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• Safford • San Carlos • Globe • Miami • Superior • Florence • Queen Valley • Gold Canyon • Apache Junction • Apache Trail • Payson • Pine • Strawberry
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Table of Contents
Apache Junction
‘Magic of Mexican Artistry’ Mar. 9, 10 & 11................4&5
Apache Trail
“Legends and Lore of the Superstitions and More”...........5
Gold Canyon
You’ll Find More than Gold in Gold Canyon....................7
Queen Valley
Queen Valley Living............................................................9
Superior
Historical 10th Annual Home and Building Tour.............10 30th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival......................11 2nd Friday’s/Boyce Thompson Arboretum......................12 Legend of Superior Trails Festival...................................13
Florence
“Florence: An Arizona Hidden Treasure”........................15
Roosevelt
“Park After Dark” Event Series 2018...............................17 Copper Corridor Map ................................18 &19
Miami
Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum.......................20 Town of Miami Centennial Celebration...........................21
Globe
Birding in Globe-Miami and Roosevelt...........................23 Cobre Valley Center for the Arts......................................25 Disc Golf at Old Dominion Mine Park............................27 Historic Home and Building Tour Aril 7-8......................28 Dream Manor Inn.............................................................29
Safford
Safford Wine and Art Festival..........................................30 Hotel California event in Safford.....................................31 Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area.....................................32
Payson
Visit Tonto National Bridge State Park............................33
Pine-Strawberry
Visit the Pine-Strawberry area...................................34&35
San Carlos
Apache Gold Casino Intertribal Pow Wow......................37 Hiking and Birding in San Carlos....................................37 Apache Gold Casino and Resort......................................38
Gateway Staff
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Cover photo taken by Nora Green of Globe, Az. Photo was taken off of Highway 188 in Wheatfields, Az.
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Apache Junction
Famous artisans add to ‘Magic of Mexican Artistry’ Mar. 9, 10 & 11
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ue to popular demand, the “Magic of Mexican Artistry” event will be returning this spring and is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 9, 10, and 11 at Superstition Mountain Museum. Adding an exciting note to this year’s event will be the presence of Master Potter Lydia Quezada Celado de Talavera from the village of Mata Ortiz in northwestern Chihuahua, Mexico. She is considered the Matriarch of the Mata Ortiz potters because she is the younger sister of Juan Quezada, the man who rediscovered and perfected the technique used to create the beautiful Mata Ortiz pottery that is so popular with collectors today. His lifetime of devotion to this task has transformed his village into a
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community of master potters, foremost among them being his sister and his nieces and nephews. Lydia’s daughter, Pabla Talavera Quezada, and her son, Moroni Talavera Quezada, will be coming with Lydia for this event. Fan favorite Lila Silveira, also a student of Juan Quezada, will be returning this year. Each of the three days, demonstrations of the hand-formed and hand-painted pottery being fired in pits will be performed on the museum grounds, and the pots will then be auctioned off. Oaxacan wood carvers from Mexico have been famous for years for practicing the folk art tradition of carving detailed whimsical fantasy animals and painting them in patterns and bright colors.
Mata Ortiz Master Potter Lydia Quezada Celado de Talavera, the youngest sister of Juan Quezada, will be a special guest at the “Magic of Mexican Artistry” event Mar. 9-11. Some of the most accomplished of these artists, Mario Castellanos and his wife, Reina, will be selling and demonstrating their work on site. Master weaver Porfirio Gutierrez of Oaxaca, Mexico, part
of a Zapotec weaving family with generations of artisans before him, will also be returning, demonstrating his craft and explaining the benefits of weaving textiles in the traditional Zapotec way using natural dyes
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Famous artisans add to ‘Magic of Mexican Artistry’ Mar. 9, 10 & 11 continued
Textile artist Porfirio Gutierrez is a master weaver in the true Zapotec tradition. from insects, plants and “Mata Ortiz to You” will be minerals native to Mexico. He back with their Mata Ortiz silis also going to be the lead-in ver shard jewelry. lecturer to the event on ThursFinished works will be on day, Mar. 8 at 2 p.m. display and for sale. Hours are Intricate silver filigree jew- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Adelry, designed and handmade mission and parking are free. by Yesenia Salgado will be an The museum is located at added delight for visitors who 4087 N. Apache Trail (SR 88), love unique, beautiful jewelry. northeast of Apache Junction.
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Apache trail
“Legends and Lore of the Superstitions and More”
The 2018 “Legends and Lore of the Superstitions and More,” the Superstition Mountain Museum’s annual free lecture series, will run every Thursday afternoon through April 5. The free lectures will begin at 2 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater. The lecture line-up will be as follows: Jan. 25 - Karen Perry - Angels Three Feb. 1 - Kurt Cavano - The 4 Peaks Amethyst Mine (Lecture and Trunk Showing) Feb. 8 - Richard Lapidus Desert Reptiles Feb. 15 - Jack Olson - Photographing Nature and the Superstitions Feb. 22 - Greg McNamee John Wayne in Arizona March 1 - Randy Helm -
BLM Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program March 8 - Porfirio Gutierrez - Zapotec Culture March 15 - Conrad Storad Sonoran Desert Tales March 22 - Michelle London - Buffalo Soldiers in Arizona March 29 - Dan Ware - Prospecting for Fun and Profit April 5 - The Housers - Western, Bluegrass and Country Music Concert Attendees are asked to bring their own seating. Food will be available on the grounds for purchase. The Superstition Mountain Museum is located at 4087 N. Apache Trail just east of Apache Junction. For more information, go to superstitionmountainmuseum.org or call 480-983-4888.
