The Continental opened in 1960 and was designed by Bob E. Baldock. This 18 hole course is a 6,029 yard long par 72 rated 66.6 with a slope rating of 115. Situated on the Eastside of Flagstaff with a spectacular view of the San Francisco Peaks, this public course offers several demanding par 3s and exciting par 5s. The course is well maintained with a readily available drink cart checking on your needs at almost every hole. The course is easily walkable although carts are available as well. The Pro Shop is fully stocked to meet all of your golf outing needs or wants. The course is closed in the cold winter months. -Herman Sims

Sinagua High School is an epitome of education. It aims at creating complete and honest citizens out of the students. Sporting activities like football and baseball are offered and emphasized on for well-rounded development. The Learning Center deals with subjects like reading, writing and maths, and the school aims at educating and providing avenues for potential drop-outs. Sinagua works on a policy of six pillars that include trustworthiness, respect. responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Wet and wild water sports, canyon dam tours and outdoor adventures await in Page, Arizona, roughly 134 miles from Flagstaff's piney borders. This recreation center is the heart of Northern Arizona's rugged water country, with Lake Powell yawning endlessly under miles of deep blue sky. A visitors' center welcomes travelers with free, guided tours of Glen Canyon Dam and other exciting exhibits. Those who feel the need for speed can rent boats and other wave-riding toys from the marina. Fishing, swimming and hiking are also popular with visitors at this unique desert oasis.

This is Arizona's first archaeological state park. It consists of four major pueblo sites, inhabited by the Anasazi peoples between 1200 and 1425 A.D. The ruins are spread throughout the 340-acre park. Special workshops, programs and exhibits on Native American culture and history are regularly scheduled. The complex also has campsites, picnic areas and hiking trails. Guided tours are available by special arrangement. There is no admission fee. Campsites inside the park range from $10-22 per night.

This is one of Flagstaff's best-loved parks; just ask the locals! Footpaths set the stage for a nature walk, with picnic facilities and playgrounds dotting the landscape. Basketball and tennis courts are open to the public, and the BMX skate park is famous in the state of Arizona. Whether you want to jump-start your heart with outdoor sports or simply relax in the shade of a tree, you're sure to enjoy the ride.

Imagine hiking only half a mile through 800 years of history. Wupatki National Monument is home to some incredible prehistoric pueblos built by early wizards of masonry; the American Indians who once farmed this rugged terrain. Three trails each promise unique and rewarding sights within this self-guided scenic park. Visitors can picnic atop a cinder cone and enjoy panoramic views from Doney Mountain Trail. Bring your hiking shoes, camera, and quest for adventure. A visitors' center offers exhibits and restrooms. The USD3 park admission fee is also redeemable at Sunset Crater Volcano Monument.

In Walnut Canyon, visitors can hike back in time nearly 700 years. Now that's a workout! Originating at the visitors center, a rugged three-quarter-mile off-trail hike leads to cliff dwellings that stand unspoiled in the cover of the beautiful canyon walls. The strong of heart can hike deeper into the canyon on Island Trail, a breathtaking 85-foot descent into 25 rooms where American Indians once lived in the shadow of the cliffs. Bring your most reliable shoes and your spirit of adventure.

Located in the heart of downtown Flagstaff this small gallery, with it's bare brick walls and contrasting stark white walls, hardwood floors, and appropriately subdued track lighting, gives one the feeling of an intimate and personal art experience. Echo Canyon Arts holds a series of events throughout the year that include first time showings for up-and-coming and well-known artists, as well as group shows and ongoing displays. Receptions, which often include local musical talent, are another regular occurrence.  The gallery was conceived as a partnership between the photographers Jay Showers and Richard and Elaine Morrison. In addition to showing photography, the owners also present ceramics, raku ware, whimsical paintings, items of furniture, blown glass, fused glass, sculpture, jewelry, carved gourds, and new furniture lines. This lovely gallery is a must-see while walking through downtown Flagstaff. -Herman Sims

Vertical Relief is an indoor rock climbing facility located a few blocks north of the Northern Arizona University. Lead climbing, top roping and bouldering on over 7,000 square feet of varied terrain make Vertical Relief a great place to train and practice. The gear shop carries all the equipment climbers need and climbing guide books for destinations throughout the west. All Vertical Relief employees are experienced climbers and love to share their enthusiasm and knowledge about climbing. Whether you are a serious climber or just looking for a fun way to spend a few hours trying the exciting sport of climbing in a controlled environment Vertical Relief is the place to visit. Family day rates are available on Saturdays from noon to 3p for only $20 per climber and include day passes, equipment rental and belay lessons. -Herman Sims

A seasonal guided walking tour of the classic haunted places of Flagstaff is filled with ghostly tales, unexplained phenomenon and spine-tingling tales of Flagstaffs colorful past.  Stops along this tour include the Brakeman, Emerson the Ghost, the Balcony Specter, the Old Man in the Basement, the Zane Grey Ballroom, and many more.  This is a spooky historic tour sure to thrill young and old, especially during the ghostly Halloween season.  Free and open to the public, this volunteer-guided walking tour dedicated to the rich history of Flagstaff's most haunted places is time well spent exploring one of the most haunted cities in Arizona. -Herman Sims