Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Dates: February 20-23, 2014 Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305 Hours: Thursday - Friday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tickets: $12, Adults; Free, Youth and Children under 16; Free, Active Military with Military ID Parking: Free parking is included with paid admission. No pets, please. Features: Our 14th annual Sportsmen's Expo will include the Arizona Boat Show, hosted by the valley's top dealers. Show-goers will capture... Full story
"Sea of Surprises" will be the theme of the SeaWorld float in the 125th Rose® Parade presented by Honda on Jan. 1, 2014 in Pasadena, Calif. The marine park's most popular animals - including killer whales, penguins, dolphins and sea turtles - will be depicted on the float, designed to highlight the fun, inspiration and surprises that guests will find at the park during SeaWorld's 50th Celebration kicking off next year. For nearly five decades, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ has surprised a... Full story
For almost five decades, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has surprised and amazed guests with unique entertainment, thrilling rides, and up-close encounters with amazing sea life. Millions have been inspired through the power of entertainment, to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world. This Thanksgiving the beauty and majesty of the sea will come to life on the streets of New York as SeaWorld's "A Sea of Surprises" float debuts in the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day... Full story
According to what traditionally is known as "The First Thanksgiving," the 1621 feast between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag at Plymouth Colony contained turkey, waterfowl, venison, fish, lobster, clams, berries, fruit, pumpkin, and squash. William Bradford noted that, "besides waterfowl, there was great store of wild turkeys, of which they took many." Many of the foods that were included in that feast (except, notably, the seafood) have since gone on to become staples of the modern Thanksgiving... Full story
SAN DIEGO―Have you ever wanted to volunteer or donate your time and not know where to begin? The top ranked Maritime Museum in North America can use your help. Learn about worldwide maritime history with a special focus on the 16th through 21st centuries represented by the vessels and artifacts in the Maritime Museum's collection. As a docent you will be able to engage with museum visitors, fielding their questions and sharing your knowledge thereby enriching their experience. Training is c... 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 tall ship Californian 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. – 9:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 15. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 6-12 and can be purchased online through t... Full story
Join local astronomy experts, Tony and Carole La Conte, from Stargazing for Everyone, on Saturday, Oct.12 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant as they bring the universe to you. Learn about the constellations, planets, star clusters and nebulas as you peer through telescopes and binoculars and enjoy stories about the night sky. The two-hour stargazing event is a great way to learn about the galaxy while taking advantage of the beautiful weather. During the presentati... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. -- On, Thursday, November 14, Grand Canyon National Park will be celebrating National Native American Heritage Month with special presentations and demonstrations. Each year, November is recognized as National Native American Heritage Month. American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are a special part of the tapestry of our Nation's history. As keepers of a rich and ancient cultural heritage, Native Americans share with all of us the beauty of their art, power... 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: Yuma Medjool Date Festival, Nov. 16 (Historic Downtown) - Yuma is one of the world's leading producers of this gourmet date - Medjools grown here are shipped worldwide, even to the Middle East! Enjoy a full day of fun, with food,... Full story
Time is running out for this opportunity for free and unrestricted funds for Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc.. Through November 12, 2013, Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc. earns an extra $5 for new supporters at iGive who make at least one purchase. That's in addition to the normal donation amount. There's never been a better time to ask folks to help your group, at no cost to you or to them. Three important details - Over 1,350 stores participating. Purchases at Amazon count for a... Full story
Fall is quickly arriving and along with it, my favorite time of year for boating in the Southwest! Claudia and I have been enjoying our summer boating on Lake Mead and Lake Pleasant with trips with family and friends. We have some super events coming up in the next couple of months. Starting with the DCB Regatta Sept. 27 and 28; we’ll be out to help sponsor the event and party with all our friends. Lucas Oil Thunder The next event is the Lucas Oil Thunder on the Lake Drag Boat Racing, Oct. 11 an... Full story
What do you have when you combine a 300-foot zip line, rapelling, a kid’s fishing tank, live creatures, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, camping, live music, food, many booths and exhibits, educational clinics, sporting equipment displays, and an entire area of Arizona Game & Fish Department displays and exhibits — all in the scenic setting of the Granite Dells of Prescott? You have the Prescott’s Great Outdoors – Outdoor Recreation Festival and Expo to be held October... Full story
National Public Lands Day, a nationwide celebration of public lands, is a day that brings awareness to open space and thanks the many people for their support and hard work, including volunteers, land agencies, and outdoor-minded businesses. The event is the largest annual volunteer hands-on restoration activity of its kind. It brings together thousands of volunteers from coast-to-coast to refurbish and restore the lands and facilities Americans use for recreation, education, and just plain... Full story
