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Hiking the San Francisco Peaks: The Beautiful Aspen Loop Trail in Flagstaff

The Aspen Nature Loop trail is a picturesque, moderately easy, 1.5 mile loop hike, located at Arizona Snowbowl, one of the oldest ski resorts in the country. Snowbowl is located just 7 miles outside of Flagstaff (a beautiful high altitude mountain community). Although Snowbowl is a very popular ...

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An Easy Walk Through Towering Aspen Trees on Flagstaff’s Picturesque Veit Springs Loop

Flagstaff is home to a number of beautiful hikes, ranging in difficulty from a “no sweat 2” mile fitness loop around Buffalo Park, to an incredibly intense all day adventurous 9 mile trek up to Humphrey’s Peak, which at 12,637 feet, is the highest point in Arizona. For those ...

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Attraction of the Week: Mather Point at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim

The Grand Canyon’s gorgeous South Rim is a must-see for anyone traveling to or through beautiful Northern Arizona. There are many overlooks to take in the gorgeous views, day or night, 365 days a year. If driving to the canyon, you will park your car at the Mather Point Visitor’s ...

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Attraction of the Week: Pluto-Palooza at the Lowell Observatory

The Lowell Observatory, located just 1 mile from downtown Flagstaff Arizona atop a mesa known as Mars Hill, is most famous for being the site of the discovery of Pluto. Founded in 1894 by Boston mathematician/astronomer Percival Lowell, this observatory is one of the oldest in the country. In ...

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Attraction of the Week: Trees of Mystery in Northern California

Trees of Mystery is a touristy, yet very entertaining and worthwhile roadside attraction which gives you the opportunity to learn about the beautiful coast redwood trees.  Located along picturesque Hwy 101 in Northern California, just 36 miles south of the Oregon border, this quirky roadside stop ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Beautiful Trails at Northern Arizona’s Fort Tuthill County Park

Fort Tuthill is a beautiful 413 acre Northern Arizona park located in Coconino County just outside of Flagstaff. This local gem offers plenty of amenities including tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, an amphitheater, picnic shelters, an adventure course, and several miles of hiking and ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Phoenix Zoo: A Wonderful Zoo with Gorgeous Desert Views & Great Exhibits

The Phoenix Zoo is a wonderful zoo, one of the best I’ve ever visited. It’s the largest non-profit zoo in the country. Large animal enclosures, plenty of landscaping, and gorgeous natural landscapes make this a peaceful place to enjoy a morning stroll. At 125 acres, you will get a ...

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Hiking the Incredibly Scenic Fat Man’s Loop in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is a popular pit stop for travelers visiting the Grand Canyon and a host of natural wonders in the beautiful northern portion of Arizona. If you find yourself driving through Flagstaff enroute to a natural wonder, be sure to check out one of the area’s beautiful hiking trails. Most ...

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Attraction of the Week: Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas

Barton Springs, a collection of 4 different natural springs (together they are the 4th largest in Texas), has been a popular gathering spot for swimming and picnicking since it was founded by Native Americans back in the 1800’s. In 1918, Andrew Zilker donated the land to the City of Austin, ...

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Aliens in Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell, a small city in Southeastern New Mexico, is most well-known for being home to the UFO incident of 1947. Although the alleged crash was 75 miles Northwest of Roswell in the desert, the town is still most frequently associated with UFOs. Over the years, there has been an abundance of ...

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