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FRIENDS TRAVEL ADVENTURES Pursuing Fall Color at the Golly Gulch

Arizona's Grand Canyon dons a dress afire with dazzling marigold and russet when fall sets in. These colorsand the foliage that "wears" them are the focus of a special Photo Workshop sponsored this fall by the Friends of Arizona Highways.

Beginning October 2, the sixday session will demonstrate for photographers the art of capturing natural outdoor colors. Led by noted outdoor photographer Christine Keith, the session will cover breathtaking spots including the Grand Canyon's North Rim and Kaibab Plateau, the Canyon's East Rim, and Point Imperial on the Widforss Trail.

Activities will begin with an on-the-road gourmet lunch and afternoon arrival from Phoenix at Kaibab Lodge in the Kaibab National Forest. A welcoming dinner will be held for participants, and the evening will include Keith's introductory photography instruction.

Days 2 and 3 will include a visit to the East Rim, overnight stay at Saddle Mountain Lodge, and a trek to Cape Royal at Fire Point, a virgin old-growth ponderosa pine forest. Fall's glorious sunrises and sunsets will be the focus of in-the-field photographic instruction.

The workshop will conclude with a trip to Point Imperial on the Widforss Trail, dinner at Grand Canyon Lodge, and a sunrise "shoot" at Bright Angel Point. Participants also will enjoy lunch at the historic Cameron Trading Post before an early evening return to Phoenix.

FOLLOWING ARE OTHER TRIPS IN UPCOMING MONTHS: PHOTO WORKSHOPS

Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon; October 2-5; J. Peter Mortimer. North Rim Fall Color; October 2-7; Christine Keith. Cowboys and Ranches; October 23-27; Ken Akers.

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. 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, telephone the Friends' Travel Office, (602) 271-5904.

ARIZONA HIGHWAYS' 1996 ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR AND 1996 WALL CALENDAR

For almost 30 years, Arizona Highways' calendars have been a holiday gift-giving tradition. That's because they feature magnificent Arizona scenes in full-color by some of the world's finest photographers. All with easy-to-read dates and plenty of room for notes and appointments.

The 1996 Engagement Calendar measures 6 inches by 9 inches and is packaged in an easy-to-mail container. It costs just $9.95 plus shipping and handling.

The 1996 Wall Calendar measures 9 inches by 12 inches and features a handy Arizona map on the back. It comes with a complimentary mailing envelope and costs just $6.95 plus shipping and handling. Both are wire-bound and available after August 3, 1995.

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.