Families Dig Flagstaff, Arizona (and the Surrounding Area)

What do Flagstaff, Arizona and Louis Sachar have in common? They know that kids love a good hole in the ground. Flagstaff is full of history, art and scenic beauty, it's perfect for hiking, skiing and camping and there are enough holes for everyone!

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Meteor Crater
Meteor Crater is one big hole in the ground. It's a mile across and 550 feet deep. It was created about 50,000 years ago by an asteroid traveling at 26,000 miles per hour. That's like blowing up over 20 million tons of dynamite! It is "the world's best preserved meteorite impact site" and it is awesome. The kids will dig it.
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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano is exactly what the name implies (except the "Sunset" part). The volcano hasn't done much in a very long time, but the trails of lava flow look as good as new. The public can follow Lava Flow Trail, a fairly easy hike about a mile long, but the paths to the actual volcano have been closed. The kids will enjoy hou... More >
Sunset Crater Volcano is exactly what the name implies (except the "Sunset" part). The volcano hasn't done much in a very long time, but the trails of lava flow look as good as new. The public can follow Lava Flow Trail, a fairly easy hike about a mile long, but the paths to the actual volcano have been closed. The kids will enjoy hours of screaming, "lava!" over and over and over again. It's cute (the first time).
It was created about 50,000 years ago by an asteroid traveling at 26,000 miles per hour.
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Arizona Snowbowl
Okay, technically it's not a hole, but it's bowl-like and the judges have allowed it. Snowbowl offers quality skiing and year-round fun. In the summer guests can ride the Scenic Skyride up the mountain (it's an extinct volcano!) where there is still plenty of snow at the top to frolic and play in. Also, disc golf! More
Okay, technically it's not a hole, but it's bowl-like and the judges have allowed it. Snowbowl offers quality skiing and year-round fun. In the summer guests can ride the Scenic Skyride up the mountain (it's an extinct volcano!) where there is still plenty of snow at the top to frolic and play in. Also, disc golf!
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Grandview Point
It's the one that started it all, the granddaddy of all holes in the ground, the Grand Canyon. At 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and a mile deep, it's really, really big. Really big. The park is full of lodging, camping, hiking and views that will stay with you a lifetime. Really big views. Watch for livestock and make sure you spend... More >
It's the one that started it all, the granddaddy of all holes in the ground, the Grand Canyon. At 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and a mile deep, it's really, really big. Really big. The park is full of lodging, camping, hiking and views that will stay with you a lifetime. Really big views. Watch for livestock and make sure you spend a night stargazing. The experience is downright humbling.
At 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and a mile deep, it's really, really big.
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Whit Honea
Whit Honea
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