Living in Vail, we often feel far from all of the excitement of downtown. Concerts, new restaurants, and fun festivals seem a world away. Most of the time, we welcome that distance. But sometimes, it’d be nice to get on the back of a bicycle and pedal our way to downtown. It’s always been a possibility to ride from Vail to downtown by...
This is the time of year when families without extra spending money feel the pain the most. Parents want to give children gifts but without enough resources, it’s impossible. That’s where the community gets to step in and help. Heather Stough is the Programs Coordinator for the Vail School District. This time of year is one of her...
Sponsored by Rita Ranch Automotive & Tire Believe it or not, one of the leading causes of lower fuel economy is poor maintenance. In the holiday season (one that already does a good job of wearing out your credit card) you need help saving money wherever you can. Your road trip doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Here are a few fuel...
Sponsored by Rita Ranch Automotive & Tire Believe it or not, the holidays are slowly creeping up on us. Soon you’ll hear the sounds of jingle bells, Christmas carols, and “Ho, ho, hos” spreading joy across the country. It’s enough to leave even the most festive people a little bit stressed. While you dash through the snow or race through the...
Note: If you’re interested in mountain biking in Fantasy Island for the first time, check out this post! Ever notice how running on the pavement gets so boring? No? Me neither. Running has never been my strong point. I don’t set out to beat others ahead of me. I don’t strive to leave other runners in my dust. Instead, I run (sometimes jog) to stay...
As residents of Vail, we have a lot of pride in our school district – and for good reason! The awards, consistent high ratings, and achievements of all of the students here make the Vail School District one to admire. Behind all that success is the Superintendent, Calvin Baker. Calvin Baker lives, eats, and breathes his work – and he...
‘Tis the season for Christmas decor EVERYWHERE! Visit our local Walgreen’s or Walmart and you’ll see aisles adorned with Christmas trees, ornaments, and lots of candy cane fun. It’s a festive time of year, no doubt. For many Vail families, this is the season of feasting on glutenous sized meals (turkey-coma anyone?)...
Ever wish you could combine your favorite activity with a charitable cause? One Vail resident found a way to do this by cycling while raising money for Tu Nudito. The name, Doug Holland, might not be familiar to many Vail residents, but take one glance at this hard-working, generous individual and you’ll be proud to call him your neighbor...
Veteran’s Day is a chance for all Americans to take a step back and remember the sacrifices our vets made for our freedom. In honor of those sacrifices, and as a way to say thanks, many businesses in Vail and Tucson are offering special Veteran’s Day freebies to the men and women who serve, or have served, our country. Some deals are...
This weekend, temperatures are expected to hover around the 75 – 80 degree mark with abundant sunshine. It’s perfect weather to enjoy the 6th annual Vail Country Fair, which kicks off at 9 a.m. the Pima County Fairgrounds. For one day, exhibitors, vendors (GetVailAZ included!), entertainment, and food trucks will converge to throw an...
