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‘A Walk in the Park’ with Bestselling Author Kevin Fedarko 

June 9, 2025 By FBN Leave a Comment

Sharing stories and insights from his latest book, “A Walk in the Park,” New York Times bestselling author and outdoor adventurer Kevin Fedarko captivated the audience at the Grand Canyon Visitor Theater in late April, during an event hosted by the Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC). “A Walk in The Park” is an authentically personal account of Fedarko’s challenging and at times brutal 750-mile hike through the Grand Canyon with award-winning photographer, filmmaker and author Peter … [Read more...] about ‘A Walk in the Park’ with Bestselling Author Kevin Fedarko 

Filed Under: Business Calendar, Local News, Sedona, Tourism, Williams, Winslow Tagged With: A Walk in the Park, Business, grand canyon, Grand Canyon Conservancy, Grand Canyon Visitor Theater, Kevin Fedarko, Tourism

Banking on the Grand Canyon

June 9, 2025 By FBN Leave a Comment

Businesspeople, residents and local leaders gathered in Tusayan, Wednesday, May 21, to discuss the return of banking services to the Grand Canyon. Pinnacle Bank Regional President Greg Behn and other bank representatives hosted the gathering to explore banking options with the community, including opening a branch in the rural town near the South Rim and installing ATM Live services, which would allow customers to speak with a teller virtually.    The initiative aims to improve financial … [Read more...] about Banking on the Grand Canyon

Filed Under: Business, Sedona, Tourism, Williams, Winslow Tagged With: Business, grand canyon, Tourism, Tusayan

A Passion for the Outdoors, Adventure, Travel

December 9, 2024 By FBN Leave a Comment

From the base camp of Mt. Everest to the floor of the Grand Canyon, Helen Ranney is doing everything she can to have fun working, traveling and spending time with her husband, world-renowned geologist and author Wayne Ranney. In addition to her many roles as wife, mother of three adult children, grandmother of eight and great-grandmother, Helen has worked for Arizona Highways as sales manager and the Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) as director of marketing and associate director of philanthropy. … [Read more...] about A Passion for the Outdoors, Adventure, Travel

Filed Under: Community Profile, FBN Spotlight Tagged With: grand canyon, Helen Ranney

Grand Canyon Conservancy Hears of Grand Adventure

June 8, 2024 By FBN Leave a Comment

Award-winning photographer, filmmaker and author Pete McBride served as the keynote speaker for the Grand Canyon Conservancy’s (GCC) Grand Gathering 2024.    Held at the Shrine of the Ages on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the event attracted members from around the country. They were treated to an informative and entertaining slide show by McBride, followed by a book-signing of his latest book, “The Colorado River: Chasing Water.”  “It was an inspiring kick-off to the 2024 Grand Gathering … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Conservancy Hears of Grand Adventure

Filed Under: Business, Education, Local News, Sedona, Tourism, Williams, Winslow Tagged With: grand canyon, Grand Canyon Conservancy, Pete McBride

Women Wranglers Lead the Mule Pack at the Grand Canyon

December 12, 2023 By FBN

The mules at the Xanterra Travel Collection Grand Canyon South Rim Mule Operations are trained for a women’s touch, because all of the trail guide wranglers at the Grand Canyon are women.   Although it hasn’t been documented, this might be historic. “As far as I know, it’s the first time for an all-woman trail guide team of wranglers. It’s very unique,” said Grand Canyon South Rim Mule Operations Manager John Berry. “It’s also the first time I’ve been a boss of an all-woman trail guide … [Read more...] about Women Wranglers Lead the Mule Pack at the Grand Canyon

Filed Under: Business, Local News, Sedona, Tourism, Williams, Winslow Tagged With: grand canyon, Xanterra

Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy

August 9, 2023 By FBN

It’s a niche Flagstaff industry that does much of its work navigating the Colorado River rapids of Grand Canyon. The outdoor-adventure outfitters who guide 20,000 passengers annually through the canyon’s whitewater turbulence also generate hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars for Flagstaff’s economy. Discover Flagstaff Director Trace Ward says Grand Canyon is the number one driver of visitors to Northern Arizona. “With this comes a tapestry of services and activities … [Read more...] about Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy

Filed Under: Business, Local News, Sedona, Tourism, Williams, Winslow Tagged With: Colorado River, grand canyon, Grand Canyon River Outfitters, Lake Powell, National Park Service

NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate

August 9, 2023 By FBN

Northern Arizona University is capitalizing on the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding natural beauty, including the Grand Canyon and Sedona, to grow its sports media program. Starting this fall semester, NAU is offering a Sports and Adventure Media undergraduate certificate in the School of Communication. “How can we be different? What will set us apart and make us unique?” School of Communication Associate Professor of Practice Rory Faust asked himself as he thought of ways to expand the … [Read more...] about NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: college sports, education, Flagstaff, grand canyon, NASCAR, NAU, northern arizona university

Williams Judge Takes a Break from Courtroom on Honey Creek Farm

August 9, 2023 By FBN

Feeling as comfortable on the bench as he does officiating a wedding at the edge of the Grand Canyon, Williams Justice Court Judge Rob Krombeen says he is living the sweet life, literally, tending to Honey Creek Farm. “I feel we are living the sweet life because of the fruitful contributions we make toward sustainable farming on our property and the relationships we build with our customers as we improve their quality of life through the products we provide,” he said. Judge Krombeen and … [Read more...] about Williams Judge Takes a Break from Courtroom on Honey Creek Farm

Filed Under: Community Profile, FBN Spotlight, Sedona, Tourism, Williams, Winslow Tagged With: grand canyon, Honey Creek Farm, Williams Justice Court Judge Rob Krombeen

Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon

May 10, 2023 By FBN

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 low, at the National Park Service Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) Symposium last month at Grand Canyon National Park. Other sessions included presentations from park staff about downhill injuries, … [Read more...] about Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon

Filed Under: Business, Local News, Sedona, Tourism Tagged With: Bright Angel, Emeritus Stan Lindstedt, grand canyon, grand canyon national park, Hiking Grand Canyon, National Park Service Preventive Search and Rescue, North Country Health Care, PSAR, South Kaibab, South Rim Grand Canyon

Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place

August 4, 2022 By FBN

With all the vibrancy of a high country monsoon thunderstorm, the lobby of Hyatt Place is electric with excitement. Travelers in hiking gear, tourists meeting with outfitter guides, foodies savoring mango habanero tofu street tacos and locals enjoying prickly pear margaritas rimmed with black lava salt all seem to be in their happy place. This high desert haven is perched above the expansive Page/Grand Canyon/Lake Powell zone, known as the Grand Circle, where stone can be swirled into … [Read more...] about Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place

Filed Under: Business, Local News, Tourism Tagged With: Antelope Canyon, grand canyon, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Place Page Lake Powell, Lake Powel, page

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