Desert DigestOur Top 5 Flagstaff Food Experiences for the Summer of 2022
Nikki BuchananJune 10, 2022
Best places to eat and stay in the cool pines of Flagstaff this summer.
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Citizen HikerAdventure Therapy
Mare CzinarNovember 22, 2021
For Roy J. DuPrez, founder and owner of Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery, getting and staying clean and sober is all about accountability. He ought to know. A self-described recovering alcoholic and survivor of the Venice Beach party scene, DuPrez credits his 1993 move to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University as instrumental in turning his life around. “As a young guy back in California, I saw gangs and a culture of substance abuse as just...
TravelDay Trip: Leroux Street in Flagstaff
Madison RutherfordSeptember 21, 2021
Spend the day exploring this nascent nexus through nearby eateries, lodging and other enterprises both contemporary and classic.
I went to Flagstaff for a few days and, as always, loved everything about it — the weather, the NAU campus, the little shops and most of all, the fantastic restaurants. Here’s what I ate and loved. Tinderbox Kitchen 34 S. San Francisco St., 928-226-8400, tinderboxkitchen.com Owner Kevin Heinonen took advantage of the downtime during the pandemic to kick things up a notch at Tinderbox, refurbishing his cozy space and upgrading the menu. I had...
Hiking August 2022Sunflower Flat and J.D. Cabin Hikes in the Kaibab National Forest
Matthew JohnsonJune 29, 2021
There's an easy way to indulge your curiosity and step back in history along the dirt roads and prairies southeast of Williams.
Desert DigestFood & DrinkFat Ox’s Chef Rochelle Daniel to Open New Restaurant in Flagstaff This Summer
Nikki BuchananJune 25, 2021
Photo by Debby Wolvos I love Flagstaff. Love the weather, love NAU, love the funky stores and, most of all, love the growing food scene. Obviously, executive chef/partner Rochelle Daniel of Fat Ox in Scottsdale sees the potential there, too. She’s opening a Modern American restaurant called Atria in downtown Flag late this summer (August, if we’re lucky), moving into the intimate, airy space that most recently housed La Vetta Ristorante Italiano. Daniel says...
In the heart of the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff lies the Lockett Meadow campground. This destination, a favorite of Valley folk, allows explorers to experience an authentic autumn – with falling leaves that change color and all – while they’re dry camping. “Lockett Meadow has extensive stands of aspen, which cover the steep slopes of the San Francisco Peaks caldera and turn to solid gold during the month of October,” says Brady Smith, Coconino...
TravelThings to Do in Flagstaff
Judy HarperJuly 31, 2020
Located two and a half hours north of Phoenix, Flagstaff is home to tempting restaurants, award-winning breweries, interesting shops and trails galore to hike, bike or walk.
Valley NewsArizona’s first public-private partnership involving real estate
Keridwen CorneliusJune 24, 2020
Arizona’s first public-private partnership involving real estate offers a blueprint for savvy post-pandemic development.
In the first of a monthly series, we meet the former homebrewers behind the off-beat Flagstaff craft beer purveyor.
Our weekly go-to list for new craft brews in Arizona.
The weather is getting warmer and your beers need to be colder. They also need to be fresh! Here are the new craft beer releases from Arizona breweries for the week of April 30.
FeaturesLifestyle7 Solitary Hikes and Cozy Cabins
Mare CzinarApril 26, 2020
Find a rambling respite at these seven new trails, plus nearby cabin and camping options.
The PHiX3 New Things to Check Out in Flagstaff This Spring
Emily DeanFebruary 25, 2020
Looking for a break from the city? Trade saguaros for pines in Arizona’s favorite mountain town. Route 66 Walk This Talk This self-guided tour takes advantage of mobile technology, allowing you to tour historic Route 66 at your own pace. You call the provided number, and the recording gives you neat facts at each stop. Plan to spend about an hour discovering gems like the Mother Myth mural, The Rock Lab and Motel Du Beau....
The PHiX3 Holiday Staycations Around the State
Angelina AragonDecember 23, 2019
‘Tis the time of the year when everyone wants a quick staycation for the holidays. One great thing about Arizona is that you can drive two hours in any direction and end up somewhere completely different. Sometimes you might think you’re in a different state because the scene is so different from the metropolitan area. Here are a few places to stay during the holidays. Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock If you want to stay...