Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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I'll keep my introduction brief this issue as I want to stress two important things for our class: 1. Our 60th (!) class reunion is set for September 2017 in the afternoon at the museum just above Franklin Park. As next year progresses, you will receive more details. 2. Although I do enjoy putting out Pirate Press from time to time (and, of course, hearing from you), I think that social-media has me beat as to timing and convenience. I hope that all of you will consider becoming Facebook... Full story
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue and event co-chairs Gina Page and Anne Marie Geary cordially invite you to our best-ever and 6th Annual Holiday Champagne Brunch & Auction, Sunday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. Join hundreds of other pet lovers at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Paradise Valley, for an inspiring, fun event filled with sparkling champagne, a delicious brunch, and a huge silent auction brimming with gifts for everyone's holiday gift. For your entertainment there will... Full story
Tonto Creek Trout Time -- Our friend Catherine May had a great catching time this fall at Upper Tonto Creek. She tempted these rainbow trout with salmon eggs and, obviously, May was pleased with her catch, the largest being 12.5 inches.... Full story
Editor's Note: Some of the most beautiful of holiday events are the Christmas lighted-boat parades. Although there are more in the Southwest, the ones we mention here are among the favorites. (If you know of others you would like included in our December issue, please email their information to editor@azbw.com.) In Arizona Lake Havasu: "Bright Ideas" Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 2016 @ 6:30pm The Annual Boat Parade of Lights is in its 34th year and has been the must-see event of the holiday... Full story
Whether you are an angler, a hunter, or an outdoors enthusiast, one of the treasures we share is the abundance of wildlife in the Southwest. From rainbow trout in the high country to majestic elk in the forest lands to the antelope on our open plains, to the perky Gambel quail, to the endearing little black-footed ferrets, these beings who share our world can certainly be considered precious residents of our outdoors. At Thanksgiving time, when many concentrate on expressing gratitude for the... Full story
Boating - Sail Aboard A Galleon - The Pacific Heritage Tour is for those who love history and sailing. Tackle & Target - Set Your Sights - John Anderson discusses one of the most important aspects of good shooting: sight alignment. Click on the cover if you would like information on purchasing our glossy version of the October 2016 issue. AZBW/WOT Oct. 2016 AZBW/WOT Oct. 2016 By Jim & Carol Allen 32 pages, published 10/3/2016 One-Stop Shopping It Is - By Carol L. AllenThis fast and gorgeous... Full story
Sometimes statistics are just too vast or vague to understand; however, here is some information from the ASPCA that we found that may put you in a tail spin. Why are there so many abandoned, neglected or relinquished pets in the United States? The American Humane Association estimates approximately 8 million animals enter shelters each year. Here are some other statistics: • Each year, about 3.7 million animals are euthanized (American Humane Association). • 5 in 10 dogs and 7 in 10 cats in... Full story
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2008 as a grassroots response to the thousands of pets in need as a result of the economic downturn in general, and the Phoenix-area foreclosure crisis in particular. The economic crisis has consequences for the state's homeowners and workers, but it also has consequences-sometimes fatal-for the thousands of dogs and cats that are so often abandoned, relinquished to area shelters, or underfed. LOH is the only organization in the Valley dedicated... Full story
VINCENT VAN GOGH - captured the idea of an illuminated evening in his painting "The Starry Night". And, just recently, because "starry nights" are particularly clear in the Grand Canyon National Park The National Park Service (NPS) and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) have announced that GCNP is now a provisional IDA International Dark Sky Park. IDA established the International Dark Sky Places conservation program in 2001 to encourage communities around the world to preserve and pro... Full story
The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Ariz., the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. The zoo has over 1,400 animals on display and contains 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of walking trails. It is divided into four main themed areas or trails: The Arizona Trail (American...
