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Wed
5
May '10

Fantastic views of Bryce Canyon

Take a Spectacular tour of Bryce Canyon in Southern Utah and join us as we take a marvelous trip into the unique world of spires and canyons that have been carved out of the sandstone by Mother Nature.

Wed
14
Apr '10

Lucas Oil Off Road Races In The Desert

This weekend, April 17 and April 18, rounds 3 and 4 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series will be taking place.  This event will be held at the Speedworld Raceway Park that’s located a little South of Highway 60 at Jomax Road on the West Side of the Valley of the Sun.  The [...]

Tue
13
Apr '10

Arizona Wildflowers In The West Valley

                     Wildflowers are blooming along the highway toward Festival on
                                                                        the  West side of Phoenix near the White Tank Mountains.  This
                                                                        is the perfect time for a family hike in the White Tanks.

Thu
11
Mar '10

Five Tips For Planning Budget Vacations

With the changing economy and reduced incomes for many families, this year will see big changes in family vacations. There is a lot less money left over at the end of the month for such things as weekend getaways and family outings. It will take a lot of imagination and planning to make that little bit of [...]

Sun
28
Feb '10

Spring Training Starts In Surprise Arizona

Spring Training gets into full swing this week with the first game scheduled for March 4, 20l0. Don’t miss out on this chance to see the Texas Rangers face the Kansas City Royals in the first game of the season.

Sat
5
Dec '09

Prescott Celebrates 27th Annual Christmas Parade

This weekend you can get into the Christmas spirit with a short trip to Prescott AZ. The city is all decked out for the holiday season and it won’t take long for you to see why Prescott is called Arizona’s Christmas City. Start the day off at 1 PM today as you enjoy [...]

Fri
20
Nov '09

Great Family Getaway – Palm Springs

A little over a week ago our family decided to celebrate some birthdays with a gathering in Palm Springs California. It turned out to be one of the best weekends we have ever had. Palm Springs is a great place for a family get together and there was something for everyone. Among the [...]

Fri
30
Oct '09

Young Woman Attacked By Coyotes in Canadian Park

 
In a very unusual coyote incident, a nineteen yard old woman was hiking alone in Eastern Canada this week and was attacked by two coyotes. By the time rescuers reached her she had lost a large amount of blood from bite wounds and was in critical condition. Taylor Mitchell was airlifted to a hospital in [...]

Thu
29
Oct '09

Camelback Mountain in Phoenix Arizona

Camelback Mountain is probably the most prominent geological feature that rears its head against the sky in northeast Phoenix and you’ll find a number of the valley’s most famous resorts laid out around its base. The world famous icon looms over the horizon on the valley’s northeast side and provides some of the best urban [...]

Wed
28
Oct '09

Events At The Pueblo Grande Museum

Tour the Park of Four Waters on Friday, October 30th.  The tour will last from 10:00am to 11:00am and will be guided by an archeologist.  There is no fee other than the price of admission to the museum.  You’ll be able to tour and learn about the ancient canals used by the Hohokam people to [...]