On behalf of the Flagstaff Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation we wish to thank you for your support for our upcoming banquet being held this June 10th at the Elks Lodge here in Flagstaff. We truly appreciate your time and generosity in supporting this event. All monies raised help the MDF and other … [Read more...] about Mule Deer Foundation Upcoming Banquet
Tourism
Americana Reimagined as ‘Retro-Futuristic Oasis’
Americana Motor Hotel was Flagstaff’s swankiest midcentury inn when it opened in 1962, but its glory years on Route 66 faded over the decades, eclipsed by newer properties and marooned far from Interstate 40. Elvis slept here. Robert F. Kennedy campaigned at the Americana in 1968. A year later, … [Read more...] about Americana Reimagined as ‘Retro-Futuristic Oasis’
Bespoke Inn Flagstaff Captures Local Character
For those who noticed that sunflower yellow and white has replaced the taupe and lavender color scheme of the Inn at 410 that formerly occupied one of Flagstaff’s grandest historic homes since 1991, here’s a peek inside the new Bespoke Inn. “We’re 100% Flagstaff,” said Samantha White of Bespoke … [Read more...] about Bespoke Inn Flagstaff Captures Local Character
Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
Bluegrass is on fire, says Flagstaff Roots and Boots Music Camp founder Julie Sullivan, and it’s lighting up the nation. “Everyone wants to know how to play it. It’s very accessible and people can identify with the music and the instruments. We’ll hear, ‘I have a banjo that was my dad’s.’ Or, they … [Read more...] about Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
Mondays can be quiet in small towns, but for Ruby Road Vintage Mall in Camp Verde, the start of the work week is bustling with business. Packed with 60 vendor spaces, the store sells a mix of estate treasures, trendy home goods, repurposed furniture, new items and more. The staff at Ruby Road … [Read more...] about Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
New Historic District Recognizes Local Contributions to Apollo Moon Program
Every astronaut who walked on the Moon trained at several sites across Northern Arizona, including Sunset Crater Volcano and surrounding National Forest Service lands. Thanks to an effort spearheaded by local historian Ben Carver and National Park Service archaeologist Ian Hough, a group of these … [Read more...] about New Historic District Recognizes Local Contributions to Apollo Moon Program
Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Embracing the advice of her elders for wisdom and guidance is what keeps Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Tanya Lewis grounded and steadfast as she serves in one of the highest positions in her nation. “My biggest mentor has been my mom,” she said. “She taught me about compassion, understanding and … [Read more...] about Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Stop Playing Games You Can’t Win
We like to tell ourselves we can do anything if we just put our mind to it, but I’d like to encourage all to acknowledge when we are in a game we can’t win, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing it! Growing up in Phoenix, balmy summertime evenings were meant for Kick the Can, Tag, Red Rover and any … [Read more...] about Stop Playing Games You Can’t Win
Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon
Hikers often misjudge Grand Canyon treks, says Dr. Tom Myers of North Country Healthcare. “They either overestimate what they think they can do or underestimate the wilderness.” Myers discussed heat illness and hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too … [Read more...] about Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon
Bombas Gives Socks to Young Ones through Tennies for Tots
Paula Sedillo Wise and the volunteers for the non-profit she started, Tennies for Tots, were more than thrilled when they learned they would be partnering with Bombas, a sock and T-shirt company, and their One Purchased=One Donated program. They are sending her 3,000 pairs of children’s socks to add … [Read more...] about Bombas Gives Socks to Young Ones through Tennies for Tots
