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Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff Overview

Written by Tolik on April 8, 2009

  • At an elevation of almost 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is among the highest cities in the U.S. Located along former wagon road to California, Flagstaff (called "Flag" by the locals) is surrounded by famous...
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San Francisco Peaks

History of Flagstaff

Written by Tolik on April 8, 2009

  • One of the frequently told stories about the naming of Flagstaff refers to a large pine, stripped of its branches, that was used to hang a U.S. flag for a Fourth of July celebration more...
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San Francisco Peaks

Traveling around the San Francisco Peaks

Written by Tolik on April 8, 2009

  • The San Francisco Peaks are a volcanic mountain range located in north central Arizona. In 1629, one hundred and forty seven years before San Francisco, California received its name, Spanish Friars founded a mission at...
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Flagstaff Annual Events

Written by Tolik on April 8, 2009

  • An outdoor lovers’ paradise, Flagstaff offers activities year around. They also love to turn a weekend into a colorful event. Almost every summer weekend offers something special. During our visit to Flagstaff in the beginning...
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David at the Grand Canyon

Day Trips to the US National Parks

Written by MilwVon on January 16, 2007

  • If you enjoy touring the US National Parks and Monuments, this is a wonderful home base for a vacation! With our US National Parks Pass in hand, we were able to take in seven...
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View from Jerome of...

Jerome-An Old Mining Ghost Town

Written by Taylor252 on September 1, 2003

  • If you're in the Verde Valley (about 45 miles south of Flagstaff) and it gets too hot, you can always drive up the mountain to visit Jerome AZ State Historic Park. (Jerome will be 10-15...
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Petrified Wood

Petrified Forest National Park

Written by reef2020 on April 29, 2001

  • When I was a little boy, back in 1972, I remember being very excited when Mom and Dad told me we were going to see the Petrified Forest, a place where the trees had turned...
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Two Dining Experiences in Flagstaff

Written by MilwVon on January 16, 2007

  • During our weeklong vacation in Flagstaff, we found a couple of local restaurants through www. restaurant.com. If you haven't used them for dining gift certificates, you should do yourself a favor and reduce your dining...
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Entering Sedona from the North

Sedona, Arizona

Written by MilwVon on March 29, 2005

  • If you are planning a trip to northern Arizona, you've certainly heard of Sedona and the surrounding red-rock areas. We only had time to drive through Sedona en route to Phoenix on a sunny...
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Oak Creek Canyon

A Day Tour -- Flagstaff, Sedona, Jerome, and more!

Written by Taylor252 on September 1, 2003

  • Many of the brochures and websites we researched before heading to Flagstaff suggested different tours. We followed one of them on our second day in the area and it was a good way to get...
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