I’m so excited to tell you how I watch college football online and I never miss anymore games no matter where I am in the world or what channel the game is showing on. You see, before I found out how to watch college football online, I – probably much like you now – was dependent on my cable for showing my favorite college team on one of their few channels.  Ultimately, I was tired of missing games and tired of being victim to the limitations of cable tv.

So one day when I was surfing around on the internet, I ran across this site that promised to give me satellite tv for my computer which would give me over 3,000 channels.  Well, I didn’t care about getting 3,000 channels, I just wanted to be able to watch college football online quickly and easily without all the fluff.

So I kept reading and found out that I could watch college football online for free through that program just for an initial small fee which was less than my monthly cable bills.  I thought this was too good to be true but I bought it anyways thinking that I was going to get an immediate refund.

However, after I paid the small one-time fee, I was amazed with what I received.  I bought this product 5 minutes before my team’s game began at 3:00 and didn’t even miss kickoff.  That’s how easy it was to set-up for a computer illiterate like me. 

After the game finished, I explored the product even more with its 3,000 channels and found a lot of awesome channels showing the latest movies and tv shows.  I even canceled my cable service and now I just hook up my computer to my tv if I want to watch it on the big screen.  Also, on Sundays, I can watch nfl football online too which I love just as much as college football.  Go Panthers!

John Mellencamp

There literally has never been one single year over the time that we have flipped houses that I haven’t heard the statement (or some variation, and 90% of them came from agents), “oh, you can’t flip in this market”.

And each year, I answer, “Maybe so”, or “Hmm, could be”, as I wait for our latest escrow check to arrive.

You will never hear that statement come out of my mouth.

This being said, I will say that flipping in a declining market does sort of remind me of learning to snowboard on a black diamond slope. In 2002, 2003, and 2004 if you had started flipping then it was more like learning to ski or snowboard on a bunny slope.

If you had a major repair issue or other problem you didn’t account for, rising prices bailed you out every time from 2002-2004. Leased land, floor-plans that resemble a labyrinth, war zones, glop ons (really bad add ons), overestimating value, underestimating repair and carrying costs, taking 3 months longer than you thought to make your repairs…all of these sins were quickly forgiven by the voracity of the market.

In this market, if you commit these sins, you can and will be punished, “Thank you sir, may I have another?!”

Right now, it is raining foreclosures. You have to be spot on…spot on with your rehab, spot on with your repair estimates, and one of the most important factors, aggressive in your marketing of the property…in other words, you better have some idea of what you are doing.

If not, the risk is that in the time it takes to fix up that property, 3 or 4 new foreclosures go up on your street that are priced $50,000 below the last lowest priced property. There is a LOT for a buyer to choose from.

Without espousing all gloom and doom, there is still a SHORTAGE of freshly remodeled homes out there. Even more excitiing than that, every month more and more families can afford a home who could not for the previous 5 years (and chance are their families are bigger!).

There is a lot to be excited about…but you have got to be focused, you have to be accurate on your repair costs and timetable, it has to look GOOD (or why wouldn’t a family save $50k and pick the REO across the street?)…

You need to get creative and put something like a plasma HD flat screen with an Xbox in the living room, a spa in the backyard, or something that makes a family emotionally attached.

You need to make the property enticing to agents and add at least 2% to the commission of the agent or a free trip to Catalina Island (not as pricey as you might think) for the agent who finds you a buyer……AND, you need to factor these costs in advance!

if you are eager to take the plunge, you must tune out all naysayers!”.

Really, no matter how much advice we or anyone else gives you, the only way to get to consistent success is to get that pesky falling-flat-on-your-face part out of the way…I am just not sure of a way around it. It is the only way to get a deep understanding of the game the same as any other hobby, business, or sport. You can read hours of books and videos about snowboarding, it’s not going to prevent you from feeling like a complete jackass the second you click your boots in and try to stand up!

This doesn’t mean you will have an unmitigated disaster, it does mean that at the end of each project if you don’t slap your forehead at least once and say, “Dohh, I should’ve”, or “I could’ve”, or “Why did I….?” then you didn’t really learn anything, and there is ALWAYS something you could have done better.

