Flagstaff Arizona Vacation
One of the most fascinating things about Arizona is the difference in temperature and geography here. Most people think of hot desert when they think of Arizona, but Flagstaff is full of Ponderosa pines. Flagstaff borders the largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine forest in the continental United States. Most people would never picture this when they think of the state of Arizona. Full of surprises, Flag as it is affectionately called by locals offers beautiful mountain peaks, fall foliage and winter skiing. It is often used as a base for visiting the Grand Canyon. |
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Flagstaff is very popular in the winter months. Arizona Snowbowl offers opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. Nearby there are several great sledding spots. While the San Francisco Peaks and cooler temps are the main draw to this college town, a popular attraction in the summer is The Flagstaff Arboretum that features 200 acres with 2,500 species of drought-tolerant native plants. |
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Lowell Observatory is an active astronomical observatory, and is where Pluto was discovered. A drive up to the observatory has some great views of the city. There is a small musem area and depending at what time of day or season you are visiting there is always something to see in the night sky. |
About Flagstaff, Arizona Flagstaff is a college town located in northern Arizona with a population of just over 125,000 residents. It is home to Humphrey's Peak, at 12,000 feet it is Arizona's highest elevation point. Flagstaff's cultural scene includes the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, which holds Concerts from September through April. In the summer months you can expect to enjoy several festivals, including Hopi and Navajo Festivals of Arts and Crafts, the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival, and the Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival. If you are willing to drive a little ways out of Flagstaff you can see several cool geological and archaeoligical discoveries including:Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon and Wupatki National Monument. Thirty miles west and you can discover Williams and historic Route 66. Seventy five miles north and you can see the Grand Canyon National Park.
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