & Ecology
928-474-3483 Amado, AZ 85645 520-670-5707
800-457-3423 Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
Scottsdale Historical Museum Kitt Peak National Observatories
7333 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-647-PARK Hwy 86 Tucson 520-318-8726
480-945-4499 Bisbee, 520-432-7071 Colossal Cave Mountain Park
4660 E. Colossal Cave Rd, Tucson 520-647-7121 Pima Air and Space Museum
Sirrine House 6000 E. Valencia, Tucson 520-574-0462
160 North Center, Mesa, 480-644-2760 The Douglas-Williams House International Wildlife Museum InterInterTitan Missile Museum
Tempe Historical Museum
809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe
Museum & Genealogical Library 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd, Tucson 520-617-1439
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley 520-625-7736
480-350-5100 (Registered National Historic Landmark.) Corner of 10th St and D Ave. Built in
1908 by James Douglas, home of Douglas Historical Society. Open Tues, Wed, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 520-326-9686
Thurs, & Sat from 1pm-4pm. Admission in free, donations accepted.
Family Fun
Arizona Museum For Youth
520-364-7370 We’re Here When You Need Us The Most...
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35 N. Robson, Mesa
480-644-2468 Graham County Historical Society Museum
Hwy 70 & 4th Ave, Thatcher, 928-348-0470
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale Muheim Heritage House
480-312-2312 207 Youngblood Hill, Bisbee, 520-432-7071
The Phoenix Zoo Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum
455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 136 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, 520-287-4621
602-273-1341 Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum
Wildlife World Zoo 150 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox, 520-384-4583
16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park San Pedro Valley Arts &
623-935-WILD Historical Society Museum
180 S. San Pedro, Benson FINE ART: Picasso, Erté, Kandinski, Dali, and more WWW.MUSEUMOFPAWN.COM
Nature & Ecology 520-586-3070
San Xavier del Bac Mission
ESTATE QUALITY JEWELRY: Native American Indian Pawn • Thousands and thousands
Boyce Thompson Arboretum of unusual authenticated • Native American pottery, baskets, arts & crafts.
P.O. Box AB, Superior 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., Tucson
520-294-2624
520-689-2811 EGYPTIAN ARTIFACTS: 2,000 Year Old Caskets • Egyptian Polychrome Largest Egyptian Exhibit in the Entire State
Deer Valley Rock Center
P.O. Box 41998, Phoenix FRAMED GOLD RECORDS: Alice Cooper, Steppenwolf, Foghat and more
623-582-8007
Desert Botanical Gardens Slaughter Ranch Museum CLASSIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS • CLASSIC HARLEY DAVIDSON & INDIAN MOTORCYCLES
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix Original 1880’ Ranch (part of the San Bernardino Spanish land grant
602-941-1225 of 1730). 15 miles outside of Douglas on Geronimo Trail. Admission - LOCATED IN THE WESTERN JEWELRY AND LOAN BUILDING
Adults $3, Children under 14 free. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-
3pm. Closed Mon & Tues, Christmas & New Years. www.vtc.net/-
sranch, email: sranch@vtc.net
520-558-2474 3116 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-990-3739
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from the Past
Music from the 40s and 50s by
Monte Procopio and his Big Band,
free raffle for prizes, dance contests,
free snacks, free adm.
CENTRAL
Apache Gold Casino Resort
5 miles E. of Globe, Hwy 70, San Carlos
928- 475-7800, 800-APACHE-8
• Slots: 500
• Other Games: Poker, $50,000 Keno, 200-
seat Bingo Hall, Blackjack
• Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes
• Special Features: Best Western Hotel, Stay
and Play Packages, 18-hole golf course w/
driving range, golf school, Pro shop. RV
Park with full hookups and dump station.
Convenience store. All-purpose Outdoor
Pavilion.
Casino Arizona - 101 & McKellips
524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale
480-850-7777, 877-7-24-HOUR
Casino Arizona - 101 & Indian Bend
9700 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale
480-850-7777, 877-7-24-HOUR
Fort McDowell Casino
Hwy 87 & Ft. McDowell, Fountain Hills
602-837-1424, 800-THE-FORT
Gila River Casino - Vee Quiva
6443 N. Komatke Lane, Laveen
520-796-7777, 800-WIN-GILA
Gila River Casino - Wild Horse
5512 W. Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
520-796-7727, 800-WIN-GILA
Gila River Casino - Lone Butte
1200 S. 56th St., Chandler
520-796-7728, 800-WIN-GILA
Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino
15406 Maricopa Rd, Maricopa
480-802-5000, 800-HARRAHS
Mazatzal Casino
Hwy. 87, Milemarker 251, Payson
928-474-6044, 800-777-7529
COLORADO RIVER REGION
Blue Water Resort & Casino
11300 Resort Drive, Parker
928-669-7000, 888-243-3360
www.bluewaterfun.com
• Slots: 470
• Other Games: Live Keno, Poker, Bingo
• Eating Placecs: 3 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes
• Senior Discount: 10% room discount
(except in summer) for AAA and AARP
members.
• Special Features: Adj. to Phoenix 4-Plex
Theatre. Resort rooms, pool and waterpark,
fitness center, 164-slip marina, double-wide
boat launch ramp, Marina Shop, conference
center, concerts in the outdoor amphitheater,
special events.
Blue Water Resort & Casino
Cocopah Bingo & Casino
15136 S. Avenue B, Somerton
928-726-8066, 800-23-SLOTS
• Slots: 479
• Other Games: Bingo
• Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar Liquor: No
• Special Features: Nonsmoking gaming
areas. $1 breakfast special from 3am-10am.
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Paradise Casino
450 Quechan Drive, Yuma
760-572-7777, 888-777-4946
Paradise Casino California
Off I-8, Exit 524/ adjacent to AZ casino
Spirit Mountain Casino
8555 South Highway 95, Mohave Valley
928-346-2000, 888-837-4030
NORTHERN
Bucky’s Casino & Resort
530 E. Merritt, Prescott
928- 776-1666, 800-SLOTS-44
www.buckyscasino.com
• Slots: 300
• Other Games: Poker (7 Card Stud,
Texas Hold’em, Omaha)
• Eating Places: 2 Liquor: Yes
• Special Features: Next to Prescott Resort
Hotel. Free on-site shuttle service. Free bus-
ing from Phoenix.
Cliff Castle Casino
& The Lodge at Cliff Castle
555 Middle Verde Road, off I-17, Exit
289, Camp Verde
928-567-7900, 800-381-SLOT
Hon-Dah Casino
Hon-Dah Casino
777 Highway 260, Pinetop
928-369-0299, 800-929-8744
• Slots: 500
• Other Games: Poker; Blackjack
• Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: Yes
• Fun Book: Available through chamber of
commerce and local motels
• Special Features: Cigar bar, gift shop, Kids
Arcade, conference center. 200-space full-
service RV park. Convenience store. Gas sta-
tion. Ski/Outdoor Store.
Yavapai Casino
1501 E. Highway 69, Prescott
928- 445-5767, 800-SLOTS-44
www.buckyscasino.com
• Slots: 175
• Other Games: Bingo
• Eating Places: Snack Bar and Yavapai
Cantina Sports Bar & Grill
• Special Features: Located across the
street from Bucky’s Casino. Free shuttle
bus service.
SOUTHERN
Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia, Tucson
520-883-1700, 800-344-9435
Casino of the Sun
7406 S. Camino De Oeste, Tucson
520-883-1700, 800-344-9435
Desert Diamond Casino
1100 West Pima Mine Road,
7 minutes south of Tucson on I-19
520-294-7777, 866-DDC-WINS
Desert Diamond Casino
S. Nogales Hwy, Tucson
520-294-7777, 866-DDC-WINS
Golden Ha:san Casino
Hwy 86, 1 mile east of Why
520-362-2746
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Take Home a Memory
Native Visions Gifts, Arts and Crafts
You’ve been having a great
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bring home a souvenir that reminds
you of the Southwest and the Verde
Valley. Maybe you are an
Arizonan looking for a gift or
you are a collector of Native
American art. Where to find
authentic and quality items?
Look no further than
Native Visions Gifts, Arts
and Crafts located in Camp Verde. This
enterprise of the Yavapai-Apache Nation
offers genuine Yavapai-Apache tribal
arts and crafts as well as items from
other Native American nations, western
style gifts, and souvenirs such as T-
shirts, hats and postcards.
You’ll find cradle boards, Apache bas-
kets, pottery, flutes and kachinas. There
The Navajo Nation
“Walk in Beauty”
by Charlis McVey
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The Navajo Nation is a vast land
of deserts, mountains and lakes.
Covering more than 27,000 square
miles - larger than ten of the fifty states -
Navajoland is an area of great beauty and
diversity that includes more than a
dozen national monuments,
tribal parks and historic
sites.
Today the more than
250,000 tribal members live in
110 chapters, or communities,
and are regulated by a modern
three-branch system of gov-
ernment. As the Navajos move
into the 21st century, they are
striving to blend traditional
beliefs and a pastoral way
of life with modern tech-
nologies and an encroach-
ing culture.
Like many other Indian
groups, their name comes
from outsiders - to them-
selves the Navajo are the
Dine (the people). They
believe they passed through three worlds
before emerging into the present Fourth
World, or Glittering World. The Holy
People put four sacred mountains in four
different directions: Mt. Blanca to the
east, Mt. Taylor to the south, San
Francisco Peak to the west and Mt.
Hesperus to the north, surrounding the
Navajo Nation, and taught the Earth
