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Heats Up theSalsa Fest Salsa Trail

Follow the Salsa Trail

The Salsa Trail® is a collection of a doz-en Mexican restaurants, a family owned tortilla factory, and a chili farmer who have all joined together to make up the Salsa Trail®. The Salsa Trail® is all about terrific Mexican food and the hometown friendliness that you will find in the small Southern Arizona communities of Safford, Pima, Thatcher, Clifton, Solo-mon, Willcox, and York. To see a map of the Salsa trail visit www.SalsaTrail.com. Any time of year is a good time to experience the delicious food and the wonderful people that make the Salsa Trail great. Once a year, though, the Salsa Trail® really heats up with an an-nual event - SalsaFest! There is no better time to go to experience the food, fun, and small-town pride than SalsaFest.

SalsaFest 2009

The 3rd Annual SalsaFest will be held this year on Friday & Saturday Sep-tember 25 & 26, in the City of Safford’s Town Square. SalsaFest is a celebration of everything salsa, featuring a variety of activities and events that are fun for the whole family, including live entertain-ment and sampling some of the greatest salsas in the Southwest. In addition, many of the Salsa Trail businesses will be offering SalsaFest specials during the festival weekend.

The Salsa Challenge

A signature event for SalsaFest is the Salsa Challenge, a salsa competition with several categories. The public is invited to participate in the judging for the People’s Choice Awards in the Salsa Challenge Tent. Salsa Trail® restaurants will dish up samples of their special creations and Salsa Challenge contestants will compete for top honors and prizes. The competition for top prizes in the Salsa Challenge’s categories is fierce. A key contest rule states that the salsas must be made on site, so SalsaFest at-tendees can get to watch as time tested,

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carefully guarded recipes are prepared. Amateurs are welcome. If you feel your salsa is tops, here is your chance at fame.

The Heat is On!

There are other salsa-related events, including chili roasting. September is the heart of the chili harvest. Jane Wyatt, who owns San Simon Chile Company, will be roasting chilies in massive roasters. Also featured will be culinary demonstrations and booths from both Salsa Trail® restau-rants and other vendors. There will be a Salsa Eating competition and, if you can “take the heat” and are feeling especially brave, you can enter the Jalapeño Eating Competition!

Salsa Glow and Balloon Launch

The Salsa Glow is a part of SalsaFest that is not to be missed! The hot air bal-loonists who converge on Safford for the festival will take over Main Street Friday evening to fire up their burners and illu-minate the night with the glowing colors their balloons. Main Street is lit up with fire and color as the balloons glow like giant bulbs towering above everyone on the street. Festive energy and the roar of propane burners fill the air as people join in to hold the tether lines and keep the glowing balloons from lifting off intothe night. The next morning, SalsaFest attendees are welcome to attend Sunrise Liftoff, just outside of town. Attendees can walk out onto the field among the inflating balloons and watch them lift up into the morning sky.

Entertainment & Activities

SalsaFest features great entertainment, including live Salsa music and a special Salsa Dance team who perform through-out the day. For the younger set, there will be a kid’s area with activities like face painting and a piñata bust. Also attending SalsaFest 2009 are the Sisters on the Fly. Sisters on the Fly is a unique organization with over 1,000 members from all walks of life. They travel all over the country with the motto “We have more fun than anyone!!” This group of ladies knows fun when they see it and they are returning to SalsaFest this year. Be sure to check out their Cow Cara-van, an encampment of the Sister’s vintage trailers right next to the Town Square. Each trailer is decorated inside and out and has a theme unique to its owner.

Community Spirit

SalsaFest is a true community event and the city of Safford is proud to host this one-of-a-kind festival. The Safford Lions Club and Gila Valley Rotary Club are pri-mary sponsors and hosts for the SalsaFest. In support of the community, there will

be a Salsa Walk to benefit the Gila Valley Boys & Girls Club. SalsaFest is “small-town” pride at its best.

Find Out More To find out more about SalsaFest and the Salsa Trail, visit www.SalsaTrail.com or call the Graham County Chamber of Commerce at 1-888-837-1841. At www.SalsaTrail.com you can find directions, as well as a map and details of the res-taurants of the Salsa Trail®. Also on the website are entry forms for entering the competitions such as the Salsa Chal-lenge or the Jalapeño Eating contest. At www.SalsaTrail.com there is a video and slide show of SalsaFest 2008 so you can see the type of fun in store for SalsaFest 2009. Interested in a unique community fes-tival featuring fun, great food and small town pride? Plan on attending SalsaFest 2009.

Graham County Chamber of Commerce: 1-888-837-1841

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SEP 24-27 DOUGLAS85th Annual Cochise County Fair “Corn to be Wild” Co. Fairgrounds, 3677 Leslie Canyon Rd - Celebrat-ing 85 years of critters, crafts and competitions! Carnival, live entertainment, college rodeo Fr & Sa, tractor pull Sa eve, adm $6/$3, parking $3. 520-364-3819

SEP 25 CHANDLERWine Maker’s DinnerBistro@Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Cel-ebrating 15 years! 5 course meal, new release wine with each course, $35 per person. 480-792-6927

SEP 26 SURPRISEWine Maker’s DinnerKokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 W Grand Ave - Celebrating 15 years! 5 course meal, new release wine with each course, $35 per person. 623-556-4810

SEP 25-26 WINSLOW11th Annual “Standin’ On The Corner” FestivalFamous “Eagles” corner - Food, crafts, vendors open 9a. Beer garden, entertainment. Sat. auction 11:30a w/ lots of great items. Fri. eve: Mogollon; Sat. eve: Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles.” Other bands incl 74th Street Band, Hack & the 57’s. 928-289-3434

SEP 25-26 SAFFORDSalsaFest ‘09Town Square - Salsa Challenge, hot air balloons (Fri eve Glow, Sat AM Launch), entertainment including Salsa music & dancing, kids corner, Jalapeño & Salsa eating competitions, much more! 1-888-837-1841

SEP 25-27 SIERRA VISTAFun Festival Veteran’s Memorial Park - City of Fun Carnival, food, games, live music, craft vendors, mutt march (dog walk on Saturday), Fr 4-11p, Sa noon to 11p, Su noon to 5p, cost is free & open to the public. 520-533-2404

SEP 25-27 PINETOP-LAKESIDE34th Annual Fall Festival Arts & Crafts ShowMountain Meadow Recreation Complex - 100+ arts & crafts vendors, Fr 5-8p, Sa 9a-4p, Su 9a-4p, $2 adm, 12 & under free ( Free adm. Fri). Also this weekend: Parade, Antique Show, Quilt Show,10K/2 mi Fun Run, Car Show. 800-573-4031,www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

SEP 26-27 KINGMANAnnual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and ParadeCelebrating the ranching era of earlier Kingman days, 39th annual parade on Sat at 10a (Beale St), rodeo at 1p at the Mohave County Fairgrounds on Sat & Sun. 866-427-7866

SEP 12-13 SUPERIORFiesta’s PatriasSt. Francis of Assisi, Church plaza on Main St - Celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Authentic Mexican food & entertainment, mariachis and folk-lorico dancers. Free admission. 520-689-2250

SEP 17-20 GLOBEGila County Fair Gila County Fairgrounds - Featuring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute, also 4-H activities, exhib-its, entertainment, carnival, livestock auction. Adm $5/carload, 10a-10p. 3 mi. N of Globe on Hwy 60. RV park on grounds. 800-804-5623

SEP 18-20 SCOTTSDALEEl Zaribah Shrine Circus WestWorld, 16601 N Pima Rd - Circus performances, elephant & pony rides avail for kids. Fri. 6:30p. Sat-Sun. 11a, 3p & 6:30p. Tickets $15, under 12 free w/adult. Net proceeds benefit El Zaribah Shriners. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions. 480-946-3696

SEP 18-20 SONOITASanta Cruz County FairCounty Fairgrounds - Carnival, exhibits, 4H live-stock, live entertainment, vendors, food. Fr & Sa 8:30a-10p, Su 8:30a-5p, $5 adm. 520-455-5553

SEP 19 CHLORIDE 6th Annual Northern AZ ATHS Antique Truck ShowChloride County Park - Trucks of all kinds and sizes 25 years old or older, 10a-4p, free adm. 928-565-3049

SEP 19 GANADO Native American Art Auction Hubbell Trading Post - 400+ items incl weavings,

Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. Preview 9a-11a, auction noon, daylight savings time. Also outdoor market. Free adm. 928-755-3475

SEP 19 SPRINGERVILLE Casa Malpais Archaeology DayCasa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum, 418 E Main - Guest speakers discuss prehistoric astronomy, tools & more; craft vendors; tours 9a, 11a, 2p of the Pueblo site ($8/$6/$5). 8a-4p. 928-333-5375

SEP 19-20 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, adm. $5. www.777play.com 800-777-7529

SEP 19-20 OVERGAARD22nd Annual Oktoberfest Bison Ranch, Hwy 260 - Arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, beer garden, Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-3p, free adm, $5 donation for parking. 928-535-5777

SEP 19-20 SEDONASlide Rock Apple Festival Slide Rock State Park - Homemade arts and crafts, live bands, kids’ activities, apple products and inter-pretive programming, join the fun! Adm: park fee of $8 per vehicle. 928-282-3034

SEP 4-7 FLAGSTAFF60th Coconino County Fair - Party Till the Cows Come HomeCoconino Co. Fairgrounds, I-17 Exit 337 (Fort Tuthill County Park) - Entertainment incl performing arts on stages, 4-H livestock show and auction, exhibits, carnival & more. Fr-Su 10-10, Mon 10-4; adm: $8 / $5, Family Pass $25, parking $5. 928-679-8000

SEP 5-7 SONOITA94th Annual Labor Day RodeoFairgrounds - Exciting rodeo action with bulls, broncs and more, 2p daily, adm $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12, 4 & under free. Also steak fry ($) & rodeo dance (free). 520-455-5553

SEP 5-7 PINETOPFine Arts & Crafts Festival Charlie Clark’s Steak House (in the Orchard), 1701 E White Mountain Blvd - Labor Day Weekend, featur-ing unusual & decorative handcrafted art & craft, Sat & Sun 9-5 & Mon 9-4. Free admission & parking. 602-789-7222

SEP 6-13 WINDOW ROCK63rd Annual Navajo Nation Fair Fairgrounds - Concert by Bucky Covington,

world’s largest Native American parade, All-Indian Rodeo, Powwow, social song & dance, fine arts & crafts, 4-H livestock, BBQ, vendors, carnival, Ashkii Happy Kids Day, lots more. 928-871-7054/6647

SEP 9-12 ST. JOHNSApache County Fair Apache County Fairgrounds - Carnival, Horse Show, Mutt Show, 4-H, horse racing, crafts, entertainment & more, food and fun for the whole family. Free adm, except for racing. Wed-Fri 8a-9p, Sat 9a-5p. 928-245-0377

SEP 11-12 CHANDLER3rd Annual Kokopelli Bluegrass FestivalBistro@Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Great Bluegrass music, good ole Southern home cookin’, and great deals on Kokopelli Wine and Beer offerings. 480-792-6927 SEP 11-12 SURPRISEKokopelli Bluegrass FestivalKokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 W Grand Ave - Great Bluegrass music, good ole Southern home cookin’, and great deals on Kokopelli Wine and Beer offerings. 623-556-4810

SEP 12 PRESCOTT VALLEYWorld Arts Festival Civic Center, 7501 E Civic Cir - World music, fine art show, ethnic food, arts & crafts vendors, kids’ activities, free adm, Saturday 10-7. 928-759-3027

SEP 12 PAGE3rd Annual Blair’s Trading Post Indian Art Auction

Gun Smoke Saloon - Preview 11-12:30, Auction at 1p. www.blairstradingpost.com

SEP 12-13 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

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85th Annual Cochise County Fair SEP 24-27 DOUGLAS“CORN TO BE WILD!” Celebrating 85 years of critters, crafts & competitions.

Escape to Douglas to experience the Cochise County Fair, it’s worth your time! Dates are Sept 24-27, 2009, opening at 10

am. Experience an old fashioned country County Fair. Enjoy Brown’s Amusements and live en-tertainment daily and the many commercial vendors as well as informational booths. You’ll want to attend the College Rodeo performances as well as the tractor pull. Be sure to mosey through the many agricultur-al, arts and animal exhibits, and witness the smiles of the young junior champions. Try the many food and vendor booths or relax at the open beer garden.

