Thursday, June 20, 2013 - Northern Arizona's Locally Owned Newspaper

Knowing Your Travel Style

There are so many ways to explore our big world! Some people like to explore on their own, without any plans or accommodations booked; some like the convenience of a tour or a cruise. So what is the best way to travel? This totally depends on each person’s personality and budget. One of the most popular ways >> Read More…

Travel Restrictions on Coconino Forest Beginning Soon

On May 1, the Coconino National Forest will implement the Travel Management Rule, which is mandated across all national forests and prohibits motor vehicle use off designated routes and roads.  The purpose of the Rule is to provide for appropriate motorized access and motorized recreation opportunities while protecting important forest resources and non-motorized recreation opportunities. >> Read More…

Northern Arizonans Bracing for Storm

Thunder and lightening have accompanied the start of the region’s winter storm.  The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect until 8:00 p.m. Sunday.  There is a chance for between 10 and 24 inches of snow in the greater Flagstaff area. In addition to crews on standby to plow roads and >> Read More…

Restrictions Affecting Forest Off-Roading

Plans to close more than 3,000 miles of Coconino National forestland to motorized vehicles is raising the ire of many groups. The closure means nearly half of the rural forest roads currently open will close in February. Groups on both sides of this issue have been meeting for six years to come up with a >> Read More…

Flagstaff Travel Agent Recognized

Flagstaff based travel agent Daniela Harrison is being recognized as one of the top 35 travel agents under the age of 30.  Harrison, who works for Avenues of the World Travel,  will attend the  Young Leader Conference in Las Vegas. Travel Agent magazine, part of Questex Hospitality + Travel, has announced its list of “35Under30” travel >> Read More…

FBN Writer Wins Another Award

The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) today announced that Stacey Wittig of Flagstaff, AZ won a bronze award in the 2010 annual awards competition in the “Byline Travel Column – Less than 250,000 Circulation” category. The competition, now in its 19th year, honors the “best of the best” in travel writing, photography and promotion >> Read More…

Prepare for Winter Storm

The National Weather Service has upgraded storm total amounts to 16 – 24 inches.   Motorists are encouraged to avoid travel this weekend. City of Flagstaff:  Due to the forecast intensity of this weekend’s winter storm the Flagstaff Aquaplex will close at 7p.m on Saturday and will open at Noon on Sunday.  At this time, >> Read More…