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When people think of therapy, they often picture themselves talking to a counselor while lying on a couch in an office. While this type of talk therapy can be effective, some people prefer other methods. EMDR therapy in Prescott, AZ, is an option for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other issues. Though different from traditional modalities, many patients reshape their lives and reclaim their well-being with the help of EMDR therapist Christy Maxey. If you have difficulty expressing your thoughts and feelings verbally, EMDR therapy could be a helpful alternative.
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Every person grows and learns in different ways. To that point, every counselor or guide has their own techniques and exercises to help clients. Not every method is effective for everyone, but with the right guidance, you can defeat your inner demons and recapture your life. That's where Christy Maxey thrives.
Christy is a trauma EMDR coach dedicated to empowering people with the knowledge of true self-love. She aims to help men and women overcome negative self-talk and patterns and finally live the fulfilling life they deserve. Christy has a special focus on supporting women who experience anxiety, depression, lack of self-trust, people-pleasing, and feelings of inadequacy. Additionally, she's an expert in helping men who are navigating anger, stress, and relationship challenges.

If you have received help from therapists and life coaches in the past but find yourself falling back into the same patterns as before, know that you're not alone. The simple truth could be that whatever problem you were trying to face was left unresolved.
Essentially, you cut the top of the weed, but you didn't pull out the entire root. In a sense, you put a band-aid on a serious wound when you needed more comprehensive, specialized treatment. Unlike many life coaches, Christy Maxey aims to solve the root cause of your mental and physical symptoms. By addressing the cause of your issues, you can reclaim your life and move forward without the baggage you've carried for so long. Take it from us - it's an incredible feeling!
Some of the most common problems that Christy helps solve for patients include:
- Difficulty Dealing with the Emotional Content at the Center of Their Problems
- A Lack of Resistance to and Awareness of "What Is"
- Fear and Uncertainty About Making Changes
- Fear of Getting Compassionate Help and Guidance
- Believing False Narratives Associated with Past Traumas and Experiences
What is EMDR Therapy in Prescott, AZ?

EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a technique that assists people in recovering from the effects of distressing life experiences, such as emotional distress and symptoms.
Created by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987 as a treatment method for post-traumatic stress disorder, EMDR is an evidence-based treatment approach that provides both trauma-informed treatment and treatment protocol. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR employs bilateral stimulation to replicate the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) phase of sleep. In fact, EMDR treatments have shown that the mind can heal from psychological trauma faster than traditional talk therapy.
Traumatic events often lead to negative beliefs and emotions, such as shame, anger, and sadness. EMDR enables your brain to reprocess such events, promoting healing, well-being, and positivity in patients.
If you're wondering whether or not EMDR treatment from Christy Maxey might be a good choice for you and your family, ask yourself these questions:
- Do You Feel Stuck in Your Life?
- Do You Find Yourself Stuck Feeling the Same Types of Fear, Sadness, or Anxiety?
- Have You Grown Accustomed to a Negative Inner Critic?
- Do You Feel Stuck with Feelings of Shame from Past Mistakes or Traumas?
- Are You Always Repeating the Same Patterns in Relationships? Too Nice, Too Accepting, Avoidant, Easy to Get Triggered, Etc.?
- Is Your Brain Full of Self-Doubt and Harmful Self-Talk?


How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

Once it's agreed that EMDR therapy is suitable for you, your initial sessions involve discussing your goals and enhancing your ability to cope with stress. In the following phases of EMDR therapy, you concentrate on a specific event or focus on a negative image, belief, emotion, or bodily sensation related to the event. You then focus on a positive belief indicating that the issue has been resolved.
While you're focused on the upsetting event, Christy begins sets of side-to-side eye movements, sounds, or taps. After each set, you are guided to observe what comes to mind. Shifts in insight or changes in images, feelings, or beliefs about the event may occur. It should be noted that you can stop therapy at any moment if necessary. The sets of eye movements, sounds, or taps will be repeated until distress caused by the event decreases. EMDR therapy can be used as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other forms of therapy offered through the Maxx Method.
To help paint you a picture of how EMDR therapy works, think of it like a cast for a broken bone. Unlike other forms of therapy, however, EMDR can be more uncomfortable than traditional treatments. It's important to be ready for possible emotional exhaustion afterward. To cope, you can create a relaxing playlist and plan some activities to unwind. Once the sessions are finished, take some time to recharge and decompress.
Who Should Use EMDR Therapy in Prescott, AZ?

