Wildlife Movers & Shakers
Animal and bird movers and shakers are largely invisible to us, but they are here and do have an impact. These are apex predators that oversee the balance of nature. In some areas of the country,…
Martha Penado
Let’s Go: Carson Valley & Northern Nevada
LAKE TAHOE NORTH Lake Tahoe is worth a trip, especially if you’ve never been. The lake’s deep blue waters coupled with the mountains and pine trees is a truly breathtaking site. If you’re looking for a…
Keepers of the Wild
Spread across 175 acres, Keepers of the Wild is an animal sanctuary located on Route 66 in Valentine. The nonprofit is a little over 30 minutes from Kingman and has a fascinating history. It was founded…
Nature’s Power
Sedona has a brand-new mountain biking trail, but be cautious as this trail is only for highly skilled mountain bikers. Located on iconic Cathedral Rock, the Hardline Trail is a double black diamond trail that features…
Open Portfolio: Joe Bechard
SEDONA MONTHLY: Where are from originally? JOE BECHARD: I grew up in Boise, Idaho. How did you get interested in winemaking? Well, it’s kind of a long story, but it really goes back to my wife…
Dining With Wildlife
There’s only one place in Sedona where you can dine with wildlife and share the same fine meal that they have, and that is at the Rainbow Trout Farm in Oak Creek Canyon. The trout in…
Buffalo Park
When those high summer temperatures linger, we (and most of Arizona, really) often hop in the car and head up to Flagstaff to cool off. The nearby mountain town has plenty to offer in terms of…
Vespa Healthy Italian Café
Tucked in the red rocks of Sedona, Vespa Healthy Italian Café is more than just a restaurant – it’s an invitation into the warmth of an authentic Italian family home. Founded by father and son Leonardo,…
Community Leader Profile: William C. White
William C. White’s career as a musician has taken him to plenty of places. After graduate school, he served as the assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony. He’s worked with community, professional and youth orchestras as…
The Taawaki Inn Art Gallery
Hotels open in Northern Arizona fairly frequently, but Clarkdale’s Taawaki Inn is remarkable for several reasons. For starters, the 44-room hotel, which opened about a year ago in Clarkdale, is the first hotel outside of the…
History Matters
PBS has released an episode about Petrified Forest National Park as part of its “Untold Earth” web series. This series tells the stories of some of the natural wonders located in North America. Find this eight-minute…
Have Some “Heart”
Classic rock band Heart will stop by the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Aug. 16. As of press time, ticket prices start at $88 per person. Visit findlaytoyotacenter.com for more information.
Record Breaker
Kenyan native and Flagstaff resident Sharon Lokedi beat the women’s course record for the Boston Marathon – often considered to be one the most prestigious road races in the world. Her official time was a course…
Featured Pet of the Month: Blaze
Blaze is a big senior dog who is looking for a family to settle in with! Blaze was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sedona last September when his owner could no longer keep him. He…
The Sedona Area’s Six Best Bakeries
We love a good bakery. Walking into one just makes us feel better – with pleasant aromas wafting in the air coupled with the sight of pastries that look as scrumptious as they taste. Fortunately, the…
Best Bites
Diver Scallops at Hummingbird Seeing as Hummingbird is only open to guests of Mii Amo and Enchantment Resort, it’s one of the most exclusive restaurants in Sedona. Mii Amo’s signature restaurant, Hummingbird, offers cuisine that is…
Free Flicks
Interested in watching a free “dive-in” film? Then consider driving out to the Cottonwood Aquatics Center on the second Saturday in June, July and August as part of the Cottonwood Summer Cinema Series. Gates open at…
Show Time
Looking to beat the heat and watch a show? Then consider heading up to Flagstaff’s outdoor Pepsi Amphitheater. Located at Fort Tuthill County Park, the amphitheater is situated in the largest Ponderosa pine forest in the…
Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild
Textiles are some of our oldest art forms, and the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild is keeping this long tradition alive. “The purpose of our guild has been to encourage the interest and education and…
Community Leader Profile: Nancy Lattanzi
Nancy Lattanzi’s influence is all around Sedona. The art in the roundabouts? She’s the force behind them. As the arts and culture specialist with the City of Sedona, she oversees all the city’s arts and culture…
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…
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