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Riordan State Park - Memories In A Mansion - Built in 1904 for two Riordan families, Riordan Mansion is an impressive reminder of gracious living in a small, territorial logging town. The historic building is an Arizona treasure - a remarkable example of Arts and Crafts style architecture featuring a rustic exterior of log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand-split wooden shingles. The expansive home has 40 rooms, over 13,000 square-feet of living area, and servants' quarters. The Riordan residence was designed by the creator of Grand Canyon's El Tovar Hotel, Charles Whittlesey.

This months special thank you. - We send a special thank you to Margie and John Anderson for all their remarkable contributions to this publication. From hiking to birding to shooting education and much more, this couple continues to be amazing in their love of and involvement in the outdoors. How fortunate we are to have them as friends who have enriched our content and our appreciation of becoming one with nature.

Boating Section - Halls Crossing Store - This Store Floats - A new floating convenience store and snack bar has arrived at the Halls Crossing Marina. Barges towed the store nearly 100 miles up Lake Powell to its new home.

Downstream - Find out what is happening this month. There is something for everyone. Don't forget to send us information on your upcoming event.

Water Safety - Life-Jacket Loaner Stations Installed - The Arizona Game And Fish Department is working to save lives by preventing drownings at Lake Pleasant with the installation of new Life Jacket Loaner Stations at the lake's four- and 10-lane boat ramps.

Upcoming Holidays

Labor Day: Sept. 7

Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 14

Yom Kipper: Sept. 23

First Day of Autumn: Sept. 23