Cerca calendar for February 2014
Winter is just another season for celebrating across Cerca country as many areas sponsor festivals filled with cold-weather activities.
View ArticleBeatty area to host Poker Run in May
As part of the state’s sesquicentennial celebration, the Strozzi VFW Post 12108 in Beatty is hosting the Bullfrog Historical Mining District Poker Run from May 2 to 4.
View ArticleCerca Calendar: March
Though the ground may still be white in many parts of Cerca country, expect a celebration of the green as St. Patrick’s Day is observed with parades, food and drink.
View ArticleSee Lake Havasu from the trail or the water
Spring break destination Lake Havasu City has plenty of toned down offerings the rest of the year.
View ArticleA friendly ghost town: Jerome, Ariz.
Wind your way through Jerome, Ariz., and you might feel like you’ve reached the edges of the Earth.
View ArticleBrimming with spiritual energy, Sedona perfect place to recharge
Many couples head to Sedona for romance, but we opted for a family getaway during our recent visit to this charming city in Arizona’s high desert.
View ArticleCerca calendar: April
April 10-12, Reno: Reno Jazz Festival. This event features competitions, clinics and more than 300 performances by amateurs and professionals. UNR campus. 775-784-4046. www.visitreno.com .
View ArticleSt. George boasts abundance of things to do from biking to arts and history
Aside from the numerous bike trails, the thriving art community at the Utah-Arizona border has much to offer for those looking to get out of Las Vegas for a weekend trip.
View ArticleBike tour geared toward exploring scenic marvels
After a tasty dinner of enchilada pie packed with sliced zucchini, yellow squash and bison meat, two touring bicyclists — Elizabeth from Utah and Nancy from California — strolled from their campsite...
View ArticleCedar City worth the drive
If one can avoid becoming frustrated with the construction delays on the way to Cedar City, Utah, it’s worth the effort, especially for those attending the Shakespeare festival this summer. Just don’t...
View ArticleCerca calendar: July
Through Oct. 18, Cedar City, Utah: Utah Shakespeare Festival. This season’s plays include “Twelfth Night,” “The Comedy of Errors” and “Measure for Measure.” Matinee and evening performances. Dark...
View ArticleCerca Calendar: August
Communities throughout Cerca country boast fairs and festivals filled with food, music and fun family activities during August.
View ArticleNearby Big Bear Lake offers cool retreat from desert’s summer heat
Perched among the tops of pine trees blanketing Onyx Peak, I stand on a metal platform.
View ArticleGrand tour: Mountain biking at North Rim
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is a great mountain biking location.
View ArticleGateway to Grand Canyon, Flagstaff attractive destination itself
Roughly 250 miles southeast of Las Vegas — four hours, mostly by freeway — Flagstaff offers a cool alternative to summer in Southern Nevada. For a city of just 70,000, the famed gateway is itself an...
View ArticleCerca Calendar: October
Cerca country welcomes fall with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, community celebrations and plenty of outdoor adventures.
View ArticleKingman, Ariz., much more than place to stop for gas
The Frishers are full of information about Kingman and happy to share it. Upon check-in, they gave me a Route 66 pin and a history of the town, which included a map, colored markers and scandalous...
View ArticleCerca calendar: November 2014
Cerca country celebrates Nevada, offers late-season festivals and events, and gears up for the holidays in November.
View ArticlePrescott offers bounty of fun indoors and out
From fine arts to rugged hikes and a deeply revered history, Prescott, Ariz., offers a wealth of activities and sights for visitors.
View Article10 cheap Christmas getaways under $100 a day
Millions of Americans travel during the holiday season. The holidays are notorious for being an expensive time to travel, but that doesn't mean you can't get away for a little rest and relaxation.
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