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Gold Canyon
By Sue Lewin
You’ll Find More than Gold in Gold Canyon
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ituated at the feet of the Superstition Mountains, the unincorporated Pinal County community of Gold Canyon has blossomed over the past 20 years into a thriving mecca for winter visitors as well as a great place to live year round. In fact, many visitors have returned as fulltime residents due to the great weather, many newer housing developments, and growing number of places to shop, dine, and obtain necessary services. With its stunning mountain views and close proximity to the Superstition Wilderness area, Gold Canyon is a great place for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, photography,
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birding and wildlife watching, and off-road vehicle use. Trails may be accessed from the Peralta Trailhead off Peralta Road or from nearby Lost Dutchman State Park. For information on area trails, visit: /www.fs.usda. gov/tonto. The Superstition Wilderness area also features the Apache Lake Marina and Resort, which provides opportunities for boating, fishing, water skiing, and other activities. The community also features a number of nice golf courses, restaurants, and specialty businesses. If you’re looking for some upscale and unique clothing, jewelry, and giftware, check out two nice Gold Canyon boutiques: Flaire! Fashion & Fun at 6832 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Suite 5, and The Mercantile at Superstition Mountain, at 6589 S.
Kings Ranch Road, Suite 103K. Flaire! Owner Vicki Briscoe operates her Gold Canyon store seasonally, from November through mid-April, catering to the influx of winter residents and visitors to the area. Area Attractions: There are many tourist attractions within a short drive from Gold Canyon, including the Superstition Mountain Museum, Goldfield Ghost Town, Dolly Steamboat, Tortilla Flat, Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Arts & Culture: The Gold Canyon Arts Council sponsors an annual arts festival as well as a fine arts concert series. This year’s Gold Canyon Arts Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held on the grounds of the Gold Canyon United Meth-
odist Church at 6640 S. King’s Ranch Road, where there will be free parking and admission. The festival features a juried art show, live music, and food vendors. The following performances are scheduled to be held at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church starting at 7:30 p.m. at 6640 S. King’s Ranch Road unless otherwise noted. Visit www. gcac1.com for prices, ticket purchase locations, and any performance changes. Tickets can also be purchased via the website. Friday, Jan. 19: Shuffle - vocal/musical ensemble Friday, Feb. 16: Italian Saxophone Quartet Friday, March 16: Bryan Anthony - pop and jazz Friday, April 6: Cavani String Quartet
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Superior
Superior Chamber of Commerce Presents a Historical and Activity-Packed Weekend with the 10th Annual Home and Building Tour
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n January 27 and 28, 2018 the Superior Chamber of Commerce will present the 10th Annual Superior Home and Building Tour, providing attendees with a unique expirence unlike other home tours they may have visited in the past. The tour’s collection of eclectic homes and buildings will include fabulous renovations, “before-and-after” cottages that most people would have bulldozed, an “almost tiny” newly built home, shabby chic décor, colorful and low-cost ideas, the Hilltop House and more. One of the most unique structures on the tour is a very old one-room jail, among the smallest in Arizona, that will inspire
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imaginations to run wild as attendees envision what it must have been like to be imprisoned in such a tiny space. In addition, the tour will feature the town’s prior newspaper print shop, which now serves as a special gallery, and the Magma Club community center (circa 1915), which houses a top-quality antique show. In addition to touring these fascinating buildings, attendees will have the opportunity to watch the famous Mata Ortiz potters from Mexico craft and fire their magnificent ware. These special pieces will be available for purchase. Art lovers will be able to admire or buy an assortment of artworks with the return of Art in the Park.
Other fun activities will include a pancake breakfast, a guided hike, live music, Wyatt Earp performing “Life on the Frontier” and Steve Germick of the U.S. Forest Service sharing tales about Mattie Blaylock — Wyatt’s common law wife, who is buried in Superior. The excitement will not end with the Home and Building Tour and associated activities: all ticket holders will receive two-for-one passes to the Renaissance Festival and the Boyce Thompson Arboretum to be used at a later date. For a mere $12 prepaid online or $15 at the door, attendees will enjoy a fun-filled weekend in one of the friendliest towns they are sure to ever visit. The Superior Chamber of Commerce invites visitors to join them in this once sleepy town and help them on their mission to “Rebuild Superior.”
The tour will begin at the Chamber of Commerce, 165 W. Main St., Saturday 9–5 and Sunday 10-4. For more information and to view the complete schedule, visit www.superiorarizonachamber.org or call the Chamber at 520-689-0200.
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Superior Celebrates the 30th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival
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elebrating women in mining…from pickaxe to boardroom sets the mood for a fun filled weekend for all. Head to Copper Country on March 16, 17 and 18. This outdoor family event spans the East part of Main Street and includes food and vendors, live entertainment and dancing in the street both Friday and Saturday nights. The parade on Saturday morning officially kicks off the day when the carnival begins, music bursts wide open, the Chihuahuas are warming up for their hilarious race, the homemade craft vendors show and sell hundreds of items and the Kid’s Zone take younger ones through a series of challenges that depict tasks done in actual mining and they can “pan for copper” while they’re there.
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Want more info on actual mining? Resolution Copper Mining and other mining companies and contractors will be there to talk to you about different types of mining, the many things that are involved in mining and what the future brings to this area, the State and the entire US. Several speakers will be on board during the weekend sharing mining history and lore, what it’s like to be a woman in mining and what opportunities are in the industry. Don’t miss the grueling mining competition on Saturday when both men and women compete for a $2,500 purse! 4 events take place including sawing, spiking, mucking and drilling. Don’t be fooled. This is hard, hard work. Time to sit back and relax a bit? Enjoy the shaded Beer Garden close to the stage and watch
some topnotch entertainment. The nights are filled with great music by Armour Gomez on Friday and Angie Gomez with Powerdrive on Saturday. Mariachis and Folklorico dancers are loved by all and Samba Dancers are sure to delight most everyone as they shake their feathers and a few other things! Who knows, Wild Man Phil with his reptiles may ask you to join him on stage and hold a snake for him or put a lizard on your head while he does a couple of tricks!
