This has been one of the best snow seasons for Arizona in many years. It would be a sin for me not to test out the fresh layers of powder snow blessing the sacred mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona. Sometimes living in Arizona, especially The Valley (Metro Phoenix), can feel a bit monotonous and even look [...]
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Snowboarding in Flagstaff - Great Views and Powder Snow!
Posted in Arizona, tagged activities, Arizona, Arizona Snowbowl, Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University, outdoors, sightseeing, ski, snow, snowboarding, snowboarding in Flagstaff, Snowbowl, things to do, tourism, Uncategorized, what to expect at Snowbowl, winter on March 11, 2008 | No Comments »
Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express - Get On Board for 2008
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Christmas, Grand Canyon, Polar Express, railroad, railway, train, winter on January 28, 2008 | No Comments »
The 2007-2008 run of the Grand Canyon Railway’s popular Polar Express has come to a close. If you missed it, don’t make the same mistake twice - book your 2008 tickets now. Grand Canyon Railway has made very-advance tickets available for the 2008 production of this classic holiday tale come to life.
2008 Polar [...]
Grand Canyon Backcountry Update - Winter Hiking Conditions Jan 16, 08
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Grand Canyon, hiking, winter on January 16, 2008 | No Comments »
Significant snowfall has occurred along the rim in the past couple of days. All trails are snow packed above Redwall and due to the amount of snow that fell, north facing and/or shaded trails and roads will be impacted for weeks to come. Access to the South Bass Trail is not recommended (maybe not even [...]
Polar Express Tickets Now Available for 2007 and 2008
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Christmas, Grand Canyon, holidays, Polar Express, railway, South rim, train, Williams, winter on December 4, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Tickets are still available for the Grand Canyon Railway’s fervently popular The Polar Express in its seventh season. Based on the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, this seasonal attraction runs this year on selected dates from November 2 through January 12, 2008. The Polar Express is a fast sell-out so be sure to [...]
First Snow Falls on Flagstaff
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Arizona Snowbowl, Flagstaff, ski, snow, Sunrise Ski Park, weather, White Mountains, winter on December 4, 2007 | No Comments »
Nice post over on the Arizona Snowbowl blog today about the first snow falling on Flagstaff. David Smith describes the 14″ to 27″ snowfall at different parts of the mountain and gives an estimate of mid-December for opening of the ski resort. We’ll keep you updated with the Snow Report.
FYI: Six to twelve inches of [...]
Grand Canyon Railway Polar Express Fact Sheet
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Christmas, Grand Canyon, holidays, Polar Express, railroad, railway, snow, train, Verde Canyon, Williams, winter on December 3, 2007 | 3 Comments »
A classic Christmas story comes to life on the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express. Here, we’ve collected information about the Polar Express into a handy fact sheet. (Information source: www.thetrain.com)
What is The Polar Express?
Experience the magic of The Polar Express™, the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. The Polar [...]
