Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Welcome to the 3rd Annual Sand-Water-RV Expo in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of off-roading, RVing and boating. The 2014 Sand-Water-RV Expo intends to capture the spirit and passion of these complementary markets, providing motivated consumers the opportunity to browse, compare and shop for the latest and greatest in off-road vehicles, trucks, sand rails, ATVs, UTVs, 4x4s, buggies, motorcycles, electric vehicles, RVs, toy haulers, travel trailers, boats and all... Full story
Just a bit north of Springerville is an amazingly cool place that you may never even have heard of. It's the Wenima Wildlife Area and it consists of 357 acres of habitat along the Little Colorado River. We visited in late September and the days were still a bit warm, but cloud cover and rain cooled things off considerably. There are two great, easy hikes at Wenima, both of which are very kid-friendly. The day we were there, we met only one other group of hikers during the entire morning. It was... Full story
Editor's Note: We were so sorry to hear of the Sept. 11 fire above Bartlett Lake Marina but join the Church family in emphasizing that the lower facilities are all open and waiting for you. Also, on your way in, please take note of the new restaurant that will soon welcome guests to a beautiful dining experience. I've been visiting Bartlett Lake since before the road was paved all the way in. Back then, we'd go out at night many times during the summer because the night fishing at Bartlett was... Full story
Beginning Oct. 1, Maricopa County's Parks and Recreation Department will bring back the Buy One, Get One campaign. The campaign 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 at any of the county's desert parks during that same stay. "This is the sixth year the department has offered the Buy One, Get One promotion, and it is by far, one of the Parks Department's most popular campaigns.... Full story
Fresh food and cold drinks help create a welcoming mood aboard any vessel. Norcold NR740 and NR751 refrigerators from Thetford Marine offer generous capacities in compact designs to hold plenty of provisions. Built for years of reliable service, feature-filled Norcold refrigerators are designed specifically for marine use. The NR740 has a 1.7 cu. ft. capacity, while the NR751 offers 2.7 cu. ft. of storage. Both include freezer space. A quiet, hermetically-sealed Danfoss BD35 compressor delivers... Full story
Storage space is limited on an RV. Owners shouldn't waste it with an overwhelming amount of tools and cleaning supplies. Shurhold Industries' Ultimate Bus Maintenance Kit provides everything needed to keep an RV in top shape. The heart of this kit is the 9' telescoping handle. With Shurhold's exclusive SHUR-LOK quick-release system, one handle can be used for a variety of equipment. This system positively locks the Shurhold handle quickly and easily with over 40 different attachments. Each... Full story
To safely power RV road adventures, Conntek offers durable, easy-to-use and wallet-friendly electrical products. The company's 30A to 50A Pigtail Adapter Cord is constructed to withstand most weather conditions and is compact for easy storage. With two-pole, three-wire grounding, this Pigtail Adapter allows connection from 30A to 50A and 125V to 125/150V. The NEMA TT-30P male plug simply joins to the NEMA SS2-50R molded female connector. Measuring 1.5', the bright yellow cord is easy to spot... Full story
It's the small details that define superior products. A variety of sophisticated Tecma toilets from Thetford Marine now feature a convenient soft-close lid. A gentle finger touch to the toilet lid activates the soft-close damper mechanism. In addition to user convenience, a slow-closing lid keeps noise to a minimum and prevents potential damage to the toilet seat. The soft-close damper mechanism is a design original to Tecma. It uses high-quality components such as polished stainless steel... Full story
A thorough cleaning is all in the details. Shurhold Industries has a complete line of handheld RV cleaning tools to help owners maintain every last inch of their rig. The company offers RV detailing products like small brushes, sponges and even water hose nozzles. These handheld tools help preserve and protect the value of a rig. Brush Shurhold's Scrub Brush has a soft, comfort handle with finger grips and a safety bumper. The lightweight, knuckle-saving handle helps get a job done faster. The... Full story
The best RV cleaning products are versatile. Shurhold Industries' One Handle Does It All System quickly and easily allows users to snap several different accessories to the same fixed length or telescoping handles. Since space is limited in an RV, storage is at a premium. The One Handle Does It All System saves owners space, time and money, while ensuring they get the most out of their maintenance routine. The exclusive SHUR-LOK quick-release makes changing attachments a breeze. One handle in... Full story
When RVers are ready to get up and go, so should all their electronic devices. Hubbell's USB Charger Receptacle delivers both USB and regular electrical power in a single device, making it simple to keep smart phones, digital readers, tablet computers, MP3 players, mobile phones or GPS units ready for use. Besides its two 15-amp, 125V AC outlets for traditional use, the receptacle is fitted with twin USB ports. It's compatible with any USB 1.1, 2.0 or 3.0 electronic equipment. While most... Full story
The quality line of Coleman-Mach RV air conditioners and heat pumps from RV Products continues to expand with addition of the Mach 8 Cub to the revolutionary Mach 8 Ultra-Low Profile line-up. The Mach 8 Cub is designed to offer the best cooling capacity versus power consumption in the RV industry. The Mach 8 Cub features the same 8.5" ultra-low aerodynamic profile and industry exclusive fiberglass basepan as all other Mach 8 models. It also features two fan motors which contribute to the high... Full story
Repetitive tasks like unplugging an RV power cord can result in pain, particularly for those with conditions marked by wrist and hand weakness. Ergo Grip adapter and extension cords from Conntek let users work smarter, not harder, when it comes to grasping and unplugging cords. The thoughtful ergonomic design of Ergo Grip products, available only from Conntek, reduces hand fatigue by increasing user comfort and leverage. Injection molding ensures all-weather operation, durability and impact... Full story
