From Mars Colony to Earth Lab-Biosphere2

Tour one of the scientific wonders of the world just minutes from US Route 89 north of Tucson

From Mars Colony to Earth Lab-Biosphere2 From Mars Colony to Earth Lab-Biosphere2

Grand Teton Panoramas

Two panoramic photographs of Grand Teton demonstrate changes in photographic technology

Grand Teton Panoramas Grand Teton Panoramas

The Perfect Photograph-Who Decides?

Every photographer knows the feeling. You are sorting through your images after a trip looking for that… [more]

The Perfect Photograph-Who Decides? The Perfect Photograph-Who Decides?

89 or 89A: That is the Question

Of all of the questions I am asked about traveling on US Route 89, one of the most frequent is about… [more]

89 or 89A: That is the Question 89 or 89A: That is the Question

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Flagstaff to Page on US Route 89—black and white and red all over

Flagstaff to Page on US Route 89—black and white and red all over

Bonita Lava Flow and volcanic cinders ejected from Sunset Crater volcano. Driving US Route 89 between Flagstaff and Page brings you into contact with three distinctively different landscapes: black volcanoes, multicolored desert hills and red cliffs. At the southern end near Flagstaff is a volcanic area dominated by the San Francisco Peaks, the highest point in Arizona at over 12,000 feet. The peaks are surrounded by... [Read more...]

Five Outstanding Scenic Drives on US Route 89

Five Outstanding Scenic Drives on US Route 89

National Geographic selected US Route 89 as the #1 Drivers’ Drive in the world in its recently published book, Drives of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Most Spectacular Trips. Having driven over 20,000 miles on Highway 89, I couldn’t agree more. I have my favorite sections that I look forward to on our road trips and here is my list of the top five. I selected these places not only because they are fun to drive... [Read more...]

How to Find Up-To-The-Minute Driving Conditions on US 89

How to Find Up-To-The-Minute Driving Conditions on US 89

I have received several phone calls and emails in the last couple of weeks asking me about driving conditions on US Route 89. These inquiries have come from as close as Prescott, Arizona, and as far away as Brisbane, Australia. I am pretty knowledgeable about the various sections of 89, but I found myself struggling to provide information about whether a specific section was likely to be snow covered or clear. That got... [Read more...]

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  • Event of the Week: January 16-22

    Winter Signs Snowshoe Program Glacier National Park, Montana
    Ever wonder how plants and animals survive the challenges of Glacier National Park's winter season? The public is invited to join a free, two-hour, ranger-led snowshoe excursions of the winter environment to discover how the park's wild winter residents survive the cold and harsh months of winter. These guided winter outings are suitable for all ages and abilities. The popular weekend programs are offered twice daily each Saturday and Sunday through March (weather and snow conditions permitting). Excursions begin at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. each weekend day. In the event of severe weather or insufficient snow, individuals should call Apgar Visitor Center at 406-888-7939 on respective weekend days to confirm that day's outing.
    For help in planning a driving vacation to Glacier National Park, visit the Road Trip Guide on the US Route 89 Appreciation Society website.

  • Website of the Week

    Crown of the Continent
    Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is composed of two ajoining national parks which are renowned for their glacier-carved mountains and deep lakes. Here at the narrowest point in the Rocky Mountains, ecosystems from the Pacific Northwest, the northern forests and the Great Plains converge to form a unique community of plants and animals found no where else in North America. The park is one of the many features included in the Crown of the Continent Geotourism area, a joint effort of the National Geographic Society and the people of British Columbia, Alberta and Montana.

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