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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (August 5-11)

Editorial StaffAugust 5, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Fay Canyon in Flagstaff

Mare CzinarAugust 4, 2024

With numerous limestone caves, ancient sand dune rock formations and acres of alpine meadows, Arizona's other Fay Canyon is a joy to explore.

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TravelJust Back from the Faroe Islands with Tara Hitchcock

Madison RutherfordAugust 2, 2024

She gives us the lowdown on this self-governing archipelago between Iceland and Norway.

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Craft BeerThe Best Local Beers We Tried Last Month

Matthew JohnsonAugust 1, 2024

From Roses by the Stairs to Phantom Fox, here’s a look back at our favorites from the month of July.

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PromotionsTicket Giveaway Contest: Meghan Trainor

Matthew JohnsonAugust 1, 2024

Enter for a chance to win tickets to this October 16 show at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre.

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From Our PartnersFighting glioblastoma — one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer

Editorial StaffAugust 1, 2024

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University recently announced being named the recipients of a $10.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance research in fighting glioblastoma — one of the deadliest and most aggressive forms of brain cancer.

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Craft BeerGoing For Liquid Gold: The All-Time Medal Count at the Arizona Craft Beer Awards

Matthew JohnsonJuly 31, 2024

Here's a look at our all-time leaders in medals, after 2 years of ACBA competition.

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PromotionsTicket Giveaway Contest: Help From My Friends Summer Tour

Matthew JohnsonJuly 31, 2024

Enter for a chance to win tickets to this September 1 show with Blue October, Switchfoot and Matt Nathanson.

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PromotionsTicket Giveaway Contest: The Pretenders

Matthew JohnsonJuly 30, 2024

Enter for a chance to win tickets to this show on August 10.

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (July 29-August 4)

Jason KeilJuly 30, 2024

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Kachina Wetlands via Highlands Trail

Mare CzinarJuly 30, 2024

Hidden on a high Flagstaff mesa just about a mile off Interstate 17 is a walk able, 70-acre waterfowl wonderland.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 29-August 4)

Editorial StaffJuly 29, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (July 22-28)

Jason KeilJuly 24, 2024

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Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: Devil Dog Loop

Mare CzinarJuly 23, 2024

Remnants of pavement and stonework culverts conjure images from John Steinbeck’s depression-era novels and pre-digital days when folks cruised in Model Ts, Studebakers and souped-up Chevys.

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 22-28)

Editorial StaffJuly 22, 2024

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.