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CANYON DE CHELLY-NATIONAL :\!ONUMENT-Near the New Mexico "P /J J border, may be reached by good roads Lome f o ._/ifrizona an from Winslow, Holbrook and Gallup, .'J. :M.-Chinle Indian school is at the '" ck of the canyon. 7}ou lf wanf fo 9fa';J " Arizona, 1he nation's youngest and fifth largest state, is a land of fabulous contrasts. CASA GHANDE RUI'.'JS-NATJO~AL Within the borders of Arizona are snow-capped MONUMENT-The wcil-prcservcd runs of a four storied prch storic corn.nunity peaks reaching up nearly 14,000 feet and palm• dwelling near Coolidg -, w.th remains of an extensive can.il system. The "cal• fringed semi-tropical desert valleys; the nation's endar," and maze Ioun.l in the walls largest virgin stand of pins forests and' the nation's have excited the scholarly interest and speculation of archaeologists from all largest forest of stately sahuaro cactus; cosmo• parts of the world. politan cities of smart sophistication and lonq-va• cared cliff dwellings. One must understand that Arizona geographi• cally resembles two steps of a gigantic stairway. CHJlUCATIUA NATIONAL MONU• MENT-Nature has fashioned a weird On the lower step are the dry, sunny resort cities and silent community through the ero• of Phoenix and its Valley of the Sun, Tucson, sive agency of wind and water. Some• times called Rhyolite Park or Wonder• Douglas and Yuma. On the top step-more than land of Rocks, this monument is located in Southeastern Arizona and may be 5,000 feet above the lower-are Flagstaff, Williams, reached from Douglas, Bisbe, Tombstone Frescott, Oak Creek Canyon and the incompar• or Willcox, able Grand Canyon. The geographical location enables the traveler to bask in the tropical sunshine of Southern Arizona THE GRAND CANYON-NATIONAL during the morning and ski on the Alpine slopes MONUMENT AND PARK-The world's greatest natural wonder. For two hun• of Northern Arizona in the afternoon. dred miles the Colorado River flows through this great canyon, appearing a mere thread when viewed from the rim Arizona is a land of continual sunshine, IO-gallon a mile above. No words have been found adequate to describe the breath• hats, steak fries, breakfast rides, 17 national parks t.rking beauty of this spectacle. and monuments, the biggest irrigation dams in the United States, year-round golf, cotton fields, chuck• wagon dinners, bronze sunsets, citrus and date groves, palm-lined avenues, 50,000 Indians, fat cattle-and happy tourists. ~10:-.JTEZUMA CASTLE-NATIONAL Catering to winter and summer tourists is on s MONUMENT-Its history shrouded in the mist of centuries, is located 54 of the state's important economies. Arizona has miles east of Prescott, in the Verde the finest of accommodations, the sunniest climate Valley. in the nation, and gobs of tourist attractions, but it's the state's informality and sincere hospitality 'which make it so popular with its visitors. Its wide range of accommodations covers sprawl• ing luxury resort hotels, picturesque desert lodges, NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT guest and working ranches, smart apartment -Eighty miles from Flagstaff, one of the interesting features of the Navajo hotels, small hotels and guest houses, and many Indian reservation. Many prehistoric In• dian ruins, ancient caves and cliff• of the nation's most luxurious motor courts. dwellings delight the scientist and his• torian. Arizona's climatic range is as diversified, both ORGAN PIPE CACTUS-NATIONAL MONUMENT-South of Ajo and border• summer and winter, as can be found anywhere in ing on Mexico. This cactus is so named the world. Blessed with a variety of altitudes, because its branches resemble the pipes of the pipe organ. It grows as much ranging from slightly above sea level to Alp-like as 20 feet tall and is one of the uncom• peaks that tower nearly 14,000 feet, Arizona is mon species of the cactus family. able to offer, at any time of year, summer or win• ter, virtually any climate one could want, all within a few hours driving time from any place within the state. The desert sun country of cen• tral and southern Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson and Douglas) enjoy warm, dry, mild winters with be· PETHIFIED FOHEST- NATIONAL MONUMENT-About 20 miles east of tween 80 and 90 percent of all possible sunshine. Holbrook, where the petrified remains of prehistoric trees, some as large as The plateau and mountain areas of northern Ari· 2.50 feet in length, blended in gorgeous zona provide unmatched winter sports areas and, hues. in the summertime, cool, pine-scented breezes. I ( I 7 l\. x.. IV D JAN /JC11(oCJI • t )4 A11q a q :\ ~ \ 0, 5":.... tVu Rtit1it Mvoctif 312.A ~AYLOR, PHOENIX, ARIZONA,. ALPINO 4 ~ October 10, 1052 Dear Travel Agent:- Your reception