People how to live the right way.
The Dine understand that they are an
integral part of the universe and must live
in harmony with the land, their mother.
The traditional home - or hogan - symbol-
izes this harmony with nature. For
example, the earthen floor keeps the fam-
ily in touch with Mother Earth.
The number four permeates Navajo
culture. There are four directions, four
seasons, the first four clans, and four col-
ors - white, turquoise, yellow and black -
associated with the four sacred moun-
tains. In most rituals there are four songs
or multiples thereof, as well as many
other symbolic uses of four. The medicine
man, with his knowledge of the heritage
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are beadwork purses, silver and turquoise
jewelry, and even some gorgeous buck-
skin clothing. If you prefer gifts with a
Western or nature theme, you may
choose a cowboy hat, or pic-
ture frames, clocks and lamps
decorated with motifs like
horses or wolves. Candles
made like bear fetishes are one
of the unusual items.
There are also practical
objects like sunglasses, sandals, beautiful
greeting cards and even cold drinks that
you may take outside to enjoy at the pic-
nic tables beside the store.
To find the Native Visions Gift Shop,
take Exit 289 off I-17 and go East on
Middle Verde Road. For more informa-
tion call 928-567-3035 or visit their
website: www.nativevisionstours.com
and culture of the Dine, has great respect
and honor among the Navajo people.
The Navajo Nation is working both to
maintain its cultural heritage and to sus-
tain a viable economy. Tourism is an
important new industry and Navajoland
has much to offer the visitor.
There are many important archeologi-
cal sites that offer fascinating
glimpses into the prehistoric
Anasazi people. Canyon de
Chelly, a National Monument,
is home to the famous White
House Ruins and Spider Rock.
The Navajo National
Monument features Arizona’s
two largest ruins, Betatakin and
Kiet Seel. Each of these pro-
vides a visitor center as well
as other amenities such as
campgrounds and tour
guides.
Recreation is another
important aspect of Navajo
tourism. Twelve lakes and
ponds, including Lake Powell
with 186 miles of Navajo
shoreline, offer superb fish-
ing and boating. Many also come to enjoy
camping, hiking and birdwatching.
Permits are required for these activities
from the appropriate tribal offices.
The oldest continuously operated trad-
ing post in the United States is Hubbell
Trading Post. While still an active store,
Hubbell is also a National Historic Site.
Many beautiful arts and crafts can be
found here and throughout the reserva-
tion. Navajo baskets, silver and turquoise
jewelry and hand-woven rugs are world
famous.
One of the best ways to enjoy a cultur-
al experience on the reservation is to take
a tour with a Navajo guide or stay at a
Hogan Bed & Breakfast. There are sever-
al interesting exhibits on at the Navajo
Nation Museum in Window Rock as
well as a November event, the
Keshmish Festival. For more informa-
tion see the ad this page and the
accompanying story on page 39. to find
out more about visiting this nation within
a nation, contact Navajo Tourism at 928-
871-6436.
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Baskets and Weaving in Mesa
Sirrine House Celebrates Native American Culture
On Saturday, Nov 8th at the National Register of Historic Places
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the Sirrine House in Mesa the and furnished with authentic period
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Salt River Pima-Maricopa antiques and collectibles. It is open week-
Basket Dancers will perform sym- ends October through March.
bolic dances combining the heritage of The Sirrine House is located at 160 N.
both communities. They are the designat- Center Street. For more information
ed tribal dancers of the Salt River Pima- about this event please email
Maricopa Indian Community, located Yvonne.Petersen@cityofmesa.org or
adjacent to Scottsdale. call 480-644-2760. Come share in the
Included in this free event will be heritage that helped make our state the
demonstrations of the ancient art of great place it is today.
Navajo weaving. The weaving demon-
strations will take place from 11am till
2pm with a performance by the Basket Pick up your copy of
Dancers at 11:30am. Az Tourist News at
Free tours of the Sirrine House his- many Village Inn
toric home museum will be given by 19th Restaurants
century costumed docents from 10am statewide.
until 5pm. The Sirrine House is listed on
Cultural Fair at Saguaro Nat’l Park
Celebrating American Indian Heritage Month
Saguaro National Park in Kachina making, Zuni fetish carving, and
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Tucson, AZ will host cultural Tohono O’odham Nation basketweaving
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demonstrations Nov 8-11 at both and silversmithing. There will also be
the East and West Visitor Centers. book signing by members of the Tohono
From 9am to 4pm local artisans will O’odham Nation.
demonstrate the traditional crafts of Dance performances will be given by
Arizona and New Mexico for the 3rd the Pascua Yaqui Youth Dancers, San
Annual Cultural Fair. There will also be Carlos Jr. High School Apache Crown
traditional dancing. Dancers, and Redhouse Dancers. Vince
November is the month of recognition Redhouse, recording artist, will also per-
for Native Americans. As keepers of a form.
rich and ancient cultural heritage, Native Interpretive Rangers will do presenta-
Americans share with all of us the beauty tions about Native American Cultural
of their art, power of songs and the grace Sites in the National Park Service.
of their people. For more information contact Rena
The artisans will demonstrate their Bob at 520-733-5121. The number for
work and techniques for the public and the Rincon Mountain District (Saguaro
will have items of their own making East) Visitor Center is 520-733-5153
available for sale throughout the day. and for the Tucson Mountain District
Among those featured will be Navajo sil- (Saguaro West) Visitor Center it is 520-
versmithing and rug weaving, Hopi 733-5158.
NATIVE AMERICAN TOUR GUIDES
NAVAJO Sacred Monument Tours 435-727-3218 Window Rock
HOPI First Mesa Tours 928-737-2262 Polacca
WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE Moccasin Track Tours 602-249-2100 Phoenix
YAVAPAI-APACHE Native Visions Touring 928-567-3035 Camp Verde
FORT MCDOWELL-YAVAPAI Fort McDowell Adventures 480-816-6465 Fountain Hills
HUALAPAI Hualapai River Running 888-255-9550 Peach Springs
Arts and Crafts Market
Jewelry • Weaving & Clothing • Pottery • Paintings • Carvings & Sculpture • Other Art
Entertainment
Friday: Traditional Story Telling by Steve Darden. Comedy by Ernest Tsosie, III and James June - 6-9pm.
Saturday: Local entertainers - 12-4pm
Exhibitions
SYMBOLS OF FAITH & BELIEF, Art of the Native American Church - Through December 13, 2003.
This exhibition of 270 works by artists from numerous tribes throughout the U.S. presents a rich view of art that has
been inspired by or is used in meetings of the Native American Church. Produced by the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, OK.
WOVEN IMAGES - Through December 27, 2003
Based on Navajo sandpaintings, these 21 weavings were produced on commission during the late 1960s and 1970s on
the Navajo Reservation. Selected from the Navajo weaving collection of the Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University.
The Navajo Nation Museum
Hwy 264 & Post Office Loop Rd., Window Rock, Az 1/4 mile west of the AZ/NM border
For information 928-871-7941
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Native American Tribal Attractions
1. Kaibab-Paiute Tribe
350 miles north of Phoenix on Highway 389
and 14 miles west of Fredonia
• Pipe Spring National Monument
• Full hook-up RV & General Store
• Museum (Arts and Crafts)
• Grand Canyon-North Rim
• Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Hiking & hunting
• Coral Pink Sand Dunes
• Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park
Fredonia, Arizona 86022
Phone 928-643-7245
2. Hualapai Nation
250 miles northwest of Phoenix on Route 66
and west of Grand Canyon National Park
• Grand Canyon West • Trophy Elk
• Desert Big Horn Sheep
• White water rafting
Peach Spring, Arizona 86434
Phone 888-255-9550
928-769-2216 (Tribal Council)
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3. Havasupai Tribe
310 miles northwest of Phoenix off
Route 66 at the bottom of Grand
Canyon National Park
• Pools of turquoise water
• Spectacular waterfalls
• Camping & hiking
Supai, Arizona 86435
Phone: 520-448-2237/2141 (camping)
928-448-2111 (lodge)
4. San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
200 miles north of Phoenix at Willow
Springs and Paiute Canyon/Navajo
Mountain
• Paiute Canyon native basket weaving
Tuba City, Arizona 86045
Phone 928-283-4589/4587
5. Navajo Nation
260 miles northeast of Phoenix, located in
northern Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah - in
Coconino, Navajo, & Apache Counties, Az
• Monument Valley
• St. Michael’s Historic Museum
• Canyon De Chelly
• Hubell Trading Post
• Four Comers National Monument
• Navajo Museum, Library,
Visitor’s Center
• Ten Recreational Lakes
• Window Rock & Shiprock
natural formations
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12. Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation
