Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units across the country in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with fee-free entry into the park on Monday, January 20, 2014. In addition, Flagstaff Area National Monuments will be joining national park units around the country, waiving entrance fees, in recognition of MLK's civil rights efforts. Entrance fees will be waived for all visitors to Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon and Wupatki National Monuments … [Read more...] about Fee Free Day at Grand Canyon and Monuments
Tourism
Snowbowl Offering Free Ski Packages
Just as two Norwegian brothers introduced Flagstaff to skiing 100 years ago, Arizona Snowbowl is doing it again, ringing in the New Year and Learn to Ski Month with 500 FREE skiing and snowboarding packages, plus 500 discounted packages, starting Monday, Jan. 6. During the winter of 1914-1915, Flagstaff had six feet of snow. So, Ole and Pete Solberg made a pair of skis out of pinewood and Ole took a run down Observatory Hill. Local historian Jane Jackson says two girls witnessed … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Offering Free Ski Packages
Twin Arrows Casino Being Honored
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is receiving the “Tribal Enterprise of the Year” award for its outstanding performance in 2013 and the successful launch of its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona (AICCAZ) will present NNGE CEO Derrick Watchman the prestigious award at the Annual Holiday Business Awards Luncheon today. “We are honored to be recognized by our peers for the quality of work and amount of work we have done at … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Casino Being Honored
CVB Releasing Snow Play Map
The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau has developed a northern Arizona Snow play Map, both an English and Spanish version, for visitors to use when seeking winter recreation options in the north country. The map includes directions to various locations, as well as alternate routes to use in order to avoid congestion during busy days. The map is available within the Winter Recreation section on the CVB website at www.flagstaffarizona.org/winter-recreationto either view or as a … [Read more...] about CVB Releasing Snow Play Map
Thousands Expected For Pine Cone Drop
The seeds of one of Flagstaff’s established holiday-time community traditions can be found in a legacy. Sam Green and Henry Taylor took over The Weatherford Hotel not only to preserve it and return it to viability but also to honor its namesake, a relatively unheralded figure of Flagstaff’s early days. “When we found out more about John Weatherford and his role in the community, it meant a lot to us,” said Green. “The Pine Cone Drop has really made people recognize ‘Weatherford,’ the place … [Read more...] about Thousands Expected For Pine Cone Drop
Visitors Enjoying Tundra Wolves at Bearizona
Officials at Bearizona, in Williams, Arizona just west of Flagstaff, say visitors are enjoying the Tundra Wolves and other wildlife in the park. Visitors are invited year round to the park, where people observe wildlife from their vehicles. Bison, bighorn sheep, wolves and bear cubs are available for viewing at Bearizona, from 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. … [Read more...] about Visitors Enjoying Tundra Wolves at Bearizona
What Snowmaking Is All About
In a high desert mountain environment, the art of snowmaking becomes a saving grace, allowing a ski area to provide a consistent winter season and product for guests, businesses and employees. In the West, some 91 percent of winter resorts utilize snowmaking. Besides the 500 winter employees at Arizona Snowbowl, snowmaking also benefits Flagstaff’s winter economy, as visitors can make plans ahead of time to ski or snowboard and stay longer in town without depending on the weather. It also … [Read more...] about What Snowmaking Is All About
There’s No Business Like Snow Business
For Aspen Sports Owner Jerry McLaughlin, selling outdoor sports equipment, for which much of it depends on a commodity that melts, is challenging. But this year, with Arizona Snowbowl’s ability to make snow, a projected opening day of Friday, Nov. 29, and the expectation of at least a four-month skiing and snowboarding season, McLaughlin says retail businesses like his should experience more stability. “It’s a relief. We’ve definitely ramped up the inventory this year,” he said. “In 25 years … [Read more...] about There’s No Business Like Snow Business
Twin Arrows Achieving Recognition
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is honored to announce its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located 20 minutes east of Flagstaff, Ariz. was recognized as a top Casino Resort Destination Facility in Arizona by Experience AZ Magazine readers. The stunning 267,000-square-foot facility that showcases Navajo culture and original artworks throughout the property had its grand opening on May 24, 2013. Approximately 30,000 readers voted on experienceazonline.com for their favorite Arizona … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Achieving Recognition
Tourism Steady Despite Cardinals Flight
With the chill of autumn in the air and winter on its way, Flagstaff business owners, hoteliers, and restaurateurs are now able to reflect on the recently concluded summer tourism season. Although the skiing and snowboarding seasons that are yet to come traditionally provide Flagstaff with the vast majority of its tourist-based economic activity, visitation to the area during the summer months provides the city with a much-needed cushion in the event of snowfall declines. A review of data … [Read more...] about Tourism Steady Despite Cardinals Flight