of our first edition of "Arizona's Finest" 1951 was beyond our qnticipation. This year, with this new edition, we want to emphasize as strong• ly as possible a long ignored fact. Arizona has everything to entice the vacationer at ALL TIMES of the year. Our book this year will make you acquainted with more fine resorts and ranches, including some of the finest working ranches where the visitor may participate in the ranch activities if he so desires. We are also including, for your convenience, a num• ber of private schools in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Our advertisers have been carefully screened and we trust that you will carefully screen the guests you send to them. Each and every advertiser will pay commission on length of stay and repeat business booked by you. You may be assured of excellent accommo• dations and prompt cooperation. We hope you find this edition of "Arizona's Finest" greatly improved and of greater help to you, in the coming year. Cordially yours, feeJ Bachman Alice MacArthur, Associate Arizona Resort Advertising P. S. Additional copies of "Arizona's Finest" may be had for $1.00 per copy, post paid. INDEX Chandler, 2 Patagonia 10 Flagstaff . 3 Phoenix 12 Florence 4 Scottsdale 26 Hereford 5 Superior 29 Mesa 7 Tucson 30 Nogales 9 Wickenburg 46 Private Schools 47 For information on industry or agriculture, contact any Arizona Chamber of Commerce. I' J CHANDLER Page Two FOR AMERICA'S Through this entrance to the San Marcos Hotel come the happiest winter vacation visitors to Arizona each season. FIRST FAMILIES Season=November to May A distinguished clientele returns to The San Marcos year after year to enjoy the warm winter sun, the sports and social activities and the metropolitan service. You golf on our 18-hole, all green course; ride over colorful desert trails; swim; play tennis-relax in the sun. The San Marcos is located on a 250- acre estate just 18 miles from Phoenix. The famous and traditional San Marcos Christmas and New Year's House Parties are always a highlight of the season. If you are planning a vacation this year in the sun country, write us now for our color booklet an<l rates. Please indicate the <lates when you would like to come. A winter scene on the San Marcos Golf Course. The course is 6,600 yards, For further information consult your 18 holes, with bent grass greens and sprinklered fairways. favorite travel agent or contact us directly. CHANDLER, ARIZONA Swimming, tennis, horseback riding and all other suntime sports are available. JOHN H. QUARTY There is a lively schedule of social activities. PrHident IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN! Page Three FLAGSTAFF MONTEZUMA LODGE LOCATION: Montezuma Lodge is -located 26 miles southeast of Flagstaff and is reached by one of the mos:I: beautiful and scenic highways in northern Arizona. The lodge and co:l::l:ages are among :the tall pines and oak :trees on a bluff overlooking Mormon Lake. ACCOMMODATIONS: Modern housekeeping co:l::l:ages fully furnished. These offer a variety of ar• rangements, whether for a single person or family group. Comfortable, restful. :they are well spaced and so se:I: among :the :towering pines and oaks :l:o give complete privacy. Dining room is available :l:o guests. Store and Service Station. ACTIVITIES: Fishing, hunting, boating, riding, hiking, sight-seeing :trips. Montezuma Lodge is cen• trally located to all points of interest in northern Arizona. The following points can be visited in a day's :trip:- Montezuma's Well Lake Mary Painted Desert Tonto Rim Drive Montezuma' s Casile Schnebbly Hill Sunset Crate!' Petrified Forest Oak Creek Canyon Grand Canyon Meteor Crater Wupatki Sioneman's Lake Snake Dances Walnut Canyon San Francisco Peaks RATES: Co:l::l:ages from $22.00 :l:o $27.00 a week. Meals - reasonable. Reservations necessary - No pets. Open from May 1 io November I. MONTEZUMA LODGE P. O. Address: Box 599, Flagstaff, Arizona Owned and operated by Hazel Carter (Mrs. R. U.) FLORENCE Page Four rancho RELAX: Our guests' time is their very own. They do just as they feel like doing all day long and retire when the mood strikes them. Enjoy clear sunlit days and starbright nights. Marvel at the color and beauty of open spaces sweeping into majestic mountain ranges. We enjoy middle aged and older people and do not feel that the tranquility of Rancho Soledad would appeal to the younger set. LOCATION: Rancho Soledad is ideally located in the heart of the desert near Florence about half way between Phoenix and Tucson. Thus the guest has access to any and all entertainment in these great, but crowded, resort cities. ACCOMMODATIONS: Every room attractively modern, spacious and, of course, with private bath and maid service.

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