FLAGSTAFF TO WELCOME monuments. Grand Canyonandclosetoseven nationalparksand in theworld.Thecityisonly81 miles(130 km)fromthe base toexploresomeofthemost spectacularscenery While youarehere,plantouse Flagstaffasyourhome Flagstaff NordicCenter. Extreme AdventureCourse,Arizona Snowbowland Route 66nostalgia.PlayintheoutdoorsatFlagstaff Historic Park,TheArboretumatFlagstaffandauthentic the MuseumofNorthernArizona,RiordanMansionState and scientificattractionsincluding:LowellObservatory, Flagstaff proudlyboastsawidevarietyofcultural,historic elevated service. to welcomeyouwithhighcountryhospitalityand more than200restaurantsandnightspotsarewaiting conference andmeetingvenues,bedbreakfasts, Flagstaff’s manyhotelandmotelaccommodations, historic charm. outdoor recreation,livelyfestivalsandauthentic are attractedtothecleanmountainair,year-round beauty andhistory, visitors fromallovertheworld Rich withexcitementandaliveculturaldiversity, activities tokeepvisitorsbusybothinsideandout. modern-day innovationtocreateadestinationfullof beckons. Echo’sofaruggedpioneerpastblendwith mix ofsmalltowncharmandendlessoutdooradventure Flagstaff isafourseasonhubofactivitywhereaneclectic the world’slargestcontiguousPonderosapineforest, elevation of7,000 feet(2,134 meters),inthemidstof is nottheArizonaexperienceyoumayexpect.Atan Located inthemountainsofnorthernArizona,Flagstaff HOSPITALITY ELEVATED FLAGSTAFF: THE DESTINATION FOR ALL SEASONS THE DESTINATIONFORALLSEASONS

treasures andattractions. easy drivingdistance,asaremanymorearchaeological National MonumentandMeteorCraterareallwithin Sunset CraterVolcanoNationalMonument, Wupatki Native Americannations.GrandCanyonNationalPark, Red RocksofSedonaandruggeddesertsneighboring San FranciscoPeaks(12,633feet/3,851 meters) tothe Flagstaff, fromtheCoconinoNationalForestand Some ofthecountry’smostbeautifulscenerysurrounds and wideopenspacesoftheAmericanWest. people seekingtheadventure,naturalbeauty,charm depot, Flagstaffisaneasilyaccessibledestinationfor served byaregionalairportaswellanAmtraktrain Situated atthecrossroadsoftwomajorU.S.interstates, THE HUB OF NORTHERN ARIZONA Revised February2014

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dates orsendacopyofthesegment. article orforbroadcastmentions,pleaseprovideair Upon publication,weaskthatyousendacopyofthe accompanying workingpress. able toaccommodatespouses,childrenandvisitors assisting workingmedia.Hostlocationsarenotalways rate. Pleaseunderstandthatourprimaryconcernis may applythroughouttheyear,necessitatingamedia partners andaresubjecttoavailability.Blackoutperiods provided atthediscretionofhotelandattraction *Please notethatcomplimentaryarrangementsare and offerflexibleschedulingoptions. customized itinerarybasedonajournalist’sassignment hour-by-hour itineraries.Individualpresstripsallowfora information andrecommendations,tocoordinating by offeringsupportthatrangesfromprovidingstoryideas, stand out.Thepublicrelationsteamfacilitatesthesevisits the first-handexperiencenecessarytomaketheirstories group andindividualpresstripsdesignedtogivejournalists The FlagstaffConventionandVisitorsBureauorganizes Joanne Hudson. from theCVBpleasecontactPublicRelationsSpecialist, other originatingsource.TorequestaphotoorB-roll accompanied byaphotocredittotheFlagstaffCVBor lished ineitheraprintorelectronicmedium,mustbe media. Everyphotodistributedfromthislibrary,pub- used foreditorialpurposesbothinprintandelectronic a libraryofphotosandB-rollthatmayberequested The FlagstaffConventionandVisitorsBureaumaintains PRESS TRIP GUIDELINES PHOTO/B-ROLL REQUESTS Revised October2013

FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | public relations services & media resources flagstaffarizona.org STORYIDEAS FLAGSTAFF de laGenteOctober 24-25.musnaz.org Navajo FestivalAugust1-2and the12thCelebraciónes will alsohosttheir82ndHopiFestival July4-5,the66th people oftheFourCornersregion. In2015themuseum programs tolearnmoreabout the richheritageof cultural interpretersandenjoystories, dances,songsand visitors areinvitedtomeetNative artists,performersand festivals heldonthemuseumgrounds.Duringevents the cacheishidden.flagstaffarizona.org includes alogbookandhistoricinformationaboutwhere unique locationsandinformativephotos.Eachcache Within Flagstaffcachesreceivehighmarksfortheir caches alongtheArizonastretchofmotherroad. past withaGPSunitorgeocachingappleadingto100 state. Travelersareabletoexploresecretsfromthe visitors auniquewaytoexploreRoute66acrossthe The HistoricRoute66AssociationofArizonanowoffers Geocache yourwayalongtheArizonaMotherRoad flagstaffarizona.org/route66 with aRoute66itinerary. CVB publicrelationsstafftoplananindividualpresstrip exposure toNativeAmericanculture.ContactFlagstaff attractions, scenicbyways,accesstonationalparksand roadside you willfindMotherRoadessentialslikequirky Flagstaff In businesses reinventingthespiritofRoute66. is linedwithrelicsfromtheroute’sheydayaswell as new boasts themostdrivableoriginalmilesofRoute66and and officiallydecommissionedin1985.Today,Arizona FESTIVAL SEASON BEGINS MAY 2015 MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA THE MOTHER ROAD TURNS 90 PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES Culture, thefirstinannualseriesof will hosttheZuniFestivalofArtsand 2015 theMuseumofNorthernArizona end longfestival.OnMay23-24, sell Nativehandicraftsduringaweek- Flagstaff toshowcasetheircultureand artists andcraftsmenhavegatheredin This yearmarksthe25thtimethatZuni commissioned onNovember11, 1926 orate theiconicroad.Route66was and ongoingexperiencestocommem- on Route66,ourlistofspecialevents this Route66milestonewithKicks invited tojoinFlagstaffincelebrating celebrates its90thanniversary. You are In 2016,America’sMotherRoad

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University Tour.azpedaltours.com town Tour,LocalCraftBeerTour orNorthern Arizona Down option too.AZPedalToursalsooffersaHaunted the bikeandexploreonyourown?Thecompanyhas that from theirconvenientdowntownlocation.Prefertorent the guidedtourstoparticipant’sinterestbeforedeparting the citywhatitistoday.AZPedalTourscancustomize The Trainroastery.flagstaffarizona.org/year-of-pluto Pluto Mochaisavailableatlocalcoffeeroaster,LateFor Roll throughouttheyearandaspecialPlutoRoast the nighthediscoveredPlutoisofferingaspecial occupy thebuildingwhereClydeTombaughatedinner Plus, KarmaSushiBar&Grill,thecurrentrestaurantto faraway objectanditsconnectiontothisdarkskiescity. there willbeaspecialeventeachmonthfeaturingthis a PlutohistorywalkingtourarounddowntownFlagstaff exhibit “Plutoat85”theobservatoryvisitorcenterand by theNewHorizonsprincipalinvestigatortonew things plannedforthe#YearOfPluto.Frompresentations sphere inJuly;thiscelestialbody’shometownhasbig 2015 andthearrivalofNewHorizonstoPluto’satmo discovery atFlagstaff’sLowellObservatoryinFebruary the planettodate.With85thanniversaryofPluto’s THE #YEAROFPLUTO PLUTO’S HOMETOWN DECLARES 2015 PEDAL THROUGH HISTORY, HAUNTS OR BEER important sitesandstoriesthatmade streets, providinganoverviewofthe bicycle ridesthroughFlagstaff’shistoric Tours takesparticipantsonguided Opened insummer2014, AZPedal with thecity’snewesttourcompany. history orthelocalcraftbreweryscene Pedal yourwaythroughFlagstaff the mostdetailedinformationabout scientific datafromPluto,revealing craft willcaptureimagesandcollect by PlutoonJuly14,2015.Thespace- Pluto, willreachitsdestinationandfly three billionmilestolearnmoreabout traveling foralmosttenyearsand NASA’s NewHorizonsspacecraft,

