Flagstaff Flagstaff, northern Arizona's largest city with a year-round population of approximately 62,000, is the home of Northern Arizona University. Surrounded by pines and aspens and sitting at the base of the 12,633-foot San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is in the middle of the Coconino National Forest, the largest contiguous stand of ponderosa pines in the world, at an elevation of 7,000 feet above sea level. The altitude, clean air and surrounding forest provide an unsurpassed climate year-round. Flagstaff’s most attractive quality may be its four distinctive seasons. In the summer, Flagstaff is warm and comfortable, boasting an average daytime high temperature of 80 degrees and an overnight low of 47. The winters offer sunny days and beautiful snow scenes. Flagstaff has an average of 288 days of sunshine each year as well as a mild, four-season climate that offers excellent conditions for study and recreation. This college town has a friendly, small-town atmosphere combined with outstanding cultural, scientific and recreational opportunities. The variety of cultural resources includes the Flagstaff Symphony and the Festival of Native American Arts. The area's natural and cultural history is represented by such institutions as the Museum of Northern Arizona,
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the Pioneer Historical Museum and Riordan State Historical Park. Flagstaff is surrounded by incredible scenery, including the Grand Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Meteor Crater, the Wupatki Indian ruins and the San Francisco Peaks. Within a 30-minute drive from campus are Slide Rock State Park, Oak Creek Canyon, Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon and Lake Mary. This diverse landscape also offers an exciting array of recreational possibilities, from hiking and biking to skiing and backpacking. From rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to hiking through Sedona’s red rock country south of Flagstaff, to experiencing the beauty of the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona, the opportunities for outdoor enjoyment are truly endless.
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Population ..................................................62,000 Elevation................................................7,000 feet Avg. High Temp. Range ..............................40-85 Area Attractions.................................................... Snowbowl Ski Resort, Grand Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Slide Rock State Park, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, San Francisco Peaks.
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