Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Spring is bursting with great events for outdoors enthusiasts. Whether you are a kid or a senior, as long as you enjoy outdoor activities, there is something wonderful ahead for you. The International Sportsmen's Expo comes again to West World of Scottsdale on March 13-15 with a plethora of free activities, adventure destinations, gear, and services. A sincere thank you to George Andrejko, AZGFD photographer, for the cover photo that illustrates the joy youngsters can experience at the family fr... Full story
There are two big outdoor events in Arizona this month, plus two fantastic new holsters I wanted to tell you about. Also, dove seasons, quail season, and waterfowl seasons may all be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still do some great bird hunting. Read on for details! Alien Gear Grip Tuck Holster This holster is different from the other Alien Gear holsters in a couple of ways – it's designed to fit an entire class of firearms instead of a single model like their hard polymer holsters, a... Full story
Welcome to 2020! It's hard to believe it has been 20 years since the century change. My, how time flies! As we begin another new year, outdoor folk can fill their 2020 calendars with many exciting events. One of the first is Arizona Yacht Club's Birthday Regatta & Leukemia Cup, and we thank Mike Ferring for the cover photo. Also ahead is the Arizona Game & Fish Department's annual awards banquet that recognizes many who have been excellent stewards of our state's incredible outdoor treasures.... Full story
You already know our "cover girl", Margie Anderson (and thanks, John Anderson, for this great photo). She is the ultimate outdoors woman and an expert on fishing, hunting/shooting, hiking, wildlife (including birds), wild flowers, Arizona destinations — you name it. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have Margie as a regular contributor. Besides our appreciation of her knowledge and talent, others have recognized her as well: three times "Outdoor Writer of the Year" from Arizona Game & F... Full story
As we move forward into 2019, we wish you one of the best years ever — filled with prosperity, good health, much happiness, and, of course, memorable times in our wonderful outdoors. We look forward to this new journey with you and thank news@martinflory.com for this cover photo (an Argos Nautic 330 Jet), which symbolizes that we are underway, full power ahead into the next 12 months. Happy New Year! 2019: Full Speed Ahead! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - Grand Canyon National Park is 100. Read This Post M... Full story
Leaving California, by Hal Bray, Special to California Political News and Views.... My wife and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. But like 46% of Bay area residents in a June 2018 Bay Area Council poll, we are considering leaving California. Arizona looks like our destination as some of our friends have already moved there. Many have already, or are planning to move to Texas, Nevada, and other western states.. Why?? Simple..California's Progressive culture and government has turned the... Full story
First, we thank Mike Ferring of the Arizona Yacht Club for the cover and other photos, plus his coverage of the AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup. It is always a well-deserved source of pride that this Leukemia Cup is the first of the year. Second, as we sail into the holiday season, all of us at Western Outdoor Times/Arizona Boating And Watersports join in wishing you - our readers, advertisers, contributors, staff, family and friends - wonderful, safe, and happy together times ahead. As... Full story
Going Up the Mast" is just one workshop at the Sailing Convention for Women. The Sailing Convention for Women, presented by Gail Hine, will be held on Sat., Feb. 2, 2019 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar. Sponsored by BoatUS, the daylong event is a series of 33 workshops for ladies-only, and include shore- and-boat-based sessions that offer beginners to experts a welcoming environment to learn more about all things sailing. "This is where women sailors go to learn," said... Full story
We thank Rory Aikens, formerly with the Arizona Game & Fish Department as their fishing "go-to-guy", for the beautiful photo he has provided. It's of Big Lake in Arizona (at an elevation of 9,000 feet). The fall hues in the northern areas of the state are truly magical, and especially for those in the lower parts of Arizona that seldom show the change in leaves, a trip just to view the remarkable colors is definitely worth the travel time. And, for those from other parts of the country (e.g., Ne... Full story
In September 2005, our Publisher Jim Allen and Editor Carol Allen delivered the first copies of issue number one of Arizona Boating & Watersports. Jim drove the papers - in an old 1973 Dodge Balboa motor home - from San Diego, Calif., where the couple lived on their boat at the time, to our Arizona "land home". That was 13 years ago! And now, as we enter our 14th year of publication, we look forward to continuing this journey with you - our supportive advertisers, contributors, readers, and... Full story
We have officially marked our 10th anniversary and we can't believe how much Lost Our Home has grown in the last decade. We've come a long way from our humble beginnings working out of our Founder and Executive Director's condo to purchasing our building and planning much-needed renovations to improve the lives of the dogs and cats we care for each and every day including the following: • additional dog rooms to increase capacity • a new canine medical room • improvements to dog and cat livin... Full story
Grand Canyon, AZ- Recent monsoonal activity in the region resulted in an several new lightning ignited fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park over the past several days. Grand canyon national park suppressing three fires on north rim. Fire crews are actively working to suppress three fires within Grand Canyon National Park. Saffron Fire The Saffron Fire, located between Fire Point and Swamp Point is being directly suppressed. Fire crews are working to contain the fire at the... Full story