Cochise County Fair Association:520-364-3819

Gila County Fair SEPT 17-20 GLOBEWelcome to the Gila County Fair, located at the country fairgrounds three miles north

of Globe on Hwy 60 - featuring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute including a rep-lica of the Vietnam Wall Memorial,

plus other special exhibits honoring all our veterans. You will also find all the traditional county fair fun: 4-H activities, exhibits, carnival, livestock auction, and lots of entertainment led by country-western star Conner Cecil on Saturday night. Don’t miss the Friday night bull riding and Saturday Ranch Rodeo at the rodeo arena, and great stage shows each evening. Admission Thursday through Sunday is $5 per carload and no parking fee. Seniors free on Friday. Come see it all. For more information, call Donna.

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September 25-26, 2009Food • CraFts • VEndors

auCtion with lots oF GrEat itEms

FEaturEd Bands:hotel California: “A Salute to the Eagles”

74th street Band • hack and the 57’s: rock and roll bandmogollon: Country Rock • And many, many more!

Sponsored by the Standin' On the Corner Foundation, and the Winslow Chamber of Commerce. Co-sponsor is the City of Winslow.

www.standinonthecorner.com

11th Anniversary

FestivalSpecialty Handmade

Arts & CraftsFood • Entertainment

Beer Garden

OKtOberFest22nd Annual

Heber/Overgaard Chamber of Commerce Presents:

At Bison Ranch off Highway 260

in Heber/Overgaard

$5 Parking Donation

For more Information Call: (928) 535-5777

Sept. 19-20Sat. 10am - 5pmSun. 10am - 3pm

Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce

Sept. 25, 26 & 27, 2009

A White Mountain Heritage EventMountain Meadow Rec Complex

Pinetop-Lakeside Parade Sept. 26, 10 amPlus Run to the Pines Car Show

Entertainment Friday 5-9 pm

Arts & Crafts Show: $2 admissionSaturday 9-4 and Sunday 9-4

(928) 367-4290 or 1-800-573-4031www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

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OCT 22-24 CASA GRANDECOPPERSTATE Aviation Expo & Fly-InCasa Grande Airport - 350+ aircraft: WWII, classic, custom, experimental; educational forums, helicopter rides, flight demonstrations, vendors, food court, 8a-5p, adm. $15, free 12 & under, free parking. www.copperstate.org

OCT 23-25 CAVE CREEKAnnual Fine Art & Craft ShowFrontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd - Show hours are Fri & Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-4p, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222

OCT 23-25 PAYSONPayson Art League Annual Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show & SaleMazatzal Casino Event Center, Hwy 87 next to Casino - Mixed media juried show, Fri premiere 5-8p. Sat & Sun 10a-4p, free adm. 928-474-6071

OCT 23-25 CHANDLER7th Annual Kokopelli Krush Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Foot Stomping Party, prizes include gift certificates, wine, awards; Grand Prize for each division finalist includes a trip. $20 per team. Music, food, games, vendors. Wine tasting $10 pp w/ souvenir wine glass. 480-792-6927

OCT 23-25 SURPRISEKokopelli KrushKokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 W Grand Ave - Grape stomping & Bocce Ball contests, prizes, 2 person teams $20 to enter ($5 goes to Chamber). Art Colony, wine tastings, seminars, cooking demos, etc. 623-556-4810

OCT 24 SAFFORD10th Annual Harvest FestivalSafford City Hall Lawn - Live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, Kids Court, costume contest & more. Booth spaces available. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-432-4143

OCT 24-25 BUCKEYEHeritage DaysHeritage Park, 809 N. First St - Tractor pull, Lil Miss & Mister pageant, vendors, Pumpkin Patch, tractor pa-rade, engine displays, children’s area, live & silent auc-tion & more, 9a-4p, adm. $5 (over 18). 623-349-6602

OCT 24-25 FLAGSTAFF6th Annual Celebraciones de la GenteMuseum of Northern Arizona - A lively Day of the Dead celebration. Ofrendas (altars) by Hispanic pio-neer families pay homage to lost loved ones; artists, music, dances, insight programs & food. 9a-5p, $7-$4. 928-774-5213

OCT 9-12 WILLIAMSRoute 66 Cultural Heritage DaysFri: Opry Night at Rodeo Grounds; Sat: afternoon classic car show, Taste of Williams at Holiday Inn 5-9p; Fri-Mon: “Route 66 Photo Journal Exhibit”. 800-863-0546, www.williamschamber.com

OCT 10 SNOWFLAKE8th Annual Snowflake Harvest FestivalHeritage Park - Food, pumpkins, corn maze, arts & crafts, entertainment, theatrical performances, wagon rides to & from pumpkin patch, 9a-2p. Tour Snow-flake’s Historic Homes. 928-536-4331

OCT 10 KYKOTSMOVI9th Annual Hopi Tuhisma Arts and Crafts MarketHopi Veterans Memorial Center, Hwy 264 - Best

Hopi artists, authentic art, cultural entertainment, food & more, 9a-5p MST. 928-205-8789

OCT 10-11 BENSONButterfield Overland Stage DaysParade, rodeo, Pony Express delivers special stamp for the day, chili cookoff, classic car show (Sun), entertainment including Cowboy poetry (Sat) Santa Cruz River Band (Sun 11a), kids activities, quilt show, vendors. 520-586-2842

OCT 10-11 SCOTTSDALERailfair 2009McCormick Stillman Railroad Park - Model train displays & exhibits, free tours of former presidential Pullman car, entertainment, 10a-5p. Free adm, train rides $2 (under 3 ride free w/ paying adult). 480-312-2312

OCT 10-JAN 10 FLAGSTAFF20th Annual Trappings of the American West Museum of Northern Arizona - Juried sales exhibi-tion of painting, sculpture, photography, boots, hats & more. Special weekend public programs. Free w/ museum adm: $7/$6/$5/$4. www.musnaz.org928-774-5213,

OCT 16-17 DOLAN SPRINGSDolan Springs Days Fr 16th: Miss Dolan Springs Pageant. Sa 17th: Pancake b’fast at VFW 7-9a, parade 10a. Rodeo grounds: Ven-dors & kids games, Soccer on horseback (5p). Food available. dolanspringschamberofcommerce.com702-561-8426,

OCT 16-18 SEDONASedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft ShowFactory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 50 artists showing fine art paintings, photography, sculp-ture, jewelry, leather jackets & bags, glass, rock art, pottery, clothing & more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627

OCT 17 GLOBEApache “Jii” (Day) CelebrationDowntown Globe - Celebrate with Native Ameri-

can food, crafts such as paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls & clothing, entertainment by various tribes, 9a-5p, free adm. 800-804-5623

OCT 17 FLORENCEFlorence Multicultural FestivalDowntown - Features entertainment highlighting a variety of cultures, also arts and crafts, food, and cul-tural demonstrations, 10a-4p, free adm. 520-868-4496

OCT 17 FLAGSTAFFMuseum of N. Arizona/ Flag Cultural Partners Navajo Rug Auction

Coconino Center for the Arts - 300+ contemporary and antique Navajo Rugs of all sizes and prices. Preview 9a, auction at 4p, free adm. Consignments welcome. www.culturalpartners.org

OCT 17-18 KINGMANWalk in the Park FestivalLocomotive Park, Beale & 1st - Vendors of arts, crafts, collectibles & more, parade (Sat), live entertainment, Rotary Oktoberfest Beer & Brats, Kingman Rt. 66 Assoc. Fall Car Show, 9a-6p, free adm. Vendors call: Anne 928-727-3564, Connie 928-753-9095

OCT 17-18 WILLCOXWillcox Wine and Art FestivalRailroad Park - Finest artists & craftspeople from southeast AZ plusa variety of wines for tasting from six of Arizona’s finest vineyards, $10 tasting ticket. Adm free, 10a-5p. 520-824-3153

OCT 1-4 WILLCOX58th Annual Rex Allen DaysCelebration of Rex Allen Sr, hometown hero, “Last of the Silver Screen Cowboys.” Pro Rodeo, Rex Allen Jr. Concert with Lacy J. Dalton ($20 reserved, $15 gen). Cowboy Hall of Fame Dinner. Parade, country fair, car show, Int’l Turtle Race, golf tournament, more. 800-200-2272

OCT 1-NOV 25 GLENDALEPumpkin Days and Fall MazeTolmachoff Farms, 5726 N 75th Ave - The great pumpkin patch, 6 acre family corn maze (rooster theme), haunted corn maze (Thurs, Fri & Sat only), train ride, petting zoo, play areas, food vendor. Open daily, adm. $., www.tolmachoff-farms.com 623-386-1301

OCT 2-3 GOLDEN VALLEYGolden Valley DaysVeterans Park - Fr: flag ceremony, entertainment, street dance 4-10p. Sa: parade 10a “Ropin’, Wrestlin’ & Wranglin”, vendors, music & entertainment, arts & crafts for kids & adults, 9a-10p, free. 928-565-3311

OCT 2-3 KEARNYOktoberfest Car & Gem Show “A Blast from the Past 111”Car & gem show, salsa contest, food and merchan-dise vendors, games, entertainment, Hot Dog eating contest, free adm, Fr 10a-7p, Sa 9a-4p. 520-363-7607

OCT 2-4 WILLCOX11th Annual Western Music, Cowboy Poetry & Rex Allen Film FestivalRex Allen AZ Cowboy Museum - Concert by Rex Allen Jr. w/ special guest star Lacy J. Dalton on Sat. 4p & 7:30p; four Hollywood stars are guests of the museum; Rex Allen films shown. 877-234-4111

OCT 3 CHLORIDE All Town Yard Sale Great deals! Sponsored by the Chloride Chamber of Commerce. Also bake sale and gunfights. Starts at 8a, gunfights at high noon. 928-565-2204

OCT 3 MIAMICat & “Hot” Dog FestivalMemorial Park, Sullivan St - Live cat show, vendors with pet items, art/ photography/ sculpture/ prose show w/prizes, cat music & costumed cats, kids’ games, gourmet “hot dogs”, 10a-4p. 928-473-4140

OCT 3 SCOTTSDALECookout at the Ranch XIVMacDonald’s Ranch - Beautiful desert setting, food, drink, hayride, western music & entertainment, 15+ natural history exhibits, owl release, silent auction, 5:30-9:30p, adm($). www.gppaaz.org

OCT 3-4 ZUNI, NMAncient Way Fall Festival & Arts MarketPueblo of Zuni Visitor & Arts Center, State Hwy

53 - Traditional dances, an arts market & special events as part of the Ancient Way Highway 53 Fall Festival, 9-5, free adm. www.ancientwayartstrail.com505-782-7238

OCT 3-4 SIERRA VISTA38th Annual Art in the ParkVeterans Memorial Park - 240+ art & craft vendors in this quality, juried, outdoor show. Great food court benefits local non-profit groups. Sat 9-6; Sun 9-4. Free Adm. 520-803-1262

OCT 3-4 PRESCOTT31st Annual Folk Music FestivalSharlot Hall Museum - The best of Arizona acoustic music with 100+ performers, including fiddlers, banjo players, guitarists, singers and songwriters. $5 adults, free for children under 18. 928-445-3122

OCT 3-4 PINETOP4th Annual Woodland Wildlife FestivalWoodland Lake Park - Liberty Wildlife, live demos, info on hiking plus the US Forest Service Game and Fish, Sat & Sun 9-4. Free Admission. 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

OCT 9-11 CAVE CREEKWayne Wilson Children’s Charity Carnival & RodeoMemorial Arena - Rodeo performances daily, youth events Sat & Sun. Train rides, carnival games, Mutton Bustin’, celebrity autographs, surprise entertainment. Adults $10, Kids (6-12) $5. 480-488-4043

Destination October Events 38th Annual Art in the ParkOCT 3-4 SIERRA VISTA The Huachuca Art As-

sociation of Hereford, AZ will hold its annual out-door show on Saturday from 9 - 6 and Sunday from 9 - 4 at Veteran’s Memorial Park located

on the north side of Fry Blvd., 1/4 mile west of Hwy 90/92 in Sierra Vista. Admission is free. Our food court supports local non-profit groups. Enjoy over 240 juried art and craft ven-dors from Arizona and everywhere. Visitors of Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Tombstone and his-toric Cochise County as well Ft. Huachuca military installation attend the show. Arizona Rangers provide security for the booths. Booth spaces are huge with alley parking for inventory backup vehicles; some RV parking is also available. Cost is $175. For applications see website below or call 520-803-1262.

