“It’s historical, emotional, as well as beautiful.” That statement comes from visibly moved hiker Barbara Russell of Albany, New York, following her visit to the Prescott National Forest’s massive alligator juniper tree. Believed to be the largest and oldest of its kind in the world, the … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Champion Juniper Receiving More Attention from Hikers
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Economic Expansion Expected to Continue
Northern Arizona’s economy reflects strengths of the national economy, yet there are also some regional challenges. These issues were highlighted at a recent Northern Arizona Economic Development Roundtable led by the Arizona Association for Economic Development. Before the roundtable … [Read more...] about Economic Expansion Expected to Continue
Flagstaff’s First Indoor Shooting Range Opens Friday
With the Coconino National Forest in fire restrictions that limit activity in the woods, Flagstaff’s first indoor shooting range, Timberline Firearms & Training, is welcoming sport shooting enthusiasts of all abilities. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official grand opening of the locally … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s First Indoor Shooting Range Opens Friday
Drones Earning their Space in the Sky
Chad de Alva of Lightforce Media, LLC has been working with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, for more than seven years. In that time, he has advocated for the industry and educated others, while piloting numerous projects for which drones and their payloads offer new, … [Read more...] about Drones Earning their Space in the Sky
Crumbling Gargoyles, Decomposing Bell Tower, Shifting Stained Glass
Like emergency first responders, community members are answering the call for help and asking for backup as they work to save severely deteriorating features of the historic Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel. Unique features, including the bell tower cladding, fierce gargoyles and casings … [Read more...] about Crumbling Gargoyles, Decomposing Bell Tower, Shifting Stained Glass
Leading the West in Forest Restoration, Woody Debris Solutions, Job Creation
Wally Covington picks his way through a tightly wooded section of forest in Fort Tuthill south of Flagstaff. At 6 feet 7 inches tall, the forest ecologist ducks and squeezes through thickets of skinny, but not young, ponderosa pine trees. And even though it is a typical sunny Northern Arizona day, … [Read more...] about Leading the West in Forest Restoration, Woody Debris Solutions, Job Creation
Army Veteran Sharing His Love of Doughnuts with Flagstaff
Some things in life are irresistible. Take the doughnut, for example. A visit to Fractured Prune Doughnuts on East Piccadilly Road in Flagstaff’s Aspen Place will confirm this friendly addiction. Inside the kitchen area, colorful rows of toppings and glazes are at the ready to adorn hot, … [Read more...] about Army Veteran Sharing His Love of Doughnuts with Flagstaff
Social Media Experts Promote Video Marketing
One, one thousand… two, one thousand… three, one thousand: Time’s up. If you have not bonded with your audience in the first three seconds of social media viewing, you regrettably may have surrendered your immediate advantage to sway consumers’ hearts and minds. Local marketing experts recommend … [Read more...] about Social Media Experts Promote Video Marketing
Chef Lisa Dahl Expanding Culinary Empire with Two New Restaurants
Sedona Chef Lisa Dahl, owner and executive chef of Dahl Restaurant Group, is expanding her restaurant concepts with the debut of a “couture-burger lounge,” Butterfly Burger, and a second location for her fast-casual, wood-fired pizzeria, Pisa Lisa. Both restaurants will be located in the Village of … [Read more...] about Chef Lisa Dahl Expanding Culinary Empire with Two New Restaurants
Bad to the Bone
Bix’s Butcher Shop is not the kind of place a person can walk in and come out with a single T-bone steak. It is the type of place for people who realize that meat does not come from a Styrofoam package at the market, according to butcher Dan Bix. He deals with the whole animal. “We slaughter … [Read more...] about Bad to the Bone