Friends Travel Adventures

FRIENDS TRAVEL ADVENTURES Follow the Trail of the Great American Cowboy

We imagine him galloping after a stray calf, burning the brand on the flanks of his cattle, and resting under the stars with a steaming cup of strong black coffee. He's our embodiment of the American West; he's the Great American Cowboy, and he lives and works today in nearly the same conditions as he did more than a century ago. The Great American Cowboy will be the focus of a five-day fall Photo Workshop coordinated by the Friends of Arizona Highways. Set for October 23 through 27, the workshop will be held at the White Stallion Dude Ranch near Tucson. Instructor for the workshop will be Ken Akers, a photographer who is noted for his stunning outdoor lens artistry.

Akers' work has been featured in Arizona Highways and other national publications, including Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated, Time, Parade, and Business Week.

During the day workshop, students will learn the art of photographing the cowboy at work on the range, doing things like chasing and roping cattle. The evenings will feature instruction on how to take stunning photographs at sunset, twilight horseback rides along a mountain ridge, cowboy tale sessions, and other entertainment.

An interesting note is that the White Stallion Dude Ranch has been the setting for several Hollywood movies. Besides the traditional cowboy settings, it offers guests a full range of leisure activities, including swimming and tennis.

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. 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.

Assistance is provided by Nikon, Hasselblad, Fuji, and Image Craft.

For more information, call the Friends' Travel Office, (602) 271-5904.

EXPLORE THE WONDERLAND THAT IS SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA IN THE NEW ARIZONA HIGHWAYS BOOK TUCSON TO TOMBSTONE A GUIDE TO SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA

In this guidebook, avid southeastern Arizona explorer Tom Dollar tells stories of the region and takes you over its trails. You'll learn facts and legends of the Old West and travel from desert floor to riparian canyons to alpine forests atop majestic mountains.

The 96-page softcover book features 128 full-color photographs, maps, and travel tips and costs just $12.95 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.