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The Findlay Toyota Center (FTC), located in Prescott Valley, AZ is a 6,200 seat multi-purpose facility which opened its doors in November 2006. The FTC leads the field among venues in north and central Arizona and is home to the Northern Arizona Suns, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns. With 165,000 square feet of extended floor space, the Findlay Toyota Center is ideal to host concerts, sporting events including basketball and hockey, family shows, conferences, banquets, and cultural programs. The arena features a single concourse and has 22 suites and 2 party suites, as well as a large club lounge for dinners and parties. The technical expertise and dedication of the FTC staff ensure that audiences will be dazzled and entertained with shows they will never forget.
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Located on the Prescott campus of EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, Northern Arizona’s only planetarium can project 360-degree, 4K imagery of the night and day sky and its heavenly bodies, the human body, favorite films or almost anything else onto its 47-foot diameter dome, using state-ofthe-art software to provide crisp, vivid visuals. With a seating capacity of 116, it has been an invaluable resource to ERAU students majoring in astronomy, biology, business, engineering, gaming and simulation science – it goes on down the list
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Carved out of the receding Ice Age, land that includes the Central Highlands of present-day Arizona was home to “The Beasts.” These were giants ‒ the Megafauna Beasts ‒ that took refuge in a land of sculpted valleys, alpine forests and plains of rolling grasses away from the snow.
Humans found their way into this refuge. Some came on skin-covered boats landing and sailing along a coastal Pacific Ocean, with some becoming pioneer bands following rivers far inland.
Others came on foot down a 900-mile ice-free corridor. As either mariner or pedestrian, these "First Americans" left their marks on the land and their stories in the memories of the "ancient ones" who survived.
Some succeeded in maintaining a lifestyle based on following a food supply that changed seasonally. For those who succeeded in finding permanent water, they became the "First Farmers"; we understand their world through the fallen walls of their settlements, their stone tools, and their pottery.
For more than 10,000 years, native bands and villages developed across the Central Highlands. The "ancient ones" survived and developed a flourishing trade that included everything from valuable rock to pottery containers that could hold magical medicines to coveted foods evolving and competing for limited resources as the tundra changed to forested high country, semi-arid highlands and desert lowlands.
Archaeological evidence traces these "First Americans" ‒ that is, reading meaning into their stone points, procurement camps and (much later) the stone-stacked walls and ruins we see today. They left their marks on the land and their stories in the memories of the "ancient ones" who survived in forests, as well as arid highland and lowland areas.
Scientists widely agree that ‒ across the Americas ‒ all indigenous people spinning off from the first landings and camps were descendants out of Siberia.
Basketry, pottery and rock art tells us about their creative expression. Some are mysteries, like the rock-art petroglyphs for which we will never find out their meanings. Designs on their tempered clay pottery bowls and jars do tell us about the boundaries of their communities and answer the question: "How long ago?"
Pottery and petroglyph rock art became forms of storytelling and creative expression. Such art is found throughout the Central Highlands, with common motif symbols, regardless of clay source and locality. Pottery took many shapes, forms and designs, and became an essential element in the sophisticated mercantile system.
Game and grain, heat and rain... impacted the indigenous peoples along trails and trade routes that predated European intervention. Settlements were often miles apart; some formed a communal, villagebased structure that probably never had more than 100 inhabitants. Others lived remotely in small, scattered pithouse shelters. Survival was based on availability of resources: food and water. Clan and villages grew from extended families.
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First identified during Amiel Whipple's expedition in the mid-1800s, hilltop sites were not mapped until Ken Austin's work in the 1970s. Whipple had made note of these sites on his surveys recording that these were plentiful and dot the landscape. Their purpose, however, remains as illusive today as when first observed.
For defense? Housing? A lookout post? Ceremonial site? Archaeologists date the construction as far back as 1100ce, and then suddenly stopped about 1350ce. An exhibit at Sharlot Hall Museum considers possible roles for these sites. Some scholars consider landscape clues for habitation or defense; others identify too many crossover variables to defy singular purpose.
Fortunately, site stewards continue to work to protect these sites from human trafficking and looting, thereby preserving them for ongoing study.
If you see a hilltop site, "take" only pictures, and minimize your imprint on the land and rock formations. Support the site stewards who preserve these fascinating artifacts of the past.
When Spanish Conquistadors explored the Southwest in the mid1500s, few communities of native peoples were welcoming of these new trading partners.
Native communities were ravaged by smallpox and European illnesses. Finding little evidence of material riches, the Spanish moved on, leaving the area alone and virtually forgotten.
For the next 300 years, government oversight of these lands was minimal and, with few settlements, only adventurers and mountain men explored the streams and forests of what is now Arizona, some seeking gold, others seeking beaver pelts.
Following the War with Mexico (1848) and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the United States was ceded much of the Southwest, including land that became the territory of New Mexico. Army surveyors were dispatched to explore the new land, find routes west to the Pacific and to map the vast new Territory.
map the new territory. While most were overland, Joseph Ives' expedition navigated the
Some scholars claim Prescott is an historical accident. Place climate, geology and humans together and almost anything can happen.
Those who live here know that, over the millennia, people have been coming to the Prescott area for a good reason: It’s one of the world’s great places.
The Central Highlands stands as a broad swath of land roughly a mile high and more in elevation, a tall uplift at the very heart of Arizona.
With alternating pine-clad mountains and broad, brushy valleys, this is lush, verdant country compared to the arid Sonoran Desert to the south and the Colorado Plateau to the north.
As storm clouds track north from the Gulf of California, these collide with the great wall of the Mogollon Rim, marking the southern limit of the Colorado Plateau.
Meeting that barrier, clouds turn southward again, shedding rain on the region laced with rivers and streams that feed great forests of ponderosa pine, juniper, oak, manzanita, agave and other plant species green zones that in turn sustain a wealth of diverse animal species.
Elevation, airflow and moisture combine to give the high country a fine, even climate that is neither excessively hot in the summer nor excessively cold in the winter.
At its core is Prescott, a popular destination where residents and visitors meld together to enjoy the culture, history, activities and events.
Prescott, the town, was carved out of the wilderness. Amid the chaos of the Civil War, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, that created the Arizona Territory. The War was costly and Union leaders were influenced by the prospect of mineral wealth in the region.
That prospect came to fruition in May 1863 when an exploration party led by Joseph Reddeford Walker discovered gold in the Bradshaw Mountains, south and east of present-day Prescott. A subsequent discovery of gold in the Antelope Mountains set in motion a chain of events:
• establishment of Fort Whipple on the banks of Granite Creek,
• founding of Prescott on May 30, 1864, and
• subsequent designation of Prescott as capital of Arizona Territory, and seat of government for newly created Yavapai County.
Settlement of Prescott and the surrounding region came at the expense of native peoples, including the Yavapai who had occupied the region for centuries.
Drawn by the "Go West!" promise of new opportunities and riches, immigrants and settlers competed for the same food, water and space as the native peoples ‒ Yavapai, White Mountain and Tonto Apache to the north and east, Mojave Yavpe to the west and Hohokom to the south.
The inevitable conflict between cultures led to almost 40 years of bloodshed and war.
The U.S. military established a series of forts throughout the Arizona Territory to protect miners, ranchers, settlers and pioneer families. Fort Whipple (established in 1863) provided a measure of stability, safety and security to a region embroiled with lawlessness and unbridled ambition.
While many tribal people including the Yavapai were forced onto the San Carlos reservation, skirmishes between renegades and military continued until the late 1880s when Geronimo and his followers surrendered. In the early 1900s, the Yavapai returned from San Carlos to Prescott where — as the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe — they play a vital role in the region's heritage, culture and economy.
Today's Yavapai
...was described as an "excellent shot ...old in war (and) loved campaigning and fighting..." according to his commanding officer. As an Indian scout, he was cited "...for bravery in action against Apache Indians" and presented the Medal of Honor on March 7, 1890.
Yavapai scout Y.B. Rowdy served as the eyes 'n' ears of a detachment of the 10th U.S. Cavalry pursuing followers of the "Apache Kid." The patrol closed with and battled the fugitives during the Cherry Creek Campaign in one of the last engagements of the Indian Wars in the Arizona Territory.
Adventurers, miners in search of gold, farmers and ranchers seeking a new beginning on land made available through the federal Homestead Act, merchants, lawyers, and others seeking a new opportunity came to Prescott.
Together they created a community with schools, churches, businesses, other social organizations and, of course, saloons and brothels. Eventually came the railroads and such indicia of 19th century modernization as electricity and public water service.
To be sure, Prescott in its early territorial years was a frontier town and had its share of disasters, crime, rowdyism and occasional gunfights on Whiskey Row. Over time, it matured and developed into a commercial center for the Central Highlands
Prescott lost its status as the territorial capital in 1867, when the Territorial Legislature voted to have the capital moved to Tucson.
Regaining it temporarily in 1877, the capital was permanently relocated to Phoenix in 1889 as population and political influence within Arizona shifted.
Despite the political loss, Prescott continued to prosper and develop, and continues to serve today as the county seat of Yavapai County.
Anyone who has lived in Arizona knows that, eventually, one topic is bound to surface: drought. When the spring of 1900 rolled into the Central Highlands, an unusually dry spell came with it. Despite a growing
number of brick buildings, a multitude of tinderboxes were still in existence in a town still mostly comprised of wood. While the commmunity of Prescott had experienced several major fires previously, the one in July 1900 destroyed much of the downtown. It became known as the Great Fire on Whiskey Row.
The Prescott race for an economic base was often centered on freight, both inbound and out. Freight wagons were slow and cumbersome. Ore needed to be shipped, and supplies and trade goods from the East were aided with rail transport.
This developed intense competition for railway connections north to the transcontinental lines near Flagstaff, in tandem with spur lines to the mining camps nearby. This competition became a battleground that almost crippled the Arizona economy.
Over time, rail transport for freight and passengers became no longer economically viable, and service to Prescott was shut down in the 1980s.
The Territorial Legislature authorized building a railway in 1864, but it was 13 years before the Southern Pacific Railway crossed the Colorado River at Yuma. A line for the transcontinental Atlantic and Pacific Railway (A&P) was completed west to Kingman in 1882. What was needed, however, was a rail line to Prescott and the local mines.
The first was the Prescott & Arizona Central Railway. It connected with the A&P at Prescott Junction (present-day Seligman) and was completed to Prescott on Jan. 1, 1887. With leased rolling stock and built with lightweight rail from A&P, operations were plagued with construction problems. It ceased to operate in 1893, leaving behind a legal morass.
It was eclipsed that same year by the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix, amid railway building inducements provided by the 16th Territorial Legislature. It connected with the A&P at Ash Fork and, by 1895, tracks ran to Prescott over Iron Springs to Congress and on to Phoenix. Branch lines were built into the Bradshaw Mountains with the Prescott & Eastern completed in 1899 and the Bradshaw Mountain Railway in 1901-1902.
While railroad operations had expanded in the 1800s, these began to shrink by the mid-1900s. In an attempt to improve service to Phoenix, the Santa Fe Railway passenger line bypassed Prescott leaving the town as a spur line with only freight service. This was abandoned in 1983 after a series of winter storms washed out bridges into town.
Along with the rest of the county and country, Prescott's population suffered during the Depression years of the 1930s, but also benefited by the post-World War II boom.
The 1980s was a period of significant growth and, by the 1990s, population had increased to more than 25,000 residents.
Today, Prescott is a modern city of more than 45,000, and growing. Mining, ranching and railroading no longer drive the area’s economy, having been replaced by government and tourism.
The central core on which the historic Yavapai County Courthouse now stands was laid out by pioneer surveyor Robert Groom in 1864 as a plaza for public use.
The first county courthouse, however, was in a two-story wooden building with the sheriff's office and jail on the second floor. Court was held downstairs.
In 1878, a brick edifice was constructed on the grounds of the Plaza, which served as both a county courthouse and jail.
Over time, this facility proved to be inadequate (and too fragile) for its intended purposes. By 1916, work began and it was replaced...
utilizing material quarried from the old Simmons Ranch near today's Granite Mountain Middle School. This colonade structure continues to this day to serve the county court system.
The Courthouse Plaza and the businesses that surround it serve as both the center of Prescott’s downtown commercial activity and a major attraction for tourism.
In 1864, the historic Governor’s Mansion was constructed on a plot two blocks west of the Courthouse Plaza. A “mansion” only in a relative sense, this log structure was built from local Ponderosa pine and served as the residence and offices of the first two Territorial governors – John Goodwin and Richard McCormick.
The cost of construction was $6,000, paid for with private funds.
From its inception, Prescott has been the home of two iconic landmarks the Courthouse and the Governor's Mansion both of which are of paramount importance to the local heritage and to the city's reputation as a destination for tourists from throughout the world.
Following relocation of the Territorial Capital to Tucson in 1867, the Mansion fell into private hands and remained there until 1917, when it was acquired by the State of Arizona for preservation due to its historical significance as the offices and residence of the first Territorial governor of Arizona.
In 1927, a woman named Sharlot Mabridth Hall secured a lifetime lease of the Mansion and opened it as a museum the following year featuring collections and artifacts she had acquired during her time as Territorial Historian (the first woman to hold public office in Arizona).
She worked tirelessly to preserve the local history and heritage of the West Central Highlands of Arizona. Following her death in 1943, the Museum she began was named in her honor.
While Prescott’s history as a frontier town is a thing of the past, it continues to be recognized as one of the country's top 10 Old West cities. Its cultural past is preserved today in the community's museums:
• The Sharlot Hall Museum in downtown Prescott showcases the past for all future generations in its exhibits, collections and archival records, and stands today as a testament to the namesake's remarkable foresight and her pioneer determination.
• The Smoki Museum about a mile east of downtown has transformed from an Indian tourist attraction supporting the world's oldest rodeo to a cultural center for native American Indians.
• The Phippen Museum about seven miles northeast of Prescott honors the American cowboy and rancher with changing exhibits of Western art.
S H A R L O T H A L L M U S E U M
At the core of today’s modern city remains an institution rooted in preserving Prescott’s cultural heritage for future generations.
What began in 1928 as the “Gubernatorial Mansion Museum” has expanded significantly based on the vision of Sharlot Mabridth Hall, a woman ahead of her time — a writer, author and poet, ranch woman, historian and preservationist, and political activist.
From its initial building on a small parcel two blocks from the Courthouse Plaza, the Museum that now bears her name has grown to a 4-acre campus.
From a simple log building that was the lone government house of the Territory, the Sharlot Hall Museum has grown to 11 exhibit buildings (six of which are historic).
From a single collection, the Museum has grown to more than 40,000 artifacts, and hundreds of thousands of photos and documents chronicling the region.
In all, the Sharlot Hall Museum has continued for more than 90 years to reflect the vision and legacy of its founder by preserving the “living” history of this town, the Central Highlands region and Arizona, the territory and state.
A woman ahead of her time—writer, poet, political activist, historian, and ranch woman Sharlot rode her way from Kansas to Lynx Creek, Arizona Territory, along the Santa Fe Trail as a young girl of 12 in 1878. On the family homestead, she was homeschooled by her mother and attended a brief term at Prescott School.
It was then she met Henry Fleury, secretary to the first Territorial Governor. He was living in the old log-building and told her stories of the early history. This would impact the rest of her life.
Sharlot began writing, was published in national magazines of the day, became an accomplished author, poet and activist for statehood, women's rights and historic (and cultural) preservation.
She became the Territorial Historian in 1909, the first woman to hold public office in Arizona. She continued collecting artifacts and family histories while traveling the Territory. Her poem Arizona had a strong influence on Congress during debates on Arizona's bid for statehood, and she was named as Arizona's elector during the Presidential election of 1925.
Following the death of her parents and wanting to preserve the old log building that had been the Governor's Mansion, she petitioned the town of Prescott to secure the building. In 1927, her efforts were rewarded with a lifetime lease of the building.
She moved her collections into the old log building and welcomed the first visitors to the "Gubernatorial Mansion Museum" on June 11, 1928. She continued to grow the Museum until her death in 1943.
Living History presentations are held on the Museum campus every month, where docents share the history, heritage and skills of yesteryear with young people and inquiring adults. Sharlot Hall Museum is a place where history comes alive – an Arizona History Adventure.
"Why is it called that?" a typical query that brings out a detailed response from a docent or tour guide relating the history of one of its owners, along with the fact that it has nothing to do with local military history.
Fort Misery its name is anecdotal in the pantheon of Sharlot Hall Museum. When the building got its name, it was literally a miserable place to live in.
Built in the winter of 1863-64 by Manuel Yrissari, it was hastily constructed from local Ponderosa pine logs with a flat pine pole roof covered with a thick layer of dirt to keep out winter snow and rain. Mud daubing between the logs was a regular maintenance chore, and the dirt roof would no doubt have turned to mud a number of times before it washed away or fell through the poles.
Intended as a temporary shelter and local mercantile, the building was pressed into service as a church and a room for the first term of court in the Territory after the Governor's Party arrived in early 1864.
When Yrissari sold off his stock of goods and left town, the building passed to Mary Decrow Ramos and she turned it into a boarding house. It's possible Judge John Howard was one of her boarders, as he acquired the building when Ramos moved.
The Judge was a man of means, highly respected as a local barrister. The building served as his office and residence, and he improved it to the extent of adding a peaked roof. All of his cooking was done in its stone fireplace, and he was generous in offering his hospitality. He could not begin to compete, however, with Henry Fleury's well-ordered household at the Governor's Mansion.
Fleury himself cooked up meals whose fame spread throughout the territory. Hence visitors of the day compared the little cabin by contrast by dubbing it Fort Misery, according to Sharlot Hall writings in an article for the Prescott Journal Miner of March 23, 1934.
