IN THIS REGION Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Fort Apache, Globe, Jerome, Prescott, Sedona NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA cowboy hats, one-of-a-kind antiques, rustic yard art and an array of fun gifts for kids. RED ROCK STATE PARK, SEDONA Brilliant red plateaus, green meadows dappled with colorful wildflowers and the cool waters of Oak Creek meandering through stands of trees are just a few of the highlights at this 286-acre state park. Bring the whole family along the 5-mile trail network for panoramic views of this area’s natural beauty. Area Highlights MUSEUM OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, PRESCOTT Formerly the Smoki Museum, this interactive spot prides itself on its educational exhibits and ongoing programs on the Southwest’s indigenous cultures. Explore American Indian artifacts, attend an enlightening class or lecture, learn how to make prehistoric pottery, and buy authen-tic Navajo rugs and artwork at two annual auctions. THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS (2 PHOTOS); AN T. PHAM PHOTOGRAPHY; FACING PAGE: USDA FOREST SERVICE HISTORIC WHISKEY ROW, PRESCOTT Forty saloons once lined Whiskey Row, attracting the likes of Wyatt and Virgil Earp, Doc Holliday and count-less other settlers, prospectors, cowboys and gamblers during the Gold Rush days. Today, you can still order a drink here and browse the numerous art galleries and souvenir shops. WATSON LAKE AND THE GRANITE DELLS, PRESCOTT Dramatic rock formations—known as the Granite Dells, an assemblage of large granite boulders with a strikingly rippled appearance— surround Watson Lake, making it one of the most ruggedly beautiful spots in the region. Explore the waters by canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard—or bike, hike, fish and climb. TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & SHOPPING VILLAGE, SEDONA With its cobblestone walkways, twinkling lights, water fountain and dramatic archways draped in vines, this retail and entertainment area is a picturesque retreat. Stroll more than 50 specialty shops and art gal-leries, which showcase an array of media, from sculptures and pottery to silks and weavings. FORT APACHE HISTORIC PARK/NOHWIKE’ BÁGOWA (HOUSE OF OUR FOOTPRINTS) MUSEUM, FORT APACHE One of the best examples of an existing Apache Wars-era military post, Fort Apache Historic Park displays more than 20 structures in its historic district. You can also tour the Nohwike’ Bágowa, dedicated to Apache heritage and arts, and visit the nearby Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark. Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK, COTTONWOOD Escape to the verdant Verde River Valley at this scenic park where you can picnic beneath a shaded canopy of cottonwood and willow trees, go fishing at three lagoons, sleep beneath the stars at one of the high desert campsites; or bike, hike or horseback ride along the shared-use Dead Horse Trail System. SALT RIVER CANYON SCENIC DRIVE Follow the winding curves along U.S. Highway 60 through the Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area and pull over at the over-looks along the way for dramatic views of brilliant red cliffs, canyon walls and the rushing Salt River below, known for its premier Class IV whitewater rafting. PICKLE BARREL TRADING POST, GLOBE In the midst of a rugged mining town, discover a century-old post-and-beam-built shop filled with Southwest-inspired treasures: Minnetonka moccasins, Pendleton blankets, glittering min-erals and rocks, Apache beadwork, Red Rock State Park, Sedona Historic Whiskey Row, Prescott 69
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