[email protected]

Payson Art League Fall ShowIn Payson • Fine Art & Fine Crafts

Oct. 23, 24 & 25Area ArtistsMulti Media

Hwy 87 Mazatzal Casino Events CenterFriday Premiere, 5-8pm

Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Free928-474-6071

2009 COPPERSTATE Aviation Expo and Fly-InOCT 22-24, CASA GRANDE Casa Grande Municipal

Airport: I-10 to Exit 185; south 3 miles on SR 387.

The COPPERSTATE Aviation Expo and

Fly-In attracts more than 500 custom built aircraft, restored military aircraft and antique aircraft. 100 exhibitors display the newest sport and business aircraft, the latest technologies, aviation career info and sportswear. Visitors enjoy flight demonstrations, edu-cational forums, youth activities, hands-on workshops and a food court. Expect to see WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam aircraft up close. A great family outing with lots of surprises. Cameras and camcorders encour-aged. Helicopter, aircraft, and aerobatic aircraft rides available every day. Free parking. Camping available. Admission: $15 with children 12 & under free. Gates are open 8-5 daily. Bring this announcement and receive 2 admissions for the price of one.

www.copperstate.org

31st Annual Folk Music Festival OCT 3-4 PRESCOTT Sharlot Hall Museum

presents Arizona’s oldest Folk Music Festival, an event that has fostered the evolution of Arizona folk music over the years. It features four sound

stages hosting 68 of the top folk music performers in the state. Jam sessions can be found in every corner of our shaded, four-acre campus, along with workshops to stimulate any music lover. Sunday morning features an instrument swap meet to usher in a second day of music. Celebrate Arizona’s musical heritage with songs of the people whose cultures and traditions influenced territorial life. Hours: 10 am - 5 pm each day on the beautiful Museum grounds. Admission: $5 for adult non-members, $3 for Museum members and free for children under 18.

928-445-3122www.sharlot.org

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Indicates Native American Related Events

• Sat 9 am to 4 pm and Evening events 7-9 pm• Sun 9 am Excursion Events• Liberty Wildlife• Demonstrations of fly fishing, nature photography star gazing• Information on hiking,

birdwatching and much more

Fun for the entire family!

Woodland Wildlife Festival4th Annual

Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

(928) 367-4290 or 1-800-573-4031www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

Wildlife Nature Center - Woodland RoadOctober 3 & 4, 2009


NOV 1 TUCSON/VAILMarigolds and Day of the DeadColossal Cave Mountain Park - Jacquiline Soule tells about this special day, presentation and plant your own marigolds from 2-4p. $5/car. 520-647-7121

NOV 1 PRESCOTTDay of the Dead CelebrationSharlot Hall Museum, 415 W Gurley St - Festivities begin 11am at the Courthouse Plaza then move to the Museum, includes music, dancing and traditional foods. This unique cultural event honors those who have gone before. 928-445-3122

NOV 5-8 PAGE7th Annual Page-Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta Lift off everyday @7a, 50 balloons at Page Regatta fields, weather permitting. Downtown Main Street - Street fair Sat 12p- 9p, Balloon Glow, street bands, vendors. 928-645-2741 (Fair), 888-261-PAGE (Regatta)

NOV 6-7 KEARNY “50 Years of Memories” Anniversary CelebrationFri: Street Fair, Reception 7p. Sat: Street Fair, Home Tours, Parade 10a, bands from the past, entertainment for children, team roping, tournaments: softball, golf and horseshoe. 520-363-5548

NOV 6-8 SEDONASedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft ShowFactory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 50 artists showing fine art paintings, photography, sculp-ture, jewelry, leather jackets & bags, glass, rock art, pottery, clothing & more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627

NOV 7 YUMAChildren’s Festival of the Arts Downtown Yuma - Main Street - FREE festival featur-ing inter-active arts activities, live entertainment and family fun; food & beverages available for purchase, 11a-4p, FREE adm. 928-373-5202

NOV 7 YARNELL-PEEPLES VALLEY3rd Annual Scenic Highway 89 Yard SaleCommunity wide yard sale in Yarnell & Peeples Val-ley along Hwy 89 halfway between Wickenburg & Prescott. Visit the Shrine of St. Joseph, antique stores, local restaurants. 7a-3p. 928-427-6262

NOV 7-8 TUCSONTucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games Rillito Raceway - Fr: dinner, torchlight ceremony, ceilidh 6p, call for tickets; Sa/Su: Celtic music, dance, athletics, trad. culture, dress, food & vendors; Sa 9a-9p, Su 9a-5p, $12, $5 ages 6-15. 520-807-9509, www.tucsoncelticfestival.org

NOV 7-8 LITCHFIELD PARK39th Annual Festival of the Arts Downtown historic district, next to the legendary Wigwam Resort - 300+ fine artists & craftsmen, live musical performances, wine tasting, int’l food court, 9a -5p, FREE adm & parking. 623-393-7820

NOV 7-8 GILA BENDShrimp FestivalShrimp eating and cooking contests with our locally grown desert shrimp. Lots of family fun, live bands, sand castle building, arts & crafts, various food booths, Sat 10-10, Sun 10-6. 928-683-2002

NOV 7-8 TUBAC, AZTubac: An Art ExperienceThroughout the village - Tubac artists create works before your eyes in a weekend celebration of the creative process, 10a-5p. 520-398-2704

NOV 7-8 MESAMesa Old West DaysDowntown Old Town Mesa - Old West gunfight re-en-actments, quick draw contest, games, costume contests, an 1880s baseball exhibition, food, old west vendors, author signings, western music. 480-835-0757

NOV 8 TUCSONAll Souls Procession/ParadeFourth Ave - FREE, 6pm, inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead, two-mile long human-powered procession in celebration and mourning for loved ones who have passed; floats, costumes, huge puppets & more. 520-624-5004, www.allsoulsprocession.org

NOV 13-15 SIERRA VISTAFestival of Color 2009 - 20th AnniversaryHot Air Balloon Rally - Fri: fly from school 7:30a. Sat, Veterans Memorial Park: Balloon Race 6:30a, Family Fun Day 9-5, Balloon Glow 5-8p. Sun: mass ascension 6:30a. Free. Events weather permitting. 520-456-6279

NOV 13-15 WICKENBURG30th Annual Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds - Noted bands, fid-dling competition, pancake b’fast (Sa & Su), kids zone, suggest bring own chair. Sa night indoor concert. 800-942-5242, www.wickenburgchamber.com

NOV 14 TUCSONGreater Arizona Bicycle Swap MeetFourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, great prices & selection, free adm, 8a-2p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org

NOV 14-15 ST. DAVIDFestival of the ArtsHoly Trinity Monastery - Over 150 exhibitors, dinner, Benedictine baked breads, live music, Polynesian dancing, $3 donation for parking, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 520-720-4642 x10

NOV 14-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY40th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Community Center, 100 Park Ave - Exhibits, dealers, jewelry, fossils, tools & more; raffle & door prizes, prizes & games for kids, “Knowledge Resource Room for Children and Adults”. Free adm, parking, 9a-5p. 928-505-2865

NOV 14-15 APACHE JUNCTION 4th Annual Broadway Palm Dinner Theater AJ Arts Festival & Taste of the SuperstitionsCentral AZ College - Regional restaurants offer sam-ples of their best while you enjoy art, music & films of the area’s artists and performers. 480-474-1137, www.AJArtFestivalOfTheSuperstitions.com

NOV 20-21 PHOENIX

4th Annual Pueblo Grande Museum Rug Auction

4619 E. Washington - Fri: Lecture & preview 7-9p. Sat: Preview 10a, auction at noon. www.pueblogrande.org

NOV 20-22 CAVE CREEK/ CAREFREE SCOTTSDALE13th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Sonoran Arts League - 150 artists at 45 locations open their private studios to the public, free, self-guided, 10a-5p. 480-575-6624, www.hiddeninthehills.org

NOV 20-22 TUCSON10th Annual Desert Diamond Casino Arts & Crafts FestivalI-19 & Pima Mine Rd - Finest artists & craftspeople from the southwest, jewelry, clothes, wood, metal, pot-tery, furniture, etc. Live entertainment, food, Fr & Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 520-294-7777

NOV 21 BUCKEYE14th Annual Hometown Holiday BoutiqueTown Park, 9th St & Monroe Ave - 140 food and non-food vendors, live demonstrations, holiday music, get a jump on your holiday shopping. 9a-4p, free adm. 623-349-6602

NOV 21-22 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

NOV 27 DOUGLASAnnual Christmas Light ParadeDowntown Douglas, G Ave - 1 1/2 hour long parade starts at 7p (arrive 6:15 for best view), over 60 partici-pants and 4,000 spectators. Free. 520-417-7340

NOV 27-29 CAVE CREEKThanksgiving Weekend Fine Art & Craft ShowFrontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd - Metal art, oil paintings, photography, pottery, custom designed clothing & jewelry, much more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & parking. 602-789-7222

NOV 27-29 CAVE CREEK/ CAREFREESCOTTSDALE13th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Sonoran Arts League - 150 artists at 45 locations open their private studios to the public, free, self-guided, 10a-5p. 480-575-6624, www.hiddeninthehills.org

NOV 28-29 WICKENBURG9th Annual Gem & Art FairWickenburg Community Center - Photography display, local artists, vendors selling rocks, minerals, precious gems, beads, & more; food, raffle drawing, door prizes, 9a-5p, free adm. 928-684-0380

Statewide AZ

Destination November Events

CAMP VERDE

Out of Africa4020 N. Cherry Rd.

928-567-2840, outofafricapark.comAuthentic African Safari Tours. Feed giraffe, zebra and more aboard Safari vehicles. Take a Tram or walk for closeup encounters of lions, tigers, bears and other large predators. 3 miles west of I-17 on Hwy 260.

GRAND CANYON

National Geographic Visitor Center (IMAX)

928-638-2468 | explorethecanyon.com

IMAX Theater, interpretive presentations & exhibits; FREE maps, National Geographic Store, AZ Office of Tourism, Explorer’s Café, and more!

GLOBE

Offers a glimpse into the long vanished Salado cul-ture. Walk within restored rooms in this 700-year old pueblo and visit the museum. Open 9-5, adm: $3, 65 & over - $2, under 12 free.

Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park

150 N. Pine St.,928-425-0320

ORACLE

20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5. Guided tours, snacks, gift shop.

Biosphere 2The University of Arizona

Where science lives.520-838-6200, www.B2science.com

TUCSON

21 acres with some 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. Includes hummingbirds, javelinas and coy-otes, bird of prey shows (seasonal). Open daily. Call for seasonal hours & prices

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Rd.

520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org

WILLCOX

Features the life of Rex Allen, Rex Allen, Jr., Willcox Cow-boy Hall of Fame, photo history of the Cowbelles, western stars. Gift shop. 10-4. Adm: $2 single, $3 couple, $5 family.

Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum & Cowboy Hall of Fame

150 N. Railroad Ave.520-384-4583, 877-234-4111

www.rexallenmuseum.org

APACHE JUNCTION

Cruises on Canyon Lake, open all year 7 days a week. Enjoy narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises and private charters. Wheelchair assessable. 16 miles Northeast of Apache Junction on SR 88.

Dolly Steamboat480-827-9144

www.dollysteamboat.com

TUCSON

Originally constructed as a movie set with old-fashioned town square & gazebo. Enjoy a carousel, train, gold-panning, stunt shows and Museum of the Horse Soldier. Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse is Home of the Famous Cowboy Steak!

Trail Dust Town6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

520-296-4551, www.traildusttown.com

FLAGSTAFF

550 ft. deep, nearly 1 mile across! Many interactive displays and exhibits, big screen theater, gift shop, guided rim trail tours (weather permitting) 9:15 - 2:15. Admission fee (seasonal hours). Between Flagstaff and Winslow on I-40, 6 miles south off exit 233.

