For Greg and Janis Crosman, owners of Clear Aire Audio, Flagstaff’s extraordinary dark skies are an important part of their lives. “We built our home in 1999 specifically with the dark skies in mind,” said Greg. “We bought amber lights and shielded them to make sure they only put light on the … [Read more...] about Clear Audio Under Dark Skies
Tourism
Little America Celebrates Fifty Years in Flagstaff
"I can feel the joy of this place that started out as dirt, and it wasn’t easy dirt – it was rock,” said Bob Button of the groundbreaking and earthworks needed to construct the Little America Flagstaff during 1972 and 1973. Button, Little America’s first general manager, shared his memories in … [Read more...] about Little America Celebrates Fifty Years in Flagstaff
Village Camp in Bellemont Offers Cabins, RV Sites and Ownership Option
As glamping continues to trend with today’s travelers, one of the most recent Northern Arizona glamorous camping resorts is Village Camp Flagstaff, which features a diverse range of accommodations. Village Camp Flagstaff offers posh cabins, spacious RV sites and opportunities to own mountain … [Read more...] about Village Camp in Bellemont Offers Cabins, RV Sites and Ownership Option
Camp Verde Savors Old World Flavors
A new adventure in food has arrived in Camp Verde, and locals from Prescott to Sedona are savoring the flavors. Featuring Eastern European entrees ranging from Chicken Kiev to Hungarian Goulash, Astoria International Bistro owners Levi and Svetlana Pakanaev say they have found a paradise where … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Savors Old World Flavors
Creating a Smart Campus
A Northern Arizona University 10-year development plan calls for building three dorms to house 1,200 students, a new campus gateway and other improvements to usher in a “smart campus” of the future. Building all the projects in the master plan would cost more than $2 billion, said NAU spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Creating a Smart Campus
Maui: An Island in Pain
Reeling from what have been called the deadliest fires in the last century of U.S. history, residents across Maui are hurting. More than 100 people are dead. Hundreds are said to be missing. Survivors say they are in shock. Some weep for a loss that has left many homeless, traumatized and … [Read more...] about Maui: An Island in Pain
Cycling in the Bear Jaw Groove
Once again, Flagstaff’s longest-running Mountain Bike Race, Bear Jaw Groove, got rolling at Arizona Nordic Village with excited faces, colorful jerseys and zippy bikes. “We had our largest attendance ever,” said Bear Jaw Events Coordinator Stevie Sanchez, who, for the first time, rode in the race … [Read more...] about Cycling in the Bear Jaw Groove
Needing a Paw Up
Sydney, Jazmin and Cody, three siblings who are cattle dog mixes, were born to their homeless mom under a storage shed near Navajo Mountain. Today, they are fully vaccinated and dewormed, and being adopted by families. “A caring person living in Kayenta retrieved them after they were weaned, but … [Read more...] about Needing a Paw Up
Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy
It’s a niche Flagstaff industry that does much of its work navigating the Colorado River rapids of Grand Canyon. The outdoor-adventure outfitters who guide 20,000 passengers annually through the canyon’s whitewater turbulence also generate hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars for … [Read more...] about Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy
E-Bikes Gaining Traction
Flagstaff has an average of 1.9 bicycles per household and now, e-bikes are becoming an increasing part of the cycling scene. When the State of Arizona passed a law in early 2019 to define classifications of e-bikes, municipalities were allowed to adjust their codes. “After a public process … [Read more...] about E-Bikes Gaining Traction