Rescued from demolition in 1934 by Sharlot Hall, it was moved to the Museum grounds and saved for posterity.
S H A R L O T H A L L M U S E U M
Since its founding, the Museum has added an array of historic buildings, exhibit galleries, an outdoor amphitheater and education center, plus a research center with its modern library and archives. Cultural and educational programs are presented throughout the year, and the campus hosts such annual events as the Folk Arts Fair and Prescott Indian Art Market in June, the Prescott Folk Music Festival in October, and Frontier Christmas
The Museum continues to acquire a wide range of collections and artifacts, from the ancient past to the 20th century, that reflect the historical, social and natural aspects of the Central Arizona Highlands. Among the many treasures are more than 400 Native American baskets. These baskets only a portion of which are on display in the Hartzell Room of the Sharlot Hall Building feature examples that are both exquisite as they are utilitarian. Other Museum exhibits explore the region’s natural history and earliest peoples, as well as feature the adventurers, entrepreneurs, miners, ranchers and soldiers who poured through the Territory, ushering in one of the most turbulent and lively periods in Western history. Changing exhibits in the Lawler Museum Center offer a wide array of artistic and cultural experiences allowing the Museum to tell many stories that draw on the rich collections.
Many of the Museum's exhibits and dioramas are housed in the Sharlot Hall Building, a large stone structure built in 1936 as a Civil Works Administration project. Amid the Depression of the 1930s, it was deemed "the house of a thousand hands" providing work for many.
Exhibits and diorama in the "Stone" building chronicle the founding of a wilderness territorial capital (1863) to statehood (1912), as narrated through displays that reveal the region's rich history of mining, ranching, railroads, military, indigenous peoples and more.
The Ranch House, built on-site in the 1930s, is a tribute to the early ranchers of the area. In the single, multipurpose room, cooking, sleeping, bathing and other indoor activities took place. The fireplace was used for cooking and heating. Some families saved for such luxuries as a castiron stove and glass windows.
Prescott's first School House, built in 1868 near present-day Mile High Middle School, burned in 1948. Local service organization members joined to construct a replica to the west of the Sharlot Hall Building in 1962.
Completed in 1875, the Frémont House was built with local, milled lumber. As Governor of the Territory (1878-1882), John Charles Frémont and his wife and daughter lived in the little house. In 1971, the structure was purchased and moved from its location on Union Street to the lot across from the Governor's Mansion.
The Transportation Building opened in June 1990 featuring the Museum's collection of rolling stock, including Sharlot's own 1927 Durant Star Touring Car, a Model T farm truck, the Bicentennial Wagon, a stagecoach and numerous buggies, wagons and bicycles.
The Bashford House is a Victorian treasure that houses the Museum's gift shop. Built in 1877, it was bought by local merchant William Coles Bashford for his bride. Exhibit panels and artifacts explain who lived here, and the remarkable civic effort to save and move the structure to escape it being bulldozed. It remains one of the few of Prescott's many Victorian houses that is regularly open to the public.
The modern Lawler Museum Center (1979) and new Education Center (2020) provide theater space for changing exhibits, special presentations, collections and campus events.
O R T W H I P P L E M U S E U M
Fort Whipple served as a tactical base for the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars of 1864 to 1889, where it became one of the key centers for military presence in the Arizona Territory.
A few decades later, Whipple became one of the military’s largest hospitals for the treatment of respiratory ailments and continues today serving veterans as a VA medical facility.
If your enthusiasm is for historic buildings, you will enjoy touring the vintage 1908 military officer’s quarters for its architectural interest.
If you're piqued by the history of military medicine, Museum exhibits feature medical instruments of the late1800s and the treatment programs of World War I veterans suffering from tuberculosis or respiratory recovery from mustard and chlorine gas warfare.
If your curiosity is vintage Army weaponry, Buffalo Soldiers, military maps, photographs and memoirs written by those stationed at this outpost, you’re in for a “Frontier Adventure.”
For decades, Fort Whipple and its companies were protecting the Territorial Capital (Prescott), nearby gold fields and early settlers of the frontier.
It also served as the mobilization point for the Rough Riders. By the mid1920s, Whipple was the fourth largest veteran's hospital in the United States.
Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., self-guided. Admission: free, donations accepted
n 1921, the Prescott Rodeo was in serious financial trouble, despite the popular interest in Wild West Shows featuring Wild Bill Hickock and Annie Oakley. Interest in the Rodeo was waning, and something had to be done.
Charles Elrod, Gail Gardner, Ralph Roper and several other notable Prescott men gathered to see what they could do. As they talked, Gardner recounted with awe the Snake Dance he'd seen as a youth on the Hopi mesas. Why not perform a show utilizing imagery from the vanishing Native People to attract an audience?
A performance followed at the Rodeo that June. Nearly 5,000 attended, and word spread. Continuing the imagery show amid growing popularity, the Rodeo was soon back "in the black." The group was having fun pursuing what they saw as a civic duty.
Soon, they needed an identity...a name. The Spanish word for Hopi people is "Moqui," which became 'smokey' and then 'Smoki.'
As a founding member of The Smoki People, Gardner said of the effort that he had "never had so much fun, or worked so hard."
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With a grant from the federal Civil Works Administration (cwa) authored by Grace Sparkes, The Smoki People received more than $19,000 to construct The Smoki Public Museum It opened on May 29, 1935, which had open shelving displaying a large collection of pre-contact pottery, baskets and “curiosities.”
The Smoki People were becoming more well-known. They inducted President Calvin Coolidge as their first honorary member, receiving a “Smoki Stetson” hat. A deerskin was shipped via train to Mr. Coolidge in 1926 with a letter imploring “The Great White Chief” to bring infrastructure to the growing state of Arizona. The deerskin, recently recovered by the museum, has an interesting tale and is on display at the Museum.
The Smoki People organization continued to grow and, in 1941, Barry Goldwater sought membership in the organization. He gave many wonderful gifts to the museum including a full set of the Bureau of Ethnology books. He was the “Voice of Smoki” announcing many of the annual performances.
The Goldwater family made another contemporary gift to the Museum
Kate T. Cory, artist of Arizona, landed in Prescott in 1912, having lived on the Hopi Mesas for seven years. She became friends with Grace Sparkes and Sharlot Hall at the time Arizona became a state.
With a great appreciation for native culture, the women asked The Smoki People to please continue what they were doing, but in a more respectful way.
Kate Cory witnessed firsthand the impact of white society on native culture; the pre-eminent thought of the time was for it to go away for indigenous people to be absorbed and blended through the boarding school system.
Sharlot Hall eloquently provided The Smoki with a “creation myth” and wrote poems about them.
Grace Sparkes, Yavapai County immigration officer, agreed to publicize and promote them. Kate Cory assisted them in accuracy in The Snake Dance performance.
Women became a part of the Smoki by 1926 with their own meetings and dances, and they played a major role in both costuming and fundraising.
With the Joslin-Whipple family gift for The Smoki People land, Cory assisted Christopher Totten, architect of the Pueblo Building in design to make it look and feel like an ancient pueblo structure outside and a pueblo plaza inside. The building was largely completed by 1934.
in 2011 donating many iconic photographs from the exhibit “Arizona’s Son: The Photography of Barry Goldwater” to the museum. When he ran for President in 1964, he became an honorary chief ‒ the first in Smoki history. With his "rank" tattooed on his left hand, he held microphones with that hand so everyone could see his tattoo.
The Smoki People’s glory days were the 1940s and 1950s when Max Factor provided their makeup and they created Hollywood-level theatrics on the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. “To be Prescott was to be Smoki, and to be Smoki was to be Prescott” was often heard. The Smoki People “re-created” not just the Hopi Snake dance, but other dances from North and South American indigenous cultures.
Then came the 1960s. Membership numbers began to drop as families began to drift apart. Native people started reclaiming their tribal voices and rights. Requests to stop dancing prompted a vote of the Bear Council, ruling leaders and past ‘chiefs’ of The Smoki People The vote was to keep going, to allow younger members still active their opportunity to dance.
In 1989 after more requests to stop, officials of the Hopi were offered an opportunity to witness the dances in person. More than 100 Hopi attended; their reactions went from awe and astonishment, to laughter and then anger. Another formal request to cease and desist was submitted.
It would take a short while and a coordinated protest on the Courthouse Plaza and at the Rodeo Grounds, but the days of The Smoki People were over. The final performance was in 1990.
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photographs is known as “The Navajo.” While showing his photography around the Southwest in the 1940s, however, he would refer to the man in the photo as a friend named Charlie Potato. One day, someone walked up to Charlie and exclaimed, “Hey! You’re Charlie Potato!” Shortly after that, Charlie asked Barry to call him “The Navajo” when giving “his talks.”
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Since its construction in 1935, the Smoki Museum was largely staffed, cleaned and run by the women of Smoki and the Renegades junior members of The Smoki People. Major repairs to the buildings were facilitated by the men through the connections they had within the community.
By 1991, those still at the museum expressed a common desire to keep the collections intact and available for public viewing. They joined with other community members and activated the nonprofit corporation formed in 1985. Education programs were instituted; lectures, events and programming came to the museum. The buildings were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The following year, Navajo Rug and Indian Art Auctions came to the museum through traders Jeff Ogg and Bruce Burham.
In 2001, The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture hired its first director, instituted memberships and began a whole new approach.
With a director in place, The Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture started with a fresh, new approach and a new mission:
“To instill understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the Southwest”
The Board of Trustees acted and, at great financial risk, hired a second employee, a curator, to begin the process of changing the focus away from The Smoki People and towards a museum about Native People ‒ not just in the past, but about today and into the future, preserving and protecting their own cultures... converting the facility into a cultural center.
Navajo Rug and Indian Art Auctions have been the museum’s longest lasting fundraiser, and the Burnham Family has their fifth generation of RB Burnham & Company leading the auction crew.
AIM Founder Leonard Peltier's paintings were placed on public exhibition and sale at the museum in support of Lakota women on the Pine Ridge reservation.
The Native American Advisory Council, The Smoki People Advisory Council and a filmmaker were put into place.
A special exhibit “And Then They Danced: Cross-Cultural Reflections of The Smoki People” opened to the public. “Borrowed Dances” a 62-minute film was produced and released in 2007. That same year the museum hired a Director of Native Heritage.
The curator brought the first public exhibition of AIM founder Leonard Peltier’s paintings to the Smoki Museum for public exhibition and sale.
Michael Blake, author of “Dances with Wolves,” introduced Peltier’s “Warrior Elder,” which became the template that other institutions used in subsequent showings of Peltier’s works.
Wanting and seeking to be a resource and supporter of Native culture is a noble idea. How to actually make that happen was another hurdle to overcome. Could the museum simply through programming: lectures, classes and events, make this happen? How could it become a place that was accepted? Sought out? Seen as a resource? Maybe even admired?
The American Association of Museums conducted a thorough and comprehensive Museum Assessment Program, involving all aspects of museum operations. In the end, two very important statements defined the museum, and the work that was under way.
Among the first set of goals was to create exhibits that showed generations of Native artists in the same families to physically demonstrate the idea of Native Culture as growing thriving on its own.
The Museum continues to present lectures, not exclusively by anthropologists and archaeologists, but by tribal members speaking of their own cultures, and engages and supports the ongoing activities of local Native organizations, including the Prescott PowWow Committee and the Granite Mountain Gourd Society, and by learning from indigenous people.
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The art, heritage, history and legends of the American West come alive at Prescott, Arizona's Phippen Museum. The 17,000-square-foot facility is home to two studios, replicas, four exhibit galleries, a western research library, multipurpose classroom, event space and a well-stocked museum store.
The Phippen Museum has numerous rotating exhibitions and permanent displays throughout the year. Exhibits include the Solon H. Borglum Collection Room, Ray Swanson Gallery, Western Heritage Gallery, including the Arizona & Rancher Hall of Fame, and an incredible collection of paintings and sculpture by the museum's namesake, George Phippen.
Following his untimely death, a memorial foundation was formed in 1974 to create a venue for western art that honored Phippen’s incredible talent and character.
In the early 1980s, the Harold James Family Trust donated a parcel of land (at Deep Well Ranch) for construction of the museum, which opened Oct. 13, 1984.
On June 23, 1965,
George Phippen was a founding member and first President of the Cowboy Artists of America, “the longest running artist group in the nation.” ...made his home in Skull Valley and was a self-taught sculptor and painter of themes from the American West.
...began his craft at a young age by sculpting figures and horses with clay he dug from nearby creek beds. ...used to cover the chalkboard of the local, one-room schoolhouse with his drawings of cattle drives and stampedes.
George passed away in 1966 at the early age of 50. During a brief career, he produced upwards of 3,000 works of art and is recognized for his bronze sculptures, including Cowboy in a Storm, which graces the roundabout in front of the Museum on Hwy. 89 in Granite Dells.
The rustic, hand-hewn beam above the entrance to the Museum's Western Heritage Gallery was milled from a tree taken from Prescott's local landmark, Thumb Butte. It took all day to make, at a cost of $3. Originally, it was used to build a stagecoach stop in Williamson Valley outside Prescott. That building fell into disuse and eventually collapsed in a storm. The beam was salvaged and saved by local ranchers.
At the Phippen Museum's opening in 1984, the salvaged beam had a place of honor on the front porch and local ranchers, from far and wide, took turns heating the branding irons and making their mark on the beam in a show of support for the great art and heritage of the American West and Phippen's lasting legacy. The branded beam found a final home inside with the addition of the Western Heritage Gallery in the 2012 renovation.
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In 1906, world-renowned sculptor Solon Borglum sought and was given the commission to create a Rough Rider statue, which now stands at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza.
Named “the greatest equestrian statue in the United States” as acclaimed by Theodore Roosevelt, it almost didn’t make it to Prescott for the unveiling. Read the whole story and more about Borglum and this special collection at the Phippen Museum.
Galleries for exhibition include the Kemper & Ethel Marley Western Art Gallery, which was completed as part of a major expansion project in 2012, the Western Heritage Gallery, the Ray Swanson Gallery and the Borglum Collection in the Harold and Mitzie James Gallery. The large outside deck overlooks the beautiful Granite Dells.
Phippen Museum of Art & Heritage of the American West 4701 Highway 89 North Prescott, Arizona 86301 (928) 778-1385 www.phippenartmuseum.org
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It’s not what you think. It’s not what you say. It’s what you do.
- WB Dedman
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Prescott shares its many talented musicians across a few different organizations, all of which provide a wonderful selection of music genres and sounds. First up is the Prescott Pops Symphony, now in its 28th year. As the name implies, the Pops performs at least 5 concerts each season, with an emphasis on popular music, motion picture themes, Broadway and classical, all of which are performed at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. More information and concert details are available on their website at PrescottPops.com.
If you love the rousing sounds of a symphonic band, we have the Central Arizona Concert Band which boasts approximately 65 musicians led by Maestro Clydene Dechert and performs three free summer concerts downtown in the Yavapai Courthouse Square and 4 regular Fall/Winter season concerts at Davis Auditorium in Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. This will be their 22nd year playing for Prescott area residents. For more about the band and their concerts, visit them at CentralArizonaConcertBand.com
For those who also appreciate the beauty of vocal music entertainment, the Prescott Chorale under the baton of Dennis Houser has garnered a large fan base for its stunning concert performances of classical music. Entering its sixth
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season, this group is so talented and often brings in a few of the wonderfully talented musicians who play for the other organizations to accompany their programs. The Chorale performs four concerts each season, the dates and details of which can be found on their website at PrescottChorale.org
In their 53rd season as of October 2019, the Yavapai Symphony was formed by a group of community leaders committed to bringing classical music concerts to Prescott. The Yavapai Symphony contracts with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and other professional classical music performers to bring seven or more concerts each year. For details on upcoming concerts, please visit yavapaisymphony.org
In any given weekend, venture out and you will find a musical performance in a variety of locations ranging from the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, to local restaurants and pubs, to performing arts centers and concert halls. All in all, Prescott music lovers can rest assured that the music scene is packed with talented singers and musicians who manage to gather together and provide exceptional concert programs throughout the year. You really can’t get much better than this!
Outdoor activities are enjoyable to everyone. Whether a picnic in the park, trail bike ride around town, or even a hike up a mountain, there are so many activity options. The City of Prescott and Town of Prescott Valley not only boast many options for parks, lakes and trails but also have the distinct advantage of gorgeous weather nearly year-round!
Take a hike, ride a horse or bike along one of the many trails available. If fishing or boating is more your thing, visit one of the lakes in the area. Watch a baseball game or play volleyball or simply have a picnic at one of the great parks in the area. No matter what you choose, the City of Prescott and Town of Prescott Valley have exactly the right outdoor option for you.
Prescott Valley parks do not have entrance or parking fees. Ramadas and ballfields must be reserved to assure availability. Visit pvaz.net/parks for complete information.
• American Legion Park
• Antelope Park
• Bob Edwards Park
• Community Center Park
• Fain Park
• George Anderson Park
• Granville Park
• Mountain Valley Park
• Pronghorn Park
• Quailwood Park
• Santa Fe Station Park
• Sunflower Park
• Tonto Park – North
• Tonto Park – South
• Urban Forest
• Viewpoint Park
Parking fees are $3 per vehicle per day, valid at all five locations. Prepaid parking passes are also available:
• 10 park visits for $20
• 40 park visits for $60
• Annual pass $100 - limit one visit per day
All passes/visits expire one year from date of purchase.
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Visit the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce for local business information and events. The Chamber is conveniently located off of Highway 69 and open Monday thru Friday.
Monday thru Thursday 8 AM - 4:30 PM Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation
Prescott, nestled in the Central Highlands of Arizona, is at the top of its class in geographic and biologic diversity.
Encircling the City, the Prescott Circle Trail is the result of decades’ long collaborations between local land managers and trail advocates.