Meteor Crater800-289-5898

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Museum of Northern Arizona3101 N. Fort Valley Road

928-774-5213, www.musnaz.orgNow celebrating its 80th year, MNA is one of the great regional museums of our world. It evokes the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau and serves as a gateway to understanding this unique area. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adm: $7-4. 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff.

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Northern Arizona Cities & Towns

CattlemansBar & Grill

669 E Sheldon, Prescott

Great Steaks& Bar-B-Q

Est.1910

(928) 445-4300www.cattlemansbar.com

"Voted Best Steak In Prescott"

It’s a rare person who has not heard the famous line

from The Eagles’ first hit single that says “Standin’ on a corner in

Winslow, Arizona” and many are the visitors who come from far and wide to

stand on that self same corner on Historic Route 66.

The park, located at the corner of Route 66 (Second Street) and Kinsley Avenue in downtown Winslow features an incredible mural by artist John Pugh and a life-size bronze sculpture by artist Ron Adamson depicting the story behind the song.

This year celebrates the 11th anniver-sary of the “Standin’ On The Corner” Festival. All are welcomed to come share in the fun on September 25-26. The event kicks off on Friday at 11 am - enjoy food, arts & crafts, vendors, kids area, beer garden, and entertainment. The Friday evening concert features Mogollon, Best Country Band in the West.

This year we will be having an amateur talent show anyone can enter - for all ages - on Fri starting at 11 am and Sat at 9:30

Winslow C of C: 928-289-2434www.standinonthecorner.com

Don’t

Miss it

am. Come out and show us your talent! Contact information: call Tom at 928-587-4557.

All starts up again on Saturday at 9 am. One of Saturday’s exciting events is the an-nual auction at 11:30 am with lots of great items to bid on. The concert that evening features “Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles,” the #1 tribute band. Other bands on the weekend include the 74th Street Band and Hack & the 57’s.

Another event takes place this week-end: the 6th Annual Winslow Fire Truck Tug on Saturday the 26th from 9 am-5 pm adjacent to the Corner Park Festival. Teams will tug on a rope to pull a real fire truck 10 feet. There will be food vendors and lots of other activities, all to benefit Special Olympic kids.

The “Standin’ On The Corner” Festival is taking place at the corner of Second Street and Campbell. Bring a lawn chair and join in the festivities!

Rockin’ on the Corner Festival Fun in Winslow, Arizona

Just about 100 years ago, after the arrival of the Santa

Fe Railroad with its depot on Cortez Street in Prescott, Arizona,

some enterprising folks decided to open a “watering hole” to take advan-

tage of the commercial opportunities of this fortuitous location. The business was aptly called the Santa Fe Bar.

Of course, Prescott already had “watering holes” ... namely Whis-key Row, a block-long series of saloons along Montezuma Street that included drinks, gambling, and as Gail Gardner once called them: “dispensers of delight”.

Soon the Santa Fe Bar became a favorite hangout for those who worked the trains and for locals seeking solace from Whiskey Row. During Prohibition the name was strategically changed to the Santa Fe Buffet.

In 1949 John Lambert purchased the building and changed the name to the Esquire. When poor health forced John to sell the business during the 1960s, a local entrepreneur by the name of Castleberry bought it and changed the name to The Cattleman’s and so it continued under successive owners Jack Silvernale and Bernice Schwimmer.

In 1984 local radio personality Chuck Roberts purchased The Cattleman’s and

928-445-4300www.cattlemansbar.com

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began the tradition of serving great steaks to locals and tourists alike. During the 80s and 90s the business flourished, becom-ing the “in” spot for steaks, grog, and

conversation. In 2001 Chuck lost

the lease at the Cortez location so he purchased property at 669 East Sheldon and relo-cated that October. The Cattleman’s Bar & Grill now has seating for 100 and plenty of parking. Happily the current lo-cation still has the same

local flavor that has always been a main-stay of The Cattleman’s. The walls are festooned with photos of early Prescott.

Chuck’s son Scott is the head chef and General Manager. They have been voted “Best Steaks in Prescott” for the past eight consecutive years and recently added “Best Barbeque” to their awards. The Cattleman’s is open daily at 11 am.

“Best Steak in Prescott”Evolution of a Tradition: The Cattleman’s Bar & Grill

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 • 632 • 7135www.arcosanti.org

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

windbells made and sold on site.


Located atop the Mogol-lon Rim only 2 hours north

of Phoenix, Heber-Overgaard is a perfect destination for outdoor

recreation, scenic beauty, and a place to relax with your family.

The four-season climate provides a full range of recreational activities, from skiing in the winter to fishing and hiking in the summer. Equally enjoyable is a lazy day in a rustic cabin, reading or playing games with the family.

The area was once devoted predomi-nantly to ranching and logging. Today, these communities, located amongst the pines in the picturesque Sitgreaves Na-tional Forest, are a popular getaway from the desert heat.

Anglers will find five recreational fishing lakes within 30 minutes of Heber and Overgaard. Black Canyon Lake is the closest and most popular, stocked in the summer with rainbow trout. Another fa-vorite is Willow Springs Lake, which offers the added challenge of large mouth bass fishing. A popular family activity is a visit to Canyon Creek Hatchery, where daily tours are operated by the Arizona Game

and Fish Department.Also within 30 minutes of Heber and

Overgaard are more than 15 different hik-ing trails with varying levels of difficulty, ranging from 7900 ft. to 6500 ft. Rim Lake Vista Trail #622 is classified as “easy.” This 3-1/2 mile trail meanders along the Mogol-lon Rim and provides spectacular views and interesting rock outcroppings. Willow Springs Loop Trail, classified as “moder-ate,” is located in a Wildlife Habitat Area that is closed to motorized vehicle use.

Golfers will enjoy Pine Meadows Country Club with nine holes of golf, breathtaking views, and a clubhouse, res-taurant and bar.

Escape the heat and join the Heber-Overgaard Chamber of Commerce at their 22nd Annual Oktoberfest. Taking place Sept. 19-20 at Bison Ranch on Hwy 260, the event features arts & crafts, food ven-dors, entertainment and, of course, a beer garden. Hours are Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 10-3. Admission is free; there is a $5 donation for parking.

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

High Speed Internet

Ask for the special Aztourist Rate!

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

• 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.

Visit Snowflake/Taylor

Are you looking for something new and exciting? Snowflake/Taylor may have what your 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

Heber-Overgaard…Always in Season

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

928-333-5375

Explore Mogollon Indian Culture

Ruins & Museum

418 E. Main, Springerville AZ

Heber-Overgaard Chamber:928-535-5777

By Brent Kurth

The White Mountains of Arizona has always been a unique

place. There’s always been something a little different about the area - and almost always in a good way. Sure, they have the occasional Bigfoot sighting and UFO abduction (I’m looking at you, Tra-vis Walton.) But, it also contains some of the most jaw-dropping vistas in the state. Scenery that Barry Goldwater once described as, “a little piece of Heaven that God let fall to Earth”. To those of us in Phoenix, the cool air alone is Heaven. So, with Senator Goldwater’s words in mind, may I suggest a destination that has come to be known as the jewel of the White Mountains - Hon-Dah Resort and Casino.

Their latest marketing campaign promises “There’s something BIG in the air…”, and that appears to be an under-statement. Hon-Dah Resort and Casino has always distinguished itself as the premier White Mountains destination. With over 128 well-appointed rooms, fine dining and amazing buffets, plus

a level of hospitality that many higher-profile resorts could take a lesson from, the resort has been quietly building a reputation for excellence for years.

The Hon-Dah Casino was voted one of the top casinos in the state in the 2009 Experience AZ Reader’s Choice survey sponsored by Arizona Business Magazine. They have over 800 slot machines, table games, a stellar poker room, plus LIVE entertainment 6 nights a week including Munday Funday featuring headline comedians.

And don’t forget about the culinary choices. From casino snacks to fine dining and buffets (and room service), the Hon-Dah Resort and Casino has established itself as the informed choice as “home base” for a White Mountains getaway.

So, when they say there’s something big in the air, they’re right. And they aren’t just talking about Bigfoot.

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There’s Something BIG in the Air at Hon-Dah Resort and Casino

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

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SnowwakeHarvest FestivalOctober 10, 2009

Celebrate the Season!• Food • Pumpkins• Wagon Rides to and from the pumpkin patch!• Tour Snowflake’s Historic Homes• Entertainment•• Theatrical Performances• Art & Crafts• Corn Maze

Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce928-536-4331

www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org

Heritage Park, Snowflake, AZ9am-2pm

SEP 19 SPRINGERVILLE Casa Malpais Archaeology DayCasa Malpais Archaeological Park & Mu-seum, 418 E Main - Guest speakers discuss prehistoric astronomy, tools & more; craft vendors; tours 9a, 11a, 2p of the Pueblo site ($8/$6/$5). 8a-4p. 928-333-5375

SEP 25-27 PINETOP-LAKESIDE34th Annual Fall Festival Arts & Crafts ShowMountain Meadow Recreation Complex - 100+ arts & crafts vendors, Fr 5-8p, Sa 9a-4p, Su 9a-4p, $2 adm, 12 & under free ( Free adm. Fri). Also this weekend: Parade, Antique Show, Quilt Show,10K/2 mi Fun Run, Car Show. 800-573-4031

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When you stay at one of our six lodges on the South Rim, you’re just minutes away from everything that makes the canyon so extraordinary: mule rides, motorcoach tours, casual and fine dining, shopping and all the breathtaking views. The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is open year-round. For same-day reservations, call 1-928-638-2631. For advance room reservations or more information, visit our web site at grandcanyonlodges.com or call 1-303-29-PARKS (297-2757) or toll-free at 1-888-29-PARKS (297-2757).

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

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Minutes from Paradise Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

An amazing experi-ence awaits you at the Grand

Canyon. To take advantage of all there is to see and do, stay with

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges, operated by Xanterra Parks and Resorts, the only accommodations in the park at the South Rim. With 907 rooms in six distinctly different lodges, rooms are available with some advance planning, or if you plan your visit at the last minute.

Relax aboard a guided motorcoach tour through the beautiful expanse, or just watch the sunrise. Daily ranger pro-grams help you discover 1.7 billion years of history embedded in the canyon walls. Experience a rare and beloved tradition as you amble your way to the bottom of the canyon on the back of a sure-footed mule.

On the canyon floor, you can retire for the night at the legendary Phantom Ranch. Then head back to the rim and retreat to a rustic cabin at Bright Angel Lodge. Or choose the elegance of the historic El Tovar, where you’ll find our gracious staff very accommodating.

And if all of these adventures have you working up an appetite, you’re in luck, because this is the home of the celebrated and historic El Tovar Din-ing Room and a legacy of fine food. The dining room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations for dinner are strongly recommended; call 928-638-2631 up to 30 days in advance.

Order up a quick bite at Yavapai or Maswik cafeteria or an entire feast at the Arizona Room. Or have your favorite beverage at the Maswik Sports Bar or El Tovar Lounge. At the South Rim, the choices are endless - and they’re all just outside your door.

Call today for the best lodging selec-tions and availability. Grand Canyon National Park Lodges - we’re not just close, we’re there.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts is an autho-rized concessionaire of the National Park Service.

Reservations303-29- PARKS (297-2757)

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Robert Bonfiglio and Clare Hoffman embarked on their

fateful hike through the Grand Canyon. While on vacation they were

approached by a Park Ranger who, upon learning the two were musicians, asked Robert and Clare to play a concert for a retiring ranger. They gladly did and 26 years and many visiting musicians later, the Grand Canyon Music Festival has grown into a well-established yearly event.

The festival is underwritten by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Arizona Commission on the Arts and other national and regional orga-nizations. GCMF consistently brings world-class “mostly Chamber Music” to the community of the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park during the month of September.

The Festival’s 2009 Season opens on September 11th with a concert by the rock-driven post-classical band Ethel’s Truckstop at The Shrine of the Ages, south rim of the Canyon, and culminates with a concert by the Enso Quartet on

September 26th. Other concert dates are September 12, 18, 19 and 25. Music styles range from Bach to Blues. There are several free community events.

The music is made all the more enjoy-able knowing that you are in the midst of one of nature’s most incredible geologi-cal wonders. Taking advantage of all that beauty by enjoying a hike or any one of the many outdoor activities should abso-lutely be a part of your Festival itinerary. To that end the Festival proudly pro-claims itself to be hiking boot-friendly. It’s a come-as-you-are occasion designed to please all the senses.