If you’re looking for something unique, fun and FREE (except carnival and vendors) this is where you want to be. The festival is proudly presented by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, 165 W Main St., Superior. 520-689-0200. Many sponsors make the event possible, including Resolution Copper Mining, The Town of Superior and many industry leaders. See the schedule and event updates on the website at www.superiorarizonachamber.org
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Superior
Downtown Superior hosts 2nd Fridays every month
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ant to have a great time on the 2nd Friday of
each month? Join us in Downtown Superior for an evening of fun, food, music in the park and more. Shops in Downtown Superior extend their hours until 8 p.m. Every month you will find something different and exciting to see and do. Music at Besich Park, contests, good food at the local
restaurants, and a sense of community. Need more info? Call Jenny at 602-525-8883. All times are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Upcoming 2nd Fridays: • Feb. 9, 2018 • Mar. 9, 2018 • April 13, 2018 • May 11, 2018 Follow along on Facebook at facebook.com/downtownsuperior for monthly specials and contests.
Besich Park located at 240 Main St in downtown Superior, Az.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum Event Schedule
Book Club Friday, February 2 with author Scott Calhoun: Yard Full of Sun 9 a.m. History Walking Tour with Sylvia Lee Saturday, Febru-
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ary 3 10 a.m. repeats Sunday April 1 and Saturday June 2. Pinal Master Gardeners Workshop February 3 Fall and Winter Saturdays at 11 a.m.
March 4: Wildflowers Watercolor Painting ClassApril 8: Butterflies es February 4, March 4 and For updates and more April 8 11 a.m. $35 - $47.50, enroll by Phone 608-618-3055 events visit the website at arFebruary 4: Hummingbirds boretum.ag.arizona.edu
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Legends of Superior Trails Festival
he Legends of Superior Trails Inc (LOST) invites you to join them and explore the wonders of Superior on Saturday, February 10. This annual event features guided hikes through Arnett Canyon, the Queen Creek Canyon and a historical tour of Pinal City. This years activities will also feature a Rock Climbing Experience on the Queen Creek Canyon segment of the LOST from 10 a.m. to noon. A release waiver will need to be signed prior to climbing. The climbing experience will
allow participants to wear appropriate rock climbing gear and climb a very beginner rock climbing challenge along the Queen Creek Segment of the LOST. All hike participants will meet at the information booth on Main Street and Neary Ave. near Besich Park to meet their hike guides and then caravan to local trail heads. The Arnett Canyon Hike will leave Main Street at 9:30 a.m. via caravan for the trail head. The Pinal City “Talk & Walk� will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a historical presentation by Scott Wood,
The Queen Creek Canyon Trail leads to the Queen Creek Tunnel.
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Superior
The Arnett Canyon hike is a treasure of beautiful plants, weather worn rocks and mountains. retired Tonto National Forest with food booths, interactive Archeologist, following his displays, vendor booths and presentation hikers will cara- a beer garden. The Heart of van to the trail head for a hike Arizona band will play from into Pinal City. The Queen Noon to 3 p.m. For more inCreek Canyon Trail hike to formation or to pre-register the Queen Creek Tunnel will for the hikes please contact leave Main Street at 10:30 Mila Besich-Lira at 520-827a.m. 0676 or visit the registration The LOST Fest will be- page online at www.lostinsugin at Besich Park at 11 a.m. perioraz.com.
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Florence
33rd Annual Florence Historic Home Tour “Florence: An Arizona Hidden Treasure”
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arly Florence, Arizona was driven by the discovery of silver and supported by a strong agricultural base. The resulting economic opportunities, born of a growing town, attracted a diverse population which is reflected in many of today’s Florence homes and other structures. The architectural styles of Florence’s historic homes, reflects more than the adobe and brick foundations. Archaeologists often study architecture to learn more about past societies and communities. Historic homes and buildings speak volumes about the lives of this community’s earliest inhabitants. Florence history will come alive at the 33rd Annual Historic Florence Home Tour on Saturday, February 10, when visitors can view over 17 homes and historical structures, each with unique architectural styles. The tour begins at Jaques Square located at 291 North Main Street. Day-of ticket sales will begin at 9:30 a.m., while the tour is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors may walk the tour route or ride trolleys to the outlying historical structures. Information will be provided by tour guides on each of the three trolleys. The theme for the Home Tour, “Florence: An Arizona Hidden Treasure” reveals the little-known intriguing and entertaining facts about the town contained within the walls of these homes. In addition to the Home Gateway - Winter 2018
The Colton-Freeman Home. This home was built in 1889 and is currently owned by Bethany and Tyler Foster. This Queen Anne Style, red brick house was completed in 1889 for Albert T. and Mary Estelle Colton and family. Mr. Colton was a civil engineer who came to Florence as a Chief Engineer and Designer of the new Florence Irrigation Canal System H.H. Bertha Freeman purchased the home in 1918 and lived here until 1977. Freeman owned Pinal Lumber and Hardware. Tour, the Maricopa High School Theatre Company will perform three re-enactments of “The Baron of Arizona.” The performances will be at the McFarland State Park at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. McFarland State Park is located at Ruggles and Main Streets in Florence. The Theatre Company is led by Arizona Master Teacher Cynthia Calhoun whose group has received state and national recognition for its performances. “The Maricopa High school Theatre Company is excited to be a part of the Florence Historic Home Tour for the first time and to present an original production of “The Baron of Arizona,” Calhoun said. “We look forward to telling an important story in Arizona’s history, set in the backdrop of the Old West of Florence.”
