Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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As Margie Anderson says in her article "Walks with Water" in "Land Cruising", " Summer is tough when you live in the Valley. However, if you're up for a casual stroll and you go very early or very late in the day, there are some great places in and around Phoenix where you can take a pretty flat walk and be near water the whole time." Her photo of Arizona Falls on this month's cover is just one example of that refreshing idea. It is a wonderful 20-foot waterfall on the canal right in town (56th... Full story
Parkit360 Force 5K and 10K battery-powered trailer dollies are built to last. But to keep them free from dust, dirt and debris, and in pristine condition, the company offers a custom-fitted Canvas Unit Cover. The Canvas Unit Cover comes in two sizes, for 4" and 6.5" wide tires. Built of rugged canvas fabric with heavy-duty stitching, it's designed to be used indoors or out. A zipper ensures it goes on easily and snug to prevent wind damage. Both sizes cost $220. Perfect for storing RVs, boats... Full story
Dock boxes are wonderfully practical, but hefting tall or heavy equipment in and out can be a struggle. With Better Way Products' TR2, it's as easy as raising the lid and swinging open the hinged front door. It's ideal for everything from a 40-gallon trash bin to a standard scuba tank. Like all Better Way Products dock boxes, the TR2 is built in the USA with marine-grade fiberglass with an average thickness of 3/16". Sandwich core construction and protruded walls provide unsurpassed strength.... Full story
With only some fine tuning, including the installation of signage, the 6.4 miles of trails at Storm Ranch North (commonly referred to as the Storm Trails), just east of Peavine Trail, is now complete. The trails sit on the 160 acres purchased by the City of Prescott In January 2018. Trail construction began in early February 2018 and took Over the Hill Gang over 5,500 hours to complete. Noted for its variety, the trail system showcases narrow canyons, balanced rocks, boulder fields, and a... Full story
You Can Rent A Ramada For Small Or Large Groups Ramadas in city parks can be reserved for small or large groups, for an entire day or less. A reservation ensures your group of exclusive use of the ramada, and allows staff advance notice so that we can prepare for your group’s arrival. (We offer a 25 percent discount to City of Prescott residents.) • Ceremonial Pad Large Ramadas: Half Day (four hours or less) $150 Full Day (open to close) $300 • Medium Ramadas: Half Day (four hours or less)... Full story
There isn't much hunting going on this month, and it's a bit warm to go out shooting (unless you pay for an indoor range), but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be training. This is a great time for dry-fire practice, mental conditioning, close-quarters combat training, indoor-range time, classes, and research on legal matters. This is also a good time to check your concealed-carry permit to see if it needs to be renewed soon. Dry-Fire Practice Dry-fire practice is simply practicing with an... Full story
YEAR 'ROUND -- Eurasion Collared-Dove season is year-round with no bag or possession limits. The drawback is that they are most often seen near buildings. But if you do see them where it is legal to shoot, it is legal to shoot these doves if you have a license (no migratory bird stamp needed). You can also use pneumatic weapons for these birds. It is against the law to shoot within 1/4-mile of an occupied structure unless you have permission.... Full story
Technology advances at blinding speed in the RV world. Few would expect something like a lowly pail to keep pace, but that was before the Deluxe One Bucket System. Shurhold Industries completely reimagined this invaluable item that belongs in every motorhome and trailer. Made in the USA, it transforms the cleaning process, and how products and tools are stored. The heart of the Deluxe One Bucket System is the World's Best Rope Handle Bucket. Thicker than the average plastic five-gallon pail,... Full story
Having an electrical outlet capable of monitoring and shutting itself off makes for one less thing to worry about while camping. Areas such as the galley, bathroom or outdoor kitchen can be made much safer by utilizing ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles. The GFCI Duplex Receptacle from Hubbell is UL-listed and designed to protect people from line-to-ground electrical shock hazards. Hubbell Marine's GFCI Duplex Receptacle complies with 2015 UL 943 by automatically monitoring circuit fun... Full story
Congratulations To These Winners! Make plans to attend the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation's 22nd annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet and honor your fellow conservationists on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at the Wigwam Resort, 300 East Wigwam Blvd. in Litchfield Park, Ariz. This year's inductees into the Outdoor Hall of Fame include four outstanding individuals and one outstanding organization. Those To Be Honored The inductees are Bob Fletcher, a long-time sportsman-conservationist who... Full story
Do you want to see your photo on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine? Do you have a knack for capturing great photos of Arizona's wildlife? Then you won't want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department's 13th annual Arizona wildlife photo contest. One best in show and 11 first-place winners will be showcased in the 2020 calendar, which is published in the November-December issue of Arizona Wildlife Views, an award-winning magazine about wildlife and outdoor recreation. Many... Full story
PHOENIX - Arizona hunters will have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2019 deer, fall turkey and fall youth-only javelina hunts. There are 968 leftover hunt permit-tags available for general deer hunts, with most of those hunts being for antlered white-tailed deer only in Game Management Units (GMUs) in the southeastern portion of the state. There also are leftover hunt permit-tags for muzzleloader deer (249), youth-only deer (55), youth-only muzzleloader deer (7), turkey... Full story
