Watson Lake Park – Views from Ground to Air

Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona is a visual feast that combines rugged granite landscapes with the tranquility of wind swept waters. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, an avid photographer, or simply seeking solace in nature, this park offers an unforgettable experience. The embedded video provides a glimpse into the park’s beauty, captured using state-of-the-art DJI technology. Last week, we …

Add Something New To Your ‘Things To Do In Prescott’ List

How about taking a ride on an electric bike(Ebike)? The Peavine Trail is scenic and unique with many residents taking advantage of Prescott’s most popular trail.  Nearly any given day time hour you’ll see someone utilizing the Peavine; bird watching, running, walking, biking, and even horseback riding.  But don’t forget about the Iron King Trail that branches off of the …

Watson Lake Park is Now Open!

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This is just a short post today to let everyone know that Watson Lake Park is has officially reopened to the public! Goldwater Lake re-opened May 8th. The multiple crews and agencies fighting the Crooks Fire had their base camp set up at Watson but now that the fire’s been expertly handled the crews are heading back to their home …

Recreation Access Is Limited

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As you may(or may not) have heard there is a wildfire currently burning south of Prescott. On April 18, 2022 the Crooks Fire began about 10 miles south of Prescott. The cause has not been determined as of this blog post and is still under investigation. The fire is around 6400 acres with under 25% containment at this time due …

‘Tis the Season….For Christmas in Downtown Prescott

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  Prescott’s Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting is back!! Saturday December 4, 2021 is Prescott’s 39th annual Christmas Parade followed by the 67th annual Courthouse Lighting. The Prescott Christmas Parade’s theme this year is “A Who-Ville Christmas”.  The Chamber of Commerce website boasts over 100 entries for this year and with a Dr. Seuss-like theme it’s sure to be fun. …

Forest Closures Due to Ongoing Wildfire Threats

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The entirety of Coconino National Forest will be closed starting Wednesday June 23, 2021 at 8:00AM due to the fire dangers and wildfire activity because of the dry conditions of the forests. This is for the safety of the public as well as the safety of the emergency and fire personnel in the area. Violating the Closure Order can result …

Stage II Fire Restrictions

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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions began June 11, 2021 and will remain in effect until the forest officials determine otherwise. This is from directly from the Forest Service website. More links at the bottom. Stage II fire restrictions prohibit the following: Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, …

Journeys in Spirit – ‘Tis Gallery’s 12th Annual Native Art Exhibit (a Virtual Tour)

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 We were recently welcomed back to the ‘Tis Art Gallery to create a Virtual Tour of their latest show Journeys in Spirit: Traditional and Contemporary Native Art.  This is the show’s 12th year and features a variety of Native artists and their mediums such as painting, ceramics, beadwork, textiles/weaving, jewelry making/silversmithing, and more… The show runs from May 21 …

Lynx Lake – Prescott, AZ

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Explore Prescott took a trip over to Lynx Lake to make a virtual tour of the North Shore and South Shore.  It’s a shorter than usual tour but it started to get busy with more and more hikers and people carrying fishing poles which put a damper on what we wanted to photograph. When you’re shooting with a Canon DSLR …