AZ Tourist New Quarterly January 2010

January-March 2010

FESTIVALSJan-AprilPages 4 —7

REGIONAL TRAVELPage 27

NATIVE AMERICANPage 28

LODGING &PET FRIENDLYPage 29

RV RESORTS & CAMPGROUNDSPages 30-31

AmAzing QuArtzsiteSWAP MEET TO THE WORLD

SHOWS

“It’s Chili in Quartzsite”Chili Cookoff & State Salsa Championship

Feb. 27, 2010

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Apache Junction .............................................................8central Arizona .......................................................... 8-15colorado river region ................................................ 22-24events, Featured ...................................................... 16-17 January events .............................................................4 February events .........................................................4-6 March events .............................................................6-7 April events ....................................................................7Globe Miami Area ...........................................................1 0lodging .......................................................................... 29Mesa .............................................................................. 13Native American culture ................................................. 28Northern AZ............................................................... 25-26

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a unique bookstore experience!

690 e. Main st.QuaRtzsite, az

If you are looking for a unique south-west experience, look no further than Quartzsite, Arizona. Every winter this tiny town of 3,500 residents transforms into the vendor capital of the world. Over a million visitors congregate here to browse the swap meets, gem shows, and art & crafts shows as well as the scores of other booths offering antiques, souve-nirs, and “stuff” of all kinds.

Many visitors from the north, af-fectionately called “snowbirds”, spend the winter in Quartzsite’s 70+ RV parks or “boondock” in the Sonoran Desert on BLM land, where camping is free or nearly so. Others arrive for shorter stays, rockhounds and treasure hunters from around the world who come to check out the special shows.

Beautiful weather, sunshine and great deals - what more can you ask?

Adding to the fun are numerous special events throughout the season including the Hi Jolly Daze parade on Jan. 9, the Sports, Vacation & RV Show Jan. 16-24, the QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show on Jan. 20-24, and the annual ATV Pa-rade on Feb.13. The icing on the cake is the warm wel-come Quartzsite offers and the wonderful activities to fill your time when you need a break from shopping: golf, hiking, fish-

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SWAP MEETTO THE WORLD

AmAzing QuArtzsiteing, 4-wheeler excursions, jam sessions, dancing, bingo, a visit to Celia’s Rainbow Garden and the Hi Jolly Monument…the list could go on and on. The two dozen seasonal swap meets and nearly as many shows cover acres upon acres of land, include hundreds and hun-dreds of vendors, and present an amazing selection of items. This year, according to one local resident, the quality of goods on offer is exceptionally high and the prices are great. It’s the year to come experience Quartzsite!

First Stop: Tyson Wells with Three Major Shows

Located on the southwest corner of I-10 and Hwy 95, the Tyson Wells Show-grounds is one of Quartzsite’s biggest draws. Over 25 acres are covered with hundreds of vendors and 2.2 miles of aisle frontage give visitors easy access. The fun begins right on New Year’s Day with the Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show. Rock enthusiasts from around the world head to this huge show where almost 300 dealers offer quality minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, lapidary tools and more. Show dates are Jan. 1-10. Next is the Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama on Jan. 15-24 where some 500 dealers showcase an unbelievable variety of items: antiques, coins, crafts, hobbies, jewelry,

even more gems and rocks, great food and much more. Following is the Tyson Wells Art & Craft Fair from Jan. 29-Feb.7 offering an amazing selection of creative, custom and handcraft-ed works by around 200 national artisans. Admission to all these events is FREE. To find out more about the vendors at the shows, check out the website at www.tysonwells.com.

A Great Deal: $1000 for the BEST Chili in Quartzsite!

All you chili and salsa lovers, mark your calendar for Feb. 27th. That’s the day to polish off your best recipes for the 7th Annual “It’s Chili in Quartzsite” Chili Cookoff & State Salsa Championship. Held at Tyson Wells Showgrounds, this CASI sanctioned event attracts entrants from all over the US. The cookoff actually consists of three different contests: the CASI event, a show-manship contest, and the People’s Choice Award competition. CASI entrants earn awards and points towards their inter-national finals in Texas. Winners of the People’s Choice receive trophies and great cash prizes.

Cooking starts at 10 am and the $4.00 tasting cup goes on sale at 12 Noon. Visi-

tors, bring your taste buds primed and ready! You will determine who wins the People’s Choice $1000 first prize, $500 second prize and $250 third. There will also be several winners in the State Salsa Championship. Live bands add to the fun throughout the afternoon, and a big raffle is always a popular part of the event, which is spon-sored by the Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce.

Unique Quartzsite does it again: the “Naked Man’s Bookstore”

A must see attraction in this funky des-ert town is Reader’s Oasis Books. Owner Paul Winer offers an eclectic mix of paperback, hard cover and audio books for every taste and interest, over 180,000 titles in all - dressed in a thong with a smile for all and the motto “If books were clothes, I’d be considered well dressed.” Known as legendary performer Sweet Pie back on the East Coast and Canada in the 1970s & 80s, Paul plays a mean Boogie and Blues piano. Check out his CD “Please Remember Your Love For Me”. The store carries all types of music including an expanded section of blues, early jazz and swing, and classic country and western CDs, cassettes and vinyl. Daily throughout January and February, there will be an authors’ fair with a variety of authors present for book signings. Reader’s Oasis is located at 690 E. Main Street. It’s open 7 days a week, 10 am- 6 pm. Be sure to stop by! Paul and his wife Joanne thank all the winter visitors for their support.

Everyone should experience Quartzsite at least once in their life! With all the great deals on offer, this is the year to come and see for yourself. For more information about Quartzsite and a complete list of shows, see page 24.

Tyson Wells Shows: 928-927-6364Quartzsite Business C of C

(Chili Cookoff): 928-927-9321Reader’s Oasis Books: 928-927-6551

Rock & Gem Show - Jan. 1-10Sell-A-Rama - Jan. 15-24

Art & Craft Fair - Jan. 29 - Feb 7S.W. Corner of 1-10 Freeway & Hwy 95Free Admission • Free PArking

Quartzsite, AZ

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JAN 30-31 GREER/PINETOPWinter Games 2010Sunrise Park Resort, 20 mi E. of McNary on Hwy 273 off Hwy 260 - Dog sled races. Hon-Dah Resort’s Winter Festival - Dog weight pull, ice sculpting, chili/salsa cookoff, food, entertainment & much more. 1-800-WAY-UP-HI, www.hon-dah.com

JAN 30-31 SUPERIOR2nd Annual Home Tour, Art & Antique Show Superior Chamber, 230 Main St - Restored and remodeled homes, buildings & movie sets, ticket $8 advance, $10 day of, 10a-4p. Free Art & Antique Show. Watch world famous Mata Ortiz potters at work. 520-689-0200

JAN 30-31 LAKE HAVASU CITYNational Senior Pro RodeoSARA Park - 1p, adm. $10 single day, $15 two-day pass, children 17 & under free. www.seniorrodeo.com

JAN 31-FEB 14 TUCSONAmerican Indian ExpositionFlamingo Hotel Ballroom, Stone & Drachman -

The finest collection of American Indian art, crafts & food directly from the Native American artist, Su-Th 10-5, Fr-Sa 10-6. Free adm. 520-622-4900

FEB 1-28 GLOBEPieces of Friendship XX - Quilt ShowCobre Valley Center for the Arts - Quilts from all of southern Gila County and surrounding communities! Mon-Fri 10a-5p, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4p. 800-804-5623

FEB 4-6 PARKERBlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425 “The Legend Lives On” An array of cars and trucks will race off road, finish-ing at Bluewater Resort & Casino. 702-457-5775

FEB 4-7 PARKER38th Spring GFWC-AZ Parker Woman’s Civic Club, Inc. --- Potpourri Western Park on Riverside Dr - Thursday thru Sunday, large craft show & swap meet, food vendors, round-the-clock security, 8a-5p, free adm. (Set up Wed 2/3.) 928-667-2109

FEB 5-7 CASA GRANDE7th Annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival Pinal Co Fair Grounds - AzGS judged gourd show, 100+ gourd artists & vendors, Kindergourden, mini gourdster race, sailing “Regourda”, food, live music, Fr-Sa 9-5, Su 10-3. Adm: $6, 12 & under free. 520-723-4432, www.wuertzfarm.com

JAN 16 LAKE HAVASU CITYMini Moto MadnessCrazy Horse Campgrounds, 1534 Beachcomber Blvd - Youth and Pit Bike Motorcycle Racing, adm $5, participation: $25 racing, $20/$15 practice. Practice 7a-1p, race 3:30p, regis. 7a-1p. www.928minis.com 928-855-6650

JAN 16-17 CASA GRANDE10th Annual Historic Downtown Street Fair & Car ShowFlorence St & Florence Blvd - Upscale arts & crafts, live music, food, car show (Sa 10-3). Free adm, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. 520-836-8744, www.cgmainstreet.org

JAN 16-24 QUARTZSITE27th Annual Sports, Vacation and RV ShowBig Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - The nation’s largest consumer-attended RV Show, new & used RVs, new products, demos, live entertainment, 9a-5p, free adm & parking. RV service avail. 714-377-7940

JAN 20-24 QUARTZSITE44th Annual Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show Pow Wow Building - The largest operating display of lapidary equipment in the country, 400+ booths displaying, buying & selling, 9a-6p, free adm & park-ing. 928-927-6325

JAN 22-24 CAVE CREEKFine Art & Fine Craft FestivalFrontier Town (Silver Spur Saloon & Eatery), 6245 E Cave Creek Rd - Paintings, metal art & tables, copper wall hangings, photography, unusual clothing, jewelry & more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & parking. 602-789-7222

JAN 23 THATCHER 3rd Annual Gila River Heritage RoundupGraham Co. Museum - Cowboy music, storytelling & poetry, BBQ ($7), 10-4, free adm. Eastern AZ College - eve concert, $10 adv, $12 door. 928-428-0470

JAN 27-29 HOLBROOK-SCOTTSDALE52nd Annual Hashknife Pony Express RideHashknife Sheriff ’s Posse rides out Wed. 8a on 200-mile reenactment relay ride delivering mail to Scottsdale Waterfront Property at Hashknife statue, noon on Fri. Come watch, send mail! 602-616-6901

JAN 27-31 QUARTZSITE13th Annual Hobby, Craft & Gem Show Big Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - 100s of ven-dors, crafts, Native American art, custom clothing, jewelry, home products, gems, demos, food, 9a-5p, free adm & parking. 714-377-7940

JAN 29-31 CASA GRANDEPinal County’s Agri-Country 24th Bluegrass Jamboree, Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Car Show & Tractor Pull Pinal County Fairgrounds - Includes wide variety of entertainment, 9a-6p, $5, under 12 free. 520-509-3555, Vendors: 520-866-7650

JAN 29-31 TUCSONMineral Madness Showcase & SaleArizona Sonora Desert Museum - Find treasures for your collection (prices start under $1!), activities for families (starting 11a), Miner’s Story Project, 9a-4p, adm $13, $4.25 ages 6-12. 520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org

JAN 29-FEB 7 QUARTZSITETyson Wells Art & Craft FairSW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Artisans sell unbe-lievable variety of their own handcrafted works, food vendors, free adm. 928-927-6364

JAN 30-31 QUARTZSITE12th Annual Quartzsite Rock & Roll Classic Car ShowBig Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - Hundreds of vehicles, hot rods, street rods, customs and classic cars, 9a-5p, free adm & parking. 714-377-7940

JAN 30-31 MESA20th Annual High Noon’s Western Americana Show & AuctionMesa Convention Center - Show: 150+ dealers, spurs, chaps, saddles, textiles, photos, western art, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 10-4, $10 day, $15 wkend. Auction: Sat 5p. 310-202-9010, www.highnoon.com

JAN 30-31 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery, more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

JAN 1-10 QUARTZSITETyson Wells Rock & Gem ShowSW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Largest show of its kind, vendors with gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry, silver & goldsmithing, lapidary tools, equipment & supplies, free adm. 928-927-6364

JAN 9-10 YUMA12th Annual Gathering of the GunfightersYuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park - A two day skit competition with 16+ different old west reen-actment groups. Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-3p, $5 for adults, 13 & under free. 928-783-4771

JAN 13-17 WILLCOXWings Over Willcox Birding & Nature FestivalThousands of Sandhill Cranes! Raptors, sparrows & more. Geology, SW history & archaeology, mining & ranching, photography, astronomy, etc; tours, semi-nars, trade show, banquet. Reserve early! 800-200-2272, www.wingsoverwillcox.com

JAN 15-17 CAREFREE17th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Downtown - World-class festival with 165 strictly jur-ied fine artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine glass), live entertainment, 10a-5p, adm $3. 480-837-5637

JAN 15-17 LAKE HAVASU CITYBuses by the Bridge XIVWindsor Beach 4, LH State Pk, London Bridge Rd - Vintage Volkswagon Bus Show and Camp-Out. 928-680-7664 or 928-855-7735

JAN 15-17 GLENDALE39th Annual Kruse Collector Car AuctionRenaissance Glendale Spa & Hotel - 300+ muscle cars, sports cars, classics & special interest vehicles. Check in 9-5 Fri, auction begins 10a Sat & Sun. 800-968-4444

JAN 15-24 QUARTZSITETyson Wells Sell-A-RamaSW corner of I-10 & Hwy 95 - 25-Acre outdoor spectacular with unbelievable variety of gems, rocks, arts, crafts, hobbies, jewelry, antiques, coins, lapidary tools, great food! Free! 928-927-6364

JAN 16 CHANDLER15th Annual Multicultural FestivalChandler Public Library, 22 S Delaware St - High-lighting the community’s cultural diversity through music, dance, art, storytelling, children’s area & more, 11a-5p, free adm. 480-782-2665

JAN 16 TUBACTubac Home TourTubac Center of the Arts - Benefit/ pick up map here: view fascinating art collections & noted architecture as you tour six of Tubac’s loveliest homes, 10a-4p, $25. Buy tickets in adv or same day. 520-398-2371

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Destination January / February Events

Chandler Multicultural Festival JAN 16 CHANDLER

Chandler’s 15th An-nual Multicultural Festival highlights the cultural diver-sity of our commu-

nity through music, dance, art, storytelling children’s area and more. It takes place at Chandler Public Library Courtyard, 22 S. Delaware St. from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is FREE to all of the Multicul-tural Festival events. Also, for the fourth straight year Childsplay will present a special production by creator David Saar. This year’s production is titled: Androcles and the Lion. For more information, visit our website at:

www.chandleraz.gov/unity

Wings Over Willcox17th Annual Birding & Nature Festival

January13-17, 2010

1-800-200-2272www.wingsoverwillcox.com

[email protected]

20th Annual High NoonWestern AmericanaAntique SHOW & AUCTIONJAN 30-31 MESA

The High Noon Western Americana Weekend Celebra-tion is the nation’s largest Cowboy, Indian and West-ern Art Antique SHOW & AUCTION. It will appeal to

all collectors interested in fine western art, bits, boots, spurs, advertising, saloon, Indian rugs & beadwork, charro, vaquero, historical firearms, historic & silver saddles, Hollywood cowboy, western books & photography. The SHOW will be held at Mesa Commu-nity Center with 150 national exhibitors of western & Indian artifacts and fine western art. Hours are Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9:30-4, $10/day, $15 weekend. The AUCTION will be held at the adjoining Phoenix Marriott Mesa on Sat. at 5 pm with 300+ lots of historic and important western & Indian artifacts and fine western art. Illustrated auction catalog available January, 2010 ($30 US).

310-202-9010 [email protected] • www.highnoon.com

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Destination February Events

Desert Woodcarving Show & SaleFEB 20-21 MESA

This unique event at Mesa Centennial Hall, 201 N. Center St., includes a woodcarving competition presented by the Grand Canyon State Woodcarv-ers and the Arizona State

Woodcarvers - watch power carving, hand carving, tool sharpening techniques, wood burning & texturing demonstrations, soap carving for children, and adult whittling contests both days. Wood sculpture art, supplies, tools, books, and sculptures of all kinds - realistic, birds, figures, animals, etc. - are for sale. The Fine Woodworkers of Arizona show runs in conjunction, too. Clubs nationwide are invited to compete for the best-carved Dr. Seuss Scene. Contact us for details. Competitive entries: Novices, Intermediate, Advanced and Junior Carv-ers, and new Open Division. We anticipate 250 to 400 carvings. Vendor and Exhibitor tables available. Free parking. $5 donation, 14 and under free. Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4.