EMDR therapy is something anyone can benefit from. It's not only reserved for people with extreme experiences or traumas. Even mild cases of anxiety and depression can be treated by a trained EMDR coach like Christy Maxey. When you remember something that reminds you of a bad experience, your body might react like it's in danger, even if it's not. This is a normal reaction, but if it keeps happening, it can make you feel really stressed out. With EMDR, you can heal and learn new ways to cope without having to talk about exactly what happened. This can help you feel better and live your life without over-worrying and ruminating on negativity.
If you're one of the many people who have experienced lackluster results from one or more EMDR sessions, it's crucial that you do not give up hope. In fact, many men and women come to Christy Maxey having had poor EMDR experiences. Thankfully, they soon realize how impactful and fulfilling the therapy can be for trauma. That's especially true when combined with other therapies like Inner Child Healing and Guided Visualization. Of course, EMDR therapy in Prescott, AZ, isn't the best choice for every patient - after all, every person is different and responds to therapies in different ways.
To truly discover if EMDR therapy is the right choice for your mind and body, contact Christy ASAP to schedule your initial consultation. That way, you and Christy can get to know each other better and discover the best ways to promote long-term healing and well-being. With that said, patients choose EMDR treatments for many reasons. Some of the most common reasons for using EMDR therapy include the following:
- Panic Attacks and Anxiety
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome)
- Eating Disorders like Bulimia, Anorexia, and More
- Trauma from Abuse and Violence
- Abusive or Violent Relationships
- Rest and Sleep Problems
- Social Anxiety
- Depression
- Childhood Trauma and Abuse
- Anger and Sadness
- Fear of Speaking in Public
- Betrayal and Grief

The Life-Changing Benefits of EMDR Therapy

Though EMDR therapy is more popular than ever, many people are still unaware of its benefits and how life-changing the therapy can be for people who are stuck. If that sounds like you, keep these benefits in mind as you continue to research this amazing therapy choice.

Triumph Over Trauma
Recovering from a traumatic experience can be extremely challenging, but EMDR therapy can provide a solution. Trauma can create triggers that make you feel like you're experiencing the event all over again. EMDR can help reorganize the thoughts, feelings, and experiences associated with the trauma so that you no longer feel controlled by it. While the effects of trauma may never completely disappear, EMDR can significantly reduce its impact on your life and enable you to live in the present without constantly reliving the past.

Enhance Your Mental Fortitude
Achieving personal growth involves accepting one's identity, building self-esteem, and understanding the internal narratives that shape our daily experiences. EMDR and guided therapeutic processing can help create a peaceful, efficient, and confident setting for individuals to accept their past and move forward. This therapeutic process empowers individuals, providing them with the strength and courage to confront any obstacle that impedes their well-being.

Reshape Your Life
During EMDR therapy sessions, traumatic events are broken down, enabling patients to gain a different perspective on negative events. This altered view can be as life-changing as the traumatic event itself, giving individuals greater control over how they adapt to the effects of trauma.

Overcome Circular Thinking
If you struggle with circular thinking patterns related to anxiety disorders, phobias, or generalized anxiety, EMDR therapy may be helpful. EMDR can assist you in overcoming these thought spirals by teaching you how to deal with your fears and worries without becoming overwhelmed by anxiety.

Understanding the Phases of EMDR Therapy in Prescott, AZ

According to the EMDR Institute, there are eight phases in traditional EMDR treatment:
The EMDR Institute has identified eight phases of EMDR therapy. These are:
- History and Treatment Planning
- Preparation
- Assessment
- Desensitization
- Installation
- Body scan
- Closure
- Reevaluation

History and Treatment Planning
During the initial stage of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Christy will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your medical and emotional history and create a treatment plan. This stage involves discussing the particular issue that led you to seek therapy. You'll also identify behaviors and symptoms associated with the issues you're facing. Based on this information, Christy will develop a personalized treatment plan that outlines the goals to be addressed using EMDR therapy in Prescott, AZ:
- The Traumas or Events Causing Issues
- Present-Day Problems and Traumas Causing Distress
- Healthy Behaviors and Skills Needed for Long-Term Well-Being

Preparation
During this phase, Christy will explain the theory of EMDR, how it is applied, and what you can expect during and after treatment. Christy will then teach you several techniques for relaxation so that you have the tools to calm down in the event of emotional disturbance.
One of the biggest goals of this first phase is to establish trust between you and your EMDR coach. While you don't have to go into great detail about disturbing memories, if you don't trust your therapist, you may not accurately report what is felt and what changes you are or aren't experiencing. If your goal is to please the therapist and say you feel better when you really aren't, no therapy in the world will resolve your trauma.

