Flagstaff at a Glance
Flagstaff is the largest city in northern Arizona,
nestled amidst one of the largest pine forests on the planet, Coconino
National Forest. Known as the City of Seven Wonders, Flagstaff provides access
to a frequented and easily identifiable natural site: the Grand
Canyon. Numerous other parks and historic areas surround the city, including
the Wupatki
National Monument, Fort
Tuthill Military Museum and Meteor
Crater park. Flagstaff sits at an altitude of 7,000 ft (2,100 m), giving it
the distinction of being one of the highest cities in the United
States. Home to both Northern
Arizona University and the Center
for High Altitude Sports Training, athletes come here to take advantage of
Flagstaff's elevation while training. Despite Arizona's reputation as a desert
state, this city enjoys four distinct seasons, including snow in the winter. Combining
the ability to have snow with its mountainous terrain, Flagstaff boasts Arizona
Ski Bowl, which offers both downhill and cross-country skiing trails.
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