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
web:www.discovernavajo.com 18
• Sunrise Ski Resort
• Fort Apache Cultural
6. Hopi Tribe Museum
250 miles northeast of Phoenix on Highway
• Hunting
264 and 67 miles north of Winslow • Hon-Dah Resort-Casino
• Stone Pueblos Villages Conference Center
• Ancient ceremonial dances • Fishing & Camping
• Cultural Center Ft. Apache, Arizona 85926
• Arts & Crafts Guild Phone 928-338-1230
• Walpi Village Tour
• Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant & Inn 14. San Carlos Apache Tribe
Second Mesa, Arizona 86043 115 miles northeast of Phoenix and east of
Phone 520-734-2401 (Cultural Center) Globe on Highway 60
928-734-2441 • Hunting & Fishing
• San Carlos Lake
7. Fort Mojave Indian Tribe • Apache Gold Casino
236 miles northwest of Phoenix and located • San Carlos Apache Cultural Center
along the Colorado River near Needles, CA • Salt River Canyon
on Highway 95 and interstate 40
San Carlos, Arizona 85550
• River recreation • Avi Casino Phone 888-275-2653
• Golf, Ghost towns
• Spirit Mountain Casino
15. Gila River Indian Community
• Hikin & rock hounding 40 miles south of Phoenix off interstate 10
• Winter National Sand Drag Races Gila River Heritage Theme Park
Needles, California 92363 • Wild Horse Pass Casino
Phone 760-629-4591 • Vee Quiva Casino
• Japanese Internment Camp
8. Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
102 miles northwest of Phoenix and adja- Sacaton, Arizona 85247
cent to the City of Prescott on Highway 69 Phone 928-562-6000
• Bucky’s Casino • Frontier Village Mall
• Historic Prescott 16. Ak-Chin Indian Community
• Fishing, camping, hunting 58 miles south of Phoenix on Highway 347
Prescott, Arizona 86301 • Him-Dak Museum
Phone 928-445-8790 • Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
• Casa Grande Ruins Monument
9. Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism • Farming, Basketry
95 miles north of Phoenix off of Interstate • St Francis Church Feast
17 at Camp Verde Maricopa, Arizona 85239
• Cliff Castle Casino Phone 928-568-2227
• Montezuma Castle National Monument
• 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 2
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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snooty and expensive?” Well, if so, then
you have been terribly mislead. Shopping
in Santa Fe is not only affordable, but
even a short visit gives you the opportuni-
ty to explore famous galleries, museums
and some of the oldest historical land-
marks in the country. And the food! You
haven’t tasted real southwest cuisine until
you’ve dined in Santa Fe.
One of the most popular shops for the
locals as well as savvy tourists is Tin-
Nee-Ann Trading Co. (Cerrillos Rd.)
Tin-Nee-Ann, named after an old Navajo
trading post, has been in business since
1968 and is filled with unique southwest
jewelry, kachinas, pottery and artifacts.
The next stop was Yippee-Yi-Yo,
located on the historic plaza and dubbed
“The Funnest Shop in Santa Fe!” It’s fun
and colorful and filled with hundreds of
gift ideas in the $20+ range. The back of
the shop holds a huge variety of chil-
dren’s clothing, toys and books, all with a
southwest theme.
Also on the plaza is Palace of the
their cars.
Santa Fe has endless choices of
unique, affordable shops for gift buying
any time of year and merchants are happy
to ship items back home if desired.
Places to Stay:
Hampton Inn, 3625 Cerrillos Rd.
505-474-3900, www.travelsouthwest.com
Earn Hhonors Points and Miles. 100%
Satisfaction guaranteed. Free breakfast. Indoor
pool, spa and fitness room.
Comfort Inn, 4312 Cerrillos Rd.
505-474-7330, www.travelsouthwest.com
Choice Hotels Gold Award recipient. Free
breakfast. Easy location just off I-25. Pets wel-
come.
Places to Eat:
Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen
555 W. Cordova Rd. 505-983-7929,
www.marias-santafe.com
Authentic New Mexican food and over 100 of
the most delicious margarita’s you’ll find any-
where.
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is the only place in the country
where four states come together.
Comprised of parts of Utah, Colorado,
New Mexico and Arizona, it includes an
incredible diversity of attractions and
activities with a common theme of scenic
beauty, archaeological richness and
incredible recreational opportunities.
Visitors will find national parks and
monuments; Native American communi-
ties; fishing, boating, whitewater river
rafting, relaxing float trips and other
water-based fun; hiking, mountain biking,
horseback riding, 4-wheeling, skiing and
other land recreation; history galore in
turn-of-the-century mining towns and
even historic Narrow Gauge Steam
Trains.
Guided tours will help you make the
6th Annual Keshmish Festival
‘Christmas’ Festival at the Navajo Nation Museum
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ing posts to meet your needs.
Please remember to be respectful
when attending Native American cere-
monies and do not take photographs with-
out permission. Also, when visiting
archaeological sites, stay on designated
trails and leave artifacts in place.
For more information contact one of
the following agencies:
Four Corners Tourism Council,
P.O. Box 490, Monticello, UT 84535
Arizona Office of Tourism,
602-542-8687
Colorado Travel and Tourism
Authority, 800-COLORADO
New Mexico Dept. of Tourism,
800-545-2040
Utah Travel Council, 801-538-1030
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place extending one full block along the
covered porch of the oldest government
building in the United States. The is no
shortage of fine jewelry and accessories
here, all handcrafted by local artisans
who are required to obtain a permit of
authenticity in order to do business on the
Palace grounds.
Tesuque Glass Works is located just
six miles from Santa Fe in the small vil-
lage of Tesuque. Absolutely stunning
works of art are created in a setting of
lush tranquillity. Watch a molten, fluid
blob transform into a vividly colorful
glass flower, vase, wall hanging or what-
ever piece the artist-of-the-day is moved
to create. The holiday open house on
Sunday, December 7th, 1-5pm is a rare,
annual opportunity to purchase beautiful
glass blown art at discounted prices.
An article on shopping in Santa Fe
simply would not be complete without
mentioning Jackelope (Cerrillos Rd.).
One could easily spend a good part of the
day perusing this indoor/outdoor mar-
ketplace. Rugs, hand blown glassware,
furniture, pottery. garden decor, dream
catchers, magnets, pottery. birdbaths, stat-
ues, kitchenware, pottery. Did I mention
pottery? They carry every conceivable
Award-winning New Mexican cuisine. Great
prices with a comfortable, family atmosphere.
Blue Corn Cafe and Brewery, 4056 Cerrillos
Rd. 505-438-1800 www.bluecorncafe.com
(Walking distance to the Comfort Inn).
Extensive lunch and dinner menu, choices for
the whole family. Local beers.
Tortilla Flats, 3139 Cerrillos Rd.
05-471-8685, www.tortillaflats.net
Local favorite with great prices. Open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
O’Keeffe Cafe, 217 Johnson St.
505-946-1065, www.okeeffecafe.com
Southwest cuisine bistro. Outdoor patio dining
adjacent to the famous Georgia O’Keeffe
Museum.
Places to Shop:
Tin-Nee-Ann Trading Company
923 Cerrillos Rd. 505-988-1630
Yippee-Yi-Yo, on the Plaza
54 E. San Francisco St. 505-988-2757
Palace of the Governors.
Outdoor marketplace located on the Plaza.
Tesuque Glass Works
Bishops Lodge Road in Tesuque
505-988-2165, www.collectorsguide.com
Jackelope, 2820 Cerrillos Rd. 505-471-8539
Navajo? Come along to the Navajo
Nation Museum and Festival on Nov
14-15 to learn more about native culture
and art as you view exhibits, shop for fine
hand-crafted pieces, and
enjoy the Traditional
Storytelling and Comedy
Show.
The Navajo Nation
Museum, Library, and
Visitors’ Center is a
58,000 square foot facility
built in the shape of a
huge eight-sided brick
hogan (traditional Navajo
home). One of the
largest Native American
museums in the country, it houses a
library, the museum center, a galley, class-
rooms, workrooms, conference rooms,
resource room, auditorium, amphitheater,
snack bar, office space, and a gift shop.
In 1998 the museum - then a year old -
decided to create an event to promote local
artists and at the same time to produce a
greater public awareness of its own facili-
ties and exhibits. The Keshmish Festival
is now in its 6th year and is a popular and
much anticipated weekend.
Both emerging and established artists
Parents, you’ll be able to shop in peace!
There is a children’s arts & crafts activi-
ty room where your youngsters will be
happily occupied in creating holiday orna-
ments. The show hours are
Fri. 10am-6pm and Sat. 10am-
5pm.
On Friday evening, the
14th, at 6pm visitors are wel-
comed to Traditional
Storytelling by Steve Darden
and Comedy by Ernest Tsosie,
III and James June.
There are two outstand-
ing exhibits currently run-
ning at the museum.
“Symbols of Faith & Belief,
Art of the Native American Church”
through December 13 and “Woven
Images” - weavings based on Navajo
sandpaintings through December 27.
Admission to the museum is free. The
hours are 8-5 on Mondays, 8-8 Tuesday
through Friday and 9-5 on Saturday. The
facility is closed on Sundays and holidays.
The Navajo Nation Museum is located in
Window Rock, just inside the Arizona
state line on the north side of State Hwy.
264. For more information call 928-871-
7941.