……..hey!….imagine how easy the rest of your snowboarding or skiing trip will be when you do learn how to get down a double black diamond!

If you don’t like snow up your nose, and you want to take a more balanced approach, then I have another suggestion for you: consider wholesaling. The money can still be great and the risk is considerably less.

Again, CONSIDER WHOLESALING. The money can still be great and the risk is considerably less.

Don’t let current market conditions dissuade you from really “going for it”. Take action.

Wholesaling means you go on the hunt for amazing deals, but then you take what amounts to a small finder’s fee, pass the lion share of the profit to another investor, and go on to the next one.

Make sure you continue to learn what the investor does – especially if they make money. Who knows? …you just might do so well you forget all about rehabs.

I’m torn between the two. The feeling you get when you take a trashed, smelly, abandoned pile of wood and turn it into a beautiful home….there is no feeling like it. No matter how many times we’ve done it, my jaw hits the floor when I see the work my brilliant and artistic wife pulls off time and time again..

….BUT, for me, I’m all about the fun of the treasure hunt. I’m not a fix up guy. I tried to put in a doggy door once. The box said 15 minutes. It took me two hours and put me in a really bad mood, and Cindy basically redid it anyway…sorry, I just suck at it. I admit it. But if you want a direct mail marketing system to absentee owners or a screening system to find the best repos fast, stand back!…Cindy often struggles with email….if we were good at the exact same thing we’d be in big trouble.

But the number one reason is risk…no repair costs at stake, no mortgage payments, no agents and picky end user buyers to deal with…if you are bound and determined to get out of your job, don’t have a lot of money, and not a lot of contractor experience, give wholesaling a serious thought to launch your investing career……. just don’t try and add a doggy door, it’s impossible.

Be Happy and Prosper,

Kurtis

Kurtis Squyres
http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/wholesale-houses-to-stabilize-your-flipping-biz-344327.html

1.) Playstation 3 (80gb)
Dragon Age Origins
Little Big Planet (Game of The Year Edition)
Dead Space 2
Lair
Guitar Hero 3 ( With Guitar )
007 Quantum of Solace
Shaun White Snowboarding
Killzone 2
Crysis 2
Call of Duty Black Ops – With map pack
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe
NHL 10
UFC Undisputed 2009
God of War 3
Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare
DJ Hero 2 ( With Turntable)
Medal of Honor

I also have these downloaded on my ps3 :
Final Fantasy 7,8, and 9
inFamous
Castle Crashers
Angry Birds
Resident Evil 2
Fat Princess
Medal of Honor Frontlines
WipEout HD

I also have my Playstation 2 with:
Gran Turismo 4
Shaun Palmer’s Pro Snowboarder
Kingdom Hearts
Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2
Smackdown vs. Raw 2007
Spiderman 3
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly
Ghost Recon
Mafia
NHL 2K10
Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3
Guitar Hero Aerosmith ( With 2 Guitars )
Syphon Filter 3 for Playstation 1

I also have a Dualshock 3 Controller

If anybody knows a good price for all of that it would be greatly appreciated to answer !

Ebay is probably the best guide.

You can check both open listings as well as completed listings; the latter is better as it tells you what the actual selling price was, and not just the asking price ( which may be unrealistic ).

After years in the making, the world’s third largest shopping mall, Meadowlands Xanadu will be indulging everybody’s fantasies. The five-story retail complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey will also be the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the U.S. The much-awaited opening in the summer of 2009 is set to attract thousands of shoppers, gawkers, entertainers, sports buffs, and fun seekers. Don’t you want to be there on opening day?

Xanadu: the Ultimate Experience

Where else can one find an array of engaging entertainment for all ages and have a weekend stay in a hotel just next to the mall? Convincingly enough, Meadowlands Xanadu is this generation’s must see destination. Here are some of the things this monstrosity of a shopping mall offers.

Sports

Once completed, the entire building will take up 4.8 million square feet of the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Imagine skiing indoors in America’s first Snow Dome, skydiving and going through the vertical wind tunnel of SkyVenture, watching a football game, or fishing for live trout and other local fishes. All of these are offered at Meadowlands Xanadu.

