Northern Arizona & Beyond

Publisher OutWest Publishing LLC LaNora Pruett Contributing Writers LaNora Pruett Heather Timmons Ksenia Hartl Julie Taylor Callum Badger Paul Crane Tohlakai Bertha Benally O'Brien Art Director/Design Jennifer Dorsey Cover Photo Four Peaks Flagstaff Rick Goldwasser Photography Heather Timmons Jan & Dennis Shirley Callum Badger Jennifer Dorsey OutWest Publishing LLC is an environmentally conscious company, printing on recycled paper 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. 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 are the neighboring states of 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. © 2013 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 visit www. outwestpublishing.com. Northern Arizona & Beyond magazine is an semi-annual publication with two issues, summer/fall and winter/spring. Special Thanks to the Hualapai Tribe and the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation for their assistance with editorial contributions, photography and assistance on cultural enlightenment and understanding. Inside This Issue The Grand Canyon Experience Arizona at Skywalk.................................................................. 4-6 Grand Canyon Railway, Traveling through Time...........................................7 Discover the Geologic Wonders of the Grand Canyon............................. 8-11 Planes of Fame Museum, Where Aviation History Comes to Life...................................................................................12 Flagstaff, Historic Downtown & Ancient Cultures Flagstaff, Adventures Await.................................................................... 13-14 Hidden Treasures Along the Way Snowbowl, Scenic Views Year Round..........................................................15 Pot A Gold Adventures, The Ultimate Horseback Riding Experience..... 16-17 Black Barts Steakhouse, Nightly Musical Reviews......................................18 Experience Historic Williams, Beaming with Exciting Adventures....... 19-21 Arizona Skies, A Star Gazing Journey..........................................................22 Arizona State Parks, One of the Best Ways to Discover Arizona.................23 A Journey Through Native American History Ancient Anasazi and Sinaguan Dwellings.............................................. 24-27 Through Native Eyes The Navajo's Four Sacred Mountains..................................................... 30-31 Navajoland–A Splendid Portrait of Mother Earth.................................. 30-33 Wide Open Spaces........................................................................................34 Historic Prescott Prescott-A Historic Past That Lives On........................................................36 Mortimer Family Farms................................................................................38 Just Beyond the Border New Mexico Shiprock, A Rock with Wings?.....................................................................40 Historical Trading Posts––A Glimpse of the Past.........................................41 Colorado Southwestern Colorado, Closest to Heaven on Earth...................................42 Historic Strater Hotel....................................................................................43 Adventures by Rail and Tree Top........................................................... 44-45 The Southwest's Grand Circle From the Grand Canyon to Bryce Canyon, Forever Resorts.................. 46-47 3

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