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Grand Canyon

Architect Mary Colter’s Legacy Captured in Stone

April 1, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

She was tough, funny, fearless, dogmatic, imaginative, and her Grand Canyon architectural marvels continue to intrigue historians and fascinate visitors, including the only inner canyon lodging facility, Phantom Ranch, which turned 100 years old this year. Meet Mary Jane Elizabeth Colter, born in … [Read more...] about Architect Mary Colter’s Legacy Captured in Stone

Filed Under: Education, Local News, Tourism Tagged With: Colter Hall, Fred Harvey Company, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Mary Jane Elizabeth Colter, National Park Service, Phantom Ranch, Santa Fe Railway

Jeff D’Arpa is the Man Behind the Adventure

January 3, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Going to work in places where he could play is what Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel General Manager Jeff D’Arpa had in mind while growing up, and that’s exactly what happened. With ski resorts, national parks, hotels and now the Polar Express and Grand Canyon Railway in his professional queue, … [Read more...] about Jeff D’Arpa is the Man Behind the Adventure

Filed Under: Community Profile, Local News Tagged With: Gordon Taylor, Grand Canyon, Grand Hotel in Tusayan, Jeff D’Arpa, The Polar Express, Xanterra, Zion National Park

Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings

August 26, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Event planners are busier than ever and, not surprisingly, smaller weddings have taken the lead, especially in Northern Arizona. “We’ve had a lot of micro-weddings of 50 people or less since March this year,” said Prescott-based Luella House Weddings and soon-to-open historic Willow Creek Inn … [Read more...] about Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings

Filed Under: Local News, Tourism Tagged With: COVID, COVID-19, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Weddings, Micro-Weddings, pandemic, Pandemic Weddings, Red Rock Weddings, Sedona, Sedona Red Rocks, small weddings, Viola’s Flower Garden, Weddings

Brenda Halvorson Soars with The Papillon Group

May 4, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

From a young age, the late Seattle contractor and aviator Elling Halvorson was known for his bold business ventures like building the ATT relay lines from New York to Los Angeles and bidding on construction projects in remote locations like Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. However, his decision to … [Read more...] about Brenda Halvorson Soars with The Papillon Group

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brenda Halvorson, Grand Canyon, Papillon Helicopters and Grand Canyon Airlines, The Papillon Group

Marlboro Man in Action at the Grand Canyon

January 28, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Some boys do grow up to be cowboys, and some cowboys even grow up to be Marlboro men. Such was the case for Grand Canyon National Park Service (NPS) Wrangler Ed Forbis. Born on a ranch in Deer Lodge, Montana, from the brim of his hat to his well-worn boots, Forbis is a genuine cowboy. His warm … [Read more...] about Marlboro Man in Action at the Grand Canyon

Filed Under: Community Profile Tagged With: community profile, Ed Forbis, Grand Canyon, Marlboro Man

Tusayan’s Clarinda Vale Enjoys Her Small Town Beside the Grand Canyon

August 1, 2020 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Living your life in a really small town might seem limiting, unless your town borders the seemingly endless Grand Canyon and your dark skies show off the mind-boggling expanses of the universe. Clarinda Vail was born and raised in Tusayan, the smallest town in Arizona by its population of 560 … [Read more...] about Tusayan’s Clarinda Vale Enjoys Her Small Town Beside the Grand Canyon

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Business Woman of the Month, Clarinda Vail, Grand Canyon, Tusayan, Women In Business

Grand Canyon Saddle Maker Enjoying the Ride

January 6, 2020 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Across from the Xanterra South Rim is a mule barn sitting on an inconspicuous lot at the Grand Canyon Village. The historic building was a blacksmith’s shop. Inside, the old wooden floors show their age, while the aroma of worked leather and mules give away its purpose. This is Joe Marshall’s … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Saddle Maker Enjoying the Ride

Filed Under: Community Profile, Spotlight Tagged With: community profile, Grand Canyon, Joe Marshall, Xanterra

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