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!

On my last morning visiting Flagstaff, I wanted to get some steps in before leaving the area. I…read moreneeded to get an early start and wanted to find somewhere safe with a lot of others on the trail and something close to town. After reading up on Buffalo Park, I knew that would fit my needs. Arriving around 7 am on a random weekday, the lot was already 3/4 full. Lots of runners and walkers getting their morning workout in. There's a 2 mile loop that is well signed and easy to follow, as well as off shoots of trails for longer hikes, including the Arizona trail. Since I was short on time, I mainly stuck to the loop and then did maybe 1/2 a mile on the Arizona trail out and back so I could get an even 3 miles in. Nicely maintained paths and wonderful views of the mountains. Really well done urban park that seems to be a local favorite.

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.

Took the family there while up in Munds Park for a few days. It's a MUST if you have kids, big or…read moresmall. There isn't another experience in Arizona where you can see free-roaming bears, bison, elk, wolves, deer, etc., so up close and personal, all within half a mile of each other. I guess you could go out in the woods, but I doubt the experience would end quite as well. The park is separated into two areas: the driving area and the walking area. I believe both are optional and you can do one or the other. I'd recommend doing both because they're both unique in their own ways. The driving area is a 20-30 minute slowwww drive around the park, where the animals are sectioned off in free-roaming areas. They all seem incredibly well-cared for, and are pretty accustomed to the constant flow of cars with people stopping to stare at them. In fact, in the wolf section, the wolf pack actually got up and crossed the road right in front of us. One actually stopped within a few feet of our car and just kinda hung out staring at as with a "whatcha lookin at bruh" vibe for a minute or two before scampering off. It's a little harder to see the animals in certain areas, like the black bear section. This isn't any fault of the parks - black bears blend in pretty well with trees. We still managed to see quite a few, and even saw one bear at the end jump in a little pond for a quick dip! The walking section is pretty small, but packed with really cool exhibits that let you get very close (albeit still very safe) to the animals. We were within 10 feet of an adult grizzly, which is an experience neither my kids or I will ever forget! We loved the bobcats, leopards, elks, and otters too! This place isn't some janky, questionable side of the road zoo. The park is clean, the employees were extremely friendly, and the animals looked very healthy and happy in their spacious areas. You can also tell the employees genuinely care about the animals, and are incredibly invested in educating the park guests about all the magnificent creatures. Oh, it's also very reasonably priced! Kids under 3 or 4 are free, so for my 4 year old, 2 year old, and two adults, I think the price of admission was about $60-70. Given, we went on a weekday so prices were a bit cheaper. Even still, I recall weekend pricing only being $5-10 per person more expensive. Truly a great deal for memories that are priceless! If you're in Flagstaff or the surrounding areas and are looking for a fun way to spend 2-3 hours, Bearizona is calling your name!

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!

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!

This was fun to do during our quick trip up north! It was easy to find and plenty of parking out…read morefront. We went inside, bought some feed, paid our entrance fees, and went right out. It was pretty busy and we were there a total of 1.5 hours. We walked at a slow pace and made sure to stop and greet all the animals. Some animals we were allowed to pet, others have signs up front that it's a no. They also have signs up front stating which ones can be fed and which ones cant due to their special diets. The deer roam freely and they will come up to you to get fed. Beware they will try to reach for the cups! The weather was perfect as it was a nice and cloudy day.

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.

Fantastic city in Arizona with many shops, restaurants and museums. My husband and I got the…read morechance to visit Flagstaff while on our way to the Grand Canyon this year. The Museum Northern Arizona, Bookmans, and Habit Burger were the highlights of our visit here. We ended up traveling from Williams to Flagstaff more than once during the just 2 days we spent in the area. If you are close, I'd definitely carve out time to spend here in 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! 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.

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.