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Ponderosa pines in Lockett Meadow
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Wildlife Watching
Flagstaff is home to many wild
characters, but some of the most
interesting ones are out in the
mountains, forests and lakes
that surround this area. Northern
Arizona’s diverse terrain makes it
ideal for a wide variety of wildlife.
While you’re out on the hundreds
of trails in and around Flagstaff,
don’t be surprised if you encounter elk, mule deer or coyotes.
Those that prefer their wildlife sightings to be high in the
sky will delight in the birdwatching opportunities, with
bald eagles, Mexican spotted owls and several species of
neotropical migratory birds making their way through
Flagstaff. For optimal wildlife watching, remember to stick
to the sidelines and let the animals be themselves.
The Ponderosa Pine
Flagstaff boasts many superlatives,
but perhaps the most appropriate
one is the fact that the town is
located in the largest contiguous
ponderosa pine forest in the world.
The ecosystems that surround
Flagstaff span from piñon-juniper
woodland to alpine tundra, but it is
the ponderosa pine forest in-between
that dominates the area.
This towering tree
only grows at elevations between 6,000
and 8,000 feet, making Flagstaff’s
7,000-foot elevation the perfect home.
Explore the outdoors and admire this
beautiful conifer, with its characteristic
long needles and oversized seeded cones.
Wild bull elk
Visitor Center
visitor services & resources
Not sure where to start upon arrival in Flagstaff ? The Flagstaff
Visitor Center is your one-stop resource for insider travel tips,
itinerary ideas, culture and heritage site details, local history or
suggestions on fi nding a memorable meal. While there, be sure
to browse the gift shop for a wide selection of Flagstaff souvenirs,
Route 66 memorabilia and more.
The Visitor Center is also the departure point for historic walking
tours, led by guides in turn-of-the-century costumes. Prefer
to go at your own pace? Pick up brochures for self-guided tours
of Flagstaff ’s haunted places or the history of iconic Route 66.
Visitors continuing on to Grand Canyon National Park can purchase
a park entrance pass from a National Park Service kiosk
before leaving Flagstaff . Valid for seven days, this pass allows
motorists entering the South Rim to use the pre-paid entrance
which may reduce wait times.
Visitor Resources
Flagstaff Visitor Center One E. Route 66, in the historic downtown
train station • 928-774-9541 • 800-842-7293 • fl agstaff arizona.org
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau 323 W. Aspen Ave.
928-213-2910 • 800-217-2367 • fl agstaff arizona.org
Flagstaff City Hall 211 W. Aspen Ave. • 928-213-2000 • fl agstaff .az.gov
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce 101 W. Route 66 • 928-774-4505
fl agstaff chamber.com
Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library 300 W. Aspen Ave.
928-779-7670 • fl agstaff publiclibrary.org
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