Assessment
In this phase, you will be prompted to access each target in a controlled manner so it can be effectively processed. Processing does not mean talking about it. From there, Christy identifies different parts of the target to be processed. The first step is for you to select a specific image or mental picture from the target event (identified during Phase One) that best represents the memory.
You then choose a positive statement that you would like to believe. The statement should have an internal sense of control, such as "I am valuable/lovable/a good person/in control" or "I can achieve success." In some cases, when the primary emotion is fear, such as after a natural disaster, the negative thought could be "I am in danger," and the positive thought could be "I am safe now." "I am in danger" is considered a negative thought because fear is no longer necessary, but it is still present in the nervous system. The positive thought should reflect what is appropriate in the present moment.
During this phase, you will also identify negative emotions like anger or fear and physical sensations that you associate with trauma.

Desensitization
This phase of EMDR therapy in Prescott, AZ, hones in on the disturbing sensations and emotions associated with your trauma and the ways that you respond to it. In doing so, patients often resolve similar events as well. The goal of this phase is to use sounds, taps, or eye movements with shifting focus until your subjective disturbance levels are lowered.

Installation
The goal here is to concentrate on the positive belief that you have identified to replace your negative belief(s). For example, you may have suffered child abuse in your younger years and hold the negative belief that you are powerless. Christy will help strengthen and install positive cognitions that reinforce the fact that you are in control, not the negative thoughts and emotions keeping you stuck.

Body Scan
Research into EMDR sessions indicates that physical responses to unresolved thoughts are common. After your positive cognition is fortified and installed, Christy will ask that you bring the original target event to the forefront of your mind. If she notices any additional body tension, those physical sensations are reprocessed. If you do not have any body tension or symptoms present when your original target event is brought up, your EMDR session is considered successful.

Closure
Typical EMDR sessions end with closure and a debriefing on what you can expect between your current and subsequent EMDR sessions. If necessary, Christy will provide calming techniques that you can use outside of therapy. This part of the EMDR process ensures that you leave Christy's office feeling better than you did at the beginning of the session.

Reevaluation
This phase gives Christy insight into any other treatment plans that may be necessary for your healing and well-being. Like any type of sound therapy, reevaluation is critical in determining the success of your EMDR treatment over a period of time.
Reshape Your Life with EMDR Therapy from Christy Maxey

