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Flagstaff, Arizona is popular destination, within driving distance to the magnificent Grand Canyon. Pet friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats to this scenic destination.

Hotels in Flagstaff, Arizona can be rough-and-ready. The best hotel in Flagstaff for Northwest Arizona ambiance mixed with comfort and style is the Little America Hotel.

The hiker is given key information about the Kachina Trail in the Snow Bowl up to 12,633 foot Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona.

For many visitors of northern Arizona, Flagstaff, is a town they remember passing through on their way to the Grand Canyon. But Flagstaff has so much more to offer.

Route 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona, which passes through spectacular Oak Creek Canyon, is one of America's most scenic drives and a highlight of a trip to Arizona.

Learn about the Flagstaff, Arizona rock climbing area called The Pit. Information includes directions, when to climb at The Pit, recommended routes, camping, and more.

Visit Flagstaff Arboretum and Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens to discover the contrast between native desert plants of the high and low desert of Arizona.

Camping offers an affordable budget vacation; some of the best campgrounds within Arizona are found in Oak Creek Canyon, situated between Sedona and Flagstaff.

Covering eight hectares of prime real estate in the centre of the city, Hong Kong Park offers a welcome respite from the urban hurly-burly.

Latest edition of Lonely Planet guidebook to the Grand Canyon National Park also covers Kids & Pets, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, Sedona, Route 66 and Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Arizona has the longest remaining section of the original Mother Road. Stay in a wigwam, drink in a roadhouse or eat in a diner full of mementoes from Historic Route 66.

The wood is scattered everywhere, and actually looks like rock. Here and there you can come across a long length of a trunk that is more recognizable.

A mere 7 miles east of Flagstaff is a place where the Pueblo Indians carved out home for themselves, some 700 years ago.

With a base lodge at 7,200 feet, three of the peaks are over 9,400 feet high, the tallest 9,750 feet, providing more than 2,000 feet of vertical drop.

Maine's forest and mountain wilderness is close to most of New England and yet is often overlooked by those looking for a bargain outdoor getaway.

These destinations feature dark skies at night, professional equipment and, often, knowledgeable guides or amateur astronomers to explain what's in the telescopes.

Grand Canyon National Park is more than just a sight to see. There of plenty activities to do in the park, in addition to observing the scenery.

Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano, located near Flagstaff in northern Arizona, are a revelation of ancient native Indian ruins and geological wonders.

A visit to northwest Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park in autumn or spring affords amazing scenery and views into an abyss in the earth's crust without summer crowds.

Although New England is known for spectacular Fall foliage displays, there are many alternative places to visit in the American South West to see Fall color changing.

Route 66 in Kingman Arizona bears the name Andy Devine Avenue in honor of the town's most famous resident. Kingman also celebrates Andy Devine Days in October each year.

Although most of Route 66 has been bypassed by the interstate, some of the scenic transcontinental road still exists. The longest continuous stretch runs through Arizona.

The Grand Canyon receives millions of visitors each year; consider different ways to visit the North and South Grand Canyon Rims including train, river, sky and foot.

For those who decide to backpack in the summer in the Grand Canyon it is important to be prepared for the rugged, hot and dry terrain.

Wedding locations in Sedona, Arizona offer some unique and unusual ideas in addition to the usual wedding venues; consider some alternatives for a Sedona wedding.

Arizona's exciting new Grand Canyon Skywalk lies in a remote western area on Native American land. Many visitors are asking "how do I get there?" and "what does it cost?"

Following the end of the Great War it was decided that a permanent memorial should be erected to commemorate the fallen. The Cenotaph in Whitehall is that memorial.

The Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Hamm has the graves of General George Patton and US military personnel who died during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII.

The Great Ocean Road is a spectacular road trip that no visitor to Melbourne can afford to miss.

From an easy stroll to an elevated climb, numerous hiking trails offer a chance to get close to Sedona's signature red rock formations that surround the area.

Two of the most troublesome pieces of punctuation are the colon and semicolon. This guide will help you understand when to use them and when to avoid them.

Mention of the latest death that has occurred at the grand canyon as well as previous accidents that have made headlines.

Sean Carswell has written a vastly entertaining novel that will make you laugh and even make you think.

Smart senior travelers can find great buys on Native American crafts at auctions, pueblos, and museum shops in New Mexico and Arizona.

Avoid the summer crowds at the south rim by accessing the canyon via the Havasupai Indian Reservation. An eight mile trail takes the visitor through narrow canyon walls.

Beautiful natural rock formations around Sedona are said to be charged with powerful earth energy that promotes healing, change and spiritual awakening.

If driving through the southwestern United States during the peak of summer doesn't make you an expert on what to expect from a road trip, nothing will.

Make this holiday season one the family will never forget. Give them a train ride to the 'North Pole' to visit Santa aboard the Polar Express.

Climatologists and meteorologists use historical data collected from weather records over the past 45 years in the U.S. and Canada, to predict snow on Christmas Day.

The sun may be shining and warm, but holiday events abound in the Phoenix area during the Christmas season.

Design and planning is essential in order to have a beautiful and bountiful desert garden. Read about principles of design and maintenance of your desert garden.

Camping is an excellent way to have fun exploring the outdoors. Campgrounds offer the chance to learn about changing landscapes and migratory species.

Jerome, Arizona has a reputation for being one of America's most haunted ghost towns; Jerome has plenty of ghostly places to stay and party for Halloween celebrations.

Sedona is becoming one of the top tourist destinations in the USA; this relatively small place in Arizona offers many things to see and do in addition to the red rocks.

Arizona is a diverse state, rich in desert plant life, at a multitude of elevations and supporting an important ecological wilderness that many miss at first glance.

It's a fair drive to visit Grand Canyon West from Flagstaff or Las Vegas. Kingman, AZ and nearby towns have a range of hotels and motels with easy access to the Skywalk.

Although the days of the wagon train have long past, their evidence is still visible today.

Plants that need less water are rapidly becoming available at nurseries across the world. Colorful, fragrant and beautiful, these plants have transformed desert gardening

The ancient Indian ruins at Wupatki in northern Arizona hold many secrets of a lost past; those secrets include the crops and plants grown by the local Native Indians.

A trip to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, OR, is like taking a trip back in time. Dioramas, film strips and exhibits make history come alive.