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Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Winter, Fitness, & the Outdoors

by Community Contributor • December 16, 2019 • Comments Off

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES

DECEMBER 2019

Winter, Fitness, & the Outdoors

OUTDOOR WINTER FUN

The colder weather can be a great time to get outdoors and experience nature. According to the National Recreation & Park Association, 46% of people walk, jog, run, or hike outdoors in winter and 30% look to visit a park in the winter to go sledding or playing. Here in Northern Arizona, many people enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, trail running, and mountain biking. Before heading out, how can you prepare for your next winter excursion?

Research the weather
Carry appropriate equipment including the Ten Essentials
Travel safe
Sign up for Coconino County Emergency Notifications
Cold weather safety tips for pets and livestock

SNOWPLAY

Looking for snowplay fun?

Check out a map of snowplay fun in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona. Visit Flagstaff Snow Park for hours, rates, and reservations.

RENT FRONTIERE AT ROGERS LAKE FOR YOUR NEXT SPECIAL EVENT

Photo by Ta Nee' with Pretty Please Photography

PC: Ta Nee’ with Pretty Please Photography

Frontiere at Rogers Lake is a memorable place to have your special event and offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks. We’ve hosted weddings, business retreats, and meetings at the venue. There are two buildings and over 75 acres to accommodate your event. We offer overnight and day options so you can set up the rustic, outdoor space to suit your needs. The rental season is May 1 – September 30. Check out the website for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

DEC. 1, 2019 – JAN. 6, 2020

Holiday Tours at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery, and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present. Visit their website for tour times.

DECEMBER 21

Flagstaff Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House

Each month, the Flagstaff Model Railroad Club invites people to their open house, with trains running and the opportunity to visit with members. Join the club on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their holiday open house. Enjoy free hot chocolate, coffee, and candy canes. Free admission; donations appreciated.

JANUARY 11

Gluten-Free Cooking

Learn how to substitute wheat products with other ingredients in this new clinic taught by Willa McAuliffe. Participants will learn and make three awesome dishes, including one of the best chocolate cakes around, that people won’t believe are gluten free. Please let the instructor know of any food allergies. Register online to secure your spot.

Looking for more community events? Visit our Facebook page.

Spotlight on…

North Pole Experience

Voted “Best Holiday Experience for Children” by Arizona Foothills Magazine readers in 2016, the North Pole Experience™ is the critically acclaimed Santa Experience located in Flagstaff, AZ. A Christmas Adventure of a Lifetime, the North Pole Experience starts by taking families on a trolley ride through the magic portal to Santa’s massive workshop in the middle of the forest. Once you arrive, Santa’s Workshop is a complete, hands-on experience for children and parents.