“Staycation” has become a popular buzzword in the past several years & the concept has never been more important to Arizona. A staycation is a chance for you to become more familiar with your town, your county, your state. It gives you a chance to play tourist without getting on a plane, hiring a dog… Read More
Napa, Sonoma, Jerome, Willcox?
It seems like we’ve been inundated with incredible recognition and press for Arizona’s growing and thriving wine country over the past few years. The industry has matured rapidly, and Arizona wines are now frequently served in many of Arizona’s local restaurants and enjoyed across the southwest region. Let’s not forget that Arizona’s wine industry creates thousands of… Read More
Local Table Wine Dinner & Community Slide Fire Relief
Here at Local First Arizona, we are striving to partner and collaborate with the residents, business owners, Chambers of Commerce and other groups in the Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon and Flagstaff to help in recovery as the Slide Fire subsides. We wanted you to know about a benefit dinner happening on June 20th in celebration of Page Springs Cellars’ Tilted Earth… Read More
Fodor’s names Slide Rock State Park one of America’s Top Ten
Slide Rock State Park is one of those rare places that you hear about all across the nation. It’s well known for its natural water slide, and its setting in Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona makes it attract thousands of tourists a year, despite its own well-known reputation. Fodor’s Travel blog’s recent post on the… Read More
Traveling Locally is a Big Boost to the Arizona’s Rural Economy
Thanks to the Arizona Office of Tourism, we know the positive impact tourism can have on our local economy. The billions of dollars spent by tourists in all 15 counties contribute to the creation of thousands of jobs, economic development opportunities, and increased tax revenues. Here’s something to think about: What if Arizonans spent their… Read More
