Perhaps one of the most recognized and iconic locations in all of the Southwest is Monument Valley. Dozens of movies and entertainment pieces have been filmed in Monument Valley including many Westerns (especially those directed by John Ford), sci fi movies like Back to the Future III, Metallica’s music video I Disappear, and even the [...]
DATE: December 29, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Outdoor Adventures | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
Around 800 years ago, Wupatki Pueblo at Wupatki National Monument served as a meeting place for different cultures from the surrounding area. Located just north of Flagstaff, Arizona, Wupatki Pueblo was one of the largest, tallest and perhaps the wealthiest of its day. Today, the partially restored pueblo still stands, with its warm red stone [...]
DATE: December 28, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ History & Heritage | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
Out of Africa Wildlife Park allows you to experience the wilds of Africa in the heart of Arizona. See lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants, rhinos and more on 100 acres of wilderness at the base of the Mingus Mountain range in Camp Verde, Arizona. The park is owned and operated by a husband and wife team, [...]
DATE: December 23, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Attractions | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
Lee’s Ferry is considered the “official” starting place of the Grand Canyon. In the early days of the small settlement that sprang up on the banks of the Colorado River, it played a significant role in the exploration of Arizona, Utah and places west. The terrain provides a natural corridor between Utah and Arizona, offering [...]
DATE: December 21, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Outdoor Adventures | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
Rock the Block at the Fiesta Bowl Block Party! Kick off the New Year with a rocking celebration in Tempe, Arizona — the Fiesta Bowl Block Party! Named one of the top ten places in the nation to ring in the New Year by USA Today, the Fiesta Bowl Block Party will welcome more than [...]
DATE: December 16, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Events | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
Glendale Glitters is an annual holiday festival held on Friday and Saturday nights at Murphy Park and the Glendale Visitors Center in Historic Downtown Glendale, Arizona. With more than 1.5 million multi-colored lights that cover 12 historic blocks of downtown Glendale, this is a holiday spectacular you won’t want to miss. More than 50,000 people [...]
DATE: December 10, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Events | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
Celebrate the holidays and the Old West by joining Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset Pioneers for a Singing Cowboy Christmas at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Mesa, Arizona. You will be treated to all your favorite songs and carols, as well as stories and poetry about the Old West. Before the show, enjoy a [...]
DATE: December 3, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Events | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
All aboard The Polar Express! This magical journey is offered by the Grand Canyon Railway each year to help families experience the wonder and joy of Christmas. The Polar Express departs the depot nearly every evening at 6:30 and again at 8:00 p.m., beginning mid-November and going through early January. As the train takes you [...]
DATE: November 25, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Events | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
Imagine a cowboy, seated on his horse at the end of a long day. Together, they stand on a ridge, overlooking the valley below. The sun setting beyond the mountains silhouettes them. Near the pair, also in silhouette, is a tall cactus with a couple of arms raised to the sky. The cactus is a [...]
DATE: November 13, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Attractions | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
When most people think of Arizona, they think of deserts, warm winters and lots of sun. In fact, Arizona is a great place to go snow skiing, too! A two-hour drive from Phoenix will take you to the San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff. The San Francisco Peaks are made up of six summits that circle [...]
DATE: November 9, 2009 | FILED IN: AZ Outdoor Adventures | AUTHOR: Jen Wolfe
