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Northern
Arizona is world renowned for its stunning sights and sporty
activities. Within less than 3 hours drive of Sierra
Verde Ranch lie a legion of memorable attractions. Colorado River: hundreds of miles of boating, rafting, scenic
wonder. Many facilitied entry sites. Diamond
Creek: Great Colorado River boating
takeoff point. Facilities, boat launch. Gambling/Shows: Nearby town of Laughlin is a
mini Vegas while the city of Las Vegas is only a 2
1/2
hour drive. Grand Canyon:
World's leading wonder, miles wide and a mile deep. Open all year (south
rim). Lodging, services, mule treks, aircraft flights, rafting trips,
etc. Fine visitor center by National Park Service and knowing Forest
Rangers. Golf: A host of inviting courses beckon
throughout the area (see us for a directory). Havasu Falls:
Spectacular waterfall in Havasu Canyon. Silver-flecked clarity!
Helicopter in, stay at charming Havasupai guest lodge. Historic
Mining Towns: Jerome (good museum), Oatman (wild burro famed),
Chloride (fun Old Miners' Day). Hoover Dam:
One of engineering's greatest feats: at 727', the highest concrete dam
in the U.S. Lakes:
Many, small to huge! Great fishing all. A sample: Cataract, Havasu,
Kaibab, Lynx, Mary, Mead, Mohave, Mormon, White Horse, Willow.
London Bridge: Famed span transplanted to Lake Havasu City.
Charming English village at foot. Nightlit spectacular on the lake!
Lowell Observatory: Clyde Tombaugh discovered the planet Pluto here. Huge refractor
telescope. Occaisional public events (call for info). Montezuma
Castle: National Monument. Climb up in unique ancient cliff
dwellings. Excellent display center. National Forests:
Kaibab, Coconino, Prescott: offering thousands of acres of fun
exploring, fine camping, great hunting and more. Northern
Arizona University: Nationally famed for forestry,
hotel/restaurant management, excellence in education programs, etc.
Oak Creek: Meandering, sizeable creek, particularly noteworthy
in Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona. Fishing, sports, sights. Fun
"Slide Rock," splendid fall colors! Prescott:
The original Arizona capitol. Famed courthouse square, Whiskey Row,
Palace Saloon. Route 66: Historic forbear of
cross-country highways; a real memory lane, nostalgia rich. S.F.
Peaks, Arizona Snow Bowl: Arizona's highest mountain. AAA ski center with lifts, multiple
runs, full amenities surrounding. Sedona: Capitol of the famed red-rock country. Beautiful weather-formed
rock formations, backdrops seen widely in western film extravaganzas.
Sunset Crater: National Monument. Huge vocanic-cone
crater. Tuzigoot: National Monument. Intriguing,
well-preserved pre-Columbian ruin from about 1300! Verde River: Fast flowing, very popular for scenic tubing treks.
Walnut Canyon: National Monument. Cliff dwellings in
beautiful canyon setting. Williams Ski Area:
North side of Bill Williams Mountain. Pulley type ski run, nice small
lodge. Popular close-in facility.
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