Dave Friesth: [email protected]

Pieces of Friendship XX Quilt Show FEB 1-28 GLOBE

Pieces of Friendship is a community quilt show sponsored by the Copper Country Quilters Chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild. The show, now in its 20th year, is held at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts at

101 N. Broad Street in Globe. Area quilters display and some sell quilts and wall hangings during the show. A Viewer’s Choice Award is given and chances sold on an annual opportunity quilt. Proceeds from ticket sales go to fund com-munity charity projects. An award from the Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame is also given. The show is open to the public by dona-tion. No admission fee is charged. Center/Show hours: Monday through Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4 and Sunday noon-4. For further information contact the Co-bre Valley Center for the Arts at 928-425-0884 or the Greater Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

800-804-5623

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping ExpoFEB 11-21 SCOTTSDALE

The 55th Annual Scott-sdale Arabian Horse Show will take place at WestWorld in north Scottsdale, Feb. 11-21, 2010. It’s the largest

event of its kind in the world and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. Along with exciting competitions, educational seminars, and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 trade booths offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art to boots, saddles and gifts. Each year the Show raises thousands of dollars for local charities. The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona will continue to support such endeavors this year. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling TicketMaster or at the ticket booth on site. For a schedule of events and more infor-mation on the show visit the website.

TicketMaster: 480-784-4444www.scottsdaleshow.com

Tubac Festival of the Arts

170 Visiting Artist Booths100 Year-Round Galleries & Shops

South of Tucson w I-19 to Exit 34www.TubacAZ.com w 520-398-2704

In the Historic Artist Colony of Tubac

February 10-14

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Wuertz Farm’s 7th Annual Gourd Festival is a nationally acclaimed event featuring over 100 artists/vendors, AzGS judged show, reserved classes, Kindergourden, gourdster races, a sailing regourda, gourd games, non-stop live music, great food and thousands of gourds for sale!

FRI-SAT: 9-5 SUN: 10-3 ADM: $6 Kids free. RV Parking. Rain or Shine.

Many activities indoors. 520-723-4432 or www.wuertzfarm.com

FEB 5-7, 2010Pinal County Fairgrounds

Casa Grande, AZ

9th Annual

Saturday, February 20, 2010 10am—4pm Reid Park (22nd / Country Club)

ENTERTAINMENT EDUCATIONAL

DEMOS FOOD BEER GARDEN

VENDORS RESCUE GROUPS

LOW-COST VACCINATIONS

FREE MICROCHIPPING

www.azanimalfair.com 888-809-8883

FEB 6-7 LAKE HAVASU CITY25th Annual Winterfest McCulloch Blvd (between Acoma & Smoketree) - Outdoor festival w/250+ vendors featuring arts & crafts, business services, live entertainment, children’s activities, great food, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4, free adm. 928-855-4115

FEB 6-MAR 28 APACHE JUNCTIONAZ Renaissance Festival US Hwy 60 - Sat’s, Sun’s & Presidents’ Day Mon. 10a-6p: A medieval amusement park, 12-stage theater, 30-acre circus, arts & crafts fair, jousting tournament & feast - all rolled into one non-stop family adventure! Gate: Adults $20, 5-12 $10, under 5 free. 520-463-2700; www.renfestinfo.com

FEB 9-10 MESACanadian Snowbird CelebrationMesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St. - Valuable information geared toward snowbird lifestyle, 10a-4p, free adm. 800-265-3200

FEB 10-14 TUBAC51st Annual Tubac Festival of the ArtsLongest running art festival in AZ, art & craft booths w/ 100s of visiting artists, horse-drawn trolleys, enter-tainers, food court, 10a-5p, free adm. 520-398-2704

FEB 10-14 LAKE HAVASU CITYWinter Blast - Western Pyrotechnics ConventionSARA Park - Fireworks displays and competition, open to public for free viewing. www.westernpyro.org800-242-8278

FEB 10-15 PHOENIXWestern National Shoot Ben Avery Shooting Range - Traders Row, competitive shooting, knife & tomahawk throwing, demonstra-tions, 8a-5p. Free to spectators. 800-745-1493

FEB 11-14 WICKENBURG62nd Annual Gold Rush Days & Rodeo Celebrate the town’s ranching & mining heritage w/activities each day. Sat/Sun Rodeo - 2p, Sat. Rodeo Dance. Lots more! www.wickenburgchamber.com800-942-5242

FEB 11-14 TUCSONTucson Gem & Mineral Show™ The Main ShowTucson Convention Ctr - Exhibiting some of the fin-est “Gems & Gem Minerals” from museums & private collections. Also 300+ dealers of jewelry, minerals, etc. Th-Sa 10-6; Su 10-5. $9.25 cash at door, cc online, 14 & under free w/adult. www.tgms.org

FEB 11-21 SCOTTSDALEScottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping ExpoWestworld - Most prestigious Arabian horse show in the world. 2400 horses, 300+ vendors, 30 eateries, starts daily 8a, see website for specific show times, $10 gen, $7 Srs, under 12 free. 480-515-1500, www.scottsdaleshow.com

FEB 12 INDIO, CACanadian Snowbird Assoc Winter Info. Meeting Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway - Entertainment, valuable information geared toward snowbird lifestyle, 1p-4p, free adm. 800-265-3200

FEB 12-14 SIERRA VISTA18th Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering Buena Performing Arts Center - “Cowboys and Sweethearts”: Headliner shows Fri & Sat evenings & Sun matinee. Free sessions Sat 10a-5p, incl youth con-test winners. Info: 520-249-2511; Artists, stage shows, tickets: www.cowboypoets.com

FEB 12-14 TUCSON10th Desert Diamond Casino Arts & Crafts FestivalI-19 & Pima Mine Rd - Finest artists & craftspeople from the SW, jewelry, clothes, wood, metal, pottery, furniture, etc. Live entertainment including Native American performers, food, Fr & Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 520-294-7777

FEB 12-14 CAVE CREEKStagecoach Fine Art & Wine Affaire7100 E. Cave Creek Road - Juried show of 125+ world class artists, wine-tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine goblet), live entertainment, local food, 10a-5p, $3. Free Parking. 480-837-5637

FEB 12-14 LAKE HAVASU CITYLake Havasu Rockabilly ReunionLH State Park, Windsor 4 - Pre ‘68 car show, bike show, carnival, vendors, pin-up girl contest, live music & entertainment. www.eventsallaround.net928-230-6719

FEB 12-15 CASA GRANDE3rd Annual O’Odham Tash Indian DaysFeatures a parade and rodeo w/ approx 600 Native

American contestants from as far away as Canada, traditional ceremonial dances and beautiful Native American crafts & art works for sale. 520-836-4723

FEB 13 FLORENCETour of Historic Florence Visit homes on the Nat’l Historic Register, also farm-ers market, antique & collectible sale. Free shuttle, 9a-4p, $10 advance, $12 day of, 18 & under free. Tickets at Visitor Center. florencemainstreet.com 866-977-4496

FEB 13 BISBEE19th Annual Chocolate TastingCopper Queen Library, 6 Main St - Delectable des-serts and live entertainment, a must for lovers of fine things, 6-9p, tickets $10 adv, $12 door. 520-432-4232

FEB 13-14 PHOENIX54th Annual VNSA Used Book SaleState Fairgrounds Exhibit Building - 600,000+ books. Proceeds benefit local charities. Sa 8a-6p, Su 8a-4p, free adm. Fairgrounds charge parking fee. 602-265-6805, www.vnsabooksale.org

FEB 16 YUMACanadian Snowbird Assoc Winter Info. Meeting Yuma Civic & Convention Center, 1440 Desert Hills Dr - Entertainment, valuable information geared toward snowbird lifestyle, 1p-4p, free adm. 800-265-3200

FEB 17-20 LAKE HAVASU CITYFLW Stren Series Tournament & College Fishing Tournament. www.flwoutdoors.com 270-205-6918

FEB 19-21 GOODYEARGoodyear Rodeo Days Estrella Mountain Regional Park - Senior pro rodeo. Fr 9a: Slack Day, free adm. Sa & Su, gate opens 11a, performance 2p, $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 ages 5-12. Event pending, call to confirm: 623-327-3798

FEB 19-21 CAVE CREEKFine Art & Fine Craft Festival Frontier Town (Silver Spur Saloon & Eatery), 6245 E Cave Creek Rd - Paintings, metal art & tables, copper wall hangings, photography, unusual clothing, jewelry & more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & park-ing. 602-789-7222

FEB 20 SALOME17th Great AZ Outback Chili Cook-Off Centennial Community Ctr - Chili & salsa competi-tion, poker runs, aircraft contests, classic car show, art show, auction, quilt show, 9a-4p. 928-859-3846

FEB 20 SCOTTSDALE57th Annual Parada del Sol ParadeScottsdale Rd, Oak St to Indian School - World’s larg-est horse drawn parade, western pageantry, dancing troupes, bands, 10a. Trail’s End Celebration w/live music, food, Kids Zone till 5p, free. 480-990-3179

FEB 20 LAKE HAVASU CITYGeo Cache BashCattail Cove State Park - Search for hidden treasure! Be sure to bring your handheld GPS unit. Raffle prizes and fun for the whole family! 10a-2p. 928-855-1223

FEB 20 TUCSON9th Annual Arizona Animal FairReid Park - Demonstrations, entertainment, food court & beer garden, 100+ exhibitors and over 30 animal rescue agencies.10a-4p, free. 520-275-0445

FEB 20-21 GLOBE26th Historic Home & Building Tour, Antique & Quilt Show Downtown - From 9a, last tour 3p. $15 adults/$10 seniors & youth. Antique Show & Quilt Show free w/tour. 800-804-5623

FEB 20-21 MESA21st Annual Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale Mesa Centennial Hall, Bldg C, 201 N Center - Judged woodcarving competition, fine woodworking show, wood sculpture, supplies, demos, prizes, raffles, Sat- soapcarving for kids. Sa 9-5 & Su 10-4, donation $5, under 14 free. 480-951-6175


MAR 12-14 LAKE HAVASU CITYHavasu Art Guild’s 30th Annual Juried Spring Show Community Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave - Show & sale of fine arts & crafts from all over the West, artists welcome, Fr 10-2, Sa 10-4, Su 10-3. Free adm. 928-854-6191

MAR 12-14 SCOTTSDALEGoodguys 1st Spring NationalsWestWorld - 1972 and older rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and tricked out trucks; vendor exhibits, swap meet, cars for sale corral, model car show. Fri & Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. 925-838-9876, www.good-guys.com

MAR 13 CHLORIDEAnnual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration Parade (12p), gunfighter reenactments, corned beef and cabbage, vendors, live music. 928-565-4888

MAR 13 AJO10th Annual Sonoran Shindig Bud Walker Park - Sonoran desert celebration, activi-ties for the whole family, live music, displays, info booths, coyote howling contest, raffles, food, and fun just for kids, 10a-3p, free adm. 520-387-7742

MAR 13-14 TUCSON28th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native American

inter-tribal dancing, contests, Native American food/arts & crafts, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10a-7p. Adults $9, chil-dren $7, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4051

MAR 13-14 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

MAR 13-14 PARKERAnnual Parker Marathon Water Ski Races BlueWater Resort & Casino - High speed water ski marathon, racecourse extends from BlueWater to La Paz County Park and return, races start daily at 9a. 928-669-7035

MAR 13-14 LITCHFIELD PARK12th Annual Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival Historic downtown by legendary Wigwam Resort - One of the Southwest’s premier outdoor art festivals, 200+ fine artists & craftsmen, live music, wine tast-ings & culinary demos, 9a-5p, free adm & parking. 623-935-9040

MAR 5-7 COOLIDGECotton Days San Carlos Park, 320 W Central - Parade, “Ride to the Ruins” biker rally & bike show (Sat), arts & crafts, live entertainment, food, beer garden, carnival, cot-ton bale rolling contest, Fri 12-10p, Sat 10a-10p, Sun noon-5p. 520-723-3009

MAR 5-7 LAKE HAVASU CITYBluegrass on the Beach Lake Havasu State Park - Some of the country’s best talent incl the 7 time IBMA winner for Fiddle Player of the Year: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. Workshops, art & craft / food vendors, raffles, jamming, 10a-6p. www.landspromotions.com, 209-785-4693

MAR 5-7 CAREFREEAnnual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Downtown - World-class festival with 165 strictly juried fine artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine glass), live entertainment, 10a-5p, adm $3. 480-837-5637

MAR 6 CASA GRANDE32nd Annual AZ State Open Chili Championship Ed Hooper Park, 2525 N Pinal Ave - Cookoff, tasting cups on sale, plus arts & crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, 10a-6p, free adm. 520-560-2256

MAR 6-7 AVONDALETres Rios Nature & Earth FestivalB & M Wildlife Area, Avondale Blvd, 5 miles S of I-10 - Free fishing clinic, canoe floats, wildlife watching, live music, recycling exhibits. Free adm & parking. www.tresriosnaturefestival.com 623-932-2260,

MAR 6-7 PAYSONWestern Collectibles & Firearms ShowMazatzal Hotel & Casino -Antique, black powder and modern firearms, gun parts, Indian artifacts, knives, Old West memorabilia, cleaning supplies, much more! 9a-5p. Reserve table: Bill Johnson, 928-772-4247; [email protected]. More info: 800-777-7529

MAR 6-7 FLAGSTAFFHolistic Wellness FaireHigh Country Conference Center, 201 W Butler - 48 exhibitors offer alternative therapies, body & energy work, intuitive readings, wellness products & toys, plus speakers! 10a-6p, $3. www.AZHolisticEvents.com 928-204-5912,

MAR 12-13 SUN LAKESFine Art & Fine Craft ShowACE Plaza (Dobson & Riggs) - Limited and special collection of fine art & craft, Fri-Sat 9-5. Free adm. & parking. 602-789-7222

FEB 25 TUCSONTucson Rodeo Parade Irvington Rd & S. Sixth Ave - The largest non-motor-ized parade in the world, 150 western-themed floats and buggies, Mexican folk dancers and musicians, prompt start 9a. Grandstand seating $6/$4, for tickets: 520-294-1280, www.TucsonRodeoParade.org

FEB 26-27 LAKE HAVASU CITYHava BBQ London Bridge StyleWindsor Beach State Park #4 grass area - Fri. Noon-9p, Sat. 10a-7p, adm: $2 for parking. 928-680-3815, www.havabbq.com

FEB 26-28 APACHE JUNCTIONLost Dutchman Days Community celebrates Lost Dutchman legend - Pro-fessional rodeo & rodeo dance, carnival, two stages w/ free entertainment, 100+ vendors of arts, crafts & food, wild horse & burro adoption, themed parade on 27th. 800-252-3141 or 1-888-75 RODEO

FEB 26-28 SCOTTSDALEParada Del Sol PRCA Rodeo WestWorld of Scottsdale - Bull riding, saddle bronc, team roping, barrel racing, and all the usual rodeo events; live music after each perf. Call for times & ticket prices. 480-990-3179, www.paradadelsol.org

FEB 26-28 CAVE CREEKOut West Art FestStagecoach Village, 7100 E Cave Creek Rd - Juried show w/85 local & nationally-acclaimed artists, contemporary and Western art, live music, food, artist demos,10a-5p, free adm. & parking. 480-575-6624

FEB 27 ARIZONA CITYArizona City Daze Fire Dept. complex, Sunland Gin Rd - Parade 9a, festival after w/arts & crafts, free live entertainment, carnival, games, food, free adm. 520-466-5141

FEB 27 QUARTZSITE7th “It’s Chili in Quartzsite” Chili Cookoff & State Salsa Championship Tyson Wells Showgrounds - CASI sanctioned, entrants from all over US, also People’s Choice w/ cash prizes (1st is $1000). Public free adm, $4 tasting fee (starts noon), big raffle, entertainment, 10a-4p. 928-927-9321

MAR 5-6 CASA GRANDE52nd Annual Cactus Antique Aircraft Fly-InMunicipal Airport - Antique, classic, warbird, replica and homebuilt aircraft will be on display, Fri & Sat, 8a-5p. Sponsored by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association. Terry: 520-836-7447

Statewide AZ

DISCLAIMER: AZ Tourist News makes every effort to verify that the information on events we print is accurate. However, details can change up

to the last minute. We advise that you call and confirm that ALL information is correct.

Indicates Native American Related Events

Destination February / March Events

VNSAFebruary 13 & 14, 2010

Used Book SaleArizona State Fairgrounds

Almost All Books 1/2 Price Sunday

Saturday 8-6 • Sunday 8-454th Annual

Information, Call :602-265-6805

www.vnsabooksale.orgBook Sale Proceeds

Benefit Valley-wide Charities!

FEBRUARY 12-14, 2010SIERRA VISTA, AZFor More Information

www.cowboypoets.comPhone: 520-249-2511

7th Annual

March 6-7 2010

623•932•2260www.tresriosnaturefestival.com

50th AnnualKearny Pioneer Days

March 25-28, 2010 Kearny, Az

520-363-7607

• Carnival • Vendors •• Horseshoe & Softball Tournaments •

• Entertainment •

Bell Rock Plaza Arts & Crafts ShowsIn the Village of Oak Creek on Hwy 179, Gateway to Sedona

On your way to Sedona stop by and view the works of 45-60 artists from 10am - 5pm.Works for sale include paintings, jewelry, leather, sculpture, pottery, and much more.

