With summer heating up in Arizona, survival instructor Cody Lundin is well aware of how quickly a day hike can turn into an emergency situation. Having taught survival skills to thousands of people – ages 7 to 80 – for more than 30 years from his Prescott-based Aboriginal Living Skills School, Lundin is “deadly serious” about survival. Along with his many courses, he now offers a playful, yet informative, variety show. Like a good daypack, “The Survival Show with Cody Lundin” is neatly packed, … [Read more...] about Wilderness Expert Cody Lundin Offers ‘The Survival Show’
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Ramada Inn Chain has Roots on Flagstaff’s Route 66
Bill Isbell had a front-row seat to the founding of what became the Ramada Inn chain 70 years ago with development of a hotel at the crossroads of Route 66 and Highway 89 in Flagstaff. Isbell, now 88 and living in Phoenix, was a teenager when he made a small investment with his father, Marion, and other investors to develop roadside motels. That included the Bagdad Inn in Las Vegas, along with Flamingo, Sahara and Hiway House motels. But it was the Ramada name and concept that became a … [Read more...] about Ramada Inn Chain has Roots on Flagstaff’s Route 66
Calli Salcido is the owner of Flagstaff Roofing
Working in a predominantly man’s world didn’t keep third-generation roofer Calli Salcido from climbing to the top. “I’ve been around roofing since I was a young girl,” said Salcido, owner of Flagstaff Roofing. “When my dad took over the business from my grandfather, he taught my three siblings and me the art of roofing, but I never thought it would be my career. My focus after high school was softball. I was an athlete and earned a full scholarship to Oklahoma State.” Salcido’s hometown of … [Read more...] about Calli Salcido is the owner of Flagstaff Roofing
Go Nuts!
Participating in a demanding extracurricular FIRST robotics competition this year, 22 students at Coconino High School in Flagstaff labored to produce a unique product, “Euclid,” a sophisticated, high-tech robot that weighs just under 100 pounds. Beyond just the robot, all their efforts paid off this spring when the high school’s CocoNuts robotics team won the prestigious FIRST Championship Impact Award during the 2024 FIRST Robotics Competition Championship event, from April 17-20 in Houston, … [Read more...] about Go Nuts!
Grand Canyon Conservancy Hears of Grand Adventure
Award-winning photographer, filmmaker and author Pete McBride served as the keynote speaker for the Grand Canyon Conservancy’s (GCC) Grand Gathering 2024. Held at the Shrine of the Ages on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the event attracted members from around the country. They were treated to an informative and entertaining slide show by McBride, followed by a book-signing of his latest book, “The Colorado River: Chasing Water.” “It was an inspiring kick-off to the 2024 Grand Gathering … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Conservancy Hears of Grand Adventure
Cocodona Ultramarathon Tests Runners Across 250 Grueling Miles
A sliver of moon hid on the predawn horizon as hundreds of runners lined up in Black Canyon City for the start of the Cocodona 250 footrace to Flagstaff. It was windy and 40 degrees at 5 a.m. on Monday, May 6. Watches set, the pack burst out of the starting chute down a dusty trail, headlamps bobbing as they took the first turn. The well-trained runners then climbed the first of many hills on the way to Crown King, Prescott, Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Sedona, Munds Park, Walnut Canyon, … [Read more...] about Cocodona Ultramarathon Tests Runners Across 250 Grueling Miles
Stepping into Visibility with a Broken Foot
Two-time best-selling author Christina Daves teaches entrepreneurs and business owners how to get their products and services noticed. Through her business, PR for Anyone, and together with her clients, she has received more than a billion views and more than $100 million in sales from free publicity – often appearing with celebrity hosts such as Hoda Kotb and Steve Harvey. However, public relations was not something she went to school for and she didn’t have experience in marketing, … [Read more...] about Stepping into Visibility with a Broken Foot
Coconino Scroll Decorates Airport-Area Fence with Beauty, History, Culture
More than two dozen community members gathered at Pulliam Airport on May 24 to dedicate the Coconino Scroll, a decorative steel fence near the airport’s economy parking lot. This whimsical display consists of decorative steel designs embedded with colorful stained-glass elements that celebrate the history, environment and culture of Flagstaff and its surroundings. The Coconino Scroll is the latest addition to the community’s 40 public art pieces that highlight Flagstaff’s rich cultural and … [Read more...] about Coconino Scroll Decorates Airport-Area Fence with Beauty, History, Culture
Subaru Raffle to Support Veterans
Calling all adventurers, community supporters and Subaru enthusiasts: Findlay Subaru Prescott is raffling off a new 2025 Subaru Forester. Tickets are $100 and money raised in this fundraising event will support programs and services through the Jerome S. Cranke Prescott Valley American Legion Post #140. From assisting veterans and military families to supporting community initiatives and disaster relief efforts, Findlay Subaru Prescott representatives say raffle participants will make a tangible … [Read more...] about Subaru Raffle to Support Veterans
Five Ways to Make Your Life Louder Than Your Inner Critic
So many of us walk around with a mean girl or guy or disembodied voice in our heads that is so quick to judge us harshly or agree with or at least strongly consider any negative words that come our way. And while it’s probably a healthy trait to have a constant monitor looking over our shoulder to see if what we are doing is actually helpful, noble, caring or our best, it can be crippling, too, if we don’t keep that noise in check. That’s why I’ve started to notice how to live with that inner … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Make Your Life Louder Than Your Inner Critic