Fire damages bridge in western Arizona, blocking an important route.

Bridge Collapse in La Paz County A bridge crucial for the Chibola community in La Paz County collapsed on Friday following a rapid fire that swept through the area, disrupting travel routes for the residents. Now, the community is experiencing extended travel times, and immediate exchanges are on hold. Authorities indicate that the rebuilding process […]

Chili Competition and Championship on Route 66

Flagstaff Chile Association’s Annual Cook-Off Since 1988, the Flagstaff Chile Association has organized its Route 66 Regional Chile Cook-Off. Participants competing in the Red, Green, and Vegetarian categories have a chance to advance to Arizona’s annual Chili Cook-Off, held right here in Flagstaff. Imagine enjoying a beautiful summer day in Flagstaff, tasting some of the […]

How to plan the ultimate road trip along Arizona’s historic stretch of Route 66

Symbodied by freedom, adventure and pursuit of the American Dream, Route 66 has been immortalized since its founding in 1926 with literary classics and blockbuster films. It spans more than 2,400 miles, created by the Public Roads Bureau, and stretches from Lake Michigan in the northeast to the west and the Pacific edge. Roadside diners, […]

Maricopa Mulls Half-Cent Sales Tax to Fund State Route 347 Expansion

The city of Maricopa is considering implementing a half-cent sales tax, which aims to fund the highly anticipated expansion of Route 347 in the state. The highways served as important arteries connecting the city to the bustling Phoenix region, and Maricopa’s epic problems escalated. population. The sales tax proposal was laid out by city council […]

As fires ripped through L.A., Mayor Karen Bass was en route back from Africa

In the first 24 hours after the Los Angeles wildfire disaster, Mayor Karen Bass was constantly present on social media, urging Angelenos to evacuate evacuation zones and announcing the decision to declare a state of emergency. Meanwhile, the bus itself was far from the city. As the flames swept through the Pacific Palisades, she was […]

Arizona and Route 66

With Route 66’s 100th anniversary in 2026 just one year away, it’s time to rediscover Arizona’s spectacular landscape. Whip up your road trip appetite and check out what’s new in Arizona in 2025, including new dark sky communities, mountain trails, museums, and more. New astrotourism attraction in ArizonaFlagstaff welcomes new Astronomy Discovery Center new Kemper […]