Humvees have joined helicopters, airplanes, river rafts and mules as another interesting way to explore the Grand Canyon. Known as the oldest and largest sightseeing company in the world, Papillon Group is extending its services to include Buck Wild Hummer Tours with custom built Humvee excursions. After 50 plus years of serving the Grand Canyon, Jake Tomlin, President of Buck Wild Hummer Tours and Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines (subsidiaries of Papillon Group), wanted to offer service … [Read more...] about Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
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Glamping: Communing with Nature in Comfort
Visitors coming to Northern Arizona to experience the Great Outdoors are leaving their tents at home. They have discovered “glamping” and are connecting with nature without sacrificing creature comforts. The term glamping is a combination of the words ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’ and is a popular way to experience outdoor adventure. Ever since the term was first coined in the United Kingdom in 2005, its meaning has morphed from images of the “Out of Africa” canvas safari tents with four-poster beds … [Read more...] about Glamping: Communing with Nature in Comfort
Recommendations for Prescott’s Municipal Airport
Emphasizing that recommendations presented about the future of Prescott Municipal Airport are planning documents, not firm commitments, Douglas Sander, an airport consultant and the project manager, presented his final report on July 11. Sander spoke to a crowd of an estimated 100 people, who gathered at Centennial Center near the airport for the “Open House Meeting.” “You need to know that this final report, the fourth we’ve prepared since beginning in September 2016, is simply that - a … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Prescott’s Municipal Airport
YRMC’s James Family Heart Center Introducing WATCHMAN Procedure
The James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has reached another significant medical milestone with the introduction of the left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure, better known as the “WATCHMAN.” “The launch of this new service is another excellent example of why the community can be proud to have this state-of-the-art Heart Center right here at home,” said Medical Director of The James Family Heart Center at YRMC Pierre Tibi, M.D. The WATCHMAN is … [Read more...] about YRMC’s James Family Heart Center Introducing WATCHMAN Procedure
3D Printing and Drones
Drones – more formally termed Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – have no doubt grown in popularity in recent years. In addition, the jobs and tasks that drones can perform are becoming more innovative and complex. Drones are increasingly being paired with different industries and technologies, and experts in the field are constantly thinking about and developing new uses for them. For example, drones are becoming more and more popular in geological survey work, allowing for far more … [Read more...] about 3D Printing and Drones
Prescott’s Kastle Keeper Cleaning, Consulting, Writing
The young Shannon Miller always knew she would excel at self-employment, even while building her first business at age 12. The university neighborhood where her mother resided in California proved a lucrative market for washing cars. Hiring 17 acquaintances at $8 per day each, the pre-teen was “making great money” coordinating washes for tenants and neighbors, until the homeowners’ association intervened. Next up was babysitting, which she managed from ages 13 to 17 in the same community. … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Kastle Keeper Cleaning, Consulting, Writing
Two Physicians Join YRMC PhysicianCare
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is pleased to welcome two new physicians to YRMC PhysicianCare. Marc H. Brickman, D.O., FACP Marc H. Brickman, D.O., FACP – who specializes in Internal Medicine – has joined YRMC’s Internal Medicine team in Prescott. Dr. Brickman is a graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and served as Chief Resident at … [Read more...] about Two Physicians Join YRMC PhysicianCare
Girls Learn Success in Education, Life from ‘Sisters’
Girls who attended the Sister-to-Sister event on May 1 at Yavapai College (YC) said they heard stories of struggle and inspiration, learned about the benefits of higher education as they pursued careers, and enjoyed the camaraderie. Sister-to-Sister is a mentorship program that provides high school girls with support from professional women. The half-day workshop was co-sponsored by the YC Educational Talent Search/TRIO Program (ETS/TRIO) and the local branch of the American Association of … [Read more...] about Girls Learn Success in Education, Life from ‘Sisters’
Planetarium—ERAU Thanks Philanthropists
In the past few months, the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium atop the STEM Center (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) on the west edge of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott campus has become a destination, not just an attraction, for visitors to the Prescott area. More than 15,000 visitors from throughout the United States and several foreign countries have toured or participated in educational programs at the planetarium, said Planetarium Director Eric … [Read more...] about Planetarium—ERAU Thanks Philanthropists
ERAU Named One of Arizona’s Top 125 Companies for Employees
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (ERAU) has been named one of the “Top 125 Companies in Arizona to Work For,” based on results of a statewide survey sponsored by the Arizona Commerce Authority and Republic Media, which partnered with Best Companies Group (BCG) and BestCompaniesAZ. It is the sixth year the survey has been conducted, said Heather Kivatinos, regional executive with the USA TODAY NETWORK. She indicated that identifying the top companies had become even more … [Read more...] about ERAU Named One of Arizona’s Top 125 Companies for Employees