Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Join us on a family campout to learn the ropes of camping and experience all the fun of being in the outdoors! 2019 Spring Dates • May 11-12 - River Island State Park – Parker • May 18-19 - Dead Horse Ranch State Park – Cottonwood 2019 Fall Dates • September 14-15 - Tonto Natural Bridge State Park – Payson • September 21-22 - Slide Rock State Park – Sedona • October 5-6 - Cattail Cove State Park – Lake Havasu • October 12-13 - Kartchner Caverns State Park – Benson • October 26-27 - Roper Lak... Full story
This Tempe destination is a memorable outdoors attraction with fresh produce and a delightful on-site restaurant. By Lauren Saria And Rachel Semik Photos By Mark Lipczysnki From: Tempe Tourism Office On a crisp, cool Saturday morning, farmer Ken Singh chats with a family enjoying breakfast at Singh Meadows in north Tempe. In the distance, a fire pit puffs smoke into the pale, blue sky and steam rises from a clear, chemical-free pond. For 30 years, this was Rio Salado Golf Course, maintained in... Full story
The Largest Boat Show In The Southwest To Kick Off Boating Season New powerboats will be unveiled, plus expanded in-water demos and a cool corn-hole competition. The largest boat show in the Southwest is gearing up to kick off the summer boating season in the middle of the desert by featuring a floating tiki bar that is expected to make a huge splash this summer in Lake Havasu. The return of the 28th Annual Lake Havasu Boat Show to the Colorado River is scheduled from April 5-7 at Windsor Beach... Full story
SAVE NOW -- Safe boaters know that keeping equipment in top working order is the best way to avoid potential problems on the water. Just in time for spring launch, a new rebate from Hubbell Marine allows owners to upgrade shore power cable sets and save money in the process. Those who purchase a 50' Hubbell 50A, 125/250V cable set between now and June 30 qualify for a $50 cash rebate. An additional $25 rebate on the companion YQ230 Intelligent Y Adapter allows boaters to enjoy enhanced... Full story
April 12, 2019 - Good afternoon, Here is the final update for the East Fire. Thanks for sharing this information with your audience. Have a great weekend, Carrie Final Update: The East Fire, located south of Globe, is now 100% contained. Firefighters will mop-up hot spots, and smoke may continue to be visible for the next several days, unless the area getting a wetting rain. The final acreage of the East Fire was 5.9 acres. Carrie Templin Public Affairs Officer Forest Service Tonto National... Full story
PHOENIX—February 28, 2019—The USDA Forest Service will temporarily closure Granite Reefon the Lower Salt River, for two days next week, to remove Giant Reed and Salt Cedar near the banks of the recreation area. The parking lot will be closed to allow workers with chain saws to cut vegetation and load it into trailers to remove it from the area. Work is being done during the week to limit the inconvenience to our recreating public. The work will open up the area for fishing and watercraft use... Full story
Merriment abounds! Get ready to be transported back to the 16th century as one of the largest and most picturesque Renaissance Festivals in the nation continues the raucous revelry below the foothills of the Superstition Mountains. Throughout March, the Arizona Renaissance Festival takes you back in history. The Festival is celebrating its 31st season of pomp and pageantry and invites you to join in the revelry! The Arizona Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine,... Full story
NEW YORK, N.Y., USA (February 27, 2019) – The Cruising Club of America (CCA) today announced the 2018 recipients of the international organization’s most prestigious awards, including Bruce Halabisky and Tiffany Loney of Orcas Island, Wash., Stan Honey of Palo Alto, Calif., and Ellen and Seth Leonard of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii.... 
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Prescott Soon To Have Four The City of Prescott currently has three recreational reservoirs, Upper Goldwater, Watson, and Willow Lakes. The City is planning on opening Lower Goldwater Lake for recreational activities in either 2019 or 2020. Upper Goldwater Lake was created when the dam was built in 1932 by the City of Prescott. The lakes maximum storage capacity is 700 acre feet. In the 1970s, with State Lake Improvement Funds, initial improvements were made and the lake was opened. In 2014,... Full story
Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, the leader in RV hydronic heating solutions, has added the 250D to its 200 Series line-up. Ideal for smaller RVs that already have diesel onboard, it debuts at RVX, March 12–14, Salt Lake City, booth 2339, and is already available on Tiffin Motorhome's Allegro RED as an option. The Aqua-Hot 250D delivers 40,000 Btu/hr of enveloping warmth without the annoyance of cold spots or dry, blowing air. Low-voltage fans ensure exceptionally quiet operation. Similar to luxury r... Full story
This is the 40th year the San Diego Sportfishing Council has sponsored its special showcase of San Diego sportfishing. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to join us and discover a bit more of what the Port of San Diego holds for you. Arizona Boating And Watersports will be there. Stop by our booth and say hello.... Website
The 11th annual International Yellowtail Derby kicks off on April 27 and will continue through June 9. The 44-day tournament enters its second decade. San Diego's International Yellowtail DerbyAnglers first participated in the derby in 2009 and only lasted nine days; this year's tournament is nearly five times longer. The largest fish, as in years past, wins the tournament. Yellowtail, white sea bass and halibut are all eligible for the tournament's prizes. Contact John Campbell at 619-991-5480... Website
Photos and text courtesy of the Arizona Renaissance Festival Be transported back to the 16th century as one of the largest and most picturesque Renaissance Festivals in the nation prepares for raucous revelry below the foothills of the Superstition Mountains. A cast of nearly 2,000 costumed characters roam the streets among more than 200 artisans, crafters and food vendors. Artisans are housed in the market lanes filled with storybook shops and medieval tents. Dates/Hours The 2019 Arizona... Full story