So take a day or two and trek up to the Grand Canyon Music Festival to enjoy some of the best music you’ll ever hear, in one of the most spectacular places you’ll ever be.

For all programming notes, concert times and ticket information please call or visit the Grand Canyon Music Festival web page.

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800-997-8285www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org

Entrance Fees to the Grand Canyon National ParkAdmission is for seven days and

includes both the North Rim and South Rim. No refunds are given due to inclement weather.

• Grand Canyon National Park Vehicle Permit- $25.00

Admits one single, private, non-com-mercial vehicle and all its passengers.

• Grand Canyon National Park Indi-vidual Permit - $12.00/person

Admits one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or non-commer-cial group. Individuals 15 years old & under are admitted free.

• Grand Canyon National Park Annual Pass - $50.00

Valid for twelve months from date of

purchase. It admits the purchaser and accompanying persons in a single, non-commercial vehicle or the purchaser and immediate family when entry is by other means (train, shuttle, bicycle, foot, and boat).

National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes:

• America the Beautiful Annual Pass - $80. The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.

• America the Beautiful Senior Pass - $10. This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.

www.nps.gov/grca


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CENTRAL AZ CITIES & TOWNS

Kokopelli Winery, Arizona’s largest and most

decorated winery, is pouring strong in this, its 15th Anniversary

year. Founded by Don Minchella and his wife Carol in 1994, Kokopelli Winery

is now owned by Don’s son and daughter in law, Dennis and Melissa Minchella.

They currently operate two bistro establishments. The original, newly renovated location is in an historic bank building and serves as an anchor in Downtown Chan-dler. In a relaxing and quaint ambience, Kokopelli offers daily wine tastings and lunch. They also offer dinner Tuesday thru Saturday evenings, with live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights. New in 2009 are the Early Bird dinners offered each afternoon from 3-4:30 pm where you can find 7 smaller portioned items for under $10.

Their newest location, Kokopelli Win-ery and Bistro, opened in July 2008 in

Kokopelli Winery and BistroPouring Strong in their 15th Anniversary Year

www.kokopelliwinery.com

Surprise, AZ and has been well received by the residents and visitors in the area. Prime Rib, Merlot Braised Pot Roast, Sea-food, Chicken and Pasta dishes are raved

about by their guests. Pricing is very reasonable, especially for the hearty portions. A friendly and welcoming team serves up the delicious fare and, of course, the signature Kokopelli Wines in both locations. Both bistros sell Kokopelli Wines “to go”, as well as unique wine

related gifts. Looking for somewhere to escape the

heat? Both bistros are offering a delicious Winemaker’s Dinner Sept 25th/26th in celebration of 15 years in business. September 11 & 12 at both locations, we will host our annual Bluegrass Festival, complete with Bluegrass music and good ole Southern home cookin’.

Visit our website to view Bistro event details, menu selections or to order wine.

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(480) 585-7277www.reatapass.com

27500 N. Alma School Parkway Scottsdale, AZ

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

25% OFF with Coupon

Lots of Bluegrass Music, Food from the region and a

Great Deal on Kokopelli Wine & Beer all Weekend!!!

35 W. Boston St. Chandler Az • 480-792-6927 14719 W. Grand Ave. Surprise Az • 623-556-4810

www.kokopelliwinery.com

Wine Maker’s DinnerCelebrating 15 years • 5 Course Meal

September 25th in ChandlerSeptember 26th in Surprise

Wine with each course • $35.00 per person

El Zaribah Shrine

WestWorld of Scottsdale 16601 N. Pima Rd. (going N. exit 38)Adult Tickets: $15.00 ea. Children under 12 free (with adult). Tickets may be purchased one hour prior to each show.Visa and Mastercard accepted NO RESERVE SEATING. For info call Jack 480-946-3696Net Proceeds from this activity are for the benefit ofEl Zaribah Shriners. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

WeekendCircusCircus

One Boy’s and one Girl’s bicycle will be given

away at each performance. Elephant and Pony rides available at each performance for children.

Show Times:Friday, Sept. 18 - 6:30pmSaturday, Sept. 19 -11am, 3pm & 6:30pmSunday, Sept. 20-11am, 3pm & 6:30pm

Payson Inn801 N. Beeline Hwy.

Payson, AZ 85935(928)474-3241

www.innofpayson.com

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

High Speed Internet

Ask for the special Aztourist Rate!

A selection of outstanding paintings and sculpture from the Phippen Perma-nent Collection, celebrating the heritage, history and legends influencing Ameri-can Western art, will be on display from August 8 through September 20, 2009.

A number of new acquisitions and do-nations to the Permanent Collection will

Treasures of the Phippen ... the best of the Museum collection

be featured as well as many works that have not been shown for some time.

Please come and celebrate the beauty of American Western art at its finest. The Museum is located just a few minutes north of Downtown Prescott, at 4701 Highway 89 North.

928-778-1385

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AttractionsArizona Museum of Natural History53 N. MacDonald St.480-644-2230www.azmnh.org

Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum2017 N. Greenfield Rd., 85215480-924-1940 www.arizonawingcaf.com

Dolly SteamboatCanyon Lake/Apache Junction480-827-9144www.dollysteam-boat.com

The Orange Patch Citrus Grove2600 E. Lehi Road480-962-4490

Lodging

Country Inn & Suites6650 E. Superstition Springs480-641-8000www.countryinns.com

Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa1011 W. Holmes Ave.480-833-5555, 800-544-5866www.mesapavillion.hilton.com

Phoenix Marriott Mesa200 N. Centennial Way480-898-8300800-456-6372www.marriott.com/phxmm

RestaurantsPizza Fusion5735 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 107480-832-5200www.pizzafusion.com

Sherry’s Southern Charm & Tea7143 E. Southern Ave. #129480-218-5818

RV ResortsGood Life RV Resort3403 E. Main St.480-832-4990, 800-999-4990www.goodliferv.com

Towerpoint Resort4860 East Main480-832-4996, 800-444-4996www.towerpointresort.com

Lodging, Dining & Activity Guide

Dolly Steamboat

Got goats to eat your weeds? Mesa does. Got LEED

certified restaurants? Mesa does. Mesa’s hotels and attractions are

also joining in, offering travelers op-tions when it comes to

vacationing here in the desert. Check out these notable examples: Mesa’s Country Inn & Suites by Carlson was one of the first properties in the city to earn the distinctive Eco-Leaf rating. The rating helps custom-ers identify which hotel properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives.

Pizza Fusion has earned LEED (Lead-ership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Pizza Fusion relies on local farmers to supply a majority of their ingredients, drives hybrid delivery vehicles, and abides by a strict recycling

overview

Going, Going…Green!Mesa Businesses Are Out in Front

Mesa CVB:800-283-6372

policy. Families in town on the third Saturday of each month will want to catch their free Organics classes for kids.

Phoenix Marriott Mesa is practicing eco-friendly operating pro-cedures from low water maintenance landscaping to improved heating and cooling systems to con-serve energy. Guests can now offset their carbon

footprint and donate money to saving the Amazon rainforest, “greening” their Mesa hotel stay for $1 a day.

Visitors to Mesa’s Orange Patch citrus grove can pick their own fresh tree-rip-ened citrus in season. Comprised of more than 200 acres of sweet smelling citrus trees, Orange Patch is free of harmful pes-ticides and insecticides. Out-of-towners can even choose to ship their fruit home.

New 2010 Map & Guide AvailableThe Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau has

brand new 2010 complimentary map and visitor guides now available. The new Mesa

Map & Guide features listings of Mesa offer-ings in a variety of categories including Din-ing & Shopping, Attractions & Adventures,

Theatres, Museums & Entertainment, as well as Golf and Accommodations. To request a copy, call or stop by the downtown Mesa

Visitors Center at 120 E. Center Street.480-827-4700

ANUAL CALENDAR

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

OctoberMesa Storytelling FestivalMesa Pow Wow

NovemberVeterans Day Fly-InHoliday Art & Music Festival

November/DecemberChristmas Lights at the LDS Temple

JanuaryFlagg Gem & Mineral ShowHistoric Home Tour

FebruaryDesert Woodcarving Show & SaleCanadian Snowbird Celebration

MarchA Night in the 40’sChicago Cubs Cactus League Spring Training

March/AprilAnnual Easter PageantThe LDS Temple

Mesa CVB800-283-6372

The Nature Center at Usery Mountain Regional Park is the

newest offering for Mesa-bound visitors seeking answers about the So-

noran Desert. The official public Grand Opening ceremony and festivities are scheduled for Saturday, September 26th.

Guests will want to stop in the center before exploring the more than 29 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding offered here. Inside, rangers are on hand to guide visitors into the wonders of the Sonoran Desert before taking in some unique programming - ev-erything from stargazing sessions, fitness hikes and scorpion hunts, to toddler cruises and even yoga in the desert! Guests can purchase snacks and cold beverages, souvenirs and outdoor necessities like sun-screen, hats and water bottles.

The building itself adopted many of the principles set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council and is a fully functional, sustainable and energy efficient visitor’s center while minimizing the disturbance to the natural landscape and surroundings.

Unique features of the Nature Center at Usery Mountain include a desert loop trail that extends from the visitor center’s back patio - a site for numerous educational out-

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Usery Mountain Regional ParkNew Nature Center Opens to the Public

480-984-0032www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery

reach programs; an outdoor amphitheater for scheduled lectures and programming; and a garden rooftop with 12 solar panels and native plant species that helps with insulation, retains rainwater, and reduces storm water runoff on the site. For current programming during your visit, go online.

• www.aztourist.com September 2009Statewide AZ

Litchfield Park

16th annual GinGerbread VillaGe

Visit the world’s largest Gingerbread VillageGingerbread men cookie decorating

Christmas Parade & Courthouse LightingFrontier Christmas Open House

Book Online www.prescottresort.com

Enter Booking Code: Gingerbreadto receive a 10% discount

928-776-1666 • 1500 Highway 69 • www.prescottresort.com

Prescott Resort & Conference Center Nov.15 thru Dec 29

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PRESCOTT VALLEY World Arts Festival

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GLOBEGila County Fair

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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural

history museum and botanical garden all in one place. Within the Museum grounds you will see more

than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants, in addition to our

world-class mineral collection and other amazing wonders!

2021 N. Kinney Rd. • Tucson, AZ(520) 883-2702 • www.desertmuseum.org

SEP 25-26

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OCT 1-4

WILLCOX58th Annual Rex

Allen DaysPhoto: Dave Brown

Arizona Range News

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PINETOP4th Annual

Woodland Wildlife Festival

OCT 9-12

WILLIAMSRoute 66 Cultural

Heritage DaysPhoto: Kerrick James

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PICACHO Picacho Peak RV Resort

17065 E. Peak Lane 520-466-7841

www.picachopeakrv.com

DEWEY Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort

11250 E. Hwy. 69 800-352-6305

www.orchardrvresort.com

TONOPAH Saddle Mountain RV Park

3607 N. 411th Ave. 623-386-3892

www.saddlemountainrvpark.com

BULLHEAD CITY River City RV Park

2225 Merrill Ave. 928-754-2121

www.rivercityrvpark.com

SEDONA Rancho Sedona RV Park

135 Bear Wallow Lane 928-282-7255 • 888-641-4261

www.ranchosedona.com

Tuhisma 9th Annual Hopi Arts and Crafts Market

Saturday, October 10th, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MSTHopi Veterans Memorial CenterKykotsmovi, Arizona

The Greatest Gathering of Hopi Artists Featuring Only the Best, Authentic Art. Cultural Entertainment, Food & More.

Contact: Pam - 928-205-8789 Francis – 928-734-2050

or Matt – [email protected] by The Hopi Pu‘tavi Project, Inc.

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ColoradoRiver Region

Cities & TownsBlythe, CABouseBullhead CityChlorideCibolaColorado City, CODatelandDolan SpringsEhrenbergFort MohaveGadsdenHackberryKaibabKanabKingmanLake Havasu CityLaughlin, NVLittlefieldMartinez LakeMesquiteMoccasinNeedles, CA

OatmanParkerPeach SpringsPostonQuartzsiteRivieraRollSalomeSan LuisSomertonTacnaTemple BarTopockTruxtonValentineWelltonWendenWickieupWillow BeachWinterhavenYuccaYuma

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

OatmanHistoric “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

QuartzsiteOver 1 million winter visitors come for

the world-famous gem and mineral shows, swap meets, RV expo & other events. Enjoy rockhounding and four-wheeling; visit the Hi Jolly Monument, the “naked man’s book-store,” Tyson Wells Stage Stop Museum, and Celia’s Rainbow Gardens.

