Yoga Web Classes
Since many gyms and studios have had to temporarily shut their doors, it’s left many yogis without a physical place to practice. But that didn’t stop Sedona resident Victoria Ancis from coming up with a solution…
Teresa K. Traverse
“Magic and Dreams”
Although originally slated to debut in May, the Sedona Arts Center’s all female juried show “Magic and Dreams” is being held virtually in June due to the coronavirus pandemic. Artists working in any medium were welcome…
Go Flagstaff: Women-Owned Businesses
JAVA JOLT Formerly Single Speed Coffee Café, Stronghold Coffee Company serves coffee beans that are certified organic, fair trade and direct trade. Stronghold is currently offering food and beverage delivery. One of Stronghold’s owners, Lynda Apple,…
Woods Canyon Trail
Spring is our favorite time of year to hike. The weather is usually perfect. The wildflowers are blooming. And we can’t think of a better way to appreciate this season than by tackling the Woods Canyon…
The Naughty Bits!
If you’ve been to a major festival sometime over the summer – namely the Sedona Winefest – chances are high that you’ve heard The Naughty Bits! music. And the group has been playing music, mostly at…
Sedona Gallery of Art
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, the Sedona Gallery of Art is temporarily closed. Please see galleryofmodernmasters.com for more. Like many of works of art, the creation of the brand new…
Go Flagstaff: Route 66
PROPER PAIRINGS Proper Meats + Provisions owner Paul Moir tell us that his restaurant’s Route 66 location was somewhat of an accident. In 2016, SLO Restaurant Concepts purchased and renovated the Grand Canyon Café, which dated…
Health Care Heroes
FLO SPYROW CEO OF NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE President and CEO of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Flo Spyrow’s career advice is simple: Follow your heart. And her heart has led her to many different places. She…
Chimney Rock Pass Trail
We’ll never tire of seeing Sedona’s famed red rocks in a different light. And if you’re up for a relatively moderate hike that will take you around the base of Chimney Rock, consider the Chimney Rock…
Black Canyon Trail
After a season of hiking, sometimes you just want to get away from all the packed trails. And one of our favorite remedies for peak hiking season fatigue is Cottonwood’s Black Canyon Trail. You have to…
Get Your Kicks On Route 66
WILLIAMS Located about one hour from the Grand Canyon, Williams’ tagline is (understandably) “The Gateway to the Grand Canyon.” But there’s also plenty to do and see in Williams. Visitors drive through more than three miles…
Go Flagstaff: Northern Arizona Adventures
OARS GRAND CANYON DORIES Tour company OARS has a storied history with Grand Canyon dories or non-motorized boats. Besides being eco-friendly, another one of of the advantages of this mode of transportation is that dories allow…
Sedona Yoga Festival
Editor’s Note: The Sedona Yoga Festival has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Visit sedonayogafestival.com for more information. Sedona is an undeniably spiritual spot. And director of the Sedona Yoga Festival, Heather Titus, sought to use…
Six String Society
Editor’s note: The Six String Society has been canceled. Please see thesixstringsociety.com for more. San Diego-based Six String Society is heading to Sedona for two different performances in March. Six String Society’s two night-stand kicks off…
Sedona Chamber Ballet’s “Elevé”
Editor’s note: Sedona Chamber Ballet’s “Elevé” has been canceled. Please see sedonachamberballet.org for more. Sedona Chamber Ballet’s “Elevé” performance will showcase a smattering of different styles of ballet. Audience members will see classical ballet, neoclassical work…
Little Horse Trail
Little Horse Trail is one of our favorite hikes for two key reasons – the trail is relatively flat and lets you get up close to Sedona’s famed red rocks. The trail kicks off just past…
Sedona International Film Festival
One of the largest member-supported organizations in Sedona, the Sedona International Film Festival is returning for its 26th year. The nine-day film festival will feature more than 160 films at three different venues around town –…
Go Flagstaff: Fitness Studios
BARRE3 Barre workouts have really taken off in recent years. Want proof? Flagstaff has its very own outpost of national chain Barre3 in the Aspen Place at the Sawmill shopping complex. Barre classes have roots in…
Let’s Go: Utah Ski Resorts
SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT The centerpiece of Solitude Mountain Resort is its adorable and quaint village that looks like a scene out of a Hallmark movie. The Inn at Solitude is modeled after a Bavarian lodge. You’ll…
