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Prescott, Arizona
Highlands Center Nightwalk Trail
Night Sky Stories and Stars - March 25
Highlands Center
The equinox is upon us, the days are getting a
little longer and the stars are rarely as
brilliant as in the crisp, clear evenings of
spring. On March 25th come and relish the night
sky. Participants are invited to come out
anytime between 6:30 and 7:00pm to engage in
three fun activities. Join the night walkers on
an hour long lightless trek through the
ponderosa forest, warm up by the fire and be
captivated by constellation stories. Visit the
Dark Sky Demonstration area and make a candle
holder in celebration of Earth Hour, a worldwide
collective display of commitment to protect the
one thing that unites us all - the planet. Hot
chocolate and tea will be available at check-in.
Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children
under 18. Pre-registration is appreciated.
More information about this or other scheduled
events and programs visit
www.highlandscenter.org, The Highlands
Center for Natural History is a not-for-profit
organization whose mission is to help children
and adults discover the wonders of nature and
become wise caretakers of the land.
Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo Named a
“Best Place to Live in the West” by American
Cowboy
Amarillo panorama
So, where are the very best places to live in
the West?
In 2011, they include Amarillo, which made
American Cowboy’s list of 20 Best Places to Live
in the West. The list is featured in the
April/May issue of American Cowboy at
www.americancowboy.com.
“This year’s entries truly live up to the
Western ideal of places embodying the rugged,
free spirit of the Western version of the
American Dream,” said DeAnna Jarnagin, Associate
Publisher of American Cowboy. “They’re places
where you can experience authentic cowboy
culture, spectacular scenery, a true dose of
history and a really, really good steak.”
Amarillo boasts wide-open spaces, starry skies,
four seasons, clean air, affordable housing, low
unemployment, honest handshakes and true Texas
hospitality. Additionally, it is home to many
Western icons; just a few include-
-Palo Duro Canyon, Panhandle-Plains Historical
Museum, Outdoor Musical Drama TEXAS, American
Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, Kwahadi
Museum of the American Indian, Big Texan Steak
Ranch, World Championship Ranch Rodeo, Historic
Route 66, - Amarillo Livestock Auction, one of
the largest private livestock auctions in Texas.
Joining Amarillo, which is the only Texas city
on the 2011 list, are Elko, NV, Red Bluff, CA,
Temecula, CA, Bishop, CA, Pocatello, ID, Baker
City, OR, Kennewick, WA, Lewiston, ID,
Farmington, NM, Tombstone, AZ, Logan, UT, Cedar
City, UT, Sheridan, WY, Cody, WY, Miles City,
MT, Canon City, CO, Deadwood, SD, Guthrie, OK
and North Platte, NE.
Visit the Amarillo CVC website at
www.visitamarillotx.com
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