The first in a series of four events celebrating overlanding is scheduled for May 17-19 at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff. Overland Expo West organizers say overlanding is defined as when consumers travel by vehicle, focusing on exploration and adventure, where the journey is at the heart of the experience. Overlanding is not new. Event representatives say what has changed is its accessibility and affordability. “It is attracting a new generation of adventure-seekers to hit the open … [Read more...] about Overland Expo West Coming to Flagstaff
Paul James Babbitt Jr. 1941-2024
Paul James Babbitt, Jr., died at home at 10:08 a.m., April 4, 2024, surrounded by his family and listening to the Tennessee Waltz, following a long battle with cancer. He was 83. His family says, “He left as he lived, gently, gracefully and thoughtfully. Without fuss.” Mr. Babbitt was committed to a life of public service, from serving in the Army to leading Flagstaff and Northern Arizona as Mayor, Councilmember and Coconino County Supervisor. Among his many volunteer roles, he was a … [Read more...] about Paul James Babbitt Jr. 1941-2024
Wednesdays at the Weatherford
When Texas businessman John W. Weatherford opened the doors of his grand hotel, a Victorian marvel, among the shanties in downtown Flagstaff on the first day of the new year of the new century, he created volumes of interest from a cast of characters who were writing new chapters in the Arizona Territory. Presidents, scientists, artists, ranchers, lumberjacks, those who maintained the law along with some who broke it, became hotel guests playing out colorful roles in Flagstaff’s early history. … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at the Weatherford
GC Railway Honored as Flagstaff’s Green Business of the Year
The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has recognized Grand Canyon Railway as its Green Business of the Year. The recently presented award, now in its third year, recognizes local businesses and non-profits that reduce operational impacts on the environment. “We hear from our business community frequently about how much they’re doing to preserve our environment and keep our quality of life high here in Flagstaff,” said Julie Pastrick, Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce president and … [Read more...] about GC Railway Honored as Flagstaff’s Green Business of the Year
New Hope for Pulmonary Patients
Liz Grobsmith of Flagstaff was very pleased. Master Chorale of Flagstaff had just presented Judas Maccabaeus, an oratorio in three parts composed by George Frederic Handel, in concert March 2 in Northern Arizona University’s Ardrey Auditorium. “I sang like a bird,” recalled Grobsmith, an alto who has sung with Master Chorale for 21 years. “I’m singing better than I have in decades. It’s really been life altering for me.” Her singing triumph was made possible by the progress she has made in … [Read more...] about New Hope for Pulmonary Patients
The Rebirth of a Beloved Burger Joint
Diced jalapenos. Sweet potato fries. Pepper jack cheese. Chipotle mayo. Pico de Gallo. Thin-mint milkshakes. Grilled onions. Root beer floats. Green chiles. Yum, and welcome to the world of Flagstaff’s beloved burger joint – Mama B’s, formerly Mama Burger. Established in 2009 and enjoying years of popularity, the restaurant re-emerged March 5 from an 18-month hiatus for a complete remodel of the restaurant’s building on North Fort Valley Road. “We had our last day in July 2022,” said … [Read more...] about The Rebirth of a Beloved Burger Joint
Realtors Navigating a Change in the Real Estate Landscape
Realtors and real estate brokers are striving to understand and prepare for the impact of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) agreement that will change the way homes are bought and sold starting in July. Previously, sophisticated homebuyers and sellers understood the rules: Real estate agents on each side of the transaction would be paid for their work through commissions, a percentage of the sale, which would be taken out of the funds going to the home seller when the house was … [Read more...] about Realtors Navigating a Change in the Real Estate Landscape
Realtors Promote Prescott’s ‘Most Picturesque Estate’
Positioned atop the mountains in Hassayampa Prescott, an 8,639-square-foot estate is being called “the epitome of elegance” by realtors at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, with “every window offering breathtaking views, and every room exuding comfort through elegant design,” says the promotional material. “Hassayampa Masterpiece,” as it’s being called, is “the star” of the firm’s gallery of Prescott homes, priced at $4,995,000. “The epitome of refined living, Hassayampa Masterpiece is … [Read more...] about Realtors Promote Prescott’s ‘Most Picturesque Estate’
Early Culinary Training Helped Kimberly McClure Create Mama Kim’s Kitchen
Sitting on a stool in her Granny Essie’s kitchen, eyeing every move her grandmother made, was how the owner and chef of Mama Kim’s Kitchen, Kimberly McClure, fell in love with the concept of cooking. “My Granny Essie grew up on a farm in a very small town near Little Rock, Arkansas, where she learned to make everything from scratch,” she said. A native Arizonan, McClure was born in Phoenix in 1959. Through the years, she lived with her Granny Essie and would help her in the kitchen with … [Read more...] about Early Culinary Training Helped Kimberly McClure Create Mama Kim’s Kitchen
Historic Hotel Adds Lobby Bar
Heading south from Gurley Street, there’s no risk of going thirsty on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row, which boasts a handful of lively watering holes down the block: Matt’s Saloon, The Palace, Jersey Lilly’s, 1881 Spirits, the Bird Cage, and starting with Hotel St. Michael’s Lobby Bar at the northern end on the 100 block of South Montezuma Street. The Lobby Bar is a calm, spacious room with enough easy chairs and sofas for 60 guests and still some elbow room. Quiet conversation is a virtue … [Read more...] about Historic Hotel Adds Lobby Bar