G OULDING ’ S L ODGE
Monument Valley
U T A H - A R I Z O N A

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

Visit us on our Website

http://www.gouldings.com
P.O. Box 360001 • Monument Valley, Utah 84536
Telephone (435) 727-3231 • Fax (435) 727-3344
Email: gouldings@gouldings.com
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SOUTHERN
White Stallion Ranch
CENTRAL
Bumble Bee Ranch
Thus It Began...
9251 W. Twin Peaks Rd. HC34 Box 5075 Mayer, AZ 86333 History and Heritage of Dude Ranches
Tucson, AZ 85743 Reservations: 623-374-0002
888-977-2624 • Open year round, Tues-Sun by Kate Seymour One of these is the X Diamond and

W
• Open Sept 1 thru May 31 • 2 guest houses that sleep 10 plus MLY Ranch, settled in 1879. John &

VIE
ER
• Accommodations for 70 people campgrounds By the end of the 1800’s people Molly Butler began the family ranching

• Heated pool, hot tub, petting zoo, full bar,
billiards.
• Varied horseback riding excursions for
different levels of experience, team cattle
penning, rodeos, cookouts, barbeques,
hayrides, tennis, evening entertainment.
Lazy Horse Ranch
1855 E. Patton Rd.
St. David, AZ 85630
520-720-9810
•Lodging for 8
•Trail Rides, pool, spa, family room, large
front porch, gardens, ponds, kids 3 and
over welcome!
Grapevine Canyon Ranch
P. O. Box 302
Pearce, Arizona 85625
Reservations: 800-245-9202
• Open year round
• 11 rooms
• Swimming pool, Hot tub, Recreation
room, Meeting space, Daily maid service,
Bar, Gift shop, Laundry facility.
• Cookouts, Guided hikes, Fishing,
Sightseeing tours, Riding lessons, Cattle
roundups
• Cattle/ranch work, Specialty rides/trips.
Crown C Guest Ranch
P.O. Box 984
Sonoita, Arizona 85637
Reservations: 520-455-5739
• Open Year Round
• Accommodations for 18
• On-site Activities: Swimming, tennis,
horseshoes, horseback riding.
• Off-site Activities: Hiking, biking, bird-
ing, cattle drives, scenic railroad, horse rac-
ing (Apr-May), ropings on the weekends.
Muleshoe Ranch
• Weddings, Special events, corporate
& private programs, retreats, Catering
Department, live entertainment &
Native American Dancers for Group
Events
• Cattle drives, horseback riding,
Hummer tours, ATV adventures, target
shooting, helicopter tours, gold pan-
ning, nature hikes.
NORTHERN
Sierra Springs Ranch
101 Sky Hi Rd., Pinetop, AZ 85935
928-369-3900
• Accommodations for 52
• Two fishing ponds, bikes, playground
for the kid's, horseshoe pits, volleyball,
rec lodge with pool table, small fitness
center, sauna.
• Horseback riding and golf within 3
miles.
Hidden Meadow Ranch
P.O. Box 300, Greer, Az 85927
866-333-4080
• Horseback riding (ranch horses or limited
boarding for guest horses), flyfishing on
site, hiking, ATV tours in the National
Forest, horse-drawn hayrides, canoeing,
rock climbing and canyoneering, caving,
mountain biking, mountain boarding,
pack trips and off site guided flyfishing.
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
Paradise Guest Ranch
P.O. Box 790
Buffalo, WY 82834
307-684-7876
OV
were flocking to the American West
in an effort to escape the hustle and
bustle of city life. By that time most of
the area had been explored and these trav-
elers were drawn by the stories of the
area’s beauty and adventure. Due to the
ease of travel provided by transcontinen-
tal rail systems visitors soon came in
hordes, a fact which the West was ill
equipped to handle.
The dude ranch industry evolved in
order to meet the needs of the many trav-
elers wishing to explore the territory. The
ranches began as cattle or horse ranches
whose owners were besieged with
requests for food & shelter and, as was
typical of the of the time, offered their
services to those who asked. At one point
money was offered for these services and
soon people began to see it as a way to
make a living and began building ranches
for the specific purpose of taking lodgers
and helping them explore the beauty of
the West.
You can still find working ranches
today with the same mission of helping
people to explore the area and to get a
taste of what ranch life is like. Here in
Arizona, in fact, we have several ranches
rich in history which their owners are
happy to share with their visitors.
Home on the Price Canyon Ranch
...You May Even Do Some Chores
by Kate Seymour
ILE
tradition in the early 1900s when they
guided famous folk such as President
Roosevelt on horseback rides throughout
the majestic White Mountains. In fact, the
Ranch is still owned and operated by the
Butlers’ descendants.
Another example of a ranch rich in
history is the 26 Bar Ranch. The ranch
was started by none other than John
Wayne and his partner Louis Johnson as
a working cattle ranch that, to this day,
raises some of the most famous Hereford
Cattle in the world. The main buildings
were built by the Mars-Milky Way Candy
Company in the early 30s and 40s, then
called the “Milkyway Ranch.” It is now
owned, however, by the Hopis who in
owning it have reclaimed some of their
ancestral land, bringing some of their
own history and heritage.
Now more recently looked upon as a
safe haven for travelers looking for a
more low profile destination, dude ranch-
es are still dedicated to giving you the
vacation of a lifetime while inviting you
into their home and sharing their history.
X Diamond & MLY Ranch,
928-333-2286
26 Bar Ranch, 928-333-2102
roundings will take your breath away

RRI, Box 1542 Willcox • Open May 25 thru September 21 even if the work doesn’t. You can discov-
OF

• Accommodations for 72 people

PR

520-586-7072 • Luxury log cabins with fireplaces, ou

• 5 rooms
• Guided nature trails, birding, "cowboy"
hot tubs.
Flying E Ranch
2801 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg
Reservations: 888-684-2650
• Opens October 15th
• Heated pool, sauna, exercise room,
tennis court, volleyball/basketball court,
horseshoe pitch, chess, hiking,
birdwatching.
Circle Z Ranch
P.O. Box 194 Patagonia, AZ 85624
888-854-2525
• Accommodations for 40 people
• Ranch-bred horses for all levels of
riding experience, riding twice daily
on 6100 acres, trailer rides, lunch &
breakfast rides, team penning & games
on horseback, hayrides, bonfires, bird
ing, tennis hiking, heated pool..
Sunglow Ranch
14066 South Sunglow Road
Pearce, AZ 85625
520-824-3334
• 9 rooms
• Casitas, Cafe, Full meal service.
• Stargazing, Birding, Hiking, Biking.
door decks & spacious living rooms.
Heated pool, spa, old western saloon &
dining room.
• Horseback riding, same horse for the
week, fly fishing program with instruction,
trout ponds & guided trips, pack trips to
high mountain fishing camp. Adventure
trips, historical excursions. Square dancing,
chuckwagon dinners, talent shows. Full
kid’s program with counselor.
Coffee Creek Ranch
HC 2 Box 4940 Trinity Center, CA 96091
800-624-4480
• Open April 1 thru November 30
• Accommodations for 50 people
• Trinity Alps Wilderness, fly-fishing
stream running thru 367 acres, secluded
cabins, pool, spa, stocked pond, weddings,
meetings, family reunions.
• Hayrides, gold panning, nightly entertain-
ment, hiking, supervised activities for 3-17
year olds, babysitting during rides for those
under 3. Mountain trails, loping/horseman-
ship lessons, hunting & other seasonal
activities.
Big Bar Guest Ranch
P.O. Box #27 Jesmond, Clinton
British Columbia, Canada VOK 1KO
250-459-2333
• Open year round
• 17 rms, 4 cabins, summer teepees & camp-
ground
Nestled in the Coronado
National Forest, surrounded by
grassy meadows and majestic trees in
its own box canyon, Price Canyon
Ranch is the picture-perfect place to
relax and enjoy the view. It’s also a great
place to experience real ranch life. The
staff at Price Canyon encourage you to
help out with the chores, round up the
cattle, or even pack salt to the cattle in the
mountains. Each Spring & Fall ranch
work is done on a daily basis - learn to
brand or rope a calf to add a little more
excitement to your stay.
One thing’s for sure, the gorgeous sur-
er ancient Indian caves, old mines & a
natural spring rich in history. Take hikes
along the numerous trails throughout the
mountain and enjoy the wildlife. The
Ranch is a great place for bird watching
and there is even a small catfish pond for
your enjoyment.
There are also plenty of different
horseback riding trips for riders of vari-
ous experience levels. You can even par-
ticipate in games on horseback, or Arena
Games, such as maneuvering through a
man-made trail course.
The Ranch also hosts what they call a
“People Barn,” which has a recreation
room with a fireplace, TV, phone, books,
board games & a pool table. This facility
is great for large groups so don’t forget to
keep the Ranch in mind for your reunions
or weddings.
So take a chance and try something
new at Price Canyon Ranch where the
staff is dedicated to making your stay the
“experience of a lifetime.”
Price Canyon Ranch can be contact-
ed at 520-558-2328 or go online to
www.pricecanyonranch.com
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day package overnight pack trips, cattle
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trout fishing, mountain biking, fireside lounge
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RV Heaven
Kino Bay on the Sea of Cortez
Kino Bay, a 6-hour journey
RE QUE
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from Tucson, AZ, is the destina-
SO
RV UNI
tion of choice for many RVers. The
stunning bay with its non-commer-
cialized beach and small fishing village
attracts snowbirds and others, who come
for the open spaces, the Old Mexico
experience and the RV camaraderie.
Many head to Kino Bay in November and
stay until March.
Old Kino has a pharmacy, a medical
center, markets, one gas station and a
couple of low key restaurants that serve
delicious Mexican dishes. Many Rvers
bring their boats and fish around the off-
shore islands. Others enjoy hiking, 4
wheeling or just exploring the area.
Kino Bay RV Resort is a unique
community, in that it is controlled and
supervised by RVers. It is comprised of
ten RV parks with 450 spaces. Their orga-
nization is the non-profit Club Deportivo
(Sports Club), which has more functions
than hinted at by its name. In addition to
arts & crafts and social activities, Club
Deportivo has organized several innova-
tive safety programs.
Green Angels - Angeles Verdes
Mexico's National Road Emergency Services
To help motorists on major highways, the
Mexican Tourism Ministry operates a fleet of
more than 275 pickup trucks, 13 in Sonora,
known as the Angeles Verdes - or Green
Angels. Similar to the AAA in the U.S., the
trucks patrol fixed sections of the major high-
way routes in Sonora twice daily.
The bilingual drivers provide mechanical
help, first aid, radio-telephone communica-
Visit Our New Location
at Circle K in Ajo!
A Tourist News Z MEXICO PAGE 41
Rvers check in with Rescue One
before heading out to hike, drive into the
backcountry or boat on the Sea of Cortez.
Volunteers monitor activities and the
group mounts rescues where necessary.
First Responders is another safety pro-
gram whereby RV volunteers respond to
those in need of emergency medical assis-
tance with guidance from doctors and
nurses.
Visiting Kino Bay has been made even
easier by the setting up of the Sonora
Tourist Center in Tucson. Rvers can
drop by with a driver’s license, a passport
or birth certificate, and a vehicle title or
registration and receive the “Only
Sonora” visa and vehicle permit at no
charge. These are then processed at the
Only Sonora building at Kilometer 21 not
far from the border town of Nogales.
For more information about Kino
Bay RV Park call 011-52-662-242-0216.
To reach the Sonora Tourist Center call
1-800-TO-SONORA or 520-784-0551. If
you are in Tucson, you’ll find them at
4625 E. Broadway, Suite 100-B.
tion, basic supplies and small parts, towing,
tourist information, and protection. Green
Angel services are free, and spare parts, fuel
and lubricants are provided at cost.
Sonora Office: Sanalona and Mocuzari 57,
Colonia Ranchito, Hermosillo Sonora, MX.
Phone: 01 (662) 212-3253 (Direct dial). To
reach the local Green Angels, call their toll-
free hot line at tel. 01-800-903-9200.
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Fall Color Festival Arizona State Parks

