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Contents Grand Canyon.............................................................................................12-13

AZ
www.aztourist.com

Astronomy....................................................................................................33
Guest and Dude Ranches.............................................................................40
Itineraries ........................................................................................................21
Lodging............................................................................................................26
Tourist News
Attractions..............................................................................................34-35 Mexico .............................................................................................................39
Az Tourist News Partners ..........................................................................47 Native American Culture .......................................................................36, 38
Birdwatching ................................................................................................33 Northland................................................................................................10-17
Casinos ..........................................................................................................37 Public Lands ....................................................................................................41 MAIN OFFICE -TUCSON
Central Arizona......................................................................................18-20 Rim Country....................................................................................................19
Colorado River Region....................................................................................5 RV Resorts & Campgrounds ...................................................................42-46 Publisher/Editor Anthony Venuti
Contests...................................................................................................31, 35 Statewide Map .........................................................................................24-25 Managing Editor Charlis McVey
Events, Featured..........................................................................................24 Southern Az ..................................................................................................6-9
August Events.........................................................................................28 Sports...............................................................................................................32 Art Director Alaena Hernandez
September Events .................................................................................29 Tombstone........................................................................................................8 Associate Editor Pam Marlowe
October Events ......................................................................................30 Travel Briefs - International, National & Regional....................................4
A Month of Sundays.................................................................................31 Travel Writers ................................................................................................26 Associate Editor- Tric Ortiz
Tucson ............................................................................................................6-7
Ongoing Events..........................................................................................31
Visitors Centers..............................................................................................47 Travel Director
Flagstaff ......................................................................................................10-11
White Mountains ......................................................................................14-15 Associate Editor Deb McQueen
Associate Editor Tom Cline
the hey day of the 50s and 60s. Last but
Letter from the Publisher
The lazy days of sum- ity! Monsoon rains cool and refresh and
not least, Sonoita’s 88th Annual Labor
Day Rodeo brings you a first hand
demonstration of cowboy skills.
Listings Editor
Webmaster
Distribution
Kate Seymour
Steve Willis
Jack DeRaps
mer are upon us. Lazy for elevation brings a drop of 20-30 degrees Don’t forget to enter our contests for
some perhaps... take advan- in temperature. Summer at 8,000 feet in a chance at great getaway prizes! We The Blue Ghost
tage, get up and go...there’s the White Mountains is a perfect time offer a new contest this month with a
so much to discover. Never for the family to hike, fish and tie those photo for you to identify... can you do
a dull moment, always lots family knots real tight. it?
of EventFULL happenings Lots of good STUFF is going on Word of caution America as you
travel Arizona. Treat it like it is your
and goings on in this throughout Arizona, especially in these
own back yard please... it is you know. Submissions of Articles & Press
Natural Theme Park of cooler destinations... and remember,
America we all call cool = elevation so don’t forget to check Take ownership, pay attention to fire Releases: Deadline August 15, 2003.
Arizona. out mountain communities everywhere hazards and take heed of the warnings Fax (520) 622-7275. Press releases,
I think one of the challenges those in the state, including the south. For a that accompany them. It is unfortunate
who market their destinations in great start, have a look at our featured that something that takes so long to etc. are always welcomed.
Arizona face is the “perception/reality” events. bloom can go up in smoke literally in
question. We certainly are more than a For the latest in green building and minutes, hours and days, taking a few Az Tourist News, P.O. Box 5083,
desert, and certainly a desert unlike alternative fuel vehicles visit the lifetimes or more to regain its majesty. Tucson, AZ, 85703. Toll Free (800)
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time to get into your car or if you are Flagstaff. Of the many festivals in that tab, or at least pat him on the back and
say thank you. 7275 Fax, email info@aztourist.com,
this moment reading this as you drive charming city we have also picked the www.aztourist.com
along the highways that connect over Zuni Marketplace for your attention as a
170 communities, each with its own remarkable opportunity to buy authentic Ciao, To reach an account executive, associate editor or to
special offering, take note of the climate Native American works. Prescott offers contact the editor or publisher, call (800) 462-8705. Any
changes... the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering editorial portion of AZ Tourist News may not be dupli-
When you think of Arizona in the for a unique look at western culture cated without written permission from the Publisher. AZ
summer, what comes to mind... HOT, while Williams’ Cool Country Cruise-In Anthony Venuti, Tourist News © 2003. 60,000 copies distributed monthly.
dry, barren? But wait, that’s not the real- and Route 66 Festival takes you back to Publisher Look for us at visitors centers, hotels, resorts, movie the-
aters, restaurants, major attractions, major events, and
everywhere else in Arizona!
AzTourist.com AZ Tourist News EVENT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Your Online Arizona Tourist Guide FAST FACTS Due to the demand for listing events, WE ARE PROUD
we have set the following guidelines. We
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things to see at www.aztourist.com! Publisher, with a circulation of 50,000 read- 1. Space Availability: We simply cannot • Ajo C of C • Greenlee County C of C
Our most recent major improvement ers. list all the events we receive. We reserve • Arizona City C of C • Green Valley C of C
is our new regional Community Profile the right to select appropriate event listings
and when space is tight, we will give first • Arizona Tourism Alliance • Holbrook C of C
sections. Each of these contains a list of June 1998 evolved to AZ Tourist News with
various communities within the State of priority to those who partner with us. • Ahwatukee Foothills C of C • Jerome C of C
circulation reaching 125,000 readers.
Arizona, each name linked to a 2-page Expanded distributed throughout all of Az at • Black Canyon C of C • Kingman C of C
Adobe Acrobat PDF file containing a over 1,000 locations including hotels, visitor 2. Length: 25-30 words in length or 180 • Benson/San Pedro Valley C of C • Lake Havasu C of C
map showing where the community is centers, visitor destinations, etc. characters. This should include the neces-
located, a brief history, a list of local sary information such as event title, date, • Bisbee C of C • Marana C of C
attractions and things to see, census and April 1999 - AZ Tourist News ON-LINE venue, brief description of event, admis- • Bouse C of C • Metropolitan Tuc. CVB
economic information, who the major was established. Currently receiving over sion and public contact number for further • Buckeye C of C • McMullen Valley C of C
employers are, local weather statistics, 500,000 verifiable hits monthly. Over 700 information. The name of the city is not
included in the word count. • Bullhead Area C of C • Oatman C of C
and even the phone numbers of the local pages of information on Arizona destination
municipal government, utility compa- • Camp Verde C of C • Page/Lake Powell C of C
travel.
nies, and chambers of commerce. 3. Type: Tourism / Visitor related... typi- • Carefree/Cave Creek C of C • Pearce/Sunsites C of C
Soon we will also have Community May 2001 AZ Tourist Visitor Center opens cally this leaves out charitable events and
events that would draw from only the par- • Chino Valley Area C of C • Phoenix C of C
Profiles for all the major Native in Tanger Outlet Mall. Between Phoenix and
American tribes in the state. These will ticipants’ family, friends and like demo- • Chloride C of C • Pinetop-Lakeside C of C
Tucson on I-10 providing valuable and time-
be linked from the Native American sec- ly visitor information as needed 7 days a graphic reach, unless these have a particu- • Clarkdale C of C • Rim Country C of C
tion and contain the same kind of infor- week. larly “western” or Arizona theme.
• Coolidge C of C • Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon C of C
mation as the regional profiles.
These profiles have been provided as Events submitted on line at • Copper Basin C of C • Seligman C of C
April 2002- AOT awards contract to AZ
a public service by Az Tourist News in Tourist News to publish The Arizona Event www.aztourist.com or e-mailed to • Cottonwood/Verde Valley C of C • Snowflake/Taylor C of C
partnership with the Arizona State Guide Quarterly. Published now 4 times a Charlis@acttucson.com will be given pri- • Dolan Springs C of C • Southwest Valley C of C
Department of Commerce (www.azcom- year, 10,000 glossy guides are made avail- ority consideration. We have limited staff
merce.com). to retype, fax for approval/proofing, etc. If • Douglas C of C • Springerville C of C
able to visitor centers, chambers, and cvb’s
We’ve also greatly enhanced our throughout the state. you can help us help you, it will be in your • Ehrenberg C of C • St. Johns C of C
Wild, Wild West section recently, con- best interest to do so, for the time we can • Eloy C of C • Tombstone C of C
solidating all our dude/guest ranch list- For more information or to save will encourage us to choose your
events. • Flagstaff C of C • Wickenburg C of C
ings into one easy-to-use location as advertise call 1-800-462-8705
well as adding a new Western Events • Globe-Miami C of C • Willcox C of C
list. • Golden Valley C of C • Williams C of C
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ing gaming action. Coming soon - on

September 13 - Chubby Checker will be
performing... plan to book a room for this
exciting concert!
Those who enjoy the history and her-
itage of a region will want to ask at any
of the visitor centers for the self-guided
by Charlis McVey Snowflake/Taylor, Greer, Alpine, St. auto touring adventure, the “Trail of
Johns and the White Mountain Apache Many Tracks.” Local voices tell the tales
As summer drags on in the southern Reservation. Each has something unique of the many towns on the driving loop.
and western deserts of Arizona, the end- to offer. Some of the attractions you’ll have a
less sultry heat broken only intermittently Pinetop-Lakeside is popular for its chance to visit include historic Fort day with the complimentary deluxe
by the monsoon rains, our thoughts turn shopping, quaint cafes and fine dining, its Apache and the Apache Cultural breakfast bar.
to that perennial summer playground... festivals, and proximity to the White Center, the Little House Museum near Sierra Springs Ranch just outside of
the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. Mountain TrailSystem, rated as one of Eagar and Lyman Lake State Park’s Pinetop offers eight luxurious log cabins,
Residents dream of tall green pines and the top three trail networks in the nation. Petroglyph Trail. each with its own unique décor and nes-
cool sparkling lakes, while visitors from Hike or bike along Springerville-Eagar is the site of one tled in the tall Ponderosa Pines. Guests
afar search out the dude ranch experience the nearly 180 miles of the most fascinating will welcome the stone fireplaces, fully
and Native American culture. of interconnecting attractions, the Casa equipped kitchens with dishwashers, and
Stretching from Heber-Overgaard in loops and trails - Malpais Archaeological use of tennis court, fishing pond, bicycles
the west clear to the New Mexico border some of which are Park. The 13th century and exercise facility with sauna.
on the east, the region is a jewel of paved and handicap ruins include a Great Kiva, Visitors will also want to consider
nature, with more than 40 lakes, hun- accessible. astronomical observatory Bison Ranch, located in Overgaard.
dreds of miles of rivers and streams, and Mountain bikes are and hidden natural stair- Bison Ranch is a resort community with
abundant wildlife. Anglers, hunters with available for rent in case. These towns also permanent homes, cabins to rent and the
gun or camera, birdwatchers and hikers town and guided sponsor popular summer unique western experience of Bisontown,
return year after year to this outdoor par- horseback tours will events, among them the where the old-time buildings bring to
adise. Elk, black bear, bobcat, fox, bald take you through the scenic woods. Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta for mind the days of Wyatt Earp. Activities
eagle, water fowl, trout, bass, northern Coming up August 9-10 the White mountain bikers on August 22-24 and the include the Buffalo Museum of America,
pike and many more species inhabit this Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival will Cowboy Cow Pasture Golf Tournament shopping, trail rides, fishing, the Chuck
wilderness. bring bands, gospel music, cloggers, on August 29-30. Wagon Dinner and Western Stage Show
While the opportunities for outdoor nightly jam sessions, craft and food ven- As you make your plans to visit the and more.
recreation lure many, others are drawn by dors and a children’s workshop - you White Mountains, consider staying with The cool green vistas of the White
the charm of the small towns, the relaxed won’t want to miss this infectious music! one of our cover sponsors. The Best Mountains beckon... call one of the num-
pace of life, the summer festivals, the Or plan ahead for the Annual Fall Western Inn of Pinetop offers 42 spa- bers below for lodging and see page 15
antique shops... they come in their RVs or Festival on September 27-28. This jam- cious guest rooms with a complimentary for chamber information.
search out one of the many unique B&Bs, packed event includes a parade, “Run to daily continental breakfast and newspa-
per, heated indoor spa and Jacuzzi, cable Best Western Inn, 928-367-6667
cabin rentals, or excellent hotels and just the Pines” Car Show, antique show & or 1-800-WESTERN
enjoy the pleasure of cooler temperatures sale, quilt show, Kids Zone, pops concert, TV with HBO, and dataports. There are
also rooms for the physically challenged. Holiday Inn Express, 928-367-6077
and a break from the stress of city life. rummage sale and more. That popular or 1-800-HOLIDAY
The Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low phrase “something for everyone” truly Also in Pinetop, make yourself at Sierra Springs Ranch, 800-492-4059
area is the main hub of the western part has meaning here! home with the Holiday Inn Express. Bison Ranch, 1-866-34-BISON
of the region, while Springerville and Another draw in the Pinetop area is Your pets are welcome, too. You’ll enjoy
Eagar are the main towns in the eastern the nearby Hon-Dah Casino Resort with the indoor whirlpool, sauna and exercise Cover photos courtesy of: Arizona Office of
portion of the White Mountains. Other its gourmet restaurant, show lounge with room as well as the in-room refrigerator, Tourism, Klute Communications, Norman Mead,
communities include Heber-Overgaard, Las Vegas style entertainment and excit- microwave and coffeemaker. Start your and Hon-Dah Casino.

Best Western Inn of Pinetop

404 E. White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
928-367-6667
Central Reservations:
1-800-WESTERN

• 40 large guest rooms, 1 junior suite, with

refrigerator, microwaves and private balcony
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• In-room coffeemakers • Indoor whirlpool
• Individually controlled heat and air conditioning units
• Cable TV with HBO • Non-smoking rooms available
• Minutes from 25 trout filled lakes and 500 miles of streams
• More than 20 restaurants within 2 mile radius
• 5 minutes to golf • 10 minutes to Hon-Dah Casino
• 10 minutes to the White Mountain Trail System
• 30 minutes to Sunrise Ski Resort
On Highway 260 (White Mountain Blvd.) in Pinetop,
3 hours northeast of Phoenix

Holiday Inn Express - Pinetop

431 E. White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
928-367-6077
Reservations: 1-800-HOLIDAY

• 40 large guest rooms

• Complimentary deluxe breakfast bar
• In-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers
• Indoor whirlpool, sauna, and exercise room
• Individually controlled heat and air conditioning units
• Cable TV with HBO • Meeting room for up to 30 people
• 30 Non-smoking rooms available • Quiet, interior corridor rooms
• 25 trout filled lakes and 500 miles of streams within minutes
• More than 20 restaurants within 2 mile radius
• 5 minutes to golf • 10 minutes to Hon-Dah Casino
• 10 minutes to the White Mountain Trail System
• 30 minutes to Sunrise Ski Resort
On Highway 260 (White Mountain Blvd.) in Pinetop,
3 hours northeast of Phoenix
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into a luxurious floating base for explor- fish, and crab that are prepared by a the eastern city limits of Los Angeles activities including shopping at the near-
ing, sea kayaking, hiking, and beach gourmet chef in the full galley. Special between Pasadena and Anaheim along by Stonewood 140-store shopping center
combing. itineraries are designed depending on the Interstate 5. It is the perfect place to base (1/2 mile), two 18-hole golf courses (1
Northern Lights interests and desires of the yourself while visiting area tourist attrac- mile), and Downey Civic Light Opera
Expeditions, premier outfit- guests. tions such as Hollywood & Vine Tours, Theatre (seasonal).
ter of camping, lodge-based A small boat is carried the Rancho Los Alamitos Museum, Did you know that Downey is home to
and boat-based kayaking for side trips and of course Universal Studios Inc. and Disneyland. the World’s Oldest McDonalds? This 44
adventures, has opened up kayaks are always avail- For easy access and centrally located year-old eatery is the oldest in the world-
the month of October for its able. The vessel travels lodging, try the Embassy Suites in wide chain of 20,000 restaurants and the
luxury Spirit Bear through the Great Bear Downey, which makes touring the Los last one with red-and-white striped tile
Voyages. With the Spirit Rainforest, anchoring in Angeles area convenient. The spacious exterior. Employees at this location don
Bear solidly booked from quiet coves for the evening two room suites and complimentary 50’s style uniforms with paper hats, white
June through September of and a peaceful night’s rest. cooked to order breakfast make family shirts and bolo ties. An addition houses a
this year, this is a great opportunity to Each day, the skipper has the option of vacations affordable. McDonalds museum, gift shop, restrooms
reserve space on these highly popular moving many miles to an entirely new Stay in one hotel convenient to all LA and outdoor seating.
trips. habitat, from open waters to the fjords area attractions and just 20 minutes to For reservations at the Embassy
October is the season of Indian that run into the coastal mountains. everything. Head south to Disneyland and Suites, Downey, please call 562-861-
Summer, and an excellent time to experi- Whatever the weather, the Spirit Bear Knott’s Berry Farm. Go north to 1900 or 1-800-EMBASSY and request
ence the incredible Inside Passage area of provides a comfortable haven to pass the Universal Studios, Dodger Stadium, the AZ Tourist News rate.
British Columbia. Black bears and griz- days. China Town and Little Tokyo. Out west
zlies wander on shore, filling up on food For more information on The Spirit
prior to their hibernation period. The
magnificent orcas, humpback and minke
whales are still at their peak numbers.
Bear Voyages or any of the excellent sea
kayaking adventures offered by Northern
Lights Expeditions, contact them at
Three Days of Blues & Brews
Dolphins and porpoises play under the 800-754-7402. Their web site is Head to Telluride in the Rocky Mountains
bow of the ship as it sails to a new www.seakayaking.com. On September 12, 13 and Rainbow Kids: a fun and games area just
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will bring together over 18 nationally Allman Brothers Band, Joe Cocker,
renowned blues bands for an exciting Buddy Guy, Alex Maryol Band, Sue
Exhibit at the Textile Museum in Washington, DC three days of top class entertainment. On Foley, Rory Block, Campbell Brothers,
Navajo Blankets of the 19th Related Symposium Saturday they will be joined by 50 Lucky Peterson, John Butler Trio, Cephas
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Century: Selections from The Navajo Weaving in the 19th Century: Many other activities will run in con- Neal, Charlie Musselwhite, Anders
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Textile Museum Collections will be History, Materials, Design junction with the festival. Late night blues Osborne with Monk Boudreaux, Karl
on view September 5, 2003 - March October 10-12, 2003 clubs, after hours jam, free Acoustic Denson’s Tiny Universe, G. Love &
14, 2004. The exhibition features 16 Artist Series with performances in Elks Special Sauce, and North Mississippi
blankets made between 1800 and 1890 Held in connection with the exhibition Park, 4-Day Telluride Acoustic Blues Allstars.
that highlight the powerful aesthetics and Navajo Blankets of the 19th Century, this Camp and a Telluride Acoustic Blues Single Day Tickets are $40 Fri & Sat,
significant trends characteristic of 19th- two-day symposium will explore how Competition are part of the mix. In addi- $45 Sun. The Three Day Pass costs $110.
century Navajo weaving. The exhibition Navajo weaving developed its widely tion, there will be a unique food and craft Order Tickets and review schedule online
also explores how experts today analyze admired character and beauty more than a market within the festival grounds. at www.tellurideblues.com/tickets or by
Navajo blankets’ materials, structures, century ago. Topics will include the Parents and kids should check out calling toll-free 866-515-6166.
and designs to assign dates to each textile. impact of historical events on native
Using upright frame looms and basic weaving traditions in the American
hand tools, Navajo weavers created color- Southwest, as well as the innovative ways
ful wool blankets that served many pur- that Navajo weavers used fibers, dyes,
poses, including use as clothing, cloaks, weaving technology, and design as means
baby wraps, bedding, furnishings, saddle of individual and cultural expression.
pads, and trade goods. The blankets in the Advance registration required. For fees
exhibition represent some of the most call 202-667-0441, ext. 64, or visit
notable and dynamic styles developed - www.textilemuseum.org/symposium.
chief’s-style blankets and women’s-style
blankets, a poncho, smaller sarapes, and
wedge weave blankets.
The exhibit is curated by Ann Lane
Hedlund, director of the Gloria F. Ross
Center for Tapestry Studies at the
Arizona State Museum in Tucson.
Hedlund has conducted ethnographic
research among contemporary Navajo
weavers and historical research on south-
western textiles for thirty years and is
currently a professor of anthropology at
the University of Arizona. Hospitality from a Simpler Time
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the textile arts. It is a private, non-profit Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
museum open Mon through Sat 10-5 and www.oldsantafeinn.com
Sun 1-5. Admission is free; suggested oldsantafeinn@santafehotels.com
donation is $5.00. For further informa- Front desk at the Inn: 505-995-0800
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biggest celebration, Dolan Springs The non-stop fun includes a goat tie,
Days, August 29 & 30 on Labor Day sheep ride, ring toss, dunk tank and Blythe, CA Oatman
weekend. “Honey I’m Home” (for the adults)... in Bouse Parker
Where the pavement ends (you are off fact, too many games to list them all! Temple Bar Bullhead City Peach Springs
Pierce Ferry Road) and the west begins is For those who want to show their Willow Beach
Chloride Poston
an unincorporated desert community at expertise with the shot gun there will be Cibola Quartzsite
the base of Mount Tipton, a 6,900 foot skeet shooting and a black powder con- Colorado City, CO Riviera
prominence in the Cerbat Mountains in test. Late in the day as the sun is setting 93
Dolan Springs Peach Springs Dateland Roll
the northwest corner of Mohave County. there will be barrel racing. Other activi- Truxton Dolan Springs Salome
Dolan Springs is known as the gateway to ties include our 1st annual Arts & Crafts Chloride 66
Valentine
Ehrenberg San Luis
Lake Mead Recreation Area and Grand Show and Auto Show at the community Hackberry Fort Mohave Somerton
Canyon West. building area. If you want to cool off, join Laughlin 68 Gadsden Tacna
Only 70 miles northeast of Laughlin, the fun at Critters in the wet T-shirt con- Riviera
Bullhead City Kingman 40
Hackberry Temple Bar
NV, only 35 miles from Kingman on Hwy test. 40 Kaibab Topock
Oatman Kanab Truxton
93 and only minutes away from the Last year’s grand Raffle Drawing of Fort Mohave
world’s largest Joshua Tree Forest, we over 60 gifts went to winners as far away Yucca
Kingman Valentine
Needles Lake Havasu City Wellton
are the first place to have all the small as Hawaii! Cow Bingo and Raffle tickets
town necessities after you cross the dam are available and will be sent - just give Topock
Wickieup Laughlin, NV Wenden
Littlefield Wickieup
coming from Las Vegas, NV. us a call at 928-767-4473 from 10-3, Martinez Lake Willow Beach
Lake Havasu City
This year’s Dolan Springs Day activi- Mon-Fri. A new money saver has been 95 Mesquite Winterhaven
ties will of course include our famous added this year. Buy a Dolan Springs Moccasin Yucca
Cow Bingo with the cow at the rodeo Day Button for $2.00 and get a dollar Needles, CA Yuma
grounds to give his say on who will be discount on many activities.
the winner of the $250 jackpot.
The event kicks off with a pancake
There’s something for everybody at
Dolan Springs Days. For more informa- Poston
Parker
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breakfast from 7-9am at the Chamber of tion call the Dolan Springs C of C at 95
72 Wenden 60
Commerce building. Our local VFW and 928-767-4473.
American Legion will be offering food Blythe Quartzsite Salome

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Arizona with California, and a trip Havasu City you have a plethora of Winterhaven Dateland
along the west coast provides many options available for your day today! You Roll
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Wellton
opportunities for scenic beauty and adven- may rent a boat and lounge or fish on the Yuma Tacna
ture. From Lake Mead in the northern part lake or take a guided boat tour past the Gadsden Somerton
San Luis
of the state, Arizona’s west coast winds famous London Bridge. You may shop
200 miles south to Mexico. and sightsee at the English Village. There
are also four-wheel adventure tours into
DAY ONE - Lake Mead was essentially the rugged and historic areas outside of
created by the massive Hoover Dam. This the city. Tonight, overnight in Lake
morning tour the 726 foot high structure. Havasu City once again.
The guided tour will take you deep within
the concrete dam. After your tour, enjoy DAY FOUR - Head south on Hwy 95
the afternoon on the largest man made
lake in the country. Take your pick from a
variety of watersports, from water skiing
towards Yuma. On the way, you may want
to stop in Parker to visit the Colorado
River Indian Reservation Tribal Oatman
to diving. Or simply relax on the water on
a houseboat. Later this evening, travel
south on Hwy. 93, then west on Hwy. 68
Museum or the riverfront BlueWater
Resort and Casino. There is also a golf
course right along the river. Dine in his-
Gold Road
• Ghost Town • Burros • Gunfights
to Bullhead City, where you will then toric downtown Yuma, perhaps visit one • Gold Mine Tours • Saloons • Shops
spend the night. of Yuma’s two casinos. Overnight in
Yuma. Oatman
DAY TWO - This morning enjoy break-
fast in Bullhead City and then head to the DAY FIVE - After breakfast venture over Chamber
Colorado River Museum. This facility the California state line to take in the of Commerce
highlights early life along the Colorado sights of the massive sand dunes and the
and features displays on Mohave Indian official Center of the World. In the after- 928-768-6222
life, mining and steamboats. In the after- noon travel about 10 minutes to fstfny@citlink.net
noon take a taxi boat across the river to Algodones, which is a quaint Mexican P.O. Box 423,
the gaming town of Laughlin, Nevada. village with cultural events, activities and Oatman, Az 86433
After trying your luck at one of the many shops filled with many treasures. For
casinos, grab a bite to eat and head south those needing pharmaceuticals, prices are
on Hwy 95 for about an hour, where you very reasonable. In the evening dine in
will then be in Lake Havasu City. one of the charming Mexican restaurants.
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Southern Arizona Cities & Towns Sells

Sierra Vista
Tombstone
Tubac
Mama Louisa’s Ristorante
Ajo Eden Morenci Solomon Tucson Justa Lika You Mama Made!
Amado Elfrida Mt. Lemmon Sonoita Tumacacori
Anegam Elgin Naco In these days of trendy menu for bambinos under 10.
South Tucson Vail

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chain restaurants, it’s becoming Wine and other alcoholic beverages

OF
Arivaca Fairbank Nogales Stargo Why

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Benson Fort Grant Oro Valley a challenge to find a place that pre- are served, and dinner entrees include an
Sunizona Willcox pares food just like Mama would. all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar. When
Bisbee Fort Huachuca Palominas Sunsites Thankfully, Mama Louisa’s offers the you go, though, be sure to save room for
Blue Fort Thomas Patagonia Swift Trail kind of relaxed atmosphere, old family the fresh, hot garlic breadsticks your serv-
Bowie Franklin Pearce Junction recipes, and generous portions that Italian er will place upon your table.
Bylas Geronimo Pima Tapawa neighborhood restaurants are famous for. Good food always takes time to pre-
Carmen Green Valley Pisinimo Thatcher Hannagan Meadow Blue The main dining room is cozy and pare, but at Mama Louisa’s, you get the

GREENLEE
Catalina Hannagan Pomerene comfortable with its checkered table- best of both. If you’re inclined for timely
Central Meadow Portal cloths, Italian lights and landscape lunch, definitely visit the Soup, Salad,
Childs Hereford Rio Rico 191 murals. And if the thought of fresh ingre- and Pasta Bar. With 6 pasta selections
Clifton Hickiwan Rillito GRAHAM dients, homemade pastas, and carefully and 6 sauces (including cla-mmmmm
Cochise Huachuca City Safford Bylas
prepared sauces isn’t enough to convince sauce), the station cook will prepare your
Stargo
Comobabi Kansas Sahuarita Fort Thomas Clifton
you, consider this. Mama Louisa’s has selection while you wait or begin your
Geronimo
Cortaro Settlement Saint David 70
Morenci been in business since 1956. That’s 47 soup and salad.
Eden
Dos Cabezas Klondyke San Miguel Klondyke Pima Central 78 years! That should say it all. However, Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant also
75
Douglas Lukeville San Simon Thatcher
Safford
Solomon
70 Duncan
there’s more... participates in the Power Card. Earn
Dragoon Marana Santa Rosa Swift Trail
The menu is extensive and reasonably points and receive gift certificates. Stop in
Franklin
Duncan McNeal Sasabe Fort Junction priced, and features a wide variety of for a FREE card and ask for details.
Grant pasta dishes in addition to veal, chicken, Mama Louisa’s is the place to return to
Catalina 191

Childs Marana Mt. Lemmon pork and seafood items. There’s even a again and again. Open for lunch and din-
Bowie
Ajo Hickiwan
Anegam Rillito
79
Oro Valley San Simon “Build Your Own Platter” option where ner, it’s located at 2041 S. Craycroft
Cortaro
Why Santa Rosa
Tucson
Willcox
186
you select your main entrée (say Veal Road in Tucson. For more information
86
PIMA
South Tucson
Cochise
Dos Cabezas Parmigiana) and then your pasta (let’s say call 520-790-4702.
85
Comobabi
86
Vail Pomerene
10

191
Kansas Settlement Tortellini Alfredo). There’s also a special
Pisinimo
Dragoon Sunsites Portal

Fun Facts About Tucson

Sells 386 Green Valley Sahuarita Benson
181
Lukeville Saint David
83 90 Pearce Sunizona
Rio Rico
Tapawa 19
286
Amado
Tombstone
Fairbank COCHISE
San Miguel Sonoita 82
Elfrida • The first episode of the popular 1960s TV show night’s stay at Ghost Ranch Lodge near down-
Tubac 82 Elgin Huachuca City
Arivaca Carmen Patagonia Fort Sierra Vista McNeal The Fugitive was filmed in downtown Tucson. town Tucson was designed by artist Georgia
Tumacacori Huachuca 90 80 Bisbee 191 80 Dr. Richard Kimble’s first refuge was room 26 of O’Keefe.
Sasabe Hereford The Hotel Congress.
289 SANTA CRUZPalominas Naco Douglas • Tucson has city ordinances against “light pollu-
Nogales • Present day Tucson was founded by an Irishman tion,” designed to aid visibility at the five world-
named Hugh O’Connor, who served in the class observatories in the area.
Spanish Army.
• Tucson has over 150 Mexican restaurants. The
2041 S. Craycroft Rd. • Tucson is the only city in the United States that
hosts three Major League Baseball Spring
city boasts the oldest family operated Mexican
restaurant in the U.S.
Tucson, Az Training teams - The Arizona Diamondbacks, The
Colorado Rockies and The Chicago White Sox. • Rillito Downs (formerly Rillito Park) is the
home of the first organized quarter horse race and
• Mount Lemmon is the southernmost ski area in the birthplace of the “photo finish.”
the continental United States.
(520) 790-4702 • The University of Arizona was founded in 1885
• The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase when it opened its doors to 32 students. Cattle
is the world’s largest gathering of gem show grazed on the open range of the campus.
Since 1956 exhibitors and buyers.
For more information about Tucson vist
◆ Homemade Pastas ◆ Spaghetti, Fettuccini, • The large neon sign beckoning visitors for a www.visitTucson.org.
Lasagna, Manicotti & Canneloni

Traditional Homemade Aged Sauces, Pizza,

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Large Parties Welcome! GVY LOCAL

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Az Tourist News
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at all Tucson to help promote your business.
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7113 E. Tanque Verde at Sabino..........520-721-1180
520-399-1000
6002 N. Oracle at Rudasill ..................520-742-7788
433 W. Ajo at 12th Ave. ......................520-573-9886
5460 E. Speedway at Craycroft..........520-881-4505
7402 E. Broadway at Kolb ..................520-885-8044 GREEN VALLEY • TUCSON • SOUTHERN ARIZONA
AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z SOUTHERN AZ PAGE 7

Happy Birthday Tucson! Amado Territory Inn & Ranch

Help Celebrate 228 Years Old West Hospitali-Tea!
On August 20th, 2003, Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe. The Santa Cruz Corridor is you’re planning an overnight or two, the

ON AT’S
rich in Southwestern and rooms have private baths, luxurious beds,
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Tucson will be commemorating Proclamations representing different peo-

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its 228th birthday! Founded ples and tribes will be read aloud. There Hispanic influence, as exemplified hand-carved wooden furniture, patio,
before the American Revolution will be an honor guard presentation and by the Missions of San Xavier and deck and porch access, but no television
began, Tucson has a rich history. When patriotic music, followed by the cutting of Tumacacori. On approximately 17 acres or telephone. (That wouldn’t be like the
most people think of the city, they picture the birthday cake. between Green Valley and Tubac, with Old West, would it?) Television and tele-
its beautiful desert habitats, tourist attrac- To continue with the festivities, the easy access to Interstate I-19, the tradi- phones are confined to the Great Room.
tions and its captivating sunsets, but Fiesta de San Agustin will be celebrated tions and hospitality of the Old West are Outside there are restaurants, small shops
rarely do native Tucsonans or others think on Sunday, August 24th at Armory Park waiting for YOU! and gardens. Visit the preserved flyways
of the history upon which Tucson was from noon - 10pm. This traditional cere- The Amado Territory Inn prides of migratory birds (there are 57 varieties
built. In fact, it is the blending of different mony is to honor Saint Agustin and to itself on its afternoon “High Tea.” You of birds on the property).
ethnicities and cultures that have served commemorate the founding of the Tucson don’t need to be an overnight guest, but Amado Territory Inn invites you to the
to make this city one of the most interest- Presidio by the Spanish on August 20th, reservations are required. At 2-4 pm on Farmer’s Market, Sat August 26th and
ing and visited in the Southwest. 1775. Included in the day’s events will be Mondays and Tuesdays 2 or more folks - also to the Mystery Dinner Theatre...”A
On Wednesday the 20th, Tucson will live entertainment with music and Ballet and on Wednesday and Thursday 8 or Honeymoon to Die For”, $25 per person
celebrate its birthday at the Historical Folklorico and an art exhibit inside the more - can experience four types of tea, OR reserve an unbelievable package...
Pima County Courthouse courtyard, 115 Senior Center at the park. Plan to enjoy gourmet finger sandwiches, hors d’ouvres including social hour, dinner, theatre,
N. Church Ave. at 8 am. The Spanish, lunch or dinner at the food booths. and desserts... and always served is overnight, and breakfast the next morning
Mexican, American, Confederate and If your curiosity was ever peaked Amado’s specialty, apricot-pecan scones. all for $125 for two!!! Sept 12th is sold
Arizona State flags - having all flown about the beginnings of Tucson, this is the Relax in the large, sunny, glass-enclosed out, there are a few tickets available for
over Tucson - will be raised in a tradition- time and place to be satisfied. For more Atrium, with ample space and panoramic Sept 13th and the play will run again
al ceremony and formally honored, as information call the Downtown Arts & views of the Santa Rita Mountains to Sept 26th and 27th. Don’t miss it!
well as flags from the Tohono O’odham Business Alliance at 520-547-3338. savor and photograph, while you enjoy Come renew your spirit at Amado
your gourmet high tea. Cost is $12 pp Territory Inn, P.O. Box 81, 3001 E.
inclusive. Frontage Rd, Amado, AZ 85645. For
Tucson Attractions Passport Inside you will find polished plank
floors, overstuffed leather furniture and
more information call Toll Free: 888-
398-8684 or Local: 520-398-8684 or
2-for-1 Admissions and Shopping Discounts original artwork in the common areas. If visit www.amado-territory-inn.com
Az Tourist News is pleased offering insignificant discounts, or-worst
Hot Rodeo Action...
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to offer the new Tucson of all - containing many coupons that are
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Attractions Passport. Costing unlikely to be used. The Passport

only $10 and valid through stands apart, offering true 2-for-1
September 15, 2004, the Passport admissions, a $250 value for In Cool Green Sonoita
offers shopping discounts and 2- only $10. This means a fam- The Sonoita Rodeo has it The full rodeo begins at 2pm daily.
for-1 admissions to 20 major ily of four can save up to
YE 8TH

all! Celebrating its 88th rodeo, Thrill to Bareback riding, Saddle

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Pima County attractions, $500 with the purchase of the Santa Cruz County Fair & Bronc, Calf Roping, Barrel Race, Bull
including: two! Rodeo Association has put together riding and more. Team roping and wild
Along with your sav- more exciting rodeo action on Labor horse races add to the excitement.
• Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ings on admissions, the Passport Day weekend, August 30 - September 1, Cowboys and cowgirls from all over
• Pima Air & Space Museum provides additional value by 2003. Arizona as well as California, Colorado,
• Titan Missile Museum qualifying you for a gift certifi- The rodeo started out on the grassy New Mexico and Mexico will be compet-
• International Wildlife Museum cate at either Park Place or flatland of Sonoita, Arizona, with hard- ing for payoff of over $36,000 on purse
• Old Tucson Tucson Mall. 10 collected working ranching families looking for a and prizes.
• Biosphere 2 stamps qualify for a $10 certifi- reason to leave all the work behind and After the rodeo stick around Saturday
• Reid Park Zoo cate and 20 for a $25 certificate. get together with friends they didn’t see and Sunday for the Steak Fry at $12 per
• Arizona Opera “Tucson residents and out-of- often in those times. Most folks traveled plate. There will be a Rodeo Dance on
• Tucson Symphony town visitors are looking for the by horse and wagon for hours or all day Sat. (free adm) to the music of Andy
• Tucson Raceway Park best family-value around,” says to the rodeo. Hersey and a live band while you eat on
• Tucson Sidewinders Tom Moulton, director of Pima This year come and marvel at the Sun. Admission to the rodeo is $8 (13 &
County Attractions. “The Passport Quadrille De Mujeres - ladies precision over) and $5 (4-12).
Using your Passport is simplicity is what families have been asking for. It’s riding team - and have a laugh at the The Sonoita Fairgrounds are located
itself. Present it for stamping when you the perfect gift when the grandkids come Clown Act of Martin Shaw. The popular 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Hwy
purchase one admission to an attraction to visit in the summer.” Kids Rodeo features future cowboys and 82 & 83. Take exit 281 off I-10.
and receive your second admission FREE. You can order online at cowgirls in Mutton Busting, Pee Wee bar- For more information call
Many discount coupon books contain www.aztourist.com/forms/passport.sht rel racing and even steer riding starting at 520-455-5553 or visit the web site at
coupons redeemable only on certain days, ml or by calling 1-800-462-8705. 1pm each day. www.sonoitafairgrounds.com.

