The quintessential American Road trip has to be the scenic byways of old route 66.
Hi, Mike with Mike's road trip in Flagstaff Arizona on a quest to discover
the top winner activities here in the high country. Now many people think of
Arizona as a desert landscape, however the state is actually quite diverse. Here
in Flagstaff, the elevation is 7,000 feet, making it the highest of any city along
Historic Route 66, which makes this mountain town a wonderful reprieved for
desert dwellers in the summer, and a winter wonderland for snow enthusiasts.
From sledding, snowmobiling, skating, to skiing, there's a lot to do here in
Flagstaff. And during the holiday season,
a must do activity is the North Pole Experience, so come along with me and let
me show you some of the top winner activities here in flagstaff during the Winter months.
Snow may not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of Arizona, but the Arizona
Snowbowl accumulates an average of two hundred and sixty inches each winter.
While the area receives a lot of snow, the sun is never far away. Skiing and
snowboarding are likely the most popular winter activities in Flagstaff, and with a
new quad chairlift, snowmaking equipment, and many new runs, the Arizona Snowbowl
is more exciting than ever.
My next experience was just southeast of town at the Mormon Lake Lodge where I went snowmobiling adventure.
There are miles of pristine backcountry trails to explore on either a one or two hour tour.
There are a number of other activities at the Mormon Lake Lodge, so you may want
to stay the night in one of their cozy cabins.
Kids and adults alike will have a blast sledding at Wing Mountain Snow Play area.
Farther up the road is the Flagstaff Nordic Center where they had a number of activities for the snowbound enthusiast.
From Nordic or cross country skiing, to exploring through the forest on
snowshoes.
And, to the newest trend in mountain biking is the Fat Tire variety for ridding
in the snow.
Right in town, perched on a hill overlooking Flagstaff is the Lowell Observatory, where they discovered Pluto...no, not that one, this one! This celestial venue
has a museum and artifacts, and of course many telescopes for discovery and
stargazing.
At the hitching post Stables you can take a horse-drawn sleigh ride to their
campsite in the hills for some hot cocoa and a warm bonfire.
At the Jay Lively Ice Arena, nothing says winter more than donning a pair of blades and
gliding across the icy smooth surface. While not all of us will look like a figure skater, it's
still a whole lot of fun!
Craft beer is in Flagstaff is Big, with a number of award-winning breweries in town.
Hi, I'm Michael Marquess, chief beer officer with Mother Road Brewing Company.
Our favorite winter activities is beer tasting.
Actually, this is Flagstaff, we drink beer year round!
At the Little America hotel during the holiday season, the property is decorated with millions of lights, creating a stunning
display. The Little America also serves as the trolley stop for the North Pole
Experience. Visitors are transported from Flagstaff to the North Pole through a
magic portal.
Once at the North Pole, Santa's guests can walk through the workshop where all
the presents are made,
packaged, and ready for the massive delivery around the world.
Well that's a look at the top 10 winter activities here in Flagstaff Arizona. 'til
next time, we'll see the road...
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