Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Lake Pleasant Sailing Club (LPSC) was founded in 1977 and currently has approximately 100 member families. Cruise News LPSC sponsors approximately 16 weekend cruises per year at Lake Pleasant north of Phoenix, Ariz. The cruises usually involve sailing the lake and then rafting up (each boat puts out an anchor and ties up alongside the other boats) in a designated cove for the evening meal and spending the night. The cruises most often have a theme such as Surf and Turf, Mardi Gras, Cinco De... Full story
This story is an introduction to a future feature about the restoration of historic mining equipment and more in Arizona; stay tuned for the July/Aug. issue. Publishers Note – We at Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times had the pleasure of meeting Morris Jackson in 2006. He came on board as an advertiser and quickly turned into a friend. I have learned much from Morris and from his experiences over the years. It is because of Morris and his interest in rebuilding old mine e... Full story
Amendments would enhance hunting and fishing opportunities in Arizona. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has voted unanimously to support two amendments proposed by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014, to support hunting and sportfishing opportunities in Arizona and across the nation. "Senator McCain continues to be a leading advocate for maintaining and strengthening the state's wildlife management authorities,” said Game and Fish Commission Chair J.W. Har... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Wednesday, June 11 at approximately 2:00 p.m. the National Park Service received a call reporting an unconscious male kayaker at Badger Rapids, river mile 8 on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park. The victim was in a kayak that capsized in Badger Rapids where he was unable to right himself. The safety boat was able to reach the kayak and found the victim initially responsive but he soon lost consciousness. Members of the party initiated CPR that was c... Full story
Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a recognized mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of off-roading, RVing and boating will add another accolade to its resume with the return of the 3rd Annual "Sand - Water - RV Expo" at Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 special event venue, Nov. 1-2, 2014. "We couldn't be more pleased to have the opportunity to bring this level of event back to Lake Havasu City," commented Bob Brown, president of Media Direction, the producer of the exceptionally successful 2014 Lake Havasu... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - June 23, 2014) - Awards for historic preservation achievements were recently presented at the 2014 Arizona Governor's Awards in Historic Preservation Ceremony on June 13, 2014 as part of the 12th Annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference. Nearly 300 attended the awards luncheon held in Rio Rico, Ariz. and hosted by the Arizona Preservation Foundation and the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which is part of Arizona State Parks. At the Governor's Awards in... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - June 26, 2014) - In July 2014, Red Rock State Park will host the monthly Moonlight Hike, the Star Party and Wayne Ranney will speak about "Sedona through Time." Visitors can also enjoy a hike or walk amid the beautiful landscape of the Sedona red rocks. The park offers guided hikes and bird walks as well as the opportunity to explore on your own. Moonlight Hike: On Saturday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m., join us for our most popular interpretive hike. Led by a naturalist, it gives hikers... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. –The National Park Service (NPS) today announced plans to dedicate one of the nation’s newest National Historic Landmarks, the 1956 Grand Canyon TWA-United Airlines Aviation Accident Site in Grand Canyon National Park. This site commemorates a horrific airline collision over the Grand Canyon in 1956. On Tuesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. a public dedication ceremony of the National Historic Landmark designation will take place at the Desert View Amphitheater looking out toward the...
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Friday, June 27 at approximately 3:40 p.m. the National Park Service received a satellite phone call from a commercial river trip reporting a missing passenger at River Mile 157 known as Havasu Rapids. Victor Tseng of Phoenix, AZ reportedly fell from a ledge into the river at approximately 3:10 p.m. Tseng was not wearing a personal flotation device at the time and was last seen by members of his party below Havasu Rapids. Tseng is described as 68 years old, 5’7, 175 pou... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – At approximately 11:30 am the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting CPR in progress just above Three-Mile Rest House on the Bright Angel Trail. Bystanders initiated CPR and National Park Service personnel responded from up trail and assisted with resuscitation efforts. The National Park Service helicopter was able to divert from another medical call at Indian Gardens and respond immediately to Three-Mile Rest House providing Advanced Life S... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service invites the public to celebrate Western Arts Day 2014, Saturday, July 12, on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Western Arts Day celebrates the unique culture that defines Grand Canyon, Northern Arizona, and Southern Utah. The celebration starts at 12 noon at the Grand Canyon Lodge and will conclude with an 8 p.m. evening program. Event activities will take place at the auditorium and the grassy square east of the lodge. Regularly s... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – This morning at approximately 9:30 the National Park Service received a call from a commercial river trip that had located a body in the Colorado River at approximately River Mile 182 on river right within Grand Canyon National Park. Park rangers responded and recovered the body, which was then flown to the South Rim and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office in Flagstaff, Arizona. The body was recovered approximately 25 miles downriver from where 68... Full story
