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 … [Read more...] about Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy
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NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
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 … [Read more...] about NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
Williams Judge Takes a Break from Courtroom on Honey Creek Farm
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 … [Read more...] about Williams Judge Takes a Break from Courtroom on Honey Creek Farm
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
Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place
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 … [Read more...] about Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place
Architect Mary Colter’s Legacy Captured in Stone
She was tough, funny, fearless, dogmatic, imaginative, and her Grand Canyon architectural marvels continue to intrigue historians and fascinate visitors, including the only inner canyon lodging facility, Phantom Ranch, which turned 100 years old this year. Meet Mary Jane Elizabeth Colter, born in … [Read more...] about Architect Mary Colter’s Legacy Captured in Stone
Navigating with Purpose
Lava Falls Rapid is white-water fierce. It is, by far, the most famous and daunting rapid on the mighty Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. It comes up after a nice calm stretch of laid-back, almost complacent, floating. Most wouldn’t even notice the distant spray and subtle splashing up ahead. But … [Read more...] about Navigating with Purpose
Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
Event planners are busier than ever and, not surprisingly, smaller weddings have taken the lead, especially in Northern Arizona. “We’ve had a lot of micro-weddings of 50 people or less since March this year,” said Nancy Bewley, owner of Prescott-based Luella House Weddings and the soon-to-open … [Read more...] about Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
Enjoying the Ride
Thinking about surfing in Northern Arizona may sound a bit unusual, but according to outdoor recreationist Nicolas Sutherland, riding his Soledaddy Longboard here “is the closest you can get to riding the ocean waves.” “I heard about Soledaddy Longboards at Aspen Sports,” said Sutherland. “The … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Ride
Living and Promoting Adventure
Working at the historic El Tovar Hotel on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and eventually heading downhill to Phantom Ranch to work for six years was the plan Romy Murphy had for making it to the top. Now, claiming two titles, general manager of Pink Jeep Tours Grand Canyon and president of the … [Read more...] about Living and Promoting Adventure
