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Page 1: The image should be titled An alcove in the Redwall Limestone of the Grand Canyon.
Page 35: A new 928 telephone area code now covers all but the Phoenix area and southeastern Arizona. Only Pinal, Pima, and Chochise counties will still use the 520 code. You'll need to dial 928 for all of northern, western, eastern, and some central areas.
Pages 35 and 380: In 1999, telephone area codes changed in the Phoenix area. Central Phoenix retains 602, but areas to the east and north (Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Cave Creek, etc.) now use 480. The west Valley (Glendale, Peoria, etc.) now has 623.
Page 36 (Virtual Arizona): Arizona Highways has a new website address www.arizonahighways.com.
Page 37 (Grand Canyon Parking): Parking may be your first thought upon arrival! Maps in the literature given out at the entrance stations show parking areas in Grand Canyon Village. Once you've found a spot, the free Village Shuttle will take you around. Cycling is another option, though it's restricted to roads and bike paths. Walking, especially on the very scenic Rim Trail, is the most enjoyable way of seeing the sights here. Eventually parking will be moved outside the park to Tusayan, where buses or a light-rail will convey visitors to Canyon View Information Plaza and beyond.
Page 45 (Visitor Center): Canyon View Information Plaza
This new visitor center complex, a short stroll south of Mather Point, opened in late 2000 and has replaced the old visitor center. Because it's designed as part of the public transport system, there's no parking here. You can take the Village Shuttle or walk via the Rim Trail. The Village Shuttle stops on the west side of the Plaza and the Kaibab Trail Shuttle on the east side. Despite the name of the Plaza, there's no view here! You have to walk over to Mather Point to see the Canyon.
Large outdoor panels have maps, sightseeing destinations, hiking possibilities, lodging, campgrounds, and other helpful information to help get you started on your visit to the park. You can also check listings of ranger-guided rim walks, Canyon hikes, talks, family activities, photography workshops, campfire programs, and evening presentations. Step inside the Visitor Center for the information desk and some exhibits. Kids can sign up to learn skills in the Junior Ranger Program. The Visitor Center is open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and the outdoor lights stay on until 9 p.m. Call (928) 638-7888 to reach the automated switchboard with recordings of scheduled programs and offices or surf over to the Website www.nps.gov/grca. (People with hearing impairments can call the TDD, tel. 928-638-7804.)
South across the Plaza, you'll find Books & More. This spacious new bookstore of the Grand Canyon Association contains a great selection of Canyon-related books (including ones for kids), posters, topo maps, videos, slides, and postcards.
Page 47 (Hopi House): Indian dances no longer take place here.
Page 50 (Tours): South Rim Travel now charges a $10 fee for room-only bookings. The telephone number has changed to (888) 291-9116 for rooms and packages and (877) 638-2257 for one-day Colorado River tours below Glen Canyon Dam; local number is (928) 638-2748.
Page 51-52: Website for Grand Canyon National Park Lodges and Trailer Village is www.grandcanyonlodges.com.
Page 51: The beauty/barber shop at Bright Angel Lodge has closed.
Page 53: Bank One no longer exchanges foreign currency.
Page 53: There's no longer a Western Union or pharmacy in Grand Canyon National Park.
Page 54 (Bus): Nava-Hopi no longer serves Williams.
Page 54: Tusayan Ranger Station has shortened its hours a bit to Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Page 55: Windrock Airlines has closed.
Page 56: Kenai Helicopters has a new local phone of (928) 638-2764 and a website www.flykenai.com.
Page 56: Moqui Lodge's season runs April 15 to Oct. 15; it no longer has a single occupancy rate.
Page 56: Grand Hotel's restaurant presents Native American dance performances with cowboy song interludes during dinner; check for times. The restaurant offers a buffet option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in summer and early autumn. Hotel website is http://www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com.
Page 57-58: The Planes of Fame Air Museum's annual air show, the High Country Warbirds Air Display, usually takes place on the last weekend of June. A new building under construction will greatly increase the museum's display area.
Page 59-69: The Outlet Fire on the North Rim burned more than 14,000 acres in April-June 2000. It started as a prescribed burn, then spread east, jumped AZ 87, and burned parts of Point Imperial and Cape Royal Scenic Drive.
Page 61: The section of Ken Patrick Trail between Point Imperial and Cape Royal Scenic Drive is temporarily closed due to tree hazards left by the Outlet Fire.
Page 61: North Rim mule rides no longer have a minimum height for riders. The phone number for information before June 1 is (435) 679-8665.
Page 61-62 (Accommodations and Camping): A reminder--be sure to have reservations if planning to stay in or near the Park's North Rim! Grand Canyon Lodge, Kaibab, and Jacob Lake Lodge had to turn away many people in the summer of 2000. The North Rim Campground requires reservations too. The Kaibab National Forest's nearby campgrounds and dispersed camping are the best bet if you don't have or cannot make reservations.
Page 62: The North Rim Visitor Center closes at 6 p.m. in the 2000 summer season.
Page 66-69: The Tuweep Ranger would like to remind hikers that the Lava Falls Route is VERY STRENUOUS and not recommended in summer. He also reminds drivers to allow plenty of time for the drive to Toroweap--the last section of road is rocky and slow going in any vehicle.
Page 68: The Esplanade Loop Trail is no longer open to mountain bikers.
