Northern Arizona & Beyond

5 Publisher OutWest Publishing LLC LaNora Pruett Staff Writers LaNora Pruett Heather Timmons Associate Publisher Sales & Marketing Heather Timmons-Rice Art Director/Design Jennifer Dorsey Cover Photo Derek Von Briesen Photography Derek Von Briesen Heather Timmons-Rice LaNora Pruett David J. West Publisher Acknowledgments Northern Arizona & Beyond, A Panoramic Journey Through Nature's Hidden Treasures, will take you on a journey through a region so diverse in its landscape and culture that you will be awed by the travel opportunities it provides. Celebrating 90 Years on Historic Route 66 and the many attractions found along the way, The Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon, Page-Lake Powell, Navajo Nation Tourism,Scenic Utah, and New Mexico are featured in this issue. Many travelers arrive here with an itinerary that quickly becomes incomplete when they discover there is so much more to see and do. Beyond Arizona's borders with the neighboring states of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico that hold treasures of their own yet are just hours away. Enjoy your adventures through these pages as you begin "A Panoramic Journey Through Nature's Hidden Treasures". No part of this publication nor any photos may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. ©2016 OutWest Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Any correspondence should be addressed to: OutWest Publishing LLC, PO Box 2059, Gilbert,AZ 85299 For advertising information call (480) 539-0922 or email: la.nora@ earthlink.net. OutWest Publishing LLC is an environmentally conscious company, printing on recycled paper Inside This Issue Grand Canyon West SkyWalk, The Best Kept Secret Off Route 66 ........................................3-5 Havasu Falls, A Spiritual Journey ...........................................................6-8 The Spirit of the Grand Canyon Yours to Cherish for an Eternity ...........................................................9-12 Glen Canyon & The Page-Lake Powell Experience From Scenic Vistas to Geologic Wonders ................................................ 13 Passage to Treasures Beyond the Borders ..........................................14-15 Discover the Hidden Treasures of Southern Utah Gateway to the Canyons of Escalante, Bryce & Zion National Parks ..16-17 The Road Less Traveled Celebrating 90 Years on Historic Route 66 .........................................18-47 by Heather Timmons-Rice Just Beyond the Eastern Border New Mexico, A Treasure for Native American Culture ........................... 19 Richardson's Historical Trading Post–A Glimpse of the Past ................. 20 Through Native Eyes Navajoland, A Splendid Portrait of "Mother Earth" ...........................24-25 Arizona's Eastern Border Winslow & Holbrook, Great Base Camps for Many Incredible Natural Wonders .................................................................................26-27 Meteor Crater, Best Preserved Meteorite Impact on Earth .................28-29 Flagstaff, Get Your Kicks on Route 66 The City of Seven Wonders ................................................................31-32 An Abundance of Historical Attractions .............................................33-37 Williams, Gateway to the Grand Canyon® Enjoy the Nostalgia of Historic Route 66, Nearby Attractions and Classic Car Shows ........................................37-41 Arizona's West Coast Hidden Treasures Along the Way in Seligman, Kingman & Oatman ...42-44 Bullhead City, Vacation til You Stay ........................................................ 45 Needles, Gateway to California's Route 66 ........................................46-47 Adventures in North Central Arizona Excitement in Every Direction ............................................................48-49 Camping in Arizona State Parks .............................................................. 50 History Lives On in Prescott Arizona .................................................51-55

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