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The America the Beautiful Pass replaces the old Golden Eagle and National Parks passes and gives 12 months of entry to federally administered fee areas including those of the National Park System, USDA Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau of Reclamation. People 62 or older or those who receive disability benefits may be eligible for Senior or Access passes. See http://store.usgs.gov/pass/ for details.
Effective May 1, 2007, the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (Proposition 201) prohibits smoking, with certain exceptions, in restaurants, bars, and workplaces.
Page 26: On the Central Phoenix map inset, America West Arena has become US Airways Center and the Bank One Ballpark has become Chase Field. Also, Civic Plaza is now the Phoenix Convention Center.
Page 27: Phoenix's Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum website has changed to www.mines.az.gov
Page 29. Bank One Ballpark has become Chase Field. You'll find information on tours at http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com
Page 30: Phoenix's George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center website has changed to www.gwcmccphx.org. Call for hours.
Page 31: Phoenix's Heard Museum's multi-media program is now titled, HOME: Native People in the Southwest. The museum has branches with exhibits and sales galleries at a changed location in north Scottsdale (The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480/488-9817) and at a new location in Surprise (16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, 623/344-2200); check the website www.heard.org or call for details.
Page 32: Deer Valley Rock Art Center website has changed to www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/dvrac
Page 35-36: Mystery Castle is closed Mon.–Wed. & June–September.
Page 40: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites has changed name to Quality Inn & Suites with a new toll-free number, 877/424-6423.
Page 47: Arizona State University's visitors center is now at 215 E. 7th St. (P.O. Box 875405, Tempe, AZ 85287-5405).
Page 49: For tours of Gammage Auditorium, call 480/965-0458.
Page 52: Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse has moved to 5700 West North Loop Rd., just west of I-10 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Exit 162, on the Gila River Indian Reservation. Phone numbers and website remain unchanged.
Page 52: Heard Museum North has moved farther north to The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Road. Telephone is the same. Admission has gone up to $5 adults, $4 seniors (55+), $2 students.
Page 54-55: James Hotel has changed its name to Mondrian Scottsdale (7353 E. Indian School Rd., 480/308-1100 or 800/697-1791, www.mondrianscottsdale.com) with new local and toll-free numbers and website. This stylish vision of modern glamour provides a restful haven downtown. Asia de Cuba Restaurant combines elements of Asian and Cuban cuisine.
Page 55: The Boulders website has changed to www.theboulders.com
Page 57: Mesa Southwest Museum website has changed to www.cityofmesa.org/swmuseum
Page 57: Sirrine House in Mesa is no longer open for tours.
Page 58: Mesa Arts Center (1 E. Main St. at SE corner of Main and Center Sts., 480/644-6560 gallery info, 480/644-6500 box office, www.mesaartscenter.com) covers an entire block in the heart of downtown with a delightful group of galleries, theaters, and studios. Look for design elements inspired by the Sonoran Desert as you wander the landscaped grounds amidst the glass-walled buildings. The five galleries of Mesa Contemporary Arts offer works by emerging and internationally renowned artists. Experience Broadway-style theater, classical and pop music, dance, and family entertainment from local and visiting companies in one of the four theaters or at an outside performance area. Professionally taught classes in the art studios let you try your hand at creating visual arts or going onstage. The Store at Mesa Arts Center sells works of art from local and national artists. Parking options include the lots on the south side off First Avenue and a garage on the east side off Sirrine Street.
Page 58: Arizona Wing CAF Museum website has changed to www.arizonawingcaf.com.
Page 59: Chandler Historical Museum has a website www.chandlermuseum.org and new hours of 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
Page 59: Arizona Railway Museum has a new location in Chandler at 330 E. Ryan Rd. in Tumbleweed Park, east of Arizona Avenue. There's no longer a museum. Guided tours through Pullman cars recall a bygone era of rail travel. You may also see volunteers restoring steam and diesel locomotives and variety of freight cars.
