Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service invites the public to celebrate Western Arts Day 2015, Saturday, July 11, 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 noon at the Grand Canyon Lodge. Activities will take place at the auditorium and the grassy square east of the lodge. Afternoon presentations include western arts and crafts such as saddle m... Full story
6TH ANNUAL Jazz Summit Musicians: Phil Norman Tentet, Carl Saunders, Gary Hobbs, Jennifer Leitham, Kim Richmond, Dennis Rowland, Ralna English, Scott Whit eld, Ginger Berglund, Mike Vax, Tony Vacca, Je Colella, Jack Petersen, Selwyn Reams, Peggy Vax, Larry Kantor. Youth Band: The Prescott High School Jazz Ensemble Jazz Student of the Year: Jonah Howard Festival Information and Ticket Ordering: www.prescottjazz.com Festival Information: 928.830.2462 Tickets on sale at the Prescott Chamber of... Full story
PHOENIX – Based on public input received this year, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has developed a first-draft revision of the hunt guidelines and wants to hear more about how this revision might be improved. The hunt guidelines provide the biological and social parameters used by wildlife managers to formulate the annual hunt recommendations (season structures, season lengths, season dates, permits allocated, etc.) These recommendations result in the hunts in which licensed hunters may p... Full story
Established by Congress in 1939, the 30,000 members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are Semper Paratus "Always Ready." Vessel safety checks, harbor patrols, safe-boating courses, search and rescue, marine environmental protection - these are just a few of the services provided by the Auxiliary. Each year, Auxiliarists volunteer more than two million hours benefitting boaters and their families. We invite you to learn more about who we are and what we do to be Semper Paratus.... Full story
PHOENIX—Arizona is a “wildfire state,” which is another way of saying our state has a history of destructive wildfires. In the past five years alone, large wildfires have burned over 850,000 acres and caused $100s of millions in damages. While there is no way of knowing where or when the next big wildfire will spark, there are scientifically-proven ways to protect lives and property in the whole community. “It’s hard to exaggerate the threat of wildfire in Arizona or the importance of preparing... Full story
The Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board's next meeting will be on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. It will be held at the Yavapai County Administrative Services Building at 1015 Fair Street in Prescott. The public is invited and the agenda for this meeting will be posted at the new Web site for the Memorial Fund: http://Yarnellhillmemorialfund.org. The Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board has now launched the Web site that is able to receive online donations. The site also contains information about... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - February 6, 2015) - The Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board's next meeting will be on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. It will be held at the Yavapai County Administrative Services Building at 1015 Fair Street in Prescott. The public is invited and the agenda for this meeting will be posted at the new website for the Memorial Fund: http://Yarnellhillmemorialfund.org. The Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board has now launched the website that is able to receive online donations. The... Full story
Each year as part of its nationally-recognized and highly successful program to manage and conserve bald eagles in the state, the Arizona Game and Fish Department asks outdoor recreationists and aircraft pilots to help protect important eagle breeding areas by honoring the closure of 23 areas across the state. Various land and wildlife management agencies close the breeding areas for part of the year to protect the state's 55 breeding pairs of bald eagles. Some of the closure areas are located n... Full story
Tip Of The Week Fishing for largemouth bass is excellent at Bartlett Lake. Crankbaits are hot, and here's a tried-and-true bass-snatcher: the Rapala Shad Rap. Get a 3-inch version. Then tie it to 8-pound test line, fish islands, points and rocky shorelines, and if conditions are favorable, anglers could have a good shot at some bass strikes. Have fun! The Reel Deal In the desert impoundments, predatory fish have become more active. Crankbaits and buzzbaits and jigs are drawing increasingly more... Full story
Update July 24, 2014 *Cody Lundin, Founder, Aboriginal Living Skills School, LLC and star of Dual Survival providing educational sessions on Saturday. *Live music on the lawn with the talented Mogollon, and Big Daddy D and the Dynamites on Saturday, and The Cool Water Band, and Ashley Wineland on Sunday. *The 300-foot fly-wire (zip-line), plus a four-person rock climbing tower Many great displays and exhibits by Arizona Game & Fish Department, to include live creatures from the Adobe Mountain... Full story
Will attending a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop have this effect on your life? Probably not. However, the message above is from an Arizona BOW alumni and it is not uncommon. After each workshop there are one or two women proclaiming that the weekend was a life altering event. What we do is teach adult women outdoor skills in a non-threatening fun environment. When she catches her first fish, hits the bulls eye with bullet or arrow or conquers her fear of heights sometimes she... Full story