EXIT 48

Kaibab Courtyard Shops OFF I-19

P.O. Box 81,
Amado, Az 85645 Good Ole

since 1945

Native American Indian

Amado Territory Ranch Inn -
30 miles south of Tucson. A ranch style bed
COUNTY FAIR
and breakfast with wonderful breakfasts, Santa Cruz County Fair
luxury beds, private baths and balconies
& Southwestern Arts & Crafts overlooking the Santa Rita Mountains.
Sonoita Fairgrounds
September 12, 13, 14, 2003
Monday-Saturday 9:30-5:30 Sunday 11-5 Call Toll Free 1-888-398-8684 Great Family Fun!
Carnival • 4-H BBQ & Auction • BLM Wild Horse & Burro
Adoption • Busted Cowboy Band
2837-41 North Campbell Avenue • Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s State Balladeer
Tucson, Az • Trick Roping • Ranch Rodeo
520-455-5553 • Sonoita
520.795.6905 Hwy 82 and Hwy 83
www.sonoitafairgrounds.com
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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

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Vigilante Days Rendezvous of Gunfighters
Activities include a 10K run, gunfight Allen St - 3 days of shows in the O.K. INDIVIDUAL HEAT & AC
reenactments competition ($3), street Corral by the best western show groups
entertainment,1880s Fashion Show, & from around the U.S, authentic costume CONVENIENT PARKING
chili cook-off ($4). 520-803-0846, 800- parade on Sun. $4 for the O.K. Corral, 5
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RY

out there amongst them Apaches ment, mining tools, memorabilia, original
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www.tombstone1880.com/trailriders/
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and the only rock you’ll find will documents, and photographs.
be your tombstone!” a soldier blurted The Chinese were an integral part of
to Ed Schieffelin. On one occasion, it Tombstone’s history and economics with
was too near dark for Ed to laundry and cooking ser-
return to Brunckow’s Cabin.
He chose a round-topped hill
further up the wash for his
vices, working the mines
and railroads and other
labor intensive tasks. China
Bird Cage Theatre
One of The West’s Most FAMOUS LANDMARKS
camp and settled in for the Mary was one of the first
OPEN DAILY
night among some big rocks. Asian women to come to
After a restless night, Ed Arizona and she ran the
was up at break of day and payroll of many businesses.
headed straight for the There was even an opium A Registered National Monument
(Tombstone) hills. All along den. Rose Tree Museum
the wash he found scattered has a section devoted to
pieces of silver float and then this part of Tombstone’s
spotted a red and black ledge of silver history. And if you can find Ol’ Ben
ore. Prying out several pieces, he found Traywick around or have the chance to
they were dark and heavy with pure sil- pick up one of his books, his knowledge
ver. He had found it! After searching for of the Chinese in Arizona’s past is
over a decade, lonely, starved, blistered astounding!
and frozen, Ed had finally found a The Bird Cage Theater, in authentic

Boothill Graveyard
bonanza! decor, has the history of the largest red Tombstone’s Most
Authentic Attraction
By 1880 the combined wealth gener- light district of the U.S. sewn into its fab- The most famous honky-tonk in
ated by the 11 silver mines of Tombstone rics and hung on its walls. Can you pic- America in 1881. The New York Times
referred to it as the wildest, wickedest When tempers flared in Tombstone the results
made the town wealthier than Bill Gates ture yourself back in those days? It’s not night spot between Basin Street and the usually were a burial in Boot Hill. Many notorious
is today. At that time it was the largest so difficult if you stop in at Madame Barbary Coast. For 9 years it was open gunslingers are buried here including the losers
city west of the Mississippi with 480 Moustache and have an old time photo 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
businesses - and 60 of these were taken. These pictures are worth at least Tombstone’s only historic landmark are authentic.
~
saloons, operating 24/7. Life was rough 2000 words! preserved in its original state. Visit the Original Boot Hill Graveyard Final
and lively. To learn more about the authentic his- A Nostalgic Trip Into Tombstone’s Resting Place Of The Good, Bad, And Innocent.
Come along and explore this unique tory of Tombstone, call the Chamber Past. An Unforgettable Memory They Died With Their Boots On, In The Old West.
town. An experience not to be missed is of Commerce at 1-888-457-3929 or of the Old West. email: oldbirdcage@juno.com or soball@c2i2.com
the Tombstone Courthouse State visit the excellent website at 6th & Allen, Tombstone, Az (If outside U.S.) http://tombstoneaz.net
Historic Park. Hours can be spent just www.tombstone.org.

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AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z SOUTHERN AZ PAGE 9

An A+ Golf Lifestyle & More... U-Pack Up the Family

The Villas at Shadow Mountain U-Pick the Produce
If you want to re-locate Features include all underground util- Southern Arizona boasts U-Pick season. Orchards are located
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middle of the Shadow er, garbage disposal, fenced market and the quality is superb. And ability before traveling to any of these
Mountain Golf Course, this back yard and rock land- some of the farms have weekend festi- sites. Take the time to stop in at Willcox
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for retirement, offered for a The numerous standard ties and play areas for kids. local products such as honey and pista-
more than affordable price. features include microwave, Willcox is well known for its plentiful chios in their gift shop.
With a new bank in town central vacuum system, supply of farms and orchards where you
and great shopping available water softener, reverse can pick your own veggies and fruit. The Willcox Chamber of Commerce /Dept
nearby in the towns of osmosis system, overhead cooler temperatures of Cochise County of Agriculture, 800-200-2272
Benson and Willcox, there is a spacious, cabinets in the laundry room, garage door get you in gear to get outdoors and enjoy
beautiful lifestyle waiting here for those openers and custom etched glass in the
who seek it. front door.
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Cow Springs
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Chilchinbito Round Rock
Red Rock
Cove Heritage Event at the Museum of Northern Arizona
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Tusayan 64
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Hotevilla Keams Nazlini Sawmill the Museum of Northern Arizona’s cation and law enforcement training for
Polacca
Cameron
Gray Mountain
Shungopavi
Canyon
264
Fort Defiance
Ganado
Annual Zuni Marketplace. Here Zuni promotion and protection of authentic
Second
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Saint Michaels
their crafts, while tribal crafts.
Seligman
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Bellemont
Indian Wells
Wide Ruins Lupton dancers entertain and chil- This subject is especial-
Williams Parks Leupp
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Chambers
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Sanders
cially for them. New Mexico, where roughly
YAVAPAI Kachina Village Mountainaire
Joseph City Petrified Forest 61
Zuni fetish carvers create 80 percent of all commercial
Munds Park
Paulden 89
Sedona Winslow the animals of the six-direc- Indian handmade goods are
Clarkdale
Chino Valley Cottonwood
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Happy Jack
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stones, shell, and antler. education is also badly need-
Snowflake
Skull Valley Prescott Dewey
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Hillside
Wilhoit
Kirkland Mayer
69 Humboldt Forest Lakes
Overgaard
260
Clay Springs
Show Low
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Vernon
travel from the Zuni Pueblos from industry sources over the
89

Yarnell Bumble Bee

Pinedale 60 Springerville to present the delicacy of last five years indicates that
Crown Pinetop-
71
Congress
King Cibeque Lakeside Eagar
60
fine inlay jewelry and the up to 50 percent of all Indian
Carrizo
60 McNary
260
•
Greer Greer191
Nutrioso boldness of contemporary arts and crafts sold in the U.S.
Whiteriver Alpine 180 works in silver, gold, and may not be handmade by
Northern Arizona Cities & Towns Fort Apache
stone. Learn about traditional Indians. Eriacho will share
Alpine
Ash Fork
Dilkon
Dinnehosto
Joseph City
Kachina Village
Nutrioso
Overgaard Zuni pottery and see how it what work is being done with
Bagdad
Bellemont
Eagar
Flagstaff
Kaibito
Kayenta
Page
Parks Shanto is formed and painted, and what the strik- Native American tribes to develop pro-
Bumble Bee
Cameron
Forest Lakes
Fort Apache
Keams Canyon
Kirkland
Paulden
Petrified Forest
Show Low
Shungopavi ing symbols mean. Take pleasure in the tection policies and will talk about the
Camp Verde
Carrizo
Fort Defiance
Fredonia
Lake Montezuma
Leupp
Pinedale
Pinetop-Lakeside
Skull Valley
Snowflake
composed dances and the magical dress different types of product manufactur-
Cedar Ridge
Chambers
Ganado
Grand Canyon Village
Lower Greasewood
Lukachukai
Pinon
Polacca
Springerville
Supai
worn by Zuni social dancers. ing.
Chilchinbito
Chinle
Gray Mountain
Greer
Lupton
Many Farms
Prescott
Prescott Valley
Taylor
Teec Nos Pos
You will also have the opportunity to The marketplace takes place from 9am
Chino Valley
Cibeque
Happy Jack
Heber
Marble Canyon
Mayer
Red Rock Cove
Rock Point
Tes Nez Iah
The Gap
hear a Zuni cultural presentation by - 5pm. Museum admission is $5 adult, $4
Clarkdale
Clay Springs
Hillside
Holbrook
McNary
Mexican Water
Rough Rock
Round Rock
Tonalea
Tsaile
Tony Eriacho, Jr. titled “Indian Made senior, $3 student, $2 child (7-17), and
Concho Hotevilla Moenkopi St. Johns Tuba City
Tusayan
vs. Imported.” Eriacho is President of free to members. For more information
Congress Houck Mormon Lake Saint Michaels
Cottonwood Humboldt Mountainaire Sanders Vernon the Zuni Cultural Arts Council and one of call 928-774-5213.
Cow Springs Indian Wells Munds Park Sawmill Williams
Crown King Iron Springs Navajo Second Mesa Window Rock
Desert View Jacob Lake Nazlini Sedona Winslow
Dewey Jerome North Rim Seligman Woodruff
Yarnell
What’s On in Flagstaff
AUG 1-3 FLAGSTAFF AUG 23 FLAGSTAFF
Festival In The Pines AZ Rough Riders
Coconino Fairgrounds - 150 country-wide juried arti- Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Living History
sans, 2 stages of entertainment, interactive kid's area, Presentation 10a-4p. Brings Spanish/American War era
food, $7, under 12 free, Fr 11a-6p, Sa-Su 9a-6p. 888- to life, authentic costumes of the famous Rough
278-3378 Riders, 100 yr old weapons. 928-779-4395
AUG 2-3 FLAGSTAFF AUG 29-SEP 1 FLAGSTAFF
Navajo Marketplace Coconino County Fair
Museum of Northern AZ - Indian market w/Native Co. Fairgrounds - Airplanes, flying pigs, helicopter
American artists selling their work, demos, tribal exhibits, more! In remembrance of the Wright
dances, kid's activities. Adm $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 stu- Brothers’ 1st flight 100 years ago. Fr-Su 10-10, Mon
dents; $2 kids 7-17, 9a-5p. 928-774-5213 10-4; $6 adults, $3 ages 7-17 and 65+. 928-774-5139
AUG 9 FLAGSTAFF AUG 30-31 FLAGSTAFF
Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival Zuni Marketplace
Coconino Co. Fairgrounds - Taste 100+ micro-brewed Museum of Northern Arizona - Native American artists
beers. Food & live entertainment, 4-7p. $25/adv, sell & demonstrate arts & crafts, tribal dances, kids
$30/door, all inclusive VIP ticket $50. Benefits Sun activities. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 kids 7-17.
Sounds of AZ. 928-779-1775 9a-5p. 928-774-5213
AUG 9-10 FLAGSTAFF AUG 30-SEP 1 FLAGSTAFF
The SW Renewable Energy Fair Art in the Park
NAU Union - Latest in renewable energy & green Wheeler Park - Juried fine art & fine craft show, all
building for your home/business. West’s largest expo handmade, no import or commercial, continuous live
of alternative fuel vehicles. Sa 9-5, Su 9-4, free park- music, food, free, Sa & Su 9a-6p, Mon 9a-4p. 928-
ing, $5 adm. 800-595-7658 556-9498
AUG 15-17 FLAGSTAFF
Old-Fashioned Mountain Bike Festival This is a partial listing of events -
Wheeler Park - Fr night ride, skidding competition,
beer garden, live music, BBQ, kid’s activities, raffles. for more information call the
Fundraiser for hunger awareness, $25 participant fee, Flagstaff Visitor Center at 800-842-7293.
ENJOY THE SUITES free to spectators, Fr 3-9, Sa 9-9, Su 9-7. 928-779-5969

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Come North and Cool Off... Don’t Miss the Overlook!

At Flagstaff’s Arizona Mountain Inn Native American Art on Scenic Hwy 89A
Thinking of heading North? Each cabin has a living room, dining area, If you are visiting Northern handmade by Native Americans. But the

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Mountain Inn. The Tudor-style inn and wood daily! Sedona, you surely also will be heading dleman has been eliminated. You are
seventeen cabins are tucked away on thir- There is a variety of fun activities to up to Flagstaff. And while either buying from the artist
teen acres of secluded Ponderosa Pines. do while staying at Arizona Mountain you are in Northern Arizona, or someone very close to him
The grounds are bordered by the Inn. Ping-Pong, horseshoes and volley- you surely will want to buy or her.
Coconino National Forest on three sides ball, as well as hiking and biking trails, some authentic Native The Oak Creek Vista
with breath-taking views of the San are available. The kids can play in the American Arts & Crafts. Overlook is open year-round
Francisco Peaks. full-size playground in the cooler summer Well, there is a way you can (which makes it a rather cold
They have the largest variety of cabins days, and enjoy the slide, merry-go- do all three things at the place to vend in January and
in the Flagstaff area, ranging from a cozy round, swing set, and a miniature cabin same time. February) and the hours at the
one-bedroom cabin made for two, to a they can call their own. Conveniently There are a lot of places in Northern present time are 7:30am - 6pm.
Hogan-style cabin large enough to lodge located one mile from downtown Arizona to buy Native Americans Arts and Most of the Native Americans selling
up to sixteen people. Or, enjoy one of Flagstaff, it’s the perfect place away from Crafts, but one of the best -and most rea- there are Navajos, but there are also a
three unique Bed & Breakfast suites and home for those lazy days of summer. sonable- is the Oak Creek Vista Overlook. scattering of Hopis and representatives of
relax in a spacious two-bedroom suite or Whether your desire is to just get Even if you don’t know anything about other tribes. Ms. Denetsosie said NACA
the romantic honeymoon suite. A scrump- away, enjoy a romantic weekend, a family Northern Arizona, Oak Creek Vista would like to have all of the tribes of
tious continental breakfast is served with retreat or a group function, Arizona Overlook is very easy to find. It is 17 Northern Arizona represented.
the Bed & Breakfast rooms. Mountain Inn has what you are looking miles south of Flagstaff on Hwy. 89A, Be sure to stop by - with these reason-
You won’t have to bring a thing! The for. To make a reservation or find which is the scenic route you take from able prices you won’t need to go farther
cabins at the Arizona Mountain Inn are out more information call Flagstaff to get to Sedona-and vice versa. to find great gifts and remembrances of
fully furnished, with pots, pans, utensils, 928-774-8959 or go online to This is one of the most beautiful drives your travels. For further information
silverware, dishes, toasters, coffee mak- www.arizonamountaininn.com. in America, so even if the Overlook were please call Native Americans for
ers, linens, Bar-B-Q’s, and microwaves. not there, this would still be a trip to rec- Community Action at 928-526-2968,
ommend. ext. 26.
Rare Rocks and Ancient Ruins Seventeen miles south of Flagstaff, you
will come to a sign which reads “Scenic
Viewpoint.” Just pull off there, because Flagstaff Temperatures
Walk in the Footsteps of History that’s the Overlook. There is plenty of free
parking. MONTH MAX. MIN. PRECIP.
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Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Crater Volcano National Monument Community Action (NACA) has made an
April 57 26 1.50
Volcano, and Wupatki turnoff. Here, in A.D. arrangement to lease a portion of the land,
May 67 33 0.70
National Monuments. The 1180, the last volcano in which it in turn allocates to Native
June 78 41 0.40
total drive is 110 miles with Arizona erupted, leaving American vendors. At the present time,
July 81 50 2.80
time to explore these behind incredible lava there are spaces occupied by sellers of August 79 48 2.80
incredible natural and man- flows. handmade jewelry, pottery, baskets, rugs, September 73 41 2.00
made wonders. Drive north from the etc. October 63 31 1.60
A short drive east on I- volcano to Wupatki Native Americans for Community November 51 22 2.00
40 takes you to the capti- National Monument. Action is a non-profit organization devot- December 43 15 2.40
vating Walnut Canyon The dwellings, first occu- ed to funding needed programs for Native
National Monument, con- pied in A.D. 1100, include Americans. Dorothy Denetsosie, the Average annual days of sunshine 288
taining distinctive cliff dwellings of the several beautifully preserved pueblo-style Program Director, said that all of the Annual precipitation 19.80 inches
Sinagua Indians. Enjoy a 45-minute structures and a large open-air amphithe- wares sold at the Overlook have to be Annual snowfall 84.40 inches
(round-trip) hike into the canyon for a ater.
closer look or take an easy stroll along For more information call the
the top for a broad view. Flagstaff Visitor Center at 800-842-
Take I-40 west to the Country Club 7293.
exit (201) and take Highway 89 north for
the remainder of this tour. Elden Pueblo Pick up your copy of
Ruin is the first stop, one mile north of Az Tourist News
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Easy on the Budget

In-season Package at Grand Canyon National Park Lodges
An amazing experience Lodge. Or choose the elegance of the his-
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able with some advance West Lodge (dbl occ), two
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your mind. Yavapai West is conveniently located
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tour through the beautiful expanse, or short walk from the rim and the new visi-
just watch the sunrise. Daily ranger pro- tor center, Canyon View Information
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retreat to a rustic cabin at Bright Angel
Note: Inner Canyon temperatures average 20 degrees warmer.

Experience a Grand American Getaway

September 5th through 20th, 2003 • Concert Times- 7:30 pm

Concert dates: 9/5, 9/6, 9/9, 9/12, 9/13, 9/16 - Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff
9/17, 9/19, 9/20 - Grand Canyon concerts are inside, at the
Shrine of the Ages, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park
Tickets available online or by phone: 1-800-997-8285
www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org
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Navajo National Monument 115 Phoenix 225
AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z NORTHERN AZ PAGE 13

Music Resounds in the Canyon The Papillon Difference

Grand Canyon Music Festival’s 20th Season Fly the Grand Canyon with Us
World-class music returns The clinics’ motto is “Medical Care
to the natural splendor of the When You Need It” and they provide a Your Grand Canyon flight the only company serving two Indian

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the 20th season of the physicals, Workmen’s
Grand Canyon Music Comprehensive care, an aerial sightseeing tour with the blue-green waters” and the Hualapai
Festival. and in the Grand very best? Papillon pioneered the flight- Indian Nation - “people of the tall pines.”
The festival began when Canyon clinic, Family seeing industry over 37 years ago. Today
founders Robert Bonfiglio Practice Medicine and we are the largest, most experienced Multilingual Narrations:
(Director) and Clare Physical Therapy. They helicopter company serving the entire Combined with music and narrations,
Hoffman (Artistic Director) can be reached at 928- Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, boarding tours are available in the following lan-
were hiking through the 527-1920 in Flagstaff over 500,000 passengers annually. With guages: English (live), French, German,
canyon and the head ranger and 928-638-2551 in dedication to the comfort and safety of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch,
asked if they could play a the canyon. our passengers that is the benchmark of Swedish, Russian, Japanese, Korean,
concert. They agreed and gave This season features an the industry, you and your clients are Mandarin, Cantonese and more.
an impromptu performance at the eclectic and superb mix of the assured a spectacular experience from
Cottonwood Campground below finest chamber music, from gentle liftoff to precise touchdown. Industry Leaders in
the North Rim. baroque to today’s classical, Environmental Protection:
Encouraged by the local com- jazz, and fusion, staged at this Did You Know: Papillon is committed to preserving
munity and with the help of area fabulous World Heritage Site. 1) In the Grand Canyon (South Rim) the environment. Our “Leave No
businesses, the inaugural season This year’s line-up of musi- Papillon flies state-of-the-art jet pow- Footprint” campaign incorporates the use
took place in September 1984 cians plays works including ered helicopters. of quiet technology and a voluntary effort
and has grown from three con- Beethoven’s Quartet Opus 2) Only Papillon has three landing sites to avoid sensitive sites with the highest
certs to nine concerts that span 131, a re-telling of at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. regard to safety. Papillon’s tours provide
a 3-week period from Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s 3) Helicopter sightseeing is the most access to many people who otherwise
September 5-20, 2003. Tale” (from a Native American comfortable way to experience an air could not visit remote sites.
Area businesses continue to perspective), and Paul tour.
lend their considerable support Moravec’s “Tempest Fantasy”. 4) Helicopters provide a much smoother For more information please visit
and help to get the word out The Bonfiglio Group presents flight as compared to airplanes. www.Papillon.com where you will find
regarding this unique cultural two evenings of their contem- 5) Only Helicopters can legally an exciting selection of tours and special
Photos © CJ Crossland descend below the Rim to show you offers or call Papillon Grand Canyon
event. Sponsorship for the festival porary sound drawn from a
takes many forms, and the Flagstaff wide variety of musical forms. more Grand Canyon! Helicopters at 800-528-2418. For 10%
Walk-In Clinic and its sister clinic at For more information regarding this OFF any tour, see the coupon in the ad
the Grand Canyon have sponsored year’s festival visit their website: grand- Tribal Experience: below.
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Be Pampered Amidst Nature Pickin’ in Pinetop

Fool Hollow Lake Bed & Breakfast The 13th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival
Situated right within Show homestyle comfort to guests and wel- Bluegrass followers will he has been for the past 12 years.
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Recreation Area, surrounding the lodging standards are evident in the finest Mountains to be ready for the 13th Tradition. Other performers include
L-Shaped mountain fishing lake fed mattresses, private baths, generous read- AnnualBluegrass Music Festival. Flinthill Special, Raw Deal Bluegrass
by Show Low Creek. The privately ing light, luxury robes, TVs and bountiful This musical gathering takes place the Band, Fiddlemania, Mazatzal, McNasty
owned Bed and Breakfast is bordered by breakfasts. Evening conversations and weekend of August 9 & 10 and is popu- Brothers, Burnett Family Band, The
the state park, meadows and ponderosa breakfast banter add to the typical visit. lar with both fans and the general public. Lampkins Family - Winner of the
pines. The glass and wood architecture of Several forms of wildlife are seen on the People arrive from all over the country National Bluegrass Playoffs for 2003,
the large home allows panoramic views property or evidence of their visits! to be a part of this wonderful musical Southwest Ramblers, and Bluegrass
of the lake and sunsets. One hundred plus Books line the common room where experience. They set up camp at the festi- Gospel Express.
feet of deck provide ample outdoor relax- the cozy warmth of a woodstove pleases val location, have nightly jam sessions, A children’s music workshop is held
ing and viewing space, too. A sheltered in winter. More books in each room and the public is invited to stroll the during the weekend where youngsters
courtyard is another inviting place to read appeal to many tastes. In summer, campgrounds in the evening and be a part learn how to play and sing and put on a
or try competing at “Par Pool.” nature’s air conditioning guarantees pleas- of this great tradition where anyone may performance that the audience always
Bits of Western history pop up ant sleeping. Fax and copy services are join in to sing or play their instrument. appreciates. The children also enjoy face
throughout the area. The earliest settle- available as well as laptop hookup. A whole lot of “pickin and grinnin” painting, a slide, a bounce castle and
ment here was a village called Adair. It The White Mountains are blessed by goes on at the Bluegrass Festival - every- more. There will be arts & crafts booths
was buried when the creek was dammed numerous outdoor opportunities including one always has a great time. with many handmade items and plenty of
and Fool Hollow Lake formed. A few dozens of marked hiking trails (map Performances are held on Sat. and Sun. good food of all types.
hundred yards from the B&B one can see available), fishing, birdwatching and where everyone can enjoy the clogging, Adm. is $8 with 12 & under FREE.
the cemetery established by the folks who horseback riding. The usual amenities singing, fiddling and down-home fun. For more information please call the
settled there. A source of continual can be enjoyed: 7 cinema screens with Bring your chair! Ben Sandoval, a well Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of
amusement is the Fool Hollow/Fool’s first-run movies, bowling alleys, antique recognized figure in the Bluegrass Music Commerce, 800-573-4031.
Hollow Lake name. Maps, tourist pam- shops, hand-made furniture shops, and industry, is the emcee for the weekend as
phlets, local signs and local residents use varied dining facilities. Visitors head to
either and often both! A fine museum run this cool mountain retreat where they can
by the Show Low Historical Society is
open during the summer season. Check
choose to just relax, or enjoy an active
week or weekend.
What’s On in the White Mountains
for hours. A Rodeo-Chediski fire exhibit For more information call 888-339- AUG 9 SHOW LOW 78th Annual White Mountain Apache
Concert in the Park Tribal Fair & Rodeo
is currently featured. 1144 or visit the website, www.foolhol- Show Low City Park - Opening band, 5:30-6:30p: High Whiteriver Fairgrounds - Carnival, stages, parade Sa morn,
Hosts Ross and Doris Tyler offer low.com. Country Barbershop. Feature, 7-9p: The Desert Sons bike & car show, dances, fireworks, all Indian rodeo, $.
(Classic Western). 888-746-9569 928-338-4346 ext. 316

Scenic By-Ways AUG 9-10 PINETOP-LAKESIDE

White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival
Woodland Road Festival Site - Gospel music, cloggers,
AUG 29-30 SPRINGERVILLE
Cowboy Cow Pasture Golf Tournament
Bar Flying V Ranch - Golf on the open range, poets, story-
children’s workshop, nightly jam sessions, food & crafts. tellers, music, cowboy demos, BBQ ($), Western art show,
Driving can be a pleasure sign. They can be combined with ordinary
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Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. $8, under 12 free. 800-573-4031 crafts. 928-333-2123

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when the road takes you through highways to form loops that provide
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magnificent scenery and along his- hours of enjoyable exploration. Here are AUG 9-10 OVERGAARD AUG 30 SPRINGERVILLE
Calf Roping & Barrel Racing Airport Fly-In Breakfast
toric routes. Recognizing this, the two Scenic Byways in the White Bison Ranch Arena - Starts 10a. 928-535-6789 Springerville Municipal Airport - 8a, Biscuits & Gravy
Arizona Transportation Board began a Mountains for your driving pleasure. breakfast $3. Airplane show, art & craft show, entertain-
AUG 16 PINETOP ment. Free adm. 928-333-2123
program in 1982 to preserve certain road- David Syme in Concert
ways for their visual and cultural quali- White River Scenic Road State Route 73 Blue Ridge HS Auditorium - The Arts Alliance of the Wh. AUG 30 TAYLOR
ties. These road segments have been des- Hon Dah to Whiteriver, 11 miles. Some Mts. is presenting internationally renowned classical Taylor Sweet Corn Festival
highlights: Fort Apache Reservation, pianist David Syme at 7pm. A juried art exhibit is also fea- Parade, car show, junior rodeo, bike races, arts & crafts
ignated as parkway, historic or scenic. tured. 928-367-4290 fair, BBQ, Annual Fireman’s Muster, dances and a celebra-
Most of them begin away from popu- Williams Creek and Alchesay Fish tion of sweet corn. Free adm. 928-536-7366
Hatcheries, Apache Cultural Center and AUG 16 ALPINE
lation centers and are marked by a special old Fort Apache. 4 Corners Chili Cook- Off AUG 30-SEP 1 ST. JOHNS
Rodeo Grounds - CASI sanctioned, entertainment, also a St. Johns Great American Race
bean competition and BBQ contest, SPAM contest, lots of St. Johns Airpark - Over 200 cars race the runways.
White Mountain Scenic Road State prizes for contest entry! Free, 10a-5p. 928-339-1840 Formula cars, vintage cars, Indy cars and NASA. $2, under
Routes 260, 273 and 261 16 free! 928-337-2000
A loop from Hon Dah to Sunrise Park AUG 22-24 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE
Resort to Big Lake and back, about 80 Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta SEP 13 PINETOP
Mountain bike festival, trails of the White Mountains near Chubby Checker in Concert
miles. Some highlights: Perfect choice Greer, Eagar & Springerville, Apache Sitgreaves Nat’l Hon-Dah Resort Casino - 7pm at the Hon-Dah festival
for viewing fall colors, green meadows, Forest, $30. 928-333-5553 grounds. For more info call: 928-369-7568
beautiful lakes, Sunrise Park Resort in the
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AUG 28-SEP 1 OVERGAARD ONGOING-OCT 4 SNOWFLAKE
Bisontown Labor Day Bash & Great American Picnic The Heritage Marketplace
Mount Baldy. About 16 miles is unpaved Bison Ranch - Picnickers welcome on village green, arts & Heritage Park, Main St - Farmers, artists and craftsmen
road, passable by ordinary car except in crafts show, food booths, musical entertainment, Cowboy offer goods in open-air market. Music, kiddie train, and
horse-drawn wagon rides. 1st Sat. of every month, 9a-4p.
winter. Mountain Shooting in Arena, Parades! 928-535-6789
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Destination: Hon-Dah
For Your Summer Pleasure
The lure of the White fishing package introduced this year. It
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Mountains is a summer theme includes 2 nights stay at Hon-Dah Resort

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made ever fresh by the sultry heat Hotel, fishing and recreation passes for all
of southern and western Arizona. package customers, Box Lunches, com-
Whether you come to hike and fish, to plimentary souvenir fishing lure, compli-
golf, to enjoy the seasonal festivals or just mentary fishing map of the Reservation
to rest and put your feet up in the pleasant and discount certificate for purchases at
temperatures, Hon-Dah is a destination the Hon-Dah Outdoor Store.
that can meet all your desires. If you are looking for a comfortable
For golfers Hon-Dah Resort-Casino is base for exploring, you’ll enjoy one of
again offering their popular packages at Hon-Dah’s 128 well appointed king and
Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club queen rooms, satellite television and all-
and Torreon Golf Club. The packages season pool, spa and sauna. Exciting casi-
include one round of golf (18 holes) for 2 no action with Las Vegas style entertain-
persons with cart, 2 nights stay at Hon- ment will liven your evenings. For a look
Dah Resort and 2 breakfast coupons for at the August lineup in the Timbers
two people at Hon-Dah’s Indian Pine Lounge, see page 37. Visit www.hon-
Restaurant. Hon-Dah will call for tee dah.com or call 1-800-929-8744 to
times with a four-day notice. reserve YOUR getaway in the White
Fishing fans will want to book the Mountains.

