With the extraordinarily rainy monsoon season moving out and cool dry days moving in, nature lovers will want to experience the San Francisco Peaks in full, vibrant bloom from Arizona Snowbowl’s Scenic Chairlift Ride through mid October. “The abundant and extended rains this monsoon season have … [Read more...] about Monsoon Creating Lush Forest Conditions
Tourism
Fiesta Features Tlaquepaque’s Mexican Charm
One of Northern Arizona’s grand traditions is set to celebrate a milestone anniversary Saturday, Sep. 14, when the 40th annual Fiesta del Tlaquepaque recreates the sights and sounds of Mexico in Sedona. A world-renowned arts and crafts village nestled beneath massive sycamores along Oak Creek, … [Read more...] about Fiesta Features Tlaquepaque’s Mexican Charm
Annual Hopi Festival Downtown this Month
The Hopi-sponsored Fourth Annual Native Arts and Music Festival at Heritage Square is scheduled for Sept. 28 and 29 in downtown Flagstaff. Set in the shadow of the Hopi Building (a Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation-owned property), the event draws several thousand visitors for Hopi and … [Read more...] about Annual Hopi Festival Downtown this Month
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Earning Highest Accreditation
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE), announced that phase one of its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located along I-40, exit 219, just east of Flagstaff, Ariz. is the first construction project on the Navajo Nation to be awarded the prestigious Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Earning Highest Accreditation
Repairs Needed After Rainfall at Canyon
Recent heavy monsoonal rainfall caused damage to portions of the South Kaibab Trail approximately one-half mile below Cedar Ridge closing the trail to livestock use. Trail crews have completed work to remove debris from the trail. The trail is now open to livestock as well as foot … [Read more...] about Repairs Needed After Rainfall at Canyon
Tourists Bagging Bargains
Whether you are in search of a questionable Coach, an unreal Rolex or an imperfect Prada, a stroll through lower Manhattan’s Chinatown may have you quickly considering a counterfeit. The trademark infringement business may seem like a harmless amusement for tourists, but it is illegal and is … [Read more...] about Tourists Bagging Bargains
Oak Creek Volunteers Pick up Ton of Trash.
If you have noticed trash left behind at many recreational sites in the Oak Creek corridor, your eyes are not deceiving you, and it’s happening every day. Since the July 4th weekend, four young men called “Oak Creek Ambassadors” have been visiting heavy use sites, greeting visitors, picking up … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Volunteers Pick up Ton of Trash.
Detour to Page Open for Motorists
Drivers headed to Page and the Lake Powell area this Labor Day weekend will have another option when the Arizona Department of Transportation opens the newly paved Temporary US 89 route (US 89T) on Thursday, August 29, albeit with some restrictions. The limited-access opening will occur following … [Read more...] about Detour to Page Open for Motorists
Flagstaff Area Monuments Celebrating Anniversary Sunday
The public is invited to the Flagstaff Area National Monuments to celebrate the 97th birthday of the National Park Service. Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki National Monuments will all be celebrating this special day with interpretive programs and ranger-led Junior Ranger programs … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Area Monuments Celebrating Anniversary Sunday
Snowbowl Opening Countdown Underway
Despite the Valley’s record-breaking Heat Wave, Northland outdoor enthusiasts are getting ready for snow! The 100-day countdown to the Arizona Snowbowl 2013 -2014 Ski Season has begun! Season Passes go on sale Sunday, Sept. 1. For the first time in Snowbowl’s 75-year history, the ski … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Opening Countdown Underway