Page 62. The FBR Phoenix Open Golf Tournament is now the FBR Open Golf Tournament, 602/870-0163, www.fbropen.com
Page 64: The April event Sunday on Central no longer takes place.
Page 65: Arizona Broadway Theatre (7701 W. Paradise Lane in Peoria, 623/776-8400 www.azbroadwaytheatre.com) offers professional dinner theatre in the northwestern part of the greater Phoenix area. It's at the intersection of 77th Avenue and Paradise Lane and adjacent to Arrowhead Towne Center.
Page 66: Scottsdale Center for the Arts has changed its name to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and has a new website www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Page 67: A League of Our Own in Phoenix has moved to 455 North Third St. in the Arizona Center and has a new telephone, 602/252-2131.
Page 68: El Pedregal Festival Marketplace no longer has a branch of the Heard Museum; the branch has moved north to The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Road.
Page 70: The NFL's Arizona Cardinals now play home football games at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.
Page 70: The FBR Open Golf Tournament has a new telephone 602/870-0163 and website www.fbropen.com.
Page 70: Manzanita Speedway has changed its website to www.manzanitaspeedway.us
Page 73: Encanto Park's Enchanted Island has a new telephone 602/254-1200 and website www.enchantedisland.com
Page 84: The Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau's downtown office is moving in autumn 2007 one block to the north to 125 N. 2nd St., Suite 120, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Page 84: Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau website has changed to www.visitmesa.com
Page 87: Grand Canyon Airlines no longer flies from the Scottsdale airport.
Page 104: Under Globe Recreation, Apache Gold Casino & Resort has a new website www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com
Page 123: Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block is now closed Mondays.
Page 131: University of Arizona Visitor Center is now at 811 N. Euclid Avenue (the NW corner of Euclid Ave. & University Blvd.).
Page 131-132: University of Arizona Museum of Art website has changed to http://artmuseum.arizona.edu. Hours are now year-round at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Page 132-133. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium has changed hours to noon-5 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Wed.-Fri., noon-9 p.m. Sat., and 7-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat. evenings. Public viewings of the stars, planets, and galaxies use the center's 16-inch telescope (7-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat. weather permitting).
Page 140: At Biosphere 2 www.b2science.org, the University of Arizona recently stepped in with plans to use the space for studies of climate and water.
Page 145: Santa Catalina Ranger District website has changed to www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado
Page 151: Laffs Comedy Caffe has changed its website to www.laffscomedyclub.com
Page 151: Tucson Convention Center has changed its website www.tucsonaz.gov/tcc
Page 152: The Welch's/Fry's LPGA Golf Championship no longer takes place.
Page 153: April's Spring Fling has changed its website to http://springfling.arizona.edu
Page 154: Popular Outdoor Outfitters in Tucson seems to have closed.
Page 154: For Reid Park and other city parks, Tucson Parks & Recreation's website has changed to www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec
Page 157: The Ghost Ranch Lodge appears to be closed for conversion to apartments.
Page 157: The Smugglers Inn appears to have closed.
Page 159:
Westin La Paloma website has changed to www.westinlapalomaresort.comPage 161: Govinda’s Natural Food Buffet now has a website www.govindasoftucson.com
Page 163: Websites with the Mexican Consulate no longer work, but you can visit www.mexonline.com/consulate.htm
Page 164: Great Western Tours no longer seems to be in operation.
Page 182: Fort Huachuca Museum, telephone has changed to 520/533-5736.
Page 183: In Sierra Vista Events, the Sierra Stampede no longer rides. Festival of Color isn't always on the 4th weekend of October.
Page 184: Pueblo del Sol RV Resort has closed.
Page 185: The Diner and Golden China Restaurant have closed.
Page 193: Tombstone's Western Film Festival & Book Exposition, formerly on July 4th, no longer takes place.
