Group Travel

Each itinerary typically partners both hands-on educational activities with just-for-fun active adventures.

ITINERARY SUGGESTIONS:

1. Archeology & Native Cultures

Students will learn about archeology, and participate in an actual “dig,” followed by a hike and visit to an ancient dwelling at one of our area’s national monuments.

2. Fly Me to the Moon

Explore Flagstaff’s rich history with the Apollo space missions. Take a free self-guided tour (weekdays only) at the USGS to see the original lunar training rover and displays. Visit training sites at Meteor Crater and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Top off the day with nighttime viewing at Lowell Observatory.

3. Outdoor Adventure

Bicycling, hiking, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), disc golf, and much more are available for groups in the Flagstaff area.

4. The Sky’s the Limit

Enjoy a summer day at the Arizona Snowbowl with a trip to the top of Arizona aboard the Sky Ride with views at 11,500 feet elevation. The Agassiz lodge at the bottom of the lift is a great place to enjoy lunch on the deck and take in a free game of disc golf.

Sample Itinerary

Below is a sample itinerary option for a 3 day/night visit with a focus on science; however the Flagstaff CVB is happy to assist you in planning a customized itinerary for your group. For complete itinerary details or more information please contact Cherri at CLamont@flagstaffaz.gov.

EARTH AND SKY

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS – GEOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY

Day 1

• Tour Lowell Observatory – www.lowell.edu
• Visit NASA Department of Astrogeology – http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/
• Lunch at Galaxy diner
• Private behind-the-scenes tour to the Discovery Channel Telescope
• Evening star viewing or star party at Lowell Observatory – www.lowell.edu

Day 2

• Museum of Northern Arizona – Geology Program
• Meteor Crater – http://www.meteorcrater.com
• Lunch break in Winslow
• Petrified Forest National Park – http://www.nps.gov/pefo/index.htm
• Painted Desert National Forest
• Fun evening activity – Flagstaff Aquaplex – Indoor Water Park and climbing wall – http://flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=896

Day 3

• Grand Canyon National Park – http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
• Before leaving Flagstaff pick-up box lunches to take
• Mountain bike tour or hike along the rim – http://bikegrandcanyon.com
• On-site geology and/or nature program
• Afternoon break on the way home at Cameron Trading Post – https://www.camerontradingpost.com/
• Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument – http://www.nps.gov/sucr/index.htm
• Dinner in historic downtown Flagstaff at Big Foot Bar-B-Q – http://bigfootbbq.com