Page 68: The overlook at Toroweap is still open for camping, though it's likely to change to day-use only in the next few years.
Page 68 (Getting There): The sign at the turnoff near Fredonia now simply has "Toroweap 61." From St. George, Toroweap directions should be turn left 7.5 miles on Road 115.
Page 68: Kaibab Lodge has extended its season to May 15-Oct. 31; use the telephone (928) 638-2389 during the season, then the other numbers off-season. Rates now start at $75 d and go up to $125.
Page 68-69 (North of the park): De Motte Park and Jacob Lake Campgrounds now cost $12 per night. Jacob Lake RV Park has ownership and name, Kaibab Camper Village; telephone is the same but you can also call (800) 525-0924; rates are $12 tent, $22 RV w/hookups.
Page 69: Kaibab Visitor Center can now issue backcountry permits for most areas of Grand Canyon National Park.
Page 82: Rivers and Oceans, under River Companies, has a new website of www.rivers-oceans.com.
Page 97-99 (Visiting Havasu Canyon): The entrance fee has gone up to $20; there's no longer a different price in winter. Riding in now costs $75 each way to the campground. If you're riding in and staying at Havasupai Lodge, the lodge will make reservations for the horse or mule at a cost of $70 one way or $120 roundtrip. The trail fee is now $20 if you bring your own horse. Havasupai Lodge charges $75 s, $80 d all year.
Page 100 (Peach Springs): Hualapai Lodge has a new toll-free number, (888) 255-9550 and a new website www.grandcanyonresort.com.
Page 101: Hualapai River Runners has a new website via www.grandcanyonresort.com. Rates are now $262.50 for a one-day trip, $168 for a half day to Travertine Canyon and back, and $500 for two-days (8 person minimum) during the March-Oct. season.
Page 101: Rates for Grand Canyon West are now $32.50 adult and $22 children 2-11 with barbecue lunch. There's no longer a shuttle service from Hualapai Lodge.
Page 101-102 (last sentence): Heli USA's website is www.heliusa.net.
Page 102 (Arizona Strip): The new Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument protects just over one million acres to the north of the Grand Canyon. President Clinton made the proclamation establishing the monument in January 2000. You can learn more about the area and see some photos at http://www.az.blm.gov/parashant/parashant.htm.
Page 102 (Information): Kaibab Visitor Center staff can now issue backcountry permits for most areas of Grand Canyon National Park.
Page 108: Pipe Spring National Monument has added Paiute culture to the summer program activities. You can see traditional wickiups, demonstrations, and learn about Paiute history. A guided walk to a nearby rock art site is offered by a Paiute guide for a fee; call for information or e-mail at kptwfp@hotmail.com. Campground fees have gone up to $5 tent and $10 RV w/hookups, still a bargain; noncampers can use the showers for $3.
Page 112 (Information): Kanab Visitor Center has changed its website to www.kaneutah.com.
Page 113 (Fredonia): Ship Rock Motel is no longer affiliated with National 9 and no longer has an 800 number.
Page 114: Kaibab Visitor Center can now issue backcountry permits for most areas of Grand Canyon National Park.
Page 120-122: The Powell Museum has new hours of Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June-Aug., then Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in spring and autumn; it's still closed mid-Dec. to mid-Feb; admission is a bargain $1 adult, $.50 children kindergarten-8th grade. The e-mail address has changed to director@powellmuseum.org and there's now a toll-free number (888) 597-6873 and a website www.powellmuseum.org.
Page 122: the Dine Bí Keyah Museum in Big Lake Trading Post no longer exists, though the trading post itself is still open.
Page 122-123: Corkscrew/Antelope Canyon still has the $5 park fee, good at both sections, but the upper-canyon shuttle prices have increased to a stiff $12.50 for a one-hour visit, $17.50 for two hours, $22.50 for three-four hours, and $32.50 all day. Lower canyon visits are now self guided for $12.50 plus the park fee; there's no longer a time limit, but it closes by 4 p.m., an hour earlier than the upper canyon. The upper canyon was very crowded when I visited July 2000, though the lower canyon had only a small number of visitors. The upper canyon ticket booth is usually open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. from April to October; you can obtain Rainbow Bridge and Water Holes Canyon permits here too. A tribal parks office four miles south of Page in Leche-e has year-round information and permits for Corkscrew/Antelope Canyon, Rainbow Bridge hiking, and Water Holes Canyon; tel. (928) 698-2808.
Page 123: Water Holes Canyon is no longer staffed, but you can get the required $5/person permit from upper Antelope Canyon ticket booth or the tribal office in Leche-e. Hiking upstream from the bridge is easy, but very hot in summer, until you reach the narrows. They're far less impressive than Antelope's and the water holes have stinking mud or murky pools. Downstream from the bridge, you'll need climbing gear and experience. I don't recommend a visit to Water Holes Canyon.
Page 123: Lake Powell International Hostel & Pension has closed.
Page 125: An Evening with the Navajo at Navajo Village is about four hours long. Participants see and learn about hogans, use of sweat lodges, weaving, silversmithing, dances, and other aspects of Navajo culture. A dinner of traditional foods is followed by campfire stories. Mini-tour options without dinner can be arranged too.
Page 126: Roger Ekis' Tours now has a website www.antelopecanyon.com.