Useful for a variety of applications, Shurhold Industries' Swivel Scrubber can tackle almost any task. A multi-purpose tool, it's great for removing leftover soap residue after a thorough cleaning to washing windows and floors. The Swivel Scrubber is designed to attach to Shurhold's Telescoping or Fixed Length Handles, adding even more convenience and helping save space aboard the RV. A flexible, soft washing tool, it can be combined with three different pads for varying surface types. A fine,... Full story
If you're looking for a cool getaway in Arizona that is a bit off the beaten path (and therefore not quite so packed with human beings), you should give the Pinaleno Mountains a try. There are lots of excellent hiking trails, a lake to fish in, and plenty of good campgrounds whether you favor a tent or an RV. The tallest peak is over 10,000 feet, and you may be familiar with the name - Mt. Graham: the mountain with the famous protected red squirrels. The Pinalenos are one of the "sky islands"... Full story
If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen, bedroom and the living room and head for your favorite family retreat, the State Parks! Rural State Parks in Northern Arizona can be five to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Tucson. Adventures include camping, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, wildlife watching and learning about Arizona's history. The number to call for all this is (602) 542-4174. "Vacation & Camping Central" is located at the State Parks headquarters at 1300 W.... Full story
YUMA, ARIZONA - Yuma Lettuce Days will sprout up "down on the farm" in 2015, the Yuma Visitors Bureau (YVB) announced today. The annual "feastival" that celebrates the area's agricultural abundance will take place Feb. 28 and March 1 at the University of Arizona's Yuma Agricultural Center (YAC), a working research farm in the Yuma Valley just west of town. The venue change is part of an expanded partnership between Yuma Visitors Bureau and the University of Arizona, explained YVB Executive... Full story
Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a recognized mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of off-roading, RVing and boating will add another accolade to its resume with the return of the 3rd Annual "Sand - Water - RV Expo" at Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 special event venue, Nov. 1-2, 2014. "We couldn't be more pleased to have the opportunity to bring this level of event back to Lake Havasu City," commented Bob Brown, president of Media Direction, the producer of the exceptionally successful 2014 Lake Havasu... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - July 2, 2014) If you can't stand the heat...get out of the kitchen, bedroom and the living room and head for your favorite family retreat, the State Parks! Rural State Parks in Northern Arizona can be five to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Tucson. Adventures include camping, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, wildlife watching and learning about Arizona's history. "Vacation & Camping Central" is located at the State Parks headquarters at 1300 W. Washington in Phoenix. Just... Full story
Lyman Lake State Park in northeastern Arizona is a 1,500-acre lake with no size restrictions on boats and is now open for camping reservations. The park re-open on May 2 for the summer season. Picacho Peak State Park, the famous Peak between Phoenix and Tucson, will close for the season from May 23 to Sept. 23. "In the summer, Picacho Peak State Park is not open due to the extreme heat and safety of our visitors," said Executive Director Bryan Martyn. "Lyman Lake State Park opens in the spring... Full story
Lake Havasu City, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office is seeking public input on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a recreation commercial lease request for a Recreational Vehicle (RV) resort located on the Parker Strip, California. The proposed RV resort includes the construction of 124 RV sites located at BLM’s Empire Landing Campground. The draft EA is available for a 30-day public review and comment period ending on April 21, 2014. The draft EA may b...
The geographic center of Arizona is about 55 miles ESE of Prescott, and the closest town hall to that location is that of Camp Verde. There is a bronze plaque to that effect in Rezzonico Park, placed there by the Arizona Professional Land Surveyors. The park in on Montezuma Castle Highway in Camp Verde. In fact, there is a ton of stuff to see and do in and around Camp Verde, including Montezuma's Well, Montezuma's Castle, and Tuzigoot National Monument. If you like the outdoors, you will love... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - May 1, 2014) - Lyman Lake State Park in northeastern Arizona is a 1,500-acre lake with no size restrictions on boats and is now open for camping reservations. The park will re-open on May 2, 2014 for the summer season. Picacho Peak State Park, the famous Peak between Phoenix and Tucson, will close for the season from May 23 to September 23, 2014. "In the summer, Picacho Peak State Park is not open due to the extreme heat and safety of our visitors," said Executive Director...
When conditions are right, you don't have to go far from Phoenix to see spectacular wildflower displays. We've had some decent rains this winter, so this might be one of those years. One place you should definitely try is Cave Creek Regional Park. The park has over 11 miles of trails, and the hikes range from less than a quarter mile in length to almost six miles. We hiked the Overton Trail and part of the Go John in early April one year and the flowers were incredible - in places, the blossoms... Full story
The time of year when locals and snowbirds alike pack-up their RV's and head out to explore new and familiar territories has arrived! This year, however, those who set their sights on White Tank Mountain Regional Park will be pleasantly surprised by the addition of several new services. "During the slower season, the park shut down the Family Campground so they could install electrical hook-ups, run waterlines and level the campsites. The work has been completed, and the sites are once again... Full story
