Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Even the most cared-for RV will eventually show its age. Wind-borne debris and UV rays dull outside walls, leaving it looking old and tired. However, it's easy to bring back a showroom shine with RV by LIFE's two-part restoration process using PolyShine and Life Wax. PolyShine is a premium polish formulated specifically for use on fiberglass. Starting with a clean RV, the easy-to-use liquid polymer is applied by hand or electric buffer. If the vehicle is seriously oxidized, a rubbing compound... Full story
The Tonto National Forest will begin the orderly closure of the following developed recreation sites as early as Monday, March 23, to protect public health and safety and align with state and local measures already in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. The developed recreation site closures will remain in effect until further notice. The Forest Service thanks all visitors and partners for their cooperation. Please report any instances of vandalism to facilities to the local ranger district... Full story
With large public events being canceled due to concerns over coronavirus COVID-19, RVing is perhaps the most enjoyable way to spend time with immediate family while still social distancing. Even away from the crowds, there are still everyday germs to contend with in and around a trailer, camper or motorhome. Shurhold, the leader in RV cleaning and maintenance products, has a Clean-N-Simple Tip to help sanitize the RV using a quality soap and Serious Shine. In a home, neatness counts when it... Full story
Even a minor water leak can cause serious and expensive damage to a motorhome, trailer or camper. That's why it is important to use a quality, industrial-grade sealant like Life-Calk® from RV by LIFE. Formulated specifically for use with RVs and made in the USA, Life-Calk is a long-lasting, permanently-flexible polysulfide compound for exterior or interior use. Unlike many sealants, high-quality Life-Calk bonds to fiberglass, wood, metal, glass and itself. It is resistant to gasoline and die... Full story
When using an RV brush or mop, few things are as frustrating as rubbing it up against the finish and leaving a scratch. Shurhold's Handle Mate PFD prevents this from happening. Slipped over the aluminum shaft of any of the company's Telescoping or Fixed Length Handles, it protects paint, fiberglass, chrome, acrylic and vinyl graphics from forehead-slapping accidents. Plus, if it does doubly-duty on a boat, it'll float the tool if dropped overboard. Handle Mate PFD is made from soft, durable... Full story
Although some venues may temporarily be unavailable, they will be ready for you when the current crisis has passed. The seduction of the crimson Sedona sandstone has long captivated people around the world. Such stunning beauty in a beautiful yet easily accessible back country makes us unique – and attracts spiritual seekers, rugged outdoors types, and world class artists from sculptors to chefs. In the last two years we have been working toward keeping Sedona the Most Beautiful Place on E... Full story
Ever since I read about this loop, I've wanted to do it – the loop takes you through five ghost towns in southern Arizona, and it goes through some seriously beautiful country, too. We made Patagonia our headquarters for this adventure, and we did some great side trips as well. We devoted three days to this trip: a day to drive down to Patagonia with some side trips, a day to do the loop, and a day to drive home, again with some side trips. Picacho Peak State Park, Madera Canyon We stopped at P... Full story
The ruins at Anderson Mill are sizable and a lot of fun to explore. There are stairs to climb and a great view from the top. We've been there twice, and took a different route each time, so I'm going to tell you about both. I recommend going there via San Domingo Wash, and returning via Little San Domingo Wash because both routes have interesting things to see. Processes Ores The mill itself used to process ores like pegmatite, and there are lots of mines around the mill. Pegmatite is igneous ro... Full story
Washing a large RV takes time, especially when a second tool is needed to get at tenacious dirt and grime. With Shurhold Industries' new 10" Soft/Medium Combo Brush, it's easy to cover a lot of ground while saving time, using only one tool. The versatile 10" Soft/Medium Combo Brush has a ring of long, soft fibers that are perfect for gentle washing. It pulls up lots of soap and water, saving on dunking time. When tougher scrubbing is needed, shorter, stiffer bristles hidden within the longer... Full story
Arizona is such a diverse and beautiful state – we are blessed with everything from deserts to alpine areas. One of the organizations I appreciate most is the Nature Conservancy – they actually buy some of the most delicate and beautiful places, restore them if necessary, and keep them protected. In Arizona there are 12 preserves, protecting more than a million and a half acres.... 
