Amazingly clean and open park. So many patrons minded boundaries and all were able to enjoy…read more Appreciated the restrooms and water for the fury babies. Parking lot was open and we even found shade. Great challenges along the way

I was in Flagstaff for a conference and was looking for somewhere to walk and enjoy the cooler…read moreweather. Found Buffalo Park on Yelp and I'm so glad that I did. Buffalo Park is an amazing local park. Great views of the mountains. There are multiple well cared for paths that take you around the good sized park. Lots of birds and various wildlife. I even saw a baby gopher snake. They have some outdoor exercise equipment as well. There are bathrooms near the entrance and everything is well maintained. Definitely worth a visit!

We love Bearizona - it definitely met the hype! My fiancé and I did the VIP tour. I would recommend…read morepurchasing tickets online and you also have to purchase a general admission ticket - total was ~$125/person with fees and taxes. Although it was expensive, it was worth it in our opinion. You get to meet a couple animals behind the scene - they are very adorable and you get to interact with them. Our tour guide and bus driver, Damian, was very knowledgeable about the animals. We went on a Sunday morning and our bus only had 20 people or so. The tour was about 1.5 hours and you get a complimentary drink either before or after the tour. The walk through portion is small and it took us about 1.5-2 hours to go through everything, but you could definitely spend more time. There are shows throughout the day. FYI- There are no re-entries once you leave Bearizona. You can go through the drive thru as many times as you want, and this portion allows dogs. However, the walk thru portion does not, so I would either plan to leave your dogs at home, in your car if it is climate controlled, or take turns with family watching the dogs.

It has been a literal decade since I've been here but I finally made it back, this time with a…read morehusband and toddler who were both new to the experience. Despite the long time away, this is a spot I have recommended so many times over the years to those traveling through AZ, particularly with kids. It was cool to see how the place has updated over time. We arrived shortly after opening and started with the drive thru area. Either they no longer to the guided tour through the radio or the staff forgot to mention it, but we had a fun time regardless looking for the animals in each section. The arctic wolves were the coolest part, they were all howling together, it was almost spooky. The bears themselves were less active than previous visit but it was also warmer weather, being summer. The walk through area seems greatly increased since my last visit! Several enclosures to view, a grassy area with scheduled animal talks/demos, and multiple food/drink options have been added - or at least I was less aware of them before. I grabbed coffee at a truck, they also had various alcoholic drinks for parents and snacks for kids. There's also a beer garden area, several booths with carnival-like food tempting the kids with sugary snacks, and a restaurant in the main lodge building - note that you can dine in the canyon OR they have covered outside patio seating with a view to the big cats enclosure. While we did not eat here, we did interact with several staff who were friendly and helpful about giving directions or answering questions about the animals. There are also several photo opp spots throughout, which is a nice touch. TLDR: Make time to stop here if you're driving through AZ, especially if you have kids - but even adults will enjoy a visit here.

I absolutely loved living here and I'm truly sad to go. I love the backyard and how lovey the staff…read moreis, Brenda helped us out a ton with moving in and getting everything sorted. SUPER dog friendly, perfect dog park and a lovely quiet neighborhood!! 10/10 would recommend!

Truly "home" - Your pets will show you that Caleb & James are genuinely caring people. They take…read morecare of your maintenance needs & the property. When you walk into the office, Brenda & Nevah authentically welcome you and make your transition into the community smooth and easy. It only gets better once you're here to stay!

This is a fun place to visit for an hour or two. It was close to where we were staying and decided…read moreto check it out. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. They do warn you the deer can be aggressive- and they aren't kidding. I was the only one in there feeding the deer as we got there at opening and the deer nibble your clothes, nudge you, step on your feet, and follow you if you are carrying food. Once your cup is empty they immediately leave you alone. Later on as more people came I noticed the deer disperse some and seemed slightly less intense. While the highlight is supposed to be feeding the deer- my favorite might have been the talking cockatoo. He's in a window as soon as you exit the gift shop. It started to get pretty busy before we left, I would recommend getting here close to opening to beat the crowd. We will definitely be back when in the area! Also, the gift shop is really nice, one of the nicest I've seen at a place like this. I would go back even just to shop there again.

Came here to channel my inner Disney princess and it did not disappoint. As soon as you cross over…read morethe AZ state line, you'll start seeing billboards about this place. Don't let the name fool you, it's so much more than just deer but hand feeding them is the highlight. It's a pretty affordable family spot, with adults for $20, kids over 3 for $15, and cups of deer food are extra. Even just getting the smallest cup, that lasted a while and we spent a good hour to hour and a half here. My toddler had a blast seeing the animals she's learned about up close and in person. In addition to the deer, they have various elk, goats, bison, porcupine and even kangaroo here to walk through and see. Between this spot and Bearizona, you might as well make it a half day stop in Williams to pad your road trip itinerary!

