After hearing and taking to heart what tourists like to buy, Blake Nabours, owner of AZ Segway and Pedal Tours, is on a roll to open the Grand Circle Outpost, an exclusive emporium featuring souvenirs all manufactured on site. Encompassing what Nabours refers to as the “grand” circle, Flagstaff, … [Read more...] about Sharing Flagstaff through Tours, Souvenirs
Blues Festival Donates to FALA
The Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival not only doubled the fun this year, it also doubled its generosity. The June weekend event brought in more than 7,000 patrons in two days and raised $20,000 for the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy. Last year, festival organizer Peak Events donated … [Read more...] about Blues Festival Donates to FALA
Flagstaff Airport Offering Flights to L.A. Again, Keeping up with Growth
Flagstaff had been requesting new air service and destinations, and it happened. In March, United Airlines came to Flagstaff and introduced daily non-stop service to Denver and beyond. Then in April, American Airlines added daily non-stop service to Dallas. American is again testing the market with … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Offering Flights to L.A. Again, Keeping up with Growth
Author Becomes a Millionaire While Researching Others
Three years ago, Ann Marie Sabath was teaching a training program for young professionals who had been in their careers for one year. As an international consultant in her business, “At Ease Inc.,” she helps business people climb what she calls “the slippery ladder of success.” On this day, her … [Read more...] about Author Becomes a Millionaire While Researching Others
Rapid Response Credited for Containing Museum Fire
Firefighters poised for action, the rapid response of air support and strategic fire operations were part of the success of firefighting efforts on this summer’s 1,961-acre Museum Fire. Aircraft from around the Southwest filled Flagstaff’s skies, dumping water and retardant on the fire within hours … [Read more...] about Rapid Response Credited for Containing Museum Fire
Moonshot Mentors Bringing Expertise to Local Startups
One manufactures the next generation of outdoor gear to protect camping and backpacking provisions from being ransacked by rodents, birds and other critters. Another is a band of self-described “renegade recyclers” addressing the problems of plastic waste products. A third is giving the time-honored … [Read more...] about Moonshot Mentors Bringing Expertise to Local Startups
How the West was Restored
A witty country doctor, cattle ranchers down on their luck and two very savvy Ohio businessmen with “ready money” led the way for the Babbitt Brothers settlement in Flagstaff, starting in 1886. Stepping off the train to a charred Flagstaff that was devastated by fire just weeks before, David … [Read more...] about How the West was Restored
Wild Ability
Men, women and young people of all abilities have been beating the desert heat this summer by exploring favorite high country trails like the two-and-a-half mile loop at Buffalo Park. Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center in Phoenix, with support from organizations such as Daring Adventures, … [Read more...] about Wild Ability
World-Standard Astronomy Education Vision Coming into Focus
Observatory has received a $14.5 million grant to build the Astronomy Discovery Center (ADC), a new visitor facility that will accommodate the observatory’s ever-increasing number of guests while offering a state-of-the-art visitor experience. The funding comes on the heels of record visitation to … [Read more...] about World-Standard Astronomy Education Vision Coming into Focus
Starting the Year With Renewed Vision
We are starting the academic year at Coconino Community College with grateful hearts and with excitement for so many reasons. On that list are a few developments I’d like to share. First, a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to longtime CCC employee, supporter and District Governing Board member … [Read more...] about Starting the Year With Renewed Vision