Walnut Canyon National Monument, Flagstaff

It's a beautiful intimate canyon that brings to life how the ancient people lived. For the hardy the hike into the canyon brings you to the cliff dwellings. For the elderly the rim trail is really beautiful and enjoyable and you can see the many cliff dwellings across the canyon. It's fun trying to find them all. The NPS did such a great job paving a safe trail and providing benches along the way. It's one of the few parks that is sensitive and thoughtful to the elderly.

A beautiful park to visit with the family. Nice that the trolley takes you through the park and there are plenty of bathrooms along the way. Lots of picnic areas too. The guides are very knowledgeable. You can stay for as long as you like in the park as long as you do not take the trolley all the way back to the visitor center. There are also what looks like some amazing hiking trails. Would love to go back when the kids are older to do the trails. It was nice to be able to go down into a canyon rather than just looking from the top.

AMAZING. Would be even more so if the government found it in the black pits they call "hearts" to fund our parks. Where else do you get to walk through some one's house? How many of our houses would last 100+ years? An awesome experience if you allow it to be.

I went here on a lark. I didn't want to go to the Grand Canyon because that's supposed to be a family adventure. However walking through the houses of those that came before us was inspiring. I know that no one will want to walk through my house in 3000 years. It was beautiful, contemplative, thought-provoking, and a whole bunch of other adjectives. I may go to the Grand Canyon but I will definitely take my family here as well.

Really cool place. You've got to go down on the island walk and take a look at the cafe dwellings up close and personal. Really enjoyed my time teaming in all the beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended.