The arboretum was a nice peaceful place to walk around and admire some of the plant, tree, and…read morewildlife of Flagstaff. It's a good place to bird watch and they offer pamphlets on which species can be seen here. Bring your binoculars for best viewing unless you are perfectly content with seeing the hungry zooming hummingbirds that frequent the feeders here. One big plus for us was that it is very dog friendly. Note that they charge admission for your doggo though ($2 per dog). They are a culture pass member so you can get two free tickets for admission at your local library if it is available. The people at the front desk counter were very friendly and helpful. There's also a kid's play area out front for the kids to get the wiggles out! Details: (From the website) - Open April 30 - October 26th 2025 - Wednesday - Sunday (Open) - Monday & Tuesday (Closed) - 9 AM - 4 PM (last admission 3:15 pm) - Daily Naturalist Walk at 11am (subject to availability) - No restaurant on site but snacks and drinks available at the visitor center - Outside food and drink allowed - Picnicking allowed - Native plants for sale throughout the year and at their plant sale Prices: - Adults 18 and up: $12 - Youth 5 - 17: $6.00 - Children Under 5: Free - Dogs (must be on leash): $2 - Admission for 2 is included with a culture pass

If you like nature and want a level, easy walk, this is the place for you. Lee greeted us and gave…read moreus a quick introduction of the place and went over the map. The "lake" there did have much water in it because it was a dry season. They have several green houses and Benches throughout. We went in late October and the weather was perfect.

Beautiful trail located at Snowbowl with plenty of parking available! Very easy to follow and…read morerelatively easy. Came in July but would love to come during fall to see the trees changing color and cooler weather.

This easy 2.5 mile loop is a great way to view the aspens. I went just after peak color and the…read morewind had blown many of the leaves off the larger mature trees in the Aspen grove, but the younger smaller trees still had a lot of leaves and color. Also about 2 miles down mountain is Aspen corner, a good place to stop to view the leaves and a bit more protected from the wind and links to the Kachina trail as well, which will take you up to the ski lift area.

What a great find! We were looking for some activity without it being a "death march," and this…read morewas perfect! Located near the university, this park is really more of an "educational" destination up front, with a few picnic tables, a lizard garden, a butterfly garden, a pond, etc. But it's also a trailhead for a trail that you can take as long as you like. We went on a Monday afternoon, and there were cyclists, joggers, people with dogs.... It wasn't crowded, necessarily, but it seems to be popular with the locals. It's nice and flat, too. We did about a three mile out & back with our dogs, and it was just right! And of course we treated our canine companions to a treat at the Dog Haus afterward! (Not in the park!)

There should be a 6th star because this park is way more than a park!! We were driving through…read moreFlagstaff on a road trip and decided this park looked good from reviews. Well! There's a butterfly garden, lizard garden, at least one trail (probably more!), art, and a playground. We were all super impressed! Only drawback was not being able to figure out how to flush the toilet. I promised we tried 9 different things!

Fun trail! I started around 3:40PM, and there were still a decent number of cars in the parking…read morelot. The hike was slightly rocky and the hike up was steep in some parts but fine. I didn't pass by too many people, probably because it was late. I got up around 5PM, had a nice golden hour and the sun was setting as I walked down. There were patches of snow here and there especially close to the top, but the snow was super packed and not a big deal. I got back down close to 6PM and it was dark by then. The trailhead said 5 miles, not sure where AllTrails got the 6.3 miles. Good hike, nice views!

We love this hike in Flagstaff and try to do it every time that we visit. It is not easy, at all,…read moreplan ahead for a 2-4 hour experience. The summit offers great views of Northern Arizona including Mt Humphries, Kendrick Mountain and the Inner Basin of the Coconino National Forest. We will pack a snack lunch and take plenty of water. The large parking area has never been full and we encounter most other hikers on the early section that includes Fat Man's Loop. Make sure to sign in at the start!

