Two of the region’s long-time touring companies, Pink Jeep Tours and The Papillon Group, are launching a new venture. Marrying the concept of off-road adventure tours popularized by Pink Jeep Tours with the exhilarating experience of soaring through the skies on The Papillon Group’s helicopters and … [Read more...] about Pink Jeeps and Papillon Collaborating for Adventure
Tourism
Prescott Exhibit Featuring Canyon
How did visitors send vacation greetings before the days of Facebook, Twitter and smartphones? They sent postcards—beautiful, colorful postcards showing where they'd been and how much they were enjoying the trip. Through September 2, Sharlot Hall Museum is presenting its popular exhibit, "Wish … [Read more...] about Prescott Exhibit Featuring Canyon
Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon
The 23rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 8 through Saturday, June 15, 2013 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. This event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (South Rim), and Saguaro Astronomy Club of … [Read more...] about Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon
Life is Indeed a Journey for Overlanders
Not everyone can be as adventuresome as Brad and Sheena Van Orden, who in 2011 quit their jobs and left their Flagstaff home to drive around the world in their Volkswagen van. So far, they have driven to the top of South America. Now, they are shipping their vehicle to Asia so they can continue … [Read more...] about Life is Indeed a Journey for Overlanders
Fee Free Days on Red Rock District
In celebration of National Trails Day and Get Outdoors Day, the Red Rock Ranger District will waive day-use fees for the first two Saturdays in June, including June 1 and 8. As part of the celebration, Coconino National Forest personnel will be leading hikes and conducting light trail … [Read more...] about Fee Free Days on Red Rock District
Celebrating Arizona Tourism and Travel
Governor Jan Brewer, in conjunction with the Arizona Office of Tourism, has proclaimed this week, Arizona Travel and Tourism Days. The celebration – which coincides with the 30th annual National Travel and Tourism week – will recognize Arizona’s tourism industry for the vital role it plays in the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Arizona Tourism and Travel
Flagstaff New Music Marathon Planned
Current and former NAU student composers join together for a weekend of new contemporary music May 3-5 in three concerts at Ardrey Memorial Auditorium and Ashurst Hall. A diverse roster of 13 composers will have a total of 15 original works performed including 11 world premieres. All the concerts … [Read more...] about Flagstaff New Music Marathon Planned
North Rim to Re-Open May 15
The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday, May 15 by 8:00 am; and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, a Forever Resorts property, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will commence their 2013 seasonal operations. Grand Canyon … [Read more...] about North Rim to Re-Open May 15
Region Serving Spring Break Visitors
While the college revelers head to Daytona or Lake Havasu for Spring Break bikini contests, families seeking winter sports are more apt to visit Northern Arizona for March vacations. According to insiders, Northern Arizona sees a bump in business from family vacationers during spring break. "Over … [Read more...] about Region Serving Spring Break Visitors
Lake Powell Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary
There is no place in the world like Lake Powell. Construction of the Glen Canyon Dam, which backs up Lake Powell, began in late 1956. On March 13, 1963, the river diversion plugging operation had progressed to the point where additional water impoundment in Lake Powell could be made. The adjustable … [Read more...] about Lake Powell Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary