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 […]

STEEP – Flagstaff’s Favorite Tea Shop

A dream come true – literally!                                 What does it take to make a dream come true?  Just ask Jean and Joe Liptay, the owners of the Steep Leaf Lounge in downtown Flagstaff, AZ.  They both believe in making things happen. Jean […]

Family Fun in Flagstaff – Naturally

Years ago we enjoyed having a second home in Flagstaff.  (Now we call Flagstaff home full-time!)  With hiking trails right outside our back door, we loved heading out for an adventure every chance we had.  Here’s a little blast from the past when the girls were little and discovering nature! HA! You never know what […]

Flagstaff’s Extreme Adventure Course

Adrenaline rush, intense moments, crazy excitement, wild laughter, yells of “I did it!” – all things I vividly remember from my extreme course adventure at Flagstaff’s Extreme Adventure Course. Recently, Jason and Mariah Rohr, directors of the privately owned international house of Flagstaff, had the opportunity to tackle this adventure for the first time.  Mariah […]

5750 E. Jeremy Lane – East Flagstaff Home for Sale

Looking for a beautiful home in East Flagstaff on just under 3 acres?  

Bluegrass in Flagstaff – The Burnett Family

When I first heard the Burnett Family Bluegrass Band, I was wide-eyed AND tongue-tied!  We had been invited by friends to the Coconino Center of the Arts for a family friendly concert gathering.  I unknowingly thought it was a talent show where families present their talents.  I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered  

Historic Weatherford Hotel and Charly’s

One of the most historic places in Flagstaff, AZ is the old Weatherford Hotel at the corner of Leroux and Aspen in the downtown area.                                                             […]