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Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Prescott, Scottsdale, Sedona on Dec 20th, 2010
Share Come to Arizona this winter! Where else can you play golf and snowboard IN THE SAME DAY?!? Read on for Arizona winter vacation tips for Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott and Scottsdale, including ideas on annual events, what to do, what to pack and typical weather and temperatures for each area. Flagstaff Top Reasons to Visit [...]
Posted in Arizona on Nov 11th, 2010
Share Thank you to all our Veterans and the brave families that support them. I am proud to be an Arizonan and an American. How are you showing gratitude to our troops today? Share your comments.
Share One of my favorite comedians, Jim Gaffigan, does this joke about Easter: “Easter: the day Jesus rose from the dead, what should we do?” “How ’bout eggs?” “Well, what does that have to do with Jesus?” “Alright, we’ll hide ‘em.” “I don’t follow your logic.” “Don’t worry, there’s a bunny.” But whether you celebrate [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Jan 22nd, 2009
Share Tickets are now available for the Grand Canyon Railway’s enormously popular The Polar Express for its ninth season. Based on the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, this Christmastime attraction will run in 2009 and early 2010 on selected dates from November 13, 2009 through January 9, 2010. Tickets for The Polar Express [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Dec 4th, 2007
Share 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 [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Dec 3rd, 2007
Share 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 Express comes [...]
Posted in Arizona, Scottsdale on Nov 30th, 2007
Share 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 [...]
Posted in Arizona, Scottsdale on Nov 26th, 2007
Share 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 [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Nov 7th, 2006
Share 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 [...]
Posted in Arizona, Prescott, Scottsdale, Sedona on Sep 28th, 2006
Share Update: Come see our recent 2009 post for updated fall events! 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 [...]
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