Trip difficulty: Easy Walking Distance: 1.0-1.5 miles Trip Duration: 2.0-2.5 hours Ground Condition: Mostly flat surface on grass, paved and dirt pathway with some areas of uneven footing. Ample parking,...
Join Ranger Kevin for a 4.5-mile hike on the Slate, Quartz, Flat Rock and Go John trails. Trails are rated easy to moderate, so expect some areas of loose rock,...
Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the...
Experience a special world of local science during a 3.5-mile hike across uneven terrain to the crater field on Coconino National Forest where Apollo Astronauts trained. Bring sturdy shoes, water,...
The whole family can experience geocaching - locating hidden treasure at specific latitude and longitude coordinates. Use your smart phone and Google Maps to locate geocaches hidden in Bushmaster Park...
Explore the science of how we discover and interpret secrets of the ancient civilizations in Flagstaff. Join us, as we dig into the past in the trenches, analyze artifacts and...
Learn about the history of science in Flagstaff by playing a cooperative adventure game. It's part scavenger hunt, part Dungeons and Dragons, and part boot camp. It's a great way...
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience:...
This event will present four brief developments in scientific research, such as how coastal redwoods use decades old carbon to re-sprout, leading to eventual forest restoration. After this science-based research...
Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of...
Daytime tour guided by members of the Observatory staff. Visit several of our large telescopes and learn about the mission of the Naval Observatory. Reservations are required. Reservation ...
Author Wynne Brown will describe the life and work of Sara Lemmon, the first white woman to climb to the top of the peak near Tucson that is named after...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out...
There are so many ways to spread knowledge to readers of all ages in accessible, fun ways. Join this workshop to learn how to turn environmental information about the Colorado...
Bookman’s Science Writing Fair in Collaboration with the Festival of Science and the Northern Arizona Book Festival There are so many ways to spread knowledge to readers of all ages...
Daytime tour guided by members of the Observatory staff. Visit several of our large telescopes and learn about the mission of the Naval Observatory. Reservations are required and are available...
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
Come along for a sunset hike with Ranger Shaun to search for desert critters! Join Ranger Shaun for an easy-to-medium difficulty sunset stroll down the Metate trail and back up...
Explore the wonders of the night sky from NAU's Campus Observatory. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to...
Weather permitting join the Naval Observatory Astronomers for viewing using one or more of our larger telescopes. Our 61-inch and/or our 1.3 meter telescopes will be fitted with eyepieces for...