Regardless of the events and trauma keeping you stuck, EMDR might be a viable solution for reclaiming your life. Christy Maxey provides patients with the safe space needed to do so. If you're ready to let go of past or present traumas and reclaim your love of life, EMDR therapy could be the first step on your healing journey. Contact our office today to learn more about the Maxx Method, EMDR therapy in Prescott, AZ, EMDR online, and how Christy Maxey can help you defeat the inner demons holding you back.
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144-Unit Luxury Multi-family Development Breaks Ground in Prescott
Staff |https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/144-unit-luxury-multi-family-development-breaks-ground-in-prescott/
Montezuma Heights Investors, LLC is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the new $41 million, 144-unit multi-family development, Montezuma Heights. The event is scheduled to be held on July 13th at 8 A.M.Situated within walking distance to Prescott’s famous “Whiskey Row” the luxury apartment homes will be a needed and wonderful addition to Prescott, Az downtown area.A new $41 million, 144-unit multi-family development, Montezuma Heights will break ground on July 13, 2023.Nick Malouff, developer and manage...
Montezuma Heights Investors, LLC is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the new $41 million, 144-unit multi-family development, Montezuma Heights. The event is scheduled to be held on July 13th at 8 A.M.
Situated within walking distance to Prescott’s famous “Whiskey Row” the luxury apartment homes will be a needed and wonderful addition to Prescott, Az downtown area.
A new $41 million, 144-unit multi-family development, Montezuma Heights will break ground on July 13, 2023.Nick Malouff, developer and manager of Montezuma Heights Investors, LLC quote: “We are pleased the City of Prescott has embraced our project as it will add to the vibrancy of the downtown area and bring a live, work-play housing option to downtown”.
Located at 609 Bagby Drive, the community will have one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans, and a community building with a state of the art gym, lounge, outdoor grotto with grilling area, dog parks, multiple fire pits, and electric car charging stations.
Amenities will also include a trail connection to Granite Creek Park along with a trail extension to The Depot Shopping Center, giving residents walking access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment venues. This new trail extension is being designed by the City of Prescott and a drawing showing the trail will be revealed at the Montezuma Heights groundbreaking.
Don Allison, partner and project manager quote: “In the planning of this exciting hilltop property, meticulous planning was done to preserve the natural beauty of the site, while offering residents a lifestyle experience with city and mountain views. In addition, all buildings will be Energy Star Certified, meeting the Environmental Protection Agency standards for “Green Certification”.
Prescott also is home to four of Arizona’s most praised museums and is filled with art galleries, antique shops, local eateries, and golfing. For a day on the water, visit one of Prescott’s four beautiful lakes, to fish, kayak, or simply enjoy nature from a trail surrounding the lake areas.
VP of new project development for MEB management services Amity Dalton quote: “Montezuma Heights, is a one-of-a-kind project that will be iconic to the downtown area of Prescott, and the community”.
The developer is Montezuma Heights Investors, LLC. The expected completion date is 20 months from the groundbreaking. MEB Management will be the manager and leasing agent for the community.
REI Co-op to Open in Prescott Fall 2023
Staffhttps://www.signalsaz.com/articles/rei-co-op-to-open-in-prescott-fall-2023/
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in Prescott, Arizona in fall 2023. The new store will be leased from Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and located on tribal land at Frontier Village Center. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear, and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing, and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a full-service bike shop will be staffed by certified mechanics.“We ...
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in Prescott, Arizona in fall 2023. The new store will be leased from Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and located on tribal land at Frontier Village Center. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear, and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing, and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a full-service bike shop will be staffed by certified mechanics.
“We look forward to joining the Prescott community, a long-respected destination for mountain biking, bouldering, climbing, and hiking at nearby natural gems such as the national preserve, Prescott Circle Trail, Watson Lake, Watson Woods Riparian Preserve and more,” said Kristen Engels, REI regional director. “Our team will also build lasting relationships with nonprofits to support efforts that protect natural places and connect people to the outdoors.”
As the country’s largest consumer co-op, anyone is welcome to tap into the expertise of REI’s store staff and online resources such as its Expert Advice library to learn or advance skills, plan adventures, and more. Members who join the co-op enjoy a range of benefits, including a used gear trade-in program called Re/Supply; discounts on shop services and experiences; a share of the co-op’s annual profits based on qualifying purchases; and more. In addition to discounts at the co-op’s bike shop, REI members receive free flat-tire repair (labor only).
REI believes deeply in supporting the long-term health of the outdoors. Each year the co-op invests millions of dollars in nonprofits to steward trails, waterways, and parks and connect people to the outdoors. Over the last five years, Arizona nonprofit partners received more than $520,000. Last year, $93,000 was distributed to 10 nonprofits across the state, including Arizona Trail Association, Ability 360, and Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund.
