What is special about Flagstaff?

Flagstaff is located in the world’s largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest. Walnut Canyon was originally home to the Sinagua Indians, who lived in the area in the 1200s before volcanic eruptions drove them out. On average, 100 trains pass through Flagstaff in a day.

What is mined in Flagstaff AZ?

Maas and others (1995) give the total production of the Flagstaff Mine as 257 ounces of gold, 1,980 ounces of silver, 2,864 pounds of copper, and 5,926 pounds of lead from 873 tons of ore; however, they cite another report that gives the total production from 1938 to 1940 as 1,305 tons of ore.

Is Flagstaff worth visiting?

Route 66 runs through its downtown. It was the world’s first international dark skies city. Because Flagstaff is a unique crossroads of outdoor adventure, space exploration, Americana and culinary innovation. …

Is there anything to do in Flagstaff?

RECOMMENDED THINGS TO DO WHEN VISITING FLAGSTAFF

• Canyoneers.
• Colorado River & Trail Expeditions Grand Canyon Rafting.
• Maverick Helicopter Tours.
• Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course.
• Grand Canyon Railway – Williams, AZ.
• Flag Tag AZ.
• Out Of Africa Wildlife Park – Camp Verde, AZ.
• Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend.

Is there gold in Flagstaff AZ?

There is not much water in and around Flagstaff, except of course for the Colorado River (which is at the bottom of Grand Canyon). The only gold that I know of is in the Chinle Formation. There is an exposure of Chinle at Lees Ferry that Robert Stanton tried to mine in the late 1800’s.

Which is better Sedona or Flagstaff?

Sedona is the preferred vacation spot with access to all of Northern Arizona tours and attractions within a couple hours drive, at an elevation of 4,000 feet. Compared to Flagstaff, Arizona with an elevation of 7,000 feet, Sedona has the most favorable year round weather conditions.