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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 [...]

Fri
9
Oct '09

Where to Find Discount Disney Merchandise

If you’re looking for clothing to use for Halloween costumes or items to use for decoration for Halloween parties don’t mss the bargains found at the Disney Outlet Stores and the AMS Disney Merchandise Warehouse Sale.

Sat
3
Oct '09

Now They’ve Closed Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park is now closed, so what happens to the land?  The park closed this week because of state budget cuts.  It cost about $300,000 a year to keep it open.  The closure means rangers will no longer be there.  So who will supervise the property?  Arizona State Parks Board Chairman, Reese Woodling, says [...]

Fri
25
Sep '09

We Found An Indian Village In Phoenix

Ancient Vllage discovered in downtown Pheonix. It appears to have been occupied all the way back to 950 AD and may have supported some 3500 people at one time. How did they survive in the desert? Where are they now? What caused them to leave?

Sun
20
Sep '09

Three Getaways in Arizona High Country

If you are looking for a great place to take the family for a weekend getaway then check out these three destinations that are easy to reach only a couple of hours from Phoenix.  All three of these areas are in higher elevations and will be be a few degrees  cooler than Phoenix.  If you [...]