With all the vibrancy of a high country monsoon thunderstorm, the lobby of Hyatt Place is electric with excitement. Travelers in hiking gear, tourists meeting with outfitter guides, foodies savoring mango habanero tofu street tacos and locals enjoying prickly pear margaritas rimmed with black lava … [Read more...] about Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place
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Camp Verde Bicycle Gearing Up for Growing Demand
Loving the abundance of water, greenery and long country bike rides, Camp Verde Bicycle Owner James Cornelius has found his happy place. “I’m from Ohio, and my wife, Lani, is from Hawaii, so we really love the climate here in Camp Verde. Plus, it’s unusual to have a verdant area mixed with desert … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Bicycle Gearing Up for Growing Demand
Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna
Arizona Philharmonic (AZPhil.org) welcomes back Maestro Peter Bay at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (YCPAC) to usher in the beginning of the 5th season of bringing outstanding professional music to Prescott. Season openers are always fun for both Arizona … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna
Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
The Joy of Giving luncheon to honor people and organizations in Yavapai County that have been exceptional in their philanthropic efforts has been scheduled for 11 a.m.., Friday, Aug. 19, at the Prescott Resort. When announcing the event, Lisa Sahady, regional philanthropic advisor for the Arizona … [Read more...] about Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
True Course Creates Virtual Realty Flight Training Programs for Air Force Academy
In just seven years, True Course Simulations (TCS) grew from a small garage business in Prescott into one that now is manufacturing virtual reality flight simulators for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs. Or, as TCS Director of Sales AJ Smith says, “Our business … [Read more...] about True Course Creates Virtual Realty Flight Training Programs for Air Force Academy
Espire Sports Offering Indoor Complex
With diverse indoor sports and fitness opportunities ranging from pickleball to basketball and golf to ping-pong, Espire Sports Multi-Sport Complex has opened at the Prescott Gateway Mall in the more than 100,000-square-foot space previously occupied by Sears. CEO and founder Jim Thomas, his … [Read more...] about Espire Sports Offering Indoor Complex
New Chef Helps Barley Hound Survive Pandemic
I had the opportunity to create a totally new and different culinary experience for diners and I think we’ve done it. But it was challenging.” That’s how Tony Burris described accepting the role of executive chef at The Barley Hound last October. The newly remodeled restaurant, located at 234 … [Read more...] about New Chef Helps Barley Hound Survive Pandemic
Army Veteran Creating Jobs for Those Who Served
Grant Quezada has created what is known locally as the Founding Fathers Collective (FFC). After four tours of duty in Afghanistan and two in Iraq, he said when he returned to Prescott with his wife, Veronica, and two small sons and a daughter, he wanted to create a business environment to benefit … [Read more...] about Army Veteran Creating Jobs for Those Who Served
Brenda Clouston Serves Up Southern Hospitality at Colt Grill
Grandmothers are famous for touching our lives in significant ways and sometimes even helping us chart a path to our dreams. For Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits owner Brenda Clouston, her Grandma Helen was the fuel that fired Clouston’s four smokehouse restaurants. With locations in Cottonwood, … [Read more...] about Brenda Clouston Serves Up Southern Hospitality at Colt Grill
Making a Great Commotion
Miss Anna Durkee made history when, acting on a tip, she purchased gold mining property near Oatman in 1914. Two years later, the Wichita Daily Eagle reported that it was for “an insignificant sum.” The headline read, “Tip Gave Her a Fortune.” Miss Anna, who had become one of the world’s foremost … [Read more...] about Making a Great Commotion