Page 126 (Information and Services): Page-Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce has a new e-mail address of chamber@pagelakepowellchamber.org and a new website www.pagelakepowellchamber.org. Hours are Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from May to Sept., Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in Oct. and April, then Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov.-March.
Page 126 (Tours): No fixed-wing scenic flights were operating, but you can take a ride with Classic Helicopter Tours, which now has a website www.helicoptours.com.
Page 126-127 (Transportation): Great Lakes Aviation has started daily scheduled flights south to Phoenix and northeast to Moab and Denver; make reservations with United Airlines, tel. (800) 241-6522 or check the Web at www.greatlakesav.com.
Page 127: Adventure Network for Travelers (ANT) no longer offers the hop-on, hop-off service. It only runs tours.
Page 127 (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area): Antelope Point is now open with paved road and boat ramps. A nearby beach offers sun and sand. Drive south from Page on Coppermine Road or east on AZ 98 to Big Lake Trading Post, go east one mile on AZ 98 toward the power plant, then turn left on Antelope Point Road to its end. This recreation area is far less crowded and developed alternative to Wahweap.
Page 129: Due to security concerns at Glen Canyon Dam, you may not bring packs, purses, or camera bags on tours.
Page 139: Cameron Trading Post has a website www.camerontradingpost.com. The original 1920s stone motel in front now houses a gallery of top quality crafts and art.
Page 140: Photo caption has a misspelling; it should be Point Hansbrough.
Page 142 (Tuba City): Greyhills Inn now accepts credit cards.
Page 143 (Visiting Betatakin): Tours run Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends; they no longer enter the ruins due to rockfall danger, but stop at a viewpoint in front of the alcove.
Page 144-145: Kayenta has a new place to stay, the Hampton Inn on US 160, with outdoor pool, continental breakfast, restaurant, and gift shop; tel. (928) 697-3170 or (800) HAMPTON. A small Navajo Cultural Center next door has examples of male and female hogans, sweathouse, and a shade house.
Page 145: Amigo Cafe is now open Mon.-Saturday.
Page 149 (Canyon de Chelly): Twin Trails Tours has closed.
Page 151 (Accommodations and Camping): Many Farms Inn now has a direct line at (928) 781-6362 and the office is open daily. There's no longer a kitchen, but guests have a coffee room. The inn is part of a student-training program.
Page 151: Thunderbird Lodge has a website www.tbirdlodge.com.
Page 153 (Navajo, New Mexico): Assayi Lake in the Chuska Mountains is 36 acres; it has trout fishing (not catfish); the campground has improved facilities and a $15 fee per site ($25 for groups of 7 or more) or $10 day use; closed in winter. No drinking water is available at present.
Page 157 (Visiting Hopi Villages): Photography can really upset the Hopi, who greatly value their privacy. Tourists who try to sneak a photo also run the risk of losing their film and camera. Not even landscape shots should be made.
Page 157: The hospital at Keams Canyon has closed, replaced by the new Hopi Health Care Center, located between Polacca and Second Mesa; tel. (928) 737-6000.
Page 157-159: Awatovi is currently closed, though some rock art sites elsewhere on the reservation may be visited with an authorized guide.
Page 162: Hopi Cultural Center has a website www.hopiculturalcenter.com.
Page 162: The small Tsakurshovi shop 1.5 miles east of the Cultural Center has a very good selection of Hopi art and crafts plus books, music, and "Don't Worry be Hopi" t-shirts.
Page 162-163 (Old Oraibi): Hamana's Hopi Expressions is the new name for Old Oraibi Crafts in the village; the shop is open daily except holidays.
Page 172: Museum of Northern Arizona's Zuni Marketplace runs in early September; the Festival of Pai Arts is now held about mid-September. A Festival of Hispanic Arts & Crafts is held in late May. The museum sponsors many excellent shows and talks--it's worth calling or checking the website to see what's coming up.
Page 174: The Scenic Sky Ride begins its season on Memorial Day weekend. Cost is $9 adult, $6.50 seniors 65-69, $5 age 8-12.
Page 174: Pioneer Museum has shortened its name.
Page174-175: Lowell Observatory's Sky Tonight Program not only runs Mon.-Sat. nights in summer, but Saturdays all year and some weekdays in spring and autumn.
Page 177: Riordan Mansion State Historic Park has changed its schedule slightly to daily 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. from May to Oct. and daily 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. the rest of the year. Tours leave on the hour with the last one at 4 p.m.
Page 177 (Northern Arizona University): Names of the art galleries have changed to Old Main Art Gallery in the Old Main/Ashurst Bldg. and Beasley Gallery in the Creative Arts Building. The Old Main Art Gallery displays changing exhibits on the second floor, where there's also a gift shop, and the permanent Weiss Collection (paintings, sculpture, and antique furniture) on the third floor.
Page 178: The Arboretum is now open daily for its April 1 to Dec. 15 season and has a new website www.thearb.org.
Page 180 (Hostels): The Weatherford Hotel no longer operates a hostel.
Page 180 (Historic Downtown Hotels): Old-style rooms are available at the Weatherford Hotel, but guests need to be aware that the hotel is primarily an entertainment venue and noise from the bars can go on late into the evening!
Page 181 (Budget Motels: East of Downtown): Timberline Motel and Alpine Motel have closed.
Page 184: Down Under restaurant has closed. Charly's Pub and Restaurant no longer serves breakfasts.
