From the dirt to the treetops, scientists study samples as bacteria, DNA and insects may all be part of the formula for resilient trees in a changing climate In a School of Forestry lab at Northern Arizona University, scientists are carefully unfolding large tropical leaves, examining exotic beetles and growing colorful fungus in petri dishes. The research is part of an international effort to give Panama’s dry tropical forests a fighting chance for future survival, and Panamanians the … [Read more...] about NAU Researchers Searching for Best Trees to Re-Populate Panama Forest
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Reveling in Real Time Reviews
Couple brings Silicon Valley technology and jobs to the mountains of Northern Arizona When you think about technology and big business, most people think of large cities and prime locations, such as Silicon Valley located in the Bay Area of California. But is the Silicon Valley’s dominance in tech innovation coming to an end? Inc.com says small town America is poised to become the next Silicon Valley. What is changing? Location is becoming less about being connected to an office and more … [Read more...] about Reveling in Real Time Reviews
Golfers Practicing Pilates to Improve Movement, Reduce Chance of Injury
Each day, thousands of people around the world grab their clubs and take to the green grass to play a round of golf. In fact, the National Golf Foundation reports there are more than 25 million golfers worldwide. The highest percentage of golfers are age 50 and older, followed by those ages 30 to 49. Regardless of age, one thing is for sure: amateur golfers are a unique breed of athlete. Most weekend or day-off-from-work swingers go from their car to the green without any thought about their … [Read more...] about Golfers Practicing Pilates to Improve Movement, Reduce Chance of Injury
Ron Getto—Cleaning Up the Strikes
Ron Getto has two Ivy League college degrees and has spent 22 years on Wall Street. So, one might wonder, what brought the Starlite Lanes owner to Flagstaff? His career path has not been smooth. In fact, there were some pretty big bumps along the way. Getto was born and raised in New York. He attended Columbia University as an undergrad and a graduate student in its business school. In 1986, he pursued a career on Wall Street, which he described as “spectacular.” He was happy there … [Read more...] about Ron Getto—Cleaning Up the Strikes
Annual Hopi Festival Celebrating 84 Years
More than 100 award-winning artists and presenters from the Hopi villages in Northern Arizona will bring cultural traditions and talents to the Museum of Northern Arizona for the 84th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MNA is located at 3101 N. Fort Valley Road in Flagstaff. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $8 students, American Indians (10+ with tribal affiliation) and youth 10-17. Children under 10 are free. Weekend passes … [Read more...] about Annual Hopi Festival Celebrating 84 Years
Enduring Flagstaff Businesses Honored for Economic Impact
Six long-time Flagstaff businesses have been thanked by the City of Flagstaff for choosing Flagstaff as their place of doing business and recognized for their contributions in employment, education, philanthropy and prosperity. In a standing-room only Flagstaff City Council meeting last month, a proclamation from the Mayor Coral Evans’s office was presented by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan declaring May 8-12 as Economic Development Week, acknowledging Babbitt Ranches, Lowell Observatory, Northern … [Read more...] about Enduring Flagstaff Businesses Honored for Economic Impact
AZ Snowbowl Chairlift Open
Arizona's highest scenic chairlift is open at Arizona Snowbowl, with daily scenic chairlift rides, plus other fun events. Arizona's highest chairlift, the scenic Agassiz Triple Chairlift at Arizona Snowbowl reaches an elevation of 11,500 feet, providing a vertical drop of 2,000 feet. The scenic ride is approximately 25 minutes long in each direction. View of North Rim of the Grand Canyon, about one thousand vertical feet of the face. Why is it so visible? The North Rim is about one thousand … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Chairlift Open
New ‘Zoo’ Keeper Making Changes
Flagstaff resident Mary Butwinick is making big changes at the Museum Club. She and her fiancé, Bret Rios, purchased the iconic Route 66 establishment, affectionately known as “The Zoo,” in March. “We aren’t the owners, we are just honored to be part of her history and to take care of her,” Butwinick said. “I hadn’t planned on buying a bar, but when I saw this place, I knew this was where I was supposed to be. I call her, ‘this old girl’ and now I get to be part of her history. “It is a … [Read more...] about New ‘Zoo’ Keeper Making Changes
New Name, New Space for Assault Victims
The Northern Arizona Care and Services After Assault (NACASA), previously known as the Northern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, has moved into a new, larger area at North Country HealthCare’s Fourth Street location. Local and state leaders, law enforcement officers, physicians, staff members, nurses, social workers and volunteers gathered in February to unveil the new space. “We care for those who have been extremely traumatized and injured, often by someone they know,” said Jennifer … [Read more...] about New Name, New Space for Assault Victims
Breathing New Life into Meteor City Trading Post
One of a number of symbols of bygone days along historic Route 66 in Northern Arizona, today only rickety structures, rubble and graffiti mark the spot where Meteor City used to reign supreme as a must-see stop for fans of the legendary Mother Road. The Meteor City Trading Post, named in honor of the nearby Meteor or Barringer Crater, is the first of three Route 66-inspired roadside attractions located only a few miles apart along a 30-mile stretch west on Interstate 40 from Winslow to … [Read more...] about Breathing New Life into Meteor City Trading Post