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Arizona River Stories: Laura Fallon

Laura Fallon was pursuing a theater career in New York before being convinced to become a river guide while on vacation.
Laura Fallon
Laura Fallon was pursuing a theater career in New York before being convinced to become a river guide while on vacation.

In the dog days of summer in Arizona, many people escape the heat for a float down the river. Most return home with a good story. In Flagstaff, river guides often take great pride in the craft of weaving a good yarn.

In our series, "Arizona River Stories," we'll hear tales from five of these storytellers.


Laurel Morales was a Fronteras Desk senior field correspondent in Flagstaff from 2011 to 2020.