Fashion

A taste of Paris haute couture will be paraded on Paris Runway. Designer appearance fashion shows featuring top models will complement the fashion malls and shops. Top label designs, wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses, shoes, bags, leather craft, jewelry, and everything the trendsetter and the budget conscious want are all here.

Entertainment

There will be no moment for idle moments in the entertainment arena. Giant digital screens featuring movie trailers and music videos will provide an alternative pursuit for those who won’t sample a ride on the rooftop giant Ferris wheel.

Concerts from AEG Live! The concert area replicating the feel of Nokia Theater in NY’s Times Square will seat 3,400 fans. Movie fanatics can gape at the 18 wall-to-wall movie screens of Muvico Theaters, while bowling enthusiasts can have their fun at Lucky Strike. The bowling area will be decorated in the 1930s – 1940s style.

Youth Culture and Fun

The U.S. largest LEGOLAND, a chocolate waterfall, a city of sweets, and candy museum and rides galore from IT’SUGAR will thrill young children. Wannado City, a new concept in child entertainment and education, will keep children busy pretending to be doctors, firemen, lawyers, TV reporters, actors, and police officers. They can have all the grand accessories, costumes, and replica cars and gadgets to get their make-believe games going.

Food and Home

Who says moms and dads and foodies are left out? Zeytenia, a gourmet market will have tasting stalls, chef prepared meals, unusual imports, and household necessities for homemakers and food connoisseurs.

Matching the gourmet market are live cooking demonstrations featuring top chefs competing for the top prize, the Culinary Arts Center, Mitchell’s fish market, the Melting Pot Restaurant, and Sofrito Restaurant that offers Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine, are all set to please foodies and chef-wannabes.

Accommodation

Shoppers and guests can check into a 520-room 12-storey luxury hotel, right next to the mall.

Class A Office Buildings

Offices with all the amenities including a gym are among the offerings from Meadlowland Xanadu. The offices are in the perfect location to do business.

Get ready for the grand opening next summer. Don’t wait for somebody to boast about his or her Xanadu experience. Be there when the fun and excitement begins and live your fantasies.

Paul Wise
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/meadowlands-xanadu-family-entertainment-without-stops-699496.html

Whenever holidays come, a question arises in your mind as to where the holidays should be spent. Every person looks for a place that is full of fun, adventure, nice food, unique and glamourous. ‘Holiday’ means to relax and to take a break from the hectic day-to-day schedule, a place where a person can put aside all their tensions and worries from work. Vilamoura is a place that serves the needs of everyone. Vilamoura is a place on the Algarve Coast, in Portugal. It is surrounded by many luxurious hotels, big casinos, and holiday homes. The tourist industry evolved in 1974, and Vilamoura is known as a young place. Vilamoura is a beach resort where most of the tourists are either of Irish or British descent. The place is full of beaches, water parks, bars, and restaurants.

The town offers a full family holiday package with lots of water parks and golf courses. There are plenty of sandy beaches, and even the choice to go on some boat trips. To get the atmosphere going, many kinds of events are held, including sailing, tennis, golf tournaments and show jumping. Vilamoura is a place for everyone, for every age and for every type of tourist. There are two beaches, which are totally different in their offerings. Falesia Beach is full of life with many bars, sun lounges and young crowds; but on the other hand the second beach is mostly for the tourists who prefer to be alone or have peace and quiet.

The beach at Vilamoura is big which has a shore line of about 3 kms and can accommodate a lot of families looking to enjoy the sun and sand. Because of the growing tourism business, more and more attractions are added to the Vilamoura beaches and many restaurants, casinos and bars are opening. In addition there is plenty to do at this destination, with many attractions like fishing, jet skiing, pedalos, and wind surfing being introduced. Travelling to Vilamoura is not very expensive, as many tour packages are available that include the airfare, as well as the charges for staying at the resorts.

