Western Outdoor Times - Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!

That's the start of an old rhyme that you probably heard as a kid. However, here in the Southwest we know this and are looking forward to some of the highlights of this special season. My husband and... Full story

Daylight Savings Time Begins: March 14 The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established the system of uniform daylight saving time throughout the US. In the U.S., daylight saving time starts on the second...  Website

All vessels except sailboards and certain racing shells or rowing sculls must have at least one wearable Type I, II, III or V life jacket (PFD) that is U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved and of the... Full story

BLUE, GOLD, SILVER STARS --These days, it seems that there is a banner, ribbon or color for everything. Here at Soldiers' Angels, we want to focus on some specific banners: military service banners.... Full story

There are a lot of great organizations in Arizona full of people who enjoy sharing their love of the outdoors with others, especially kids. One of them is Arizona Quail Today, which hosted its first... Full story

Melvin (John) Rutkowski: 5/18/1946-1/16/21 Those of us who knew John, treasured his good nature, friendship, and loyalty. We will continue to wish his family the comfort and peace of wonderful... Full story

Camping is a blast – there's nothing quite as nice as sleeping outdoors, watching the fire, roasting marshmallows, and cooking out in the open. Everything seems to taste better outdoors. As I've s... Full story

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoning is also known as the “silent killer”. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is very toxic even in small quantities. It is produced whe... Full story

Thoroughly illuminating confined environments like engine rooms, under-deck compartments, lazarettes and cargo holds can be tricky, particularly when an extra-wide swath of light is required. The... Full story

Beginning March 1, 2021, visitors traveling to Grand Canyon National Park should be prepared for modified changes in shuttle bus operations compared to previous years. The spring schedule will be in... Full story

From Grand Canyon Railway And Hotel Grand Canyon Railway will see the return of the majestic and awe-inspiring steam engine in 2021. The Railway just announced eight dates from April through October... Full story

Winds, prolonged drought, and high temperatures have combined to make Arizona's forests and desert areas extremely dry. Long-term drought, changing fuel conditions and the resulting unpredictable... Full story

From Arizona State Parks Check out our extensive Arizona wildflower list at the bottom of the page, complete with vibrant photos and bloom information! How many will you see in 2021? February showers... Full story

Many gunwales are too narrow to install a traditional cleat, especially if sail track or other hardware is present. For these applications, pull-up 304 Series Slim-Line™ Cleats from Accon Marine a... Full story

Visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego for a safe, fun, educational outdoor adventure. They will be open weekends only, Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They've Extended Their Special... Full story

If yours is in colder high country, here's how to do a midwinter checkup on your boat. Boating boomed in 2020, with thousands of first-time boat buyers desiring respite from the pandemic. Now many of... Full story

Owners whose boats have 50A 125/250V electrical systems will spend the night in the dark if they cruise to a marina that only offers 30A 125V service. But not if they have the YQ230 Intelligent Y... Full story

Joan Rowton is a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary Post 720 in Phoenix. She is an Arizona photographer who turns her exceptional photos into greeting cards that are sold to benefit... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Department's (AZGFD) Operation Game Thief program is offering a reward of up to $1,500 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the ille... Full story

Here's the 2020 top 10 list of practical boat handling and how-to boat maintenance videos. Learning how to trim a powerboat is a skill that many vessel operators seek to know, and BoatUS video viewers... Full story

The legend is that an angler eating lunch on the lake accidently dropped a spoon overboard. As he watched the silver spoon drift downward, sun glinting off the handle and bowl, he saw a fish dart out... Full story

Learn And Feel More At Ease With Your Firearm According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), over five million Americans became first-time gun owners in 2020. That's great news for the... Full story

Maritime Museum Of San Diego Provides Free Videos And Virtual Lesson Plans For Educators Seeking History, Culture Content From Susan Sirota - Vice President - Maritime Museum of San Diego Check out ou... Full story

Commission Proposes To Amend Rules To Regulate The Use Of Trail Cameras Public comment period runs through February 1. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission proposes to amend rules within Article 3,... Full story

For the Fall 2021 Hunt: Apply online at www.azgfd.govfor deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, sandhill crane.The fall regulations booklet usually comes out during May and is available online...