Day Hikes in Phoenix Nov 3, 2009
Formerly known as Squaw Peak, the mountain was renamed Piestewa Peak in 2004 in honor of fallen soldier Lori Piestewa, who was killed in action during the War in Iraq ... Directions: Head east on Squaw Peak Drive off of Lincoln Drive in Phoenix. (Suite101.com)
Hotels struggle as travel slump continues Oct 26, 2009
The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak in Phoenix advertised a $99 special on that included a $50 nightly credit for food or resort activities. The three-day deal is good for stays through December. (AZCentral -- Business)
Kings of the Mountain Oct 24, 2009
But rolling a boulder up Provo's Y Mountain, Cascade Mountain or Squaw Peak might be easier. Six times since 2002, the Horned Frogs have posted at least 10 victories, but they've never managed to complete a perfect season - the unwritten requirement for teams from non-automatic qualifying conferences to reach a BCS bowl. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Big list of events Oct 23, 2009
A buffet at Hole-in-the-Wall is offered from 4-8 p.m. Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix. $5 admission per person or two cans of food; $16 for buffet for adults; $9 for buffet for children 5 and up; free for buffet for children 4 and younger. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
McCain addresses seniors at health care town hall in Sun City Aug 26, 2009
Phoenix: Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce hosts National Healthcare Reform: Prognosis for Arizona 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N. 16th St. Register at. Tempe: Rep. (AZCentral -- News)
Peeing in the pool, and other etiquette no-nos Jul 31, 2009
So, with thanks to Jodi R.R. Smith of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, Erin Scheinost at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, and Lisa Choate, the pool concierge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz. here are 10 basic rules to keep in mind when you and your family head to the water. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bad press also hurting Arizona tourism Jul 30, 2009
Three of those meetings were held in the metro Phoenix region, including an AIG gathering in October at The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, a General Motors meeting at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Pass and a gathering of Social Security Administration officials at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. Tourism officials say the attention has made meeting planners and companies wary of traveling to the city. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
View from the top: Reservation Divide's Ch-paa-qn Peak offers panoramic scenery Jul 11, 2009
The last time I hiked up Ch-paa-qn Peak it was named Squaw Peak. That was way back in the pre-politically correct 1980s. (Missoulian, MT)
Click for Full Story Apr 10, 2009
One year ago: The U.S. Board on Geographic Names officially renamed Squaw Peak in Phoenix Piestewa Peak, in honor of Army Spc. Lori Piestewa, who was killed in Iraq in 2003. (KWTX.com, TX)
Coalition wants police focus on multiple offenders Apr 6, 2009
As president of the organization, Malone forged ties with police leaders at her local Squaw Peak Precinct and earned the support of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association for her advocacy for a citywide policy that urges officers to "require the prior." Under the policy, officers would be required to focus on career street criminals, and court officials would be required to sentence suspects to maximum terms every time they are arrested for misdemeanors. Malone began developing her strategy for... (AZCentral -- News)
Hospitality sector takes big hit Mar 23, 2009
AIG came under fire late last year after it held a conference at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix. While the public was disturbed by the perception of a conference in a warm spot just after a government bailout, company officials said the event was aimed at independent financial planners, none of whom were company employees and who paid their own way. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Service to honor Piestewa, other vets Mar 21, 2009
Sunrise memorial, 6:30 to 9 a.m. Monday at Apache Ramada, 2701 E. Squaw Peak Drive, Phoenix. Information: 602-312-8663. (AZCentral -- News)
Obama Administration: We Didn't Find Out About AIG Bonuses Until This Month... Mar 18, 2009
11/10/08 AIG Hosts 'seminar' at fancy resort Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. and then this one: "Oversight Panel Questions Bank Bailout" associated press They already knew the so called "TARP" funds was nothing but golden parachutes. (The Drudge Report)
American Indians celebrate removal of term ‘squaw' from around state Mar 6, 2009
The name replaces the old Squaw Peak. Stands Alone Woman Peak, a rock formation in Glacier National Park, has supplanted Old Squaw. (Missoulian, MT)
Guide: Romantic dining spots Feb 10, 2009
Valentine's Day Dinner Specials, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix. $38-$45 for specials; menu prices vary. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Summer Resorts Feb 8, 2009
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort 11111 N. Seventh St., Phoenix ... Squaw Peak - Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch, which includes 4 acres of pools, a water slide, a lazy river ride, an 18-hole miniature putting course, and Coyote Camp, which is an educational children's program featuring supervised activities. (AZCentral -- Travel)