After the success of the debut dates in the spring, Arizona State Parks' Arizona Family Campout Program has announced fall dates. The program is designed for families who have little or no experience camping. It will introduce them to outdoor experiences over one weekend at a state park and inspire them to continue to explore Arizona. The state parks that are participating this fall are Lost Dutchman in Apache Junction (Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 12-13), Kartchner Caverns in Benson (Oct. 5-6 and Oct.... Full story
Arizona's Lake Havasu City, which rose out of the desert 50 years ago this month and is perhaps best known for the iconic London Bridge reassembled there in 1971, has taken another important step in marketing itself. The Lake Havasu City Council formally approved its first official logo and flag, two important components of the city's first branding campaign. The new branding initiative, the result of two years of surveys and consumer testing, is designed to attract active residents and... Full story
Kingman, Ariz. – To celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) and the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office, along with the Dolan Springs Open Space Committee, will host a National Public Lands Day volunteer event on Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To promote sustainable trail design and construction practices while educating the public on the importance of wilderness, volunteers are needed for trail con... Full story
Page sits as far as you can get on the northern border of Arizona over looking beautiful Lake Powell which flows into Glen Canyon through the formidable Glen Canyon Dam providing lots of boating activities. Page is also bordered by BLM land to the West and the Navajo Nation to the East, all picturesque high desert settings of tumbling weeds, and colorful sandy cliffs and slot canyons most tourists are expecting to see. Why is it then, that as they arrive at the eastern edge of Page, either... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - August 15, 2013) - Slide Rock State Park, Friends of Slide Rock and volunteers present the 3rd Annual Slide Rock Fall Festival on September 21, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family event will celebrate the coming of the fall season with demonstrations, presentations, activities and fresh apples. There are 13 different species of apples grown at Slide Rock State Park and visitors are welcome to purchase pre-packaged apples or pick them from the trees for a lesser fee. Come... Full story
What do you have when you combine a 300-foot zip line, rapelling, a kid’s fishing tank, live creatures, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, camping, live music, food, many booths and exhibits, educational clinics, sporting equipment displays, and an entire area of Arizona Game & Fish Department displays and exhibits . . . . . . All in the scenic setting of the Granite Dells of Prescott? You have the Prescott’s Great Outdoors – Outdoor Recreation Festival and Expo to be held... Full story
Put on your thinking caps and bring out your magnifying glasses. It's time to become a wildlife detective! In this family-oriented program, a park naturalist will teach you how to look for signs that wildlife is near. Learn how to determine which animal has been in the area based on track and scat analysis, spotting broken branches and tree rubbings and even creating a shadow over tracks. Participants will also have the opportunity to make a plaster cast of tracks. The program is designed for... Full story
This is a series of programs that will feature plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert, “home”. We will learn how these plants and animals have adapted to such a harsh environment and “their place in the sun”. We may venture outside, so be prepared for an adventure! Meet in the Nature Center. Watch the park’s website for more information, updates or changes, prior to the event. Date: 9/7/2013 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Duration: 1 hour Speaker: Ranger Mark & Special Guests! Registrat... Full story
It’s Windjammin in Granada, Blazing Across the Wild West, a Riparian Richness at the Hassayampa Preserve, Golf at Talking Rock, Happy Haunting in Jerome, Wild Winged Wonders, Travel the Old West, Glass Designed by Nature, Spectacular Zion, Dazzling Durango, A Taste of the Southwest, Unique Wines any of these and more can all be yours during the auction at “Wander the Wild” by Highlands Center for Natural History. The “Wander the Wild” Live Auction and Dinner is on Sunday, September 29, 2013...
OLYMPIA - Residents of northcentral Washington will have an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Phil Anderson and regional staff in a roundtable-style meeting Sept. 26 in Brewster. The 12th annual public roundtable is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Cove Recreation building, located at 508 W. Cliff Ave. in Brewster on the Okanogan-Douglas county line. "This is a great opportunity for people interested... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - September 11, 2013) - In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day Live is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket for free. Visitors who present the Museum Day Live ticket will gain free entrance for two at one of these State Parks: Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park (Superior), Fort Verde State Historic Park (Camp... Full story
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY (USA) – Leading industry experts will discuss a range of key industry issues at the Special Panel Sessions and the Young Professionals & 50 Year Member Panel (sponsored by the Sansail Group) during the Society of Naval Architects and Engineers (SNAME) 2013 Annual Meeting and Expo, November 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington. Panel Session 1 (Thursday, November 7) 8:00am - 10:00am: “Energy Efficient Shipping” The panel will take a critical look... Full story
