It’s the time of year to get creative, have a little frightful fun, carve a pumpkin and enjoy Flagstaff’s leaf-peeping season. Take in the season with haunted tours and Halloween happenings – here are seven spooky ideas. Freaky Foot Tours This mountain town draws an allure and mystic Flagstaff versatility intrigued by the authentic Old West feel of downtown. Locals are proud of the historic preservation that keeps buildings like the Weatherford Hotel and the Hotel Monte Vista at the center … [Read more...] about Discover Flagstaff’s Seven Spookiest Halloween Happenings and Haunted Tours
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Horses with Heart has Calming Effect
Miracles happen at Horses with Heart. One miracle that the workers at Horses with Heart talk about involves a 7-year-old boy who stopped talking after his mother died in a car accident. He wouldn’t speak a word. After one week, he was whispering to the horse to “move on.” After six weeks, he was talking to people. Another miracle, according to the staff, happened to a military veteran with PTSD. He said the horse made him calmer than anything else. Horses with Heart in Chino Valley is a … [Read more...] about Horses with Heart has Calming Effect
Glass Blower George Averbeck Shows How High Heat and Time Create Beauty in the Universe
On a September morning, George Averbeck is in his Fire on the Mountain studio carefully crafting a glass-blown vase, inspired by the Milky Way and Flagstaff’s famous starry skies. His wife, business partner and glass-blowing assistant that day, Holly, joins him to create a deeply meaningful original art piece that will bring awareness to the town’s clear view into deep space and the conservation efforts of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. On this morning, he announces how the sale of this … [Read more...] about Glass Blower George Averbeck Shows How High Heat and Time Create Beauty in the Universe
Eaglet Success on Babbitt Ranches Provides Evidence that Conservation Measures Work
Following unprecedented measures taken by Babbitt Ranches to protect a golden eagle nest, the Arizona Game and Fish Department reports double success. A pair of eagles that had not been highly successful in producing babies in the last 10 years, delivered twins in late spring. “This is very exciting,” said Kenneth “Tuk” Jacobson, raptor management coordinator for the AZGFD. “Seeing that they produced two eaglets, after the Babbitt Ranches Landsward Foundation had just implemented a handful of … [Read more...] about Eaglet Success on Babbitt Ranches Provides Evidence that Conservation Measures Work
Jail Tax is Changing Lives, Restoring Families, Strengthening Communities
This November, voters in Coconino County will have a choice. On behalf of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, I am pleased to report our in-custody Coconino County Jail programs are working and showing great results. An important outcome is that many of our community members have received the support they needed, and are being reunited with their families and integrated back into our communities. Many have found rewarding work and have stayed on the path of recovery from addiction. The … [Read more...] about Jail Tax is Changing Lives, Restoring Families, Strengthening Communities
Exploring the Gilded World of Pharaohs, Mummies, Pyramids and ‘the Afterlife that Built Egypt’
Zahi Hawass calls himself a simple man, but the world’s foremost Egyptologist spends much of his time with ancient royalty, gods and goddesses. In fact, Dr. Hawass is revered as a legend in his own right, charmed by Aphrodite herself, inspired by the Great Pyramid builder Khufu and driven by the “magic of Egypt” to coax the desert sand into giving up secrets of what he calls “the world’s greatest civilization.” This fall, with the help of CT scans and DNA technology, Hawass expects to reveal the … [Read more...] about Exploring the Gilded World of Pharaohs, Mummies, Pyramids and ‘the Afterlife that Built Egypt’
Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
With more than 20 telescopes and hosts from across the region, the free annual Flagstaff Star Party is offering three nights of stargazing into Northern Arizona’s starry autumn nights, along with rich presentations tapping into the global cultural wealth of our night sky heritage. The world’s most accessible star party in the first International Dark Sky City is scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 22-24, at Buffalo Park, occurring during Celebration of the Night – a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
Public Input Sought to Shape NACOG’s Future Transportation Outreach Efforts
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG), a planning and services organization serving local governments in Apache, Coconino, Navajo and Yavapai counties, is asking area residents to offer input through a brief survey on how NACOG can better engage with the public as it develops a new “Public Involvement Plan” to guide public outreach and input gathering for transportation planning. “NACOG really values public participation as we work with local jurisdictions on their transportation … [Read more...] about Public Input Sought to Shape NACOG’s Future Transportation Outreach Efforts
Prescott Area ATHENA Celebration Honors Ten Finalists
Ten women from the Quad Cities are being celebrated as finalists in the 2022 Prescott Area ATHENA Awards. The annual High Tea event, hosted by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine, is scheduled for 3-5 p.m., Sunday Sept. 18, at Starting Point, at Prescott Gateway Mall. The ATHENA Awards program is recognized around the world, promoting leadership and recognizing those who demonstrate excellence in their profession, serve their communities, and assist others, especially women, … [Read more...] about Prescott Area ATHENA Celebration Honors Ten Finalists
Riordan on Tap
One hundred and eighteen years old, the expansive ponderosa pine and stone Riordan mansion stands as an example of gracious living in a territorial town. Preserved by Arizona State Parks, it serves as a tribute to Flagstaff’s early beginnings, showcasing an Arts and Crafts style of architecture, a label that describes more than the structure. It’s about using local materials in the building, the furniture and the gardens while blending with the natural environment and promoting a philosophy of … [Read more...] about Riordan on Tap