At 2 p.m., the Pinal County Historical Museum will host a special presentation of the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program. This is a fascinating example of government agencies partnering to not only care and train wild horses and burros for adoption, but also gives select Department of Corrections inmates the opportunity to care and train the animals. Program supervisor Randy Helm will discuss the program and present a special display of saddles and cowboy gear, from a bygone era. The Florence Arts and Culture Commission will offer a Quick Draw Artist Contest at 10:30 a.m. Artists have 90 minutes to begin and complete a portrait or landscape and the finished products will be auc-
tioned off at the end of the contest. Spectators are welcome to watch as these talented artists create impressive works of art. The contest is at the Jacob Suter House located at 270 North Pinal Street. Home Tour tickets are only $15 for adults the day of the event or $10 in advance. Advance tickets are available at the Pinal County Historical Society and Museum, Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and the Florence Library and Community Center. Tickets may also be purchased online at: florenceazhometour.bpt.me. For questions or more information, please contact John Nixon, recreation superintendent at the Florence Community Services Department at 520-868-7699 or go to www. florenceaz.gov/hometour. 15
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Tonto National Monument “Park After Dark” Event Series 2018
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xplore the wonders of the night with Tonto National Monument at the “Park After Dark” 2018 Event Series. Night sky events will include star gazing, interpretive astronomy programs, telescope viewing with astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society, and Junior Ranger Night Explorer activities for kids. Night hike events will include a guided interpretive hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling after dark. Bring water and snacks, a flashlight or headlamp (preferably with a red light or red gel filter for better night sky observation), warm clothing, and closed toed shoes. These events are free and open to the public. Join us at the Visitor Center parking lot. “Park After Dark” Event Schedule Saturday, Feb. 3: Nocturnal Neighbors from 7 to 9 p.m. Tonto National Monument provides invaluable habitat for a variety of wildlife and a number of nocturnal creatures. Hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling with a park ranger and learn about the diverse nocturnal wildlife that call Tonto home. Saturday, Feb. 17: Ancient Skies: Early Astronomy from 7 to 9 p.m. For thousands of years, humans all over the world have looked to the night sky for guidance. Discover the various ways people throughout history have used the stars and the sky to live and thrive. Learn about the discoverGateway - Winter 2018
ies night sky pioneers of the past have brought to modern astronomy! Join astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society and park rangers after the program for telescope viewing and constellation tours. Saturday, April 14: Our Solar System and Beyond to 7 to 9 p.m. You have heard of Jupiter and Mars, but do you know how these planets fit into our solar system? What is the sun? Explore the solar system and all of its components! Join astronomers from the Phoenix Astronomical Society and park rangers after the program for telescope viewing and constellation tours. Saturday, April 28: Bats! from 7 to 9 p.m. How many species of bat are found at Tonto National Monument? What do bats eat? Where do bats like to sleep? Hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling with a park ranger and discover more bat facts! No camping is available at Tonto National Monument. The nearest camping is available at Windy Hill Campground in Tonto National Forest. For more information on camping visit http://www. fs.usda.gov/tonto/ For more information contact: 928-467-2241 and tont_ interpretation@nps.gov or visit: https://www.nps.gov/tont https://www.facebook.com/ TontoNPS https://www.instagram. com/TontoNPS| 17
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Queen Valley Golf Course
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
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Superior Chamber of Commerce
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Dolly Steamboat
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Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum
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he Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the culturally diverse history, the human experience, as well as exploring the natural environment unique to the Globe-Miami region of Arizona. The Center-Museum achieves its mission through exhibits, education programs, collections, publications and outreach programs that are designed to serve, engage and enrich individuals and the community. The First Friday Program is held on the first Friday of the month with a different subjects and speakers. Wednesday Hardscrabble Programs are held monthly at
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the museum on different topics as well and also host guest speakers. Bullion Plaza is located at 150 N Plaza Circle Miami, Arizona 85539 Museum Hours Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Noon to 3 p.m.
Also by Appointment, 928473-3700. Giftshop Our giftshop is located just off the lobby at Bullion Plaza
Cultural Center & Museum. For updates on programs or exhibits visit bullionplazamuseum.org or call 928-4733700.
Enjoy a Storywalk around the lawn Copper Cities Rotary Club is proud to present a permanent StoryWalk trail in the front lawn of Bullion Plaza. StoryWalk combines the pleasures of reading wonderful children’s books aloud with all the joys and benefits of walking together outdoors. StoryWalk is a fun, educational activity that places the pages from a children’s story along a popular walking route in your community.
StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Basic Education and Literacy is one of the six areas of focus for Rotary. The stories are changed our throughout the year and feature local authors. Enjoy a stroll around the lawn and read a story with your family.
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Town of Miami Centennial Celebration
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iami officially proclaimed March 5, 2018, one hundredth
Miami’s birthday. Plans are underway to celebrate the actual day with Miami’s Mayor Darryl Dalley’s presentation of honored guests followed by the reading of the proclamation and a ceremonial cannon shot. A Centennial weekend of various Miami events will be held that following Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11 to celebrate the value, diversity, and richness of Miami’s first 100 years. The Town of Miami invites everyone to mark their calendars and prepare to celebrate Miami’s 100th Birthday with food, music, cars, contests, several exhibits around town, activity for children, and of course, birthday cake. There will be presentation form the Sports Hall of Fame at the Miami Library on March 10th at 10 a.m. Gateway - Winter 2018
and 2 p.m. The Miami Memorial Library is located at 82 S Adonis Ave, Miami, Az 85539. Enjoy a dinner of local favorites at the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center in celebration of Miami’s 100th year anniversary. Tickets are available at the Globe-Miami chamber
A look at downtown Miami, Arizona in 1912. of commerce, 928-4254495. Bullion Plaza gymnasium, 150 N Plaza Circle, Miami, AZ 85539.
For updates follow Facebook at Miami AZ Centennial Celebration or the Miami Town webstie at miamiaz.gov.
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Birding in Globe-Miami and Roosevelt
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rom the Pinal Mountains to Roosevelt Lake, to the San Carlos Reservoir, Gila County, has a vast variety of bird species for birders all year long. Home to waterfowl, rap-
tors and birds that can’t always be seen near more developed cities and towns closer to Phoenix. The rural areas of the mountains and lake areas are perfect for spending hours relaxing and taking in na-
Bald Eagle spotted at the Salt River
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tures creatures. Bird-watching does not have to be about shivering in a hide on a bird reserve all day. When you get to know what you are looking and listening for, you realize there are rich pickings even in the most unlikely locations. Loons, Grebes, Pelicans, Cormorants, Wading Birds, Waterfowl, Birds of Prey, Turkey, Quail, Shorebirds, Pigeons, Doves, Cuckoos, Parrots, Owls, Nightjars, Swifts, Hummingbirds, Kingfishers, Woodpeckers, Tyrant Flycatchers, Larks, Swallows, Jays, Crows, Titmice, Chickadees, Verdins, Bushtits, Nuthatches, Creepers, Wrens, Thrushes, and
Red-breastad Nuthatch Allies, Mimic Thrushes, Pipits, Waxwings, Silky Flycatchers, Shrikes, Starlings, Vireos, Warblers, Tanagers, Grosbeaks, Buntings, Sparrows, Blackbirds, Orioles, Finches and Weavers. There’s a bird for everyone. Maps can be found online at fs.usda.gov.