Complementing REI’s community investments, REI invests in nonprofits to build a more equitable and inclusive outdoor community via its community-supported nonprofit, the REI Cooperative Action Fund. Arizona recipients include Adaptive Adventures, Atabey Outdoors, Black Girls RUN! Foundation, Latino Outdoors, Native Womens Wilderness, and SiiHassin.
REI expects to hire approximately 50 employees for REI Prescott. Candidates interested in joining the team can apply online at REI.com/jobs and learn about the general hiring timeline. Candidates can set a job alert on the co-op’s career site to be notified when positions post. All employees will receive a wide variety of benefits, including generous product and service discounts, competitive pay and retirement contributions.
REI employees also enjoy unique perks, such as two paid annual “Co-op Way Days” that allow them to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity and an additional paid day off on Black Friday to encourage all employees to #OptOutside. REI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables a life outdoors for everyone. The co-op seeks candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 23 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 181 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet, or the REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear.
Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI’s active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.
Prescott students train to become air traffic controllers amid shortage
Alexis Dominguezhttps://www.azfamily.com/2023/08/25/prescott-students-train-become-air-traffic-controllers-amid-shortage/
PRESCOTT, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — During the next decade, 85% of air traffic controllers will be eligible for retirement, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The federal agency says it equals about 14,000 open positions for new controllers.Kyle Wilkerson, an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle in Prescott, says becoming an air traffic controller is not an easy path and some of his students admit a lot of work goes into becoming one. “A lot of those planes have passengers on them so there is a big responsibili...
PRESCOTT, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — During the next decade, 85% of air traffic controllers will be eligible for retirement, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The federal agency says it equals about 14,000 open positions for new controllers.
Kyle Wilkerson, an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle in Prescott, says becoming an air traffic controller is not an easy path and some of his students admit a lot of work goes into becoming one. “A lot of those planes have passengers on them so there is a big responsibility in making sure people get to where they need to go, with safety being the No. 1 priority,” said Curtis Lowe, a junior pursuing a bachelor of science in air traffic management.
Carol Martin recently graduated from the university as a pilot with a minor in air traffic management. “With all the different targets coming together, merging, going apart, really judging times and distances,” she said.
It’s a stressful position, Wilkerson says, and has become increasingly difficult to fill. “It requires a lot of ability to multitask, a lot of ability to make difficult decisions very quickly, especially without a lot of the information you would want,” he said.
Then, there’s the strict age requirements. “You have to be older than 18, but younger than 31 to be eligible to be a controller,” Wilkerson said. “It’s a very demanding industry cognitively and so there’s a mandatory retirement for the age of 56 as well.”
These shortages not only affect those in the industry but also affect travelers. “We have to essentially have a threshold and we can’t accept anymore aircraft. That’s where you start to see cancellations and delays. It’s for safety purposes,” Wilkerson said.
The good news is air traffic controllers are some of the highest-paid government employees, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics stating the median yearly salary is $130,000. “It’s ripe for the picking. I mean, you can come in here and get into an industry that needs people. I’m sure people have heard about how much you can make as an air traffic controller. It’s a very lucrative career as well,” he said.
Wilkerson says the hiring process is pretty lengthy and on top of that — this year — the FAA had a hiring limit of 1,800 positions for air traffic controllers.
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This shady forest hike is perfect for an Arizona summer. How to hike White Spar trails
Mare Czinarhttps://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/hiking/2023/05/12/prescott-national-forest-white-spar-trails/70200069007/
The Arizona RepublicIn the gullies and hills of the Granite Creek watershed northwest of the Goldwater lakes, a maze of short, interconnected trails offer access to a diverse pocket of Prescott National Forest.Pine forests, riparian corridors, historic relics and a strangely out-of-place garden of fruit trees contribute to a continual string of eye candy in this central Arizona hike hub.Collectively known as the White Spar Loop Trails, the shaded single tracks may be explored by way of the White Spar Campg...
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In the gullies and hills of the Granite Creek watershed northwest of the Goldwater lakes, a maze of short, interconnected trails offer access to a diverse pocket of Prescott National Forest.
Pine forests, riparian corridors, historic relics and a strangely out-of-place garden of fruit trees contribute to a continual string of eye candy in this central Arizona hike hub.
Collectively known as the White Spar Loop Trails, the shaded single tracks may be explored by way of the White Spar Campground just a couple of miles south of Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row.
Well signed and maintained, the loops are a mashup of newer trails and old standards that also link up with the 50-mile, city-circumnavigating Prescott Circle Trail.