Page 196: Bisbee's Queen Mine Tour now has a website http://queenminetour.com
Page 197: Old Bisbee Repertory Theater has taken over from Center for the Arts with new phone and website, 520/432-9064 www.bisbeerep.com
Page 200: Bisbee Visitor Center now provides tourist information at #2 Copper Queen Plaza (P.O. Box 1642, Bisbee, AZ 85603), 520/432-3554 or 866/224-7233, www.discoverbisbee.com
Page 200: Bisbee Internet Cafe seems to have closed.
Page 200: Warren-Bisbee Railway no longer runs.
Page 200: Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory website has changed to www.sabo.org
Page 202: Douglas Ranger District has moved to 1192 W. Saddleview Rd., Douglas, AZ 85607. It's off US 191 northwest of Douglas.
Page 203: Slaughter Ranch Museum has raised admission from $5.00 to $8.00 for adults; children under 14 are still free.
Page 204: Douglas Ranger District (for the Chiricahua Mountains) has moved to 1192 W. Saddleview Rd., Douglas, AZ 85607. It's off US 191 northwest of Douglas.
Page 210: Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum now has a website www.rexallenmuseum.org
Page 212: Amerind Foundation Museum is now open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. year-round except major holidays.
Page 214: San Pedro Golf Club has a new website www.sanpedrogolf.com
Page 214: Benson's Skywatcher’s Inn is now Astronomers Inn and has a new website www.astronomersinn.com
Page 215: Cochise Terrace RV Resort has a new website www.cochiseterrace.com
Page 215: Benson Visitor Center has a new website http://bensonvisitorcenter.com
Page 218-219: Kitt Peak now has a small charge for guided tours. Rates for observing programs have gone up. Visitor center exhibits and self-guided tours are still free.
Page 220-222: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument has been suffering from drug running and illegal immigrants. Call ahead or check the website for current conditions. Most of Puerto Blanco Drive, along with Quitobaquito Oasis and Senita Basin, have been closed, as has much of the backcountry. Also check for road construction and seasonal closures. The first five miles of the Puerto Blanco Drive northwest of the visitor center are open, and all of the Ajo Mountain Drive is open.
Page 234: Yuma Valley Railway had stopped running due to lack of funds.
Page 237: Yuma Visitors Bureau now provides tourist information at 377 S. Main St., Suite 102, Yuma, AZ 85364; the office is closed Sunday.
Page 238: US Airways www.usairways.com/awa has taken over America West Airlines and its flights out of Yuma.
Page 239: Mexico (Algodones shopping) has a website www.losalgodones.com
Page 244: Quartzsite's Tyson’s Well Stage Station now has a website, www.quartzsitemuseum.com and may stay open all year.
Page 244: Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce has moved to 100 E. Main St. (P.O. Box 85, Quartzsite, AZ 85346-0085) and has a new website http://quartzsitearizona.us/. The office is closed Sun. May–Oct.
Page 264: Hubbs Bistro is now the Brunswick Bistro and serves American and Continental cuisine; no lunch is served Sat.–Sun.
Page 269: Gold Road Mine near Oatman no longer offers tours according to its website www.goldroadmine.com.
Page 275: Hoover Dam Visitor Center has new telephone numbers 702/494-2517 or 866/730-9097.
Page 291: U.S. Geological Survey Flagstaff Science Center website has changed to http://arizona.usgs.gov/Flagstaff
Page 292: The Arboretum at Flagstaff season and rates have changed to April 1–Oct. 31, $5 adults, $2 youth 6–17.
Page 296: The Flagstaff Hiking Club organizes informal group hikes in the Flagstaff area and welcomes visitors, http://flagstaffhikingclub.com
Page 288-289: Museum of Northern Arizona no longer has the summer sales exhibition Enduring Creations.
Page 294: Flagstaff's Summerfest/Festival in the Pines (Aug.) no longer takes place.
