"I can feel the joy of this place that started out as dirt, and it wasn’t easy dirt – it was rock,” said Bob Button of the groundbreaking and earthworks needed to construct the Little America Flagstaff during 1972 and 1973. Button, Little America’s … [Read More...] about Little America Celebrates Fifty Years in Flagstaff
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Mountain Sports Reflects on Half a Century of Outdoor Adventure
For half a century, Mountain Sports has proven that having a passion for what you do, living your brand, aligning with your customers’ values, staying on top of trends and giving back to your community are key to outfitting your business for success. The family-owned and operated specialty outdoor retailer is celebrating its 50th anniversary […]
Village Camp in Bellemont Offers Cabins, RV Sites and Ownership Option
As glamping continues to trend with today’s travelers, one of the most recent Northern Arizona glamorous camping resorts is Village Camp Flagstaff, which features a diverse range of accommodations. Village Camp Flagstaff offers posh cabins, spacious RV sites and opportunities to own mountain retreats. Guests or owners will have base camps with the amenities of […]
Camp Verde Savors Old World Flavors
A new adventure in food has arrived in Camp Verde, and locals from Prescott to Sedona are savoring the flavors. Featuring Eastern European entrees ranging from Chicken Kiev to Hungarian Goulash, Astoria International Bistro owners Levi and Svetlana Pakanaev say they have found a paradise where they are pleasing palates. “We owned an Italian bistro […]
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Arizona Mountain Inn Nurtures Love, Inspires Dreams
Twenty-five years ago, newlyweds Brian and Mary Bostwick spent their honeymoon at Arizona Mountain Inn & Cabins on Valentine’s Day. During that time, they fell in love with Northern Arizona and vowed to someday make it their home. Later that year, they did. “We were both in the technology industry and my husband, Brian, had […]
Williams Judge Takes a Break from Courtroom on Honey Creek Farm
Feeling as comfortable on the bench as he does officiating a wedding at the edge of the Grand Canyon, Williams Justice Court Judge Rob Krombeen says he is living the sweet life, literally, tending to Honey Creek Farm. “I feel we are living the sweet life because of the fruitful contributions we make toward sustainable […]
Communications from a Family of Hams
It was a thrill making contact with volcanic Bouvet Island, says local ham operator Bob Wertz, marking a 47-year quest and the final confirmed contact with all 340 countries and independent entities. “Very few hams in the world have done this and I only know of eight others in Arizona that have ever contacted all […]
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Avenues of the World Celebrating 30 Years, Offering Travel Tips, Hosting a Travel Expo
The world is our playground again! Famous locations like Paris, London and Cancun topped the travel vacation sites this summer. Cruises are back on the radar in a big way, adventure travel is also popular and U.S. cities are stepping it up for visitors. Avenues of the World is celebrating 30 years of advising and […]
Five Housing Market Facts You Wish Were Not True
What are you most excited about and what are you most nervous about?” That’s a question I’ve asked Flagstaff home buyers countless times through the last 14 years in my lending career. Flagstaff is special, we all know that. Almost everyone I talk to expresses their excitement to own their little piece of this mountain […]
Hearing Aid Myth Busters
While millions of people are affected by hearing loss, it remains a disability that does not receive much focus. The general public receives very little education on the effects of hearing loss or how to address it. They must seek out answers on their own. This is reflected in many of the common questions patients […]
Robotic Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement (TKR) is a successful surgery, reliably relieving pain and improving function in the setting of debilitating arthritic disease. However, studies show that up to 20% of patients remain unsatisfied with their knee replacement. Recent data from the American Joint Replacement Registry Annual Report showed that 88% of patients achieved a meaningful improvement […]
There’s Still Plenty of Time for Gardening This Season
Although we will be shifting from summer to autumn this month, this is still prime time for your garden, and there is a lot of planting to be done before the season’s end. It’s a time of transition as you enjoy the last few weeks of your summer flowers and start to plant blooms that […]
