The "snowbird" season has begun. Every year about this time a migration begins of approximately 30,000 people arriving to the Gold Canyon and Apache Junction Arizona, as well as some surrounding areas. As predictable as a migrating duck, these people arrive and enjoy all the beauty of the Superstition Mountains, the wonderful warm weather and seasonal activities. The local merchants enjoy a burst of additional business. Some businesses notice a particular spike in activities. Local restaurant owners report that "snowbirds love to go out for breakfast". Many of these "snowbirds" have homes in the local area, but in the hot summer months they migrate back to their northern homes, returning to their Arizona home in the fall and staying through spring to enjoy the weather, while the folks b... 10/25/2007

Wow~L@@k at the price! Way below comps~Reduced $150,000. This award winning San Mateo model/Toll Brothers on oversized lot with total views of the Superstition Mtn range in this large backyard~Courtyard entrance ~Carpet mainly throughout home~Lg room sizes~Lg 27x14 kitchen with smooth top range & matching black appliances, open to great room and separate from formal dining area overlooking family area~Washer & dryer stay~Another living room area with 2 bathrooms,could be library, play room,etc~17x18 huge master bedroom w/2 walk-in closets & huge master bath with separate shower, garden tub,2 sinks with vanities~This is a must see at 3,620 square feet~Outside speakers~Located just off of US 60 in scenice Gold Canyon More photos and information at www.realestatewithjody.com 10/23/2007

4 Bedrooms/3 Baths, 2986 sq ft and built in 2005~4 car extended car garage~Superstition mountain views and surrounding desert and mountain views all the way around this home~Large kitchen offers granite counters, GE Profile stainless stell appliances, Knotty Alder cabinets & doors, informal dining area with bright windows and views~Backyard offers pool with fountains, in floor cleaning system, cool decking and Paver stone~Custom niches througout home~Den has hard wood floors and exit to covered patio~Master is large with carpet, plant shelves, walk-in closet and impressive master bath with custom tile every where including counters and walk-in shower, offers separate jetted tub with nature and pool views~ Located just off of Kings Ranch Rd to Walking Stick Way See more pictures and deta... 10/23/2007

If you are in the Phoenix area you may want to check out Goldfield Ghost Town near Gold Canyon Arizona. It is the Phoenix Valley's only authentic ghost town. There are mine tours and a scenic railroad. Journey back in time to the authentic 1890's Wild West. Horse rentals are available from October through May. Gunfights are staged for entertainment from January through April. There is something for everyone. For more information visit their website. If you are thinking of relocating to Arizona call Bob and Carolin Benjamin at 480-201-3001. We would love to assist you with your relocation needs here. 10/20/2007

Looking for adventure and something different. If you are in the Gold Canyon or Apache Junction Arizona areas you may want to check out Apache Trail Tours. This organization puts together hiking treks, jeep tours, desert tours, walking trips, and other desert adventures such as panning for gold. There are events occurring in the Four Peaks Mountain Range as well as the Superstition Mountains. Some of the adventure events take place on the famous Apache Trail. For more information about these desert adventures check out the organization's website. If you are considering a move to the Gold Canyon or other East Phoenix Valley city, call Bob and Carolin Benjamin at 480-201-3001. We look forward to helping you find the perfect home. 10/18/2007

If you live in the Gold Canyon Arizona area you'll want to check out the new schedule of events put together by the Gold Canyon Arts Council for their 2007-2008 season. The season gets underway on November 9th with a visit to the area by the Side Street Strutters which plays Dixieland jazz. Then January 18th, 2008 sees Ririe Woodbury Dance Company come to town. On Feb 22 there will be a performance by the Kremlin Chamber Orchestra. In March on March 7th a Latin Jazz group, Novo Mundo, makes an appearance. The 2008 season ends in March on March 28th with a performance by the Arizona Opera. Tickets are reasonably priced. Visit the website for the Gold Canyon Arts Council for more details. If you are thinking of moving to Arizona or buying a second home here, contact Bob and Carolin Benjam... 10/18/2007

October is a prime month to be in your garden or outside and landscaping around your home -- and the seasonal plant sale at Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the time to buy herbs, shrubs and trees. Annual Members also enjoy 20-percent savings on plants throughout the sale, and 10-percent off purchases all year- round. Weekends during the Plant Sale offer opportunities to meet volunteers from nearby University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardener programs, and also to speak with our own staff if you have specific questions about gardening, horticulture, landscaping or plant care. Special events include: Edible / Medicinal Desert Plants Guided Walk at 1:30 p.m. October 13.Meet Apache Junction author Jean Groen ("Foods of the Superstitions"). Don't be in a rush to leave after Jean's... 10/11/2007

