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
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Whitewater Fiend Launches River-Gear Shop
Thomas Herring is in his element on turbulent rivers, whether it’s as a boatman on the raging Colorado or kayaking some of the world’s gnarliest rapids. Rivers have been good to him and he’s giving back. Herring, 37, opened Vishnu River Supply in December in East Flagstaff. He is leasing a … [Read more...] about Whitewater Fiend Launches River-Gear Shop
Refreshing a Village
Off the grid and into the woods, Arizona Nordic Village, about 15 miles north of Flagstaff on Highway 180, is becoming more of a village as backcountry yurts are being moved closer to the main lodge. Other improvements guests can expect this fall include a fresh coat of paint and new furniture and … [Read more...] about Refreshing a Village
Mother-Daughter Team Promotes Crafts Among the Ghosts
A new gift shop in an old town is what Ghost Town Handicrafts owners Valerie Whitcomb and her daughter, Anasthasia Darrah, have brought to the storied city of Jerome. Perched 5,000 feet up on an escarpment overlooking the Verde Valley, Whitcomb loves to step outside her store for the view. “Every … [Read more...] about Mother-Daughter Team Promotes Crafts Among the Ghosts
Thrifters Crawl to Hidden Treasures
We may all have heard the lyric “There’s no business like show business,” and that sentiment could be applied to the business of recycling, thrifting and giving back to those in need to strengthen our overall economy. Flagstaff has a thriving non-profit thrift store industry, and seven stores are … [Read more...] about Thrifters Crawl to Hidden Treasures
Summer is Festival Season in Flagstaff
It’s time to break out the paper calendar, the chalkboard hanging on a cupboard door, the digital planner on a smartphone, or whatever tool you use to track special dates, because from now through October, there’s a special event or festival almost every week in Flagstaff. Festival season, as … [Read more...] about Summer is Festival Season in Flagstaff
Coconino Astronomical Society Vigilantly Watches the Night Sky
As constant as the rings of Saturn, the volunteer members of the Coconino Astronomical Society (CAS) have been quietly making Flagstaff shine as they’ve shared the wonders of the universe with locals and visitors and worked to keep night skies dark for more than three decades. “We strive to help … [Read more...] about Coconino Astronomical Society Vigilantly Watches the Night Sky
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
Promoting Space Travel with a Land-Use Ethic
Once again, cows and astronauts shared the high desert landscape of Babbitt Ranches as NASA, assisted by geologists from USGS, tested equipment, conducted moonwalking drills and practiced geology in preparation for Artemis 3, a crewed mission to the dark lunar south pole region, anticipated for … [Read more...] about Promoting Space Travel with a Land-Use Ethic