Fall Colors and Hikes in the Flagstaff, AZ Area

Fall colors and hikes in the Flagstaff, AZ area can be spectacular in a number of ways.  The colors can be dynamic in the Coconino National Forest and this year is no exception.  The fall hikes up into the Aspen forests of the area can be a great workout for those of all ages and […]

McMillan Restaurant in Flagstaff, AZ

McMillan Restaurant in Flagstaff, AZ is a fun place to host birthday parties, hold lunch or dinner meetings or enjoy a good meal with family and friends.  This amazing restaurant opened two years ago and resides in the historic Flagstaff bank building of the 1800’s at the corner of Leroux and Historic Route 66.  The […]

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Hickory’s Smokehouse BBQ in Flagstaff, AZ

Hickory’s Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant

Hickory’s Smokehouse BBQ offers jaw droppin’, finger lickin’ good barbecue that can satisfy the craving for good ole Texas barbecue.  Hickory’s was a place we often drove by but never stopped long enough to have a bite to eat.  Recently, this changed.  Four of us decided to try a place we had not experienced, and Hickory’s won the debate.  Not too long after my first bite, I knew that I needed to write a blogpost about Hickory’s.Continue reading

Cedar House Coffee Shop of Flagstaff, Arizona

This one of a kind internet coffee shop on Cedar Avenue in Flagstaff, AZ has combined a few businesses into one where profits go back into serving the community in one form or another.  Monies end up supporting community agencies like the Family Food Bank, Hope Cottage and Spring Fest – a Covenant Church hosted […]

Geocaching – A Worldwide Treasure Hunt

“Join the world’s largest treasure hunt” is the quote on the geocaching.com website. There are approximately 2.8 million geocaches worldwide. People from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds enjoy finding and creating geocaches. A community of 10 million people worldwide enjoy this engaging sport. If you love games, exploring and adventure, you will probably want […]

Flagstaff Spring Events

One thing I enjoy about Flagstaff, AZ is our spring season. Our bulb flowers usually arrive pushing themselves up through  snow.  Despite our frequent spring snow storms and unpredictable weather, Flagstaff blooms beautifully and maintains a variety of events in spite of the unique weather.  A wide range of events are being offered in Flagstaff. […]

Flagstaff, AZ Winter Activities and Events

Wanting to get away and enjoy the snow?  Flagstaff, AZ has an outdoor winter activity for most all to enjoy. Here is our list of outdoor winter activities offered in Flagstaff for you to browse and hopefully enjoy:  1.  Skiing or snowboarding at Arizona Snowbowl (see website for discounts and trip specials)    2.  Cross country skiing […]

Flagstaff Holiday Events 2015

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 […]

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 […]