Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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After an absence of more than 70 years, the endangered Gila topminnow has reappeared in the Santa Cruz River in northwest Tucson, fish surveys conducted in November confirm. Scientists were hopeful native fish would return to the river near Tucson after the river's water quality significantly improved following upgrades to wastewater-treatment facilities releasing effluent (highly treated wastewater) into the river at Agua Nueva and Tres Rios treatment plants in 2013. The native Arizona... Full story
Always a highlight of a new year, the annual Arizona Renaissance Festival (http://arizona.renfestinfo.com/) is coming soon to the Valley of the Sun. Don't miss Raucous Revelry at the Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast - all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! This... Full story
The annual Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, Ariz. The event will honor the recipients of the 2017 Commission Awards that were selected at the Commission's Sept. 8 meeting. The purpose of these awards is to recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state's wildlife, its outdoor heritage, and the mission of the Arizona Game and... Full story
PLEASE JOIN US: Lost Our Home invites you to support our rescue pets. Champagne, brunch, silent and live auctions, adorable pets, and inspiring stories combine to make a "Purrfect Holiday Celebration": Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, Ariz. 85253.... Full story
• Lesson #1 Only carry what you need. • Lesson #2 Make sure you have all valuables out of your machine. • Lesson #3 Make sure you have all important numbers in your phone before leaving. • Lesson #4 Have two or three ways to light a fire. Editor's Note: The story that follows explains how these lessons became crucial for Tonya and her husband. My husband and I recently purchased a UTV as we wanted to be able to spend time together and experience new things together. We had taken it out for a f... Full story
Evidence shows range includes southern parts of Ariz., N.M. and 90 percent in Mexico. A recent peer-reviewed scientific paper re-affirmed the historical range of the endangered Mexican wolf as being southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico and the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico. To Clarify Range The paper was the featured article published in the July issue of The Journal of Wildlife Management, a leading international wildlife science journal. The authors - each reputable experts in... Full story
Sit, Stay, Brunch This event is our biggest and most important event of the year. This year it is being held on December 3rd at the stunning Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at the Montelucia. This fun event features a hot brunch, beverages, live auction, and a treasure trove of silent auction items for holiday shopping. We can't do it without you! To make this our best event ever we need your help! We are currently looking for items that we can use as part of our silent and/or live auction. Great... Full story
YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma’s reputation as the “Dove Hunting Capital of the United States” is well-deserved. Banners on street poles welcome hunters by the thousands. Hotels and restaurants are packed. The news of the day takes a back seat to opening-day coverage on the front page of the Yuma Sun. It has been estimated that dove hunters pump up to $5 million into the city’s economy. In addition to offering some of the finest wing-shooting for doves in the nation, Yuma also takes pride in hosting t... Full story
Winners of the 12th annual Arizona Big Game Super Raffle were announced recently at Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters in Phoenix. The prizes included a total of 10 Special Big Game Tags, one for each of the state's big game species – bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, bison, turkey, bear, javelina and mountain lion. The permit-tags were awarded by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Raffle tickets ranged from $5 to $25, depending on the species. A New M... Full story
'Working on guns is a very interesting skill to learn, and a very satisfying process to become involved in.' Following is their chapter of completion, the conclusion of this fascinating project. Editor's Note: We at Arizona Boating & Watersports sincerely appreciate these two gunsmiths' sharing their story of and passion for rebuilding vintage guns. (Personally, I also appreciate the guidance given by retired Chief Mike Berger to our granddaughter Kelsee Haws while she was a student at Central... Full story
The Hunting And Angling Heritage Workgroup (HAHWG) will hold their summer meeting July 22-23 at the Arizona Nordic Village in Flagstaff (was Nordic Center, new owners). The group will return to the two-day format, meeting from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by a dinner, social hour, networking and campfire, then Sunday from 8 a.m. – noon to allow folks time to get home at a decent time. If you have a topic we've been missing in our discussions, send it my way. If you are interested in j... Full story
It's hard to believe, but yes, there is a lake and there are boats right in the middle of Tempe, Ariz. My husband and I were residents of this beautiful area, The Lakes, for four years and enjoyed every minute of our time there. Now, years later, we love returning to The Lakes with a special destination in mind: The Watershed restaurant. It is one of our favorites. Being lakeside, it is also a cool alternative for escaping the summer heat. Besides this great feature, you can enjoy modern... Full story
