Weekend Trip to Northern Arizona
There are many natural wonders to enjoy in northern Arizona. Canyon de Chelly, the Petrified Forest, Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon and more.
Canyon de Chelly
A visit to Canyon de Chelly in northern Arizona. Canyon de Chelly and Spider Rock are popular tourist destinations.
A visit to Canyon de Chelly in northern Arizona. Canyon de Chelly and Spider Rock are popular tourist destinations.
Christmas Tree Cutting Permits
You must have a permit to go up north and cut your own Christmas tree. Applications for permits are accepted in September and October. This article will tell you how to apply for the permit lottery.
You must have a permit to go up north and cut your own Christmas tree. Applications for permits are accepted in September and October. This article will tell you how to apply for the permit lottery.
Grand Canyon Guide Books
Here are my top picks for guide books to the Grand Canyon National Park and surrounding areas.
Here are my top picks for guide books to the Grand Canyon National Park and surrounding areas.
Grand Canyon
An overnight trip, or even a day trip, to the Grand Canyon may be all you have time for. You can do it! Here are the details and some tips for enjoying a short trip to this amazing natural wonder.
An overnight trip, or even a day trip, to the Grand Canyon may be all you have time for. You can do it! Here are the details and some tips for enjoying a short trip to this amazing natural wonder.
Montezuma Castle & Tuzigoot
Two National Monuments are within an hour and a half from Phoenix, and they are well worth the drive. During this wonderful day trip you can see incredibly well-preserved ancient Sinaguan cliff dwellings and multi-story homes at historical sites.
Two National Monuments are within an hour and a half from Phoenix, and they are well worth the drive. During this wonderful day trip you can see incredibly well-preserved ancient Sinaguan cliff dwellings and multi-story homes at historical sites.
Northern Arizona
Includes information and photos about Sunset Crater, Wupatki, Walnut Canyon, and Canyon de Chelly.
Includes information and photos about Sunset Crater, Wupatki, Walnut Canyon, and Canyon de Chelly.
Petrified Forest
You won't see many tall or green trees in this forest! This is the Petrified Forest National Park.
You won't see many tall or green trees in this forest! This is the Petrified Forest National Park.
Ski Arizona
There are four major areas, all within a few hours from the Phoenix area, where you can get to the snow for skiing or snowboarding.
There are four major areas, all within a few hours from the Phoenix area, where you can get to the snow for skiing or snowboarding.
Sunset Crater
Sunset Crater is a cinder cone. It erupted in the year 1064 and represents the most recent volcanic activity in the Flagstaff area.
Sunset Crater is a cinder cone. It erupted in the year 1064 and represents the most recent volcanic activity in the Flagstaff area.
Walnut Canyon
At Walnut Canyon you can walk into the canyon and see up close how the Sinagua lived in one-room pithouses.
At Walnut Canyon you can walk into the canyon and see up close how the Sinagua lived in one-room pithouses.
Wupatki and Painted Desert
The Wupatki Pueblo was built in the 1100's, and you can enjoy it up close and personal. The Painted Desert holds wonderful natural beauty and a geologic story of the area.
The Wupatki Pueblo was built in the 1100's, and you can enjoy it up close and personal. The Painted Desert holds wonderful natural beauty and a geologic story of the area.