Arizona Fish and Game Dept.
Bureau of Land Management
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
602-542-4174
602-942-3000
602-417-9200
Celebrate the Season at Boyce Thompson Arboretum Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix 602-379-4511
Could autumn truly be of all, walk the Arboretum’s main trail National Park Service Phoenix 602-640-5250
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complete without getting out to and enjoy the peaceful sound of leaves U.S. Fish and Wildlife
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enjoy genuine Fall color? Alpine falling in the forested groves and crunch- Ecological Services Field Ofc. Phoenix 602-640-2720
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aspens have dropped their leaves, but ing beneath your feet. USDA Forest Service Albuquerque NM 505-842-3898
spectacular red and golden foliage can Situated at the base of 4800 foot
still be available - if conditions are right - Picketpost Mountain and along scenic NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES
at Boyce Thompson Arboretum during Queen Creek Canyon, Boyce Thompson CENTRAL ARIZONA
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge 520-723-3172
November. Pack your Arboretum is an
Tonto National Monument Roosevelt 520-467-2241
camera and plan a trip enthralling collection of NORTHERN ARIZONA
soon. plants and biomes from the Canyon De Chelly National Monument Chinle 928-674-5500
And there’s a special world’s deserts. The Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Springerville 928-333-5375
annual event Nov. 29 - Arboretum’s book store
Arizona State Parks

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page 928-608-6404

the Fall Color Festival offers unique southwest- Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon 928-638-7779
from 11 am to 3 pm. Sip ern holiday shopping and Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Ganado 928-755-3475
fresh-pressed Arizona an excellent selection of Montezuma Castle National Monument Camp Verde 928-567-3322
apple cider and hear sto- botanical books, field Navajo National Monument Tonalea 928-672-2366
rytellers Esther guides and children’s Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
Doetsch, Ron Lancaster selections. Well-behaved Pipe Spring National Monument Fredonia 928-643-7105
and Glenda Bonin. There are arts and pets that are leashed are allowed within Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-0502
crafts for children and live music from the Arboretum; picnic tables and grills are Tuzigoot National Monument Clarkdale 928-634-5564
guitar duo Millie & Rusty in the vivid also available for visitors’ use. Walnut Canyon National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-3367
grove of Chinese Pistachio trees, where Boyce Thompson Arboretum is locat- Wupatki National Monument Flagstaff 928-679-2365
brilliant orange and red colors can rival ed at Highway 60 milepost 223 near the SOUTHERN ARIZONA
the stately maples of Vermont in a good town of Superior - a drive of about 90 Chiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas, Willcox 520-824-3560
year. Nearby paths are bordered with the minutes from north Tucson via highways Fort Bowie Historical Site Bowie 520-847-2500
golden hues of pomegranates and cotton- 79 and 60. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Ajo 520-387-6849
woods. for children ages 5-12, and kids under the Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Tucson 520-733-5158
Visitors may test their sense for scents age of 5 are admitted free. Hours are 8 Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tucson 520-733-5153
with the “Smells of Fall Challenge” in am to 5 pm daily, except Dec. 25. For Tumacacori National Historical Park Tumacacori 520-398-2341
which participants sniff out the identity of other information please call 520-689-
essential oils from trees, shrubs and herbs 2811 or visit the website http://arbore- STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS
associated with the season. Perhaps best tum.ag.arizona.edu CENTRAL ARIZONA
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Superior 520-689-2811
Apache Junction 480-982-4485
Public Grand Opening Nov. 11 Lost Dutchman State Park
McFarland State Historic Park
Picacho Peak State Park
Florence
Picacho
520-868-5216
520-466-3183
"Big Room" at Kartchner Caverns State Park COLORADO RIVER REGION
Alamo Lake State Park Wenden 928-669-2088
Public tours of the "Big reductions, which has necessitated Buckskin Mountain State Park Parker 928-667-3231
Room" at Kartchner Caverns increased ticket prices. The reserved tick- Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City 928-855-2784
State Park start on November 11, et prices for public Big Room tours are Lake Havasu State Park Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223
Veteran's Day. To best manage the $12.95 for children 7-13 and $22.95 for Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma 928-783-4771
cave’s environment, only 15 people per adults. The reserved ticket prices for the NORTHERN ARIZONA
tour will be allowed and Throne Room tour will be Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood 928-634-5283
only 17 Big Room tours $9.95 for children and Fort Verde State Historic Park Camp Verde 928-567-3275
per day. $18.95 for adults. Homolovi Ruins State Park Winslow 928-289-4106
The delicate construc- There is no entrance fee Jerome State Historic Park Jerome 928-634-5381
tion of the trails inside the for individuals holding Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns 928-337-4441
Big Room has taken four advanced reserved tours. Red Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-6907
years to complete with Those individuals without Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Flagstaff 928-779-4395
minor modifications still a prior cave tour reserva- Slide Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-3034
ongoing. Every effort has tion or using the park for Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson 928-476-4202
been made to ensure the picnicking or hiking will SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Catalina State Park Tucson 520-628-5798
protection of the cave and still have to pay a $5
Kartchner Caverns State Park Benson 520-586-2283
its fragile ecosystem. The vehicle entrance fee to Patagonia Lake State Park Patagonia 520-287-6965
environment is monitored gain entry to the park. Roper Lake State Park Safford 520-428-6760
with computerized equipment measuring Additions at the State Park in the last Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tombstone 520-457-3311
humidity, heat, and CO2. two years have included a second tram Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Tubac 520-398-2252
Since the first opening at Kartchner road, a fully equipped campground, hik-
Caverns State Park® in 1999, the State ing trails and a shaded outdoor multi-use NATIONAL FORESTS
Parks have been facing annual budget group area for large events. NORTHERN ARIZONA
For more information about Kartchner Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville 928-333-4301
You are what Caverns State Park® see the webpage at
www.azstateparks.com or call the
Coconino National Forest
Kaibab National Forest
Flagstaff
Williams
928-527-3600
800-863-0546
you experience… Phoenix headquarters at 602-542-4174
from 8-5 Monday through Friday. To pur-
Prescott National Forest
Tonto National Forest
Prescott
Phoenix
928-445-1762
602-225-5200
chase cave tour tickets, call the Kartchner

★
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Caverns State Park® reservation line at Coronado National Forest Tucson 520-670-4552
520-586-2283.
WILDLIFE REFUGES
Alchesay National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
MULESHOE Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Parker
Sasabe
928-667-4144
520-823-4251
RANCH Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Ajo 520-387-6483

