In this month’s article, we explore how healthy forests support a healthy economy by providing opportunities for work, enhancing tourism and enabling us all to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. Coconino County, in partnership with the Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves and Prescott National … [Read more...] about Growing Need for Forestry Products, Operations in Northern Arizona
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Flagstaff to Celebrate AZ’s Centennial Downtown
As one of the predominant buildings in Flagstaff, the Weatherford Hotel on Arizona’s very first statehood day, Feb. 14, 1912, likely hosted a gathering of well-dressed townspeople and travelers in woolen overcoats and formal hats maneuvering among the few automobiles and horse-drawn buggies. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff to Celebrate AZ’s Centennial Downtown
The Economic Impact of Camping for Northern Arizona
It has been a busy July for campers in Northern Arizona. For the government, people and businesses of Flagstaff, camping means much more than sleeping bags and s’mores. In a city surrounded by the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest, many stores are finding that the great outdoors is good … [Read more...] about The Economic Impact of Camping for Northern Arizona