Celebrating Arizona Tourism and Travel
Governor Jan Brewer, in conjunction with the Arizona Office of Tourism, has proclaimed this week, Arizona Travel and Tourism Days. The celebration – which coincides with the 30th annual National Travel and Tourism week – will recognize Arizona’s tourism industry for the vital role it plays in the economic growth and stability of our state and >> Read More…
Flagstaff New Music Marathon Planned
Current and former NAU student composers join together for a weekend of new contemporary music May 3-5 in three concerts at Ardrey Memorial Auditorium and Ashurst Hall. A diverse roster of 13 composers will have a total of 15 original works performed including 11 world premieres. All the concerts are free and open to the >> Read More…
North Rim to Re-Open May 15
The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday, May 15 by 8:00 am; and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, a Forever Resorts property, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will commence their 2013 seasonal operations. Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim operations include lodging, groceries, >> Read More…
Region Serving Spring Break Visitors
While the college revelers head to Daytona or Lake Havasu for Spring Break bikini contests, families seeking winter sports are more apt to visit Northern Arizona for March vacations. According to insiders, Northern Arizona sees a bump in business from family vacationers during spring break. “Over the years, we’ve seen our occupancy rates climb in >> Read More…
Lake Powell Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary
There is no place in the world like Lake Powell. Construction of the Glen Canyon Dam, which backs up Lake Powell, began in late 1956. On March 13, 1963, the river diversion plugging operation had progressed to the point where additional water impoundment in Lake Powell could be made. The adjustable control gates in the left tunnel were partially closed >> Read More…
Snowbowl’s Base Good -Nordic Center Closing
The Flagstaff Nordic Center is closing this week because of a lack of snow. Officials at the Nordic Center north of Flagstaff on Highway 180, says they expect to reopen for the weekend if snow arrives, as expected. Other facilities at the cross country ski area remain open. ”Our yurt and camping cabins remain open >> Read More…
$2 Million Released for Page Road Repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation will release $2 million for initial emergency repairs to U.S. Highway 89 in northern Arizona. The amount was requested by the Arizona Department of Transportation and Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz. The February collapse and closure of a portion of U.S. 89 has had a direct impact on local businesses, schools >> Read More…
Bearizona Announcing New Bear Cubs
Bearizona Wildlife Park is excited to announce the arrival of five bear cubs, which were born to two different mothers the first week of January at the Williams, Arizona Wildlife Park. The bear cubs will be viewable in a special care area in the gift shop until May, when they are big enough to go out >> Read More…
Helicopter Rides to Tower Butte Beginning
For the first time in history, beginning Thursday, March 7, 2013, adventurers will have the opportunity to literally stand atop Tower Butte, the incredible sandstone pinnacle that rises 5,000 feet above sea level, located in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park near Page, Ariz. The Papillon/Grand Canyon Scenic Group will offer this new experience through Nov. >> Read More…
Road to Page Closed Indefinitely
While US 89 is expected to remain closed indefinitely due to last Wednesday’s landslide 25 miles south of Page, motorists should consider their options and allow extra travel time if they are traveling between Flagstaff and Lake Powell or into Arizona from southern Utah via Page, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. A 23-mile-long >> Read More…