After the City of Prescott purchased Watson and Willow lakes from the Chino Valley Irrigation District in 1998, development of recreation opportunities allowed those portions of the Circle Trail to become incorporated into the existing Prescott National Forest portions, ultimately allowing for the visionaries to reach their goal of connectivity.
From the Circle Trail, hikers, equestrians, runners, mountain bicyclists and other nonmotorized trail users can experience highlights of dense chaparral, grassland areas such as Willow Lake, amazing rock formations at Watson Lake, tall ponderosa pines strewn throughout the Prescott National Forest, as well as riparian corridors. All of this is located within miles of a bustling downtown culture that features historic Whiskey Row. Total mileage of the network of trails is now over 56 miles.
Watson Lake, Prescott’s crown jewel, is located just 4 easy miles from downtown Prescott. Nestled in the grand boulders known as the Granite Dells, Watson Lake was originally formed in the early 1900s when the Chino Valley Irrigation District built a dam on Granite Creek. The City of Prescott purchased both Watson and Willow lakes in 1998 and continues to develop recreational opportunities for this vast park.
Just 4 miles south from downtown Prescott on Senator Highway, Goldwater Lake is the perfect escape to the tall pine-filled forest where many opportunities for recreation await. Small, but quaint, the surface area of the lake is roughly 6,000 feet above sea level and measures approximately 15 acres.
For more information visit: prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas.
Recreation based amenities available at Prescott area lakes and proximity to the Prescott Circle Trail
• BIRDING
• BICYCLING
• BOATING
• BOCCE BALL
• CAMPING
• CLIMBING
• DISC GOLF
• FISHING
• GEOCACHING
• HORSESHOE PITS
• LOCAL HISTORY
• NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS
• PHOTOGRAPHY
• PICKLE BALL
• PICNICKING
• PLAYGROUNDS
• VOLLEYBALL
Nestled in the Bradshaw Mountains about 5 miles east of Prescott is beautiful Lynx Lake. The 55-acre body of water rests inside the Prescott National Forest and has much to offer any visitor. Take in the view with a tasty meal at a café or rent a boat. Hike around the lake on the lakeside trail, or try your hand at fishing. Lynx Lake also offers several camping options just a short distance from the shores of the lake. Fun for all ages just waits for you.
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/ recarea/?recid=75178
Willow Creek Park is a fantastic facility with space for all kinds of activities. The park offers a ramada, where groups can have a picnic lunch, a parking area with access to the Willow Lake Trail, and a sports field anyone can rent. For our furry little friends, Willow Creek Park also has a
dog park with separated sections for small and large dogs. Looking for a great place where your pup can get some exercise? Take them to the dog park. Your buddy will love it. www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/jimmccasland-willow-creek-park/
About six miles from downtown Prescott, Willow Lake offers an ideal spot for many types of outdoor activities. Spend the morning hiking or fishing, or perhaps you prefer taking a canoe or kayak out on the water. Maybe you would like to explore the Granite Dells or simply have a picnic along the shore. Whatever activity strikes your fancy, Willow Lake is the perfect place just for you.
www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/willow-lakepark/
Do you have a special event or a sporting event that requires the right facility to meet all your needs? Pioneer Park is just the place for you. With multiuse 4-Plex available for baseball,
softball, soccer and football, plus a roller-hockey rink and pickleball courts, Pioneer Park has the right type of field for you.
www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/pioneer-park/
Resting on the edges of the famous Dells, Watson Lake and Park are perfect for just about any type of event. For large event seekers, the park has been home for the Prescott Fourth of July celebration, the annual Highland Festival and has hosted several auto shows. Smaller event seekers have also used the location for drum circles, meditation and parties. Looking for time on the lake, check out the rental options offered at the lake marina; perhaps try your hand at paddle boarding. There’s lots to do at Watson Lake and Watson Lake Park.
www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/watsonlake-park/
Located in the Town of Prescott Valley, Fain Park and Fain Lake offer a perfect mini getaway from day-to-day life. Take a little time to try your hand at fishing or simply enjoy a picnic lunch
along the shores of Fain Lake. Several ramadas dot the landscape of Fain Park offering the perfect spot to relax, spend some time outdoors and enjoy the views of Fain Lake. www.pvaz.net/634/Fain-Lake
Head down Senator Highway about 4 miles to see the beauty of Goldwater Lake. Take the family and enjoy the sand volleyball court, the hiking trails and playground. Goldwater Lake is the perfect place to take a canoe or kayak out onto the water, and boat rental options are available. Three large ramadas are part of the offerings of Goldwater Lake, as well as many other fun activities for all ages. Spend the afternoon fishing or host a special event. Goldwater Lake is a special place to visit and spend a fun day. www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/goldwater-lake/
by Kelly Tolbert
Although smaller than Upper Goldwater Lake, Lower Goldwater Lake is charming and gives one a sense of seclusion and peace. With a maximum capacity of 351-acre feet of water, it is much smaller than the upper lake’s 700-acre feet capacity.
Constructed in 1923, the Lower Goldwater Lake dam was built to retain water runoff to supply drinking water for the growing community of Prescott and has remained closed to the public since. This was mainly because of potential liabilities associated with the water
Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a beginner, Prescott and Prescott Valley offer a wide variety of trail options to meet any hiker’s goal.
Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte both offer beautiful vistas of the Prescott area with challenging trails. Want to hike from Prescott Valley to Prescott?
The Peavine and Iron King Trails provide this option all while boasting wide-open vistas and views of the famous Granite Dells. The trail around Lynx Lake snuggles up to the shoreline as hikers make their way past fishermen and weave their way through trees. Willow Lake trail provides amazing views of the lake while traveling over a variety of terrain from flat land to boulders.
Regardless of your skill level, or if you prefer hiking in forest or over open vistas, Prescott and Prescott Valley have many trails.
treatment plant located below the dam.
In recent years, Prescott’s recreation services and public works departments have worked toward the ultimate goal of opening the Lower Goldwater Lake area to the public in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Plans include improved parking areas, restrooms, a large ramada and day-use areas. These will all allow for recreational activities such as small boating, fishing and hiking on trails connecting the two lakes.
For information on trails be sure to visit the City of Prescott and Town of Prescott Valley websites or make a stop into the Prescott National Forest office on Cortez Street; while you’re there, you could even pick up a couple of maps.
If you’re an avid hiker, you can purchase an annual parking pass from the Prescott National Forestry Service to cover the fees of many of the local area trails that fall under the care of the Prescott National Forest.
• Prescott: prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas/trails
• Prescott Valley: pvaz.net/373/hiking-and-trails
• Prescott National Forest Passes: fs.usda.gov/ main/prescott/passes-permits
Spending the day at the lake can be a great way to spend your time, and spending that time fishing can be loads of fun.
The City of Prescott and Town of Prescott Valley have several options for anyone wanting to try his or her luck and skill at catching the big one. Lynx, Goldwater and Fain lakes, just to name a few, are some great places to go, spend some time and catch some great fish.
Anyone can have their own experience fishing at the different lakes, but be sure to take a little time to get to know the rules. Get yourself a fishing license before you go.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department website has lots of information for anyone wishing to learn more about fishing licenses, lake-stocking schedules and fishing conditions at the different lakes.
Going to the websites for Prescott and Prescott Valley
also will give you plenty of information about the lakes and also provide links to the game and fish department so you can get signed up for that necessary fishing license.
So good luck out there, have fun trying your hand at fishing. At the very least, if you don’t catch the big one, perhaps you will have your own fish tale about the one that got away.
• City of Prescott: prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas
• Town of Prescott Valley: pvaz.net/634/fain-lake
• Arizona Game and Fish: azgfd.com/fishing
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Does the idea of spending your day on a lake sound like fun? Prescott and Prescott Valley both have lakes where you can spend a day out on the water.
Many of the lakes offer boat ramps to launch your small craft out onto the water. Take a boat out onto Watson Lake or Willow Lake and enjoy the beauty of the granite boulders. Launch out into waters of the forested shores of Lynx Lake or Goldwater Lake.
No boat? No problem. Lynx, Watson and Goldwater lakes all offer boat or kayak rental options.
Before you go out onto the water, if you are taking your own craft, be sure to take a little time to become informed about the rules of safe boating in Arizona by checking out the Arizona Game and Fish website at azgfd.com/boating. There’s tons of great information and even a fun little quiz to test your knowledge of boating safety.
The Town of Prescott Valley and City of Prescott both proudly share information about the lakes in the area on the city websites. Be sure to check them out. You may not have been considering it before, but just take a look at the lakes in these two cities and you’ll just be itching to get out on the water.
• Prescott: az-prescottvalley.civicplus.com/325/parks-facilities
• Prescott Valley: prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/goldwater-lake
Whether you prefer street, mountain or gravel, the City of Prescott and Town of Prescott Valley have all kinds of options for cyclists who want to get out and ride. Miles of bike paths line the roads of the city streets, and bike friendly trails dot the landscape throughout the area.
Prescott Valley boasts trails such as the Iron King Trail or the Glassford Hill Summit Path, as well as several multiuse paths. Prescott has great trails like the Greenways Trail System and the Embry Riddle-Jan Alfano Trails. For the adventurous rider there is also the Willow Dells Slickrock Loops.
Cycling of any type is popular among residents of Prescott and Prescott Valley and is growing even more so. There are two major cycling groups who specialize in organizing group rides
for fun and also can support a cause. Bike Prescott’s mainstay is road cycling but also includes gravel biking and mountain biking. Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA) largely focuses on mountain biking and use trails. Check out the exciting trails offered in the Prescott and Prescott Valley areas by visiting the city websites. If you are looking for a great group to ride check out one of the local groups. No matter what choice you make, when choosing to spend time on your bicycle in Prescott or Prescott Valley, you’re going to have a great day.
• Prescott Rides: prescott-az.gov/recreationevents/recreation-areas/trails
• Prescott Valley Rides: az-prescottvalley. civicplus.com/182/Prescott-Valley-Trails
• Bike Prescott: bikeprescott.com
• PMBA: prescottmtb.com
Images of Westerns and cowboy life might go through your head when thinking about horseback riding in Prescott and Prescott Valley. For the horse enthusiast, though, riding here can be the real deal. A day spent on the back of a horse while enjoying the beauty of the area is a day well spent.
Several trails including Aspen Creek Trail, Pioneer Park Trail and Longview Trail, just to name a few, permit horseback riding. Also, the ever popular Iron King Trail of Prescott Valley and Peavine Trail of Prescott connect, offering the seasoned rider a chance to ride from Prescott to Prescott Valley while taking in the open spaces and Granite Dells.
To learn more about rider-friendly trails, be sure to visit the websites for the City of Prescott and the Town of Prescott Valley. No matter how you look at it, horseback riding in the area is just part of the fabulous life that Prescott and Prescott Valley have to offer.
• City of Prescott: prescott-az.gov/ recreation-events/recreation-areas/trails
• Prescott Valley: pvaz.net/373/hiking-andtrails
Take technology, an adventure and a treasure and put them together. What do you have? Geocaching! Using GPS-enabled devices, participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates with the goal to find the cache hidden at the location coordinates. Tech-savvy adventure seekers would be hard pressed to find a better location of geocache sites than the ones offered in the Prescott and Prescott Valley areas.
If you are new to the area or looking for places of geocaching sites in the area, be sure to check out the TrailLink website traillink.com/ stateactivity/az-geocaching-trails to see the many offerings in the area.
Never done geocaching before but have always wanted to? Check out Geocaching 101 at geocaching.com/guide; a great way to start.
Novice or expert, local resident or the adventure seeker just passing through, the City of Prescott and Town of Prescott Valley both have so many options for that treasure hunter in you. Get out there and start your hunt.
Photos: Town of Prescott Valley
by Heidi Foster, Communications Relations Coordinator, Town of Prescott Valley
Of Prescott Valley’s 28 public parks, Fain Park is perhaps the most iconic, combining the rich history of the area with a myriad of recreational opportunities. Fain Park first opened to the public Aug. 16, 1997. The Fains — one of the area’s original frontier families — donated the 100-acre parcel of land to the residents of Prescott Valley.
The Town of Prescott Valley is developing this park in two phases. The western half is open to recreational activities such as picnicking, hiking, fishing and gold panning. The lake is stocked with fish by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. An Arizona fishing license is required to fish for trout and catfish; children younger than 12 fish for free.
Occupation of the Fain Park site dates as far back as 200 B.C. The Prescott Tradition People lived in primitive earthen homes and prospered off the water supply from Lynx Creek. They hunted for deer and antelope and farmed around the Clipper Wash area, two miles south of this site.
As the civilization grew, the Prescott Tradition People chose to live in a more compact fashion, which gave birth to the most significant archeology site in Central Yavapai County — the Fitzmau-
rice Ruins. The University of Arizona was the first, in the 1930s, to excavate the site and later, with Yavapai College conducted a second archeological dig. Many of the artifacts recovered are now on display at the Smoki Museum in Prescott.
The first Anglo occupation came with the Walker Party in 1864. This group of miners found gold in the adjacent Bradshaw Mountains. As the search for gold continued, the miners followed Lynx Creek to Fain Park and found considerable quantities of the precious metal.
As news quickly traveled, the Fain Park area also attracted a Chinese colony, an English partnership, and a variety of sophisticated gold mining efforts that included extensive hydraulic and dredging operations. Records show in excess of $100 million worth of gold was removed from this area.
Visitors can enjoy 1.6 miles of easy-to-moderately difficult hiking trails through beautiful scenery, birdwatch and sight wildlife, or simply bring a picnic and enjoy the shade of numerous ramadas. A mining exhibit at the west end of the park gives visitors a view of times past.
For more information on Fain Park or any of Prescott Valley’s other fine parks, visit pvaz.net/parks.
The eastern half of the park, when opened, will include Massicks, a rebuilt 1890s gold town, a restored Fitzmaurice Ruin archeology site, the restored Barlow-Massicks Victorian house and a regional museum.
English entrepreneur Thomas Gibson Barlow-Massicks arrived in the area in 1890 and began to buy land and mines. He completed construction on the Victorian house in the park in 1891. He also founded a town adjacent to and north of the house, along with the U.S. Post Office that bore his name. His enterprises ended in 1899 when he died from an accidental pistol shot.
Fain Park features an expanse of green lawn, a fishing dock and swinging bridge, and an overlook from which visitors can get a spectacular view of the more than 100-yearold dam built by Thomas Gibson Barlow-Massicks and the Lynx Creek below the dam.
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noun: a thought, idea, or opinion formed or a remark made as a result of meditation
~ Merriam-Webster
During my early childhood and throughout my teens, my family owned a small vacation spot at Katherine’s Landing on Lake Mohave, AZ. We’d spend our summers water skiing, taking outside showers during the magical monsoon season, and traveling throughout the great state of Arizona visiting incredible destinations like Sedona, Flagstaff, Lake Powell, the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest to name just a few. My love of the outdoors, Arizona’s impeccable sunrises and sunsets, that Northern Arizona breeze against my skin all led me to this place. Northern Arizona never stopped enchanting me and the dream to have a rural, outdoor lifestyle became a reality in 2004 when I chose to call this region home. I grew up playing outside all day. No mobile phones, no internet, no big screen TVs. I rode my first horse at the age of 10, the same year my dad handed down to me his 1940s’ era wood-stock Red Ryder BB Gun. I may have grown up in a city, but so many of my experiences whispered to me I was a cowboy, of sorts. I’ve always preferred the outdoors, dreaming of having a patch of dirt to call my own and working the land with my hands. Today, my partner and I are living that dream with horses, goats, dogs and yes, chickens. Now, I realize how I got here and why we do what we do at Talking Glass Media.
We are working the land by sharing positive, feel good stories about a place we call home. Instead of shovels, hoes and plows, we leverage storytelling tools and positive mindsets to plant solutions while helping others create great memories. A place that was seeded and revered by homesteaders and cowboys in the 1800s is now loved by a family of community builders and stewards of the land, the Fain family, who are still homesteaders and ranchers to this day. It is because of this family that we are able to do what we do at Talking Glass Media.
This Inaugural Edition of Prescott Valley Talking Glass Magazine is a celebration of 60 Years of Building Community in Prescott Valley and working the land to create a place for families and success. This first edition is just a small start as we build the publication and work with the community to share its voice and vision.
Welcome to Prescott Valley.
Sincerely,
Guy C. Roginson
Executive Editor
Talking Glass Media, LLC.
Prescott Valley Talking Glass Magazine & SignalsAZ.com
2020 Inaugural Edition
Celebrating 60 Years of Building Community
Features
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Letters from Leadership
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History of Rafter Eleven Ranch and Birth of a Town
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Town Directory, Civic Center, Restaurants & More
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Town by Numbers - Prescott Valley: Northern Arizona’s Fastest Growing Community.
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Humboldt Unified School District
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Congratulations on the inaugural edition of Prescott Valley Talking Glass Magazine. A new voice for the Town of Prescott Valley that is now recognized as the fastest growing community in Yavapai County.
The vision and leadership of Bill Fain helped create jobs and industry, build schools, hospitals and institutions of higher education. What is most amazing is how one man created so much opportunity in a single generation. His accomplishments are a true testament to his grit, determination and good will.
Prescott Valley, Northern Arizona’s fastest growing community, boasts mild weather, four distinct seasons, and amazing scenery in a high plains environment. In North Central Arizona, Prescott Valley is located in the
Reflecting on the legacy of those who came before, I draw upon the values, beliefs and traditions that have been bestowed upon our family through the generations. We enjoy collaborating with our friends and neighbors both as a company and as a family to work the land and produce opportunity for all. We do so with a commitment to community, family and the environment.
