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SHOW LOW DAYS STILL CRUIZIN' CAR SHOW & MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

June 6th - 8th, 2008

7:30pm until people fall asleep

Show Low Days Still Cruizin Car Show will be June the 6th, 7th and 8th 2008 at the Show Low City Park. Car Show Activities include: 50/50 Drawing and Raffles, Friday night Burger Burn, Ice Cream Social and Live DJ Playing the Oldies all weekend. There is going to be a huge arts and crafts show, vendors and food booths and a new car corral! This is going to be a GREAT weekend to spend in the wonderful White Mountains!

For more information, please contact the Show Low Chamber of Commerce at 928-537-2326 or visit www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com.

AMA LAKES, RIVERS & FISHING

BEAR CANYON LAKE

Popular 60 acre fishing and hiking spot. Trophy size rainbow trout and German brown trout. The lake is located 14 miles northwest of Highway 260. Open all year round.

BlG LAKE RECREATION AREA

23 miles south of Eager in the Apache- Sitgreaves National Forest. Stocked each spring and fall with trout. Store, boat rentals and guided nature walks.

BLACK CANYON LAKE

Fishing and boating opportunities. 78 acres of excellent rainbow trout and German brown trout. Located just south of Highway 260 on Forest Road 86. Open April to November.

BLUE RIDGE RESERVOIR

70 acres of great fishing and boating in the heart of the National Forest. Accessed by Forest Road 751 off of Highway 87. Open May to September.

CHEVELON CANYON LAKE

Spectacular views and great opportunities for hiking and fishing. 6 miles of accessible shoreline. Rainbow and German brown trout. Located on Highway 260 approximately 30 miles east of Payson to Forest Road 300, follow Forest Road 300 for about 10 miles to Forest Road 169, follow Forest Road 169 for 21 miles to Forest Road 169B.

CHRISTOPHER CREEK & TONTO CREEK

Located above Kohl's Ranch 20 miles east of Payson on Hwy. 260. River access beginning at Kohl's Ranch. It is also stocked with trout.

EAST VERDE RIVER

Fly casting, trout, pan fish. Houston Mesa Road approximately 2 miles north of Payson on Hwy. 87. Turn right on Houston Mesa Road. This road crosses the East Verde River three times in the next 8 miles. Fishing possible all along the stream.

FLOWING SPRINGS

Approximately 4 miles north of Payson on Hwy. 87. Turn right on Flowing Springs Road. 2 miles to East Verde River. Parking turnouts and river access for the next 2 miles.

FOOLS HOLLOW LAKE

150 acre lake with outstanding fishing and hiking experience. Large and small mouth bass, catfish, walleye, rainbow and German brown trout. 4 miles off of Highway 260 using Old Linden Road and either 32nd St. or 22nd St. Open all year round.

KNOLL LAKE

35 miles east of Payson on Hwy. 260 to top of Rim. Turn left on the Rim Road (Forest Road 300) approximately 20 miles to lake. Lake stoclied with trout.

SHOW LOW LAKE

The park covers cool wooded forest land. Fishing for trout, walleye, bass and catfish are the most popular activities at the lake. There is a camp store with boat rental. The park is located 6 miles south of Show Low off State Route 260.

WILLOW SPRINGS LAKE

150 acre lake with outstanding hiking, picnicking and fishing with a variety of fish species. 22 miles southwest of Heber on Highway 260 and Forest Road 149. Open May to October.

WOODS CANYON LAKE

55 acre lake with a general store, boat rentals and fishing. There are several hiking trails, some of which are paved and offer spectacular views on the top of the Mogollon Rim. 22 miles outside of Heber southwest on Highway 260.

PARKS & TRAILS

CASA MALPAIS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

Springerville, Chamber of Commerce (928) 333-2123

East on Highway 260 into Show Low, turn left onto Highway 60, continue until you hit fork in road. Take State Route 61 through Concho until you reach St. Johns. Take Interstate 180 south until you hit the park in Springerville.

TALL TlMBERS HEBER/OVERGAARD PARK

(928) 535-3404 (summer) or (928) 524-4251

This day use park has facilities for a number of activities. These include picnicking, racquetball, softball, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Reservations can be made for group picnics in the large pavilion. There is also a playground area and an archery range.

TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK

Fishing and boating opportunities. 78 acres of excellent rainbow trout and German brown trout. Located just south of Highway 260 on Forest Road 86. Open April to November.

AREA DESTINATIONS

JACQUES MARSH WILDLIFE REFUGE

130 acres of National Forest land, including 7 ponds and 18 islands. Located 2 miles north of Pinetop- Lakeside.

LITTLE PAINTED DESERT

(928) 524-4251

Colorful clay formations of red, violet, green and gray, laid down by an ancient ocean and carved by the wind, can be enjoyed in the 660 acres. The panorama can be viewed from the scenic overlook. Facilities include picnic armadas and a restroom at the park. The little Painted Desert is 13 miles north of Winslow and 1-40. Take Exit #257 and the parli is co~lve~lientlloyc ated less than 1/4 mile from Highway 87, near the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation.

MOGOLLON RIM DRIVE

Road Conditions (928) 474-7900

Located atop the Mogollon Rim, this popular drive runs along a 45 mile, unpaved stretch of Forest Road 300. From Payson, take Highway 260 east and follow the signs. The Mogollon Rim (pronounced "muggy-yon"), a 2,000 ft high cliff that provides dramatic views, runs across central Arizona for 200 miles into New Mexico.

PETRIFIED FOREST

3 miles to June's Cafe in Heber, turn right on Highway 277, 8 miles out turn left onto Highway 377, come to a "T" in the road and turn left into Holbrook and get onto 1-40 and go about 20 miles.

RAVEN SITE RUIN

East on Highway 260 into Show Low, turn left onto Highway 60 and continue forward until you hit fork in road. Take State Route 61 through Concho until you reach St. Johns. Take Interstate 180 south, about 15 miles from St. Johns.

RIM COUNTRY MUSEUM

700 Green Valley Parkway
Payson, AZ 85547, (928) 474-3483

Admission: $5. Open year round, 12pm-4pm, Wed-Sun. Permanent and temporary exhibits of the history of the Payson and Mogollon Rim region.

SUNRISE SKI RESORT

l(800) WAY-UP-HI

Located 70 miles from Bison Ranch in the heart of Arizona's magnificient White Mountains. Sunrise Park Resort is a recreational paradise offering a wide range of fun and excitement that can be enjoyed all year long. In winter, three mountains offer some of the finest skiing in the Western United States. The 65 runs promise adventure for skiiers of any level. Skiiers and Snowboarders alike won't want to miss the Sunrise Express High Speed Detachable Quad Chairlift. For Snowboarders, Sunrise offers a Snowboard Park. In the summer, a marina is open for boat rentals.

 
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