Relax, Enjoy the Ride

Luxury Van Shuttle Links White Mountains & Valley
A new luxury van shuttle The service was the idea of Chandler
service has begun scheduled residents Linda and Jesse Bonfeld, who
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operations between the White are also looking to relocate on property

Mountain communi- they own outside of
ties and Phoenix Sky Springerville in the
Harbor Airport. near future. “We
Timberline VIP, realized there was a
based in Springerville, need to provide a
Arizona, is looking to safe, convenient,
help reduce traffic con- comfortable, and
gestion between the affordable alterna-
Phoenix metro area and tive to driving your-
Eastern Arizona, and pro- self,” according to
vide a much needed, affordable service Linda. “We’ve received a fantastic
for residents of the White Mountain response so far from residents of all the
Region, as well as for those who reside in local communities, as well as from Valley
the Valley of the Sun. residents who have a need to travel to the
area. People now have the option to enjoy
Area Chambers the ride, rather than having to endure it.”
The service completes the 450 mile
round trip 7 days per week, including
of Commerce holidays. The vehicle used is manufac-
tured by Mercedes Benz and is equipped
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
102-C West White Mountain Blvd. (Hwy 260) with individual reclining seats and
Lakeside, AZ 85929, 928-367-4290, 800-573-4031 footrests, overhead lighting, a TV/DVD
info@pinetoplakesidechamber.com entertainment system, and plug-ins to
www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
charge laptop computers and cellular tele-
Show Low Regional Chamber of Commerce phones. A utility trailer is in tow, for
951 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85902 customer luggage, golf clubs, tents, camp-
928-537-2326, 888-SHOW LOW, ing equipment, even several bicycles.
slcofc@showlow.com
www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com “We wanted people to be able to bring
whatever stuff they needed to make the
Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce most of their trip,” said Linda.
110 North Main St., Snowflake, AZ 85937 Available stops include Springerville,
928-536-4331, www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com
Greer, Hon-Dah, Pinetop/Lakeside, Show
St. Johns Regional Chamber of Commerce Low, Heber, and Payson. A stop is also
180 W. Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ 85936 made at the Ft. McDowell Casino and
928-337-2000, office@stjohnschamber.com
www.stjohnschamber.com
finally at all three terminals at Phoenix
Sky Harbor Airport.
Springerville-Eagar Regional Reservations and information are
Chamber of Commerce available 24/7 by dialing toll free, 1-
(also represents Greer and Alpine), 318 E. Main Street,
Springerville, AZ 85938, 928-333-2123 866-628-2020, or by visiting the compa-
tourist@cybertrails.com, www.az-tourist.com ny’s website at www.timberlinevip.com.
NORTHERN AZ PAGE 16 A Tourist News Z AUGUST 2003

Up and Coming Chino Valley 54th Summer Festival in Prescott

From 1st Territorial Capital to Booming Town The Mountain Artists Guild Welcomes You
Chino Valley is located in local facilities including parks, ball fields, Visit this interesting moun- offers a large number of workshops given
tain city with its historic by professional artists throughout the

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Victorian homes and join the year, which are open to the membership
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15 miles north of Prescott, at an Community Center, Senior Center and Mountain Artists Guild for their 54th and the community at large.
elevation of 4,750 feet. Once the animal shelter. The community has a Summer Festival, held in Prescott at The Mountain Artists Guild Gallery
original Territorial Capital, Chino complete library, the fifth largest public the Courthouse Plaza. The festival pre- and Art Center is located at 228 North
Valley got its name from “Chino,” the library in Yavapai County. Low drug and sents over 170 of the finest artists and Alarcon Street in Prescott. The beautiful
Mexican name for the abundant curly crime rates prevail. artisans from around the country. The Art Gallery and Gift Shop is open from
grama grass growing in the area. The Chino Valley area offers many Guild is a 54-year old non-profit member- 11 am to 3 pm Thursdays through
The town has a mild climate and four recreational opportunities including ship organization dedicated to providing Mondays. For information call 928-776-
gentle seasons. With 300 plus days of camping, fishing, historical landmarks, education as well as a showcase for ama- 4009.
sunshine every year and an average rain- scenic drives, and miles of hiking and teur and professional visual artists. Come up to cool pines for a day or
fall of 10.6 inches, the area supports a equestrian trails. Numerous lakes are The Summer Festival will be held on weekend! In addition to the festivals this
variety of vegetation. The summer land- within an hour drive, including Goldwater August 9th and 10th and includes historic and picturesque mountain com-
scape is marked with bountiful vegetable and Lynx lakes. The Grand Canyon is a demonstrations by artists, spinners, munity provides many unusual boutiques,
gardens. scenic two hours away by car. weavers, and wood-turners. There is free fine antique shops, exciting restaurants
Chino Valley’s population growth rate For more information about this up admission and the festival is open from 9 and fine accommodations. There are
from 1990 to 2000 was 62%. Currently and coming community call the Chino am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 many recreational opportunities including
there are approximately 8,000 town resi- Valley Area Chamber of Commerce at pm on Sunday. 450 miles of trails, five lakes with oppor-
dents. The area is blessed with clean air, 928-636-2493; hours are Tuesday - This arts and crafts festival along with tunities for fishing, kayaking and canoe-
good soil, and an abundant supply of pure Friday, 10-3. a similar festival in the spring provides ing, and five public golf courses.
water. Chino Valley offers many choice the main source of income for the For more information, visit
homesites for all citizens. From a 60 x August 30th in Chino Valley
100 to a 5 acre parcel; single family First Territorial Capital Day Mountain Artists Guild of Prescott. The www.mountainartistsguild.org
homes, apartments, mobile home parks, Guild is proud to offer five $1,000 schol- or call the Mountain Artists Guild
Pancake b'fast at Senior Center, Parade at arships to Tri-City area students pursuing at 928-445-2510.
and permanent mobile homesites are 10a followed by chili cook-off, entertain-
available. ment, carnival, vendors, corn dinner from a career in the arts. In addition, the Guild
Affordable living is enhanced by 3-7p & dance 8p-12a. 928-636-9780
Don’t Forget!
Cottonwood Attractions Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, August 14-16 in Prescott
More than 100 poets, reciters and old time singers gather at Sharlot Hall Museum
In the heart of the Verde Valley the
town of Cottonwood offers easy access to to keep alive the cowboy oral tradition. Various performances, activities and locations.
fishing, hiking, golf, horseback riding www.sharlot.org; 928-445-3122
and Red Rock jeep tours. Also near by is
the town of Jerome, which was once a
busy mining town and is today an
“almost” ghost town that has been
revived into a thriving artist colony.
Downtown Prescott
Close at hand are these many attractions.
Recipient of Marriott’s Purple Passion Award and
Blazin’ M Ranch Dinner Show Regional Hotel & General Manager of the Year Awards
(closed August) 928-634-0334 Spacious Studio Suites, Complimentary Breakfast Buffet,
Page Springs Hatchery
Clemenceau Heritage Museum (20 minutes) 928-634-4805 Indoor Pool, Spa & Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access,
928-634-2868 and Conference Facilities.
Red Rock State Park
Fort Verde State Historic Park (20 minutes) 928-282-6907 $25 OFF a TWO night stay, any day of the week.*
(20 minutes) 928-567-3275 Ask for the AZ Tourist News Special (Rate Code: ARZM).
Tuzigoot National Monument
Historic Old Town Cottonwood, (1 1/2 miles) 928-634-5564
Old Town Prohibition Jail and Old 1-888-466-8440 • 928-776-0998
Town Walking Tours, Verde Canyon Railway
928-649-2282 (2 miles) 800-293-7245 200 East Sheldon Street
2 blocks North of the Courthouse Square,
Montezuma Castle National For more information call the
Monument Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce Highway 89 or 69 to Sheldon Street
(20 minutes) 928-567-5276 at 928-634-7593. * Advance reservations required. Must present ad at check-in. Rate will be adjusted at check-out
after meeting 2-night minimum. Some restrictions may apply during Holiday Periods or Special Events.

Affordable Vacation Rentals

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Crook's
Birthday of Fine Arts & Crafts
September 13 & 14, 2003 Saturday, August 9th - 9am-5pm
Camp Verde, Arizona Sunday, August 10th - 10am-4pm
Sat. 9am to 10pm & Sun. 9am to 4pm on the Courthouse Plaza
• Antique Tractor & Engine Show A professionally juried show of over 170 of the
• Mule Packing & Trails Competition finest artisans from around the country.
• Gun Show• Dinner & Dance • Tractor Pull FREE ADMISSION • Demonstrations
• 1880’s Authentic Chuck Wagon Dinner by Spinners, Weavers, Wood Turners and Artists
More Than A Room With A View! • Annual Pioneer Picnic - Sunday
930 N. Main St., Cottonwood, Az 86326
928-634-9455
For more information call:
Camp Verde Parks & Recreation at
Prescott, Arizona
Clean • Comfortable • Quiet • Adult Complex
Non-Smoking • TV/VCR • Kitchens
928-567-0535 or Camp Verde Chamber 928-445-2510
of Commerce at 928-567-9294.
www.cottonwoodhotel.com
Show Preview: www.mountainartistsguild.org
email: info@cottonwoodhotel.com www.cvaz.org email: mag@northlink.com
AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z NORTHERN AZ PAGE 17

Historic Downtown Winslow Celebrating Route 66

Come Explore Williams - “Where Events Come Alive”
Many of Winslow’s attrac- also enjoyed by train enthusiasts. Williams has the distinction Route 66.

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tions are located in its historic For a glimpse into the elegance of of being the “Last Route 66 Town Read the book, and join us in this special

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downtown district. One of the train travel in the early part of the centu- Bypassed by the Interstate.” We community event. It will be held on October

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most unique is “the corner,” made ry, be sure to visit the newly restored La enjoyed every day of our Seven Decades 10-12, Columbus Day weekend. The Re-
famous by the song Posada Hotel, the last of the of Route 66 and plan to cele- enactment of being the “Last Route
‘Take It Easy.’ Written by great Harvey Houses of the brate in a big way in 2003. We 66 Town Bypassed by the
Jackson Browne and 1930’s. All passenger trains have a new event being held Interstate”-the End of an Era will be
Glen Frey, ‘Take It Easy’ from Los Angeles to Chicago on August 2nd on Route 66 followed with a dedication of
became The Eagles first stopped at this magnificent featuring the “Cool Corvette Williams Cruise the Loop Route 66
hit single, and put inn. Enjoy strolling the gar- Cruise Car Show.” Come see - A New Beginning. Bring your golf
Winslow on the map. The dens, once a haunt of some of the coolest cars clubs as we also play the first ever
verse “Standin’ on a cor- Hollywood stars, while view- around and enjoy the music “Route 66 Golf Tournament.”
ner in Winslow, Arizona” ing this outstanding example and activities. Visit www.route66williams.com
draws visitors from far of southwestern architecture. The Annual Cool Country Cruise-In and plan to be here.
and wide to stand on the Another location that and Route 66 Festival on August 16 & 17 As always during the summer, enjoy the
famous corner. will interest history fans is the Old Trails has grown and is a favorite with families. Cataract Gang and cowboy shows, and our
On October 3-4, the ‘Standin’ on the Museum, located downtown across from Our Battle of the Bands has expanded... we 5th Regimental Cavalry Band. We invite
Corner’ Park celebrates its 5th anniver- the ‘Standin’ on the Corner’ park. have five bands competing this year featur- everyone to see the Grand Canyon, hike our
sary with the band ‘Hotel California’ per- Referred to as “Winslow’s Attic,” the ing: Exit 64-defending champions, Pony fabulous trails, visit the museums, and spend
forming a “salute to the Eagles.” Also on museum opened in 1985 in an old bank. Express, Truly Reckless, Three of a Kind, some quiet days in the north country watch-
the 4th enjoy the Just Cruisin’ Car Show. Built in 1920, the building contains its and our newest local band, Killer Wail. ing the deer and antelope play! Let the heat
It’s a weekend not to be missed. original marble counters and a vault, Each battle includes the entertainment drive you to Williams!
Winslow is a favorite destination for adding to its historic ambiance. Exhibits plus contests like the Elvis Look-Alike, The
Route 66 buffs. A section of the famous include Route 66, Anasazi artifacts, Fred Twist, Bubble Gum Blowing, Limbo Rock, Williams Grand-Canyon Chamber Of
highway passes through the historic Harvey, La Posada and Santa Fe Railway. and Hoola Hoop that challenge the listeners - Commerce, 1-800-863-0546.
downtown district, where shops offer For more information please call for prizes. At the finale-Sock Hop, we will
Route 66 and railroad memorabilia. As the Winslow Visitor Center at award prizes to the Best Dressed Couple and William’s Best Western Experience
one of the major hubs of the Burlington 928-289-2434. Route 66 Trivia winners. We invite you to
Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Winslow is bring those classic cars up to Williams and MISS KITTY’S
enter the Cruise-In Car Show. Contact Dave Cowboy Steakhouse
Colors of the Past or Lugene Pouquette at The Route 66 Place
and Twisters Soda Fountain at 928-635-
Serving Certified Angus Beef •
Pasta • Chicken • Seafood
Petrified Forest/Painted Desert National Park 0266.
Our First Annual Fall Festival and Re-
• Sandwiches • Vegetarian
• Baby Back Ribs
by Dale Sloan spring delicate desert wildflowers make enactment on October 11-12 will com- • Mexican Favorites
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their brief appearance. This is also a great • Kids Meal 99¢

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Everywhere you look the ground memorate the official closing of Route 66 as
place to see pronghorn antelope, jack rab- NEW 20 ITEM
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is strewn with pieces of petrified the official highway of its day. We recom- E 66
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bits, prairie dogs and many birds. mend that everyone go to your local book- LOUN 66 Art SALAD WAGON
wood ranging in size from Gaze across this amazing al Rt. y
tiny pebbles to entire tree store (or better yet, stop at any of the shops • Origin e Fun Nightl
trunks. Looking across the
area at the multicolored hills in along Route 66) and buy your copy of k
• Karao ing a Song
“S
Live Music
layers of earthen red, gray, Along”
barren landscape, it is hard to orange, yellow and white. The
Searching for 66 by Tom Teague. The re-
enactment will be based on Tom Teague’s
or Sing & Dancing
believe that this area was colors come from the various East End of Williams
once a place of flowing account in chapter 41.
minerals in the soil such as iron The Route 66 Association recently pub- 642 E. Route 66 • Williams, Az
rivers and marshes. oxide. This red color is especially striking
In earth’s early history, trees - some 6 when viewed at sunrise or sunset.
lished a new MAP featuring all the Route
66 Communities in Arizona. Pick up your
928-635-9161
to 10 feet in diameter and 200 feet tall - While you can’t take any souvenir
were washed down from the mountains
and became buried in the mud, sand, and rocks or petrified wood from the park,
never fear - just outside the entrance there
copy and as you travel the road remember to
stop in Williams and “Cruise the Loop” 10% OFF REGULAR MENU PRICE
with this ad.
volcanic ash at the bottom of the rivers. are tons of gorgeous specimens for sale at
Gradually, over millenniums, minerals in the shops. Some of these beauties, how-
the water replaced the wood and the ever, are almost as big as your car and
drowned trees turned to stone - beautiful since petrified wood weighs in at 168
stone of quartz, agate and jasper. pounds per cubic foot, you might need an
Now the area receives just 9 inches of 18-wheeler to get it home! For more
rainfall per year. Where lush plant life information call the National Park at
once grew and dinosaurs roamed you will 928-524-6228.
see prickly pear and cholla cactus. In

Summer Nights
on the Corner
20 Weeks of Music
Saturday Nights 7-10pm
Mix of Country, Rock, Jazz and
International including the Phoenix Bands AUGUST 16 - Our traditional “Battle of the Bands” begins at Noon!
“Talk to Sheep,” “Twist/Da/Fable,” 5 live bands compete for the top prize and play for
and “Pigna.” 928-289-2434
the Sock Hop held from 7-10pm Friday night.

5th Standin’ on the CAR SHOW • SOCK HOP • CONTESTS • 50’S & 60’S FABULOUS FUN!
Corner Annual Event MAJOR SPONSORS: • Route 66 Place and Twisters Soda Fountain
October 3 & 4, 2003 • Grand Canyon Railway • Superior Propane • Route 66 Roadstore
Featuring “Hotel California”
Standin’ on the Corner Park - a Salute to the Eagles. Vendors, Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Corner of Kinsley & 2nd, Winslow, Az music all day, food and lots of fun!
www.standinonthecorner.com 928-289-3434 1-800-863-0546 • www.williamschamber.com
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Central Az Cities & Towns

Aguila El Mirage Kearney
Paloma
Paradise Valley
Payson
Rio Verde
San Carlos
San Manuel
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Maricopa
Peoria
Peridot
Scottsdale
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Carefree Friendly Corner Morristown Punkin Center Superior Head to the Phoenix in the sum- Glendale for a great range of antiques.
Casa Grande Gila Bend New River Queen Creek Surprise mer? Don’t be put off by the weather- Events, tours, theatre, dining...day and
Cave Creek Gilbert Oracle Randolph Tempe man’s temperature readings! Whether night there is something going on. One of
Cedar Creek Gladden Oracle Jct. Red Rock Tonopah you are driving through after a visit to the Scottsdale’s most famous attractions is
Chandler Glendale Palo Verde Tortilla Flat cool northern pines or look- the famous home of renowned
Chuichu Globe Strawberry Pine Wickenburg ing for a place to head for a architect Frank Lloyd Wright. For
Circle City Goodyear 260 Winkelman long weekend, the Valley a unique view of Taliesin West
Claypool Hayden Payson Wintersburg has lots of “cool” fun in take the Friday evening “Night
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some of the Valley’s superb variety of
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special offer of $15.00 OFF a two night
stay. For more information call the num-
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Maricopa County Parks

Recreation Opportunities Abound
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County Parks & Recreation coffeepots and radios. Group camping fee is
Department covers 10 different prop- $5/night and advance reservations are
erties. This month we will introduce required.
several of these areas. Nearby are trailheads and hiking trails
and Estrella has restrooms with flush toilets.
Usery Mountain Recreation Area Camping fees can we waived for youth
Encompassing 3,648 acres, this groups by performing a service project.
Recreation Area’s trails and campsites pro- Estrella Park has 33+ miles of trials for hik-
vide views of mesa to the east and the ing, mountain biking and horseback riding
Superstition Mountains to the west. The and they range in length from 1/75 miles to
property contains a large variety of plants 14.6 miles and offer various levels of diffi-
and animals that call the lower Sonoran culty. 623-932-3811
Desert home. Facilities include a 72-unit
campground (no reservations) and a group White Tank Mountain Regional Park
campground (reservations required). There With 29,217 acres White Tank Mountain
are picnic sites with grills, tables, ramadas Regional Park is the largest park in the
and water throughout the park for day-use County Park System. It is mostly made up
and you must make advanced reservations of the rugged White Tank Mountains, a
for these as well. The Wind Cave Trail is on freestanding range separating the Phoenix
this property and is one of the most popular Basin of the Salt River Valley from the
trails within the Regional Park System. Hassayampa Plain.
There are plenty of outdoor activities The Park offers about 22.2 miles of
such as hiking, mountain biking and horse- excellent hiking trails of varied difficulty,
back riding with a horse staging area avail- and overnight backpacking (with a permit)
able with hitching posts and picnic sites. is allowed in specific backcountry camp-
There is also an excellent field archery sites. Day hikes provide beautiful views of
range. 480-984-0032 the mountains and panoramas of the valley
below. There are also 240 picnic sites with
Estrella Mountain Regional Park tables and grills and large day-groups are
Estrella Mountain Regional Park is welcome to use one of four ramadas for pic-
located two miles south of Buckeye Road nicking. Specific areas can be reserved for a
via Bullard Avenue in Goodyear, AZ. The $30.00 non-refundable fee.
park features 65 acres of grass with ten cov- There are individual, group and family
ered ramadas, picnic tables, grills, campgrounds and White Tank Park provides
restrooms, playground equipment, two immaculate restrooms with showers.
lighted ballfields, an 18-hole golf course Overnight camping in the family camp-
and a rodeo arena. There are also 7 full ground is $10/night and is filled on a first-
hook-up RV campsites ($15/night) and come first-serve basis. 623-935-6056
group camping is permitted for up to two
AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z CENTRAL AZ PAGE 19

15th Annual Fiesta Septiembre World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo

Head to Wickenburg for Salsa and Mariachis 119 Years of Exciting Action
The Wickenburg Chamber guest this year is the talented, nationally Exactly 119 years ago this come early and watch the tractor loosen
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scheduled for Saturday, September An outdoor Mercado features arts & and see who owned the best horse. cowboy hats to show respect to the U. S.
6th, 2003, in Wickenburg, crafts and food booths. The mar- Since there was “down time” before the Flag. Fans are the ones that clap for every
Arizona. The festive event garita and cerveza Cantina will fall roundup, the cowboys entrant - even if he or she is
runs from 11 am - 8 pm have delicious drinks served by from local ranches around not in the money. You can be
indoors and outside of the the Knights of Columbus along Payson put braggin’ rights a fan for just the price of
Wickenburg Community with their Mexican food menu on the line and probably admission.
Center, located at 160 North throughout the day. gambled those dollars burn- At the end of the per-
Valentine Street in the heart The “Kids Zona” program is ing holes in their pockets. formance, most everyone has
of the Historic District. scheduled twice during the day, This humble beginning taken terrific action pictures,
Events scheduled during where children will learn how to begat the “August Doin’s.” eaten lots of tasty food and
the fiesta include a special make Mexican crafts, in addition Today Payson is known bought a gift or remem-
Hispanic Families photogra- to Hispanic heritage stories far and wide for having one brance for the folks back
phy exhibit, entertainment being told by storytellers. of the best rodeos in the home. Without a doubt
throughout the day with two The 3rd annual Viva United States. Now known as the Annual everyone leaves with memories that will
Mariachi bands - Mariachi Margarita! Contest will have World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo, the last a lifetime.
Corazon de Phoenix and participants concocting their Arizona Rim Country competition brings Come on up to Payson and Arizona
Mariachi Chihuahua, folklorico dance favorite recipe for judges to taste. The champion cowboys from all across the Rim Country and be a part of history. The
troupes - Ballet Folklorico de Santa 12th annual Salsa Contest is where con- nation to participate in the Professional August Doin’s on August 15-17 will be
Maria and Ballet Folklorico Corazon de testants create their favorite salsa recipe Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo. the highlight of your summer. Oh, and
Mexico, as well as music by Phoenix’s for prizes and the coveted “People’s Rodeo is made up of handsome guys, don’t overlook reserving a hotel or rustic
own “Barrio Latino” band. Special Choice Award.” beautiful women and lots of kids. lodge room ‘cause there is a fabulous
The fiesta is held each year to cele- Everywhere you look are horses tied to country/western dance after the rodeo.
Pick up brate Wickenburg’s Hispanic heritage and stock trailers, bulls crashing against Tickets are Adults: $14.00, Kids 5-12:
your copy has expanded each year in detail and fences and calves milling around a pen. $7.00, Kids under 5 FREE. The Multi-
of Az activities. Wickenburg is celebrating its Music blares from loudspeakers, scents of Event Center is located at the south end
Tourist 140th Anniversary and is the oldest town fresh popcorn, fry bread and bratwurst fill of Payson, west side of State Highway
News at north of Tucson, Arizona. For additional the air and cold drinks are neatly packed 87. For more information call the Rim
participating information visit us on the internet at in troughs of crushed ice. Country Regional Chamber at 1-800-
Village Inn www.wickenburgchamber.com or call The most important part of the rodeo 672-9766 or visit www.rimcoun-
Restaurants the chamber at 800-942-5242. is the fans. Fans are those people that trychamber.com.

15th Annual

Fiesta
Septiembre
Wickenburg, Arizona
Saturday, September 6, 2003
11:00am - 8:00pm
At the Wickenburg Community Center
160 North Valentine Street
The Fiesta is held each year to celebrate
Wickenburg’s Hispanic Heritage, and has
expanded each year in detail and activities.
Mariachi & Folklorico Entertainment • Arts & Crafts
Mercado • Food • Margarita and Cerveza Bar
KIDS ZONA • Salsa & Margarita Contest
FEATURING: BARRIO LATINO AND TABITHA HERRERA
Sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
For information call 1-800-942-5242
www.outwickenburgway.com
CENTRAL AZ PAGE 20 A Tourist News Z AUGUST 2003

The Fiesta in Miami, Az Win a Houseboat Vacation!

Home of the World Famous Chihuahua Races Hundreds of Prizes to Be Given Away
If you are looking for a day Suggestions included horse races, motor- Weekly drawings began • Lodging discounts in Sedona and at
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The Town of Miami, located and would require less never fails to dazzle, and “Grape Train Escape”
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boomtown that was started in Races! The races have now less. And now through hors d’oeuvres and
1909 and quickly became home become the featured event August 31, 2003, you can entertainment onboard)
to over 10,000 miners and their of the day with entries from have a chance to win one • Great shopping dis-
families. In the early 1950’s, throughout the city, state, of more than 300 travel prizes from counts at The Biltmore Fashion Park,
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Route 66 - Along the Mother Road Prescott, Jerome, Verde Valley & Sedona
For many decades from the 1920’s till Take the elevator down 21 stories to Day One: Day Three:
the “Main Street of America” was decerti- explore one of the largest dry caves in the From the Phoenix area, take the I-17 From Jerome, head East to Clarkdale
fied in 1984, Route 66 was the heart of US. Continue on the way to Seligman North until you reach Cordes Junction, for a day in the beautiful Verde Valley.
westward travel. Relive the past as you where you will want to stop at the famous then take Hwy 69 towards Prescott for Spend the morning at Tuzigoot National
explore the 200 miles of Route 66 that Snow Cap Drive-In - celebrating its 50th some cool temperatures and Arizona fron- Monument to visit the remains of the
remain in Arizona today. Start the itiner- Anniversary - for a delicious shake or hot tier history (approx. 2 hour ancient civilization that once
ary at either end of the road. dog. Stop in Ash Fork, then continue to drive). Spend some time on thrived there. At 1:00pm,
Williams where you will spend the night. Gurley Street and stop for lunch climb aboard for a train ride
Day One: at the Prescott Brewing through the Verde Valley on
Begin in Topock/Golden Shores for Day Three: Company for some burgers and the Verde Canyon Railroad
the longest remaining stretch of Route 66 Explore this last Route 66 town to be micro brew. In the afternoon and experience “Arizona’s
in America. Stop in Oatman, once a rich by-passed by I-40. The entire downtown learn about Prescott’s rich history longest-running nature show”.
gold mining camp and now an “almost is listed in the National Register for by visiting the Sharlot Hall
ghost town.” Enjoy live gunfights put on Historic Places and numerous Route 66 Museum for a glimpse of the Day Four:
by the Oatman businesses offer food and mem- original Governor’s Mansion or From Clarkdale, drive
Ghostrider Gunfighters orabilia. If you have time take a take some time to see what’s on North East to Sedona. Stop at
as well as costumed side trip to the Grand Canyon. at the Phippen Museum of one of the many pullouts to
dancers, unique shops, In August the Cool Country Western Art. Get settled into the photograph the red rock formations of
saloons and friendly Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival Springhill Suites and spend the evening this breathtaking region. Cathedral Rock
wild burros. Continue to brings the 1950s alive. Leave in strolling around the Courthouse and and Bell Rock are easily identifiable by
Kingman where Route the afternoon and drive to Whiskey Row. name. Pay a visit to the Chapel of the
66 runs through the his- Flagstaff. After dinner check out Holy Cross, then spend a warm summer
toric downtown area. Visit The The Museum Club, an old log structure Day Two: afternoon at Slide Rock State Park, where
Powerhouse Visitor Center and the Route built in 1918 where musicians traveling Depart Prescott for a day in the Oak Creek has created a natural chute
66 Museum. Murals, exhibits, period Route 66 stopped to perform and still a “ghost-town” of Jerome. Start out at that has become a popular waterslide.
vehicles and a street scene make the music venue today. Jerome State Historic Park for a glimpse Overnight inSedona.
road’s history come alive. Stay overnight. into the history of the once booming min-
Day Four: ing town. Spend some time strolling Day Five:
Day Two: Route 66 is the Flagstaff’s main east- down Main Street to explore the unique Spend the morning exploring Sedona
Head east, stopping in Peach Springs west street. You can easily spend a day assortment of shops and galleries. from the air. For the afternoon, visit
on the Hualapai Indian Reservation. The here exploring. The historic downtown is Overnight in one of the historic Inns or Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village,
Shell Station there dates back to the vibrant and full of interesting shops and Bed & Breakfasts. which is home to an exceptional collec-
1920s and is one of the few continuously restaurants. There are many attractions to tion of Sedona galleries, shops and fine
operated stations to be found on all of enjoy, such as Lowell Observatory, restaurants.
Route 66. Further down the road you will Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, the
reach the Grand Canyon Caverns where Museum of Northern Arizona and The
a grinning green dinosaur greets visitors. Arboretum. Overnight in Flagstaff again - Globe, Pinetop-Lakeside
or if you wish to continue with Route 66
related adventures, leave earlier in the day Day One: Continue up Hwy 60 to Show Low, then
to head to Winslow. Stop on the way to From Phoenix, head towards Apache on to Pinetop-Lakeside. Rent a cozy cabin
visit Meteor Crater. Junction and take Hwy 60 to Globe. and spend the day hiking one of the many
Spend some time exploring this Main trails such as the 3.5 mile Ice Cave Trail.
Day Five: Street community and its historic streets Have dinner at a local favorite, Charlie
Historic Route 66 runs through and quaint shops. Be sure to pay a visit to Clark’s Steak House.
Winslow’s downtown district with its Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park and
classic diners, trading posts and antique learn about the ancient Salado Indian Day Three:
shops. Be sure to visit the “Standin’ on a tribe. Spend the night in one of Globe’s Visit the nearby White Mountain
Corner” Park built as a tribute to the cozy B&Bs such as the Moon Over Apache Reservation to explore the
Eagles’ famous hit song. The restored La Miami. Cultural Center and Museum where you
Posada, last and most elegant of the Fred can learn about Apache beliefs and history
Harvey Hotels, is also well worth a visit. Day Two: and view the superb collection of tradi-
Head to Holbrook as your last stop on the From Globe, continue North towards tional baskets. Nine of the 27 buildings of
Route 66 itinerary. One of its most mem- Show Low, the town named by the turn of historic Fort Apache have been restored
orable landmarks is the Wigwam Motel. a card, stopping along the way to admire and visitors may take a self-guided tour.
The historic Courthouse houses an Old the beauty of the Salt River Canyon as Stay at the Hon-Dah Resort Casino and
West Museum and jail and nearby is the you drive through. Various tour outfitters try your hand at lady luck, then enjoy the
Petrified Forest National Park. run full day rafting trips for the thrill seek- latest Vegas style show before your return
er through the Upper Salt River Canyon. to Phoenix.
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Silverton, Colorado Rio Grande Southern Hotel

The Heart of High Country Your Base in the Four Corners
Nestled in the heart of the Also, the Durango & Silverton The Rio Grande Southern has some of the finest trout fishing in