As we approach our 60th year of building community at Fain Signature Group (FSG), I am humbled to lead the next generation forward in harmony with the legacy and traditions that have been passed down from one generation to the next. These traditions have been formed over 140+ years in the Arizona Territory and 100+ years in cattle ranching in an area once called
Congratulations on the 60th anniversary of Building Community by the Fain Family. I look forward to reading the first edition of Prescott Valley Talking Glass Magazine in January 2020.
Best wishes and continued success!
Karen Fann (R) Senate President, LD1 Arizona
“middle of it all.” Since being incorporated in 1978, Prescott Valley has become the “hidden gem” of Northern Arizona.
The 2020 Census is expected to show that Prescott Valley has grown to a population of almost 50,000, and yet Prescott Valley is the safest town in all of Northern Arizona, highlighting an outstanding police force. Our residents, however, are vested in keeping the “small town feel” that brought so many of them here while still enjoying the amenities of much larger communities.
The 5,500-seat Findlay Toyota Center, Northern Arizona’s premier indoor event arena, is home to the Northern Arizona Suns G-League franchise, along with sold out concerts, championship rodeos like the PRCA and PBR, monster truck shows and many more exciting events catering to all ages.
The Town boasts 27 parks, sports fields, ramadas, inclusive playgrounds, and walking — hiking trails. One of the Town’s
Lonesome Valley, home to the historic Rafter Eleven Ranch, our family’s brand that is still in operation today under the leadership of my brother Ron. Looking toward the next 60 years, FSG is committed to creating opportunities in which families, businesses and visitors can all come together to enjoy life, make a difference and produce their future.
I want to thank the community and region for the decades past and the decades to come for the support and trust in which each of you invest and become a part of Prescott Valley: Tradition, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Leadership.
Brad Fain CEO, Fain Signature Group Publisher, Talking Glass Media, LLC
premier hiking trails is the Glassford Hill Summit Trail, which will take you 900 feet above the Town for spectacular views. Our business and education opportunities are growing with the community. Our children can receive a great education, including the ability to earn an associate’s degree while still in high school. More of these talented young people are choosing to stay here after graduation to begin a career, start their own businesses and raise their families. Manufacturing, retail, restaurants and service establishments also are finding Prescott Valley a great place to do business.
The Town of Prescott Valley truly is the place “Where Opportunity Lives!”
Kell Palguta
Mayor
Town of Prescott Valley
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Board of Trustees, medical staff, employees and volunteers, it is my privilege to recognize a true Arizona success story. Prescott Valley is a thriving community where integrity, visionary leadership and strong family values combine to create a symbol of the new American West.
I had the privilege of knowing Bill Fain, and I always respected Bill for his integrity, commitment and accountability – the very same values that guide us today at Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
While some might be intimidated by the challenge of building a great community,
Bill Fain was a man who had a vision for the future and believed in the potential of people.
YRMC is proud to be part of such a vibrant community – growing alongside the people and families we serve with an eye on the future and a deep respect for our rich heritage. We look forward to the next 60 years and beyond of working together for the benefit of this incredible region.
Warm regards,
John Amos President and CEO Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Innovation, courage and community are what bring ideas to life. Just as the Humboldt Unified School District instills these values into our students, the Fain family has also built a community on these same values. They have built a community through their vision that incorporates their ranch history, business aptitude, perseverance and partnerships. It is said that there are four pillars of any community. These include the people (our families), our posterity (manifested through civic service), commerce (the businesses), and governance (as displayed through town councils and school boards). While the growth of our community can be traced back to these integral pillars, it is our schools that serve as evidence of any community. Public schools are about educating, but they are also about community building. There is a sense of community that our public schools foster. It is the public schools that often bring these four pillars together.
Through the growth of our community, the Humboldt Unified School District has welcomed our families, and we continue to provide a world-class education for all students. The vision of the Humboldt Unified School District is not much different from the vision of the Fain legacy. Our district’s success depends on the families who live and work here. When a community comes together and sees the benefits of a strong economy, world-class education and opportunities, the successful building of a town is achieved. The success of this town depends on leaders who have foresight and vision. This vision is what the Fain family has used to help grow this community and we are proud to be their partners and proud of the wisdom they bring to the table.
Dan Streeter Superintendent Humboldt Unified School District
In 1874, William and Cary Fain set out from Missouri on their journey west ending at a Cavalry post in Camp Verde, Arizona. It is said they arrived with 50 cents to their name, a buffalo calf and two milk cows pulling their cart. William began cutting hoe grass for stock feed and Cary sold milk and butter to the military outpost. Soon hired on to take care of the animals at the fort, William began buying and selling cattle as the pioneering couple built up their holdings.
The Rafter Eleven has been in the Fain Family since 1918 and is still a working cattle ranch located near the intersection of Fain Road and HWY 69. 1920 – At its largest, the Rafter Eleven Ranch covered almost 50,000 acres and ran from the west side of Granite Mountain, east to Mingus Mountain, and from the Bradshaws to the south, to north of the Jerome Highway in Lonesome Valley. Granville Dan Fain invested in both cattle ranching and sheep ranching, amassing one of the largest herds of sheep in the territory with over 70,000 ewes.
In 1874, William and Cary Fain set out from Missouri on their journey west ending at a Cavalry post in Camp Verde, Arizona.
William and Cary established the first Fain Ranch on the east side of the Verde River called the 16 Ranch, Bar 16 brand. William and Mary sold livestock feed, milk and eggs to Ft. Whipple in Prescott and began to make a life for themselves.
William “Marion” Fain became involved in the establishment of roads throughout Central/Northern Arizona as an “Overseer” and road builder. In fact, sections of road that he built are now a part of the I-17 leading from Camp Verde to Flagstaff.
Granville Dan Fain, fifth son to William and Cary Fain, and first generation of Arizona Fains, was put in a saddle very early in life and eventually became known as one of the last free ranging cowboys and “King of the Range.” It is said that six horses died under him.
In 1902, Granville Dan Fain married Mildred Back. They worked the Back family Montezuma Well Ranch – now part of the National Monument. In 1907, Norman Fain was born on the ranch.
Granville Dan Fain and Arthur Heath purchase OK and Bloody Basin Outfits, which took in the whole Verde Valley. Granville Dan Fain owned or managed at least 65 different outfits in the Verde Valley. This was the beginning of Dan Fain Land and Livestock Company.
The Rafter Eleven has been in the Fain family since 1918 and is still a working cattle ranch.
Philanthropy in the Fain family began with Dan Fain donating a prime piece of ranch land to the City of Prescott, which is now known as the Prescott Regional Airport. These years were also the years of the Great Depression through which the Fains lost well over half of their ranchlands.
1936
Dan and Norman Fain jump into debt to rebuild the ranch. With strong belief in the family, the Valley National Bank helped. Through hard work, ingenuity and vision, the Fains rebuild and acquire vast tracts of land in Lonesome Valley owned by the Santa Fe Railroad.
1938
Late January, 1938, Norman William II (Bill Fain, Founder of Prescott Valley) was born in Cottonwood.
Arizona State Senator Norman Fain played an integral role in getting the I-17 HWY and 69 HWY built, making it safer and quicker to get travelers and commerce through to Prescott and Prescott Valley. He was a graduate of Prescott High School and Stanford University.
1956
Bill Fain entered University of Arizona and studied finance and business economics to make sure the Rafter Eleven Ranch remained viable. His grandfather Dan Fain told him, “Come home after you finish college. You might make more money doing something else, but you’ll find a good living in ranching and have a lot of satisfaction doing it.”
Norman and Dan Fain purchase the Fitzmaurice and Savage Properties assuming the rock and gravel business for building needs, damming of the creek upstream to create 55-acre Lynx Lake and the preserving the Barlow-Massicks home, “The Castle,” and the Fitsmaurice ruins dating back to 200 A.D.
1959
By the age of 83, Granville Dan Fain was one of the best known and well respected cattle ranchers, dubbed the “King of the Range.” He roped his last wild stray on Mingus Mountain and passed two years later.
While at UofA, Bill Fain met his future wife Nancy Williams, an experienced horsewoman whose family was in the feed lot (livestock) business. Graduating in 1960, Bill and Nancy married and spend the next nine years living at the Rafter Eleven Ranch, planning for the birth of a town now called Prescott Valley..
Ihave been in the U.S. Army (Active Duty) over 16 years; 10 years as an infantryman with the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT), deployed four times (Iraq and Afghanistan) and have worked with countless community leaders, communities, and Warriors, foreign and domestic, across the globe. All which have been working with parallel goals. To make this world a better place! I’ve been in Prescott Valley since November 2017 and have never worked with another organization (Fain Signature Group) who gives so much back to the people and have never had such an opportunity to interact with such high caliber
citizens, who truly care about where they live. This is a true “Hand Shake Agreement” type of community, where your word is your bond.
Prescott Valley and the Fain Signature Group have welcomed me and my team with open arms. What this community has done for us will echo through eternity, and I assure you, it’ll be heard forever! We will be forever grateful to this town and all of our Community Partners.
Sergeant First Class Matthew C. Vinson, Station Commander U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (AASLT)
Homestead Talking Glass Luxury Apartments
3131 N. Main Street
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 277-0184
BEAUTY - HEALTH - SPA
Cosmopoliton Salon
2982 N. Park Avenue, Suite A
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-3397
Fantastic Sam’s
6301 Baja Cir., Suite A Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-3550
Great Clips
3298 N Glassford Hill Rd Ste 106
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-9952
Lynn’s Nail & Spa
7025 Florentine Rd.
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-4339
DINING - FOOD
BAJA FRESH
3088 N Glassford Hill Rd Ste 104
Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314 (928) 772-1705
CASA PEREZ
3088 N Glassford Hill Rd Ste 104
Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314 (928) 772-7777
Chili’s 7281 Pav Way, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-6918
Gabby’s Grill
2982 N. Park Avenue, Suite B Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 277-1787
Garcia’s Restaurant
2992 Park Ave # B Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-9499
Buffalo Wild Wings
2985 N. Centre Court
Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314 (928) 759-9800
Rafter Eleven
2985 N. Centre Court # B Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928)227-2050
Robeks Juice
3140 N Glassford Hill Rd #102
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 227-0535
Flour Stone Café – NEW!
2992 N. Park Avenue, Suite C
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 277-8197
Firehouse Subs
3088 N Glassford Hill Rd
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 227-0557
Panda Express
3140 N. Glassford Hill Rd., #105
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-5612
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
3298 N Glassford Hill Road, # 105
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 710-8755
Streets of New York
Fry’s Shopping Center 7025 Florentine Rd
Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314 (928) 759-9877
Starbuck’s
Glassford Hill Road
Prescott Valley, AZ. (928) 642-7505
MOD Pizza
3007 N. Glassford Hill Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 212-1980
Dunkin’ Donuts
3015 N. Glassford Hill Rd. Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314 (928) 458-5600
Baskin-Robbins
3015 N. Glassford Hill Rd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 458-5600
Humboldt Unified School District 6411 N Robert Rd Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-4000
EDUCATION UNDERGRAD
Yavapai College, Prescott Valley Campus 6955 E Panther Path Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 717-7911
Northern Arizona University
2982 N. Park Avenue, Ste F Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-9877
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Findlay Toyota Center 3201 N, Main St, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-1819
Harkins 14 Theaters 7202 Pav Way Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-2284
In The Game – Family Entertainment Group
2992 Park Avenue, Suite A Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-4040
FINANCES
Allied Cash Advance 3140 N. Glassford Hill Rd., #104 Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314 (928) 772-1290
Colt Cleaners 1042 Willow CreekRd, #A101-433, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 775-0599
One Main Financial
2982 N. Park Avenue, Suite C Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-0240
BMO HARRIS BANK
7221 Florentine Rd Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-7600
Scott A. Smith Insurance Agency
3298 N. Glassford Hill Rd # 103
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-7100
Edward Jones
7025 Florentine Rd Suite 105 Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-5474
Foothills Bank
3322 N. Glassford Hill Road Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314 (928) 460-4211
Post Net
3298 N. Glassford Hill Rd # 104 Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-3700
Mountain Valley Rehabilitation Hospital 3700 N Windsong Dr. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-8800
ResCare Home Care
3001 North Main St., Suite 1B Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 717-9981
Sage Counseling
3001 North Main St., Suite 1D Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 237-9089
Yavapai Pediatrics
3001 North Main St., Suite 1C Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 458-5470
YRMC – EAST
Yavapai Regional Medical Center 7700 Florentine Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 445-2700 yrmc.org
US Armed Forces Recruitment Offices 2982 N. Park Avenue, Suite D & G Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 443-8958
Tranz
North Main St., Suite 1E & 1F Prescott Valley, AZ. 8631
MISCELLANEOUS
Dept of Corrections
North Main Street, Suite 2C Prescott
Kohl’s 3280 N Glassford Hill Rd
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-0989
Mattress America
8004 N Sunset Ridge
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (818) 428-9155
Peddler’s Pass 6201 E State Rte 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-4117
Queen Esther’s Closet 9100 N Poquito Valley Road
Prescott Valley, AZ 86315 (928) 899-5516
Walmart 3450 N Glassford Hill Rd Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Sprint / Connectivity Source 3140 N. Glassford Hill Rd., #101 Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
TOWN RESOURCES
Town of Prescott Valley, AZ. 7501 Skoog Blvd. Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314
Switchboard: (928) 759-3000
Water Billing: (928) 759-3120
Prescott Valley Civic Center – Recreation Area 7501 Skoog Blvd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-3000
Prescott Valley Economic Foundation (PVEDF) 7120 Pav Way # 106, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-0032
Prescott Valley Police Department 7601 Skoog Blvd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-9261
Prescott Valley Public Library 7401 Skoog Blvd Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-3040
Central Arizona Fire and Medical (CAFMA) 8603 E Eastridge Dr Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-7711
Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce 7120 Pav Way #102, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-8857
Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-1126
Pet Hospital 3322 N Glassford Hill Rd Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 460-4211
The area’s economy is composed of industry, manufacturing, retail and service businesses. A strategically planned new downtown with a state-of-the-art indoor events arena, regional shopping center, brand new 214 unit luxury apartment community and crosstown highway offer new development opportunities. The Town’s $61 million regional medical center and a $15 million regional rehabilitation hospital is complemented with a downtown Civic Center complete with Council Chambers, Police Department and Public Library. All within a ¼ mile of downtown are Harkins 14 Theatres, Safeway, Fry’s, Walmart and Kohl’s. The county’s largest school district Humboldt Unified is headquartered only blocks away from the Town’s center.
45,751, 2018 current census estimate. Estimates for 2020 Census are near 50,000.
Largest, Fastest Growing and Youngest Municipality in Yavapai County with a 3-5% population growth rate.
Prescott Valley’s industrial centers are centrally located in the state, adjacent to major highways including the I-17, SR69 and I-40, complete with transloading terminals – “Truck to Train.”
The Prescott Regional Airport is the third busiest airport in the state of Arizona and is only a 16-minute drive from downtown Prescott Valley, offering daily non-stop commercial flights to both Los Angeles (LAX) and Denver (DIA).
ERAU’s Prescott’s College of Security and Intelligence (CSI), located adjacent to the Prescott Regional Airport, is the first of its kind in the U.S., training future security and intelligence professionals.
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Our region is ranked as having the cleanest air in the United States, according to a 2015 American Heart and Lung Association survey of the air and particulates.
Prescott Valley Is the safest town in Northern Arizona.*
*FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics, National Council for Home Safety and Security
• Humboldt Unified School District K-12* (Largest School District in Yavapai County)
• Yavapai Regional Medical Center*
• MI Windows and Doors*
• Walmart*
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• Town of Prescott Valley*
• Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital*
• Ace Hardware Retail Support Center
• Fry’s Food and Drug*
*In downtown or within a 1.5 miles of downtown Prescott Valley.
• Yavapai College – Prescott Valley Campus*
• Print Pak Inc
• Home Depot
• Superior Industries
• Safeway*
by Kelly Lee, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Humboldt Unified School District
In Arizona, parents choose their neighborhood public school over 88% of the time. The Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) is the largest school district in Yavapai County. Located in Prescott Valley, Arizona, HUSD provides a comprehensive, world-class education to over 5,700 students. HUSD encompasses more than 300 square miles and serves the Prescott Valley and Dewey/Humboldt communities.
HUSD offers a preK-12 educational program with many opportunities and experiences available to students throughout their educational journey.
• 21st century teaching and learning
• embedded 5 C’s into our teaching and learning
• problem-/project-based learning
• co-teaching
• PBIS school (Positive Behavior System)
• physical education, music, coding, gardening, media, accelerated math and gifted students recently presented at a conference to a national audience of educators
• 3- and 4-year-old classrooms
• certified teacher and two paraprofessionals for each class
• TELL curriculum offered in partnership with ASU, Eureka Math
• full-time PT and OT staff
• early childhood hands-on science curriculum in partnership with the Arizona Science Center
• two outdoor playground areas with equipment, play structures
• half and full-day programs
• BMHS offers 19 AP courses, the most in Yavapai County
• Advance Placement tests are paid for; $93 savings to our families
• eligible for AP Capstone diploma
• AP Map class for student support; only AP Academy school to offer this
• one of few schools nationwide to offer AP seminar and research
iChoose Academy at Glassford Hill Middle School
• for seventh- and eighth-grade students
• located within the Glassford Hill Middle School campus; focused on personalized learning
• competency-based curriculum delivered with a blended, flipped and online learning strategy
• 1:1 computing environment that transforms the learning environment beyond the walls of a traditional classroom
Western Heritage Center can be found on historic Whiskey Row within a structure built in 1901 after the great Prescott fire of 1900. It is a one-ofa-kind showcase for Yavapai County’s many museums, organizations and exhibits that preserve and present the area’s unique history and culture. It makes that history even more accessible to its residents and visitors through multiple displays, and the foundation that sustains it also supports other programs and events. These include a guide to local museums and resources at www.VisitWHC.org, the Heritage Keeper scholarship program, outreach to elementary schools and the Western Heritage Banquet, which honors those who contribute to preservation of the area’s history and heritage.
