Dozens of Flagstaff residents and visitors hike the ponderosa pine-lined trails behind Little America each week, but that is expected to change soon amid growing concerns surrounding unauthorized encampments and wildfire risk. In a move to preserve the area and maintain Flagstaff’s natural beauty, hotel representatives say the trails on the more than 500-acre property will soon be open to Little America hotel guests only. Little America Vice President of Operations Tony O’Brien said they … [Read more...] about Growing Homelessness, Wildfire Threats Lead to Closure of Little America Trails
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Navajo Craft Soda: Pop Top, Fizz, Fizz
Refrigerators in modern convenience stores and travel centers have wall-to-wall beverage options. But few if any of them have their own craft sodas brewed in an on-site bottling room. That’s one of the things that makes the Navajo Blue Travel Plaza unique. It bottles eight flavors of Navajo Fizz Craft Soda. Pop the top on a refreshing Pinon Nut Root Beer, Sumac Strawberry or Cherry Lemongrass soda, the three most popular flavors, and enjoy the fizz. How about Peaches and Cream, Navajo … [Read more...] about Navajo Craft Soda: Pop Top, Fizz, Fizz
Smart Car Tips for Successful Road Trips
More than 75% of American adults say they’ll take a road trip this summer, according to a survey conducted by The Vacationer. If you are one of those nearly 196 million people who plans to hit the road, whether you’re traveling a short distance or far from home, your vehicle needs to be just as ready as you are, according to the experts. Few things can ruin a trip faster than unexpected car trouble that turns a small issue into a major headache. Findlay Honda Flagstaff General Manager Jacob … [Read more...] about Smart Car Tips for Successful Road Trips
Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass Pumps $15.8 Million into Northern Arizona Economy
Clods of freshly broken ground and the steady beep-beep of trucks backing up signal progress on the Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass, now under construction on I-17, approximately 15 miles south of Flagstaff. The multi-million project, designed to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and restore habitat connectivity, is also injecting new energy – and dollars – into the Northern Arizona economy. “This project will pump $15.8 million into the Northern Arizona economy, between wages, material … [Read more...] about Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass Pumps $15.8 Million into Northern Arizona Economy
Celebrity Cowboy Cook Kent Rollins Serves Breakfast at Aso Ranch Camp
The winds whipped through Aso Ranch Camp north of the San Francisco Peaks at more than 40 miles an hour during Springs Works as cowboys were driving in cattle from the surrounding hills for branding. It was the kind of wind that would steal hats and threaten anything not nailed down. Cowboy Cook Kent Rollins took a moment on this busy Monday morning, May 12, to step away from his stove and drive the long stakes of the fly – the canvas covering over the camp kitchen – deeper into the ground. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Cowboy Cook Kent Rollins Serves Breakfast at Aso Ranch Camp
Architect Tamarah Begay Creates Homes Built on Navajo, By Navajo, For Navajo
Tamarah Begay, one of the few indigenous women licensed architects, is collaborating with ZenniHome to bring 160 native designed homes to the Navajo Nation by the end of the year. About 20 are being manufactured at the factory and the first one will soon be placed in Window Rock so people can see it. Most of the chapter houses will get at least one of these prototype homes. There are about 115 chapter houses in Arizona and New Mexico. A Navajo housing department will select who will live in … [Read more...] about Architect Tamarah Begay Creates Homes Built on Navajo, By Navajo, For Navajo
Wespac Breaks Ground on The Villas on Shelby, Sedona’s First Affordable Housing Development Funded by Tax Credits
Wespac Residential, Inc. is proud to announce the groundbreaking of The Villas on Shelby, marking a significant step forward for affordable housing in Sedona. As the general contractor on this transformative project, Wespac joins project partners HS Development Partners, the City of Sedona, Athena Studio and the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) in celebrating the beginning of construction on what will be Sedona’s first-ever affordable housing community funded through federal Low-Income … [Read more...] about Wespac Breaks Ground on The Villas on Shelby, Sedona’s First Affordable Housing Development Funded by Tax Credits
Prescott’s Winebelly Vineyard Tours Offers a Carefree Taste of the Verde Valley
While touring the country in their RV during the pandemic, Rebekah, a hairstylist, and Ross, a mechanic, marveled at the natural beauty they encountered when they arrived in Arizona. The McClures were so enamored that they sold their house in Austin, Texas, and moved to Prescott. “We were both wondering what we could do next,” said Rebekah. With her mom as a travel agent, Rebekah had always thought being a tour guide would be fun. “We knew that tours in Austin would take people on an … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Winebelly Vineyard Tours Offers a Carefree Taste of the Verde Valley
Moonshot Launches Summer Celebration with Tours, Speakers, Workshops, Sustainable Practices
Moonshot, a leading Arizona innovation hub, will host its annual open house and BBQ, “The Summer Launch Party,” on Aug. 7, welcoming campus tenants and the public to explore the entrepreneurial ecosystem that has been fostering innovation in Arizona for more than 20 years. This year’s event marks the first time Moonshot will host the Going Green and Going Smart Summit, organized by Compass CBS Foundation in partnership with Arizona Public Service (APS). The summit focuses on sustainable … [Read more...] about Moonshot Launches Summer Celebration with Tours, Speakers, Workshops, Sustainable Practices
‘Limitless’ Keynote Teaches How to Be Unstoppable
“We’re not born unstoppable,” says global leadership strategist, bestselling author and performance coach Holland Haiis. “We become it.” Haiis, a human connection expert based in New York City, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Prescott ATHENA Awards, 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, at Starting Point in downtown Prescott. “Even the most driven performers face resistance, fear and self-doubt,” she said. “The difference? High-achievers use intentional, science-backed tools … [Read more...] about ‘Limitless’ Keynote Teaches How to Be Unstoppable