Jan 30-31 • Feb 20 -21 • Mar 6-7 • Mar 13-14 • Apr 3-4 (Easter)For more Information call Donna • 928-284-9627

FEB 20-21 MESA44th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Rock & Mineral ShowSkyline HS, 845 S. Crismon Rd (exit 192 Rt. 60) - Dealers sell jewelry, gems, rocks, fossils, lapidary sup-plies & equipment. Also door prizes, silent auction, food. Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-4p, adults $3, students $1, under 12 free. www.apachejunctionrockclub.org480-982-7760

FEB 20-28 TUCSON85th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros® -- The Tucson Rodeo Tucson Rodeo Grounds - PRCA Rodeo, largest out-door winter rodeo in US. Six performances: Feb. 20 & 21 and 25-28. Tickets $16 - $26, all seats are reserved, starts 12:30p. www.tucsonrodeo.com 800-964-5662

FEB 21 TUCSONFords on Fourth Classic All Fords Auto ShowFourth Ave - Fords of all types, Tucson’s trolley, lots of great restaurants and shops. Presented by Southern AZ Mustang Club, oldest Mustang Club in world. 8a-3p, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org

FEB 21-28 SEDONA16th Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop One Full Week of “Reel” Magic - Documentaries, shorts, features, and animations from around the world; fabulous parties. Ticket info: 888-399-FILM

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MAR 19-21 CAVE CREEKFine Art & Craft FestivalFrontier Town (Silver Spur Saloon & Eatery), 6245 E Cave Creek Rd - Paintings, metal art & tables, copper wall hangings, photography, unusual clothing, jewelry & more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & parking. 602-789-7222

MAR 20 MESAA Night in the 40’s Falcon Field Airport - AZ Wing CAF: Live Big Band, WWII Musical Show, jitterbug & costume contests. Dance in the shadow of a vintage B-17 WWII bomber, fundraiser for museum, $35/adv, $40/door. Meal extra. 480-924-1940, www.bigbanddance.com

MAR 20 PATAGONIA Annual Mariachi Festival Patagonia Lake State Park - A number of Mariachi bands perform, food vendors, 12-5p. 520-287-6965

MAR 25-28 KEARNY Pioneer Days 50th Annual CelebrationPioneer Park - Parade Sat 10a, carnival & food vendors Thurs on, Copper Thimbles Quilt Show Fri & Sat, live entertainment all weekend. Thurs & Fri 5-10p, Sat 12p-12a, Sun 12-4p, free adm. 520-363-7607

MAR 26-27 CHANDLERChandler Jazz Festival Downtown, A J Chandler Park - An exciting jazz fest featuring various bands, several venues. Free adm. Fr 4:45-9:30p, Sa 1-9:30p. 480-782-2665

MAR 26-28 TUCSON Spring Artisans Market Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N Main Ave in Historic Downtown - 100+ of the finest artisans in the South-west offering a wide variety of exquisite, handmade works, 10a-5p, free adm. 520-624-2333 o

MAR 26-28 CAREFREE9th Sonoran Festival of Fine ArtTown Center - Juried show w/100 local & nationally-acclaimed artists, food booths, farmer’s market, enter-tainment, exhibits about wildlife & desert preserva-tion, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-575-6624

MAR 26-28 LAKE HAVASU CITYWorld Off-Road Championship Series MotorcycleCrazy Horse Campgrounds - 7:30a-5:30p. 435-635-1597, www.worcsracing.com

MAR 27-28 GLOBECelebrate AZ Archaeology MonthBesh-Ba-Gowah - 2 tours Sat, 1 tour Sun, pottery and basket weaving demonstrations, Apache Crown Dancers, 9a-5p. Sa-Free, Su-$4 ages 12-64, $3 for 65+, under 12 free. 928-425-0320

MAR 27-28 PHOENIXArizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor ExpoBen Avery Shooting Facility, Carefree Hwy, 1 mile west of I-17 - Live wildlife, shooting of all kinds, fishing, archery, OHV & boating recreation, hands-on activities & workshops, exhibitors, food booths, 9a-5p, free parking & adm. www.azgfd.gov/expo

APR 3-4 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

MAR 13-14 PICACHO Civil War in the Southwest Picacho Peak State Park - Re-enactments of Civil War battle for Pichaco Pass & two other SW battles. Period costumes, encampments, Civil War memorabilia & food booths. $8/car up to 4 people, $2 each add’l, 10a-4p. 520-466-3183

MAR 14 FOUNTAIN HILLSFine Art & Fine Craft ShowPlaza Fountainside, 12645 N Saguaro Blvd (located near the big fountain) - Fountain water dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Show hours 9-5. Free admission & parking. 602-789-7222

MAR 18-21 SCOTTSDALENational Festival of the West 20th CelebrationWestWorld - Huge Western shopping expo, Western music jamboree, cowboy poetry gathering, Western TV & film celebrities, Chuck Wagon Cook Offs, lots more; from 10a. 602-996-4387, festivalofthewest.com

MAR 19-20 LAKE HAVASU CITY3rd Western Winter Nationals Havasu 95 Speedway RaceSARA Park, Hwy 95 South - Gates open 4p, racing 6p. 928-716-6300, www.havasu95speedway.com

MAR 19-21 SACATONMul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit 175 (fr

Phx) All Indian Rodeo, Pow Wow, parade, carnival, arts/crafts, games & sports, battle of the bands, 13-54 yrs $6, 55+ & ages 6-12 $4. 520-562-6087

MAR 19-21 SUPERIORSuperior Apache Leap Mining Festival Parade, entertainment, mining competitions, carnival. Fr 5-10p, Sa 9a-11p, Su 10a-6p. Free. 520-689-0200

MAR 19-21 TUCSON40th Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 4th Ave - One of top 100 festivals in the US, 400+ booths of arts & crafts, food vendors, 2 big music stages, street performers, kids “Van Grow” hands-on art pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org

MAR 19-21 BUCKEYEHelzapoppin’ PRCA RodeoHelzapoppin’ Rodeo Grounds - Rodeo performance Fri & Sat 7p, Sun 1p, dance Sat eve at 9p. Tickets: $10 adults (includes dance), $5 ages 4-12, dance alone $5. 623-386-2727

MAR 19-21 LAKE HAVASU CITY28th Annual Home ShowHigh School, 2675 S. Palo Verde - Find everything for your home, enhance your lifestyle! Focus is on “All Working Together.” Colorado River Building Industry Assoc. Free adm! Fr 3:30-7p, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-3p. 928-453-7755

MAR 19-21 LAKE HAVASU CITYWorld Off-Road Championship Series ATVCrazy Horse Campgrounds - 7:30a-5:30p. 435-635-1597, www.worcsracing.com

MAR 19-21 FOUNTAIN HILLS6th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine AffaireAve of the Fountains - Juried show of 125+ world class artists, wine-tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine goblet), live entertainment, local food, 10a-5p, $3. Free Park-ing. 480-837-5637

APR 8-11 CAVE CREEKFiesta Days WeekendCave Creek Memorial Arena - Golf Tournament & Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant on 8th, WPRA Rodeo & Mutton Bustin’ on 9th, dance on 9-10th, parade on 10th, PRCA Rodeo performances on 10-11th. For times, locations, prices: 480-488-4043, www.fiestadaysrodeo.com

APR 9-11 TOMBSTONEOld West Founders DaysHonoring Ed Scheffelin who founded Tombstone; street entertainment, craft show, farmers market, the Rose Tree Parade, mining competitions, look alike contests, over 20 events on Fri, 28 on Sat and 24 on Sun. 1-888-457-3929

APR 9-11 SEDONASedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft ShowFactory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 35 to 40+ artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jew-elry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627

APR 15-18 YUMAYuma Birding & Nature Festival Field trips, seminars, Colorado River canoe & jetboat trips, SegwaYuma Historic Heritage Tours, Castle Dome Mines Ghost Town Tours, Horse Tanks Eve-ning Hike with cookout, lots more. 928-376-0100

APR 22-25 COTTONWOODAnnual Verde Valley Birding & Nature FestivalDead Horse Ranch State Park - Field trips, guided walks, workshops, exhibits, vendors. NEW trips every year. Register starting Feb. 1: www.birdyverde.org; Info: 928-282-2202

Destination March / April Events

Payson Art League ‘Neath the Rim Studio Tour

April 30-May 2,2010 10am-5pm

Juried artists exhibit in their studio locations.

Demonstrations • RefreshmentsFree Admission, maps at

Rim Country Chamber of Commerce (Hwy. 87 & Main)The Payson Library, 328 N. McLane Rd.

928-474-6071

March 26-27, 2010Historic Downtown Chandler

www.chandleraz.gov/jazz

Chandler Jazz Festival11th Annual

Friday, March 26 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday, March 27 • 1pm – 9:30pm

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in Historic Downtown Chandler

The Chandler Jazz Festival is brought to you by your friends at:

- Arts & Craft Fair – Food & Beverages - Beer & Wine Garden sponsored by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership - Jazz in AZ hosts “How Cool is Jazz”- Musical performances held inside/outside restaurants, businesses and art galleries in the downtown area. - Visit www.chandleraz.gov/jazz for a list of the weekend’s activities.

Statewide AZ

“Thunder in the Desert”www.usaindianinfo.org

American Indians’ World Fair

“Bluegrass On The Beach” MAR 5-7 LAKE HAVASU CITY

Formerly in Parker with a successful year at our new location at the Lake Havasu State Park (Hwy 95 & Industrial Blvd), L&S Promotions is

returning March 5-7 with another incred-ible line-up: 7 time IBMA winner for Fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper with the 2009 IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year Jesse Brock and Bass Player of the Year Marshall Wilburn; hard driving Bluegrass Brothers; Wayne Taylor (retired master chief of the U.S. Navy Bluegrass band) & Appaloosa; Nothin’ Fancy; and many more. Music daily 10 am - dusk. Arts & crafts, a variety of food & bever-age vendors, band workshops, raffles, event t-shirts, and unlimited jamming. Adult tickets: Fri or Sat $20 ea, Sun $15; 3-day ticket package with camping $75 ea (before Feb 1, 2010).

209-480-4693 www.landspromotions.com

Sonoran Shindig “Celebration of the Desert”MAR 13 AJO It’s the 10th year for the

Sonoran Shindig “Celebra-tion of the Desert,” held at Bud Walker Park in Ajo, Arizona. Free to the public are music, arts and crafts, wildlife exhibits, Indian fry bread, games. Don’t miss the

Coyote Howling contest- it is open to ev-eryone! Judging is by audience applause, so come with your best coyote yelp and howl with the best. The Festival promotes public awareness of the desert ecosystem, the wildlife and plants of the area, and the lifestyles and economy that depend upon the desert and its balance of nature. Enjoy the Sonoran Desert Photo Contest and Piñata Contest with its mythical creature of the desert by local artist. Ajo is the place!

Ajo District Chamber of Commerce:520-387-7742

Goodguys 1st Spring NationalsMAR 12-14 SCOTTSDALE

Head to WestWorld of Scottsdale for the inaugural Goodguys 1st

Spring Nationals: three big days of hot rods, customs, classics, Muscle cars, tricked out trucks and more through 1972, plus com-mercial and vendor exhibits, used auto parts swap meet, cars for sale corral, model car show, and fun for the whole family. Special vehicle parking areas will be held on Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm and will in-clude the Trick Truck corral, Ya Gotta Drive ‘Em, Goodguys Builder’s Choice, Mighty Muscle, and Homebuilt Heaven. Participant registration will be held at WestWorld of Scottsdale Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 7 am to 3 pm and Sunday 8 am to noon. Spectator gates will be open on Friday and Saturday 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday 8 am to 3 pm. The event will feature an awards ceremony at 2:22 pm on Sunday.

925-838-9876www.good-guys.com


DutchmanLost

DaysApAche Junction

February 26-28, 2010

3-DAy RoDeoSaturday Parade • Large CarnivalBLM Wild Horse & Burro Adoption

2 FREE Entertainment Stages100+ Vendors

www.lostdutchmandays.org888-75-RoDeo

One of the BestWeekend Events in the State!

Annual46th

Tour several homes and buildings. Shop a quality Antique Show. Browse Art in the Park, featuring local artists and the MATA ORTIZ potters from

Mexico. Historian lectures throughout the day.

Tour: $10 – All other events FREE$2.00 Off

TOUR ADMISSIONwith Coupon

SuperiorSuperior Apache

Leap Mining Festival

March 19-21Fri. 5-10pm • Sat. 9am - 11pm

Sun. 10am - 6pmParade • Entertainment • Mining Competitions • Carnival

FREE

Arizona

Superior Chamber of Commerce200 W Main St., 520-689-0200

www.superiorarizonachamber.org

January 30-31

Home TourAntique Show& Art in the Park

Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm

Apache Junction, AZ • (480) 827-9144 • www.dollysteamboat.com

This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona attraction for locals and tourists alike.

Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona — Daily Nature Cruises and Twilight Dinner Cruises.

THE REAL ARIZONA — CANYON LAKE

The Dolly Steamboat is an 1890s steamboat replica

that sails on beautiful Canyon Lake. We offer daily nature cruises,

twilight dinner cruises, and astronomy cruises year round. Be sure to call for our current schedule. Keep in mind Valentine’s Day is just around the corner for a roman-tic Dinner Cruise!

Just a short distance from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, explore secluded waterways as you relax and enjoy the breathtaking flora and fauna of the lower Sonoran desert. Along the way, the captain will recount the legends and lore of the Su-perstition Mountains. This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona.”

Bring your camera and binoculars as bighorn sheep, coyote, deer, bobcats and mountain lions may all be seen, along with bald eagles, hawks, vultures and other avian species.

The Twilight Dinner Cruise is an excit-ing alternative to dining in the city. Entrees are served buffet style and vary by night

to include tender Filet Mignon, succulent Prime Rib, tangy Barbecued Ribs, and charbroiled Rib Eye along with a grilled chicken breast, various sides, dessert and beverages. Bask in the beauty of Canyon Lake as the lowering sun sets the canyon walls aglow. It’s relaxing and romantic!

A special treat is the new monthly Twi-light Astronomy Dinner Cruise, hosted by Dr. Sky, astronomy expert and radio personality. Dr. Sky gives a presentation on the solar system as you view the night sky through on-board telescopes and enjoy a filet mignon dinner.

The Dolly Steamboat is also a unique setting for weddings, special parties, and corporate events. Consider a private charter as you plan your next occasion.

For a great getaway, take the Dolly Steamboat’s unforgettable “mini Arizona vacation”! View the website for prices and other information. Please call to reserve your reservations.

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Drive along the world-famous Apache Trail and you can visit prehistoric Indian ruins and museums, pan for gold in the ghost town of Goldfield, tour of one of 50 old mines, ride a Narrow Gauge Railroad, explore the back roads by Jeep tour, explore the natural beauty of Lost Dutchman State Park, and visit Tortilla Flat, an old stage coach stop with a population of six. Complete your tour at Canyon Lake with a “Mark Twain” voyage aboard the Dolly Steamboat

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Arizona’s biggest kingdom of outdoor entertainment, the

Arizona Renaissance Festival has planned two months of non-stop

entertainment, feasting and games beginning February 6 - performing, shop-ping and feasting on weekends, including President’s Day Monday, through the end of March.

In the festival’s vast 16th century Euro-pean village, an expected 260,000 revelers will find dozens of shows on 12 stages of continuous entertainment each event day, including:

· Special guests from England for one weekend concert appearances, the Medi-aeval Baebes. Six talented singers breathe renewed life into hauntingly beautiful early music that captures the imagination and devotion of modern audiences. Four sets daily on February 13-14-15 only.

· New this season, Bearly Balanced!At the Arizona Renaissance Festival,

a 30-acre village forms the set for comic adventures, in which you can be both audience and part of the fun. With a cast of nearly 1000 costumed characters, the fes-tival is a Monty Python movie come to life.

Festival fans can leave their cares behind and enjoy the pleasures of a simpler time in a storybook town where you enjoy continu-ous music, dance and comedy shows, shop

for wonderful arts and crafts, plus games, rides and a feast of exotic food and drink.

Have more fun than you thought pos-sible in a single day!

Times: The fun starts on February 6 and continues on Saturdays and Sundays (and Presidents Day Monday) through March 28. Gates open with a cannon shot at 10 am and close at 6 pm, rain or shine.

Directions: From Phoenix-take Hwy 60 East past Gold Canyon Golf Resort to the Festival. From Tucson: The Pinal Pioneer Parkway (Hwy 79) to Florence Junction; West 7 miles on US Hwy 60 to the Festival Village.

Tickets: Advance discount tickets at Fry’s Food and Drug Stores and Fry’s Mar-ketplace. Or go on-line to RenFestInfo.com to buy advance print-at-home tickets, find detailed directions and festival informa-tion, and/or to make reservations for The Pleasure Feast. Tickets are always available at the gate on festival days. As always, event parking is free.

