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By Emily Glynn<\/em><\/p>\n

Grand wineries, world-class spas, gorgeous mountain terrain. Some of the Southwest\u2019s\u00a0greatest escapes are no more than an hour or two away from the Valley by car.<\/p>\n

Best Arizona Lake Escape:\u00a0Alamo Lake State Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

This man-made reservoir, located on the Bill Williams River at the junction of the Big Sandy and\u00a0Santa Maria Rivers, is home to some of the best fishing in Arizona. High-caliber anglers, eager\u00a0for bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie, visit the park year-round to participate in\u00a0tournaments, while recreational fishers cast a leisurely line nearby. The lake is also a popular\u00a0camping destination. With the nearest city lights some 40 miles away, visitors often shimmy\u00a0outside their tents, opting instead to fall asleep beneath the starry sky. azstateparks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE: Best Arizona Lake Escape:\u00a0Lake Powell<\/strong><\/p>\n

With more than 2,000 miles of scenic shoreline and 96 major canyons, Lake Powell is one of the\u00a0country\u2019s top destinations for outdoor adventure. Although it\u2019s popular year-round, activity\u00a0booms during the summer months when things start heating up. Many visitors choose to enjoy\u00a0the crystal-clear water and sandy beaches from the comfort of a private houseboat, available for\u00a0rent along with recreational powerboats and high-octane lake toys. The area is also peppered\u00a0with restaurants, campgrounds, swimming pools and plenty of luxurious lodging options, making\u00a0it the perfect spot for a rejuvenating getaway. lakepowell.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Arizona Ski Resort:\u00a0Elk Ridge Ski & Outdoor Recreation Area<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nestled along Route 66, just outside the historic town of Williams, is Elk Ridge Ski Area, a\u00a0family-oriented ski, snowboard and tubing destination. Unlike most ski resorts, lessons at Elk\u00a0Ridge are offered on a first come, first served basis and are capped at 10 people in order to keep\u00a0things intimate and personal. Visitors will find state-of-the-art ski and snowboard equipment\u00a0available on-site, as well as tubes for gliding down the newly installed hill area. Call before your\u00a0visit to ask about group pricing as discounts may apply depending on the size of your party.\u00a0elkridgeski.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Northern Arizona Adventure:\u00a0Bearizona Wildlife Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

This drive-thru park provides an authentic look into the natural habitats of North American\u00a0wildlife and a day brimming with family-friendly adventure. Most visitors kick things off with a\u00a0three-mile excursion along the park\u2019s well-maintained roads, happening upon bears, bison and\u00a0wolves from the comfort of their own vehicles (or opt for the park\u2019s Wild Ride Bus Tour). Post-\u00a0drive, you\u2019ll stroll through Fort Bearizona, a walk-through area featuring up-close animal\u00a0encounters, a petting zoo and the Mine Shaft Experience, filled with nocturnal creepy crawlies.\u00a0bearizona.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Northern Arizona Annual Event:\u00a0Standin\u2019 on the Corner Park Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

This annual celebration takes place on the last full weekend of September in Winslow, a modest\u00a0town famously mentioned in the Eagles\u2019 1977 hit \u201cTake it Easy.\u201d The reference was so\u00a0monumental that it was eternalized in the form of Standin\u2019 on a Corner Park, for which the\u00a0festival is named. Nearly 6,000 tourists attend each year, keen to enjoy country rock, Eagles\u2019\u00a0tribute bands and photo ops on the street corner made famous by rock n\u2019 roll.\u00a0standinonthecorner.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Northern Arizona Hike:\u00a0Boynton Canyon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thirty-two miles south of Flagstaff is Boynton Canyon, one of Red Rock Country\u2019s most scenic\u00a0natural retreats. The trailhead is accessible from well-paved roads leading to and from nearby\u00a0towns, a perk that draws large crowds of locals and tourists year-round. The beginning of this\u00a0heavily used trail borders Enchantment Resort, then quickly returns hikers to the canyon floor.\u00a0Walking is pleasantly easy and the scenery, absolutely breathtaking. Keep your eyes and ears\u00a0peeled for lyrical songbirds and timid whitetail deer, just several of the desert creatures often\u00a0encountered here. fs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Northern Arizona Winery:\u00a0D.A. Ranch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Minutes from Sedona\u2019s breathtaking Red Rock mountains is the historic D.A. Ranch, a boutique\u00a0vineyard and special-event destination. The estate spans 250 acres of pristine land and offers an\u00a0exquisite setting for weddings, group events and private tastings. If you can\u2019t make the journey\u00a0up north, D.A. Ranch\u2019s 100 percent estate-grown wines, always crafted using traditional\u00a0production methods, can be purchased at fine retailers and restaurants throughout Arizona.\u00a0daranch.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE: Best Northern Arizona Winery:\u00a0Page Spring Cellars<\/strong><\/p>\n