Travel PRESERVE Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
Cibola
Needles, CA
Yuma
928-587-3253
619-326-3853
928-783-3371
Arizona Historic buildings from the late 1880’s, ideal for
individuals or groups looking for a scenic retreat
in the high desert. Overnight guests can enjoy hik-
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge
Yuma
Douglas
928-783-7861
520-364-2104
Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
www.aztourist.com ing, birding, and natural hot springs.
Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 928-767-3456
Southeastern Arizona 520-212-4295
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CENTRAL
Apache Junction
Apache Gardens Home Communities
1617 N. Ironwood Dr., 480-288-0311
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
105 spaces. Pets allowed. CATV
Cherokee Village
205 40 E. Apache Trail, 480-986-4132
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
97 sites. Pets allowed. Cable TV,
Internet hookup, rec hall, game room,
restrooms, showers, laundry, handi-
capped access, LP gas. Age restrictions
Country Villa Home Community
2325 W. Virginia, 480-982-2521
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
70 spaces. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. LP gas, showers, restrooms,
laundry, rec hall, game room, handicap
access, heated pool, horseshoe court.
Melrose Home Community
355 N. Delaware Dr., 480-982-2521
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
25 spaces. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. LP gas, handicap access,
restrooms, showers, laundry, internet
hook-up, game room, rec hall.
Shady Rest Mobile Home Park
11435 E. Apache Trail, 480-986-6997
apolloproperties.com/shadyrest.html
24 sites. Clubhouse with full kitchen,
stage and sound system. Cable TV, heat-
ed swimming pool. Library, billiard
room, BBQ, shuffleboard, bingo,
potluck dinners, horseshoes, dances,
crafts, golf, computer services.
Sundowner Home Community
105 N. Delaware Dr., 480-982-2521
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
114 spaces. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. LP gas, showers, restrooms,
laundry, handicap access, CATV, game
room, rec hall, heated pool, horseshoe
court, shuffleboard.
Weavers Needle Travel Trailer
250 S. Tomahawk Rd., 480-982-3683
www.apolloproperties.com/weavers
400 RV spaces. Age 55+, pets allowed.
Cable TV, internet hook-up, LP Gas,
restrooms, showers, laundry, dump sta-
tion, handicap access, game room, rec.
hall, heated pool plus spa, library, com-
puter room, equipped exercise room,
horseshoes, shuffleboard, golf.
Wickiup Home Community
2015 E. Old West Hwy., 480-982-6604
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
111 spaces. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. LP gas, handicap access,
showers, restrooms, laundry, internet
hook-up, game room, pool tables,
bingo, cards, rec hall, shuffleboard,
planned activities, beautiful view of the
mountains.
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Casa Grande
Casita Verde
2200 N. Trekell Rd., 520-836-9031
www.rvinthesun.com
casitaverde@cgmailbox.com
192 spaces. Pets allowed. Age restric-
tion. Cable TV, LP gas, showers, handi-
PR
capped accessible, dump station, inter-
net hook up, restrooms, pool, game
room, laundry and rec room. Activity
director on property and park model
rentals available.
Fiesta Grande-An RV Resort
1511 E. Florence Blvd, 520-836-7222
888-934-3782, www.rvinthesun.com
fstacwbk@casagrande.com
767 sites. Age and pet restrictions, no
tents. Patios, full hookups, city water,
modem hu/site. Wireless internet access.
Restrooms, showers, laundry. Heated
pool, spa, adults room, shuffleboard,
horseshoes, security, public phone, rec
hall, game room, planned activities.
Park model rentals and sales.
Foothills West RV Resort
19501 W. Hopi Drive, 520-836-2531
www.rvinthesun.com
foothillswestrv@netbeam.net
192 sites, full hookups. Laundromat,
public phone, On-line access, water and
pop machine, individual computer tutor-
ing, outdoor heated pool and spa, shuf-
fleboard, bingo, card games, horse-
shoes, bocce ball and putting green.
Wireless internet access available.
Palm Creek Golf & Resort
1110 N. Hennes Blvd, 520-421-7000
800-421-7004, info@palmcreek.com
www.palmcreekgolf.com
1600 RV sites, active adult (55+), luxu-
ry resort. All amenities - 18 hole golf
course, pro shop, headed pool, spa,
clubhouse, baseball diamond, rec hall,
lawn bowling, 8 tennis courts, shuffle-
board, billiards, exercise room, game
room, crafts rooms, computer center,
wireless internet access, planned activi-
ties. Gravel sites, patios, full hookups
(30/50 amps), city water, CATV, laun-
dry, 24 hour security.
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.
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.
NO RIG TOO BIG!
• Near Kartchner Caverns • Birdwatcher’s Paradise • All Amenities • Large Recreation Building with Pool & Spa
VALLEY FOLKS COME AND ENJOY THE PLEASANT WEATHER AT 4000FT! WE HAVE WiFi
2111 E. Hwy 82, Huachuca City, Az • email: ttrvpark@earthlink.net • Reservations Accepted
www.tombstoneterritories.com • Toll Free: 877-316-6714
Rancho Ventana RV Resort
Your Desert Oasis Home Away From Home
The Rancho RV Resort is
ILE
perched on a bluff overlooking
OF
the beautiful Palo Verde Valley in
Blythe, California. The 55+ resort
has 212 RV sites and is open from
October through
April.
The “country club
style” gated communi-
ty is surrounded by an
18-hole golf course
and offers a full array
of services including
mail and newspaper
delivery to the park,
internet access, laun-
dry facilities, heated
pool & Jacuzzi, pool table, ping pong,
horseshoes and is close to shopping and
plenty other city amenities.
We invite you to come and stay with
us whether it’s for a couple of days, a
few weeks or the entire season! We offer
50-amp electrical service (30/50 amp
adapters are available) and natural gas
and phone service are available. In addi-
tion, we provide water, sewer, trash,
electricity and cable television.
Approximately 45% of the RV lots
are privately owned with the remainder
available for rent or sale. Please don’t
hesitate to ask about the lots we have
available for sale right on the golf
course. Our friendly lot owners are
proud of their community and it shows!
Please give us a call at 760-921-3600
or just swing by and pay us a visit. We
look forward to seeing you this season!
www.ranchoventanarv.com
About Blythe
Blythe is situated on the California-
Arizona border along the Colorado River
(at the junction of I-10 and US 95) and
serves as a popular destination for river
recreation, golf and “snow bird”
living. The Palo Verde Valley is an
A Directory for RV’s from
North to South featuring:
• RV Parks • Resorts
• RV’s and RV Lots for Sale
• Classic Cars • Hot Rods
• Dune Buggies & Snowbird Toys for Sale
• Free Ads • RV Clubs • Classified Ads
• Chamber & Travel Info • Message Board
• RV Links & Much More!
If you like to have fun
on or off the road,
you’ll love Snowbird
Properties! Ranked
#1 on MSN.com -
Check It Out!
STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 43
indoor and outdoor recreational wonder-
land. Outdoor activities include boating,
waterskiing, swimming, fishing, canoe-
ing, camping, rock hounding, hiking,
archery, hunting, horseback riding and
trap & skeet shoot-
ing. Blythe’s 350
days of sunshine
offer year round
sporting activities
such as tennis, golf-
ing, softball, and
volleyball.
In January,
the Bluegrass
Festival calls Blythe
its home. In
February, the Wally Byrum Airstream
Club moves in for a week of “Hobo
Rally”. From October through May, the
I-10 Speedway runs a variety of car
races at the fairgrounds. And in April,
the Annual Fair runs for four days with
a carnival, livestock show and auction,
an exhibit filled with arts and crafts, on
going entertainment in the Bommer
Theater and the Grandstand and Vendors
are also there with wonderful foods and
merchandise.
Blythe also plays an important part in
the Quartzite shows, which take place
in January and February with its 1,100
motel rooms usually filled to capacity.
The area around Quartzite grows from a
summer population of 2,600 to over
250,000 during the winter months!
PARK PLACE COMMUNITY RESORT
306 S. Recker Rd., Mesa
Heated Pool, Game Room, Hot Tub & More!
Higley Exit off US 60 • 480-830-1080
WICKIUP HOME COMMUNITY
2015 E. Old West Hwy, Apache Junction
Game Room with Pool Tables, Rec Hall,
Activities, Mountain View!
Exit 197 off US 60 • 480-982-6604
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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.
Park Place Community Resort
306 S. Recker Rd., 480-830-1080
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
287 spaces. Pets allowed, age restric-
tion, LP gas, showers, restrooms, game
room, laundry, rec hall, handicap access,
internet hook-up, heated pool, hot tub,
shuffleboard, putt-putt golf.
Phoenix
Desert's Edge RV Village
22623 N. Black Canyon Hwy
602-789-6903. 888-633-7677
www.desertsedgerv.com
dakarderv@aol.com
210 RV sites, full hook-ups (30/50
amps) No age restrictions! Pet restric-
tions, no tents, gravel, patios, city water,
modem hu/office. Restrooms & show-
ers, ATM, laundry, public phone, limited
RV supplies, LP gas. Satellite TV, heat-
ed pool, spa, rec hall, game room, &
planned activities.
Pick up your copy of
Az Tourist News at
many Village Inn
Restaurants
statewide.
COLORADO RIVER REGION
Bullhead City
River City RV Park
2225 Merrill Ave., 928-754-2121
www.rivercityrvpark.com
We offer 132 spaces for the value con-
scious traveler. Utilities and cable are
free, as well as the heated pool, rec hall,
exercise room, games, clean showers
and restrooms, and outside picnic area.
Horseshoes and mini golf are also free.
Laundry facilities, phones, vending
machine, ice machines and propane ser-
vice is available at a small cost. 30 and
50 amp service. Free email service is
available in the office.
Lake Havasu City
Havasu RV Resort
1905 Victoria Farms Rd.
928-764-2020, 877-407-2020
www.havasurvresort.com
sales@havasurvresort.com
NEW!! Opening January 2004. Views
of lake and mountains. 169 oversized
lots for purchase or rent. Spacious
Clubhouse with many amenities and
large covered patio adjacent to game
area. Heated pool and jacuzzi overlook
the 9 hole putting green with water fea-
ture. We have it all including 100 amps,
big rig sites, internet hookups, and pet
friendly. Our city caters to our RV visi-
tors. Many activities including a new
senior center are in town.
Quartzsite
Desert Sun Resorts
29620 N. 53rd, 928-927-6661
www.desertsunresorts.com
Two locations next door to eachother.
Pets allowed. LP gas, rec/card room,
laundry, library, picnic area, resident
planned activities. 30 min. from Casino.
Rates 670/yr.
Yuma
Cactus Gardens RV Park
10657 S Avenue 9 E
928-342-9188, www.rvinthesun.com
cactus@digitaldune.net
480 space park, shopping within 5 min,
heated pool & jacuzzi, activities galore
& great staff. Yuma Foothills. Computer
rooms and wireless internet access. Park
model rental & sales available.
Capri Mobile Park
3380 S. 4th Ave., 928-726-0959
www.rvinthesun.com
caprirv@digitaldune.net
203 RV spaces. cable TV, phones, sewer
& water, outdoor swimming pool & spa,
showers, club house with kitchen, light-
ed shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits,
card room. Activity director on site.
Caravan Oasis Resort
10500 E. Frontage Road
928-342-1480, 800-348-1480
www.laquintasresort.com
lasquintas1@aol.com
460 RV sites. Pets allowed. Internet
hookups, red hall, game room,
restrooms, showers, handicapped
access, laundry.
Desert Paradise RV Resort
10537 S. Ave. 9E, 928-342-9313
www.rvinthesun.com
desert@digitaldune.net
260 spaces, pull thru spaces with 50
AMP service. Full hookups. Heated
pool & spa, paved rds, pets welcome,
rec hall, kitchen, restrooms & showers,
laundry, phone H/U’s, propane delivery,
shuffleboard, horseshoes, pool tables,
planned activities w/director on proper-
ty, entertainment. Computer rm & wire-
less internet access. Park model sales.
Las Quintas Resort
10442 E. Frontage Rd, 877-975-9005
928-305-9005, lasquintas1@aol.com
www.lasquintasresort.com
460 RV sites. Age restrictions, pets
allowed. Cable TV, Internet hookups,
red hall, game room, restrooms, show-
ers, handicapped access, laundry.
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 shuffle-
board court, rec hall. 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.
• 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.
Northern Arizona’s
• Phoenix - Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino Newest Full-Service Luxury Resort
just south of Phoenix permits overnight
stays in the parking lot. * Right Next to Cliff Castle Casino*
• 158 Spacious Sites • Full Hook Ups
• Yuma Public Lands - Contact the
Bureau of Land Management, • Level Concrete Pads • Cable TV
2555 Gila Ridge Road, Yuma,
• Phone/Internet • Landscaped Grounds
AZ 85365 or call 520-317-3200.
• Pool/Spa • Convenience Store

