Way out west in Prescott, Arizona, Merri Rudd calls "The Devil's Backbone" by William Watson with the music by the Privy Tippers from Tucson, Arizona. For more information about contra dancing in Prescott, AZ and the upcoming 2008 May Madness (when available) visit: http://folkhappens.o rg/
From The Northern Arizona Antique Tractor Engine Association's 5th Beat the Heat Antique Tractor Show. The 2008 Show took place on July 26th 27th at Brandis farm 8.5 miles north of Flagstaff, Az Mall on hwy 89.
Hang gliding through the Grand Canyon? It only happened once in history. In 1976, Grand Canyon National Park permitted a NPS approved Hang Gliding Feasibility Test - May 9, 1976.
Been trying to locate the guys who shot this video footage, R.Osterman and D.Sechrist.
Back in the "New Wave" days of the early 1980's, legendary local band from Phoenix, AZ, Blue Shoes, climbed to the top of the playlists on 5 Phoenix radio stations with BETTER, written and sung by Peggy "Murph" Murphy.
Every summer, in July, the ARIZONA HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL is held in Foxglenn Park. When the Wicked Tinkers play, they are always a big hit and bring down the house. Hope to see you in Flagstaff in 2008! For more info: http://www.nachs.inf o/ and http://www.wickedtin kers.com/
What is the single greatest cause of accidents in the Grand Canyon Backcounty? What do you do if it is an emergency and you need help? Here is a link to some more backcountry safety tips: http://www.nps.gov/g rca/planyourvisit/hi ke-tips.htm
Because there are now so many of us, this video gives some low impact camping tips for Colorado River Trips in Grand Canyon National Park. For more info about how to apply for a permit see: http://www.nps.gov/g rca/planyourvisit/wh itewater-rafting.htm
What areas along the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park are reserved for day use only ? This clips shows the locations and their special features.
This is the third and final of the Blue Shoes videos made at Grand Canyon, Arizona. This one filmed at the Yavapai Lounge, and features the full band that rocked the Phoenix, AZ new wave scene of the early 1980's.
ELECTRIC was the first cover to be videotaped - shortly after D.R. Wilke and Peggy Murphy pared-down BLUE SHOES and renamed the band, RED ALERT. The Phoenix group was doing a gig at the Grand Canyon and some local fans made this video there - somewhere around 1980-81.
Since the creation of the Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960's, the temperature of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park is very cold. Here are some safety tips and precautions for how to deal.
What to do when you encounter rattlesnakes and scorpions on a river or backpack trip through Grand Canyon National Park. Also, how to deal with pesty critters in the backcountry and in camp.
There are some special things to think about when considering a river trip on the "lower end" of the Colorado River between Diamond Creek and Lake Mead. This video is a part of the 2006 River Orientation Video by Grand Canyon National Park.
We have heard the stories of Colorado River rafting parties getting sick with some "mystery" crud. How does one keep from getting sick when on the river for days at a time? This clip gives some simple tips that can help keep you healthy.