Vilamoura has many water parks, such as Aqua Land, Slide and Splash, and Atlantic Park – of which, Aqua Land is the biggest. Aqua Land is situated close to Albufeira. As well as the water parks, there is Roma Golf Park, a mini golf course, which attracts the whole family and is pure enjoyment for everyone, It is entertainment for the adults as well as the children. With weekly tournaments and competitions, it always has something happening. Another offering from Vilamoura is the Aqua Show, which is a family park that has been equipped with many adventurous water slides and rides – as well as a wave pool. Even the sports facilities are not forgotten, as Vilamoura has a tennis centre where international tennis tournaments are held annually. Even coaching sessions are offered at the tennis courts for you to improve your game. For full excitement for the whole family with something there for everyone – To have a holiday with memories that will last a lifetime – Visit Vilamoura.

Ivor Trumpet
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/the-delights-of-a-holiday-in-vilamoura-688700.html

We are now at the age where we are empty nesters. Our youngest child left for college this year. I am the youngest in my family, so each of my sisters are at the same stage in life. This will be our first holiday season without parents. Our father passed away several years ago, and our mom died this summer. We have talked about starting a new tradition for the holiday season. We each like to spend time with each other’s families keeping in touch with nieces and nephews and letting the cousins have time together. This year we talked about waiting until New Years weekend to do a family gathering. My husband suggested going skiing together. My children love snowboarding trips and so do several of their cousins. My sisters usually plan ski trips during the winter months, but not over the holiday season.

I asked my sisters if they would be willing to plan their ski trips along with our childrens snowboarding trips with us and to go close to the holidays. We all agreed that this may be fun. We take both down hill and cross country ski trips, whilst our children go off snowboarding. We knew about a resort that offers both that some friends of ours had bought several years ago. We called them and asked if they could accommodate our large group. All together there would be twenty of us. The couple explained that we were like an answer to a prayer.

They had renovated the main lodge and did not think it would be ready for guests until the middle of January. All of their advertisements stated that they would reopen at that time. The project was completed in advance, but people had made alternative arrangements for the holiday weekend. They agreed to let us have the entire lodge for our family. This included sixteen bedrooms, the dining room, game room and bar area. They were planning on being empty so they reduced the price, if we agreed to purchase our meals in addition to the lodging. Usually on our ski trips and snowboarding trips we make our own meals because of the expense; but the price they were quoting us was very inexpensive.

My sisters and their husbands agreed that this was a great price and we booked the lodge. We arrived on a Friday evening and we were all planning to stay until Sunday late afternoon. The lodge was beautifully decorated for the holidays and the renovation was gorgeous. We skied, ate drank and visited. We have decided that our future ski trips will be family events and two of my neices want to begin snowboarding with my two. I may even begin snowboarding myself!!

John Mailer
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/ski-trips-versus-snowboarding-trips-for-a-united-family-holiday-97859.html

With winter youth sports right around the corner, it’s important to ensure your children are signed up and ready to go as the season begins. From birth certificates to scheduling conflicts, there are a few obstacles that can sometimes stand in the way of your registration process. However, with preparation, you can make signing up for youth sports a stress-free process!

The Registration Process:
Registration deadlines often fall weeks ahead of when practices begin. Waiting until the last minute to register might not end with positive results. So, know important registration dates ahead of time and post them some place obvious so they won’t be overlooked or forgotten.

Ensure you have a Proper Birth Certificate:
To verify a player’s age and make sure that he or she is in the proper age group, an original copy of a birth certificate is usually required. Unfortunately for some families, this can present complications. If a family has moved around a lot, birth certificates might have been lost. If a family suffered through a fire or flooding, their birth records might have been damaged or destroyed. Sometimes even if a family holds a copy of the child’s birth certificate, that might not be enough! Most youth groups require their players present an original copy of a birth certificate, meaning that it’s notarized and certified, rather than a photocopy.

If you find yourself needing to order an original copy of your child’s birth certificate, there are online sources that can help get your child’s birth certificate fast and offer expedited services at affordable rates. But verify the service you select is a government authorized provider, like VitalChek, to prevent identity theft and avoid excessive middleman charges and hidden fees.