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Upcoming Events at the Center for the Arts
Disney’s Jungle Book KIDS The Summer Youth Musical Theatre Program is presenting a youth production of Disney’s Jungle Book KIDS. The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. SPROUTS (ages 6 - 9) Performances: Friday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. • Saturday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at 6 p.m. • Friday, March 2 at 6 p.m. SEEDLINGS (ages 9 - 12) Performances: Friday, Feb.
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23 at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. • Friday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Auditions for Les Miserables: School Edition: Young performers, ages 11-18, wishing to audition for our forthcoming production of Les Miserables will have their chance March 8th at the CVCA. Interested persons should email director@globearts.org for details and audition instructions. Annual Players’ Auditions: Want to participate in the Copper Cities Community Players? Whether you want to perform or help off-stage, attend our upcoming annual audition to get involved. To be scheduled soon, email director@globearts. org to find out more, including
the date when scheduled. Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. - Centennial Swing Valentine’s Day Concert. Join the Centennial Band’s jazz component Centennial Swing for a Valentine’s Day concert at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. CVCA Main Gallery: Feb. 3 - Feb. 28: “Friends & Art,” an exhibition by local artists Tammi Shelton-Hubbard and Jeanette Bronson. Featuring new art by both, “Friends & Art” will showcase fantastic paintings by two brilliant longtime local artists. Reception for exhibition Feb. 17th noon - 2 p.m. March 3 - April 9: The Copper Country Quilters of Globe, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, celebrates its 32nd annual “Pieces of Friendship Quilt Show.” See the beauti-
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ful craftsmanship of our area quilters on display! There is no admission fee, however; donations to the Center are greatly appreciated. Reception for the Quilt Show will be March 10th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CVCA Alcove Gallery: March - “The Art of Al Harp.” Fanciful, fun and unique, artist Al Harp’s art will delight and amaze with glittering depictions of aliens with border collies, giant praying mantises and even more fascinating playful art on canvas, rocks and anything he can find. April - “The Art of Mary Kent Bailey.” This showcase of Bailey’s paintings will include a selection of beautiful wildflowers. Don’t miss this chance to see new work by one of the area’s best artists.
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Disc Golf Course at Old Dominion Mine Park
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he Old Dominion Mine Park is located just off of Highway 60 in Globe. The main park entrance is at 163 Murphy Street (just up the hill from DeMarco’s Italian Restaurant and across the street from Globe Head Start) and the back entrance is accessible behind the ball fields on Noftsger Hill. Globe is a lovely 60-90 minute drive from Phoenix, northern Tucson, Show Low, and Safford. The park is free-of-charge, open dawn to dusk, and affords guests different educational and fitness options. At the park entrance, you will find free trail maps, bathrooms, and the drinking fountain. Be sure to read the “Welcome” sign at the main entrance for an ori-
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entation to the history of the Old Dominion Mine. There are 13 trails in the park that offer several miles of exercise options for varying fitness levels, as well as historic structures, mining artifacts, and informational signs. Many of the park amenities, include a “boneyard” of historic mining artifacts, two large picnic pavilions, a mining-themed children’s playground with many handicapped accessible features, about half of the educational signs, and a shaded ramada with a picnic table. Our 9-hole disc golf course starts just off of Silver Nugget, across from the large picnic pavilions. You may find it helpful to take a picture of the course map as no
other directional references will be available along the course. Course rules: 1. Remain quiet and avoid unnecessary movements while others are throwing. 2. Stand behind the player who is throwing until throw is complete. 3. Remove disc from Disc Pole Hole after completing the hole. 4. Allow faster groups to play through when possible. 5. Pick up trash and put in proper receptacles. 6. Do not alter the course (trees, bushes, etc.)
Please do not disturb vegetation. 7. Watch out for snakes. 8. Never throw when players or park users are within range. 9. Tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area. Have fun!
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Historic Home and Building Tour April 7-8
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he 34th annual Historic Home and Building Tour is set for April 7-8, 2018 in Globe. Early day homes that bring alive the excitement of territorial Globe will be featured along with some commercial stops. Tickets for the tour are $15 for adults $10 for children under 12. A souvenir copper ticket is your ticket to a fascinating tour of some of the architectural gems that reflect Globe’s history. Visitors are driven to the various stops where hostesses will explain the history and bring the properties to life. One of the featured stops this year will be the beautiful Holy Angels Church in downtown Globe; the church
is celebrating its centennial this year. Craftsmen quality, brick construction and quaint cottages are included on this year’s tour, along with some beautiful commercial buildings. The Pieces of Friendship Quilt Show will be ongoing the month of March and through the Home Tour weekend. It is showing at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts and will be a stop on the tour. The Historic Home and Building Tour is put on the by Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce. More than 100 volunteers are needed to put on the annual event, which marks its 34th anniversary this year. For more information call the chamber at 928-425-4495.
Holy Angels Church located downtown Globe, is on the tour this year.