Page 185: Hassib's has become Aladdin's and still serves tasty eastern Mediterranean food at good prices.
Page 186: Kelly's Christmas Tree Restaurant has closed.
Page 190 (Long-Distance Bus): Nava-Hopi no longer operates.
Page 195: Meteor Crater now costs $10 adults, $9 ages 60 and over, and $5 children 6-17. The guided rim walk is highly recommended to get a feel for the size and features of the giant crater and to learn more of its history. Longer hikes can be arranged by reservation.
Page 198: Bonito Campground now costs $12 per site.
Page 202: The Scenic Sky Ride begins its season on Memorial Day weekend. Cost is $9 adult, $6.50 seniors 65-69, $5 age 8-12.
Page 211: Grand Canyon Railway now leaves the Williams station at 10 a.m., arrives at the Grand Canyon at 12:15 p.m., leaves Grand Canyon at 3:30 p.m., and returns to Williams at 5:45 p.m.
Page 212: The Johnstonian has closed. Terry Ranch Bed & Breakfast, a large log building with a Country Victorian decor, now costs $125-170 d for rooms, all with private bath.
Page 212: Red Lake, AZ Campground and Grand Canyon-Red Lake Hostel now has a deli; tents cost $12, RVs $18 w/hookups; e-mail is redlake@infomagic.com. There's no longer a website.
Page 213 (Food): Cruisers Cafe 66 has good American food and lots of Route 66 atmosphere at 233 W. Historic Route 66 downtown; tel. (928) 635-0631. Max and Thelma's at the Grand Canyon Railway depot is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; it has railroad and Southwest decor and is named for the railway's owners.
Page 213-214 (Events): A Summer Rodeo Series provides action as working cowboys show their skills on Fri. and Sat. nights at 7:30 p.m. from Mid-June to mid-Aug.; $10 age 13 and up; tel. (928) 635-0573 or 699-6142. Festival in the Pines no longer takes place.
Page 214 (Recreation): Elephant Rocks Golf Course has completed its expansion to 18 holes.
Page 214 (Information): Williams Ranger District office has a new telephone of (928) 635-5600.
Page 215 (Tours and Transportation): Amtrak trains stop on request at Williams Junction early morning eastbound and late evening westbound; ask about a shuttle service at the Fray Marcos Hotel; tel. (928) 635-4010. Nava-Hopi buses no longer serve Williams.
Page 215: Grand Canyon Deer Farm now has a website www.deerfarm.com.
Page 220: Mormon Lake Lodge has changed its RV park prices to $24 RV w/hookups, $9 RV no hookups, and $6 tent. The riding stables are now called High Mountain Stables and have a new telephone number (928) 354-2359.
Page 223: Chevelon-Heber Ranger District has been renamed Black Mesa Ranger District. The former Heber Ranger Station is now Black Mesa Ranger Station. This is an old name of the Mogollon Rim area and not related to the Black Mesa of northeastern Arizona.
Page 224-225: The reservation number for Woods Canyon Lake and Canyon Point Campgrounds has changed to (877) 444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Prices have gone up $2 for sites.
Page 226-234: Red Rock Pass Recreation Fee Program: New recreation fees apply for visitors in the Oak Creek Canyon and Red Rock areas of the Coconino National Forest. You don't need the pass if parking in concession-operated day-use and campgrounds or if you are just stopping to admire the view and stay close and within sight of your vehicle. This program has been confusing because certain fees will be collected by the existing concessionaire and some by Forest Service staff. Parking fees for recreation on public land may seem unreasonable, but the hard fact is that Congress has failed to provide desperately needed funds to maintain the heavily used trails, roads, parking, historic sites, and picnic areas in these areas. The Red Rock Passes cost $5 daily, $15 weekly, and $20 annual. They're available at visitor centers, forest service offices, and vending machines; people with Golden Age or Golden Access cards get a discount on the longer-term passes.
V Bar V Ranch Petroglyph Site contains an impressive group of prehistoric rock art near Beaver Creek Campground. One count found 1,032 petroglyphs in the 13 panels here. The site is currently open Fri.-Mon. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; $5 per vehicle; tel. (928) 282-4119 (Sedona Ranger District office). From the I-17 Sedona Exit 298, turn east on Forest Road 618 about three miles and follow signs past the campground.
Page 226: Sedona Arts Center is open daily 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; the new website is www.sedonaartscenter.com.
Page 226: Sedona Heritage Museum is open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (noon-4 p.m. in summer); admission is $3, free for children under 12.
Page 236: Enchantment Resort is building a new spa, which will have its own accommodations and restaurant, though both areas of the resort will be available to all guests. Enchantment's new website is www.enchantmentresort.com.
Page 236: Forest Houses Resort no longer has a toll-free number. This is one of the few resorts in the area to accept pets.
Page 236: Campgrounds in Oak Creek Canyon now charge $15. Cave Spring Campground is the author's favorite due to a secluded location off the highway and new coin-operated showers.
Page 240: The wide-screen theater in the Village of Oak Creek has changed its name to Sedona SuperVue and has a new website www.supervue.com.
Page 240 (Events): Hopi Days no longer happens.
Page 240 (Bookstores): The Happy Wanderer has closed.
Page 241 (Information): Sedona-Oak Creek Chamber of Commerce has a new website www.visitsedona.com.
