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Play in the Pines
Mormon Lake Lodge, AZ

Ever since the 1930’s when Mormon Lake Lodge was known as Tombler’s Lodgethis Northern Arizona getaway has been a gathering spot for community folks and tourists. Sitting in the middle of the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines left in the country,Mormon Lake Lodge is a hub for relaxation, exploration and good times. Cabins in the pines, RV Park and Campground, famous on-site steak house restaurant and saloon, rodeo grounds, mountain bike, ATV and snowmobile rentals, banquet and dedicated meeting space, and acres of land to roam are just a few of the reasons you should plan to visit. Year round events are very popular; check out September’s FREE events:

Sept 1-3: Labor Day Weekend. Family fun includes roping, fishing, horseback riding plus a Scavenger Hunt at 1PM on Monday.

Sept 8: Save the Osprey! Enjoy camaraderie and a free sandwich-buffet lunch while helping protect Arizona’s native Osprey. Join AZ Game & Fish staff and help clean up the surrounding forest.

Sept. 15: Arizona Wildlife. An interactive outdoor event where families learn about the forest's animals and plants.

Sept. 29: Nature Quest. What a great way for families to learn about the natural environments the Ponderosa Pine forest around the Lodge. Follow clues and maps while you discover the diverse landscape and rich heritage of the Mogollon Rim country.

For information and times call928-354-2227. Click here to make room reservations on line.

Lake Mead’s Callville Bay: History in 
the Making

In 1864, Mormon Bishop Anson Call was selected by Brigham Young to set up a colony and facilities on the Colorado River, which would serve as a steamboat port and make it viable to transport the supplies necessary to support expansion. He settled on a spot about 15 miles upstream from current-day Hoover Dam. It’s been called Call’s Landing, Call’s Fort, and Old Callville but is currently known as Callville Bay.

The steamboat Esmeralda was the first boat to dock at Call’s Landing but certainly not the last. Fast-forward over 100 years later. Callville Bay Marina is a renowned tourist hub rather than a transportation hub. With the building of Hoover Dam and the creation of Lake Mead, the incentive for this “water-side port” has changed dramatically.

Forever Resorts has been the concessioner at Lake Mead National Recreation Area’sCallville Bay for over 31 years and now serves as host to guests from around the world who flock the area to enjoy the splendors of boating and exploration around Lake Mead.[Back to Press Releases Main]