An antique wood-burning stove sits on one side of the original kitchen in the historic Wilson Lodge at Camp Colton, Flagstaff’s environmental camp for young people in Hart Prairie, surrounded by the Coconino National Forest. The “Home Comfort” wrought iron range, manufactured in St. Louis in … [Read more...] about Historic Camp Gets Facelift
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Food Center Garden Thriving with Community Support
Reviving the Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC) Community Garden to boost more nourishment to their meals is a dream that FFFC Kitchen Manager and Lead Cook Lisa Aguiñaga has had on her plate for years. Together with community collaborators and volunteers, the FFFC Community Garden is in full … [Read more...] about Food Center Garden Thriving with Community Support
Librarian Books After 43 Years at NAU
On a 1966 family trip to Arizona, Sean Evans’ parents took a photograph of him at age 8 outside the new library at Northern Arizona University. Little did they know how prescient that photo would be. NAU hired Evans 15 years later and he worked in the university’s library for more than four … [Read more...] about Librarian Books After 43 Years at NAU
Women To Watch
Six months ago, seven highly driven, businesswomen gathered in Sedona during an epic blizzard for a five-day workshop called SHINE. Their charge was to clearly state their goals and message, boldly step into the spotlight and unapologetically inspire more people with their story, soul and style. … [Read more...] about Women To Watch
Back2Basics Voices of Recovery: A Passion for Glass Art, a Center for Recovery
Before Robert Lewis was a behavioral health technician at Back2Basics helping others in recovery and before he was a glass artist working with Flagstaff’s premier glass artist, he was in his mother’s house with one last chance to quit heroin, a substance-use disorder he had had since he was a … [Read more...] about Back2Basics Voices of Recovery: A Passion for Glass Art, a Center for Recovery
Celebrating Dark Skies Downtown
Telescope viewing, music, dancing, jewelry, paintings, glasswork, beer and more will be part of “Dark Skies Downtown” as the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition and Downtown Business Alliance join forces to invite locals and visitors to the heart of the city in celebration of Flagstaff’s famous night sky … [Read more...] about Celebrating Dark Skies Downtown
Blood Sport
Just as a summer day warms, Dan Bergland is explaining how Erythropoietin (EPO) works when a squad of rail-thin, ultra-fit young adults arrive at a popular coffee shop. Most wave as they make their way inside. Dressed in dolphin shorts and sports tanks, they have the unmistakable look of serious … [Read more...] about Blood Sport
French Press: Flag Locals and Hypo2 Trainees Storm Paris Olympics
Whether they live here for year-round, high-altitude training benefits or are frequent flyers in Hypo2’s training camps and programs, a number of Paris Olympians have local ties. Born and raised in Las Vegas, two-time Olympic swimmer Katie Grimes has trained with Hypo2 and just qualified for the … [Read more...] about French Press: Flag Locals and Hypo2 Trainees Storm Paris Olympics
Wilderness Expert Cody Lundin Offers Survival Tips for Arizona’s Heat
Brawny and braided, Prescott-based survival instructor Cody Lundin has one goal: to keep us alive. Every summer, hikers and others get into trouble from Arizona’s extreme heat and rugged terrain. Known as “The World’s Foremost Primitive Expert,” Cody says, “Self-reliance training will never go out … [Read more...] about Wilderness Expert Cody Lundin Offers Survival Tips for Arizona’s Heat
Free Garden Classes at Watters Garden Center
You will have insights on water, disease and bugs that will make a difference in your gardens immediately. Plants are going to love you. July 20 @ 9:30 am - Living Walls & Privacy Barriers We share the fastest growing plants for fast screening. Block unsightly neighbors, enhance your view and … [Read more...] about Free Garden Classes at Watters Garden Center