The Wild West Bass Trail is a relative newcomer on the bass tournament scene, but it was founded by people with tons of tournament fishing experience. They wanted to make the best tournament circuit out there, and they have spared no expense and worked their tails off - with great success. Their mission is to promote the highest quality companies and provide premier fishing events in the western U.S. They have the highest guaranteed payout on the West Coast, and tournaments are televised so pro... Full story
Tours will be on July 1 and 2 and will include Friday's history lesson and Saturday's morning viewing cruise MESA, Ariz. — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering two unique opportunities to view one of Arizona’s most iconic arid land animals, the desert bighorn sheep, in an intimate, small-group setting July 1 and 2 on Canyon Lake. Participants ages 10 and older will board department work boats to explore the canyons and bluffs of this scenic lake in search of these spectacular ani... Full story
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,969,811 visitors to park name in 2016 spent $648,170,900 in communities near the park. That spending supported 9,779 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $904,315,700. “Grand Canyon welcomes visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Chris Lehnertz. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides. We also feature the park as a way to in... Full story
Who: For you by US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-11 http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-10-11 What: 2017 Boating-Safety Class Schedule Where: Century Marine, 3302 E. Main Street, Mesa, Ariz. 85213 When: Classes are scheduled from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on these dates: • May 20 • June 17 • July 15 • Aug. 19 • Sept. 16 • Oct.21 • Nov. 18 How: You must pre-register by sending a check or money order ($25.00 per person) to: USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 10-11 728 E.... Full story
Editor's Note: And, speaking of fire safety, let us present to you our granddaughter! The first time I met Kelsee, I was immediately impressed from the way she poised herself, to her friendly smile, and then by her story. She is a unique young woman to say the least. Kelsee is a CAVIT Fire Science Alumna. She attended CAVIT from 2014- 2016. However, that is just the start. Her story includes honor-roll achievements, national-championship titles, community awards, and more. When I met her, I... Full story
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — Wine, kayaking, Arizona. The initial concept seemed to be something of an oxymoron. The parched landscape surrounding the Phoenix airport...... 
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PARK AND RIDE -- The National Park Service (NPS) again offers shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Ariz. Service will will run through Saturday, Sept. 30 to help ease spring break congestion on the South Rim. Those taking advantage of the shuttle service can avoid entrance station lines and parking frustrations -- no lines, no hassles, no fuss. The Tusayan Route runs at 20-minute intervals between 8 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. dai... Full story
WIDE WORLD MAPS & MORE! Has moved its Phoenix store and offices from west Indian School Rd., where it has been for more than three decades. The new location opened March 1st and is still on Indian School Rd. but about 4.5 miles east. The new location is 2133 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. The change is part of restructuring and improvement designed to provide a more positive retail environment and better serve customers. The new location is easy to get to east of SR 51 (halfway... Full story
The Hobie-McCulloch Cup - March 10-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - is open to all multihull catamaran sailors; however, only current members of HCANA (Hobie Class Association of North America) are eligible to race in the regatta. Membership applications are available at the event. Competitors travel from across the western United States for the event, which is the first event of the 2017 Hobie Division 2 Regatta schedule. Races will take place in the waters north of the island, from Windsor Beach,... Full story
There are changes: a new date, new race courses, and new events, but the same fun and hospitality in the most beautiful setting for winter sailing in the desert - Lake Pleasant, Ariz. The Arizona Yacht Club's "First in the Nation" Leukemia Cup and Birthday Regatta will be held on President's Day Weekend, Friday to Sunday, Feb. 17-19. The new date will eliminate conflicts with multiple other events that take place on the Martin Luther King weekend in January, while increasing the likelihood of... Full story
Don't miss Raucous Revelry at the Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! 16th-Century European Village Market The Festival is an outdoor event that combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department found that persons of interest in a photo distributed on some AZGFD social media accounts were hunting legally when they recently took a buck near Superior. When they learned they were “persons of interest” through AZGFD social media posts, they contacted the Department, produced their tag and additional photos of the buck, and the investigation was concluded. “This was a success story in that a member of the public reported what appeared to be suspi... Full story
PINETOP, Ariz - The Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking for the public's help in finding those responsible for the illegal killing of a three bull elk on the morning of Nov. 7. The bull elk were killed in an agriculture field located south of I-40 off Hunt Road. This is just east of Joseph City. All three bull elk were untouched and were left to waste. "The poacher left these animals to waste, and we need assistance from the public to find the individual(s) responsible. This is a... Full story
