Arizona recently passed a new law to help victims of child sexual abuse. Are you a victim of sexual abuse? Contact our offi ce to learn more. Robert E. Pastor Tiffani E. Lucero 3200 N. Central Ave., Ste. 2550 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 602-279-8969 www.arizonasexualabuselawyer.com • www.mjpattorneys.com Victims have until December 30, 2020 to fi le a lawsuit, seek justice and expose the truth. 40 JULY 2020 By Max Bechtoldt Making vacation plans in 2020 requires some unconventional thinking. Maybe this is a good time to break out the camping gear and travel north to cooler temps. These campsites are currently following CDC guidelines. They may have limited activities available, so make sure to check their websites before heading out. CANYON VISTA CAMPSITE Canyon Vista campsite is located just south of Flagstaff and features hiking, equestrian activities and rock climbing. The area, which is about three hours from Phoenix, features towering ponderosa pine trees, mixed conifer, aspen and oak trees. It also features views of the San Francisco Peaks. The site costs $22 per night, which covers eight people with one vehicle. Additional vehicles cost $8 each. GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Glen Canyon sits near the Arizona and Utah border and is about a four-hour drive from Phoenix. The area offers stunning views of the desert, canyons and Lake Powell – ideal for boating and fishing. Glen Canyon features a variety of wildlife and plant life, including hanging gardens in the crevices of the canyon. The park features a campground and various hiking trails. Admission is $25 per vehicle, or $30 if you bring a boat, and covers seven days in the park. ASHURST LAKE CAMPGROUNDS Also near Flagstaff and three hours from Phoenix is Ashurst Lake campgrounds. Ashurst Lake is touted as one of the best places to fish in Arizona, featuring rainbow and brook trout. It also offers a variety of other water activities, like canoeing and windsurfing. In addition, there are paths for mountain biking and hiking, with views of the San Francisco Peaks. The price is $20 per night per vehicle. PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST Prescott National Forest is an extremely popular and scenic location, featuring multiple campgrounds including White Spar campground . Just over a mile high at 5,641 feet, White Spar is surrounded by a forest of ponderosa pine trees. The campground sits directly next to Granite Basin Recreation Area , which features a five-acre lake filled with catfish, sunfish and large-mouth bass. The campsite prices start at $10 per day, but can reach as high as $28 in the high seasons. LYNX LAKE RECREATION AREA Also in the Prescott National Forest is Lynx Lake Recreation Area, one of the most visited campsites in Arizona. Lynx Lake features a huge 55-acre lake which is perfect for trout fishing. It’s also near two acclaimed bike trails and is one of the top spots for birdwatching in Arizona. The price for a campsite is $18 per vehicle, plus $5 for an additional vehicle. For more: nps.gov or fs.usda.gov Back to nature: Cool camping spots to escape the Valley heat Wahweap Overlook at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page. Ashurst Lake is one of Arizona’s top fishing destinations.

WANTED: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS Deadline: Friday, August 7 Every September we feature vacation photos submitted from our readers. Your photo may even be featured on the cover! SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: 2016: The Cadwell family on the beach in Coronado. 2017: Carter Lampe washes ashore during his vacation in Del Mar. 2018: Elle, Andrew and Jacob during their hiking trip in Switzerland. 2019: Antonella, Owen and Avianna Klein fishing in Darling Lake, Minnesota. Send your photos to editor@arcadianews.com Be sure to let us know the names of the family or people in the photo, where you went and what you did! arcadianews.com SEPTEMBER 2017 VOL. 25 NO. 6 Arcadia football is going to look a little different under a new coach this fall. Phoenix Fire Station #13 is still keeping the neighborhood safe after nearly six decades. PAGE 40 Where did the neighbors go this summer? See our annual vacation photo spread! PAGE 24 PAGE 46 Mermaid sighting in Coronado! See the other entries submitted to our annual summer vacations photo call-out on page 22. ARCADIANEWS.COM / ARCADIAHO.ME September 2016 Vol. 24 No. 6 AWARD WINNING NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS SINCE 1993 Get a preview of 2016 football as Veritas, Brophy and Arcadia share the scoop on their expectations of their players and the season. PAGE 25 Arcadia woman completes a 50-state journey, which she started as a little girl and finished with her own family this summer. Inquiring minds want to know!... and we have all the details about the various development and construction projects in the neighborhood. PAGE 16 PAGE 48 XXXXX SEPTEMBER 2018 VOL. 26 NO. 6 ARCADIA • BILTMORE • CAMELBACK Arcadia residents traveled all over the world during their summer vacations. PAGE 26 A local couple is using their skills to make a huge difference in the lives of kids. PAGE 28 New head coach Kerry Taylor is bringing the buzz back to Arcadia High School football. PAGE 48 GIVING BACK TITANS FOOTBALL SUMMER ADVENTURES Arcadia football is going to look a little different under a new coach this fall. PAGE 40 Where did the neighbors go this summer? See our annual vacation photo spread! PAGE 46 Phoenix Fire Station #13 is still keeping the neighborhood safe after nearly six decades. Phoenix Fire Station #13 is still keeping the neighborhood safe after nearly six decades. PAGE 24 Mermaid sighting in Coronado! See the other entries submitted to our annual summer vacations photo call-out on page 22. Get a preview of 2016 football as Veritas, Brophy and Arcadia share the scoop on their expectations of their players and the season. PAGE 48 New head coach Kerry Taylor is bringing the buzz back to Arcadia High School football. PAGE 48 TITANS FOOTBALL Arcadia residents traveled all over the world during their summer vacations. PAGE 38 A family’s medical need spurred a neighborhood rally that raised over $5,000 in two days. PAGE 10 Medieval Times provides revelry and rivalry at their new location in Scottsdale. PAGE 34 SUMMER PHOTOS THIS IS ARCADIA DINNER AND A SHOW ARCADIA • BILTMORE • CAMELBACK SEPTEMBER 2019 VOL. 27 NO. 6 41 JULY 2020 t Watson Lake Park in Prescott. PHOTO: TANYA NYGARD By Kelly Richmond Surviving the heat in the Valley can be tough, but where there’s water – there’s a way! These five swimming areas in Arizona are a great way to escape the clutches of 100-plus degree temperatures. Pack up the family and some snacks and head to the water. WET BEAVER CREEK A hotspot for locals across the Valley to test their ability to walk across slippery rocks, the creek is about a two-hour drive from Phoenix and 45 miles south of Flagstaff on I-17. Hiking, horseback riding and crawdad fishing are a few activities to help relax the day away. After a 3.5-mile hike up and into the red rock canyons, folks can find hidden creeks all around. The hard, flat rocks surrounding these creeks are great for sunbathing, so don’t forget sunscreen and a towel. azswimmingholes.com SLIDE ROCK Slide Rock is a popular spot seven miles north of Sedona. There is a 0.3-mile hike to get to the swimming area, where folks will find various areas with “slide-able” rocks, swimming holes and plenty of spots for sunbathing. Although it doesn’t come complete with a camping site, it is a great stop to cool off on the way to any of the national parks nearby. azstateparks.com/slide-rock BULL PEN This swimming hole has a rope swing, if you’re up to the challenge. While the road getting to the parking lot might be tough for some cars, the short two-thirds mile hike to the swimming hole isn’t. Located just 15 miles east of Camp Verde, this spot comes complete with cliff jumping and swimming and is dog- friendly. When it comes time for lunch there are several picnic areas offered by the park. fs.usda.gov WATSON LAKE PARK This swim spot is located just four miles from downtown Prescott and right off Highway 89. It’s the perfect family-friendly adventure built-in with camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking and swimming. Each one of the campgrounds is located within walking distance from a full shower and bathroom, along with barbeques. For those looking to rent kayaks, canoes, or bikes, the south boat ramp has it all. Watson Lake Park also allows for a dog-friendly, five- mile walk around the lake. prescott-az.gov/recreation-area/ watson-lake-park EAST CLEAR CREEK This creek is 45 miles south of Winslow and located on the Mogollon Rim. There is a four-mile hike into the canyon, which is a good way to break a sweat before jumping into the creek to cool off. The popular cliff jumping ledge is marked with a large Batman symbol so it can’t be missed. For those looking to skip the hike and bring a boat, Winslow’s McHood Park offers a boat launch for both motorized and paddle boats. The park comes complete with picnic areas and ramadas. fs.usda.gov Arizona’s swimming holes help beat the heat