March 2009

STATEWIDE FESTIVALS REGIONAL NATIVE PET OUTDOOR RV RESORTS &

ATTRACTIONS MAR.- MAY TRAVEL AMERICAN FRIENDLY RECREATION CAMPGROUNDS
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Contents
Apache Junction............................................................11
Attractions....................................................................10
Central Arizona......................................................... 11-16
Colorado River Region................................................. 17-19
Events, Featured....................................................5, 20-21
March Events..............................................................6-7
April Events...................................................................8
May Events....................................................................9
Globe - Miami................................................................12
Grand Canyon.................................................................. 28
Lake Havasu City.............................................................. 19
Lodging............................................................................. 4
Mesa............................................................................... 16
Mexico............................................................................ 35
Native American Culture............................................. 32-33
Northern AZ............................................................... 27-29
Outdoor Recreation.........................................................31
Parker.............................................................................18
Pet Friendly Arizona.........................................................30 Main Office -Tucson
Phoenix Metro............................................................ 14-16 Publisher/Editor. . . . . . . Anthony Venuti
Rim Country....................................................................13
RV Resorts & Campgrounds......................................... 36-39 Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlis McVey
Southern Arizona........................................................ 22-26 Art Director. . . . . . . . . . . Manny Stacey
SW Regional....................................................................34 Associate Editor. . . . . . . . Pam Marlowe
Statewide Map........................................................... 20-21
Tucson........................................................................ 23-26 Regional Account
White Mountains.............................................................29 Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . Byron Marlowe
Senior Account
Executive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Frey

Letter From the Publisher Submissions of Articles &

Press Releases:
Deadline March 15, 2009. To charlis@actarizona.com.
It isn’t everyday that you can wake up to Spring Training communities dependent on the business of Press releases, etc. are always welcomed.
enjoy the March mornings looking out at the generating income from tourism, and regional tourism in Az Tourist News, P.O. Box 5083, Tucson, AZ, 85703.
blue of the sky as you sip your morning coffee … particular, know that their success depends on the plans of Toll Free (800) 462-8705, (520) 622-7008,
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be living in or visiting Arizona. Surprise, Arizona and spring training. www.aztourist.com
If anyone thinks that Arizona isn’t an event- These visitors are hungry for information in order to plan To advertise call (800) 462-8705 or email
Full state, just have a look at our event listings! their vacations. Where should we go? What’s there to do? publisher@aztourist.com. AZ Tourist News invites you
Usually each and every one of us will go to one Az Tourist News is providing that information today where to use, without permission, any editorial portion. Az
of the many events we list simply because in this others are not. Time to go out and smell the roses … err … Tourist News © 2008. 60,000 copies distributed region-
wildflowers… ally at 1,200 locations - Visitors centers, hotels, resorts,
information resource there is without a doubt “something for RV Parks, Travel Centers and more!
everyone.” The most prolific wildflowers one can hope to find are grac-
No matter what your interests are, the location of the state ing areas throughout the state. Hikers are hitting the trails,
that tickles you the most, or your financial status ... just peruse and the spring runoff means it’s time for whitewater rafting
the event listings, match your inclinations with any number of again. We are proud
events and simply jump in your car (by the way, don’t get into The Arizona Game & Fish Dept. is busy stocking ponds and to be members of:
your car without a copy of Az Tourist News) and have a won- keeping anglers up to date with their weekly fishing report,
derful weekend exploring “America’s Natural Theme Park.” not to mention tips for hunters, training in boating safety, and
Unlike the “Disneylands” of America, where you have to wait much more. Check our Outdoor Recreation page for infor- • Ajo C of C • Green Valley C of C
five hours in line to enjoy a 5-minute waterslide, in Arizona you mation about their great Outdoor Expo … in Arizona’s truly • Apache Junction C of C • Holbrook C of C
can in fact - by visiting places like the Salt River - wait 5 min- Alternative newspaper … imagine that … an alternative to the • Arizona-Mexico Commission • Jerome C of C
utes in line to enjoy a 5-hour waterslide! There are many other narrow choices most of us experience. Going on twelve years • Arizona City C of C • Kingman C of C
comparisons to make when proclaiming Arizona as a Natural … it speaks to our success. • Arizona Highway 69 C of C • Marana C of C
Theme Park.
• Black Canyon C of C • McMullen Valley C of C
Arizona and March is an interesting equation. Tucson just
• Benson/San Pedro Valley • Pearce/Sunsites C of C
finished with a successful Rodeo, the annual Gem & Mineral
Show, and of course, Tiger’s (last name really needed here?) re- C of C • Pinetop-Lakeside C of C
entry into the full time schedule of a professional golfer with his • Buckeye Valley C of C • Prescott Valley C of C
entry into the Accenture Match Play in Tucson. • Bullhead Area C of C • Quartzsite C of C
• Camp Verde C of C • Quartzsite Business C of C
• Chandler C of C • Rim Country C of C
• Chloride C of C • Scottsdale CVB
e v e nt s u bm i s s i on g u i d e l i n e s ( Ema i l on ly ) : • Clarkdale C of C • Seligman C of C
Due to the demand for listing events, we have set the following guidelines. We hope that these will clarify our criteria. • Coolidge C of C • Show Low C of C
1. Space Availability: We simply cannot list all the events we receive. We reserve the right to select appropriate event listings
and when space is tight, we will give first priority to those who partner with us. • Copper Basin C of C • Snowflake/Taylor C of C
2. Length: 25-30 words in length or 180 characters. This should include the necessary information such as event title, date, • Cottonwood/Verde Valley • Springerville C of C
venue, brief description of event, admission and public contact number for further information. The name of the city is not
included in the word count. C of C • St. Johns C of C
3. Type: Tourism / Visitor related... typically this leaves out charitable events and events that would draw from only the partici- • Dolan Springs C of C • Southwest Valley C of C
pants’ family, friends and like demographic reach, unless these have a particularly “western” or Arizona theme.
• Eloy C of C • Tombstone C of C
Events to be e-mailed to Charlis@actarizona.com
• Gila Bend C of C • Tubac C of C
• Gilbert C of C • Wickenburg C of C

Top of Mind • Globe-Miami C of C

• Golden Valley C of C
• Willcox C of C
• Williams-Grand Canyon

Awareness • Graham County C of C

• Greater Florence C of C
C of C
• Winslow C of C
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Spring Fever Baseball & so much more

The Tradition Continues - Spring
Training Baseball in Surprise
The 7th year of Spring Training
Baseball in Surprise goes into full swing
during the month of March. The year’s
“Annual Celebration of Baseball” again
welcomes the Kansas City Royals, Texas
Rangers and the Arizona State University
Sun Devils to Surprise. There is a new
twist this year as we welcome the Univer-
sity of Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas
State University Wildcats, in addition to
the return of MLB’s Alumni game.
The 2009 Spring Training schedule
delivers a record 34 game season and
welcomes two new members to the Cactus
League: the Los Angeles Dodgers and the
Cleveland Indians. The Dodgers will visit
Surprise on Monday, March 9th and Fri-
day, March 20th. The Indians will make
their debut in Surprise on Tuesday,
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March 3rd and 17th.
Promotional days include the return of
“Bring Your Dog to the Park” on Sunday,
March 8th and a pre-game fireworks show
sponsored by our good friends at Sand-
erson Ford on Friday, March 20th. Every
Saturday and Sunday is FAMILY FUN day
featuring the APS Kid Zone offering a full
size carousel, clowns, face painter and their
very own “kid’s only” concession stand.
In addition, the Nolan Ryan “All You Can
Eat and Drink Patio” will be introduced on
Saturdays and Sundays!
Baseball fans also have an opportunity
to view the game from a different point of
view - the Homerun Party Deck! Located
in right centerfield, the Homerun Party
Deck allows guests an opportunity to view
the game in a fun atmosphere!
We look forward to a great season and
seeing you and your family at the ballpark.
7th Annual Coca-Cola
Midweek Classic
The 7th Annual Coca-Cola Midweek
Classic will return to Surprise with a new
midweek format featuring Arizona State,
Kansas State and Kansas University. On
Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday
March 11th, ASU will play host to the
Kansas State Wildcats and from March
13th-15th the Sun Devils will take on
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in Surprise, Az
the University of Kansas
Jayhawks. Any game day spring
training ticket will give you admission to
the collegiate games, or you may purchase
individual tickets for the Cocoa-Cola
Midweek Classic at the Surprise Recre-
ation Campus Box Office.
A City on the Move
Spring Training is just one of the
exciting happenings that makes Surprise
a City on the Move. Surprise is conve-
niently located in the northwest section
of the greater Phoenix area. Almost over-
night, Surprise has emerged rapid fire out
of the West Valley. Surprise is both an
up-and-comer and the center of a future
market area projected at more than three
million people. Surprise has grown so
popular that it earned Money magazine’s
number one ranking in 2006 for five-year
job growth. In 2007, it was named one
of the Top Ten North American Cities of
the Future. With a population pushing
110,000, Surprise has joined the ranks of
places like Clearwater, FL, Santa Clara,
CA, and Cambridge, MA. Reaching
these milestones makes this thriving
community one that - suddenly - every-
one is watching.
Western Heritage Trail - One
Road. Endless Possibilities.
Whether you are looking for a rugged
adventure or a family-friendly excursion,
the Western Heritage Trail delivers an
experience that can fill volumes in your
travel albums and business reports.
Apache skirmishes, famous outlaw inci-
dents and hangings in the name of justice
set the stage for a region unparalleled in
richness of history, authenticity, heritage,
arts and culture.
You’ll meet ancient civilizations, trail-
blazers, cattle barons, gold miners and
outlaws who rode the range and staked
their claims on the canyon walls and
countryside.
You’ll find one-of-a-kind places to eat,
play, shop, sleep, and learn. You’ll discover
small, unique businesses that are rooted in
their communities; places to eat where the
food is not only fresh from a family farm,
but where you might enjoy a cup of coffee
and piece of pie with the farmers who
grew it; places to have fun while helping
to ensure that our natural, historic and
cultural resources will be around for many
generations to come.
From the majestic White Tank Moun-
tains in Surprise to Prescott’s famed
Whiskey Row to the awe-inspiring Grand
Canyon, the Western Heritage Trail will
challenge you, delight you, entertain you
and provide you with a thousand reasons
to return.

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Royals Home Games Rangers Home Games

in the Northwest Valley

Promoting Businesses and

the Arizona Communities of
Surprise Stadium Surprise • Sun City
Ticket Information Sun City West • El Mirage
Office: 623.222.2222 Youngtown

SurpriSe regional
www.surprisespringtraining.com Rangers
Chamber of CommerCe
- Bring your dog to the park
12801 W. Bell Rd. #14 Surprise, AZ
- Fireworks provided by 623-583-0692
Sanderson Auto Group
Fax: 583-0694 www.surpriseregionalchamber.com
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Photo: Lori Faith Merritt

MAR 12-15 CHANDLER MAR 13-15 SAN CARLOS/GLOBE

Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival 13th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow

MAR 21 MESA MAR 27-29 TUCSON

A Night in the 40’s Spring Artisans Market
Photo courtesy of Tucson Museum of Art
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National Festival of the West
MAR 19-22 SCOTTSDALE
Head to
WestWorld for
four big days
of all things
Western - a
huge Western Shopping Expo, music jambo-
ree, cowboy poetry, “meet and greets” with
Western film celebrities, Log Home Show,
and Mountain Men Rendezvous.
Don’t miss the Safeway Rancher’s Reserve
Chuck Wagon Cook-offs and, new for this
year, the Extreme Cowboy Race™ and the
ever popular Cowboy Spirit Award presen-
tations.
Consistently voted one of the Top 100
Events in the Country! Keep Western heri-
tage alive and have fun at the same time. “It’s
never too late to be a cowboy!”©
Hours are Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10-7; Sun.
10-5. Admission is $14 adults, $12 seniors,
$4 children, and free for kids 4 & under.
WestWorld is located at 16601 N. Pima Rd.
602-996-4387
www.festivalofthewest.com
49th Annual Pioneer
Days Festival
MAR 26-29 KEARNY
Get out of the hustle
and bustle of the city
and head our way to
the 49th Annual Pio-
neer Days Festival in
the beautiful town of
Kearny, located next
to the Gila River and surrounded by beau-
tiful mountains. We are excited about our
parade, carnival, merchandise and food
booths, softball and horseshoe tourna-
ments, and live entertainment. Our theme
this year is “Kearny, 50 Years of Memories”.
Take a drive and celebrate with us!
From Phoenix take Highway 60, make
a right in Superior (after Dairy Queen),
22 miles from exit. From the Tucson
direction take Highway 77 North to 177
(approximately 54 miles to Winkelman),
then another 9 miles to Kearny. For hotel
reservations: 520-363-5505. To email the
Copper Basin C of C: myra@copperba-
sinaz.com
520-363-7607
www.copperbasinaz.com
MAR 6-8 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Bluegrass on the Beach
Lake Havasu State Park - Some of the country’s best
talent incl the 2008 IBMA Entertainer of the Year the
Dailey-Vincent Band, also the US Navy Band; band
workshops, art & craft and food vendors, raffles w/
great prizes. www.landspromotions.com
MAR 6-8 COOLIDGE
Cotton Days
Downtown, San Carlos Park - Arts & crafts, car show,
biker rally, dance contest, live entertainment, food
booths, beer garden, carnival, cotton bale rolling
contest, street dance, free adm, Fr 12-10p, Sa 9a-10p,
Su 9a-5p. 520-723-3009
MAR 6-8 CAREFREE
Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Downtown - World-class festival with 165 strictly
juried fine artists, wine & microbrew tasting ($10
incl’s engraved wine or beer glass), live entertain-
ment, 10a-5p, adm $3. 480-837-5637
DISCLAIMER: AZ Tourist News makes
every effort to verify that the information
on events we print is accurate. However,
details can change up to the last minute. We
advise that you call and confirm that ALL
information is correct.
www.aztourist.com
Destination March Events
MAR 6-8 GLENDALE
Southwest Flower & Garden Show
Univ of Phoenix Stadium - Hundreds of displays,
spectacular landscapes, gardens, yard & garden prod-
ucts, Green Showcase, demos, seminars. Fr & Sa 10a-
7p, Su 10a-5p. Free parking. 602-485-1691, ext 107
MAR 6-8 PHOENIX
5th Annual Arts & Flowers
Phoenix Art Museum - Scores of breathtaking floral
arrangements by more than 40 Valley floral designers
and clubs complement works in the Museum’s collec-
tion, 10a-5p. www.phxart.org
MAR 7 CASA GRANDE
31st Annual AZ State Open Chili Championship
Ed Hooper Park, 2525 N Pinal Ave - Cookoff, tasting
cups on sale, plus arts & crafts vendors, food, live
entertainment, 10a-6p, free adm. 520-560-2256
MAR 7 CHANDLER
Ostrich Festival Parade & Fun Run
Downtown - 5k Fun Run 8a and parade 10a.
480-963-4571
MAR 7 TUCSON
Paws in the Plaza
Casas Adobes Plaza, Ina & Oracle - Participating
stores will have specials and raffle drawings, there
will be other pet-related vendors, music, activities,
adoptable animals and fun! 10a-4p.
520-321-3704 ext. 188
MAR 7-8 PHOENIX
51st Heard Museum Guild
Indian Fair & Market
Heard Museum - 600+ top Native American art-
ists show/ sell traditional & contemporary jewelry,
paintings, weavings, basketry, katsinas, pottery;
music, dance, food, 9:30a-5p, adm: $15, student $5.
602-252-8848
MAR 7-8 SURPRISE
An Affair with the Arts
West Valley Art Museum - Spring Art Fair. Fine arts
& crafts for sale by area & national artists, musical
performances, 10a-5p, adm: $3. 623-972-0635
MAR 7-8 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p.
928-284-9627
MAR 7-8 PHOENIX
Artlink’s 21st Art Detour
Self-guided tour of Downtown Phoenix galleries, art-
ist studios and art spaces. Sat 10a-6p and Sun Noon
to 6p. www.artlinkphoenix.com
MAR 7-8 GOLD CANYON
Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Gold Canyon Village, 6974 E. Hwy 60 (1/4 mile west
of Mountain Brook Dr) - Show Hours are Sat & Sun
9-5, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222
MAR 8 TUCSON
Tucson Law Enforcement Motorcycle Festival
Fourth Ave - This cycle show & swap meet features
everything about or for motorcycles. Clothing, gear,
cycles of every kind, parts. Demos by Tucson Police
Dept’s Motorcycle Exhibition Team. 8a-4p, free adm.
520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
MAR 12-14 BENSON
Valley Crafter Show & Sale
Fellowship Hall, 590 S. Huachuca - A good variety
of quality crafts and delicious baked goods, Th 5-8p,
Fr 9a-7p, Sa 9a-4p. I-10 exit 303 east to Huachuca St.
Turn right to church. 520-586-1908
MAR 12-15 CHANDLER
Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival
Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Taste wine
straight out of the barrel, live Jazz & Blues, Creole
specialty dishes, Thurs only- steel drums 6:30-9p, $10
for wine tasting/souvenir wine glass.
480-792-6927
MAR 13-15 CHANDLER
21st Annual Ostrich Festival
Tumbleweed Park - “One of the Top 10 Unique
Festivals in the US.” Ostrich races & display - more
ostriches than ever! Entertainment, carnival, arts
& crafts, food, Fr 4p-12a, Sa 10a-12a, Su noon-11p.
Adm $9/$7. 480-963-4571
MAR 13-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Havasu Art Guild’s 30th Annual Juried Spring Show
Community Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave - Show &
sale of fine arts & crafts from all over the West, artists
welcome, Fr 10a-2p, Sa 10a-4p, Su 10a-3p. Free adm.
928-854-6191, havasuartguild.com
MAR 13-15 SAN CARLOS/GLOBE
13th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow
Apache Gold Casino Resort - Competition
singing and dancing, Native arts & crafts, traditional
Native foods. We welcome our Native and non-
Native friends and neighbors. Call for times/adm.
1-800-APACHE-8
MAR 13-15 SUPERIOR
Superior Apache Leap Mining Festival
Parade, entertainment, salsa contest, mining compe-
titions, carnival, Western dance. Fr 5-10p, Sa 8a-10p,
Su 10a-6p. Free. 520-689-0200
MAR 13-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY
27th Annual Home Show
High School, 2675 S. Palo Verde - Find everything
for your home! Focus on remodeling and going
green. Bigger than last year! Colorado River Building
Industry Assoc. Free adm! Fr 3:30-7p, Sa 9a-5p, Su
9a-3p. 928-453-7755
MAR 13-15 PEORIA
Peoria’s Festival of the Arts
City Hall Municipal Grounds, 8401 W Monroe St -
Fine art, live entertainment, children’s art activities,
fine foods, wine tasting, art demos, book sale &
more! Fr 5-10p, Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-4p.
623-773-7198, artists: aaarne@cox.net
MAR 14 AJO
8th Annual Sonoran Shindig
Bud Walker Park - Sonoran desert celebration, activi-
ties for the whole family, live music, displays, info
booths, raffles, food, and fun just for kids, 10a-3p,
free adm. 520-387-7742
MAR 14 PHOENIX
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Faire
3rd St from Virginia south to Hance Park - Parade
10a. Faire at Hance Park 11a-5p, Irish music & danc-
ers, arts & crafts, food, vendors of Irish merchandise,
children’s area, $10, 6-12 $1. 602-280-9221
MAR 14 GREEN VALLEY
Pet Fashion Pawrade
Centre Court at the Green Valley Village - Bring
your pet and enter to win terrific prizes for: best
pet costume, best pet smile, pet/parent combo, pet/
parent look-a-like, best hairdo, most lovable & more.
Sugested entry donation: $5. To benefit needy ani-
mals. 3p. 520-625-3170
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March 2009
MAR 14 PRESCOTT
Winter Navajo Rug Auction
Smoki Museum - Preview 10a-Noon, auctioneer
on hand to answer questions. Auction 1p. Navajo
tacos, complimentary beverages avail. www.smoki-
museum.org/events.htm, more auctions at
www.rbburnhamtrading.com
MAR 14-15 TUCSON
27th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow
San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native American
inter-tribal dancing, contests, Native American food/
arts & crafts, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10a-7p. Adults $8, chil-
dren $6, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4051
MAR 14-15 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
MAR 14-15 LITCHFIELD PARK
11th Annual Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival
Scenic location in Historic downtown by legendary
Wigwam Resort - One of the Southwest’s premier
outdoor art festivals, 200+ fine artists & craftsmen,
live music, wine tastings & culinary demonstrations,
9a-10p, free adm & parking. Candy: 623-393-7820
MAR 14-15 PHOENIX
AZ Archaeology Expo
Pueblo Grande Museum - Hands-on activities,
special displays/booths, make crafts, play games, see
history re-enactors & more! Free adm. 602-542-4174
MAR 14-15 PHOENIX
5th Annual West of Western Culinary Festival
Hosted by Phoenix Art Museum - Garden party with
50+ top chefs, sample dozens of dishes and wines,
live jazz. All ages. $22 - $75 in advance. Info:
www.westofwestern.com
MAR 14-15 PATAGONIA
Patagonia’s Spring Art Walk
Downtown - Over 20 galleries, artists’ studios and
shops, raffle (items from local artists), special show
openings,11a-5p, free adm. 888-794-0060,
www.patagoniaaz.comvv
MAR 19-22 SACATON
Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo
Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit 175 -
Rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, Pow Wow, BBQ, parade, carnival,
arts/crafts, games & sports, battle of the bands, 13-54
yrs $6, 55+ & ages 6-12 $4, 5 & under free.
520-562-6087/9840
MAR 19-22 SCOTTSDALE
National Festival of the West
WestWorld - Huge Western shopping expo, Western
music jamboree, cowboy poetry gathering, Western
TV & film celebrities, Chuck Wagon Cook Offs, lots
more; from 10a. 602-996-4387, festivalofthewest.com
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Destination March Events Valley Fever Arts Festival &

