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Northern Arizona in the SummerArizona Rocks with 21 Things to See & DoArizona Rocks during Summer in the exciting Northern Arizona towns of Page, Williams and Flagstaff. Summertime is the perfect time to visit Northern Arizona. Temperate weather prevails in the high elevations. Visitors enjoy cool water in Page and the Ponderosa pines of Flagstaff and Williams. Travelers can experience museum browsing, historic towns, as well as the spectacular scenery surrounding and connecting the Rocks communities. A tour of the area with overnight stays puts the Grand Canyon right in the middle of a memorable vacation. To find out more about the Rocks region of Northern Arizona visit the Rocks web site at: www.ArizonaRocks.com. Just some of things you can experience this Summer in the Rocks Communities include: FLAGSTAFF
2. Learn History with Lunch every second Tuesday in an on-going series of Brown Bag Lunch Lectures, Riordan State Historic Park, 12:15pm, the event is free and open to the public. 3. Stoll the Galleries at First Friday Art Walk, The Artists Gallery, 17 N. San Francisco Street, 6:00-8:00 p.m., free, (928)773-0958. Stroll through the art galleries of historic downtown while talking with the artists, feasting on appetizers and enjoying the various styles of art. 4. Catch a Film at Movies on the Square, through September 10 at Heritage Square, Friday nights from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., free, (928)774-7356. Free family entertainment and movie every Friday evening. Bring your own blanket or chairs to sit and enjoy the featured movie. 5. Take a Breath of Fresh Air with Plein Air Artists of Northern Arizona, Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, $6 adults, $2.50 youth, 6 and under free, 928/779-4395, Through July 31 kfarretta@pr.state.az.us. Plein Air, from the French meaning “open air,” is a term used for paintings or drawings made directly from nature and infused with a feeling of the open air. Painting outdoors is a style of art, which emerged during the early years of the 20th Century, and remains popular today. This exhibit features 16 artists from Northern Arizona who use this style in their works. 6. Get The View from the Top at the Scenic Skyride, Arizona Snowbowl, 10:00 am-4:00 pm daily, Through September 1 $10.00 adults, $8.00 seniors, $6.00 ages 8-12, free to ages 7 and under & 70 and older, (928)779-1951, www.arizonasnowbowl.com. See views of Flagstaff and its surrounding areas, including the Grand Canyon, from Humphrey’s Peak, the highest point in Arizona. Also, enjoy live music on the Agassiz Deck every Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-4:00 p.m. 7. Don’t Be Square: Thursdays on the Square, Historic Heritage Square, 5:30 pm, Thursdays, free, through September 4, (928)779-1877. Local musicians perform a free concert every Thursday throughout the summer at Flagstaff Live’s! Thursdays on the Square concert series in downtown Flagstaff. 8. View Native American Art at Enduring Creations – Generations, Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., 11:00 am-12:00 pm Saturdays, $5.00 adult, $4.00 senior, $3.00 student, $2.00 child, (928)774-5213, www.musnaz.org. Sale and exhibit showcases internationally celebrated Southwestern Native American artists. The changing gallery is refreshed throughout the season. It focuses on the highest quality contemporary and historic artwork for novice and seasoned collectors. WILLIAMS
10. Ride the Rails with The Grand Canyon Railway. Board this vintage train to Grand Canyon. Relive the romance of the Old West aboard fully restored 1923 Harriman coaches. The historic 1908 depot includes a museum, steam locomotive display, and a Wild West Show held daily. For more information visit www.thetrain.com. 11. Get Your Kicks at the Country Cruise-In and Route 66 Festival. Go back in time August 14th and 15th and enjoy the 1950's again on Route 66. Activities include a Classic Car Show with trophies given for various classes, a battle of the bands, a sock hop, contests and lots more fun. Call the Williams Chamber at (928) 635-1418 or Dave at Twisters Soda Fountain-Route 66 Place at (928) 635-0266. 12. Put Your Boots On for the Cowpuncher's Reunion
Rodeo 13. Enjoy Summer in the Pines in the Kaibab National Forest with it's lakes for fishing, trails for hiking, campgrounds, wildlife watching and enjoying the beautiful Ponderosa Pine Trees...It's nature at it's best. 14. Find Your Inner Cowboy at Williams’ newest attraction, the Old West Main Street Inn and Museum. Return to the 1890’s with a street scene including a museum, saloon, and general store populated with colorful characters straight out old the Old West. Page / Lake Powell
16. Get Cooking at the Frybread Extravaganza, July 18, 2004. You can learn the secrets of how to make authentic Navajo Fry-Bread from local Native Americans. Half the fun is eating your own creation. 17. Hit the Lake. There is no better time to enjoy all the great watersports that Lake Powell has to offer than Summer. No matter what your pace, a speedboat or a relaxing paddlewheel cruise, Lake Powell is the place for fun on the water. 18. Feel the Burn at Chili Fest, August – 7, 2004. Participate in a chili festival featuring traditional and contemporary chili "cook offs.” Roasted Hatch Green Chilies and other varieties will be available. Musical entertainment and unique chili crafts complement the experience. 19. Remember Heroes at VJ Day Weekend with Navajo Code Talkers August 14, 2004. Lake Powell Resort and Marinas is proud to host the Navajo Code Talkers. Navajo Code Talkers were instrumental in turning the tide of war in the Pacific during WWII. Presentations begin at 10:00 AM and last until 12:30 PM for both Saturday and Sunday. 20. Celebrate the Harvest at the 1st Annual Lake Powell Corn Festival August 28, 2004. Participate and observe traditional and contemporary Southwest corn festivities. Event includes; harvest ceremonies, traditional corn grinding, dancing, and corn recipes. Arts and crafts, music provide visitors with a unique experience. 21. Have a Float. After all that activity in Rocks Communities of Northern Arizona, It’s time for a rest !! Enjoy a float trip from Glen Canyon Dam to Lee's Ferry on the Colorado River. While you take in the sun, sandstone, and cool water, you can start thinking about your next Northern Arizona adventure! For more information about travel in the Arizona Rocks region of Northern Arizona, visit www.ArizonaRocks.com where you will find links to each community and an information rich menu of accommodations, things-to-do, itineraries, weather, guided tours, calendar of events and more. By phone call 1(800)842-7293 for Flagstaff information, 1(800).863-0546 for the Williams Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce, and 1(888)261-PAGE for the Page / Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce Photos courtesy of Arizona Rocks Edited by Dave Shultz |
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Meet Men From Mars every Tuesday. The Mars Hillbillies Play Bluegrass &
Old-Time Music, The Wine Loft, 17 N. San Francisco, 8:00 p.m., for more
information call (928)526-0629.
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Experience a “Blast from the Past” from August 8 to September 18th when the
City of Williams will be presenting Museum on Main Street, Featuring the
traveling Smithsonian exhibit “Yesterday’s Tomorrows” The museum will
feature a glimpse into history. In addition …Williams has developed a
series of events themed around the exhibit entitled “Planes, Trains, and
Automobiles”. For more information, visit the Williams Chamber at
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Hear Music Among the Rocks at the July Lake Powell Outdoor Cultural Concert
Series, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31st Experience cultural music from the region
in a serene outdoor setting. Top-notch entertainers and musicians perform
every Saturday in July.