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Silverton with its unique mining his- mining days offers unparalleled beauty in Colorado. The Hotel has been in Valley. This area is a perfect headquarters
tory, Victorian charm and unequaled an unforgettable steam train experience. continuous use as a hostelry for over for the hunter. Many experienced outfit-
beauty is an ideal base for your summer The Silverton area is known as the 100 years, and has provided shelter for ters are also available in the Dolores
explorations. This old west town rests at jeeping capital of the world. The nation- several local historical people. Area.
an elevation of 9,318 ally renowned Alpine As a bed and breakfast, the Rio The town of Dolores is located at
feet, surrounded by Loop connects Silverton Grande Southern Hotel is truly exception- 7,000 feet elevation at the base of the San
public lands waiting for with Lake City and Ouray al. With its comfortable historic atmos- Juan Mountains, and close to the arid
you and your family to through unforgettable phere and Victorian decor, it will fulfill desert. This results in an exceptionally
discover. alpine scenery. Jeep your highest expectations. Claw foot bath diverse environment. Both arid and alpine
Whether by scenic rentals are available in tubs in most of the rooms take guests vegetation, wildlife, and landscape are
Narrow Gauge RR, 4- town, or let the profes- back to days gone by. Our fine restaurant found in the regions surrounding the
wheel drive, horseback, sional tour companies is well known for its southwestern cuisine Dolores River Valley.
mountain bike or on drive for you. and comfortable setting. Dolores also makes the perfect base
foot, explore the pris- You can also journey The Dolores River Valley lies at the for visiting the Four-Corners area as
tine wilderness and historic ghost towns through an authentic gold mine or tour an center of a wonderful recreation area. well, with its rich archeological history. It
just outside your hotel door. Fish in high ore mill, guided by experienced and You may camp, hike, backpack, raft, is just two miles from the Anasazi
mountain streams and lakes, or picnic in knowledgeable escorts. You will find his- kayak, canoe, water-ski, go 4-wheeling, Heritage Center and the Escalante Ruins
view of a historic mine site. toric mining sites at every turn, many or just take a casual drive. The “San which overlook McFee Lake. It is within
Renew yourself in the heart of the dating back to the 1800s. Juan Skyway” is certainly one of the close driving distance of Mesa Verde
high country without spending a fortune. Silverton is the Heart of High Country. most scenic and beautiful roads in National Park and numerous other sites as
Silverton offers romantic Victorian to Outfitters operate horseback excursions America. This is a beautiful area in the well.
modern accommodations and dining at in town or into the mountains. The San winter, and offers cross-country skiing, For more information, please call
affordable family prices. Juan Mountains offer miles of hiking and snowmobiling and ice fishing. 970-882-7527, or visit www.riograndes-
Don’t miss a visit to historic down- mountain bike trails, including the For the fisherman, the Dolores River outhernhotel.com
town and the infamous Blair Street Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide
Bordello District. Here you will discover Trail, a short distance from town.
unique gift shops and galleries and the
works of local artists. Join us in our com-
munity events rich in history and tradi-
For more information, please con-
tact the Silverton Chamber of
Commerce at 800-752-4494 or on the
Mesa Verde Country
tional American culture. web at www.silverton.org or www.sil- ATTRACTIONS Dolores
vertoncolorado.com. Rio Grande Southern Hotel B & B
Cortez 101 S. Fifth, 970-882-7527
Crow Canyon Archeological Center www.riograndesouthernhotel.com
23390 Rd. K, 970-565-8975, 800-422-8975 108 year old National Historic Site, suites with

Colorado Events www.crowcanyon.org

Learn about archaeology and experience it for
yourself in both campus based and travelling pro-
private baths, antiques, no TV, breakfast in restau-
rant. All rooms 2nd floor.
grams. Durango
AUG 8-10 DOLORES Rochester Hotel
Escalante Days Durango 726 E. 2nd Ave., 970-385-1920, 800-664-1920
Bar-B-Q, food, games, arts & crafts. Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers www.rochesterhotel.com, stay@rochesterhotel.com
800-807-4712
8080 Country Road 250 The beautifully renovated Rochester Hotel, built
AUG 10-11 DURANGO 970-247-5753, 888-800-5753 in 1892, offers fifteen spacious rooms with high
Main Avenue Juried Arts Festival Authentic chuckwagon evening, performances of ceilings, king or queen beds, and private baths,
Great art and wonderful music on Main Street. songs of the old west with stories and comedy in and is decorated in an Old West motif.
970-259-2606 their famous stage show after supper. Genuine
Full Service Campground, Camping Cabins, Pull BBQ supper. Artisan shop, western gifts, black- Silverton
Through RV Parking, Tent Sites, and Fishing on the AUG 22-25 DURANGO smith shop, chocolate factory, chapel in the pines, Grand Imperial Hotel
Dolores River in Southwest Colorado 4th Annual Railfest Celebration Book Nook with local cookbooks and cowboy 1219 Greene St., 800-341-3340, 800-341-3340
Durango & Silverton Train - Galloping Geese poetry, Nature Trail, train on site. www.grandimperialhotel.com
Excursions, 1875 Eureka Excursions, Casey Jones grandimperial@frontier.net
Dolores River RV Park & Campground Excursions, Railroadiana Swap Meet, Garden Rail Built in 1882. Lots of antiques with magnificent
Tours, Yard Tours. 970-259-0274 Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
is located 1.5 miles East of Dolores, on Hwy. 145 in the 479 Main Ave., 970-259-0274, 970-247-2733 mountain views from every room. Featuring Gold
majestic San Juan Mountains on the scenic Dolores River King Dining Room, live ragtime music.
SEP 12-14 TELLURIDE www.durangotrain.com
SEE OUR LISTING ON PAGE 43! Telluride Blues & Brews Festival info@durangotrain.com
1860 Hwy. 145, Dolores, CO World-renowned blues musicians perform live in Authentic narrow gauge railroad through spectac- Inn of the Rockies
the Rocky Mountains. Late night jams in local ular scenery, between Durango and Silverton. 220 E. 10th St., 970-387-5336, 800-267-5336
970-882-7761 • 800-200-2399 juke joints, 50 microbrews, Acoustic Artist Series www.innoftherockies.com
www.doloresriverrv.com and much more! 866-515-6166 Silverton innoftherockies@hotmail.com
San Juan Backcountry
1121 Greene St., 970-387-5565, 800-494-8687 DUDE RANCHES
The Rio www.sanjuanbackcountry.com
Bayfield
4 wheel drive, train/tour packages, camping trips,
Grande horseback, guided tours. Wits End Ranch and Resort
254 County Road 500, 970-884-4113
Southern Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour 800-236-9483
www.witsendranch.com, weranch@aol.com
721 County Road 4-A, 970-387-5444
Hotel www.minetour.com, old100@minetour.com Nestled amongst a thick carpet of aspen and pine,
Wit’s End is known worldwide for country ele-
Underground fun in a real gold mine! Ride mine
Located on the town square of picturesque train, see mining demonstrations. Free gold pan- gance and ambiance, exquisite accommodations,
Dolores, Colorado, the Hotel has been in ning. Guided tours daily on the hour through world class fly fishing and a great children’s pro-
continuous use as a hostelry for over 100 years. October 13. gram, as well as candlelight dining and a superb
A bed and breakfast with comfortable historic horse program.
atmosphere and victorian decor. Claw foot HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
bath tubs in most of the rooms take guests
Cortez
back to days gone by. Our fine restaurant is Budget Host Inn Dolores
well known for its southwestern 2040 E. Main, 970-565-3738, 888-677-3738 Rio Grande Southern Restaurant
cuisine and comfortable www.budgethostmesaverde.com, bhinn@fone.net 101 S. Fifth, 970-882-7527
setting. All rooms with 41 units. Majestic Views of the Rockies comple- www.riograndesouthernhotel.com
ment the rooms. Splendid rooms, beautiful yard Serving breakfast and lunch, all homemade soups
private bath! and desserts.
and relaxing pool area away from the road and
101 South Fifth St. traffic, provide a memorable stay. Continental Silverton
Dolores, Colorado breakfast. Credit cards accepted, senior discounts. Handlebars Food & Saloon
Non smoking. PO Box 261, 970-387-5395
970-882-7527 Steaks, ribs, burgers, homemade soups and salads,
www.riograndesouthernhotel.com buffalo burgers, open for lunch and dinner.
AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z FOUR CORNERS REGION PAGE 23

New Mexico’s Four Corners Attractions Hubbell Trading Post

Long referred to as the “Land of Enchantment,” New Mexico’s Four Corners
country has both her distinctive desert beauty and her history to offer to visitors.
Explore This National Historic Site
The past whispers from prehistoric Anasazi ruins, adding through time the tones of Hubbell Trading Post is hang from the large ceiling beams.
the oldest continuously operat- You can also take a tour of the his-

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the Spanish culture and the Navajo, Jicarilla, Apache, and various Pueblo ancestries,

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creating a unique voice that can still be heard as the high-desert plateau lands speak ing trading post in the Navajo toric John Lorenzo Hubbell home.
to her visitors today. The land still holds her stories, just waiting for the patient listen- Nation. Visit on August 23 and you Hubbell, born in 1853, learned the ways
er to pause within the ruins of the ancient multi-storied pueblos left from almost a too can be part of this long tradition. A and language of the Navajo while travel-
thousand years past and today preserved at the historic parks and monuments of New Native American Auction fea- ing in the southwest and
Mexico. turing Navajo weavings, while employed as a clerk
New Mexico also celebrates her history with traditional pow-wows and Inter-tribal Pueblo katsina dolls, pottery, and interpreter at various mil-
ceremonial events, as well as museums, cultural centers and native art & craft mar- paintings, and baskets will take itary and trading posts. In
ketplaces, all creating for the visitor an appreciation of Northwest New Mexico’s her- place under a tent at the 1876 he began trading at the
itage, a culmination of enchantment enduring across the centuries. Historic Site in Ganado (1/2 Hubbell Post. For the next 50
mile west of Hwy 191). years he was not only mer-
While there take time to chant but trusted friend, who
1. Pueblo of Zuni - An intermixing of explore the trading post. The translated and wrote letters,
both old and modern pueblo dwellings of main trading area with its rec- settled family quarrels,
the Zuni, renowned for their traditional tangular iron stove is called the explained government policy,
skills in silver crafting and turquoise jew- “bullpen” and its appearance has changed and helped the sick. He was known for
elry. little in the last 100 years. Shelves filled his honesty in business dealings, for his
with coffee, flour, sugar, calico, pocket hospitality, and for his wise council to the
2. El Morro National Monument - knives, and canned goods stand behind Navajo.
Ancient “graffiti” on cliff walls at this tall counters. Hardware and harnesses The Hubbell Trading Post National
permanent watering place commemorates hang from the ceiling. The rug room con- Historic Site is administered by the
the passage of Spanish conquistadors, tains stacks of blankets and rugs while National Park Service. For more infor-
Mormon settlers and many others. baskets, saddles, and Indian water jugs mation call 928-755-3475.
Camping.
3. El Malpais National Monument -
Lava flows with ice caves surrounded by 8. Angel Peak - An impressive geologic
Shiprock, NM
an alpine forest of pine and quaking
aspen. Primitive camping and day hiking.
formation more than 40 million years of
age. Trails, overlooks, and camping.
Sacred Site, Modern Town
A 1700-foot eroded vol- in 1903. Recently, the native people of
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4. Chaco Culture National Historical 9. Aztec Ruins National Monument - canic plume soars from the sur- Shiprock have been calling themselves,
ER

Take a self-guided tour and wander rounding plain. "Fins" of igneous Tóhní, meaning "People of the Water,"
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Park - North America’s largest excavat-

ed prehistoric ruins. Open daily, camp- through this 500-room pueblo with a rock resemble wings... and thus it is born and raised by the San Juan River.
ing. reconstructed great kiva - the largest to known to the Navahos, who call it Tse Shelton was respected throughout the
be found on this continent. Open daily, Bi dahi, or the Rock with Wings. Sacred region for his staunch championship of
5. Bisti Badlands Wilderness - The picnic area. from ancient times, it is a site of pilgrim- the Navajos. There were some 275
strange and unusual geologic formations age. Navajo farms in the area;
are within a federal wilderness area. 10. Navajo Lake State Park - Enjoy Early white settlers Shelton set about improving
Fossils of plants and large petrified logs two hundred miles of shoreline on a lake named the formation Ship and extending the irrigation sys-
in a scenic and colorful location. fed by two rivers. Visitors can boat, Rock due to its resem- tem, developed a fine dairy
Primitive camping and day hiking. swim, water-ski or fish. The lake has a blance to a windjammer herd, and opened both a
visitor center, sizable marina, paved boat under full sail. According sawmill and a coal mine.
6. Shiprock Pinnacle - The Navajo call launching and rental boats. Marine sup- to Navajo legend, the rock Shiprock is located at
this sacred formation Tse Bit’ta’i, “rock plies and related services are available. was once a great bird. the intersection of U.S. highway
with wings.” Rising more than 1,700 feet Camping facilities or primitive camping Their ancestors were fleeing from ene- 666 and U.S. highway 64, about 25 miles
from its desert base, the monument can areas. mies far to the northwest. As their shaman west of Farmington, New Mexico. The
be seen from 100 miles across the land- prayed to the Great Spirit for help, the town of approximately 12,000 people has
11. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad ground beneath them became an enor- a new hospital and a campus of Dine
scape. mous bird that flew the people to these College. The annual Northern Navajo
- Overlook the compelling high-desert
landscape from America’s highest and lands in northwestern New Mexico. Fair is held here the first week in
7. San Juan Archaeological Research Some 10 miles from the peak is the October. Come enjoy the rodeo, carnival,
Center and Library at Salmon Ruin - longest narrow-gauge railroad.
Excursions daily with overnights town of Shiprock, originally named traditional Navajo song & dance, inter-
Built in the 11th century in the Chacoan Naat’ anii N z (Tall Chief) after tribal pow-wow, Navajo food, country
style, this is one of the largest outlying between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO.
(Open June to October.) Superintendent William T. Shelton, who and western concerts, parade, horseracing,
colonies of the pueblo ruins. There is a founded Shiprock as a government settle- baby contest, agricultural and arts &
Heritage Park with hand-on activities. ment for the San Juan School and Agency crafts exhibits, and more. 505-368-1081

New Mexico Events Monument Valley

AUG 3-10 SANTA FE
Santa Fe County Fair
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3229 Rodeo Road - Lots of things to do, plenty of eating
choices, an assortment of entertainment, and a variety of
events. 505-471-4711 Located in the heart of Navajo Land, Goulding’s Lodge
AUG 6-10 GALLUP offers the finest in Accommodations.
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
Red Rock State Park, also downtown Gallup - 50 tribes from • 62 Deluxe Motel Rooms
US & Canada: dances, parades, and rodeos. Juried Indian art
show, arts & crafts vendors, half marathon & 5K run. Adm • Campground with Full RV • Goulding’s Trading Post
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Hospitality from a Simpler Time AUG 22-24 SANTA FE
Santa Fe Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
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www.oldsantafeinn.com West ranch near Santa Fe. www.thirstyearfestival.com, 505-
473-5723
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Front desk at the Inn: 505-995-0800 AUG 30-31 HATCH Telephone (435) 727-3231 • Fax (435) 727-3344
Hatch Chile Festival Email: gouldings@gouldings.com
Airport - celebration of chiles in the self-proclaimed “Chile
Please call today for your Reservations: Capital of the World.” Chile dishes, carnival rides, pony
rides, game booths, a parade and a barn dance. 505-267-5050
800-745-9910
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August Events
AUG 28-SEP 2 WHITERIVER
78th Annual White Mountain
Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo

Destination Whiteriver Fairgrounds - Carnival, stages, parade Sa

morn, bike & car show, dances, fireworks, all Indian
rodeo, $. 928-338-4346 ext. 316
AUG 29-30 DOLAN SPRINGS
Dolan Springs Day
AUG 2-3 SHOW LOW AUG 15-17 FLAGSTAFF Dolan Springs School - Fri: Pageant 7p. Sat. Main Street
Chino Valley St. Rita’s Fiesta Old-Fashioned Mountain Bike Festival parade at 10a, famous Cow Bingo - will the cow pick
Territorial Days Celebration St. Rita’s Catholic Church - Sat 6p-11p will be a Luau Wheeler Park - Fr night ride, skidding competition, beer YOUR lucky number? Car show, arts & crafts, games,
Festival Dance & Dinner. Sun 9a-3p will be food, games garden, live music, BBQ, kid’s activities, raffles. raffles, evening dance. 928-279-6786
AUG 30 CHINO VALLEY & music. 888-746-9569 Fundraiser for hunger awareness, $25 participant fee, free
to spectators, Fr 3-9, Sa 9-9, Su 9-7. 928-779-5969 AUG 29-30 SPRINGERVILLE
Arizona’s first territori- AUG 6-10 BISBEE Cowboy Cow Pasture Golf Tournament
al capital was established Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival AUG 16 WILLIAMS Bar Flying V Ranch - Golf on the open range, poets, sto-
Exhibits, vendors, presentations & field trips to places Cool Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival rytellers, music, cowboy demos, BBQ ($), Western art
at Del Rio Springs in like the San Pedro River, Chiricahua Mts & Huachuca Go back in time & enjoy the 1950’s again on Route 66! show, crafts. 928-333-2123
Chino Valley on January Mts. Featured bird is the Black-throated Sparrow. 520- Classic Car Show w/trophies, battle of the bands, sock
22, 1864. Nine months 378-0233 hop, contests & more, free. 928-635-0266 AUG 29-31 TUCSON
Desert Bracket Classic
later it was moved north to a AUG 7 KINGMAN AUG 16 FLAGSTAFF Southwestern International Raceway - Big Bucks Race,
camp that is now the VA Hospital in Mighty Mudmania The Climb to Conquer Cancer gates open at 9a. 3 day pass/$30, kids/$15. 520-762-9700
Fireman’s Park - 100 yard obstacle course, maze mud Arizona Snowbowl, 7-mile walk up paved road, at top
Prescott. Chino Valley is proud of being challenges, competition for different age groups from 3-5 enjoy a festival w/live music, food, rides & fun, $30 pre- AUG 29-SEP 1 FLAGSTAFF
the site of the first territorial capital and year olds to senior divisions, free, 10a. 928-757-7919 register, $40 day of event. Ages 7-11 $10. 928-526-3800 Coconino County Fair
Co. Fairgrounds - Airplanes, flying pigs, helicopter
commemorates the fact with an annual AUG 8-10 TOMBSTONE AUG 16 CAMP VERDE exhibits, more! In remembrance of the Wright Brothers’
celebration. Vigilante Days Campe Verde Block Party 1st flight 100 years ago. Fr-Su 10-10, Mon 10-4; $6
Activities include a 10K run, gunfight reenactments com- Camp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main - Arts & adults, $3 ages 7-17 and 65+. 928-774-5139
The celebrating starts early on petition ($3), street entertainment,1880s Fashion Show, & crafts, food, music, games, antique cars and much more.
August 30th with a 6 am to 9 am Lion’s chili cook-off ($4). 520-803-0846, 800-457-3423 Free adm, 6-11p. 928-567-0535 ext. 136 AUG 29-SEP 1 FLAGSTAFF
Pine Country Classic
Club pancake breakfast held at the AUG 9 FLAGSTAFF AUG 16 ALPINE Posse Arena at Ft. Tuthill - Unites States Team Roping
Senior Center. The annual Territorial Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival 4 Corners Chili Cook- Off championship. Hours 8a-5p daily. Free. 480-250-1745
Day Parade steps off at 10am and dis- Coconino Co. Fairgrounds - Taste 100+ micro-brewed Rodeo Grounds - CASI sanctioned, entertainment, also a
beers. Food & live entertainment, 4-7p. $25/adv, bean competition and BBQ contest, SPAM contest, lots of AUG 30 TAYLOR
perses at Memory Park where activities $30/door, all inclusive VIP ticket $50. Benefits Sun prizes for contest entry! Free, 10a-5p. 928-339-1840 Taylor Sweet Corn Festival
are planned for kids of all ages. At 3pm Sounds of AZ. 928-779-1775 Parade, car show, junior rodeo, bike races, arts & crafts
AUG 16-17 SEDONA fair, BBQ, Annual Fireman’s Muster, dances and a cele-
the 53rd annual Corn Dinner, hosted by AUG 9 FLAGSTAFF Sedona Arts & Crafts Show bration of sweet corn. Free adm. 928-536-7366
the FFA, starts at Del Rio School. Chino Big Brothers/Big Sisters Half Marathon Bell Rock Plaza - Exciting new art from about 30 artists
Wheeler Park-Fr dinner 6:30p. Free dinner to runners, $3: and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery AUG 30 BISBEE
Valley welcomes visitors from around spectators. Sa 13mi, 8:15a; 5K fun run Race 8a. Race and more. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-284-9627 Brewery Gulch Daze
the state to this well-known event. Reg. Fee $15-$30. Awards. 928-774-0649 Brewery Gulch - Celebrate Bisbee’s bawdy mining past.
AUG 19 BELLEMONT Old Miz Biz contest, Waterball tourney, Chili Cook-Off
Chino Valley Area C of C, AUG 9 SHOW LOW Ride Home Party & waiter/waitress challenge, kid’s activities, carnival,
928-636-2493. Concert in the Park Harley Davidson Dealership - All day bands, food, free. 520-432-5421
Show Low City Park - Opening band, 5:30-6:30p: High motorcycle games - Harley riders from all over the world!
Country Barbershop. Feature, 7-9p: The Desert Sons 928-772-7247 AUG 30 SEDONA
AUG 1-2 TUCSON (Classic Western). 888-746-9569 Moonlight Madness Festival & Sidewalk Sale
Mount Graham Sacred Run AUG 20 TUCSON Sedona Main Street District - Music, entertainment, kids
Run starts at Pascua Yaqui reservation and ends at AUG 9-10 PINETOP-LAKESIDE 228th Tucson’s Birthday Bash activities & sidewalk sales along Hwy. 89A & Hwy 179,
the top of Mt. Graham on the 2nd. Runners need sleeping White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival Pima Co. Courthouse - American, Spanish, Mexican, 12p-9p. www.sedonamainstreet.com, 928-204-2390
bag & warm clothing. Free. 928-475-2494 Woodland Road Festival Site - Gospel music, cloggers, Confederate, Tohono O’Odham, Pascua Yaqui & State of
children’s workshop, nightly jam sessions, food & crafts. AZ flag ceremony incl patriotic music. Period costumes AUG 30 CHINO VALLEY
AUG 1-2 EAGAR Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-4p. $8, under 12 free. 800-573-4031 encouraged. 8a. 520-299-1743 First Territorial Capital Day
Eagar Daze Pancake b’fast at Senior Center, Parade at 10a followed
Ramsey Park - Fri. eve: Ice Cream Social. Sat: local AUG 9-10 GLOBE-MIAMI AUG 22-23 TUCSON by chili cook-off, entertainment, carnival, vendors, corn
entertainment, arts & crafts fair, softball & volleyball Red McLaughlin Invitational Archery Shoot Pio Decimo Norteno Music & Street Festival dinner from 3-7p & dance 8p-12a. 928-636-9780
tournaments, free swim, Fun Run, Pit BBQ $, logging Timber Camp - 21mi N. of Globe, competition in many Greyhound Park - A free juried art exhibit, Sat. battle of
events, kids games, free adm. 928-333-1639 ages/divisions, Pee Wee Shooters free. Adults $20, under the bands, carnival, food, Norteno music. 520-881-8520 AUG 30 SPRINGERVILLE
18 $10, Family Package $50, Sa 7a, Su 6a. 928-473-2812 or 520-622-2801 Airport Fly-In Breakfast
AUG 1-3 WILLIAMS Springerville Municipal Airport - 8a, Biscuits & Gravy
Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo AUG 9-10 PRESCOTT AUG 22-24 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE breakfast $3. Airplane show, art & craft show, entertain-
Bob Dean Rodeo Arena - Real working cowboys get 54th Summer Festival Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta ment. Free adm. 928-333-2123
together and put on a big rodeo for themselves, great fun Courthouse Plaza - 170+ of the finest artists & artisans Mountain bike festival, trails of the White Mountains
to watch. Daily 1p, dance Fr & Sa. 928-632-7680 from around the West, demonstrations, free adm, Sa 9a- near Greer, Eagar & Springerville, Apache Sitgreaves AUG 30-31 FLAGSTAFF
5p, Su 10a-4p. 928-445-2510 Nat’l Forest, $30. 928-333-5553 Zuni Marketplace
AUG 1-3 FLAGSTAFF Museum of Northern Arizona - Native American
Festival In The Pines AUG 9-10 FLAGSTAFF AUG 22-SEP 21 SCOTTSDALE artists sell & demonstrate arts & crafts, tribal
Coconino Fairgrounds - 150 country-wide juried artisans, The SW Renewable Energy Fair Once Upon a Mattress dances, kids activities. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2
2 stages of entertainment, interactive kid’s area, food, $7, NAU Union - Latest in renewable energy & green build- Desert Stages Theatre, 8473 E. McDonald Dr - Rollicking kids 7-17. 9a-5p. 928-774-5213
under 12 free, Fr 11a-6p, Sa-Su 9a-6p. 888-278-3378 ing for your home/business. West’s largest expo of alter- musical retelling of “The Princess and the Pea.” A royal
native fuel vehicles. Sa 9-5, Su 9-4, free parking, $5 adm. delight for the entire family. Fr-Sa 7:30p; Sa-Su 1p, $12. AUG 30-31 FREDONIA
AUG 1-31 SIERRA VISTA 800-595-7658 480-483-1664 Annual Kaibab Paiute Heritage Day Celebration
Native American Kachina Doll Collection Kaibab Reservation, Te’Angwavaxant Pow Wow
Henry Hause Museum - Kachina dolls from various AUG 9-10 OVERGAARD AUG 23 GANADO grounds - Sunrise ceremony at 5a; Pow Wows; feast 5p-
tribes. View these painstakingly crafted, spiritual entities Calf Roping & Barrel Racing Native American Auction 6:30p, Dance/Singing contests, raffles, booths. 928-643-
revered by the Native Americans. 800-288-3861 Bison Ranch Arena - Starts 10a. 928-535-6789 Hubbell Trading Post - preview 9-11a, auction 12p, 6014
held in a large tent. Navajo weavings, Pueblo
AUG 2 ALPINE AUG 12 PRESCOTT Kachina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. 928-755-3475 AUG 30-31 PINE
Cool August Night Car Show & Poker Run Zoo by Moonlight Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival
Tal-Wi-Wi Meadow - Antique cars on display 7a-12p, Heritage Park Zoo - bring a flash light, $3 adm, 8-9:30p. AUG 23 SIERRA VISTA Community Ctr. - 85+ arts and crafts booths, food, free
poker fun run, judging, trophies, BBQ, free to spectators. 928-778-4242 Army Soldier Show adm. Sat 8a-5p, Sun 8a-3p. 928-476-3547, 928-476-4480
928-339-4319 Buena Performing Arts Center - The Army showcases
AUG 14-16 PRESCOTT some of the many musical, dance, voice and entertain- AUG 30-31 FLAGSTAFF
AUG 2-3 FLAGSTAFF Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering ment talents of today’s soldiers, 2p & 7p. Free adm but Annual Demolition Derby
Navajo Marketplace Sharlot Hall Museum - 100+ poets, reciters & old time ticket required. 520-533-3354 Ft. Tuthill - Crash ‘em up, bang ‘em up! Family fun
Museum of Northern AZ - Indian market w/Native singers keep alive the tradition. Various performances, weekend run by Flagstaff Motorsports Association. Hours
American artists selling their work, demos, tribal dances, activities & locations. www.sharlot.org; 928-445-3122 AUG 23 FLAGSTAFF 12p-4p both days. Adm $5, 5 & under free. 928-526-0405
kid’s activities. Adm $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 AZ Rough Riders
kids 7-17, 9a-5p. 928-774-5213 AUG 15-17 PAYSON Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Living History AUG 30-31 SEDONA
119th Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Presentation 10a-4p. Brings Spanish/American War era to Bob Marley Festival
AUG 2-3 ELGIN Multi-Event Center - Bull riding, calf roping, barrel rac- life, authentic costumes of the famous Rough Riders, 100 Sedona Cultural Park - Celebration of reggae music in the
August Fest ing & more, PRCA sanctioned. Adults $14, childen $7. yr old weapons. 928-779-4395 spirit of Marley. Top reggae artists from around the
Sonoita Vineyards - Wine tasting w/ souvenir wine glass Call re family performance. 928-474-4515, 800-672-9766 world, food, activities, crafts. Donation. 928-203-4TIX or
($10); tour of vineyards & winery, live music, grape AUG 23 CAMP VERDE 800-780-ARTS
stomping contest w/prizes. Catered lunch avail for pur- “Ante Up for the Kids” Summer 2003 Poker Run
chase. 11a-4p. 520-455-5893 Cliff Castle Casino - A day of fun with other motorcycle AUG 30-SEP 1 SONOITA
enthusiasts, a cruise around the scenic Verde Valley and a 88th Annual Labor Day Rodeo
chance to win some cash. To register: 928-567-7999 Fairgrounds - Exciting rodeo action with bulls, broncs
and more. Kids rodeo, steak fry, adm $8, ages 5-12 $5.
13th Annual White Mountain AUG 23-24 KINGMAN
Annual Hualapai Mountain Park Arts & Crafts
520-455-5553

