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Top Locations on/near Main Street

• Frontier Town: A wooden, rustic, Western-themed shopping area offering countless Old West aesthetic backdrops.
• Buffalo Chip Saloon: Perfect for fun, candid photos with a country, western, or even rodeo theme.
• Cave Creek Road Storefronts: Various boutique shops, saddle shops, and historic buildings with rustic facades provide eclectic, textured backgrounds.
• The Horny Toad: Known for its iconic, charming Western exterior.
• Cave Creek Museum: Offers historical, rustic, and educational mining-focused information, along with information about the surrounding area. 

This photo shoot welcomes all camera types and skill levels. New members are invited to join and explore.  Please reach out to the photo shoot leaders if you have any questions.

Itinerary Details:
•  Meet at 7:30 AM at the parking lot at the northwest corner of W Goldwater Canyon Dr and N Remington Dr, which is south of the Desert Springs Golf shop, for a 7:45 AM departure to Cave Creek.   Riders to be assigned to cars prior to leaving.  The Cave Creek meeting spot will be announced prior to departure.

•  Wander the streets of Cave Creek, photographing a cornucopia of Mexican Art displayed in a cowboy town atmosphere.

•  Meal break at Cryin' Coyote BBQ, 6130 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek.

•  After lunch, it is up the road to Carefree to enjoy the outdoor sculptures and mini art galleries contained within the central area.

•  We will spend approximately 5 hours at the shoot site, returning to The Grand mid-afternoon.

•  Bring sun protection and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Riders share the cost of gas (drivers are exempt), estimated at $8 per person.

This shoot is subject to weather, interest and availability of drivers.

Photo Shoot Leaders: Denny Hilgar and Mel Whaley