GOOD OLD RV's Rustic Retreat. If you like Old RV's and haven't visited Good Old RV's yet you are in for a pleasant surprise. This is only one of their great events and opportunities. Event Details Time: August 1, 2018 at 6am to August 7, 2018 at 7pm Location: Ohio Street: Murphy Rd City/Town: Thompson Ohio Website or Map: https://www.google.com/maps/@... Phone: 440 296 5127 Event Type: gorv's, member, camping, event Organized By: Jimco_W001 and Lydia Latest Activity: 9 hours ago Event... Full story
While many parts of the country are shoveling snow and driving snow mobiles, in the desert areas of the Southwest, others are readying their craft for a new year of boating pleasure. Soon, two popular expos will showcase - among other outdoor activities -boating models and accessories. As the fun on the water begins, it is vitally important to remember "safety first" so that 2018 has zero-to-very few boating accidents. To this end, we highly recommend one of the safety courses listed on page 3... Full story
Jim and Carol L. Allen, Publisher and Editor Carol and I wish you all a great new year. Angela Ogden, Production Manager Arizona Boating & Watersports News Magazine / Western Outdoor Times would like to introduce you to one of the best graphic designers in the business. Angela Ogden has a B.A. in graphic design from Point Loma University, San Diego, CA (1988). She has worked on newspapers and magazines and added her freelance work in 2005. Angela is based in Oklahoma and has clientele all over... Full story
• For the joys of the holiday season, • For the love of family and friends, • For the beauty of our outdoors, • For the chance to boat, hunt, fish, camp, and travel in this incredible Southwest, • For the activities and events that celebrate our past, present, and future, • For our natural resources and those who work to conserve them, and • For the New Year with its possibilities for good health and happiness. We at Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times add our gratitude for... Full story
As the giving season approaches, there is a special program that assures that those who are serving our country are not forgotten: "Packages from Home". Generally, the smaller, travel sizes of hygiene and food supplies are recommended. Some of the items that our service members particularly appreciate receiving are the following: • Hygiene Supplies such as foot or body powder, hand sanitizer, eye drops, lip balm, sunscreen, deodorant (not anti-prespirant), lotions, shampoo and conditioner (... Full story
If you are a hiker in Arizona, traversing the various paths that are a part of the Arizona Trail is likely something you have done numerous times without a second thought. This 6,875 mile portion of the Great Western Loop has numerous terrains, climates, and hikes that are perfect for all hikers, new or seasoned. What Is The Arizona Trail? The Arizona Trail (AZT) is an 800+ mile thru-hike that stretches from the border of Mexico to the border of Utah. It was a teacher, Dale Shewalter, from... Full story
As the giving season and the special time we honor our veterans approaches, there is a special program that assures that those who are serving our country are not forgotten: "Packages from Home". Generally, the smaller, travel sizes of hygiene and food supplies are recommended. Some of the items that our service members particularly appreciate receiving are the following: • Hygiene Supplies such as foot or body powder, hand sanitizer, eye drops, lip balm, sunscreen, deodorant (not a... Full story
As autumn arrives, followed by the holidays, and spring is not far behind, the outdoors events are already filling our calendars. Just ahead is “Monster Storm” in October, then the November “Sixth Annual Sand/Water/RV Expo (cover photo), and before we know it, the beautiful lighted boats will be plying the waters in Christmas parades. And, as 2018 gets underway, one of the Southwest favorites, the International Sportsmen’s Exposition and Arizona Boat Show®, will highlight March. We at Arizona... Full story
The Hunting And Angling Heritage Workgroup (HAHWG) will hold their summer meeting July 22-23 at the Arizona Nordic Village in Flagstaff (was Nordic Center, new owners). The group will return to the two-day format, meeting from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by a dinner, social hour, networking and campfire, then Sunday from 8 a.m. – noon to allow folks time to get home at a decent time. If you have a topic we've been missing in our discussions, send it my way. If you are interested in j... Full story
Johnny Johnson is one of the best-known and best-loved fishermen in Arizona. With his popular television show Fishing With Johnny Johnson http://fishingwithjohnnyjohnson.com/ and his trademark hee-hee-hee laugh, he has made thousands of fans. At the recent Wild West Bass Team Championship, crowds of people jumped up and ran over to take photos the minute his truck and boat came into view. He has a way with kids and never turns them down when they ask for a photo with him. We once fished with him... Full story
I had an opportunity this past month to escape the looming desert heat and visit with my son in Portland, Ore. Part of our get together involved going salmon fishing in the Tilamook Bay area. Yes, we did the usual tourist visit of the Tilamook cheese factory (smoked cheddar can't be beat) and yes, we hiked around in the massive pine forests that tower into the skies. The whole trip, however, centered around father-and-son time in a boat fishing for spring salmon. Our Guide The guide we chose... Full story
If one were to fill a "bucket list" with all the Watersports he or she would like to try, it would no doubt overflow. Have you ever stopped to consider how many ways - besides traditional boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing, and swimming - there are to enjoy the water. Starting just with categories, we have "in the water (e.g., snorkeling and water polo), "on the water (e.g., cable skiing, body boarding)", "under water (e.g., diving and spear fishing)", to name just a few. That list... Full story
San Diego, April 9, 2017 - The Port of San Diego's 39th Annual Day at The Docks – FREE West Coast public celebration of sportfishing will take place on Sunday April 9, 2017 from 9 AM to 5 PM. The festival marks the official start of San Diego's Spring Saltwater Fishing Season and there is no other event quite like San Diego's Day At The Docks! Arizona Boating & Watersports https://www.azbw.com/ and Western Outdoor Times https://www.azbw.com/ will be at Day At The Docks https:... Full story
