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Visit the world’s most-preserved meteor crater in Northern Arizona
WINSLOW, Ariz. — Located between Flagstaff and Winslow, you'll find the best-preserved meteorite crater in the world. Known as Barringer Crater, it was the first confirmed meteorite crater on Earth and provides a unique window into the history of our home planet. Zach Perry “Meteor Crater is a very special place,” says Andrew Tyler, vice […]
Drake visits Roden Crater, a mysterious AZ art installation
Beneath the vast skies of northern Arizona lies Roden Crater, the site of artist James Turrell's massive environmental artwork. The grounds north of Flagstaff are closed to the public, but celebrities and other supporters were able to visit. Recently, rapper Drake Instagram To share what his visit to Roden Crater was like. He posted a […]
Storm closes Sunset Crater in Arizona. Here’s when it will open
The National Park Service announced that Flagstaff National Monument will open late Monday, Jan. 8, as a winter storm dumped snow in northern Arizona. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Wupatki National Monument and Walnut Canyon National Monument will open with a two-hour delay as crews work to clear snow, park service staff announced. Sunset Crater […]
Flagstaff, Arizona Travel: A Guide to Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory
Gaze at the stars under space in Flagstaff, Arizona. Published May 17, 2023 at 2:42 PM Photo credit: Discover Flagstaff Space is at your fingertips in Flagstaff, Arizona. Standing during the day on the edge of nearby Meteor Crater, which is about three-quarters of a mile wide and about 560 feet deep, you get an […]
Unidentified person found dead near Sunset Crater
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — A man was found dead near Sunset Crater on Friday. Information is limited at this time due to an ongoing investigation by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. According to early reports, CCSO agents were summoned to an area just south of Sunset Crater National Monument due to reports that someone had died. […]
Visiting Sunset Crater and Wupatki in the Winter
Rachel Gibbons Arizona Daily Sun Covering approximately 1,800 square miles between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon, the San Francisco Volcanic Area contains more than 500 volcanoes. Flagstaff is also one of the snowiest cities in America. This unique combination of geology and weather creates an enchantingly beautiful winter landscape, loved by locals and tourists alike. […]
Investigation underway after body found near Sunset Crater National Monument
Coconino County Sheriff’s Department detectives are investigating the death of a person whose body was found south of Sunset Crater National Monument on Friday. Lawmakers were summoned to a popular tourist destination after the death was reported.CCSO identified the subject and launched an investigation. Investigators have ruled nothing out, according to John Paxton, now a […]
Poetry Workshops at Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments
arizona news – In honor of National Poetry Month, the Flagstaff Area National Monument will host poetry workshops on Saturday, April 15th and Sunday, April 16th from 10am to 1pm. Create original poetry inspired by their connection to the public domain. Reservations are limited and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each workshop is […]