PAGE, Ariz. – Lake Powell is rising a foot per day as abundant snowpack in northern Colorado and Wyoming continues to feed the Colorado and Green Rivers. Runoff into Lake Powell that began in earnest in the middle of May has reached 60,000 cfs leading to a rapid rise in lake level that will continue through the month of June. That is good news for boaters. The rising water has opened the Castle Rock Cut near Wahweap Marina. There is now safe passage for boats of all sizes including tour boats d... Full story
KINGMAN, Ariz. –– The Arizona Game and Fish Department will be part of a multi-agency enforcement effort on the Colorado River system this weekend, checking for individuals operating under the influence (OUI). Arizona Game and Fish, Mohave County Sheriff, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and the Kingman Police Department, will be enforcing Arizona's OUI legal limit of a .08 blood-alcohol content. All boaters passing through the checkpoint will be subject to a systematic safety inspection this wee... Full story
The annual Tri-State Boating Safety Fair is set for Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It will be held at London Bridge Beach Park Stage, 1340 McCulloch Blvd. N., Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Admission is free. Boating officials from three states - Arizona California and Nevada - are teaming up to promote boating safety awareness and life jacket exchange at London Bridge Beach Park. Arizona Game & Fish, with the help of the Lake Havasu City Police Department, are promoting boating safety awareness... Full story
We are proud to announce that the new home for Rock The Boats' 1954 35' Chris-Craft is Century Marine. Century Marine is located at 3302 East Main Street in Mesa, Ariz., and you can find them on the Web at www.centurymarine.com. Welcome aboard to Century Marine as a new sponsor for Rock The Boat. Ed Hale of Hale's Marine Service handled moving the boat to her new location. Hale's Marine Service is located at 22241 North 24th Avenue in Phoenix, Ariz., and you can find them on the Web at... Full story
At an inspiring ceremony in Casa Grande, Ariz., on May 9, Chief Berger of Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT), presided over promotions given to young firefighter cadets. Promotions included those to Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and Battalion Chief. Proud father Paul Haws, grandparents Pert Fuller and Jim and Carol Allen, aunt Chelle Brookes, and friends Haylie and Janean Jesch celebrated Kelsee Pearl Haws' achievement of Captain. Her late mother (Lisa Brookes-Haws, Oct.... Full story
Homolovi State Park is closed temporarily until May 28 for road construction and improvement work by Arizona State Parks. This roadwork was paid for by a $199,879 contract funded with Arizona Department of Transportation Roadside Development funds for Arizona State Parks to repair the main roads through the park. The contract was awarded to SJ Anderson with subcontractor Regional Paving saw cutting and removing existing road cracks up to 3 feet wide and putting in a new sub-base and paving.... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Friday, May 23, four fire starts were reported on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The North Rim of the park is currently at High fire danger and the South Rim is at Very High. A storm this afternoon produced rain and hail on the North Rim moderating fire behavior. Two fires are actively being suppressed; the first is located on Uncle Jim Point (east of the developed area) and is approximately 1/3 of an acre. The second fire is located on the Tail of the D... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Galahad Fire for multiple objectives. The lightning-caused Galahad Fire was discovered in Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, May 23, 2014 and is approximately 223 acres in size. Current fire behavior is moderate with isolated and group torching in Ponderosa Pine. The fire is located approximately 1 mile south west of the historic Kanabownits Cabin on the Walla Valley P... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are managing the Galahad Fire for both resource and protection objectives. Resource objectives for the fire include returning fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem in order to maintain forest health. Protection objectives for the fire include protection of sensitive cultural resources and wildlife habitat. The fire grew to approximately 711 acres today. Today firefighters initiated structure protection a... Full story
Lake Havasu City, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office is seeking public input on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a recreation commercial lease request for a Recreational Vehicle (RV) resort located on the Parker Strip, California. The proposed RV resort includes the construction of 124 RV sites located at BLM’s Empire Landing Campground. The draft EA is available for a 30-day public review and comment period ending on April 21, 2014. The draft EA may b...
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to be a part of the 2nd Annual Go Outdoors Event, taking place Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8 in Prescott, Ariz. The Go Outdoors! Event and the Yavapai Mile High Classic Archery Shoot have quickly become one of the most exciting interactive and educational events in Arizona. We are excited to partner with the Granite Mountain Archers again this year to host the "Yavapai Mile High Classic" 3d Archery Championship Tournament. In addition to the... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On March 16th, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation, the Nevada Department of Wildlife, BIO-WEST, Inc., and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, National Park Service (NPS) biologists successfully released nine adult endangered razorback suckers (Xyrauchen texanus) in the Colorado River downstream of Lava Falls (River Mile 180). A native fish found only in the Colorado River basin, the razorback sucker was previously believed to have been extirpated from Grand Can... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. - The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Thursday, May 15 by 8:00 am; and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, a Forever Resorts property, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will commence their 2014 seasonal operations. Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim operations include lodging, groceries, camper services, food services and a service station. All concessioner facilities will open at 10:00 am with the exception of the...
