The youngest volcano in the San Francisco volcanic field, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument offers an intriguing day trip for visitors passing through via I-40 or who live in nearby Arizona cities. Situated just 2 hours from Prescott, 2.5 hours from Phoenix, and a mere 30 minutes outside Flagstaff, it's easily accessible for many in …
Located approximately 35 miles east of Flagstaff, in north-central Arizona, sits a giant hole in the ground that should make it onto any decent “Interstate 40 Must-See Road Trip List”. Simply called Meteor Crater, it’s privately owned by the Barringer family, who claim it to be the “best preserved and first proven meteor crater on …
First things first - it's insanely windy at Walnut Canyon National Monument. You have no idea while in the parking lot or near the front doors of the Visitor's Center, as it's not windy at all. Once you exit the doors to the outside area below that begins the long descent down the stairs and …
At the beginning of the trail, near the top and parking lot area. Located approximately only 15 minutes outside of Flagstaff, Arizona, the Sandy's Canyon Trail is a hidden gem within the Coconino National Forest, offering an ideal day hike for those seeking an escape from the usual tourist attractions. It could easily be overlooked …
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Bright Angel Trail. Visiting the Grand Canyon has always been a life-long bucket-list destination for me. It’s one of those iconic natural wonders you read about, hear stories of, and see in countless pictures and videos while growing up. I've been fortunate enough to visit this magnificent place three times: once in 2017, again in …
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