Arizona Highways
Outdoors Magazine - inspired by Arizona's unique outdoor experience, rich history, culture.

Northern Arizona attractions include:
Grand Canyon National Park - The most famous landmark in the world.
Sedona - very scenic and popular resort center.
Historic Route 66 - Historic highway was the first all-weather road linking Chicago to California.

Grand Canyon Guided Tours
Our most Popular Grand Canyon Tour
In many places, these tours traverse terrain of the Kaibab Forest:


Helicopter Tour - 45-minute flight from Las Vegas lands in the canyon bottom for a champagne picnic.
3-Day Sedona / Grand Canyon Tour - Combines backcountry jeep, rail and helicopter tours of the most prominent landmarks of the Sonoran Desert.
West Rim Tour - Combo helicopter ride to canyon bottom for river boat ride.
Northern Arizona Guided Coach Tour - Daylong bus trip visits Grand Canyon, Navajo Country, Sedona and scenic Oak Creek Canyon

Kaibab National Forest
The Kaibab is one of six National Forests in Arizona operating under the care of the USDA Forest Service and here to serve our visitors at work and play! Whether it's a visit to Sycamore Canyon, Kendrick Mountain or Kanab Creek, visitors will not be disappointed with the natural pleasures that await in the Kaibab National Forest.
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North Kaibab Ranger District
Forest Region north of Grand Canyon
430 South Main Street, PO Box 248, Fredonia, Arizona 86022;
928-643-7395; Forest Website;

In 1776, Spanish Friars Dominguez and Escalante led an expedition through the area of the North Kaibab and thus became the first non-Indians to visit and record observations of the region. However, Anglo use of the area was sporadic until the mid 1800's, when Mormon pioneers were sent to colonize in and beyond the remote southern perimeters of Utah. The adjacent lands of the Arizona Strip were first used for hunting and livestock grazing; settlements followed.

Jacob Hamblin, one of the more notable Mormon leaders of this period, explored much of Northern Arizona in his search for suitable settlements for Mormon colonization. Hamblin was largely responsible for seeking out the least difficult routes over this rugged terrain. Several Colorado River crossings were used before the most direct one at Lee's Ferry was discovered by Hamblin and John D. Lee in 1869.

Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center
HC 64, Highways AZ 67/US 89A, Jacob Lake, AZ 86022;
928-643-7298;
Open Daily : 8:00am - 5:00pm MST

Grand Canyon Squire Inn Best Western Vacation Resort Route 64, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023; Location: South Rim overlook close to Train Depot; Situated only one and a half miles from the entrance to northern Arizona's Grand Canyon, the Best Western Grand Canyon Squire offers all of the great customer service and comfortable accommodations guests deserve. Each spacious and well-appointed guest room at this Grand Canyon hotel feature cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. Wake up each morning to a complimentary continental breakfast before sightseeing or taking advantage of the hotel's many amenities including an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, steam room, exercise facility and an arcade.

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Flagstaff Marriott Residence Inn 3440 North Country Club Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004; Location: Close to US-180 exit from I-40 Freeway; The Residence Inn Flagstaff offers a comfortable home base, whether visiting the Canyon, historic Downtown Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University, Route 66 or the red rocks of nearby Sedona. The beauty of Arizona starts at the doorstep of our Flagstaff hotel, which overlooks both an 18-hole golf course and the Coconino National Forest. Spend the day shopping, only minutes away from the Flagstaff Mall and Marketplace.

Flagstaff Pony Soldier Inn Best Western Vacation Resort 3030 East Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86004; Location: Downtown Commercial District on Historic Route 66; Stay at this all non-smoking Flagstaff hotel located off Interstate 40 on Historic Route 66 in Northern Arizona. Each spacious, well-appointed room at this Flagstaff hotel features free wireless Internet access and all the extras that make a big difference while traveling. Amenities include an enclosed heated pool and hot tub, cable TV with HBO.

Flagstaff Radisson Woodlands 1175 West Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; Location: Old Highway 66; Upscale hotel located in the heart of Northern Arizona's recreational areas and cultural attractions. Deluxe guest rooms and suites available. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar and Woodlands Cafe offer several dining options. Activities include hiking, biking, golf, tennis, shopping and skiing.