Monthly Archives: August 2024

Arboretum, Flagstaff, Arizona

Before driving back to Phoenix, we visited The Arboretum at Flagstaff, a 200-acre facility that includes gardens, greenhouses, and open spaces. The gardens were small but lovely:     While Flagstaff is only a few hours north of Phoenix, that … Continue reading

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Lava River Cave, Coconino National Forest, Arizona

Following our trip to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument a couple of days earlier, I thought it would be fun to visit the Lava River Cave, a 3/4 mile-long tube formed by molten rock, located within Coconino National Forest. This … Continue reading

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