Scheduling Conflicts:
With so many competing after-school activities, scheduling conflicts are bound to occur, especially in a family with more than one child. Discussing which activities and sports the child most wants to participate in is important. It’s likely that between the time commitments to practices and games, other activities may have to slide onto the back burner.

Additionally, parent-child scheduling conflicts might arise, and it’s important that expectations are managed. Parents with full-time jobs might not be able to make it to every game, but they will love to hear all about it afterwards. Car-pooling with teammates can be a big help in managing scheduling issues, too.

Many communities and schools have organized sports for the winter season which include both indoor and outdoor activities. Here are some examples that will help make fitness and fun part of your children’s winter agenda:

– Youth Ice Hockey
– Ice Speed Skating
– Ice Figure Skating
– Cross Country Skiing
– Indoor Swimming
– Bowling
– Gymnastics
– Karate
– Snow Boarding
– Basketball
– Cheerleading
– Tennis
– Target Shooting

Start of the Season:
After the registration is complete, birth certificates have been provided and schedules are aligned, it’s time to look forward to watching your children compete and win at the court, the field, the pool or the rink!

Shakora Malik

Winter Travel is a good time to learn how to “go with the flow” because even though you have to do additional ROAD TRIP PLANNING to have the extras on hand before you embark on the trip, traffic delays may require you to “stop and smell the roses” even when those roses have you stalled in bumper-to-bumper traffic waiting for the road to clear up ahead.

This is where your ROAD TRIP PLAN B comes into play. If you’re a couple, this is a nice time to pull out a CD, kick back and rest your eyes while enjoying the music. If you’re a family, pull out those car games, watch a DVD together, or simply start a round robin conversation (What I’m most looking forward to on this trip is…?). Keeping everyone comfortable and in good spirits will be the order of the day, and if you’ve planned for such things, it can actually be a fun time, albeit cramped.

When planning your itinerary, pay extra attention to towns or cities near roads you think may pose traffic delays or closures. Add activities to your itinerary that could keep you and your passengers occupied if delayed for more than four hours. That way, you can pull off and go shopping, take in a movie, enjoy a long lunch or early dinner, or stroll through a museum. Add a couple of nearby hotels to the unscheduled section of your trip planner just so you’ll have the information on hand should the traffic delay be more than 8 hours.

ROAD TRIP PLANNING SAFETY TIPS
* If you are traveling with your family by car, get your vehicle inspected and check the weather conditions immediately before the trip.
* Cancel the trip if you are traveling to winter destinations and the weather forecast predicts a snowstorm.
* Some roads are not recommended unless you have a 4×4 vehicle.
* Carry snow chains
* Include a Delay of Game kit filled with snacks, car games, energy drinks, portable DVDs, portable games, blankets.
* Stow an emergency kit in your trunk containing batteries, blankets, collapsible shovel, flashlights, food, gloves, ice scraper, rubber boots, ski caps, and water for those times when you may be stuck in your car for 8 hours or more.
* ALWAYS keep your gas tank at least 1/2 full. Do not drive that last quarter tank assuming you will get to the next service station.

And now, putting the above precautions aside, and the reason you’re doing all this planning is…WINTER ROAD TRIPS ARE FUN! Just getting to your destination is more exciting because snow transforms the landscape from the ordinary to the extraordinary. And once you get to your destination, there’s toasty fireplaces, snow boots creating puddles by the front door, and steaming mugs of hot chocolate. Not to mention activities you can only do during Winter like sledding, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and sleigh rides!

So what are some PRIME WINTER DESTINATIONS? Here are some to get you started on your Road Trip Planning.

FOR THE FULL-ON WINTER WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE:
* Alaska Experience with All Alaska Tours (this Road Trip can give you the Winter touch even in the Spring)
* Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario
* Banff & Jasper National Parks in Canada
* Lake Tahoe in California & on the Nevada side
* Mount Rainier in Washington
* Pigeon Forge Winterfest in Tennessee
* Salt Lake City in Utah

However, Winter does not always mean knee-deep in Snow: Here are some grand Winter Road Trips where you’ll be hard-put to find snow (other than possibly some frosting atop distant mountains).
* Sedona Arizona – Red rocks, jeep tours, hot air balloon tours, shopping, spas, dining, festivals…great for a couple needing some time away from the kids.
* Las Vegas , Nevada – Vegas isn’t just about gambling & night-life, though it certainly carries both in abundance. Vegas offers winter visitors a plethora of daytime activities to enjoy.
* Virginia Beach, Virginia – Go whale watching.