MAR 20-22 SCOTTSDALE
2009 Scottsdale Arts Festival
Civic Center Grounds - Nearly 200 jury-selected
artists, gourmet food, live musical entertainment,
children’s activities, $7, 12 & under free, Fr-Sa 10a-
6p, Su 10a-5p, free parking. 480-994-ARTS
MAR 20-22 TUCSON
39th Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
4th Ave - One of top 100 festivals in the country.
400+ booths of arts & crafts, food vendors, 2 big
music stages, street performers, kids hands on art
pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004,
www.fourthavenue.org
MAR 20-22 BUCKEYE
Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo
Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Grounds - Rodeo performance
Fri & Sat 7p, Sun 2p, dance Sat eve at 9p. Tickets:
$10 for those 13 & up, $5 ages 4-12, Dance $5. 623-
386-2727
MAR 20-22 FOUNTAIN HILLS
5th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire
Ave of the Fountains - Juried show of 125+ world
class artists, wine-tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine
goblet), live entertainment, local food, 10a-5p, $3.
Free Parking. 480-837-5637
MAR 20-22 CAVE CREEK
Fine Art & Craft Festival
Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. at Gallo-
way Dr. (2 blks. west of Tom Darlington Dr.) Hours
are Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & parking.
602-789-7222
MAR 21 MESA
A Night in the 40’s
Falcon Field Airport - AZ Wing CAF: Live Big Band,
WWII Musical Show, jitterbug & costume contests.
Dance in the shadow of a vintage B-17 WWII
bomber, fundraiser for museum, $35/adv, $40/door.
Meal extra. 480-924-1940,
www.bigbanddance.com
MAR 21 SUN CITY WEST
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
R.H. Johnson Rec Center - Sun City West artisans
offer top quality one-of-a-kind works of art, 8a-3p,
free adm. 623-544-6027
MAR 21 PHOENIX
Tequilaaz!
Heritage & Science Park - A new tequila & mezcal
celebration. Sample over 80 tequilas w/ tastings of
Southwest fare from top AZ restaurants. Music &
entertainment, seminars about agave culture, 4-8p,
$45. www.tequilaaz.com
Tequilaaz!
MAR 21-22 PHOENIX
MAR 21-22 TUBAC MAR 27-29 TEMPE Valley Fever is a
Art Walk 32nd Annual Spring Festival of the Arts
I-19, exit 34 - Walking tour of studios and galleries, Mill Avenue - 400+ nat’l fine artists & craftspeople, new city celebra-
including artists’ demonstrations of works in progress, food booths, street performers, stages of live enter- tion of visual and
special receptions provide opportunities to meet art- tainment, kids activities, AZ Wine Festival ($), 10a- performing arts.
ists, 10a-5p, free adm. 520-398-2704 6p, free adm. 480-355-6075 Music, dance,
poetry, performance
MAR 21-22 TOPAWA MAR 27-29 TUCSON
art and theater will
Celebration of Basketry & Native Foods Spring Artisans Market
Tohono O’odham Cultural Center & Museum Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N Main Ave in Historic join open air studios, art demonstrations,
- Booths showcase baskets and native-cooking demon- Downtown - 100+ of the finest artisans in the South- classes and street painting for all ages. The
strations by accomplished chefs plus performances by west offering a wide variety of exquisite, handmade event takes place March 21-22 at Heritage
traditional dance groups, 10a-4p, free adm. works, 10a-5p, free adm. 520-624-2333 & Science Park, 10am - 6pm, and admis-
520-383-0201 sion is FREE.
MAR 28 DEER VALLEY
Annual Rock Art Expo
Tequilaaz! Is a new tequila and mezcal
MAR 21-22 PHOENIX
Valley Fever Arts Festival Rock Art Center, 3711 W Deer Valley Rd - FREE celebration taking place on March 21 at
Heritage & Science Park - Music, dance, poetry, DAY, guided tours, entertainment, artist demos & the The Lath House at Heritage & Science
interactive performance art & theatrical performances; artwork for sale, storytelling, archaeology dig, flint Park, 4pm - 8pm.
visual arts studios on site, workshops, temporary knapping, spear throwing, Kansas City BBQ, lots • Presenting dozens of premium
public art installations. more, 10a-4p. 623-582-8007 Mexican spirits
www.valleyfeverarts.com
MAR 28 SAN FELIPE, BC MEXICO • Southwest fare from top
MAR 21-22 PAYSON 3rd Int’l Blues and Arts Fiesta Arizona restaurants
Western Collectibles & Firearms Show San Felipe Baseball Stadium - 10 bands, 60 artists, • Seminars about agave culture
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino -Antique, black powder and food & drink, lots of fun! Tickets $20. Promoted by • International music and entertainment
modern firearms, gun parts, Indian artifacts, knives, San Felipe Lion’s Club to benefit local charities. Info, • 21+, $45
Old West memorabilia, cleaning supplies, much more! tickets online. www.bluesandarts.com
9a-5p. 8ft table $80. Reservations: William Johnson,
928 772-4247; azterritorial@hotmail.com. More info: MAR 28-29 GLOBE www.tequilaaz.com
800-777-7529, www.777play.com Celebrate AZ Archaeology Month www.valleyfeverarts.com
Besh-Ba-Gowah - 2 tours Sa, 1 tour Su, pottery and
MAR 25 MESA basket weaving demonstrations, Apache Crown
“Fergie & Friends” Celebrity Baseball Game Dancers, 9a-5p. Sa-Free, Su-$3 ages 12-64, $2 for 65+,
Mesa HoHoKam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St - Sports
celebrities match up against local media, community
under 12 free. 928-425-0320 Fine Art &Fine CrAFts
Festival
CAve Creek •MAr 20-22
leaders. Sports memorabilia & card show, autograph MAR 28-29 PHOENIX
sessions, gate opens 5p, game 7p. Tickets $10, VIP $25. Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo
480-964-4467 Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Carefree Hwy & I-17
- Shooting of all kinds, fishing, archery, OHV recre- Fri & Sat 10-5 • Sun 10-4
MAR 25-29 CASA GRANDE ation, hands-on activities & workshops, exhibitors, STAGECOACH VILLAGE FRE
Pinal County Fair food booths, Sa 9-5, Su 9-5, free parking & adm. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. Adm E!
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Pinal Co. Fairground - Concerts & great family en- www.azgfd.gov/expo at Galloway Dr. (2 blocks &P
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tertainment, headline Hispanic concert, arts & crafts, West of Tom Darlington Dr.)
4H & FFA livestock show / auction, carnival, great MAR 28-29 MARANA 602-789-7222
shopping. We-Fr & Su 9a-10p, Sa 9a-11p, $6 adults, $3 Fine Arts Show
kids. 1-888-431-1311 Dove Mountain Retail Center, Dove Mtn Blvd &
Tangerine Rd - Show Hours are 9a-5p, free admission
MAR 26-29 KEARNY & parking. 602-789-7222
49th Annual Pioneer Days Festival
Pioneer Park on Veterans Ave - Parade Sa 10a, arts
& crafts, food, live entertainment, carnival & more.
Thu & Fri 4-10, Sat noon-10, Sun noon-7, free adm.
520-363-7607
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Destination April Events
2009 Unity Powwow
APR 10-11 PAGE
Everyone is invited
to the 2009 UNITY
Powwow at the Navajo
Heritage Village Center
in Page, Arizona.
Come enjoy two days
of Native American Powwow Singing
and Dancing. Invited head staff includes
Master of Ceremony: Tom Phillips, Arena
Director: Rick Yazzie, Head Gourd Dancer:
Steve Toya, Sr., Head Lady Dancer: Joanne
Soldier, and Head Man Dancer: Norman
Largo. The committee is also honored to
have Elk Soldier from Marty, SD and Bad
Medicine from Carnegie, OK serve has our
host drums.
Grand Entry takes place at 7 pm on
Friday and at 1 pm and 7 pm on Saturday.
Enjoy Native American arts and crafts.
Bring your own chairs/canopies for the
event. Admission is $5, free for children 3
& under. Volunteers Needed.
928-640-3137
www.myspace.com/pageazunitypowwow
APR 1-11 MESA
Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant
LDS Temple, 525 E Main St - Apr 1-2, 3-4 (in Span-
ish), 7-11. World’s largest outdoor Easter Pageant,
cast of 400, authentic costumes, non-denominational,
8p, free adm. 480-251-2831
APR 2-5 CAVE CREEK
Fiesta Days Weekend
Cave Creek Memorial Arena - Golf Tournament &
Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant on 2nd, WPRA Rodeo
& Mutton Bustin’ on 3rd, dance on 3rd & 4th, parade
on 4th, PRCA Rodeo performances on 4th & 5th. For
times, locations, prices: 480-488-4043,
www.fiestadaysrodeo.com
APR 3-4 CHANDLER
Chandler Jazz Festival
Downtown, A J Chandler Park - An exciting jazz fest
featuring various bands, several venues. Free adm. Fr
4:45-9:30p, Sa 1-9:30p. 480-782-2665
APR 3-5 TOMBSTONE
Old West Founders Days
Honoring prospector who founded Tombstone;
competitions in hard rock drilling/ mucking, mining
displays, Ed Schieffelin & Nellie Cashman look-alike
contest, street entertainment, Rose Tree parade,
concert, fireman’s muster. 888-457-3929
APR 3-5 CAREFREE
8th Sonoran Festival of Fine Art
Town Center - Juried show w/100 local & nationally-
acclaimed artists, food booths, farmer’s market,
entertainment, exhibits about wildlife & desert
preservation, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-575-6624
APR 3-5 TUCSON
Spring Home & Patio Show
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church - Building
, landscaping, and home decorating ideas. Fr & Sa 10-
8, Su 10-6, Adm $8, 12 & under free. 520-795-6025
APR 3-5 GLENDALE
Kachina Kennel Club Dog Show
University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr -
Features over 2,000 purebreds, will include all breed
conformation, junior showmanship, and obedience/
rally and agility competitions (pending AKC approval).
www.bringfido.com
APR 3-5 SEDONA
Sedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft Show
Factory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 35
to 40+ artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture,
jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pot-
tery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627
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APR 4 TUCSON
15th Annual Tucson Earth Day Festival
Reid Park off Country Club Rd - Exhibits w/ hands-
on activities for children, music, performances, food,
recycling collections. Parade 10a. Solar Race Car
Competition, Alternate Fuel Vehicles Display. Adm
free, 9a-3p. 520-975-2183
APR 4 PHOENIX
8th Annual Katsina Doll Marketplace
Heard Museum, 34505 N Scottsdale Rd - 100+
Hopi katsina doll carvers show and sell their
work, demos, musical performances, 10a-5p. Free
event, museum adm extra. 602-252-8848
APR 4 BUCKEYE
Fine Art & Craft Show
Sun City Festival (Pulte/Del Webb Model Home
Park) 26501 Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye (west of
Surprise) - Sat. 9-5. Free admission & parking.
602-789-7222
APR 4 PAYSON
Battle of Payson
Green Valley Park - “We Make History” presents an
interactive drama featuring soldiers and civilians of
the Civil War w/ live battle enactments & a tribute to
all of America’s veterans. Food, other vendors,
11a-5p, free adm. www.paysonrimcountry.com
APR 4-5 PATAGONIA
Patagonia’s Birdland Art Walk
Downtown - Over 20 galleries, artists’ studios and
shops, raffle (items from local artists), sidewalk chalk
art contest w/ bird theme, 11a-5p, free adm.
888-794-0060, www.patagoniaaz.com
APR 10-11 PAGE
2009 Unity Pow Wow
Navajo Village Heritage Center, near Cop-
permine Rd & Hwy 98 - Competitive dancing and
singing, share culture of dancers and drummers
from tribes around the country. 928-640-3137, www.
myspace.com/pageazunitypowwow
APR 11 BISBEE
Copper Classic Car Show
Main St - Classic cars with lots of dazzle and chrome.
Prizes awarded for various categories. Drawings,
goody bags, food, music and lots of fun, 8a-5p.
520-432-5421
APR 11-12 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
APR 12 PHOENIX
Shriners Easter Brunch & Children’s Egg Hunt
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St
(behind Frito-Lay) - 11a-3p, Egg Hunt around noon,
$25 adult, $10 ages12-6, 5 years & under free. Net
proceeds from event are for the benefit of El Zaribah
Shriners. Payments are not deductible as charitable
contributions. 602-231-0300, www.el-zaribah.org
APR 13-19 SCOTTSDALE
USTA National Men’s 35 Hard Court
Tennis Championships
Scottsdale Athletic Club - Top national players in the
35-age division, many are former touring profession-
als. Free for spectators. 480-991-1571
APR 15-19 YUMA
Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
Field trips, seminars. New Colorado River canoe &
jetboat trips, SegwaYuma Historic Heritage Tours,
Castle Dome Mines Ghost Town Tours, Horse Tanks
Evening Hike with cookout, lots more. 928-376-0100
APR 15-19 PHOENIX
Maricopa County Fair
AZ State Fairgrounds - Midway, craft & commercial
exhibits, 4H & FFA, livestock auction. We & Th 10-
10, Fr & Sa 10-midnight, Su 10-9, $3-7. 602-252-0717
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on events we print is accurate. However,
details can change up to the last minute. We
advise that you call and confirm that ALL
information is correct.
APR 16-26 TUCSON
Pima County Fair
Pima County Fairgrounds - Don’t miss this combina-
tion of carnival, livestock, displays, great attractions,
demolition derby, vendors & fabulous concerts,
$7/$2. 520-762-FAIR; www.Pimacountyfair.com
APR 17-18 EAGAR
Chrome in the Dome Classic Car Show
Round Valley HS Dome - Indoor “Show and Shine”
- Fr regis. Sa: show, awards, vendors, food & fun, $2
adm, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 8a-4p. 866-733-2123
APR 17-19 MIAMI
Miami BoomTown Spree
Sullivan Street - Arizona State Mining Championship,
Copper Crawl 5K & 13K hill runs, parade, street fair,
live entertainment, stair climb, bed races, Fr 5-9p, Sa
9a-9p, Su 10a-5p, free adm.
928-473-4185, www.miamiboomtownspree.org
APR 17-19 PEORIA
7th Annual Peoria Stadium Spring Arts
& Crafts Festival
Peoria Stadium west parking lot, corner of 83rd Ave
& Stadium Way - 100+ exhibits of art and crafts in all
categories plus Int’l Food Court and Kids Fun Zone,
10a-5p, free adm. 480-488-2014
APR 17-19 TEMPE
Annual ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow
E. 6th St & S. Rural Rd - Native American arts, crafts,
fry bread, intertribal dancing; Grand Entries Fri 7p,
Sat 1p & 7:30p, Sun 1p, Gourd dancing 1 1/2 hrs
prior, adm $8/$5 student, free under 6 & over 60.
480-965-5224
APR 18 ORACLE
24th Annual Oracle Oaks Festival
Oracle Community Center - Carnival, parade, car
show, art & craft vendors, book sale, live music,
raffles, food vendors & BBQ, 9a-late afternoon &
beyond. 520-896-9326
APR 18 YUMA
“Artbeat” of Yuma
Historic Main Street at Yuma Art Center - Sample
fine wines and art in the museum, outside great local
artists showcase their work along with cool jazz, 10a-
4p. 928-373-5202
APR 18-19 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
APR 18-19 PARKER
BlueWater Resort & Casino Spring Power Boat Classic
Championship Circle Boat Races on the Colorado
River, an American Power Boat Assoc. sanctioned
event. Some of the fastest boats in the nation. Adm
free, racing starts 9a. For info, Ross: 310-318-4012
APR 19 TUCSON
Greater Arizona Bicycle Swap Meet
Fourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes; clothing,
gear, bicycles of every description, parts, great prices
& selection, free adm, 7a-2p. 520-624-5004,
www.fourthavenue.org
2009 Fiesta Days
April 2-5
Cave Creek
• WPRA and PRCA Rodeo Action
• Saturday Parade
• Mutton Bustin’ on Friday
• Boot Scootin’ Rodeo Dances
• Golf Tournament on Thursday
Desert Foothills Community Assoc.
480-488-4043
March 2009
APR 22-25 TUCSON
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
TCC - Workshops; Espectacular Concert Fri 7:30p.
Reid Park/Sat - re-creation of the Garibaldi Plaza in
Mexico City w/food, arts & crafts, Mariachis & Folk-
lorico dancers, 10a-10p. $5 adm. 520-838-3908
APR 23-26 COTTONWOOD
Annual Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Field trips, guided
walks, workshops, exhibits, vendors. NEW trips
every year. Register now: www.birdyverde.org; Info:
928-282-2202
APR 24-26 TUCSON
Wild Horse & Burro Adoption
Pima County Fair at Fairgrounds - Adopt a living
legend... Bureau of Land Management will offer
horses & burros for adoption, 9a-5p. Fr preview day,
Sa silent auction, Su Adopt remaining animals.
866-468-7826, www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov
APR 24-26 WINSLOW
Winslow Railroad Days
Downtown - Model trains from all over region,
several layouts, railroad history, display & activities
at Lindberg Reg’l Airport, vendors and more. Come
visit this genuine railroad town! 928-289-2434, www.
winslowarizona.org
APR 24-26 BENSON
Bluegrass in the Park
Lions Park - Workshops, jam sessions, great lineup
of bands including Gold Wing Express, call for ticket
information. RV Camping free with 3-day pass.
520-586-2842 or 520-586-4293
APR 25 ELGIN
Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards Festival
Sonoita Vineyards - Ceremony (noon), wine tast-
ing, souvenir glass, tour of vineyards & winery, live
music, $10, 4 new wines released; also Savoring
Sonoita- local restaurants pair food & wine for add’l
cost. 10a-4p. 520-455-5893
APR 25 GOLDEN VALLEY
4th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show
Awards, registration $15, check in time 8a. Also ven-
dors, food, live music, swap meet and more, 10a-4p,
free adm for public. 928-565-3311
APR 25-26 SONOITA
94th Annual Sonoita Horse Races
Santa Cruz Fairgrounds - Simulcast wagering from
Turf Paradise. Concessions on ground. Post time 1p,
$4/adults, under 12 free. 520-455-5553
April 18, 2009
racle
Community Center
24th Annual Oaks Festival
9am to late afternoon
Parade • Carnival • Car Show
Art, Craft & Food Vendors • BBQ
Live Music • Info: 520.896.9326
Shriners
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1/32&adChildren’s Egg Hunt
April 12th • 11am-3pm
Kid’s Egg Hunt around Noon
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium
552 N 40th St, Phoenix (Just south of the 202)
602-231-0300
Seating limited, advance reservations
are highly recommended.
Visa and Mastercard accepted
$25 Adult; $10 12-6 years old; 5 & under Free
Proceeds from this activity are for the benefit of
El Zaribah Shriners. Payments not deductible as
charitable contributions.
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ment, food, craft vendors. Fr 4p-11p, Sa 11a-11p, Su Old West reenactments by The Prescott Regulators downtown - Memorial Day weekend! Unusual &
12-6p. Free adm. 520-533-2404 and Their Shady Ladies. Sa, 9-5 & Su 9-4, free adm. decorative handcrafted art & craft. Sat & Sun 9a-5p,

