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Note - See the update at the bottom of this story for areas that have reopened since the issue date. PHOENIX, AZ, February 28, 2017—For Immediate Release. Forest Road 19, leading to Bartlett Lake, is closed due to flooding just east of the Cave Creek Ranger District office. Forest Road 20 which leads to Needle Rock and Box Bar is also closed due to flooding. Recreation sites around Horseshoe and Bartlett reservoirs have been closed because of water flowing into and through the Verde River s... Full story
US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport, has launched the new Safety at Sea Online course, featuring eight-modules of online Safety at Sea curriculum designed for sailors of all types and levels - cruisers and racers, novices and experts. "US Sailing is excited to introduce its first online course for offshore sailors," said Chuck Hawley, chairman of the US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee. "The Safety at Sea Online course is a companion to the popular hands-on sessions offered by... Full story
Adding a bimini top brings more than simple comfort to a boat - it also provides critical protection from the sun's UV rays. To simplify installation, Accon Marine offers an array of Quick Release Bimini Hinges to suit virtually any mounting location. The Accon Marine 401 Surface Mount Quick Release Bimini Hinge has a low profile and eliminates the need for cutouts. Built from corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel, its design makes it easy to remove or install the top without having to keep... Full story
Arizona Boating & Watersports / Western Outdoor Times is proud to be the sponsor for the Aquarium Demonstration Tank. You will find all these great presentations at this years event. Arizona Bass Tips - Gary Senft Bass Throughout the West - Matt Shura Bass with AZ Bass Guides - Scooter Griffith Catch More Bass in Arizona - Tai Au Crappie Time! - Art Chamberlin Fishin' with Johnny Johnson - Johnny Johnson Kayak Fishing Local Waters for Big Bass - Brian... Full story
Revel in the atmosphere of 16th century Europe! Step back in time. Explore our 30-acre festival village filled with 13 stages of nonstop entertainment; falconry, sea fairies, pirates, performances of music, dance, acrobatics, and comedy. Cheer on your favorite armored knight at the jousting tournament. Explore the marketplace with over 200 storybook shops, studios and galleries filled with unique arts and crafts, plus kitchens, pubs, and people-powered rides. Foolish pleasures mix with artisan... Full story
From attracting fish to creating the perfect dockside mood, TecNiq's new M50 and M51 Water Dragon Underwater Lighting illuminates the world aquatic. They're the brightest surface-mounted LED underwater lights available, yet are competitively priced. And with a lifetime warranty, a long and reliable service life is guaranteed. Built to last, M50 Water Dragon Underwater Lighting fixtures boast rugged aluminum die-cast bodies and 316 polished stainless steel covers. Running on 12V/24V, TecSeal... Full story
WIDE WORLD MAPS & MORE! Has moved its Phoenix store and offices from west Indian School Rd., where it has been for more than three decades. The new location opened March 1st and is still on Indian School Rd. but about 4.5 miles east. The new location is 2133 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. The change is part of restructuring and improvement designed to provide a more positive retail environment and better serve customers. The new location is easy to get to east of SR 51 (halfway... Full story
Arizona Boating & Watersports / Western Outdoor Times publications have won four awards. 2008 - Arizona Game & Fish Commission Media of The Year Award 2010 - National Water Safety Congress Award of Merit 2013 - Arizona Game & Fish Commission Media of The Year Award 2016 - Arizona Game & Fish Commission Outdoor Writer of The Year Award Arizona Boating & Watersports / Western Outdoor Times publications include - Arizona Boating & Watersports / Western Outdoor Tim... Full story
Lake Paddlemore returns for free with a 90,000-gallon pond offering a tranquil respite and water safety lessons. PHOENIX – Hit the water and take a short paddle around the 90,000-gallon kayaking pond at the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo, presented by Shikar Safari Club International. Admission and parking are free for the family-friendly, hands-on event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at the Ben Avery Shooting Fac... Full story
Raymarine introduced AXIOM, a powerful new multifunction navigation system with new built-in RealVision 3D™ sonar, all new LightHouse 3 operating system, and blazing fast quad-core performance. RealVision 3D™ sonar represents technology to see what is below, behind, and to the sides of the boat, all at once and in three-dimensions. With fast quad-core processor performance, RealVision 3D™ displays the entire underwater world in stunning detail, including structure, cover, fish, and forage. Addit... Full story
The popular country music trio, Junction 87, will be performing at Roosevelt Lake Marina's Marina Bar http://www.rlmaz.com/ on Saturday, April 1, from 8-11 p.m. Junction 87 is comprised of Billy Ichida on lead guitar, fiddle and saxophone; Jim Norman on bass guitar and vocals; and Bob Lewis on lead vocal and rhythm guitar. A readers’ poll in the Payson Roundup named Junction 87 the Best Local Music Band of 2017. Along with being a staple in the regional country music scene, Junction 87 p... Full story
The Hobie-McCulloch Cup - March 10-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - is open to all multihull catamaran sailors; however, only current members of HCANA (Hobie Class Association of North America) are eligible to race in the regatta. Membership applications are available at the event. Competitors travel from across the western United States for the event, which is the first event of the 2017 Hobie Division 2 Regatta schedule. Races will take place in the waters north of the island, from Windsor Beach,... Full story
