Reducing Conflicts with Residents and Visitors in Sedona

By Mark Tenbrook Sedona, Arizona – Sedona’s main attractions for residents and visitors alike are the Red Rocks and the many trails that provide up-close views of the amazing geological formations. Unfortunately, with so many people visiting the area in the spring and fall, these trails become congested and we sometimes see trails, trailheads and […]

Flagstaff festival hopes to challenge visitors with new ideas, immersive art

As Americans find themselves increasingly divided on social and political issues, immersive art festivals have the potential to provide entry points into, and pathways through, difficult and social debates. I have. At least that’s the idea behind ARTx: Art + Ideas Experience Arizona, a new festival slated to begin in Flagstaff a week from now […]

Cochise Co. Music Festival brings visitors to Benson for St. Patrick’s weekend

Cochise County, Arizona (KGUN) — Del Thola’s vision for a new local festival has come to fruition after months of planning. The Cochise Country Music Festival kicked off in Benson on Friday. Country music fans flocked to 4EVR Ranch for an afternoon filled with music, food and dancing. The first day of the three-day event […]

Grand Falls Closes to Visitors

Residents of the Navajo Rupe Branch have closed Grand Falls east of Flagstaff to visitors until further notice, citing the accumulation of overflowing garbage and alcohol canisters. ATV groups entering residential areas or undesignated roads off-road. deterioration of road maintenance; disturbance of natural ecosystems, their inhabitants and cultural heritage; The falls are not under the […]

Grand Canyon’s Havasu Falls to reopen to visitors after 3-year closure

(CNN) — Havasu Falls, one of the Grand Canyon system’s most interesting features, is reopening to visitors after a three-year closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But it’s a catch. The reopening is scheduled for February 1st. However, access is initially restricted to a specific small group. Those whose previous reservations were put on hold […]