Find a cool historical marker on your AZ road trip

RJ Hamster

4 months ago

Summer 2024

Hi Peter,

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One of the benefits is participating in the discussions on our private KJZZ/KBACH Travel Club Facebook group. As long as you have a Facebook account, you can join here.

What will you find there? Members share photos and stories from trips around Arizona—around the world! You can also read and share travel-related news stories.

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Because you’re interested in travel, each quarter, we share some of the top travel stories from KJZZ, NPR, and other public radio outlets that aired over the past few months.

There might be an interesting story or two you missed and some tips that could work to your advantage!

Here’s a preview:

Wildlife awareness tips if you’re heading outdoors this summer
A new terminal is coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor
New stargazing opportunities for you

Summer Road Trip Tips

Arizona has more than 2,000 historical markers. Take a closer look at a few of them

Arizona has more than 2,000 historic markers. Some of their stories are well known while others are nearly lost to history. In this series, reporters from KJZZ, AZPM, KNAU and KAWC take a look at closer look at some of them.

ADOT encourages drivers to get vehicles summer-ready

To recognize Arizona Heat Awareness Week, the state Department of Transportation is emphasizing the importance of making sure your vehicle is summer-ready.

Blasting completed for I-17 widening north of Phoenix

The Arizona Department of Transportation has finished blasting operations as part of its widening of I-17 north of Phoenix. The project spans a 23-mile stretch from Anthem Way to Sunset Point.

Summer Wildlife Awareness

It’s rattlesnake season in Arizona. Here’s what you need to know

The weather is warming up, people are spending time outside in nature and that could mean a close encounter with a rattlesnake. A Phoenix Herpetological Society shares what you need to know to keep you safe.

Game and Fish urges campers, hikers to be ‘bear aware’

At the beginning of the summer camping season, the Arizona Game and Fish Department is reminding people to be aware of bears and to never feed bears, intentionally or unintentionally.

Air Travel Stories

Air travel has gone to the dogs—literally. Here’s what to know about BARK Air

BARK Air says it built its experience “dog first,” offering perks like puppucchinos and pheromone blankets. It’s flying between New York and LA or London and plans to add more routes soon.

New Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport terminal may not break ground until 2032

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport plans to build a new terminal on the airport’s west side, close to where former Terminals 1 and 2 were located before being demolished.

Fear of flying? An experts says these tips can help

Recent frightening incidents may cause some air passengers anxiety this holiday weekend. Prof. Jonathan Bricker of the University of Washington says there are effective ways to help nervous flyers.

Astrotourism Opportunities

Dark Sky Center shines brighter future on Fountain Hills

A new attraction is coming to Arizona’s billion-dollar astro-tourism industry. Its backers hope it can bring the Valley into the space age and also breathe new life to an aging town.

Tourism and growth are double-edged swords for Utah’s dark sky-certified places

In annual reports sent to Dark Sky International, Utah’s national and state parks list light pollution from development and tourism as the main threat to maintaining their certification.

Top Travel Stories From Public Radio

Summer Road Trip Tips

Summer Wildlife Awareness

Air Travel Stories

Astrotourism Opportunities

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