Welcome toNORTHERN ARIZONA

2016 APA National Conference – Post-Conference Workshop Guide

The Grand Canyon as seen from Mather Point

Northern Arizona, home of Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, and several Native

American Indian tribes, showcases opportunities to learn about historic preservation, conservation

(dark skies), economic development and tourism.

Participants will learn about historic preservation (Flagstaff), conservation efforts to preserve dark

skies (Lowell Observatory), open space and national park planning (Grand Canyon NP), and efforts by

Indian Tribes to balance preservation and development along the rim of the Grand Canyon.

Introduction:

(photo courtesy of National Park Service)

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WHEN, WHERE & WHAT’S

ON THE AGENDA

230 mile route from Downtown Phoenix to Grand Canyon along I-17, I-40 and Hwy 64

Itinerary for Wednesday April 6th(Flagstaff/Grand Canyon/Phoenix):

• 7:00-8:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel check-out from hotel.

• 8:00-8:15 AM: Morning Welcome & Orientation with Tour Leader and Team (at hotel).

• 8:15-8:30 AM: Board & load bus / depart from hotel to Grand Canyon (provide presentations en-route of Coconino County Planning efforts and Hualapai Tribe’s tourism at Grand Canyon West).

• 10:15-10:30 AM: Arrive at Grand Canyon and off-load at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center at Mather Point.

• 10:45 AM: Walking Tour of Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center with Park Ranger.

• 11:30 AM: Walking Tour departs Mather Point via shuttle to El Tovar Hotel for lunch.

• 12:00 PM: Tour Group arrives at El Tovar Hotel for lunch.

• 1:00 PM: Tour regroups and walks to tour bus located nearby El Tovar Hotel.

• 1:15 PM: Board tour bus / depart from Grand Canyon for Flagstaff.

• 3:00 PM: Arrive in Flagstaff for rest stop (30 minutes).

• 3:30 PM: Depart Flagstaff for Phoenix.

• 6:00 PM: Bus arrives in Phoenix (location TBD - Conference Hotel or Convention Ctr.), participants off-load, tour ends.

Itinerary for Tuesday April 5th (Phoenix/Flagstaff):

• 2:30 - 2:55 PM: Participants arrive, check-in for tour, board bus (location TBD).

• 3:00 PM: Bus departs Phoenix and travel to Flagstaff with en-route presentation on Flagstaff’s historic preservation efforts.

• 5:30-6:00 PM: Bus arrives in Flagstaff (hotel TBD).

• 6:30-7:30 PM: Welcome dinner at hotel.

• 8:00-9:30 PM: Visit Lowell Observatory for tour after dinner.

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FLAGSTAFF AND LOWELL OBSERVATORY

CITY OF FLAGSTAFF AND LOWELL OBSERVATORY

Downtown Flagstaff(photo courtesy of Robert Short)

Lowell Observatory(photo courtesy of Sarah Conant)

Northern Arizona provides a different experience for

those visiting the Southwest. The City of Flagstaff,

founded in 1880, sits at 7,000 feet above sea level.

It was mainly for this reason and the clear skies that

Percival Lowell built an observatory here in 1893. The

City of Flagstaff has been diligent in preserving its dark

skies and is creating a mitigation bank for lumens.

In addition, Flagstaff has taken care in preserving its

heritage and built environment which has helped to

create more centrally located, affordable housing and

opportunities for downtown business incubators.

Map of Town Site Historic District

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A GRAND VIEW OF THE CANYON

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

WEST RIM – HOME OF THE HUALAPAI

Celebration ceremony for dedication of new construction at Mather Point

(photo courtesy of NPS)

Skywalking at 4,000 feet above the Colorado River

(photo courtesy of Kevin Davidson, AICP)

Northern Arizona is also home of the Grand Canyon.

Tourist development at the South Rim coincides

with the coming of the railroad in 1880. In 2011 the

National Park Service completed improvements at

the Visitor Center and Mather Point that incorporate

tribal-influenced artwork in the common areas to

provide a more meaningful experience for the 4.5

million people who visit each year.

A second attraction at the Grand Canyon has been

developed on the West Rim by the Hualapai Indian Tribe.

Beginning with a modest white water rafting adventure in

1973, the Hualapai have invested a considerable amount

of capital in developing their tourism industry culminating

with Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk. This economic

engine for the Tribe has helped provide employment for

tribal members as well as Mohave County residents. Much

of the profit has been reinvested in the business venture

and in programs and services benefiting tribal members.

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