What's Happening in Coconino County, Arizona?
Coconino County is another one of Arizona's fast growing Counties. With so much to do and see here, who wouldn't want to live in Coconino County? Between 1990 and 2000 Coconino grew by more than 20%. With more housing communities planned, that number is sure to keep rising!
County Profile!
Coconino is Arizona's largest county.
It has varied landscapes from the high desert near Sedona, to the ponderosa pine forests of Flagstaff, to the high mountain landscapes of the San Francisco Peaks.
Coconino County enjoys plenty of sunshine and 4 distinct seasons.
Activities include: Horseback riding, snow skiing/snowboarding, museums, cultural events, fishing, hunting, golfing, and boating and more.
Local Hot Spots
Flagstaff
Lies at the junction of historic route 66, Interstate 17, and Interstate 40.
Northern Arizona University is located here and offers a premium education to about 12,000 full time students.
The famous Lowell Observatory (known for discovering Pluto) is located in the Flagstaff area.
The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon leaves all who experience it with a sense of wonder, magic and awe. From its dramatic 1500 m (5000 ft) deep, 446 km (277 mi) long, and up to 29 km (18 mi) wide gorge, to its diverse plateaus, towers and hills, the Grand Canyon is one of the world's most stunning destinations. Rich with exceptional beauty, ancient geological history and modern universal amazement, the Grand Canyon attracts more than 5 million tourists each year.
San Francisco Peaks
The Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort is located here.
Rising from the ponderosa forest floor, the spectacular San Francisco Peaks include multiple forest and alpine life zones, and are home to a variety of wildlife including the threatened Mexican spotted owl. From as far as 100 miles away, people can view Mt. Humphries within the Peaks, the highest point in the state.
Coconino National Forest -
Coconino is one of the more beautiful forests in the western United States.
Camping, horseback riding, hiking, camping and fishing are some of the favorite activities in this area.