This is one of our favorite side trips to go on. About 30-mins away in Williams, AZ is this drive-thru wildlife park. Lizzie loves to see the bears and the wolves and Doug always drives so she can be sure to find them all in the area. After the driving part you can also do the walk-through part of the park and see the otters and jaguars! Highly recommend!
One of our favorite spots to visit for local restaurants and shops! Great area to walk around and explore (and shop if that's your cup of tea).
Doug & Lizzie plan to be on the mountain on Saturday 10/4, but if you can't make that and still want to check out our little ski mountain in the off-season there is the scenic gondola running from 10am-4pm most days, some days even later (all weather permitting). It is a great chance to see the fall colors and overlook Northern Arizona!
Only about 45-minute drive to see the beautiful and infamous red rocks. If you have yet to go, now is a great time to take a side trip and check it out!
At about 1.5 hours away, we highly recommend heading out if you have the time and check it off the bucket list!
Want to check off a National Monument - head north of Flagstaff about 30mins to Wupatki National Monument to see the "footprints of the past" and support the National Parks Service!
Check out one of Northern Arizona's volcanos! Yet another short drive out of town to view a National Monument.