Flagstaff is, as we know, home to the tallest mountains in Arizona. The San Francisco Peaks bring the unusual presence of an alpine environment to a state otherwise known for desert.

To most visitors, the San Francisco Peaks are a winter playground — powdery slopes, alpine air, and the thrill of activities at the Arizona Snowbowl Resort. But to more than a dozen Indigenous ...

The San Francisco Peaks section of the Arizona Trail north of Flagstaff is a great summer hike. Here are tips for safe hiking during the monsoon.

A walk to Crater Lake near Flagstaff, Arizona shows off Kendrick and the San Francisco peaks. There are wildflowers and the possibility of wildlife sightings.

John Vankat is an ecologist, educator, writer, photographer and former ranger. Since 2015 he has precisely repeated 125 historical photographs on and around the San Francisco Peaks dating to 1867 ...

FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Schultz. Museum. Tunnel. Pipeline. Haywire. These fires have left a mark along the slopes of the San Francisco Peaks and several neighborhoods in Flagstaff due to burn scar flooding.

San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road. Overview: Passing through thick forests, ... Drive 9 miles north of Flagstaff on U.S. 180 and turn left on Forest Road 245 (at milepost 230).

Nestled in the San Francisco Peaks at 9,500 feet, the Arizona Snowbowl is one of the state's best spots for skiing and snowboarding. The Snowbowl offers a variety of terrain parks and more than 60 ...

METEOR CRATER, Ariz. — Oh, to have been an astronomer perched atop the San Francisco Peaks outside Flagstaff, Ariz., about 50,000 years ago. On one side you’d have a view of the Grand Canyon ...