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Cotton Days

• Motorcycle Ride/Rally• Bike Show• Bike Games

March 5 - 7, 2010

Coolidge Chamber of Commerce

“Ride to the Ruins”Saturday, March 6

• Parade• Arts & Crafts • Food• Live Entertainment• Beer Garden• Carnival• Cotton Bale Rolling Contest• Horseshoe Tournament

520-723-3009 • www.coolidgechamber.org

25th Annual

Tour of Historic Florence

in Downtown Florence, AZ

Self-guided Tour - Antique & Collectibles Sale - Book Sale $12 Adult Advance Tickets $10 Children under 18—Free Group Rates Available Toll free 866-977-4496 www.florencemainstreet.com

Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Discover the charm of one of Arizona’s most historic towns

Casa Grande is a forward-looking city of 47,000 resi-

dents, yet one that has retained its renowned small-town charm. The

location, midway between Phoenix and Tucson, at the hub of I-8 and I-10, make it an excellent spot for residents, travelers and the 20,000 winter visitors who call Casa Grande “home” for several months each year.

Our sunny, “community first” home-town offers a winter season chock-full of festivals and activities which are enjoyed by “kids of all ages.” in addition, the city presents residents and visitors with a wide variety of shopping and dining experienc-es, historic sites, attractions, golf, movies, museums, community theatre, as well as many unique events.

While you’re in the area, take a day

trip and explore the historical and natural wonders of Pinal County, hike one of the trails in the area, skydive indoors and outdoors or watch a sunset.

No matter what you choose to discover or explore in the Casa Grande area, you can be sure that the pace will be relaxed and easygoing. To learn more, visit our website or call the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, 800-916-1515.

The staff at the Chamber office/Visitor Information Center, 575 N. Marshall St., Casa Grande, AZ 85122, will be more than happy to give you the scoop on why Casa Grande is a wonderful haven for residents, whether they stay for days or decades.

Once you visit, you will see why.

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The western-most battle of the American Civil War was

just a skirmish fought near a rocky spire called Picacho Peak located

halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

Each year hundreds of spectators descend on Picacho Peak State Park to watch re-enactments of this Arizona Civil War skirmish and the New Mexico battles of Glorieta and Val Verde. This year the re-enactments take place on March 13-14.

In 1860 the New Mexico Territory (the present day states of AZ and NM) was sparsely populated. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, the U.S. Government recalled the majority of its troops from the West to build the Union army for the fight-ing in the east.

Henry Hopkins Sibley joined the Con-federacy and convinced Jefferson Davis that he would raise an army in Texas and invade New Mexico territories for mineral resourc-es to fund the Confederacy war effort.

Visitors travel from around the country to experience the three fascinating historic re-enactments complete with lifestyles of

the soldiers in the south-west during the 1860s. More than 200 re-enac-tors will camp at the park with their authentic Civil War camping gear. Food and beverage concessions will be available. Please bring along plenty of water, hat, lawn chair and

sunscreen.This is a two-day event with the second

day’s activities being a repeat of the first day. A full schedule will be available soon at www.azstateparks.com.

The park is located off I-10 on exit 219, 60 miles south of Phoenix and 40 miles north of Tucson. Special Event Vehicle Entrance Fee is $8 per vehicle for up to 4 persons; each additional person is charged $2 each and there is no charge for ages 13 & under.

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BESH•BA•GOWAHARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN

14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & ReconstructedRooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles

Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • HandicappedAccessible • Group Tours by Arrangement

• Located just outside of Globe

928-425-0320

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20 Shops specializing in Quality Antiques & Collectibles, Advertising, Western, Jewelry, Furniture, Mining, Linens and much more!

Pick up yourFREE Walking Mapat any participating shop

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Historic Globe MiamiA Destination you will remember

26th Annual

Historic Home & Building Tour& Antique Show

Sponsored by the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commercewww.globemiamichamber.com 1-800-804-5623

Tickets: $15 each, $10 for seniors and children under 12

20th annual Pieces of Friendship Quilt Show on exhibit throughFebruary at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

February 20-21, 20109 am - 3pm

Globe, Arizona

In celebration of Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month,

Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park invites the public to a special

presentation on Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28. There will be Guided Tours on Saturday at 10 am and 2 pm and on Sunday at 2 pm.

Demonstrations of pine needle basket weaving and pottery making by local artist, Julie Hazen, will be ongoing both days. A Crown Dance performance by GHS Apache Club will be at 1 pm on Satur-day and Sunday. Robert Wilson will be performing his original compositions on cedar flute at 3 pm both days.

A hands-on activity for children and adults alike - rubbings of rock art re-productions donated by Archaeologist Charmion McKusick - will be available. You can also visit the Ethno-Botanical Gar-den and try your hand at grinding corn on a metate excavated at the site. Refreshments will be provided free of charge.

What makes Besh-Ba-Gowah so inter-esting? The name comes from the Apache language and translates as “place of metal,” but these ruins are not from the Apache

culture. They are the remains of a settle-ment built by the Salado Indians around the 1200s. Shortly after 1400 the pueblos were abandoned and the civilization of the Salado people mysteriously disappeared. Learn more as you walk the pathways and tour the reconstructed rooms.

There is also an excellent museum at the park where you can watch a video explain-ing the life of this past civilization plus ex-plore exhibits of pottery, clothing, jewelry, tools and other artifacts found there. The museum’s display of Salado pottery is the world’s largest!

Directions: To find Besh-Ba-Gowah from Phoenix follow U.S. Hwy 60 to Globe, turn left onto Broad Street (Historic Dis-trict). Make a right turn onto Jess Hayes Road and the Park is on the right. From Tucson turn left off Hwy 60 onto Hill St., then right onto Broad St. and immediate left off Broad to Jess Hayes Rd.

Admission will be free on Saturday with the following regular admission charges in place on Sunday: general $4, 65 and over $3, under 12 free. Park hours are 9 am to 5 pm.

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928-425-0320 Looking for a few good reasons to saddle up ole Betsy

and head out for a fun adventure? How about a train ride on a restored

1930s trolley car? Or, a delightful tour of historic buildings construct-ed a century ago? Perhaps a day (or two) of exploring an-tique shops and art galleries in old AZ copper country? Or, maybe you are craving Mexican food that is ‘muy delicioso’!

If so, we invite you to discover the copper hills of Globe-Miami! The boom and bust years of these classic western mining towns are reflected in the many wonderfully restored historic storefronts, which now house a unique variety of antique shops and art galleries.

Check out the wide variety of collect-ibles: mining, advertising, furniture, glass-ware, primitives, etc. - as well as western and Native American arts and crafts. With over 20 shops, Globe-Miami is perhaps now Arizona’s best-kept secret shopping destination, but the word is spreading!

For an experience you won’t want to miss, how about a ride on “Spike”, a restored vintage train! Globe’s historic freight office built around 1916 has been

renovated and recently reopened as the Copper Spike Station. Board the ‘55 Dome-liner, ‘47 Calumet Club Car and 1930s

coach for an excursion run between Globe and Apache Gold Casino on the San Car-los Apache Reservation. Pres-ently, the train is powered by a diesel engine, but it’s soon to be steam.

For great hiking and scenery, head to the east end of Globe to Round Mountain

Park and choose from four trails, ranging from one and a half mile treks to just over three miles.

Ever wonder what those old buildings and homes are like inside? The annual Globe Historic Home and Building Tour on February 20-21 is your opportunity to find out. Our annual Quilt Show and An-tique Show with over 40 vendors will take place that weekend as well.

Whether on the way to Roosevelt Lake or the White Mountains or simply in search of an authentic Arizona experience, you will find Globe-Miami a delightful place to visit. Complimentary shopping guide maps are available at most any shop. Come for a day and you will want to stay!

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Apache Gold Casino Resort - Home of the most real penny machines in Arizona! Monthly floor promotions give you more ways to win! Apache Gold offers luxurious accommodations at the Best Western Hotel and great food and prices at the Apache Grill and Wickiup Buffet. Located 5 miles East of Globe on Hwy 70. 800-272-2438

Outdoor Recreation - The Globe-Miami area offers many opportunities for hiking into the Pinals, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, four wheel adven-tures, and rafting trips.

More Cool Things to DoSan Carlos Apache Cultural Center - The cultural center provides an opportunity for the tribe to tell its history from the per-spective of the San Carlos Apache people. Open Mon-Fri, 9-5. Located in Peridot, AZ on Hwy 70. 928-475-2894

Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Its 323 acres include a wide range of habitats, a 1.5 main loop mile walking trail and several demonstration gardens. Also hosts many special events. Hwy 60, 3 miles west of Superior. Open daily 8-5. Adm: $7.50 adults, $3 kids 5-12. 520-689-2723

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Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce: 800-804-5623

Call today and book your trip! 1-800-2PADDLE Or Book Online

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Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce

Feb 11-14, 2010Experience the "Real West"during this celebration of

Wickenburg'sRanching and Mining Heritage

For more information, call800-942-5242

or find the full schedule online at: www.wickenburgchamber.com

The 62nd AnnualGold Rush Days

& Rodeo

• Huge Parade on Saturday at 10 am - Theme: “Steers & Stripes” • Concert “Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives”

at the Webb Center, Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 pm• Senior Pro & GVPRA Rodeo, Sun. 2 pm

• Rodeo Dance Saturday night featuring “Arizona Outlaws” 200 Arts and Crafts Exhibitors,

Free Stage Entertainment, Gold Panning, Family Carnival and Much More!

Presented by Medipac International Communications, Inc. For sponsor and exhibitor information please call 1-800-326-9560

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March 19-21, 2010Friday, March 19• “Fabulous Friday Night”

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• Boot Scootin’ Rodeo Dances

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• Golf Tournament on Wednesday

• Mutton Bustin’& Kids Games• Miss Rodeo Arizona Pagent

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April 7 - 11

Founded by the Wicken-burg Chamber of Commerce,

this event celebrates the town’s origins as a ranching and gold min-

ing center in the days before there was a Phoenix. This year Gold Rush Days will be celebrated from Feb. 11-14, 2010.

Festivities begin on Thurs., Feb. 11, with a Western Hat Rendezvous lunch Noon - 2 pm with the gals from Buckshot Babes. The Family Fun Carnival opens at 4 pm. Nash-ville artist “Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives” will appear in concert at 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday nights at the Del E. Webb Center for Performing Arts.

The official event kick-off is Friday, Feb. 12 at 10 am on historic Frontier Street. The main festival area in historic downtown - with over 200 arts/crafts exhibitors, a family fun carnival, free stage entertain-ment, art show, photo exhibit and gold panning - runs daily from 9-5, with the carnival running throughout the evening.

The Classy Classics car show is held on Friday ONLY from 9-3. The Wickenburg Desert Stagers produce an old fashioned melodrama held in the historic Saguaro Theatre at 7 pm nightly.

The parade on Saturday at 10 am is one of the largest in Arizona, with over 1,000 horses, classic autos, floats, march-ing bands, and youth groups. The parade theme this year is “Steers & Stripes.”

Special Saturday activities include a Western Barbecue and the first perfor-mance of the Senior Professional Rodeo held at 2 pm at the Everett Bowman Arena off Constellation Road, just one mile east of downtown. Admission ranges from $10-$3. The Saturday night Rodeo Dance features the popular band “Arizona Outlaws.”

The daily activities along with the rodeo continue on Sunday. Special day events in-clude a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-11 am and traditional mining events - the Muck-ing & Drilling Contest at 10 am and the Arizona Gold Panning Championship at 1 pm ... contestants in both events compete for money and prizes.

This annual celebration was recently named as Arizona’s Best Special Rural Event by the AZ Office of Tourism. You won’t want to miss it!

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Just north of the Phoenix/ Scottsdale area are two com-

munities that make for a great day trip or weekend getaway: Carefree

and Cave Creek. Just get on the I-17 and head north for 12 miles.

Settled in the late 1870s to serve the US Cavalry and the area’s gold mines, the town of Cave Creek has many original buildings that offer a glimpse into the past. Visitors come to experience the authentic saloons and browse the western shops for unusual finds.

Unlike Cave Creek, neighboring Carefree dates back only a few decades. Founded in the 1950s, the town is one of the earliest planned communities in Ari-zona. Open space has been conserved; lot sizes are large and feature “desert friendly” landscaping. Custom homes blend into the rocks and surrounding mountain.

Both Carefree and Cave Creek are noted for a vibrant art scene with numerous art galleries and studios. Art festivals and fine art & craft shows take place almost weekly.

Some of Arizona’s top restaurants are also located here. The majority are unique, “one of a kind” establishments - no fran-chises or national chains. Throughout the area, golf courses are situated among some of the most beautiful desert landscapes you will ever see.

Don’t forget to have a look at the Care-free Sundial, a Carefree Landmark since 1959. The third largest working sundial in the Western hemisphere, it measures 90 feet in diameter and stands 35 feet above the plaza!

Carefree also presents a monthly “Music in the Gardens” series as well as a farmers market every Friday. Come along for the certified organic produce, specialty foods, local cheeses and cage free eggs, beef raised on sweet grasses, and more.

What a great excuse for a drive ... glori-ous desert scenery, unique shopping, fine restaurants, beautiful art, a game of golf, and a friendly small town ambiance.

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Take a flight back in time at theCommemorative Air Force AviationMuseum aboard the B-17 SentimentalJourney or one of our other historic WWIIaircraft. Combat aircraft, exhibits and arti-facts from WWI through Vietnam are on display. Guided docent tours are

available for groups. Become a member of theall-volunteer nonprofit Commemorative AirForce Arizona Wing and help to keep aliveour aviation history. Museum is available foryour events. Motorcoach parking available.

Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum2017 N. Greenfield Rd, Mesa, Arizona

480-924-1940 www.azcaf.org

Join us for our upcoming eventNight in the 40’s Big Band Dance

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Where history f lies againMuseum Warbird Rides Gift Shop WWII Memorabilia Event Facility Guided Tours

Sentimental Journey

Warbird RidesTake a Flight Back in Time

on one of our Warbirds

The Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum (CAF)

and presenting sponsor Hensley and Company invite you to take a

Sentimental Journey back to 1943 with “A Night in the 40s” Big Band Dance. This glamorous event features a WW II 1940s Musical Show followed by a Big Band Orchestra playing sounds of the era to dancing men and women dressed in period styles - all in the shadow of the vintage B-17 WW II Flying Fortress bomber “Sentimental Journey”!

“A Night in the 40’s” benefits a worth-while cause - a fund raiser for the non-profit volunteer CAF Aircraft Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. at Mesa’s Falcon Field, a organization dedicated to keep-ing aviation history alive for current and future generations.

“A Night in the 40s” will be held Satur-day, March 20, 2010 with doors opening at 4:30 pm. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in the style of the 40s. Entertain-ment begins at 5:30 pm with The Kathy

Donald Jazz Ensemble, a 1940s Musical Show with singers and trio of piano, bass, and drums, featuring Kathy Donald. At 7:30 pm, the Sun Lakes Big Band Orchestra plays favorite Big Band Music from the war years. There will also be a costume contest for the best dressed 1940s outfit and a swing dance contest.

Tickets for “A Night in the 40s” are $35 per person purchased in advance and $40 per person the day of the dance. Tickets can be purchased at the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. or online at www.bigbanddance.com.

For further information call 480-924-1940 or visit the Night in the 40s website at www.bigbanddance.com. All admission fees and donations are fully tax deductible as the Commemorative Air Force Air-craft Museum is approved under IRS code 501(C)3.

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Medipac Travel Insurance is proud to present the Cana-

dian Snowbird Extravaganza Celebration in Mesa on Feb. 9-10.

Come join the fun as we help the Cana-dian Snowbird Association (CSA) fulfill its mission to inform, educate and entertain!

Taking place at the Mesa Convention Center, the event showcases the products and services that are designed to suit the unique snowbird lifestyle. This is an invalu-able opportunity for you to get informed about a variety of interests, such as travel, health care and recreational activities. Our sponsors and exhibitors are excited to speak with you and fill your show bag with infor-mative tidbits and goodies!

This year’s line-up of talented enter-

tainment includes Hall of Fame inductee Ronnie Prophet, Canada’s Polka King Walter Ostanek, and side-splitting comedy duo Bowser and Blue. And be sure to catch the keynote speakers, Medipac’s Dr. “Bob” Macmillan and CSA president Don Gar-diner, as they discuss recent health issues and CSA initiatives, respectively.

The Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza Celebration runs 10 am-4 pm. Lunch is available for purchase in the courtyard at noon. Parking and admission are FREE.

Snowbirds are encouraged to bring their friends out to join the Canadian Snowbird Assoc. and to take part in an enjoyable day.