Quartzsite C of C: 928-927-5600;Quartzsite Business C of C: 928-927-9321

CALENDARSEP 19 CHLORIDE 6th Annual Northern AZ ATHS Antique Truck ShowChloride County Park - Trucks of all kinds and sizes 25 years old or older, 10a-4p, free adm. 928-565-3049

SEP 26-27 KINGMANAnnual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo and ParadeCelebrating the ranching era of earlier King-man days, 39th annual parade on Sat at 10a (Beale St), rodeo at 1p at the Mohave County Fairgrounds on Sat & Sun. 866-427-7866

OCT 2-3 GOLDEN VALLEYGolden Valley DaysVeterans Park - Fr: flag ceremony, entertain-ment, street dance 4-10p. Sa: parade 10a, vendors, entertainment, arts & crafts for kids & adults, 9a-10p, free. 928-565-3311

OCT 3 CHLORIDE All Town Yard Sale Great deals! Also bake sale and gunfights. Starts at 8a, gunfights at high noon. 928-565-2204

OCT 16-17 DOLAN SPRINGSDolan Springs Days Fr 16th: Miss Dolan Springs Pageant. Sa 17th: Pancake b’fast at VFW 7-9a, parade 10a. Rodeo grounds: Vendors & kids games, Soccer on horseback (5p). Food available. 702-561-8426

OCT 17-18 KINGMANWalk in the Park FestivalLocomotive Park, Beale & 1st - Vendors of arts, crafts, collectibles & more, parade (Sat), live en-tertainment, Rotary Oktoberfest Beer & Brats, Kingman Rt. 66 Assoc. Fall Car Show, 9a-6p, free adm. Vendors call: Anne 928-727-3564, Connie 928-753-9095

Ask someone familiar with Arizona to name off a forest

or two, and you’ll likely hear about the forests around Flagstaff

or the White Mountains. You’re less likely to hear about the forest that thrives just south of Lake Havasu City.

Many people have heard of the Bill Williams River and even the national wildlife refuge of the same name. Tens of thousands drive across the bridge that spans the southern tip of the refuge every day. Few people are aware of the beauty that lies just back from there.

The Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge is one of the last and the largest surviving willow and cottonwood forests along the Colorado River. Many years ago, prior to the construction of the dams that tamed this wild body of water, dense forests of various species of willow trees, cottonwoods, mesquites and salt ce-dars grew all along the river valley. Now

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those forests remain hidden in areas like the Bill Williams River.

While the lush, green of the forest lies in stark contrast to the surrounding desert like a mythical oasis, the animal life it holds is even more special. Hundreds of species of birds make the Refuge at least a part time home. Winter months are a perfect time for bird watchers to hike into the

Refuge and spot some of the 348 various species that have been sighted here.

Of course, the Refuge holds other wildlife as well, from rare fish, various bats, bobcats, and coyotes to bighorn sheep, javelinas and so much more. The Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for animals, an oasis of life in the desert. It’s a well-kept secret, but one that is open to explore. Bring a camera, because the views are guaranteed to be breathtaking.

Where the pavement ends (you are off Pierce Ferry Road)

and the west begins is an unin-corporated desert community at

the base of Mount Tipton, a 6,900 foot prominence in the Cerbat Mountains in the northwest corner of Mohave County. Dolan Springs is known as the gateway to Lake Mead Recreation Area and Grand Canyon West.

Only 70 miles northeast of Laughlin, NV, only 35 miles from Kingman on Hwy 93 and only minutes away from the world’s largest Joshua Tree Forest, we are the first place to have all the small town necessities after you cross the dam coming from Las Vegas, NV.

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Dolan Springs C of C: 702-561-8426dolanspringschamberofcommerce.com

Each year we celebrate Dolan Springs Days, which falls on October 16-17 in 2009. Festivities begin on Friday with the Miss Dolan Springs Pageant. The main event kicks off on Saturday with a pancake breakfast from 7-9 am at the VFW fol-lowed by the parade at 10 am. Then head to the rodeo grounds for vendors and kids games, plus a game of soccer on horseback (5 pm).

We welcome you all to come enjoy our town. For more information call or visit our website.

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The Best of Arizona

GRAND CANYON STATE

PARKER928-669-6511 • www.parkerareatourism.com

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 or other watercraft!

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!

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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, canoeing 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 Reser-vation. Directions: Go approximately three miles south of Parker on Mo-have Road, turn west on Rodeo Road at the PIRA Rodeo Grounds.

928-669-2664Poston Memorial Monument

This monument marks the site of the Poston War Relocation Center where 17,867 persons of Japanese an-cestry were interned during World War II. The monument is located 11 miles south of Parker on Mohave Road and may be visited at any time during day-light hours. The history of the center is inscribed into the monument and at an information kiosk.

928-669-2174Swansea Ghost Town

Swansea 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, Bu-reau of Land Management (BLM). Sev-eral 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 operates several campsites, OHV areas and day use sites along the CA shore of the river.

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CALENDARSeptember 6 Sunrise Rotary Golf TournamentFundraiser Benefits Rotary Scholarship Program

September 20Mike Keevey Golf TournamentBenefits the Town of Parker Community Pool

October 17Parker Rotary 60th Annual Rodeo State Finals

October 24Blue Water Resort & Casino 5th Annual 300 Enduro Race Speed boat competition

October 24Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Chili CookoffHorseshoe competition, live music, ven-dors, wakeboard demonstration and lots of fun on the river!

November 7Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual “Gong Show” FundraiserLocal Talent Show features singing, dancing and hilarious acts.

November 8 Blue Water Resort & Casino 9th Annual Triathlon

November 15 Hospice of Havasu Golf Tournament Fundraiser

November 15 8th Annual Colorado River Indian Tribes Fall Gathering & Cultural EventsNative dancers, arts and crafts.

November 27-28 SCSC and Blue Water Resort & Casino 63rd Annual Thanksgiving Boat Regatta

November 28 Annual Lighted Boat ParadeNew format. Cash prizes, Santa Claus and more! Free showing of “The Polar Express” at the BlueWater Resort & Casino’s Outdoor Amphitheater. Free Hot Cocoa and Popcorn!

Parker’s boating and outdoor recreation takes place

all year long! With the overnight lows starting to dip into the low 70’s,

the mornings are perfect for anything you might want to do in our beautiful area. What a unique and diverse place to visit as you have your choice to spend the mornings four wheeling in the desert, hiking the trails at Buck-skin Mountain State Park, driving out Shea Road to visit the Swansea Ghost Town or visiting the The Ahakav Tribal Preserve.

Afternoons and into the evening can be spent on the water visiting one of our many businesses that include restau-rants, bars, a casino and the only THX Movie theater in Arizona. You will see the most beautiful sunsets from your boat or virtually any location in Parker.

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Another great thing about this time of year is Labor Day Weekend. That is when the Nellie E. Saloon (the Desert Bar) re-opens after being closed for the summer.

This is a unique bar and grill that is situated 5 miles out Cienega Springs Road in the Buckskin Mountains. The saloon is powered by solar ener-gy that is stored in batteries and run through inverters. The Desert Bar is open on Saturdays and Sundays only, Labor Day weekend through Memorial Weekend and features live entertainment starting at high noon. Also on site is a small church, which is a unique place for weddings and a

great photo spot. If you enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, visit

Parker, Arizona this fall. How great to have so many choices!

Buckskin Mountain State Park allows you to “savor the

flavor” of the great outdoors while providing all the comforts of home.

Cruise the Colorado River, then pull your boat up to shore & enjoy some great

food, hospitality & camping amenities. “Parker Strip” is a 16-mile stretch of

water situated between Parker Dam and Headgate Rock Dam. Buckskin Mountain State Park, 12 miles North of Parker, is vir-tually an “oasis” in the desert, offering acres

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of green grass and shade trees. Its camp-ground offers 68 campsites, camp store, showers, restrooms, picnic area, restaurant, and clothing boutique.

If the kids aren’t already enjoying them-selves in the water, they can choose the playground, basketball & volleyball courts or the arcade. Visit the Ranger Station to pick up a trail guide or, if you prefer, ranger-led hikes are available.


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The 58th Annual Rex Al-len Days is fast approaching.

October 2nd, 3rd and 4th is just down the road. Willcox, Arizona

really comes to life during this annual celebration.

We actually start on Thursday evening, October 1st with the Annual Cowboy Hall of Fame Din-ner and induction of the latest recipients. Friday morning starts the rest of the festivities with the 11th Annual Western Music and Cowboy Poetry Festival and Rex Allen Movies in the Historic Downtown area, vendors in Railroad Park, a Carnival and vendors in Keiller Park, and Tractor Pulls at the South end of 2nd Street.

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Grand Opening of “The Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum”. As a special celebration of this occasion there will be a Wine and Cheese Reception/fund raiser for the museum from 6 pm to 10 pm at the Willcox Community Center. There will be entertainment, a chance to visit with the celebrities, and most importantly the

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awarding of the new “Western Legends Awards”.

Saturday’s events start with the parade at 10 am, last year’s had 85 entries, fol-

lowed by more Cowboy Music and Poetry, movies, the Carni-val re-opening, a Classic Car show in Keiller Park, Softball tournament, Golf tournament, the continuation of the Tractor Pulls, and the start of the An-nual Rodeo in Quail Park.

Saturday at 4 pm and 7:30 pm will be two Rex Allen Jr. Con-

certs. This year’s stars will be Rex Allen Jr., Lacy J. Dalton, Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez Jr. and Wyatt, Cody and Logan Allen. It promises to be a great evening’s entertainment.

Sunday begins with a Cowboy Breakfast and Cowboy Church, the continuation of the Carnival, vendors, Tractor Pulls, and the Championship rounds of the Rodeo.

Won’t you join us at our Rex Allen Days Celebration? It is truly an “Arizona Treasure”.

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& Cowboy Hall of Fame 10am - 4pm by Charlis McVey

There’s not much left at Fort Bowie National Historic

Site...and you can’t drive by for a quick look either. Yet I found it one of the most memorable and touching glimpses into history that I have had in Arizona.

First of all, you have to work for this piece of the past! To reach the site of the fort requires a hike of 1.5 miles from the end of a road that’s 14 miles from the nearest small town. As you wend your way along the trail you get a real sense of the isolation that the soldiers experienced while stationed there.

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The scene is peaceful...unlike the days in the late 1800s when this spot was the focal point of military operations against the Chiricahua Apaches. Battles took place here for more than 30 years, even-tually culminating in the surrender of Geronimo in 1886.

The trail winds past the remains of a Butterfield Stage Coach Station, where a faint trail shows the old stage road. You can imagine the jolting journey that brought the mail and passengers all the way from St. Louis to San Francisco in 24 days.

Finally we approached the crest of a hill where the visitor center overlooks the remains of the Fort...ruins really...as I said, not much to see. The startlement comes inside the center where artifacts and especially the old photos show the bustling outpost of civilization that used to rest in this field.

A school, hospital, trading post, corrals, officers’ quarters, lodging for the enlisted men...130 soldiers here at a time with all their assorted hangers-on. It was strange to imagine the lives once lived here.

A minimum of 2-2 1/2 hours is rec-ommended for the round trip visit. You can reach Ft. Bowie from Interstate 10 via Willcox or the small community of Bowie.

