It’s hot cocoa season in Arizona’s Winter Wonderland and Flagstaff is anticipating a variety of snow-capped special events to bring together locals and welcome thousands of visitors to our mountain town for the holidays. Following in the footsteps of the fall Leaf-ometer that motivates locals and visitors alike to view the vibrant colors of autumn in select locations, the Snow-ometer is similar and serves as a resource that provides visitors and locals options for responsible snow play. … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Winter Wonderland Glistens with Holiday Festivities
Ryan Randazzo
Wipe the Smile ON Your Face: Local Chefs Sharing Holiday Recipes
November is more than pumpkin spice. It’s a time to celebrate with friends and family, and there’s no better way to do that than with a great home-cooked meal. We turned to some of the local Flagstaff chefs that thrive in our high-mountain town to help provide inspiration this holiday season. Flagstaff relishes in culinary delights year-round, with more than 200 restaurants, including eight award-winning craft brewers and four James Beard semifinalists. These restaurateurs, brewers, … [Read more...] about Wipe the Smile ON Your Face: Local Chefs Sharing Holiday Recipes
Voters Will Decide Whether to Renew Flagstaff’s BBB Tax with Proposition 487
Flagstaff voters will have an opportunity to preserve the bed, board and beverage tax on their November ballot, allowing the city to continue investing in parks, beautification, arts, sciences, festivals, economic development and other initiatives. Proposition 487 on the ballot will ask voters whether to continue collecting the 2% BBB tax through June 2043. Without a renewal, the tax will expire in 2028. The tax is paid by people who stay in hotels, motels, short-term rentals and campgrounds, … [Read more...] about Voters Will Decide Whether to Renew Flagstaff’s BBB Tax with Proposition 487
Summer is Festival Season in Flagstaff
It’s time to break out the paper calendar, the chalkboard hanging on a cupboard door, the digital planner on a smartphone, or whatever tool you use to track special dates, because from now through October, there’s a special event or festival almost every week in Flagstaff. Festival season, as summer is often called here in the high-elevation mountain town, is a special time of year when visitors from the scorching-hot parts of the state flock to the cool, pine-scented shade of Flagstaff. And … [Read more...] about Summer is Festival Season in Flagstaff
Honoring National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week
The travel industry is a major pillar in Northern Arizona’s economy, and that contribution to the community is celebrated each year in May during National Travel and Tourism Week. Discover Flagstaff is putting its own spin on the May 19-25 celebration by dubbing it National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week, reflecting the important community values we want visitors to be aware of in our city. Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas with a focus on protecting and learning about those … [Read more...] about Honoring National Travel and Eco-Tourism Week
Exploring the City of Seven Wonders
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 Canyon National Park in this part of our state. The people who call Flagstaff home don’t have to renew their passport to see this natural wonder. They can do it with a 90-minute drive. March and … [Read more...] about Exploring the City of Seven Wonders