Western Outdoor Times - Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!

We salute spring in the Southwest, one of the best times of the year to get out and enjoy the wildflowers, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, bird watching, etc. The "venue menu" is endless -... Full story

The Eleventh Hour of The Eleventh Day of The Eleventh Month: At this time, we give thanks to our veterans, past and present. There are many events recognizing these special Americans and honoring... Full story

In Memory We express our sincere sympathy to the families and friends of three good friends: the Rev. Dr. Cecil Corbett, Nez Perce, past president of Cook College in Tempe; Henri Hurrier, past... Full story

The Arizona Deer Association (ADA) has undertaken efforts to educate the deer/elk hunting populations in Arizona in recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) changes in mule, whitetail deer and elk...

There Are Beautiful Drives Near Alpine And Springerville If you're looking to get out of the heat and see some gorgeous country where it's cool and green, I've got the perfect road trip for you. If... Full story

The deadline to submit nominations is May 12. The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation is soliciting nominations for this year's candidates for induction into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. The... Full story

During these times of heightened worry and isolation, we at Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times wish you good health, safety, hope, and peaceful spirits. All of you who love the ou... Full story

Spring is bursting with great events for outdoors enthusiasts. Whether you are a kid or a senior, as long as you enjoy outdoor activities, there is something wonderful ahead for you. The... Full story

There are two big outdoor events in Arizona this month, plus two fantastic new holsters I wanted to tell you about. Also, dove seasons, quail season, and waterfowl seasons may all be over, but that... Full story

Welcome to 2020! It's hard to believe it has been 20 years since the century change. My, how time flies! As we begin another new year, outdoor folk can fill their 2020 calendars with many exciting... Full story

You already know our "cover girl", Margie Anderson (and thanks, John Anderson, for this great photo). She is the ultimate outdoors woman and an expert on fishing, hunting/shooting, hiking, wildlife... Full story

As we move forward into 2019, we wish you one of the best years ever — filled with prosperity, good health, much happiness, and, of course, memorable times in our wonderful outdoors. We look... Full story

Leaving California, by Hal Bray, Special to California Political News and Views.... My wife and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. But like 46% of Bay area residents in a June 2018 Bay Area... Full story

First, we thank Mike Ferring of the Arizona Yacht Club for the cover and other photos, plus his coverage of the AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup. It is always a well-deserved source of pride... Full story

Going Up the Mast" is just one workshop at the Sailing Convention for Women. The Sailing Convention for Women, presented by Gail Hine, will be held on Sat., Feb. 2, 2019 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht... Full story

We thank Rory Aikens, formerly with the Arizona Game & Fish Department as their fishing "go-to-guy", for the beautiful photo he has provided. It's of Big Lake in Arizona (at an elevation of 9,000... Full story

In September 2005, our Publisher Jim Allen and Editor Carol Allen delivered the first copies of issue number one of Arizona Boating & Watersports. Jim drove the papers - in an old 1973 Dodge... Full story

We have officially marked our 10th anniversary and we can't believe how much Lost Our Home has grown in the last decade. We've come a long way from our humble beginnings working out of our Founder... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ- Recent monsoonal activity in the region resulted in an several new lightning ignited fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park over the past several days. Grand canyon... Full story

GOOD OLD RV's Rustic Retreat. If you like Old RV's and haven't visited Good Old RV's yet you are in for a pleasant surprise. This is only one of their great events and opportunities. Event Details... Full story

While many parts of the country are shoveling snow and driving snow mobiles, in the desert areas of the Southwest, others are readying their craft for a new year of boating pleasure. Soon, two... Full story

Jim and Carol L. Allen, Publisher and Editor Carol and I wish you all a great new year. Angela Ogden, Production Manager Arizona Boating & Watersports News Magazine / Western Outdoor Times would like... Full story

• For the joys of the holiday season, • For the love of family and friends, • For the beauty of our outdoors, • For the chance to boat, hunt, fish, camp, and travel in this incredible... Full story

As the giving season approaches, there is a special program that assures that those who are serving our country are not forgotten: "Packages from Home". Generally, the smaller, travel sizes of... Full story

If you are a hiker in Arizona, traversing the various paths that are a part of the Arizona Trail is likely something you have done numerous times without a second thought. This 6,875 mile portion of... Full story