Flagstaff, Arizona was recently declared Arizona’s official Winter Wonderland by Governor Doug Ducey. When thinking of an Arizona winter escape, palm trees, golf, and sunny, warm days typically come to mind. However, a winter trip to Northern Arizona is a fantasy for anyone who loves snow ...

While many see the snow and cold as a complete hassle, others see it as a beautiful time of the year to cozy up to a fireplace, relax, watch the gorgeous falling snow, and take advantage of fewer crowds and plentiful winter recreation. New England is one of the most gorgeous places in the ...

The Petrified National Forest, located nearby Holbrook in the Northeastern portion of Arizona, is named as so for its’ large quantities of petrified wood. In 1906, the forest became a national monument. During the Triassic Period (which came just before Jurassic and is therefore known as ...

The thought of hiking in the intolerable Phoenix heat during the summer months is unbearable, that is unless you set out before 7am, and even then it is still miserable with temps crawling towards the 90s!. Luckily, with the arrival of winter comes almost perfect hiking conditions. Winters in the ...

Little Horse Trail, one of the numerous hiking options within the Coconino National Forest of Sedona, is a moderate trail which is suitable for hikers of all skill levels. Despite the short distance, this trail provides an amazing look into Sedona’s majestic red rock landscape. If you are ...

Each year, The Phoenix Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with millions of colorful lights. This year, the zoo sparkles with over 4 million colorful lights and 700 unique themed displays. Other holiday events include ice sculpting demonstrators (unfortunately only on Thursdays), a ...

Northern Arizona enjoys a climate and atmosphere drastically different from that of Southern Arizona. In addition to a 4 season climate (including plenty snow in the winter) skiing, snowshoeing, and any other winter recreational activity you can think of can be enjoyed. The pine trees provide a ...

In 1989, Governor Rose Mofford named Prescott “Arizona’s Christmas City.” With an attractive 4 season climate (including cooler temperatures in December and a slight possibility of snow!), historic Victorian architecture, and a whole lineup of festive holiday activities, Prescott ...

Pagosa Springs, a small Southwestern Colorado community, was named as so by the Ute Indians in 1866 after the discovery of the area’s healing waters: the world’s deepest geothermal hot springs. Three million acres of gorgeous wilderness including the San Juan National Forest surround ...

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 ...