With Flagstaff’s early winter temperatures still fairly warm, there may still be time to doublecheck your winterizing skills. Review these 12 easy steps to make sure your RV and/or boat is prepared and protected. RVs and boats should be drained of fresh water. Grey and black water holding tanks should be dumped as well. RV antifreeze needs to be applied to the entire fresh water system. Add two to three gallons of RV antifreeze to the freshwater holding tank. You can buy antifreeze at … [Read more...] about Winterizing Your RV or Boat
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Route 66 Icon Changes Hands
When Albert (Al) Chatinsky drove his son, Steve, up to Flagstaff in the spring of 1976 from their home in Tucson, he was in search of a four-season town to start a new outdoor recreational business. Originally from a suburb of Minneapolis, the Chatinsky family had moved to Tucson when Steve was 14 years old. After leaving Pima Community College, the son joined his father in 1973 to start a Tucson-based electronic and military surplus store, which began with selling vacuum tubes, precious … [Read more...] about Route 66 Icon Changes Hands
Camping Restrictions In Place Near Snowbowl
To provide for greater public safety and property protection, the Coconino National Forest is implementing a restriction on overnight camping in the Snowbowl Road, Snowbowl and Leroux Springs area. Camping is still allowed at designated dispersed campsites along Forest Road 522/Freidlein Prairie Road and at “Big Camp” along Humphreys Peak trail. Day-use recreational activities such as hiking and biking are not affected. The Forest Order and Restriction Area map are posted … [Read more...] about Camping Restrictions In Place Near Snowbowl
