Tourism

Northern Arizona University’s High Country Conference Center has received a slew of industry awards in recognition of its innovation and excellence. The conference center was recently named a “Best of the West” meeting facility by Meetings Focus magazine. The prestigious award recognizes the top 50 conference centers in the western United States, western Canada and Mexico. “It’s an honor to be selected by meeting planners for this distinctive award,” saidMoses DeBord, general manager of … [Read more...] about Conference Center Winning Industry Accolades

Arizona Snowbowl and its signature ski resort friends are teaming up to offer FREE SKIING on 12 mountains and 3,913 inches of average annual snowfall to season pass holders. Through the new Powder Alliance, skiers will have access to the greatest powder stashes in the West. Participating resorts include Arizona Snowbowl, Crested Butte, Snowbasin Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Stevens Pass, Timberline, Schweitzer, China Peak, Mountain High, Mt. Hood Skibowl, Angel Fire Resort and Bridger … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Skiers Benefitting From Alliance

The Flagstaff Nordic Center is well known for its winter activities like cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, and new for this coming winter, snow bikes. But the Nordic Center is also a great place to visit during the summer. At over 8000 feet elevation and nestled in the foothills of the San Francisco Peaks the Flagstaff Nordic Center is the ideal locale to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and the heat of summer. Yes, you can relax and enjoy a siesta under the shady canopy of … [Read more...] about Bike Tour Benefitting Hot Shots

 Cycling at the Grand Canyon is not just for your super-athletic friends with zero body fat anymore. Bright Angel Bikes has bikes and tours for just about anyone who can pedal. With fresh air, clear skies, exercise and stunning scenery, Christine and Mark Germano of North Carolina found cycling at the Grand Canyon to be a great way for the whole family to unplug. “We wanted to get the boys away from [electronic] screens,” said Christine Germano about her sons Matthew, age 8, and Ryan, age 5. … [Read more...] about Spin on the Rim

  For those ready to sing the praises of summer from the mountaintops, Arizona Snowbowl’s Scenic Skyride is lifting our thoughts to the warm outdoor season with expansive views from Sedona’s Red Rocks to the Grand Canyon. Soaring above the forest, surrounded by volcanoes and looking out from the highest point in the region, the Scenic Skyride operates Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through early October. Expanded hours for Sunset Fridays will be … [Read more...] about Skyride Greeting Arizona’s Highest Mountain

Two of the region’s long-time touring companies, Pink Jeep Tours and The Papillon Group, are launching a new venture. Marrying the concept of off-road adventure tours popularized by Pink Jeep Tours with the exhilarating experience of soaring through the skies on The Papillon Group’s helicopters and airplanes, this partnership is designed to carve a new niche within the region’s tourism market. Pink Jeeps have been carrying visitors over Sedona’s red rocks for 52 years, while Papillon has been … [Read more...] about Pink Jeeps and Papillon Collaborating for Adventure

How did visitors send vacation greetings before the days of Facebook, Twitter and smartphones? They sent postcards—beautiful, colorful postcards showing where they'd been and how much they were enjoying the trip. Through September 2, Sharlot Hall Museum is presenting its popular exhibit, "Wish You Were Here: Greetings From the Canyon". Several panels illustrate vibrant postcards, stamps, post offices and people who made the Grand Canyon an exceptional tourist attraction during the late 19th … [Read more...] about Prescott Exhibit Featuring Canyon

The 23rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 8 through Saturday, June 15, 2013 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. This event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (South Rim), and Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix (North Rim), with funding from the Grand Canyon Association. Amateur astronomers from across the country will volunteer their expertise. Free slide programs will be offered and numerous … [Read more...] about Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon