Takin’ it Easy in Flagstaff AZ

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June 1, 2020
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Summer in Coconino National Forest
June 1, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
We are spending our second summer in cool Flagstaff, AZ. We really enjoy being able to escape the summer triple digit temperatures of Apache Junction.

This year because of CoVid 19, all the volunteers were quarantined for 14 days after arrival. All of the volunteers are returning from last year, so it's a nice reunion.

Here are some pictures from a drive we took around the forest. Ashurst Lake is southeast of Flagstaff off of Lake Mary road. It has water all year, unlike some of the seasonal lakes in this dry area, and it is stocked with fish. There are two campgrounds on this lake with nice views of the San Francisco Peaks in the background.

Mormon Lake is near this area too. It is huge, but too shallow for even a canoe. Mormon Lake Village has some more campgrounds, cabins, and a lodge with a steakhouse.Read more
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Got Some Kicks on Route 66
June 10, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Route 66 crossed Arizona from East to West, border to border. Most of it has been bypassed by Interstate 40. But there are still lots of attractions to see.

The longest remaining intact section of Route 66 runs from just west of Ash Fork to Topock on the California State Line, a total of 158 unbroken miles. The road is in good condition. We enjoyed the scenery and reading the Burma Shave signs.Read more
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The Wild West: Williams
June 13, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Williams was the last AZ town on Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40. The Main Street is a National Historic District, with more than 6 blocks of historic buildings, motels, diners, curio shops, and great neon signs. We were there for the 5th annual Historic Route 66 Car Show, and saw lots of classics!Read more
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Funky Seligman
June 20, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
This is a fun town to explore with gift shops, motels, and restaurants. We ate lunch at the Roadkill Cafe, a cute place with a fun-to-read menu. Dean had “Varmint Vittles” (Chicken Wrap) and I had “Bird-that-Smacked-the-Curb” (Reuben Sandwich). The sandwiches were huge and delicious and the service was excellent. We were too full to go to the A&W for dessertRead more
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Kingman
June 20, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
We attempted to go to the Route 66 Museum in an old powerhouse, but it was closed that day. Part of Route 66 is named after the actor Andy Devine, who grew up in Kingman. A few years ago, we visited the Desert Diamond Distillery, a craft distiller of rum. On the tour, the owner told us that this rum is meant to be drunk "neat" or straight. Of course we tasted a few, found it to be very smooth, and bought a bottle.Read more
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Route 66 Through Flagstaff
June 24, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Route 66 follows the train tracks through town. A piece of the original road through the city has been made into a park. The Visitor Center is in part of the train depot, which is still in use. About 100 trains pass through Flagstaff on a typical day. Another part of the road was realigned near old town, and many old buildings have been repurposed. There are still lots of old-fashioned motels and eateries along Route 66, as well as the Museum Club, a dance hall.Read more
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East on Route 66: Winslow
June 30, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
After Winslow became famous due to the Eagles' song, "Take it Easy", Standing on a Corner Park was created and it is a popular photo stop.

La Posada, the last great railroad hotel, was designed by Mary Colter and built by the Santa Fe Railway in 1929. It was refurbished in 1997 and re-opened to the public.

Meteor Crater was discovered in 1891. This meteor impact point is 50,000 years old, is 4,000 feet wide and over 550 feet deep.Read more
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Trip end
October 11, 2020