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FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF STORY IDEAS flagstaffarizona.org STORYIDEAS FLAGSTAFF salads. facebook.com/TinderboxKitchen to-order sandwichesplusanassortmentofsoupsand packaged beerandwine,domesticcheeses,prepared- tries, gourmetpackagedfoods,chef-drivencharcuterie, seven daysaweekservinghotbreakfastitemsand pas on thenationalhistoricregister.propermeats.com craftsmen-style buildingat110 S. San FranciscoSt.listed sandwiches andlightentreesinthecharmingstone breads, Arizonabeerandwine,housemadesoups, Beyond thebutcherygoods,Properofferslocalcheeses, finest farmraisedmeats,poultryandcuredproducts. 10 seateaterytoshowcasetheGrandCanyonState’s flagstaffnordiccenter.com yurts andlog-sided cabinslocatedstepsfrom the trails. fat bikeriding.Extendyouradventure andstayinonsite March, 25kilometersofgroomed trailsareavailablefor snow. Duringskiseason,generally Decemberthrough FAT TIRE SNOW BIKING FLAGSTAFF NORDIC CENTER OFFERS MODERN URBAN MARKET TOURIST HOME TRANSFORMS INTO FIRST ALL-ARIZONA MEATERY OPENS IN FLAGSTAFF PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES Kitchen. Thenewenterpriseisopen the ownersofpopularTinderbox the TouristHomeUrbanMarketby been renovatedandtransformedinto of welcomingguests.Thelocationhas boarding house,isbackinthebusiness building, aformerBasquesheepherder Flagstaff’s historic“TouristHome” 1,600 squarefootbutchershopand an early1900shistoricbuildingintoa chef DavidSmithhavetransformed proprietor LauraMoirandexecutive restaurateur PaulMoir,hiswifeand Flagstaff inSeptember2014.Arizona all Arizona-raisedmeateryopenedin Proper MeatsandProvisions,thefirst round onallterrainincludingmud and tire snowbikesthatcanbeused year al fleetofSurlybrand“Pugsley” fat Center offersthenation’slargestrent- National Forest,theFlagstaffNordic in asnowpocketontheCoconino ski andsnowshoetrailstuckedaway Primarily knownformilesofgroomed

PAGE 2 - serious epicureansvisitingthesouthwest.coppacafe.net area farms,CoppaCaféisacan’tmissdestinationfor pastries, locallyranched beefandproducefromsmall With forestforagedingredients,house-curedmeats,fine (they “pay”theirmushroomforagerwithgourmetmeals.) local throughtheirunconventionalprocurementmethods mountains ofArizonawhilekeepingtheofferingshyper in 2011,bringsasophisticatedtasteofEuropetothe story totell.flagstaffaletrail.com each brewery,beerpubandtaproominFlagstaffhasa engineer-by-day brewer-by-nightwithalovefortravel; the automobileenthusiastbrewingonRoute66to and havequicklybecomebelovedlocalfavorites.From in thelastfiveyearsaretappingupawardwinningales and WanderlustBrewingCompanywhichhaveopened Brewing Company,MotherRoadCompany since 1994;andsomenewerfavorites, Lumberyard Brewery andFlagstaffBrewingCompanybothopen on itsfrothypath.LocalinstitutionslikeBeaverStreet Flagstaff’s legacyofcraftingfermenteddelightscontinues beloved collectionofbreweriesinnorthernArizona; Brewing Company’sBarrel+BottleHousetothe TO SERIOUS FOODIE DESTINATION FOREST FORAGED CUISINE ELEVATES COPPA CAFE DARK SKIES BREWING IN FLAGSTAFF This European-stylebistro,opened and wifeculinaryteamatCoppaCafé. foodie experiencesbythehusband into pilgrimage-worthysoiltostomach berries whicharetransformeddaily pine saplings,honey,nutsand yield abountyofwildmushrooms, The PonderosapineforestsofFlagstaff taproom andtheadditionofHistoric tip andCinnamonStout.Withthis like JalapeñoPaleAleandaSpruce a localtwist;featuringconcoctions on small-batchhighflavorbeerwith May 2015.DarkSkyBrewingwillfocus Dark SkyBrewingCompanyopenedin Flagstaff’s seventhmicrobrewery, Revised April2015

FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF STORY IDEAS flagstaffarizona.org STORYIDEAS FLAGSTAFF around theworld. purchase theirbeans directfromthebestsmall farmers unique qualityto theircoffee,Firecreekpaysextra to time) blendsinFlagstaffsinceearly 2013.Toensurea serving smallbatch(lessthan25 poundsroastedata location fortheSedona-based craft roasterhasbeen Firecreek CoffeeCompany|Thesecondcoffeehouse now roastsinanoffsite3,000square footfacility. tions, acoffeecartintheFlagstaff MedicalCenterand 1996, LatefortheTrainoperatestwocoffeehouseloca Late fortheTrainRoastery|RoastinginFlagstaffsince a vegetarianmenu. institution withtheadditionofhousebakedpastriesand mercial roaster,openedin1980,hasbecomealocal Macy’s EuropeanCoffeehouse|Flagstaff’sfirstcom- honey beehabitat.Discoverevenmorelocalcraftroastsat: to donatingonepercentofnetprofitsconservingthe only aclevertakeontheirnamebutshowscommitment house’s logofeaturesahoneybee;however,it’snot roasted tofirstcrack,usedforallmenuitems.Thecoffee- of SouthAmericanandAfricanbeansthataremedium ture roasts;liketheFlagBuzzBlend,athreebeanblend works withanindependentlocalroastertocreatesigna- are also,downloadableaudioguidesfor17ofthesites. of thelocationsandcanaccessamap30sites.There more informationonwhattheywillfindandviewateach AWWE website,azwatchwildlife.com,visitorscanget and blindstoenhancetheoutdoorexperience.On pretive signs,kiosks,telescopes,viewingplatforms optimal. Ateachofthesites,visitorscanenjoyinter ROASTED CAFFEINE FIX FLAGSTAFF IS BUZZING: CAFÉS OFFER LOCALLY WATCHABLE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES organic andfairtradecoffee.FlagBuzz house isthecity’snewestspotforall December 2013,FlagBuzzCoffee- satisfy yourcaffeinefix.Openedinlate unique varietyoflocalcafésreadyto require asteamingcupofjoe,find where snowywinterdaysoften In Arizona’spremiermountaintown, sites wherewildlifeviewingismost opportunities tovisit30designated offers visitorstothearearecreational AWWE. TheAWWE“Peak’sTour” able WildlifeExperience,knownas are thehomeofArizonaWatch- and wetlandsinFlagstaff,Arizona The Ponderosapineforests,canyons PAGE 3 - -

