2024 Hot List
The 2024 Hot List has arrived. In these pages, you’ll find plenty of small businesses, area attractions and places worth celebrating. Our team took engagement from our readers, and we checked it with recent news and…
Flagstaff
Fall And Festivals
HOW TO CELEBRATE AUTUMN IN NORTHERN ARIZONA Fall is a great time to be outside as the weather is virtually perfect. Here’s some of our favorite ways to soak up the fall temperatures. TAKE A SCENIC…
Sunset Crater
Visiting Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Flagstaff in the summer is a great way to cool off and an even better way to check out a historic, scenic monument. We visited this spot last summer…
“Brave The Wild River”
We typically don’t feature books in the magazine, but every once in a while a book comes out that really captures our attention. “Brave The Wild River” is one of those titles. Flagstaff-based science journalist Melissa…
Outdoor Adventure
Overland refers to cars that are designed to reach rugged, off-road destinations. This movement has gotten so popular that there’s even an Overland Expo West being held in Flagstaff from May 17 to 19 at Ft….
Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition
Getting from one destination to another is something we all do a daily basis, but for some individuals, this can be a real challenge. Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition was created to address this crucial need. “Verde…
Holiday Happenings
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Now until Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff) 480-779-9679 northpoleexperience.com Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the North…
Travels with Ted: The Cool Place
I like cool temperatures. So let’s look at one of the coolest places I know: the San Francisco Peaks, north of Flagstaff. They are one of the first things you see as you go north on…
Seven Must-Have Northern Arizona Experiences
CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT CRESCENT MOON RANCH Sedona is great year-round, but there’s something particularly magical about fall. The crisp air. The changing leaves, and of course, the city’s famed red rocks. We love to…
Northern Arizona’s Beautiful Volcanoes
Everyone knows that Northern Arizona has some of the most stunningly beautiful rocks on all the globe. But did you know that it is also home to hundreds of volcanoes? With such landscape gems as Sedona’s…
Fourth of July Festivities
Northern Arizona cities will be celebrating Independence Day in big ways this year. The City of Sedona will be hosting Wet Fest from noon to 4 p.m. on July 4 at the Sedona Community Pool. Visit…
Merry & Bright: How To Spend The Holiday Season
VISIT TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & SHOPPING VILLAGE If you’re in Sedona, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is practically the city’s holiday headquarters. The shopping center is all decked out in lights and décor and hosts some of…
Sedona’s Five Hardest Hikes
Sedona is a hiking mecca with over 200 hiking trails to explore. If you’re searching for a true challenge, these hikes deliver with heart pumping climbs and breathtaking summit views that will make all the effort…
Travels with Ted: Searching For Color
September brings a close to summer and ushers in the fall season. The daytime temperatures begin dropping, and the nights are cool. In Arizona, our weather is elevation dependent. The higher the elevation, the cooler the…
Aspen Loop Trail
Flagstaff’s Aspen Loop Trail is a gem of a hike any time of year, but it’s especially worth the drive in the fall. Although peak leaf peeping season does vary annually, the fall colors are typically…
Atria
We’ve been anticipating Flagstaff’s Atria for a while now. Helmed by noted Chef Rochelle Daniel – she served as the executive chef for L’Auberge de Sedona and opened Cress on Oak Creek – Atria aims to…
Travels with Ted: Red Mountain is a Perfect Fall Destination
I’m a new contributor to Sedona Monthly and have lived in Sedona (in the VOC, specifically) full time for nearly 30 years. My wife and I came to Sedona, seeking to escape California after spending 25…
Bluegrass Jam
Following a hiatus in 2020, Flagstaff’s Pickin’ in the Pines Festival has returned. On Sept. 17, 18 and 19, attendees can enjoy live bluegrass and acoustic music. Although bluegrass is the main focus, attendees also can…
Light Bright: Where To See Lights In Arizona
Uptown Sedona Uptown Sedona will have an array of lights sprinkled throughout. See a few at a time if you’re shopping or stroll around until you’ve seen them all. Here’s what to specifically expect: a lit,…
A Flagstaff Mountain Wedding: William “Zach” Sebring & Courtney Truett
Ceremony: Kendrick Park in Flagstaff Feb. 29, 2020 Photography by Genie Vogelsang, Birdsong Wedding Photography, birdsongweddingphotography.com HOW THEY MET: William “Zach” Sebring and Courtney Truett met in February of 2017 through mutual friends who opened a…
Go Flagstaff: High-Altitude Buzz
POURING LOVE INTO EVERY CUP As the first coffee house and roaster in Arizona, Macy’s European Coffeehouse & Bakery introduced Flagstaff to cappuccinos and espressos back in 1979. Considering Macy’s reputation, it’s no surprise that you’ll…
Fall For Flagstaff
CHECK OUT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN One of our absolute favorite ways to spend an afternoon? Wandering around downtown Flagstaff. The area is buzzing with activity, historic hotels, eclectic shops and top restaurants. If you’re driving around, you’ll…
