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Publisher OutWest Publishing LLC LaNora Pruett Assoc. Publisher & Kathie Curley Native American Relations Associate Publisher Lisa Mangan Western Arizona Staff Writers LaNora Pruett Lisa Mangan Julie Taylor Heather Timmons Art Director/Design Jennifer Dorsey Photography Cover-Grand Canyon Derek Von Briesen Havasuapi Tribe Derek Von Briesen Zion National Park David J. West Bryce & Moab David J. West Kathie Curley Heather Timmons LaNora Pruett Michael Dingwell Inside This Issue Hopi Land A Place Untouched by Time .............................................................. 2-3 The Grand Canyon The Magic of Winter ........................................................................ 6-14 Havasu Falls, A Spiritual Journey .................................................. 10-11 Grand Canyon Ranch, A True Western Vacation ........................... 12-13 Hidden Treasures Along the Way Experience Williams, A Winter Wonderland of Adventures .......... 16-19 Best Adventure for Kids, the Grand Canyon Deer Farm .....................18 Best Skiing in Northern Arizona .................................................... 19-20 Elk Ridge Ski Resort, Williams Sunrise Ski Resort, White Mountains Snowbowl, Flagstaff Arizona Skies A Mecca to Distant Stars, Galaxies and Meteor Craters ................ 22-23 Flagstaff, An Experience Not to be Missed ................................... 21-25 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. The Grand Canyon, Scenic Roads in Sedona, Native American Lands, and Northern Arizona 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 are the neighboring states of Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico that hold treasures of their own yet are just hours away and will be covered in our summer/ fall issue. Enjoy your adventures through these pages as you begin "A Panoramic Journey Through Nature's Hidden Treasures". The Best Skiing in No part of this publication nor any photos may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. © 2012 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 Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation Parks and Rec for their assistance with editorial contributions, photography and assistance on cultural enlightenment and understanding. Just Beyond the Border Zion National Park, A Winter scape in Natural Beauty ................. 26-27 Bryce Canyon, A Quiet Solitude ..........................................................28 Moab, A Picture Perfect Winter Playground ........................................28 Just Across the Eastern Border Historical Trading Posts, A Glimpse into the Past ...............................29 Native American Lands Navajoland, A Splendid Portrait of Mother Earth .......................... 30-32 Navajo Nation-Wide Open Spaces ......................................................35 Prescott Prescott-An Historic Past That Lives On ....................................... 36-39 Excitement in Every Direction ................................ 44-46 Hot Air Balloons Have No Boundaries ................................................44 The Road Less Traveled Series Panoramic Red Rock Country ....................................................... 40-43 The Verde Valley A Safari in Arizona? Adventures at Out of Africa ...............................45 The Little Engine That Did, the Verde Canyon Railroad ............... 46-47