one milefromthenearestlightsource.coconinoforest.us sources oflight,suchasheadlamps,itcanbeverydark you mayevenfindsomeiceinside.Bringtwoorthree shoes. Thecaveisascool42° even insummer,and when youcometovisit,withwarmclothesandsturdy emptying outthepresentcave.Dressappropriately after whichtheinsidesoflavarivercontinuedtoflow, sides andbottomoftheflowcooledsolidifiedfirst, from avolcanicventinnearbyHartPrairie.Thetop, roughly 700,000yearsagobymoltenrockthaterupted of Flagstaff,thismile-longlavatubecavewasformed is coveredwithlargeboulders.Located14milesnorth institution. mnaventures.org the MuseumofNorthernArizona, aprivate,non-profit and tripleaders.Theseprograms areprovidedthrough small toallowmaximuminteraction betweenparticipants for yourouting.Theventuresprogramkeepsgroups sions onthePlateau.Oryoumaycreateacustomtour rafting, camping,vantours,andlodge-basedexcur- Diverse itinerariesincludehiking,backpacking,river a daytoweek,fromcampinghotelbasedprograms. educational experiences.Venturesrangeinlengthfrom and guides.Theprogramprovidesexceptionaloutdoor eyes ofscientists,writers,artists, cultural consultants, natural wondersandculturesofthisregionthroughthe YOUNG AND OLD CAN EXPLORE LAVA RIVER CAVE: A NATURAL MUSEUM THAT MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA VENTURES in thegroundandfloorjustinside Cave. Theentranceisactuallyahole walk throughadoortovisitLavaRiver Unlike othermuseums,youcan’tjust geology, biologyandcaveclimates. where peoplecanlearnabouthistory, Lava RiverCaveisanaturalmuseum Discovered in1915bylumberman, and NewMexico.Experiencetherich region ofArizona,Utah, Colorado, and canyonlandsintheFourCorners miles ofspectacularmountains,mesas, Colorado Plateau — 130,000 square tunities todiscoverandexplorethe Ventures offerunparalleledoppor- The MuseumofNorthernArizona’s Revised April2015

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FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF CLIMATE flagstaffarizona.org ATTRACTIONS FLAGSTAFF AREA as theygo. then strolltheself-guidedonemile routesamplinglocalbrews Grand CanyonAleTrail.Visitorspurchase atrailpassportand Northern Arizona’scraftbeersare featured ontheFlagstaff- flagstaffaletrail.com Flagstaff-Grand CanyonAleTrail public anytime,includingself-guidedtrail. are offeredduringthespring/summer/fall season. Opentothe culture from1050to1275A.D.Publicarchaeologyprograms Elden PuebloisanancestralHopisiteinhabitedbytheSinagua coconinoforest.us Elden PuebloHeritageSite presentations. other and offers concerts,performances,films features diverseexhibitionsandan intimate 200-seat theater largest galleryinnorthernArizona,the4,000squarefoot Showcasing theverybestoflocalandregionalartworkin flagartscouncil.org Flagstaff ArtsCouncil more animalsandenjoyabirdsofpreyshow.Seasonalhours. explore theFortBearizonawalk-throughareatoobserve view bears,bison,wolvesandotherwildlife.Guestscanthen Visitors drivethemselvesthroughtheArizonawildernessto Experience NorthAmericanwildlifeinanaturalenvironment. bearizona.com Bearizona sweeps visitorsuptoan11,500 foot(3,505meter) view. winter skiing.Inthesummerandautumn,scenicchairliftride 2,300-foot verticaldropand averagesnowfallof260inchesfor A year-roundplaygroundontheSanFranciscoPeaksboastinga arizonasnowbowl.com Arizona Snowbowl history. and presentschangingexhibitsillustratingthemesinFlagstaff artifacts, documentsandphotographsofNorthernArizona, This statemuseumcollects,preservesandexhibitshistorical arizonahistoricalsociety.org Arizona HistoricalSociety|PioneerMuseum the Ponderosapineforest. rare plantspecimens,historicbuildingsandanaturetrailthrough October, theArboretumencompasseshorticulturalcollections, gardens andnaturalhabitats.OpentothepublicMaythrough tion center,hometo2,500speciesofplantsingreenhouses, Arboretum atFlagstaffisaresearchandenvironmentaleduca Located on200acreswithintheCoconinoNationalForest, thearb.org The ArboretumatFlagstaff FLAGSTAFF AREA ATTRACTIONS THE DESTINATIONFORALLSEASONS

