Spring is officially here, and there is no better time for Flagstaff locals to take advantage of their City of Seven Wonders and the amazing cultural and geological attractions that make this a special place to live. Visitors from around the world plan trips of a lifetime to see things like Grand … [Read more...] about Exploring the City of Seven Wonders
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Grand Canyon Conservancy Announces Katrina Bloemsma as COO
Grand Canyon Conservancy has selected Katrina Bloemsma as its next chief operating officer. Previously, Bloemsma served on the senior leadership team of REI Experiences, a division of REI Co-op. There, she re-engineered the division’s operating model to increase customer engagement and support … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Conservancy Announces Katrina Bloemsma as COO
Grand Celebration of Art
About the only thing better than a picture of the Grand Canyon is a painting, and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s 15th Annual Celebration of Art (CoA) showcased 24 selected artists painting “en plein air” (outside on location) along the South Rim. The week-long event and fundraiser had an audience of … [Read more...] about Grand Celebration of Art
Grand Canyon Train Picks Up Steam After Pandemic Setback
This past winter, while icy roads cut vehicle traffic to Grand Canyon 22% in the first quarter, Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) powered through all the snow with a 5% increase in ridership. Train travelers were treated to a snow-blanketed South Rim and photographers scored images of a century-old … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Train Picks Up Steam After Pandemic Setback
Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon
Hikers often misjudge Grand Canyon treks, says Dr. Tom Myers of North Country Healthcare. “They either overestimate what they think they can do or underestimate the wilderness.” Myers discussed heat illness and hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too … [Read more...] about Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon
From Earth to Space and into NightVisions
Sculptor Joseph McShane’s style might be considered other worldly. He has engaged outer space and the sun to co-create with him and is the first artist to have his work leave the planet and travel with astronauts on board the Space Shuttle. A photograph of his piece, S.P.A.C.E., will be part of … [Read more...] about From Earth to Space and into NightVisions
The Last Large Parcel of Private Land in Northern Arizona Goes into Escrow
One of the largest privately owned parcels of land in the cool pines of Northern Arizona is currently in escrow and scheduled to close this year. Located in Williams, just 30 minutes from Flagstaff in Coconino County, the 500 acres are owned by Valley entrepreneur Max Biegert, who spent 85 … [Read more...] about The Last Large Parcel of Private Land in Northern Arizona Goes into Escrow
Practicing Management by Walking Around
Edward Keable has had a lot of switchbacks he has had to conquer as the new Superintendent of the Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP), but without hesitation, he acknowledges that his new position is a “dream job.” “When I was offered this position, it took me less than a second to say yes,” he … [Read more...] about Practicing Management by Walking Around
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges has New Leader
Hiking rim to rim of the Grand Canyon is impressive; hiking rim to rim and back again is even better and only one minor feat that Mia Bell has undertaken in her life. After working for Xanterra for more than 35 years, there is no doubt she has climbed another challenging trail that has led to her … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon National Park Lodges has New Leader
Grand Canyon Recognizing Military
On Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 19), Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga issued the park’s first two American the Beautiful Passes for Military to Sergeants Lozier and Morse of Camp Navajo west of Flagstaff. “Grand Canyon National Park is proud to recognize the … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Recognizing Military