Built around the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, Flagstaff grew into a regional centre for northern Arizona. At roughly 2,100 metres above sea level, it lies below the volcanic San Francisco Peaks, home to Humphreys Peak, Arizona’s highest summit. Coconino National Forest surrounds the city, making it a long-standing base for hiking, skiing and high-country travel. Lowell Observatory, founded here in 1894, is where Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930. In 2001, Flagstaff became the world’s first International Dark Sky City. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks.
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