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21 Ways to Save on your Grand Canyon Vacation

As one of the most spectacular wonders of the world, the magnificent Grand Canyon draws in millions of visitors per year. Tourists come from all over the world to marvel at the beauty of this stunning 277 mile long, 1 mile deep canyon, which was formed 6 million years ago from ongoing erosion ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Albuquerque Zoo

The Albuquerque Zoo is part of the ABQ Biopark, one of the city’s best attractions for new tourists. This great city attraction includes 3 great parks for 1 price (before 1pm). For just $22 you can check out the zoo, aquarium, and botanical gardens, which makes for a perfect little relaxing ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Flagstaff’s Incredible Inner Basin Trail

Lockett Meadow to Inner Basin, a spectacular 1.7 mile out-and-back journey through towering aspen trees, is Flagstaff’s premier fall and summer hike. If there is any trail to add to your Northern Arizona outdoor adventure bucket list, the Inner Basin hike is definitely one of the most ...

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Hiking Sedona’s Oak Creek Canyon: The Spectacular Cookstove Trail

In terms of hiking in Northern Arizona, it doesn’t get much better than a day out exploring the beautiful scenery of Oak Creek Canyon, a unique area of the state home to dense green ponderosa forests and towering multi-hue sandstone formations. A number of hiking trails are available to soak ...

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Attraction of the Week: Standin’ on the Corner Park in Winslow, Arizona

Standin’ on the Corner Park is a popular road stop destination amongst fans of the classic 1970’s Eagles song “Take it Easy” (co-written by Glenn Frey and Jackson Browne). Winslow, Arizona, a small town 60 miles east of Flagstaff just off of Rt 66, famously was mentioned in ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Sandia Peak Tramway

The 2.7 mile long Sandia Peak tramway in Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of the longest aerial rides in the world. 2016 marked the tram’s 50th anniversary. A 15 minute ride (the tram supports 10,000 lbs and holds up to 50 people!) will take you to the top of the 10,378 foot tall Sandia ...

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A Picturesque High Altitude Stroll Along Northern Arizona’s Kachina Trail

The Kachina Trail is one of 3 hiking options at Arizona Snowbowl, a year-round outdoor destination for various sports such as skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, running, and mountain biking. While the most popular summer activity at Snowbowl is taking a scenic chairlift ride, a more budget friendly ...

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Attraction of the Week: Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque

Petroglyph National Monument is quite an interesting addition to any Albuquerque vacation. While most tourists will be busy feasting on authentic New Mexican cuisine in historic Old Town, taking a scenic ride on the Sandia Peak tramway, and/or enjoying a narrated Breaking Bad tour, planning for a ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Sedona’s Breathtaking Airport Mesa Loop Trail

The Sedona Airport Mesa Loop is one of the area’s scariest & most scenic hiking trails. Not only does this hike offer amazing views of many of Sedona’s most stunning red rock formations along a steep, narrow course, but it also happens to be one of 4 vortex hikes. What is a ...

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Attraction of the Week: Lynx Lake in Central Arizona

It may come as a surprise to those who have never ventured beyond the Phoenix metro area that Arizona is home to many lakes – over 100 in fact. However, only 2 of these lakes (Mormon Lake in Flagstaff and Stoneman Lake near Sedona) are natural. Prescott, a beautiful small town in North ...

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