Quality Travel Time For Families 

Prescott, AZ  – Prescott is home to the rich history of the 
Southwest.  Founded in 1864 as a gold mining town, her 
tree-lined downtown square, historic buildings and friendly, 
hometown atmosphere make Prescott a beloved destination 
for travelers.  Visitors are drawn to Prescott's mix of scenic 
beauty, museums, galleries, antique shops, and cozy  
eateries.  Now, there are two new terrific tools designed to 
guide families in their quest for something fun and 
educational to do.  Pick up the Forests & Grasslands Tour 
Guide and the Passport to Culture to find the best natural 
and cultural places around Prescott.
	Explore the early history of Walker, Potato Patch and 
the Senator Mine.  Find Miss Sharlot's cactus hat. Discover 
the stories of rocks and the secrets of snakes.  Learn about 
early Indian life by using a pump drill.  Highlight your family 
vacation with four or five fun-filled days in the Prescott Area 
exploring history and culture. 

Forests & Grasslands Tour: A History of Living With The 
Land
	Pack a picnic lunch and head into Prescott's back 
country to enjoy a pleasurable drive through the forested 
slopes and grassy meadows of the mountains encircling the 
Prescott Area.  Visit historic places on the Central Highlands 
of Arizona. Read its stories, find its quiet places and 
experience its beauty.  In the midst of these forests and 
grasslands you'll find traces of a way of life that has 
disappeared.  Down the road and around the bend, you'll be 
surprised by the landscapes and vistas that meet your eye. 
Let the Forest and Grasslands Tour be your guide.  Inside 
the pages of this 16-page publication, you'll find historic 
photos and detailed descriptive information about the 
country you are viewing.  The Forests & Grasslands Tour 
Guide lets you enjoy a family travel tour from the comfort of 
your own vehicle.


	Don't worry about being prepared…the Guide 
provides a list of What To Take Along. The section on Road 
Conditions will help you match your vehicle to the tour(s) of 
your choice to ensure your travels are delightful and trouble-
free. Pick from four different tour itineraries:  Williamson 
Valley Tour, Walnut Grove Tour, Limestone Canyon Tour 
and the Bradshaw Mountains Tour.  All the tours begin at 
Courthouse Square in downtown Prescott and include 
complete directions.
	The Guide is sponsored by the Yavapai Heritage 
Foundation as a recreational and educational tool to get 
people in touch with the rich history in and around the 
Prescott Area.  According to Yavapai Heritage Foundation 
founding President Elisabeth Ruffner, "For those folks who 
might be a little shy about discovering the backcountry of 
Prescott on their own, this is the ticket.  It's a bit like a show-
and-tell tour."
	The Guide can be purchased for $5 at the Prescott 
Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.  For more information 
call 800.266.7534 or 445.2000.
 
Passport to Culture
	Want to travel the trails of history and explore wild 
interesting places?  You might be surprised at all the things 
there are to see and learn about: Native American history 
and culture, the Grand Canyon, wild animals, spiders, trees 
and flowers, the original buildings that started Prescott, a 
Victorian house that was moved from one end of town to 
another, a stagecoach and Conestoga wagon, and theatre 
productions.
	As you embark on your journey, free copies of the 
Passport to Culture can be picked up at any of the six 
Passport destinations including:  Sharlot Hall Museum, 
Prescott Fine Arts Gallery, Smoki Museum, Phippen 
Museum, Heritage Park Zoo and the Highland Center for 
Natural History.  The Passport contains information on the 
mission of each destination, a place for a stamp, hours of 
operation, and contact information.  In the back of the 
booklet is a calendar of events, and a map.	
	As you enjoy your visit to each unique destination, 
keep on the lookout for the answer to the question posed in 
the booklet.  You'll need to know it in order to get your 





Passport stamped.  When the Passport is fully stamped, the 
holder can get a free gift at any one of the six destinations.
	"It's designed to look like a real passport," said John 
Tannous, director of the Smoki Museum.  "Our goal is to 
encourage families to learn more about the culture and 
history that's available in the Prescott area."  For more 
information on the Passport to Culture, call the Smoki 
Museum at 928.445.1230.