Cover Story
vanishing vagabond  
With this being the Halloween time and a chance to ponder deaths and mysteries, we take a look at one of the Southwest’s most famous: Everett Ruess. This comes at a time when two biographies of the poet-wanderer have been released.

In Range

fall ... into greatness
We look at all of the best autumn hikes, scenic drives, destinations, festivals, fashion and more and pull it together for one big list that celebrates fall in our mountain town..

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DEPARTMENTS

THE DISH
Our food writer explores the importance of reestablishing a diet of fruits and vegetables in our convenience food society.

by the bottle
Fess Parker, the man who played Davy Crockett on television, is also famous for his wines. Our wine expert shares some samplings.

THE ARTIST PROFILE
Trace Glau and her father have long celebrated each other’s creativity. In recent years, they have worked to do shows together and further support their work.

SOUND & STAGE
Brian DeMarco, a fixture in the Flagstaff music scene, talks about songwriting, live music and, in the end, shares what he thinks are the elements of a good tune.

MIND & BODY
We pay a visit to our local climbing gym to learn about how rock climbing can be more than an adventure sport—it also could provide a route to better health.

HOME DISTINCTIONS
The residence of well-known local river-runner Brad Dimock is as much a product of the homeowner’s skills and imagination as it is the volunteer efforts of his friends and family.

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