Parks around Flagstaff

The Kachina Peaks Wilderness now contains a total of 18,616 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Kachina Peaks Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of...

The Kendrick Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 6,510 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an...

The Strawberry Crater Wilderness now contains a total of 10,743 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Strawberry Crater Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In a...

Wupatki! Here in one of the warmest driest places on the Colorado Plateau, with little obvious food or water, people lived and others visited from far and wide. Trade items from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico have been discovered here. Eventually the builders of Wupatki and nearby pueblos moved on, but on trails, and through items left behind, you can let their stories touch you!

Sunset Crater Volcano! Roughly 900 years ago, the eruption of this volcano reshaped the surrounding landscape, forever changing the lives of people, plants and animals. Hike the trail through the lava flow and cinders and you'll likely discover colorful, ruggedly dramatic geological features coexisting with twisted Ponderosa Pines and an amazing array of wildlife.

Come gaze across the curved canyon walls! Among the remarkable geological cliff formations of the canyon itself, the shapes of the former homes of ancient inhabitants of Walnut Canyon are easily evident. On a hike along the Rim or Island Trails you can imagine what life was like along and within Walnut Canyon while visiting actual pueblos and walking in the steps of those who came before us.

The Sycamore Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 55,937 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1972 the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an ag...

Some tips to help you enjoy your recreation experience...Enjoy your National Forests but please remember: FIREWORKS are not allowed on the National Forest.Winter brings snow to the high country. Please be AVALANCHE AWARE!When camping or picnicking, please keep your site clean; free from trash and food. Otherwise animals and insects are attracted to your site.Please practice Leave No Trace ethics....

From canyons to prairies, peaks to plateaus, the Kaibab National Forest, which is nestled on the Colorado Plateau, offers layers of opportunity for discovery. The Mogollon Rim forms the southern boundary while extending to the north almost to the Utah border.  Meanwhile, the majestic Grand Canyon National Park bisects the center of the forest.Elevations range from about 3,000 feet to 10,418 feet a...

The Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 47,194 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for ...

The Munds Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 24,411 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Munds Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age ...

A powerful and inspiring landscape, Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. North Rim of the park has Closed for Winter. It will reopen May 15, 2015

The Wet Beaver Wilderness now contains a total of 6,155 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Wet Beaver Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...in...

The Woodchute Wilderness now contains a total of 5,833 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Woodchute Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...incr...

Today we gaze through the windows of the past into one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape. Come marvel at this enduring legacy of the Sinagua culture and reveal a people surprisingly similar to ourselves.

Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. A child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? From the rooftop of the Tuzigoot pueblo it is easy to imagine such a moment. The pueblo shows us this ancient village built by the Sinagua people. They were farmers and artists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles.

The West Clear Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 15,238 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the West Clear Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an ...

The Saddle Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 40,539 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Saddle Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an ag...

The Fossil Springs Wilderness now contains a total of 22,149 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Fossil Springs Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age ...

The Cedar Bench Wilderness now contains a total of 14,950 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Cedar Bench Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of ".....

The Granite Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 35,600 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 2009 the Granite Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for so...

The Juniper Mesa Wilderness now contains a total of 7,406 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Juniper Mesa Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "....

Summer visitors seeking relief from the desert heat come to Prescott to camp, fish, picnic, hike and ride from May to October; however, winter daytime temperatures are moderate and the Prescott National Forest is a great place to play all year...(MORE)

The Apache Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 5,666 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Apache Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "....

The Pine Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 20,061 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1972 the Pine Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of...