Things to do, places to go, where to eat in "everybody's home town"
By ktcosmos on May 3, 2012 in Fun Outings | 5 Comments
Prescott old timers know that if it’s May, weeds seem to grow a foot a day, and the wind will blow. Expect to eat some dust at little league and softball games, while you’re prepping your garden, or hiking or cycling open trails; plan on stiff winds and breakers if you’re out on the lakes, [...]
By ktcosmos on Feb 9, 2012 in Celebrations | 0 Comments
Whether you’re getting married this year, know someone else who is, WISH you were, or are planning some other important event, you’ll want to check out A Bridal Affaire here in Prescott on Sunday March 4, 2012. Exhibitors are spread through three separate rooms at the Hassayampa Inn, and the event runs from 10:00 a.m. [...]
By ktcosmos on Feb 7, 2012 in Art and Music Scene | 1 Comment
The Art Store, currently at 109 S. Granite St. (downtown) is getting ready to move. Right now you can catch their huge moving sale (reputedly 25% – 50% off, store-wide). The sale runs Feb 6 – 13, 2012. After the sale ends, find the Art Store at their new location over at 537 N. 6th [...]
By ktcosmos on Dec 22, 2011 in Dining out, Java | 2 Comments
Out with the old and in with the new, right? When a favorite dining establishment closes its doors it’s unsettling and sad but we all know another will soon throw open those same doors and welcome the usual rush of curious diners. That’s happening in Prescott now and we bid adieu to some old favorites, [...]
By ktcosmos on Aug 9, 2011 in Camping, Outdoor Adventures | 0 Comments
South shore of Lynx Lake September 2010 There are two campgrounds in the Prescott National Forest near Lynx Lake, which is on the east end of Prescott. To get there, just turn south at Walker Road (where you’ll see Costco on the south east corner, and Forest Villas Hotel at the north side of that [...]
By ktcosmos on Aug 8, 2011 in Fun Outings | 0 Comments
(originally written Aug 12, 2006; updated periodically since then). I can still see my Gramma loading up the picnic basket for a special trip to one of our beautiful midwestern parks, back when I was a little girl in Iowa. Iced tea, potato salad, chocolate cake, apple pie, all homemade and yummy. Do people still [...]