We went to Bullfrog recently to complete a work assignment, which was to collect 200 surface-feeding striped bass. These captured fish are destined to be brood fish used to create hybrid stripers. We chose the date months ago, based on previous fish reports, which indicated slurping stripers would begin feeding on the surface during the first week of June. The report strategy worked great as we caught 100 surface-feeding (slurping) stripers from dawn until 10 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday.... Full story
As many people are gearing up to spend time outdoors this summer, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds everyone planning to ride an off-highway vehicle (OHV) to do so safely and responsibly. Numerous fatal accidents last year involved utility task vehicles (UTVs) that rolled over and pinned the operator underneath. Wearing a seatbelt is critical because it will help keep the operator and any passengers inside the UTV in the event of an accident. If children are a part of the... Full story
Summer Hours Extended At Homestead National Monument Homestead National Monument of America has begun extended hours for the summer. The monument will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through Labor Day Weekend. Along with the extended summer hours, the monument will offer a wide variety of special programs. The Freeman School will be open daily 1-4 p.m. The Freeman School will be opened by request other times as long as staffing permits. Parking areas and trails will continue to be... Full story
BoatUS urges boaters to be aware of engine weight when repowering a recreational boat. Boaters Aren't the Only Ones Getting Heavier; Outboard Engines Catch Up One year ago the U.S. Coast Guard required new recreational boats to have more floatation to support the increased weight of newer four-stroke outboards if the boat becomes swamped. Now the agency is implementing those changes as reported in the Spring 2019 issue of the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Circular. Boat Owners Association of... Full story
All across America boating season has begun. With some help from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, here are six ways boaters can help keep waters clean and be good environmental stewards all summer long. 1. Cleaning and waxing: When making your boat sparkle, understand that some general cleaning soaps may have harmful chemicals, so consider using alternate cleaning methods. You'd be surprised, for example, of how effective (and affordable) having a spray bottle with the... Full story
CONGRATULATIONS! -- Jim Salscheider, former Lake Havasu Marine Association (LHMA) CEO and president (still chairman) was recently honored as Lake Havasu's Citizen of the Year. In addition to the award, a first-ever for the LHMA, Salscheider received a special commendation from Arizona Congressman Hon.Paul Gosar... Full story
In a battle against a moving vehicle, a Sonoran desert tortoise is most certain to lose every time. While "Charlie," a 20-plus-year-old tortoise, escaped with its life in this instance - albeit with a damaged shell that has now healed - it's now well enough to be adopted into a forever home. Dozens of tortoises up for adoption by the Arizona Game and Fish. As is "Hook," another tortoise that needed surgery to amputate its right foot after being attacked by a dog. Today both are among the... Full story
Grand Canyon National Park's summer season has begun; plan ahead to make the most of your trip! Trip Planning Tips Save time and purchase your entrance pass online! With Your Pass Now visitors can purchase their Grand Canyon annual pass ($70), motorcycle pass ($30), vehicle pass ($35) or pedestrian pass ($20) online before they get to the park. At the park entrance, just show either a printed copy of the pass or have it saved on their mobile device to enter the park. Visitors traveling from... Full story
“A new 3rd rail in politics” Voters get no choice—Only government agents to be properly armed No limit to officials’ firepower, or raw power “Media is not woke on this issue” The Founding Fathers’ fears have materialized, at least for one political party on the American landscape. Left-leaning politicians have decided only officials should have proper guns. It’s exactly like the British who forced this country into independence. "Why does anyone need an AR-15?" media pundits perpetually won... Full story
Racist - Who Me? The term “Racist” Is an important tool in the Marxist tool bag.....A very effective one it seems. "This is an interesting and different point of view from Great Britain. Food for thought. When does political correctness go too far?" A thought provoking passage written by an ENGLISHMAN about the current situation in HIS homeland - this is thought provoking, and is equally relevant in America. I have been wondering about why whites are racists, and no other race is? There are Bri... Full story
Young anglers ages 6 through 15 are invited to compete in the 17th Annual Young Anglers' Tournament Saturday, August 10th at the Shelter Island Pier, located at 1776 Shelter Island Drive. Anglers of all levels of experience (or no experience) are welcome. The tournament is free to all participants. No fishing licenses are required. The tournament will feature a points system to allow for catch and release. Winners - one in each age category between six and 15 - will be determined by adding up... Full story
Years ago, pro bass angler Gregg Warne took us out to Roosevelt for some night fishing one August and taught us how to fish a football head jig at night. A football head jig is just what it sounds like – the lead is shaped like a football and they are usually pretty heavy. We usually fish a one-ounce jig at night, and everyone calls them "one-tonners". On the beefy hook, you rig a Yamamoto Hula Grub, which is a soft plastic bait with a skirt at the top that snugs up against the jighead, a c... 
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