Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, Arizona
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff, AZ, is a remarkable example of Arts and Crafts style architecture featuring a rustic exterior of log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand-split wooden shingles and over 13,000 square-feet of living area. Video produced by KAET-TV Eight PBS. Used with permission.
Top Tourist Attractions in Flagstaff - Travel Guide Arizona
Top Tourist Attractions and Beautiful Places in Flagstaff - Travel Guide Arizona:
Walnut Canyon National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, Coconino National Forest, Lowell Observatory, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, Lava River Cave, Flagstaff Visitor Center, Museum of Northern Arizona, Arizona Snowbowl, San Francisco Peaks, Grand Falls of the Little Colorado River, Buffalo Park
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - Park Guide
In close proximity to Flagstaff, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a must see park. Spend an afternoon hiking over solidified lava and ponderosa pines in the mountains of Arizona.
00:25 - Intro
00:56 - Trails
01:04 - A'A Trail - Easy
01:32 - Lenox Crater Trail - 1.6 Miles, Moderately Strenuous
01:56 - Lava's Edge Trail - 3.4 Miles, Moderate
02:16 - Lava Flow Trail - .25 or 1 Mile, Easy, Accessible
02:50 - Bonito Vista Trail - .25 Miles, Easy, Accessible
03:00 - Entrance Fees
03:48 - Lodging
04:28- Recreation/Restrictions
04:58 - Wildlife
05:19 - What to Bring or Wear?
06:44 - How long does the park take?
06:55 - The Night Sky
07:16 - In Closing
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Haunting History of ~ The Milligan House, 323 W. Aspen Ave,Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S.A
This quaint brick house, now the offices of the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau, was once the home of J.C. Milligan, a former Flagstaff Justice of the Peace. A paranormal presence occupies one of the top offices, rumored to have been the bedroom of J.C.’s daughter, Mabel Milligan.
Mabel was in her mid-20s(others say 50s)and living with her parents when she died unexpectedly in 1923. After Mabel passed away in the house, her parents moved away from Flagstaff and the building became apartments.
The ghost shows her presence in many ways. Footsteps are heard at night, radios go on and off by themselves, and coffee makers inexplicably boil over and spill coffee grounds everywhere.
Even though the ghost is believed to be benign, “we tend not to stay alone in the office after dark,” said Heather Ainardi, marketing manager for the CVB, whose office is the one said to be haunted.
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The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau commissioned R.E. Wall and Margaret Dewar of the Mural Mice to complete a mural inside the historic Milligan House building office of the Flagstaff CVB in downtown Flagstaff. The first phase was completed in the fall of 2016, Ghost of Mabel Milligan. The second phase of the mural, known as the “Ghost Gallery of Mabel Milligan,” was painted over several months in early 2017 in the stairwell landing of the two-story Victorian house VIDEO HERE
Mabel Milligan was born on Sept. 30, 1873 and passed away of a diabetic coma on Nov. 8, 1923. She was 50 years old and as the myth of Mabel and the Milligan House correctly states, she passed away in the upstairs bedroom. For a woman of the time, Mabel lived an uncustomary life. She spent her time as a spinster during a period when most women were married off by their early twenties. She also hopped around three of the four corner states: Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona by accepting different teaching jobs.
Arizona
Join James Hill, intern at the U.S. Embassy, talking about Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. Learn about Hopi kachina dolls and religion and find out which five Cs represent Arizona's economy. #50states #AZ
Transcript:
Hello, my name is Cody Hill. I would like to share some information with you about the state I was born in, Arizona.
Before the first Europeans set foot in what would be known as Arizona, the land was inhabited by many different tribes of people. The Navajo, Hopi, Apache, and Pima are just four of the twenty-one federally recognized tribes of Arizona.
When my father was 2 years old, his family moved to Keams Canyon, Arizona. It is located on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation, in north-eastern Arizona. He lived there until he was 17. During these 15 years, the Hill family became very close to the Navajo, Hopi and Tewa people. My grandfather, or Papa, as I have always called him, ran the trading post, gas station, and service station. My grandmother ran the motel. Before they left Keams Canyon, in 1975, both the Navajos and Hopis gave speeches of gratitude for Papa's 15 years of loyal service to the people, tribes, and community. To this day my grandparents' house is adorned with decorative pots, beautiful weaves, intricate sand paintings, and a handful of Kachinas.
That was one aspect of Arizona that both frightened and fascinated me. While visiting my grandparents as a boy, I would fall asleep in the shadows of the kachina dolls they had on display in their living room. In my sleep these dolls would come to life and pursue me. When I woke up, the kachinas were back on the mantel and I would ask Papa about how he got them and what each one represented.
The kachinas that scared me as a boy are wooden representations of forces of nature, revered ancestors, or important historical events. They are used to teach children religion and history. People also dress up as kachinas to perform religious ceremonies. The Hopi religion, which incorporates many kachinas into its belief system, is based around the goal of becoming in harmony with the instructions of the Creator of the Earth. This involves having complete reverence and respect for all things.
Let me now tell you a little bit about how Arizona got to where it is today. Arizona's economy has been based upon their 5 Cs; copper, cattle, cotton, citrus, and climate. Copper is still an important industry for Arizona today. It produces 2/3 of the nation's supply of copper. The cattle industry dates back to the 1690s with Spanish ranchers. During the Civil War, many Texas ranches were over grazed. Consequently, ranchers moved their cattle over to Arizona.