Visit www.visitWHC.org
The story of the Highlands Center for Natural History, Prescott’s nature center, begins on a lush, wooded, 22-acre biologically diverse site among ancient boulders. In the early 1970s, far-sighted community members and Prescott Unified School District leadership recognized the value of outdoor science-based education and created the community nature center.
Members of the Youth Employment Program built a log cabin, and the dream for the center grew. Sadly, in 1989, after 13 years of operating, the gates closed. But the idea of an outdoor classroom where students of all ages could learn about the natural world, particularly that of the Central Arizona Highlands, was too good to let go. The center’s first director Nichole Trushell, together with a band of supporters and volunteers, reshaped the Nature Center and forged the way toward the center’s future. In November 1995, after many, many meetings with
good baking and much coffee, the Highlands Center for Natural History was incorporated and the search for a new site began.
Stroll along the creek through Learning Circles that illustrate the natural history of the Central Highlands.
In April of 2001, a Special Use Authorization gave the Highlands Center permission to establish operations on a beautiful 80-acre parcel in the Prescott National Forest for a 25-year term. By partnering with the national forest, the center created a unique partnership between a governmental agency and a private nonprofit. Even though there were no buildings on the site, it was immediately used for educational purposes with several programs making use of the location.
The campus opened to the public in 2004 and included trails, restrooms and the Kiwanis Amphitheater. In January 2007, staff moved into their new offices in The James Learning Center, and life as we now know it began. With this
prime location on Lynx Creek near the Lynx Lake Recreation Area, the Highlands Center was poised to meet the needs of a rapidly growing region. With a unique Gold Certified LEED building and an experienced staff, the center was perfectly placed to provide education and recreation for residents and visitors of Central Arizona.
Bring the kids and play on the boulders, sand box and web in a natural Forest Play area.
Currently, the center serves over 10,000 children a year through on-site school programs and nature camps and off-site at our Schoolyard Habitats. Nature Camps for preschool through middle-school students include multiple sessions in the fall, spring and summer. An Adult Naturalist Certification program was developed in 2015, and a high school internship program was added in 2016.
Special events and programs include family nature festivals throughout the year; the Grow
Native! Plant Sale in late spring; adult travel trips; Shakespeare in the Pines in June and adult Insights to Outdoors programs. In 2017, more than 30,000 visitors from throughout the country enjoyed the Highlands Center.
Listen to birds and sounds of the forest or relax in the shade on a comfortable bench.
In 2017, we opened The James Family Discovery Gardens. The goal of the Gardens is to make nature more accessible to everyone. The Gardens are also a regional botanical garden, interpreting the unique biological habitats of the Central Arizona Highlands.
Over the years the Highlands Center has continued to expand and grow while adhering to its core mission of an outdoor classroom where students of all ages could learn about and explore the natural world.
Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 776-9550 highlandscenter.org
Taking Fido along on your day out is easy
by Robin Layton
Spending a day wandering around the Prescott area doesn’t mean your puppy gets stuck alone at your house. Our four-legged companions are welcome to come along while we hike, grab a meal, enjoy area events and more.
Gabrielle, the owner of Draco, a 1-year-old German Shepherd, said, “As a pet owner I have never lived in a place that has opened its arms so wide to include my dog as Prescott has. The city and its people are so welcoming. They’ve made us feel right at home. We love Prescott.”
The Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza is a popular and dog-friendly central spot in downtown Prescott.
“Besides being a beautiful place to walk, it’s a great place to meet the wonderful people and their dogs of Prescott. We also go to all the vendor events as well. The Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza is a great place to socialize Draco,” said Gabrielle.
Prescott dogs have their own downtown store, Whiskers Barkery, where they are encouraged to walk through with their owners and pick out snacks and toys. They also have their own locally famous park, Willow Creek Dog Park.
“Our favorite times in Prescott are all the events that are put on in town specifically meant for the dogs. We love the Dog Easter Egg Hunt,” Gabrielle said. “We went into 19 different stores to find Easter eggs and were given treats for the dogs. What a fun event. We also did the Walk for the Animals and the Woof Down Lunch, too. I can’t wait for DOGtoberfest.”
Don’t miss the Bark For a Cure Walk by the American Cancer Society the same day.
Check out Woof Down Lunch next summer, held annually by the United Animal Friends. The event features vendors, live music, dog obedience, agility and K-9 unit demonstrations,
raffles, dog contests, kid activities, adoptable dog introductions and more. Learn about it at unitedanimalfriends.org.
Another popular fundraiser is the Yavapai Humane Society’s Walk for the Animals. Every dollar raised provides medical treatment, behavior programs, and compassionate care to the more than 3,000 animals who come through YHS each year. Check out yavapaihumane.org for the next event.
Restaurants in downtown Prescott with patio seating often welcome our furry friends. Farm Provisions, Bill’s Pizza, The Palace, Cuppers, Augie’s, Hassayampa Inn, Two Mamas’ Gourmet Pizzeria, Wild Iris, Prescott Station and the Barley Hound are a few, according to Trip Advisor and bringfido.com. Just to be sure, though, give your favorite restaurant a call to check on its dog-dining status.
Skyler Reeves of the Barley Hound said, “We love it when guests bring their well-behaved dogs to our restaurant and dog-friendly patio. We offer hooks for leashes at each table, water to each dog (we have our own dog bowls, so no need to have to carry your own), and we even have a dog menu. Our dog food items on our menu are chicken and rice or steak and rice. We serve the dog food on a Barley Hound Frisbee that you are free to take home with you.”
“Having the restaurant dog friendly was always part of our concept from the very beginning. It has really blossomed and become a more central part of who we are. Guests really love bringing their dogs with them and with websites like BringFido.com more people search us out because we are dog friendly and not just as an added value,” said Skyler.
The Barley Hound supports dogrelated charities.
“We love the way that dogs can create a more social atmosphere. Often we witness tables sitting near each other strike up a conversation because their dogs are being friendly or are the same breed, etc. The social aspect of dining out is a big part of going out to restaurants and having a friendly pooch there simply adds to that social experience,” Skyler said.
“Chains that Bind”
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The 57-mile Prescott Circle Trail will challenge you. A complete list of the Mile High Trail System - 106 miles of it - is available at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on Goodwin Street south of Courthouse Plaza. prescott.org.
Don’t miss the Granite Dells, where unique rock formations thrust out of the ground and tempt hikers and rock climbers.
Watson Woods Riparian Preserve is the remaining 126-acre portion of what was once a 1,000-acre riparian forest of cottonwood and willow trees. Since the Preserve was established in 1995, it has become an oasis for wildlife.
If you’re into birding, Prescott’s the place. Designated as an Important Birding Area (IBA) by the Audubon Society, Prescott is home to more than 360 species of birds. The Prescott Audubon Society prescottaudubon.org can provide full details about where to go and when.
If you like water activities, you’ll enjoy the three local lakes - Willow, Watson and Goldwater lakes. Maintained by the City of Prescott, the 15-acre Goldwater Lake is located in lush pine forests surrounded by rugged mountain areas. The City of Prescott has kayak and canoe rentals available prescottoutdoors.com.
Lynx Lake and Granite Basin Lake are in the Prescott National Forest. Here you can enjoy kayaking, canoeing and fishing.
Willow Lake is home to examples of prehistoric pithouses. The unique site is an example of the Hohokam influence on the people living in the area around A.D. 900-1100. Petroglyphs are found throughout the region, with several areas accessible via the trail system.
Want to spend time in a park? The city boasts 16 of them, all with amenities that guarantee memorable times. Some are purely recreationalwalking and exercising and picnicking. Some are athletic parks - softball, Pickleball, baseball, soccer, tennis, basketball, skateboards, a skating rink and the like. One in particular - McCasland Willow Creek Park - features one of only four custom created dog parks in the U.S. Canines are the most welcome visitors.
A complete list with locations is available on the city website prescott-az.gov/services/parks.
Unparalleled hospitality, exceptional outdoor activities, a variety of entertainment venues and rich history attract tens of thousands of visitors to Prescott every year – many returning again and again.
There’s always something drawing outof-towners and international guests to “Everybody’s Hometown,” and it goes well beyond the beautiful, moderate summer weather. It might be the annual Frontier Days Rodeo Parade occurring around the Fourth of July, where thousands of people don Western wear, whoop and applaud. Sometimes they join the Frontier Days cowboys and cowgirls in town for the World’s Oldest Rodeo® – the second-largest in Arizona. Or it might be one of the two Christmas parades. One is during early evening, featuring lighted floats; the other is midday and has nearly 100 entries, which all celebrate the city that is officially designated “Arizona’s Christmas City.”
Visitors enjoy a range of entertainment options, such as the sold-out Prescott POPS Symphony Orchestra to the classical programs performed by the Phoenix Symphony, brought to town by the Yavapai Symphony association. They delight in outdoor summer concerts by the Central Arizona Concert Band on the iconic Courthouse Plaza and stand in awe of history at the restored centuryold Elks Theatre. And they can wash down all of the fun with a night out on the town in the vibrant Whiskey Row nightlife area.
The City of Prescott Recreation Department organizes programs throughout the year. Competitors from throughout the Southwest come to “Arizona’s Softball Capital” for tournaments almost every month. Same is true for Little League and adult baseball, soccer, basketball, and a growing favorite, pickleball leagues.
VISITORS MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT
The most recent Prescott Chamber of Commerce count of visitors who walk through its doors showed that more than 30,000 guests registered this past year. That figure doesn’t begin to tell the true number of tourists, as only a small number of those who visit sign in.
A better gauge might be the ever-increasing transient tax collection numbers (based on the citywide bed tax). Those numbers are up the past year by 13.8%, and represent more than 630,200 receipts
In sum, Prescott is not just a “pass-through” community on the way to somewhere. It is a destination, one gaining national and international recognition as the place to go for a “True West Real Adventure.”
Those seeking sites for meetings, conferences, conventions or other gatherings have a full range of venues to select from in Prescott. More than 40 are identified in the listings below — and there are many more to discover.
Prescott is an ideal location for conferences, CEO retreats and gatherings. The mild year-round temperatures create opportunities for off-site activities for your group, and the scenic beauty provides a gorgeous backdrop to make your event truly memorable.
• Capital Canyon Club
• Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Davis Learning Center; Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium at STEM Center; The Hangar at Jack L. Hunt Student Center; Student Activity Center
• Finn at Touchmark
• Grace M. Sparkes Activity Center
• Heritage Park Zoo
• Holiday Courtyard
• Prescott Adult Center
• Prescott Centennial Center at Antelope Hills Golf Course
• Prescott Chamber Visitor Information Center
• Prescott College Crossroads Center
• Prescott Vibes Event Center
• Sharlot Hall Museum Gardens
• Talking Rock
• Best Western Prescottonian
• Forest Villas
• Grand Highland Hotel
• Gurley Street Lodge Bed & Breakfast
• Hampton Inn
• Hassayampa Inn
• Hotel St. Michael
• La Quinta Inn & Suites & Convention Center
• Prescott Pines Inn
• Prescott Resort and Conference Center
• Residence Inn by Marriott Prescott
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prescott
• The Barley Hound
• The Club at Prescott Lakes
• ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery
• Yavapai College—Performing Arts Center; Boyd Tenney Library Community Room
• The Highlands Center for Natural History
• Prescott Parks and Lakes –Goldwater, Watson, Willow
• Granite Creek Park
• County Courthouse Plaza
For additional information and help planning your next event in Prescott, contact: Ann Steward, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, City of Prescott 201 S. Cortez St., Prescott AZ 86301 928.777.1259
ann.steward@prescott-az.gov www.visit-prescott.com
First-time visitors to Prescott come here for a whole host of reasons, but most often they are lured by the historic, romantic appeal of Western heritage coupled with the area’s breathtaking beauty. No place more embodies the Old West than Whiskey Row, where saloons, restaurants, boutique shops and hotels look straight out of a Western movie set. Stroll the street, and it’s a cinch that someone in a cowboy hat will look at you, smile and offer a sincere, warm greeting.
Prescott offers outdoor enthusiasts unlimited adventure and beauty. Known locally and nationally for having the state’s best and most extensive opportunities for hiking and biking, Prescott lays claim to more than 450 miles of well-maintained and developed trails. Sixteen city parks round out these offerings, while five area lakes (Goldwater Lake, Willow Lake, Watson Lake in Prescott, and Lynx Lake and Granite Basin Lake in the adjacent Prescott National Forest) provide ample opportunities for boating and fishing. Five golf courses are immediately available, too.
Guests enjoy the Sharlot Hall Museum, where the history and culture of Central Arizona has been preserved. They can visit Smoki Museum, where the history and culture of Southwestern Native American tribes are on display. The Phippen Museum of Western Art on the north side of the city features exceptional Western arts exhibits. The world’s largest model airplane display is open to the public at the Christine and Steven F. UdvarHazy Library on the campus of EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. The Highlands Center for Natural History is a contemporary scientific and ecological center for the region.
So, while it might be true that the tens of thousands of visitors to Prescott come every year for the Wild West, they often stay and return for the arts, culture and abundance of recreational opportunities.
Afull range of social organizations serve various roles within the community. Some cater to military and veterans (VFW, DAV, American Legion and others). Others include Habitat for Humanity, People Who Care, Coalition for Compassion and Justice and Prescott Area Women’s Shelter. Several non-denominational and religious or spiritual organizations reach out to assist the needy. Still others provide food and necessities (among them Community Cupboard, Yavapai Food Bank and Catholic Social Services) to children and those in need.
The same is true of service organizations that volunteer to assist the community, such as Lions International, Kiwanis International, Rotary Clubs, Prescott Elks Club, Soroptomists and PEO, a philanthropic educational organization.
Some are sponsored, such as recreational leagues for both youth and adults in soccer, softball, baseball, bowling, tennis, pickleball, golf, biking and swimming. Many of the foregoing are supported through the city’s recreation department, which provides dozens of facilities designed for such activities.
Recently, the Prescott City Council designated a multiblock sector area in the center of town as the official Entertainment District. The result is a welldefined and quite walkable area that is replete with educational, cultural and entertainment experiences to match almost every interest at any time of year.
Scattered throughout the greater community are venues and attractions designed to educate, entertain and provide pleasure.
The following list cites just a few:
• Arizona Softball Hall of Fame Museum
• Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center
• Fort Whipple Museum
• Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew Learning Tribute Center
• Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
• The Highlands Center for Natural History
• Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium at ERAU Natural History
• Mountain Arts Guild and Gallery
• Phippen Museum of Western Art
• Prescott Chamber Orchestra
• Prescott Film Festival
• Prescott Center for the Arts
• Prescott POPS Symphony Orchestra
• Prescott Western Heritage Center
• Sharlot Hall Museum
• Smoki Museum of American Indian Art and Culture
• Western Heritage Center
• Yavapai College Performing Arts Center and Art Museum
• Yavapai Symphony Association
Year-round, the more than a century-old iconic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza has been a gathering spot for individuals, groups, organizations and visitors.
Visitors and residents alike enjoy the annual Christmas Courthouse Lighting. Linked to the designation given to Prescott by the late Gov. Rose Mofford - “Arizona’s Official Christmas City” - the event is preceded by a colorful Christmas parade the first week of December.
The rest of the year is equally as busy, providing educational, cultural and entertainment experiences to match almost any desire. Among them:
• Arts and crafts shows
• Car shows and exhibits
• Musical concerts
• Patriotic events
• Historical commemorations
by Trevor Odom, Assistant Marketing and Program Manager, Prescott Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center
Hello all! It is hard to believe the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center is now two years past its renovation. A lot has happened in the past couple of years, so much that one article cannot do it justice.
The Theatre now shows movies almost every Wednesday, playing a variety of titles from Gone with the Wind to Top Gun. The second-floor dance halls have been filled with dance and movement instructors in a variety of disciplines. We have also had huge success with our Top of the Elks Jazz concerts.
Partnerships also have begun with The Folk Sessions, Mile High Comedy Theater and the Arizona Philharmonic to bring you more diverse music and entertainment. Additionally, the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center was able to donate $6,000 to students of Prescott High School for scholarships in the performing arts. One of the most exciting things that has happened in the last year is the addition of our new state-of-the-art audio-recording and mixing studio. The completion of this studio represents two years of work from the Elks’ team. Its purpose is
to provide a low-cost, professional audio-recording option accessible to a larger segment of the performing arts community.
We have been fortunate enough to contract with multiple experienced and well-trained recording engineers to help local artists take their talents to the next level. This studio includes Wenger sound isolation recording booths with eight input channels. Powered by a Logic X software interface, the studio includes all of the mixing software to service any of your audiorecording desires.
The new recording studio is open to the public and will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our engineer specializes in a variety of genres including bluegrass, hip hop, rap, metal, rock and roll, blues, country and Latin, among others. Using our Wenger sound booth technology, the engineers are able to simultaneously record different musicians in isolation, creating crisp and clean sound for professional recordings.
The recording studio is representative of the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center’s mission to enhance the performing arts community in Prescott and the surrounding area. We take pride in being able to offer these types of subsidized services to the great performers here in the Prescott area. We are truly blessed to have such a great and supportive performing arts community here, and it is an honor and privilege for the Elks to be able to make a positive impact.
The hope is that the Elks Performing Arts Center can recreate the success that has been seen in the second-floor dance studios, which now accommodate dozens of instructors in 18 different dance, exercise and movement disciplines. We have been able to create this success by supplying professional resources at subsidized prices to give all community members access to space. One of the major draws for our dance studios is the fact that we have the only permanently installed sprung Marley floored studio in the Prescott area.