MAY 1-3 PAYSON
Payson Art League ‘Neath the Rim’ Open Studio Tour
25 juried artists exhibiting in 13 studio locations, fine
art and fine craft. Demonstrations, refreshments,
10a-5p daily, map at chamber and library, free adm.
928-474-6071
MAY 1-3 SEDONA
7th Annual Sedona Artists Open Studios Tour
Fri: free reception, 5-8p at Sedona Arts Center.
Sat & Sun: free self guided tour of artists’ studios,
demonstrations, refreshments, 10a-5p, maps avail.
928-203-5702, 928-204-2413
MAY 1-3 KEARNY
3rd Annual Way Out West Festival
Fr: dance. Sa: Cowboy poets from all over AZ,
western presentations, food & merchandise vendors,
music and Western games for kids. Su: Gospel singers
at various churches. 520-363-5505
MAY 2 YARNELL
Yarnell Daze
Classic Car Show, arts & crafts vendors, fiddler fest,
9a-4p. Visit the world famous Shrine of St. Joseph
of the Mountains, area restaurants, art galleries &
antique stores. 928-427-6262
MAY 2 TUCSON
Tucson Street Rod Association’s Hot Rod Show
Fourth Ave - See 250+ hot rods, stunning examples
of Detroit’s finest. Paint jobs that cost more than a
new Yugo, chrome that has never seen a bug! Free
adm, 8a-3p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
MAY 2-3 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
MAY 2-3 TUCSON
Tucson Folk Festival
El Presidio Park - 5 stages w/100+ acoustic acts, work-
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928-445-2510 Mon 9a-4p, free admission & parking.
602-789-7222
MAY 10 PHOENIX
Mother’s Day Brunch
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St
MAY 30-31 PRESCOTT
5th Annual Southwest Indian Art Festival Be published in
(behind Frito-Lay) - 11a-3p, reservations recom-
mended, $25 adult, $10 ages12-6, 5 & under free. Net
Smoki Museum - Celebrates Native culture.
Dancers, flute players, artists display & sell works, • Az Tourist News
proceeds from event are for the benefit of El Zaribah
Shriners. Payments not deductible as charitable con-
food booths, Children’s Craft Center. Sa 9-5, Su 9-4,
Adults $5, seniors $4, ages 12 & under free. • East Valley Tribune
tributions. 602-231-0300, www.el-zaribah.org 928-445-1230
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MAY 15-16 PAYSON
Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo
ONLINE
Payson Multi Event Ctr, Hwy 87 - PRCA rodeo, gates
open 5p, show 7p, adm $12 /$10 Srs/$8 kids, 7 & You plan the trip.
under free; “tough enough to wear pink” perfor-
mance for breast cancer on 15th; Parade Sa 9a, Main We book it for you.
St. 928-468-6684 Then write about your experi-
MAY 15-17 SEDONA ences while inspiring others.
Sedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft Show
Factory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 35 We’ll save you 50% of total cost
to 40+ artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture,
jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pot- excluding air & ground travel.
tery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627
MAY 16 PAYSON
Aero Fair
Payson Municipal Airport - Static display of vintage
aircraft, vintage & classic cars. Airplane rides, crafts,
food vendors, pancake breakfast (till 10:30a), free
adm, 7:30a-2p. 928-468-0147
MAY 16-17 JEROME
44th Annual Historic Home & Building Tour For more information call
520-622-7008
Arizona’s longest running home tour. Wear walking
shoes. Not handicap accessible. 9a-3p, $12 adults,
$6 children 3-12, ages 2 & under free. For info call
Coleen: 928-649-3847
MAY 23 SPRINGERVILLE / EAGAR
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Pancake breakfast, junior rodeo, forest tours,
museum, historical park, and archaeological tours,
guided ATV tours, fishing derby, BBQ and dance. ary
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Wyatt Earp Days
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8th. BBQ lunch, D.J. plays oldies, judging, raffle &
awards ceremony on 9th. Nat’l Park Service admis-
sion fees apply. 928-645-1118
MAY 9-8 GANADO
Native American Art Auction
Hubbell Trading Post - 400+ items incl weavings,
Pueblo Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets.
Preview 9-11a, auction noon - Daylight Saving Time.
Also outdoor market. Free adm. 928-755-3475
520-457-3291
MAY 23-25 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
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from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings,
photography, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. — highlighting events, festivals, and attractions as wells as all the
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wonderful city and town destinations!
MAY 23-25 PRESCOTT

MAY 9 KINGMAN
35th Annual Phippen Museum
Western Art Show & Sale
All this for just $29.95 for 12 issues!
10k/5k Race & 3 Mile Walk for Hospice Courthouse Plaza - Int’l juried show, 150 of
Powerhouse Visitor Center on Route 66 - Run America’s greatest Western artists; Quick-draw Com-
through historic downtown Kingman, $25 adult & petition; Miniatures Show, Sa & Su 9a-5p, Mo 9a-3p. Name:
$15 child before May 1st, $30 thereafter for adults. Free adm. 928-778-1385 Address:
Benefits KRMC Hospice. 928-757-0664 or www.
azkrmc.com MAY 23-25 TAYLOR Phone: E-mail:
Taylor Trapper Days
MAY 9-10 ST. DAVID Taylor Veteran’s Memorial - Pancake b’fast, trail ride,
Fiesta de la Primavera memorial service, vintage tractor show, Pit Bull Ter- Method of Payment:
Holy Trinity Monastery - 140 arts & crafts vendors, rier Weight Pull, BBQ, barrel racing, grand ol’ opry. Check Visa M/C
variety of meals avail, entertainment, mass on Sa & No events 24th. 928-536-7366
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Organ Pipe Cactus
National Monument
10 Organ Pipe Drive
520-387-6849, www.nps.gov/orpi
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument welcomes you into
a desert wilderness where you can drive a scenic road, camp
beneath dark skies, marvel at magnificent cactus, or soak in
the warmth and beauty of the American Southwest.
AJO
Museum of Northern Arizona Biosphere 2 Old Tucson Studios
3101 N. Fort Valley Road The University of Arizona 201 S Kinney Rd., Tucson
928-774-5213, www.musnaz.org Where science lives. 520-883-0100, www.oldtucson.com
Now celebrating its 80th year, MNA is one of the great 520-838-6200, www.B2science.com
regional museums of our world. It evokes the very Famous movie location open to the public. Hours: Daily
spirit of the Colorado Plateau and serves as a gateway 10am-6pm. Wild West entertainment, restaurants, shops.
20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker
to understanding this unique area. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 (Subject to seasonal changes. Please call ahead for current
96.5. Guided tours, snacks, gift shop.
p.m. Adm: $7-4. 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff. schedule and prices.)
FLAGSTAFF ORACLE TUCSON

Dolly Steamboat Besh-Ba-Gowah Sharlot Hall Museum Trail Dust Town

Archaeological Park 415 W. Gurley St. 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
480-827-9144 150 N. Pine St.,
www.dollysteamboat.com 928-445-3122, www.sharlot.org 520-296-4551, www.traildusttown.com
928-425-0320
Cruises on Canyon Lake, open all year 7 days a week. Offers a glimpse into the long vanished Salado cul- Presenting the area’s history from before the founding Originally constructed as a movie set with old-fashioned
Enjoy narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises of Prescott in 1864 to the present. Tour the Governor’s town square & gazebo. Enjoy a carousel, train, gold-panning,
ture. Walk within restored rooms in this 700-year old Mansion, which housed the first territorial governor.
and private charters. Wheelchair assessable. 16 miles pueblo and visit the museum. Open 9-5, adm: $3, 65 & stunt shows and Museum of the Horse Soldier. Pinnacle
Northeast of Apache Junction on SR 88. Festivals, living history events, outdoor theater Peak Steakhouse is Home of the Famous Cowboy Steak!
over - $2, under 12 free. performances, changing exhibits.
APACHE JUNCTION GLOBE PRESCOTT TUCSON

Bisbee Mining & National Geographic McCormick-Stillman Tucson Botanical Gardens

Historical Museum Visitor Center (IMAX) Railroad Park 2150 N. Alvernon Way
928-638-2468 | explorethecanyon.com 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. 520-326-9686, www.tucsonbotanical.org
No. 5 Copper Queen Plaza
480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com
520-432-7071, www.bisbeemuseum.org
IMAX Theater, interpretive presentations & exhibits; Miniature trains, historic buildings and rolling stock Voted “America’s Best Secret Garden” by Readers Digest. 5
A Smithsonian Affiliate, The Bisbee Mining & Historical FREE maps, National Geographic Store, AZ Office of 1/2 acres of 16 beautiful and lush gardens. Open daily 8:30
Museum tells the dynamic story of copper mining in a from AZ’s past. Snack areas. Train rides $2 and car-
Tourism, Explorer’s Café, and more! ousel ride $1, children under 3 free w/paying adult. am-4:30 pm. Closed July 4th.
new, world-class exibit that transports you back in time. Open daily 10am, free admission.
BISBEE GRAND CANYON SCOTTSDALE TUCSON
Smithsonian Affiliate, the Bisbee
Mining & Historical Museum tells the
dynamic story of copper mining in a
new, world-class exhibit that transports
you back in time.

Queen Mine Route 66 Museum Arizona State University Tucson Museum of Art
120 W. Andy Devine,
Art Museum 140 N. Main,
866-432-2071 51 E. 10th St., 480-965-2787
www.queenminetour.com 928-753-9889, 866-427-7866 520-624-2333, TucsonMuseumofArt.org
Tells the story of the 35th parallel - wagons trains, http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu
Retired Phelps Dodge employees guide you into this Exhibitions focus on contemporary art in interactive for- Pre-Columbian, Western, Contem- porary. Changing
once prolific copper mine opened in 1877. 5 tours National Old Trails Highway and Route 66. Murals, exhibitions and Historic Block. Tues-Sat, 10-4; Sunday
exhibits, period vehicles and a street scene make it all mats, with emphasis on new ideas and media. Free Admis-
daily, 7 days a week, tickets $12 plus tax adults, $5 plus sion. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 am–5 pm; Sunday, 1–5 pm. Its Noon- 4, closed Mondays, major holidays. Adults $8,
come alive. Located in the Powerhouse Visitor Center. Seniors (60+) $6, Students (13+) $3.
tax ages 5-15. Off US 80 interchange. Daily 9-6 (Dec-Feb to 5pm) Ceramics Research Center is closed on Sundays. Gift Shop.
BISBEE KINGMAN TEMPE TUCSON

Out of Africa Arizona Wing of the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum
4020 N. Cherry Rd. Commemorative 2021 N. Kinney Rd. & Cowboy Hall of Fame
928-567-2840, outofafricapark.com Air Force Museum 520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org 150 N. Railroad Ave.
2017 N. Greenfield Rd 520-384-4583, 877-234-4111
Authentic African Safari Tours. Feed giraffe, zebra and 21 acres with some 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds www.rexallenmuseum.org
480-924-1940, arizonawingcaf.com
more aboard Safari vehicles. Take a Tram or walk for of plants. Includes hummingbirds, javelinas and coy- Features the life of Rex Allen, Rex Allen, Jr., Willcox Cow-
Dedicated to preserving aviation history and wartime otes, bird of prey shows (seasonal). Open daily. Call for
closeup encounters of lions, tigers, bears and other large memorabilia. See the famous B-17G Flying Fortress “Senti- boy Hall of Fame, photo history of the Cowbelles, western
predators. 3 miles west of I-17 on Hwy 260. seasonal hours & prices stars. Gift shop. 10-4. Adm: $2 single, $3 couple, $5 family.
mental Journey”. Gift shop. Located at Falcon Field Airport.
CAMP VERDE MESA TUCSON WILLCOX

Meteor Crater Ocotillo Gallery Kitt Peak Navajo Nation Museum

800-289-5898 21 Rt 66
Oatman, Arizona
National Observatory Hwy 264 & Loop Road
928-871-7941,
www.meteorcrater.com 520-318-8726, www.noao.edu
550 ft. deep, nearly 1 mile across! Many interactive www.navajonationmuseum.org
On Route 66 Oatman, AZ , an old mining town, has 23 optical and two radio telescopes with 3 tours daily,
displays and exhibits, big screen theater, gift shop, much to offer - gunfights everyday, burros walking Bridges the past, present, and future of the Navajo people
guided rim trail tours (weather permitting) 9:15 - 2:15. visitor center, gift shop, public observing programs through educational / art exhibitions, cultural programs
through the town, and 40 shops that cater to your day and night. Hours: 9am-3:45pm; call for prices.
Admission fee (seasonal hours). Between Flagstaff and every whim. and events. Galleries & Gift Shop hours: Mon. 8-5, Tues.-
Winslow on I-40, 6 miles south off exit 233. Hwy 86. 56 miles SW of Tucson. Fri. 8-8, Sat. 9-5. 1/2 mile W of the AZ/NM border.
FLAGSTAFF OATMAN TUCSON WINDOW ROCK
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Tour with the Dolly Steamboat Aguila

Ahwatukee
Apache Junction
El Mirage
Eloy
Florence
Kearny
Mammoth
Maricopa
Payson
Peoria
Peridot
Scottsdale
Sentinel
Strawberry
One of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” Arizona City Florence Mesa Phoenix Sun City
Black Canyon City Junction Miami Picacho Sun City West
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twilight dinner cruises, and astronomy Ribs, and charbroiled Rib Eye along with Chandler Glendale Palo Verde Rio Verde Wickenburg
cruises year round. Be sure to call for our a chicken breast, various sides, dessert and Chuichu Globe Paloma San Carlos Winkelman
beverages. Bask in the beauty of Canyon Circle City Goodyear Paradise Valley San Manuel Wintersburg
current schedule. Claypool Hayden Wittman
Just minutes away from Lake as the lowering sun Coolidge Inspiration Young
Mesa, Scottsdale, and sets the canyon walls Dudleyville Kaka
Phoenix, explore secluded aglow. It’s relaxing and
waterways as you relax romantic! CENTRAL AZ CITIES & TOWNS
and enjoy the breathtak- A special treat is the
ing flora and fauna of the new monthly Twilight
lower Sonoran desert. Astronomy Dinner
Along the way, the captain Cruise, hosted by Dr. Sky,
will recount the legends astronomy expert and
and lore of the Superstition radio personality. Dr. Sky
Mountains. This “Junior gives a presentation on
Grand Canyon” tour is the solar system as you
consistently rated one of the “Best Things view the night sky through on-board tele-
to Do in Arizona.” scopes and enjoy a filet mignon dinner.
Bring your camera and binoculars as The Dolly Steamboat is also a unique
bighorn sheep, coyote, deer, bobcats and setting for weddings, special parties, and
mountain lions may all be seen, along with corporate events. Consider a private char-
bald eagles, hawks, vultures and other ter as you plan your next occasion.
avian species. For a great getaway, take the Dolly
The Twilight Dinner Cruise is an Steamboat’s unforgettable “mini Arizona
exciting alternative to dining in the city. vacation”! View the website for prices and
Entrees are served buffet style and vary other information. Please call to reserve
by night to include tender Filet Mignon, your reservations.

21st Arizona Renaissance Festival Fun for the Whole Family!

Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo
Two Months of Excitement and Adventure The 47th Annual Mul-Chu- Public Information Office: 520-562-9848
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planned two months of non-stop
entertainment, feasting, shopping and
games beginning February 7, on week-
ends through the end of March.
In the festival’s vast 16th century Eu-
ropean village, an expected
260,000 revelers will find
dozens of shows on 12 stages
of continuous entertainment
each event day including
Master Hypnotist Franko,
NEW this season.
At the Arizona Renais-
sance Festival, a 30-acre
village forms the set for
comic adventures, in which
you can be both audience
and part of the fun. With a cast of nearly
1000 costumed characters, the festival
is a Monty Python movie come to life.
Festival fans can leave their cares behind
and enjoy the pleasures of a simpler time
in a storybook town, where they can shop
for wonderful arts and crafts and enjoy
continuous music, dance and comedy
shows, plus games, rides and a feast of
exotic food and drink.
Have more fun than you thought pos-
sible in a single day!
Times: The fun starts on February 7
and continues on Saturdays and Sundays
(and Presidents Day Monday) through
March 29. Gates open with a cannon shot
at 10 am and close at 6 pm, rain or shine.
Directions: From Phoe-
nix-take Hwy 60 East past
Gold Canyon Golf Resort to
the Festival. From Tucson:
The Pinal Pioneer Park-
way (Hwy 79) to Florence
Junction; West 7 miles on
US Hwy 60 to the Festival
Village.
Tickets: Advance discount
tickets at Fry’s Food and
Drug Stores and Fry’s Mar-
ketplace. Or go on-line to RenFestInfo.
com to buy advance print-at-home tickets,
find detailed directions and festival
information, and/or to make reservations
for The Pleasure Feast. Tickets are always
available at the gate on festival days. As
always, event parking is free.
Register On-line
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es a pow wow, rodeo, parade, entertain-
ment, cultural demonstrations, a barbe-
cue, carnival, Chicken Scratch music and
numerous sporting events. No wonder it
takes four days to enjoy it all!
The fair is hosted by the Gila River
Indian Community whose history dates
back to the ancient HuHuKam, who first
farmed the area around 300 B.C. Fol-
lowing in their footsteps are the Akimel
O’odham (Pima tribe) and the Pee Posh
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372,000 acres of the community.
When the Mul-Chu-Tha was estab-
lished in 1962, it was the result of a desire
to have positive events for the Commu-
nity’s young people and to promote com-
munity spirit. It is now one of the most
highly recognized tribal fairs in Indian
Country.
Visitors are most welcome! The Mul-
Chu-Tha fair grounds are located in Saca-
ton, Arizona. Take Exit 175 from I-10.
THE REAL ARIZONA — CANYON LAKE
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.
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Besh-Ba-Gowah Park
Celebrating Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month
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to a special presentation on Saturday
and Sunday, March 28-29. There will be
Guided Tours on Saturday at 10 am and 2
pm and on Sunday at 2 pm.
Demonstrations of pine needle basket
weaving and pottery making by local
artist, Julie Hazen, will be ongoing both
days. A Crown Dance performance by
GHS Apache Club will be at 1 pm on
Saturday and at 1 pm on Sunday.
A hands-on activity for children
and adults alike - rubbings of rock art
reproductions donated by Archaeologist
Charmion McKusick - will be available.
You can also visit the Ethno-Botanical
Garden and try your hand at grinding
corn on a metate excavated at the site.
Refreshments will be provided free of
charge.
What makes Besh-Ba-Gowah so
interesting? The name comes from the
Apache language and translates as “place
of metal,” but these ruins are not from the
Apache culture. They are the remains of
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a settlement built by the Salado Indians
around the 1200s. Shortly after 1400 the
pueblos were abandoned and the civiliza-
tion of the Salado people mysteriously
disappeared. Learn more as you walk
the pathways and tour the reconstructed
rooms.
There is also an excellent museum
at the park where you can watch a video
explaining the life of this past civilization
plus explore exhibits of pottery, clothing,
jewelry, tools and other artifacts found
there. The museum’s display of Salado
pottery is the world’s largest!
Directions: from Phoenix follow U.S.
Hwy 60 to Globe, turn left onto Broad
Street (Historic District). Make a right
turn onto Jess Hayes Road and the Park
is on the right. From Tucson turn left
off Hwy 60 onto Hill St., then right onto
Broad St. and immediate left off Broad to
Jess Hayes Rd.
Admission will be free on Saturday
with the following regular admission
charges in place on Sunday: general $3, 65
and over $2, under 12 free. Park hours are
9 am to 5 pm.
Cat Murals of Miami
How Many Can You Find?
Hey, you cat lovers, cat own-
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sion, come to the Miami-Globe area
to hunt for these charming little critters
painted on a myriad of buildings, walls,
and even flower planters. If you are really
savvy, you may find all
48 of these precious little
themed felines in Miami, 3
in Globe, with another 30
to be added this year.
For example, the Howlin
Havelina Bar has a Javelina
in a tux escorting a “lady
cat”, there’s a cat with a
quilt jacket on for the quilt
shop, a cat with guns for
Cowgirls Antiques, etc. Go on a treasure
hunt and see how many you can locate!
Cats were the first domesticated animal
brought to these mining towns and were
used to prevent diseases spread by rats
and mice. They were also used protect the
miner’s food from being consumed by the
pesky little rodents! Traps were not an op-
tion in those days!
BESH•BA•GOWAH
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN
14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & Reconstructed
Rooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles
Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • Handicapped
Accessible • Group Tours by Arrangement
• Located just outside of Globe
928-425-0320
25% OFF with Coupon
March 2009
928-473-4344
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Miami has a colorful history, as with
most mining towns, with the prevalence of
brothels i.e. “cat houses”. How appropriate
to use the Cat House Theme with murals
to depict that bygone
era. Many large murals
will be painted to depict
the use of the historic
buildings during their
heyday. You may look
up on a second story
balcony and see a lady of
the night waiting for her
next suitor.
The Cat Mural Com-
mittee is planning a festival for this fall to
kick off the dedication of these murals with
cat finding contests, food booths, and lots
of cat art. More information will be forth-
coming. In the meantime, enjoy the hunt.
Wildflower Time!
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
March and April are perfect months
for viewing wildflowers at Boyce
Thompson Arboretum State Park. Steve
Carter, Director of Horticulture at the
Arboretum, reports the park has been
blessed with significant rainfall during
the past few months, and it was an
evenly spaced, gentle soaking good for
wildflower seedlings.
Visitors can take guided wildflower
walks conducted by plant and flower
experts on March 4, 7, 11, 15, 18, 21, 25,
and 29 beginning at 12:00 noon, and
then again April 1, 4, 8, and 12 at the
same time. The guided walks are free
with park admission.
The Arboretum is located on U.S.
Hwy 60 three miles west of Superior.
520-689-2723
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Lodging, Dining & Escape to Rim Country
Attraction Guide Adventure is Just Up the Road
Located just 90 minutes
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800-777-7529 200-mile escarpment that cuts a wide
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activities, food, Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
a height of 7,500 feet, the Rim provides a
entertainment. vast playground for those who relish the
outdoor life.
Rim Country Museum & Zane Grey
Dotted in the majestic landscape are
Cabin Replica the towns of Payson, Pine, Strawberry,
Green Valley Park
928-474-3483 Christopher Creek and Star Valley, offer-
ing over 600 lodging rooms in hotels, bed
Shoofly Village Ruins & breakfast retreats and rustic lodges.
Picnic area, BBQ facilities, hiking. The first settlers of Rim Country were
928-474-7900
the Mogollons, a prehistoric people that
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park lived in the area from about 300 B.C.
12 miles north of Payson until 1500 A.D. Some 50 archaeologi-
on Highway 87 cal sites have been identified, and when
928-476-4202 hiking you may discover petroglyphs and
World’s largest natural metates (grinding stones).
travertine bridge, 183’ high, 400’ long
tunnel. Hiking trails, Because the countryside was largely
ADA view points. preserved as a national forest, it is still
home to elk, mule and white-tailed deer,
Lodging
Western Collectibles & Firearms
Kohl’s Ranch
202 S. Kohls Ranch Lodge Rd.
928-478-4211, 800-331-5645
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Paysonglo Lodge show. With over 80 of the finest
1005 S. Beeline Hwy. dealers of western antiques and firearms,
800-772-9766 there is something there for everyone.
www.paysonlodging.org
This year’s celebration of the old west
will be held March 21st and 22nd from 9
Restaurants
am- 5 pm in the heart of Arizona in
Fargo’s Steakhouse the cool pines. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
620 E. Highway 260 is about two hours from anywhere in
928-474-7455 Arizona and is located 1/2 mile south of
www.fargossteakhouse.com Payson on Hwy 87.
Anyone who remembers the old west
Macky’s Grill
201 W. Main Street, Suite J will enjoy strolling through the aisles and
928-474-7411 will get a glimpse of a Remington, Colt,
Smith & Wesson or a Winchester Gun.
Shopping
The smell of leather drifts through as you
spot either an antique or modern gun
Artists of the Rim Gallery
408 W. Main St. holster. This show has one of the finest
928-472-1159 collections of antiques, firearms, custom
made knives and Native American
Payson Candle Factory artifacts in one room. “There will be over
620 N. Beeline Hwy.
928-474-2152 $15 million dollars worth of merchan-
dise displayed at this show”, says antique
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and firearms collector Bill Johnson.
800-6PAYSON
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black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, fox,
javelina, and over 239 species of birds.
Temperatures average 15-20 degrees
cooler than the deserts.
Whether you are picnicking, hiking,
bird watching, biking, camping, fly
fishing, hunting, four-wheeling or just
stump-sitting, you won’t be disappointed
in Rim Country.
The area is also noted for antiques and
collectibles, interesting museums that
bring local history alive, and a variety of
festivals including Spring and Summer
rodeos, numerous art & craft fairs, and
other special events. Mark your calendar
for the Western Collectibles & Firearms
Show at Mazatzal Casino on March 21-22
and the “Battle of Payson” on April 4
with battle enactments relating to the
Civil War.
Arizona Rim Country is perhaps the
most accessible Northern Arizona escape
and truly is fun for the whole family.
800-777-7529
www.777play.com
Some dealers will have a great display of
diamonds, turquoise jewelry and Rolex
Watches.
Visitors can buy, sell or trade here.
“Come to trade the old western way”, says
Bill Johnson. Buyers will be present to
buy or trade your firearms, antiques and
antique jewelry.
Whether you’re a collector, a decorator
buying for clients to display in their home
or just someone who appreciates fine
antiques and the taste of the old west, you
will be pleased with the Western Collect-
ibles and Firearms Show.
Visitors can enjoy the amenities of the
beautiful Mazatzal Hotel and Casino
being next to the show. Have lunch or
dinner at the Cedar Ridge or the Grille.
Amaze yourself with playing your favorite
games at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino where
there is the finest gaming in Arizona.
Admission to the show is only $5 and
parking is free.
See ya all there!!!
Central AZ • Page 13
CALENDAR
March 21
17th Annual Business Showcase
& Marketplace
Payson High School gym, 9 am - 3 pm.
Free to the public.
928-474-4515
MAR 21-22 PAYSON
Western Collectibles & Firearms Show
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino -Antique, black
powder and modern firearms, gun parts,
Indian artifacts, knives, Old West memo-
rabilia, cleaning supplies, much more!
9a-5p. 8ft table $80. Reservations: William
Johnson, 928 772-4247; azterritorial@
hotmail.com. More info: 800-777-7529,
www.777play.com
March 28
3rd Annual Optimist Fishing Festival
Green Valley Park, 8 am - 3 pm.
Free admission, must register to be able to
fish. 928-472-6327
April 4
Battle of Payson
Green Valley Park - ”We Make History”
presents an interactive drama featuring
soldiers and civilians of the civil War North
& South, w/ live battle enactments & a
tribute to all of America’s veterans past
and present. Food, other vendors, 11a-5p,
free adm. www.paysonrimcountry.com
April 24 - 25
16th Annual Beeline Cruise-In
and Car Show
Green Valley Park, 8 am - 4 pm
Free admission.
480-208-4238
May 15-16
Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo
Payson Event Center, 7-9:30 pm.
Ticket prices to be announced.
928-474-9440
May 16
Aero Fair
Payson Airport, 928-468-6951
May 23-24 (Memorial Day weekend)
Sawdust Festival
Payson Events Center
Celebrating Payson’s logging heritage, a
variety of events will test competitors to
find the “Logger of the Year”.
800-6PAYSON
Tonto Natural Bridge State
Park Temporarily Closed
Tonto Natural Bridge has severe roof
leaks and structural problems and was
closed on February 26. Once the sta-
bilization project is complete, the Ari-
zona State Parks Board will re-evaluate
the budget situation for re-opening.
800-285-3703, www.azstateparks.com
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Our sleepy little downtown is getting a furniture and accessories for your home
facelift, and all the new businesses down- and gifts for friends.
town have added a feeling of excitement Our historic water tower area features a
and anticipation for the future. beautiful park, which serves as a won-
Stop by for one of the Hale Center The- derful meeting place to bring family and
atre’s live musical performances in their friends to enjoy some outdoor entertain-
unique “theatre in the round.” A list of ment. Along the canal area there is a
plays can be found at www.haletheatreari- park-like environment that offers some
zona.com. historic water features and walking paths.
Looking for a tasty bite to eat while In addition, the downtown is seeing new
walking through the shops downtown? streetlights, pedestrian walkways and a
Check out Joe’s Real BBQ, Euro Café, new streetscape incorporating tree lined
•  Apache Junction
•  Avondale Farmhouse Restaurant, Liberty Market paths.
•  Buckeye and Oreganos. There are plenty of choices We hope you’ll stop by soon and visit
•  Carefree to please your taste buds. our historic downtown!
•  Cave Creek
•  Chandler
•  El Mirage
•  Fountain Hills
•  Guadalupe
Indian Community
•  Litchfield Park
Celebrate Arizona’s Past
•  Ft. McDowell
Yavapai Nation
•  Mesa
•  Paradise Valley
Community
•  Scottsdale
2009 Archaeology And Heritage Awareness Month
•  Gila River Indian •  Peoria •  Surprise For the entire month of
Community •  Phoenix •  Tempe 800-285-3703
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•  Goodyear Maricopa Indian •  Youngtown Office (SHPO) is coordinating activ-
ities throughout the state for the 26th
anniversary of Arizona Archaeology and
Heritage Awareness Month. A free state-
wide listing of events can be obtained by
contacting the Arizona State Parks offices
at 602-542-4174 or by visiting the website
at www.azstateparks.com.
This celebration will feature prehistoric
and historic site tours, exhibits, hikes,
open houses, lectures, demonstrations
and other activities throughout Arizona.
On Saturday, March 14 and Sunday,
March 15 the ARIZONA ARCHAEOL-
OGY EXPO will be the featured event for
the month. The Expo will feature hands-
on activities, interesting displays, tours
of the prehistoric platform mound, and
much more and will be held at the Pueblo
Grande Museum and Archaeological
Park, 4619 E. Washington Street, Phoenix,
Arizona. Hours each day are 10 am to 3
pm and the event is FREE.
Shriners Easter Brunch
& Children’s Egg Hunt
April 12th • 11am-3pm
Kid’s Egg Hunt around Noon
El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium
552 N 40th St, Phoenix (Just south of the 202)
602-231-0300
Seating limited, advance reservations
are highly recommended.
Here are a few of the MANY events on
offer in Central Arizona:
• Cave Creek, March 23
Cave Creek Museum Lecture: “Meet
Prehistoric Neighbors in the Desert
Foothills” 7 pm. 480-488-3981
• Coolidge, Saturdays & Sundays in
March
Casa Grande Ruins National Monu-
ment Site Tours of backcountry
archaeological sites normally closed to
the public, 9 am. Advanced registra-
tion recommended. 520-723-3172
• Globe Area, March 21-22
Tonto National Monument Open
House: Trails to Upper and Lower
Cliff Dwellings, 8 am-5 pm. No tour
reservations needed (regular entrance
fees apply). 928-467-2241
• Phoenix, March 28
Deer Valley Rock Art Center Rock Art
Expo and Free Family Day, 10 am-4
pm. Center’s biggest event of the year!
Guided hikes, hands-on crafts for
kids, a mock archaeology dig, agave
tasting, musical performances and
more. 623-582-8007
• Surprise, March 13
Surprise Heard Museum West, 16126
N. Civic Plaza Drive - Movie: “Mys-
tery of Chaco Canyon”, 10 am & 2 pm.
623-344-2200

THE COPPER DOOR Visa and Mastercard accepted

$25 Adult; $10 12-6 years old; 5 & under Free
at Hotel San Carlos Proceeds from this activity are for the benefit of
El Zaribah Shriners. Payments not deductible as
202 North Central Avenue, Phoenix charitable contributions.

602.241.4121
March 2009 www.aztourist.com Central AZ • Page 15

Reata Pass Steakhouse Kokopelli Winery and Bistro

True Western Hospitality in Scottsdale Pouring Strong in their 15th Anniversary Year
Many restaurants offer 480-585-7277 Kokopelli Winery, www.kokopelliwinery.com
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class cowboy chow that will make for a
most memorable meal.
Reata Pass is not only the name of the
restaurant, it’s the name given this his-
toric location, which began as a staging
stop for the Great Overland Mail coach
in the late 1880s.
The Spanish word “Reata” refers to a
type of rawhide rope. These were made by
Spanish vaqueros or cowboys, who were
noted in this area for their skill. Vintage
examples of reatas are displayed here in
the Branding Iron Saloon.
The mail route from Phoenix to Fort
McDowell was a difficult one with an
elevation change of around 2000 feet and
rough desert trails that exhausted horses
and people alike. At the top of the pass,
horses were fed and rested, while drivers
and passengers sought shelter and food in
a simple adobe building.
This tradition of hospitality lives on
and is the basis for Reata Pass Steakhouse
today. In the late 1950s, Scottsdale black-
smith George “Doc” Cavalliere purchased
this site and made a reality his vision of a
rustic cowboy steakhouse and bar.
Reata Pass is a friendly, no-frills kind of
place. The menu concentrates on ten-
der steaks, ribs and chicken with tasty
cowboy-style sides, along with some deli-
cious salads for those who prefer lighter
fare. There’s a “Li’l Buckaroo” Menu for
the kids, and a selection of wines, beers
Appetizers to get you started range
from Reata Buffalo Wings and Chicken
Tenders to Jalapeno Poppers and Cowboy
Cavier, a colorful blend of black beans
and fresh peppers.
Entrees include four tender cuts of
Steak, Reata’s Pork Ribs slow broiled in
their secret sauce, Grilled Chicken, Fish
& Chips, Sirloin Salad, Caesar Salad and
Southwestern style salads, plus Burgers
of prime Angus beef and various sand-
wiches. Mouthwatering desserts include
Apple Pie, Brownie and Cinnamon Swirl
Ice Cream.
Make your plans today to head to Reata
Pass for something a little out of the or-
dinary. Location: 27500 N. Alma School
Parkway, Scottsdale.
Scottsdale
Attractions
Cosanti Foundation - Paolo Soleri
Windbells
6433 Doubletree Ranch Road, 85253
480-948-6145
www.cosanti.com
House of Broadcasting, Inc.
(Radio & Television Memorabilia)
2nd floor of Santa Fe West,
7150 E. Fifth Ave.
602-944-1997
www.houseofbroadcasting.com
McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., 85250
480-312-2312
www.therailroadpark.com
Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art
7374 E. Second St., 85251
480-994-2787
www.smoca.org
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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 estab-
lishments. The original, newly renovated
location is in an historic bank building
and serves as an anchor in Downtown
Chandler. In a relaxing and quaint ambi-
ence, Kokopelli offers daily wine tastings
and lunch. They also offer dinner Tuesday
thru Saturday evenings, with live music
Thursday, 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
Winery and Bistro, opened in July 2008 in
Surprise, AZ and has been well received
by the residents and visitors in the area.
Prime Rib, Merlot Braised Pot Roast,
Seafood, Chicken and Pasta dishes are
raved about by their guests. Pricing is
The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Allstars
Historic Downtown Chandler
www.chandleraz.gov/jazz
information on the bands, and to see what
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.
Join Kokopelli Winery and Bistro at
their Chandler location for their annual
Jazz, Blues, Wine and Barrel Tasting
event on March 12-15 with delicious
menu item specials, live jazz and blues
music, and, of course, Kokopelli wine will
be flowing. This festival is unique in that
guests are able to taste wine right out of
the barrels and stainless steel vats, before
it is filtered and bottled. These wines
are pre sold by the bottle and case and
signed by the winemaker himself, Dennis
Minchella. New this year, the production
room has been remodeled, surrounded
by wood walls with accent painting and
new lighting. Reservations honored and
recommended for this Kokopelli “hit”!
10th Anniversary
Headlining Performers
Friday, April 3
BeauSoleil Avec Michael Doucet
Saturday, April 4
featuring Irvin Mayfield
Visit our website for schedule of events,
other activities you can be a part of!
The Chandler Jazz Festival is brought to you
by your friends at:

Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Wright

12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, 85259

All-Aboard!
Train & Carousel Rides • Picnic Ramadas
480-860-2700
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Jazz Wine Blues

Food & Drinks • Two Playgrounds • And More and Barrel Tasting Festival (chandler location)
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park March 12 -15, 2009
7301 E. Indian Bend Road
(480) 312-2312
www.therailroadpark.com Live Jazz & Blues
all weekend

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14719 W. Grand Ave. 35 W. Boston St.
(480) 585-7277 Surprise, Az
623-556-4810
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Lodging, Dining Baseball History In Arizona

& Activity Guide “Play Ball” at Mesa Historical Museum
Ty Cobb once soothed 480-835-7358 Arizonans who knew the likes of Ted
Williams, Sandy Koufax and Willie

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and pains at the Buckhorn Baths McCovey. A majority of the exhibit is
Arizona Museum of Natural History Ex Un mineral spas in Mesa. Willie Mays 1947 and up to present day. displayed in a completely remodeled and
53 N. MacDonald St. was the first to hit a homer at Phoenix The interactive and educational exhibit redesigned museum space.
480-644-2230 Municipal Stadium. And Mickey Mantle treats visitors to stories of the players, Visitors seeking more information
www.azmnh.org
and Joe DiMaggio played one season teams and ballparks that the legendary as well as an extensive timeline on the
Arizona Wing of of spring training baseball together in boys of summer experienced when work- league’s history can visit the website
the Commemo- Arizona. These are just a few of the tales ing hard each spring in the desert heat. created specifically for the exhibit at
rative Air Force to be told in the exhibit, Play Ball: The The exhibit features a “knothole” fence, www.PlayBallExperience.com. The
Museum Mesa Historical Museum is encouraging
2017 N. Green- Cactus League Experience at the Mesa sky mural and Wii video baseball game,
field Rd., 85215 Historical Museum. souvenir, concession and ticket booths baseball fans from across the country to
480-924-1940 Open since Jan. 10, 2009, the exhibit as well as trivia, all packed with history participate on the site in a variety of ways
www.arizonaw- celebrates the long and colorful history of gathered from across the state and the including Share Your Story, where guests
ingcaf.com Dolly Steamboat
professional baseball in Arizona from the country. Baseball fans and history buffs can post their Cactus League experiences,
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater-West sports barnstorming days before state- alike will have the opportunity to set and Build The Collection, an appeal to
5247 E. Brown Rd. hood, researched to be as early as 1909, to their sights on never-before-seen items baseball fans everywhere that want to
480-325-6700 the inauguration of the Cactus League in gathered from private collections of loan their treasures to the collection.
www.broadwaypalmwest.com Location: 2345 N. Horne Rd.
Dolly Steamboat
Canyon Lake/Apache Junction
480-827-9144
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE Hours: 10-4, Tuesday through Saturday
Adm: $5, age 65 & up $4, age 3-12 $3.

www.dollysteamboat.com

Lodging
AVIATION MUSEUM CALENDAR
MAR 21 MESA
Best Western Mezona Inn
250 W. Main St., 85201 Where history flies again A Night in the 40’s
Falcon Field Airport - AZ Wing CAF: Live
Big Band, WWII Musical Show, jitterbug &
480-834-9233
www.mezonainn.com costume contests. Dance in the shadow of
a vintage B-17 WWII bomber, fundraiser for
Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa museum, $35/adv, $40/door. Meal extra.
1011 W. Holmes Ave., 85210 480-924-1940, www.bigbanddance.com
480-833-5555, 800-544-5866
www.mesapavillion.hilton.com MAR 25 MESA
Sentimental Journey “Fergie & Friends” Celebrity
Residence Inn Baseball Game
941 W. Grove Ave., 85210 Mesa HoHoKam Stadium, 1235 N. Center
480-610-0100
www.marriott.com 2017 North Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ St - Sports celebrities match up against
local media, community leaders. Sports
Restaurants
Phone 480-924-1940 www.azcaf.org memorabilia & card show, autograph ses-
sions, gate opens 5p, game 7p. Tickets $10,
Museum ★ Warbird Rides ★ Gift Shop ★ WWII Memorabilia ★ Event Facility VIP $25. 480-964-4467
Mi Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant
550 N. Country Club Dr. Ste. 110
480-892-7955
The Arizona Wing is the home of “Sentimental Journey”, the most APR 1-11 MESA
www.miamigos.com authentically restored B-17 Flying today. Warbirds from WWI through Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant
LDS Temple, 525 E Main St - Apr 1-2, 3-4
Organ Stop Pizza
Vietnam are also on display. Memorabilia from WWII can also be (in Spanish), 7-11. World’s largest outdoor
1149 E. Southern Ave. viewed. Warbird flights available, or shop at our gift shop. Visit us Easter Pageant, cast of 400, authentic cos-
tumes, non-denominational, 8p, free adm.
480-813-5700
www.organstoppizza.com
today or to plan your event. 480-251-2831
Night in 40s Big Band Dance WWII Musical Show, March 21, 2009
RV Resorts Mesa Beneath the Stars
Gift Certificates available for Warbird Rides - The Perfect Gift
Good Life RV Resort Head out to Usery Mountain Pass,
3403 E. Main St. located at the western end of the Gold-
480-832-4990, 800-999-4990 field Mountains, experience the sights
www.goodliferv.com
of the desert at night while learning
Towerpoint Resort about our solar system. Experts will
4860 East Main teach visitors while they view the sky
480-832-4996, 800-444-4996 through a telescope. Bring own chairs
www.towerpointresort.com Take a Flight Back In Time on one of our warbirds call 480-924-1940 and snacks, 2-hour program.
www.azcaf.org 480-984-0032
March 2009 www.aztourist.com Colorado River Region • Page 17

Yuma’s ARTbeat 2!
Fine Art, Music, Wine and Food Tasting
The second annual ART- The Yuma Art Center:
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from 10 am to 4 pm on Main Street in Ijams, “Yuma has a thriving art community
Historic Downtown Yuma. known regionally and nationally. ARTbeat
ARTbeat 2 is an outdoor, juried art show 2 is all about artists and local participants.
and sale featuring outstanding and emerg- We hope we can give them a wonderful
ing local and regional artists showcasing a venue to display their Art.”
variety of styles in painting, sculpture, pho- After enjoying the artwork outside,
tography, jewelry, ceramics, mixed media, guests can venture into the Yuma Art
fiber, wood, and glass. Center Galleries - 254 S. Main Street, for a
Last year, ARTbeat won best Collabora-
tive Cultural Event as presented by The
Fine Wine and Food Tasting from 4-6pm.
Included will be complimentary hors
Colorado
Arizona State Park and Recreation Associa-
tion. ARTbeat presented three awards of its
d’oeuvres and a sampling of fine wines and
gourmet beers. A no host bar will be avail-
River Region
own last year: The Best Presentation Award able for additional purchases. Cities & Towns
was given to Manuel Cuen, Issa Mirazo and
Angelica Villaseñor for a booth represent- CALENDAR Blythe, CA Oatman
ing thoughtfulness in artistry in display. Bouse Parker
Chris Smith, an AWC student, was awarded MAR 14 CHLORIDE
The Rising Star. Finally, artist Shelly Potter
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Bullhead City Peach Springs
& Celebration
won the Purchase Award; her piece entitled Parade (12p), gunfighter reenactments, Chloride Poston
Pier has become part of the City of Yuma corned beef and cabbage, vendors, live Cibola Quartzsite
Permanent Art Collection. music. 928-565-4888
Colorado City, CO Riviera
“The Yuma Community has many
talented artists, and ARTbeat is an incred- APR 15-19 YUMA Dateland Roll
Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
ible event where artists can shine,” said Ana Field trips, seminars. New Colorado River Dolan Springs Salome
Lazo-Padilla, Visual Arts Specialist for the canoe & jetboat trips, SegwaYuma Historic Ehrenberg San Luis
City of Yuma. Heritage Tours, Castle Dome Mines Ghost
Town Tours, Horse Tanks Evening Hike
Fort Mohave Somerton
with cookout, lots more. Gadsden Tacna
Representing the 928-376-0100 Hackberry Temple Bar
Heart of the Arizona Outback APR 18 YUMA Kaibab Topock
McMullen Valley “Artbeat” of Yuma Kanab Truxton
Chamber of Commerce Historic Main Street at Yuma Art Center -
Sample fine wines and art in the museum, Kingman Valentine
Brenda - Harcuvar - Hope - Salome outside great local artists showcase their
Wendon - Vicksburg - Alamo Lake
Lake Havasu City Wellton
work along with cool jazz, 10a-4p.
Laughlin, NV Wenden
928-859-3846 928-373-5202
Littlefield Wickieup
Martinez Lake Willow Beach
Mesquite Winterhaven
Moccasin Yucca
Needles, CA Yuma