Page 241 (Services): the hospital is now called Verde Valley Medical Center.
Page 242: Skydance Helicopters no longer has an office on N. Hwy. 89; see them at the airport.
Page 246 (Food): Bo's Valley View Ranch Restaurant has closed.
Page 246 (Recreation): Verde River Boat Rentals has closed.
Page 246 (Information and Services): Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce has moved to 385 S. Main downtown; the new mailing address is P.O. Box 3520, Camp Verde, AZ 86322.
Page 251: Tuzigoot National Monument no longer has burials on display.
Page 252-253 (Food): White Horse Inn is now Famous Sam's. Greenhouse Cafe has closed. Half Penny's is now Gerda's. JR's Black Hills Restaurant has closed. Smith's is now Fry's Food and Drug. Mount Hope Natural Foods has moved to 853 S. Main Street.
Page 253 (Entertainment and Events): Old Town Palace has closed.
Page 253 (Information and Services): The hospital has been renamed Verde Valley Medical Center.
Page 255: Gold King Mine & Ghost Town continues to expand its truck collection with 130 vehicles at last count, including a 1902 Studebaker electric that still runs. Seniors 65 and over get in free. The antique truck and equipment show now takes place in June.
Page 255 (Accommodations): Jerome Grand Hotel is highly recommended for its atmosphere, service and great views; the toll-free number is (888) 817-6788; website is www.jeromegrandhotel.net. Jerome's Bistro inside offers fine dining for lunch and dinner and a Sun. brunch; tel. (928) 639-3197.
Page 256 (Food): The House of Joy restaurant has closed; it's now a gift shop. The Manna House has closed too. Grand View Restaurant is now Jerome's Bistro (see Jerome Grand Hotel above). Wedge on the Edge is now A Pizza Heaven serving lunch and dinner daily except Tues.; tel. (928) 649-1843.
Page 256 (Information and Services): The Jerome Chamber of Commerce has a website www.jeromechamber.com.
Page 259: Sharlot Hall Museum has a new website www.sharlot.org.
Page 261: Smoki Museum has extended its season to mid-April through October; $4 adult, $3 senior 65+, $2 student.
Page 261: The Bead Museum has moved to 5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, Arizona 85301; tel. (623) 931-2737.
Page 261: Phippen Museum has a website www.phippenartmuseum.org.
Page 261: Fort Whipple will have an interpretive center in Building 11 in the next few years; ask at the Sharlot Hall Museum.
Page 262 (Bed & Breakfasts): Mt. Vernon Inn has closed.
Page 263 (Campgrounds): Group reservation number for Upper Wolf Creek Campground is (877) 444-6777. All sites at White Spar and Lynx Lake Campgrounds are now first-come, first-served.
Page 264: Black Bear Cafe is closed. Berry's Soup and Sandwich Express has moved to Prescott Valley.
Page 265 (Asian Cuisines): Thaifoon has closed.
Page 265 (Events): The World's Oldest Rodeo, part of Prescott's Frontier Days during the July 4th holiday, has a website www.worldsoldestrodeo.com. The Frontier Days Parade is also great fun and one of the state's biggest, lasting about two hours.
Page 266 (Shopping): Satisfied Mind has closed.
Page 266-267 (Information and Services): The Bradshaw District office has closed. The Supervisor's Office downtown will have information for the district.
Page 269: Accommodations in Crown King are the Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch (tel. 928-632-4477), Bear Creek Cabins (tel. 928-632-5035), and Cedar Roost (tel. 928-632-5564).
Page 269: The Mill Restaurant at Crown King isn't just named for 1893 Gladiator Stamp Mill--the mill holds the roof up. It and other old mining equipment provide a historic atmosphere in a hillside location for fine dining, open all year Fri.-Sun. for lunch and dinner and Sun. for breakfast.
Page 269: Turney Gulch Campground has a new group reservation number of (877) 444-6777.
Page 276: The interpretive Camp Beale Springs Trail leads to foundations of a military post, about half a mile each way. Stop first at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts for a map and gate key.
Page 278 (Accommodations): Hotel Brunswick now has a toll-free number (888) 559-1800. The excellent Hubb's Cafe specializes in Continental cuisine; it's open Mon.-Sat. for lunch and dinner.
Page 279 (Food): Hubb's Cafe no longer serves breakfast; see Hotel Brunswick above. Your Mother's Eating Emporium & Brew Pub has closed. Portofino Ristorante Italiano is a great dining spot; it's now open Tues.-Fri. for lunch (may not be available in summer) and Mon.-Sat. for dinner; pizza is no longer served.
Page 280 (Vicinity of Kingman): Old Route 66 Visitor Center & General Store is packed with memorabilia of the old highway. It's on Route 66 northeast of Kingman opposite the Hackberry turnoff between Mileposts 80 and 81.
Page 284 (Oatman): You can tour Gold Road Mine, where the gold boom started. A guide gives you a hard hat and transports you in a getman vehicle up to the original entrance. On an easy one-hour walk you’ll see the workings and learn about how miners did their job. Longer tours can be arranged by reservation; tel. (928) 768-1600, www.goldroadmine.com. Head east 2.5 miles on Route 66 up into the Black Mountains.
Page 290: Due to security concerns at Hoover Dam, you may not bring packs, purses, or camera bags on tours; no lockers are available. See www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam.
