Celebrating Arizona

Brooke laughs describing that as a newborn she seemed to bond with the family dog first; wildlife and animals inhabit her world almost as revered relatives would; her published books and research center around them. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television,...

Dolly and Paul Kennedy started The Dolly Steamboat cruises in 1983. At 100 years old, Dolly is still fresh and fragile as a flower, elegant in period costumes and a living advertisement for the steamboat named for her. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, televisi...

Bob Booker led the Arizona Commission on the Arts for decades and now happily retired can range from the spice shop in Tumacácori to Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff and places in between, loving that Arizona has respected the arts and diversity even before statehood. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley mor...

Lisa and Mark McMahon grew up in the same neighborhood and both embraced Arizona road trips and hikes, but Mark added some incredible trips in the wide world he talks about in today's show along with great Mexican food, best hikes around Tucson, and letting loved ones go. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more t...

A deep and wide Arizona author himself, Greg McNamee shares a half-dozen of his favorite Arizona works. He describes being in grad school with author Barbara Kingolver, describing spending Saturday nights with beer in the pool and hearing her typewriter clacking away, "which probably explains our positions in the literary constellations," a stellar sentence with many others describing wonderful Ar...

Description: Lisa has known Bob Cika since before she could talk. Her parents made a lifelong friend when they were his head residents in a Flagstaff dorm.   Lisa says he's the only person she knows who has rappelled off the South Rim in training exercises.   He loves the stark scenery and small-town charm of Winslow and will drive hundreds of miles out of his way to stay at La Posada. Lisa Schneb...

An accomplished author and writing teacher, Laurie Schneby lives and breathes for books; since libraries are brimming with abundant choices, and all free, libraries are her happy places. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, m...

         It would be challenging for anyone to run for the Arizona senate, but taking your eight-year-old twin boys knocking on doors shows how much Kristie O'Brien believes in what she is doing. For her, being a good mother also includes hatching butterflies every spring and road trips geared to the interests of young sons. Even living in Australia didn't dim her deep love for her home state. Lis...

Guest Paul Maynard lives deep in Tucson and says he navigates by bike shops, and also knows more than 700 pieces of art in the Old Pueblo; today we also have a rare guest coffee mug. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magaz...

An Arizonan who self-described as "weird" because he loves the heat,   Steve Chandler. Is not only a songwriter, but has written 40 published books, which he said started by accident. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, maga...

Spending her high school years in Kingman gave Dawn Reid insights into the incredible outdoor opportunities there, from hiking and climbing to acess to the Colorado River beaches people rarely find.   Now a Goodyear resident working for the city as it explodes with new growth, she sees Arizona growth from a different perspective. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people a...

Description: Editor of the Green Valley News shares wonderful stories added to Arizona history of fascinating people, making it fun for me because my time at GV News is forever special. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, ma...

Description: Not everyone is still close to someone from high school, but Michael Riley claims special status; the only person at "all" of Lisa's weddings, a travel companion, and someone who travels the world the way she travels Arizona. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved thr...

Bennett was known for writing songs to wrap up each legislative session, But some of his best stories are around love and family…although his anecdote about getting two gun barrels from the government rivals anything. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, televisio...

Description: Getting to work for KTVK-TV3 in the new Northern Arizona Bureau changed Lisa's life, and her partner was photographer Mike Schmidt. Half a lifetime later they still honor "The Bureau Code" and laugh about slow-moving elk.   Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved throu...

Dr. Cynthia Stahura is a psychologist who has worked with Lisa for some time and brings her favorite aspects of Arizona as well as brain and mental health advice. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, unti...

Stephanie Espinoza exudes vibrancy, enthusiasm and both a deep and wide love for Arizona; she also wants us to care for our bodies, not condemn and judge ourselves. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, un...

Chappy of Arizona Trail heads and is a heartfelt champion of VETS (Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship) with his own military background; also fun, interesting and great speaker. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, maga...

Daryn Kagan (who brought a guest coffee mug for the podcast) shares her journey rich in friendship, miles, and returns to Arizona with unexpected twists. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she...

Teresa Welborn takes in Arizona hiking, biking, and on road trips that include picnic lunches in unexpected parks. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona....

Nancy Stanley describes turning an interest in standup comedy into not only a teaching avocation but a tremendous fundraising opportunity. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podc...

Mitch Strohman has been the voice of NAU Lumberjack sports for decades, and voice of Northern Arizona even longer beginning on radio. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast C...

Paul Allvin's descriptive powers are amazing, and his Arizona stories span from White Mountain cabins to – yes, Mars.   Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Ari...

David McCumber has been an Arizona newsman several times, and also written amazing books; now we have him in an exclusive interview. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Ce...

Tom Zoellner numbers among the best authors who venture into rougher areas of Arizona and bring the experiences back in writing so we don't have to go to know them. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, un...