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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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Soldier’s Pass Trail: Sedona’s Most Active Sinkhole, Seven Sacred Pools, & Gorgeous Red Rock Views!

Hiking the Soldier Pass trail in Sedona is a really unique experience due to the variety of landscapes and interesting geological features you will get to experience during your relatively short hike. On this moderately easy 2.25 mile out-and-back adventure, you will take in the beauty of both the ...

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Montezuma Castle: A 900+ Year Old Ancient Apartment Building

Montezuma Castle National Monument is a 5 story, 20 room living space built by the Sinagua people between 1100-1300. Today, it is considered one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in the country. In 1906, President Roosevelt declared Montezuma a place “of the greatest ethnological value ...

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Exploring the Beautiful Lava Flow Trail at Sunset Crater National Monument

Sunset Crater, the youngest cinder cone of more than 600 in the San Francisco Volcanic Field, is a must-see attraction located about 15 miles north of Flagstaff. It is one of 7 natural wonders located near Flagstaff. The convenient distance from Flagstaff makes it an easy side trip to incorporate ...

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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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The Center of the Vegas Strip: The Beautiful Mirage Resort & Casino

Planning a vacation to Las Vegas can be an overwhelming experience due to the shear number of options available, with trip planning consisting of choosing the right hotel, restaurants, shows, and attractions. Finding the perfect hotel is easy once you know exactly what you are looking for in your ...

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Fay Canyon Trail: A Peaceful Hike Through Sedona’s Gorgeous Red Rocks

Sedona is home to 100’s of scenic hiking trails, the majority of which offer spectacular red rock views. Fay Canyon, a short & scenic box canyon, is no exception. This beautiful, easy short 2 mile loop trail offers incredible views of Sedona’s red rocks for the entire 2 mile ...

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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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A Picturesque Ride along Southern Arizona’s Dolly Steamboat

One of the best ways to take in the beauty of Southern Arizona’s gorgeous landscapes during the hot summer season is by taking a relaxing, scenic cruise around gorgeous Canyon Lake. It would be a mistake to visit the Phoenix area and not take time to enjoy the amazing Sonoran desert, home to ...

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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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