It's cold in the winter in Pie Town, N.M., and this animal sanctuary badly needs your help. Please go online to help those who help so many of our four-legged friends. Fur and Feather Animal Assistance is a permanent residential facility for dogs and cats designed for comfort, well-being, and CARE FOR LIFE. Their no-kill sanctuary is located in rural western New Mexico. Established in the fall of 2003, Fur and Feather's mission is rescuing lost, abandoned, or unwanted animals in Catron County... Full story
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life. Contact us, or contact another local humane society, animal shelter or the SPCA. Lost Our Home Pet Foundation serves the state of Arizona with issues involving pets and families facing eviction or foreclosure due to the current housing crisis. We offer help in finding temporary housing for pets of families in this situation, as well as fostering and adoption for pets abandoned due to their... Full story
Throughout boating communities worldwide, parades of lights welcome the holiday season. There is nothing more spectacular than colored lights sparkling on boats as they ply the rivers and lakes and bays - truly beautiful gifts to all those who some to see and celebrate. Here are four of our Southwest favorites for you to put on your calendar in time to plan ahead for the one you hope to visit in 2015. Lake Havasu: 'Sparkle under the Stars' For the past 33 years the Annual Boat Parade of Lights... Full story
Throughout boating communities worldwide, parades of lights welcome the holiday season. There is nothing more spectacular than colored lights sparkling on boats as they ply the rivers and lakes and bays - truly beautiful gifts to all those who some to see and celebrate. Here are three of our Southwest favorites for you to put on your calendar in time to plan ahead for the one you hope to visit in 2015. Lake Havasu: 'Sparkle under the Stars" For the past 33 years the Annual Boat Parade of Lights... Full story
The wild turkeys on the cover represent the beginning of the holiday season and, of course, are a reminder that Thanksgiving is coming soon. Thanksgiving is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, on the second Monday of October in Canada, and on the fourth Friday of November in China. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln set aside the last Thursday of November as a national Day of Thanksgiving. American immigrants brought the customs and practices of the American... Full story
Often hailed as Arizona's capital of autumn, Flagstaff is a leaf peeper's paradise. To experience the season at its most exhilarating visitors flock to the trails around 8,000 feet elevation; where large stands of aspen trees steal the show with their quaking leaves glowing like liquid sunshine. Fall In Flagstaff As the fall months begin to emerge, the warming autumn colors will descend from the San Francisco Peaks to the streets of Flagstaff. Considering the vague perception of when the... Full story
Editor's Note: All of us at Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times congratulate our Outdoor Editor Margie Anderson on her third win of the Arizona Game & Fish Commission's award for Outdoor Writer of the Year. We are especially honored to have her on our editorial staff, along with Don McDowell (our Sportfishing editor) of Shake, Rattle, and Troll Radio who has received the Media of the Year award twice: in 2012 and 2014. It has been our honor also to receive the Media of the Year... Full story
We shall miss our visits with Katie at Martin Marine - (and the red licorice she always had on hand for customers and visitors). Katie has been described by those close to her as "a free spirit who lived life on her own terms." We all knew her as a straightforward, sincere woman and friend. She loved boating, skiing, camping, cooking, traveling (Disneyland was among her favorites), and she will also be remembered for her Super Bowl parties and her fantastic Sangria. Her life was full with Ken,... Full story
Our Aunt Darlene gave so much to her family and friends and will be deeply missed. Darlene taught for many years and was active in Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus, Neb. She and our Uncle Bill were married for 66 years, and especially to him and their children - Michalee, Jennifer, and Rex - we send our sincere sympathy. Jim and Carol Allen... Full story
Arizona is a dynamic state with a wide array of climate zones, and conditions particularly in the northern part of the Grand Canyon State allow for a beautiful array of fall foliage colors from mid-September through mid-November. Drives along U.S. Highway 89 will take you through an elevation change of more than 4,000 feet in the relatively short distance of 80 miles and plunge you into a mountainous kaleidoscope of fall color that covers the entire autumnal spectrum. Here are a few sites that... Full story
One of the things we have enjoyed most during our 10 years of publication is the variety of ways to savor the wonders of our outdoors. For example, shown are these two totally contrasting watercraft, each with a unique purpose and method of helping us enjoy our time on the waterways. The painting by our friend Debbie Huntsman, Lake Ponchatrain Women's Sailing Association, shows the quiet dignity and gentle pleasure enjoyed on sail craft. The other shows us (Jim and Carol Allen) aboard The... Full story
Ten years ago (2005), Jim Allen and his wife Carol had the vision of starting a print and online publication that celebrated Arizona's outdoors. Throughout those years, their publication has promoted many outdoor activities and their inherent responsibilities for stewardship and safety. Examples include - but are not limited to - boating, camping, fishing, hunting, RVing, Watersports, and Wildlife. The original name of the paper (Arizona Boating & Watersports) reflects the initial focus of the... Full story
Welcoming the wonderful outdoor activities that come with spring in the Southwest (the first day of spring is March 20) will be one of Arizona's favorite annual events: the Arizona Game & Fish Department's Outdoor Expo. Expo Objective The objective of this popular outdoor event is to inform, educate, train and introduce the public through activities, demonstrations and exhibits of hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, archery, wildlife watching, off-highway vehicle and watercraft recreation,... Full story
ISE Phoenix and the Arizona Boat Show are ready to welcome you Feb. 19-22 at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Last year's introduction of the Arizona Boat Show was a giant success, and ISE is ready for another great year. With more marine dealers and accessories scheduled to exhibit, this is your best opportunity to research and buy your next fishing, wakeboarding or pontoon boat. Check back often as we update the exhibitor list and presentations; information is at http://www.sportsexpos.com/a... Full story