Bluegrass Music Festival Hualapai Mountain Lodge - Includes about 30 vendors,

food and beverages, live music, no adm fee. Located 12
miles above Kingman in the mtns. 928-757-3545
AUG 30-SEP 1 TOMBSTONE
Rendezvous of Gunfighters
Allen St - 3 days of shows in the O.K. Corral by the best
Aug. 9 & 10, 2003 AUG 23-24 PHOENIX
Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair
western show groups from around the U.S, authentic cos-
tume parade on Sun. $4 for the O.K. Corral, 5 shows
daily. 520-457-3548
Make Your Plans Now…Come to the El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium - 60+ arts and crafts
Cool Country for Music in the Pines! exhibitors, fresh sweet corn, baked goods, free adm & AUG 30-SEP 1 PRESCOTT
parking, $5 for lunch. 10a-5p. 602-231-0300 Faire on the Square
Gospel Music • Cloggers • Nightly Jam Sessions Courthouse Plaza Square - Labor Day Weekend, 165 Fine
Children’s Crafts & Music • Workshops • Food Booths AUG 24 TUCSON Arts & Crafts vendors, 10a-5p. Free adm. 928-778-1926
Fiesta de San Agustin
Limited Dry Camping Avail: $6/night (2 night min.) • And More! Armory Park - Celebrate the founding of the Presidio AUG 30-SEP 1 WILLIAMS
with music, food, Ballet Folklorico and more! Festivities Labor Day PRCA Rodeo
“The Best Little Rodeo In Arizona” FEATURING: High Plains Tradition, Flinthill Special, Raw begin at Noon. Free. 520-547-3338 Professional rodeo featuring the top rodeo cowboys.
Deal Bluegrass Band, Fiddlemania, Mazatzal, McNasty Weekend includes a parade on Saturday, dances and many
Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2003 Brothers, Burnett Family Band, The Lampkins Family,
AUG 24 BISBEE more activities, $8-10. 800-863-0546
A Miner’s Dream: Out of the Mines & into Iberia
RIP ROARIN’ RODEO ACTION! Southwest Ramblers, and Bluegrass Gospel Express. Changehouse in Queen Mine - Food, wine, music & AUG 30-SEP 1 FLAGSTAFF
BULLS, BRONCS, DININ’ & DANCIN’! dance of Spain & Portugal. Live music by Chris Burton Art in the Park
Rodeo Clown Acts • Kid’s Rodeo • Steak Fry • Covered Facilities Adults $8 • 12 & under Free Jacome & friends, gift basket silent auction, $40. 520- Wheeler Park - Juried fine art & fine craft show, all hand-
432-7071 made, no import or commercial, continuous live music,
ADMISSION: 13 & OVER - $8 • 5-12 - $5 • 4 & UNDER FREE Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday 10am-4pm food, free, Sa & Su 9a-6p, Mon 9a-4p. 928-556-9498
Call for more information: 520-455-5553 Festival Site on Woodland Road AUG 28-SEP 1 OVERGAARD
Bisontown Labor Day Bash & Great American Picnic AUG 30-SEP 1 ST. JOHNS
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR & RODEO ASSN.
LAKESIDE, AZ Bison Ranch - Picnics welcome on village green, arts & St. Johns Great American Race
For more information call the Pinetop-Lakeside C of C crafts show, food booths, musical entertainment, Cowboy St. Johns Airpark - Over 200 cars race the runways.
Hwy 83, Sonoita, Az Mountain Shooting in Arena, Parades! 928-535-6789 Formula cars, vintage cars, Indy cars and NASA. $2,
www.sonoitafairgrounds.com 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 under 16 free! 928-337-2000
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Destination
SEP 3-7 WINDOW ROCK
September Events SEP 13 PRESCOTT SEP 20-21 PHOENIX
SEP 26-OCT 5 PRESCOTT
Arizona Shakespeare Festival
Granite Creek Park - “MacBeth” and “The Merry Wives
of Windsor” by AZ Classical Theatre, Sep 26-28 and
Oct 3-5. $12/gen, $10/students & snrs, under 12 free.
928-443-1868
SEP 26-OCT 5 FLAGSTAFF
Navajo Nation Fair Taste of Prescott Antique Market & Free Wine Tasting Festival of Science
Fairgrounds - Arts, crafts, baby contest, BBQ, Yavapai Casino - Tasting event showcasing the best Phoenix Fairgrounds, 19th Ave. & McDowell - $3/Gen., Promotes science awareness & enthusiasm thru field
exhibits, concerts, wild horse race, parade. Pow Wow, restaurants in Prescott. Sponsored by the Yavapai $2/Sen., under 14 free. 602-717-7337 trips, hands-on exhibits, open houses, lectures, scientific
rodeo, traditional song & dance, fry bread contest, car- Prescott Indian Tribe to benefit the Yavapai Food Bank. displays, tours, free. 800-842-7293
nival. $2-$4. 928-871-6478 928-771-0580 SEP 20-21 FLAGSTAFF
Annual Flagstaff Open Studios SEP 27 COTTONWOOD
SEP 5-7 PHOENIX SEP 13 PINETOP 80 artists open their workspaces & homes, view original Verde River Days
Outdoor Recreation Expo Chubby Checker in Concert art & talk with artists, see demos, free, self-guided tour, Dead Horse Ranch State Park - 40+ nature-based
Phoenix Civic Plaza - Everything from archery to water Hon-Dah Resort Casino - 7pm at the Hon-Dah festival 10a-5p. www.flagstaffopenstudios.com, 800-842-7293 exhibits, live animals, canoe rides, entertainment, Car
skiing, kid’s fishing pond, kayak rodeo, planetarium & grounds. For more info call: 928-369-7568 Show, sand castle building, geology tours, food. Free,
more, 10a-8p, $4 w/can of food, under 12 free. 623- SEP 20-21 SCOTTSDALE - FLAGSTAFF 9a-4p. 928-634-7593
516-7878 SEP 13-14 SEDONA Northland Hospice Historic Vintage Car Rally
Sedona Arts & Crafts Show Pre-1975 Vintage car enthusiasts meet in Scottsdale and SEP 27 MARANA
SEP 5-20 GRAND CANYON Bell Rock Plaza - wonderful, exciting new art from travel north to Flagstaff, car display, competitions, par- MS 100 Corona de Marana Bike Tour
Grand Canyon Music Festival about 30 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photography, ticipants in period costumes. 928-779-1227 100K bike tours around city, family ride bicycling event
Shrine of the Ages Auditorium - Musicians from around jewelry, pottery and more. Free adm. 10a-5p. 928-284- for cyclists of all ages/abilities, benefits MS. Call for
the country - jazz to classical. Fri, Sat, plus 10th & 9627 SEP 20-21 CAMP VERDE registration details: 800-FIGHT-MS
17th. $18/adults, $8/kids 5-18, no kids under 5. 2003 Thunder Valley Rally Poker Run & Bike Show
Concerts start 7:30p. 800-997-8285 SEP 13-14 CAMP VERDE Cliff Castle Casino - A day of fun w/ other motorcycle SEP 27 CAMP VERDE
General Crook’s Pioneer Days enthusiasts, a cruise around the scenic Verde Valley and Yavapai-Apache Indian Day
SEP 6 TUCSON and the Fall Gun & Knife Show a chance to win some cash. To register: 928-567-7999 Call for details: 928-567-1006
Race for Cure Community Center Grounds - Antique tractor & engine
Southwestern Int’l Raceway - Fund “racer” for cancer show, mule packing contest, 40+ vendors, chuck wagon SEP 21 TUCSON SEP 27 COTTONWOOD
research. Features Brackets, Jr. Dragsters & Super dinner, dance, Pioneer Picnic on Sun. 928-567-0535 Annual El Tour 5th Annual Fall Art Gallery & Boutique
Categories, gates open at 3p. Adult $10, Snr/Mil. $5, 10K & 5K run/walk. Benefits “Tu Nidito” family ser- Clemenceau Heritage Museum - Fine arts & crafts
kids 10 & under free. 520-762-9700 SEP 14 COTTONWOOD vices. Finishers medallions, age category awards, juried show and sale of Verde Valley area artists, hands-
Salsa Festival fruit/water aid stations. 5:30a late regis. Starts Tucson on art activities for children, 9a-4p, free. 928-649-0482
SEP 6 WICKENBURG Old Town Cottonwood - Salsa contest, live entertain- Mtn Reserve. Fees. 520-745-2033
Fiesta Septiembre ment, arts, crafts, vendors, free adm, 10a-8p. 928-634- SEP 27-28 KINGMAN
Wickenburg Community Center - Exhibits, arts & 9468 SEP 21 PRESCOTT Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and Parade
crafts, food, folklorico dancers, mariachi bands, salsa Antiques on the Square Celebrating the ranching era of earlier Kingman days.
contest, tortilla making demo, free adm. 928-684-5479 SEP 18-20 ST. JOHNS Prescott Courthouse Plaza - Appox. 85 dealers, 9a-5p. Parade on Sa at 10a, rodeo at 1p at the Mohave County
Apache County Fair 928-776-1728 Fairgrounds on Sa & Su. 866-427-RT66
SEP 6-7 PAGE-LAKE POWELL Apache County Fairgrounds - Lots of entertainment,
Annual Lake Powell Stampede Rodeo food and fun for the whole family, including horse rac- SEP 25-28 SEDONA SEP 27-28 PINETOP-LAKESIDE
Vermillion Downs (off Haul Rd) - PRCA rodeo. All ing. 928-337-2000 Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Annual Fall Festival
classic rodeo events, performances 7-9p, $10/gen, $5/11 Legendary jazz vocalist Al Jarreau, w/ Dee Dee Pancake B’Fast, rummage sale, Fun Run, “Run to the
& under. Get adv tickets to enter to win Ariat Boots. SEP 18-21 PRESCOTT VALLEY Bridgewater, Russell Malone, the Brubeck Brothers & Pines” car show, antique show/sale, Parade, quilt show,
928-645-3008 Yavapai County Fair other top-name jazz artists. Meet & Greet party & Kids Zone, Pops Concert and more! Prices vary per
Yavapai County Fairgrounds - Exhibits, livestock, Sunday Jazz Brunch. 928-282-1985 activity. 800-573-4031
SEP 6-7 OVERGAARD staged entertainment, carnival rides, Demolition Derby,
Calf Roping & Barrel Racing commercial vendors, food. 928-775-8000 SEP 25-28 DOUGLAS SEP 27-28 SEDONA
Bison Ranch Arena - Starts 10a, 928-535-6789 Cochise County Fair Hopi Artists Gathering
SEP 18-21 GLOBE County Fairgrounds, 3677 Leslie Canyon Rd. - Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village - 40+ Hopi
SEP 10-13 HOLBROOK Gila County Fair Carnival, rides, games, live entertainment, food, college artists, pottery, painting, silverwork, kachina carving,
Navajo County Fair Gila County Fairgrounds - 4-H activities, hobbies, rodeo on Fri & Sat and 4-H livestock. 888-364-5500 or weaving, dancers, lectures on Hopi history/traditions,
Navajo County Fairgrounds - Rodeo, arts & crafts, crafts, entertainment, games, carnival, livestock auction. 520-364-3819 demos, food. 928-204-2658
food, entertainment, 4-H competition, carnival, Little $2, 10a-10p. 5mi N of Globe on Hwy 60. 800-804-5623
Buckaroo Rodeo. $3 adult, $1 child, 10a-10p. 928-524- SEP 25-28 TUCSON SEP 27-28 PAYSON
6407 SEP 18-21 DUNCAN Greek Festival State Championship Old Time Fiddlers Contest
County Fair & Rodeo St. Demetrious Church - Kid’s games, homemade Greek New Rodeo Grounds - Best fiddling in AZ, contestants
SEP 11-14 KINGMAN Traditional county fair with Fair Parade, Ranch Rodeo, food, imports, tours, movies, music, prizes. Th 5p-10p, aged 6-86, cowboy poets, food, 21 Fiddle Salute,
Mohave County Fair Horse Show, Bull Riding, BBQ, Carnival, Gospel Fr 5p-11p, Sa 4p-11p, Sun 12p-6:30p. 520-888-0505 gospel, crafts. $5 adults, $2 6-16, 9a-5p. 928-474-5242
Mohave County Fairgrounds - Carnival, 4-H competi- Concert, Chili & Biscuit Cookoff, mule roundup & or 928-474-5882
tion & FFA livestock auction, rides, booths, shows, con- more. 8a-10p, $2. 928-359-2032 SEP 26 YUMA
tests, $5 adults, $2 srs and 12-4. 928-753-2636 Hispanic Heritage Celebration SEP 27-OCT 5 TUCSON
SEP 18-21 PRESCOTT VALLEY Main Street Plaza - Mariachis, Folklorico Dancers, food Architecture Week 2003 “Design Matters”
SEP 11-14 SONOITA Wild Horse and Burro Adoption booths and more, free, 6p-midnight. 928-783-2423 Activities incl. walking tours, interactive building activ-
Santa Cruz County Fair Adopt a living legend at the Yavapai County Fair. ities for kids, workshops, exhibits & lecture series.
County Fairgrounds - Fair, carnival, exhibits, games, 4H Bureau of Land Management will offer horses & burros SEP 26 TUCSON Architecture Tour on Sun Oct. 5th. 520-323-2191
livestock, live music; rodeo, trick & team roping, BLM for adoption, silent bid auctions. 866-4MUS- Fun with the Sun
Wild Horse & Burro Adoption, vendors, food. 9a, $3. TANGS(468-7826) Kitt Peak National Observatory - All ages program to SEP 28 FLAGSTAFF
520-455-5553 answer all your questions about our favorite star. Mars Observing Fest
SEP 19-20 SEDONA Hands-on activities, solar observing, making your own Lowell Observatory - Viewing through Lowell’s origi-
SEP 12-13 GLENDALE EcoFest IIII video. $10/adults, $8/seniors & kids. 520-318-8726 nal Clark telescope will concentrate on the planet Mars.
Fiesta Glendale Sedona Cultural Park - Concert ticket prices vary. Many portable telescopes will also be on site. Doors
Historic Downtown, 58th & Glendale Ave - Traditional www.sedonaecofest.com or 800-780-2787 SEP 26-27 FORT MOHAVE open 7:30 pm. 928-774-3358
& contemporary Hispanic music, dance, food, crafts, Kiwanis Cornfest
fine art. Also a special Fiestas Patrias ceremony, free. SEP 19-21 SAFFORD Hwy 95 & Aztec Rd - Community fundraiser, 2 stages
623-930-2299 Gila Valley Cowboy Poetry & Musical Round-Up of entertainment. Taste & learn about the many types of
Music & poetry, attractions incl storytellers & western corn. Vendors, petting zoo, beer garden. Fr 3p-11p, Sa
SEP 12-14 DOUGLAS vendors. $8/adv, door: $10/adults, $3/students; Fr 10a-10p, free. 928-704-2676 Indicates Native American
Douglas Fiestas eve/Sa daytime $2. 888-837-1841
Veterans Memorial Park (8th Street Park) - The China SEP 26-27 ELGIN Related Events
Poblanas Coronation, Mariachi music, folkorico SEP 19-21 PEARCE/SUNSITES Annual Harvesting of the Vine Festival
dancers, Sat. parade, cultural foods & vendors, daily Cochise Days Village of Elgin Winery - Wine tasting $13, Annual
entertainment, carnival. 520-364-3484 Parade, arts & crafts, steak cookout, fundraising auc- Crowning of the King & Queen of Grape Stomping,
tion, live entertainment throughout the day. Noon on Fr live music, a blessing of the vintage, vendors. 520-455-
SEP 13 SEDONA through Su at 3p. 520-826-1421 9309 DISCLAIMER: Az Tourist News makes
Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque
Traditional Mexican Independence Day Celebration SEP 19-21 SIERRA VISTA SEP 26-28 PHOENIX every effort to verify that the information
w/mariachi bands, folklorico dancers & fiery flamenco Fun Festival Fall Beautiful Home & Landscape Show
dancers. Demonstrating artists, food & fun for the kids. Veteran’s Memorial Park - Large carnival, food, games, State Fairgrounds - Interior design, landscaping, auc- on events we print is accurate. However,
Free 10a-6p. 928-282-4838 live music, trail and lead-around rides, craft vendors, tion, seminars, product trends & ideas. $5/adult, $2/ages details can change up to the last minute.
mutt march, open to the public. For more info call: 520- 3- 12. Fr & Sa 10a-8p, Su 10a-6p. 800-995-1295
SEP 13 CHANDLER
Chandler Mariachi Festival
533-2404
SEP 26-28 PINETOP/LAKESIDE
We advise that you call and confirm that
Chandler Cntr for the Arts - Mariachi music, folklorico SEP 19-21 WILLIAMS Run to the Pines Car Show ALL information is correct. To see or list
dance, kids’ mariachi groups. Mariachi Mujer headlines. Williams Railroad Days Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club - SW’s largest free
$15-20/adv, $20-$25/door, 7:30p. 480-782-2680, 602- Celebrate our railroad history with Williams, AZ & the to public open class pre-1973 car show, 550 vehicles, an event, go to: www.aztourist.com/events/
788-5265 Grand Canyon Railway. Western & railroad oriented poker run, Fri Parade from Show Low to Hon-Dah
events & crafts, vendors, food. Free. 800-863-0546 Casino, 8a-5p. 928-368-5325
SEP 13 BENSON
Mexican Independence Celebration SEP 20 PRESCOTT
Turquoise Hills Country Club - Mariachi music, folk-
loric dancers, singers, and more. Sponsored in combina-
Prescott Book Festival
Sharlot Hall Musuem - New, rare & used books, enter- 33rd Annual
tion with the City of Benson. 520-586-1103 tainment, popular author book signing, sandwiches, cof-
SEP 13 TUCSON
fees, teas. Donation. 928-445-3122 Arizona State Championship
Annual Chiliheads of Arizona Cookoff
Old Tucson Studios - Sample cups, $3, 1p, chili to taste
while supplies last; live music, beverages. 10a-6p.
SEP 20 TUCSON
Hispanic Heritage Month Family Program
Arizona State Museum - Kids of all ages will enjoy
Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest
$14.95 adults, $9.45 ages 4-11(+ tax). 520-883-0100, making & decorating ceramic tiles in the style of
ext 257 Mexican ceramics, 1p-4p. 520-626-8381
SEP 13 SUPERIOR SEP 20-21 PINETOP
September 27-28, 2003
Bye-Bye Buzzards Hon-Dah’s Rodeo in the Pines in Beautiful Payson, Az
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Farewell party celebrat- Hon-Dah Outdoor Event Arena, 3 miles south of
ing seasonal departure of the resident flock of turkey Pinetop - For more information: www.hon-dah.com, (75 miles north of Phoenix)
vultures, $6, $3/kids, 7a-3p. http://arboretum.ag.ari- 602-757-3520
zona.edu, 520-689-2811
SEP 20-21 OVERGAARD
SEP 13 FLAGSTAFF
Toys for Tots 2003 Bed Race, USA
Oktoberfest in the Pines
Tall Timbers Navajo County Park - Live music, arts,
FREE RV DRY CAMPING
Downtown - Four runners push a bed and a rider over crafts, food, Sat 10a-4p, Sun 10a-3p, $3/parking. 928- Contest Fiddling, Jamming, Food Booths, Arts & Crafts
an obstacle course to win a trip to Disney World, 10a- 535-5777
2p, $250/team or free for spectators. 928-556-9573
SEP 20-21 FLAGSTAFF ENTERTAINMENT BY THE AMAZING MCNASTY BROTHERS (Sat. Only)
SEP 13 MIAMI Festival of Pai Arts
The Fiesta Museum of Northern AZ - Handcrafted artwork $5/day General Admission, $2/day ages 6-16. Gates open at 9am
Miami Memorial Park, Sullivan St - Live music, dance, incl basketry, pottery & beadwork, demos, traditional
raffles, vendors, beer garden, World Famous Chihuahua dances of the Pai people, 9a-5p. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 Sponsored by the Town of Payson Parks and Recreation.
Races, Salsa Contest, Piñata Break-Contest. 8a-11p, students; $2 kids 7-17. 928-774-5213
Free adm. 928-473-4403
For information call: 928-474-5242 or 928-474-5882 or email rsandova@pusd.com
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OCT 18 PARKER

October Events
Parker Rodeo and Parade
Western Park on Riverside - Two shows 1p and 7p.

Destination
Barbecue at 5p. 928-669-2174
OCT 18 BISBEE
The Great Bisbee Stairclimb
Part of a 5K run through Bisbee, run, walk & climb up
the 1,034 stairs found throughout the city, also the Barco
OCT 1-4 PARKER OCT 4-5 KINGMAN OCT 11 CHLORIDE Ice Man competition. 520-432-5421
Annual National Indian Days Celebration Kingman Air & Auto Show Annual Car Show www.bisbeenet.com/stairclimb
1st-3rd: 42nd Annual Colorado River Indian Tribal Military A-10 demonstration team, heritage flight, aero- Some of the nations finest automobiles travel to Chloride,
Pageant; 3rd-4th: National All Indian Pow Wow; 4th there batic helicopter act, comedy airplane act, sky divers, wing trophies and other prizes are awarded in several classes. OCT 18 PAGE
will be a parade, free adm. 928-669-2174 walking, warbirds, drag racing, entertainment, classic cars Also mock gunfight at high noon. 928-565-2204 Annual John Wesley Powell Memorial Auction
& more. 9a-4p, $8 adults, 12 & under free. 928-692-9599 Gunsmoke Saloon - Fund-raiser with items such as a 5-
OCT 2-5 WILLCOX OCT 11 SEDONA day trip on the Colorado River, and from boats to rugs &
Rex Allen Days OCT 4-5 GLOBE Oktoberfest historical items, 6p. 928-645-9496
Celebration of Rex Allen Sr, hometown hero, “Last of the Gila County Fall Festival Sedona Cultural Park - Dust off your lederhosen, it’s that
Silver Screen Cowboys.” Golf tournament, parade, coun- Gila County Fairgrounds - Antiques, collectibles, fine art, time again! Fun family celebration w/brats, beer & the OCT 18 SEDONA
try fair, rodeo, Int’l Turtle Race, country music concert, crafts, farm products, antique tractors, tractor pull. Sa 10- band Those Darn Accordians, $. 928-203-4TIX or 800- Special Rock Sale
more. 520-384-2272 5, Su 10-4, free adm. 3 mi east of Globe on US 70. 800- 780-ARTS Posse Grounds Park, Lion Ramadas - Minerals, gems,
804-5623 fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary equipment and more for
OCT 2-31 QUEEN CREEK OCT 11 PHOENIX sale, 9a-4p, free adm/parking. 928-300-8333
Pumpkin & Chili Party OCT 9-11 PHOENIX NARD Parade on Central
Schnepf Farms - Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, Annual All Indian Rodeo Park Central Mall (starts) - “Reunion of Kinship, OCT 18-19 TUBAC
miniature golf, roller coaster & more. 10a-9p Thu, 10a- AZ State Fairgrounds - Contestants from each of Pride & Spirit” theme, traditional Native American dance Anza Days
10p Fri/Sat, 10a-8p/Sun, $9, discount tickets at Safeway. Arizona’s 16 indigenous Native American tribes, adm free groups, orgs, school/youth groups, free, 9a. 602-254-3247 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - Re-enactments,
480-987-3100 with Fair cost; $9/general, $4 snrs/kids. 602-268-FAIR crafts/food & fun honoring the trek by De Anza II to set-
OCT 11-12 PINE tle San Francisco. 10a-4p, $3/adult, $1/ages 7-13, under
OCT 3-4 GOLDEN VALLEY OCT 9-12 SAFFORD Rim Country Antique & Crafts Festival free. 520-398-2252
Golden Valley Days Graham County Fair Pine Elementary School Gym - In conjunction with the
Veterans Park - Fr 4-10p, pageant/crowning of Miss Horseshoe tournament, climbing greased pole, 3-legged Apple Festival, incl’s Appraisal Clinic, FREE admission. OCT 18-19 TOMBSTONE
Golden Valley, dinner, dance. Sa, 7a-10p, pancake b’fast, races, carnival, food, exhibits, entertainment, $3, free/12 Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4. 602-717-7337 Antique Engine Show
parade, booths, music, street dances, food, kids games, & under, 10a-midnight. 928-428-6240 Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park - Exhibitors
free. 928-565-3311 OCT 11-12 PATAGONIA from US. From models to working tractors. Held in con-
OCT 9-12 MARICOPA 15th Annual Patagonia Fall Festival: junction w/Helldorado Days, free. 8a-5p. 520-457-3311
OCT 3-4 WINSLOW Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-In A Celebration of Music & Art
5th “Standin’ on a Corner Park” Anniversary Phoenix Regional Airport - Airshow, educational forum, Town Park - Book sale, raffle, music, entertainment, food, OCT 18-19 SUN CITY WEST
The famous “Eagles” corner - Music Fri from 5p; Sat workshops. Sunday is Family Day w/ kids activities. 8a- 140+ vendors, Art auction, Kid’s Zone, 9a-5p, free adm. Annual Better Living Expo
from 9a music, food, arts & crafts and more, featuring 5p, $10/gen, free under 12. www.copperstate.org; 520- 888-794-0060 & Taste of the Valley Cooking School
“Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles” at 7p. Free. 400-8887 Surprise Stadium - Better living, home, garden & cooking
928-289-2434 OCT 11-12 PRESCOTT school exhibits, displays/products. $3/adm, call for adm
OCT 10 MESA Fall Fest in the Park to cooking school. 623-583-0692
OCT 3-4 KEARNY Tour de Culture Courthouse Plaza - Art & craft show featuring 80 artisans.
Oktoberfest and Car Show Street Fair Downtown - Free evening to enjoy, experience & explore 10a-5p Sat, 10a-3p Sun, free. 928-445-2000 OCT 19 TUCSON
Car show, softball tournament, arts & crafts, food, DJ the city of Mesa’s cultural treasures in the newly desig- Fall Country Fair
with 50s theme, train ride. Free, 8a-3p. 520-363-7607 nated Downtown Arts & Entertainment District, 6p-9p. OCT 11-12 SEDONA Lew Sorenson Community Center - Arts/crafts, flea mar-
480-644-5285 Sedona Arts & Crafts Show ket, plants, food, “fancy poultry show,” horticultural soci-
OCT 3-5 TEMPE Bell Rock Plaza - New art from about 40 artists and eties on site, live bluegrass music, 10a-4p, free. 520-232-
31st Annual Way Out West Oktoberfest OCT 10-11 BENSON craftsmen, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and 1201
Tempe Town Lake - Non-stop entertainment on 3 stages. Butterfield Overland Stage Days more. 10a-5p, free. 928-284-9627
Kid’s area, beer, bratwurst, strudel. Int’l student/teacher Pony Express from Benson to Dragoon, Benson Blues OCT 19 TUMACACORI
exchange program fundraiser, free. 480-491-FEST Festival in conjunction with the Tucson Blues Society, OCT 11-12 SEDONA Historical Reenactment - High Mass
arts & crafts, food vendors, beer garden & more. Free. Annual Sedona Arts Festival Tumacacori Mission Church - A reenactment ride to
OCT 3-NOV 11 PHOENIX 520-586-2842 Sedona Red Rock H.S. - 100+ artists, juried show, work Tubac of Spanish-attired soliders leaves immediately fol-
Native American Recognition Days in 12 catagories i.e. glass, jewelry, & painting. $7/both lowing the High Mass reenactment, all participants req’d
Music/arts/film festival, parade, Miss Arizona OCT 10-11 PHOENIX days, under 12 free. 928-204-9456, www.sedonaartsfesti- to wear Spanish-style clothing of the time, reserv. re’q.
pageant & more throughout the celebration. Full schedule Bucking Thunder val.org. 520-398-2341
available. 602-495-0901 or www.aznard.com Rawhide - Three performances of bone-crushing competi-
tion. In each performance (12) different athletes will com- OCT 11-12 SCOTTSDALE OCT 23-26 WINSLOW
OCT 4 TUCSON pete in rodeo’s most exciting events! 480-502-5600 Railfair Winslow Film Festival
Traditional Native American McCormick Stillman Railroad Park - Model trains, Winslow Theatre - Approx 26 independent films in all
Indian Feast & Fundraiser OCT 10-12 CAMP VERDE exhibits & more, $1/train & carousel rides, children under genres incl. narrative & documentary, visual effects pan-
San Xavier Mission - Reception, silent auction, dinner Fort Verde Days 3 free w/ paying adult. 10a-5p, free. 480-312-2312 nel discussion w/ Visual Effects Supervisor of Matrix
feast and entertainment. Prices vary, adv. purchase sug. Downtown Camp Verde - Adopt a burro/horse, 1880 Reloaded on 25th at 7:30, $. 818-219-9339
520-295-1350/520-622-4900 baseball game, antique show, carnival, games, dances, OCT 12-27 SUPERIOR
parade, reenactments, vendors & more. 928-567-0535 Annual Fall Plant Sale OCT 24-25 DUNCAN
OCT 4 TUCSON Boyce Thompson Arboretum - 1000’s of drought-tolerant Greenlee County Fall Festival
25th Annual Harambee Festival OCT 10-12 TUCSON plants for sale 8a-5p, see mature species throughout 1258 Fairgrounds Rd - Haunted house, arts/crafts, pump-
Mansfield Park/NW Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave - Join in this Tucson Meet Yourself - 30th Anniversary grounds, horticulturists on hand weekends. 520-689-2811 kin carving, sales & petting zoo. 12p-10p, free/festival,
celebration of African culture featuring a drum ceremony, El Presidio Park - Explore cultures of Southern Arizona. $2/Haunted house-free under 10. 928-359-2032
dancing, kids fun, food/drink vendors. Free, 6-10p. 520- 30+ food vendors, music, dance & folk art demos, free. OCT 16-18 SCOTTSDALE
791-3248 www.tucsonfestival.org or 520-806-9004 14th Annual Western ArtWalk Weekend OCT 24-26 SIERRA VISTA
Main Street & surrounding areas - Artist demos, Gallery Festival of Color & Hot Air Balloon Rally
OCT 4 FLAGSTAFF OCT 10-12 PHOENIX show openings, live cowboy music & poetry, prize draw- Veterans Memorial Park - Balloons lasso targets. Sunset
Fall Open House Native American Recognition Days at the Garden ing & more! Th 6p-9p, Sa 12p-5p, free. 480-990-3939 glow, mass ascension and dawn patrol, free. Weather per-
The Arboretum at Flagstaff - Fall color tours, family Desert Botanical Gdn - Native American yoga cere- mitting. 800-288-3861
activities, scavanger hunt, in conjunction with the Festival mony 7p-8:30p on 10th. 11th-12th, 10-4p, Salt River OCT 16-19 TUBA CITY
of Science, free, 9a-5p. 928-774-1442 Native Dancers, art sale, Agave pit bake, food, basket Annual Western Navajo Nation Fair OCT 24-26 PARKER
weaving. $4-$7.50. 480-941-1225 Contest Pow Wow, arts/crafts/food vendors, rodeo & Bikerfest III
OCT 4 TUCSON more. $5/adults, $3/children & snrs, extra $3 rodeo, 8a- Motorcycle rally, 24th: downtown bike show and street
24rd Annual Casa Car Show OCT 10-12 SIERRA VISTA midnight. 928-283-3285 party, 25th: pancake b’fast, poker run, bike rodeo & BBQ,
Kino Sports Complex - 800+ car displays, Int’l Food A Rock Rustler’s Dream 26th: Rolling Thunder. Fundraiser for Player’s 9th St.
Festival, live entertainment, kid’s fun & Casa Car Raffle. Cochise College - Gems, rocks, minerals, slabs, speci- OCT 17 TEMPE Youth Cnt. 928-669-2174
$1 min. adult donation, free under 16. 520-624-5600 mens, lapidary equipment, materials, books, tools, Reel Indians: A Native Film Screening
demonstrations, field trips, hourly prizes, free parking. ASU Neeb Hall, Main Campus - 6:30p-10p, free OCT 25 WICKENBURG
OCT 4-5 SIERRA VISTA 520-378-9618 adm. 602-277-3711 9th Annual Fly-in
Annual Art in the Park Municipal Airport - Planes displayed, static air show, aer-
Veterans Memorial Park - 220 art & craft vendors in this OCT 10-12 WILLIAMS OCT 17-18 COOLIDGE obatic & model airplane exhibit, scenic airflights, pan-
high quality juried outdoor show. 20 food booths operated Fall Festival - The End of the Era Calvin Coolidge Days cake breakfast, 7:30a-1:30p, free adm. 928-684-5479
by local non-profit groups. Sa, 9a-6p; Su, 9a-4p. Free. Commemorating Williams, the last Rt 66 town by-passed San Carlos Park - Live entertainment, volleyball, horse-
520-378-1763 by the Interstate. Reenactments, golf tournament, Cruise shoes, food, games, parade on Sat. & a whole lot of fun. OCT 25 LAKE HAVASU CITY
the Loop, sidewalk sales, art fair, chili bake-off, scare- After 5p Fr, 8a-8p Sa and 8a-6p Su, free. 520-723-4551 Fall Fun Fair
OCT 4-5 PRESCOTT crow stuffing, movies & more! 928-635-1418 Rotary Park - Family night out at the Fall Fun Fair
25th Annual Folk Music Festival OCT 17-19 TOMBSTONE Carnival, games, entertainment, costume contest, petting
Sharlot Hall Museum - A mix of performances, work- OCT 10-12 BISBEE Helldorado Days zoo, train rides and food, 4-8p, tickets 25 cents/per activi-
shops & opportunities to participate in music making. Turquoise Hunt Tombstone’s oldest tradition! Reenactments, parade, fash- ty. 928-453-8686
10a-5p. Festival Dance Sa night at Prescott Activity Cnt, Dump No. 7 in Lavander Pit Mine - Rockhounds can visit ion show, carnival, live music, street entertainment, food
8p. 928-445-3122 this famous Mine. Held in conjunction with the Sierra to suit every taste & Tombstone Vigilettes’ Variety Night. OCT 25 YUMA
Vista Mineral Show. Tours twice daily. $15/adults, 520-457-3197 Annual Vintage Cruisers of Yuma
$10/kids. 520-432-7071 Joe Henry Park - Street rods, original vehicles & trucks,
OCT 17-19 BULLHEAD CITY pre-1970’s era; proceeds for charity. 9a-3p, free/specta-
OCT 11 TUCSON Hardyville Days tors. 928-785-9727
Arizona State Museum Open House Community Park - Arts & crafts fair, 100+ vendors, live
Huachuca Art Association Presents Tour storage rooms, vaults & labs, experience the past entertainment on two stages, gunfights, pony rides, con- OCT 25 CHLORIDE
through corn grinding, spear throwing, talks with scholars tests, games, sports and more. 928-763-0158 Arts & Crafts Fair
32nd Annual & hands-on activities, 10a-4p, free. 520-621-6302
OCT 11 PRESCOTT
OCT 17-19 AVONDALE
Billy Moore Days
Variety of artists, some famous, others not so famous,
selling their works along the streets. Tremendous bargains