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cabin rentalsavailableyear-round. the trailsareusedforhikingandmountainbiketours.Yurt trails throughbeautifulmixedpineandaspenforest.Insummer groomed cross-countrytrailsand10miles(16km)ofsnowshoe Flagstaff NordicCenteroffersmorethan25miles(40km)of Nestled inasnow-pocketoftheSanFranciscoPeaks, flagstaffnordiccenter.com Flagstaff NordicCenter children andadults. 70 aerialchallengesdividedintofourcolor-codedcoursesfor Adventure Course,atree-topobstaclecoursewithmorethan Experience thrillshighinthepinesatFlagstaffExtreme flagstaffextreme.com Flagstaff ExtremeAdventureCourse Flagstaff AreaAttractionscontinued onpage2 2012 andisavailablefortours. Channel TelescopelocatednearFlagstaffsaw“firstlight”inJune historic Rotundamuseumandchangingexhibithall.TheDiscovery telescope viewing,guidedtoursthroughtheClarktelescope, of Pluto,theobservatorywelcomesvisitorsyear-roundfor Founded in1894byPercivalLowellandfamousforthediscovery lowell.edu Lowell Observatory day throughouttheyear,departingWilliams,AZat9a.m. this uniquelyhistoricGrandCanyonexpedition.Operatesevery- wide-open prairiesasmusiciansplaythetunesofWest on restored passengerservice.Journeythroughpineforestsand National Parkaboardavintagetrainwithfiveclassesofcarefully Travel acentury-oldraillinetotheheartofGrandCanyon thetrain.com Grand CanyonRailway North Rimisopenmid-Maytomid-October. 81 miles(130km)fromFlagstaff.SouthRimisopenyear-round. and shadowedsidecanyonssetGrandCanyonapart.Located breathtaking ensembleofcolorfulrocklayers,impressivebuttes Often describedasEarth’sgreatestgeologicalshowcase,this nps.gov/grca Grand CanyonNationalPark and equestrianfacilities. Extreme AdventureCourse,abikeskillscourse,campground Coconino CountyFairgrounds,PepsiAmphitheater,Flagstaff recreation and entertainment destination. The park is home to the County’s premier413-acreregionalparkservingasayear-round Located 3miles(4.8km)southofFlagstaff,FortTuthillisCoconino coconino.az.gov Fort TuthillCountyPark Revised January2015

FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF AREA ATTRACTIONS flagstaffarizona.org ATTRACTIONS FLAGSTAFF AREA both EnglishandFrench. download atflagstaffarizona.org. The brochureisavailable in “Flagstaff’s Route66,”availableattheVisitorCenterorfor Route 66buildingsaredescribedintheself-guidedtourbrochure businesses reinventingthespiritofRoute66.Flagstaff’snostalgic road islinedwithrelicsfromtheroute’sheydayaswellnew Road,” Route66continuestobisectthecitytodayand road trip,canallbefoundinFlagstaff.Alsoknownas“TheMother national parks;elementsthatmadeRoute66theiconicAmerican Scenic byways,quirkyroadsideattractions,andbeautiful flagstaffarizona.org Route 66 on guidedtoursthroughthisrichlyfurnishedhistoricfamilyhome. feet oflivingarea.Experiencelifeasitwasoveracenturyago the historicmansionhasmorethan40roomsand13,000square Completed in1904theArtsandCraftsstyleofarchitecture, azstateparks.com Riordan MansionStateHistoricPark mid-November-December. side withtheelvesandattendElf University. by side toys are invitedtotourSanta’s Toy HallofFame,build Santa’s workshoptolife. Visitors totheNorthPoleExperience A oneofakind,interactiveChristmasadventurethat northpoleexperience.com North PoleExperience the campusArtMuseum. opera performances,orviewtheimpressivefineartexhibitsat can attendLumberjackathleticevents,symphony,theaterand Flagstaff ishometoNorthernArizonaUniversitywherevisitors nau.edu Northern ArizonaUniversity and cultureannually.Museumshopbookstoreon-site. The museumhostsfourweekend-longheritagefestivalsofart lifeways, naturalsciences,andfineartsinnineexhibitgalleries. the MuseumofNorthernArizonapresentsNativecultures,tribal Showcasing thebeautyanddiversityofColoradoPlateau, musnaz.org Museum ofNorthernArizona Daily guidedrimtrailtours.Seasonalhours. (3.8 km)incircumferenceandnearlyonemile(1.6across. thousand tons,thiscrateris550feet(167 meters) deep,2.4miles Formed 50,000yearsagobyameteorweighingseveralhundred Experience the“bestpreservedmeteoriteimpactsiteonearth.” meteorcrater.com Meteor Crater FLAGSTAFF AREA ATTRACTIONS (CONTINUED) THE DESTINATIONFORALLSEASONS Seasonal hours, brings PAGE 2