From Paleo Leap There's not much that can hold a candle to a dinner of freshly caught trout. And, we have saved you the hassle of scouring the internet to find delicious recipes worthy of such a prized fish. First things first, you'll need to catch (or if not an angler, buy) a trout. You can just use a spinning reel if that's all you have, but once you try fly fishing and tie your own flies, you'll be addicted. Though you can also use farm-raised fish for these trout recipes, part of the magic... Full story
Many RVers prefer a natural, secluded campsite, but even the most seasoned driver sometimes finds it near to impossible to steer the RV into the optimal position to take full advantage of the setting. With a Parkit360 Force 5K or Force 10K power dolly, it's easy to maneuver a travel trailer, fifth wheel, pop up or pod around tight corners, trees, low branches and other obstacles. Best of all, it's uniquely compact, so it fits into a camper storage compartment or the trunk of a small sedan. The... Full story
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Injury Prevention Program has again partnered with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in promoting child passenger safety and driver awareness. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 3 to 14. Research shows that as children age, they are less likely to be in the appropriate child safety seat for their age and weight. Correctly used child safety seats are extremely effective and reduce t... Full story
The AZ Renaissance Festival has 14 stages of continuous, live entertainment, each packed with a unique mix of comedy, music and antics throughout the 30-acre village marketplace. There is also an Outdoor Circus, a Medieval Arts & Crafts Fair and a Jousting Tournament with three performances each day. Be transported back to the 16th century as one of the largest and most picturesque Renaissance Festivals in the nation prepares for raucous revelry below the foothills of the Superstition... Full story
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue was founded in 2008 as a grassroots response to the housing crisis that left thousands of people displaced and thousands of pets abandoned. Lost Our Home Founder and Executive Director, Jodi Polanski, worked as a local mortgage banker during that time and witnessed these devastating results firsthand. Pets were abandoned in foreclosed homes, often without food or water. Others were forced into shelters-their owners having no other choice. With the second highest... Full story
Public can enter raffle for 2018 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 EPS. The State Employees Charitable Campaign (SECC) annually provides Arizona state employees with an opportunity to voluntarily contribute monetary donations that support more than 400 nonprofit agencies. Now there's an opportunity for the public to participate as well. The campaign recently announced that proceeds from the raffle of a 2018 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 EPS will equally benefit Wildlife for Tomorrow and the Arizona Elk... Full story
As Summer Winds Down From the Tonto National Forest, here again are the tried-and-true reminders to ensure your visit is an enjoyable, safe one: Fireworks, Campfires, and Smoking Fireworks are prohibited year-round on all National Forest lands. While fire restrictions recently were lifted on the Tonto National Forest, vegetation remains dry. Visitors should carry enough extra water to extinguish campfires, choose campfire sites carefully, maintain small fires and ensure all fires and smoking mat... Full story
Pleasant Harbor and Evofit, will be hosting the 1st Annual Pleasant Harbor Dam Cancer! 5K Run/Walk at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, Oct. 13. The race will take place on the New Waddell Dam which is 4,700 feet long and 440 feet high. Construction of the current Lake Pleasant Dam, begun in 1984, was completed in 1994. Never open to the public, runners will have a unique vantage point running high above the lake's surface. Details Tickets for the Dam Cancer! 5K Run/Walk are $46.00 and available... Full story
Argos Nautic's 330 JET tender was chosen as a 2018 Boating Industry Top Product of the Year from among hundreds of nominations submitted. The annual award honors the best new or updated marine products that stand out for their impact on the industry, innovation and how they advance their category or create a new segment. "It's an honor to be chosen for a Top Product award," said Patrick Sullivan, Argos Nautic sales and marketing. "The 330 JET is such an innovative boat that solves a space issue... Full story
Before Memorial Day in 1922, we conducted our first poppy distribution, becoming the first veterans' organization to organize a nationwide distribution. The poppy soon was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, as it remains today. Assembled By Challenged Vets During our 1923 encampment, we decided that VFW "Buddy"® Poppies would be assembled by disabled and needy veterans who would be paid for their work to provide them with financial... Full story
Beginning October 1, Maricopa County's Parks and Recreation Department will bring back the popular Buy One, Get One camping promotion! The promotion allows park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night, or more, at a desert mountain county park to receive one night of equal or lesser value for free during that same stay. "The Board takes a lot of pride in our parks system because it showcases so beautifully what is unique about living in the Sonoran desert," said Chairman Steve Chucri,... Full story
What Do You Think? Is Star of India Haunted? Starting at 6 p.m., storytelling tours happen every 15 minutes, with the last tour starting at 9:15 p.m. It's time again for all aspiring ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to gather on the Star of India for some ghostly haunted tales of enormous proportions. Enjoy lantern led tours around the ship and hear eerie legends from the Star of India's past. Hear the tales of how young John Campbell fell to his death from the rigging and more creepy... Full story