In our continual drive to provide top quality resources for performers, the recording studio is meant to enhance the music community in the same way as the dance studios have been able to enhance the dance community. We are confident that the quality of the equipment and personnel will ensure that our hope becomes a reality.
It is through participation from community members that we are able to provide the entertainment and services we do, and we are extremely thankful to be living in such a responsive and engaged community.
In addition to supporting the maintenance of one of the oldest historical buildings in Yavapai County, a portion of every dollar spent in the Theatre or Performing Arts Center goes to our community outreach programs benefiting youth in the Quad Cities. Without Prescott’s caring support, along with the donations and patronage of the community, we would not be able to do what we do.
Those interested in receiving tours of any of the spaces can contact the Theatre at 928-777-1359 or the Performing Arts Center at 928-756-2844. On behalf of all of the staff and volunteers at the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, we thank you for your support. Whether you catch a movie, enjoy a class, attend a show or join us for Acker Night, it’s always a great time at the Elks.
Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center
117 E Gurley St #115, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 777-1370
https://prescottelkstheater.com
Photos: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Etched into a spectacular natural environment, life in and around Capital Canyon Club provides an idyllic setting. With tall Ponderosa pines swaying in the whispering winds, the landscape evokes a soothing sensation that resonates with everyone. The crisp mountain air engulfs the senses enabling one to rejuvenate heart, mind and spirit. This is what makes Capital Canyon Club the perfect respite from the pressures of daily life.
Situated into the site occupied in 1919 by Hassayampa Country Club, both the land and traditions of the game have been honored by Capital Canyon Club’s course designer, Tom Weiskopf. Weaving through dramatic granite boulder outcroppings, the impeccably manicured, 18-hole, 6,660-yard
Par 71 course is embraced between a margin of towering Ponderosa pines. A testament to Weiskopf’s skill and artistry, multiple tee positions cling to hillsides, while generous fairways ribbon through the forested landscape toward greens that present their own distinct personality.
The layout is almost three courses in one.
The first six holes wrap around the higher elevation of the Hassayampa Community with the highest point at 5,800 feet. As you descend into the valley, holes seven through fourteen (where the original nine hole course laid) are considered the flat lands where errant shots are a bit more forgiving. The last four holes feature a number of canyons and multiple creeks, while back to back par 3’s on holes 16 and 17 showcase the true beauty of the course.
The club provides incomparable amenities for every member of the family. The rustic exterior of the Clubhouse sets the stage for country ambiance, but inside the modernized clubhouse combines a fresh new look with historic lodge style architecture, native stone accents and refreshing finishes which make everyone feel right at home. Casual gettogethers with family and friends over a fantastic meal and at club events create memories to last a lifetime.
Prescott’s Premier Golf & Social Club entices families from the neighboring community to as far as Scottsdale to join the Club. Choose a family membership which fits your lifestyle best, ranging from our Pioneer Membership, tailored toward young professionals, or our Maverick or Frontier Memberships with monthly dues or our Prospector or Founder Membership which provide an all-inclusive long-term alternative, If golf isn’t your game, the 1864 Social Membership is just for you.
Capital Canyon Club is proudly managed by Troon Privé, the private club division of Troon –the world’s largest third party club operator. Qualified members enjoy reciprocal play at private clubs around the world through the Troon Privé Privilege program, as well as discounts of up to 50% off at resort and daily fee courses around the globe through the Troon Advantage program.
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The Prescott Valley Healing Field of Northern Arizona annually honors the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The 3,000 flags fly during the Town’s Patriot Week, one for every person who died in the attacks, including children and first responders. An additional 19 blue flags fly in remembrance of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives on June 30, 2013 in the Yarnell Hill Fire.
Prescott Valley is the largest, fastest growing and youngest municipality in Yavapai County, with a population approaching 50,000 residents.
Located at an elevation of 5,100 feet in the high desert of Central Arizona, the community is about 85 miles north of Phoenix. The area enjoys four mild seasons with temperatures generally about 20 degrees cooler than the Valley of the Sun. Growth of the region was first driven by the discovery of gold in nearby Lynx Creek in
the 1860s, and shortly thereafter, by ranching. The Fain family owned and operated the Rafter Eleven Ranch and continues to have working ranching operations to this day in addition to a property development firm. With the connection of Interstate 17 to Prescott via State Route 69, the Fain’s saw an opportunity to create the Town that grew in size and popularity, incorporating in 1978. In just 40 years, Prescott Valley has established itself as an economic driver for the region and a wonderful place to live, work and play.
There is never a shortage of fun, family-friendly events in Prescott Valley! Please check out the list of some of our most popular annual events.
*These events are sponsored by the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The Findlay Toyota Center (FTC), located in Prescott Valley is a 6,200-seat multipurpose facility that opened its doors in November 2006. The FTC leads the field among venues in north and central Arizona and is home to the Northern Arizona Suns, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns. With 165,000 square feet of extended floor space, the Findlay Toyota Center is ideal to host concerts, sporting events including basketball and hockey, family shows, conferences, banquets and cultural programs. The arena features a single concourse and has 22 suites and two party suites, as well as a large club lounge for dinners and parties. The technical expertise and dedication of the FTC staff ensure audiences will be dazzled and entertained with shows they will never forget.
The Findlay Toyota Center is owned by the Town of Prescott Valley and managed by Spectra Venue Management. The arena has hosted such headlining acts as Heart, Dierks Bentley, Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert, Jeff Dunham, Godsmack, Eric Church, Chicago, Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, WWE, Blue Man Group, PBR, Harlem Globetrotters and Cirque du Soleil. For information on upcoming events, please visit FindlayToyotaCenter.com
As the youngest community in the region, it comes as no surprise that many families find Prescott Valley a great place to call home. The public, nonprofit and private sectors all look to promote festivals and other events that are fun and affordable (or free) for the entire family. The Town offers 28 parks for resident and visitor enjoyment, many including playground areas, athletic fields, walking paths and trails; and at our flagship Mountain Valley Park, a skate park and enclosed off-leash dog park. With nationally recognized public and private schools available in the area, parents to children of all ages can find a school that will help set their children up for academic success.
With median home values in the mid $200,000s, Prescott Valley is the most affordable community in Yavapai County that also offers drive times of 15 minutes or less to most amenities. A wide range of housing options are available, including golf course estates and homes closer to the median price contained in master-planned subdivisions, single-family lots and existing homes outside of HOAs in the traditional Town core, and apartment and condo products for rent or sale. Future residents who desire a larger plot of land can find large acreage properties and homes north of Town in unincorporated areas of the county. A home is available in Prescott Valley to fit every budget and lifestyle.
One plus one is waaaaay more than two.
- WB Dedman
The Town of Chino Valley, AZ has a long and rich history as the first Territorial Capital of Arizona in the 19th Century. Chino Valley is known for its abundant farmland that fed generations of indigenous cultures as well as sprawling vistas and beautiful scenery.
Incorporated September 1970, Chino Valley will host a yearlong celebration to mark their 50th Anniversary in 2020. The celebration begins with various events in 2019 culminating in a Golden Jubilee Celebration on their Territorial Days Labor Day Event in September 2020.
The town is seeking help from the community to share your memories, family history, photos, home movies, and other milestone events that connect everyone together to make Chino Valley a great place to live.
Please email 50th@chinoaz.net with your comments, suggestions, and submissions to include in the celebration.
My attention is very narrowly micro-focused … on the BIG PICTURE.
- WB Dedman
The exclusive private community centers around the Jay Morrish designed, 18 hole championship golf course and Ranch Compound complete with fine dining, swimming pool, bocce courts, coffee shop, bar and grill, golf shop and so much more. The golf course weaves naturally through the terrain offering views of the surrounding Granite Mountains. Life is better at Talking Rock Ranch.
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The name, Prescott Frontier Days®, originated with a committee of the Yavapai County Fair Association, came into being in 1913, the year the July 4th celebration began at its present location — then called the Yavapai County Fairgrounds, today called the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. Participation by the likes of Tom Mix and attendance by celebrities such as Will Rogers increased the awareness and popularity of the event.
“Rodeo” is a Spanish word meaning “to roundup,” and the word “rodeo” for cowboy contests wasn’t used anywhere until 1916. It was first used in Prescott in 1924.
Whereas the Yavapai County Fair ceased operation from 1933 until 1947, the rodeo continued uninterrupted and has never missed a year since 1888. In the mid ‘30s, the grandstand, the two rock buildings (today called the Pardee and the Freeman buildings), and the stone “fish pond” were built at the existing site with the help of federally funded Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) projects.
Recovered artifacts from that construction are on display at the Smoki Museum today, along with other rodeo artifacts and
by Jim Anderson & Danny Freeman
July 4, 1888, became the birthday of professional rodeo when a group of Prescott merchants and professional businessmen organized the first formalized “cowboy tournament” and offered cash prizes.
A cowboy named Juan Leivas walked off with rodeo’s first professional title and was documented in the subsequent edition of the Arizona Journal-Miner. These “cowboy contests” continued and were planned, promoted and carried out by a committee of local merchants.
From then on, rodeo has grown into a multimillion-dollar enterprise with more than 700 professional rodeos in 50 states.
The act of rodeo is as old as cattle raising itself. Stemming out of the Spanish traditions of the vaquero, it has become a worldwide phenomenon. But only in America has rodeo reached its zenith.
Of all the sports we the viewer or the participant have to choose from, no
other is directly related to the natural world like rodeo. And unlike any other sport, rodeo is a reflection of the skills used in real life. The knowledge, tenacious spirit and athletic ability are inherent in the ranching world and are exemplified in the competitive arena of the rodeo.
The earliest editions of Prescott’s rodeo were mostly appealing to the local cowboys and ranchers because it gave them the chance to bring their ranchbred skills to town for people to see. The fancy rodeo arenas we know today were nonexistent in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Prescott’s rodeo “arena” was merely a tract of land in what was called Forbing Park, off of what today is Iron Springs Road; very much unimproved and roped off to keep the broncs from running away after they unseated their riders. Exact numbers of total contestants were often confused, but total purses of less than $1,000 were common.
memorabilia at the Sharlot Hall and Phippen museums. A weeklong celebration marking 50 years of Prescott rodeo was held in 1937. Several locals participated in the gala event, and many former rodeo contestants helped put on festivities that also attracted thousands of Arizonans from around the state.
In the early ‘40s, a group of locals called the 20-30 Club decided to lend a hand to help produce Prescott’s rodeo. In those days, problems of a financial nature were pressing on the producers of the rodeo so much there was talk of postponing or canceling it entirely, but they didn’t! The 20-30 Club, composed of young men from 20 to 30 years of age was led by local historian Lester “Budge” Ruffner.
These men decided to promote the “working” cowboy concept of rodeo, and any professional cowboy was banned from 1941-1946. World War II took many men and contestants from the rodeo ranks during this period, but with the help of local ranchers and volunteer workers the show went on.
During the late ‘40s and ‘50s, Prescott saw the rodeo tradition continue with the help of die-hard supporters such as Gordon Koch, Danny Freeman, Fred Schemmer and Andy Jauregui. These men garnered considerable support from rodeo lovers from around town and Yavapai County.
Rodeo grew as a spectator and contestant sport continually for a period of years. Purses grew to compete with rodeos in the West that sprung up to compete with Prescott’s crowds. Purses grew to astronomical sums for those days, often exceeding $20,000. With the competition for the rodeo spectator came the increases in charges for quality livestock. No longer could the local rancher provide enough calves, steers and broncs to fulfill the needs of the larger number of cowboys coming to Prescott.
The 1960s saw the transition of rodeo production change hands until 1968 when the Prescott Jaycees took control. The Jaycees made many changes, perhaps the most important being to hire a stock contractor named Harry Vold in 1972. The Harry Vold Rodeo Company continues to furnish some of the best stock available today to the World’s Oldest Rodeo® in Prescott, attracting top cowboys to compete on top stock. That same year, the Hollywood movie, “Junior Bonner” with Steve McQueen was filmed around the actual rodeo and parade and thrust the Prescott Rodeo into the national and worldwide spotlight.
In the 1970s, the Prescott Jaycees ran the celebration. In between, the Yavapai County Fair Association, a nonprofit organization, was always there to keep the rodeo going. In 1978, the present organization, the nonprofit Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc., was organized and conducted its first 4th of July celebration
in 1979. The Prescott Jaycees folded in 1979 due to internal problems, but Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. kept the rodeo going.
In 1984, a number of the Rodeo Committee members signed notes on their own houses to guarantee the perpetuation of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®. The Prescott Frontier Days® , Inc. has continued ever since, with the main event being the World’s Oldest Rodeo®. This name was approved and registered by the U.S. Patent Office in 1985, based upon five separate criteria to which it qualified.
The Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. exists today as the backbone of Prescott’s rodeo. This group is composed of hundreds of hardworking members and volunteers dedicated to the preservation of Prescott Frontier Days® and the World’s Oldest Rodeo®. In 2004, Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. hired JC Trujillo, 1981 Bareback World Champion, five-time Prescott Champion and 1994 Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee, as its general manager.
In July 2008, the Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. Committee was inducted into the Pro Rodeo
Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado as one of only 30 rodeo committees in the U.S. ever to have this honor bestowed upon them.
Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc., is an organization of people of all ages from the Prescott area. They give their time and talents as volunteers to put on a number of events each year. There are currently over 200 active members, and during the peak period, around the 4th of July, that number swells with an additional 700 volunteers, who typically stage a golf tournament, Arizona’s second largest parade — the Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. Rodeo Parade — a Happy Hearts event for exceptional children, an Old-Timers gathering, a rodeo dance, and of course, the eight performances of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®. The organization has a nine-member board of directors, including the president, and some 40-plus chairmen of as many committees.
Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. serves people and is a major economic engine for the surrounding communities. Annually, Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. draws more than 35,000 rodeo spectators and an additional 30,000-plus in the other 11 months of the year that hold events at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds.
When you live in Arizona, you don’t need to worry about taking a long and costly vacation. Our state offers a wide variety of unique towns, national parks and stunning natural formations to keep you day-tripping for a few years. You can find the perfect day’s fun for your family inside the many museums, shops and restaurants or outside on trails, lakes and Jeep tours. Whether you crave the snow of Northern Arizona or the warmth of the desert, there is a day trip for you.
This historic copper mining town caters to the ghost hunter, art lover, wine or beer connoisseur and history lover. After each member of your family finds something entertaining to do in the more than two dozen galleries and eclectic shops, you can meet up on the hill at the Haunted Hamburger for your choice of nine burgers or many options on the “Not The Burgers” menu.
Thick with the atmosphere of the Old West, Wickenburg is set alongside the Hassayampa River. Its quaint downtown offers shopping and a variety of restaurants including Anita’s Cocina, where you can get authentic Mexican food. You can bring your inner cowboy and let him play on the many guest ranches or soak in some Western culture at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum.
Yes, you can find your kicks right here on Route 66! Williams offers six blocks of historic advertisements, shops, motor lodges and eateries. The “Gateway to the Grand Canyon” gives you a glimpse into what life on the road was like decades ago. Mountain biking, hiking and fishing are waiting for the outdoor enthusiast. Animal lovers will embrace the Bearizona Wildlife Park. Love trains? The Grand Canyon Railway leaves Williams daily.
Outdoor lovers flock to the Red Rocks of Sedona for mountain biking and hiking. Enjoy the cool waters of Slide Rock State Park or the majestic natural wonders in Red Rock State Park. Many New Age shops will give you the information for visiting Sedona’s famous vortexes, or you can take the official Vortex Tour from the several Jeep tour groups. If unique shopping venues are your thing, visit Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, as well as the Main Street shopping district.
Take the winding Page Springs Road between Cornville and Sedona to experience several vineyard tasting rooms or horseback riding under the cool trees. For something completely different, visit the two fish hatcheries for a family educational experience. Red Rock State Park is just a few miles down the road with a museum and several easy-to-walk trails.
Cruise into Pine and feel your temperature drop under the tall trees. Saunter through the quaint downtown area to visit an art gallery or two and small specialty shops. Don’t forget the Honey Stand or the Trident Winery. Ready for dinner? Swing into THAT Brewery & Pub and kick back on the patio to enjoy some delicious food and one of its in-house, hand-crafted micro-brewed beer selections.
With 116 miles of shoreline, this recreation area offers boating, swimming, fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking ... everything your outdoor warrior craves. Open all year, it boasts two marinas where you can even rent a houseboat for that daylong party.
Spend the day with the family learning about the cliff-dwelling Sinagua culture at this national monument. Tours offer insights into the local reptiles and medicinal plants. After your day outside, head into the cool air of the Cliff Castle Casino Hotel to pick from several restaurant choices, including the Mountain Springs Buffet.
South Rim Grand Canyon
Hiking trails, shopping, gorgeous hotels and cabins, shopping, restaurants and more are awaiting the visitor to the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. See historical buildings, hear stories of former residents, and learn about the designs of trailblazing architect Mary Colter. Trailheads for Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails start near the village. Tour more of the South Rim on the shuttlebuses to see even more views before heading back to one of the numerous restaurants for a tasty meal with views that can’t be beat.
“The Heart of Arizona” brings it all together with rodeos, swimming, hiking, fishing and camping. The historic downtown offers dining and shopping. Visit the Zane Grey Museum and see the Rim Country through the famous author’s eyes. Swing by Western Village Art & Antique Corral for some unique finds. Tonto Natural Bridge offers hiking trails, the natural bridge and the park’s cavern. Fossil hunting and Indian ruins will keep the history buff enthralled. The area is also a popular destination for “rock hounds” looking for geodes and “Arizona diamonds” (gemstone-quality quartz crystals). After a full day of Payson touring, the Buffalo Bar and Grill will set your toes to tapping with the band and the petite dance floor will call your name.