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FLAGSTAFF CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU | FLAGSTAFF AREA ATTRACTIONS flagstaffarizona.org FACTS& TRIVIA DESTINATION Flagstaff in1899. was foundedastheNorthernArizona NormalSchoolat Northern ArizonaUniversity,which callsFlagstaffhome, railroad, lumberandlivestockindustries. Flagstaff’s earlydevelopmentwasassociatedwiththe nation’s centennial. up andattachedaflagtothetopinobservanceof chose atallpine,trimmeditsbranchesfromthebottom held ontheFourthofJulyin1876. Bostontravelers Flagstaff deriveditsnamefromaflag-raisingceremony in theareaofFlagstaff. The SinaguaandAnasazipeoplewerethefirsttosettle scenic autumnsetting. In thefall,standsofAspentreesturngoldencreatinga Flagstaff averages288daysofsunshineperyear. Flagstaff hasanaverageof108inchessnowfallperyear. and relativelymildweatherconditionsyear-round. Altitude andlowhumiditycombinetoproduceclearair The cityenjoysafourseasonclimate. 11,896,720 acres. largest countyintheUnitedStates,withanareaof Flagstaff istheseatforCoconinoCounty,second miles (130km)southoftheGrandCanyon. mately 142 miles(229km)northofPhoenix,AZand81 the junctureofInterstate17 and Interstate40,approxi- Flagstaff islocatednearthecenterofnorthernArizonaat towers aboveFlagstaffat 12,633 feet(3,851meters). Mount HumphreysisthehighestpointinArizonaand San FranciscoPeaks. mately 7,000 feet(2,134 meters),nearthebaseofArizona’s Flagstaff issituatedinthepinesatanelevationofapproxi- FLAGSTAFF HISTORY ARIZONA’S COOL MOUNTAIN TOWN LOCATION PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES

designer oftheGrandCanyon’sElTovarHotel. Riordan MansionwasdesignedbyCharlesWhittlesey, On average,100trainspassthroughFlagstaffinaday. eruptions drovethemout. Indians, wholivedinthearea1200sbeforevolcanic Walnut CanyonwasoriginallyhometotheSinagua Ponderosa pineforest. Flagstaff islocatedintheworld’slargestcontiguous sides oftown. of trailsthroughoutthecityandincludesareasonall (FUTS) whichencompassesmorethan50miles(80km) Flagstaff ishometotheUrbanTrailSystem volcanoes locatedinnorthernArizona. Sunset CraterVolcanoisjustoneofmorethan600 million southwesternartifacts. The MuseumofNorthernArizonahousesmorethan5 supernatural experiences. haunted. Guestshave reported seeing“spirits”orhaving Club, amongotherplacesinFlagstaff,arebelievedtobe The HotelMonteVista,WeatherfordandMuseum Mother RoadrunningthroughFlagstaff. historic Route.Therearestill14.2miles(22.8km)ofthe Flagstaff wasthecitywithhighestelevationon The famousRoute66runsdirectlythroughFlagstaff,and Flagstaff, Arizona. Pluto wasdiscoveredin1930atLowellObservatory FLAGSTAFF TRIVIA Revised February2014

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