WESTWIND RV & GOLF RESORT

9797 E. Frontage Rd., Yuma Az 85365
928-342-2992 • Toll Free: 1-866-440-2992
Visit our website at: www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
Par 3 executive 9 hole golf course
Call for tee times: 928-342-4535
30% OFF 4 NIGHTS RIO BEND RV & GOLF RESORT
1589 Drew Rd., El Centro, CA 92243
AT EITHER AND/OR BOTH RESORTS 760-352-7061 • Toll Free: 1-800-545-6481
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5 Star Resorts • Activities • Entertainment • Dances • Cafes at Each Resort Call for tee times: 760-352-6638
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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.
Villa Alameda RV Resort
3547 S. Ave. 5E, 928-344-8081
302 RV spaces. Citrus trees on every
site and a perimeter security wall. Very
quiet yet close to town. Swimming
pool, spa, laundry facilities, shuffle-
board and horseshoes, cable television,
and planned activities. Pets welcome.
Westwind RV and Golf Resort
9797 E.S. Frontage Rd.
928-342-2992 , 866-440-2992
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
info@westwindrvgolfresort.com
1075 sites. Laundry, showers,
restrooms, 3 par 9 hole golf course, pro
shop, activity office, library, email sta-
tion, craft room, billiard room, lounge,
ballroom, fitness center, shuffleboard
court, volleyball court, cafe.
Az Tourist News is
distributed statewide
at participating
JB’s Restaurants.
Truck Stops in Az
CENTRAL
Casa Grande - I-10 exit 200
Petro Truck Stop
5235 N. Sunland Gin Rd., 520-836-3983
Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium
coffee. ATM/Check Cashing, 14 showers,
travel and convenience store, mail services,
internet kiosks, arcade, movie theater, laun-
dry room, lighted parking, phones.
Eloy - I-10 exit 203
Travel America Travel Center
2949 S. Toltec Rd., 520-466-7363
Country Pride Restaurant, Taco Bell, A &
W. Parking, showers, RV dump, laundry
room, travel store, driver’s lounge.
Gila Bend - I-8 & Hwy 80 exit 115
Love’s Travel Stop #296
928-683-2210
Taco Bell. Parking, showers, RV dump,
ATM, phone banks, calling cards, mail ser-
vices, driver rest area, trucking supplies,
convenience store.
Phoenix - I-10 exit 137
Flying J Travel Plaza
6700 W. Letham, 480-963-1118
The Country Market, Pepperoni’s, Magic
Dragon. ATM and phone room.
Tonopah - I-10 exit 103
Rip Griffin Travel Center
1010 N. 339th Ave., 623-386-6443
Country Fare Restaurant, Subway, Pizza
Hut. Parking, showers, travel store, phones,
lounge, game room, laundry.
COLORADO RIVER REGION
Ehrenberg - I-10 exit 1
Flying J Travel Plaza
Box 801 S. Frontage, 928-923-9600
The Cookery Restaurant. ATM & phone rms
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NORTH
Camp Verde
Distant Drums RV Resort
583 W. Middle Verde Rd.
928-554-0444, 877-577-5505
www.distantdrumsrvresort.com
garyd@commspeed.net
158 sites. Full hookups, level concrete
pads. Cable TV, phone/internet, land-
scaped grounds, pool/spa, convenience
store.
Zane Grey RV Park
4500 E. Highway 260, 928-567-4320
800-235-0608,
www.zanegreyrvpark.com
info@zanegreyrvpark.com
From I-17 (exit 287) east on Hwy. 260 9
miles. Entrance on left after bridge.
Extra large, level, shaded pull thrus and
back ins; big rig sites; meticulously clean,
well landscaped. Full hook ups 20-30-50-
amp, new laundry, spa, showers,
restrooms, modem friendly, LP gas, on
running creek. YOU WILL NOT BE
DISAPPOINTED!
Flagstaff
Black Bart's RV Park
2760 E Butler Ave, 928-774-1912
www.blackbartssteakhouse.com
blackbarts@safeaccess.com
174 RV spaces with full hook-ups. Pull
through sites. Pets allowed, no age
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.
Kingman - I-40 exit 53
Flying J Travel Plaza
3300 E. Andy Devine Ave., 928-757-7300
The Cookery Restaurant. ATM and phone
rooms.
Petro Truck Stop - I-40 exit 66
Blake Ranch Road, 928-757-2799
Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with
premium coffee, Pizza Hut Express,
Baskin Robbins. travel/convenience
store, filling station, ATM/check cashing,
showers, video game arcade, movie
theater, laundry room, AT&T/SmartStop
phones, mailing services, internet
kiosks, lighted parking
Quartzsite - I-10 exit 17
Pilot Travel Center #328
928-927-7777
Parking, showers, ATM,
public laundry, convenience store.
NORTH
Winslow - I-40 exit 255
Flying J Travel Plaza
400 Transcon Lane, 928-289-2081
Country Market Restaurant. ATM,
phone rooms.
SOUTH
Rio Rico - I-19 exit 12
Pilot Travel Center #279
520-377-0001
Parking, showers, ATM, public laundry,
convenience store.
Willcox - 1-10 exit 340
Rip Griffin Travel Center
1501 Fort Grant Rd., 520-384-5311
Arizona Taco, Country Fare,
Subway. Store, lounge, laundry,
phones, showers, parking.
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
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.
Waltners RV Resort
4800 S. 28th St., 928-537-4611
apolloproperties.com/waltners.htm
146 RV sites with full hookups. 30
amps. Laundry facilities, showers,
restrooms, cable TV available, BBQ, rec
hall, card games, Bingo, pool tables,
ping pong, craft, library, golfing pro-
grams, horseshoes, hiking and fishing.
Springerville
Cedar Court Trailer & RV park
111 S. Papago, 928-333-3900
15 RV sites
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SOUTH
Clifton
North Clifton RV Park
210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146
www.townofclifton.com
jvarming@townofclifton.com
New! 55 paved spaces with BBQs,
tables, electric and water, dump station,
showers, restrooms, landscaped, pets
ok. Located on the banks of the San
Francisco River in the historic mining
town of Clifton and the south end of the
Coronado Trail. Mild year round cli-
mate. Quiet setting.
Huachuca City
Mountain View RV Park
99 W. Vista Lane, 520-456-2860
800-722-4103, cbethka@aol.com
www.mountainviewrvpark.com
96 RV sites. Full hookups. Bath houses
with showers and laundry, modem
hookups, pay phones, clubhouse, cable
TV, pet allowed.
1-800-462-8705
Az Tourist News
A Natural
Resource
www.aztourist.com
OPEN 24 HOURS
• RV Parking, Parts & Accessories
• Propane & Diesel
• Shower & Laundry Facilities
The Cookery / Country Market Restaurant
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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APACHE JUNCTION
1 Gold Canyon RV and Golf
7151 E. US Highway 60
877-465-3226
Electric, water and sewer hookups, laundry,
snack bar, pets OK, CATV, LP gas, instant
phone hook-up, internet, game room, recre-
ation hall, swimming.

