Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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TUCSON, Ariz. - Volunteers are needed to assist with a cleanup event planned for Saturday, Dec. 12 at Redington Pass, a location popular with off-highway vehicle and outdoor enthusiasts. The event is being organized by the Friends of Redington Pass and Tread Lightly!, and takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Those participating in the event can register at www.friendsofredingtonpass.org/events.html. Check-in at the event begins at 8 a.m. Participants are encouraged to carpool and to... Full story
Embarcadero? Celebrate the New Year in style with the Maritime Museum of San Diego at the Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Party December 31, 2015. We’re transforming the McKinney deck event center on the historic Steam Ferry Berkeley into a classy lounge. Two stages will feature opening DJ’s Digital Lizards of Doom, Swing Phunk, DJ Ray Chill, Dbear and headliners DJ MANCAT and Goose MAVRK. They will keep your feet moving and heart pumping throughout the night with sweet tunes of electro swing... Full story
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA (USA) - A special presentation on the construction of the USA's first offshore wind farm has been scheduled for Friday, November 6, at the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC 2015) at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. SNAME's annual meeting and expo, the SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC), will be held in conjunction with the week-long (November 3-7) WMTC. The 30-megawatt, 5 turbine Block Island Wind Farm is scheduled to be online in 2016. Presenters... Full story
San Diego—The best place to see the annual Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay is from the historic ferryboat Berkeley at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The parade judges are stationed aboard the steam yacht Medea and the brightly decorated boats pull out all the stops when they pass by. Enjoy a delicious holiday buffet and a no-host bar from 5:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 13 or 20. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 3-12 and can be purchased online thr... Full story
(Maricopa County) Back by popular demand, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will roll out the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge on Sunday, November 1. “This is the fifth year we’ve offered the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge. Our visitors love it because it’s open to all user groups - hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers and horseback riders,” stated R.J. Cardin, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department Director. “While the challenge initially started out as a Centennial... 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
Embarcadero― Celebrate the New Year in style with the Maritime Museum of San Diego at the Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Party December 31, 2015. We’re transforming the McKinney deck event center on the historic Steam Ferry Berkeley into a classy lounge. Two stages will feature opening DJ’s Digital Lizards of Doom, Swing Phunk, DJ Ray Chill, Dbear and headliners DJ MANCAT and Goose MAVRK. They will keep your feet moving and heart pumping throughout the night with sweet tunes of electro swing,... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board has forwarded the names of five candidates to Governor Doug Ducey for his consideration in filling the upcoming 2016 vacancy on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Shannon Breslin, James Goughnour, Peter Groseta, William Don Martin and Eric Sparks were selected from six candidates who were interviewed by the board at its public meeting yesterday (Nov. 9) at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters in Phoenix. The... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - September 15, 2015) - Come celebrate fall at Slide Rock State Park's Fall Festival on October 3, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pack a picnic and spend the day enjoying harvest and homestead demonstrations, live music, kids activities, face painting, fly wheelers, games and activities for the whole family. Slide Rock State Park's history began as a working Appleorchard. Today, this agricultural legacy continues. The orchard is still a working commercial apple ranch that... Full story
Grand Canyon National Park invites all fourth grade students to visit the park for free as part of the White House's new Every Kid in a Park program. As of September 1, fourth grade students can now go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. 'Getting To Know You' "During the National Park Service's centennial celebration, we want everyone to get to know their national parks, and we're... 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
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
YUMA, ARIZONA - Think that enjoying a multi-course gourmet dinner under the stars in a date grove is a treat only available to pashas and potentates? Think again - and enjoy an unforgettable 'Date Night' in Yuma, the world's largest producer of Medjool dates. Set for Nov. 13 (2015), and Jan. 22, Feb. 12, and March 11 (2016), these special dinners are being presented by Yuma Visitors Bureau in cooperation with the Bard Valley Date Growers Association to showcase both Yuma's delightful desert... Full story
YUMA, Ariz. - A river of beer will wash into Yuma's Desert Sun Stadium Oct. 24 as the Yuma Visitors Bureau hosts its third annual brew fest spotlighting craft beers from the Southwest and beyond - and benefiting local veterans. Rio de Cerveza flows from 5 to 9 p.m., with VIP ticket holders getting a special-access preview beginning at 4 p.m. Nearly 80 beers will be available from a variety of brewers - find the full list online at RioDeCerveza.com. Live entertainment will again be provided by... Full story
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board will meet on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, beginning at 9 a.m., to review and select for interview applicants for the 2016 vacancy on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. The meeting will be held at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters at 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Quail Room, in Phoenix and is open to the public. View the agenda for the Oct. 26 meeting (also posted at www.azgfd.gov/board). The board is... Full story
Only once a year, the Arizona Game and Fish Department opens its Wildlife Center to the public. This year come see a bald eagle, bobcat, ringtail, and many bird and reptile species on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22 from 10-3 p.m. daily. The event is free and perfect for the whole family. Visitors will get a glimpse into the center's operations, see wildlife up close, view educational displays, make wildlife-related crafts and meet wildlife experts. Over thirty years ago, Arizona Game and... 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
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Tree removal and trimming will occur adjacent to the Bright Angel Trail near the Indian Garden day-use area Monday, September 28 through Wednesday, September 30. Th work may delay hikers for up to 15 minutes while crews take down tree limbs and trunks. To ensure the trail is cleared and it is safe to pass, hikers should listen to and follow all directions from crew members. Next year, Grand Canyon National Park will use a heavy lift helicopter to replace water pumps at t... Full story
PHOENIX -- Governor Ducey's Office of Boards and Commissions is currently accepting applications for the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. Applications received or postmarked after the deadline will not be considered. Governor Ducey is seeking members who are well-informed and passionate about Arizona wildlife and its long-term conservation. In accordance with Arizona law, the Game and Fish Commission is... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Starting September 26 the Desert View Watchtower will again host a cultural demonstrator series. The series provides park visitors the opportunity to interact with members of Grand Canyon National Park’s Traditionally Associated Tribes and for the artisans to share their history and crafts. The demonstrations are possible with grants from Grand Canyon Association and ArtPlace America. Starting off the series is Hopi sculptor Evelyn Fredericks. Join her on Saturday, Sep... Full story
YUMA, ARIZONA - It's that time of year! As the chill creeps in up north, Yumans are enjoying spectacular sunsets and fresh mornings in the world's sunniest destination. So what are you waiting for? Make your travel plans now around one of our favorite annual events: Rio de Cerveza Brewfest, Oct. 24 (Desert Sun Stadium) - This is Yuma's third annual showcase of craft brewers from around the region and nation, with live music, mega-sized lawn games and lots of tasty beer samples. More info,... Full story
Western Outdoor Times/Arizona Boating & Watersports welcomes two new editors, Don McDowell and John ("JK") Koleszar, to their staff. McDowell, renowned fresh and saltwater angler and host of Shake, Rattle & Troll radio, will be sharing his fishing expertise as the new Fishing Editor. Koleszar, co-host of SR&T, and an experienced, avid sportsman, will offer comments on and insight into issues of western outdoors activities and concerns as the new Special Features Editor. We are delighted to have... Full story
The City of Tempe, in partnership with the Downtown Tempe Authority (DTA), solicited bids and awarded a contract to City Solutions Inc (CSI). for the placement of modular newsracks in a pilot area from Rio Salado to University along Mill Avenue. And, we are happy to announce that Western Outdoor Times/Arizona Boating & Watersports is now proudly displayed in these upbeat newsracks along Mill Avenue in Tempe, Ariz. The goals of this program are to reduce the clutter of individual newsracks... Full story