ART IN THE PARK “Plein Air” Painting Event & Auction

Phippen Museum -”Plein air” artists, winetasting, music,
auction. $10 adv/$15 door. 928-778-1385
Coldwater Park - Founder’s day celebration, parade at
10a on Sa-bands, marching units, floats & equestrians.
Carnival, burro races & more. 623-932-2260
for fine art, jewelry and crafts. 928-565-2204
OCT 25-26 MESA
Native American Pow Wow
Pioneer Park - Dance competition, arts & food ven-
OCT 11 GLENDALE OCT 17-19 SCOTTSDALE dors, children’s activities. Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-dusk, free.
Veterans Memorial Park Annual Front Porch Festival ArtFest of Fifth Avenue 480-644-3836
Historic Catlin Court Shopping District - Crafters on the Arts District, Downtown - A bi-annual festival, combines
lawns of storefronts. Craft demonstrations and vendors, over 100 fine artists, unique shops, great restaurants and
Fry Blvd. at Calle Portal Classic Car Show, adm and parking are free. 623-435- live music. Free. 480-968-5353, 1-888-ARTFEST
OCT 25-26 TUCSON
La Fiesta de los Chiles
6813 Tucson Botanical Gdns - craft/food vendors; Salsa, Cajun,
Sierra Vista, Az OCT 11 SIERRA VISTA
OCT 17-19 YUMA
Ocean to Ocean Festival of the Arts
Tex-Mex, Mariachi & S. American music; children’s
activities, 10a-5p. $5 adv, $7 gate, $2.50 ages 5-12. Free
16th Annual Cars in the Park Historic Downtown - Sale of artwork directly from the shuttle. 520-326-9686
Veterans Memorial Park - 300 cars, Classics, street rods, artists, live entertainment, Meet & Greet Cocktail Party
October 4 & 5, 2003 low-riders, antiques, judging, awards, vendors, prizes, DJ.
8a-3p, free. 520-378-3096
on Fr and Black Tie Dinner/Silent Auction ($50).
Fundraiser for Hospice of Yuma. 928-343-2222
OCT 25-26 TUCSON
Annual Tucson Bluegrass Music Festival
Pima County Fairgrounds - National bands, jam sessions,
OCT 11 FLAGSTAFF OCT 18 GLOBE
Saturday, 9am-6pm Art on the Square Apache “Jii” (Day) Celebration
workshops, food and crafts, camping avail., 9a-6p. Call
for adm & camping info. 520-760-0745
Heritage Square - Juried art show featuring Coconino County Downtown Globe - Celebrate with aNative American
Sunday, 9am-4pm fine artists, authors & performers, Kid’s Art Start Gallery & food, crafts, paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls & clothing, OCT 25-26 SALOME
Kid Create workshops. Free, 10a-7p. 928-779-7690 entertainment by various tribes. 9a-5p, free. 800-804-5623 T Bar B Feed Rodeo
220 Artist Vendor Booths OCT 11 PINE OCT 18 SNOWFLAKE
1/4 mile east of Salome on Hwy 60 - 2 separate rodeos,
GCPRA approved, produced by W/A Rodeos, 2p, $. 928-
Apple Festival Annual Snowflake Harvest Festival 859-3335
Separate Food Booth Area Pine Community Center - Apple pie baking contest, pro-
duce, desserts for sale, 10a-4p. 800-672-9766
Heritage Park - Arts and crafts, food, entertainment, con-
tests, activities for kids. 928-536-4331
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AUG 1-3 FLAGSTAFF OCT 2-5 WILLCOX DEC 6-7 TUMACACORI JAN 23-25 YUMA
Festival In The Pines Rex Allen Days La Fiesta de Tumacacori 6th Annual Lettuce Days
Coconino Fairgrounds - 150 country-wide juried arti- Celebration of Rex Allen Sr, hometown hero, “Last of Tumacacori Nat’l Historical Park - Celebrate Santa Old Main St - Arts & crafts, food, entertainment, farm
sans, 2 stages of entertainment, interactive kid’s area, the Silver Screen Cowboys.” Golf tournament, parade, Cruz Valley history/culture. 50 food, crafts & info equip and agricultural displays, cabbage bowling and
food, $7, under 12 free, Fr 11a-6p, Sa-Su 9a-6p. 888- country fair, rodeo, Int’l Turtle Race, country music booths, stage entertainment, kids activities, 10a-5p, free, more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-3, free. 928-782-5712
278-3378 concert, more. 520-384-2272 Sunday Mass 10a. 520-398-2341
FEB 6-8 SIERRA VISTA
AUG 9-10 FLAGSTAFF OCT 11-12 SCOTTSDALE DEC 12-14 CHANDLER Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering
The SW Renewable Energy Fair Railfair Christmas Holiday Wine & Gifts Buena Performing Arts Cnt - 60+ storytellers, poets,
NAU Union - Latest in renewable energy & green McCormick Stillman Railroad Park - Model trains, Kokopelli Winery - presentation of 1999 & 2000 wines, singers/musicians, concerts, jam sessions. Fr 7:30p, Sa
building for your home/business. West’s largest expo of exhibits & more, $1/train & carousel rides, children gifts for holidays, live music, art, food & wine tasting, all day, Su 2p. For prices: 520-458-5647, 800-288-3861
alternative fuel vehicles. Sa 9-5, Su 9-4, free parking, under 3 free w/paying adult. 10a-5p, free. 480-312-2312 free adm, $7 souvenir wine glass, 10a-6p. 480-792-6927
$5 adm. 800-595-7658 FEB 13-22 SCOTTSDALE
OCT 17-19 AVONDALE DEC 21 GLOBE Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
AUG 15-17 PAYSON Billy Moore Days Festival of Lights Westworld - Most pretigious N. American Arabian
119th Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Coldwater Park - Founder’s day celebration, parade at Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park - Celebrate the horse show. 2000 horses, 300+ vendors, 25 eateries. 8a-
Multi-Event Center - Bull riding, calf roping, barrel rac- 10a on Sa-bands, marching units, floats & equestrians. holidays with hundreds of glowing luminarias along 5p daily plus 6-9p Fr-Sa, $10 gen, $7 Srs, under 12 free.
ing & more, PRCA sanctioned. Adults $14, childen $7. Carnival, burro races & more. 623-932-2260 walls/walkways, holiday music, free drinks and adm., 480-515-1500
Call re family performance. 928-474-4515, 800-672- 5:30-8:30p. 928-425-0320
9766 OCT 19-26 LAKE HAVASU CITY FEB 14-15 GLOBE/MIAMI
32nd Annual London Bridge Days JAN 2-4 MESA Historic Home Tour, Antique & Quilt Show
AUG 23-24 PHOENIX Free concerts, a variety of entertainment & contests, Flagg Gem & Mineral Show Historic homes, buildings & shops incl’d in the tour.
Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair parade, garden tea. 800-242-8278/928-453-3444 Mesa Community College, Dobson & Southern - 100 From 9a, last tour 3p. $7 adults, $4 children, Sr. citizens
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium - 60+ arts and crafts dealers with exhibits of minerals, fossils, & gems; free $5. 800-804-5623
exhibitors, fresh sweet corn, baked goods, free adm & NOV 2 PHOENIX mineral samples for children & teachers, free adm &
parking, $5 for lunch. 10a-5p. 602-231-0300 15th Annual Sunday at Shemer parking. 480-575-5214 FEB 27-29 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Shemer Art Center & Museum - art festival, demos, Fountain Hills Great Fair
AUG 30-31 FLAGSTAFF hands-on activities, musical entertainment & auctions, JAN 9-11 CASA GRANDE Ave. of the Fountains - 515 artists/crafts people, juried
Zuni Marketplace $3, under 12 free, 10a-5p. 602-262-4727 Old-Time Fiddlers Bluegrass Jamboree, Country Store show. 10a-5p Fr-Sa, 8a-5p Su. Entertainment on 2 mini-
Museum of Northern Arizona - Native American Bazaar & Car Show stages, food booths & carnival. Hot air balloons on Su.
artists sell & demonstrate arts & crafts, tribal dances, NOV 7-9 YUMA Pinal County Fairgrounds - Music, arts & crafts, car 480-837-1654
kids activities. $5 adults; $4 snrs; $3 students; $2 kids Quilt & Antique Faire on Main Street show, food vendors, Budweiser Clydesdales scheduled,
7-17. 9a-5p. 928-774-5213 Vendors, 9a-4p. 928-783-0071 or 928-782-5712 9a-5p, $3, under 12 free. 520-723-5242 Did you ever hear that saying “Not in a month of
SEP 5-7 SIERRA VISTA NOV 14-16 WICKENBURG JAN 16-18 WILLCOX Sundays?” Well, a month of Sundays may be liter-
Oktoberfest Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship Wings Over Willcox ally impossible, but not in our new feature. On
Veterans Memorial Park - Live entertainment, food, Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds - Three host bands on Birding Festival - Sandhill cranes, longspurs, hawks, these pages “A Month of Sundays” brings you 30
beer tent, music, carnival, free adm. 520-417-6980can- stage twice a day, 13 events, food, arts & crafts. Suggest sparrows, wetlands and woodlands, Ft. Bowie history, weeks of Sunday events... you’ll never run out of
celled bring own chair. Call for hours/prices. 800-942-5242 Playa geology, tours, banquet & silent auction. Reserve great things to do in Az Tourist News!
early! 800-200-2272
SEP 11-14 SONOITA NOV 21-23 TUCSON
Santa Cruz County Fair Holiday Craft Market
County Fairgrounds - Fair, carnival, exhibits, games, 4H Tucson Museum of Art - Over 130 of the finest SW arti-
livestock, live music; rodeo, trick & team roping, BLM sans offer photography, jewelry, clothing, garden art,
Wild Horse & Burro Adoption, vendors, food. 9a, $3. sculpture and lots more. 10a-5p, free adm to market,
520-455-5553 museum. 520-624-2333
SEP 18-21 PRESCOTT VALLEY NOV 29-30 BISBEE
Yavapai County Fair Historic Home Tour
Yavapai County Fairgrounds - Exhibits, livestock, Unique architectural selections, walk or take a trolley.
staged entertainment, carnival rides, Demolition Derby, Sat 10a-4p; Sun 12-4 p, $10. Also the Christmas House JAN 1-DEC 31 SCOTTSDALE MAY 25-SEP 14 FLAGSTAFF
commercial vendors, food. 928-775-8000 Art Fair (Fri-Sun). 520-432-5421 Scottsdale ArtWalk Historic Walking Tour
Downtown - Perfect for an evening out or for those search- Visitors Cnt/Amtrak - Walking tours every other Sun 10a,
SEP 27-28 KINGMAN We’re Here When You Need Us The Most... ing for that special piece of art. Demos, entertainment & except for July 4 at 8a, by historians Richard & Sherry
Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and Parade exhibitions Th nights, free, 7-9p. Mangum dressed in period costume, donations. Reserv:
Celebrating the ranching era of earlier Kingman days. WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS, 24-7 www.scottsdalegalleries.com, 480-990-3939 928-774-8800
Parade on Sa at 10a, rodeo at 1p at the Mohave County
Fairgrounds on Sa & Su. 866-427-RT66 Az Tourist News • 1-800-462-8705 • www.aztourist.com JAN 1-DEC 31 HEREFORD MAY 1-OCT 31 SNOWFLAKE
Arizona Folklore Preserve Snowflake Historic Home Tours
Performances Saturdays and Sundays at 2p by Dolan Ellis, Spinson Pioneer Museum - 11a & 2p, Tues- Sat. Covers 2 -
Arizona’s Official State Balladeer, also guest artists. 3 houses/museum dependent upon which the tourists want
www.arizonafolklore.com, 520-378-6165 to see, $1/per person per location, under 6 free. 928-536-
4881
JAN 1-DEC 31 SIERRA VISTA
Friends of the San Pedro River Hikes MAY 31-AUG 15 PHOENIX
Hike along the San Pedro Trail to various sites of interest Climbing Wall
i.e. the Boston Mill, the Presidio & Boquillas Ranch. One Phoenix Spectrum Mall - Ongoing through the summer
hike per month, $5/hiker. 520-459-2555 months. 24’ high climbing wall. Great for kids & adults. $5
for 5 minutes. Located on Bethany Home Rd. between 15th
JAN 1-DEC 31 TUCSON & 19th Ave. 602-249-0670
Getaway to Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair
Lew Sorensen Community Cnt - Country furniture, pottery,
china, farm implements, Oriental rugs, jewelry, native arti-
JUN 1-AUG 10 WILLIAMS
Summer Series Rodeo
Beautiful Scottsdale, AZ facts. 1st Su each month. Free, 10a- 4p. 520-740-5845
JAN 1-DEC 31 PINE
Rodeo Grounds - Six 2-day weekends featuring bareback,
team roping, saddle bronc, calf roping, barrel racing, bull
riding. 928-635-1418, www.williamschamber.com
• 2 Nights, 1 Bedroom Suite Accommodations Old Timers Fiddlers Jam Session
including Social Hour and Breakfast at the Pine Community Center - Cultural Hall. Spectators wel- JUN 7-AUG 9 SHOW LOW
come. Bring instrument and join in the Jam. 3rd Wednesday Concert in the Park Series
Scottsdale Pima Inn & Suites of every month at 1p. Free. 928-476-3547 or 928-476-4791 City Park - June, 7th, 21st, 28th; July 5th & 19th; August
9th. 7p-9p, free concerts, variety of music genres & family
• 2 Night Light Tours of the World Renowned JAN 1-DEC 31 VAIL
Sundays in the Park
entertainment. www.ci.show-low.az.us, 928-532-4140
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West Colossal Cave Mountain Park - 1st Sunday of each month,
family-oriented array of events and activities ranging from
JUN 7-OCT 4 SNOWFLAKE
The Heritage Marketplace
birds of prey to Native American games to Ranch Heritage Heritage Park, Main St - Farmers, artists and craftsmen
Simply identify the businesses in the Day. 520-647-7121 offer goods in open-air market. Music, kiddie train, and
horse-drawn wagon rides. 1st Sat. of every month, 9a-4p.
August 2003 Az Tourist News from the addresses below: JAN 1-DEC 31 AMADO
Farmer’s Market & Arts & Crafts
928-536-4331
Amado Territory Ranch - Fresh produce, salsa, plants, local JUN 26-SEP 25 SURPRISE
1300 S. Milton Rd. __________________________________________________ honey, jams, fresh baked goods, unique gifts, hand made
jewelry, crafts & wine. 2nd & 4th Sat every month, 8a-12p.
Surprise Serenades
West Valley Arts Museum - Various dates, concerts incl
7330 N. Pima Rd.____________________________________________________ 520-398-8684 Latin-American Folklore music, great oldies, an American
String Quartet and a Bluegrass & Country Band. 7p, $5 at
2041 S. Craycroft Rd._________________________________________________ MAY 1-OCT 15 LAKE POWELL
Star Safari
the door. 623-972-0635 ext 26
Lake Powell Resort & Marina Waheap - Every night, times JUN 28-AUG 31 PRESCOTT
320 Galisteo St. ____________________________________________________ dependent upon time of sunset, $28/adults, $21/children 12 Square Dance on the Plaza
& under. Seating limited, recommended you call for reser- Courthouse Plaza, Prescott - Every Saturday, 7p-9:30p. 928-
160 N. Valentine St. _________________________________________________ vations: 800-528-6154 771-9653
MAY 1-OCT 31 BISBEE JUL 10-AUG 7 SIERRA VISTA
CONGRATULATIONS TO LAST MONTH’S WINNER: Farmer’s Markets
Next to Warren Ballpark - Every Sat. morning Bisbee-area
Summer Concerts in the Park
Veteran’s Memorial Park - “Summertime, and the livin’ is
DOUGLAS E. MADDEN OF WEATHERFORD, OK! growers market a wide variety of locally grown or hand-
made items for garden use. 8a-12p, free. 520-432-5421 or
easy” - Relax on the lawn and listen to great music, July
10th, 17th, 24th & 31st & Aug 7th. 800-288-3861
866-2BISBEE
JUL 10-AUG 8 SIERRA VISTA
MAY 1-OCT 31 MAYER Tsumami Nights
Name ___________________________________________________________________ Colly Soleri Music Center Series Sierra Vista Aquatic Center - July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and
Arcosanti - Dinner & concerts - selected shows followed by August 8th. Grab your surf & boogie boards & ride the big
Address _________________________________________________________________ Picto-graph light & sound show, incl tour of Arcosanti, $30.
602-254-5309; 928-632-7135; www.arcosanti.org.
waves, dance to “Berry Boy”, eat pizza, $8.50/adm. 800-
288-3861
City________________________________________________________Zip__________ MAY 23-SEP 20 TUCSON SEP 1-APR 30 TUMACACORI
Budweiser Summer Concert Series Guevavi & Calabazas Missions Tours
Old Tucson Studios - Outdoor concerts 6:30p w/doors open- The ruins of Los Santos Angeles de Guevavi and San
Phone___________________________________________________________________ ing at 5p. Includes Gary Allan; Honky Tonk Tailgate; Lynch Cayetano de Calabazas, normally closed to the public, can
Mob, LA Guns, and Yngwie Malstein - more TBA. Prices be visited on guided van tours, $17.50/pp, reserv. req. 520-
Email ___________________________________________________________________ vary. 520-883-0100 398-2341
MAY 24-SEP 27 WINSLOW SEP 3-DEC 28 PHOENIX
Drawing held August 28th, 2003. To fill out this form online, log on to Summer Nights on the Corner Petroglyph Hikes
Standin’ on the Corner Park - Beginning May 24 & every Pueblo Grande Museum - 3-mile, 3 hour interpretive hikes
Sat. night through Sept, a live band at the park, 7-10p. to various locations incl. South Mountain Park &
http://www.aztourist.com/contest Blues, jazz, country, rock and more. Clap, dance, make new Superstition Mountains, various dates, levels of difficulty.
Or mail to: Az Tourist News, 105 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705 friends. 928-289-2434 $5/person. 602-495-0901
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AUG 9 FLAGSTAFF SEP 27 MARANA

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Half Marathon
Wheeler Park-Fr dinner 6:30p. Free dinner to runners,
$3: spectators. Sa 13mi, 8:15a; 5K fun run Race 8a.
Race Reg. Fee $15-$30. Awards. 928-774-0649
MS 100 Corona de Marana Bike Tour
100K bike tours around city, family ride bicycling event
for cyclists of all ages/abilities, benefits MS. Call for
registration details: 800-FIGHT-MS
A Little Bit About Golf
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Red McLaughlin Invitational Archery Shoot The Arizona Fall League recreational and competitive sports fied the first set of rules, which helped
Timber Camp - 21mi N. of Globe, competition in many Scottsdale Stadium - Future stars in MLB compete,
ages/divisions, Pee Wee Shooters free. Adults $20, enjoy many special promotions planned for the fans. $5 in the world. Do you know something eliminate local variations in play. The
under 18 $10, Family Package $50, Sa 7a, Su 6a. 928- at the gate, 1:05p and 7:05p times, Monday-Saturday, of its history? Read on... Royal and Ancient Golf Club, established
473-2812 never on Sunday & Oct 2nd. 480-312-2580,
www.scottsdaleAZ.gov/stadium Roman emperors apparently played a 10 years later at St. Andrews, Scotland,
AUG 16 GLENDALE relaxing game called paganica, using a became the official ruling organization of
Junior Golf Championships OCT 4 DOUGLAS
Glen Lakes Golf Course - Longest running junior golf Cochise County Cycling Classic bent stick to drive a soft, feather-stuffed the sport. Its rules committee, along with
tournament in Glendale, variety of age divisions, $17, 252, 157 , 92 & 45 mi bicycle tours of Cochise ball. Over the next 5 centuries the game the United States Golf Association, still
8a-1p. 623-930-2832 County’s perimeter. Courses for all skill levels.
Times/fees vary. Dinner held the 3rd for cyclers at developed on several continents and even- governs the sport.
AUG 22-24 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE Gadsden Hotel. 520-745-2033 tually evolved into the popular Scottish Among the major men’s tournaments
Valle Redondo Fat Tire Fiesta
Mountain bike festival, trails of the White Mountains OCT 4 LITCHFIELD PARK game known as golfe. Various European are the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British
near Greer, Eagar & Springerville, Apache Sitgreaves AzPC of AISES Scholarship & Leadership Golf countries had games resembling paganica Open, and the PGA. Women golfers have
Nat’l Forest, $30. 928-333-5553 Tournament
Wigwam Resort - Fundraising event for programs to - cambuca in England, jeu de mail in their own tour, sponsored by the Ladies
AUG 23 SHOW LOW increase the number of American Indians & Alaskan France, and in the Netherlands het kol- Professional Golf Association (LPGA),
Annual Tri in the Pines Triathlon Natives in science, engineering & technology. 602-250- ven, which was played in the American the governing body for about 600 women
Aquatic Center - USA Triathlon sanctioned sprint event, 2409
825-yd swim, 12.3mi bike on city streets, 3.5 mi run, colonies as early as 1657. professionals. Their four major tourna-
$50-80, 7a. 928-532-4140 OCT 4-5 SCOTTSDALE The Scottish game, however, is the ments are in the LPGA, the U.S. Women’s
Scottsdale Fall Classic
AUG 23 SIERRA VISTA WestWorld - Hunter jumper show, free adm. 480-312- direct ancestor of the modern game. The Open, the duMaurier Classic in Canada,
Hummingbird Triathlon 6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld first formal golf club, the Company of and the Nabisco Dinah Shore tournament.
Aquatic Center - Starts with 800-meter swin, then 13-
mile bike race, ending with 5-kilometer run. Team & OCT 11-12 PAGE-LAKE POWELL Gentlemen Golfers, now the Honourable
individual entries, various age groups, $30/single, Shriner’s Golf Tournament
$60/team. 800-288-3861 Fri evening golf tournament at 9 hole golf course fol-
AUG 29-30 SPRINGERVILLE
Cowboy Cow Pasture Golf Tournament
lowed by dinner and calcutta. Sat golf tournament at
Lake Powel Nat’l Golf Course, then million dollar
shoot off. 928-608-0374
The Apache Stronghold Golf School
Bar Flying V Ranch - Golf on the open range, poets,
storytellers, music, cowboy demos, BBQ ($), Western OCT 16 SCOTTSDALE Named one of the top 10 new public • Golf Daily • Video Analysis
art show, crafts. 928-333-2123 Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournament courses in the U.S. by Golf Magazine, • Equipment Fitting • Unlimited Range
Arizona Biltmore Golf Resort - Benefits the Arizona • Instruction Manual
AUG 29-31 TUCSON Kidney Foundation, a 19th hole celebration with dinner, Apache Stronghold is a par 72 champi- • Best Western accommodations
Desert Bracket Classic live & silent auction & awards, $1200/foursome. 602- onship course situated on unspoiled high-
Southwestern International Raceway - Big Bucks Race, 840-1644 • Dinner & Drink p/night stay
gates open at 9a. 3 day pass/$30, children/$15. 520- desert terrain. Golf lessons are available • Lunch (for 2-3 day schools only)
762-9700 OCT 18 BISBEE for both beginning and seasoned players. • Souvenir Package
The Great Bisbee Stairclimb • 5:1 student to instructor ratio
AUG 30-SEP 1 ST. JOHNS Part of a 5K run through Bisbee, run, walk & climb up One, two and three day golf schools
St. Johns Great American Race the 1,034 stairs found throughout the city, also the include:
St. Johns Airpark - Over 200 cars race the runways. Barco Ice Man competition. 520-432-5421 www.bis- • 6+ hours instruction per day For more information call 1-800-
Formula cars, vintage cars, Indy cars and NASA. $2, beenet.com/stairclimb
under 16 free! 928-337-2000 from P.G.A. Professional APACHE 8.
OCT 26 TUCSON
SEP 6 TUCSON Cruise 10-miler & 2-mile Fun Run/Walk
Race for Cure Sabino High School - Cruise this classic 10 mile road
Southwestern Int’l Raceway - Fund “racer” for cancer race or 2 mile run/walk - perfect prep for the Dec.
research. Features Brackets, Jr. Dragsters & Super Tucson Marathon. Benefits AZ Cancer Center and
Categories, gates open at 3p. Adult $10, Snr/Mil. $5,
kids 10 & under free. 520-762-9700
SEP 19-20 PARKER
The Main Street Golf Tournament: Golf-Fun-Frolic
Emerald Canyon Golf Course - Approx 25 teams com-
CASA, pre-register. 520-326-9383
OCT 27-28 SONOITA
Grass Ridge Horse Trials
Sa- Fairgrounds in Sonoita, dressage & stadium jump-
ing. Su- cross country course at Grass Ridge Farm,
HIGH RATING.
LOW RATES.
pete in this fundraiser, 7a. Calcutta Friday night at Patty Sonoita. Starts 8a both days, free. For info call Marilyn:
Clearmen’s Steak House, entry $60. 928-669-6333 520-455-9373
SEP 21 TUCSON
Annual El Tour Az Tourist News is
10K & 5K run/walk. Benefits “Tu Nidito” family ser- distributed statewide
vices. Finishers medallions, age category awards,
fruit/water aid stations. 5:30a late regis. Starts Tucson at participating
Mtn Reserve. Fees. 520-745-2033 JB’s Restaurants.

Arizona Diamondbacks Home Game Schedule

Bank One Ballpark, (locals refer to it as BOB), 401 E. Jefferson St, Phoenix, I-10, 7th St. Exit, Ticket
Office: 888-777-4664
DATE DAY OPPONENT GAME TIME
August 5 Tuesday Montreal Expos 6:35pm
August 6 Wednesday Montreal Expos 6:35pm
August 7 Thursday Montreal Expos 6:35pm
August 8 Friday New York Mets 7:05pm
August 9 Saturday New York Mets 7:05pm
August 10 Sunday New York Mets 1:35pm
August 19 Tuesday Cincinnati Reds 6:35pm
August 20 Wednesday Cincinnati Reds 6:35pm Package includes greens fee, cart, sleeve PAYSON
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August 22 Friday Chicago Cubs 7:05pm of premium balls, resort room and meal. MESA/PHOENIX
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CARLOS

August 24 Sunday Chicago Cubs 1:35pm FLORENCE

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August 26 Tuesday San Diego Padres 6:35pm
August 27
August 29
Wednesday
Friday
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
6:35pm
7:05pm
in San Carlos, five minutes east of Globe
on Highway 70. Call 1-800-APACHE 8.
GO FOR IT ALL
August 30 Saturday San Francisco Giants 1:05pm
August 31 Sunday San Francisco Giants 5:05pm
September 8
September 9
Monday
Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
6:35pm
6:35pm STRONGHOLD GOLF PACKAGE
September 10 Wednesday Los Angeles Dodgers 6:35pm

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September 11 Thursday Los Angeles Dodgers 6:35pm
September 12
September 13
September 14
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
7:05pm
7:05pm
1:35pm
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September 26 Friday St. Louis Cardinals 7:05pm

September 27 Saturday St. Louis Cardinals 1:05pm MONDAY-THURSDAY FRIDAY-SUNDAY
September 28 Sunday St. Louis Cardinals 1:35pm
Per person per night. Based on double occupancy. Reservations required. Not valid with any other offer. Must present this coupon.
NOTE: All game times, especially Wednesday nights, Saturday and Sunday games, are subject to change Prices may change at any time. Must be 21 years or older to participate in gaming activites. $64 and $79 prices good thru Sept 30, 2003.
once network television commitments are determined.
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Rare Treat in Sierra Vista Area Falling Stars

Hummingbird Banding Open to Public The Perseid Meteor Shower
by Erika K. Breckel Rocky Mountains and the Sonoran and by Deb McQueen August 13, the Perseid Meteor Shower
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It happens to all of us at one AM. No special equipment or knowledge
son is underway and you have the ularly diverse since many species season- time or another - one quick glance up is needed to fully experience and enjoy
opportunity to witness the tiniest of ally migrate from their summer homes in at the star filled sky, or perhaps caught the sparkling show that a shower can pro-
birds being weighed, banded and fed. the Northwestern climes to their winter quickly out of the corner of our eye, the duce. Find a dark place, and face in the
This rare treat can be destinations of Mexico and brilliance of a falling star. The expression direction of the shower. The Perseids
observed through October Central America. “falling star” is just a description of what come from the constellation Perseus in
at three locations in the Research into the seems to be occurring, but that object the Northeast part of the sky. Taking a
Sierra Vista area - the migratory patterns, breeding slicing through the night sky and quickly lawn chair and adjusting it to a nearly
Nature Conservancy’s habits and other behaviors of disappearing is actually called a meteor. horizontal position, giving you a broad
Ramsey Canyon Preserve, these incandescently colorful Meteors are completely unrelated to view of the sky, will allow you to see
the San Pedro House at the birds is the driver for the hum- stars. They are tiny bits of space debris so many of the 30-70 meteors per hour that
San Pedro Riparian mingbird banding events. small that thousands would easily fit in will streak across the sky.
National Conservation However, the ultimate benefit the palm of your hand. Yet each one of So sit back and enjoy one of nature’s
Area and in Miller is yours - watching, pho- them causes that brief flash in the night most amazing performances on August
Canyon. tographing, and possibly assist- sky, that brilliant flameout as it ends its 12/13. No meteor belonging to a shower
Southeast Arizona is a ing in the banding process life in a 40,000 mile per hour plunge into has ever been known to reach the Earth’s
premier location for sighting humming- while experiencing the magnificent set- the upper part of the Earth’s atmosphere. surface, but they often leave a glowing
birds, with 17 species recorded. ting in the forested Ramsey Canyon, the It is this process that creates the sudden trail that may last for several seconds,
Generally, these tiny flying jewels begin cottonwood-lined San Pedro River or the flash of light. giving us a dazzling light show in the
to arrive in mid-March and leave by early dramatic Miller Canyon. Each day our planet collects about 400 summer sky.
October. Peak months for the largest Dates and times vary among the tons of meteoric debris, most of it is
number of hummingbirds and species three locations. Please call the Sierra microscopic dust that goes completely
sighted are May and August.
Location is always the key ingredient
Vista Convention and Visitors Bureau
at 800-288-3861 or 520-417-6960 for
unnoticed and floats to the ground months Special
in attracting wildlife. Southeastern
Arizona is unique as habitats and species
directions or additional information or
visit our website at www.visitsierrav-
later. A very few of the pieces are large
enough to flash as visible meteors. On Astronomy Events
very rare occasions, a chunk large enough
from the Sierra Madre of Mexico, the ista.com. to survive the fiery dive hits the ground Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista
as a meteorite, such as Meteor Crater near AUG 22 Huachuca Astronomy Club
Public Star Party
Warm & Welcoming Hospitality Winslow.
On an average night, 3-4 meteors can
be seen per hour. However, as our planet
Enjoy an evening with the stars in the
sky, not the stars on TV. Telescope
Casa de San Pedro Bed and Breakfast Inn makes its journey around the sun, we viewing, learn about craters, rings &
encounter swarms of meteors at pre- more! Call to confirm: 520-366-5788
Looking for a cool place to Tombstone or track Coronado’s route at dictable times of year. The result is a
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escape? Looking for a relaxing the Coronado National Monument. Kitt Peak National Observatory,
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meteor shower. The best meteor showers

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and intimate inn that is close to Kartchner Caverns is also an easy trek. can produce an average of one meteor per SW of Tucson
nature and affords The skies are minute. SEP 20 Getting Started:
opportunities to bird- blue, the weather On the night of Tuesday August 12 Astronomy as a Hobby
watch, hike, or just relax? noticeably cooler than through the morning of Wednesday, Learn the difference between different
Casa de San Pedro Tucson or Phoenix due types of amateur telescopes, acces-
B&B in SE Arizona is to the 4250’ elevation sories, learn techniques, receive a
the ideal location. The - a perfect getaway planisphere & observer’s log book,
territorial hacienda has 10 from the summer heat, $20-$25. 520-318-8726
guest rooms with private and just 90 miles SEP 26 Fun with the Sun
baths. The included southeast of Tucson. All ages program to answer all your
breakfasts are wonderful There is so much to questions about our favorite star.
and hearty. You will enjoy the Mexican do... don’t forget to just sit in the Hands-on activities, solar observing,
furnishings, the flowers, the birds, and enclosed courtyard and relax with a cool making your own video. $10/adults,
most of all the warm and welcoming hos- beverage and enjoy the fountain and $8/seniors & kids. 520-318-8726
pitality at this inn. flowers and maybe a piece of the Casa’s
Located on 10 acres adjacent to the famous afternoon pies. So if you are look- Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff
San Pedro Riparian Reserve, you will ing for a romantic, relaxing commune SEP 28 Mars Observing Fest
be able to hike the San Pedro River, tour with nature - this is a “Best Bet.” Viewing through Lowell’s original
Bisbee, visit the classic birding canyons For more information or to make a Clark telescope will concentrate on
of SE Arizona, venture over to reservation, call us at 520-366-1300 or the planet Mars. Many portable tele-
pay us a virtual visit at www.bedand- scopes will also be on site. Doors
birds.com. We are located at 8933 S. Yell open 7:30pm. 928-774-3358
Lane, Hereford, Arizona, 85615.
Az Tourist News is
Southwest Wings distributed statewide
at participating
Birding & Nature Festival JB’s Restaurants.
Madera Canyon, Az Bisbee, August 6-10
Cottages with kitchenettes and
beautiful views of Madera Creek
Exhibits, vendors, presentations & field
trips to places like the San Pedro River, Observatories and Planetariums
Chiricahua Mts & Huachuca Mts.
Featured bird is the Black-throated Biosphere 2 Center Observatory Oracle, 800-828-2462, www.bio2.edu
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon watching Sparrow. 520-378-0233 Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, 928-774-3358, www.lowell.edu
some of the more than 230 species of birds
including 12 species of hummingbirds or Kitt Peak National Observatory Tucson, 520-318-8726, www.noao.edu/kpno/
join one of our canyon birdwalks. Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Amado 520-670-5707
The KSAZ All-Star Lineup
45 minutes south of Tucson Airport Unforgettable Music of the Stars Mt. Graham International Observatory Gov Aker Observatory/Discovery Park
Dave Rafferty, Joe Lacina, Eddie Hubbard, Dan Babich, Bob Wagner
Call 520-625-8746 ABC News on the hour, 24 hours Safford 928-428-6260, www.discoverypark.com
Cele Peterson's "Star of the Day" salutes unsung heros
for reservations and information Monday - Friday, 8am, 12noon, 5pm Arizona Science Center Phoenix, 602-716-2000, www.azscience.org
"Viva Tucson," history series, Tuesdays
www.maderacanyon.net & Thursdays following ABC News at 4:00pm Flandrau Science Center Tucson, 520-621-7827, www.flandrau.org
STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 34 A Tourist News Z AUGUST 2003

Nature & Ecology Fleischer Museum

17207 N.Perimeter Dr, Scottsdale
Arboretum at Flagstaff 480-585-3108
4001 S. Woody Mt. Rd. 928-774-1442
Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
Grand Canyon Caverns 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix
Peach Springs, 928-422-3223 602-262-2050
Navajo Nation Zoological Mesa Arts Center & Galeria Mesa
& Botanical Park 155 N.Center, Mesa
Window Rock, 928-871-6573 480-644-2242
Space, Science & Technology Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central, Phoenix
Lowell Observatory 602-257-1222
1400 Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff 928-774-3358
Phoenix Symphony
455 N.3rd St., Phoenix 602-495-1117

Colorado River Phoenix Theatre

100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix
602-254-2151
Arts & Music
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Dury Lane Repertory Players 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
P.O. Box 1727, Lake Havasu City, 86405 480-994-2787
928-453-9466 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
History and Heritage 7380 E. 2nd St, Scottsdale
480-994-2787
Arizona Historical Society Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra
Century House Museum 3817 N.Brown, Scottsdale
240 Madison Avenue, Yuma 480-945-8071
928-782-1841
Southwest Shakespeare Company
Hi-Jolly Monument P.O.Box 30595, Mesa
Bus. Rte. 1-10, Quartzsite 480-641-7039
928-669-2174
West Valley Museum of Art
Mohave Museum of History & Arts 17420 N. Ave. of the Arts, Surprise
400 W. Beale St., Kingman 623-972-0635
928-753-3195
Lake Havasu Museum of History History and Heritage
320 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City
928-854-4938 Arizona Hall of Flame Museum
11010 W. Washington St., Phoenix
602-255-2110
Central Arizona Arizona Historical Society Museum
1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, 480-929-0292
Arts & Music Arizona State Capitol Museum
Arizona Opera 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix
4600 N.12th Street, Phoenix 602-542-4581
602-266-7464 Arizona Wing of Confederate
Arizona State University Art Museum Air Force Museum
Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940
480-965-2787 Bead Museum
Arizona Theatre Company 5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, 623-930-7395
502 W. Roosevelt, Phoenix Cave Creek Museum
Northern Arizona Grand Canyon Railway Museum
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams
800-843-8724
602-256-6899
ASU Art Museum, Matthews Center
P.O. Box 1, Cave Creek, Arizona, 480-488-2764
Champlin Fighter Aircraft Museum
Arts & Music & New Fine Arts Center 4636 Fighter Aces Drive, Mesa, 480-830-4540
Jerome Historical Society ASU Campus, Tempe
Chandler Historical Museum
Flagstaff Symphony 200 Main St., Jerome 480-965-2874
928-634-5477 178 E. Commonwealth, Chandler, 480-782-2717
113A E. Aspen, Flagstaff Ballet Arizona
928-774-5107 John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum 3645 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix Casa Grande Historical
6 N.Lake Powell Blvd., Page 602-381-0184 & Archaelogical Museum
Phippen Art Museum 110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, 520-836-2223
4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott 928-645-9496 Chandler Center for the Arts
928-778-1385 Little House Museum 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Springerville, 928-333-2286 480-786-2682 21 North Frontier St., Wickenburg
Prescott Fine Arts Association 928-684-2272
208 N.Marina, Prescott Museum of Northern Arizona
928-445-3286 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff (3 miles north Cobre Valley Center for the Arts
Sedona Arts Center of downtown Flagstaff), 928-774-5213 101 N. Broad St., Globe
N.Hwy 89A, Sedona 928-425-0884
Navajo County Museum
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 Recorded info: (480)860-8810
Fort Apache, 928-338-4625 ®
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
928-774-6272
LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP
Presents
masterpiece which served as Wright’s personal home, studio
and architecture campus.
Clemenceau Heritage Museum
1 N. Willard St., Cottonwood “The Fourth Wall”
928-634-2868 An evening of thought provoking laughter
By A.R. Gurney • Music and lyrics by Cole Porter
Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum SHOW RUNS JUL 17 - AUG 24
Come Visit this Premier Archaeological Site in the scenic White
Mountains. Tours daily at 9 & 11am, 2pm. Admission: Adults $5; Call 520-327-4242 for Reservations!
Students 10-18 & Seniors $4. Under 10 $3 Call to confirm.
Tickets only $12-$14!
928-333-5375
318 Main St., Springerville, Az 85938 5317 E. Speedway, Tucson, Az 85712
AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 35

