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Northern Arizona
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Northern Arizona stands in contrast to the southern part of the state. The high Colorado Plateau, which stretches across large portions of four states, covers almost the entire northern half of Arizona.
It begins at the Mogollon Rim, which runs across the state from northwest to southeast, where the land rises abruptly in a line of ridges and cliffs. Near the Rim, the small city of Flagstaff is surrounded by forested mountains, including Arizona's highest: 12,634-ft. Humphrey's Peak. Flagstaff sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and is cooler than Phoenix by about 20°F--making it a popular destination for southern Arizonans in summer.
It sometimes seems as though Northern Arizona consists of an unbroken string of scenic attractions. The biggest--literally--is of course the Grand Canyon, one of the greatest tourist attractions in the country. But the list of others is truly staggering: Meteor Crater, Petrified Forest National Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Lake Mead National Recreational Area, Hoover Dam, Glen Canyon National Recreational Area, and Monument Valley all vie for attention.
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Local News from Arizona Daily Sun via Yahoo! News
Kirkpatrick opposes EPA oversight of greenhouse gases
Mar 21, 2010 6:17 am
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Flagstaff, signed onto a proposalTuesday that opposes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 's bidto regulate greenhouse gases.
Mar 21, 2010 6:09 am
Seven air ambulance companies operating throughout Arizona haveagreed to major changes in how pilots will communicate with eachother as they approach Flagstaff Medical Center.
Pulliam airspace extension still under study by FAA
Mar 21, 2010 6:09 am
The FAA is still studying a request by Flagstaff Medical Centerand Air Methods to extend the official airspace at FlagstaffsPulliam Airport to include the hospitals helipad.
Mar 21, 2010 6:03 am
It was Election Day, March 9, and a gentle, late-winter snow wasfalling on the Flagstaff area, including on Hart Prairie north oftown.
Mar 20, 2010 6:34 am
The Stebila family of Flagstaff has a new roof on their house,thanks to a loan obtained through the city's owner-occupied housingrehabilitation program.
Mar 20, 2010 6:29 am
So you think that rock climbing in winter is too cold on thefingers?
Foursome rescued from Mormon Lake
Mar 20, 2010 6:24 am
Four people are safe and dry after spending a couple of hoursamong the deep, slushy mud of Mormon Lake, which they crashed intoFriday afternoon after their snowcat got stuck in the snowy,muck-choked l...
Art teacher donates her 'attic'
Mar 20, 2010 6:14 am
A lifelong artist can accumulate a lot of work.
Housing, shelter programs get funding
Mar 20, 2010 6:12 am
Three Flagstaff-based agencies received funding for shelter,outreach and housing assistance.
Around the Town: Local musicians play to save Riordan Mansion
Mar 19, 2010 5:20 am
Local musicians are pooling their talent Saturday in an effortto save Riordan Mansion. Hosted by The Green Room, Flagapaloozawill feature six local acts. A portion of the proceeds will go toRiordan Ac...
