(Flagstaff, AZ)—Over the last two decades, there has been a dramatic rise in large cat sightings on the urban fringes of numerous Western cities. We continue to be fascinated with the grace and power of these magnificent creatures as our communities grow, outdoor recreation becomes more popular, and we move closer to mountain lion habitat. Mountain Lion!, opening at the [Read More]
The Navajo Way of Being 63rd Annual Navajo Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5, 2012 (Flagstaff)―Artists, musicians, dancers, and cultural interpreters from the Navajo Nation will gather at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s 63rd Annual Navajo Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5 to share the Navajo way of being with over 4,000 Museum [Read More]
MNA to Screen Robert Redford Documentary on Colorado River Water Ethics (Flagstaff, AZ)— The Museum of Northern Arizona is pleased to be able to host a screening of the new film, Watershed: Exploring A New Water Ethic for the New West on Friday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m., with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. The 2012 film’s executive [Read More]
Hopi Life and Pageantry at MNA's Hopi Festival (Flagstaff, AZ)—Once again the big tent in the cool pines is going up at the Museum of Northern Arizona and Hopi people are making plans to travel to Flagstaff for the 79th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture, the oldest Hopi show in the world. Starting the Fourth of July celebration [Read More]
Zuni Origins and Ways of Knowing at MNA's 22nd Annual Zuni Festival (Flagstaff, AZ)—At the headwaters of the Little Colorado River, at what is now western New Mexico, amidst wide red mesas, golden buttes, pinyon/juniper forests, and an expansive blue sky lies the scenic valley homeland of the A:shiwi or Zuni. They are descendants of an ancient Puebloan people who [Read More]
MNA Announces 2012 Heritage Program Film Series (Flagstaff, AZ)—The Museum of Northern Arizona’s 2012 Heritage Program Film Series will examine regional themes through Native films, documentaries, and a fictional “mockumentary.” These films are meant to spark viewers’ engagement with a broader world, by exploring the cultures of the Southwestern United States on April 21, July 7, and September 1. The [Read More]
1. Call before you come: Flagstaff is a great place to visit year round, but in the winter, it’s always best to plan ahead and give us a call before you come. For up-to-date winter recreation information call the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 877-878-9377 and check the road conditions at 511 or visit www.az511.com. 2. Milton’s not the only way: [Read More]
Flagstaff Mountain Biking in Flagstaff Flagstaff mountain bikers can access some of the area's best trails without ever loading the bike rack. The city's 33 mile urban trail system links into surrounding mountain bike trails to the north, south, east and west. From the steep trails of the San Francisco Peaks to scenic cruises along the Mogollon Rim, Flagstaff has [Read More]
(Flagstaff, AZ)—2012’s Sedona Lecture Series celebrates Arizona’s centennial year with subjects that explore the early years of the twentieth century, when Arizona was a new state. This year's talks offer a glimpse into life during this period on the Colorado Plateau. The series is annually presented by the Sedona Muses and the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. All four [Read More]
