Tourism

As the old saw goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. That's the message coming out of Arizona Shuttle, whose Prescott-based ShuttleU brand is being retired to make room for new company branding statewide. According to Arizona Shuttle Marketing Director Fred Gould, "What we … [Read more...] about Rebranding of Arizona Shuttle – ShuttleU

Governor Jan Brewer today announced the State of Arizona will continue funding Grand Canyon National Park in light of the continued federal government shutdown.   “Grand Canyon’s importance to Arizona’s tourism industry and overall economy cannot be ignored,” said Governor Brewer. “While … [Read more...] about Governor Vowing to Keep Canyon Open

Fresh snow in the high county has outdoor enthusiasts pulling out their snow gear in anticipation of what Arizona Snowbowl expects to be its best season yet. As a reminder that the ski season is only 50 days away on the San Francisco Peaks, the ski resort received three to five inches of new snow … [Read more...] about New Snow — 50 Days to Skiing

The National Park Service today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the State of Arizona that will allow Grand Canyon National Park to re-open and temporarily operate during the government shutdown.       Due to the lack of appropriations from Congress, … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Open Despite Shutdown

Sharlot Hall Museum is proud to present the 35th Annual Folk Music Festival this coming October 5th and 6th. This festival has become a major event for fans of traditional, roots and Americana music. A mix of performances, workshops and opportunities to participate in the fun makes this an event not … [Read more...] about Folk Music Festival Offers Music, Workshops and More

Prescott Powwow Committee, Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, Smoki Museum, City or Prescott and the Granite Mountain Gourd Society are pleased to present the 7th Annual “Elders Embracing Youth” Powwow at Watson Lake Park on September 27, 28 and 29th.  This Social Intertribal Powwow is drug and alcohol … [Read more...] about Prescott PowWow this Weekend

“The engine is the heart of an aeroplane, but the pilot is its soul.” ~ Greg Brown If we could see the world from the edge of a flying carpet, how could we ever measure it again? On September 21, Sharlot Hall Museum will take visitors to a world rarely visited by humans. For 40 years, Greg Brown … [Read more...] about Sharlot Hall Presenting Views from the Flying Carpet

True West Magazine named Prescott the third most western town in America. The honor does not come as a surprise to residents and business owners in Prescott. Many folks hold dear the western culture. In fact, western culture bolsters Prescott's economy. "Prescott is a wonderful place for Old West … [Read more...] about Embracing the Region’s Western Heritage

With the closing of the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas, and the end of the 42-year-old Dale Evans and Roy Rogers Museum in Branson, Mo., it seems as if the struggles experienced by local museums are not unusual. “Unfortunately when you have a museum focused on personality, it’s too narrow, too … [Read more...] about Local Museums Pushing Forward