Page 300: Flagstaff's Little America website has changed to www.littleamerica.com/flagstaff
Page 304: Flagstaff's Sakura Restaurant has changed its website to www.sakuraflagstaffsushi.com
Page 305: Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library has changed its website to www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.com
Page 305: Flagstaff's local bus service Mountain Line has changed its website to www.naipta.az.gov/MountainLine/index.htm
Page 326: Williams Ski Area has changed name to Elk Ridge Ski Area (Tel 928/814-5038) and has the website, www.elkridgeski.com
Page 328: Mountain Country Lodge Bed & Breakfast is now Buffalo Pointe Lodge and has a new website www.buffalopointe.com
Page 328: Terry Ranch Bed & Breakfast is now Grand Living Bed & Breakfast and has a new website www.grandlivingbnb.com
Page 328: The former owners of Terry Ranch Bed & Breakfast have opened the new Grand Canyon Bed & Breakfast at 1129 Stockmens Rd., 888/635-2488, www.grandcanyonbandb.com
Page 338: Montezuma Lodge near Mormon Lake has changed its website to www.montezuma-lodge.com
Page 344: Payson's Rim Country Museum website has changed to www.rimcountrymuseums.com. It's now closed on Tuesdays. Zane Grey’s reconstructed cabin displays period furnishings along with books and memorabilia.
Page 345: Mountain Meadows Cabins has changed its website to www.mountainmeadowscabins.com
Page 354: Sedona Arts Center has new phone numbers, 928/282-3809 or 888/954-4442.
Page 354: Sedona Arts Center telephone has changed to 928/282-3809 and there's now a toll-free 888/954-4442.
Page 356: Trail Horse Adventures seems to be no longer in operation.
Page 356: The Worm Books & Music has moved to the Factory Outlet Mall, 6645 Ariz. 179, Suite C-1, in the Village of Oak Creek and has a website www.sedonaworm.com. The store now offers Internet access and CD writing from digital camera cards.
Page 359: Don Hoel's Cabins has closed after 60+ years of operation and sold to a new owner.
Page 363: Oak Creek Visitor Center at Indian Gardens has closed.
Page 363: Coconino National Forest's Red Rock Ranger District office's old location is no longer used and a new place won’t open until next 2008. Telephone number is still good, but use mailing address P.O. Box 20429, Sedona, AZ 86341.
Page 365: AeroSedona no longer offers air tours.
Page 379: Out of Africa Wildlife Park (4020 N. Cherry Rd., 928/567-2840, www.outofafricapark.com, Closed Mon.–Tues. except spring break and some major holidays) is now open near Camp Verde. Big cats and other fauna in the Out of Africa Wildlife Park roam within near-natural enclosures. The animals reveal their behavior and personalities during “Serengeti Safaris,” wildlife preserve tours, and wildlife encounter demonstrations. For the exciting Tiger Splash, staffers get into a pool and coax tigers to join them and play with “prey” toys. Try to arrive early to make the most of your visit. Take I-17 Exit 287, turn west and go 3 miles on Arizona 260 toward Cottonwood, then turn left on Verde Valley Justice Center Road.
Page 380: The Lodge at Cliff Castle Casino has changed its website to www.cliffcastlecasino.net
Page 381: Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce website has changed to www.visitcampverde.com
Page 388: Jerome's Gold King Mine & Ghost Town no longer has a website.
Page 389: Jerome Grand Hotel has changed its website to www.jeromegrandhotel.net
Page 390: Jerome Chamber of Commerce has changed its website to www.jeromechamber.com
Page 394: Prescott's Smoki Museum now closes Jan. 1–15.
Page 397: Prescott's Hotel St. Michael has changed its website to www.stmichaelhotel.com
Page 399: Prescott's Murphy’s has a website www.murphysrestaurants.com
Page 399: Prescott's 129½ An American Jazz Grille has changed its website to www.fourcornersrestaurants.com
Page 427: Apache Stables (www.apachestables.com) no longer offers rides to the rim.
Page 428: Grand Canyon Airlines has new telephone numbers, 928/638-2359 and 866/235-9422.
