It's that time of year when every state kicks off the new year with its own "ball" drop.

North Carolina has the pickle drop. Florida has the shrimp drop. Arizona is no different.

The pinecone drop has been an annual tradition in Flagstaff since 1999, but why a pinecone?

Valley 101 investigates this unique tradition with the help of its founder, Sam Green. Find out why the pinecone is the staple of Northern Arizona's new year, why it's lasted so long and how a trash can scandal changed the celebration.

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Guests: Sam Green

Host: ⁠⁠Bill Goodykoontz⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto

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How did the Flagstaff Pinecone Drop become an Arizona tradition?