Photo Adventures

Focusing on the White Mountains and Coronado Trail

It was like a giant red neon sculpture in the middle of the lush forest.

On one of his treks through Arizona's White Mountains area, photographer Dale Schicketanz was caught in an afternoon thunderstorm in the Escudilla Wilderness. Ahead of him, lightning struck a ponderosa pine, and it pulsated red electric heat. It's one of Schicketanz's most memorable outdoor images.

He'll share his experiences in the cool White Mountains and his noted photographic skills during a fascinating Arizona Highways Photo Workshop that focuses on alpine scenery, the Coronado Trail, and a working ranch, August 18 through 21. Guided by Schicketanz, participants will photograph sites along the Coronado Trail, perhaps near the route Spanish conquistadores believed led to the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola. Featured photo "subjects" will include streams, waterfalls, meadows, and wildlife. There will be some hiking, including one trek to a mysterious falls.

Another way to see Arizona's stunning White Mountains is by horseback, and you can do this by way of a special Friends Scenic Tour, August 15 through 19. Outfitted by Don Donnelly Stables, the tour is for riders of all experience levels. You'll enjoy hot showers, home cookin', and fireside cowboy tales.

Following are other trips in upcoming months.

PHOTO WORKSHOPS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

Prescott Rodeo/Cowboys & Ranches; July 1-4; Ken Akers. Alpine Wonders/Coronado Trail/Working Ranch; August 18-21; Dale Schicketanz. Navajo Mountain Backpack; September 26-30; Gary Ladd. Grand Canyon/North Rim; October 3-8; Christine Keith. Monument Valley/Canyon de Chelly; October 10-14; John Drew.

WHEN YOU GO

Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon; November 3-6; Bob and Suzanne Clemenz.

FRIENDS SCENIC TOURS

White Mountains by Horseback; August 15-19. White Mountains Fly Fishing; September 29-October 2.

SCENIC TOURS WITH RAY MANLEY

(These trips are organized primarily for mature adults.) Monument Valley/Canyon de Chelly; October 27-31.

Photo Workshops, sponsored by the Friends of Arizona Highways, provide photographers of all skill levels with hands-on instruction to help them take pictures like those in the magazine. Our master photographers lead the workshops and are assisted by experts from Nikon, Hasselblad, Fuji, and Image Craft. Scenic Tours also are available. To inquire, call the Friends' Travel Office, (602) 271-5904.

ARIZONA GHOST TOWNS AND MINING CAMPS: A TRAVEL GUIDE TO HISTORY

Tombstone... Jerome... Bisbee... explore the restored architectural treasures, museums, boutiques, and restaurants in these famous ghost towns.

Travel to remote, abandoned mining camps hidden away in Arizona's backcountry.

And relive the exciting history of these boisterous boomtowns.

Ghost town authority Philip Varney brings to life these romantic vestiges of the Old West with intriguing anecdotes and a gallery of rare historical photographs.

Regional maps, up-to-date travel information, and a full-color photographic portfolio tell what each site is like today, making this attractive book a reliable travel guide as well as a fascinating history of Arizona's mining boom.

The 136-page, 8 1/4" by 10 3/4" softcover book is just $14.95 plus shipping and handling.

Order through the attached card, or write or visit Arizona Highways, 2039 West Lewis Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Or call toll-free nationwide, 1-800-543-5432. In the Phoenix area, call 258-1000.