Articles, reviews and news about the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Phoenix & Prescott, Arizona
Posted in Arizona on Mar 11th, 2008
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 look [...]
Posted in Arizona on Jan 24th, 2008
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 so [...]
Posted in Arizona on Jan 15th, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in Arizona on Nov 20th, 2007
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 on Nov 12th, 2007
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 [...]
Posted in Arizona on Apr 5th, 2006
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 that revolves [...]
Posted in Arizona on Mar 28th, 2006
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 Republic 03/18/06. Source: D.K. Shifflet for the Arizona [...]
Posted in Arizona on Mar 8th, 2006
People looking for a new vacation spot might try one of 12 so-called unusual places reachable without a passport, such as Prescott.
The description comes from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Each year since 2000 it has named a “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” appealing to tourists’ taste for historic places.
Enjoy the article and be sure to [...]