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For over 20 years, this world renowned Inn has been delighting birders, hikers, and naturalists. We are centrally located to all of the wonderful attractions that Southeastern Arizona offers.www.ramseycanyoninn.com

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AttractionsAmerind Foundation2100 N. Amerind Rd. (I-10 exit 318)Dragoon, 85609520-586-3666www.amerind.org

Fort Bowie VineyardsBowie, 85605520-847-2593, 800-299-5951www.fortbowievineyards.com

Nature Conservancy Ramsey Canyon Preserve27 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd.Hereford, 85615520-378-2785

Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum & Cowboy Hall of Fame150 N. Railroad Ave.Willcox, 85643877-234-4111www.rexallenmuseum.org

Sunglow Guest Ranch14066 S. Sunglow Rd.Pearce, 85625520-824-3334, 866-786-4569www.sunglowranch.com

LodgingBest Western Plaza Inn1100 W. Rex Allen Dr.Willcox, 85643520-384-3556, 800-262-2645www.bestwesternplazainn.com

Gadsden Hotel1046 G. AvenueDouglas, 85607520-364-4481

RestaurantsThe Grand Cafe & Gallery1119 G Ave.Douglas, 85607520-364-2344

Desert Rose Cafe706 S Haskell Ave.Willcox, 85643520-384-0514

RV Parks/CampgroundsLexington Pines Mobile Homes & RV1535 Thatcher Blvd.Safford, 85546928-428-7570

North Clifton RV Park210 N. Coronado Blvd.Clifton, 85533928-865-9064www.townofclifton.com

CALENDARSEP 18-20 SONOITASanta Cruz County FairCounty Fairgrounds - Carnival, exhibits, 4H livestock, live entertainment, vendors, food. Fr & Sa 8:30a-10p, Su 8:30a-5p, $5 adm. 520-455-5553

SEP 24-27 DOUGLAS85th Annual Cochise County Fair “Corn to be Wild” Co. Fairgrounds, 3677 Leslie Canyon Rd - Celebrating 85 years of critters, crafts and competitions! Carnival, live entertainment, college rodeo Fr & Sa, tractor pull Sa eve, adm $6/$3, parking $3. 520-364-3819

SEP 25-27 SIERRA VISTAFun Festival Veteran’s Memorial Park - City of Fun Carni-val, food, games, live music, craft vendors, mutt march (dog walk on Saturday), Fr 4-11p, Sa noon to 11p, Su noon to 5p, cost is free & open to the public. 520-533-2404

OCT 1-4 WILLCOX58th Annual Rex Allen DaysCelebration of Rex Allen Sr, hometown hero, “Last of the Silver Screen Cowboys.” Pro Ro-deo, Rex Allen Jr. Concert with Lacy J. Dalton ($20 reserved, $15 gen). Parade, country fair, car show, Int’l Turtle Race, golf tournament, more. 800-200-2272

OCT 2-4 WILLCOX11th Annual Western Music, Cowboy Poetry & Rex Allen Film FestivalRex Allen AZ Cowboy Museum - Concert by Rex Allen Jr. w/ special guest star Lacy J. Dalton on Sat. 4p & 7:30p; four Hollywood stars are guests of the museum; Rex Allen films shown. 877-234-4111

OCT 3-4 SIERRA VISTA38th Annual Art in the ParkVeterans Memorial Park - 240+ art & craft vendors in this quality, juried, outdoor show. Great food court benefits local non-profit groups. Sat 9-6; Sun 9-4. Free Adm. 520-803-1262

OCT 8-11 SAFFORDGraham County FairCo. Fairgrounds, Hwy 191 3 mi south of Safford - Livestock show & auction, carnival, food, exhibits, 5K run, entertainment, $4, free 10 & under, noon-midnight. 928-428-6240

OCT 10-11 BENSONButterfield Overland Stage DaysParade, rodeo, Pony Express delivers special stamp for the day, chili cookoff, classic car show (Sun only), musical entertainment, kids activities, quilt show, vendors. 520-586-2842

OCT 17-18 WILLCOXWillcox Wine and Art FestivalRailroad Park - Finest artists & craftspeople from southeast AZ plus a variety of wines for tasting from six of Arizona’s finest vineyards, $10 tasting ticket. Adm free, 10a-5p. 520-824-3153

What’s the best-kept se-cret in Arizona museums? The

Amerind Foundation museum in Texas Canyon. The Amerind muse-

um displays stunning Native American art from throughout the Western Hemi-sphere. Archaeology exhibits teach visi-tors about the Native people of southern Arizona. The art gallery displays works by some of the finest painters of the American West.

Founded over 70 years ago, the Amerind is located a one-hour drive east of Tucson, just 1 mile from Interstate 10 exit 318. The Amerind’s graceful Mission style buildings were built in the 1930s. The buildings are set in a wonderland of rock formations. At nearly 5,000 feet of elevation, organized tours of the surrounding grasslands high-light local wildlife.

In the museum, elegant exhibits chron-icle Native American cultures from the Arctic to Peru. Visitors also learn about

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Amerind archaeological expeditions that explored the American Southwest.

Contemporary Native American artists often demonstrate their skills to visitors. These artists also teach workshops in painting, weaving, pottery making, and traditional cooking. Educational tours visit Native American communities and archaeological sites in the US and Mexico. Leading scholars provide public talks about cutting edge cultural and historical research.

Visitors often remark at the beauty and the quality of the Amerind museum. It’s a destination that will delight you. The Amerind museum is open 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 to 4. For a list of exhibit openings, educational programs, and other special events, visit the Amerind on-line at www.amerind.org.

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Fort Bowie Vineyards and Orchard Products is part of

a family farm that is located in Bowie, AZ. We first opened our doors

on Oct 20th, 1997 with the intent to sell farm fresh, high-quality products from our orchards and vineyards at a reason-able price. We have expanded our product line in the past 12 years to include fudge, milkshakes, jerky and chili products, but our intent has stayed the same.

On October 17th-18th, and October 24th-25th we will be releasing a new wine called Pecan Blush, and a new label for our sparkling Pecan Delight. We will have free wine and nut samples, along with other ac-tivities to celebrate our 12th anniversary!

In November we will begin harvesting our Pecan Orchards. The peach orchards will produce Peaches from the end of May

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all the way through September. Our grapes are harvested throughout the month of August. It seems like we have something happening all the time. In the midst of this, we find time to make our own Salted and Roasted Pecans, Cinnamon Sugared Pe-cans, Pecan Delights (which are made with our own sparkling wine for a delightful aroma and flavor), Chocolate nut clusters, and homemade fudge using our fresh nuts!! We are open every day of the week from 8:00-4:00.

If you can’t wait to see what fantastic products we carry, please check our website out at www.fortbowievineyards.net, or call our toll free phone number 1-800-299-5951. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Celebrate the “jewels of the air” and their habitat at the

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27,

2009. Festival activities are scheduled from 8 am to 3 pm each day, including a plant sale at 7:30 am near the entrance patio.

The monsoon season supports a desert bloom, and native butterflies are taking ad-vantage of the bounty offered on the Desert Museum grounds. Butterfly enthusiasts can see some of the 250 varieties found in the Sonoran Desert region. Docents will assist with butterfly-spotting and demonstrat-ing the important roll they have in desert pollination.

The plant sale (7:30 am-3 pm both days) will offer distinctive butterfly-attracting varieties to give visitors the opportunity to build their own backyard butterfly haven. Many new and rare species will be available for sale, some offered in limited quantities. A Butterfly Gardening Class will be of-fered at 1:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday.

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reception from 2-4 pm, Sunday, Septem-ber 26. Lisa McLaughlin’s larger-than-life watercolor portraits of butterflies offer a close-up opportunity to study the dazzling variety of surreal colors and amazing pat-terns that characterize these flighty jewels of the desert.

Kids and families can enjoy fun butterfly themed arts and crafts projects, special presentations, and hands-on science op-portunities. The full list of activities can be found on the Desert Museum’s website at www.desertmuseum.org/visit/events_but-terflyfest.php.

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of the nation’s leading outdoor living museums, featuring more than 300 species of native wildlife and 1,300 varieties of desert plants. Location: 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Hours: In September, 7:30 am to 5 pm daily. Admission: September - May $13 for age 13 and over and $4.25 for children age 6-12.

• The first episode of the popular 1960s TV show The Fugitive was filmed in downtown Tucson. Dr. Richard Kimble’s first refuge was room 26 of The Hotel Congress.

• Present day Tucson was founded by an Irishman named Hugh O’Connor, who served in the Spanish Army.

• Mount Lemmon is the southernmost ski area in the continental United States.

• The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is the world’s largest gather-ing of gem show exhibitors and buyers.

• The large neon sign beckoning visitors for a night’s stay at Ghost Ranch Lodge near downtown Tucson was designed by artist Georgia O’Keefe.

• Tucson has city ordinances against “light pollution,” designed to aid vis-ibility at the five world-class observato-ries in the area.

• Tucson has over 150 Mexican restau-rants. The city boasts the oldest family operated Mexican restaurant in the U.S.

• Rillito Downs (formerly Rillito Park) is the home of the first organized quarter horse race and the birthplace of the “photo finish.”

• The University of Arizona was founded in 1885 when it opened its doors to 32 students. Cattle grazed on the open range of the campus.

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CALENDARSEP 5 TUCSONRendezvous on the AvenueFourth Ave - FREE live music, fashion show (7:30p) by Tucson’s most unique outlets for hip and beautiful clothing, Merchant Side-walk Sale, loads of prizes, 4-9p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org

SEP 19 TUCSON22nd Annual Great Tucson Beer Festival Hi Corbett Field - Sample from over 200 beers, free food samples, games, music! 6-10p, Tickets $50/adv $60/door, VIP tickets $80adv/$90 door. 21 & over, ID. Benefits Sun Sounds. 520-296-2400

SEP 26-27 TUCSON9th Annual Butterfly Festival & Plant SaleAZ Sonoran Desert Museum - Fun for the whole family. Butterfly spotting, butterfly themed projects for kids, plant sale & garden-ing class, art exhibit. Free w/museum adm, open 7:30-5. 520-883-1380, www.desertmuseum.org

OCT 9-11 TUCSONTucson Meet Yourself El Presidio Park - Explore cultures of S. AZ, food vendors, music, dance & folk art demos, new this year: Lowrider Car Show, Corrido Contest, martial arts, healing arts, global games and sports. Free adm. 520-792-4806

OCT 31 TUCSONKids Halloween Costume ContestWinset Park, 4th Ave - FREE! Kids costume contest 6p w/ prizes, goody bags. Scary movies, Live DJ, M/C “Kini Wah-deh”, trick or treating all along the Avenue, 5-9p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org

NOV 7-8 TUCSONTucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games Rillito Raceway - Fr: dinner, torchlight ceremony, ceilidh 6p, call for tickets; Sa/Su: Celtic music, dance, athletics, trad. culture, dress, food & vendors; Sa 9a-9p, Su 9a-5p, $12, $5 ages 6-15. 520-807-9509, www.tucsoncelticfestival.org

NOV 8 TUCSONAll Souls Procession/ParadeFourth Ave - FREE, 6pm, inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead, two-mile long human-pow-ered procession in celebration and mourn-ing for loved ones who have passed; floats, costumes, huge puppets & more., www.allsoulsprocession.org 520-624-5004


AttractionsArizona Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Rd., 85743520-883-2702www.desertmuseum.org

La Pilita Museum420 South Main520-882-7454www.lapilita.com

Musselman Honda Circuit11800 S. Harrison Rd.520-245-5278 www.MHCircuit.com

Quail Canyon Golf Course5910 N. Oracle Rd.520-887-3940

Tucson Museum of Art140 N. Main, 85701520-624-2333www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

The University of Arizona - Biosphere 220 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5 520-838-6200www.B2science.com

Voyager Flight Services7075 S. Plumer Ave.#2520-295-0849www.flyvoyager.com

LodgingHoliday Inn Express1564 W. Grant Rd.520-572-4777www.hiexpress.com/tucsonaz

Marriott University Park880 E. 2nd St.520-792-4100www.marriotttucson.com

RestaurantsLas Cazuelitas de Tucson3535 E. Fort Lowell Rd.520-784-0405 www.lascazuelitas.com

Mama Louisa’s2041 S. Craycroft, 85711520-790-4702

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types of plants among the over 400 vol-canic cones, as well as over 60 protected animal species. The park also contains the largest dune field in North Amer-ica. Its geological features create one of the most striking areas when viewed from space. Its distinctive terrain is why NASA trained astronauts in the Apollo program at the site.

Camping overnight is permitted, and four-wheel drive vehicles can access much of the park. The visitor’s center is a short, 30-minute drive north of Rocky Point. Please respect and conserve the biosphere. Pack out what you pack in.

