about Prescott Arizona

(Publisher’s note: the following information was provided by organizers) Treat yourself to an evening of eclectic music featuring the AZ Rhythm Connection with Frank Thompson and his African drumming troupe from Scottsdale. Be inspired and reduce stress with the experiential music of international recording artists Byron Metcalf and flutist Mark Seelig, and by Prescott’s very own guitarist [...]

If you have experienced hikes in Prescott, you know that many of our trails weave in and out of nearby creekbeds, many of which are dry most of the year. (If you are from another state and hike here, you may not recognize these washes for what they are – they appear as sandy beds [...]

There are a number of campgrounds around Prescott, but I had never experienced any until recently purchasing a popup camper. What better way to get started than to visit our local spots, stay at them, and then share what they are like? Before you head out to camp in the Prescott area, check the links [...]

The approximately two mile Canyon and Basin trails near Willow Lake are now open. Heralded in an article by Cindy Barks in today’s Daily Courier (see article in sidebar within longer piece on the Granite Dells purchase), Chester and I had to head out and and give it a try. Featuring huge granite expanses, a [...]

For a lovely weekend afternoon activity, check out Watters Garden Center on Iron Springs Road. As Iron Springs Road was undergoing a recent 2-year makeover, so was Watters. Late afternoon in late summer at the Garden Center affords you a serene, park-like atmosphere. If you take the time to meander, you’ll find some heavily discounted [...]

I ran into an old teaching colleague yesterday and she said that she has been paddling at Lynx Lake so she can catch glimpses of the eagles that nest there. Another friend told me that she prefers tiny, little Goldwater lake. Where do you paddle? You can share your paddling adventures here, and connect with [...]