Go Flagstaff: Outdoor Living
RELAXING RETREAT Backyards can become your own personal sanctuary where the sound of water – the music of nature – and statues create focal points for meditation and contemplation. Water features like ponds, cascading falls and…
Go Flagstaff: Festival Season
BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP Alpacas, llamas, sheep, goats and Tibetan yaks are part of the free family fun offered at the Flag Wool and Fiber Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. Watch energetic professionals in…
Go Flagstaff: Breweries
For a hip, urban vibe, head over to Dark Sky Brewing (DSB) at 117 N. Beaver St. Inventive house brews sport names like “Midnight Drive,” a peanut butter and coffee flavored brown ale, and “Cielo Oscuro,”…
The Call Of The Canyon
VISIT THE GRAND CANYON RAFT, HIKE, ZIP OR FLY Grand Canyon West is where all the action is. Located 90 minutes from Peach Springs, Arizona, on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, it is loaded with activities that…
Go Flagstaff: Designed to Charm
LA POSADA HOTEL, WINSLOW La Posada is a charming example of how Fred Harvey used storytelling through design to capture the hearts of travelers. Company designer Mary Colter spun local history to create fanciful narrative themes…
Go Flagstaff: Health & Fitness
RUNNERS HIGH When it comes to wellness, who better to ask than the experts at HYPO2, Flagstaff’s internationally renowned high-altitude training center? “Whatever you choose to do for training, consistency is THE most important thing,” says…
Go Flagstaff: Flagstaff For The Holidays
DECK THE HALLS Vintage Christmas wreaths, garlands and greenery radiate the warmth of the Riordan family home when you visit Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. ‘Tis the season to be jolly when the turn-of-the-century log manor…
Go Flagstaff: The Luxe Life
THE ELEGANT MOUNTAIN LIFE Sophisticated mountain living comes with abundant amenities at Pine Canyon, a private community. Designed to be a place where one can escape the cares of the city to relax and enjoy the…
Go Flagstaff: Fall Colors
SOLID GOLD Since trees start changing color at highest elevations first, make sure to check out Aspen Corner early in the month. Located 6.5 miles up Snow Bowl Road off of Highway 180, this road-tripper’s favorite…
Go Flagstaff: Flagstaff Community Market
MARKET FRESH Teeming with Arizona-grown produce, meat and dairy products, the bountiful market also includes vendors that provide ready-to-eat, healthy foods to enjoy on the spot. Shoppers snap up items to accent their homes for fall…
Go Flagstaff: Flagstaff Museums
SEEING STARS View the sun and other stars through a special solar telescope by day, and at night explore the vastness of outer space in the Rotunda Museum at Lowell Observatory. You can also experience out-of-this-world…
High Profile
One of the coolest (literally) spots to be this month is on top of 11,500-foot Mt. Agassiz near Flagstaff. How do you get there? Take Arizona Snowbowl’s Scenic Chairlift to the top. The chairlift takes you…
Independence Day
Happy 242nd birthday, America! Celebrate Independence Day with the 4th of July Wet Fest at the Sedona community pool from noon to 4 p.m. The free activity features a water slide, games, water toys, swimming, live…
Go Flagstaff: Festival Season
BOTTOMS UP Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival, one of the largest brew fests in Arizona, happens Saturday, June 9, and features more than 50 breweries and distilleries. Pepsi Amphitheater, situated in a green, forested…
Red Mountain Trail
If you don’t mind the long drive, hiking into the amphitheater of Red Mountain, a 1-million-year-old cinder cone in the San Francisco Peaks Volcanic Field, is a must-have experience. The trail begins at the end of…
Go Flagstaff: Date Night
TAKE IT TO THE EXTREME A thrill-seeking alternative to dinner and a movie is Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course where partners get in touch with their inner child on tree-to-tree rope courses and zip lines. The course…
Go Flagstaff: Best Wine Spots
WOULD YOU LIKE SOME SORBET WITH YOUR SYRAH? Low lighting, brick walls and floor-to-ceiling wine racks make FLG Terroir Wine Bar & Bistro Flagstaff’s quintessential wine bar. Patrons of all ages enjoy wines from around the…
Go Flagstaff: A Winter Wonderland
HIT THE SLOPES March is typically one of Flagstaff’s biggest snow months, and the mountain town’s local weather expert, Lee Born, assures us that there will be snow this month. Skiers and snowboarders can always count…
Space Cowboys
TODAY In the black cinder fields northeast of Flagstaff, the fierceness of the wind makes your eyes water and your nose run. Prickly brush grows from coal-colored sand, and gnarled pine trees stand sentinel. Occasionally, you…
Let it Snow!
Arizona Nordic Village Arizona Nordic Village, formerly known as the Flagstaff Nordic Center, changed hands in October 2015, and last winter the cross-country-ski playground began encouraging snow bikes to come out and play. It also added…
Flagstaff’s Aspen Loop Trail
One of the best things about autumn? The changing leaves. Leaf peepers don’t have to wait for Oak Creek Canyon to peak at the end of October or beginning of November, either. Head north to the…
Top of the World
Humphreys Peak captivated us long before we moved to northern Arizona, and judging by the number of people we encountered on our hike to the summit, we aren’t the only ones. Unlike the impressive mountain ranges…
