Prescott-The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has notified the Prescott Tourism Office that they are a finalist for the Grand Pitch contest, and will go before a panel of judges at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, for the Prescott Heritage Trail (PHT) concept.
The Prescott Heritage Trail is a self-guided walking tour that begins in downtown Prescott at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center. The trail takes participants to nearly 60 historical and cultural locations, including four museums, historical buildings, hotels, an opera house and even former brothels. Most of the PHT can be done on foot, but a vehicle will be helpful for some of the outlying sites. The PHT also connects to City recreational trails in several locations.
Complementing the PHT is the Prescott Hunt For History, which is designed for school-aged children. History Hunters can get a special clue sheet at the Visitor Information Center. From there, they will be able to look for more than a dozen small bronze animals, artifacts and artwork that are near the PHT. If the hunters find all the clues and bring their sheet back, they will receive an Official Prescott History Hunters button, and their parents can enter them to win a scholarship in the amount of $500 for future education.
“We are pleased to be a finalist for the Grand Pitch award through AOT,” said Prescott City Manager Michael Lamar. “We feel that the Prescott Heritage Trail is a great way to showcase all aspects of Prescott’s storied history.”
“The Prescott Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center will be the perfect starting point for the Prescott Heritage Trail,” said Chamber President Sheri Heiney. “ This is a great partnership between the Chamber, the Prescott Tourism Office and the City of Prescott.” The Visitor Center at the Chamber is an official state-designated tourism information site which has over 30,000 visitors each year.
The Grand Pitch winner will be determined by a combination of judges and audience voting. The Grand Pitch award winner will be announced at the Governor’s Conference immediately following the presentation on July 21. The winner will receive advertising and marketing grants from AOT to support the campaign in 2017-18.
Prescott Heritage Trail is a Finalist for Arizona Office of Tourism Award
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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED! Additional drivers are needed for the DAV Transportation Network to help Veterans get to their medical appointments. Can you help? This announcement from the Northern Arizona VA has the details.![]()
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PRESCOTT, Ariz. – With the Greatest Generation of World War II-era Veterans fading into history and baby boomers working longer into their retirement years, the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, in partnership with the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Transportation Network is recruiting additional volunteers to help provide transportation for eligible Veterans to and from scheduled medical appointments at facilities across Northern Arizona.![]()
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Last year, DAV volunteer drivers provided more than 500 rides for Veterans with scheduled medical appointments to and from VA medical facilities. Each year the demand for Veteran transportation has grown.![]()
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“We need people who recognize the service and sacrifices of our heroes and are willing to make a commitment to ensure the promises our country made to our Veterans are kept,” said Bruce Nogar, DAV Transportation Network Hospital Service Coordinator. “Our program provides a very important service to eligible Veterans at no cost to them, but we can’t keep up with the demand if we don’t have people who are willing and able to support it.”![]()
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To become a DAV Transportation Network volunteer, drivers must have a valid, state-issued license, show proof of personal auto insurance, pass a basic physical through the VA, and commit to one year of volunteering for the program. VA will provide the driver physical, all required training as well as the vehicles used for transportation. Also, all volunteer drivers that work a minimum of four hours are eligible for a free meal at the Prescott VA’s main campus.![]()
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Those interested in becoming a volunteer driver do not have to be a Veteran or a DAV member. We are looking for committed individuals who want to serve Veterans and show their appreciation for all that they’ve done in the service of our Nation.![]()
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For more information on becoming a volunteer driver, please contact the Northern Arizona VA Voluntary Service Office at (928) 776-6013.![]()
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Northern Arizona VA Website: www.va.gov/northern-arizona-health-care/
OUT & ABOUT — Thank you to Karen Shaw for sending in these shots of Jerome and the San Francisco Peaks on a beautiful winter day! We publish reader photos in every issue of Prescott LIVING. Send in your best shots by email to photos@roxco.com. Photos should be taken by you, anywhere in the Greater Prescott area. Selected photos will appear in print and on our social media channels.![]()
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