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MORE EVENTSJAN 30-31 MESA20th Annual High Noon’s Western Americana Show & AuctionMesa Convention Center - Show: 150+ dealers, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 10-4, $10 day, $15 wkend. Auction: Sat 5p. 310-202-9010

FEB 20-21 MESA21st Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale Mesa Centennial Hall, Bldg C, 201 N Center - Judged woodcarving competition, fine woodworking show, wood sculpture,

supplies, demos, prizes, raffles, Sat- soap-carving for kids. Sa 9-5 & Su 10-4, donation $5, under 14 free. 480-951-6175

FEB 20-21 MESA44th Jewelry, Gem, Rock & Mineral ShowSkyline HS, 845 S. Crismon Rd (exit 192 Rt. 60) - Dealers sell jewelry, gems, rocks, fossils, lapidary supplies & equipment. Also door prizes, silent auction, food. Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-4p, adults $3, students $1, under 12 free. 480-982-7760


Festivals $3 • Expo Season Pass $8; $7 for Military & SeniorsThunderbirdArtists.com • 480-837-5637

Arizona Fine Art EXPOJan 14 through Mar 28 • 10am-6pm

26540 N Scottsdale Rd • Scottsdale480-837-7163 • ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com

Carefree Fine Art & Wine FestivalsJan 15-17 & March 5-7 • 10am-5pm

101 Easy Street • Downtown Carefree

Stagecoach Fine Art & Wine AffaireFeb 12-14 · 10am-5pm

7100 E Cave Creek Rd • Stagecoach Village • Cave Creek

Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine AffaireMarch 19-21 • 10am-5pm

16810 E Ave of the Fountains • Fountain Hills

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Check out the Arizona Fine Art EXPO - art is happening

everywhere among 40,000 square feet of festive white tents and outdoors

in working cabanas.This unique event showcases award-win-

ning artists from throughout the US and abroad applying their artistic talents in a working studio en-vironment. Attendees have the pleasure of watching art in ac-tion, including painting, carv-ing and turning fine woods, shaping rare stones, construct-ing original jewelry, designing and welding metal, fusing glass, sculpting clay and etching gourds.

Attendees enjoy strolling throughout the two-acre (eco-friendly) Sonoran desert sculpture garden. Sponsor, Zuva Gallery, will be exhibiting 25 large African stone sculptures. Garden attractions, sponsored by Pathways Nursery, include an eyecatching Koi pond, boulder waterfalls, hummingbird and butterfly garden, cacti, trees, roses, put-ting green and more.

In addition to the African works, participating artists have additional works

in bronze, glass, clay, and stone, copper, metal and mixed media sculptures placed throughout the desert setting. Come listen to the tranquil sounds of the many whispering water fountains while strolling through the

sculpture garden.There is much to enjoy

and take part in at the EXPO: art classes, workshops, book signing events, and weekend live musical entertainment, wine tasting, chef demon-strations and more. To see the line up of events, check

out our website or call 480-837-7163.The show premieres January 14th and is

open everyday through March 28th. The Arizona Fine Art EXPO is located

on the SW corner of Scottsdale and Jomax Roads (26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255) just 5 miles south of Carefree and 5 miles north of Loop 101. A season pass is $8 and $7 for seniors and military. Children under 12 are free. Return as often as desired with the season pass. Parking is free and show hours are 10-6 everyday.

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CALENDARFEB 11-21 SCOTTSDALE55th Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping ExpoWestworld - Most prestigious Arabian horse show in the world. 2400 horses, 300+ vendors, 30 eateries, starts daily 8a, $10 gen, $7 Srs, under 12 free. 480-515-1500

FEB 20 SCOTTSDALE57th Annual Parada del Sol ParadeScottsdale Rd, Oak St to Indian School World’s largest horse drawn parade, 10a. Trail’s End Celebration after w/live music, food, Kids Zone till 5p, free. 480-990-3179

FEB 26-28 SCOTTSDALEParada Del Sol PRCA Rodeo WestWorld - Bull riding and all the usual rodeo events; live music after each perfor-mance. Call for ticket prices. 480-990-3179

MAR 12-14 SCOTTSDALEGoodguys 1st Spring NationalsWestWorld - 1972 and older rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and tricked out trucks; vendors, swap meet, cars for sale, model car show. Fri & Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. 925-838-9876

MAR 18-21 SCOTTSDALE20th National Festival of the West WestWorld - Huge Western shopping expo, Western music jamboree, cowboy poetry gathering, Western TV & film celebrities, Chuck Wagon Cook Offs, lots more; from 10a. 602-996-4387

Cosanti Foundation - Paolo Soleri Windbells6433 Doubletree Ranch Road, 85253 480-948-6145

Heard Museum North 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480-488-9817

House of Broadcasting, Inc. (Radio & Television Memorabilia) 2nd floor of Santa Fe West, 7150 E. Fifth Ave., 602-944-1997

McCormick Stillman Railroad Park7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., 85250480-312-2312

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art7374 E. Second St., 85251480-994-2787

Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Wright12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, 85259480-860-2700

WestWorld of Scottsdale16601 N. Pima Rd. 480-312-6802

Cool Things to Do


VISIT Taliesin West — one of the world’s most important archi-

tectural treasures. Wright built this desert masterpiece as his winter home, studio, and architectural campus. Guided public tours range from 1 to 3 hours long. Expe-rience firsthand Wright’s brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Pull your boots on, grab your hat and come on out to Scottsdale to enjoy good ol’ fashioned family entertainment, support the community,

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Take an unforgettable journey through the vivid First

Nations of Arizona and North America with the eighth season of

Native Trails, presented by the Fort Mc-Dowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

The free festivals take place in the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall downtown most Thursdays and Saturdays from Jan. 21 - April 10, 2010.

Participating tribes, including the Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Hopi, Yavapai, Apache and Diné (Navajo), inspire attendees with their memorable musical performances and traditional dances. Native Trails cel-ebrates Native American society and focuses on the individual cultures of these South-west tribes. Performers present their history, pottery, textiles and more to introduce at-

tendees to the diverse lifestyles of the tribes. This year the performers will present

all-new choreography and songs as well as favorite dances that are set to new music. Royalty from different Arizona Nations also will participate on weekends.

In addition to the performances, the festival grounds also play host to Native artisans who showcase their fine artwork and skills. Each performance ends in an audience-participation round dance. Per-formances take place from noon to 1:30 pm.

For more information on Native Trails (including black-out dates), visit www.ScottsdaleNativeTrails.com or contact the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at 480-421-1004 or toll-free at 800-782-1117.

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Native TrailsA Journey Through Native American Culture

www.ScottsdaleNativeTrails.com Ranked one of the world’s greatest architectural trea-

sures, Taliesin West in Scottsdale was designed by visionary architect

Frank Lloyd Wright and served as his personal winter home, studio and architec-tural campus for more than 20 years.

As conceived by Wright, the complex of buildings was a bold new architectural concept for desert living, and whether you’re interested in Wright in particular or have a general interest in architecture sited in a dramatic setting, a guided tour of Taliesin West will be a worthwhile experience.

Located at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, the complex of buildings in-cludes imaginative interior spaces linked by terraces, gardens and walkways overlooking the rugged desert and metropolitan Phoenix area.

Taliesin West is open daily with tours

ranging from one to three hours long, of-fered from 9am to 4pm.

Offered daily are the one-hour “Pan-orama” tours, the popular 90-minute “In-sights” tours and guided 90-minute “Desert Walks”. An in-depth, three-hour “Behind the Scenes” tour is offered Mondays, Thurs-days and Saturdays.

On Saturdays only there is a two-hour “Desert Shelter” tour to visit the architec-tural students’ imaginative self-designed and built desert dwellings.

You can also view this desert masterpiece on a special “Night Lights on the Desert” tour offered Feb., March and April on Friday evenings.

Enter Taliesin West at the intersection of Cactus Road & Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd in northeast Scottsdale.

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BensonKartchner CavernsUnique “living” cave, part of the Arizona State Parks. Please call ahead for reserva-tions. 520-586-CAVE (2283)

BisbeeQueen Mine ToursTours are narrated by ex-miners. Open 7 days a week. 520-432-2071

Sierra VistaHistoric Fort HuachucaFounded in 1877. Fort Huachuca Museum features exhibits of the famous Buffalo Soldiers & more. Also an Army Intelligence Museum. Open Mon-Fri, 9-4; weekends, 1-4. Donation. 520-533-5736

TombstoneBoothill GraveyardOriginal town cemetery laid out in 1878. In-cludes graves of Billy Clanton and brothers Tom and Frank McLaury, killed in the gun-fight at the OK Corral. Open daily, 8-dusk. Free, $2 donation. 520-457-3300

TucsonArizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd.Open daily, year-round. 520-883-2702

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way520-326-9686

Cool Things to Do in Southern ArizonaBiosphere 2 - The University of ArizonaWhere science lives.20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5Guided tours, including new Rain Forest Tour. Snacks, gift shop. 520-838-6200

Kitt Peak National Observatory56 miles SW of Tucson via State Route 86, turn left at Junction 386.World’s largest collection of optical tele-scopes. Visitor Center, tours daily, Nightly Observing Program (reservations req’d.) 520-318-8726

Old Tucson Studios201 S. Kinney Rd.Famous movie location and working studio open to the public. Wild West entertain-ment, restaurants, shopping, scenic trail rides. Open daily. 520-883-0100

Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block140 N. Main Ave.Includes Tucson’s oldest structure, La Casa Cordova, built about 1850 and the Corbett House, a great example of Arts and Crafts style. Closed Mondays. 520-624-2333

Willcox Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy MuseumMemorabilia of Rex Allen, the famous cowboy, movie star and entertainer. $2/single, $3/couple, $5 family, open daily 10-4, except holidays. 877-234-4111

A new Tohono O’odham community café is located in

Sells, and it’s well worth the drive to experience its cuisine. Every dish

at the Desert Rain Café is healthy and delicious and features at least one tradi-tional Tohono O’odham food.

Sugar-dusted popovers are NOT on the menu, but you will find tepary bean and short rib stew, fire-roasted ears of corn, sautéed squash enchiladas, grilled chicken glazed with prickly-pear sauce, salad featuring cholla cactus buds, jicama and citrus, agave lemonade, and other Sonoran Desert native foods priced from $1.95 to $7.95.

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from 7 am to 6 pm. See the menu at www.desertraincafe.

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From La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, one of the top 25

professional rodeo events in North America, to Old Tucson Studios, site

of countless Hollywood movies, Tucson takes you back to the days of the Old West.

This is the 85th year of the Tucson Ro-deo, which takes place on Feb. 20-28 at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave. Six rodeo performances are scheduled Feb. 20 & 21 and Feb. 25-28. The event begins at 12:30 pm each day with Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Arizona Junior Rodeo. The PRCA rodeo competition begins at 2 pm each day. Reserved seating for rodeo performances is $16-$26. 800-964-5662

Another Tucson tradition is the Rodeo Parade, Thursday, Feb. 25 at 9 am. Billed as the world’s longest non-motorized parade, this 2-hour spectacle features western-themed floats and buggies, historic horse-drawn coaches, festive Mexican folk dancers, marching bands and outfitted rid-ers. Tickets for grandstand seating are $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 & under.

If you miss the parade, the Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum opens for the 48th

year Jan. 4 - Apr. 17. This world-class mu-seum was featured on Antiques Roadshow! View more than 150 vehicles including their featured carriage, the recently restored Maximilian & Carlotta Inauguration car-riage made under Napoleon’s order in 1863.

One of their exhibit buildings, the hanger, will be in use after a 3 year restora-

tion project, allowing them to feature many all new displays of historic southwest Arizona. The Museum is located in the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. See ad this page for hours. 520-294-1280

Just fifteen minutes from Tucson, Old Tucson Studios transports visitors from around the globe back to a time when fearless men with six shooters

ruled the Old West. Saunter down the streets of Hollywood’s most famous movies; walk in the footsteps of movie legends like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and hundreds more. In addition, Old Tucson Studios is South-ern Arizona’s premier outdoor entertain-ment venue with a full array of live shows, thrilling stunts, Old West dramas, saloon musicals, trail rides and fun for the whole family. 520-883-0100

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Discover the “Old West” in TucsonCowboy Action and History Abound

Mineral-rich Tucson hosts one of the largest and most im-

portant gem and mineral shows in the world. The annual Tucson Gem,

Mineral and Fossil Showcase returns to Tucson January 30 through February 14, 2010 with dozens of shows at 40-plus loca-tions citywide.

An estimated 50,000 buyers and sell-ers from around the world will conduct business, shop for supplies, and browse the amazing array of gemstones and minerals, fossils and meteorites, beads and jewelry, artwork and clothing, lapidary supplies and museum exhibits and more.

The showcase closes with the one show that started it all in 1953, the 57th Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, which continues to this day at Tucson Convention Center. It takes place Feb 11-14, exhibiting some of

the finest “Gems & Gem Minerals” from museums & private collections along with 300+ vendors.

Find details about all the gem shows (opening dates, hours, contact information and transportation options) on the Met-ropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau website.

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Arts & Crafts Festival10th Anniversary Celebration

Over 85 Exceptional Arts & Crafts Booths

Native American & Southwestern Fine Arts,Crafts, Music, Live Entertainment & Food

Feb 12-14 2010Fri - Sat: 10-5pm

Sun: 10-4pmI-19 & Pima Mine Rd, Tucson

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It’s the 85th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Southern Arizona’s celebration of the cowboys.Join today’s best cowboys and cowgirls at one of North America’s top rodeos. Plus, see trick riders, precision riding teams, cowboy comedy acts and more. Activities begin at 12:30 p.m. each day; Rodeo begins at 2 p.m.

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Take a journey through art, history, and culture in

the heart of historic downtown Tucson. As the largest and oldest

art museum in Southern Arizona, the Tucson Museum of Art has a permanent collection of more than 8,000 works and features exhibitions of modern and contemporary, western, and Latin American art.

Continuing through Feb-ruary 14 is the popular Ansel Adams: A Legacy exhibition; a collection of more than 100 pho-tographs by one of the 20th cen-tury’s most influential artists. Opening February 27 are three exhibitions of contemporary art - Viva David Tineo! is a retrospec-tive of this well known Tucson artist and muralist; Ed Mell: Paintings of the New West, showcases the beautiful western landscapes painted by this well-regarded Phoenix artist; Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends brings the work of this pop culture icon to Tucson including some of his most popular images of Marilyn Mon-roe and Campbell Soup cans.

This spring there are two great ways to

support the arts and have some fun. The Estate of the Art House Raffle is now in its 18th year with the grand prize a choice of a brand new home in the Catalina Foot-

hills or $400,000 in CASH. With only 8900 tickets sold and 89 total prizes available, your odds are 1 in 100 of at least doubling your money! An Early Bird drawing with four cash prizes will be held March 4 with the final drawing on April 22.

For those who love to shop, March 26-28 is the Spring Arti-sans’ Market. More than 100 ar-

tisans and craftspeople from the Southwest will be selling their wares in the courtyards and lobby. Admission for both the Market and Museum is free all three days.

Whether your interest is in art, history, culture, or just having some fun there is something for everyone at the Tucson Museum of Art. For hours, admission, and directions, please visit our website or give us a call.

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Some desert dwellers need a “green fix” now and again, but others

long for some time near water … beauti-ful Lake Havasu is the perfect answer, and Lake Havasu City is the icing on the cake: a town packed with enjoyable activities for all ages and interests.

First stop: the world famous London Bridge. Here is where you board for the Bluewater Jet Boat Tour’s 2 1/2 hour nar-rated trip up the Colorado River. The cruise takes you through the magnificent scenery of Havasu National Wildlife Refuge and the rugged cliffs of Topock Gorge. Highlights include views of ancient petroglyphs and spotting the elusive desert bighorn sheep.

For a different kind of tour, take the Segway Tour of Lake Havasu City. After instruction in riding the Segway, owner Dan Glover leads you past scenic beaches, by the Aquatic Center (note indoor wave pool for later!), across the London Bridge, and much more. Often folks have so much fun riding the Segway, they don’t want to give it back when the tour is done!

Barley Brothers Brewery and Restau-rant is an excellent choice for dinner. The menu is extensive and the “Six Brew Sampler Wheel” is well worth trying. Especially intriguing is the Kickstart Oatmeal Stout - a medium bodied, dark, roasted stout with espresso-like tones. This award-winning brewery has been medaled four times in the Great American Beer Festival.

The winter months bring many excit-ing events to Lake Havasu City. Mark your calendar for Feb. 6-7 and the 25th annual Winterfest with 250 vendors, live entertain-ment, and plenty of fun for kids. On Feb. 10-14 is Winter Blast, an awesome display of the latest and greatest in fireworks by the Western Pyrotechnics Convention with free public viewing. Mar. 5-7 brings Bluegrass on the Beach with top-notch headliners, while the annual Home Show takes place Mar. 19-21: it’s free and better than ever!

All this barely scratches the surface of what Lake Havasu City has to offer. Make plans to visit soon and see for yourself!

