Downtown Flagstaff Geology Rocks Tour
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Jul 3, 2025 1pm - 2pm
Location
Tours meet on the Courthouse lawn, and will cover a half-mile loop through the heart of Downtown.
Details
Discover Downtown Geology with Willow Bend!
Join Willow Bend for a guided Downtown Geology Tour—a 45-minute to 1-hour walking exploration inspired by local Flagstaff author Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmarks book. This exclusive experience offers a fresh perspective on downtown Flagstaff, blending natural history, architecture, and local heritage. Meeting location sent upon registration.
Learn about the ancient stones used to build Flagstaff’s iconic structures, including Moenkopi Sandstone, Pumiceous Dacite, Kaibab Limestone, and Malapais Basalt. Discover how architectural styles evolved, how preferences for rock types changed over time, and how geology intersects with local history.
Highlights include:
Searching for fossils on the Ice House walls
Identifying the stone known as “Arizona Red”
Visiting a mini “Grand Canyon” at Heritage Square
Viewing intricate stone etchings—and more!
This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and suitable for all ages. Registration is required.
Cost:
$15 for members
$20 for non-members
(Ages 5 and under are free.)
