Friends Travel Adventures

FRIENDS TRAVEL ADVENTURES Trekking through Red Rock Country

Combine one of the most beautiful sites on Earth with the talents of a world-renowned outdoor photographer, and you have a truly enriching instructional venture: a Sedona / Oak Creek Photo Workshop led by professional "shooter" J. Peter Mortimer. Set for October 2 through 5, the workshop is one of the most popular annual teaching events organized by the Friends of Arizona Highways. Mortimer provides in-the-field lessons that help photo enthusiasts capture the dazzling hues of this stunning northern Arizona territory. Ruby rocks, sapphire skies, emerald foliage, and pearl pillow clouds the area is ablaze with jewels of color. Mortimer is a former picture editor for Arizona Highways and a longtime contributor who has also been director of photography for the Summer Media Workshop at the University of Missouri's School of Journalism since 1977. His instruction will begin at sites including the world-famous Slide Rock State Park and Mount Wilson. The first night, participants will stay at the noted Sky Ranch Lodge and enjoy an informal get-acquainted dinner. Other activities throughout the four-day trip will include lens lessons at Bell Rock and The Chapel, spectacular and often-photographed red sandstone formations; treks to Grasshopper Point and Midgely Bridge; dinner at a unique Sedona restaurant; and a photocritique session. The workshop will conclude on the fourth day with breakfast and a rollicking four-wheel-jeep tour to Soldier Pass, where a special box lunch will be served. Following are other upcoming trips.

PHOTO WORKSHOPS

Prescott Rodeo; July 1-4; Ken Akers. Grand Canyon, North Rim; July 26-29; Tom Till. Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon; October 2-5; J. Peter Mortimer. North Rim Fall Color; October 2-6; Christine Keith. Canyon de Chelly; October 4-7; Jerry Jacka. Cowboys and Ranches; October 23-27; Ken Akers.

ART TOURS WITH SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS' SCHOOL

Grand Canyon, South Rim; October 4-6.

SCENIC TOURS WITH RAY MANLEY

Monument Valley/Canyon de Chelly/Grand Canyon; October 16-20.

WHEN YOU GO

The Friends of Arizona Highways offers a variety of ways to explore the wonders of Arizona. Photo Workshops led by our master contributing photographers provide picture takers of all skill levels with hands-on instruction to help them take photos like those in the magazine. Friends Scenic Tours offer the bonus of "celebrity hosts," magazine editors and writers who bring along their own special sense of fun and adventure. Scenic Tours with Ray Manley are organized primarily for mature adults. And amateur artists will pick up tips from the experts on Art Tours with the Scottsdale Artists' School. Assistance is provided by Nikon, Hasselblad, Fuji, and Image Craft. For more information, call the Friends' Travel Office, (602) 271-5904.

TRAVEL THROUGH A PLACE FILLED WITH OTHERWORLDLY LANDSCAPES IN THE ARIZONA HIGHWAYS BOOK INDIAN COUNTRY A GUIDE TO NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA

Author Tom Dollar will guide you through this fascinating quarter of Arizona providing insight into the Navajo and Hopi Indian cultures and information on the many scenic jewels that fill its vast, rugged terrain. With him, you'll visit such sites as Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Lake Powell, Painted Desert, and more. The 64-page softcover book features 72 full-color photographs, maps, and travel tips and costs $9.95 plus shipping and handling.

To order, use the attached card or call toll-free nationwide, 1-800-543-5432. In the Phoenix area or outside the U.S., call 602-258-1000.