For its November cover, the Gold Canyon Ledger (Gold Canyon Arizona's local publication that provides coverage of local news and events)will proudly display photos of the area's veterans, in honor of Veteran’s Day, Sunday, November 11th. There is an effort being made to get the word out so anyone wishing to participate is not left out. Veterans, widows, and widowers of veterans, living within the Gold Canyon Ledger readership area (From Mountain View Road, east to Peralta Trails) are encouraged to send in a photo (young or old, in uniform or not), along with name, branch of service, and date of service to thomaspreiss1@msn.com. If you do not have access to a computer, ask your family, friend, or neighbor for help. As a last resort, please call Thomas Preiss (Managing Editor of the Gold ... 10/08/2007

A proposal is underway to try and bring about a partnership between Gold Canyon Arizona and Apache Junction Arizona to create a dog park that would be able to be utilized by both communities. Gold Canyon is in an unincorporated area that is adjacent Apache Junction Arizona. Gold Canyon had been donated a parcel of land, but there have been issues because Gold Canyon is not incorporated that have made it not possible to date for the land to be used. The City of Apache Junction has expressed interest in looking at a possible partnership. One of their requirements would be for the land to be within the Apache Junction boundaries. Marta St. James has been a spokesperson for the development of a dog park in the area through her non-profit organization D.O.G.. If you are an animal lover and w... 10/02/2007

Located at US 60 and Kings Ranch Rd, just off of Kings Ranch Rd in Sierra Vista Subdivision      This home is tenant occupied  - 3 Car Gargage - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath  - Kitchen offers island, new appliances, fresh paint, breakfast bar, plant shelves, laminated counters and nook  -  Newer carpet throughout home, open and light and bright  - Backyard is lush with mature trees and grass; covered patio and plenty of room.  There are also mountain views from the privacy of your backyard. Nicely located close to shopping, hwys, parks, schools and more  - Gold Canyon Golf Resort is within walking distance from this property  - 2 car garage  -  See more information at:   http://www.postlets.com/res/247155 and http://www.realestatewithjody.com/ Virtual tour:  http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=123... 10/02/2007

The City of Apache Junction Arizona, the Volunteer Center of Pinal County and Office Max are co-sponsoring this year's Rock & Roll Paint-A-Thon on Saturday October 27, 2007. The Paint-A-Thon is a community wide event co-ordinated by Rebuilding Together, which began in Phoenix in 2004. The organization focuses on community based efforts to paint homes of homeowners with limited financial resources who are 60 years of age or older, have a permanent disability and who are unable to work themselves. In 2006, the organization provided fresh paint jobs for 100 residents across the Phoenix valley. In Apache Junction last year volunteers painted 5 homes, and in past years they have painted 9 homes.   Volunteers are needed to participate in this year's event. At least 15-25 team members, plus on... 09/26/2007

Gold Canyon Business Association enjoyed an evening of business networking and refreshments at the lovely location of Tom and Tess McDonald's home. The McDonalds are owners of local Gold Canyon business, Smiling Dog Landscaping. Their lovely home is located at the foot of the Superstition Mountains and the grounds are home of beautiful gardens, flora and fauna. Gold Canyon Business Association is a local community organization oriented to fostering business interests of location Gold Canyon business. If you are thinking of relocating to Arizona or buying a second home in Arizona, be sure to check out the Gold Canyon area. It's beautiful. Call Bob and Carolin Benjamin at 480-201-3001. We look forward to helping you with your real estate needs. 09/26/2007

If you live in Gold Canyon Arizona or in Pinal County and are interested in the future of the area, you may want to sign up to attend the Pinal Partnership breakfast scheduled for Friday October 5, 2007 to be held the Gold Canyon Golf Resort at 6100 S Kings Ranch Road at 7:30 am. The breakfast will focus on wellness, potential hospitals and medical services in the county. Reservations are needed before Oct 3rd. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. RSVP to Gloria Moreno at 520-494-1086. checks should be mailed to Tom Smith, Executive Director of Pinal Partnership at 4415 S Primrose Dr, Gold Canyon, Arizona 85218. Gold Canyon is a community that is planning for the future and wants the best for its residents. If you are looking for a location to relocate to or buy a second hom... 09/26/2007

