Five Things To Know About Living In Flagstaff Arizona

There’s an old saying that says “there’s an exception to every rule,” and Flagstaff Arizona is certainly one of those exceptions. Although Arizona is best known for being brutally hot, Flagstaff is a unique place where the temperature alone might catch most people by surprise. With a population of just over 65,000 people, Flagstaff’s relatively small size makes it the perfect blend of big city and small town. If you’re thinking of moving to Flagstaff, but don’t know what to expect, there will definitely be some surprises in store. However, the good news is, that most of these surprises will be pleasant. Here are five things to know about living in Flagstaff Arizona.

Snowboarding

Arizona is probably the last place that comes to mind when you think of snowboarding. After all, snow and the desert are two things that don’t tend to mix well. Well, Flagstaff is full of surprises, and the snow is just one of them. If you’re scared that living in Flagstaff will mean that you have to miss out on your favorite winter sports, think again. People come from all over Arizona to enjoy snowing and skiing in Flagstaff.

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Pedestrians’ paradise

If you’re the kind of person who likes to bike or walk places, you’ve probably realized that sometimes being a pedestrian isn’t very safe. Fortunately, you won’t have to worry about being run off the road in Flagstaff thanks to the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS). This cool system has more than 50 miles of biking and walking trails that run through the city, and are the perfect place to get out and exercise.

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Hippies are everywhere

If you’re like some people, you probably think hippies are a thing of the past. Well, that isn’t the case in a lot of places, and Flagstaff is one of them. This cool city is known for being a popular hub for hippies, and Flagstaff’s annual Firefly gathering is known to attract hippies from far and wide.

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Flagstaff has an interesting smell

Whether you’ve noticed it or not, every city has a smell. Unfortunately, most major cities don’t smell too good. With the amount of people and pollution filling the air each day, it can be pretty easy for cities to pick up a stench. Fortunately, the scent in Flagstaff is one you may enjoy. Many say that the city smells like vanilla due to the fact that it’s located in the middle of the world’s largest pine forest.

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Experience the four seasons

When it comes to seasons, most people think that Arizona has only one: hot. Flagstaff is in a league of its own; however, and if you enjoy being able to experience all four seasons, you’ll be happy to know that Flagstaff gets every single one. From the burning sun to the wintery chill, Flagstaff has a little bit of everything.

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