Prescott. Prescott, city, seat (1864) of Yavapai county, west-central Arizona, U.S. It is situated in a mile-high basin among pine-dotted mountains, in an area that is rich in minerals. Gold mining brought the first settlers to the site (1863); farmers and cattlemen followed.
As with the changes of the seasons, the onset of autumn this year reminds me of the changes in our lives. From childhood and the Aspen Glow of the sunrise to the golden sunsets of days gone by. These moments in time were created to hold onto, to remember, to Read more…
Memorial Day started as a somber day of remembrance when Americans went to cemeteries and placed flags or flowers on the graves of our war dead. It’s a day to remember family, loved ones, and anyone who gave their life for our country. Many people celebrate this day without more Read more…
The ultimate mountain bike event on Whiskey Row. The City of Prescott and the Prescott National Forest host an annual 3 day celebration during the final weekend of April each year.
The cottonwood and willow forest in Watson Woods Riparian Preserve represents the rarest riparian habitat type in North America! Offering 2 plus miles of trails, and situated on 126 acres approximately 3 miles northeast of downtown Prescott, Watson Woods is one of the largest riparian habitats in the area. Watson Read more…
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universities Prescott, Arizona Campus and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) teamed up recently featuring the campus’ annual Wings Out West airshow and static displays. It is always an exciting proposition to go out and see these incredible machines and meet with the people who enjoy flying them.
Mint Wash Trail Trail #345 can be accessed from Trail #308 on the north end near the Williamson Valley Trailhead or #348 on the southern end near Granite Basin lake. This area Northwest of Prescott features beautiful views of Granite Mountain as well as Mint Creek which meanders nearby. One of the more prominent Read more…
Nestled within the pine trees and boulders of Prescott, Arizona’s iconic Granite Mountain, Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational activities from hiking, horse riding, rock climbing, fishing, and camping. I spent over 20 years traveling around Arizona and the southwest seeking adventure and the one fact remains that sometimes that experience can be captured right Read more…
Prescott College is an institution that embodies a diverse array of programs educating students and helping them to understand, thrive in, and enhance our world community and environment. I’ve visited the campus in the past but it has always been a cursory visit that did not not really tell me a complete story about the Read more…
After living in Arizona for almost thirty years the one thing that I’m constantly amazed and in awe of is the infinite amount of beautiful sunrises and sunsets of the American Southwest. The discipline of capturing these moments is where desire meets determination. The older I get the more desire I have Read more…
It’s been nearly seven years since I’ve been to Wolf Creek just south of Prescott. For those who are interested just take Mt. Vernon south past Goldwater Lake as it turns into Senator Highway. After you leave the pavement you will see signs directing you to your destination. The trail leading Read more…