Interestingly, the first woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor, grew up on a ranch in south-eastern Arizona.
Cotton became a booming industry for Arizona once advanced irrigation systems were introduced. At one point, Arizona was the nation's largest producer of cotton. Papa even spent ten years of his life, keeping the iron in the field as he put it. He was a mechanic in charge of keeping 6 cotton pickers, 8 tractors, 4 semis and a few trucks running.
Arizona is one of the four states in the US with significant citrus production. I have fond memories of picking grapefruits from my grandparents' yard to enjoy for breakfasts.
Arizona's climate and natural wonders make it a very attractive destination for tourists and retirees.
Arizona is no doubt best known for the Grand Canyon. Formed by the Colorado River, this natural wonder of the world is about 17 million years in the making. Its 277 miles long, about 1 mile deep, and in some places up to 18 miles wide. About 5 million tourists come to visit the Grand Canyon every year.
The Grand Canyon became a national park in 1919; just seven years after Arizona became a state. Arizona was actually the 48th state to enter the union and the last of one in the contiguous United States. Arizona has the 16th largest population of the 50 states and is the 6th largest state. Over a quarter of the state is reservation lands.
Some every famous people have called Arizona their home. The renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright spent the last 22 years of his life in Scottsdale. Emma Stone didn't move from Phoenix to Hollywood to launch her acting career until she was 15. Steven Spielberg discovered his love for making movies while working on a Boy Scout merit badge in Arizona, where he spent the majority of his childhood. The famous civil and workers' rights activist, Cesar Chavez was also from Arizona.
For more information on Arizona, simply visit Arizona.gov. I hope you have enjoyed this brief overview of the Grand Canyon State. Make sure to come and visit sometime soon.
Monte Vista Hotel: Historic and Maybe Haunted
The Hotel Monte Vista in downtown Flagstaff is one of the city's most popular historic hotels. Built in 1926, the historic hotel may also be one of Flagstaff's few haunted hotels.
Chelsea Green, front desk manager for the historic hotel, says the Monte Vista had its fair share of celebrity guests during the golden age of Hollywood. Those included Gary Cooper, Alan Ladd, and Gene Tierny, to name a few.
But the Monte Vista's reputation as a haunted hotel draws as much interest as its historical significance. Green says five rooms have a reputation for spooky occurrences. Every other week, she says, guests will report strange sitings. Those sitings continue to contribute the Monte Vista's reputation as a haunted hotel.
Arizona Highways
Arizona Highways - That Ever-Fantastical Magical Magazine . The beauty of Arizona as seen through a collection of incredible photographs from Arizona Highways Magazine. The 24 minute program features the Arizona songs of State Balladeer Dolan Ellis, and the observations of Senator Barry Goldwater and Governor Bruce Babbitt.
Arizona Adventure - First Inhabitants - YouTube
Long before the white man arrived in the Americas there were amazing civilizations found throughout the land, including what might seem inhospitable today, Arizona.
Inhospitable in the sense that where the Hopi and Wukoki lived there are now no signs of water, trees for fires and only small game found for food. Yet these early people settled in this land, abandoning the hunter gathering way for permanent settlements.
A part of Arizona that you should see.
music by Jason Shaw Audionautix - Title: NAVAJO NIGHT
McMillan Mesa Loop - Buffalo Park, Part 1 of 2 - Flagstaff
triplog & photoset @
Exploring Coconino National Park
Sedona, beautiful views, Coconino
Weatherford Hotel Ghost Hunting
ghost hunting at the Weatherford hotel (trailer)
Interstate 8 West to the Yuma Territorial Prison, Yuma, Arizona, 16 April 2015, GP088764
Interstate 8 West to the Yuma Territorial Prison, Yuma, Arizona, 16 April 2015, GP088764
History of Arizona Digital Story Telling Project
TEL 313 Spring 2010 Submitted by Dustin Ives for Todd Kisicki.
Breakfast at Weatherford Hotel
Great place to have breakfast
Weatherford Pinecone in Flagstaff
The Weatherford Hotel pinecone in Flagstaff is dropped twice every year. Once at 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve and once at midnight that same evening. Here's a look at what it is.
Knights Inn Flagstaff - Flagstaff - United States
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This hotel is just one half mile away from the downtown district. The Knights Inn Flagstaff is also nearby the Snow Bowl feature, which is just eight miles away. The Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is also a short drive away. This hotel is found at 224 S. Mikes Pike in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Knights Inn Flagstaff is less than six miles from the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Public transportation is a walk away.
Guests who inhabit the Knights Inn Flagstaff can look forward to cable television with premium channels (like HBO) and coffeemakers. Kitchens are equipped with modern appliances like microwaves and refrigerators. Pets are allowed at this hotel. Guests can set an alarm using a clock radio and can use a hairdryer provided by the hotel. The decor style here is tasteful and contemporary.
Guests staying here can look forward to a free Continental breakfast. The Knights Inn Flagstaff offers wireless Internet as well as free parking for residents. Amenities here are standard for this quality of hotel.
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