Lynx Lake One of our favorite little hikes in the pines is the easy trail #311 that circles Lynx Lake. Most of this trail is shaded by trees, and the lake and the forest around it are gorgeous. We often see a huge variety of birds and small mammals, even in the summer. The paved part of the trail on the west side of the lake is wheelchair and stroller accessible, but once you reach the far end of the laken the trail turns to dirt. 'Bee' Prepared At this far end of the lake opposite the parking l... 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
PRESCOTT, AZ (June 26, 2014) – June 30th will be the one-year anniversary of the tragic loss of the nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshots. Our community will observe the anniversary honoring the memory of these men, who had such a profound impact on all of us, in various ways. Further information available at www.CityofPrescott.net or Remembering our Fallen, One-Year Memorial Proclamation – The City issued an anniversary proclamation on June 24, 2014, designating June 30th in memory of the nin... Full story
PRESCOTT, AZ – The 6th annual Wander The Wild, the Highlands Center for Natural History's (HCNH) (http://highlandscenter.org/) biggest yearly fundraiser, will be held Sunday, September 28 at Talking Rock Ranch (http://talkingrockranch.com) from 2:30 to 7:00 PM.. "This exciting outdoor and adventure-themed fundraiser showcases all there is to discover about our Central Arizona Highlands environment," stated Dave Irvine, HCNH Executive Director. The nature and adventure-themed event features live... Full story
Tip Of The Week Hello, Anglers: Top-water lovers should consider setting up a variety of fishing rods with different plugs so that when the action is heated, you'll be better prepared for what they're biting. Binoculars can be used to spot boils. Boat to the side of a boil and, if possible, cast past a boil and work the lure back through it. The Reel Deal Brown Trout They often flop from the water, or twist and tangle line. Clever and elusive, brown trout are one of the state's top sport fish... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions at all department wildlife areas on April 18. The restrictions are part of the restrictions issued by the Arizona State Forestry Division on state-owned and state-managed lands outside incorporated municipalities due to the increased risk of wildfire in the state. Stage 1 restrictions mean that no open fires are allowed - including campfires and wood or charcoal-burning stoves and barbecues. Smoking is prohibited except... Full story
Scottsdale, AZ - The Central Arizona Friends of NRA will host a fundraising banquet on June 28th at Pinnacle Peak Patio Steakhouse, located at 10426 E. Jomax Road, in Scottsdale, AZ 85262. Early bird dinner tickets are $40, but specially priced packages are also available that include raffle tickets. Ticket prices will be $50 after June 21st. Doors open at 4 PM, and this fundraiser Banquet features cowboy steak dinners with all the trimmings, live and silent auctions, games, raffles, and a... Full story
PHOENIX – To reduce the looming threat of summer wildfires following one of Arizona’s driest winters on record, officials have announced fire restrictions for many locations throughout Arizona. The restrictions take effect just as the busy Memorial Day weekend begins on Friday, May 23. Fire danger conditions, local closures and restrictions are subject to change. Many of the state’s most popular destinations will be affected by the fire restrictions that take effect this Friday. Stage II and e... Full story
*Live music on the lawn with the talented Mogollon, Groove Merchants (who entertained at AZ Best Fest Centennial Celebration), Ashley Wineland, and Big Daddy D and the Dynamites * The 300-foot fly-wire (zip-line) + climbing wall *Many great displays and exhibits by Arizona Game & Fish Department, to include creatures from the Adobe Mtn. Wildlife Rehabilitation Center * Food vendors + many organization and business booths * An expanded two-day fishing component * Prescott Astronomy Club and... Full story
7‐15 New to Hunting Listing Annual Hunt Regulations Doug Burt via HAHWG solicitation 2014 (new) June – July: Outdoor Skills Summer Adventure Camps Info: Multiple 5‐day, day and overnight camps for 4‐6th graders, and 6‐8th graders: activities include kayaking, archery, air guns; travel camps includes camping, hiking, fishing, wildlife observation, survival skills, slingshots, swimming, team competitions and more. Fee required. Dates: June 9‐13, 16‐20, and 23‐27; July 7‐11 and 14‐18 Location: P... Full story
Don't miss the fun and adventure of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop April 25-27 at Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott. Space is limited for this popular all-inclusive women's' weekend in the pines, so reserve a spot now. BOW is sponsored by The Arizona Wildlife Federation in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Horsemanship, outdoor photography, birding and hiking are just a few of the classes offered. Learn and practice archery, fly-fishing, Dutch oven cooking,...
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
The geographic center of Arizona is about 55 miles ESE of Prescott, and the closest town hall to that location is that of Camp Verde. There is a bronze plaque to that effect in Rezzonico Park, placed there by the Arizona Professional Land Surveyors. The park in on Montezuma Castle Highway in Camp Verde. In fact, there is a ton of stuff to see and do in and around Camp Verde, including Montezuma's Well, Montezuma's Castle, and Tuzigoot National Monument. If you like the outdoors, you will love... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions at all department wildlife areas on Friday, April 18. The restrictions are part of the restrictions issued by the Arizona State Forestry Division on state-owned and state-managed lands outside incorporated municipalities due to the increased risk of wildfire in the state. Stage 1 restrictions mean that no open fires are allowed -- including campfires and wood or charcoal-burning stoves and barbecues. Smoking is...