Central Arizona Space, Science & Technology

History and Heritage

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
1502 W. Washington, Phoenix
602-255-3791
Arizona Science Center
Photo Contest!
West Museum 600 E Washington, Phoenix
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale
480-860-2700
602 -716-2000 Identify the photo
shown and win an
Gila County Historical Museum
1330 N. Broad, Globe, 928-425-7385 Southern Arizona Arizona Getaway!
Gilbert Heritage Market Museum Arts & Music
and Science Park
Gilbert & Page Rds, Gilbert 480-644-2178 Arizona Theatre Company If you don’t know
330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson
Glendale Historical Society 520-622-2823 the answer, go to
9802 N. 59th Ave, Glendale
623-931-3668 Center for Creative Photography our website at
Univ. of Arizona, Tucson
Goldfield Ghost Town And Mine 520-621-7968 www.aztourist.com
Highway 88, Apache Jnct, 480-983-0333 Pima Comm. College, Center for the Arts to find out!
Heard Museum 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson
22 East Monte Vista Road, Phoenix 520-884-6988
602-252-8840 Tubac Center of the Arts Put your answer on the back of a business card or flyer from ANY advertis-
Heritage Square 9 Plaza Rd., Tubac er with a DISPLAY AD in this paper and mail it to the address below. Put
115 North 6th Street, Phoenix, 602-262-5071 520-398-2371
your answer on a receipt and get a BONUS PRIZE if selected!
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
Lost Dutchman Museum P.O.Box 12034, Tucson
Superstition Mountain 520-296-6277 Name ___________________________________________________________________
4650 Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction Tucson Museum of Art
480-983-4888 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson
Address _________________________________________________________________
Mesa Historical Museum 520-624-2333 City________________________________________________________Zip__________
2345 North Horne, Mesa Tucson Symphony Orchestra
480-835-7358 443 South Stone Ave., Tucson Phone___________________________________________________________________
520-792-9314
Mesa Southwest Museum Email ___________________________________________________________________
53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa University of Arizona Museum of Art
480-644-2230 Tucson, 520-621-7567
Museum of Rim Country Archaeology History and Heritage
Mail to: Az Tourist News, 105 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
510 W. Main St, Payson, 928-469-1128
Amerind Foundation Museum
Phoenix Museum of History P.O. Box 248, Dragoon Family Fun Space, Science & Technology
105 N. Fifth St, Phoenix, 602-253-2734 520-586-3666
Old Tucson Studio Asarco Mineral Discovery Center
Pine-Stawberry Museum Arizona Historical Society Museum 201 S Kinney Road, Tucson 520-883-0100
Rt. 87 (Beeline Highway), Pine-Strawberry 949 E. 2nd St., Tucson I-19 & Pima Mine Rd., Tucson
928-476-3547 520-628-5774 Pima County Fairgrounds 520-798-7798, www.mineraldiscovery.com
Pioneer Arizona Living History Village Arizona Ranger Museum Home to Tucson Raceway Park, Southwestern Biosphere 2 Center
3901 W. Pioneer Rd., Phoenix, 623-465-1052 The 1904 Old Courthouse, Nogales, Az International Raceway 520-762-9100 Oracle Rd., Tucson 800-828-2462
520-281-8675 Reid Park Zoo Discovery Park
Pueblo Grande Museum 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson 520-791-3204
4619 East Washington St., Phoenix Arizona State Museum 1651 Discovery Pk Blvd, Safford 520-428-6260
602-495-0900 U Of A Campus, Tucson Tucson Children’s Museum Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
520-621-6302 200 S Sixth Ave., Tucson 520-792-9985 University of Arizona, Tucson 520-621-STAR
Rim Country Museum
700 Green Valley Parkway, Payson Bird Cage Theatre Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory
6th and Allen, Tombstone Nature & Ecology
928-474-3483 Amado, AZ 85645 520-670-5707
800-457-3423 Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum
Scottsdale Historical Museum Kitt Peak National Observatories
7333 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson 520-647-PARK Hwy 86 Tucson 520-318-8726
480-945-4499 Bisbee, 520-432-7071 Colossal Cave Mountain Park
4660 E. Colossal Cave Rd, Tucson 520-883-1380 Pima Air and Space Museum
Sirrine House 6000 E. Valencia, Tucson 520-574-0462
160 North Center, Mesa, 480-644-2760 The Douglas-Williams House International Wildlife Museum
InterInterTitan Missile Museum
Tempe Historical Museum
809 E. Southern Ave. Tempe
Museum & Genealogical Library 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd, Tucson 520-617-1439
Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley 520-625-7736
480-350-5100 (Registered National Historic Landmark.) Corner of 10th St and D Ave. Built in
1908 by James Douglas, home of Douglas Historical Society. Open Tues, Wed,
Thurs, & Sat from 1pm-4pm. Admission in free, donations accepted. The Only Radio Station
Family Fun
520-364-7370 that Spans Across
Arizona Museum For Youth the Entire State of Arizona
35 N. Robson, Mesa
480-644-2468 Graham County Historical Society Museum
Hwy 70 & 4th Ave, Thatcher, 928-348-0470
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Muheim Heritage House
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale
207 Youngblood Hill, Bisbee, 520-432-7071 Subscriptions Are On Sale Now
480-312-2312
The Phoenix Zoo Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum
136 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, 520-287-4621
Save Up to 40%!
455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix
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 & Highlights of the 2003-04
623-935-WILD Historical Society Museum
180 S. San Pedro, Benson
Season include:
Nature & Ecology 520-586-3070 Swan Lake, The Nutcracker,
Boyce Thompson Arboretum San Xavier del Bac Mission a Full-Length World Premiere
P.O. Box AB, Superior 1950 W. San Xavier Rd., Tucson
520-689-2811 520-294-2624 and a Balanchine Festival
Deer Valley Rock Center
P.O. Box 41998, Phoenix
623-582-8007 For ticket information call
Desert Botanical Gardens Slaughter Ranch Museum 1-888-3BALLET
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix Original 1880’ Ranch (part of the San Bernardino Spanish land grant
602-941-1225 of 1730). 15 miles outside of Douglas on Geronimo Trail. Admission -
Adults $3, Children under 14 free. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-
3pm. Closed Mon & Tues, Christmas & New Years. www.vtc.net/-
sranch, email: sranch@vtc.net
520-558-2474 www.balletaz.org
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Native American Tribal Attractions 1 4

5
1. Kaibab-Paiute Tribe 12. Fort McDowell
350 miles north of Phoenix on Highway 389 Yavapai Nation 3
and 14 miles west of Fredonia 20 23 miles east of Phoenix 2
• Pipe Spring National Monument on Highway 87 Verde 6
• Full hook-up RV & General Store River Water Recreation
• Museum (Arts and Crafts) • Fort McDowell Casino
• Grand Canyon-North Rim • We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 7
• Cedar Breaks National Monument and Course
• Hiking & hunting • Fort McDowell 8 9
• Coral Pink Sand Dunes Adventures
• Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park Fountain Hills, Arizona 10
Fredonia, Arizona 86022 85269, Phone 480-837-5121 11
Phone 928-643-7245 12 13
13. White Mountain 17
14
2. Hualapai Nation Apache Tribe 15
250 miles northwest of Phoenix on Route 66 • Navajo fairs, rodeos & pow-wows Approximately 4 hours from
and west of Grand Canyon National Park Window Rock, Arizona 86515 Phoenix and 46 miles south of 19
20 16
• Grand Canyon West • Trophy Elk Phone 928-871-6436 Show Low on Highway 73
web:www.discovernavajo.com 18
• Desert Big Horn Sheep • Sunrise Ski Resort
• White water rafting • Fort Apache Cultural 20 21
Peach Spring, Arizona 86434 6. Hopi Tribe Museum
250 miles northeast of Phoenix on Highway 20
Phone 888-255-9550 • Hunting
928-769-2216 (Tribal Council) 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 18. Cocopah Indian Tribe
• Arts & Crafts Guild Phone 928-338-1230 211 miles southwest of Phoenix and 13
• Walpi Village Tour miles south of Yuma on Highway 95
• Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant & Inn 14. San Carlos Apache Tribe • Tribal Museum
Second Mesa, Arizona 86043 115 miles northeast of Phoenix and east of • Cocopah Indian Casino
Phone 520-734-2401 (Cultural Center) Globe on Highway 60 • 18 hole golf course with
928-734-2441 • Hunting & Fishing swimming pool & tennis courts
• San Carlos Lake • Tribal cultural Center
7. Fort Mojave Indian Tribe • Apache Gold Casino • Full hook-up RV Park
236 miles northwest of Phoenix and located • San Carlos Apache Cultural Center • Agriculture
along the Colorado River near Needles, CA • Salt River Canyon Somerton, Arizona 85350
13 on Highway 95 and interstate 40 Phone 928-627-2102
San Carlos, Arizona 85550
• River recreation • Avi Casino Phone 888-275-2653
3. Havasupai Tribe • Golf, Ghost towns
• Spirit Mountain Casino 14
310 miles northwest of Phoenix off 15. Gila River Indian Community
Route 66 at the bottom of Grand • Hikin & rock hounding 40 miles south of Phoenix off interstate 10
Canyon National Park • Winter National Sand Drag Races Gila River Heritage Theme Park
• Pools of turquoise water Needles, California 92363 • Wild Horse Pass Casino
• Spectacular waterfalls Phone 760-629-4591 • Vee Quiva Casino
• Camping & hiking • Japanese Internment Camp
Supai, Arizona 86435 8. Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Phone: 520-448-2237/2141 (camping) 102 miles northwest of Phoenix and adja- Sacaton, Arizona 85247
928-448-2111 (lodge) cent to the City of Prescott on Highway 69 Phone 928-562-6000
• Bucky’s Casino • Frontier Village Mall
4. San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe • Historic Prescott 16. Ak-Chin Indian Community
200 miles north of Phoenix at Willow • Fishing, camping, hunting 58 miles south of Phoenix on Highway 347
Springs and Paiute Canyon/Navajo Prescott, Arizona 86301 • Him-Dak Museum
Mountain Phone 928-445-8790 • Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 19. Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council
• Paiute Canyon native basket weaving • Casa Grande Ruins Monument 185 miles southwest of Phoenix, Adjacent to
Tuba City, Arizona 86045 9. Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism • Farming, Basketry Yuma off interstate 8 and located along the
Phone 928-283-4589/4587 95 miles north of Phoenix off of Interstate • St Francis Church Feast AZ-CA border
17 at Camp Verde Maricopa, Arizona 85239 • Historic Fort Yuma • Paradise Casino
5. Navajo Nation • Cliff Castle Casino Phone 928-568-2227 • Fort Yuma Museum (Arts & Crafts)
260 miles northeast of Phoenix, located in • Montezuma Castle National Monument • Water recreation
northern Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah - in • Jerome Historic Ghost & Mining Town 17. Salt River Pima-Maricopa • RV Parks, Fishing, camping & hunting
Coconino, Navajo, & Apache Counties, Az • Montezuma Wells and Tuzigoot Indian Community • Port-of-Entry (U.S. & Mexico)
• Monument Valley National Monuments 10 miles east of Phoenix and adjacent to Yuma, Arizona 85366
• St. Michael’s Historic Museum Camp Verde, Arizona 86322 Scottsdale Phone 760-572-0213/0214
• Canyon De Chelly Phone 928-567-3035 • Hoo-Hoogamiki Museum
• Hubell Trading Post • Talking Stick Golf Course 20. Tohono O’Odham Nation
• Four Comers National Monument 10. Tonto Apache Tribe • Pavilions Shopping Center 136 miles south of Phoenix, 58 miles west of
• Navajo Museum, Library, 93 miles north of Phoenix and adjacent to • Cypress Golf Course Tucson on Highway 86 and near the U.S. &
Visitor’s Center Payson on Highway 87 • Casino Arizona at Salt River Mexico border
• Ten Recreational Lakes • Mazatzal Casino • Winter recreation Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 • San Xavier Mission Del Bac
• Window Rock & Shiprock • Mogollon Rim • Tonto Natural Bridge Phone 480-850-8000 • Desert Diamond Casino
natural formations Payson, Arizona 85541 • Baboquivari Mountain Park
Phone 928-474-5000 • Kitt Peak Observatory
Sells, Arizona 85634
11. Colorado River Indian Tribes Phone 520-383-2221 ext. 285
189 miles west of Phoenix and along the 2
AZ-CA border at Parker on Highway 95 21. Pascua Yaqui Tribe
• Lake Moovaly 135 miles south of Phoenix and 15 miles
• Poston Memorial Monument west of Tucson off of Interstate 19
• Aha’Khav Tribal Preserve • Casino of the Sun • Mt. Lemmon
• Hunting & Fishing • Old Tucson Studio
• Colorado River Tribe Museum • Saguaro National Monument
• Blue Water Casino • Santa Catalina Mountain
Parker, Arizona 85344 • Sonoran Desert Museum
Phone 928-669-9211 ext. 1324 Tucson, Arizona 85746
5 Phone 800-572-7282 or 520-883-5000
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Beyond Gaming... Apache Gold Casino Resort
15136 S. Avenue B, Somerton
928-726-8066, 800-23-SLOTS
5 miles E. of Globe, Hwy 70, San Carlos • Slots: 479
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and fitness, and proximity to outdoor weight machines with three televisions to • Special Features: Best Western Hotel, Stay Paradise Casino
recreation are part of the mix. Read on for provide entertainment. Fitness buffs will and Play Packages, 18-hole golf course w/ 450 Quechan Drive, Yuma
an overview of some of the many things also enjoy Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
driving range, golf school, Pro shop. RV 760-572-7777, 888-777-4946
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Fun for the kids can be found at Blue of treadmills, bikes, Stairmaster, free Pavilion.
Water Casino, which offers 18 holes of weights, and more. Spirit Mountain Casino
miniature golf (seasonal), an arcade with RVers will find several casinos that Casino Arizona - 101 & McKellips 8555 South Highway 95, Mohave Valley
more than 50 video games, a 3-story offer RV parks with activities on site or 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale 928-346-2000, 888-837-4030
indoor water park complete with slide, forays into nearby wilderness areas. 480-850-7777, 877-7-24-HOUR
and a large sandy area for beach play. At Cocopah Casino amenities include tennis
Cliff Castle Casino “cosmic bowling” courts, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, heat- Casino Arizona - 101 & Indian Bend NORTHERN
enchants with balls that glow in the dark! ed pool, spa, ceramics and woodworking 9700 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale
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Quest with its 5,000 square feet of games, ates a year-round RV park within minutes 530 E. Merritt, Prescott
toys and activities, which are supervised of some of the best hunting, fishing and Fort McDowell Casino 928- 776-1666, 800-SLOTS-44
for safe play. The Alley offers the latest hiking in the state. Hon-Dah Resort- Hwy 87 & Ft. McDowell, Fountain Hills
video games. Hon-Dah Casino’s Kids Casino also operates an RV park with 602-837-1424, 800-THE-FORT Cliff Castle Casino
Arcade and Mazatzal Casino’s video more than 200 sites in the tall pines of the & The Lodge at Cliff Castle
arcade also entertain the younger set. White Mountains. This too is close by Gila River Casino - Vee Quiva 555 Middle Verde Road, off I-17, Exit
Dads and moms with a passion for great fishing, hunting and hiking. 6443 N. Komatke Lane, Laveen 289, Camp Verde
golf should head to Apache Gold Casino As you can see, casinos offer far more 520-796-7777, 800-WIN-GILA 928-567-7900, 800-381-SLOT
Resort. The Apache Stronghold Golf than Blackjack and slot machines. When
Course, designed by award-winning you are looking for entertainment for the Gila River Casino - Wild Horse
architect Tom Doak, has been ranked the whole family, check out Arizona’s casi- Hon-Dah Casino
5512 W. Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
number one public access golf course in nos... you’ll be surprised! 520-796-7727, 800-WIN-GILA
Arizona by Golfweek America. Cocopah
Casino also caters to golfers with an 18- For contact information, see the listings Gila River Casino - Lone Butte
hole, par 70 course with driving range, on this page. 1200 S. 56th St., Chandler
putting green and chipping areas. 520-796-7728, 800-WIN-GILA
Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino
Casino Entertainment 15406 Maricopa Rd, Maricopa
480-802-5000, 800-HARRAHS
Mazatzal Casino
Choose Your Pleasure Hwy. 87, Milemarker 251, Payson
Apache Gold 8/8 Ronnie Millsap - Country 928-474-6044, 800-777-7529
1-800-APACHE 8 8/15 Branscombe Richmond & The Hon-Dah Casino
8/4 Freddy Fender with opening act Renegade Posse - Variety Show COLORADO RIVER REGION 777 Highway 260, Pinetop
Andrea y Los Guys 8/22 Lee Greenwood - Country 928-369-0299, 800-929-8744
Show begins at 7pm, doors open at 9/13 Julio Iglesias - International - Blue Water Resort & Casino • Slots: 500
6pm. $10.00 adult, $7.00 children and Spanish 11300 Resort Drive, Parker • Other Games: Poker; Blackjack
5 years and under FREE. 928-669-7777, 800-747-8777 • Eating Places: 1 Liquor: Yes Buffet: Yes
8/5-9 Tribe 7 - Variety, Dance, Funk Hon-Dah Resort Casino www.bluewaterfun.com • Fun Book: Available through chamber of
8/14-16 Andrea y Los Guys 1-800-929-8744 • Slots: 460 commerce and local motels
8/19-23 Fire in the Sky - Motown Timbers Lounge • Other Games: Live Keno, Poker, Bingo • Special Features: Cigar bar, gift shop, Kids
Hits, R&B, Soul 8/5-9 The Kid & Nic Show - • Eating Placecs: 3 Liquor: Yes Buffet: yes Arcade, conference center. 200-space full-
8/27-30 Barrio Latino - Variety, Contemporary Swing • Senior Discount: 10% room discount service RV park. Convenience store. Gas sta-
Tejano, R&B, Old School 8/12-16 The Robert Street Band - (except in summer) for AAA and AARP tion. Ski/Outdoor Store.
Music from the 50s through the present members.
BlueWater Resort & Casino 8/19-23 Walker Williams - Cowboy • Special Features: Resort rooms, pool and Yavapai Casino
1-800-747-8777 Music, Country Rock waterpark, fitness center, 164-slip marina, 1501 E. Highway 69, Prescott
Concerts in the Amphitheater 8/26-30 - Young Country/North - double-wide boat launch ramp, Marina 928- 445-5767, 800-SLOTS-44
8/23 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Contemporary Country and Modern Shop, conference center, concerts in the out-
9/27 Old School Jam II featuring Rock door amphitheater, special events.
Lakeside, Coolio, Grandmaster 9/2-6 Frankie Moreno - Pianist and SOUTHERN
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Jimmy Walker 9/13 Chubby Checker in Concert! Casino Del Sol
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www.aztourist.com & Thursdays following ABC News at 4:00pm
520-362-2746
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Potter Honored at Heard Museum The Kaibab Paiute Nation

Exhibit of Work by Maria Martinez and Family Rich in History and Scenic Beauty
Known for her black-on- by the School of American Research. by Christine Meissner Businesses owned and operated by the
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sheen, San Ildefonso potter Maria iments to duplicate the rich black pottery. The Kaibab Paiute people, part Monument Visitor Center and Museum
Martinez and her husband Julian rev- In 1918 they began to produce the bright- of the Southern Paiute Nation, have as well as the Campground and RV
olutionized the look of pottery, ly polished black vessels decorated inhabited the lands to the north and Park. There is also a Mobile gas station
beginning a tradition that contin- in designs in a dull, matte black west of the Grand Canyon for centuries. and convenience store. Achieving eco-
ues today. which became their trademark. Today their reservation, one of the most nomic growth by careful stewardship of
More than 60 pieces by Maria Martinez became well- remote in Arizona, covers 120,431 acres the land is a major focus of the tribe.
Maria, Julian and their descen- known throughout her lifetime. a short distance from the Utah border. It They also endeavor to preserve their cul-
dants are on display at the Heard She demonstrated at four World’s is surrounded by small communities such tural heritage. Basketry is considered one
Museum. But take note - you Fairs and was feted by four presi- as Fredonia to the east of the most exquisite art
have only August and September left to dents. Today she remains one of the most and Kanab to the forms of the Paiute people.
see “A Revolution in the Making: The famous Native American potters. Her northeast. Pipe Springs National
Pottery of Maria and Julian Martinez.” children, grandchildren and great-grand- The Kaibab Paiutes Monument began as two
Maria began making polychrome pot- children have continued her pottery-mak- were hunters and gath- pools of water which flow
tery in 1897 at the age of 12. She met ing tradition. erers living in small from the Sevier Fault. In
Julian Martinez in the early 1900s and the The Heard Museum is located at groups, moving 1870 a group of Mormons
two were married in 1904, spending their 2301 North Central Ave in Phoenix. according to the sea- discovered the springs and
honeymoon demonstrating pottery at the Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors (65+), sons in search of food. decided to build a commu-
World’s Fair in St. Louis. $3 children 4-12. For more information Their homeland has the nity. They also built a fort
Maria and Julian found great inspira- call 602-252-8848 or log on to most varied ecological which proved to be unnec-
tion from a black pottery sherd found www.heard.org. zones in the continent of North America, essary as it was never attacked by the
near San Ildefonso during an excavation making it easy for them to cultivate food Kaibab Paiute tribe.
crops near water sources to supplement The area was designated a national
Discover Navajo their diet of wild game and plant life.
Beginning in 1863 the encroachment
monument in 1923 and is located near the
Tribal Headquarters. Steamboat Rock, a
Similarities and Differences on the Reservation of Mormon settlements into the area led
to the disruption of the traditional Paiute
geological highlight, is also located on the
reservation. For park and camping infor-
by Kathie Curley are scarce, resulting in over 50% unem- lifestyle. In an essay written in 1998 mation you may call the Visitor Center
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ployment. This society lived off the land Clifford Jake, a Southern Paiute elder, at 928-643-7105. Other amenities are
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visitors. In fact, the Navajo Nation lifestyle of goods and currency, and then access to water which had been diverted Fredonia.
has some of the most spectacular scenic the government put them under such tight to ranches. The Paiute could no longer A wealth of natural wonders surround
attractions in the world, as well as a peo- restrictions that developing businesses has raise the crops they needed to survive, the Kaibab Paiute reservation. The North
ple rich in culture and tradition. A nation been an overwhelming challenge. Navajos and the game they hunted dwindled. Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and
within a nation, Navajos have a separate, may be less fortunate in regard to money Many were forced to move to small Utah’s Cedar Breaks National Monument
sovereign system of government. As in and worldly goods, but they are rich in camps near the settlements and take and Coral Pink Sandunes State Park are
any nation, visitors will look to discover culture, tradition, and a strong sense of menial jobs for food. Within 20 years the just a few hours drive away. Additionally,
similarities and differences. family and belonging. Paiutes lost about 90% of their popula- Lake Powell, Glen Canyon and Lake
Some visitors are shocked when they In a land and time when poverty tion. Mead National Recreation Areas are all
discover Navajos wear clothing just like reigns, priorities are and must be different In 1909 the Kaibab Paiute reservation within easy touring distance.
other Americans. Navajos do not live in than in mainstream America. The focus is was established on land rich with scenic To reach the Kaibab Paiute reservation
teepees. They never did. The Navajo tra- on taking care of the people. Taking care beauty and mineral resources. However, take Alternate Route 89 from Jacob Lake
ditional home, a hogan, is a 6 or 8 sided, of their very basic human needs. In a the Paiute people have had to struggle to through Fredonia, then 14 miles west on
one-room structure, with only one door nation such as this, some services that are get fair compensation for these resources. Hwy 389. For more information call
that faces east, no windows, a hole in the common for many societies are uncom- Today, the health of their economy relies the Kaibab Paiute Tribal Office at
rounded ceiling and a dirt floor. Some mon luxuries due to a lack of resources to not only on tourism, but agriculture and 928-643-7245.
Navajo still live in hogans, but most live address them. Trash is one of those differ- livestock production as well.
in regular homes, many of which are ences that disturbs visitors.
mobile homes. They drive cars and pick-
up trucks.
With such a scattered, rural society,
home trash pickup is rare. Most people
Annual Kaibab Paiute Heritage Day Celebration
There are over nine thousand miles of take it to a transfer station in their com- August 30-31: Kaibab Reservation, Te'Angwavaxant Pow Wow grounds -
paved roads on the Navajo Nation and munity. Some burn what they can. Still Sunrise ceremony at 5a; Pow Wows; feast 5p-6:30p, Dance/Singing contests,
when visitors travel these roads, that’s others take it a few miles away and dump raffles, booths. 928-643-6014
when they see a difference they don’t it in a dry creek bed. Some haul their
understand. Economic development is trash at night and sneak it into one of the
very limited on the Navajo Nation. Jobs few commercial dumpsters, causing over-
flow. The crows have a great time tearing
into trash bags and making a mess. The
Native American Cultural Centers
BESH•BA•GOWAH wind blows, and before you know it, the
wire fences are solid with flattened papers
COCOPAH MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
928-627-1992
HOPI ARTS & CRAFTS SILVERCRAFTS
928-734-2463, P.O. Box 37, Second Mesa
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK and blue Wal-Mart plastic bags. As of yet, County 15 - Avenue G, Somerton
HOPI CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM
RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN there are no tax dollars to clean it up. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN MUSEUM 928-734-6650, P.O. Box 7, Second Mesa
Several times a year, you’ll see staff from 928-669-9211m Route 1, Box 23-B, Parker
14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & Reconstructed government offices picking up trash along HOPI CULTURAL PRESERVATION OFFICE
Rooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles FORT APACHE MUSEUM 928-734-3441, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi
the roadways. It’s not a matter of caring,
Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • Handicapped there are just no resources to continually 928-338-4625, P.O. Box 507, Fort Apache
Accessible • Group Tours by Arrangement HUALAPAI TRIBAL COUNCIL
• Located just outside of Globe
address the problem. FORT MOHAVE CULTURAL CENTER 928-769-2216, P.O. Box 179, Peach Springs
All of this, the good and the “not-so- 928-346-1636
928-425-0320 good” is what makes the Navajo Nation
what it is. There is one lesson we should
10225 Harbor Ave, Needles, CA NAVAJO ARTS AND CRAFTS
928-871-4090, P.O. Box 160, Window Rock
all have learned from history, and that is... FORT YUMA QUECHAN MUSEUM
619-572-0661 NAVAJO NATION MUSEUM
we should never force OUR values on 928-871-7199
others. The differences are what make GILA RIVER ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER P.O. Box 308, Hwy 264, Window Rock
each and every one of us unique. The dif- 480-963-3981, P.O. Box 457, Sacaton
ferences make this a wonderful place to NED A. HATATHLI MUSEUM
visit and to Discover Navajo. HOO-HOOGAM KI MUSEUM Dine Community College
480-874-8190 928-724-6600, Route 12, 1 Circle, Tsaile
For more information visit 10000 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale
www.DiscoverNavajo.com. SAN CARLOS APACHE CULTURAL CENTER
25% OFF with Coupon 928-475-2894, P.O. Box 760, Peridot
AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z MEXICO PAGE 39

“Paradiso” in San Carlos

Our Diving Weekend
by Jesse Nelson was quite clean. The next morning after
TRAVEL breakfast we went back to the beach and
My wife and I crossed into the water. After some pebbly rocks
into Nogales, Mexico. there is a slight drop and then very soft
Driving in the actual city can sand.
WRITER be a bit hectic, but once we
passed it, it
Soon after, we set out to dive. The
Ocean Sports Scuba boat would
was clear sailing. We arrived be departing at Dock A at the
at the border check-in for marina (U.S.: 520-977-3598;
vehicles just beyond Mexico: 011-52-622-226-0696).
Nogales, where we received It was bound for San Pedro
our tourist cards and regis- Island, about ninety minutes
tered our car. You need pho- away.
tocopies of your documents. There were some colorful fish
If you don’t bring any, you can get some down there. Shirleen spotted the moray
there for a slightly higher than normal cost. eel, which almost looked like a hand pup-
We did not have to pay for a Mexican pet, its mouth continuously opening and
tourist visa because San Carlos falls under closing. Our afternoon dive was local at
the Free Visit Zone. Deer Island. This is where I spotted the
Southward, our journey took us first to octopus. He was chowing down, his suck-
the capital city of Hermosillo and beyond ers prying open clams. He stopped eating
that, Guaymas. Turning towards San when we hovered over him, his eye sur-
Carlos, which is ten minutes away, we veying us, as if to say, “can’t I eat in
spotted signs for Paradiso, the resort peace?”
where we would be staying. It had every- That night, we had an excellent
thing you would expect from a resort, with Mexican buffet dinner at Paradiso, and
a very interesting layout and room designs. went right to sleep afterwards, exhausted
Our room had a balcony overlooking the from diving. It was great fun, but we both
beach. agreed that we would like to return to San
Before dinner, we had a couple of beers Carlos and take more advantage of the
at the open air bar right near the pool. relaxation that Paradiso had to offer.
Paradiso had different dinner themes, buf-
fet style, each night. That first night was Bio: Jesse and his wife hail from Pennsylvania,
Seattle, then Tucson. Avid travelers, they enjoy
Italian, with a very ample variety of dish- the Arizona experience. Jesse is a novelist and
es. We also went down to the beach that also has a surreal television program on Public
night. We had it nearly to ourselves, and it Access Tucson.

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Today you struck platinum pesos during your stay. Money is often
EF and you want to take your family exchanged at casas de cambio (exchange
US INFO
on a long vacation south of the bor- houses) that are open longer hours than
der. But wait - is that shiny new credit banks and offer quick service. Note that the
card going to work in Mexico? worst exchange rates are at hotels, and the
Yes. Credit cards now are widely best are at exchange houses. Expect a
accepted in Mexico, with MasterCard and slightly lower rate of exchange for travel-
Visa being the cards of choice. American ers’ checks. Generally, there are no charges
Express also is generally accepted. In fact, for an exchange.
when checking into hotels, don’t be sur- Several years ago, as part of its econom-
prised to be asked to present a credit card ic reform program, the Mexican govern-
and to sign a blank charge slip to cover ment dropped three zeros from its currency.
incidental charges you will accumulate dur- New bills were printed at the time. Be
ing their stay. This is common practice and advised that there could still be some old
should not be viewed with suspicion. bills floating around, and that they are
The two largest banks in Mexico are worthless. Price tags are usually printed as
Banamex and Bancomer. Business hours follows: $25.00 M.N. This stands for mon-
normally are 9am to 4pm weekdays. Bital eda nacional (national currency), i.e.,
is another bank that works from 9am to pesos.
7pm. There are many offices in almost The Sonora Tourist Center recommends
every city. Some branches are open that you change dollars into pesos when
Saturdays, too. They work from 9am to you get to Mexico. Change enough money
1pm, just for small amounts of money. for gas stations and toll roads. For exam-
Most of them are located inside shopping ple, it’s about $12.00 dlls each way from
malls and supermarkets. Nogales to San Carlos. Gasoline is about
What about getting cash at an ATM? It twice the price as it is here, and most of the
is possible now for international visitors to stations along the highway don’t accept
access Mexican ATMs. Bancomer’s now credit cards. There’s an exchange booth at
are in the Cirrus and PLUS systems, and the 21km, too (where you get the car per-
even offer Spanish/English menus. Some mit). Everybody accepts dollars but the
machines will dispense pesos or dollars, exchange rate won’t always be fair.
whichever you prefer.
Although dollars are widely accepted in For more information contact the
resort areas, it is recommended to use Sonora Tourist Center at 520-784-0551.