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Dream Manor Inn one of Arizona’s Best Wedding Venues By Susanne Jerome Staff Reporter
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he Tale of Dream Manor is one Rebecca and Carl Williams are proud of. When they bought the mansion on the hill just east Highway 60 on the eastern edge of Globe, they had no idea of creating one of the best wedding venues in Arizona. Carl saw the views from the house and declared that they would purchase it for a weekend and possible retirement home. A contractor and builder working out of Las Vegas, he remodeled the house, and built a guest house for his youngest son to stay in while taking care of the property. Before long, Carl was spending a lot of time in the house and wanted them to move to Globe full time. The problem was income, but Rebecca was able to obtain a work-from-home position, and they came to Globe. When his son decided to move back to Las Vegas and the Williams were left with a whole extra house, Carl had another idea. With his con-
tracting skill set and Rebecca’s background in hospitality, the couple were well prepared to open a bed and breakfast. And since their address was 1 Dream Manor Drive, Dream Manor Inn was obviously a great name for the venture. Their 5 room B&B, which opened in July 2006, was 100 percent occupied by October so they built 5 more suites with kitchenettes and washers for extended stay. Villa no. 3 became a romantic suite with a Jacuzzi tub. Since then the Inn has grown in an organic way since the Williams are not part of a giant corporation. They build as they please and as their customers require. Even before they became a wedding venue, they built the grassy wedding area with its natural fountain pearling down from the east side. This was to be used as a venue for Easter Sunrise services, but it became a place for weddings. In 2009, Carl Williams enlarged the wedding reception room for his own son Curtis’s wedding to Samantha Kivlehen, a Globe native. (In 2015 their son, Jon Dunn married another local
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The fountain in front of Dream Manor Inn. girl, Holley Lamont.) These two sons and another, Chris, work with them. As they transformed their home into an inn and then into a resort, a great deal of thought went into every detail. Rebecca says that she looks at weddings differently than the managers of most wedding venues. “I’m looking for a continuing customer.” Each time a bride and groom decide to hold their wedding at Dream Manor, she says that they bring as many as a hundred guests with them who are new to it. And some of her brides and grooms come back to the honeymoon suite for anniversaries. Dream Manor Inn has won many awards from wedding and travel web sites. From 2011 to 2017 they won Trip advisor’s certificate of excellence, and Wedding Spot cited them as the best Wedding Venue in Arizona of 2017. There is a bridal suite and a commodious room for the bride and bride’s maids to dress and ready themselves for the ceremony. There is a basement “man cave” for the groom and groom’s men to
lounge in with videos, foosball and pool tables. They even have restroom with a shower. A large room accommodates up to 175 people for parties meetings and wedding receptions. It has a built-in booth for the DJ to save floor space for dancing on one side of a raised dais for the bride and groom to sit and a bar on the other side. A smaller room is a fine place for wedding breakfasts and for smaller events. The décor, since the house was first remodeled is Italian, Tuscan in particular, with everything crisp, neat and well done. The whole effect is what Rebecca calls “Casual elegance.” She wants guests to be at their ease in casual or in formal dress. But it is also romantic enough that a young man proposed to his girl in the tower at Dream Manor’s latest New Year’s party. What will the next project be for the Williams? Possible expansion of their chipping greens? More rooms? Rebecca Williams doesn’t know though they are considering many options. 29
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Safford Wine and Art Festival
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ast year the Safford Wine and Art Festival drew quite the crowd with all the Arizona wines, vendors, and especially the artists. This year it is set for Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 2018. It will be held at the Safford City Square, 727 Main Street, Safford, Az 85546. A Festival organized by Graham County Chamber of Commerce. This Arizona Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, film and commercial/ retail exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent
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and local history tours. For more information call 928-428-2511 or visit www. VisitGrahamCounty.com; or the cityofsafford.us
39th Annual Fiddle Contest
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t’s just about that time again. Safford Arizona is home to Eastern Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association(EAOTFA). Each year a fiddle contest is held on the second weekend in February. The 39th Annual Fiddle Contest is coming to the Graham County Fairgrounds the weekend of February 9-11, 2018. On Friday, Feb. 9 -11, 2018 at 5 p.m. the 39th Annual Eastern Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association Fiddle Contest event will be taking place. Warm-up/jam session will be Friday evening, with a potluck for participants to follow. The contest begins Saturday, Feb. 10 and will continue
through Sunday, Feb. 11. The Graham County Fairgrounds are located at 527 East Armory Road, Safford, AZ 85546. For more information visit www.VisitGrahamCounty. com or call the Graham County Chamber of Commerce at 928-428-2511. EAOTFA can also be found on Facebook at Eastern Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association.
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Hotel California event in Safford
or more than two decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has touched the hearts of fans all over the world, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of the Eagles. See how a spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken HOTEL CALIFORNIA to a level of international recognition normally reserved only for gold and platinum recording artists. This dynamic, highly acclaimed show incorporates their very own world renowned vocal harmony, and authentic instrumentation, including all specialty instruments in a stage spectacle that is both modern and exciting. Each concert presents an exciting, showcase of The
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Eagles megahits such as “Take it Easy” “Heartache Tonight” and of course “Hotel California” as well as selected titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh. The magic and mystique of this truly timeless music, is as powerful as it is captivating. So join us now on a trip down a dark desert highway, feel the cool wind in your hair, and experience Grammy award winning sounds….. Relax it’s time to check into the HOTEL CALIFORNIA. Hotel California event will be held on February 2, 2018. On Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. urday, March 3, 2018 at 7 p.m. the Hotel California event will are: • Italian Saxophone Quartet • Cavani String Quartet be taking place at David M. Player Center for the Arts. The Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at 7 Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7 p.m. center is located at 980 S 14th p.m. • 3rd Annual Dancing with • Noteworthy Friday, April Ave, Safford, Az 85546 Genthe Graham County Stars Sat13, 2018 at 7 p.m. eral pricing is $15, $25. Other shows at the center
3rd Annual Dancing with the Graham County Stars event will be held on March 3, 2018.