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

3 CASA GRANDE
Palm Creek Golf & Resort
1110 N. Hennes Blvd, 520-421-7000
1089 RV sites, 55+, no tents, gravel, patios, full
hookups, (30/50amps), city water, modem h/u
site, CATV, restrooms & showers, security,
public phone, laundry, heated pool, spa, adult’s
room, horseshoes, shuffleboard & rec hall,
game room, planned activities.

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

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

6 HON-DAH 4
Hon-Dah RV Park
1 Highway 73, 928-369-7400,
www.hon-dah.com
198 spaces, no age restrictions, pets
allowed, satellite TV, LP gas, showers,
handicap access, dump station,
internet hook-up, restrooms, laundry,
recreational hall. Adjacent to Hon-Dah
Resort Casino featuring 500 slots, poker,
great food, and live entertainment. 7
LAKE HAVASU
7 Havasu Landing
RV Park & Campground
760-858-4593, www.havasulanding.com
Full hook-ups, laundry, showers, deli, secu-
rity, boat launch, swin beach.
6
EHRENBERG
8 River Breeze RV Resort
50202 Ehrenberg-Parker Highway
928-923-7483, 866-226-4641
www.riverbreezerv.com
Rrec room, handicapped access, pool, 8
spa, restrooms, showers, full hookups, 5
cable. Open year round. 1
TOMBSTONE
9 Tombstone Territories RV Park
2111 E. Highway 82, 520-457-2584
Trail Riders Motel & RV Park
13 N. 7th St., 800-574-0417
TUCSON 3
10 Vista Del Rey Mobile Home Park
3405 N. Romero Rd., 520-888-1707
13
866-847-8777, haascor@cs.com
Friendly 55+ community. Cozy park with 11
shade trees and grass. Clubhouse with cards,
books, TV, laundry. Full hookups. Small
pets allowed. Convenient to Tucson Mall,
shopping, restaurants, downtown. Great
rates. Permanents welcome.

11 YUMA
Westwind RV
9797 E.S. Frontage Rd. • 866-440-2992 10
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com

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

13 Clifton RV Park
210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146
www.cliftonrvpark.com
Camping and RV spaces, pull thrus, dump
station, showers.
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Tombstone Territories RV Park Voyager RV Resort Needles Las Cruces

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 rm
w/kitchen, table tennis, shuffleboard,
billiards, darts and more! Pool, spa, and
BBQ. Miles of hiking / riding / biking
trails. Good Sam, Passport America,
Happy Camper members welcome. Very
competitive rates. Top Rally Site. 102
(40’ x 80’) sites with FHU w/cable-
20/30/50AMPS. 2 laundry rooms,
showers, modem friendly, propane, and
many more amenities. Wonderful views,
See our Ad in this issue.
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.
Tucson
Cactus Gardens Home Community
2333 W. Irvington Pl., 520-883-4771
www.sunhome.biz, info@sunhome.biz
75 spaces. Pets allowed. Laundry,
CATV, beautiful mountain setting.
Parklane Mobile Estates
5255 S. Park. Ave., 520-889-5101
apolloproperties.com/parklane.htm
Clubhouse, fully-equipped kitchen,
lounge & fireplace, billiards, shuffle-
board, heated pool, jacuzzi, modern
laundry facility, playground.
Prince Park RV Park
38 W. Prince Rd., 520-293-5967
25 RV spaces, full hookup. No age
restrictions, pets allowed. Cable TV,
swimming pool, BBQ area, ramada,
bocce court, laundry, restrooms and
shower rooms. Close to Tucson Mall,
convenient to downtown restaurants,
centrally located.
Vista Del Rey Mobile Home Park
3405 N. Romero Rd., 520-888-1707
866-847-8777, haascor@cs.com
Friendly 55+ community. Cozy park
with shade trees and grass. Clubhouse
with cards, books, TV, laundry. Full
hookups. Small pets allowed.
Convenient to Tucson Mall, shopping,
restaurants, downtown. Great rates.
Permanents welcome. From I-10 take
Prince exit east to Romero Rd., south on
Romero Rd.
8701 S. Kolb Rd., 520-574-5000
800-424-9191, www.VoyagerRV.com
info@voyagerrv.com
From Jct. of I-10 & Kolb Rd. (Exit
270), S. 0.5 mi. on Kolb Rd. (L). 1,576
full hookup sites w/patios, includes
back-ins, big rig sites, & 100 foot pull
thrus, modern hu/site. Restrooms &
showers, dump, security, phone, laun-
dry, groceries, RV supplies, food ser-
vice. Heated pools, spa, rec hall, activi-
ties, 9-hole golf course, tennis & shuf-
fleboard courts, 36rm Inn, Day Spa,
Massage Center, and planned activities.
Willcox
Grande Vista RV & MH Park
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.
CALIFORNIA
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 tourna-
ments. Age restricted, open Oct - April.
Borrego Springs
Palm Canyon Resort
221 Palm Canyon Resort Drive
760-767-5341, 800-242-0044
www.pcresort.com
frontdesk@pcresort.com
All 130 sites have full hook-ups with
cable TV. Phone hook-ups are available
in some sites for long term guests.
Restaurant, lounge, store and laundro-
mat all on the property. 60 unit hotel
with swimming pool and jacuzzi.
El Centro
Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort
1589 Drew Rd., 760-352-7061
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com
info@westwindrvgolfresort.com
500 sites. Cable TV, cafe, country store,
heated pool and spa, laundry room,
shuffleboard, library, clubroom, billiards
room, golf course and golf shop, horse-
shoes, lakes
Blackstone RV Park
3299 Boundary Cone Rd.
928-768-3303
bullheadcityaz/blackstonervpark.com
blackstonervpark@yahoo.com
136 sites. Full hookups. Clubhouse,
laundry, mini-market, propane.
Niland
Bashford's Hot Mineral Spa
10590 Hot Mineral Spa Rd.
760-354-1315, www.bashfords.com
bashfordspa@yahoo.com
143 full hookup sites. Adult park. Open
October through May. Quiet, relaxing,
friendly. By scenic Chocolate Mtns. Hot
mineral water baths. Showers, rec room,
dances, bingo, other activities, RV stor-
age. Pay fishing ponds. Church services.
Horseshoes, billiards, card room.
San Diego
San Diego RV Resort
7407 Alvarado Rd. in La Mesa
619-469-3199, 877-787-6386
www.sdrvresort.com
180 sites. Full hookups. Exercise room,
billiards, TV lounge, internet, laundry,
pool, jacuzzi, friendly office staff.
COLORADO
Mancos
A&A Mesa Verde RV
Park and Campground
34979 Hwy. 160, 970-565-3517
800-972-6620, mesa@frontier.net
www.mesaverdecamping.com
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.
NEW MEXICO
Carlsbad
Carlsbad KOA
2 Manthei Road, 505-457-2000
877-457-2002, www.carlsbadrv.com
carlsbadkoa@pvtn.net
100 sites on 22 acres. Full hookups. Hot
tub, playground, live bait and fishing
supplies, restrooms, laundry, clubhouse.
Glenwood
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
Sunny Acres RV Park
595 N. Valley Dr.. 505-524-1716
877-800-1716, sunnyacres@zianet.com
www.zianet.com/sunnyacres/
80 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse,
showers, laundry, modem hookups,
large park area.
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.
NEVADA
Las Vegas
Las Vegas International RV Resort
6900 E. Russell Rd., 702-547-5777
877-977-1700, buzz1948@msn.com
www.vegasrvresort.com
220 sites, full hookups. Clubhouse, fit-
ness equipment, wet bar, library, big
screen TV, dartboard and pool table,
jacuzzi and spa, patio area, phone
hookups, high speed internet access.
Pahrump
Saddle West Hotel, Casino & RV Resort
1220 South Hwy. 160, 775-727-1111
800-433-3987, www.saddlewest.com
kevin@saddlewest.com
80 extra wide pull-thru spaces, full
hookups. Discounts for Good Sam,
AAA, seniors, weekly & monthly stays.
Easy highway access, downtown loca-
tion, showers, cable TV, laundromat, 24
hour security, golf packages, dump sta-
tion, pool & spa, 24 hour restaurant,
fully landscaped, nearby shopping.
UTAH
Moab
Canyonlands Campground
555 South Main, 435-259-6848
800-522-6848, www.canyonlands.com
cancamp@frontiernet.net
133 sites. Restrooms and showers, laun-
dry, pavilion, swimming pool, horse-
shoes, convenience store & gas station.
1-800-462-8705
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