A Splendid Afternoon

by Tom Kelly

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A Splendid Afternoon

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Tom Kelly

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With Fall in the air, I made a breathtaking trip up to the high country of Flagstaff. In this hour journey from Sedona to Flagstaff, you climb in elevation and cool off in the process. Fall is incredible in Northern Arizona as the whole place is singing with beauty. The hour journey up the canyon from Sedona to Flagstaff in Coconino County is wonderful throughout the year. The elevation is 7000 feet, even though it has many ecosystems within a short drive from it. The city, which is named after a pine flagpole that was used to help celebrate the United States centennial on July 4, 1876. Flagstaff is next to Mount Elden, and south of the San Francisco Peaks; which is the highest mountain range in Arizona. Flagstaff is wonderful in all 4 seasons, although fall is my favorite. When the colors change in Flagstaff, especially around Snow Bowl or the San Francisco peaks, you are in for beauty! As the Aspens shimmer in the wind, and yellow is in the air. The city is also home to Lowell Observatory, with its’ great nighttime skies. In fact, Pluto was discovered using one of the telescopes at Lowell Observatory, and Pluto’s satellite was discovered using the United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff station. Flagstaff has a youthful feel, with many active residents and students, as NAU, a major 4 year University is there. The outdoors call you in Flagstaff, as there are many outdoor hiking, running, and biking trails. In addition, there is great skiing in winter at Snow bowl among the Aspens if you like downhill, and numerous spots for cross country as well. Flagstaff is real popular with tourists as well being very close to the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Meteor Crater, and historic Route 66.

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August 18th, 2013

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