Page 294: Lake Havasu State Park—Windsor Beach Unit now has a day use fee of $7 for both weekdays and weekends.
Page 297: Tours: Lake Havasu Boat Tours no longer operates. Bluewater Charters has stopped offering sunset dinner and casino tours.
Page 299: Accommodations in Parker: Holiday Kasbah Motel is now a Motel 6.
Page 301: Parker Food: Little China Restaurant has closed.
Page 302: Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce has a website http://quartzsitearizona.us
Page 308: Saihati Camel Farm has closed.
Page 311: Yuma Convention & Visitors Bureau has a new website www.visityuma.com and a telephone number of (928) 783-0071. Kofa National Wildlife Refuge is now open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Page 311: Yuma Valley Railway now has an extended route beginning from the station at First Street and Second Avenue behind the City Hall in Yuma. Tours last 3-3.5 hours.
Page 325: Museo Chicano in downtown Phoenix has moved one block east to 147 E. Adams St.
Page 326: At Rosson House and Heritage Square, the Salt River Project exhibits in the Silva House have closed. Pizzeria Blanco is open for dinner only. The Thomas House next door dates to 1909.
Page 327-328: Phoenix Street Railway is at 1218 N. Central Ave.; tel. (602) 254-0307, www.phoenixtrolley.com.
Page 328: Phoenix Art Museum has 16,000 works of art and a new website www.phxart.org. Adult, student, and senior prices have gone up one dollar.
Page 328 (North of Phoenix): The new Agua Fria National Monument protects late prehistoric (1250-1450 A.D.) sites near the Agua Fria River between Black Canyon City and Cordes Junction. President Clinton made the proclamation establishing the monument in January 2000. You can learn more about the area and see some photos at http://www.az.blm.gov/aguafria/pmesa.htm.
Page 329: Plotkin Judaica Museum has a new telephone area code of (480).
Page 329: Wildlife World Zoo has added a carousel. Admission runs $10.95 adult now. The telephone area code is now (623), website is www.wildlifeworld.com.
Page 329: Deer Valley Rock Art Center is in the Hedgpeth Hills. The telephone area code is now (623). Adult admission is $4.
Page 329: Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum now has an area code of (623).
Page 331: Desert Discovery Trail at Desert Botanical Garden is only one-third mile.
Page 341-342: Tempe Historical Museum now has free admission. There's no longer an Arizona tourist-information service here.
Page 342: (Rio Salado Project). Tempe Town Lake is now open. A two-mile section of the barren gravel riverbed of the Salt River just north of Tempe has been transformed into a lake with parks on each shore. Dams hold the water in, which arrives via a canal. Visitors can bring their own non-motorized boats or rent one. Tempe Beach Park on the south shore offers picnic tables and playgrounds. Rio Lago Cruise here runs tours and rents a variety of small boats; tel. (480) 517-4050.
Page 347: Scottsdale Historical Museum has a website www.scottsdalemuseum.org.
Page 347: Scottsdale Center for the Arts has opened the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in a nearby building. Exhibits change every two-three months and continue to appear in the main building as well. Each building has a gift shop, sometimes selling works related to the shows. There's now an admission charge to see the art here and at the main building, but entry is free on Thursdays, when exhibits stay open until 9 p.m. The Center is now open during the summer.
Page 348: Buffalo Museum of America has moved north to the Mogollon Rim at 2269 Hwy. 260 near Overgaard; look for the western-style buildings of the Bison Ranch development on the south side of the highway. It's open Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. with shorter hours in winter; tel. (928) 535-4141.
Page 348: Taliesin West has a new website www.franklloydwright.org. The "Panorama" walking tour now costs $14.50 for adults and $12 for seniors and students; the tours leave daily at least every half hour. "Desert Walks" run October 7 to April 15.
Page 349: Fleischer Museum will move or close soon. Call the museum or Scottsdale Visitor & Convention Bureau for the lastest information; you could also try the museum's website www.fleischer.org.
Page 356: Mesa Southwest Museum has expanded with impressive new exhibits, including halls dedicated to dinosaurs, astronomy, and minerals. Admission is now $6 adult, $5 seniors and students, and $3 children 3-12. You can find the latest through the city's website www.ci.mesa.az.us.
Page 356: Arizona Museum for Youth has a changed website www.ci.mesa.az.us/amfy/.
Page 356-357: Arizona Temple no longer offers garden tours.
Page 357: Mesa Historical Museum closes June through August.
Page 361: (Events: March): Scottsdale Celebration of Fine Art has a website www.celebrateart.com.
Page 363: The Scottsdale Imax has closed, but you can still see the giant-screen movies at Arizona Mills Imax in Tempe; tel. (480) 949-3100.
Page 366: Telephone area codes of The Cactus League information and ticket outlets have changed to 408.
Page 367: Tubing Down the Lower Salt River has a website www.saltrivertubing.com.
Page 371: Maricopa County Parks can be reached at 3475 W. Durango St., Phoenix, AZ 85009 and through the website www.maricopa.gov. Day-use fees have gone up one dollar.
Page 375: Saguaro Lake The Desert Belle telephone is now (480) 984-5311 (Lakeshore Restaurant). Mesa Ranger District's telephone is now (480) 610-3300.
Page 379: Tempe Books and Maps: Changing Hands has moved to the southwest corner of McClintock and Guadalupe; tel. (480) 730-0205.