Winter getaways offer activities you won’t get to experience any other time of the year so maximize your fun by planning a winter road trip now!

David Reichman

The Western Cape of South Africa Cape Town Beaches are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are beaches that are great for couples, individuals, and some that are best for families. The Western Cape of South Africa beaches are popular destinations for residents and tourists alike. The False Bay beaches along the coast of the Western Cape of South Africa are family friendly and warmer than the beaches along the Atlantic Coast. The Atlantic Coast beaches have a multitude of shops and restaurants while the False Bay beaches are more sparsely populated.

Atlantic Ocean Beaches on the Western Cape of South Africa

Along the Western Cape of South Africa are the beaches that have made the area known as the Cape Town Riviera. Te area is positioned along the Atlantic Cost on the western side of the Cape Peninsula. The beaches are more protected from the strong winds and have more time in the summer sun. However, the water does tend to be cooler on these beaches than on the beaches of False Bay.

North of the Atlantic Seaboard are the Table Bay Beaches of the Western Cape of South Africa. These beaches are near Robbin Island and Table Mountain and are perfect for surfing, paddle skiing, wind surfing, and swimming. Some of these breath taking beaches are Milnerton, Big and Little Bay, Blouberg’s, Table View, and Dolphin.

The Western Cape of South Africa beaches people visit if they want to be seen and to people watch are located on the Atlantic Seaboard. While people watching is one of the main activities you can also enjoy a game of volleyball, swim, and bathe in the sun. Some of the favorites in this area are the beaches of Sandy Bay, Hout Bay, Camps Bay, Three Anchor Bay, Seapoint, and Clifton.

False Bay Beaches on the Western Cape of South Africa

The beaches of False Bay are located off the coast of the Indian Ocean on the Western Cape of South Africa. Visitors are drawn to these beaches every year in because of the low key and relaxed atmosphere. These beaches are more family friendly than those on the Atlantic side, yet they can get almost as busy.

The beaches of False Bay on the Western Cape of South Africa are found between Cape Point on the western end of the bay and the Helderberg beaches along the eastern end of the bay. A few of the Helderberg Beaches are Kogel Bay, Strand, Gordon’s Bay, and Bikini Beach. All of these beaches are only about a forty-five minute drive from the city of Cape Town. These beaches are perfect for families who want to enjoy fishing, sun bathing, walks along the beach, surfing, and swimming.

The Western Cape of South Africa Cape Point Beaches are made up of Smitswinkelbaai, Boulders, Diaz Beach, St. James, Glencairn, Muizenberg, and Fish Hoek. These beaches are great for families to swim, surf, body board, and play in the sun.

All of the beaches along the coastline of the Western Cape of South Africa have something unique to offer visitors. The variety of activities ensures that all beach goers will have a fantastic time. If the beach you visit doesn’t have exactly what you are looking for or is too crowded for you, dozens of other beaches are only minutes away. The beaches along the coast of the Western Cape of South Africa are great for all ages.

James Camstock

Arizona has Petrified Forests in such abundance at the Petrified Forest National Park. Drive through it or for a closer look go on hiking trails found there. It is located just off 1-40 in North East Arizona.

The Lost Dutchman mine was never rediscovered, there is a superstition that Gold can still be found, many adventurers visit this place called the Lost Dutchman State Park. Wilderness can still be explored and a desert Lake, Canyon Lake is very near to it.

Most of the tourists camp, hike or picnic at these desert trails. Handicapped people are also welcomed here.

The world’s largest natural bridge (400 ft wide & 183 ft in height) over looking the Pine Creek is in Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Flowing streams, upstream of the canyon, make a spectacular view.

A century old hotel, refurbished, provides excellent viewing. It is located 13 miles North West Payson off State Route 87. Picnicking or hiking is also catered for.