The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world's oldest active ship Star of India. Our collection of ships and exhibits are available for daily public tours. The San Diego Maritime Museum has events for everyone. Concert Series Pacific Heritage Tour Pirate Days Sweetheart Sail aboard San Salvador Whale... Full story
PHOENIX - S.H. ("Sy") Sohmer has been named director of Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park (https://azstateparks.com/boyce-thompson/), effective Jan. 29, 2017. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is part of the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, or CALS, and is managed in cooperation with Arizona State Parks and Trails and the Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum, Inc. Sohmer brings to CALS more than 40 years of experience as a research botanist, university... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo (https://www.azgfd.com/Expo) dates are set for Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Admission and parking are free. Once again, there will be plenty of hands-on fun for all ages. Check out the huge kids' fishing tanks. See all sorts of live wildlife. Learn target archery and try other shooting sports in a safe, supervised, controlled environment on the range. Get a feel for specialty shooting... Full story
Don't miss Raucous Revelry at the Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! 16th-Century European Village Market The Festival is an outdoor event that combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a... Full story
Location: Off Hwy 74 (Carefree Hwy) at MP 19, follow signs from the main entrance off Castle Hot Springs Road to the north entrance of Lake Pleasant to Firemanâs Cove. What is Paddle Fest? It is a great time for everyone to come out to Lake Pleasant Regional Park and try different forms of paddle craft (sit on top, touring, sea, Hobie pedal kayaks, outriggers, rafts, white water kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards)! You can bring your own paddle craft too. The event also offers an ar... Full story
Long Beach - March 1-5, 2017 - The 71 year old Fred Hall Show at the Long Beach Convention Center is the world's largest sportfishing show, California's largest boat show and an international leader in hunting and fishing travel. Virtually all forms of outdoor recreation are represented at this enormous event, featuring: more fishing tackle manufacturer displays than any other show anywhere, California's largest marine accessories display, hundreds of fishing tackle booths, hundreds of... Full story
Location: Off Hwy 74 (Carefree Hwy) at MP 19, follow signs from the main entrance off Castle Hot Springs Road to the north entrance of Lake Pleasant to Fireman's Cove. Motorless Fishing Derby at Lake Pleasant - Sign-in starts at 5:30a.m. You must sign-in by 6:15a.m. Sign in and start is at Fireman's Cove. Derby finishes at 12:30p.m. For details contact Brian Soefje at 480-297-9590. Follow details via this FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1220654774721860/ Photo Contest See Stage... Full story
Famed for its dramatic rapids and canyons, the Colorado is one of the most desirable whitewater rivers in the United States, and its Grand Canyon section – run by more than 22,000 people annually – has been called the "granddaddy of rafting trips". Grand Canyon trips typically begin at Lee's Ferry and take out at Diamond Creek or Lake Mead; they range from one to eighteen days for commercial trips and from two to twenty-five days for private trips. Private (noncommercial) trips are ext... Full story
For the past 15 years, the Arizona Yacht Club (AYC) and the Arizona Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) have opened the national Leukemia Cup Regatta calendar on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, pairing it with the AYC's long-running Birthday Regatta. The 2017, the AYC's 16th Regatta will be held on President's Day weekend -February 17-19. By taking to the waters of Lake Pleasant, Regatta sailors have raised more than $580,000 to fight blood cancers. Join us for the 2017... Full story
Arizona's largest sportsmen, outdoor and boat show will again be at WestWorld of Scottsdale. ISE's Arizona show had great success at WestWorld of Scottsdale in 2016. The venue provides easy freeway access to the more populous eastern corridor and surrounding cities. The show was able to expand its outdoor exhibits to include more recreational vehicles, a wakeboarding feature and more. The inaugural year for ISE Scottsdale and Arizona Boat Show were a rousing success and we expect even more... Full story
QUICKLY CLEAR -- The ability to quickly clear water from a boat is critical to safety. Beckson Marine's Thirsty-MateR High Capacity Super Pumps remove 22 gallons per minute with no priming, and are ideal for any size vessel. Visit local dealers or www.beckson.com.... Full story
Revel in the atmosphere of 16th century Europe! Step back in time. Explore our 30-acre festival village filled with 13 stages of nonstop entertainment; falconry, sea fairies, pirates, performances of music, dance, acrobatics, and comedy. Cheer on your favorite armored knight at the jousting tournament. Explore the marketplace with over 200 storybook shops, studios and galleries filled with unique arts and crafts, plus kitchens, pubs, and people-powered rides.... Full story
Back by popular demand, Maricopa County's Parks and Recreation Department last month rolled out the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge. "This is the sixth year Parks has offered the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge. Visitors love it because it's open to all abilities and user groups - hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers and horseback riders. It's also a great motivator for those looking to transition their indoor exercise routines back outdoors," stated Maricopa County Board of Supervisor Steve G... Full story