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Close to Nogales and Tombstone, other near- vate programs, retreats, Catering
by attractions include the Pima Air Museum, Department, live entertainment & Native offer a wide variety of activities! From Another birder’s paradise is the
Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, American Dancers for Group Events tennis to pool to lounging by the pool Sunglow Guest Ranch. Due to the area’s
Biosphere II, the Chiricahua Mountains and • Cattle drives, horseback riding, Hummer these vacations have something for every- relative proximity to Mexico, many rare
Patagonia Lake. tours, ATV adventures, target shooting, heli- one. and unusual species can be seen in the
copter tours, gold panning, nature hikes. Price Canyon Ranch, located on vicinity - from trogans to hummingbirds,
Cottonwood Canyon Ranch 14,000 acres of the Coronado National from flycatchers to warblers. There are
750 S. Klondyke Rd., Pima NORTHERN
Forest, has a small catfish pond, pool and also many nearby attractions such as the
520-507-7443 a “People Barn” which boasts a recreation “Wonderland of Rocks” at Chiricahua
• 4 rooms 26 Bar Ranch
• Hiking, Birdwatching, Horseback riding, P.O. Box 1925 Springerville, 85938 room with fireplace, the Ranch’s only National Monument, Cochise Stronghold,
Horse hotel. 928-333-2102 television, books, board games, puzzles, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, the
• Bed & Breakfast and a pool table. Museum of the American Indian at the
Lazy K Bar Ranch • Working Ranch, Applied Horsemanship You can find hiking trails, tennis, bas- Amerind Foundation, and more! Sunglow
8401 N. Scenic Dr., Tucson, 85743 with Instruction June thru August. Fishing, ketball, volleyball, ping pong, horseshoes, also boasts its own restaurant, the
800-321-7018 hiking, photography. shuffleboard, billiards, a large library, Sunglow Café, open seven days a week
• Open year round heated pool and indoor redwood hot tub at and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner by
• 24 casitas Grand Canyon West Ranch the White Stallion Ranch, opening in reservation - or stop by for afternoon tea.
• Horseback riding, heated pool, hiking, rap- Mile 6, Diamond Bar Rd., Joshua Tree
pelling, cookouts, hayrides, country western September. Kids of all ages will enjoy the These activities and features (and oth-
Nat’l Forest, Meadview, (702) 798-4354 petting zoo with deer, miniature horses, ers) are common finds at Dude and Guest
dancing & nature programs. Team penning a • 5 Rustic Cabins
specialty, riding lessons available. • Accommodations for 14 people llamas, potbellied pigs and more! Ranches and at most are included in your
• Helicopter tours, live entertainment, natural The Circle Z Ranch is famous for vacation package. So you see you don’t
Grapevine Canyon Ranch springs, Indian Ghost dances, cattle drives, serious bird watching as its location, in a have to horse around on your next Ranch
P. O. Box 302, Pearce, 85625 and much more! valley watered by the ever-flowing vacation.
Reservations: 800-245-9202 Sonoita Creek, is a nesting site and migra-
• Open year round Pinetop Lakes Equestrian Center tion route for many rare species. Bird Price Canyon Ranch, 520-558-2383
• 11 rooms Haviland’s Old West Adventures feeders are scattered throughout the White Stallion Ranch, 888-977-2624
• Swimming pool, Hot tub, Recreation room, East of SR 260 on Buck Springs Rd.
Meeting space, Daily maid service, Bar, Gift grounds to bring them even closer to you Circle Z Ranch, 888-854-2525
shop, Laundry facility. Pinetop, Az 85935, 928-369-1000 and the Ranch provides a detailed bird list Sunglow Guest Ranch, 520-824-3334
• Cookouts, Guided hikes, Fishing, • Horseback Riding, rodeos, roping,
Chuckwagon Adventures on weekends
Sightseeing tours, Riding lessons, Cattle
roundups, Cattle/ranch work, Specialty
rides/trips.
including dinner and entertainment.
X Diamond Ranch
Grand Canyon West Ranch...
Crown C Guest Ranch P.O. Box 791, Springerville, 85938 Too Much to Tell!
P.O. Box 984, Sonoita, 85637 928-333-2286 Nestled in the mountains studies carbon date human artifacts in the
Reservations: 520-455-5739 • Open year round • 6 Cabins
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• White Mountains photo workshops, between the west end of the area between 1,600 and 1,700 B.C.
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• On-site Activities: Swimming, tennis, Archaeological Site, Little House Museum, Mountains of Arizona, Grand Canyon ed next to the Diamond Bar Springs.
horseshoes, horseback riding. weddings, retreats, reunions. West Ranch can be reached by car, This area has been used by Native
• Off-site Activities: Hiking, biking, birding, • Trout fishing, horseback riding, hiking, plane and/or helicopter! Once you arrive Americans for the last 3600 years, the
cattle drives, scenic railroad, horse racing mountain biking, downhill skiing, tours, sea- you will be welcomed by your surround- oldest inhabitants being the Cohina
(Apr-May), ropings on the weekends. sonal activities.
ings on this 116,000-acre working cattle Indians whose roasting pits have been
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ranch with its rustic pine cabins, starlit dated back to 1600 B.C. The Springs
Muleshoe Ranch nights and “western cowboy hospitality.” have had many different names and been
RRI, Box 1542 Willcox Grand Canyon West Ranch offers so used for many purposes including
520-586-7072 Paradise Guest Ranch
• 5 rooms P.O. Box 790, Buffalo, WY 82834 many different activities there is no way Hualapai Indian ceremonies and Pai
• Guided nature trails, birding, “cowboy” hot tubs. 307-684-7876 to talk about them all! You can feed the Indian Ghost Dances.
• Open May 25 thru September 21 stock, ride horseback, take a helicopter With so many things to do in an area
Rex Ranch • Accommodations for 72 people tour, participate in a Cattle Drive and so rich in history and beauty you are sure
P.O. Box 636, Amado, 85645 • Luxury log cabins with fireplaces, outdoor Round Up, go on covered wagon and to have the experience you are looking
decks & spacious living rooms. Heated pool, buggy rides, see rodeo demonstrations for. Go relax by a campfire or spend your
Reservations: 520-398-2914 spa, old western saloon & dining room.
• Open year round • Horseback riding, same horse for the week, and listen to cowboy music and poetry. time in a flurry of activity but be sure you
• 30 rooms fly fishing program, guided trips, pack trips This historic Ranch also boasts the only book your next vacation at the Grand
• Historic casitas, unheated pool, hot tub, 2 to mountain fishing camp. Chuckwagon din- natural water springs on the west side of Canyon West Ranch. For more informa-
page spa treatment menu, conference rooms, ners, full kid’s program with counselor. the Grand Canyon. In fact, archeological tion please call 702-798-4354.
special events facilities.
• Horseback riding, restaurant (open for din- Coffee Creek Ranch
ner Wed-Sun by reservation), mountain bike
rentals, hiking & biking trails. HC 2 Box 4940, Trinity Center, CA 96091
800-624-4480
Price Canyon Ranch • Open April 1 thru November 30
10923 Price Canyon, Douglas, 85608 • Accommodations for 50 people
• Trinity Alps Wilderness, fly-fishing stream,
520-558-2383 secluded cabins, pool, spa, stocked pond,
• Open year round weddings, meetings, family reunions.
• 10 rooms • Hayrides, gold panning, nightly entertain-
• Swimming pool, Hot tub, Recreation room ment, hiking.
with fireplace, pool table, satellite TV,
games, cards, puzzles, books, kitchen & din- Big Bar Guest Ranch
ing room, Meeting space, Gift shop, Laundry
facility. P.O. Box #27 Jesmond, Clinton
• Cookouts, Hiking, Fishing, Specialty rides, British Columbia, Canada VOK 1KO
ranch work, trail rides for different experi- 250-459-2333
ence levels, arena games, wildlife, birding, • Open year round
small catfish pond. • 17 rms, 4 cabins, summer teepees & campground
• Horseback riding includes day rides & 5-
Sunglow Ranch day package overnight pack trips, cattle dri-
14066 South Sunglow, Pearce, 85625 ves 3 days a week for experienced riders,
520-824-3334 gold panning, canoes, paddle boats, trout
• 9 rooms fishing, mountain biking, fireside lounge for relax-
• Casitas, Cafe, Full meal service. ing, library, billiards, game room, Kid’s Corner pro-
• Stargazing, Birding, Hiking, Biking. grams 2-3 times/week, children’s pony rides.
AUGUST 2003 A Tourist News Z STATEWIDE AZ PAGE 41

Arizona in August Arizona State Parks

Arizona Fish and Game Dept.
Bureau of Land Management
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
602-542-4174
602-942-3000
602-417-9200
by Lee Allen in places like Yuma, Phoenix and the Old Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix 602-379-4511
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National Park Service Phoenix 602-640-5250

Pueblo, lower-elevation merchants get
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lovers, August - at least for those in promotions and very competitive on sum- USDA Forest Service Albuquerque NM 505-842-3898
Arizona - is for daydreamers, cloud- mertime prices for everything from multi-
watchers, and those who thrill at the star lodging to multi-star dining. Locals NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES
sights, sounds and smells of summertime take advantage of this largesse and visi- CENTRAL ARIZONA
storms. tors can too. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge 520-723-3172
While residents of eastern and mid- Whether in the White Mountains, Tonto National Monument Roosevelt 520-467-2241
western states are accustomed to viewing along Rim Country treelines, kicking sand NORTHERN ARIZONA
the eighth month of the year as a prelude in the dunes near Yuma or walking the Canyon De Chelly National Monument Chinle 928-674-5500
to September’s first day of wadis (arroyos) in southern Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Springerville 928-333-5375
autumn, Arizonans and those who Arizona, a timely word of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page 928-608-6404
visit the state in August are treat- caution. Warm, moist air Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon 928-638-7779
ed to an olio of events - current, from the Gulf of Mexico Hubbell Trading Post Historic Site Ganado 928-755-3475
upcoming and on-going. moves north during this Montezuma Castle National Monument Camp Verde 928-567-3322
The southward migration of season, colliding with the Navajo National Monument Tonalea 928-672-2366
hummingbirds is in full swing. hot, dry currents above Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
Mule deer have begun to fawn. desert terrain. Severe thun- Pipe Spring National Monument Fredonia 928-643-7105
The rains have started to make a derstorms result with gusty Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-0502
difference to a thirsty desert and winds, blowing dust, spec- Tuzigoot National Monument Clarkdale 928-634-5564
woodlands dry from several years tacular lightning, heavy Walnut Canyon National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-3367
of drought. Summer bird breeding rains and flash flooding. Wupatki National Monument Flagstaff 928-679-2365
season is underway and in some One little known fact is SOUTHERN ARIZONA
cases, like masked bobwhites, that Arizona’s worst natural Chiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas, Willcox 520-824-3560
new arrivals are hatching, an disaster came from Fort Bowie Historical Site Bowie 520-847-2500
annual event timed to coin- one of its most Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Ajo 520-387-6849
cide with summer rains and scarce resources - Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Tucson 520-733-5158
the food, cover and insects water - during severe Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tucson 520-733-5153
stimulated by the moisture. flash flooding. Tumacacori National Historical Park Tumacacori 520-398-2341
While we have suffered “These storms
from a paucity of precipita- are unpredictable,” STATE PARKS & HISTORIC PARKS
tion, Arizona has a plethora according to National CENTRAL ARIZONA
of pleasant pastimes even Weather Service Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Superior 520-689-2811
during the hottest of summer Meteorologist Rich Lost Dutchman State Park Apache Junction 480-982-4485
McFarland State Historic Park Florence 520-868-5216
months. Events range from Okulski, who notes,
Picacho Peak State Park Picacho 520-466-3183
the indoor, dress-up, sit-down types of “They come upon you so rapidly your COLORADO RIVER REGION
gatherings to simple, outdoor get-togeth- safety can be threatened in an instant.” Alamo Lake State Park Wenden 928-669-2088
ers. Check out all-you-can-eat pancake For visitors not familiar with monsoon Buckskin Mountain State Park Parker 928-667-3231
breakfasts and peach picking at Apple storm runoff, it is to be treated with much Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City 928-855-2784
Annie’s Orchard in Willcox (thru August respect. “Water only a foot deep can Lake Havasu State Park Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223
10th) or the annual Sweet Corn Festival move a car off the road,” warns Okulski. Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma 928-783-4771
in Taylor on August 30th, start of the “If you see flooding in a wash, the pru- NORTHERN ARIZONA
Labor Day Weekend. For brave adventur- dent course of action is to fully comply Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood 928-634-5283
ers who like hot food during hot weather, with roadblock signs and adopt a wait and Fort Verde State Historic Park Camp Verde 928-567-3275
the Four Corners Regional Chili Cookoff watch attitude until rapidly moving Homolovi Ruins State Park Winslow 928-289-4106
takes place in Alpine on August 16th. waters quickly dissipate.” Jerome State Historic Park Jerome 928-634-5381
Eastern Arizona’s White Mountains In a state that relishes every drop of Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns 928-337-4441
are a definite draw during the sweaty water that falls, Arizona needs its sum- Red Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-6907
summertime season. “If the desert sum- mertime rains from the much-welcomed Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Flagstaff 928-779-4395
mer heat gets to you, there’s cool relief early morning light mistings to the late Slide Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-3034
with fun attached in the high country afternoon gullywashers. Respect the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson 928-476-4202
communities. Because of the higher ele- power of nature behind these magnificent SOUTHERN ARIZONA
vation, temperatures are typically 20-to- lightning shows, the deluge of dampness Catalina State Park Tucson 520-628-5798
30 degrees cooler than metro population they bring and the roiling rivers that fre- Kartchner Caverns State Park Benson 520-586-2283
centers in the Valley and Tucson,” says quently result. But do so carefully. Patagonia Lake State Park Patagonia 520-287-6965
Pete Klute, spokesman for the White Roper Lake State Park Safford 520-428-6760
Mountains Partnership. In addition to spe- Bio: Lee Allen is an outdoor journalist who Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tombstone 520-457-3311
cial scheduled events, Mother Nature appreciates blue skies and the beauty of nature Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Tubac 520-398-2252
governs the White Mountain Region and while writing about things involving critters
provides a variety of year-round outdoor with fins, fur, fangs or feathers. He is a mem- NATIONAL FORESTS
recreational activities from hiking, moun- ber of Outdoor Writer’s Association of NORTHERN ARIZONA
tain biking and horseback riding to bird- America and Western Outdoor Writers. You Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville 928-333-4301
ing and boating or gaming and golfing. can hear Lee Allen on KUAT News. Coconino National Forest Flagstaff 928-527-3600
Information about the White Mountain Kaibab National Forest Williams 800-863-0546
Region and its variety of summertime
events is available at 1-877-242-7671 or
State Park Events Prescott National Forest
Tonto National Forest
Prescott
Phoenix
928-445-1762
602-225-5200
on the web at www.azwhitemountains.net. AUG 12 YUMA SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Mexican Independence Day Fiesta Coronado National Forest Tucson 520-670-4552
Because perspiration is more prevalent Yuma Crossing State Historic Park -
Food, music and dancing! 928-343-0066 WILDLIFE REFUGES
AUG 23 FLAGSTAFF 928-338-4901
MULESHOE AZ Rough Riders
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park - Living
Alchesay National Fish Hatchery
Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Parker 928-667-4144

RANCH History Presentation 10a-4p. Brings Spanish/

American War era to life, authentic costumes
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
Sasabe
Ajo
520-823-4251
520-387-6483
PRESERVE of the famous Rough Riders, 100 yr old weapons.
928-779-4395
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Cibola
Needles, CA
928-587-3253
619-326-3853
Historic buildings from the late 1880’s, ideal for Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-3371
ONGOING-SEP 30 ST. JOHNS Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-7861
individuals or groups looking for a scenic retreat Petroglyph & Ruin Tours
in the high desert. Overnight guests can enjoy hik- Lyman Lake State Park - Ranger-guided petroglyph San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Douglas 520-364-2104
ing, birding, and natural hot springs. & ruin tours, Saturdays & Sundays. Petrogylphs: Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
Southeastern Arizona 520-212-4295 10a and Ruins: 2p. 928-337-4441 Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 928-767-3456
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Country Villa Home Community laundry. Heated pool, spa, adults room, Fremont and 7th Streets and was once tance (just two blocks) of Tombstone’s
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Capri Mobile Park 262 sites, laundry, restrooms, showers, 4500 E. Highway 260 info@meteorcrater.com
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venience store, mail services, internet kiosks, Iron Skillet Restaurant, deli with premium coffee,
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3471 Cerrillos Rd., 505-471-9970 PO Box 22, 435-834-5301 Hwy 191 at 313
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center, library, cable TV and city bus rant adjacent. Shuttle to Bryce canyon.
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night, Breakfast Sat/Sun; Silver City's Monument is Cottonwood miles east of Globe on Highway 70 per- Over 20 Years
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Visitor Center. There are 104 RV and ing lot. The RV Park charges a fee; there Experience in Tucson
UTAH tent sites available on a first come, first is a dump station available there.
Bluff
Cottonwood RV Park
served basis. Facilities are open from
April to October and there are flush toi-
lets, picnic tables and drinking water
• Kayenta - Free camping is available at
Navajo National Monument, located
RV REPAIRS
PO Box 6, 435-672-2287 available. No fee required to stay here. only 30 miles from Kayenta. The primi-
Adjacent to the Thunderbird Lodge on tive campsite has 30 paved sites to
www.bluff-utah.org the North Kaibab Trail. Chinle, Arizona • Authorized Warranty Services
30 sites. Full hookups. Restrooms, accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
showers, laundry, playground, basket- • Unless posted, many Wal-Mart stores Facilities are limited but offer a bath- • Insurance Work Welcome
ball, picnic tables & grills at every site. allow RVers to spend the night for free in room and drinking water. • All Makes of RV’s
their parking lot. Please look for signs
indicating otherwise. • Phoenix - Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino • Complete Collision Services
Mobile Home and • Sedona/Cottonwood Area - There is just south of Phoenix permits overnight
• Complete Mechanical Services
RV Communities government land located between
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stays in the parking lot.
• We’ll help with confusing
to two weeks for RVers and campers to • Yuma Public Lands - Contact the
CHANDLER stay in the middle of desert range land
with the occasional cattle herds crossing.
Bureau of Land Management, 2555 Gila insurance questions
Wishing Well Mobile Dump stations and groceries are avail- Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ 85365 or call • A great reputation for
able in nearby Cottonwood. 520-317-3200.
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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
Campground Buena Tierra
1995 South Cox Road, 888-520-8360
E-bnd: Jct of I-10 & SR-84 (exit 198),
continue on exit ramp to Cox Rd, S 0.5
mi; W-bnd: Jct of I-10 & I-8, W on I-10 to
exit 198, W 500í to Cox Rd, S 0.5 mi. 100
gravel, 51 pull-thru, big rig & tent.

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

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

6 HON-DAH 4
Hon-Dah RV Park
1 Highway 73, 928-369-7400,
www.hon-dah.com
198 spaces, no age restrictions, pets
allowed, satellite TV, LP
gas, showers,
handicap access,
dump station,
internet hook-up,
restrooms, laundry, 7
recreational hall.
Adjacent to Hon-Dah
Resort Casino featuring
500 slots, poker, great food, and live
entertainment.
LAKE HAVASU
7 Havasu Landing 6
RV Park & Campground
760-858-4593, www.havasulanding.com
Full hook-ups, laundry, showers, deli, secu-
rity, boat launch, swin beach.
EHRENBERG
8 River Breeze RV Resort 8
50202 Ehrenberg-Parker Highway 5 1
928-923-7483, 866-226-4641
www.riverbreezerv.com
Rrec room, handicapped access, pool,
spa, restrooms, showers, full hookups,
cable. Open year round.
9 TOMBSTONE
Tombstone Territories RV Park
2111 E. Highway 82, 520-457-2584
3
Trail Riders Motel & RV Park 13
13 N. 7th St., 800-574-0417
Motel Mini RV park, 10 spaces available, 11
free morning coffee, Color Cable TV,
large clean rooms, phones.
10 TUCSON
Voyager R.V. Resort
8701 S. Kolb Rd., 800-424-9191
11 YUMA
Westwind RV 10
9797 E.S. Frontage Rd. • 866-440-2992
www.westwindrvgolfresort.com

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

13 Clifton RV Park
210 N. Coronado Blvd., 928-865-4146
www.cliftonrvpark.com
Camping and RV spaces, pull thrus, dump
station, showers.
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Chamber of Commerce Douglas 85607 Fax: 928-927-7438 Prescott Tourist Information
P.O. Box 734 520-364-2478 117 W. Goodwin Kohl's Ranch 928-478-4211 HC2 Box 96k Payson www.ilxresorts.com
Carefree 85377 888-315-9999 ❏ Yuma CVB Prescott 86303, 800-266-7534 Lake Powell Yacht Club 928-645-3992 P.O.Box 2638 Page
480-488-3381 373 S. Main St.
❏ Graham County C of C Yuma 85364 Rim Country C of C Lowell Observatory 928-774-3358 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd. Flagstaff http:/www.lowell.edu
❏ Coolidge C of C 1111 Thatcher Blvd. 800-293-0071 100 W. Main St. Payson 85541 Mountain Ranch & Resort 928-635-2693 6701 E. Mountain Ranch Road Williams www.mountainranchresort.com
320 W. Central Ave. Safford 85546 Fax: 928-783-1897 800-672-9766
Coolidge 85228 888-837-1841 NACA 928-526-2968 2717 N. Steves Rd. Flagstaff
520-723-3009 Fax: 928-428-0744 ❏ Kingman Powerhouse ❏ Sedona/Oak Creek Old West Properties 928-637-2675 P.O. Box 343 Ash Fork
Fax: 520-723-9410 Visitor Center Canyon C of C
❏ Greenlee County C of C 120 W. Andy Devine, P.O. Box 478, Sedona 86339 O'Sullivan Inn 928-635-2349 442 W. Route 66 Williams
❏ Eloy C of C P.O. Box 1237 Kingman, 888-427-RT66, 800-288-7336 Papillon Grand Canyon 702-736-6322 195 E. Reno Suite A Las Vegas www.papillon.com
305 N. Stuart Blvd. www.kingmantourism.org Fax: 928-204-1064
Eloy, 85231 Clifton, Az 85533 Pine Country Restaurant 928-635-9718 107 N. Grand Canyon Williams www.pinecountryrestaurant.com
928-865-3313 Psychic Visions 928-443-9667 621 Miller Valley Rd., Ste. A Prescott
520-466-3411 NORTHERN AZ ❏ Show Low Regional C of C
Fountain Hills C of C ❏ Green Valley C of C 951 W. Deuce of Clubs Quality Inn 928-645-8851 287 N. Lake Powell Page www.ramada.com
270 W. Continental Rd. Camp Verde C of C Show Low, 85902
16837 E. Palisades Blvd Green Valley 85614 385 S. Main 888-746-9569 Quality Inn & Suites Grand Canyon 800-221-2222 P.O.Box 520 Grand Canyon www.grandcanyonqualityinn.com
Fountain Hills 85269 520-625-7575 Camp Verde 86322 Fax: 928-532-7610 Rodeway Inn Red Feather Lodge 800-538-2345 P.O. Box 1460 Grand Canyon
480-837-1654 928-567-9294
❏ Snowflake/Taylor C of C Sharlot Hall Museum 928-445-3122 415 W. Gurley St. Prescott www.sharlot.org
Az Tourist Visitor Center ❏ Chino Valley C of C
864 N. Hwy 89
Chino Valley 86323
110 N. Main St, #1
Snowflake, 85937
928-536-4331
Tuba City Trading Post
Twisters The Route 66 Place
800-644-8383
928-635-0266
Main St. & Moenave Ave.
417 E. Route 66
Tuba City
Williams www.66place.com
Historic Cottonwood Hotel 800-721-7415
Fax: 928-636-4112 ❏ Springerville/Eagar
Zane Grey RV Park 928-567-4320 4500 E Hwy. 260 Camp Verde www.zanegreyrvpark.com

❏ Clarkdale C of C
Regional C of C
318 East Main CENTRAL
P.O. Box 161 Springerville 85938 Apache Gold Casino 928-475-7800 P.O. Box 1210 San Carlos www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com
930 N. Main St., Clarkdale 86324
928-634-3382
928-333-2123
Fax: 928-333-5690
Apache Wells RV Resort 480-832-4324 2656 N 56th St Mesa
Fax: 928-634-0407 Arizona State Capitol Museum 602-364-2328 1700 W. Washington Phoenix www.lib.az.us
Cottonwood, Az ❏ St. John’s C of C Ballet Arizona 602-381-0184 3645 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix www.balletarizona.org
❏ Cottonwood C of C 180 W. Cleveland Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park 520-425-0320 150 N. Pine St Globe
928-634-9455 1010 S. Main Street
Cottonwood 86326
928-634-7593x2809
St. Johns 85936
928-337-2000
FAX: 928-337-2020
Campground Buena Tierra
Canyon Vistas RV Resort
520-836-3500
480-288-8844
995 South Cox Road
6601 E.HWY 60
Casa Grande
Gold Canyon
Tierra@yahoo.com
www.cal-am.com
Fax: 928-634-7594
Williams/Visitor Center Inn Suites Hotels & Suites 1-888-INNSUITES Several Locations Scottsdale, Tempe
❏ Flagstaff C of C 200 Railroad Ave Keller Williams Realty 623-882-8000 250 N. Litchfield Rd Goodyear www.HomesInWValleyAZ.com
❏ Globe/Miami C of C ❏ Marana C of C 101 W. Route 66 Williams 86046 Legacy Golf Resort 602-305-5500 6808 S. 32nd St. Phoenix
I-10@ exit 236 Flagstaff 86001 928-635-4061
1360 N. Broad Street Marana 85653 928-774-4505 MainStay Suites 800-660-MAIN 2165 W. 15th St. Tempe www.mainstaysuites.com
Globe 85502 520-682-4314 Fax: 928-779-1209 Williams-Grand Cnyn. C of C Mesa Regal RV Resort 480—830-2821 4700 E Main St Mesa
800-804-5623 200 W Railroad Avenue
❏ MTCVB - Tucson Flagstaff CVB Williams 85046 Noftsger Hill Inn 520-425-2260 425 North Street Globe www.noftsgerhillinn.com
❏ Greater Florence C of C 100 S. Church Ave 211 W. Aspen Ave. 928-635-1418 McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 480-312-2312 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. Scottsdale www.therailroadpark.com
291 N Bailey Street Tucson, 85701 Flagstaff 86001
Florence 85232 928-779-7611 ❏ Winslow C of C Rock Shadows RV Resort 480-982-0450 600 S. Idaho Rd Apache Junction www.rockshadowsrvresort.com
800-638-8350
800-437-9433 300 W. North Road Sun Life 55+ RV Resort 480-981-9500 5055 East University Drive Mesa
Fax: 520-868-5797 ❏ Nogales/Santa Cruz Fort Apache Tourism Winslow 86047 Taliesin West 480-860-2700 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale www.franklloydwright.org
Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 710 928-289-2434
❏ Greater Phoenix C of C 123 W. Kino Park Fort Apache 85926 Val Vista Village 480-832-2547 233 N Val Vista Dr Mesa
201 N. Central, Ste. 2700 Nogales 85621 928-338-1230 Yarnell C of C VAL Vista Winter Village 520-836-7800 16680 W. Val Vista Blvd. Casa Grande www.valvistawintervillage.com
Phoenix 85073 520-287-3685 P.O. Box 275, Yarnell 85362
602-254-5527 ❏ Grand Canyon C of C 928-427-3301
Fax: 602-495-8913 ❏ Pearce Sunsites C of C Hwy 64 SOUTHERN
133 C North Frontage Rd. Grand Canyon 86023 Yavapai-Apache Bird Cage Theatre 800-457-3423 P.O. Box 248 Tombstone
❏ Greater Phoenix CVB Pearce, Az 85625 928-638-2901 Nation Tourism
Information Center (520) 826-3535 P.O. Box 1687 Bisbee Grand Hotel 520-432-5900 P.O. Box 825 Bisbee
50 N. 2nd St., Phoenix 85004 Heber/Overgaard C of C Camp Verde 86322 Biosphere 2 Center 520-896-6436 PO Box 689 Oracle www.bio2.edu
877-CALL-PHX ❏ Sierra Vista CVB P.O. Box 1926 928-567-1058
Fax: 602-253-4415 21 E. Willcox Overgaard, 85933 Fax: 928-567-1051 Chandelle Adventure Tours 800-242-6335 4860 N. Paseo Del Tupo Tucson
Sierra Vista 85635 928-535-5777 Cochise Terrace R.V. Resort 520-586-0600 1030 S Barrell Cactus Ridge Benson
Hualapai Office of Tourism 800-288-3861 ❏ = Denotes Az Tourist Cottonwood Canyon Ranch 520-507-7443 750 S. Klondyke Rd. Pima www.cottonwoodcanyonranch.com
3550 N. Central Ave. Fax: 520-417-6962 News Proud Partners
Phoenix 85012 El Rancho Motel RV Park 520-432-2293 1104 Highway 92 Bisbee
602-277-7225 ❏ Tombstone C of C Family Auto Body 520-889-2777 3340 E. Mossman Rd. Tucson
Fax: 602-277-4921 Box 995
Tombstone 85638
Hacienda del Sol 800-728-6514 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd Tucson haciendadelsol.com
Mesa CVB Kaibab Courtyard Shops 520-795-6905 2841 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson
120 N. Center Box 5529
Mesa 85201
800-283-6372
888-457-3929
Fax: 520-457-2458 Be Sure To Fill Out Amado Territory Inn
KGVY Radio
888-398-8684
520-625-0700 P. O. Box 767
Amado
Green Valley
www.amado-territory-inn.com
Tombstone Office of Tourism
Fax: 602-827-0727
Peoria C of C
Tombstone 85638
800-457-3423
Fax: 520-457-3189
Our Contest Form on Kitt Peak National Observatory
Mama Louisa’s
520-318-8163
520-790-4702
950 N. Cherry
2041 S Craycroft
Tucson
Tucson
www.noao.edu
8355 W. Peoria, Peoria 85380
800-580-2645
Fax: 623-486-4729 ❏Tombstone Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 280
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Muleshoe Ranch
520-620-1640
520-586-7072
15 W. 5th St.
RR1 Box 1542
Tucson
Willcox www.muleshoe-ranch.com
OK Cafe 520-457-3980 220 E. Allen St. Tombstone www.scottsdalequality.com
❏ Pinal County Visitor Cntr.
330 E. Butte
Florence 85232
Tombstone 85638
520-457-3929 to Win a Free Trip! Quality Inn
Quality Inn & Suites
520-623-7792
877-726-2328
1025 E. Benson Hwy
420 E. Hwy 70
Benson
Safford
www.choicehotels.com
www.qualityinnsafford.com
888-469-0175 ❏ Tubac C of C
P.O. Box 1866 Queen Mine Tours 520-432-2071 Bisbee
Fax: 520-868-1099 Tubac 85646 Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum 877-234-4111 150 N. Railroad Ave Willcox
❏ Southwest Valley C of C 520-398-2704 Sierra Suites 520-459-4221 391 East Fry Blvd Sierra Vista
289 N. Litchfield Rd.
Goodyear, Az 85338
623-932-2260
❏ Willcox C of C
1500 Circle I Road
1-800-462-8705 Sky Works
Sonoita Vineyards LTD.
520-751-6752
520-455-5893
7401 E. 22nd St.
5901 E Lester Dr.
Tucson
Sonoita
Fax: 623-932-9057 Willcox 85643
800-200-2272 Sunglow Guest Ranch 520-824-3334 HC1 Box 385 Pearce www.sunglowranch.com
❏ Sunland Visitor Center Fax: 520-384-0293 Az Tourist News Tombstone Territories RV Park 520-457-2584 2111 E. Hwy. 82 Huachuca City www.tombstoneterritories.com
P.O. Box 300, Az City 85223 COLORADO RIVER Trail Riders Inn 520-457-3573 13 N 7th Tombstone
520-466-3007
Fax: 520-466-5048
❏ Superior C of C
❏ Bouse C of C
P.O. Box 817
A Natural Tucson Artisans Center
Turquoise Valley Golf & RV
520-883-0909
520-432-3091
5975 W. Western Way Circle #121
1791 Newell Rd Naco
Tucson
www.turquoisevalley.com
Varsity Clubs Of America 520-318-3777 3855 E. Speedway Tucson www.ilxresorts.com
350 Main St, Superior 85273
520-689-0200
Fax: 520-689-0200
Bouse 85325
928-851-2498
❏ Bullhead Area C of C
Resource Villas at Shadow Mountain, The
Voyager RV Resort
520-826-5411
520-574-5000
P.O. Box 755
8701 S. Kolb Rd.
Pearce
Tucson www.voyagerv.com
Tempe C of C 1251 Hwy 95
909 E Apache Blvd. Bullhead City 86429
800-987-7457 www.aztourist.com COLORADO RIVER REGION
Tempe 85281 Fax: 928-754-5514 Free Room Reservations 800-578-3379 P.O. Box 438 Chloride www.freerooms@ctaz.com
480-967-7891
Fax: 480-966-5365 HavaTours 928-680-7996 344 London Bridge Rd. Lake Havasu www.havatours.com
❏ Chloride C of C Radisson Suites Inn Yuma 928-726-4830 2600 S. Fourth Ave Yuma www.radisson.com
Tempe CVB P.O. Box 268
Chloride 86431 Desert Palms R V & Golf Resort 928-859-2000 39258 Harquahala Rd. Salome www.desertpalmsrv.com
51 W. 3rd St. Ste. 105
Tempe 85281
480-894-8158
928-565-2204
Fax: 928-565-9354
The KSAZ All-Star Lineup Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch 928-727-8270 P.O. Box 580 Yucca www.stgr.com
Fax: 480-968-8004
Ramada Inn Lake Havasu 928-855-1111 271 S. Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City
❏ Dolan Springs C of C Unforgettable Music of the Stars Sands Vacation Resort 928-855-1388 2040 Mesquite Ave. Lake Havasu City
❏ Wickenburg C of C Pierce Ferry Rd. Dave Rafferty, Joe Lacina, Eddie Hubbard, Dan Babich, Bob Wagner Xanadu Resort 520-855-8300 276 S. Lake Havasu Ave. Lake Havasu City www.xanaducondos.com
216 N Frontier Street Dolan Springs 86441
Wickenburg 85390 928-767-4473 ABC News on the hour, 24 hours Mesa del Sol Golf Club 928-342-1283 12213 Calle del Cid Yuma
928-684-5479 Fax: 928-767-3835 Cocopah Casino 800-23-SLOTS Hwy 95A. Co. Rd. 15 Somerton www.wincocopahcasino.com
Cele Peterson's "Star of the Day" salutes unsung heros
Fax: 928-684-5470 ❏ Ehrenberg C of C
P.O. Box 800
Monday - Friday, 8am, 12noon, 5pm OTHER AREAS
Ehrenberg 85334 "Viva Tucson," history series, Tuesdays Days Inn Las Vegas 800-634-6541 4155 Koval Lane Las Vegas, NV
928-923-9601 & Thursdays following ABC News at 4:00pm Goulding’s Lodge 435-727-3231 P.O. Box 36001 Monument Valley, UT
Fax: 928-923-9602 Harrah’s Laughlin Casino and Hotel 702-298-4600 2900 S. Casino Dr. Laughlin