Did You Know?

With its five stages of continuous entertainment, the Festival of the West is quickly becoming one of Arizona’s biggest Country and Western events. Held annually in Chandler, this extravaganza features the best in Country music as well as a Celebrity Stage, where visitors can learn about life in the Old West, the art of yodeling, the evolution of the Cowboy and the origins of Cowboy Poetry.

Canyon Lake is fed by not only by overflow from the Salt River, but also by Tortilla Creek and Boulder Creek. You will definitely feel a sense of escape as you travel along the gravel road and one-lane bridge to make your way down to the sparkling waters.