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Cooler Temps And Fall Events Ahead ON THE COVER PHOTO BY BOB BROWN, MEDIA DIRECTION Hop On Board BY CAROL L. ALLEN Finally cool weather is ahead and along with that are some great autumn events. Now is the transition time to fall and winter outdoor activities, includ- ing all that is available on local deserts, mountains, rivers and lakes. And, for women especially, the how to get the most out of the myriad of out- door activities in the Southwest, is what “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” is all about. It’s coming up soon — Fri- day, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 6-8 — at Sand-Water-RV Expo Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. Sponsored by the Arizona Wildlife Fed- Outdoor Recreation, Motorsports Take Center Stage eration in partnership with the Arizona Game & Fish Department, this is a won- derful learning opportunity supplement- Annual attraction set ed by fun and entertainment. to kick-off fall outdoor COVER, continued on page 14 recreation season, Nov. 16-17 at Lake Havasu. PORTS With cooler Arizona temperatures on the way in a couple of months, recreation 2 enthusiasts begin the seasonal transition DOWNSTREAM to fall and winter outdoor activities like Cruise through some of the camping, fishing, travel and off-roading. upcoming events in the Southwest. This means Southwest residents and va- cationing visitors alike are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to enjoy every- thing that local deserts, mountains, rivers 4 and lakes have to offer. BOATING Renewing your registration EXPO, continued on page 17 is now mobile friendly. 8 TACKLE & TARGET Country Music Will Rock This month’s Arizona angling pro is Jerry Weston. At Lake Pleasant Pleasant Harbor, The City of corn hole. The event runs from 2 Peoria, and Dillon’s Restaurant p.m-11 p.m., with gates opening will host the 1st Annual Peoria at 12 p.m. The event site features Country Music Fest on Saturday, panoramic views of Lake Pleas- Oct. 19, featuring live country ant and easy access to a variety of music from four popular coun- lakeside water sport activities. try bands,as well as food trucks, Advanced online tickets are a beer garden serving a variety $15.00 per person and $5.00 for of “adult beverages,” as well as children, 12 and under. Tick- Learn How a fan experience, including live bull riding, a cigar lounge and Rob West MUSIC FEST, on page 19 To Become 10 LAND CRUISING An ‘Outdoors Escape the heat with a cool day trip. Woman’ Register now for the “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” (BOW) workshop on Sept. 6-8 at Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. The program introduces women to out- doors skills in an enjoyable, non-threaten- ing environment with expert instructors. Classes include horsemanship, rappel- 15 ling, wilderness medicine, birding, hik- WESTERN WILDLIFE ing, archery, fly and warm-water fishing, AZGFD and partners paddling a kayak, and shotgun/rifle/pistol assist thirsty wildlife. OUTDOOR, continued on page 19 PORT DOWNSTREAM Patriots’ I Day Sept. 11 OWI THE CREW Publisher ..............................................................Jim Allen Editor.............................................................Carol L. Allen Production .............................................Angela Ogden September 2019 Events Calendar Outdoors Editor.......................... Margie Anderson September 2019 Events Calendar Shooting Sports Editor .............. John Anderson Distribution ...............................................Steve Bazzar BEYOND ARIZONA Sierra Vista Center. Festivities include live music 5 — Patterson Observatory Public and cultural dance performances, Contributors Night - weather permitting, the calligraphy art exhibition, vortex tour, FUR AND FEATHER ANIMAL public is invited to observe the night and Wellness classes (Sound Healing, Arizona Game and John Kolezar ASSISTANCE, INC.: Ongoing — A skies through the 20-inch Patterson Detox, Qi-Gong, Qi-Energy Calligraphy), permanent residential facility for dogs Fish Department Kelsee Haws telescope and with other instruments, children’s crafts, and face painting. and cats designed for comfort, well you might see craters of the crescent The highlight of the evening is an ASU Bass Team Kip Pollay being, and CARE for LIFE. 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