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It just happens. The old year slips away so quickly. Didn't 2024 just begin? Where do the days, weeks, months go? And, if you are enjoying the outdoors or life in general, they go by even faster. And, that's a good thing. Speaking of good things, just around the corner is one of the first harbingers of a new year: the annual Renaissance Festival -- one of our favorite events. The jousting, the artisans, the Pleasure Feast, the entertainers are all part of the "raucous revelry" we have come to... Full story
Cheers to a new year! Arizona celebrates January in various ways, from automobile auctions to a hot-air balloon spectacular. Celebrate a fresh start in the Grand Canyon State by partaking in one or many of the January celebrations. New Year's Day: January 1 We're ringing in 2025 and ready to take on whatever it sends our way. Fingers crossed for good times all around. But first some football. LAKE HAVASU CITY: Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair: January 9-12 The sky fills with beautiful balloons... Full story
I'd like to make you aware of a significant commemoration taking place in New York State in 2025 – the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal. There will be much to offer recreational boaters in this historic year as communities along the entire 524-mile New York State Canal system are expected to roll out the red carpet to boaters, whether they may be interested in cruising a length of the canal or just checking out waters by trailer boat for the day or weekend. I am reaching out to you with this n... Full story
Designed For Active Watersports Inflatable PDF Many people are drawn to lakes, rivers and oceans. But when conditions are calm, water can be at its most dangerous as many feel they don't need a PFD. The Bombora Super Belt is the solution. It's an easy way to stay safe without the bulk of a hot and uncomfortable life jacket. With a compact size of 19" x 7" x 3", the Bombora Super Belt is a US Coast Guard-tested and approved Type III PFD. Ultra-slim and only 24 oz., it's worn around the waist... Full story
Registration Opens For 'Turning the Tide Online' Virtual Summit to Examine Solutions For Boating Industry-Generated Waste, Feb. 25-27 Surfing icon, environmentalist, award-winning filmmaker and "Code Method" author Shaun Tomson to serve as keynote speaker. Registration is now open for the BoatUS Foundation's "Turning the Tide Online" virtual summit, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025, with a focus on seeking and sharing responsible and sustainable disposal practices of boating-related waste.... Full story
Cold-blooded critters like bass slow down in winter, and the colder the water gets, the slower the bass become. But they don't quit eating altogether, and if you know how, where, and what to fish, winter can be your best chance to bag a really big bass.Arizona Game and Fish biologist Bill Silvey explains: "As the air temperature drops, the water at the surface starts to cool off and become denser. Pretty soon it's colder than the water beneath it, and it starts to sink, while the warmer water... Full story
The 2025 Arizona Renaissance Festival is here, huzzah! Take a unique trip back in time to the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Not even in her wildest dreams would Queen Elizabeth have imagined a celebration such as this taking place in the foothills of the Superstition Mountains! One of the largest events of its kind in the United States, this special event is a place to revel in the atmosphere of a 16th-century European village! Join in the revelry every Saturday and Sunday from February 1... Full story
Arizona's bald eagles are back, and they will soon be preparing for the next generation of eagles at breeding sites statewide. To assist with the state's continued bald eagle population growth, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) encourages outdoor recreationists, aircraft pilots, drone operators and motorized paragliders to do their part by not disturbing the state's 104 eagle breeding areas. To protect breeding attempts, some portions of public land and water areas will be... Full story
Hunters may be randomly selected throughout the year to meet specific objectives. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking to bolster its pool of hunters who apply to be randomly selected throughout the year for specific population management hunts. Population management hunts enhance the department's ability to meet population and habitat management objectives when traditional harvest strategies are not meeting these objectives. At this time, two separate population management... Full story
Get ready to experience a traditional winter favorite in in the heart of the desert - Lake Havasu City. Ice skating is fun for the entire family, from young to the young at heart. Enjoy real ice skating under twinkle lights and a backdrop of pine trees at the London Bridge Resort. London Bridge Resort brings ice skating to Lake Havasu City over the holiday season. Bring the family or come with your friends. Complimentary ice skate rentals are provided with paid admission.. • When: Through J... Full story
NEW THIS YEAR – Conservation First USA received extra tags, enough to conduct two separate raffles. The first raffle ended in December, but wait, there's more! The second raffle campaign for ten more tags will run from January – June 2025. Until August 14, 2026 Winners of these tags will have 365 days to hunt almost anywhere in the state. The hunting season for all tags is August 15, 2025 – August 14, 2026. 100% of the proceeds from these raffle prizes will go to on-the-ground conse... Full story