Check Out These Colorado River Towns

Bullhead City
Originally 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
Oatman, Arizona
Historic “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

Kingman
Heart of Route 66 (longest original
stretch of the Mother Road runs through
downtown) with antique shops, the Route 66
Museum, Bonelli House, Mohave Museum
of History & Art. Recreation at nearby
Hualapai Mountain Park plus two 18-hole
championship golf courses.
Powerhouse Visitor Center: 866-427-7866
Yuma
Sited at a historic crossing point of the
Colorado River, Fort Yuma was founded in
1849. Explore the historic downtown’s Cen-
tury House Museum and the Yuma Territori-
al Prison. Enjoy a date shake while touring a
nearby medjool date plantation, rent a canoe
or kayak and float down the river.
Yuma Visitor’s Bureau: 800-293-0071
Page 18 • Colorado River Region
Archaeology Month
Event
Tours of Swansea Townsite
Swansea Townsite will be a feature
site of the March Archaeology Month in
Arizona. Visitors will see remnants of the
small town that began over 100 years ago
and became known for its copper mining
and smelter.
The Bureau of Land Management’s
Lake Havasu Field Office will offer guided
tours of the area every Tuesday in March
from 10 am-Noon and 1-3 pm. Tours will
be conducted by BLM volunteer and local
historian Mike Riddle and BLM archaeolo-
gist Dr. George Shannon.
Swansea is located south of Parker,
Arizona. Take Highway 95 at the south
end of town to Shea Road East and follow
the signs approximately 20 miles to the
site. Parts of the road are primitive and
high clearance vehicles are helpful, but not
required.
BLM: 1-888-213-2582
Other Points of Interest
Poston Memorial Monument
This monument marks the site of the
Poston War Relocation Center where 17,867
persons of Japanese ancestry 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
daylight hours. There is no fee. The history
of the center is inscribed into the monument
and at an information kiosk.
928-669-2174
Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT)
Museum and Library
The Colorado River Indian Tribes
Reservation is unique in that it is occupied
by four distinct tribal groups: Mohave,
Chemehuevi, Navajo and Hopi, each with
its own separate culture and traditions.
The CRIT Museum and Library are both
open to the public Monday through Friday
and there is no admission fee. The museum
contains the largest collection of Chemehu-
evi baskets in the world, excellent examples
of pottery, beautiful Navajo silversmith
jewelry, intricate Kachina dolls, and many
artifacts from the reservation.
928-669-1337
Attractions
BlueWater Resort &
Casino
928-669-7000
Buckskin Mountain
State Park
928-667-3231
The Best of
Arizona
www.aztourist.com
Ya Just Gotta Be Here!
Parker, Arizona is located
on the Colorado River, just
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unique and affordable area
offers a relaxing extended stay
lifestyle and vacation atmo-
sphere.
Parker is the perfect year-
round vacation spot for all
types of activities. Whether
it’s watersports that include
boating, skiing, wakeboard-
ing and personal 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.
“Something Old, Something New
Something Red, White and Blue!”
That’s the theme for
this year’s La Paz County
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Fair! This is an old fashioned
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County Fair at its best. The entire
community worked very hard to put
together our new fairgrounds located
in Parker South off Hwy 95. Volun-
teers donated countless hours of time.
Private residents, businesses and clubs
made financial contributions. Without
the community as a whole, none of this
would have been possible.
The fairgrounds boast a brand new
20,000 square foot Exhibit Hall. It will
be home to the 4-H and FFA Exhibits,
educational booths, local information
booths and commercial vendors. The
new “Rotary” entertainment stage will
be home to the Miss La Paz County
Scholarship Pageant, yearly entertain-
ment, and local youth events. The
famous 4-H and FFA livestock show
and auction will be under a new barn,
giving the youth a facility with great
potential.
Lodging, Dining & Attractions Guide
KLPZ Radio - 1380AM
928-669-9274
www.klpz1380.com
Real Estate
David Plunkett Realty
8832 Riverside Dr.
928-916-8469, 866-667-1699
PARKER
928-669-6511 • www.parkerareatourism.com
www.parkerareatourism.com
Many of our businesses are accessible by
boat or other watercraft!
We offer a variety of restau-
rants, 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 destination, you’ll be
glad you did!
Parker Area Tourism:
928 669-6511
Department exhibits will include Hor-
ticulture, Indian Arts & Crafts, Family &
Consumer Sciences, 4-H Agriculture and
General Projects, Large Livestock, Small
Animals, Fine Arts, Hobbies and so
much more. March 12-15 is the weekend
to make your way to Parker, Arizona and
visit this very impressive new fairground
location.
The very same weekend, the Parker
Marathon IWSRA Ski Races will take
place in front of the BlueWater Resort
& Casino. This premier race attracts
the top marathon water-ski racers
from around the world. The course for
this event will begin at the beach at
BlueWater Resort & Casino with the
turn-around at the south end of La Paz
County Park and then back to BlueWater
Resort & Casino.
Restaurants
Coffee Ern’s
1720 California Ave. 2581 Hwy 95
928-669-8145
Julio’s Rockin’ Baja Grill Riverview Mobile & R.V. Park
9218 Lower Moovalya Drive
928-667-3732
March 2009
CALENDAR
March 12- 15
La Paz County Fair (New Location!)
March 14 & 15
Parker Marathon IWSRA Ski Races
Blue Water Resort & Casino
April 10 & 11
8th Annual Indian Golf Tournament
Emerald Canyon Golf Course
April 18 & 19
SCSC Spring Powerboat Classic
Blue Water Resort & Casino
April 24, 25, 26
13th Annual Open Golf Tournament
Emerald Canyon Golf Course
May 2
Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament
Parker Police Department Fundraiser
May 2 & 3
APBA PWC Watercross National Tour
Blue Water Resort & Casino
May 9
Bluewater Resort & Casino Gran Prix
“The Superstar of Gran Prix Races”
Points for Motorcycles, Quads & UTV’s
May 22 - 25
Memorial Day Weekend-Kick Off Your
Summer on the Parker Strip!
June 6
32nd Annual Great Western Tube Float
Luau/Hawaiian Theme
June 13
Blue Water Resort & Casino 10th Birthday
Celebration
RV Resorts
Havasu Springs Resort
928-667-3361
47 Parker Dam Rd., Earp, CA 92242
760-665-9953
G R A N D C A N Y O N S TAT E
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Lodging, Dining
& Activity Guide
Activity
Bluewater Jet Boat Tours
501 English Village
928-855-7171, 888-855-7171
www.coloradoriverjetboattours.com
Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak
Powell Lake Rd & Tonalea
Topock, 86436
800-421-7803
London Bridge Candle Factory
928-855-9097
London Bridge Jet Boat Tours
1650 S. Casino Dr., Laughlin NV
702-298-5498
Lake Havasu Museum of History
320 London Bridge Rd.
928-854-4938
Segway of Lake Havasu
888-422-8198
www.segwayoflakehavasu.com
Restaurants
Cha-Bones
112 London Bridge Rd.
928-854-5554
Barley Brothers Brewery
and Restaurant
1425 McCulloch Blvd.
928-505-7837
www.barleybrothers.com
Casa Serrano of Lake Havasu
Mexican Restaurant
150 Swanson Ave., 86403
928-854-5500
Two Guys Pasta & Pizza
231 Swanson Ave., 86403
928-680-2630
Lodging
Nautical Beachfront Resort
1000 McCulloch Blvd. N.
800-892-2141
www.nauticalinn.com
Quality Inn & Suites
271 S. Lake Havasu Ave.
928-855-1111
www.choicehotels.com
Windsor Inn
451 London Bridge Rd.
928-855-4135
www.windsorinnmotel.com
RV Resorts
Prospectors RV Resort and Spa
4750 N. London Bridge Rd.
928-764-2000
www.prospectorsresort.com
Campbell Cove RV Resort
1523 Industrial Blvd.
928-854-7200
www.campbellcovervresort.com
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Hit the Highway to Havasu March 6 - 8
CALENDAR
A Fun Time for All Ages
Some desert dwellers need Lake Havasu City CVB:
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10am-6pm, Fri & Sun: $15, Sat: $20
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but others long for some time
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I tried their “Six Brew Sampler Wheel”
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and was especially intrigued with the 27th Annual Home Show
to soften the landscape and rest the
Kickstart Oatmeal Stout - a medium High School, 2675 S. Palo Verde
heart. Lake Havasu is the perfect answer,
bodied, dark, roasted stout with espresso- Find everything for your home! Focus on
and Lake Havasu City is remodeling and going green. Fri 3:30-7pm,
like tones, and the Tripple-
the icing on the cake: a Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Free adm!
berry Wheat - a pastel beer
town packed with enjoy- Colorado River Building Industry Assoc.
balanced with cranberries, 928-453-7755
able activities for all
raspberries, and blue-
ages and interests.
berries. No wonder this March 14 - 15
I recently had a
award-winning brewery World Off-Road Championship
wonderful weekend Series Motorcycle
has been medaled four
visit to this charming Crazy Horse Campgrounds,
times in the Great Ameri-
waterfront town. First 7:30am - 5:30pm
can Beer Festival.
stop: the world famous 435-635-1597
The next morning I
London Bridge. This
decided to take a Segway March 14 - 15
picturesque setting is
Tour of Lake Havasu City. 2nd Annual Western Winter Nationals
the docking area for Havasu 95 Speedway Race
To be honest, I always thought people
several boating companies. I chose the SARA Park, Hwy 95 South
just looked plain lazy riding on a Segway
Bluewater Jet Boat Tours 2 1/2 hour Special 2 day ticket pricing. Call for times.
… boy, was I wrong! I expect they were
narrated trip up the Colorado River. 928-716-6634
having the time of their lives, as I did.
It was a fascinating journey. Captain
Owner Dan Glover gives instruction in March 19 - 22
Ken McKinney was an excellent host,
riding the Segway, which responds to 10th Annual Lake Havasu 4x4 Desert Run
making sure his passengers saw every 928-505-3723
your every body move while giving a
possible sight as we cruised through the
complete sense of safety.
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge and March 21 - 22
We cruised past scenic beaches, by the
the rugged cliffs of Topock Gorge. The World Off-Road Championship
Aquatic Center (note indoor wave pool Series ATV
scenery was magnificent and enlivened
for later!), across the London Bridge, and Crazy Horse Campgrounds, 7:30am - 5:30pm
by his tales of boating history and views
more … but I hardly took it all in. I was 435-635-1597
of ancient Native American petroglyphs.
having too much fun riding the Segway!
The most exciting moment was spotting March 26 - 30
It reaches speeds of 12 mph, and we
three desert bighorn sheep high on a American Veteran’s Traveling Memorial
crossed plenty of big parking lots with
ridge. Windsor Beach Site 4
space to slalom, slopes to ride up and www.avtt.org
Ready for dinner, I headed to Barley
down, and turns and corners to maneu-
Brothers Brewery and Restaurant.
ver. I didn’t want to give it back when the April 3 - 5
The menu is extensive and I thoroughly Lake Havasu International Film Festival
tour was done!
enjoyed the tender and flavorful Jamai- 928-505-2913
All this barely scratches the surface
can BBQ’d salmon. What I didn’t expect
of what Lake Havasu City has to offer.
- since I am not much of a beer drinker - April 4
Make plans for your trip soon and see for U.S. Angler’s Choice Fishing Tournament
was how much I enjoyed the beer!
yourself! 800-360-7112
April 4
2009
Havasu Half Marathon, 5k Fun Run
Begin and end at the shops at Lake Havasu
27th Annual Home Show 928-444-7587
March 13, 14, 15 April 22 - 26
26th Annual Laughlin River Run
Laughlin, Nevada
Harley-Davidson enthusiast event
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April 22 - 26
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Thurs: Main Street Boat Show & Street
Before After After Before Party 5 - 9pm, Smoketree Blvd. to Acoma
Blvd. 602-578-5975
Before After After Before
April 24 - 25
2nd Annual LH Grand Prix POPRA Race
“Here We Grow Again!”
(Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Assn)
Racing on Saturday
Thompson Bay
Presented by the FridAy 3:30pm – 7:00pm www.pacificoffshore.com
Colorado River SAturdAy
SundAy
9:00am – 5:00pm
9:00am – 3:00pm
April 25
Havasu 95 Speedway Race
Building Industry Association
SARA Park, Hwy 95 South
(928) 453-7755 Free Admission Nationally Televised Race
Lake Havasu High School Gates open: 4pm, Racing: 6pm
928-716-6634
2675 S. Palo Verde Blvd.
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Southern Arizona Cities & Towns Discover Douglas

Ajo Eden Morenci Sells Tombstone Ideal for a Getaway Adventure
Amado Elfrida Mt. Lemmon Sierra Vista Tubac
Anegam Elgin Naco Solomon Tucson Want to get away to a fron- Douglas Visitor Center
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Blue Fort Thomas Patagonia Sunizona Willcox the state. The drive from Tucson is
Bowie Franklin Pearce Sunsites Angeles, 1928
Bylas Geronimo Pima Swift Trail approximately 2 hours and from Phoe- • First regularly scheduled Coast-to-
Carmen Green Valley Pisinimo Junction nix 4 hours. Coast airmail route, 1930
Blue
Catalina Hannagan Pomerene Topawa Hannagan Meadow One of Arizona’s best kept secrets, • First International Airport in the
Central Meadow Portal Thatcher the City of Douglas offers an art gallery,

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Americas, 1931
Childs Hereford Rio Rico 191
indoor aquatic center, seven parks, and • Only city in America with four
Clifton Hickiwan Rillito GRAHAM one of the best golf courses on the bor- churches on the four corners of the
Cochise Huachuca City Safford der. Enjoy a visit to a historic turn-of-
Comobabi Kansas Sahuarita
Bylas Stargo same block (according to Ripley’s
Geronimo Fort Thomas Morenci Clifton the-century homestead ranch or cross Believe It or Not)
Cortaro Settlement Saint David
Dos Cabezas Klondyke San Miguel Pima
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over to Agua Prieta for some grand • Only city in Arizona that had rail-
Klondyke
Douglas Lukeville San Simon
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shopping opportunities. Check out the roads going in all four directions
Dragoon Marana Santa Rosa Swift Trail
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historic Gadsden Hotel’s ornate lobby • Two Douglas residents wrote the
Fort Junction
Duncan McNeal Sasabe Catalina
Grant
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with twin sweeping staircases, huge State’s Official Song “Arizona” in
Childs Marana Mt. Lemmon pillars, and a 42 ft. tiffany stained glass 1914
Bowie
Ajo Hickiwan
Anegam Rillito
Cortaro 79
Oro Valley San Simon mural depicting local scenery. • Stan Jones was born and raised in
Santa Rosa Willcox
Why
South Tucson Tucson 186 Here are some fun facts about this Douglas. He wrote “Ghost Riders in
86
PIMA 10 Cochise
Dos Cabezas
unique town: the Sky,” music for the movie “The
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Vail Pomerene Kansas Settlement
Pisinimo
• First Military Aircraft to land in
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Sells Green Valley Sahuarita Benson

Dragoon Sunsites 181
Portal Searchers,” Walt Disney movies, and
Lukeville
Arizona landed at Douglas Munici-
386
Saint David
83 90 Pearce Sunizona started in the television series “Sher-
Topawa 286
Amado
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Tombstone
Fairbank COCHISE pal Airport in 1916 iff of Cochise County,” for which he
Sonoita 82
Elfrida
San Miguel
Tubac 82
Elgin Huachuca City
Sierra Vista McNeal
• First Aerial Border Patrol Station, wrote music.
Arivaca Carmen Patagonia Fort
Sasabe Tumacacori Huachuca 90 80 Bisbee 191 80
1919 • First hard surfaced (concrete)
289 SANTA CRUZ Hereford
Palominas Naco Douglas • First Lighted Airport in the State, highway in Arizona went between
Nogales
Douglas and Bisbee, 1925

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520-586-4400, 800-863-8160
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102 E. Freemont
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with special show openings
www.rv-resort.com 520-457-3111
March 14-15
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630 S Village Loop Toughnut & 4th Streets bold and complex. BIRDLAND ART WALK
520-586-8800 520-457-9035 SIDEWALK CHALK ART CONTEST
www.hiexpress.com ❦ Tasting room and gift shop are open
The Lamplight Room daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm. APRIL 4-5
Douglas 108 North Fourth St.
❦ Now offering free winery tours on ARTISTS’ STUDIOS & SHOPS
Douglas Municipal Golf Course 877-225-1319
1372 E. Fairway Dr. Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 am and GALLERIES • RAFFLE
Tombstone Sagebrush Inn 1:00 pm. COLLECTABLE ARTWALK TEE SHIRT
520-364-3722
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Gadsden Hotel 520-457-2311 ❦ Private tours, tastings, luncheons or
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520-364-4481 ❦ Our three Annual Festivals feature wine
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Patty’s Tortilla Factory DeAnza Trails RV Resort
537 E. 9th St. food prepared by local restaurants.
2869 E Frontage Rd.
520-364-8288 866-332-6022
www.deanzarv.com
Slaughter Ranch Museum Blessing of the Vineyards
6153 Geronimo Trail Tubac Center of the Arts APRIL 25, 2009
520-558-2474 9 Plaza Rd. Augustfest Crossroads to the Old West
www.slaughterranch.com 520-398-2371 Your Friendly Gateway to Mexico
www.tubacarts.org AUGUST 1&2, 2009
Elgin New Release Festival
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3 miles south of Elgin Plaza Inn
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website: www.sonoitavineyards.com
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Lodging, Dining &
Attraction Guide
Activities
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Rd., 85743
520-883-2702
www.desertmuseum.org
Desert Diamond Casino
I-19 exit 80 & Pima Mine Rd. and
7350 S. Nogales Hwy.
520-294-7777, 1-866-332-9467
www.desertdiamondcasino.com
Old Tucson Studios
201 S. Kinney Road
520-883-0100
www.oldtucson.com
Reisen Arizona Tours
4142 E. Kings Rd., 85711
520-319-8130
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Spanish Trail Outfitters Inc.
11121 E. Escalante Rd., 85730
520-749-0167
www.spanishtrailoutfitters.com
Tucson Museum of Art
140 N. Main, 85701
520-624-2333
www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum
4823 S. 6th Ave. at Irvington Rd.
(in the Tucson Rodeo Grounds)
520-294-1280
www.TucsonRodeoParade.org
The University of Arizona
Biosphere 2
20 minutes north of Tucson
on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5
520-838-6200
www.B2science.com
Lodging
Best Western Las Brisas
7060 S. Tucson Blvd., 85706
520-746-0271
The Westin La Paloma
3800 E. Sunrise Dr.
520-742-6000
Restaurants
El Corral Restaurant
2201 E. River Rd.
520-529-1495
Pinnacle Peak
6541 E Tanque Verde
520-296-0911
Mama Louisa’s
2041 S. Craycroft, 85711
520-790-4702
Retail
Tobacco Barn
7310 S. Nogales Hwy
520-889-9591, 800-622-2509
RV Parks/Campgrounds
Canyon State R.V.
3010 N. Oracle, 85705
520-622-6339
www.canyonstatervaz.com
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The Future of Life on Our Planet
“New Tours” at Biosphere 2 - Where Science Lives
Biosphere 2 is a visitor-
friendly science center. See why
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visitors from all over the world
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journey here to explore earth’s larg-
est science experiment dedicated to
exploring life on our planet. Highlights of
the new tour include a just released movie
in the main theater, multi media exhibits,
and, for the first time, access to see and
smell the Rainforest biome.
Biosphere 2 is the size of three football
fields and contains a mini-world. Under
the 6500 hundred panes of glass lives
a rainforest, coastal fog desert, marsh,
tropical savannah, million gallon ocean
and much more. Scientists can control
environmental factors such as temperature
and rainfall that allows them to conduct
research on a real world scale, which would
be impossible to perform anywhere else.
“Our goal is to do science to create
knowledge that betters people’s lives, and
a big part of that is communication,” says
Travis Huxman, director of UA Biosphere
2. “We’ve got to let the public know what
we’re doing and why it’s important,” he
says. The vision is for the public to see
first hand how experiments are set up,
monitored and controlled by scientists and
Experience
our new tours!
Come to Biosphere 2 and see where science lives!
Guided tours take you inside the world’s largest
science center dedicated to eploring life on our
planet. Biosphere 2 is just 20 minutes north of
Tucson on Oracle Rd./Highway 77 at milemarker 96.5.
Open daily. For information, call 520.838.6200
or see www.B2scince.org.
Present this ad to receive
$5.00 off full adult admission.
Not valid with any other discounts
or special offers. Limit two per ad.
Expires 06/09/09. UA-B 2-ATN
Tour info: 520-838-6200
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then have them share their findings with
the public during the multiple daily tours.
The University of Arizona is determined
to astound visitors with the new tour expe-
rience. First timers are rarely prepared for
the sheer beauty and size as they descend
over the ridge and view the remarkable
facility with the backdrop of the beautiful
Catalina Mountains and city of Tucson
from an elevation of almost 4000 feet.
Inside visitors navigate a series of path-
ways and stairs led by a knowledgeable
tour guide who interprets their experience
and answers questions about the project.
The guided tour takes you under the glass
and throughout the sophisticated complex
including the recently opened rainforest
biome.
“I hope we get people to think about
the role of life upon the planet - that’s the
theme of our research,” Huxman says. “Ev-
ery big experiment has been really hidden
behind walls and fences. We want this to
be a place where people can come and see
what science is about.”
March 2009
CALENDAR
MAR 8 TUCSON
Tucson Law Enforcement
Motorcycle Festival
Fourth Ave - This cycle show & swap meet
features everything about or for motor-
cycles. Clothing, gear, cycles of every kind,
parts. Demos by Tucson Police Dept’s Mo-
torcycle Exhibition Team. 8a-4p, free adm.
520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
MAR 14-15 TUCSON
27th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow
San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native Ameri-
can inter-tribal dancing, contests, Native
American food/arts & crafts, Sa 10:30a-11p,
Su 10a-7p. Adults $8, children $6, 6 & under
free, parking $3. 520-573-4051
MAR 20-22 TUCSON
39th Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
4th Ave - One of top 100 festivals in the
country. 400+ booths of arts & crafts,
food vendors, 2 big music stages, street
performers, kids hands on art pavilion,
10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004,
www.fourthavenue.org
MAR 27-29 TUCSON
Spring Artisans Market
Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N Main Ave
in Historic Downtown - 100+ of the finest
artisans in the Southwest offering a wide
variety of exquisite, handmade works, 10a-
5p, free adm. 520-624-2333
APR 4 TUCSON
15th Annual Tucson Earth Day Festival
Reid Park off Country Club Rd - Exhibits
w/ hands-on activities for children, music,
performances, food, recycling collections.
Parade 10a. Solar Race Car Competition,
Alternate Fuel Vehicles Display. Adm free,
9a-3p. 520-975-2183
APR 16-26 TUCSON
Pima County Fair
Pima County Fairgrounds - Don’t miss this
combination of carnival, livestock, displays,
great attractions, demolition derby, ven-
dors & fabulous concerts, $7/$2. 520-762-
FAIR; www.Pimacountyfair.com
APR 19 TUCSON
Greater Arizona Bicycle Swap Meet
Fourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes;
clothing, gear, bicycles of every descrip-
tion, parts, great prices & selection, free
adm, 7a-2p. 520-624-5004,
www.fourthavenue.org
HORSEBACK RIDING
in the
MAJESTIC
CATALINA FOOTHILLS
by
SCENIC SABINO CANYON
Mix with giant saguaro cacti and ride
through streams and mesquite tree forests.
Visit an ancient Indian Village site.
SPANISH
TRAIL
OUTFITTERS
www.spanishtrailoutfitters.com
TUCSON • 520-749-0167
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27th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow Tucson Museum of Art

