Hikin' The Lava River Cave

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Above: Current Time And Weather In Flagstaff, AZ USA
Time Of Posting: 9:51 p.m. Pacific Time
Current Music: Watching "Ancient Evidence" on the Discovery Channel
Weather At Posting: 64 F clear w/a light breeze
Current Mood: Running on fumes (I'm tired)
Last Meal: (The worst) Fettucinni Alfredo and salad with vinagrette dressing

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"The Bob Cisneros Family"
Jacob, Cordy, Jaqueline, Bob, Matt, Robert & Tim

The Lava River Cave Hike
Wednesday June 2, 2004, Bob and his family decide to visit and hike into the world famous Flagstaff Lava River Cave (Lava Tubes) while visiting Northern Arizona. They came to Northern Arizona specifically see the Grand Canyon and are taking in other sites while in the area.

Today, Thursday June 3, 2004 the family went to "Slide Rock State Park" just outside of Sedona, AZ. Because I haven't received an email from Bob today, I have no pictures of that excursion to share. I kept telling Bob over the phone that he and his family should definitely go to "Slide Rock State Park," which I consider a must-see while visiting Northern Arizona.

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"Portrait Of A Family In A Cave"
Jaqueline, Cordy, Matt, Robert & Jacob

Experiencing The Lava Tubes
The Lava River Cave just outside Flagstaff, Arizona is almost 3/4 of a mile long with only one way in and one way out. Average year-round temperature is 40 F at the end of the cave and 32 F at the opening. Yes, the deepest part of the cave is the warmest and the entrance/exit is the coldest.

It is estimated the cave was created by lava flow about 675,000 years ago from the volcano in Flagstaff, AZ--now known as the San Francisco Peaks. There is no light and completely black once inside about 100 feet because of the way the entrance/exit is formed. Flashlights and sweatshirts are critical if anyone is considering hiking the Flagstaff Lava River Cave.

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"Slide Rock State Park" - Sedona, Arizona

Having Fun At Slide Rock
"Slide Rock State Park" is not only one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but it's also more fun than most people think. The natural rock shapes and water from Oak Creek flowing through lend to a great time for both young and old.

I've been to Europe, South America, Central America, Canada and 33 of the United States Of America and Oak Creek Canyon is most certainly one of the top five most beautiful locations on the planet, in my opinion.



Above: An up-to-the-minute picture of the Flagstaff, Arizona USA area. Looking North toward the San Francisco Peaks from a dorm at Northern Arizona University.


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