Articles, reviews and news about the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Phoenix & Prescott, Arizona
Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson on Jan 24th, 2012
Share The romantic sentiment that comes with castles didn’t get left behind as early settlers traveled to the Wild West. The open land, pink sunsets, beautiful land formations and free spirit invited the opportunity for dreams to come true. Just as medieval castles were built to provide family protection, comfort and luxury, while making a statement [...]
Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon on Mar 9th, 2011
Share Today, we kick off a series we’re calling Back(pack) to Basics series with a general guide to the Grand Canyon. We’ll answer all the basic questions about visiting the Grand Canyon in a lightweight, easy-to-carry guide you can stuff in your “backpack” of web resources and maybe even visit this Natural Wonder of the [...]
Share Big news for Arizona travel; Horizon Air now flies twice daily directly into Prescott, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ via LAX. This is an important factor in Prescott and Flagstaff tourism, of course, but it also benefits Sedona, Grand Canyon and other areas because it widens the gateway to Northern Arizona for even more visitors. [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Mar 11th, 2008
Share This has been one of the best snow seasons for Arizona in many years. It would be a sin for me not to test out the fresh layers of powder snow blessing the sacred mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona. Sometimes living in Arizona, especially The Valley (Metro Phoenix), can feel a bit monotonous and even [...]
Posted in Arizona, Scottsdale, Sedona on Jan 24th, 2008
Share It’s going to be a mad house! In what state other than Arizona would there be full-blown Super Bowl parties and events hosted in at least four different cities? Between Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, & Tempe, Super Bowl XLII is going to be one massive 30 x 30 mile party. Let’s not forget the oh [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Jan 15th, 2008
Share January happens to be the time of year that many people begin planning their trips to the Grand Canyon. Who better to ask for a recommendation than someone who treks The Canyon for a living! Rob Sewell, an avid outdoors man who owns his own Grand Canyon guided tour company, wrote a small article [...]
Share Last week, KJZZ – our local National Public Radio Station – ran a daily series of stories called Space Week. Space Week shined the spotlight on Arizona’s contribution to the exploration of Mars, space tourism, healing properties of moonbeams and light pollution. Check out KJZZ.org to hear all five of the full stories.
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon on Nov 12th, 2007
Share Visitors need not be alarmed at news reports of the death of a Grand Canyon wildlife biologist thought to have been caused by Hantavirus and the plague. The man may have contracted these diseases due to direct contact with infected animals and their waste as a function of his job. The diseases are not [...]
Share PRESCOTT – A truce could be called in the age-old battle between locals and tourists as part of a new movement gaining steam in the industry. Tourism officials, politicians, park rangers, academics and others are advocating the idea of “civic tourism.” They are encouraging communities to invite tourists by creating a sense of place [...]
Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona on Mar 28th, 2006
Share A 2004 poll of domestic overnight tourists in Arizona indicated they come for a variety of reasons. Highlights from the report: What are their primary Arizona activities? Shopping, Dining & Entertainment – 41.0% Sightseeing – 33.0% Nature – 28.0% Culture – 18.0% Attractions – 17.0% Outdoor/ Sports – 12.0% As reported in The Arizona [...]
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