Head to the San Xavier Mission South of Tucson Art, History, Culture, and Just Plain Fun
For an exciting display San Xavier District Office: Take a journey through art, 520-624-2333
of American Indian inter-tribal 520-573-4051 history, and culture in the heart www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
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come to the 27th Annual Wa:k Pow arts and crafts and souvenirs will find an Southern Arizona, the Tucson Museum Wine Festival. Learn why Size Matters
Wow on March 14-15, 2009. The pow excellent selection including silver jewelry, of Art and Historic Block has a perma- with Georg Riedel (March 6), How to Slurp
wow takes place at the San Xavier Del Bac beaded earrings, Native American T-shirts nent collection of more than 7,000 works, Like a Pro (March 14), and How to Hold
Mission 10 miles southwest of and hats, CDs and much more. and features exhibitions of modern and Your Liquor (March 21). For more infor-
Tucson. Gates open at 10:30 Try the delicious traditional contemporary, western, and Latin Ameri- mation on these seminars and CRUSH,
am on Saturday and 10 am on foods such as Indian fry bread, can art. please visit our website www.TucsonMu-
Sunday. red and green chili burros and Opening February 28 and running seumofArt.org/crush.
There will be Gourd Dancing Indian tacos. through June 28 is Trouble in Paradise: Whether your interest is in art, history,
Saturday at 1 pm and Grand Take I-19 South, Exit 92. No Examining Discord between Nature and culture, or just having some fun there is
Entries at 2 pm and 7 pm. On alcohol, drugs or video cameras Society. Portraying both terror and beauty something for everyone at the Tucson Mu-
Sunday the Gourd Dancing are allowed. Admission is $8 in the forces of nature and the ravages hu- seum of Art. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday,
takes place at 11 am followed by adults, $6 children (6 & under mans inflict on the earth is at the center of 10-4 and Sundays, 12-4. General admis-
the Grand Entry at 12 pm. There will also free) and parking is $3/car. Pow Wow this exhibition of contemporary paintings, sion is $8 (senior and group discounts
be a Drum Contest, Team Dancing, Hoop hours are Sat 10:30 am - 11 pm and Sun 10 photographs, sculpture, and video instal- available). Public docent-led tours of the
Dance Contest and Two-Step Contest. am - 7 pm. lations. exhibitions and historic block are available.
Registration for all categories closes at 7 This spring there are three great ways to
pm on Sat. support the arts, and have some fun. The Archaeology Month
Estate of the Art House Raffle is now in
its 16th year with the grand prize a choice
Events in Tucson
March 9 - 13
27th 10 Miles of a brand new home in the Catalina Foot-
Western Archeological and Conser-
Annual Southwest hills or $400,000 in CASH. With only 8900
vation Center, 255 North Commerce
of Tucson, tickets sold and 89 total prizes available,
I-19 South, Park Loop Tour: Museum Collections,
WA:K your odds are 1 in 100 of at least doubling
Exit 92 Laboratory and Archives,1 pm daily.
POW WOW your money! An Early Bird drawing with
Walking tour is 90 minutes and features
four cash prizes will be held March 5 with
March 14-15, 2009 the final drawing on April 16.
collections from more than 70 national
parks and monuments. Reservations are
San Xavier District For those who love to shop, March 27-29
Tohono O’odham Nation required. 520-546-6299
is the Spring Artisans’ Market. More than
The area’s largest gathering 100 artisans and craftspeople from the
of American Indian March 28
ideo Southwest will be selling their wares in the
No V eras food, crafts & dancing
courtyards and lobby. Admission for both
Guided Tour: Romero Ruin at Cata-
Cam wed Admission:
the Market and Museum is free all three
lina State Park, an expansive Hohokam
Allo $8.00 adults, $6.00 Children village and 19th century ranch. Exam-
Under 7yrs free days.
ine a pit house village and ball court.
For those who love wine or just want to
For More Information Contact The history of the site and of Hohokam
learn more about it, March is Wine Mad-
San Xavier District Office ness Month with three different seminars
archaeology will be discussed. Tour lim-
520-573-4051 ited to 20 participants. 520-297-7347

ArizonA’s
Hollywood
in tHe desert
for 70 YeArs

Historic film location since 1939

Fun for the whole family
thrilling stunt shows
old west dramas
saloon musicals
trail rides and more!
www.OldTucson.com
Exit I-19 South at Ajo Way
and Head West
520-883-0100
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Tucson on the Cheap Play Ball!

Have a Rich Experience for Next to Nothing! Spring Training Hits Tucson Again
Penny-pinchers rejoice! A www.VisitTucson.org Experience the good old 520- 790-4702
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from art and history, to science and historic Fort Lowell Army post and Tucson, Feb. 25 - April 2. Fans
outdoor adventure. Tighter budgets can get up-close and personal with may not have the flash of newer ball-
houses informative exhibits on military parks, but watch a game here and you’ll
should not impede on one’s ability to life on the Arizona frontier. Admission favorite Arizona Diamondbacks, Colo-
have a great Tucson experience! Anyone rado Rockies, and other Cactus League get a feel for baseball of the past. Many
$3 adults, $2 seniors & 12-18, 11 & under greats played here, including Mickey
can get out and take in some of Tucson’s free. players.
most valuable offerings at little or no At Tucson’s cozy stadiums - Hi Cor- Mantle, Willie Mays, Ted Williams and
Mt. Lemmon - Elevation 9,157 ft. Hik- Satchell Paige. You can see Hi Corbett in
cost! ing trails include the Butterfly Trail near bett Field and Tucson Electric Park - the
Mission San Xavier del Bac - “The plentiful, close-to-the-action seating is the movie Major League, filmed in part
the top of the mountain, which rises here using University of Arizona baseball
White Dove of the Desert.” Located nine nearly 2,000 feet over 5.7 miles, and the made for catching a souvenir fly ball,
miles south of Tucson on the Tohono collecting autographs and even talking players as extras.
2.6-mile Soldier Trail, which follows an Most Spring Training games begin at
O’odham Reservation, the Mission is ac- old road and power line from the Cata- with the players. Bring the family and
claimed as the finest example of mission enjoy a picnic at the ballpark for a frac- 1 pm. Tickets for Rockies games at Hi
lina Highway to the site of an abandoned Corbett Field range from $4-$17 and for
architecture in the United States. The prison camp. $5 per-car fee for trail use; tion of what a regular season game costs.
present church - an active parish - was Hi Corbett is Arizona’s oldest spring Diamondbacks games at Tucson Electric
free if dining or shopping in Summer- Park the cost is $5-$25.
built from 1783-1797 and is open daily haven. training site, built in 1937. This stadium
from 8-5. Free admission. Tucson Botanical Gardens - Tucked
H.H. Franklin Museum - A tribute
to the Franklin automobile, which was
manufactured in Syracuse, NY, from
away in the heart of Midtown, this
5-acre oasis features 16 gardens with Last Chance to Catch...
1902 to 1934. The museum features a
diverse themes - such as the Herb Gar-
den, the Xeriscape Garden, the Butterfly
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top
number of classic Franklins, including a Garden, the Backyard Bird Garden, the
1904 Model “A” 2 Pass and a 1918 Series The Tucson Rodeo Parade 520-294-1280
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Fort Lowell Museum - The museum public a few months each year
of Tucson’s Porter Family. Adults: $7, - you can tour it until April 11th.
resides in the re-constructed 1873 children 4-12 free.
Come see why the museum starred on
the Antiques Roadshow, which filmed it
for their 2007 programming.
• Most Major Brands• Most Major Brands • Welcomed back on February 6th was
the “Max”, restored in Pennsylvania
including small buggies, wagons, sur-
reys, and coaches. A re-created Western
Main Street represents what early Wild
West Tucson would have looked like and
what it offered in terms of businesses
and services.

The Best Prices in Tucson

• toBacco Barn • toBacco Barn • toBacco Barn • toBacco Barn •
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over a two year period at a cost of over
$43,000. See this exquisite coach com-
missioned by Napoleon for use by Em-
peror Maximillian and his wife Carlotta
in Mexico following their coronation
Present this There are over 150 vehicles on display,
AD for a TUCSON RODEO PARADE MUSEUM
*FREE lighter 4823 S. 6th Ave. at Irvington Rd.
in the Tucson Rodeo Grounds
with purchase. Open Jan. 5-April 11, 2009
Come see why the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
*While supplies last
filmed our Museum for its 2007 showings.
Mon. -Sat. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (closed Sunday).
Other recent restorations include
fringe-top surreys, some of which were
featured in the film ‘OKLAHOMA’. Ve-
hicles manufactured by Ronstadt, Stude-
baker, Brewster, Healey and others and
used in films starring Maureen O’Hara,
Ava Gardner and John Wayne are among
the offerings.
The Museum is located on the North-
east corner of S. 6th Ave. and Irvington
Rd. in the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
Hours are 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday
through Saturday (closed Sunday).
A tour generally takes 1 1/2 hours.

TOBACCO BARN
Reduced hours Feb. 20-Mar. 2. Call for details. There is a suggested minimum donation
520-294-1280 TucsonRodeoParade.org of $5.00 for adults; 16 or under are free.

7310 S. Nogales Hwy.

In front of Desert Diamond Casino
We accept all manufacturer’s coupons
Hours
Monday - Saturday
7am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm
520-889-9591

• Most Major Brands• Most Major Brands •

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Winter Navajo Rug Auction

Don’t Miss This Event at the Smoki Museum, Prescott
The Smoki Museum of Smoki Museum: 928-445-1230 or
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held on Saturday, March 14, 2009. The and assist beginners on how to bid.
event is free and open to the public. Enjoy delicious Native American food,
Rug auctions held at the Smoki Muse- Fry Bread, and Indian Tacos! Compli-
um are popular events in Prescott. Navajo mentary refreshments will be provided.
Rugs from all over the Southwest will be Come join us at the Smoki Museum for
up for auction at this unique event. Na- this great event!
vajo Rug styles such as Ganado Red, Teec Rug Consignments will be accepted
Nos Pos, Storm Pattern, Two Grey Hills, Saturday, March 2nd through Wednesday,
and more will be on display the morning March 11th at the following locations:
of March 14th from 10 am-12 pm and Ogg’s Hogan, 111 North Cortez, Prescott, Northern Arizona Cities & Towns
then auctioned in the afternoon begin- 928-443-9856 and at the R.B. Burnham & Alpine Dinnehosto Kachina Village Overgaard
Ash Fork Eagar Kaibito Page
ning at 1 pm. Co Trading Post, Hwy 19,1 South Sand- Bagdad Flagstaff Kayenta Parks
Bruce Burnham from the R.B. Burn- Bellemont Forest Lakes Keams Canyon Paulden Show Low
ers, AZ, 928-688-2777. Bumble Bee Fort Apache Kirkland Petrified Forest Shungopavi
ham & Co Trading Post in Sanders, The Smoki Museum located at 147 Cameron Fort Defiance Lake Montezuma Pinedale Skull Valley
Camp Verde Fredonia Leupp Pinetop-Lakeside Snowflake
Arizona, will be the auctioneer. Both the Arizona Ave., 86304. Carrizo Ganado Lower Greasewood Pinon Springerville
Cedar Ridge Grand Canyon Lukachukai Polacca Supai
Burnham family and the Smoki Museum Chambers Village Lupton Prescott Taylor
Chilchinbito Gray Mountain Many Farms Prescott Valley Teec Nos Pos
Chinle Greer Marble Canyon Red Rock Cove Tes Nez Iah
Chino Valley Happy Jack Mayer Rock Point The Gap
Cibeque Heber McNary Rough Rock Tonalea
Archaeology Month Events in Northern Az Clarkdale
Clay Springs
Concho
Hillside
Holbrook
Hotevilla
Mexican Water
Moenkopi
Mormon Lake
Round Rock
St. Johns
Saint Michaels
Tsaile
Tuba City
Tusayan
Congress Houck Mountainaire Sanders Vernon
• C
 amp Verde Area Cottonwood Humboldt Munds Park Sawmill Williams
(Near Beaver Creek Campground), • Springerville, throughout March Cow Springs
Crown King
Indian Wells
Iron Springs
Navajo
Nazlini
Second Mesa Window Rock
Sedona Winslow
March 28 & 29 Guided Tours: Casa Malpais Ar- Desert View Jacob Lake North Rim Seligman Woodruff
Dewey Jerome Nutrioso Shonto Yarnell
V Bar V Archaeology Discovery chaeological Site, 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm. Dilkon Joseph City
Days, all day. Learn about ancient A unique pueblo dating from 1250
Indian cultures and how archaeolo- to about 1400 that was built to take
gists study artifacts, dwellings and advantage of existing caves, many of Things to Do Around Page-Lake Powell
rock art. Take part in interactive which form a system of catacomb- Tour Glen Canyon Dam - Over five Be awed at Antelope Slot Canyon -
demonstrations of ancient technol- like rooms under the pueblo. Cost million cubic yards of concrete make up This world famous slot canyon with ex-
ogy, weaving yucca fiber sandals, is $7.00/person. Meet at the Casa the dam and power plant. Tours begin at quisitely sculpted walls of multi-colored
flint-knapping, atl-atls, and taste Malpais Museum, 318 East Main St. the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. 928- sandstone is a photographer’s dream.
Hopi parched corn. Located at the 928-333-5375 608-6404
V-V Heritage Site. 928-203-2909 Visit Rainbow Bridge National
• Winslow, Saturdays in March
• F
 lagstaff Area, Saturdays in March- Homolovi Ruins State Park Guided Play Lake Powell National Golf Monument - The world’s largest natural
Discovery Hikes: Wupatki National Tour: Interpretive Walk at Homo- Course - This 18-hole championship bridge would fit the United States
Monument, call for times. A different lovi II Pueblo Ruins, call for time. golf course has incomparable views of Capitol Building under it with room to
discovery route will be explored each Join Park Rangers for an easy stroll the lake. 928-645-2023 spare! 928-608-6404
Saturday. Suitable for ages 10 and through the largest of the Homolovi
over. Reservations are required. 928- sites. Learn about the archaeology of Explore John Wesley Powell Memo- Visit the 2009 Unity Pow Wow on
679-2365 Homolovi and the connection of the rial Museum - Enjoy photos of Powell’s April 10-11 at the Navajo Village Heri-
site to the modern Hopi people. 928- river expeditions, Native American arti- tage Center, near Coppermine Rd &
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 redonia Area, March 21 facts and other historical memorabilia. Hwy 98 - Enjoy the competitive dancing
Open House at Kane Ranch, 10 am-3 289-4106
928-645-9496 and singing, share the culture of tribes
pm, features the newly restored, 1870’s around the country. 928-640-3137
Kane Ranch headquarters. Informal
presentations on the Ranch’s history
and the Grand Canyon Trust’s current Closest to Antelope Launch Ramp &
activities. FREE BBQ lunch provided
(Noon-1 pm). 928-779-2962
Antelope Canyon — On Lake Powell
• Clean RestRooms
• H
 olbrook, Saturdays in March & showeRs
Petrified Forest National Park
Walk: Petroglyphs, 2 pm. Join Park
• heated salt wateR
Archaeologist, Jason Theuer, as he IndooR Pool & sPa
leads hikes to interesting sites that (seasonal)
are off the beaten path and normally • laundRy FaCIlItIes
not visited by park visitors. Specific 849 S. Coppermine Rd • dIal-uP modem
locations will vary each week. Hikes 1 mile South of Downtown Page • dumP & lP Gas
range from easy (level ground, 1 Page, AZ
mile) to extremely arduous (+3
miles.) Call for hike locations and
other information. 928-524-6228,
ext. 274 Page Lake Powell Campground
928-645-3374 www.pagecampground.com
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Minutes from Paradise Grand Canyon Red Feather Lodge

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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.
pr
for over 40 years. Located in the
small community of Tusayan, it is only
one mile from the south entrance to
Grand Canyon National Park.
The original Red
Feather Lodge was
built in 1963 and has
been added to and up-
dated over the years.
Each room has a door
to the outside and
parking in front.
The newer hotel section (adjacent to
the original motor lodge) is built with in-
terior corridors and elevators to the three
floors, and the rooms are a little larger.
A continental breakfast is included
in the rate, and the Café Tusayan serves
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Red Feather Lodge is close to
restaurants, the National Geographic
Visitors Center/ IMAX Theater, R.P.’s
Stage Stop (which has gifts, sandwiches,
specialty coffee drinks and internet
access), shops and the Grand Canyon Na-
tional Park Airport, the departure point
for all local air tours.
High speed wireless internet is located
throughout the property. All rooms
are climate controlled with full baths,
telephones, cable television and pay per
view movies and games.
Local and toll free tele-
phone calls are free of
charge. Complimentary
coffee and tea is avail-
able in the lobby at all
times. An outdoor pool
and hot tub are open
from March through September, depend-
ing on the weather.
Pets are welcome in the motor lodge
section in pet designated rooms with a
refundable deposit and daily fee. There
is no charge for children age 17 years
or younger when accompanied by their
parents.
The friendly staff will be glad to assist
you with information about the Grand
Canyon and the activities available that
will make your visit to this Wonder of
the World an unforgettable memory of a
lifetime!

be here by sunset. Photo Tips for the Grand Canyon

be in another world by sunrise.
“Lookout Studio”
TIP # 1: Figure out how much film you will
need and double it. You may not be able to
find your favorite film in some locations
and film can be expensive at many popular
tourist attractions. Make sure to take extra
batteries, too. That once in a lifetime sunset
over the Grand Canyon is not going to wait
while you go get another battery!
TIP #2: Early morning and late afternoon
usually provide the best light for photogra-
phy. That “magic hour’ right after sunrise
and before sunset will make your photos
much more dramatic and give them a depth
and texture not possible with flat mid-day
light.
Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.
TIP # 3: Nothing really prepares you for the
sight of the Grand Canyon as you first fly
over the rim. While the windows of heli-
copters or planes provide great views, they
create reflections that can be seen. Use a po-
larizing filter to reduce these reflections and
intensify the colors of the sky and canyon.
Photo Opportunities - Where to Go When
Sunrise: Mather, Yaki, Yavapai and Lipan
Points.
Sunset: Hopi, Mojave and Pima points along
Hermit Road, Lipan Point and Desert View
(at the Desert View Lookout) along Desert
View Drive.

