Area outdoor enthusiasts have new options for adventuring with the recently opened MULE Expedition Outfitters in Prescott Valley, especially those with a passion for “overlanding,” a popular style of self-sufficient trekking by vehicle. MULE Expedition Outfitters got its start when Joe and Dana Marshall, shortly after marrying in 2010, started building a Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia in their Issaquah, Washington garage. “We tore it down and built it back from the ground up over two years,” Dana … [Read more...] about Adventure Becomes Enterprise for MULE Expedition Founders
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Tara Fine Thai Cuisine Expands Flavor and Reach in Downtown Prescott
Prescott’s Tara Fine Thai Cuisine restaurant has been a popular fine dining option for both visitors and local food lovers in Prescott for 10 years. Now, the eatery is expanding its menus and adding new takeout and delivery options. Chef Somrudee Olch originally founded Tara Thai in Sedona. He later sold the restaurant to his sister and opened a smaller, popular location in Prescott Valley. Meanwhile, when Matt Boykan and his then-wife moved to Prescott Valley, Boykan knew he wanted to open a … [Read more...] about Tara Fine Thai Cuisine Expands Flavor and Reach in Downtown Prescott
PinDrop Travel Trailers Partners with State Parks to Support Family Campout Program
Arizona State Parks and Trails and PinDrop Travel Trailers are collaborating to encourage more families to enjoy the outdoors. From October through May 2026, PinDrop will donate 10% of proceeds from its PinDrop rental program directly to the Arizona State Parks and Trails Family Campout Program, helping to introduce children and parents to the joys of camping together. The Family Campout Program is designed to make outdoor adventures accessible for families who may be new to camping. Led by … [Read more...] about PinDrop Travel Trailers Partners with State Parks to Support Family Campout Program
A Must-Stop on Route 66: Gateway Sandwich Co. Draws Hungry Travelers to Williams
Launching their business with the goal of creating the most delicious and satisfying sandwiches, Gateway Sandwich Co. did even better by gulping up a spot on Yelp’s list of the Top 100 sandwich shops in the nation. The Williams family-run business opened its doors in 2020 with the simple idea of making the best fresh sandwiches using the finest locally sourced produce, with quality ingredients being key. “We had no idea of our rating until a customer came in and told us,” said Greg … [Read more...] about A Must-Stop on Route 66: Gateway Sandwich Co. Draws Hungry Travelers to Williams
North Rim Recovery Opens Options for New Lodge
A section of the fire-ravaged North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park reopened last month as park officials move to recover from the destructive Dragon Bravo Fire. Public access will continue for daylight hours through Nov. 30 or earlier if a major snowfall hits. The National Park Service opened the roads to Point Imperial and Cape Royal on Oct. 1. “Reopening portions of the North Rim allows visitors to once again experience some of the park’s most scenic areas while we continue to assess … [Read more...] about North Rim Recovery Opens Options for New Lodge
Local Dancers Wished Upon a Star and Performed in Disneyland
From Prescott to pixie dust, the young dancers of Lessons by Lexe twirled into their own fairy tale this fall, bringing even more joy to the “happiest place on Earth.” Guided by studio founder and former professional dancer Alexes Niekamp, the troupe trained with a Disney choreographer and performed for park guests during a magical Disneyland weekend, Oct. 3-5. “If I had to put into words what this opportunity has meant to the studio, I would say that we are feeling on top of the world,” said … [Read more...] about Local Dancers Wished Upon a Star and Performed in Disneyland
Prescott Author Highlights Connections Among Indigenous Cultures in New Novel
Fighting poachers, drug-runners, kidnappers and others who threaten the way of life of the Wantu people is the mission at the heart of a group of strangers who each travel to Africa seeking its beauty and grandeur. What begins as a journey to experience the land and wildlife soon becomes a confrontation with the devastating realities of wildlife poaching. Such is the adventure at the center of author Stan Bindell’s new novel, “Falling into Congo: Fighting Off the Poachers.” Often missing from … [Read more...] about Prescott Author Highlights Connections Among Indigenous Cultures in New Novel
Embry-Riddle Fast-Tracks Air Traffic Controllers
Graduates of the Air Traffic Management program at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus can now be fast-tracked into towers for on-the-job training, paving the way for them to have an immediate impact in helping to fill controller ranks. The FAA announced on Sept. 15 that it had signed an agreement with EmbryRiddle to join its Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). EmbryRiddle is the first university in Arizona to receive approval for the Enhanced AT-CTI … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Fast-Tracks Air Traffic Controllers
Green Magic Gardens Offers a Fresh Taste of Camp Verde
Camp Verde residents Simon and Juanita Bosman opened a one-of-a-kind farmstand in Camp Verde in July that not only offers a grocery list of home-cultured delectable items but a bowlful of history. Simon is an elite cyclist who has conquered world-class feats in Sedona. He is the first of three to ride down famed hiking trail Cathedral Rock. He has also ridden the White Line in Sedona, an extreme unofficial mountain bike trail not recommended for even the most experienced off-road … [Read more...] about Green Magic Gardens Offers a Fresh Taste of Camp Verde
Hope in Full Bloom: A Camp Verde Family Finds Healing in the Fields
When Brandie Wolfe’s world crumbled after her husband, Jacob, was in a near fatal car accident, the Bloom Flower Farm owner found hope in planting flower seeds. Pronounced dead on the scene, Jacob was revived and he and his family faced two long years of recovery. Encumbered with the responsibility of two young children and two months from delivering her baby boy, Brandie was transplanted from her comfortable home in Camp Verde to hospital rooms and clinics in Phoenix. “We had to move to … [Read more...] about Hope in Full Bloom: A Camp Verde Family Finds Healing in the Fields
