Diversion Magazine and SmartMoney.com have named The Grand Canyon #1 out of 30 travel experiences that are guaranteed to leave a lasting, even life-changing, impression.
1. The Grand Canyon
‘One of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, should see,’ said Theodore Roosevelt after visiting the Grand Canyon in 1903. He was [...]
Archive for April, 2006
The Grand Canyon - The #1 Trip of a Lifetime
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Grand Canyon, helicopter, sightseeing, tours on April 29, 2006 | No Comments »
Grand Canyon: Taking the ‘Hike for Discovery’
Posted in Arizona, tagged accessibility, Arizona, disability, Grand Canyon, hiking on April 28, 2006 | No Comments »
Of those who have visited the Grand Canyon, almost all marvel at its incredible beauty. However, there are far fewer who have the discipline, motivation and fortitude to explore its rugged depths on foot.
Today Wayland [Massachusetts] resident Jeremy Dexter-Smith, 24, a lymphoma survivor, will do just that.
Dexter-Smith is one of 40 participants in the Hike [...]
Arizona lures tourists with cowboys, Indians and desert art
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged activities, art, art galleries, artists, attractions, museums, Native American, Phoenix, things to do on April 26, 2006 | No Comments »
Phoenix, Arizona - In braided costumes of red, blue, orange and white, the dancers swirl around a sand circle to the chanting of a dozen elderly Indians, all the while balancing up to 30 flexible hoops on their body.
The scene takes place outside a museum in Phoenix, Arizona; the dancers are competing for the world [...]
Tips for Family Vacations and Long Drives
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, family, Grand Canyon, road trip, Sedona, travel deal, weekend trips on April 18, 2006 | No Comments »
How to Make Family Road Trips Good, Healthy Fun
Bring a cooler. Load it with water and juice rather than soda. Why? (A) Soda is bad for kids. (B) It makes them hyperactive. (C) Worst of all, it makes them have to go to the bathroom sooner.
Skip the interstate pit stops. Instead, head to a supermarket [...]
Grand Canyon opened to year-round rafting
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, rafting, river, sightseeing, tours, whitewater on April 17, 2006 | No Comments »
More people will be able to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon each year under a new management plan adopted by the U.S. National Park Service.More rafters will be shifted to fall, winter and spring months while the number of daily summertime launches of both motorized and non-motorized commercial rafts will decrease.
While rafters [...]
Prescott’s draw lends reminder
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, forest, hometown, lakes, National Forest, Prescott on April 11, 2006 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year again. The mercury has hit the 70-degree mark, which means that herds of Phoenicians will be venturing north to visit Prescott.
Feature articles also will appear in nationwide publications about our small town atmosphere, historical museums, and courthouse plaza during the next few months.
These articles will mention our beautiful forests, mountains [...]
Sedona: In search of the vortex vibe…
Posted in red rocks, vortex, vortexes, tagged red rocks, Sedona, vortex, vortexes on April 10, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Sedona is filled with mind-bending views, both physical and spiritual On a late afternoon in Sedona, with the sinking sun beaming a powdery light over the mustard-red buttes, spires and mesas that surround the city like the ruins of fortress walls, everything looks better than good. Even the scenes that are banished from the postcards [...]
‘Distinctive’ Prescott
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Courthouse Plaza, Prescott on April 10, 2006 | No Comments »
Many Arizonans know Prescott for its old-time downtown square — known officially as Courthouse Plaza — and surrounding mountain scenery. In naming the city to its list, the National Trust noted those attractions and reeled off many more. More…
Enjoy the article and be sure to visit prescott.com for more information on the lodging, art, real [...]
Talking Rock Releases New Neighborhood in Prescott, Arizona
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, community, golf, lifestyle, real estate on April 7, 2006 | No Comments »
Following strong fourth quarter sales, Talking Rock Ranch [a premier golf & lifestyle community in Prescott, Arizona] announced the release of the Pinion neighborhood, including 60 home sites that offer expansive mountain and golf course views. Surrounded by Pinion and Junipers, this Prescott land is located in the northeast corner of the property consists of [...]
Prescott rodeo to debut on Wrangler pro tour
Posted in Arizona, tagged activities, Arizona, calendar, Prescott, rodeo, things to do on April 5, 2006 | No Comments »
The Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo makes its debut as part of the Wrangler ProRodeo Summer Tour. The World’s Oldest Rodeo at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds begins June 29 with the final round on July 4 to be televised on Fox Sports Network. The summer tour finale, [...]
