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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. L

Hosted by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 74 episodes
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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. Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.
Lisa Schnebly Heidinger hosts Celebrating Arizona, a society show with 74 episodes published.

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. L

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

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,

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 th

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 t

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

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

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 tell

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 telli

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 reside

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 t

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 sh

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. Li

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 sl

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 Arizo

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 Ari

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 tel

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

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

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 sta
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Celebrating Arizona is hosted by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 74 episodes.
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