Along the historic Route 66 you can find a city with a storied history. Check out the Powerhouse Visitor Center, the Mohave Museum of History or Locomotive Park before stopping at one of the many restaurant options offered in this wonderfully historic city.
This is a very active ghost town! Boasting a gunfight show, mine tours, railroad, reptile exhibit, museum, Mystery Shack, stables, shops and more, the entire family will be immersed in the Old West, Arizona flavor. You can even try your luck at gold panning at the Prospector’s Palace. A full-service steak house and saloon will help you refuel, and the town’s bakery will satisfy your sweet tooth.
On Navajo land just east of Page, Antelope Canyon offers two separate and scenic slot canyons known as Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Both slot canyons offer amazing views of sandstone rock and red sandy floors. Photography buffs would be hard pressed to take a bad picture here. Traveling unguided into the slot canyons is not permitted so be sure to sign up for one of the many tours of Antelope Canyon where a guide will share history, amazing stories and show you the best angles for legendary pictures.
Fifty thousand years ago a meteor hit earth with more energy than 20 million tons of TNT. That meteor happened to land in Northern Arizona. The Meteor Crater Visitor Center is located at the rim with an amazing view of the massive crater. Learn about Meteor Crater, experience the Discovery Center, see artifacts and exhibits on space, catch the Collision! 4D Experience Room, or snag a snack at the Blasted Bistro. Meteor Crater is a fun experience for all ages.
Black ash and volcanic rock are just two amazing things to see when visiting this otherworldly site. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is home to a dormant volcano whose last eruption was just a thousand years ago. Just a short drive from lively Flagstaff, this destination offers hiking trails, a visitor center and amazing views.
PRESCOTT IS THE PERFECT SPOT TO LAUNCH THESE DAY TRIPS:
• Carefree/Cave Creek (90 miles) Trail Rides, Antiques, Massacre Cave
• Camp Verde - Cottonwood (43 miles) Verde Canyon Railroad, Wineries
• Flagstaff (96 miles) - Snow Bowl, Lowell Observatory, Meteor Crater
• Grand Canyon (123 miles) - Hiking, White Water Rafting
• Jerome (35 miles) - Art Galleries, Gold King Mine and Ghost Town
• Kingman (149 miles) - Grand Canyon West, Skywalk, Zipline
• Lake Havasu City (191 miles) - Casinos, London Bridge, Boating
• Navajo Nation (228 miles) - Antelope Canyon, Canyon de Chelly
• Payson (99 miles) - Tonto National Forest, Mogollon Rim, Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin
• Sedona (67 miles) - Galleries, Slide Rock State Park, Oak Creek Canyon
• Scottsdale (109 miles) - Shopping, Dining, OdySea Aquarium
• Wickenburg (59 miles) - Western Museums, Vulture Mine and Ghost Town
• Williams (69 miles) - Grand Canyon Railroad, Grand Canyon Deer Farm, Bearizona
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by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal
High-altitude gardening is different from gardening at lower elevations. Combine our altitude with Arizona’s dry climate, bright air and ever-present mountain winds, and you pretty much can forget what you learned from gardening in other parts of the country. The high country of Arizona is unique, from its water to the soil, or lack thereof. If you’ve moved from the deserts or low country of Southern California, you really, really need to read on to learn how to be a successful gardener in these conditions.
Our local USDA garden zone is 6b with a definite influence from zones 7 and 8. This defines our area as mild, but we experience a distinct winter with nightly freezing temperatures. The secret when buying plants is to look for those that grow in zones 7 and lower. Stay away from growing desert plants meant for zones 10 and 11.
Low-winter temperatures provide the chill necessary to grow all the deciduous fruits and perennials that thrive in colder climates. The list includes apples, peaches, cherries, grapes and berries. This climate also is conducive to blooming deciduous shrubs such as lilacs, forsythias, hardy camellias, rose of Sharons, butterfly bushes and Russian sages.
Our cool season is so mild we can garden and design landscapes 12 months of the year. Broccoli, spinach, cabbages, a variety of lettuces and Brussels sprouts are available at local garden centers and can be planted in early summer for harvests at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Few places in the country allow this type of two-season harvests. Visit Watters Garden Center for my free Vegetable Planting Calendar for Prescott gardens.
A mild, cool season also is a boon for gardeners who grow for color. A splash of flowers blooming through the snow is an oasis of cheer during our winters. Our best winter-blooming flowers include pansies, snapdragons, violas, dusty millers, Johnny-jump-ups and ornamental kales.
All are available at garden centers and should be planted before the cold weather makes its debut so they are entirely rooted. I fully expect my garden to provide brilliant color for each of our family’s holiday parties and on through the rest of the winter.
Never underestimate the Arizona sun, wind and dry air at this elevation. They are major influences in determining which plants do well in our landscapes and which ones don’t.
Informed selectivity is essential when choosing plants for an Arizona mountain landscape. This region does best with plants that have thick, leathery leaves because they allow plants to retain extra moisture and to be less prone to tearing during the area’s fierce windstorms. This is when it pays to talk to a gardening expert with experience dealing with local landscapes; it can save you a whole lot of time, energy and expense in creating your landscape.
Mountain soils change from home to home, even on the same street. In many landscapes, the soil in the front yard is different from that in the backyard. You need to learn how plants react in each new garden location.
Local soils typically are either sandy or heavy clay with very little organic material; soil preparation for planting is of extreme importance. It demands the addition of organic mulch to your soil to either hold in the moisture for granite soils or to keep clay soils from compacting. Our soil is alkaline, so don’t add either lime or wood ashes as they increase its already high pH. Instead, local gardens benefit from additives that lower the soil’s pH.
Lisa Watters-Lain can be found throughout the week at Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Road in Prescott, or contacted through her website at WattersGardenCenter.com or FB.com/WattersGardenCenter.
by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s garden gal
Due to the genetic manipulation that has gone into their creation, many modern flowers no longer are fragrant. The plants have been bred to be full and bushy, disease resistant or perpetually blooming, and these virtues often come at the sacrifice of scent. Heirloom flowers are usually the best bet for a scented garden. If you’d like to include some fragrance in your garden, here are tips for getting the most from your scented flowers. Plant them where you’ll be able to enjoy their fragrances most frequently: alongside paths, patios, near windows that can be opened and in containers by doorways. Plants smell their best early in the morning and at dusk. Plant in large clumps for the most substantial impact. The scent of flowers will dissipate if they are planted in wide open, windy areas. Spread fragrant plants throughout the yard so different scents don’t compete with each other. Some plants are most fragrant in the evening. Plant them near your dining/entertaining areas. Plants with fragrant leaves are even more potent when the leaves are crushed underfoot. Look for fragrant ground covers and lawn alternatives that can withstand foot traffic.
Here are the top-scented local plants known for their unique scents. They are listed by general seasons but may bloom earlier or later in individual gardens.
No. 1 Carnation (Dianthus)
Summer Blooming Perennial
The spicy scent of carnations is one of the most familiar flower fragrances. Make sure you purchase a variety that says explicitly it is fragrant because many have been bred for larger flowers and longer blooms but have little to no scent left.
No. 2 Daphne (Daphne cneorum)
Spring Blooming Perennial
Daphne is a beautiful knee-high shrub with glossy green leaves and flowers with a true perfume quality scent that is a mix of sweet florals and earthy undertones. It is easily grown in shady mountain gardens and retains its green leaves right through winter.
No. 3 Fragrant Columbine (Aquilegia)
Spring Blooming Perennial
Aquilegia fragrans is slightly different from the more common garden columbines, although they are almost as easy to grow. They have creamy
white flowers that give off a lovely honeysuckle-like scent.
No .4 Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)
Summer Blooming Perennial Gardenias are one of the most fragrant flowers; some noses even find them too strong for close encounters. Several new mountain introductions can now be grown outdoors perennially, remaining evergreen through winter.
No. 5 Lavender (Lavendula)
Summer Blooming Perennial Lavender has one of the most beloved scents of all flowers. When used in cooking its musky floral fragrance even will permeate the palate.
No. 6 Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Spring Blooming Perennial
The sweet, floral fragrance of lilacs announces spring. You can get a hint of it as the buds start to swell, but once the flowers open, lilacs can perfume the entire neighborhood. New dwarf varieties bloom for months of lilac enjoyment; like the new Bloomerang lilac that blooms multiple times each year.
No. 7 Lily of the Valley (Convalariam)
Spring Blooming Perennial
With their rich, sweet fragrance, lilies of the valley flowers are a favorite addition to commercial perfumes. Enjoy the scent throughout the shady parts of mountain landscape.
No. 8 Peony (Paeonia)
Spring Blooming Perennial Peonies would be beautiful enough to grow just for their flowers, but the lush blooms also have a bright, clean scent very similar to roses. Very long lasting as cut flowers, the plant is a low-water user, distasteful to animals.
No. 9 Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia)
Spring through Fall Annual
This low-growing plant is so covered with flowers it looks like a white carpet on the ground or turns containers into giant snowballs. Its fragrance is a unique blend of a honey-like quality with a floral finish.
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by Ken Boush,
On March 1, 1943, Prescott Community Hospital – now Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) – opened its doors to care for patients. By 9 p.m. that day, Florence Yount, M.D., had delivered the first baby born at the new hospital.
“This marked the official launch of an important relationship between YRMC and the community,” said John Amos, President and CEO of YRMC. “From the beginning, the people of this community understood the significance of creating a health-care delivery system to meet their unique needs. They believed firmly that lots of good would result from neighbors caring for neighbors.”
That belief was clear as community members pitched in to ensure Prescott Community Hospital – converted from Jefferson Elementary School on Marina Street – was equipped and ready to care for patients.
Many longtime Prescott residents and community leaders were involved in efforts to establish the hospital as a nonprofit provider, available to all people in the community. A group of community members wrote the cornerstone document – “Prescott Community Hospital Association Inc., a Non-Profit Corporation in the State of Arizona” – that designated the hospital as a community-based, not-for-profit provider. They also selected the previously closed Jefferson Elementary School – which was purchased for $1,000 – as the location of the hospital.
These same people, and many others in the community, were involved in ensuring the hospital was equipped and ready to provide care.
Dr. Yount traveled the region looking for beds, stoves, tables – any kind of hospital equipment she could buy. Her efforts helped convert the school cafeteria into an operating room. Physicians’ spouses went door-to-door for donations. All of the businesses stepped up so the community could open a hospital in the abandoned school building.
Fast forward several decades and the community was again at a crossroads that concerned health care.
In 1960, the community voted to establish the Central Yavapai Hospital District. This was followed in 1962 by a vote to build a new hospital to replace Prescott Community Hospital.
There was lots of excitement in the community surrounding the vote. Many believed it was the first time – at least in Arizona – that a nonprofit, local association took over a government hospital. The agreement involved the hospital providing a clinic that would replace the county hospital. Then, with a Hill-Burton Grant from the federal government, a wing was built to the south that would become a dedicated hospital.
An article in the Prescott Evening Courier characterized the vote as part of a larger effort that would allow the community to “attract new industry and other economic assets, including college and tourism, so that local residents will benefit from more job opportunities and a higher standard of living.”
In 1964, the new hospital relocated to its current location on Willow Creek Road and changed its name to Yavapai Community Hospital. The hospital underwent another name change in
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East in Prescott Valley
1984, becoming Yavapai Regional Medical Center. This change reflected the scope of its advanced medical services and growing service area.
The rapid growth of Prescott Valley helped spur another important milestone for the community: the opening of YRMC East in 2006.
“People were waiting for YRMC to open. They wanted it here. They needed the medical services,” said former Prescott Valley Mayor Harvey Skoog, who had long advocated for the hospital. “We had the opening of the hospital, and here I thought it would just be a hospital, but we have all these other services, like the BreastCare Center and Imaging Services. Today we have approximately 45,000 people, and this is just a phenomenal part of our growth.”
For Robbie Nicol, MBA, CFRE, Executive Director of Community Outreach and Philanthropy at YRMC, our journey illustrates the community’s commitment to locally operated health care as well as its support for advanced facilities and services.
“This is part of the DNA of our community,” she said. “I think about how the community coalesced to equip the cafeteria-turnedoperating-room at the first hospital on Marina Street. Then I think about the support YRMC received for its hybrid surgical suite at YRMC West. Both were possible because the people we serve believe in community-based health care and support state-of-the-art services.”
Today, YRMC accomplishes this through a vast network of health-care services throughout the community. In addition to YRMC West and YRMC East, the community has access to excellent health care through a total of 26 primary and specialty YRMC PhysicianCare Clinics in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Bagdad.
Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Hybrid Operating Room – considered to be one of America’s finest
“YRMC also cares for people with chronic and specialized needs,” Nicol said. “The BreastCare Center at YRMC and the James Family Heart Center at YRMC are examples of lifesaving, specialty services.”
During YRMC’s 75th anniversary celebration in 2018, many Prescott and Prescott Valley residents shared their stories of life in the community. Their video interviews, stories and images were gathered as part of the YRMC Memory Catcher project. Visit YRMC HealthConnect (yrmchealthconnect.org/memory-catcher) to explore YRMC’s history as told by the community. Memory Catcher visitors will meet folks who have grown up in the community or are new to the area with wonderful, interesting and amusing stories to share. These anecdotes create a tapestry that tell the story of YRMC and its more than 75-year relationship with the community.
John Amos, President and CEO of Yavapai Regional Medical Center, tours the new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at YRMC West during its construction, which took place in 2018 and 2019.
The frog in the well knows nothing of the mighty ocean.
- Japanese Proverb
AUGIE’S
1721 AZ-69
928-777-0330
www.augiesprescott.com
American food with unique flare,
chefs
BIGA
623 Miller Valley Rd. 928-227-2543
www.bigaprescott.com
American cuisine and Farm-to-Fork Family Suppers
BISTRO ST. MICHAEL
205 W. Gurley St. 928-778-2500
www.bistrostmikes.com
Signature cuisine where locals eat, full bar
DRY GULCH
1630 Adams Ave.
928-778-9693
www.drygulchsteakhouse.com
Western style steak house, bar
GURLEY STREET GRILL
230 W. Gurley St. 928-445-3388
www.gurleystgrill.com
Light fare, cold beer, burgers and wraps
PRESCOTT JUNCTION
1121 E. Sheldon St. 928-778-4029
www.prescottjunction.com
Comfort food and all-you-can-eat breakfast bar
THE OFFICE
128 N. Cortez St. 928-445-1211
www.theofficerestaurant.com
Sports bar, southwestern dishes, burgers
THE PALACE RESTAURANT & SALOON
120 S. Montezuma St. 928-541-1996
www.whiskeyrowpalace.com
Historic old West bar and restaurant
WAFFLE IRON CAFE
420 E. Sheldon St. 928-445-9944
Waffles, pancakes flavorful breakfast, brunch
WAFFLES-N-MORE
1365 Iron Springs Rd. Ste 1 928-778-3039
Local favorite, breakfast, brunch, family style
LYZZARD’S LOUNGE 120 N. Cortez St. 928-778-2244
Lyzzards Specialty Elixirs and Draft Beers!
PUDGE & ASTI’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 721 6th St. 928-778-2893
Full bar, 24 beers on tap, limited lunch & dinner.
THE FINAL SCORE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
1011 Commerce Dr., Suite A 928-778-2211
Sports Bar & Grill
THE WINDSOCK LOUNGE 1365 W. Iron Springs Rd 928-776-7309
www.thewindsocklounge.net
Bar, live entertainment, shuffleboard and pool tables
THE POINT BAR AND LOUNGE
114 N. Montezuma St 928-237-9027
www.thepointbarandlounge.com
A prohibition-era style speakeasy, live music
LUCY DEE’S BBQ 669 E. Sheldon St. 928-237-5765
928-541-7854
www.jerseylillysaloon.com
The only balcony overlooking the Courthouse Square!
JJ’S SALOON 444 W. Goodwin St. 928-445-9867
Dive Bar, Karaoke, Pub
www.lucydeesbbq.com
Meats are smoked daily on premise, fresh sides
MARK’S BEER GARDEN 1590 Swenson St. 928-515-1044
www.marksbeergarden.com
Beer, wine and food, BBQ, live music, karaoke
UNCLE BUD’S PLACE 1781 E. HWY 69 928-227-0092
www.unclebudsplace.com
Cajun, BBQ, family recipes, Homestyle take-out
PRESCOTT BREWING COMPANY
130 W. Gurley St 928-771-2795
www.prescottbrewingcompany.com
Traditional pub food, fresh, handcrafted beer.
