Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Scottsdale AZ. - Hot Air Expeditions is distressed to announce the loss of their President, Margie Long, and Project Manager, Carl Prince. Margie and Carl passed away on May 31st, 2013 at the ages of 59 and 43. Carl and Margie were aboard a training flight Friday, May 31st, 2013 out of Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, which was involved in a mid-air collision with another plane. No survivors were identified. Carl, an FAA-certified Fixed Wing Pilot, had been providing flight instruction to Margie Long since August 2012. Exact details of... Full story
Editor, I went to a training session in Lake Mead in October and the alarm bells went off. With no real plan being developed by the agencies, other than "its the law," I was fearful California, Arizona, and Nevada could kill our weekend boater traffic. So, we called a meeting and proposed the sticker program. We branded it — "Sticker a Mussel" and were able to get full support, especially from the California border stations, which hold our future in their hands. The program has been rolled o... Full story
Just shy of 4.5 hours south of the U.S.-Arizona border in the second-largest state in Mexico lies a truly unknown treasure for anyone and everyone who loves the ocean. The Sea of Cortes, affectionately named the “World’s Aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau, brings the beauty of the sea to the land of the desert perfectly in this ocean lover’s paradise. With a population of around 10,000 ,give or take a 1,000, this quaint little pueblito is nestled along the irregular and stunning coastline that pr... Full story
Arizona Outdoors Activities Group is a non-profit Meetup group that was founded by Kathleen Winans and Marsha Bidwell in September 2010. One of the things we noticed with other outdoor groups was that they were run primarily by experienced outdoors men who seemed to miss the details when it came to showing single mothers, or beginner outdoors men, and women the basic skills necessary to be comfortable and safe in an outdoor environment. After meeting each other at a campout involving cooking for... Full story
The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation is soliciting nominations for this year's inductees into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. The Outdoor Hall of Fame annually recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions toward Arizona's wildlife, the welfare of its natural resources, and the state's outdoor heritage. To submit a nomination, download a form at www.azgfd.gov/w_c/ArizonaOutdoorHallofFame.shtml, fill it out, and return it along with all supplemental materials by April 25 to — Wildlife for T... Full story
The Arizona State Parks Board approved 15 trails to the Arizona State Trails System at the March 20, 2013 Parks Board meeting. Arizona State Parks manages the Arizona State Trails System that has been established to recognize and promote non-motorized trails that are of special interest or significance to both Arizona's residents and visitors alike. Recreational trails in Arizona offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. To provide for recognition of various types of trails, State... Full story
(April 10, 2013 - Phoenix, AZ) - American Trails will host the first International Trails Symposium April 14-17, 2013 in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event is the largest gathering of trail planners, builders, managers, and advocates in the world. Public events surrounding the conference will start Saturday with a Cyclovia in downtown Fountain Hills and on Sunday the 25,000-square-foot exhibit hall featuring the newest and best technologies, planning services, products, and equipment in trail building will be open to the public from 2-5:00 pm.... Full story
A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Joseph 's Hospital. She timidly asked, "Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?" The operator said, "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number of the patient?" The grandmother in her weak, tremulous voice said, "Norma Findlay, Room 302." The operator replied, "Let me put you on hold while I check with the nurse's station for that room." After a few minutes,the operatorreturned to the phone and said, "I have good news. Her nurse just told me that Norma is... Full story
He needs a lot of love and companionship. Puppy came to his previous owner as a feral dog. Puppy wandered up to her house one winter day. His to-be new owner lived in the mountains in a remote area of New Mexico. It was a cold winter day and he just hung around outside the house. She fed him but he would not come close. This went on for over a year. As time went by, he allowed her to get a little closer. One day he finally went into the house. He got along with the other dogs and became very... Full story
Outdoor enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The family friendly Expo offers loads of activities, presentations and exhibits for everyone ranging from novices to seasoned outdoor recreationists. Best of all, admission and parking are free. Activities and attractions include educational live wildlife exhibits (raptors, reptiles, small mammals, more), the huge c... Full story
The Port of San Diego's 34th Annual Day at The Docks — a free West Coast public celebration and official start of Southern California's spring saltwater fishing season — is set for April 21, announced Catherine Miller, event director. The 2013 Day at The Dock's theme of "Hook-to-Table" features the world's largest state-of-the-art sportfishing fleet which offers first-class accommodations while traveling to some of the world’s most prolific fish-filled waters. Entertainment, Raffles, Conte... Full story
