On Oct. 19, for the 40th year, long distance runners and horse/rider teams will hoof it to the top of Mingus Mountain and back in the grueling Man Against Horse 50-mile race, a historic Prescott area “best kept secret.” Look for race favorites to return for the anniversary event, including four-time winner Kim Abbott with her Arabian horse “Goat,” and runners for whom this race has become a favorite. The Man Against Horse Race was founded in 1983 when Prescott runner and City Councilmember … [Read more...] about Humans Will Challenge Horses for the Fortieth Year
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Bingo: Dark Sky Brewing Company Puts the Fun in Fundraising
Every Monday night, Dark Sky Brewing Company hosts Bingo games and donates 100% of the proceeds to a nonprofit organization. In July, the establishment at 103 W. Birch Ave. in downtown Flagstaff chose the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. “We raised $1,100 to help sponsor the Dark Sky Party that happens this month,” said Dark Sky Brewing Company Community Outreach Manager Stephanie Johnson. As the name implies, Dark Sky Brewing (DSB) is a big fan and supporter of Flagstaff’s extraordinarily … [Read more...] about Bingo: Dark Sky Brewing Company Puts the Fun in Fundraising
Fall at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is Set to Take Off
This fall, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) is gearing up for a busy season. Starting in October, FLG will expand its flight schedule with one new route and several additional flights on existing routes. The updated flight schedule includes up to three daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), up to five daily flights to Phoenix (PHX), and a new, weekly seasonal flight to Los Angeles (LAX) every Saturday. These additional flights signal a positive shift for our community, reflecting progress in … [Read more...] about Fall at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is Set to Take Off
Coconino County Fair Turns Seventy-Five
In 75 years, the Coconino County Fair has been an anticipated event for locals, visitors and Northern Arizona families. The lineup of fun this year included bands, multiple fair food options, carnival rides, livestock and even camels. “I am so thankful for the Coconino County Fair,” said Carla Casciola Davis of Flagstaff. “It still carries that small town community feeling. I especially enjoyed the School Days portion. I walked through and saw a lot of students from different schools that I … [Read more...] about Coconino County Fair Turns Seventy-Five
Verde Valley Mother-Daughter Team Roll Out Bark & Bakery
From beefy burritos to vegan burgers, food trucks in Arizona have continued to gain popularity. The latest sensation on wheels is Bark & Bakery. “Right now, we are the first and only animal food truck in Arizona,” said Beth Fiscus, who runs the business with her daughter, Amanda. “Keeping our best friends, that is our dogs, healthy is vital because, let’s face it, they’re not with us very long so we want them to have the best life ever.” With that in mind, the Bark & Bakery … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Mother-Daughter Team Roll Out Bark & Bakery
Kahtoola Celebrates 25 Years of Adventure
Whether scaling an icy spire, hiking in a snowstorm or running into a grocery store on a wintry Flagstaff day, Kahtoola has been providing packable traction of varying degrees to help outdoor enthusiasts stick their steps. The Flagstaff-based company, famous for MICROspikes and known worldwide for its “stretch-on traction” products, is marking 25 years in business this month and founder/inventor Danny Giovale is every bit as excited as the day he saw his KTS Hiking Crampons displayed in Mountain … [Read more...] about Kahtoola Celebrates 25 Years of Adventure
Clarkdale Kayak Offers Cool Summertime Heat Relief on the Verde
The personality of the Verde River springs to life through the stories, musings and history recited by Clarkdale Kayak Company owner and founder Scott Buckley on his daily river tours. A kayak cruise down Arizona’s only free-flowing river offers a wonderland of cascading ripples and gently flowing waters that casts a spell on visitors as they ramble down the 3.5 miles from TAPCO (The Arizona Power Company) to Tuzigoot. With herons cautiously eyeing you while hunting for food and clusters of … [Read more...] about Clarkdale Kayak Offers Cool Summertime Heat Relief on the Verde
Keeping the Heart of Downtown Beating
It often feels like Christmas in July for mountain town businesses when refreshing high country temperatures lure locals and tourists to Flagstaff’s historic downtown. “There’s a reason summer seems so vibrant and hectic,” said Lisa Lamberson, owner of Mountain Sports Flagstaff and Bright Side Bookshop, both on North San Francisco Street downtown. “We see sales that rival the busy holiday season, and it’s a crucial period for the survival and success of any independent business in Flagstaff.” … [Read more...] about Keeping the Heart of Downtown Beating
Flag Store’s Main Product Revered, Never Out of Style
Robert Newman has the kind of store that attracts vexillologists, that is, people who study flags. It also appeals to just good, patriotic Prescottonians and Americans. Newman owns Flags Galore and More just off State Route 69 at Diamond Drive in between Prescott and Prescott Valley. The store sells flags of all stars, stripes and colors: American, Arizona, other states and nations, military branches and sports teams. A 3-by-5-foot polyester American flag, made in the United States, costs … [Read more...] about Flag Store’s Main Product Revered, Never Out of Style
Babbitt Ranches Offers Western-Style Respite at Colt Sale
They are police officers, social workers, ranchers and rodeo competitors from all over the Southwest – like Rough Rock, Cottonwood, Tuba City, Flagstaff, Chino Valley, Kingman, Prescott Valley and Albuquerque – who gathered in Northern Arizona on the second Saturday of July. One group of relatives drove from Ohio. Some came to buy, many came to watch but most came for the fellowship and experience of this traditional summertime gathering at a Western working ranch in the serenity of Northern … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Offers Western-Style Respite at Colt Sale