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Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area
he sands at the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area were a beach surrounding a lake ap-
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proximately two million years ago. What remains today offers one of the most unique recreation spots in Arizona. Where else does the opportunity to ride in sand dunes and soak in relaxing hot tubs exist at the same location? However, please be considerate of your neighbors who may not be here to participate in the same activity as you. This is the only way this area will continue to be available to have fun in the sand, sun, and water. Fees collected at the site are returned directly to the site to improve and maintain the access roads, campsites, restroom facilities, hot tubs, picnic areas, and parking areas. We ask everyone to be
partners in this effort by paying a few dollars to enjoy the public lands a whole lot more. Permit and fee not required for vehicles in tow. The annual permit must be obtained from the Safford BLM office, 711 14th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546, or call 928-348-4400. Recreation use fees of $3 per vehicle per day or an an-
nual permit for $30 are collected at this recreation area as part of a congressionally initiated program to generate revenues for improvements and maintenance of Federally-managed recreation sites. From Safford, travel seven miles east on Highway 70. Turn right (south) on BLM’s Haekel Road and proceed 25 miles to the area.
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Payson
Visit the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
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onto National Bridge park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last entry at 4 p.m. Cost is Adult (14+): $7; Youth (7–13): $4; Child (0–6): Free. It’s recommended that you carry drinking water while hiking any of the trails. All park trails descend into Pine Canyon and are steep and strenuous. Hiking shoes are recommended. Dogs and glass containers are not allowed on hiking trails in the creek or under the bridge. The Pine Creek Trail is about 1/2 mile long 400 feet of the trail is developed, the undeveloped in the creek bottom leads to the Pine Creek natural area. Follow the arrows and allow one hour to complete the hike. The Waterfall Trail is about 300 feet long and ends at waterfall cave. The Gowan Trail is about 1/2 mile long and leads to an observation deck in the creek bottom. The trail is steep and
rough and there are no trash cans. There are facilities available for group uses, amenities for day or picnic use. For more information or to make Reservations call the Park Manager at 928-4764202 or visit www.paysonrimcountry.com/tonto-natural-bridge Brief History Tucked away in a tiny valley surrounded by a forest of pine trees, Tonto Natural Bridge has been in the making for thousands of years. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. The discovery of the small and beautiful valley between Pine and Payson was documented in 1877 by David Gowan, a prospector who stumbled across the bridge as he was chased by Apaches. Gowan hid for two nights and three days in one of several
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Tonto National Bridge that sits above Pine Creek Canyon near Payson Arizona. caves that dot the inside of the The west side of Pine Creek bridge. On the third day, he left was formed by a flow of lava the cave to explore the tunnel in the form of rhyolite. The and green valley surrounding rock eroded, leaving behind it. Gowan then claimed squat- purple quartz sandstone. The ter’s rights. rock layers were then lithified, In 1898 he persuaded his tilted, and faulted. nephew, David Gowan Good The area was then covered fellow, to bring his family by sea water, leaving behind over from Scotland and settle sediment of sand and mud. the land permanently. After a Volcanic eruptions covered the week of difficult travel from rock layers with lava, forming Flagstaff, the Goodfellows ar- a basalt cap. Through erosion, rived at the edge of the moun- the basalt cap broke down and tain and lowered their pos- was shifted by faults, creating sessions down the 500 foot Pine Creek Canyon. slopes into the valley by ropes Precipitation began seepand burros. ing underground through fracToday, visitors can stand on tures and weak points in the top of the bridge or hike down rock, resulting in limestone below to capture the true size aquifers. Springs emerged and beauty of this geologic as a result of these aquifers, wonder. carrying the dissolved limeGeology of the Bridge stone and depositing calcium According to state geolo- carbonate to form a travergists, the formation of Tonto tine dam. The waters of Pine Natural Bridge went through Creek then eroded through several stages of develop- the travertine and formed the ment. Natural Bridge. 33
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Visit the Pine-Strawberry Area for Year-round Fun and Relaxation
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orthwest Gila County is home to the town of Payson as well as the charming mountain communities of Pine and Strawberry, all located along the Beeline Highway (SR87). Located approximately 15 miles northwest of Payson, Pine and Strawberry are unincorporated hamlets surrounded by the lush Ponderosa pines of the Tonto National Forest. These communities offer stunning views of the Mogollon Rim, an abundance of wildlife, a wide range of year-round outdoor recreation opportunities, and an array of nice shops, restaurants, galleries, museums, and historic places of interest. At elevations varying between 5000 and 6000 feet, Pine and Strawberry typically are at least 20 degrees cooler than the Metro Phoenix area during the summer and also receive
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an average yearly snowfall of about 8 inches. The mild four-season climate and beautiful scenery make the PineStrawberry area an ideal destination for visitors as well as a popular area for retirement and second home ownership, especially for those residing in hotter climes. Rich History: The Pine-Strawberry area has a rich history visitors can learn about by visiting the Pine-Strawberry Museum on SR87 in Pine as well as the Strawberry Schoolhouse, the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona, located in Strawberry, on Fossil Creek Road just east of Wagon Wheel Way, about 1-3/4 mile west of SR87. Hiking, Biking, Equestrian & Off-road Trails: There are numerous hiking, biking and equestrian trails in the area, with varying degrees of difficulty. Some of the more popular hiking destinations include the Pine Trailhead, located along SR 87 at the Strawberry Schoolhouse is the oldest standing south end of Pine, and the Strawberry schoolhouse in Arizona.(Photo by Barbara Huber)
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Visit the Pine-Strawberry Area for Year-round Fun and Relaxation Continued
Trailhead, located along SR87 between Pine and Strawberry, both of which connect to numerous other trails and ultimately to the Arizona Trail. Another great place to visit and hike just south of Pine is Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, home to what is considered the largest natural travertine arch in the world. In addition to several trails of varying difficulty, the park features a museum, gift shop, and picnic area. As always, hikers are reminded to research trail routes and check weather forecasts in advance, wear proper footwear, bring plenty of water, remain on marked trails, and exercise caution. Off-road vehicle trails into the forest can be accessed from both Pine and Strawberry. Visit the Tonto National Forest website for information on all public trails: www.fs.usda.gov/tonto. Wildlife: A paradise for hunters and wildlife lovers, the forest surrounding the Pine-Strawberry area is home to an abundance of elk, deer, wild birds, javelina, fox, coyote, and various reptiles and arachnids. There have even been some black bear sightings over the years. Fishing & Boating: There are a number of nice lakes not far from Pine-Strawberry where fishing and sometimes small boating, kayaking and paddle boarding are permitted. One great place for fishing and small boating is the C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir, which is located in Coconino National Forest, an approximately 45 minute drive north on SR87 from the Pine-Strawberry area. (From SR 87, take FR 751 southeast Gateway - Winter 2018
approximately 6 miles to the reservoir.) There you will find stunning scenery; a ramp for small boats, canoes and kayaks; and fishing for the rainbow, brown or brook trout stocked by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Another nice location for fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and camping is Woods Canyon Lake, located in on the edge of the Mogollon Rim in the ApacheSitegreaves National Forest, approximately 30 miles east of Payson. (Highway 260 East to Forest Road 300.) Both of these areas are closed during winter months and at any other time the forest is closed. Overnight Accommodations: There are many areas to camp in the Tonto National Forest. If you’re not into camping, options include the Beeline Guest House, a wonderful Bed & Breakfast developed on an historic property on SR87 in Pine. The property features beautiful views, comfortable guest suites, an original pioneer cabin, and sumptuous breakfasts made by Innkeeper Patrick Moore that include eggs laid by the inn’s four hens. Other accommodations include the Pine Creek Cabins on SR87 in Pine and The Strawberry Inn and Cabins on Strawberry Hill, both located on SR87 in Strawberry. Shops, Restaurants & Events: In Pine, you’ll find the Pine Creek Lavender Farm, a variety of restaurants, antique and specialty shops, a local
grocery store, a deli, and an art gallery, as well as a few restaurants and a small market in Strawberry. The Pine-Strawberry Business Community in partnership with the Pine-
Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild, host an annual series of festivals, and craft and quilt shows from May through October. For more information visit: www.psbcaz.com.
