The Christmas holidays are here, and there are many Flagstaff holiday events to enjoy in Arizona this year! Check out these events and websites: Flagstaff 365 Events Calendar: Flagstaff Festival of the Trees at the Arboretum– November 13-December 5 Annual Ceramic Holiday Sale by the NAU Clay Club presented by NAU, College of Arts and […]
Thanksgiving – My Favorite Holiday
The Attitude of Gratitude! I love the fact that our country has a holiday that celebrates the heartfelt attitude of thanksgiving and gratitude! At least, that seems to be the intent of President Abraham Lincoln when he set aside a day during the Civil War in 1863 for our country to celebrate “Thanksgiving and Praise […]
Flagstaff Riordan Mansion State Park
2 Brothers Marry 2 Sisters! For a romantic like myself, I find the story of the Riordan brothers quite fascinating! The camaraderie of brothers plus the companionship of sisters intertwined into family marriages presents an intriguing combination! The foursome was so close knit that they decided to build their homes into a very large duplex. […]
Flagstaff November Events
Raining! Yesterday was bright and sunny. Today’s forecast: rain. Tomorrow’s: snow! Such is the fall weather in Flagstaff! Despite up and down weather changes, Flagstaff continues to host fun fall events this November and December! Forest colors continue to be vibrant as new trees brighten with heightened change and other leaves dim as they […]
Higher Grounds Coffee
How do you say “Fair Trade” & “Organic”? You say: “Higher Grounds“! This quaint, close-to-the-college coffee cafe is one of my favorites! I love to “hang-out” on their comfortable living room type chairs, peruse the internet and sip hot coffee flavored with vanilla and coconut milk. Friends and I meet here once a week […]
The Oakmont Restaurant
Advertised as “A Great Neighborhood Restaurant”, the Oakmont has a unique charm all its own. Located on the golf course in the midst of country club’s residential area, this actual ‘neighborhood’ restaurant has food for almost everyone. With large screen tv’s on the walls and beautiful golf course views, the feeling is that of […]
Spectacular Flagstaff Fall Events
Falling Into Flagstaff Spectacular Events It’s here – fall has come to Flagstaff! The weather is cooler and my overflowing tomato plants are starting to drop their discolored leaves! Despite the fact that winter is around the corner, there are spectacular events in Flagstaff this fall! Here are a few of my favorites: 1. To […]
Lava River Tubes Hike
31 Years! It has taken us 31 years of living in Flagstaff, AZ to finally make it to the much acclaimed Lava Tubes! Located 30 miles outside of Flagstaff, AZ, this mile and a half round trip trek into the earth beneath us was very interesting, a little intimidating and incredibly dark, cold and a […]
More Family Fun Around Flagstaff
The Flagstaff area has more fun things to do than we have time to experience! This summer we have been able to spend family time at Lake Mary, a water source and recreation area for Flagstaff. Yesterday afternoon, we wakeboarded with family friends, dined at dusk and watched the sunlight fade below the horizon amid […]