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Grand Canyon, AZ- Grand Canyon National Park's permit office is temporarily extending the permit processing time periods effective Feb. 14, 2020 until this summer. Thischange will impact commercial use authorizations (CUA) and special use permit (SUP)applications submitted after Feb. 14. Most special events and activities held in the park, such as weddings, organized group rim-to-rim trips and using the Shrine of the Ages, require a special usepermit. Basic SUPs currently take up to 30 days to... Full story
One of the best things about enjoying the outdoors is that you can do it no matter what your age or activity level is, and it doesn't matter if you live in town or out in the country. When I was a kid, I was lucky enough to live near a big desert area in town, and my dad regularly took us out camping and hunting, but even if I were just hanging around the house, I could lie on my belly in the grass and watch the bugs and the birds in our backyard. So, whether you're looking for a gift for a... Full story
On Sunday, Dec. 1 the National Park Service's Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center near Lees Ferry closed for the season. The Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center will re-open next spring. The Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center is located on Highway 89A on the west side of Navajo Bridge, near Lees Ferry, Ariz.... Full story
It's A Wonderful Christmas Tradition It's a holiday tradition for many families -- a trip to and into the woods, scoping out the perfect tree for Christmas, and finally, cutting down the one that you think is ideal, and then transporting it to your home. Although it sounds simple enough, there are requirements and restrictions you need to know before you go, but every step of the process is definitely worth it. The prize? A lovely fresh tree with that wonderful scent that cannot be duplicated... Full story
Comment period on revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement for motorized travel ends Tuesday, Oct. 29. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNFs) have released a revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for ASNFs Public Motorized Travel Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to comply with the federal Travel Management Rule by providing a system of roads, trails, and areas designated for motor vehicle use while protecting biological, physical, and cultural resources. Alte... Full story
The National Park Foundation, National Park Service, and the Department of Energy partnered with BMW of North America to donate 100 EV charging stations for locations in and near national parks. Electric vehicle (EV) destination travelers can add Grand Canyon National Park to their list. Six EV charging stations are available for visitors to use at Maswik North, Canyon Village Market and Yavapai Lodge. Three additional charging stations were installed for National Park Service (NPS) and partner... Full story
Canyon Lake We recently took a tour on Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake and it was great – in fact, it was even better than I expected. We met our best friends Ron and Debbie at the lake, and we brought our two college-aged granddaughters with us. The tour we chose was a special one: the Bighorn Sheep Tour. There were a bunch of Arizona Game and Fish experts on board with us, as well as several guys from the Arizona Bighorn Sheep Society. It was an amazing day. Over 50 Sheep! John and I have f... Full story
Trails And Natural Parklands Portion Of Centennial Trail Reopens Contributors: Nancy Nesbit, Chris Hosking Due to new development in the area, about a third of Centennial Trail - an in-town trail that meanders through the boulders and canyons, with panoramic views of the City of Prescott, Rodeo Grounds, Thumb Butte, and Granite Mountain, and petroglyphs - was closed in November 2018. The closure was located in the middle third of the trail near the Kile Street trailhead and was due to blasting... Full story
Grand Canyon, AZ- Construction to replace two water pumps at the Grand Canyon National Park Indian Garden south pump house is beginning Sept. 23 and continuing into May 2020. The construction will require visitors to use a marked bypass trail around the construction site along the Bright Angel Trail. The pump house provides water to the park's South Rim, and outages from the pumps have contributed to multiple park-wide water conservation restrictions over the past five years. Replacing the... Full story
Most travel trailers have some form of heat, but it tends to be loud, dry and inefficient. The 250P from Aqua-Hot Heating Systems is different. It's an ultra-compact hydronic solution that delivers whisper-quiet, residential-quality warmth and continuous hot water. This is why RV technical pro John Carrillo installed it in his 32' Grand Design Imagine travel trailer and couldn't be happier with the results. Carrillo is no stranger to Aqua-Hot, having worked for the company for nine years before... Full story
A Clean RV Starts With Brite Wash , thinking harsh equals effective. Nothing could be further from the truth. It instead removes any previously applied protective products, makes it difficult to rinse and pollutes the environment with chemical runoff. Brite Wash from Shurhold is different. Safe to use on any surface without stripping wax or polish, it leaves a brilliant, clean finish and is biodegradable, so harmless to the environment. Brite Wash is scientifically formulated to powerfully... Full story
Almost thirty-five years ago, John and I and our American Brittany, Katie, went to Haigler Creek for the weekend. We camped in the woods right next to the creek and never saw anyone else the whole time we were there. Recently, John and I and our French Brittany, Mochi, went back to Haigler Creek just for a ride to get out of the heat. It makes for a great day trip, especially if you take the dirt roads down through Young afterwards and head north from there. Through Young The main road north... Full story
Arizona's White Mountains Invite You Just three hours from Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona's White Mountains boasts beautiful fall colors making it the perfect place to spend fall break. Some of our favorite viewing spots are Hawley Lake, Mount Baldy, Sunrise Mountain Resort and Alpine. After you spend the morning hiking, biking, boating or relaxing, be sure to come celebrate with fall festivities in Arizona's White Mountains towns. Come load up on corn, beer and crawfish at the Crawtober Fest in... Full story
Few people underestimate the dangers of an incorrectly wired home electrical system, yet RV owners routinely tolerate problems that would raise red flags if they happened at home. From seeing heat-browning and melted plastic around the shore power connection to a light "zap" when touching the RV, warning signs that something is wrong should be taken seriously before someone is injured or something catastrophic happens. SmartPlug Systems, pioneer in RV shore power safety, takes a close look at... Full story
Even after washing and thoroughly rinsing an RV, it's easy to have water spots left behind. Not only are they unsightly, but over time, being mineral deposits, they can actually etch and permanently mar the finish. Fortunately, with the right tools, removing them is easy. Shurhold, the leader in marine cleaning and maintenance, has a Clean-N-Simple tip that will save a great deal of time and effort when doing so: utilize a test spot. When polishing an RV, many owners start at one end and work... Full story