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Apache Gold Casino Intertribal Pow Wow
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oming to Apache Gold Event Center on March 3 and 4, 2018 is the Intertribal PowWow. Apache Gold Casino is located 5 miles East of Globe on Highway 70, San Carlos, AZ Saturday, March 3: • 11 a.m. Gourd Dancing • 1 p.m. Grand Entry • 6 p.m. Gourd Dancing • 7 p.m. Grand Entry Sunday March 4: • 11 a.m. Gourd Dancing • 7 p.m. Grand Entry More events and times will be added as the date gets closer. There is a $12,500 drum
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contest, Men’s Fancy Special, Women’s Fancy Spotlight Special, and Prairie Chicken Special. It is a $5 admission per session and $5 registration for all dancers and drum groups (Except Tiny Tots). For more information visit apace gold website or call Garrell Jordan at 928-4757800, ext. 3649. For arts and crafts, and food vendor spaced call Tanya Robertson at 928-475-7800 ext. 3209, or Annette Ayze at 928-475-7800, ext. 3518. For a discounted Pow Wow hotel rate call 1-800-APACHE-8and mention code 180301POWW.
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Hiking and Birding in San Carlos
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ost of the Reservation is still as wild as the days of the Old West with plenty of history and hidden beauty. With both Desert and Ponderosa Pine Forest habitats the Reservation has much to offer. For serious, “offthe-trail’ hikers, the San Carlos Apache Reservation provides vast areas of unsurpassed scenery. With the aid maps and maybe even an Apache guide, it’s possible to hike for hundreds and even thousands of miles of remote, almost unexplored trails. In late February Mexican Gold Poppies engulf the Peridot Mesa off Highway 70. Birding The bird list for San Carlos is 218 and growing. The Pinal Mountains, lakes, ponds and
Mexican Gold Poppies. rivers, and chaparral and forests make this area a welcome habitat for birds and birders. Several Apache guides offer birding services Seen and on the bird list: a Laughing Gull was spotted on San Carlos Lake. Birders have reported Bald Eagles, female Greater Scaup and three species of gull, osprey, White-faced Ibis and may others, including a soaring Zone-Tailed Hawk. Visit scatrecreation.org for more information.
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Enjoy gaming, good food and golf at Apache Gold
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ive miles east of Globe sits the Apache Gold Casino Resort, which features one-stop shopping for visitors to the Copper Corridor. The Resort features an award-winning golf course, the Apache Stronghold; a revamped hotel; an everimproving grill, buffet and steakhouse; and of course, a top-flight casino that features more than 600 slot machines, specialty games, and blackjack. And that’s not all. The Resort has a 60-space, full-hookup RV park, as well as a gas station and convenience store. Apache Gold’s casino rotates its specialty games on a 38
regular basis to keep things fresh. Most of the casino’s slot machines are penny slots, although the machines go up to $5 and players can choose their denomination. Hotel guests, golfers and casino players all have the opportunity to enjoy the Black River Grill and Wickiup Buffet, which overlook the casino’s gaming area. The casino recently added a Snax snack bar, and those looking for something a little more sophisticated can enjoy a meal at the Apache Prime Steakhouse, which is located next to the casino’s Events Center on the west side of the property. The Apache Gold Resort Hotel has 145 rooms and is
AAA-3 Diamond rated. The property features spacious guest rooms that are newly renovated with all the amenities and Wi-Fi availability. A covered walkway connects to the casino, restaurants, bar and conference center. Guests can enjoy a resortsized, seasonally heated swimming pool, large, wellequipped fitness center, and the 18-hole Apache Stronghold Golf Club, a high desert course that is surrounded by panoramic mountain views. Stay and play value packages are available. To make a reservation for the hotel, call 1-800-272-2438. For those who like to hit the links, the Apache Stronghold
golf course was designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Doak. It opened to rave reviews in the late 1990s, and has undergone a spirited rebirth in the last 12 months. In the words of Doak, golfers will be treated to dramatic elevated tee shots, rugged washes that serve as natural bunkers, sweeping greens and perhaps even a Gila Monster sighting.” To schedule a tee time at Apache Stronghold, call the clubhouse at 928-475-7664. The Apache Gold Casino Resort is located on Highway 70 on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, five miles east of Globe. To find out more, visit www. apache-gold-casino.com. Gateway - Winter 2018