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Hit the Highway to HavasuThe Town Where Everyone Has Fun

Lake Havasu City CVB:800-242-8278

Bullhead CityOriginally known as Hardyville, the town grew up to support the construction of Davis Dam. Colorado River Museum, water sports, Nevada casinos just across the river, scenic Black Mountains nearby.Bullhead Area Chamber: 800-987-7457

ChlorideOldest continuously inhabited mining town in AZ, antique and gift shops, see old miners’ cabins and original two-cell jail, gunfights every Saturday. ATV, mountain bike and hiking trails, rockhounding, famous Roy Purcell murals, “The Journey.” Milepost 53 on Hwy 93 north of Kingman.Chloride Chamber: 928-565-4888

KingmanHeart of Route 66 (longest original stretch of the Mother Road runs through down-town) with antique shops, the Route 66 Museum, Bonelli House, Mohave Museum of History & Art. Recreation at nearby Hualapai Mountain Park plus two 18-hole championship golf courses.Powerhouse Visitor Center: 866-427-7866

Oatman, ArizonaHistoric “almost” ghost town founded in 1906, gift and antique stores, saloons and restaurants, free-roaming burros, Ghostrider Gunfighters. Located just 25 miles SE of Bullhead City off Highway 95. Oatman Goldroad C of C: 928-768-6222

YumaSited at a historic crossing point of the Colorado River, Fort Yuma was founded in 1849. Explore the historic downtown’s Century House Museum and the Yuma Territorial Prison. Enjoy a date shake while touring a nearby medjool date plantation, rent a canoe or kayak and float down the river. Yuma Visitor’s Bureau: 800-293-0071

For area events see the calendar listings on pages 4-7.

Check Out TheseColorado River Towns

Colorado River Region

The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) is proud to

present the Winter Information Meetings. Come out and join the fun

as the CSA fulfills its mission to inform, educate and entertain!

The Canadian Snowbird Association has been actively defending the rights and privileges of Canadian winter travelers for more than 15 years. Continued advocacy in the halls of government in Canada and the United States is of paramount importance to ensure that we continue to enjoy the benefits that we have worked so hard to achieve.

At every CSA Winter Information Meet-ing (WIM), the tables turn and the micro-phones are handed to the audience for the opportunity to pose their own queries, comments and concerns to the association’s Directors. This is the most effective method the association has ever utilized to gain an understanding of the membership’s dreams, desires and areas of interest that require attention. The WIMs include presentations from a member of the CSA Board of Direc-tors and Medipac’s Travel Insurance Chief Medical Director Dr. “Bob” MacMillan, followed by the entertainment of Canada’s

Number One Musical Comedy Duo, Bowser and Blue.

The CSA Winter Information Meetings will take place at the Fantasy Springs Casino Resort in Indio, CA on February 12 and at the Yuma Convention Center in Yuma, AZ on February 16. The shows are from 1 pm to 4 pm, with the doors opening at noon.

Admission to all Canadian Snowbird Association special events is always free, and members are encouraged to bring their friends out to join the association and to take part in an enjoyable day.

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The Best of Arizona PARKER

928-669-6511 • www.parkerareatourism.com

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Take a Drive!Points of Interest

Near Parker‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve

The ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is a serene wetland and backwater area of the Colorado River. It consists of 1,253 acres of wilderness and a 3.5 acre park. The preserve offers a variety of activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, ca-noeing and bird-watching. There is a 4.6 mile fitness trail as well as playground and picnic facilities. Location: just south of Four Corners on the Colorado River Indian Reservation. Directions: Go ap-proximately three miles south of Parker on Mohave Road, turn west on Rodeo Road at the PIRA Rodeo Grounds.

928-669-2664

Swansea Ghost TownSwansea has been proclaimed as one

of Arizona’s best ghost towns by Ari-zona Highways Magazine. Take a day trip back in time and see the remains of what was once a bustling mining community, complete with a “moving picture house,” a post office and auto-mobile dealership. Swansea is accessible by two-wheel drive automobiles. Travel east out of Parker on Shea Road. There is no charge to visit.

Parker Dam Road Scenic By Way The Parker Dam Road between Earp

CA and Parker Dam CA has officially been declared a National Back Country By Way by the US Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Several historical and nature inspired sites offer travelers a look into the area’s past as well as insight into the desert flora and wildlife. The BLM also oper-ates several campsites, OHV areas and day use sites along the CA shore of the river.

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CALENDARJanuary 9Best in The Desert Epic Racing Products Parker “250” “A Duel in the Desert”Motorcycle, Quad & UTV Points Only & Mini-Motorcycle Race January 15-16Trent Carlini is the “Dream King” Elvis Tribute Show BlueWater Resort & Casino February 4Meet & Greet Parker “425” RacersHuge Downtown Party-Joshua & Arizona Ave February 6Bluewater Resort & Casino Parker “425” “The Legend Lives On” Car & Truck Points Only February 13“Take a Kid Fishing” The Lagoon at La Paz County Park is stocked with lots of fish and netted off so almost every kid catches a fish. Lots of fun. February 13Parker Rotary Desert DashA 5-mile walk, run or mountain bike trip out to the famous Nellie E Saloon (AKA the Desert Bar).

February 13The Rat Pack is BackTribute to “Sammy, Frank, Dean & Joey”BlueWater Resort & Casino February 14“Viva Las Vegas Show”BlueWater Resort & Casino February 20Big Bass Classic TournamentBlueWater Resort & Casino March 11-14La Paz County Fair March 13 & 14Parker Marathon IWSRA Ski RacesBlueWater Resort & Casino March 27 & 28Parker Water Ski Races (NWSRA)BlueWater Resort & Casino

There’s nothing but action starting off the New Year here

in the Parker Area! “A Duel in the Desert” Parker ‘250’ kicks off racing

season on January 9th. This awesome motorcycle, quad & UTV race is a “must” in the desert-racing circuit. “Best in the Des-ert” and “Epic Racing Products” bring this 83-mile challenge to the Parker Area with a 30-year history of being a ROUGH and TOUGH long distance course. This year is no different! The race offers great spectator areas with “up-close and personal” views.

How about a 5-mile-desert-walk out to the Nellie E. Saloon (aka The Desert Bar)? The Parker Rotary Desert Dash is a fun way to help support local youth activities. If you are a hiker, a mountain biker or a runner, this is a great opportunity to take in the beautiful desert in mid-February. You’ll end up at the famous “Desert Bar,” with food, spirits and live music awaiting. The

solar-powered bar & grill is the site of an old mining camp rich in history.

Fishing, shopping, shows, water ski races and the La Paz County Fair! Whether you participate in the “Big Bass Classic Tournament” or want to “Take a Kid Fish-ing”, you’ll find the Parker Strip is perfect for sport or leisure fishing. Would you like to see a stellar Las Vegas-style musical show without all the driving and in the comfort of the beautiful Parker Area? You’ll find some amazing entertainment at the BlueWater Resort & Casino all year long. Shop till you drop at the Parker Area Women’s Civic Club Potpourri. Held twice a year, it features local and regional crafters. Don’t forget the old fashioned County Fair at the new fair-grounds just south of Parker.

If you like an active lifestyle, visit Parker!

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“The Legend Lives On” with Best in the Desert Racing!

This is the premier off-road rac-ing event of the year and it happens

right here in Parker. The BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker “425” will be a high caliber gathering of off-road racing’s best.

Make no mistake about it; the BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker “425” is not your typical garden-variety weekend race! It begins on Thursday, February 4, with an exciting “Time Trial” event. After the Time Trials there will be a SHOW & SHINE party

on the streets of Downtown Parker. This will be an opportunity to meet drivers and have a look at their awesome race vehicles.

On Friday, February 5, the BlueWater Resort & Casino will host Contingency Row. Then, very early Saturday morning the cars and trucks start lining up in front of the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, Seasoned racers and spectators alike call this their “favorite desert race.”

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Ya Just Gotta Be Here!Parker, Arizona is located

on the Colorado River, just north of Interstate Highway

10 on Arizona Highway 95. This unique and affordable area offers

a relaxing extended stay lifestyle and vacation atmosphere.

Parker is the perfect year-round vacation spot for all types of activities. Whether it’s watersports that include boating, skiing, wakeboarding and per-sonal watercraft or camping, off-roading, golfing, fishing and Rving, we have over 30 RV parks, campgrounds, hotels and

motels to accommodate you along the 16-mile stretch of the Parker Strip. Many of our businesses are accessible by boat!

We offer a variety of restaurants, shopping, museums, libraries, wildlife preserves, a four-star golf course and THX 4-plex movie theater, Parker Dam “The World’s Deepest Dam”, the Blue Water Resort & Casino and, of course, The Colorado River!

Make Parker, Arizona your next desti-nation, you’ll be glad you did!

www.parkerareatourism.com

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3 BIG SHOWSin 2010

27th Annual Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show

January 16th - 24th

New & Used RV’s!

Latest Parts & Acces!

Travel & Vacation

Destinations!

13th Annual Quartzsite Hobby, Craft & Gem ShowJanuary 27th - 31st

Tow Vehicles!New Products!Demonstrations!RV Publications!

12th Annual Quartzsite Rock & Roll Classic Car Show

January 30th - 31st

Arts & Crafts!

Native American Art!

Jewelry!

Demonstrations!

Custom Clothing! Home & Kitchen Products! Gems & more...!

100’s of vehicles!

Custom Cars!

One-of-a-kinds!

Hot Rods!

Southwest’s Finest!Muscle Cars!Street Rods! Classics!

69,000 sq. ft. of comfortable, covered and carpetedexhibit area under our GIANT BIG TOP tent! Over 450 exhibits!12 RV service bays for immediate installation/repairs/service!

Free Admission!!!!!! Over 15 acres of Free Parking!!!!!!Great Food! – Daily Entertainment! – Great Location! 20 acre, level facility covered with asphalt millings! Less dust! E-Z walk to MAJOR flea markets and rock & mineral shows! Easy access from either Hwy 95 or Kuehn Rd.

Open Daily: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM1/2 mile south of I-10 on Hwy.95

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WORLD FAMOUS GEM & MINERAL SHOW

January 20-24, 2010

Rocks, Gems, Minerals, Jewelry & Related Hobbies

FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING3 Home Cooked meals eaCH day

More than 400 dealers of quality gems,minerals and jewelry from around the world

•Lapidary Equipment & Supplies • Demonstrations • Gold Panning • Spheres• Silver • Gold • Turquoise • Opals • Findings

• Metal Detecting • Obsidian Knapping• Cabochons • Rough Rock • Slabs

• Wire Wrap • Supplies• Beads • and much more!

Rockhound field trips daily withQuartzsite Roadrunners Gem & Mineral Club

QuARtzSItE IMPROvEMENt ASSOcIAtION235 E. Ironwood Street • P.O. Box 881 • Quartzsite, AZ 85346

(928) 927-6325email: [email protected]

www.qiaaz.org


SHOWS

Prospector’s Panorama through Feb 28

Rice Ranch Roundup “Yawl Come Show” through Feb 28

Market Place Showgrounds through Feb 28

Hi Ali Swap Meet through Mar 28

Main Street Traders through Feb 28

Tyson Wells Market Square through Mar 30

Greasewood Swap Meet through Apr 1

Author’s Fair (daily)Reader’s Oasis Bookstore, Jan & Feb

Desert Gardens Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show Jan 1 - Feb 28

Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show Jan 1 - 10

The Main Event Jan 9 - 24

Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama Jan 15 - 24

Sports, Vacation & RV Show - Big Tent Jan 16 - 24

44th QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show Jan 20 - 24

Hobby, Craft & Gem Show - Big Tent Jan 27 - 31

Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Fair Jan 29- Feb 7

Quartzsite Show Schedule 2010SPECIAL EVENTS

20th Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade Jan 9

The New Christy Minstrels, 60s folk band Jan 10

GFWC Annual Fashion Show Jan 17

Rock Auction Jan 22

The Main Event Steam Engine Show Jan 22 - 24

Rock & Roll Classic Car Show - Big Tent Jan 30 - 31

Quartzsite Quilters Quilt Show Feb 12-13

Quartzsite Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast Feb 13

4th Willpower/Pawpower ATV Parade Feb 13

Quartzsite Masters Tuff Golf Feb 20

Bluegrass Festival of Quartzsite TBA

7th “It’s Chili in Quartzsite” Chili Cook-Off & State Salsa Championship Feb 27

Quartzsite Business C of C110 W. Main St., 928-927-9321

by Cate Mueller

Quartzsite’s winter escapees from chilly northern climes founded

the Quartzsite Improvement Asso-ciation in 1965 when they outgrew their regular meeting place - the living room.

Early fund-raising efforts to build a community center included pot luck parties, swap-and-shop rummage sales, bingo, “Halves for the Hall” where pi-nochle games cost 50 cents, movies and slide shows, Tuesday Travelogues, and a rockhound show and sale which grew into today’s world-famous QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show.

The helpful tradition continues today. More than 300 members volunteer to make

the annual Pow Wow a great success. The QIA is an all-volunteer, non-profit

organization with a 10,000 square foot building; perfect for dinners, dances, live music, square dance and line dance lessons, and classes in everything from crafts to computers including exercise classes every morning.

New to Quartzsite? Come to a pancake supper any Wednesday night and meet your new friends. Come early!

The QIA is one block south of Main Street at 235 E. Ironwood, between Palo Verde and Mesquite. Look for updated event schedules posted around Quartzsite.

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A Winter Home Away from HomeJoin in the Fun at the QIA

928-927-6325

Some of the popular items offered by this chamber include the Souvenir Business Locator Map that shows every business in Quartzsite - costs a mere $1; and Snowbird pins - issued every year with a different color and date, these pins showing a snowbird on wheels are popular collectibles. You can also pick up schedules of all local events- music jams, bingos, dances - as well as information

Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You!about the region and state. Come by, too, for raffle tickets for fantastic prizes offered as part of the upcoming “It’s Chili in Quartzsite” Chili Cookoff & State Salsa Championship on Feb. 27 - you don’t have to be present to win. Location: 110 W. Main Street

928-927-9321www.qzchamber.com


Value Packages available online Call 877-282-5755

Ask for the “AZ Tourist Rate”30% promotional rate available online. Go to www.RadissonSedona.com.Based upon availability. Discount is valid on traditional rooms No other discounts or promotions apply.

Pine Country Restaurant107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.

Williams, Az. 86046

Phn: (928)635-9718Fax: (928)635-4568 (866)320-9718

[email protected]

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner& Delicious Homemade Pies

RestaurantGift Shop

Art Gallery

Dee & JimSeehorn

OwnersSince 1997

928-567-2840 • www.outofafricapark.com

off AdmissionGood for up to 4 people. Must present actual couponNot to be combined with any other discount or offer AZTN

928 • 632 • 7135www.arcosanti.org

Tours, meals and overnight stays available at this sustainable community. Bronze and Ceramic

windbells made and sold on site. CampVerde385 S. Main St. Chamber & Visitor Center

"Stay and play... you can do it all from here!"928-567-9294 • www.visitcampverde.com

What sets Out of Africa apart is our carefully nurtured

human/animal relationship obtained from the animal’s point

to view. All shows and habitats are designed to stimulate natural behavior. This respectful approach provides a unique visitor experience.

You will notice our natural and spacious habitats. Throw in guided safaris, shows, hands-on interaction, feedings, a gift shop, food, and so on, and you will quickly see that Out of Africa Wildlife Park is so much more than a zoo.

For example, at Tiger Splash you’ll watch in amazement as majestic tigers interact in a predator / prey relationship of romping and splashing in water and on land with staff and colorful toys.

Enjoy an African photo safari with expert park guides. Expect encounters with giraffe, zebra, antelope and more. It’s just like being in Africa in the heart of Arizona.

Take pictures from unobstructed photo platforms of lions, tigers, wolves, jaguars and panthers in their natural environment.

You’ll thrill to the antics of grizzly bears or laughing hyenas in the Wonders of Wild-life show. Guests often pet or hold giant anacondas and enormous pythons at the Gi-ant Snake Show. Follow staff as they throw 800 pounds of raw food to eagerly waiting carnivores during the Predator Feed. Feed a Tiger, or take an exclusive, three-hour, behind-the-scenes, in-depth tour.

Out of Africa is your best all day wild animal adventure, open 7 days a week. Call 928-567-2842 or go to www.outofafrica-park.com for more information. If you’re looking for things to do in Arizona, look no further.

Located three miles west of I-17 on SR260 (Exit 287) in Camp Verde, AZ. Call for pricing and current specials. Formally located in Fountain Hills. 90 minutes north of Phoenix, 30 south of Sedona and 50 south of Flagstaff. See ad below for discount.

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Your first glimpse of the Grand Canyon is unforgettable.

The immense scale is breathtak-ing. You may have seen photographs

or paintings of the canyon, but nothing can prepare you for the real thing.

Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from their cars or free shuttle bus at over-looks along the South Rim. The South Rim has the most famous and beautiful views of Grand Canyon, it’s open year round - and the overlooks are less crowded in winter!

For those with only a few hours to spend, enjoying the extraordinary vistas provides unforgettable memories. However, if you have a day or more, you can explore the canyon in so many ways.

Start your visit at the National Geo-

graphic Visitor Center, one mile south of the Park Entrance on Hwy 64. The visitor center offers services such as FREE maps, National Park Passes, tour reservations desk, National Geographic Store, Grand Canyon Exhibits, food and beverages.

You won’t want to miss the 7-story giant screen theater featuring the World’s most watched IMAX® movie “Grand Canyon - The Hidden Secrets.” Then expand your ex-perience: backpack, river raft, fish, stargaze, observe wildlife and take a mule ride to the bottom of the canyon. Hiking is popular as are tours by aircraft or helicopter, jeep, ATV and horseback.