Page 379: Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau has moved their tourist information office to a new downtown location at 50 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004. You can park in front (15-min. meters) or one block east in the Phoenix Civic Center garage. Staff are at tel. (602) 254-6500 or toll-free (877) 225-5749. The new website is www.phoenixcvb.com.
Page 379: Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau now has their own website at www.tempecvb.com.
Page 379: Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau has their own website www.mesacvb.com.
Page 380: New telephone area codes have gone into effect in the Phoenix area. Central Phoenix retains 602, but areas to the east and north (Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Cave Creek, etc.) now use 480. The west Valley (Glendale, Peoria, etc.) now has 623.
Page 380: Important Valley of the Sun Telephone Numbers uses area code 408 for the two ASU listings; the other numbers retain their 602 code, except for 911 which works from all area codes. The last listing, for Arizona Roads, no longer works.
Page 380: Public Lands Information Center in downtown Phoenix now offers custom topographic and land-use maps for Arizona. The helpful office has a new e-mail address az_plic@blm.gov and a website www.publiclands.org.
Page 381: Mesa Ranger District's telephone is (480) 610-3300.
Page: 383-384 (Air): Sky Harbor International Airport can be reached at Tel. (602) 273-3455, www.phxskyharbor.com.
Page 384: Zane Grey Museum at 503 W. Main St. in Payson has exhibits and books about the novelist's life and work, including his movie business. It's open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $2 adult, $1 students.
Page 385 (Campgrounds): Reservations are now done by National Recreation Reservation Service at (877) 444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.
Page 387: Payson Chamber of Commerce has a new website www.rimcountrychamber.com.
Page 389: Payson Zoo has closed.
Page 393: Information: Mesa Ranger District's telephone is (480) 610-3300.
Page 394: Information: Mesa Ranger District's telephone is (480) 610-3300.
Page 396: Dolly Steamboat's telephone is (480) 827-9144.
Page 397: Tortilla Campground information is at (480) 610-3300.
Page 398: Practicalities: Roosevelt Lake RV Park & Motel is now Spring Creek RV Park & Motel. RV rates are $20 with hookups.
Page 404: Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce has a new mailing address of 1360 N. Broad St., Globe, AZ 85502.
Page 404: Globe Ranger District office of the Tonto National Forest also has a new mailing address.
Page 406-407: Picket Post House has closed as a museum.
Page 408: Pinal County Historical Museum is open Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun. noon-4 p.m.; it's closed July 15-Aug. 31st.
Page 411: Gila Indian Center now has a (408) area code. Casa Blanca RV Park, formerly next to Gila Indian Center, has closed.
Page 414: Flying E Dude Ranch has a new website www.flyingeranch.com.
Page 415: Merv Griffin's Wickenburg Inn and Dude Ranch has closed. It's becoming a haven for abused children.
Page 415: Williams Family Ranch has a website www.williams-family-ranch.com.
Pages 424 and 427: La Posada is one of Arizona's most atmospheric historic hotels. A visit or stay is highly recommended. Its name means "resting Place." The website is www.laposada.org and the new e-mail address is laposadahotel@earthlink.net. The Turquoise Room & Martini Lounge should open soon.
Page 428 (Vicinity of Winslow and Holbrook): Backroads between Winslow and Holbrook pass near Rock Art Ranch, which has some outstanding petroglyphs. The working cattle ranch also features what's said to be the last remaining bunkhouse of the Hashknife Outfit. Tours and wagon rides can be arranged year-round except for Sundays, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; call (928)288-3260 before coming out. Winslow and Holbrook tourist offices have a brochure with map.
Page 430: Holbrook Chamber of Commerce is open now daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Page 435: Snowflake-area residents are excited about a new LDS temple planned to open in spring 2001.
Page 436: The Snowflake Taylor Chamber of Commerce has a new mailing address of 110 N. Main St., Snowflake, AZ 85937.
Page 441: Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce may be moving in 2001. The new e-mail address is plcofc@cybertrails.com and the web address is www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com. There's now a toll-free number, (800) 573-4031.
Page 441: Lakeside Ranger Station is no longer open Saturdays. Website for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf.
Page 443 (Information): www.wmatoutdoors.com has recreation information for the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation.
Page 446 (Kinishba): A permit was no longer required to visit the site, but one should check first with the Apache Cultural Center.
Page 448: Reservation Lake has a new telephone number (928) 521-7458.
Page 449: Horseshoe Lake has a new telephone number of (928) 521-2613.
Page 456-457: Raven Site Ruin has closed with no word if it will reopen. Phones were not being answered and the website had not been updated.
457-458: Lyman Lake State Park: Tours to Ultimate Petroglyph site and Rattlesnake Point now run from the first weekend in May to the last weekend in September. You can also visit the sites on your own, though you'll need a boat to reach the Ultimate Petroglyph site.
Page 462: Hannagan Meadow Lodge no longer has an (800) number, but is online at www.hannaganmeadow.com.
Page 467: Graham County Historical Museum recently moved into spacious quarters of the historic Thatcher School Building, where you can trace the area’s changes from prehistoric times to the present day. The themed rooms have pottery and stone tools of Native Americans, pioneer home furnishings, farming and ranching gear, school and community displays, dolls, and a Wall of Fame. A Piano Room hosts temporary exhibits. Call for hours, tel. (520) 348-0470. The school is on Hwy. 70 at 4th Ave. in Thatcher, about 3 miles northwest of Safford.
