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Dining

1899 Bar & Grill

When someone says “campus dining,” I’m immediately transported to my college years, recalling haunting images of hairnets, plastic trays and questionable meatloaf. The memories come rushing back, and...
The Hassayampa Inn in Prescott
Lodging

Hassayampa Inn

It was the pride of Yavapai County when it opened in 1927, financed by hundreds of residents who helped realize the dream of a first-class hotel near the Courthouse Square. A downtown Prescott...
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Scenic Drives

Green Valley to Vail

Madera Canyon, Coronado National Forest The drive from Green Valley to Vail, with a side trip into Madera Canyon, winds into and around the Santa...
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Nature

Clark's Nutcrackers

Clark’s nutcrackers are hoarders. With their dagger-like bills, these birds jab into pine cones and harvest their seeds, storing up to 150 of them in...
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Nature

Arizona Treefrogs

More than a couple of Arizona treefrogs could fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, as these little hoppers rarely grow longer than 2 inches...
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Dining

Union Public House

The problem with restaurant labels and the cuisines they represent is that both cycle in and out of style as quickly as skinny ties and bell-bottomed pants. So let’s not label Union Public House a...
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Dining

Oracle Inn Steakhouse

Note: Due to COVID-19, this restaurant is closed until further notice. Kari and Adrian Darimont didn’t exactly plan on going into the restaurant business when they bought the long-shuttered Oracle...
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Lodging

Gadsden Hotel

Walking down Douglas’ main street is like stepping into a bygone era with the Gadsden Hotel as its centerpiece. Opened in 1908, the hotel was rebuilt in 1929 after a fire demolished everything but...