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The Grand CanyonArizona’s Pride and Joy

National Geographic Visitor Center:www.explorethecanyon.com

Northern AZ


Holiday Inn Express431 E White Mountains Blvd

Pinetop, AZ 85935(928)367-6077

www.hiepinetop.com

New Rooms • Free Breakfast Fitness Room • Hot tub • Indoor Pool

High Speed Internet

Ask for the special Aztourist Rate!

• RV Sites • Recreational Facilities • Festival Area• Scenic Ponds • Pavilion and picnic area

• Clubhouse with Wireless Internet Service

4101 S. White Mtn. Rd. Show Low, Arizona

www.whitemountainvacationvillage.com928-537-5050

Over 167 ponderosa pine covered acres at a 6,500-foot elevation close to shopping, restaurants and

medical facilities.

A Great Place To....Camp, Fish, Hike, Ride or just ...

RELAX!Springerville-Eagar RegionalChamber of Commerce928-333-2123www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

The MLY Ranch offers true log cabins with beautiful views of the South Fork Canyon.

• Horseback riding • hiking • fishing The Little Colorado River is just 200 yards from the

cabins. Relax, watch deer and elk from your own deck.

MLY Ranch near Greer Arizonawww.mlyranch.com • (928) 333-2395

Modern amenities • Affordable • Oldtime country lodge feelingWestern gallery & gift shop features outstanding local artists

Extensive selection of books e-mail: [email protected] • www.k5reeds.com

Springerville (928) 333-4323 • 1-800-814-6451

Bear Wallow CafeAlpine, Arizona

Open every day on Main StreetBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner

928-333-5375

Explore Mogollon Indian Culture

Ruins & Museum

418 E. Main, Springerville AZ

Visit Snowflake TaylorSnowflake/Taylor may have what you are looking for.

Festivals, performing arts, horseback riding, historic home tours, museums and more!

What are you waiting for? Come to Snowflake/Taylor and find out what you are missing!www.visitsnowflaketaylor.com

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Fun Things to DoCasa Malpais Museum and Ruins, SpringervilleAn ancient Native American ceremo-nial site with Great Kiva, astronomical observatory and natural staircase. Museum features archaeological treasures from the ruins and a historical pioneer section. Open 7 days a week, 8a-4p, tours of the ruins are daily at 9, 11 and 2. 928-333-5375

Historic Fort ApacheEstablished in 1870 and abandoned in 1922, the fort boasts the remains of General Crook’s headquarters, officers’ quarters, barns and a cemetery. Also located on the grounds are prehistoric ruins, petroglyphs and the Apache Cultural Center and Mu-seum. 928-338-4625

Historic Home Tour, SnowflakeWalking Tour of homes on the National Historic Register. Visitors can tour the Stinson Pioneer Museum, Flake Memo-rial Home and the Smith Memorial Home. Tours available daily Tues-Sat or by appt., donations accepted. 928-536-4881

Hon-Dah Resort Casino, Pinetop-Lakeside128 well appointed king and queen rooms, an all-season pool, spa and sauna, and the Indian Pine Restaurant. Also Las Vegas-style entertainment in The Timbers Lounge and exciting gaming with 500 slots and unlimited progressive jackpots, live Poker and live Blackjack. 800-929-8744

Sunrise Park Ski ResortGreat skiing and snowboarding, a variety of runs suits all levels of ability. Summer activities include scenic chair lift, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. 20 miles E. of McNary on Hwy 273 off Hwy 260. 800-772-7669

The “Trail of Many Tracks” is a self-guided auto

adventure using an interpretive CD and map. It starts on I-40; you

can travel the loop in either direction. It covers Sanders and Zuni, St. Johns and the Round Valley, Hon-dah and Fort Apache, Pinetop-Lakeside, Show Low, Shumway, Taylor, Snowflake, Holbrook and Winslow.

A fascinating history unfolds as you travel through high plains grasslands, be-tween extinct volcanoes, and over forested

alpine mountains. The area is rich in fossils and the tracks of dinosaurs. Numerous pre-historic ruins are situated along the waterways. You will hear tales of Spanish sheepmen, Mormon colonists, Texas cow-boys, and Apache and Navajo Indians.

The Trail not only guides you to the ar-ea’s major attractions, it takes you to hidden treasures off the beaten track: historic pho-tos in the Hon-Dah Casino’s convenience

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Hon-Dah Resort Casino is bringing in the New Year

with lots of good cheer and some of the best fun of the winter season.

Winter Games is the name of our Janu-ary promotion and it will test your skills at fishing, curling and bobsled racing - all at a smaller scale, but with chances to win big.

January 30th and 31st the Winter Games will move outdoors with the 8th annual sled dog races held at Sunrise Park Resort on Saturday & Sunday, starting at 9am each day. There will be 3-, 4-, and 6-dog teams competing for cash prizes. On Sunday around noon, the Mountain Mushers will sponsor a kids’ race - bring the kids and let them experience running the dogs.

The fun continues at Hon-Dah Satur-day afternoon, when the Winter Festival

kicks off at 2pm at the Hon-Dah Festival Grounds with the Dog weight pull, North-ern Bred dog show & Mountain Mutt’s dog show, Ice Sculpting competition and the

Chili, Salsa, Fry Bread Cook-off. Register early, because space is limited.

This is not your ordinary family ex-perience, it will be a memory you’ll carry with you for years to come. To register for

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The Best in Winter FunHon-Dah’s Winter Games, Parties and Concerts

800-929-8744 any of the Winter Games events, please call 928-369-7574 in advance.

The following weekend is a football fan’s dream come true: big screen TVs and the biggest Super Bowl Party on the Mountain! Don’t miss it February 7th.

As always, Hon-Dah hosts some of the best parties and events in the White Mountains including live entertain-ment six nights a week in the Timbers Showroom. If you like to laugh, our most popular weekly entertainment is Munday Funday, live headliner comedians, every Monday Night at 7pm. And ... don’t miss Country singer Tony Marques on Janu-ary 12th through the 16th, one of Hon-Dah’s biggest draws.

For information about Hon-Dah’s spe-cial events or other entertainment, call 800 WAY-UP-HI (929-8744)... and welcome to the New Year ... by the way, it’s snowing.

store; a beautiful old Lutheran Church in Whiteriver and a historic cemetery at Fort Apache; the Little House Museum on the grounds of X Diamond Ranch; the murals on the Mission walls in Zuni Pueblo; and so much more!

The route can be done in segments or in its entirety. Your user-friendly CD package can be obtained at visitor centers or down-loaded from the website to burn your own CD or send the files to your iPod.

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Lodging, Dining & Attraction Guide

AttractionsFrontier Movie Town297 W. Center St.Kanab, UT435-644-5337Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Approx. 2 hours north of Silver City, NM505-536-9461, www.nps.gov/giclLegoland CaliforniaOne Legoland Dr.Carlsbad, CA 92008760-918-5346 www.legoland.comMesa Verde National ParkNo.1 Navajo HillMesa Verde National Park, CO 81330888-896-3831www.visitmesaverde.com

LodgingBear Creek Motel & Cabins88 Main St.Pinos Altos, NM, 880531-888-388-4515www.bearcreekcabins.comCabrillo Inn & Suites Airport1150 Rosecrans St.San Diego, CA619-223-5544www.cabrilloinnsd.comCasitas de Gila (Guest Houses)50 Casita Flats Rd.Gila, NM 88038 575-535-4455, 877-923-4827Four Corners Inn131 E. CenterBlanding, UT 84511435-678-3257www.fourcornersinn.comGeorgetown CabinsSilver City, NMNext to Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest575-534-4529www.georgetowncabins.com

RestaurantsCurious Kumquat111 East College Ave.Silver City, NM 88061575-534-0337www.curiouskumquat.com

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JAN 22-24 SILVER CITY, NM7th Annual Red Paint Powwow & Indian MarketGrant County Business & Conference Center, Hwy 180 - Fri: Indian market, per-formances. Sat & Sun: Contest powwow, social dances, Market continues-food & art vendors. Bring own chair, open 9a daily. Adm $8/ $5. 575-534-1379

JAN 29-30 RIO RANCHO, NMNew Mexico Stampede PRCA RodeoSanta Ana Star Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle NE - Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Rid-ing, Steer Wrestling, and more! 300 cow-boys & cowgirls compete for over $60,000, 7:30p. [email protected]

FEB 13 SILVER CITY, NMChocolate FantasiaSample fantastic chocolate candies at various downtown stores and galleries. 575-538-2505

MAR 6 KANAB, UTNorth Rim Regulators Shoot Kane County Shooting Range, Hwy 89 three mi. N of Kanab - Cowboy competitive action shooting. Participants dress in costumes of the old west. The starting time varies with the seasons, call: 435-644-5053

MAR 11-21 SAN DIEGO, CASan Diego Latino Film FestivalUltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas, 7510 Hazard Center Dr - 175+ feature films from Latin America, US, Spain and Mexico. Close to 100 special guest celebrities/ filmmak-ers, Gala Celebrations, filmmaker work-shops & more! 619-230-1938

APR 17 SILVER CITY, NMFestival of SpringBig Ditch Park - An all day arts & crafts fair with music performers. Lots of fun for everyone. 575-534-1700

APR 24 SAN DIEGO, CA25th Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade6900 block of Linda Vista Rd - Cultural exhibits, film festival, varied ethnic food offerings and delightful artistic perfor-mances to promote cultural awareness and understanding. Free. www.sandiego.org

Some of our features include:• Deluxe Guestroom Suites• Free Continental Breakfast• Cable TV with Free HBO• Covered Parking• In Room Safes• Wireless Internet• Minutes from the Best San Diego Has to Offer!

At Cabrillo Inn & Suites, as long as you are our guest, we’ll do everything we can to make you feel comfortable and at home.

619.223.55441150 Rosecrans StreetSan Diego, CA 92106

619.223.55441150 Rosecrans StreetSan Diego, CA 92106

15 Unique Cabins7 miles N of Silver City, NM

• Private Balcony• Fireplace w/ wood• Hot Tub • Satellite TV• Kitchen • Microwave • BBQ Grill • Amenities

(800)413-5024www.bearcreekcabins.com

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GRANT COUNTY

• Enjoy our scenic mountains.• Gateway to the 3.3 Million Acre

Gila National Forest.• Visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings.• Just 3 hours away!

The Silver City area has it all! Travel the Trailof the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway; over100 years of Old West history. Victoriandistricts, museums, galleries and the GilaWilderness make Silver City a unique place.Explore the Gila Cliff Dwellings, area hotsprings, City of Rocks, Pinos Altos, historicdowntown Silver City, Catwalk RecreationArea and Mogollon Ghost Town.

Become EnchantedWith Southwest

New Mexico.

Become EnchantedWith Southwest

New Mexico.

Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce201 N. Hudson, Dept. AZ • Silver City, NM 88061www.SouthwestNewMexico.org

1.800.548.9378

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131 East Center Blanding Utah 84511 on Hwy. 191

435.678.3257 www.fourcornersinn.comLarge Clean Rooms • Breakfast Included • WiFi

If you believe that num-bers talk, Silver City should

top your vacation or relocation list. There are 3 million acres of for-

est and wilderness covering the city’s back yard, crisscrossed by 1500 miles of

trails. 310 species of birds have been identi-fied in the region. 30 art galleries are burst-ing with friendly, small town atmosphere and you won’t find better year-round temperature figures…anywhere.

Looking back, the Mogollon culture was enjoying this climate some 800 years ago and the Mimbres people were developing creative images. Today, you can drive to the protected remains of their civilization at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monu-ment or simply visit area museums to learn about this ingenious people.

In Silver City, bicycles rule with cyclists enjoying designated rights of way in certain areas. Mountain bikers can traverse miles of forest trails and road bikers can partici-pate in the annual sanctioned Tour of the Gila 5-day stage race through Silver City and surrounding mountains roadways.

For the photographer in us all, it gets no better than the Trail of the Mountain

Spirits National Scenic Byway. Lakes and streams, an 1800s gold mining camp, prehistoric dwellings, a mission church, a serene farming valley, major historic and current mining operations, a fort that utilized the famed Buffalo Soldiers, and endless scenic vistas provide the subject matter for a whole series of albums.

There are over 20 designated birding areas surrounding Silver City that include a very diverse range of habitat conditions. The Lake Roberts area hosts an annual hummingbird festival; 10 species have been identified during the warmer months.

Silver City itself consists of an intrigu-ing collection of Victorian homes and a historic business district that includes restaurants and coffee shops, galleries, day spas, specialty shops and two highly infor-mative museums. Western New Mexico University adds an important cultural dimension to the community as does an energetic arts council.

Other major events include the re-nowned Silver City Blues Festival, the Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo, Weekend at the Gal-leries and the Red Paint PowWow.

Silver City, New MexicoSmall Town, Big Pleasures!

800-548-9378

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overview

Some of nature’s true gems are located in southern Utah

and Kane County.Zion National Park is full of

splendor and jagged cliffs full of white and red colored rocks. A variety of hiking trails are perfect for hikers of all levels of ability. The emerald pools will amaze you along with wild turkeys and herds of deer wandering carefree.

Bryce Canyon has inspired visitors for years. Red hoodoos spring up from the ground and form amazing spheres and arches. Experience the wily old Bristle Cone

Pine that has survived as one of the oldest living plants in the nation despite freezing temperatures, drought, and bug infestations.

The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park offers a multitude of activities in the red col-ored sands that drift among the ponderosa pines. Especially popular is the system of trails designed for ATV enthusiasts. The tiny town of Kanab is ATV friendly with laws that allow ATV’ers to use public roads to make their way to a host of ATV trails that roll on for miles.

overview

Discover Nature’s Works of ArtHidden Treasures of Southern Utah

www.kaneutah.com

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Attractions - www.discovernavajo.com

Canyon De Chelly National MonumentPO Box 558Indian Route 7Chinle, AZ 86503928-674-5500

Navajo Code Talkers MuseumPO Box 247Tuba City, AZ 86045928-640-0684

Navajo Museum, Library, and Visitor’s CenterHighway 264 and Loop RoadP.O. Box 1840Window Rock, AZ 86515928-871-7941

Lodging - www.explorenavajo.com

Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital48 West Highway 264 , Window Rock, AZ 86515 928-871-4108, 800-662-6189

Quality Inn Navajo Nation 10 North Main Street , Tuba City, AZ 86045928-283-4545, 800-644-8383

Quality Inn at Lake Powell287 N. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, AZ 86040928-645-8851, 866-645-8851

Parks - www.navajonationparks.org

Monument Valley435-727-5874Antelope Canyon928-698-2808Little Colorado River Gorge 928-679-2303Four Corners Monument 928-871-6647Window Rock Veteran’s Memorial 928-871-6637Bowl Canyon Recreation Area 928-871-6647

Shopping - www.gonavajo.com

Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise StoresCameron, AZ 86020Highway 89 & 64928-679-2244

Chinle, AZ 86503Highway 191 & Route 7928-674-5338

Kayenta, AZ 86033Highway 160 & 163928-328-8120

Tonalea, AZ 86044Highway 160 ST RD 564928-672-2600

Window Rock, AZ 86515Highway 264 & Route 12928-871-4090

Navajo Nation Guide

AUTHENTICNATIVE AMERICAN

ARTS, CRAFTS& JEWELRY

Visit the most popular rest area/viewpoint in the Coconino National Forest,

the Oak Creek Vista Overlook.Enjoy scenic views of the Mogollon

Rim, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona.Interact with Native American Vendors

and take a piece of their culture andtradition home with you!

Oak Creek Vista OVerlOOkon Hwy 89A (14 miles south of Flagstaff)

CLEAN RESTROOMS • OPEN YEAR ROUNDFor more information call

928-526-2968

AMERIND MUSEUM DRAGOON · AZ

A world-class museum of Native American Archaeology, Culture, History, and Art

O N E F R E E ADMISSION WITH ONE PAID ADMISSION

—expires 08/31/10

Located off I-10 in the spectacular rock formations of Texas Canyon. Take Dragoon Road exit (# 318)

between Benson and Willcox. Follow the signs!

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00a.m.- 4:00p.m.

www.amerind.org 520.586.3666

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American Indian ExpoJan. 31 – Feb. 14, 2010

Flamingo Hotel Ballroom1300 N. Stone

Daily 10am -5 pm

“Thunder in the Desert”Dec. 30, 2011 – Jan. 9, 2012

Native American Directory“Red Page” phone book for

Indian Country

American Indian Events

www.usaindianinfo.org

Tucson, AZEveryone Welcome!

Volunteers Needed

520-622-4900

Visitors wanting to make the drive, but not really drive

the whole way to Monument Val-ley, can now call the Front Desk.Beginning in the new year, one can

book an unforgettable Monument Valley tour and experience from the convenience of the Quality Inn Tuba City. Tuba City has become known as the “Hub” of Northern Arizona and is situated nicely in be-tween magnificent Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Monument Valley.

