Music and the stars: A Grand Canyon astronomer's guide to awe
This is perhaps best encapsulated in a Walt Whitman poem titled “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer.” The narrator describes ...
Sedona Might Be Overtouristed, but I Still Don’t Think It’s Overrated
Even after living in northern Arizona for 15 years, this landscape never gets old to me. Here’s my advice on when to visit to ...
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Under the Grand Canyon's dark skies, an astronomer finds a universe of real stars
He was particularly interested in unconformities: the meeting of rocks from different geological periods ... and moved to Flagstaff in 2002. Now retired, his zeal for the area is as strong ...
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Winter at the Grand Canyon and Grand Canyon West
Lean into winter at the Grand Canyon, at both the spectacular National Park and the indigenous lands at Grand Canyon West.
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Finders, keepers for Verde Valley rockhounds
what makes Northern Arizona and the state a good destination for rockhounding is the area’s history and geological diversity. From the Grand Canyon to Humphreys Peak in Flagstaff, which used to be an ...
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7 Reasons to Visit the Grand Canyon in Winter
Inside, find the geological fireplace along with the hand-carved and painted ... Additionally, it’s the departure point for the Grand Canyon Railways. Flagstaff—Located southeast of Grand Canyon ...
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Bucket List Alert: The Most Unforgettable Road Trip Routes in Every State
Enjoy Flagstaff’s college culture and star gazing at Lowell ... Continue to the town of Escalante, home of Grand Staircase with 1 million acres of mind-boggling geological formations. Don’t skip over ...