For delicious Rh\u00f4ne-style wines, gourmet food selections and breathtaking views, look no\u00a0further than Page Spring Cellars, a family-owned vineyard and winery overlooking Sedona\u2019s\u00a0immaculate Oak Creek. The winery produces about 70 wines each year, most of which are\u00a0inspired by Southern France and other arid Mediterranean areas. Spend an afternoon acquainting\u00a0yourself with award-winning vinos in the tasting room, shop for local artwork, take a guided tour\u00a0on the weekend or simply lounge on the scenic deck where guests often encounter herons, bald\u00a0eagles, hummingbirds and river otters. pagespringscellars.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Sedona Resort\/Hotel:\u00a0Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a luxurious stay in the heart of Sedona\u2019s magical Red Rock Country, book a suite at the\u00a0Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. The chic hotel is the only full-service spa and golf resort in\u00a0the area and is located just a short drive from both the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village and\u00a0Oak Creek Canyon, where guests often find themselves immersed in the local scenery and\u00a0culture. On-site, the resort offers a number of amenities including an upscale spa and athletic\u00a0club, an outdoor pool, a championship golf course, tennis courts and a Southwestern-inspired\u00a0restaurant.hiltonsedonaresort.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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AFM FAVE: Best Sedona Resort or Hotel:\u00a0L\u2019Auberge de Sedona<\/strong><\/p>\n

This destination resort features 62 newly renovated luxury cottages and 21 lodge-style guest\u00a0rooms, all equipped with Italian linens, down bedding and locally curated artwork. Spa Cottages\u00a0take things one step further with Jacuzzi tubs and nightly turndown service with rotating\u00a0meditation cards. When you aren\u2019t busy enjoying the view from your private terrace, mosey\u00a0down to Cress on Oak Creek for world-class al fresco dining. For a truly transformational\u00a0experience, the L\u2019Apothecary Spa offers nature-inspired treatments and a signature blending bar\u00a0where guests create their own body treatments from local botanicals and oils. lauberge.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Sedona Spa:\u00a0Uptown Massage<\/strong><\/p>\n

This quaint Sedona gem serves as a relaxing oasis for locals and travelers alike. The staff is\u00a0comprised of a small team of independent contractors, all of whom are experienced therapists\u00a0specializing in massage, couples massage and facials. Though any session can be customized,\u00a0Uptown offers a selection of flawless packages and treatments, like the hydration wrap and\u00a0Saydrin massage, an Asian therapy that focuses on healing both mind and body.\u00a0massagesedona.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Southern Arizona Adventure:\u00a0Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area<\/strong><\/p>\n