I really enjoyed my visit here. Locals were super nice. Lots of eateries in the downtown area…read moreincluding solid cafes. Lots of one of kind shops, locally owned. Easy parking. Beautiful downtown and quaint. I'd definitely come back and would be open to getting a vacation home here. Weather was also cooler than any other place in AZ. Cheers!

Flagstaff is a city surrounded by pine trees, mountains and desert. Many people who live in the…read morePhoenix area seek refuge in the higher elevation of Flagstaff.

I had a lot of fun here. I brought my sister along and we both enjoyed exploring the grounds. We…read morearrived at 2:30pm so we missed all the fun but still go to see all the animals. The animals were up and about walking around their areas. We walked around pretty quick and made it back to the front right on time for the last safari ride of the day. The safari ride was the best. We got to feed the giraffes which I thought was super cool. Def worth the stop!

Wanting a safari-like experience, we came out to Out of Africa to see the animals on their 104 acre…read morewildlife preserve. Pro-tip: If you come on your birthday month, it's only $12 for admission which is substantial savings! I booked the expedition tour which included the general admission, Super Mog tour, and a chance to feed a tiger. The Super Mog tour is an hour long ride in an all terrain open-aired truck. You have to be at least 5yo and able to climb up the steps to get into the vehicle. They offer 2 times, 11AM or 2PM. Because it was June, I opted for the 11AM tour bc of the heat. Even though there was no AC, it was fully shaded and we didn't feel too hot. Our tour guide Robby was incredible and gave each of us a small stalk of willow-like leaves to feed the giraffes. We had the option to feed them from our hands or if we're brave, our mouths! We started off on the super mog tour visiting some apex predators like their mountain lion, hyena, grizzly bear and Robby would tell their stories and also do a live feeding. We also drove past their rhino, lions, zebras and much more. Then we got to feed the giraffes as they walked up to our vehicle. It definitely had more of a natural feel vs a zoo. Then we got some snacks, walked around for a little bit to see their smaller mammals (sloth, lemurs, marmoset) and reptiles. Lastly, we attended the tiger splash show. It was as adorable show watching the tigers play with their trainers using various toys, balloons, and meat. After the show, we got to feed a tiger through a special feeding tube and you can also request a picture with the lion. Out of Africa is also know for their popular predator zip lines where you have views of the animals and the Verde Valley. We didn't do this bc my kiddo is still quite young. We got the chance to run into the owner Prayeri who described how many of the animals were raised at a young age or rescued. There is a strong emphasis on the human-animal bond and trust at this park. Love that mission and much love to all the animals!

Simply a marvelous place. This national forest surrounds the Grand Canyon, but it doesn't get even…read morea small fraction of attention as the Grand Canyon does. Maybe that's a good thing, since the peacefulness is one of the attractions. You really get a good sense of place when visiting. The Kaibab National forest covers 1.6 million acres, from canyons to prairies and mountain peaks. There are three sections: the North Kaibab Ranger District (north of Grand Canyon National Park), the Tusayan Ranger District (south of Grand Canyon National Park), and the Williams Ranger District. There are several visitor centers that have information about the area and things to do. Some of the national forest is scarred by forest fire, but new plant life is colonizing those areas again.

GC was closed to overnights because a water main broke... This is a good alternate choice if you…read moreare mostly "self-contained"! Very close to GC and on the same road.

Fort Verde State Historic Park presents what life was like in Arizona, early in its history -…read moreincluding Indian wars. We spent about an hour in the main building, walking through a number of rooms and browsing the various exhibits depicting life, especially military life in Arizona in its early days. Many wartime artifacts are on display across many discipline from doctoring, to soldiering and more. In the last room of the main building, a video plays on a loop. The video is about Indians in Arizona and how they were involved in wars and especially how many of them helped the white man's army. It was too hot to visit the other 2 buildings across the street today, as they are not air conditioned, so we're not sure what's in them. Restrooms are in another building. Get the key from staff in the main building, then return the key. As the restrooms remain locked, they were in good condition and clean. We did enjoy our visit.

John had this on his hit list of things to do- we stopped in just in time to see one of the rangers…read moregiving a demo on various firearms used in the era that the fort was operational. Insert John's happy face here! They have an extensive museum and an outcropping of buildings that made up the fort. Unlike the other forts we have explored- there was no wall to help with defense. Reasoning was that the natives knew not to attack where the army was. So they didn't bother with the labor intensive work of building high walls. My only complaint was that the restrooms were far enough away from everything and locked. You had to get a key from the ranger for access.

What a cool place…read more You can def drive through it it's best to get out and look around. My 2013 van had no problem with the terrain.

What a cool place! If your into Bando and Photography this is a stellar spot…read more The gas station is quiet the sight and if you go back into the old RV park there is a sweet pool full of graffiti. If your into star gazing and night photography it's pretty cool here at night. Be safe though, i never recommend being alone at night in the middle of no where off the side of a highway at an abandoned site.