Relax and arrive in Tuba City on Friday; check-in and enjoy a wonderful tour of the Explore Navajo Interactive Museum, a one-stop cultural experience. It is an extraordinary look at the Navajo people, society, accomplishments and historic contributions. The Museum was created with the help of leading Navajo scholars, museum personnel and the Navajo artistic community to provide a vibrant experience for people of all ages and all nations. The premiere of this cultural exhibit was at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. The showcase marked the first time the Navajo Nation, in its own words, told its story to the world. Come and view this exquisite glimpse into a world and culture like no other!

After a hearty dinner at the Hogan restaurant, slip into the Hogan Espresso and More coffee shop for a nice warm cup of coffee on the patio and enjoy one of the best Southwest sunsets. Slowly relax into a

meditation that gets you prepared for the journey tomorrow. The Quality Inn Navajo Nation in Tuba City, AZ has the pleasure of tucking you into a comfortable slumber.

Arise the next morning and order up your choice of complimentary hot break-fast. From sausage biscuit to French toast, there is something to enjoy. Simp-son’s Trailhandler Tours will meet you after break-fast for a quick run-down

of the day’s itinerary. Then board your van and begin your dash to Monument Valley. Along the way you’ll see several historical sites and modern homes to contrast. Na-vajoland has so much to offer an inquiring guest. Stories and myths dated many years before bring clarity to this country within a country.

Arrive in Monument Valley and explore for a couple of hours. Have local guides tell you the stories that were carried down to them from generations prior. Listen to songs and music as you come to the serene moment you have been searching for. After the final group shot photo has been taken, surrender your energy... and let Simpson Trailhandlers bring you back to Tuba City. Enjoy dinner, and kick off your shoes in your room. Review your digital photos, place stamps on your postcards and call it a day.

You’ve enjoyed an amazing three-day weekend; now time to head home.

tour

A New Option for the New YearTuba City and Monument Valley

www.ExploreNavajo.com

CALENDARJAN 31-FEB 14 TUCSONAmerican Indian ExpositionFlamingo Hotel Ballroom, Stone & Drach-man - The finest collection of American Indian art, crafts & food directly from the Native American artist, Su-Th 10-5, Fr-Sa 10-6. Free adm. 520-622-4900

MAR 13-14 TUCSON28th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native Ameri-can inter-tribal dancing, contests, Native American food/arts & crafts, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10a-7p. Adults $9, children $7, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4051

MAR 19-21 SACATONMul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit 175 (fr Phx) - All Indian Rodeo, Pow Wow, pa-rade, carnival, arts/crafts, games & sports, battle of the bands, 13-54 yrs $6, 55+ & ages 6-12 $4, 5 & under free. 520-562-6087/9853

28thAnnual

10 MilesSouthwestof TucsonI-19 South

Exit 92

WA:K POW WOWMarch 13-14, 2010San Xavier District,

Tohono O’odham NationThe area’s largest gatheringof American Indian food,

crafts & dancing

Admission: $9 Adults; $7 Child; Free Under 7Parking: $3

For more info: San Xavier District O�ce520-573-4000

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AriZONAGRAND CANYON

The Grand Hotel149 St. Hwy 64 .,888-634-7263, www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com • rl • Ps • • •Grand canyon National Park lodges888-29-PARKS, www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com • • • • • • • red Feather lodge 106 N. Hwy 64, 800-538-2345, www.redfeatherlodge.com • • • • • • HEREFORD

ramsey canyon inn Bed & Breakfast29 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd., 520-378-3010www.ramseycanyoninn.com • • • Wi

LAKE HAVASU CITY

The Nautical Beachfront resort 1000 McCulloch Blvd. N., 800-892-2141, www.thenautical.net • • • • • Ps • •

MESA

Hilton Phoenix east 1011 West Holmes Ave. 480-833-5555, www.hiltonphoenixeast.com • • • • Ps • • •

PAYSON

Mazatzal Hotel and casinoHwy 87, Milepost 251, 800-777-7529, www.777play.com • rl • Ps • s W

PRESCOTT

residence inn by Marriott3599 Lee Circle, 928-775-2232 www.marriott.com /prcri • • • • Ps • c Wi

springhill suites by Marriott200 E. Sheldon St., 928-776-0998, www.springhillsuitesprescott.com • rl • • P c W

TUCSON

Best Western inn suites 6201 N. Oracle Rd. 520-297-8111 www.innsuites.com • • • • • • • • • •Hotel Tucson city center475 N. Granada 520-622-3000 www.hoteltucsoncitycenter.com • • • • • • • • • •

SEDONA

los Abrigados resort & spa160 Portal Lane, 800-521-3131, www.ilxresorts.com • • • • • • • c •

SPRINGERVILLE

reed’s lodge514 E. Main 928-333-4323, 800-814-6451, www.k5reeds.com • • s s Wi

YUMA

Homewood suites by Hilton Yuma1955 East 16th St, 928-782-4109

• • • • • • • • • TownePlace suites by Marriott1726 S.Sunridge Dr., 928-783-6900, www.marriott.com/yumts • • • • P • • •cAliFOrNiA

SAN DIEGO

san Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina333 W. Harbor Dr,.619-230-8340, www.marriotthotel.com • rl • • P • • WiMeXicO

ROCKY POINT

rocky Point reservations 800-427-6259, www.rockypointres.com WiDe VArieTY OF PrOPerTies AVAilABle

NeW MeXicOPINO ALTOS

Bear creek Motel & cabins 88 Main St., 505-388-4501• 800-413-5024, [email protected] • • s • •

SILVER CITY

Georgetown cabinsNear Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest, 575-534-4529, wwwgeorgetowncabins.com • • • s Wi

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Studio Suites • 2 Room Executive SuitesPresidential Jacuzzi Suites

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Reed’s LodgeSpringerville, Az

800-814-6451 • www.k5reeds.com

Clean • Friendly • Affordable

PET FRIENDLY LODGING COLORADO RIVER REGION LAKE HAVASU CITY

The Nautical Beachfront Resort 1000 McCulloch Blvd.

928-855-2141, 800-892-2141 www.thenautical.net 2 pets per room, $20 fee per pet, per night plus

$200 refundable damage depositProof that pet is current for all shots.

SOUTHERNBest Western Desert Inn SAFFORD 1391 W. Thatcher Blvd. 928-428-0521 $6.00 fee www.bestwestern.com must be well trained REGIONALInnSuites AZ,CA,TX AZ, CA, TX 1-888-INNSUITES • •Bear Creek Motel & Cabins NM 88 Main St. Pino Altos, NM 88053, 505-388-4501, 1-800-413-5024 • • [email protected]

EMERGENCY PET CARE

VCA Animal Referral & MESA Emergency Center of AZ • 1648 N Country Club Dr, 480-898-0001 www.vcaareca.com

Size Restrictions

CENTRALHilton Phoenix East MESA 1011 W. Holmes

480-833-5555 $75fee 75lbs

WHITE MOUNTAINSReed’s Lodge SPRINGERVILLE 514 E Main 800-814-6451 www.k5reeds.comSilver Creek Inn-Rodeway Inn TAYLOR 825 N. Main St. • 928-536-2600 www.choicehotels.com

2 pets per room, $15 fee per pet, per night plus $100 refundable damage deposit

no size restrictions. Best Western Paint Pony Lodge SHOW LOW 581 W. Deuce of Clubs • 928-537-5773 www.bestwestern.com/paintponylodge

2 pets per room, $10 fee per pet, per night plus $100 refundable damage deposit

no size restrictions, dog park nearby

NORTH Econo Lodge WINSLOW 1706 N. Park Drive 928-289-4687 $5 fee total for all nights www.econolodge.com No deposit. No size restrictions.Red Feather Lodge GRAND CANYON 106 N. Hwy 64 Reg. $50 deposit refundable 800-538-2345 $10 per day fee www.redfeatherlodge.com No size restrictions

Payson Inn801 N. Beeline Hwy.

Payson, AZ 85541(928)474-3241

Free Continental Breakfast • Fitness Room Spacious Rooms Overlooking Courtyard

Seasonal Outdoor PoolAsk for the special Aztourist Rate!

www.bestwesternpaysoninn.com

Hosted by Saving Animals from Euthanasia (SAFE), the

Arizona Animal Fair is one of the largest events of its kind in the

Southwest. Featuring animal demonstra-tions, exhibitors, Super Adoptions with 30+ animal rescue agencies, entertainment, food court, plus live music in the beer garden, this festive event celebrating all animals is FREE for people and pets. Hours are 10am-4pm at Reid Park (NE corner of 22nd St./Country Club).

New in 2010: Ultimate Canines “Mut-talica: A Rock’n Rescued Dog Sport & Com-

edy Show,” plus police K-9s, Flyball, lure coursing, dog training demos and pet safety seminars for children will also be featured. Low-cost vaccinations and FREE microchip-ping available. Also Puppy Pawcasso, a pet psychic, Glamour Paws Pet Photography and other fun activities.

All proceeds from this event benefit the animal rescue community. For more infor-mation, please call 888-809-8883 (record-ing), email [email protected] or visit our website. Come party with your pet!

mark your

calenDar

9th Annual Arizona Animal FairHuge Event, Feb. 20 in Tucson

www.azanimalfair.com

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* Services, supplies and amenities may vary at each resort. Please contact the resort for specific details.

Colorado River RegionHavasu Springs Resort2581 Hwy 95928-667-3361 | www.havasusprings.com

Parker 136 • • • • • • • •

Ramblin Roads RV Resort 60655 E Hwy 60928-859-3187 | www.ramblinroads.com

Salome-Hope 17

7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

River City RV Park2225 Merrill Ave928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com

Bullhead 132 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Westwind RV and Golf Resort9797 E 32nd St | 866-440-2992800-545-6481 | westwindrvgolfresort.com

Yuma

1075 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Northern ArizonaCasa Malpais RV Park272 W Main928-333-4632 | [email protected]

Springerville 58 • • • • • • • •

Fairgrounds RV10443 Hwy 89A928-227-3310 | fairgroundrvpark.com

Prescott Valley 15

3 • • • • • • • • • •

Meteor Crater RV ParkI-40 Exit 233928-289-5898 | www.meteorcrater.com

Winslow 71 • • • • • • • • • • •

Mountain Vu RV Park11295 Cornville Rd928-639-2984 | [email protected]

Cornville 33 • • • • • • •

Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort11250 E Hwy 69800-352-6305 | www.orchardrvresort.com

Dewey 402 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Page-Lake Powell Campgrounds849 S. Coppermine Rd.928-645-3374 | www.pagecampground.com

Page 120 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Rancho Sedona RV Park135 Bear Wallow Lane888-641-4261 | www.ranchosedona.com

Sedona 84 • • • • • • • •

Waltner’s RV Resort4800 S 28th St928-537-4611 | www.apolloproperties.com/waltners.htm

Show Low 146 • • • • • • • • • •

Central ArizonaEagle View RV Resort9605 N Ft McDowell Rd480-789-5310 | eagleviewrvresort.com

Ft. McDowell 15

0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Good Life RV Resort3403 E Main St800-999-4990 | www.goodliferv.com

Mesa

1112 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Saddle Mountain RV Park3607 N 411th Ave623-386-3892 | saddlemountainrvpark.com

Tonopah 342 • • • • • • • • • • •

Tower Point Resort4860 E Main | 480-832-4996800-444-4996 | towerpointresort.com

Mesa

1111 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Southern ArizonaButterfield RV Resort251 S Ocotillo | 520-586-4400800-863-8160| www.rv-resort.com

Benson 173 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

WESTWIND RV& GOLF RESORT

9797 E. Frontage Rd., Yuma Az 85365928-342-2992 • Toll Free: 1-866-440-2992

Visit us at: www.westwindrvgolfresort.comPar 3, 9-Hole Golf Course, Bar & Cafe

RIO BEND RV& GOLF RESORT

1589 Drew Rd., El Centro, CA 92243760-352-7061 • Toll Free: 1-800-545-6481

Visit us at: www.riobendrvgolfresort.comExecutive 9-Hole Golf Course, Bar & Cafe

30% OFF4 NIGHTS

at Either and/or Both ResortsAwarded Best Parks in America

Woodall’s Double 5W Rating • Entertainment • Dances • Wi-Fi

Lexington Pines MobiLe HoMe & RV PaRk

Overnighters Welcome • 54 RV spots • Cable TV • WiFi & Internet • Showers and Laundry Facilities • Club House w/

Kitchen • Paved, lighted streets • Underground Utilities • 55+ Park • Single & Double wide spaces1535 Thatcher Blvd. • Safford, Az 85546

lexingtonpinesmobileandrvpark.com928-428-7570 • 1800-232-7570

• 150 state-of-the-art sites to accommodate the largest of RV’s

• 20/30/50 amps, water and waste disposal

• Free high speed wired and wireless internet access

• Free continental breakfast daily• Free shuttle service to

Ft. McDowell Casino & We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

• Pool and Spa, Pickle-ball, Volley-ball, badminton and basketball

• Fitness Center & Dog Park

480-789-5310

Eagle View Rv Resort9605 N. Ft. McDowell Rd.Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

[email protected]

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* Services, supplies and amenities may vary at each resort. Please contact the resort for specific details.

North Clifton RV Park210 N. Coronado Blvd.928-865-9064 | www.townofclifton.com

Clifton55

• • • • •

Picacho Peak RV 55+ Resort17065 E Peak Lane520-466-7841 | www.picachopeakrv.com

Picacho 325 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mountain View RV Park99 West Vista Lane520-456-2860 | mountainviewrvpark.com

HuachucaCity 97 • • • • • • • • • • •

Campgrounds Outside of ArizonaCedar Grove RV Resort100 Cedar Grove Drive254-547-4293 | westwindenterprises.com

Copperas Cove,TX 67

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Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort1500 Spa Rd888-8000-SPA | www.foyspa.com

Niland,CA 85

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Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort1589 Drew Rd800-545-6481 | westwindrvgolfresort.com

El Centro,CA 50

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River City RV Park Right across the river in Bullhead City

2225 Merrill Ave928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com

Laughlin,NV 13

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The Springs at Borrego RV Resort2255 DiGiorgio Rd.760-767-0004 | www.springsatborrego.com

Borrego Springs, CA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Southern Arizona

“You name it we do it”Full Mechanical Service

We pick it up and drop it off!

Authorized DistributorNational GoodYear offers accepted

3340 E Mossman Rd • Tucson AZwww.familyautobody.com

520-889-2777

We guarantee to fix it right,

it’s that simple

(480) 947-6219www.azbw.com

• Clean Restrooms & Showers• Heated Indoor Pool & Spa (Seasonal)• Laundry Facilities• WiFi Connectivity• Dump & LP Gas

Open year-round, Page-Lake Powell Campground &

RV Park has everything you need for a fun family getaway and is your

complete Page, Arizona camping solu-tion. We offer 99 regular and 26 monthly

campsites. Prices range from $16 to $30 per night with weekly rates also available. Don’t forget to ask about our discount prices!

For your convenience, we offer full hook ups, tent sites, dump station and LP gas. Additional campground facilities include clean restrooms, showers, laundry room, pay phones, wireless Internet, and a heated pool.

Dogs of all sizes are allowed with no addi-tional fees. There is a designated dog walk at

the campground and guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

An established park with mature trees, pristine maintenance, and quiet surround-ings, you’ll find most campsites located next to a shady tree. Each site has its own picnic table and plenty of parking space for vehicles and boats. A campground store is located in the front office, selling cold beverages, ice, snacks, and fishing tackle.

Several unique shops, restaurants, and Super Wal-Mart are within walking distance.

Profil

e

Page-Lake Powell RV ParkComfortable, Affordable, Secure

Reservations: 928-645-3374www.pagecampground.com

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Rates do not include tax. Prices, taxes and surcharges are subject to change. All room rates are subject to applicable taxes and/or surcharges.

Where winter is done in grand fashion.

Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.

Winter is always peaceful and picturesque at the Grand Canyon. Not only are there spectacular seasonal landscapes to enjoy, but the accommodations at popular places like El Tovar and other rim lodges are easier to come by as well. Book your winter retreat online or call toll-free 1-888-297-2757.

Winter RatesAfter the canyon takes your breath away,

catch it again in a cozy room at the Maswik or Yavapai Lodges.

Maswik South & Yavapai West $82Maswik North & Yavapai East $105

Effective dates 1/3/10 through 3/4/10, excluding 2/12/10 through 2/14/10.

Romance Package (El Tovar only)Includes complimentary in-room sparkling Grand Canyon label wine and fruit basket, and dinner for two with a bottle of Grand

Canyon label wine in the dining room.

Standard $365 • Deluxe $440Luxury Suites $520

Effective dates 1/2/10 through 2/14/10,excluding 1/6/10.

Beautiful Places on earth®

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Arizona State ParksConserving Arizona’s Treasures

AZStateParks.comDownloadable Park Maps & Driving Directions & Photo Galleries

602-542-1993 call for a FREE Brochure

Gathering of the GunfightersYuma Territorial Prison SHPJanuary 9 & 10

Geo Cache BashCattail Cove SPFebruary 20

Civil War in the SouthwestPicacho Peak SPMarch 13 & 14

Mariachi Festival Patagonia Lake SPMarch 20

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