Gold Canyon Arizona is a beautiful community at the foothills of the Superstition Mountain. Here the community is rallying about to support Afghanistan youth. Gold Canyon's own Major Bryan Martyn who is stationed in Afghanistan recently visited two schools in Kabul. The Boys' School has 10,000 students and 300 teachers. The Girls' School has 7,300 students and 240 teachers. These are children aged 7-15 years of age. These children desperately need school supplies such as pens, pencils, crayons, rulers, math work books, backpacks, maps, globes, computers, clothing (particularly coats, gloves, scarves and shoes for cold weather). Cash contributions to the Project "Say Yes" program are handled through the Pinal County Sheriff's Justice Foundation and are tax deductible. For information abo... 09/26/2007

If you live in the East Phoenix Arizona Valley and plan to be traveling to and from Gold Canyon Arizona this coming weekend (9-28 -- 10-1) there is going to be a closure of highway US60 Westbound from Goldfield Road to Crismon. This closure starts at 9pm Friday and goes until 5 am Monday. The purpose of this closure is to apply the asphalt rubber for quiet paving. Want to know more about alternative routes? Here is who to make contact with. Mr. Brock Barnhart is the Communications and Community Partnerships contact for ADOT. He should be able to provide information on the designated alternate route. If you have any questions, he may be reached at: 602 689 7044, or email him at: BBarnhart@azdot.gov. If you are planning to relocate to the Phoenix area, you will most likely want to check o... 09/26/2007

    3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom home with 3,628 square feet in beautiful Superstition Mountain community.  This community is guarded, gated, golf course lot/subdivision and more.  Upgrades are endless in this Adobe style property: tile, counters, bathroom, closets, exits, niches and more.  Rent includes electric, gas, water, sewer, linens, dishes, cable tv (dish network), gardening service, pest control, HOA fees and internet.  2.5 garage with cabinets for storage~This is a must have home, a great place to stay and relax in those winter months~ see more info at www.realestatewithjody.com 09/25/2007

Recently reduced to $560,000~  8520 E Twisted Leaf Dr, Gold CanyonJust off of the US 60 & Superstition Mtn Dr to Don Donnelly and back to Golden Eye, straight to the home Toll Brothers, San Mateo mode is settled on an oversized lot with entire views of the Superstition Mountains.  This property has a popular floorplan and larger rooms.  Superstition Foothills subdivision offers a community pool and spa.  Listed at 3,620 square feet but feels even bigger.  The courtyard entrance is truly impressive and enter your foyer with custom tile pattern.  To the left is a separate area that could be mother-in-law quarter, gym, den, playroom and more.  It has so many possibilities with bathroom, like a separate casita.  This is a must see home~  Jody Sayler Team, www.realestatewithjody.com 09/19/2007

Silly Mountain is a steep peak between Apache Junction and Gold Canyon Arizona, just north of Highway 60. Wonder why a mountain has a name called Silly Mountain? It was named after Harry Calwalader, a Pinal County Arizona public works employee who owned the second home to be build on the road leading up to the mountain. One day he told his supervisor he wanted to name the mountain Silly Mountain Road and apparently there were no objections, so the name stuck. The city obtained the rights to 2000 acres on Silly Mountain in 2006 after the end of the 20 year Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lease formerly held by Central Arizona college. For years the mountain was abused with motorized vehicles and trash thrown about by uncaring people. Because there were 4 wheelers attempting to climb the ... 09/17/2007

The Gold Canyon Arizona Dog Group (a 501(c)3) which was founded by Marta Saint James, local Gold Canyon Arizona resident, has a goal of raising enough money for Gold Canyon off leash dog park. Right now the closest similar park to Gold Canyon is Cosmos Park in Gilbert Arizona. But a local park where Gold Canyon Arizona area families and dog owners can ake their 4 legged friends is not all the organization has been accomplishing. Among the non-profit's accomplishments are:--Ballistic Vests for our K-9 officers at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office $3,131.60 --A Heat Sensor Alarm for a Posse volunteer who is training, at his own expense and time, a dog to be used by the Pinal Sheriff’s Office $659. --Canine Valley Fever Awareness. Additionally Marta and here group are volunteers at the Uni... 09/17/2007

Superstition Foothills is a community of 1058 homes at the foothills of the lovely Superstition Mountains in Gold Canyon Arizona. Residents enjoy desert wildlife, walking paths, hiking trails, a lovely year round heated pool and spa, plus golf less than 15 minutes away. There is convenience shopping nearby and major shopping only about 10 minutes away. Medical centers are close by. It's a perfect place to call home in the Arizona desert. Currently there are several competing trash companies competing for resident's business. This makes for large trucks up and down residential streets several days a week, and trash cans out multiple days of the week. This is not a desirable situation. The Superstition Foothills HOA  Board of Directors is encouraging all it's residents to sign up with Rig... 09/17/2007