Exploring This Small Town Park In Arizona Is The Definition Of An Underrated Adventure
By Tori Jane|Published November 03, 2023
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Nestled on Gemini Road in the beautiful small town of Flagstaff, Arizona, is a wonderful little nature park that often goes unnoticed by those who don’t live in its immediate vicinity. Flag locals, however, know what they like – and this adorable small-town park in Arizona fits the bill. It’s known as Buffalo Park, and it’s a much-beloved staple for those of us who know it’s there. Maybe, after you visit, it’ll be your new favorite place!
While it's typically pretty busy on the weekends, you might get so lucky as to have it nearly to yourself if you show up early and during the week... especially when the kids are all back at school.
This park is an absolute bucket-list item for Flagstaff locals; if you haven't explored this one yet, you haven't lived!
And "living" is the perfect way to describe visiting Buffalo Park. With a couple of miles of jaw-dropping trails to meander about on foot, plenty of wildlife to admire, and more, you'll wonder just how this place flew under your radar for so long.
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...and if you're already familiar with it, you too can attest to its beauty.
This small-town park in Arizona is a wonderful gem no matter what time of year it is. Spring and summer bring wildflowers and greenery; autumn brings stunning color as the transition into winter begins.
Everything's a little more beautiful when it's covered in snow, don't you think? I do. There's something so amazingly beautiful about fresh snow, and fresh snow at Buffalo Park is a must-see for locals, visitors, and Arizona natives alike.
The evergreen Ponderosa pine stands tall and beautiful, beckoning you toward their shade while it's warm and their safety while it's cold.
Need something warm to wear while visiting in the winter? I get you! Check out all the wonderful offerings from our friends at The North Face – they have some of the best winter gear there is.
If you find you can’t get enough of the small-town charm of Flagstaff, you should also check out the nearby town of Sedona, one of the best dark-sky cities in Arizona.
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