Flagstaff Activities

Campsgiving 2025: Why You Should Spend Thanksgiving Outdoors

By Peace Outfitters / October 31, 2025 /

Growing up in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, Peace Outfitters employee Cooper Smith spent family Thanksgivings camping in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. He remembers cooking simplified versions of…

Fall Colors in Flagstaff: When, Where, and Why?

By Peace Outfitters / October 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Fall Colors in Flagstaff: When, Where, and Why?

Fall Colors in Flagstaff: When, Where, and Why? Across the higher elevations of Coconino National Forest, autumn is beginning to peer around the corner. The characteristics aspen groves of areas…

Flagstaff Disc Golf 101: What To Know To Get Started

By Peace Outfitters / September 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Flagstaff Disc Golf 101: What To Know To Get Started

If youโ€™ve visited Flagstaff for any amount of time, chances are youโ€™ve seen someone playing disc golf. Home to seven courses in and around town, and the location of the…

Outdoor Gear Rentals at Peace Outfitters

By Peace Outfitters / May 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Outdoor Gear Rentals at Peace Outfitters

As the days get longer and warm weather continues to set in around Northern Arizona, summer camping, hiking, and backpacking season is in full swing. From the red rock desert…

Fall Foliage in Flagstaff

By Peace Outfitters / October 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Fall Foliage in Flagstaff

Across the higher elevations of Coconino National Forest, autumn is beginning to peer around the corner. The characteristics aspen groves of areas like Mt. Elden, the Kachina Peaks Wilderness, and…

Gym to Crag: Outdoor Climbing in Northern Arizona

By Peace Outfitters / July 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Gym to Crag: Outdoor Climbing in Northern Arizona

Thick evening sunis a honey glazeoozing over cliff facesBasalt tinged in glow The meandering creek murmursalong to the familiar songof carabinersโ€™ tinkling tonesand a music born of movement Chalked hands…

Fire in Flagstaff and Beyond: Understanding Fire Danger and Prevention

By Peace Outfitters / June 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Fire in Flagstaff and Beyond: Understanding Fire Danger and Prevention

On the morning of June 12th, 2022, a Coconino National Forest fire lookout reported a small blaze near Schultz Pass, just six miles north of Flagstaff. In the following days,…

Water in the Arizona Desert

By Peace Outfitters / May 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Water in the Arizona Desert

Find the best summer water adventures near Flagstaff, Arizona here!

Overlanding in Northern Arizona and the 15th Anniversary of Overland Expo West

By Peace Outfitters / April 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Overlanding in Northern Arizona and the 15th Anniversary of Overland Expo West

Overlanding has grown significantly in the last few years. Read this blog to learn all about Overlanding in Northern Arizona and the event that brings thousands of people to Flagstaff every May.

Gearing up for Spring and Summer with Peace Outfitters

By Peace Outfitters / February 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Gearing up for Spring and Summer with Peace Outfitters

Get ready for spring and summer! Learn about inspecting your gear, cleaning it up and storing it before you hit the trails!