OLYMPIA – The fishing season for halibut will be shorter in Puget Sound this year, but anglers fishing off the southern coast of Washington will have an extra weekend day to fish for the big flatfish under catch quotas for 2013 adopted by the International Pacific Halibut Commission. This year’s recreational catch quota for all of Washington’s areas is 214,110 pounds. The quota for the spot fishery in Puget Sound is the same as it was last year, but fishing time will be curtailed to compe... Full story
Trout are a great fishing opportunity for kids and families. Early season trout stocking is underway in several areas and some stocking schedules have been posted –others are coming soon. Ready to explore some new water? Check out the Google-based maps for driving directions. It’s all on the Trout Stocking page. Would you look at all the smelt! After several years’ absence, a huge run of smelt is returning to the Columbia River and its tributaries. While you can no longer dip for or other... Full story
Posted By USCGAUXDIV12 and — Posted By U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Seventh District Thomas Nunes, shipmate and friend, died Nov. 19 at home surrounded by his children and beloved wife Pamela. Tom was a true warrior who fought a fierce battle against that monster called "cancer" for the better part of the past two years. Those of us who knew and/or worked with Tom will always remember his decisive leadership skills, his eagerness to continually push the envelope in an effort to improve e... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Tuesday, February 26, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the anniversary of its designation as a national park 94 years to the day after An Act to Establish the Grand Canyon National Park in the State of Arizona was signed into law. “Protection of this spectacular landscape actually started long before Grand Canyon became a national park,” said Grand Canyon Superintendent Dave Uberuaga. “People started trying to protect the canyon as early as the 1880s; and its... Full story
Join us for the annual historic re-enactment of an Arizona Civil War skirmish, Battle of Picacho Pass, and the New Mexico battles of Glorieta and Val Verde at "Civil War in the Southwest" at Picacho Peak State Park. The three re-enactments will take place on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2013. Activities will take place from 10am to 4pm both days but gates will open at 9:30am and no further entry is allowed after 3pm. Visitors travel from around the country to experience these... Full story
A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun, therefore, be the constant companion of your walks. --Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr. Marksmanship is part of our history and heritage, at Shoot Right we believe that... Full story
Grand Canyon, AZ. – On Saturday, March 23, 2013, Grand Canyon National Park will host its sixth annual Archaeological Day celebration, commemorating Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. Special programs, activities and demonstrations will be held at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center throughout the day, with a special evening program at the Shrine of the Ages. Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month was created 30 years ago to inform the public about archaeology in the state of Arizona. In Grand Canyon National Park alone, ov... Full story
The Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Grand Canyon Council has partnered with the acclaimed International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE), co-locating its Scout-O-Rama with the state’s largest annual outdoorsmen event for the entire family. The Sportsmen's Expo will make its 13th appearance in Arizona during the week of Feb. 21- 24 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. BSA’s outdoor Scout-O-Rama, on UoP grounds, will attract 15,000-20,000 youth and family members on Saturday, Feb. 23. Some... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. - On January 15, 2013, at 10:30 am, the National Park Service will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Science and Resource Management building on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park across the street from Park Headquarters. Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga and other special guests will dedicate the new state of the art facility which is on track to receive a Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is a third party certification... Full story
Come out on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, for the free Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo, held on the 1,600-acre grounds of the world-renowned Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Arizona’s largest hands-on outdoor expo offers fun activities, exhibits and educational presentations for the entire family. Two Days’ Of Fun, Information For All • See live wildlife — hawks, owls, reptiles, • Learn target archery, • Take the kids to the huge catch-and-release fish tanks,... Full story
On Saturday, January 12, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call via satellite phone from a private river trip reporting that a member of their party was missing. Initial helicopter search operations were begun and rangers were flown to the scene where it was determined that 21-year old Kaitlin Anne Kenney of Englewood, Colorado had last been seen Friday night at her group’s camp located at river mile 134.5 near Tapeats Creek (on the north side of the river.) On S... Full story
Learn to live and play in our unique Sonoran desert. Classes will be offered in fishing, hunting, tracking and desert survival. There are also sessions in hiking, paddling, geocaching, birding, outdoor photography and edible and medicinal plants of the Superstitions. A trial ride through the Saguaro forest is also available. The Dutch oven class will prepare the evening meals. Night-time presentations include Wildman Phil with his cast of desert critters and a stargazing event by the East Valley... Full story
