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Fall colors dot the forests that lead to the San Francisco Peaks.
Hart Prairie Preserve Scenic view of land at Hart Prairie Preserve, a 245-acre preserve open to public/private organizations with a focus on land management, conservation, education and outreach. © Scott Harger

Legacy Journeys

Hart Prairie

Enjoy rustic comfort and awe-inspiring scenery that make for a memorable visit to the American Southwest.

This trip is full. To join the waitlist, contact Katie James at
(800) 329-4930 or concierge@iconicadventures.com.

All travelers are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 to participate on 2023 Legacy Journeys.

Explore the Journey

September 18-23, 2023

Full Itinerary

September 18-23, 2023 

Nestled within the San Francisco peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona, the 1870s homestead at Hart Prairie was gifted to The Nature Conservancy following the discovery of the world’s largest known community of globally rare Bebb willows. Here, your cozy and rustic cabin serves as home base for exploring the preserve’s mosaic of old-growth aspens, ponderosa pines and open meadows. Throughout the 245-acre property, you can look for herds of elk and deer, porcupines, prairie dogs, and the impressive array of birds and butterflies that inhabit this alpine pocket of the Southwest. We will also venture off-site to the Wild and Scenic Verde River and the unforgettable Grand Canyon National Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Unplug and relax in rustic and cozy lodging on Hart Prairie Preserve.
  • Hike the South Kaibab Trail and marvel at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim.
  • Travel a scenic loop through high ponderosa pine forests to Sunset Crater Volcano National Park.
  • Kayak on the Verde River, the lifeblood of the region.

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Information & Reservations

Reservations for all trips will open on Wednesday, August 31 at 2 p.m. ET and can be made with the trip specialist listed below.

Iconic Adventures
Phone: (800) 329-4930
Email: concierge@iconicadventures.com

 

All travelers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate on 2023 Legacy Journeys.

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The sun streams through the golden leaves of an Aspen tree grove.
Aspen Grove Autumn at Hart Prairie Preserve, Arizona. © Mark Skalny
Six hikers walk up a hillside through brown grasses.
Autumn Hike Surrounded by thousands of acres of cool forest and meadows, the 245-acre preserve is home herds of elk and deer, porcupine, prairie dogs, more than 120 species of birds. © Walt Anderson
Kayakers paddle down Arizona's Verde River.
Verde River The Verde River is Arizona’s only federally designated Wild and Scenic River. It provides irrigation water for farmers and is the source of drinking water for Phoenix. © Erika Nortemann/The Nature Conservancy
The Colorado River runs through the center of the towering walls of the Grand Canyon's north rim.
Grand Canyon North Rim Toroweap Point above the Colorado River on the Grand Canyon's North Rim. © Stephen Alvarez/National Geographic Image Collection
A woman stands in a field amongst grasses and yellow flows in front of a stand of rare Bebb willows.
Bebb Willow Much of the work at TNC's Hart Prairie Preserve in Arizona focuses on the Bebb willow community, the largest known in the world. © Alan W. