Tag Archives: Arizona

Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 6

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Expanded Campground near Prescott Reopens City of Prescott officials are reopening the campground at Watson Lake following the addition of … Continue reading →

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An Oasis for Wildlife: Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

Just a 20-minute drive outside of Sedona (Arizona), in the heart of Cottonwood, is Dead Horse Ranch State Park, a 423-acre outdoor oasis. Dead Horse Ranch is a camping mecca for nature lovers in the heart of Verde Valley. Located … Continue reading →

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 23

Posted on March 23, 2012 by admin

Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Montezuma Castle National Monument Montezuma Castle National Monument located a short distance north of Camp Verde has been described as … Continue reading →

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Arizona Snowbirds Staying Longer Due to Gas Prices

Posted on March 19, 2012 by admin

Snowbirds appear to be staying longer in Casa Grande, Arizona, this winter, partially because high gas prices have kept them from moving around. According to three RV park managers in Casa Grande, located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, a number … Continue reading →

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Major League Baseball 2K12 RV Tour Hits the Road

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

2K Sports announced the return of the Major League Baseball 2K12 RV tour, a coast-to-coast mobile experience featuring special giveaways, batting cages, and hands-on play time with Major League Baseball 2K12. The cross-country tour brings the excitement of authentic baseball … Continue reading →

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 9

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. RV Catches Fire in Texas A man and a woman were temporarily stranded in Beaumont, Texas, Tuesday (March 6) after … Continue reading →

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Spring into Your National Parks

Posted on March 3, 2012 by admin

With winter winding down and spring already on the minds of many, now is the perfect time to start planning your RV travels to one of America’s nearly 400 national parks. The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s … Continue reading →

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National Parks Create Visitors, Money & Jobs

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

Visitors to the National Park System (NPS) contributed more than $31 billion to local economies and supported 258,000 jobs in 2010, an increase of $689 million and 11,500 jobs over 2009, according to a report issued by the National Park … Continue reading →

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Lost Dutchman State Park: Adopt-A-Cactus

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Last winter I posted three articles on Lost Dutchman, an Arizona State Park named after Jacob Waltz, the Dutchman, who reportedly found a gold mine in the Superstitions in the 1870s. According to legend, the gold is still there somewhere. … Continue reading →

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Birdwatchers Flock to Lake Havasu City

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

In January 2012, news spread worldwide that a Nutting’s Flycatcher was spotted in the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Lake Havasu City, Arizona, attracting scores of birders. Though it may seem like one of the more unique … Continue reading →

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