This popular recreation area popped up in 1928 when drillers in search of oil broke into a pocket\u00a0of hot water beneath the dunes. Ever since it became public in 1985, the 2,000-acre expanse is\u00a0frequented by off-highway vehicle enthusiasts and campers, who enjoy rolling sand dunes and\u00a0two solar-operated hot tubs. The hot mineral water is perfect for soaking aching muscles after a\u00a0long day of riding the dunes, but keep in mind that the temperature is a scalding 106 degrees.\u00a0blm.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Southern Arizona Annual Event:\u00a0Rex Allen Days<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 2016 will mark the 65th anniversary of this beloved Willcox event, a multi-day\u00a0extravaganza celebrating the life of country music singer, film star and rodeo enthusiast Rex\u00a0Allen. The highly anticipated affair will commence with the Willcox Chamber of Commerce and\u00a0Agriculture\u2019s Cowboy Hall of Fame dinner, followed by a three-day rodeo showcasing the\u00a0talents of World Champion cowboys and cowgirls. In addition to the annual parade (themed\u00a0\u201cCowboys and Indians & Aliens, Oh My!\u201d) through historic Downtown Willcox, guests will\u00a0enjoy award-winning food vendors, a weekend-long craft and country fair, and an all-ages\u00a0carnival. rexallendays.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Southern Arizona Hike:\u00a0Wild Burro Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n

The trailhead of this often underrated hike is located 6.5 miles north of Tucson at the base of\u00a0Tortolita Mountains, leading northeast into Wild Burro Canyon and eventually merging with\u00a0trails that take hikers along the scenic crest overlooking Cochie Canyon and Ruelas Canyon.\u00a0With more than 29 miles of trails, the area is equipped to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts of all\u00a0levels and interests \u2013 biking and equestrian activities are also permitted on most trails.\u00a0Whichever direction you set off in, expect breathtaking panoramic views of the Catalinas, Santa\u00a0Ritas and Tucson Mountains and their accompanying ridgelines. maranaaz.gov\/trails<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Southern Arizona Winery:\u00a0Callaghan Vineyards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Callaghan Vineyards, located in sun-drenched Sonoita, relies on traditional winemaking\u00a0practices to produce its wines, paying careful attention to reveal the\u00a0distinctive character of\u00a0Arizona-grown grapes. Owner Kent Callaghan has personally tended to the vines and overseen\u00a0production of each varietal since the vineyard\u2019s inception in 1990. The payoff has been huge.\u00a0Three of Callaghan\u2019s best wines have been served at White House dinners and many others have\u00a0received awards for their exceptional quality, complexity and flavor. callaghanvineyards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Tucson Resort\/Hotel:\u00a0The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain<\/strong><\/p>\n

On land once inhabited by the indigenous Hohokam tribe sits The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain,\u00a0a majestic Marana resort surrounded by the Sonoran Desert and towering Tortolita Mountains.\u00a0Guests have direct access to 20-plus miles of world-class trails and are encouraged to explore the\u00a0mountainous terrain via hiking, biking and horseback riding. For an urban adventure, the city of\u00a0Tucson is just 30 minutes away, although there\u2019s plenty to enjoy on-site. The resort\u2019s Jack\u00a0Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, destination spa and collection of gourmet restaurants are just\u00a0several of the many luxurious amenities offered at this magical escape. ritzcarlton.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Best Tucson Spa:\u00a0Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

This world-famous spa is more than just a quick fix\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to reconnect with body,\u00a0mind and soul. The Tucson branch opened in 1979 and has been helping guests achieve their\u00a0highest potential through an integrative and comprehensive approach to wellness ever since. In\u00a0addition to an 80,000-sq.-ft. Spa Complex, Canyon Ranch offers a vast menu of health, fitness\u00a0and pampering services, including Asian-inspired therapy and Ayurvedic body treatments, to\u00a0ensure guests depart feeling balanced and renewed, ready to tackle life\u2019s curveballs with a\u00a0greater sense of perspective. canyonranchdestinations.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Buy your copy of Arizona Foothills Magazine Best of Our Valley 2016 Collectors Edition issue<\/b> here<\/b><\/a> or get the digital version<\/b> here<\/b><\/a>. Winners will also be able to get copies at the Best of Our Valley Bash on May 6!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Emily Glynn Grand wineries, world-class spas, gorgeous mountain terrain. 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