Currently camping here after avandoning my flagstaff site due to wildfires, thought i was lucky…read moreenough to find a replacement last minute.....haha of course not. unfortunately this campground does not enforce quiet hours- its almost midnight and we have had a large group at site A23 screaming, chanting, doing keg stands for actual hours. They threw a burning log out of their pit at one point & just watched it burn out. There are large active wildfires near flagstaff, it would be nice if camp hosts would intervene for safety. The most frustrating inconsiderate campers ruin peace and enjoyment for everyone. I just watched one of the sites pack up and leave minutes ago because of the noise. There is another site on the other side of the campground with loud music and bass playing. It 11:49 at night. To my understanding quiet hours begin at 10? Idk I don't recommend if you enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors, however if you are looking to tailgate, you've come to the right place.

Dogtown lake is off the beaten path in Lovely Williams, Az. You want a 4x4 or off-road capable…read morevehicle as there are some rough dips and bumps in the trek back to the lake. I had a few are we there yet moments....lol But once you reach it.... Magic!!! Simply magical and breathtaking views. Worth the drive!

This is one of my favorite hiking areas to bring the dogs that is close to home! Little Elden Trail…read moreis about 11.7 miles and is good for all skill levels! The trail is in its best shape from April until November, but we've gone there all times of the year and see other hikers, horses and mountain bikers, and even with snow, it's not too challenging! The hike will bring you through forested Meadows and then around the east slopes of Little Elden Mountain. Along the way it passes through old and new growth forests and the remains of the 1977 Radio Fire! Lots of rocks and greenery! Once the monsoon season starts you will see wildflowers galore! The route will lead you by two springs, Sandy Seep and the larger more developed, Elden Springs, near the end of the route! This hike is part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT), a route stretching lengthwise more than 800 miles through the state from Utah to Mexico! Let's not forget the beautiful sunsets that I've snapped a couple of pics of here! We also see tons of wildlife from small animals to elk, snakes, horny toads, lizards and tarantulas! I like its proximity to home, ease for vehicles to access and our dogs love it here! We never see too many people around, so it's a peaceful spot!

Cool. Pretty. Awesome. Neat. Fun. Short hike. Dog friendly. PLEASE DON'T LITTER (cannot believe I…read morehave to even say that)!!!!!

I visited the Red Rock Ranger Visitor Center. Talk about a nice visitor center in the middle of a…read morescenic area. There's information inside about the geology of the area, the ecology, and more. The displays were quite informative. There was a gift shop area that was closed when I went, but looked like it had an assortment of stuff. My favorite part of the Ranger Station was the hummingbird feeders outside. I saw at least ten different hummingbirds of different species flitting around drinking from the feeders and chasing each other around. Helpfully, there were signs around helping to identify the species of birds. Seriously, I have never seen as many hummingbirds as I have during my visit. They pretty much ignore you too, so you can take photos and such. They're not shy! The bathrooms are outside the main visitor area - pretty standard. Great place to stretch your legs. I really enjoyed driving through here - there's the snow-capped San Francisco Peaks, towering red rocks of Sedona, ponderosa pine forests, deserts, and more. It's simply amazing in its breadth.

One of my most favorite places on earth…read more Red rocks, vortexes, sun rises and chill people. Sedona is pricey but gives a place to lay your head between hikes.

Beautiful campsite. I paid $50/night and got an amazing view. It's in the heart of Sedona so…read morethere's no need to drive 30 mins from cottonwood/cornville. The showers and bathrooms were very clean and there's WiFi available for $5. Super kind staff, and a beautiful waterfall next to oak creek. Will be returning to this campsite from here on out.

What a magical place Camp Avalon truly is!!…read more My husband and I stayed here during a spiritual retreat with some friends, and it was everything we could have imagined. Our host, Hoss, was so funny and accommodating! The campgrounds are absolutely beautiful, with firepits and sectioned campsites, and even actively blooming vineyards. They also have restroom facilities on site, as well as porta potties. Hoss told us about a portal that was on the property, and we had an amazing experience there. Can't wait to return, this is definitely our campsite of choice from now on!