A Day Trip Worth Taking

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The pandemic may be sticking around longer than we'd like, but if you have the desire to get out of town, I have a great spot to share with you.

Head to northern Arizona to enjoy cooler weather and a national monument, Sunset Crater Volcano. This destination is just a 30 minute drive north of Flagstaff and is well worth visiting.

What to do

Visiting Sunset Crater Volcano is a great half day excursion, when staying in the area. Pack a lunch and plan on snapping a few photos of the scenery. There is a lot of history and the National Park Service has done a great job providing a lot of information throughout the trails. Keep in mind that the volcano erupted almost a thousand years ago!

The majority of the roads are easily accessible, even in an RV. Take advantage of the pullouts and take in the views. Enjoy the outdoors and choose a few hikes to explore in the area. Several of the hikes are easy and great for people of all ages. I highly recommend visiting the monument to add a little variety to your northern Arizona adventure.

Good to Know

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  • Did you know that if you have a National Park Pass, it also gives you access to national monuments? Click here to grab your pass or you can expect to pay a $25 entrance fee per vehicle at the monument. Oh and don’t forget if you have a 4th grader, your entrance to parks and monuments is free, so grab their pass here.

  • The monument does not offer camping, but Bonita Campground is nearby and provides an area for dry camping.

  • The visitor center and museum is currently closed, but the bookstore is available for curbside purchases Friday - Tuesday.

  • Rangers are available near the bookstore to answer questions.

  • After checking out Sunset Crater Volcano, continue driving Wupatki National Monument. At this location you can expect to see Native American archeological sites.

  • Don’t plan on having cell phone service while in the area. Be in the moment.

Leave a note in the comments with your favorite day trip near Flagstaff, Arizona.

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