Live Healthier Now
EATING HEALTHIER WITH PRIVATE VEGAN CHEF TAYLOR MAE DEAN Taylor Mae Dean was raised on a diet of pork chops and steak and potatoes. But as the Solvang, California, native started meeting people who didn’t eat…
Airport Loop
If there’s one thing that we love more than a red rock hike, it’s a hike when the red rocks have been dusted with snow. There’s something undeniably magical about seeing those red rocks blanketed with…
River of Life Performance
Although Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village’s Festival of Lights is perhaps (and understandably) known for the lighting of a staggering 6,000 luminaries, we shouldn’t overlook the performers at this iconic event either. And for the past…
Go Flagstaff: Holiday Festivities
WREATHS, COFFEE AND DÉCOR Warner’s Nursey goes all out for the holidays. You can look forward to an indoor holiday display featuring decked-out Christmas trees and lights just about everywhere. You can bring that Christmas spirit…
Loving Bowls
We bet that you’ve (probably) never seen 1,500 handmade ceramic bowls in a single space. But you can change that on Dec. 14. That’s when the Sedona Arts Center is hosting one of its signature annual…
Star of the Guitar
For such a popular instrument, it’s (probably) rare that you’ll hear an acoustic guitar all that often. But you can change that on Nov. 24. On that Saturday, Chamber Music Sedona is kicking off its 37th…
An Evening with Tony Duncan
In case you didn’t know, November is National Native American Heritage Month. And Camp Verde’s The Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts Foundation and the Verde Valley Archaeology Center have teamed up to celebrate the…
Winter Road Trip
EXPLORE UPPER ANTELOPE CANYON Antelope Canyon actually consists of two parts – Upper and Lower – both in Page. The most-photographed Canyon is Upper Antelope Canyon, primarily due to the light streaming in that looks fantastic…
Photographing Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon is a photographer’s playground. Scottsdale-based Suzanne Mathia of Suzanne Mathia Photography is a pro who knows this to be true. She got teary eyed the first time she photographed Antelope Canyon a decade ago….
Night Trails
A dark blue sky spotted with stars provides a backdrop for a shot of the illuminated Courthouse Butte (center) and dark Bell Rock (right) red rock formations from the Yavapi Vista Trail. A recent snowfall supplied…
Day of the Dead
Not a Halloween celebration – although attendees can don costumes – and not meant to be a somber event either, the Day of the Dead festival seeks to celebrate the vibrant lives of lost loved ones….
Sedona After Dark
HOTEL BARS ETCH KITCHEN & BAR Watch the sun dip below the horizon as you enjoy craft cocktails and a serene setting that includes unparalleled Oak Creek views at L’Auberge’s more casual dining venue, Etch. Choose…
Lakeview Trail
After a long, hot summer, sometimes you need a break from all the heat. And if you’re searching for a relatively easy, classic Flagstaff trail, we’d recommend Lakeview Trail No. 132. The trail starts with a…
Schuerman Mountain Trail
November can be a bit nuts. Chances are high that you’re busy prepping for the upcoming holidays on top of all your other day-to-day responsibilities. And you’re probably searching for a quick break, which is what…
The Art of Sedona
Like discovering you have more cookies in the jar or finding a $10 bill lying on the street, we love surprises. And we especially love finding art in surprising places. And perhaps one of the most…
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Artists have sought to capture the beauty of The Grand Canyon for centuries – making it the ideal place for a celebration of visual arts. The eleventh annual Grand Canyon Celebration of the Arts – a…
Soldier Pass Arches
The Soldier Pass Arches hike meets all the requirements of a downright perfect day hike. Just three miles round trip. Check. A challenging, but not impossible trail. Check. Gorgeous views and a few fun places to…
Ceramics Classes at Sedona Arts Center
Experienced ceramics artists and novices alike can learn new skills and may make friends if they sign up for a ceramics class at the Sedona Arts Center. Classes are held once per week and last anywhere…
Seriously Scrumptious Sandwiches
ROYAL BEET BURGER: $16 Chef Lisa Dahl is adding another restaurant to her Sedona restaurant portfolio. Her newest creation? Butterfly Burger, slated to open this summer. And if you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you might not…
