Humvees have joined helicopters, airplanes, river rafts and mules as another interesting way to explore the Grand Canyon. Known as the oldest and largest sightseeing company in the world, Papillon Group is extending its services to include Buck Wild Hummer Tours with custom built Humvee … [Read more...] about Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
Tailored Tutoring Changing the Instruction Model
A local entrepreneur is taking the time-honored practice of tutoring back to school with an application that streamlines the process of finding a private instructor and uses a mix of in-person and video services to make tutoring more convenient and affordable for college students. Rob Lokken, a … [Read more...] about Tailored Tutoring Changing the Instruction Model
Vacationing Families Borrow Island Dogs for Day Trips
In the lobby of the Kauai Humane Society, nine-year-old Oliver Hopkins can hardly wait to see Dorothy again. Within minutes, the big, lovable pit bull mix is reunited with her new best friend as Oliver wraps his arms around her sturdy neck and mom and dad stand by. For vacationing families … [Read more...] about Vacationing Families Borrow Island Dogs for Day Trips
Making Homes Safe for Seniors
A lot of time is spent in the home, so ensuring a home’s safety for a loved one should be a top priority. There are many everyday areas within a home that host some concern that healthy adults may take for granted. What may not be an obstacle to you, may be to your elderly loved one. Many areas of … [Read more...] about Making Homes Safe for Seniors
Reviewing How Healthcare Costs, Coverage Have Changed
Every year, The Kaiser Foundation completes an extensive national survey of Employer Health Benefits. As healthcare had changed dramatically over the past 10 years, it provides some really good information, historical references and even some surprising statistics. Remember, these are national … [Read more...] about Reviewing How Healthcare Costs, Coverage Have Changed
Prescott’s Champion Juniper Receiving More Attention from Hikers
“It’s historical, emotional, as well as beautiful.” That statement comes from visibly moved hiker Barbara Russell of Albany, New York, following her visit to the Prescott National Forest’s massive alligator juniper tree. Believed to be the largest and oldest of its kind in the world, the … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Champion Juniper Receiving More Attention from Hikers
Hiking, Walking and Being Outside Improves Your Health
Summer has arrived and the outdoors is beckoning into the warm sunshine, cool shade, tall pines and scenic trails. Spending time outdoors and in nature can be very enjoyable and relaxing, but did you know spending time outside can also make you happier and healthier? Here are just a few ways hiking … [Read more...] about Hiking, Walking and Being Outside Improves Your Health
Warnings from the IRS About the Latest Tax Scams
The Internal Revenue Service has concluded its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams with a warning to taxpayers to remain vigilant about these aggressive and evolving schemes throughout the year. The information below is a reprint from IRS.gov for June. This year's “Dirty Dozen” list … [Read more...] about Warnings from the IRS About the Latest Tax Scams
Protect Our Forests, Especially During Drought
Hello Flagstaff! Hopefully, by the time you read this, it will have rained. As of its writing, I’m wondering if I plant some tomatoes in the garden can I maybe tempt the weather into snow? It’s dry, really dry, and right now, windy. Large parts of our treasured national forests are closed, and … [Read more...] about Protect Our Forests, Especially During Drought
Economic Development Improving Community Well-Being
Economic development is a process of improving the economic well-being of a community. Individuals, entrepreneurs, entities and agencies work together to create an environment in which ideas and inspiration are developed into goods and services that the public wants to buy or employ. As you may … [Read more...] about Economic Development Improving Community Well-Being