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How to hike the White Spar Loop Trails in Prescott
While there are dozens of ways to use the White Spar Loops to cobble together a day hike or backpack trek, a short circuit using the Goldwater Lake, Banning Creek (the old standards), Apple Blossom and Twist & Shout (new kids on the block) trails is a perfect introduction to the area’s many faces.
From the dirt trailhead parking lot before the campground entrance, the circuit begins with a 1.5-mile walk on Goldwater Lake Trail. This leg climbs easily through stands of ponderosa pine, alligator juniper and oak, passing by the Hidden Valley Trail junction.
The hike hits its highest elevation (5,920 feet) at the 1-mile point, where nice views of iconic Thumb Butte and Granite Mountain peek through coniferous tree cover. The route then begins a gradual, half-mile descent to the course of Banning Creek.
The Banning Creek Trail junction can be a little confusing. Hikers may head left (north) and follow the wide dirt road that traces the creek’s west banks or go right at the “81” sign and slingshot around to get on the east bank trail. Either way, the two options converge less than a half-mile north where the creek crosses the dirt road.
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Historical highlights, plus fruit trees
Adding notes of history to the hike, an old, elevated water pipeline — a relic of early 20th century water supply technology — can be seen following the course of the creek.
Vegetation along this watery leg includes classic riparian species like willows, cottonwoods, boxelder and golden currant shrubs growing in mucky shallows and boulder-bound bends. At the 2.2-mile point, the route heads left onto Apple Blossom Trail among magnificent cottonwoods that stand along a trickling creek crossing. Within a few yards, the trail comes to another junction where it veers right to meet the eponymous apple blossoms.
Several small, spindly fruit trees line the trail, looking sort of lost among towering pines. In spring, creamy flowers scent the air and attract pollinators.
Beyond the blooming trees, the route continues straight ahead and uphill to a somewhat befuddling junction. Now back in pine-oak woodlands, the Apple Blossom Trail passes by a forested subdivision before meeting the Twist & Shout Trail junction for the loop’s final leg.
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True to its name, the path winds among oak canopies, making hairpin turns around ravines before rejoining Goldwater Lake trail for the return trip to the trailhead.
Prescott National Forest hike: White Spar Loop trails
Length: 3.7-mile loop.
Rating: Moderate.
Elevation: 5,517-5,920 feet.
Getting there: From Courthouse Square in downtown Prescott, go 2.8 miles south on Montezuma Street (U.S. 89/White Spar Road) and turn left into the White Spar Campground. Trailhead parking is on the right before entering the campground. No fees or facilities.
Details: Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/recarea/?recid=75171.
Read more of Mare Czinar's hikes at http://arizonahiking.blogspot.com.
Pure Imagination Festival Brings Music, Wonder, and Unity to Prescott
Staff |https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/pure-imagination-festival-brings-music-wonder-and-unity-to-prescott/
Pure Imagination Festival celebrates the 2nd year of bringing diversity of sound and culture to the picturesque, inspiring outdoor setting of Watson Lake Park in Prescott on Saturday, May 20, 2023.With an eco-friendly focus and a curated and diverse line-up, Pure Imagination is Arizona’s most music festival marrying soundscape and landscape while leaving a limited impact on the g...
Pure Imagination Festival celebrates the 2nd year of bringing diversity of sound and culture to the picturesque, inspiring outdoor setting of Watson Lake Park in Prescott on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
With an eco-friendly focus and a curated and diverse line-up, Pure Imagination is Arizona’s most music festival marrying soundscape and landscape while leaving a limited impact on the gorgeous topography of the region and Prescott’s remarkable Watson Lake.
The female-led and curated, environmentally forward, all-ages destination festival, Pure Imagination, has announced the fantastic line-up for its sophomore edition, set to take place on May 20, 2023. Situated in the 19th century, historic, old-west town of Prescott, AZ, just an hour and a half away from both Phoenix and Flagstaff, this year’s intimate event boasts performances from reggae royalty Ziggy Marley, the legendary Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and soon-to-be published memoirist Lucinda Williams and her band, and recent 4x Grammy nominee Allison Russell, beloved Southern hip-hop group Nappy Roots.
Plus Grammy nominee Brandy Clark, alternative radio favorites Capital Cities, Jared James Nichols, The Brummies, Johan Glidden, and Ponderosa Grove, the Grammy-nominated frontwoman of which, Candace Devine, founded Pure Imagination.
Passes to this family-friendly event can be purchased online at pureimaginationfestival.com at historically reduced ticket prices!
The all-encompassing experience features an eclectic lineup as diverse and exciting as the landscape where it’s taking place. Located on Watson Lake Park, featuring the breathtaking setting and granite dells of Prescott National Forest – the traditional Yavapai land belonging to The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, The Yavapai-Apache Nation, and The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe – the festival is just minutes away from historic Prescott, AZ.
The grounds offer festival-goers miles of hiking trails, on-site lawn games, frisbee golf, twenty food trucks, and kayaking. Prescott’s picturesque downtown is replete with serious old-west vibes – in fact, The Palace, where the Earp Brothers and Doc Holliday used to get a drink, is still a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike.
For more information and to purchase your tickets for the Pure Imagination Festival, visit pureimaginationfestival.com.
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