Considered to be Mother Nature’s finest playground is Slide Rock State Park. The Park’s name comes from 30 ft long water sliding down the rocks. The canyon here has Red Rock walls & pine forests. An Apple orchard is also an added attraction.

A huge crowd is always gathered here to refresh themselves at Slide Rocks during summer months. The parking facilities has also been expanded recently.

Just a few miles off West of Sedona in Arizona State is 286 acres of Red Rock State Park. Picnic areas and classrooms may be reserved for the public but they do provide education to school groups and private groups as well.

Swimming and going across water is available to local wildlife only and please don’t bring your pets as this is a place where there are no facilities for them. Still they provide camping sites, picnic grounds, hiking trails, classrooms, visitor’s center with a great theater and of course a gift shop.

Right next to the Community of Cottonwood, in the scenic Verde Valley, is Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Now don’t get alarmed by its name as here you can do bird watching, camping, canoeing, horseback riding, picnicking and stream & pond fishing.

Here you can also go hiking and the Equestrian events are held regularly.

Near the City of Show Low is located Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area. Imagine camping on a lake shore and watching the noble great blue herons. Show Low Creek falls into this lake, which provides water to lots of wild animals and it has a very different fishing area.

It has a huge variety of fish like rainbow trout, brown trout, channel catfish, walleye and green sunfish. Nearby White Mountain Trail System offers many hiking trails. This place adjoins the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest where you can get the geographical maps too.

This site offers agricultural features, camping sites, pit houses and lots of other sites. It is located a few miles North East of Winslow on State Route 87. Archeologists work in June & July only from Monday till Friday. Here archaeological exhibitions are also held many times a year.

This place offers many recreational areas with picnic tables electric supply, tent pads and grills.

As there is no size restriction on boats Lyman Lake State is 1500 acres of really beautiful Lake. A small herd of buffaloes are always grazing near the access road. A nice & restricted no-wake place for anglers.

This place offers facilities that include rock hounding trails, fishing, hiking, boat rentals and a swimming pool. General boat rental concessions are available by booking in advance.

On the foot of Mount Graham is a haven known as Roper Lake State Park. An excellent place for fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking and camping. Camp on the lake shore & avail a natural hot-bath tub which is prepared by park rangers. The park is located a few miles South of Safford off US Route 191.

Lots of other facilities include rest rooms, shower rooms, fishing pad (also for handicapped persons), waste disposal grounds, Electric hookup, boat ramp and Natural hot springs.

Desert scenery and an isolated place is Alamo Lake State Park. It is located on Bill Williams River and after some miles falls into Colorado River.

With a backdrop of picturesque Rawhide & Buckskin Mountains it presents a stunning view. Abundance of wildlife includes Bald Eagles, Coyote, Deer, Quails and wild Burros are the area’s trademark.

Some of the basic facilities include Group use area, hiking, fishing, Electric hook up, boating, rest room showers (accessible for the handicapped) and waste disposal area.

Buckskin Mountain State Park is located between the Mountains & the Colorado River, is a welcome site both for nature lovers and hikers. Three fully developed trails on these mountains that go up the steep bluffs are always inviting to hikers.

The River welcomes swimmers, pleasure boaters and water skiers with open arms. Anglers vie for channel cat fish, crappie, large mouth bass and bluegill.

There are two distinct units at Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor Beach and Cattail Cove. Windsor beach is a day out park with all water crafted facilities. It is located in a wonderfully developed area in Lake Havasu City just North of the Famed imported old London Bridge.

Two and a half miles long and spread over 250 acres, Patagonia Lake State Park offers a variety of recreational outdoor activities. The lake is filled with catfish, bluegill, crappie and bass and in winter by rainbow trout.

Because of huge gatherings, water skiing and jet skiing are banned in summer weekends.

For anglers facilities of half of the lake is converted into a no-wake area. It offers water & electric hook ups, picnic places, a swimming beach and a marina store with boat rentals.

For any information about big hunting game contact Arizona’s Game and Fish department.

Hope your stay in Arizona is a very memorable one.

Frederick Williams