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Load up your cooler and head out to Primm, Nevada September 11-13

for the SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300. This year’s Primm 300 is looking more exciting than ever. After three races, 22 drivers remain eligible to receive the pres-tigious awards. The Toyota Milestone awards will be awarded to those pro car and truck drivers who finish every required mile in the 2009 SCORE Desert Series, the World’s fore-

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22 SCORE Racers Fight for Awards SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300, Sept. 11-13

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most desert racing series. Female driver Heidi Steele from San Clemente, Califor-nia is the only female racer still eligible, driving her Class 6 Ford Ranger.

Toyota’s Les Unger said, “For over two decades, we have had the privilege of presenting the SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards to the toughest racers on the planet.”

With 209 points, NASCAR’s Robby Gordon returns to his desert racing roots

leading the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck Class. Only 38 points separate the top 20 in 2009 SCORE Overall points making the Primm 300 a torrent of competition. Nearly 125 entries are expected to com-pete in the upcoming SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 including racers from at least 12 U.S. States, Austria, Canada Germany and Mexico. This event is sure to top the list as one of the coolest free events this year. Go to the SCORE website for more details. See you there!


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/giclWestern New Mexico Univ. Museum1000 W. College Ave.Silver City, NM575-538-6386wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htmWhiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino31900 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthPrimm, NV 89019702-386-7867

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, 877-923-4827Georgetown CabinsSilver City, NMNext to Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest575-534-4529www.georgetowncabins.com

RestaurantsThe Pink Adobe406 Old Santa Fe TrailSanta Fe, NM505-983-7712www.pinkadobe.com Isaac’s Tapas200 N. Bullard Silver City, NM 88062575-313-1699www.isaacsbarandgrill.com

SEP 11-13 DANA POINT, CAToshiba Tall Ships Festival - 25th AnniversaryDana Point Harbor at the Ocean Institute - Tall Ships Parade, Cannon Battle Cruises, tour maritime exhibits, Port Royal Privateers encampment, Sea Chantey Concerts, art & craft show, food court, vendors, lots more. 949-496-2274

OCT 3-4 ZUNI, NMAncient Way Fall Festival & Arts MarketPueblo of Zuni Visitor & Arts Center, State Hwy 53 - Traditional dances, an arts market & spe-cial events as part of the Ancient Way Highway 53 Fall Festival, 9-5, free adm. 505-782-7238, www.ancientwayartstrail.com

OCT 3 ROCKY POINT, SON.One Club OpenJJ’s Cantina, Cholla Bay - Try golf in a whole new way! They have their own golf course “when the tide goes out!” and golfers use only one club per 18 holes in this unique competition. www.jjscantina.com

More Events


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

clarion suites Yuma2600 S. Fourth Ave, 928-726-4830, 866-SEE-YUMA www.clarionyuma.com

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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 88MainSt.,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

= PET FRIENDLY LOCATION

PET FRIENDLY LODGING COLORADO RIVER REGIONClarion Suites Yuma YUMA 2600 S. Fourth Ave, 928-726-4830, 866-SEE-YUMA • www.clarionyuma.com $25 per night per pet

LAKE HAVASU CITYThe 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

Statewide AZ / Regional

Reed’s LodgeSpringerville, Az

800-814-6451 • www.k5reeds.com

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Here are some tips to deal with the Arizona heat:• The first rule in our Ari-

zona sun is never leave any pets in a parked car!• Non-metal water dishes: Metal

dishes will allow the water to heat up, and discourage your pet from adequate water intake. This could lead to dehydration. Outside, use plastic dishes for water.

• Shade: Always allow your dog access to some form of shade. Keep in mind that the available shade will change as the day progresses.

• Critters: Always keep your dog leashed when on trails, and at home get in the habit of looking in their exercise area before releasing them. Rattlesnakes, scorpions, and cacti are just a few of the hazards that vigilance (and a leash) can minimize.

• Swimming pools: Introduce your pets to the pool while you are there. Show them where the steps are and how to get out of the pool.

Safeguard Your PetsSeptember Heat Still Needs Caution

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Heat Stroke Even the most dedicated owners will

sometimes find their pets have over-exert-ed themselves.

If you think your dog is suffering from heat stroke/exhaustion, it is important to remain calm, and transport the pet to a veterinary emergency facility. Use the air conditioner in the car, but do not neces-sarily blow it directly on the dog. A helper can pour cool (not iced) water on the paws, belly and head to provide evaporative cooling while you drive. This is a serious condition that requires well-trained staff and well-equipped facilities, especially in severe cases.

VCA Animal Referral & Emergency Center of Arizona:

480-898-0001 • www.vcaareca.com

• www.aztourist.comSeptember 2009 Statewide AZ / Regional

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 MogollonRim, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona.

Interact with Native American Vendorsand take a piece of their culture and

tradition 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

The Tuhisma Hopi Arts & Crafts Market is held on the

Columbus Day Weekend each year. For 2009, the 9th Annual Mar-

ket will be held on October 10th from 9 am to 5 pm MST, at the Hopi Veteran

Memorial Center in Kykotsmovi, Arizona.The Market features the best in Hopi

carving, jewelry, fine art, and weaving. Entertainment is provided during the day of the market, and food vendors will be selling Hopi favorites like frybread and Noquivi (hominy stew).

The Tuhisma Hopi Arts & Crafts Mar-ket is in its 9th Year. It is held at Hopi to help benefit Hopi artists and their families and to give visitors an opportunity to visit the Hopi Mesas in northeastern Arizona.

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Tuhisma Hopi Arts & Craft MarketAn Authentic Art Experience on the Hopi Mesas

[email protected] or 928-734-2050

The market site is located off Highway 264 halfway between Kykotsmovi Village and the Hopi Cultural Center on Second Mesa.

The Hopi Pu’tavi Project sponsors the Market to encourage greater visitation to Hopi and support of the local artisans and businesses. Hopi Pu’tavi is a non-profit community and youth development organization. Pu’tavi board members are not paid for the services they provide to the community and to the Tuhisma Mar-ket. Please contact Pam at 928-205-8789, Francis at 928-734-2050 or Matt at [email protected] for more information and directions.

www.zunitourism.com

AUCTION!Indian Art

September 19, 2009Hubbell Trading Post

NAtional Historic SiteGanado, Arizona

Preview 9-11amAuction at noon

Daylight Saving Time

www.friendsofhubbell.org

September 12 • page, aZ3rd Blair’s Trading Post Indian Art Auction Gun Smoke Saloon

September 19 • ganado, aZ Native Art Auction Hubbell Trading Post

September 27 • CorteZ, Co Gathering of the Traders Rug Auction Cortez Cultural Center

oCtober 17 • FLagStaFF, aZMNA/Flag Cultural Partners Rug Auction Coconino Center for the Arts

noVember 14 • bernaLiLLo, nmUNM Press Navajo Rug AuctionnoVember 20-21 • pHoeniX, aZPueblo Grande Museum Rug Auction

928-688-2777 www.rbburnHamtrading.Com

RB Burnham & Co Native Auctions

Since 1941, Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise (NACE) has

been a part of the history of the Navajo Nation. Through establish-

ment and reorganization from the Navajo Arts & Crafts Guild to the creation of Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise in 1972, NACE has always been the location for high quality, hand-made jewelry.

Their main store based out of the Capital of the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona, highlights the success and history of the Navajo Nation’s only owned and operated business specializing in Navajo Fine Jewelry & Collectibles. Each

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Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise High Quality, Hand-Made Jewelry & Collectibles

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showcase offers customers traditional to contemporary hand-made jewelry from bracelets, rings, squash blossoms to concho belts, buckles, and the list goes on in their selection. Each wall is adorned with the best in hand-woven Navajo made rugs from Chief Blankets to Storm Pattern Rugs.

NACE also offers in-house repair and restoration of jewelry, customization of jewelry, embroidery services, wide selec-tions of Pendleton products, and retail of the latest western clothing in their Horned Moon Apparel clothing section.

NACE is not only a place for the sale of quality hand-made products, but is also home to raw materials for artisans to purchase silver, stones, or wool to create these wonderful selections of jewelry and woven rugs.

Based out of Window Rock, Arizona, NACE also has four other locations in Arizona - Cameron, Chinle, Kayenta, and Navajo National Monument with three other locations in New Mexico - Alamo, Gallup, and Shiprock. NACE offers cus-tomer convenience to shop each of their store locations on the Navajo Reservation and welcomes online orders at www.gonavajo.com. NACE is the location to purchase with confidence when it comes to hand-made Navajo arts and crafts.


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

Ft. McDowell 15

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

Mesa

1112 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort1110 N Hennes Blvd800-421-7004 | www.palmcreekgolf.com

Casa Grande 18

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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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Statewide AZ

Havasu Springs Resort2581 Hwy 95928-667-3361 | www.havasusprings.com

Parker 136 • • • • • • • •

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 Arizona

Colorado River Region

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

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

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

Springerville 58 • • • • • • • •

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

Prescott Valley 15

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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 • • • • • • • • • •

• 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, Volleyball, badminton

and basketball

480-789-5310

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

[email protected]

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

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

Central Arizona

(480) 947-6219www.azbw.com

• www.aztourist.comSeptember 2009 Statewide AZ / Regional

Mexico

Campgrounds Outside of Arizona

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

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

Clifton

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

Picacho 325 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Stampede RV Park201 West Allen, 520-457-3738 tombstone-stampede.com

Tombstone 45 • • • • • • • • • •

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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Playa Bonita RV [email protected]

PuertoPeñasco 30

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Playa De Oro RV Resort011-52-638-383-2668www.playadeoro-rv.com

PuertoPeñasco 32

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The Fountain of Youth Spa is a real piece of paradise hidden in

the desert between the Salton Sea and the Chocolate Mountains, within

a day’s drive from most locations in Arizona. The scenery and views are excep-tional, and the community is very welcoming. We have 1000 sites and can accom-modate all types of rigs. A stay at Fountain of Youth is rejuvenating and filled with many activities for your enjoyment. For those who love hiking and the outdoors, there are op-tions for all levels of ability from a relaxing walk along a nearby canal to a more vigor-ous climb to the top of one of the peaks in the Chocolate Mountains. We have 2 world-class tennis courts and six beautiful bocce courts. Horseshoes is a very popular sport here, as is shuffleboard, pool playing and card playing. Guests enjoy an abundant social life contributing to scheduled events with their many talents. An active square dance group that performs also offers regular lessons. A yearly Art Show and Craft Fair amazes newcomers and every Tuesday is local talent night, which many residents attend. Resi-dents even put on a classical concert once a month. Our flea market is a regular event as is the weekly produce market full of fresh lo-

Fountain of Youth RV & SpaA Piece of Paradise

888-800-0772www.foyspa.com

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cal delights. Bingo is twice a week and a day trip to the casino is offered once a month. Line dancing and clogging is offered twice

a week and a dance on Satur-day night. Along with our events, we offer fabulous facili-ties and a friendly, capable staff. Guests enjoy several recreation halls with large kitchens, stage, TV & computer room, weights & fitness equipment, poolroom,

puzzle room, and library. There are two large pools, five hot mineral spas and two individual spas and steam rooms. We also have a desert nine-hole golf course, two laundromats, store, beauty salon, café and massage therapist. Is it any wonder we think we’re in para-dise? All within an hour of Palm Springs or Mexico, and two hours from Yuma.

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Central

Gila Bend I-8 & Hwy 80 exit 115Love’s Travel Stop #296928-683-2210

TonopahI-10 exit 103Travel Centers of America1010 N. 339th Ave.623-386-6443

Colorado River Region

EhrenbergI-10 exit 1Flying J Travel PlazaS. Frontage928-923-9600

KingmanPetro Truck StopI-40 exit 66Blake Ranch RoadPO Box 6219928-757-2799

North

WinslowI-40 exit 255Flying J Travel Plaza400 Transcon Lane928-289-2081

South

Rio RicoI-19 exit 12Pilot Travel Center #279769 E Frontage Rd.520-377-0001

TucsonI -10 exit 268Tucson Truck Terminal5451 E. Benson Hwy.520-574-0050

Willcox1-10 exit 340Willcox Truck Plaza1190 W. Rex Allen Drive520-384-3561

Travel Centers

Tony Venuti“The Conservative Comedian”

Thursday Open Mic Night at Laffs Comedy Club in Tucson

520-323-8669

www.outofafricapark.com

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