Dozens of Flagstaff residents and visitors hike the ponderosa pine-lined trails behind Little America each week, but that is expected to change soon amid growing concerns surrounding unauthorized encampments and wildfire risk. In a move to preserve … [Read More...] about Growing Homelessness, Wildfire Threats Lead to Closure of Little America Trails
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Navajo Craft Soda: Pop Top, Fizz, Fizz
Refrigerators in modern convenience stores and travel centers have wall-to-wall beverage options. But few if any of them have their own craft sodas brewed in an on-site bottling room. That’s one of the things that makes the Navajo Blue Travel Plaza unique. It bottles eight flavors of Navajo Fizz Craft Soda. Pop the top on […]
Smart Car Tips for Successful Road Trips
More than 75% of American adults say they’ll take a road trip this summer, according to a survey conducted by The Vacationer. If you are one of those nearly 196 million people who plans to hit the road, whether you’re traveling a short distance or far from home, your vehicle needs to be just as […]
Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass Pumps $15.8 Million into Northern Arizona Economy
Clods of freshly broken ground and the steady beep-beep of trucks backing up signal progress on the Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass, now under construction on I-17, approximately 15 miles south of Flagstaff. The multi-million project, designed to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and restore habitat connectivity, is also injecting new energy – and dollars – into the […]
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Sean Openshaw Lives Life in Focus
Some might say the photography and cinematography of Sean Openshaw is an extension of his winsome personality. “My family is my inspiration,” he said. In his 35 years of professional photography, Openshaw’s resume reads like a novel of accomplishments. It’s an exhaustive list of serving in the military and working for newspapers and magazines – […]
Driven to Serve: Jon Huey Shifts Gears from Tribal Leadership to Auto Repair
Former Yavapai-Apache Chairman Jon Huey brings integrity, leadership and warmth to Huey Automotive in Rimrock After decades of service in public safety and tribal leadership, Jon Huey could have coasted into retirement. Instead, the former Yavapai-Apache police chief and Yavapai-Apache Nation chairman accelerated into a new chapter – this time, under the hood. Three years […]
Lauren Hall Builds Stable Foundations for Children and Young Adults
What began as a vision for a unique therapy experience has grown into one of Northern Arizona’s most specialized pediatric therapy clinics. Dr. Lauren Hall, OTD, OTR/L, a Flagstaff-based occupational therapist, is the founder and owner of Stable Foundations Therapy, a business that merges her clinical training with her lifelong love of animals – especially […]
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Potential Harm to Our Community’s Priorities Through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
As I’ve written here before, city staff and council pay close attention to legislation at the state and federal levels. Based on the needs of the community, the council determines our annual legislative policies and tracks bills that impact those priorities. We remain in regular communication with state and federal representatives throughout the legislative sessions […]
Understanding Your Hearing Exam Results
The first step on any hearing health journey is undergoing an examination. This exam provides you and the audiologist an understanding of your current state of hearing and allows for proper recommendations to be made. The findings are presented in a report called an audiogram. An audiogram contains both a written section and a graph. […]
A Firefighter’s Perspective on Firewise Gardening
One of the many joys of living in Northern Arizona is being surrounded by the beauty of ponderosa pines and aspens. Our forests offer peaceful trails, vibrant wildlife and a stunning landscape to call home. But living in the forest also means accepting the responsibility of wildfire risk. Although this year’s prediction is that Flagstaff […]
Explore, Dream, Discover with Avenues of the World Travel: Exciting News for Flagstaff Travelers
Hello, Flagstaff travel lovers! At Avenues of the World Travel, we are excited to share updates and opportunities to inspire your next adventure and make planning effortless – whether it is a historic European cruise, an Amazon expedition or a meaningful fundraiser voyage. New UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) As of Jan. 8, 2025, travelers […]
Helping Individuals Live More Fulfilling Lives Through Therapy
The number of people who seek out therapy services has increased in recent years. At The Guidance Center, with in-person and telehealth appointment options, we embrace this trend and continue to meet the growing needs of our community members. Speaking with a counselor provides a safe space to express feelings in a confidential and non-judgmental […]