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,
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March 2009
Fun Things to Do in the White Mountains
Casa Malpais Museum and Ruins,
Springerville
An ancient Native American ceremo-
nial site with Great Kiva, astronomi-
cal observatory and natural staircase.
Museum features artifacts from the ruins
and a historical pioneer section. Open 7
days a week, 8a-4p, tours of the ruins are
daily at 9, 11 and 2. 928-333-5375
Historic Fort Apache
Established in 1870 and abandoned
in 1922, the fort boasts the remains of
General Crook’s headquarters, officers’
quarters, barns and a cemetery. Also
located on the grounds are prehistoric ru-
ins, petroglyphs and the Apache Cultural
Center and Museum. 928-338-4625
Historic Home Tour, Snowflake
Walking Tour of homes on the Nation-
al Historic Register. Visitors can tour the
Stinson Pioneer Museum, Flake Memori-
al Home and the Smith Memorial Home.
Tours available daily Mon.-Sat. or by
appt., donations accepted. 928-536-4881
www.aztourist.com
Hon-Dah Resort Casino, Pinetop-
Lakeside
128 well appointed king and queen
rooms, an all-season pool, spa and sau-
na, and the Indian Pine Restaurant. Also
Las Vegas-style entertainment in The
Timbers Lounge and exciting gaming
with 500 slots and unlimited progressive
jackpots, live Poker and live Blackjack.
800-929-8744
Lyman Lake State Park
One of the few permanent water ski-
ing slalom courses in the state, fishing,
camping, hiking. A pontoon boat ride
across the lake takes visitors to Petro-
glyph Trail. Located 11 miles south of St.
Johns on US 191. 928-337-4441
Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area,
Springerville - This 1,262 acre area has
a visitor center, interpretive trails, and
includes meadows, wetlands and histori-
cal and prehistorical archaeological sites.
Also home to 500 elk and many other
wildlife species. 928-333-2123
Taking A Hike
Pinetop-Lakeside TRACKS System
It may be time to pull out
those trusted hiking boots
Be f
e o
st
th ne
and get them ready for the
O
spring season. In case you might be
thinking your hiking days are in the
rearview mirror, consider the many paths
found throughout the Pinetop-Lakeside
TRACKS system.
Designed to accom-
modate all levels and ages
of hikers, TRACKS is a
multi-use trail program
that weaves throughout
the White Mountains and
surrounding area. Paths are
maintained by volunteers
who work tirelessly to clean,
develop and enhance trails.
With an eye towards the
stewardship of the natural
beauty found in this part
of the state and building
community support for the
protection of the trail system, TRACKS
has become a model program throughout
the nation.
The Pinetop-Lakeside area has been
ranked by the American Hiking Asso-
Northern AZ • Page 29
www.tracks-pinetop-lakeside.org
ciation as the third best trail town in the
country, and outdoor enthusiasts agree.
It is surrounded by the natural beauty
of Arizona’s Rim Country, the White
Mountains, the Apache/Sitgreaves Na-
tional Forest and the Fort Apache Indian
Reservation. At present there
are more than 180 miles of
multi-use trails, loops and
connectors in the TRACKS
system.
Many of the trails take
hikers through habitats
where there are watchable
wildlife opportunities.
Diverse species from water-
fowl to giant elk make their
homes in this region. Hikers
who enjoy the multitude of
trails might just find them-
selves sharing a watering
hole with a flock of migrating birds or
even a raccoon or two. To plan a hike or
explore the extensive trail system, start
with a visit online.
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Holiday Inn Express
850 W. Shell Nogales
Attractions around Arizona
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pet should that be necessary. it’s not too hot for your dog to walk
La Quinta Inns, Inc. Pet policies/restrictions
800-531-5900., vary from location Camp Verde around). 623-465-1052
www.lq.com to location Fort Verde State Historical Park is Tombstone
9 locations in the Phoenix Metro Area
the best preserved example of an Indian Old Tombstone Stagecoach Tours
Warren House North PHOENIX
6060 N. 7th St., • • VCA Animal Referral &
Emergency Center of AZ
MESA
•
Wars era fort in Arizona. Dogs of all welcomes your pooch to hop onboard
602-274-9014 1648 N Country Club Dr, sizes are allowed on leashes throughout with you as you see round the old town
www.warrenproperties.com 480-898-0001 the park except in buildings. Must not be of Tombstone. 520-457-3018
Falling Waters PHOENIX www.vcaareca.com
4301 N. 24th St., • • left unattended. 928-567-3275 Tucson
Speedway Veterinary TUCSON Douglas Pima Air and Space Museum in Tuc-
602-954-9220 Hospital
www.warrenproperties.com 3736 E Speedway Blvd Slaughter House Ranch National son has over 250 aircraft on display on
520-321-4235 Historic Landmark preserves the life of 80 acres. Dogs are allowed at the outdoor
Camelback PHOENIX
1545 W. Camelback, • • www.speedwayvet.com
a turn-of-the-century cattle baron. Open exhibits. 520-574-0462
602-277-3234
Wed-Sun from 10-3 and dogs are allowed Winslow
Selection of Dog
www.warrenproperties.com
to tour the farm and outbuildings. Must Homolovi Ruins State Park is com-
NORTH be leashed and are not allowed in the prised of four major pueblo sites active
Parks in Arizona
Best Western Arizonian HOLBROOK
2508 E Navajo Blvd., • • main museum. 520-558-2474 between 1200 and 1425 AD. Sites I and
928-524-2611 Page-Lake Powell II are accessible and you are welcome to
Comfort Inn 1-17 & 1-40 FLAGSTAFF Navajo Village is an authentic recre- take your leashed dog with you as your
2355 S Beulah Blvd., • CHANDLER
Shawnee Park
ORO VALLEY
James D. Kriegh Park ation of a traditional Navajo homesite view the ruins. It is recommended to stay
800-490-6562
www.comfortinnflagstaff.com 1400 W. Mesquite 23 W. Calle Concordia, that tells the living history of the Navajo on the trails as there are rattlesnakes in
6a-10:30p 6a - 10p, Sun-Sat people through oral story telling, music, the area. Located 5 miles NE of Winslow.
Days Inn & Suites 480-782-2750 520-229-5050
Camp Verde CAMP VERDE dance, their art, and even their food 928-289-4106
1640 W. Hwy. 260 FLAGSTAFF PAYSON
928-567-3700 preparation. They offer tours from April
Thorpe Bark Park Payson Off-Leash Park
Econo Lodge WINSLOW 600 N. Thorpe McLane Rd., next to

Hiking with Dogs in Arizona

1706 N. Park Drive Dawn - Dusk Library
928-289-4687 928-779-7690 928-747-5242
www.econolodge.com
La Quinta Inns Pet policies/restrictions FOUNTAIN HILLS PRESCOTT
800-531-5900 vary from location Desert Vista Park Willow Creek Dog Park
www.lq.com to location 11800 N. Desert 3181 Willow Creek Rd. The following are some with the exception of Red Rock State
2 Locations in Northern Arizona Vista Dr. 7a - 10p places dogs are allowed – as Park. They are not allowed in historic
fo l
In sfu

Dawn - Dusk 928-777-1122

Quality Inn & Suites PRESCOTT well as a few of the rules that parks. 602-542-4174
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4499 E. Hwy 69 480-816-5152

928-777-0770
Prescott apply. Call the area you would like National Forests
www.prescottqualityinn.com GILBERT Valley to visit for more detailed information Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest –
Dog Park at Mountain Valley Park
Red Feather Lodge GRAND CANYON Crossroads 8600 E. Nace Lane
about hiking with your pet. If in doubt, Dogs must be leashed in campgrounds,
106 N. Hwy 64 Reg. $50 deposit refundable 2155 E. Knox Rd. ask first! recommended on trails. 928-333-4301
800-538-2345 $10 per day fee Dawn - Dusk
6a - 10p 928-759-3090 National Parks Coconino National Forest – Dogs must
www.redfeatherlodge.com No size restrictions 480-503-6200
COLORADO RIVER REGION SCOTTSDALE In general, pets are permitted but be caged or on a leash. 928-527-3600
GLENDALE Chaparral Park must be restrained either on a leash not Coronado National Forest – Dogs
Ramada Inn Chilton YUMA
300 E. 32nd St. • Foothills Dog Park
57th & Union Dr.,
5401 N. Hayden Rd.,
Dawn - 9p
exceeding 6 feet in length or caged at all are allowed on trails if leashed. Dogs
928-344-1050
6a - 10p 480-312-2331 times. Some parks have further restric- are NOT allowed in wilderness areas or
WHITE MOUNTAINS 623-930-2820
Horizon Park tions. You can access information on the Sabino Canyon. 520-670-4552
Amberian Peaks Lodge GREER Sahuaro Ranch Park
1-800-556-9997 • 63rd Ave.
15444 N. 100th St.,
Thompson Peak Park-
parks you plan to visit at www.nps.gov/ Kaibab National Forest – Dogs must be
www.thepeaksatgreer.com 6a - 10p way & 100th St. parks.html. Some park webpages have leashed in campgrounds. 800-863-0546
Reed’s Lodge SPRINGERVILLE 623-930-2820 Dawn - Dusk lists of nearby kennels where you can Prescott National Forest – Dogs must
514 E Main 480-312-2331 leave your pet during your stay in the be leashed at all times. 928-445-1762
800-814-6451 KINGMAN
www.k5reeds.com Lewis Kingman Park TEMPE park. Tonto National Forest – Dogs must be
Route 66/Andy Devine Creamery Park Arizona State Parks leashed in any developed areas, on trails
Silver Creek Inn-Rodeway Inn TAYLOR
825 N. Main St. • Dawn - 10p
928-757-7919
1520 E. 8th St.
6a – Midnight
Dogs are allowed on trails if leashed, and around other people. 602-225-5200
928-536-2600
www.choicehotels.com 480-350-5200
LAKE HAVASU
Best Western Paint Pony Lodge SHOW LOW PET FRIENDLY CALENDAR
581 W. Deuce of Clubs • CITY
Lion’s Dog Park
TUCSON
Christopher MAR 14 GREEN VALLEY MAR 14 TUCSON
928-537-5773
www.bestwestern.com/paintponylodge 1340 McCulloch Columbus Park Pet Fashion Pawrade A Very Special Horse Event
6a - 10p (city park) Centre Court at the Green Valley Village Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E River
Woodland Inn & Suites PINETOP
458 E. White Mountain Blvd. • 928-453-8686 4600 N. Silverbell,
Dawn - Dusk - Bring your pet and enter to win terrific Rd - Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary fund-
866-746-3867 no deposit MESA 520-791-4873 prizes for: best pet costume, best pet smile, raiser: silent & live auctions, food, tack sale,
www.woodlandsuites.com $10 fee per night Quail Run pet/parent combo, pet/parent look-a-like, carriage rides, training demos, artwork and
4155 E. Virginia, best hairdo, most lovable & more. Sugested an equine dentistry demo, 11:30a-3:30p, adm
Sunrise - 10p entry donation: $5. To benefit needy ani- $5. 520-749-4026
480-644-5040
mals. 3p. 520-625-3170
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ARIZONA Randolph Park Hotel and Suites

BISBEE 102 N. Alvernon 520-795-0330 • RL • • • • • • •
Bisbee Grand Hotel • L • C WiFi SEDONA
61 Main St. 520-432-5900, www.bisbeegrandhotel.com Best Western Inn of Sedona
FLAGSTAFF
1200 W. Hwy. 89A, 928-282-3072,www.innofsedona.com • • • PS • I
La Quinta Sedona
Radisson Woodlands 6176 Hwy 179, 928-284-0711• 800-979-0711,
1175 W. Route 66, 800-333-3333, www.flagstaffwoodlandshotel.com • • • • • • • W www.lqisedona.com • • • PS CS I
Motel 6 Lucky Lane East Sedona Super 8
2440 E Lucky Lane , 928-774-8756, www.motel6.com • • • P S 2545 W. Hwy 89A 877-800-4746, www.sedonasuper8.com • R • • P •
Radisson Poco Diablo Resort
Western Hills Motel 1752 S. Hwy 179, 928-282-7333, www.pocodiablo.com • • • • • WI
1580 E. Route 66, 928-774-6633 • R • C WiFi WILLIAMS
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Canyon Plaza Quality Inn and Suites 950 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., 928-635-4114,
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WILLCOX
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888-29-PARKS, www.grandcanyonlodges.com • RL • • Best Western Plaza Inn
1100 W. Rex Allen Drive
Red Feather Lodge 800-262-2645, www.bestwesternplazainn.com • • • • • • •
106 N. Hwy 64, 800-538-2345, www.redfeatherlodge.com • • • • • • YUMA
GREEN VALLEY
Nov - Oak Tree Inn
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1861 W. Demetrie Loop, 520-393-5700, only www.oaktreeinn.net
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HEREFORD BUENA PARK

Casa De San Pedro
8933 S. Yell Lane, 520-366-1300, www.bedandbirds.com • • • • S W Radisson Suites Buena Park
7762 Beach Blvd., 714-739-5600,
LAKE HAVASU CITY
www.radisson.com/buenaparkca • RL • • • PS • C W
Days Inn SAN DIEGO
1700 McCulloch Blvd. North, 928-855-7841,
www.daysinnlakehavasu.com • • • • PS C W Hilton Homewood Suites Del Mar
London Bridge Resort 11025 Vista Sorrento Parkway., 858-523-0500,
1477 Queens Bay, 800-624-7939, www.homewoodsuitesdelmar.com • RL • • • PS • C W
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245 London Bridge Rd., 928-855-4071, www.zmchotels.com • L • • PS • • • Beach Front Rentals
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Quality Inn and Suites Paseo Balboa #90, 877-736-5005, www.playabonitaresort.com • R PS CS
271 S. Lake Havasu Ave., 928-855-1111, www.choicehotels.com
• RL • • PS • • Playa Bonita Resort
NOGALES Paseo Balboa #100, 800-569-1797, www.playabonitaresort.com • RL PS CS
Holiday Inn Express - Nogales Peñasco Del Sol
• R
850 W. Shell Rd., 877-232-3630, www.hiexpress.com • • • PS • • RL • • PS • •
800-259-6976, www.hotelrockypoint.com •
Rocky Point Reservations
PAYSON
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Mazatzal Hotel and Casino
Hwy 87, Milepost 251, 800-777-7529, www.777play.com • RL • PS • S W Synergy Reservations Inc. WIDE VARIETY OF PROPERTIES AVAILABLE
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200 E. Sheldon St., 928-776-0998, www.springhillsuitesprescott.com • RL • • P C W Los Arcos Motel
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3599 Lee Circle, 928-775-2232 www.marriott.com /prcri • • • • PS • C IW Motel Papagos
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Experience the Great Outdoors GOVERNMENT OFFICES

Arizona State Parks
Arizona Fish and Game Dept.
Phoenix
Phoenix
602-542-4174
602-942-3000

The Arizona Game & Fish Department Outdoor Expo Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Phoenix
Phoenix
602-417-9200
602-379-4511
National Park Services Phoenix 602-640-5250
Mark your calendar for www.azgfd.gov/expo U.S. Fish and Wildlife
March 28-29, because you Ecologial Services Field Ofc. Phoenix 602-640-2720
is ’t
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won’t want to miss the expanded this year is the NATIONAL MONUMENTS, PARKS, & HISTORIC SITES

Arizona Game and Fish Family Fun area. This area CENTRAL ARIZONA
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Coolidge 520-723-3172
Department’s FREE Out- was a big hit last year and Tonto National Monument Roosevelt 928-467-2241

door Expo at the Ben Avery Game and Fish is adding NORTHERN ARIZONA

Shooting Facility in north some new attractions, such Canyon De Chelly National Monument Chinle 928-674-5500
Casa Malpais Ruins - National Park Affiliate Springerville 928-333-5375
Phoenix. as a fishing demonstration Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page 928-608-6404
This crowd-pleasing event tank with local experts shar- Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon 928-638-7779

offers lots of hands-on ing their secrets on various Montezuma Castle National Monument Camp Verde 928-567-3322

activities. Test your skill at fishing techniques. Navajo National Monument Tonalea 928-672-2366
Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
archery, take your kids to Getting outdoors and Pipe Spring National Monument Fredonia 928-643-7105
the huge catch-and-release fishing tank, experiencing outdoor recreation activities Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-0502

see live wildlife, hike a nature trail/field offers the perfect opportunity for family Tuzigoot National Monument Clarkdale 928-634-5564

course, try target shooting on the range, and friends to spend more quality time Walnut Canyon National Monument Flagstaff 928-526-3367
Wupatki National Monument Flagstaff 928-679-2365
scramble up a climbing wall, attend work- together. SOUTHERN ARIZONA
shops, see off-highway vehicle and boating To get to the Expo, take I-17 to Carefree Chiricahua National Monument Dos Cabezas, Willcox 520-824-3560

exhibits, and visit with more than 100 Highway (Exit 223). Go west 1/2 mile on Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Ajo 520-387-6849

exhibitors.
The event is held from 9 am to 5 pm
on both Saturday, March 28 and Sunday,
March 29 at the 1,700-acre Ben Avery
Carefree Highway and follow the signs. Saguaro National Park (TMD - West) Tucson 520-733-5158
Saguaro National Park (RMD - EAST) Tucson 520-733-5153
Admission and parking are free - bring a STATE PARKS & HISTORIC SITES
little money for food and beverages, or for CENTRAL ARIZONA
the nominal ammunition fee if you want Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Superior 520-689-2811

Shooting Facility, located off Carefree to try out firearms on the range. Lost Dutchman State Park Apache Junction 480-982-4485

Highway just west of Interstate 17. The Expo is sponsored by Pierce Bullet Picacho Peak State Park
COLORADO RIVER REGION
Picacho 520-466-3183

The Expo drew 26,000 attendees last Seal Target Systems. Alamo Lake State Park Wenden 928-669-2088
Buckskin Mountain State Park Parker 928-667-3231
Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach, Lake Havasu City 928-855-2784
Three State Parks recently closed because the adobe walls Lake Havasu State Park Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223

Temporarily Closed are crumbling and the foundation is NORTHERN ARIZONA

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Cottonwood 928-634-5283
Tonto Natural Bridge has severe roof washing away. Fort Verde State Historic park Camp Verde 928-567-3275
leaks and structural problems, and Je- Once the stabilization projects are Homolovi Ruins State Park Winslow 928-289-4106

rome State Historic Park has a wall that completed, the Board will re-evaluate Jerome State Historic Park Jerome 928-634-5381

is collapsing. Both of those parks closed the budget situation for re-opening. Lyman Lake State Park
Red Rock State Park
St. Johns
Sedona
928-337-4441
928-282-6907
on February 26. 602-542-4174, 800-285-3703 Slide Rock State Park Sedona 928-282-3034
McFarland State Historic Park was www.azstateparks.com Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson 928-476-4202
SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Catalina State Park Tucson 520-628-5798
Kartchner Caverns State Park Benson 520-586-2283

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Arizona Game & Fish Department
Oracle State Park Oracle 520-896-2425
Patagonia Lake State Park Patagonia 520-287-6965

GREAT OUTDOORS
OUTDOOR EXPO
Roper Lake State Park Safford 520-428-6760

NATIONAL FORESTS
This event attracts thousands NORTHERN ARIZONA
of outdoor recreationists Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest Springerville 928-333-4301

2009 for hands-on activities and Coconino National Forest Flagstaff 928-527-3600
Kaibab National Forest Williams 800-863-0546
workshops on: Prescott National Forest Prescott 928-445-1762
Tonto National Forest Phoenix 602-225-5200
Ben Avery Shooting Facility ◆ Hunting SOUTHERN ARIZONA
NW corner of 1-17 & Carefree Hwy, Phoenix ◆ Fishing Coronado National Forest Tucson 520-670-4552

WILDLIFE REFUGES
Saturday • March 28 ◆ Shooting sports
Alchesay National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◆ Archery Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge Parker 928-667-4144

◆ Off-highway vehicle Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Sasabe 520-823-4251

Sunday • March 29 recreation

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Ajo 520-387-6483
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Cibola 928-587-3253
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◆ Watercraft recreation Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Needles, CA 619-326-3853
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-3371
FREE Admission and Parking ◆ Wildlife conservation Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Yuma 928-783-7861
www.azgfd.gov/expo ◆ Other outdoor activities San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Douglas 520-364-2104
Wiliams Creek National Fish Hatchery 928-338-4901
Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery 928-767-3456

