For many, February means the romance of Valentine’s Day or the shadow of a groundhog that foretells future weather. For Arizonans, though, this month holds another notable celebration: the birthday of our state. Arizona celebrates statehood on Feb. 14, marking the anniversary of a unique addition to … [Read more...] about NAU Keeping Pace with a Changing Arizona
Swedish Massage: Toward the Heart, Good for the Heart
Massage therapy has long been recognized as a means of bringing about feelings of peace and relaxation and reducing stress. While there are numerous techniques and methods, one of the most popular and most beneficial massage modalities is Swedish massage. Swedish massage, known in Europe as … [Read more...] about Swedish Massage: Toward the Heart, Good for the Heart
Sun Sounds Turning Up the Volume for Podcasters
Local podcasters have found creative ways to voice their messages. One pair records in a back bedroom inside a blanket fort to get the acoustics right. But now, the Sun Sounds studio is open for rent, offering professional broadcasting equipment. Sun Sounds is a non-profit radio station that … [Read more...] about Sun Sounds Turning Up the Volume for Podcasters
Babbitt Ranches Soaring with Eagles
Efforts are underway to increase the number of golden eagles on Babbitt Ranches in Northern Arizona. Researchers are concerned a drier, warmer climate may be changing the prey base – decreasing the number of small mammals that the eagles eat – and at the same time, increasing populations of harmful … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Soaring with Eagles
Flagstaff Online Convenience Store
On-demand movies and TV shows, on-demand water heaters and on-demand Uber rides have benefited Flagstaff consumers in recent years. But now, Flagstaff consumers have access to a new spin on fast and convenient: on-demand consumables. goPuff, an online convenience store, recently opened a warehouse … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Online Convenience Store
Housing Divide Challenging the Region’s Vitality
Amanda and Andrew Atherton will likely be moving away from Flagstaff this summer, primarily because of the area’s cost of living. Married for two years, the couple would love to stay in Flagstaff, but the high cost of rentals makes saving for a home down payment too difficult. Amanda is finishing … [Read more...] about Housing Divide Challenging the Region’s Vitality
Moonshot Hosts First Entrepreneur Pitch Contest Weekend
Sharks … in space. No, we’re not referring to the Sharknado movie where the ferocious fish manage to attack the space shuttle as it orbits around the earth. Nor is it a reference to the many studies done over the years about how the cycles of the moon affect shark attacks. In Flagstaff, Sharks … [Read more...] about Moonshot Hosts First Entrepreneur Pitch Contest Weekend
Presenting ‘My Deadly Valentine’ in the Weatherford Hotel’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Babbitt Riordan’s annual Red and Pink Valentine’s Party is a real heart stopper! Everyone who is anyone in Flagstaff is there for this yearly celebration of lovers and love! The wine is flowing. Music fills the air. Everything is perfect until a body hits the floor. At that moment, every guest is a … [Read more...] about Presenting ‘My Deadly Valentine’ in the Weatherford Hotel’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Trekking to Good Health
If hiking is a fitness goal for the New Year, you may want to consider using trekking poles. Trekking poles look like ski poles and are standard equipment among hikers. They’re a great way to provide stability and support on all types of terrain when they are fitted and used properly. When … [Read more...] about Trekking to Good Health
Why New Year’s Resolutions Do Not Work
Year after year, people make New Year’s resolutions only to see them fail, making them feel like failures. Having owned Physical Therapy at the Flagstaff Athletic Club for more than 20 years, every January, I see the club packed with people only to see most of the new members gone by Valentine’s … [Read more...] about Why New Year’s Resolutions Do Not Work