By Ray Newton Now that you can travel again, are you searching for short local adventures? Maybe something to inform and educate — a museum? Or an outing to entertain convivially — a wine tour? Or maybe you’re looking for invigorating recreation — golf? You can do all these without taking a loan on your … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Summer is cooling down and soon will be leading into autumn, when the slight chill and changing colors will make it another fantastic season for the family to adventure through Greater Prescott! There’s no better way to absorb some sunshine, inhale fresh mountain air and bring everyone a little bit closer. Remember … Read More…
by Madison Link, GEM Environmental, and Kelly Tolbert, City of Prescott Recreation Services In honor of Women’s History Month 2021, GEM Environmental created and installed a story walk along Tom’s Trail in Acker Park to recognize the amazing achievements of five female minority STEM professionals. The stories spotlight Mary G. Ross, Maryam Mirzakhani, Mamie Phipps … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Especially for a community that doesn’t sit on the coast or a Havasu-sized lake, Greater Prescott residents and visitors love to be on the water. Since most of the area’s recreational lakes allow only nonmotorized crafts, although in some cases they permit motorized boats, it’s a playground for those who want to … Read More…
by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott Prescott’s mild climate and mostly sunny days allow for plenty of opportunities to explore the natural environment. Approximately 105 miles of multiuse trails, along with over 450 miles of Prescott National Forest trails, are offered in Prescott and surrounding communities — perfect for mountain bikers, rock climbers, … Read More…
by Blake Herzog It’s getting warmer outside, so if you haven’t been already it’s time to think about how to start routing your life into the out-of-doors by any means possible. You’ll get healthier and happier as you enjoy the beauty of our mountain setting. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Americans spend an average … Read More…
by Blake Herzog It’s been said that Arizona has more exposed rock than any other state, and few places in the state have so many vertical faces ideal for rock climbing within easy access to each other as Greater Prescott. It’s a temptation drawing more and more climbers as their numbers grow past 10 million … Read More…
Outdoor adventure reigns in Chino Valley! by Maggie Tidaback, Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Chino Valley Perkinsville Road is a local favorite, and with our tourism campaign launching soon it will be popular with many Arizonans. This road is named after the Perkins family, who owns the ranch land that the wildly scenic road … Read More…
by Blake Herzog If you’ve been hanging around the lush forests, limpid lakes or rocky slopes of Greater Prescott over the last few months, you may have crossed paths with a 21st century Pied Piper, semi-leading a line of boys and girls as they climb trees, slide down hills and meet the local waterfowl. It’s … Read More…
by Ray Newton If your idea of a family adventure at the zoo is fun, then you will really enjoy a day trip to Out of Africa Wildlife Park just west of Camp Verde off I-17 at 3505 W. SR 260. Unlike a zoo where animals are in cages or small enclosures, Out of Africa … Read More…