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Experience a Pow Wow
This Colorful Tradition Brings People Together
A pow wow will open your
eyes to Native American
lt ive
e
ur
culture. Originally a celebra-
Cu Nat
tion held in the spring to welcome
the beginnings of new life, the pow
wow was a chance to meet old acquain-
tances, make new friendships, for young
people to court, for holding
religious ceremonies, and for
dancing and singing. Pow
wows are still very much a
part of the lives of Native
Americans today.
In March and April there
are various pow wows being
held around the state - see
the listings on this page and
make plans to attend one of
them for an experience you
will never forget.
There are contest pow
wows and purely social pow
wows. Competitive singing
and dancing for prize money is a fairly
recent development in the pow wow tradi-
tion. Only registered contestants can take
part in the contest dances, but every-
one can participate in the “intertribal”
CALENDAR
MAR 13-15 SAN CARLOS/GLOBE
13th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow
Apache Gold Casino Resort - Competition
singing and dancing, Native arts & crafts,
traditional Native foods. We welcome
our Native and non-Native friends
and neighbors. Call for times/adm.
1-800-APACHE-8
MAR 14 PRESCOTT
Winter Navajo Rug Auction
Smoki Museum - Preview 10a-Noon,
auctioneer on hand to answer questions.
Auction 1p. Navajo tacos, complimentary
beverages avail. www.smokimuseum.org/
events.htm, more auctions at
www.rbburnhamtrading.com
MAR 14-15 TUCSON
27th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow
San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native
American inter-tribal dancing, contests,
Native American food/arts & crafts, Sa
10:30a-11p, Su 10a-7p. Adults $8, children
$6, 6 & under free, parking $3.
520-573-4051
MAR 19-22 SACATON
Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo
Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit
175 - Rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, Pow Wow, BBQ,
parade, carnival, arts/crafts, games &
sports, battle of the bands, 13-54 yrs $6,
55+ & ages 6-12 $4, 5 & under free.
520-562-6087/9840
MAY 9-8 GANADO
Native American Art Auction
Hubbell Trading Post - 400+ items incl
weavings, Pueblo Katsina dolls, pottery,
paintings, baskets. Preview 9-11a, auction
noon - Daylight Saving Time. Also out-
door market. Free adm. 928-755-3475
www.aztourist.com
Apache Gold Casino Resort
1-800-APACHE 8
dances, visitors included!
It is very interesting to learn about the
drums and the dances. There are two
types of drum, Northern and Southern
- these refer to styles rather
than geographical location.
Northern drums keep a
steadier tempo, the sing-
ing is high pitched, and the
group stays together. South-
ern drums, on the other
hand, have a more varied
rhythm and often the head
singer starts and then the
others join in. Singers must
learn a strict and exacting
protocol to be observed
while sitting at the drum.
Only Southern can
drum for the Gourd Dance,
originally performed by the Kiowa na-
tion. The Gourd dance is a warrior dance
performed by veterans and other elders.
Other dances are the Men’s Traditional,
which is patterned after the movements
of various animals and birds, and the
Men’s Grass Dance, one of oldest surviv-
ing tribal dances - borrowed from the
Omaha tribe. Women’s dances include
the Women’s Fancy Shawl and the Jingle
Dress Dance, which originated in the
Chippewa Ojibway territories.
One pow wow to enjoy is the San
Carlos Apache Tribe’s 13th Annual
Intertribal Pow Wow on March 13-15,
2009 at the Apache Gold Casino Resort
near Globe, Az. The Grand Entry parade
of dancers takes place Friday at 7 pm,
Saturday at noon and 7pm, and Sunday at
noon. This contest Pow Wow offers over
$75,000 in cash prizes. Visitors will also
find original handmade native arts and
crafts and traditional foods. General ad-
mission per session is $5 per person and a
3-day pass is $15. Those under 10 or over
60 years old enter free.
SMOKI MUSEUM
WINTER NAVAJO RUG AUCTION
PRESCOTT, AZ
Saturday, March 14, 2009
• Auction at 1 PM,
Public Preview
10 am until noon
• Navajo tacos
Complimentary
beverages available
Auctioneer Bruce Burnham and crew will be on
hand to answer questions during preview.
Absentee bids are welcome.
For details: www.smokimuseum.org/events.htm.
For a list of more auctions
www.rbburnhamtrading.com
Next event: May 9th
Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado Az.
Native American Art Auction
A Guide to Purchasing Native American
Arts and Crafts
Arizona Indian artists produce some
of the finest examples of Native Ameri-
can arts and crafts in the country. Some
people buy these pieces as investments,
while others purchase crafts purely for
the pleasure they bring. Whatever the
reason, you should become familiar
with the type of art or craft you wish
to buy before spending significant
amounts of money.
Identifying Authentic Arts and
Crafts:
It is often difficult to tell an im-
port from an authentic Indian piece.
Many Native Americans make and sell
inexpensive souvenir-type items, as
well as high-quality pieces, which can
be expensive. A growing concern is the
authenticity of crafts that are assembled
or finished by Native Americans rather
than made from raw materials or not
indigenous to the artist’s tribe (e.g.,
Navajo kachina dolls). The best insur-
ance is to become educated by reading
reference books and cultivating a good
eye by window shopping and viewing
museum exhibits.
Tips for purchasing Native Ameri-
can arts and crafts:
• Buy what you really like. Any piece
that is handmade with quality work-
manship and materials will always
give the owner much enjoyment and
personal satisfaction.
For more information contact:
Public Information Office- 520.562.9853
Tribal Recreation- 520.562.6087
www.mulchutha.com
Statewide AZ • Page 33
• Buy from an established dealer or
reputable artisan who can provide a
guarantee of authenticity and/or re-
spond to questions about the item (how
it was made, meaning of symbols, etc.).
• Ask the vendor to identify the
maker, if at all possible - for example,
jewelry will usually have a hallmark.
Any other information about tribal
origin, probable age of the item, origin
of the materials such as turquoise,
should be documented at the time of the
purchase on the receipt.
• Ask the salesperson for certification
of authenticity. P.L. 100-644, the Indian
Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, makes it
unlawful to offer or display for sale or
sell any good, with or without a Govern-
ment trademark, in any manner that
falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an
Indian product, or the product of a par-
ticular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian
arts and craft organization, resident
within the United States. Those who are
members should be able to produce of-
ficial tribal documentation acknowledg-
ing them as members.
Additional Information can be ob-
tained from the Indian Arts and Crafts
Association (IACA).
IACA: 505-265-9149
www.mulchutha.com
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Lodging, Dining & Colorado Trails Ranch Spotlight

Attraction Guide Family Fun Abounds
Attractions Family fun abounds 800-323-3833 Silver City, NM

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12161 County Rd. 240 forest. Guests savor home cooking with in the 1870s, Silver City still has an active
Juan Mountains just outside of mining industry, but offers quite a bit
Durango, CO 81301 choice meats, fish and poultry, garden
Durango, Colorado. With our riding, more. View collections of Mimbrate
877-711-7843, 800-323-3833 crisp vegetables and salads, plus fresh
www.coloradotrails.com fly-fishing and children’s programs, the black on white pottery invented here
baked breads and desserts.
ranch offers an array of activities for the or explore the works of various art-
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR
For an exceptional family vacation, ists throughout the community. Enjoy
entire family.
479 Main Ave., call us-and get ready for an adventure the peaceful calm of the Gila National
We tailor our riding program to ac-
Durango, CO 81301 you won’t forget! Forest as you relax in the former home
970-247-2733 commodate all ability levels. We’ll teach of famed outlaw Billy the Kid and the
www.durangotrain.com new riders the basics, and experienced infamous Geronimo.
riders will appreciate the quality of our CALENDAR www.silvercity.org
Frontier Movie Town horses and the opportunity to do more
297 W. Center than just “nose-to-tail” trail rides. We MAR 29 SAN DIEGO, CA Santa Fe, NM
Kanab, UT 84741 Gaslamp Quarter Artist Showcase The oldest capital city in North Amer-
435-644-5337 offer morning, afternoon and an all-day
Gaslamp Quarter Downtown - 50+ San ica, Santa Fe is a culture buff’s paradise.
www.frontiermovietown.com ride with no more than six guests to a Diego leading artists display their talent on Founded in the early 17th Century,
wrangler. the streets and in art galleries, restaurants Santa Fe has retained its original cultural
Mild to Wild Rafting We offer a full service fly-fishing & shops of the Gaslampdistrict. Free to and historical roots, while embracing
53 Rio Vista Circle
Durango, CO 81301 program with over two miles of private view art; $10 Fine Wine and Spirits Sam- modern city life. Take part in wine, folk
800-567-6745 water and stocked fishing on ranch pling. Noon-7p. 619-233-5227 art, and music festivals as well as rodeos,
www.mild2wildrafting.com ponds. Our guides provide professional culinary competitions, and historic
APR 17-19 DURANGO, CO tours. Enjoy world-class restaurants,
services for novice and expert fishermen, Bluegrass Meltdown events, and attractions, while being sur-
plus all of the essential supplies. A bluegrass music festival in downtown rounded by traces of the hallowed past.
Lodging In addition to horses and fishing, Durango, music and live performances. www.santafe.org
Bear Creek Motel & Cabins guests can enjoy our heated pool and www.durangomeltdown.com
88 Main St. hot tub, river rafting, guided hikes, Borrego Springs, CA
Pinos Altos, NM, 88053 trap-shooting, riflery and archery. We APR 30-MAY 2 DURANGO, CO Located in NE San Diego County, Bor-
1-888-388-4515 Durango Wine Experience rego Springs is a village completely sur-
offer an optional guided trip to Mesa Celebrate 50+ wineries in downtown Du- rounded by the 600,000 acre Anza-Bor-
www.bearcreekcabins.com Verde National Park (at an additional rango - www.durangowine.com rego Desert State Park. Lodging ranges
Best Western Durango Inn and Suites charge). You can also expect an evening from rustic campsites to full service
21382 US Hwy. 160 West at a Victorian Melodrama, western danc- MAY 1-3 TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM resorts, and restaurants run the gamut
Durango, CO 81302 ing, a hayride and a campfire sing-along. 60th Annual Truth or Consequences Fiesta from casual bar food to four star dining.
970-247-3251, 800-547-9090 Our children’s program divides kids Parade downtown, junk boat race, rodeo, The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® is a
www.durangoinn.com carnival, fishing derby, arts & crafts, Fiesta UNESCO conservation designated World
aged 5 through 17 into groups, each Karaoke Idol sing-off, games and more Biosphere Reserve. 12 wilderness areas
Copper Manor Motel with their own counselor and plenty of family fun at Ralph Edwards Park. and 110 miles of riding and hiking trails
710 Silver Heights Blvd. activities. We can arrange a babysitter 575-894-5555 provide visitors with the opportunity to
Silver City, NM 88061 for children younger than 5. experience the wonders of the Colorado
575-538-5392 CTR mealtime is special, whether in MAY 2-3 PARIA, UT Desert. 800-559-5524
our dining room or a cookout in the Riverfest! Spring Music Festival
Kanab Mission Inn 7th Annual Riverfest promotes the area’s Durango, Co
386 East 300 South history, culture, heritage, and tourism.
nce Born from mining, Durango today is
Kanab, UT 84741 Experieing, fun Plenty of speakers, music and fun. Free a popular tourist destination offering
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an ex ion in the adm. 928-691-1047, numerous festivals, a variety of shops
vacat untains of pariaoutpost@yahoo.com and restaurants, and exciting outdoor
Restaurants cool moColorado! recreation. Miles of trails lead through
SW Great for everyone! the San Juan Mountains for hiking,
Butterfield Room at La Casa del Zorro mountain biking, horseback riding or
3845 Yaqui Pass Rd.
Riding•Fishing•Rafting•Swimming•Cook-outs Register On-line
Shooting Sports•Cozy Cabins•Fantastic Meals Receive a free issue of four-wheeling. Others enjoy white-wa-
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ter rafting and kayaking on the Animas
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Child s Program Colorado Trails Ranch
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Chez Grand-Mere
800-323-3833 One of the most popular attractions
3 Depot Place is the Durango and Silverton Narrow
Durango, CO 81301 Gauge Railroad, carrying visitors on an
970-247-7979 exciting adventure through the Animas
Gorge. 970-247-3500
Copper Creek Ranch Chuck Wagon Supper
and Western Show Kanab, UT
20 Flury Lane Kanab is a scenic tourist town with
Silver City, NM 88061 a friendly western spirit, often called
575-538-2971 “Little Hollywood” because of its film-
making history over the years. A com-
Diane’s Restaurant munity of 5,400, it is located seven miles
510 N. Bullard St. north of the Arizona border on U.S.
Silver City, NM 88061 Alternate 89 and offers exciting vacation
575-538-8722 opportunities year round.
Kanab is surrounded by coral pink
RV Resorts cliffs and sand dunes, volcanic craters
and lava flows, deep canyons, majestic
The Springs at Borrego RV Resort mountains and plains. Kanab is consid-
2255 Digiorgio Rd. ered a popular hub location for visits to
Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon Na-
760-767-0004 tional Parks, Grand Staircase/Escalante
www.springsatborrego.com National Monument and Lake Powell.
435-644-5033
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Lodging, Dining Downturn in Economy Means… CALENDAR

Great Rates in Rocky Point
& Activity Guide The economic slump here
800-427-6259
MAR 14 LOS ALGODONES, B.C.
Spring Party for Winter Visitors
Intersection of Ave. A between 1st

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Dining

Banana’s Restaurant
San Carlos
(011-52) 622-226-0606
www.bananasgang.com
Old Port Galley Restaurant
Rocky Point
638-383-3354
www.rockypointdreamweddings.com
Fishing
Sea Fari
Calle 13, Rocky Point
(011-52) 638-383-8175
www.seafarirockypoint.com
Reel Loco Sport Fishing Charters
San Carlos
(011-52) 623-810-4756
www.reellocosportfishing.com
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to eat
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us either through stock market
losses, property values, layoffs and
any other number of maladies. Tourism
has been in steady decline over the past
2 years as gas prices have fluctuated, the
economy has slumped, and people have
taken their “mad money” and put it away
for a rainy day. A natural side effect of a
slumping economy is that prices on goods
and services drop during that time. Rocky
Point is no exception. Right now, you can
enjoy the lowest rates on condo rentals
since 2005.
For a stay at the Sonoran Spa Resort on
Sandy Beach, a 2-bedroom condo for 2
nights on the weekend will cost you under
$500 out the door. With Spring Break
on the horizon, as well as Easter and the
summer months, these reasonable prices
beckon Phoenicians and Tucsonans alike.
No one wants to get on a plane and fly
right now with airfare being what it is,
and Rocky Point is only 4 hours away.
Remember also that you can book for
Spring Break at regular weekend rates
instead of holiday rates.
Local restaurants and businesses in
Rocky Point offer great deals, too. Find
lower priced entrees and daily specials
in the restaurants. Shops have always
“wheeled and dealed” in Rocky Point, so
expect some great haggling as well. Seize
the opportunity now to get away for less.
Call Rocky Point Reservations or visit
their website to check out the great rates
on all of their properties.
“snowbirds”. Fresh food, live music, local
vendors. www.losalgodones.com
MAR 28 SAN FELIPE
3rd Int’l Blues and Arts Fiesta
San Felipe Baseball Stadium - More bands,
more artists, more fun! Promoted by San
Felipe Lion’s Club. Info and tickets online.
www.bluesandarts.com
APR 11 ROCKY POINT, SON
One Club Open Golf Tournament
JJ’s Cantina -Golfers use only one club per
18 holes in this unique competition.
638-383-2785
APR 17-18 ROCKY POINT
Rocky Point Triathlon
Las Palomas Golf & Beach Resort - More
than 1500 athletes from all over the world
participate in this competition.
877-843-3717

Lodging 3rd Int’l Blues & Arts Fiesta APR 18 ROCKY POINT
Volleyball on the Beach
Paradiso Resort
San Carlos San Felipe, Baja California Mexico, March 28th Playa Bonita - International tournament
with teams primarily from CA, TX and AZ.
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Blues & Arts Fiesta is a presen- www.sanfelipelionsclub.com
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800-259-6976 the support of the community of San
Felipe. Taking place on Saturday March
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28th at the downtown San Felipe Baseball
Real Estate Agents/ Stadium, the festival presents live Blues,
Developments beautiful art & sculpture, and amazing tal-
ent all encapsulated in cool sea breezes and
Oceano majestic mountains. This outdoor concert
Rocky Point
costs only $20.00 and offers 10 bands,
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www.gooseano.com 60 artists, and food and drink! So bring a
chair and plan to stay all day!
REMAX Legacy San Felipe sits at the base of the moun-
Rocky Point tains on the Gulf of California (Sea of
602-334-4359
Local #: 638-383-1425 Cortez) and offers vacationers a medley of
www.realestaterockypoint.net adventures: beaches, fresh seafood, golf,
hiking, fishing, boat trips and more.
RV Campgrounds The Blues Concert & Art Fiesta is a fund
raising event for the community of San
Playa De Oro RV Resort Felipe benefiting The Sonshine Hacienda
Rocky Point
and The Flying Samaritans Medical Clinics.
Local #: 638-383-2668
www.playadeoro-rv.com Sonshine Hacienda’s goal is to aid the
social services of San Felipe in being able
Vacation Rentals to place abused and/or abandoned children
in a safe place, while they and their family
Rocky Point Reservations situation can be evaluated more in depth.
602-439-1556
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www.rockypointres.com sionaries2@yahoo.com, Gary or Karen.
Flying Samaritans is a volunteer orga-
translators, pilots and support personnel
drive or fly to clinics in private aircraft.
The Flying Samaritans has four basic
missions: primary care, specialty care,
education and emergency care.
Lions Club International Mission
Statement: To create and foster a spirit of
understanding among all people for hu-
manitarian needs by providing voluntary
services through community involve-
ment and international cooperation.
Mexpro is the leading
provider for auto coverage
for US & Canadian
tourists visiting Mexico.
1-888-INS-4-MEX
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purchase and print online
Services Include:
-Multiple A-Related Carriers
-Comparison Quoting
-Travel Assistance
Sandy Beach- Parachutists from Eloy,
Arizona make their colorful descents from
the skies over Playa Bonita Resort.
1-888-232-8142
MAY 9 ROCKY POINT, SON
Chili Cook-off
Cholla Bay - More than one hundred chefs
from all over the world converge to partic-
ipate in this unique cookery competition.
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• 150 state-of-the-art sites to accommodate the

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DJ’s RV Resort • 20/30/50 amps, water and waste disposal
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State-of the-Art Meets Ancient Land “Just Across the River” in Bullhead City
Welcome to the Eagle 480-789-5310 The River City RV Park 928 754-2121
View RV Resort and the home www.eagleviewrvresort.com has been serving value con- www.rivercitvrvpark.com
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Nation. We are located on the
eastern edge of Scottsdale, where the
Four Peaks rise from the desert floor
and the Verde River supplies life to the
thirsting ground. The Eagle View RV
Resort thrives with the history and tradi-
tions of this ancient land and its culture.
Immediately you will know that this is
a special place, one like no other, as you
gaze upon the majestic mountains that
encircle the land and witness the beauty
of the eagles flying above. Here, in the
middle of the desert, a light is forever
shining, a light illuminated by the beauty
and mystique of the Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation.
The Eagle View RV Resort is truly the
ultimate destination and your stay will
be memorable and enjoyable. The resort
offers 150 state-of-the-art sites, which
come with water, electricity, sewer, wire-
less internet and telephone & cable TV
jacks.
The clubhouse has a computer room,
Plasma TV, pool table, games, exchange
library and complimentary continental
breakfast. Also available is a full laundry
room, accessible and non-accessible
showers, restrooms, and a heated pool
and spa.
The Eagle View RV Resort is located
off Beeline Highway (SR87) across from
Arizona’s first gaming facility, Fort
McDowell Casino, which offers live
Blackjack, Poker, Bingo, Keno, 776 slot
machines, five restaurants and free
shuttle service to and from Eagle View.
With your stay you will be able to enjoy
discounts at the award winning We Ko
Pa Golf Club and the Fort McDowell Ad-
ventures, a Wild West outdoor adventure
venue.
At Eagle View you are also in close
proximity to Fountain Hills, Phoenix
and Scottsdale where there are arts &
crafts fairs, antique car shows, MLB
spring training games, professional and
collegiate sporting events, Fiesta Bowl/
Parade and Phoenix International Race-
way.
At this time, when everyone is espe-
cially concerned with getting good value
for their dollars, Eagle View RV Resort
has a great special offer: 3 nights for the
price of 2 (no other discounts apply).
with friendly service and a great
location at reasonable prices. We
are located just three miles south of the
Laughlin bridge on the Arizona side of
the Colorado River in Bullhead City. We
are only a 5-minute walk to the river.
We feature clean restrooms, laundry
facilities, a rec hall with games and exer-
cise equipment, heated pool, horseshoes,
and outdoor barbecue areas. A dog run
is adjacent to the Park. Most spaces have
telephones that you can sign up for if
you are staying for awhile. The Park
has a Wi-Fi system that is available for
Internet connections. Our Park is a place
where you can meet and talk over the
day’s adventures with fellow RV’ers.
There are lots of river related activities
in the Bullhead City/Laughlin area: tour
boats, river taxis, and ski doo rentals.
Launch your boat on the river just a
quarter mile down the road from our
park. Just across the river is the exciting
city of Laughlin with ten casinos, and
Las Vegas is only a 2-hour drive. There
are plenty of other attractions within an
hour or two drive from our Park. Lake
Mohave is a 15-minute drive, the old
town of Oatman is about 30 minutes and
the Grand Canyon is 4 hours away.
We’ve lowered our monthly rate to
$300 but electric usage is now charged
separately. Our weekly and daily rates
($125 and $21) have remained the same
and electrical usage is included. Cable
TV with 70 stations is free. Propane
deliveries are made to the Park on a
schedule. We honor most major dis-
counts like Good Sam and AAA. Also, if
your organization is planning a visit to
the Bullhead City or Laughlin area for an
extended stay, ask our managers about a
group rate.
So the next time you are thinking
about staying on the Colorado River for
a day, a week, a month or a year or two,
give us a call and stay with us. You’ll find
lots of friendly folks to hang around with
and friendly managers to help you out.
We are located at 2225 Merrill Avenue.
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