Page 428: AirStar Helicopters has changed its name to Maverick AirStar Helicopters with a new website www.maverickhelicopter.com
Page 429: The mailing address for Xanterra Parks & Resorts has changed to 6312 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Ste. 600N, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.
Page 438-440: The Hualapai Indian Reservation has changed its website to www.destinationgrandcanyon.com. Use telephone numbers 928/699-0269 or 877/716-9378 for Grand Canyon West and 928/769-2230 or 888/255-9550 for the lodge and river running. After the tour at Grand Canyon West, you can drive 3.4 miles from the Grand Canyon West terminal to Quartermaster Point for an outstanding panorama farther upstream. If you’re brave, step out on the glass-floored Grand Canyon Skywalk (extra fee).
Page 452-453: Another river company to check out is Holiday Expeditions (544 East 3900 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84107, 800/624-6323, www.bikeraft.com) with oar raft trips on the upper 5-6 days ($1,465) and lower 8-9 days ($2,165) sections.
Page 459: Kaibab Lodge's restaurant now serves lunch as well as breakfast and dinner. The website and season have changed a bit to http://kaibablodge.com and open to early November.
Page 459: Jacob Lake Inn has added 24 hotel rooms to the existing motel rooms and cabins.
Page 478: Navajo Village has a new at 1253 Coppermine Rd. (behind Big Lake Trading Post) and a new website www.navajovillage.com
Page 481: Wahweap Festival of Lights Parade on Lake Powell no longer takes place.
Page 481: Lu Lu’s Sleep EZZE Motel e-mail is now lulus@cableone.net
Page 483: Page-Lake Powell Tourism Bureau now provides visitor information at 647-A Elm St. in Page (P.O. Box 332, Page, AZ 86040) 928/660-3405 or 888/261-7243; www.pagelakepowelltourism.com. Closed Sat.–Sun. mid-Nov.–late March.
Page 483: Wilderness River Adventures has changed name to Colorado River Discovery with new telephone numbers 928/645-9175 or 888/522-6644 and new website www.raftthecanyon.com
Page 515: Spider Rock Campground at Canyon de Chelly National Monument has a new website www.spiderrockcampground.com
Page 517: On the North Rim Drive of Canyon de Chelly, Ledge Ruin Overlook at Mile 5.9 has closed.
Page 538: La Posada's Turquoise Room now has a website www.theturquoiseroom.net
Page 540: Jim Gray’s Petrified Wood Company now has a website www.petrifiedwoodco.com
Page 547: Snowflake-Taylor Chamber of Commerce has the website www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
Page 555: Horseshoe Lake no longer has a store and telephone.
Page 555: At Sunrise Park Resort, Snowy Mountain Stables (928/735-7449) has taken over from Blue Sky Stables with a variety of rides in summer, sleigh rides in winter.
Page 559-561: San Carlos Apache Reservation (San Carlo Recreation and Wildlife Dept.) has visitor information at website http://scatrw.com
Page 561: Apache Gold Casino & Resort's local telephone has changed to 928/475-7800; the website is www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com
Page 562: Discovery Park is now open to the public 4–10 p.m. Sat. and has free admission.
Page 564: Safford Ranger District office has moved to 711 14th Ave., Suite D, Safford, AZ 85546; the PO box address is no longer used.
Page 571: Phelps Dodge offers Morenci Mine tours by reservation on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., 877/646-8687, www.phelpsdodge.com/Community-Environment/MorenciMineTour.htm; cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older, and $4 for youth 9-17. Because of safety regulations, children younger than 9 are not permitted on a tour. Call for group rates.
Page 578: Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber of Commerce has a new toll-free number 866/733-2123 and website www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
Page 580-581: For Greer information, note that the Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber of Commerce has a new toll-free number 866/733-2123 and changed website www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
Page 602: US Airways www.usairways.com/awa has taken over America West Airlines and its flights.
Page 620: The website AZventure in Hiking appears to be abandoned; many of the links on it no longer work.
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