Northern Arizona Vacation Guide
Northern Arizona is a symphony of sights and sounds that offer many spectacles for anyone considering a vacation in the area. From fertile plains and ponderosa pine forests to majestic peaks rising over 8,000 feet, the area is a veritable natural playground. A day's activity can include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, golf, horseback riding, eco-tourism, rock climbing, river rafting, or visiting some of the many natural sights located in the area.With three national monuments nearby, the great outdoors just outside of town, and plenty of interesting museums and sights, rent cabins or houses in Flagstaff for a natural jumping off point into Northern Arizona. One way to see the city is on foot, while taking a walk through the town's Historic District. Set along route 66, the area is filled with shops selling Native American crafts, works by local artisans, Route 66 memorabilia, and various rock and mineral shops.
The small but impressive Museum of Northern Arizona is another good place to get a feel for your surroundings. You can learn, through state-of-the-art exhibits, about the archaeology, ethnology, geology, biology, and fine arts of the region. The lynchpin of the museum is an exhibit that explores life on the Colorado Plateau from 15,000 B.C. to the present.
For a glimpse of the heavens, visit the Lowell Observatory. Located at an elevation of 7,260 feet, the Observatory was founded in 1894 by Boston mathematician Percival Lowell. Best known for the discovery of Pluto, it has several different observatories, a visitor's center with numerous educational exhibits, and other outdoor displays.
You don't have to travel far to find a great hiking trail around Flagstaff. The Flagstaff Urban Trail System is a network of hiking and cycling trails that connects Mt. Elden, Walnut Canyon National Monument, and the Arizona Trail. It runs right through the heart of town and extends for over 20 miles.
More great skiing can be found at the Arizona Snowbowl just north of Flagstaff on the slopes of Mount Agassiz. There are four chairlifts, 32 runs, ski rentals, and a children's learn-to-ski program. When the snow melts (sometime after Easter), the mountain serves as another excellent hiking and mountain biking area. For a great view of the surrounding area, take the Scenic Skyride up the mountain. Views from the tram extend 70 miles and offer magnificent vistas of the neighboring mountains.
Northern Arizona's most popular tourist attraction is the Grand Canyon. There are not enough superlatives available to describe this one-mile deep, 277 mile-long, 18-mile-wide natural wonder. Visiting the Canyon can be as simple as looking into it. But for a complete experience, venture into the canyon via foot, mule, or even helicopter.
It may be hard to believe that the canyon was formed by the rambling waters of the Colorado River. For millions of years, the Colorado has twisted through the Kaibab Plateau, forming the many nooks and crannies of the Grand Canyon, which is as old as time itself. One of the best ways to experience the canyon is by taking a river rafting trip down the Colorado River. If rafting on the Colorado isn't your thing, there are jeep tours, balloon tours, mule tours, hiking tours, and even a train tour of the canyon. Grand Canyon vacation rentals and cabins are an excellent way to make home base for your exploration of this national treasure.
Northern Arizona is full of miracles and wonders. Step back in time as you view the natural landscape that, in some places, resembles the surface of the Moon. Feel the warm wind as it sways across the arid bottomland or hear the roar of the Colorado River as it flows through the Grand Canyon. Sit outside on a cool night and stare up at a billion stars. A vacation in Northern Arizona is about enjoying nature so take advantage of the forests, mountains, rivers, and streams.
Northern Arizona is a symphony of sights and sounds that offer many spectacles for anyone considering a vacation in the area. From fertile plains and ponderosa pine forests to majestic peaks rising over 8,000 feet, the area is a veritable natural playground. A day's activity can include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, golf, horseback riding, river rafting, or visiting some of the many natural sights located in the area.
Flagstaff is a natural jumping off point into Northern Arizona. Here, you can walk through the town's Historic District and soak in your beautiful surroundings.
You don't have to travel far to find a great hiking trail around Flagstaff. The Flagstaff Urban Trail System extends over 20 miles and is a network of hiking and cycling trails that connects Mt. Elden, Walnut Canyon National Monument, and the Arizona Trail.
Great skiing can be found at the Arizona Snowbowl, located just north of Flagstaff on the slopes of Mount Agassiz. When the snow melts, the mountain serves as an excellent hiking and mountain biking area. For a great view of the surrounding area, take the Scenic Skyride up the mountain.
Northern Arizona's most popular tourist attraction is the Grand Canyon. There are not enough superlatives available to describe this one-mile deep, 277 mile-long, 18-mile-wide natural wonder.
This spectacular canyon was formed by the rambling waters of the Colorado River. One of the best ways to experience the canyon is by taking a river rafting trip down the Colorado River. If rafting on the Colorado isn't your thing, there are jeep tours, balloon tours, mule tours, and hiking tours available.
Northern Arizona is full of miracles and wonders. To experience them all, book your Northern Arizona vacation rental today and begin planning your dream trip.