COPPERTOP ALEHOUSE
220 S. Montezuma St. 928-351-7712
www.coppertopalehouse.com
Traditional European alehouse, German-style grub
GRANITE MOUNTAIN BREWING
123 N. Cortez St. 928-778-5535
www.granitemountainbrewing.com
Small-batch brews,mead, cider, Arizona wine
LAZY G BREWHOUSE
220 W. Leroux St. 928-445-2994
www.lazygbrewhouse.com
Craft beer, American cuisine and dogfriendly
B urgers , ice cre A m , g el Ato
MARINO’S MOB BURGER & ICE CREAM
113 S. Cortez St. 928-515-1690
Historic Burger, Breakfast, Ice Cream and Gelato Shop
DINNER BELL CAFE
321 W. Gurley St.
928-445-9888
Delicious food and nice atmosphere
PARK PLAZA LIQUOR AND DELI
402 W. Goodwin St. 928-541-9894
www.parkplazaliquor.com
Wood-fired pizza & wings, liquor/ beer/wine/cigars
ZEKE’S EATIN’ PLACE
1781 E. Route 69, Ste. 35 928-776-4602
www.zekeseatinplace.com
Western country-style food with huge portions
BEIJING GARDEN
1042 Willow Creek Rd., #105
928-778-5276
Traditional Mandarin Chinese food
CANTON DRAGON
377 N. Montezuma St.
928-771-8118
Cantonese style food.generous portions
THE ESPRESSO BARN
1301 E. Gurley St., Ste. B
928-288-2052
www.theespressobarn.com
Bakery and collectibles, comfy coffee shop
THE PORCH
226 N. Montezuma St.
928-227-2790
Coffee shop, scones, crepes, bagels and quiche
THIRD SHOT COFFEE
3106 Gateway Mall
928-227-3465
www.thirdshotcoffee.com
Coffee house, bakery, breakfast and lunch
WILD IRIS COFFEEHOUSE
124 S. Granite St, Ste. E 928-778-5155
www.wildiriscoffee.com
Coffee, bakery, pastries, sandwiches
THUMB BUTTE DISTILLERY
400 N. Washington Ave.
928-443-8498
www.thumbbuttedistillery.com
Distillery for whiskey, gin and vodka
MURPHY’S
201 N. Cortez St. 928-445-4044
www.murphysprescott.com
Prime rib, seafood, burgers, sandwiches
THE FINN
3150 Touchmark Blvd. 928-708-3131
www.thefinnprescott.com
Fine dining, fresh, local food, signature cocktails
THE PEACOCK DINING ROOM
122 E. Gurley St. 928-778-9434
www.hassayampainn.com/dining
American cuisine, lounge, full bar, entertainment
fusion , A meric A n , V egetA
www.atmesfir.com
BARLEY HOUND 234 S. Cortez St. 928-237-4506
www.thebarleyhound.com
LIMONCELLO
RAVEN CAFE
142 N. Cortez St. 928-717-0009
www.ravencafe.com
Burgers,
Gastropub,beer, craft cocktails, fun atmosphere g reen c A fé
148 N. Montezuma St. 928-776-3001
www.farmprovisionsaz.com
True farm to table experience, seasonal menus
MS. NATURALS
318 W. Gurley 928-515-1584
www.msnaturalsprescott.com
Smoothies, sandwiches, bagels, salads. vegan
THE LOCAL
520 W. Sheldon St. 928-237-4724
www.localprescott.com
Unique and creative food, made from scratch
218 W. Goodwin St. 480-399-9978
www.limopizzeria.com
Homemade Italian food, salads, pasta & pizzeria. PAPA’S
129 N. Cortez St. 928-776-4880
www.papasitalianrestaurant.com
Pasta, pizza, full Bar
330 W. Gurley St. 928-445-7400
www.rosaspizzeria.com
Authentic Sicilian and Southern Italian recipes
SUSHI
1355 W. Iron Springs Rd 928-227-2151
www.sushimanprescott.wixsite.com Authentic
503 Miller Valley Rd. 928-445-5787
www.arturosaz.com
Mexican food, prepared daily, fresh ingredients
321 W. Gurley St. 928-445-9888
Homemade
CASA SANCHEZ
1459 W. Gurley St.
928-771-9505
Homemade Mexican-style food from Jalisco, Mexico
LINDO MEXICO
1260 Gail Gardner Way, Suite 101
928-227-0924
www.lindomexico.netwaiter.com
Mexican Food, full bar
MAYA’S RESTURANT
512 S. Montezuma St.
928-776-8346
www.mayarestaurant.com
Authentic Mexican food, BYOB
SPICY STREATS
1201 Iron Springs Rd, Ste. 13 928-277-8210
www.spicystreats.com
Authentic Mexican street food
TACO DON’S
624 Miller Valley Rd. 928-778-6246
Mexican food, drive thru, inside seating.
n ight clu B
MATT’S SALOON
112 S. Montezuma St
928-776-2974
www.mattssaloon.com
Drink specials, off-track betting, live music
p izz A
BILL’S PIZZA
107 S. Cortez St. 928-443-0800
www.billspizzaprescott.com
Pizza, salads, local micro brews and wines
s outhwest, c AJ un & m exic A n cuisine
IRON SPRINGS CAFE
1501 W. Iron Springs Rd. 928-443-8848
www.ironspringscafe.com
Cajun and Southwest cuisines
A khouse
JOHN’S CHOPHOUSE
217 W. Gurley St. 928-458-7393
Steak, wild game, seafood, vegetarian, vegan dishes
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
TWO MAMA’S PIZZA
221 N. Cortez St. 928-443-9455
www.twomamaspizza.com
Specialty pizza, sandwiches, salads, desserts
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PRESCOTT PUBLIC HOUSE
218 W. Gurley St. 928-277-8062
www.azprescottpublichouse.com
Local craft beer, small bites & BBQ. s outhwest i nspire D tA pA s & cuisine
EL GATO AZUL
316 W. Goodwin St.
928-445-1070
www.elgatoazulprescott.com
Over 50 Tapas, pasta, seafood, live music
outhwest, A meric A n
LONE SPUR CAFE
106 W. Gurley St. 928-445-8202
www.lonespurcafe.com
Cowboy food, cowboy service and cowboy charm
3310 Gateway Blvd. 928-778-7427
www.texasroadhouse.com
Hand-Cut Steaks, ribs, made-fromscratch sides
sting room
BACK ALLEY WINE BAR
156 S. Montezuma St. (Back Alley) 480-570-5131
Arizona wine flights, craft beer and cider, live music
THAI HOUSE CAFE
230 N. Cortez St. 928-777-0041
Authentic Thai food, excellent curry
8400 E. Long Mesa Dr. 928-772-9298
www.backburneraz.com
Omelettes, biscuits/gravy, burgers, sandwich
GABBY’S GRILL
2982 N. Park Ave. Suite B 928-775-6656
www.gabbysgrill.com
Upscale bar & grill, sandwiches, steaks, chicken
FLYING LEAP VINEYARDS
TASTING ROOM
124 S. Granite St. 520-954-2935
www.flyingleapvineyards.com
Tasting room, full-service, direct distributor
SUPERSTITION MEADERY
120 W. Gurley St. 928-458-4256
www.superstitionmeadery.com
More than 10 varieties of Mead, Tapas and dessert
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TARA THAI
115 S. Cortez St. 928-772-3249
www.tarathaiprescott.com
Thai food, open lunch and dinner.
GABBY’S KITCHEN PV 8164 E. Spouse Dr. 928-277-1787
Family style restaurant, breakfast and brunch
JAMIE’S WAFFLE EXPRESS
3050 N. Windsong Dr. 928-772-3131
Mexican and American classics
rewery
LONESOME VALLEY BREWING
3040 N Windsong Dr, Ste. 101 928-515-3541
www.lonesomevalleybrewing.com
Homemade pub food, craft brewery
SALLY B’S CAFE
7680 E. State Route 69
928-772-2053
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
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GABRIELLA’S RISTORANTE
8930 E. Valley Rd.
928-227-0358
Select your own’ pasta & sauce, specialties
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LINDO MEXICO RESTAURANT 5684 E. State Hwy 69 928-227-1512
Mexican food, featured molcajetes
PLAZA BONITA
8280 Spouse Dr. 928-775-7014
www.myplazabonita.com
Traditional Sonoran style Mexican food,full bar
tA sting room
RAFTER ELEVEN
2985 Centre Ct, Ste. B
928-227-2050
www.raftereleven.com
Wine, coffee, olive oils and spices
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THAI CAFE
3050 N. Windsong Dr. 928-237-5293
www.thaicafearizona.com
Thai food with lots of choices
TOI’S THAI KITCHEN 7545 E. Addis Ave. 928-237-9099
www.toisthaikitchen.com
Fresh ingredients, Thai fare
LUCKY’S BBQ & BURGERS
171 S. State Route 69
928-632-0077
Known for BBQ, brisket tacos. c A fe
BLUE HILLS CAFE
12262 E. Bradhsaw Mountain Rd
928-772-7893
www.bluehillscafeaz.com
American Cuisine · Breakfast & Brunch
MAMMAS KITCHEN
2735 S. Hwy 69 928-632-5411
Kitchen Cafe, breadfast, lunch
RANDALL’S RESTAURANT
1030 Prescott Country Club Blvd
928-772-8812
American, breakfast, Italian itA li A n
JACKIE BOYZ LITTLE ITALY
12910 E. Main St
928-632-1010
www.jackieboyzlittleitaly.com
Authentic Italian Cuisine
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PUERTO VALLARTA
11901 E. State Route 69
928-772-4460
Mexican food, meeting room
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GUIDO’S PIZZA
150 S. State Route 69
928-632-5950
Pizza, Italian food
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LEFT T’S STEAKHOUSE
150 S. State Route 69
928-632-1388
www.steaksaz.com
Steaks, Burgers, BBQ
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GABBY’S KITCHEN CV
2235 S. State Route 89, Ste. B2 928-636-6003
Family style restaurant, breakfast and brunch
BIG DADDY E’S BBQ 380 Butterfield Rd. 928-515-2344
www.bdebbq.com
“Best BBQ in AZ” Smoke house BBQ, open for lunch and dinner.
rewery
BARNSTAR BREWERY
4050 N. Tonto Rd. 928-442-2337
www.barnstarbrew.com
Tastings, open Saturday and Sunday 12-5
BONN-FIRE CHILLIN & GRILLIN RESTAURANT
1667 S. State Route 89 928-636-7410
www.bonn-fire.com
Homestyle recipes, made from scratch, open for lunch and dinner, Happy Hour 3-6 PM
LUCY’S BAR & GRILL 3020 AZ-89 928-636-7314
1/2 lb. burgers, thick fries, big salads
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SKILLETS CAFE 990 Arizona-89 928-237-5235
Breakfast & brunch, omelettes and more
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THE WINDMILL HOUSE
1460 W. Road 4 N
928-636-1700
www.windmillhouseaz.com
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AROMA PIZZA
854 S. State Route 89
928-636-3770
East Coast style pizza and Italian food.
PASGHETTIS PASTA JOINT
1150 N. State Route 89
928-636-2921
www.pasghettispastajoint.weebly.com
Pasta, stromboli, salads, steaks, burgers
ARTUROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
900 S. State Route 89 928-636-0221
www.arturosaz.com
Serves lunch & dinner, Mexican food, catering. CASA
MEXICAN RESTAURANT 443 Butterfield Rd. 928-636-7275
Tex-Mex restaurant
2789 N. Arizona Trl. 928-460-5869
www.elcharronorte.com Mexican Cuisine, steaks, specialty drinks
Enjoy sophisticated lunches, delectable dinners & relaxing Sunday champagne brunches in an elegant, historic setting.
• LUNCH
• DINNER
• SUNDAY BRUNCH
• PRIVATE ROOMS
With impeccable food, gracious service and the ambiance of yesteryear, life’s moments are more memorable at Murphy’s.
Prescott’s favorite neighborhood restaurant and bar!
Dine on creative and delicious comfort food, enjoy a cold beer at the bar, or celebrate that special family gathering.
• BREAKFAST
• LUNCH
• DINNER
• PRIVATE ROOMS
Whatever you’re craving, come on into the Grill. We’ll cook it up fresh for you!
Where salsa and sports collide!
Enjoy contemporary Southwestern dishes and home made margaritas while you watch your favorite sports team on one of 25 televisions.
• LUNCH
• DINNER
• PRIVATE ROOM
You can say you’re staying late at the office! We won’t tell!
The One That (Almost) Got Away
by Erica and Keith, Co-owners, Two Mamas’ Gourmet Pizzeria
One 2013 summer evening while relaxing with my wife Erica in our home northwest of Chicago, the first of many phone calls came from Erica’s sister in Prescott, Arizona. She wanted us to buy Two Mamas’ Gourmet Pizzeria.
Our first response was “No way.” The calls continued every two to three months, and the next thing I know, it’s January 2015, and we’re driving a car full of our last personal
We make our own dough fresh daily (sometimes twice, if needed) along with our homemade sauces and dressings. We sell the sauces and dressings by the pint and quart because customers enjoy them so much. All produce, meats and cheeses are prepped each morning. Nothing is pre-packaged or pre-made to ensure that fresh-made taste.
dressings. You can also add chicken, shrimp, bacon or another veggie.
Our sub sandwiches are all toasted on French bread and come with chips and a pickle spear. There are 12 to choose from.
belongings 1,800 miles to Prescott and Two Mamas Gourmet Pizzeria. We never looked back.
Two Mamas’ is located one and a half blocks north of the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza at 221 N. Cortez St. We feature over 25 specialty pizzas, but you can always build your own with more than 60 options of toppings and four different types of crust in four sizes each.
We also have wings, calzones, pasta and subs all made fresh to order. We now carry four sizes of gluten-free pizza crust, two types of gluten-free pasta and even gluten-removed beer. We take special caution when preparing these dishes, but don’t claim to be a gluten-free kitchen. We also recently added vegan cheese, vegan veggie patties and Beyond Meats crumbles as options for our pizzas.
Our pasta dishes are also “build your own.” You choose the pasta type and sauce, then add meatballs, sausage, chicken, shrimp or primavera. We’ve expanded our pasta line from spaghetti, penne and rotini by adding ravioli, tortellini, baked ziti and chicken parmesan.
We have seven different salads in three sizes with your choice of eight
Chicken wings come in boneless, traditional bone-in and jumbo bone-in. You can have them tossed in your choice of seven sauces and choice of homemade ranch or chunky bleu cheese for dipping.
Build your own calzone with a choice of three sizes; always made with fresh ricotta cheese and our own red sauce.
Fun dine in: We have draft and bottled beer, wine by the glass or bottle and a full line of spirits for cocktails.
If there’s any room left, we offer five desserts including cannolis with our own house-made filling!
We accept reservations, but they are not required. You can dine in, carry out or have our delicious food delivered.
So, whether a Prescott resident or someone just visiting, we hope you give us a try. You won’t be disappointed.
See you soon. twomamaspizza.com
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Jess Berry
Jess’ passion for stormy weather, gorgeous landscapes, adventures, and photography all came about early on in life and it seemed fitting to combine them. Her photography has been featured by newspapers, magazines and the National Weather Service in Flagstaff. Follow along with Jess’ adventures at jessberryphotography.com and on Instagram @avidsleeperjess
Charles Ables
Charles Ables is a local photographer in and around Prescott Valley having resided here for almost 30 years. His goal is to always look for the challenging, unusual, different and every once in a while, a sprinkle of local contemporary photographs to shoot with either digital or film cameras. chuckables.pixels.com
Martha Court
Martha moved to Prescott after being drawn to the natural beauty of the area. She’s always enjoyed taking photographs, but her involvement in what was a hobby has soared to new levels here, expanded by the spectacular landscapes.
Gerry Groeber
Gerry, an award-winning photographer, specializes in the American Southwest. Currently a contributing photographer for Arizona Highways magazine, his work has graced the pages of prominent photography magazines including Outdoor Photographer and Shutterbug Magazine. gerrygroeber.com/ facebook.com/onelightimages Instagram @gerry.groeber
Tracy Fultz & Jeremiah Scheffer
We are Blushing Cactus Photography, a husband and wife team based in Prescott, Arizona who document the human connectioneverything from musicians to entrepreneurs, events to intimate family portraits, and best of all, couples on their wedding day. www.blushingcactus.com
Ruth Draeger
Ruth loves the outdoors. She wants to share her experiences with others and feels the best way is through photography. It’s strictly a hobby for now, perhaps after retirement it will become more.
Rod Hendrick
Rod is retired after 40 years working as a drywall finisher and has been an artist his whole life. He and his wife Lisa live in the Prescott area, and he enjoys hiking, kayaking and always has his camera ready. facebook.com/HendrickArts
Kuki Hargrave
Kuki grew up around the corner from Disneyland and works near downtown Prescott. She’s been an artist, photographer and designer most of her life, with award-winning works in collections worldwide, including those of rock stars, celebrities and a U.S. president.
Nancy Maurer
Nancy has lived in Prescott for 14 years and serves on the board of directors for the Highlands Center for Natural History. She specializes in nature and landscape photography endeavoring to capture the wonder, beauty, and awe we may find in nature and everyday life. www.nancymaurer.com
Christopher Marchetti
An expert in lensmanship, Christopher is noted for his commercial and corporate photography. Based in Prescott’s Old Masonic Temple for over 25 years, he travels extensively. His work can be seen in publications including Southwest Arts Magazine and Arizona Highways. www.marchettiphoto.com
Col. Robert D. Shanks Jr.
Bob served 31 years in the USAF, starting as an enlisted photojournalist. His last assignment was as a professor at the Air War College in Alabama. He has served as a reserve intelligence analyst for federal law enforcement.
Jody L. Miller
Jody was born in Brooklyn, but it was always her father’s idea to raise the family in the country. She met her first horse while living in Illinois and it was love at first sight. She hopes viewers can sense feelings of strength and freedom well up within them as they see her work.
JodyLMiller.com
Daryl Weisser
Daryl is a photographer based in Prescott Valley, and his wide range of subjects includes blues musicians and horse show exhibitors. He enjoys being around these talented people, and his work is featured in blues and horse-related publications. Some samples of Daryl’s photos are posted at DarylWeisserPhotos.com
Rob Strain: Wanderlux Photography & Portraits Out West
Rob focuses on fine art landscape photography and western outdoor portraiture. He guides other photographers on adventures to both iconic and secret locations. With his photographer wife, Barbara, they constantly explore new locations in and around town. Dr. Rob also practices the art of dentistry in Prescott as a first career. Their photography website is at wanderluxphotography.com.
Laura Zenari
Born and raised in Chicago, Laura realized she would not stay, as she loved the outdoors and nature. One night, her aunt in Arizona suggested the Prescott area. She now thinks of it as her little “heaven on earth.”
Michael Wilson
Michael grew up in Prescott, leaving only to earn a degree from ASU. His “geeky” side drew him to technical aspects of photography; its creativity made it his passion. His goal is to evoke how he felt at each location. www.michael-wilson.com
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