Are you curious about Flagstaff’s public art? How about Route 66 or Flagstaff’s Lunar Legacy? Interested in haunted history or historic downtown? Did you know there is a Green Book historic walking tour? And, ale aficionados will absolutely love the Flagstaff Brewery Trail! You don’t need to go far to experience these extraordinary tours because they are all located right here in your hometown. You will enjoy every step with the freedom to go at your own pace. Discover Flagstaff offers free … [Read more...] about Experiencing Flagstaff’s Top Seven Self-Guided Tours
Assistance Programs Keep Breweries Hopping
Breweries in Chino Valley, Flagstaff and Cottonwood are doing well following the pandemic, with one getting help from Yavapai College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and two from the federal government’s pandemic assistance. Insurgent Brewing Co., located in Chino Valley, was selected as the SBDC’s Makeover of a Lifetime recipient. SBDC used its CARES funding to help small businesses. The selection for the makeover meant better signage, fresh paint and a sizable patio with … [Read more...] about Assistance Programs Keep Breweries Hopping
Survival Space: Flagstaff’s Pandemic Yoga Experience
As with many personal fitness and wellness businesses state-wide, yoga studios in Flagstaff have taken a pummelling during COVID-19. When the extent of the pandemic became apparent and state mandates kicked in, there was no option but to shut down in-person group yoga classes. During the past 18 months, many yoga studios switched to online platforms like Zoom and YouTube in an attempt to keep their teaching programs alive. While this might sound like it would’ve been a relatively easy fix, … [Read more...] about Survival Space: Flagstaff’s Pandemic Yoga Experience
Carrying Kayla’s Message
When Kathleen Delany went online to buy a used backpack for her upcoming trip to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, she had no idea it would become a life-changing event. Delaney is an Arizona State University graduate and commercial airline pilot stationed in California. She moved to Prescott Valley in March 2021 after being put on leave because of COVID-19, and in the aftermath of a traumatic breakup with her boyfriend. The Phoenix native previously had bought a home there for her retired … [Read more...] about Carrying Kayla’s Message
Seasonal Sipping
Winter fog hovers over the deck outside. A fire is lit and stacked logs crackle and pop as the hostess puts out a cheese, fruit and cracker tray on a side table. Four wine glasses stand ready to receive intoxicating treats from the bottle she presents. The hostess turns the distinctive gold label so her guests can read, “Carlson Creek, 2018 Rule of Three, Red Blend, Arizona,” a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes that defines the style of Cotes du Rhone wine. Her hospitality sets … [Read more...] about Seasonal Sipping
Horses, ‘Hot’ Feeds, Misconceptions
Over the years, I have worked for several horse trainers. Each barn had its own program in regard to training, routines and, of course, feed. Some trainers had their horses on schedules of feeding that entailed only forage (grass hay, alfalfa or a mixture of both) in the mornings and evenings, with “lunch” being supplement time: grain and various other supplements. Others fed forage and supplements simultaneously, morning and evening. Some fed only forage, with no supplements at all, with the … [Read more...] about Horses, ‘Hot’ Feeds, Misconceptions
Are You Managing Your Meds?
Medication management is an important service to help patients manage their prescribed medications. Patients need education on the right dosages to help them avoid the dangers of incorrect medication administration. To avoid incorrect administration, patients are taught simple strategies. Simple tips like setting an alarm may help with timing on dosages. As a nation, medication management is needed to prevent mistakes that occur daily. Here are a few facts provided by Terrace … [Read more...] about Are You Managing Your Meds?
Get Your Holiday Tree While You Can
We are all about the holidays right now. Right after we put away the Halloween candy, it’s time to think about how we are going to bring the beauty of the season into our homes. Getting that traditional centerpiece of the holiday season – a Christmas tree – may be harder this year. Between wildfires in the northwest, extreme drought and supply chain and labor issues that have beleaguered most businesses, trees will be scarce this year. Warner’s Nursery has been lucky enough to secure both … [Read more...] about Get Your Holiday Tree While You Can
Healing, Calming Pets with Reiki, Tuning Forks, Massage
Licensed massage therapist and energy healer Lori Lané says she has seen “miracles” happen when people come to her Raven’s Call Healing Center in Sedona. “One client couldn’t hear out of his left ear for three years. After one session, he could hear again.” She tells the story of others who have found relief from the pain of migraines and fibromyalgia. Her husband, Denton, was diagnosed with a brain tumor and expected to have less than two years to live. “Now, he’s cancer free,” she … [Read more...] about Healing, Calming Pets with Reiki, Tuning Forks, Massage
Busy as a Beekeeper
Buzzing from one side of Flagstaff to another, including parts of Sedona, Bellemont, Winslow and even Payson, Sweet Sting Honey Owner Adam Arp is one busy beekeeper. Growing up and working alongside his father’s accomplished 30-plus-year business, Mountain Top Honey, Arp’s beehives are transported from one site to another depending on several factors. “I start the hives in lower elevations and move to higher altitudes to follow different blooms,” said Arp. “It’s all contingent on the time … [Read more...] about Busy as a Beekeeper