For a unique getaway in nature without needing a lot of camping gear or experience, Airbnb guests are highly recommending Arizona Nordic Village for those seeking an outdoor adventure. “This place was the perfect backpacking trip for my family, since it was our six-year-old’s first trip,” wrote one camper. “It’s easy when you don’t have to pack a tent.” Located on Highway 180, 16 miles north of Flagstaff, seven furnished off-grid cabins and yurts are available within a short walk of the … [Read more...] about Campers Cozy Up to Arizona Nordic Village
Arizona Nordic Village
Refreshing a Village
Off the grid and into the woods, Arizona Nordic Village, about 15 miles north of Flagstaff on Highway 180, is becoming more of a village as backcountry yurts are being moved closer to the main lodge. Other improvements guests can expect this fall include a fresh coat of paint and new furniture and decorative touches including mattresses, linens and bedding, along with vintage-style lanterns. “We will have six yurts and four cabins all near the lodge where guests share the kitchen and … [Read more...] about Refreshing a Village
Nordic Village Experiencing One of the Best Winter Seasons on Record
With all 30 miles of cross-country skiing trails and 15 miles of snowshoeing trails open in February, Arizona Nordic Village managers are calling winter season 2022-23 one of the best on record, and the snowstorms keep coming. “It’s been just phenomenal!” said General Manager Theo Callan. “Guests are having the best time! While the National Weather Service in Bellemont reports January 2023 the third snowiest January on record for the Flagstaff area, recreation sales are mirroring the … [Read more...] about Nordic Village Experiencing One of the Best Winter Seasons on Record
Arizona Nordic Village Announces Best Opening of the Season in Decades
All 45 miles of trails are groomed and open for cross- country skiing at Arizona Nordic Village. Longtime skiers are calling this the best season opening in more than 20 years. “Everybody is stoked!” said General Manager Theo Callan. “December snowstorms have kept the ski area blanketed. And cold temperatures, along with the masterful snow-farming skills of our groomers who are out there every evening, mean we are able to keep the snow where we want it!” Meanwhile, the Village’s first … [Read more...] about Arizona Nordic Village Announces Best Opening of the Season in Decades
Exploring the Gilded World of Pharaohs, Mummies, Pyramids and ‘the Afterlife that Built Egypt’
Zahi Hawass calls himself a simple man, but the world’s foremost Egyptologist spends much of his time with ancient royalty, gods and goddesses. In fact, Dr. Hawass is revered as a legend in his own right, charmed by Aphrodite herself, inspired by the Great Pyramid builder Khufu and driven by the “magic of Egypt” to coax the desert sand into giving up secrets of what he calls “the world’s greatest civilization.” This fall, with the help of CT scans and DNA technology, Hawass expects to reveal the … [Read more...] about Exploring the Gilded World of Pharaohs, Mummies, Pyramids and ‘the Afterlife that Built Egypt’
