Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Friday, December 21, 2018
Stunning visuals, easy hiking, and a fun day trip await you at Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Northern Arizona.
Stunning visuals, easy hiking, and a fun day trip await you at Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Northern Arizona.
In our opinion, this is the only place to stay when visiting Flagstaff, Arizona. Read on…
Loads of photographs from our dining experience. If you’re in Flagstaff, we recommend a visit. Read on…
Higher than Niagara Falls, Arizona’s Chocolate Falls displays incredible beauty during its run during the spring snow melt. Read on…
Nearly a mile wide, and 500 feet deep, this remarkable meteor crater is a fascinating destination when visiting northern Arizona. Read on…
You know you have gone to far when your wife, who comes from a long line of Roman Catholics, is looking for some holy water, a cross, or perhaps even a silver dagger to slay your momentary burst of frustration.
The Inn at 410, in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a most wonderful place to lie your head after a busy day of sightseeing in northern Arizona. This 1894 6,000 square foot mansion, built in the craftsman style, is sure to have every appointment that a discriminating traveler might expect.
As we walked through the blanket draped over the doorway to keep the draft out, we found ourselves gazing upon a delightful diner with artwork from local artists on the walls, a mild smell that lets you know that you are in a building likely over 100 years old mixed with wondrous breakfast smells from the kitchen, and the beaming smile of Jennifer (pictured with Carol) our waitress.
Today we made our journey up the mountain to Flagstaff. When we left Scottsdale, at 9:00 a.m., it was 60º, and when we made it to Flagstaff, two hours later, it was 31º. As we made our climb we saw patches of snow at 5,000 feet, deep snow at 6,000 feet, and gobs of snow in Flagstaff at 7,000 feet.
This weekend we have planned the maiden journey for The Roaming Boomers travel and adventure website. When we noticed that Flagstaff was having its 24th Annual Winterfest, we thought this might be a fun little excursion to try out our travel planning systems.