One hundred and eighteen years old, the expansive ponderosa pine and stone Riordan mansion stands as an example of gracious living in a territorial town. Preserved by Arizona State Parks, it serves as a tribute to Flagstaff’s early beginnings, showcasing an Arts and Crafts style of architecture, a … [Read more...] about Riordan on Tap
Boutique Hotel Makes a Splash
Inspired by Flagstaff’s natural beauty, four seasons and mountain charm, High Country Motor Lodge (H.C.M.L.) has created a boutique hotel complete with a Nordic Spa Experience. Phoenix-based Classic Hotels & Resorts acquired the property in January 2020 and has undertaken a $13 million … [Read more...] about Boutique Hotel Makes a Splash
NAH to Participate in Bashas’ $50K Community Choice Charity Challenge
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) recently announced that it has been selected by Bashas’ to participate in its $50K Community Choice Challenge. The challenge is voted on by the public, and the Arizona non-profit that receives the most votes will receive $50,000. NAH recently advanced from the first … [Read more...] about NAH to Participate in Bashas’ $50K Community Choice Charity Challenge
Missions and Madness
If what happens in life sometimes feels like just a roll of the dice, Missions and Madness can train us to grab ahold of those dice, give them a toss and embrace whatever shows up including pirates, ninjas or a big T-Rex. Flagstaff filmmaker Morgan Boatman has been developing this outdoor … [Read more...] about Missions and Madness
Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place
With all the vibrancy of a high country monsoon thunderstorm, the lobby of Hyatt Place is electric with excitement. Travelers in hiking gear, tourists meeting with outfitter guides, foodies savoring mango habanero tofu street tacos and locals enjoying prickly pear margaritas rimmed with black lava … [Read more...] about Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place
Weddings in the Woods
If wedding bells were still being used in ceremonies, the ringing would be nearly constant at Arizona Nordic Village. Despite a brief forest closure in June because of wildfire risk, the rustic lodge is hosting at least 35 weddings this season, a dozen more than ever before, as large gatherings have … [Read more...] about Weddings in the Woods
Oral Health Heroes
This summer, the Delta Dental Institute released its 2021 Community Impact Report, highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made nationally last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona … [Read more...] about Oral Health Heroes
Upcycling Bike Parts
Flagstaff High School teacher, jeweler, environmentalist and avid cyclist Ava Miller has found her niche recycling bike parts, including tubes and spokes into fashionable earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Miller says her business, Velo in a Jar, was inspired by her father’s love for cycling. Her … [Read more...] about Upcycling Bike Parts
Strings Attached
When Luana Mangold, 87, performs, it is often on a handmade Paraguayan harp she learned to play more than 30 years ago. “When I play, it’s usually with strings attached,” she said with a smile. Her strumming these past 20 years earned her a national honor. She was selected from nominees from … [Read more...] about Strings Attached
Identifying the Top Five Supplements to Help Handle Stress
If there’s a consistent and persistent feeling that could be used to describe the collective emotional state across the past two-and-a-half years, it’s stress! We’re meant to experience stress in the short-term, but given the state of the world, stress often becomes a long-term issue. And this … [Read more...] about Identifying the Top Five Supplements to Help Handle Stress