Page 476: Apache Cultural Center is open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Page 480-481: Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block has extended the art library hours to Mon.-Fri. Free entry day is now Saturday.
Page 482: La Cocina is open daily for lunch only.
Page 487: Arizona Historical Society Museum has a new website www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org.
Page 489: Center for Creative Photography hours are now Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Page 489-490: Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium no longer has free admission on Wednesday.
Page 491: More than 400 features have been filmed at Old Tucson Studios. Website is www.oldtucson.com.
Page 502: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has contracted with Pima Air and Space Museum to run informative bus tours of AMARC's aircraft storage areas lasting about one hour, Mon.-Friday. Cost is $6 adult, $5 senior and military, and $3 age 7-12 with discounts when combined with museum admission. Call the museum for times and reservations at (520) 574-0462 or inquire at the counter by its entrance.
Page 516: Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau has a new downtown location of 110 S. Church Ave., Suite 9100, Tucson, AZ 85701 and a new website www.visittucson.org.
Page 519 (Air): Tucson International Airport can be reached at Tel. (520) 573-8000; the website has changed to www.tucsonairport.org.
Page 539 (Patagonia and Vicinity): San Rafael Ranch State Park is planned to open about 2002 near Lochiel, southeast of Patagonia. The ranch is on the last Spanish land grant and will offer wildlife viewing, hiking, and interpretive programs.
Page 545-546: Ramsey Canyon Preserve has enlarged its parking, so only groups should call for parking reservations.
Page 549: Tombstone's Historama presentations now take place on the hour 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $2.50, under 6 free.
Page 552: Tombstone Information and Services: The Visitor Information Center address to P.O. Box 1314, Tombstone, AZ 85638; hours are daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The post office has moved to the corner of Safford and Haskell.
Page 556: Bisbee Information and Services: Bisbee Chamber of Commerce is at 31 Main Street. Sat.-Sun. hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There's a new website www.bisbeearizona.com.
Page 563: Willcox Chamber of Commerce in the Cochise Visitor Center has a new website www.willcoxchamber.com.
Page 563: The Museum of the Southwest is now called the Chiricahua Regional Museum and Research Center (tel. (520) 384-3971) and has moved to 127 E. Maley St., around the corner from the Rex Allen Cowboy Museum. The restored Historic Railroad Depot, nearby on 101 S. Railroad Ave., has exhibits and a video.
Page 563: Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum: Rex Allen, Sr. died in 1999 after a long career.
Page 565: San Pedro & Southwestern Railroad had ceased passenger operations.
Page 569 (Booklist): Arizona Highways has a new website www.arizonahighways.com.
Page 570 (Booklist): Tucson Official Visitors Guide. The Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau has a new website www.visittucson.org
Page 573 (Booklist): The book All About Saguaros by Hodge, Carle should be listed under Natural Sciences on page 579.
Additional Recommended Books
Jackson, Marie D. Stone Landmarks; Flagstaff's Geology and Historic Building Stones. Piedra Azul Press. With this well-illustrated guide, you'll learn about the area's fascinating geology, fossils, and human history on a walking tour of downtown Flagstaff and visits to nearby attractions.
Jensen, Jamie. Road Trip USA: California and the Southwest. Avalon Travel Publishing. The author of Road Trip USA has focused on Arizona and adjacent states. Maps and illustrations, many in color, accompany the highway tour descriptions. You'll also find Road Trip USA online at www.travelmatters.com.
Green, J.D. and Jim Ohlman, editor. Hiking in the Grand Canyon Backcountry. Tower of Ra Publishing, 1501 Tina Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744. You'll find the popular trails here, but the book's real value is in taking you to some of the most remote destinations in the Grand Canyon.
Lucchitta, Ivo. Hiking Arizona's Geology. The Mountaineers Books. On any of the 41 hikes described here, you'll experience not only the fine scenery, but also how it all came to be. The introduction and illustrations clearly explain geologic terms and Arizona's rocks.
Williams, Tyler. Canyoneering Arizona. Funhog Press, PO Box 1334, Flagstaff, AZ 86002. The well-organized text and maps show the way into the state's enchanting canyons. You won't find the Grand Canyon here, but some of its tributaries are described. The book takes in the Colorado Plateau, the Mogollon Rim, and some of the desert ranges.
Martin, Tom. Day Hikes from the River. Vishnu Temple Press, PO Box 30821, Flagstaff, AZ 86003. Some of the best Grand Canyon hiking is only accessible by running the Colorado River. Long-legged river rat Tom has provided 75 detailed route descriptions with topo maps.
Leavengood, Betty. Grand Canyon Women: Lives Shaped by Landscape. Pruett Publishing. Fascinating accounts of a prospector's wife, an architect, river runners, mule wranglers, rangers, and explorers.
Walters, Lon. Vegetarian Southwest: Recipes from the Region's Favorite Restaurants. Northland Publishing. All of these are "home tested" and include helpful hints on the use of chilies, mole (sauce), tofu, beans, spices, and other ingredients. Color photos show some of the soups, entrees, salads, and breads that you can try.
Have you found new information that you'd like to pass on for Arizona travelers? If so, please send an e-mail at arizonahandbook@yahoo.com.