Tickets are still available for the Grand Canyon Railway’s fervently popular The Polar Express in its seventh season. Based on the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, this seasonal attraction runs this year on selected dates from November 2 through January 12, 2008. The Polar Express is a fast sell-out so be sure to [...]
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Polar Express Tickets Now Available for 2007 and 2008
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Christmas, Grand Canyon, holidays, Polar Express, railway, South rim, train, Williams, winter on December 4, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Grand Canyon Railway Polar Express Fact Sheet
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Christmas, Grand Canyon, holidays, Polar Express, railroad, railway, snow, train, Verde Canyon, Williams, winter on December 3, 2007 | 3 Comments »
A classic Christmas story comes to life on the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express. Here, we’ve collected information about the Polar Express into a handy fact sheet. (Information source: www.thetrain.com)
What is The Polar Express?
Experience the magic of The Polar Express™, the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. The Polar [...]
Desert Pilgrims - Urban Cowboys: Thanksgiving 2007
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged calendar, camping, cooking, holidays, Thanksgiving, Verde Valley on November 30, 2007 | No Comments »
This year my mother and I joined my long-time Main Squeeze’s family for a Thanksgiving just east of Scottsdale along the Verde River. I have lived here for over 20 years and never knew that there was a beautiful river about 30 minutes away from my backyard!
My parents moved to Arizona in the 1970’s from [...]
Thanksgiving Weekend in Phoenix
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged art, calendar, holidays, Phoenix, shopping, Thanksgiving on November 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Thanksgiving Weekend was glorious down in the metro Phoenix area. With temps in the mid-70s, sunshine and clear skies, it was a perfect time to spend with family and friends outside.
I stayed away from the malls and big box stores on Black Friday, but did check out one of my favorite locally owned children’s [...]
Grand Canyon Railway’s The Polar Express Tickets Still Available
Posted in Arizona, tagged Christmas, activities, holidays, calendar, family, railroad, train, Polar Express, Grand Canyon, Arizona on November 7, 2006 | No Comments »
Source: www.travelvideo.tv
Nov 03, 06 | 1:40 pm
Tickets for Grand Canyon Railway’s 2006 presentation of The Polar Express are still available. As of Nov. 1, 85 percent of the available tickets for The Polar Express have been sold. Approximately 10,000 tickets are still available and evenings with the most availability, include Nov. 13 - 16, 27 [...]
Best Fall Activities for Families
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, calendar, Desert Botanical Gardens, Fall, Halloween, holidays, Jerome, Phoenix, Prescott, pumpkin, railroad, Scottsdale, Sedona, train on September 28, 2006 | 2 Comments »
It’s nearly October in Arizona and along with fall foliage, Halloween tricks and treats and cooler temperatures, there are lots of family-friendly activities happening all over the state. Here’s a list of the best fall activities for families in Arizona:
1. Prescott-area: Young’s Farm Annual Pumpkin Festival…October 7-9, 14-16 and 21-23 in Dewey - Young’s [...]
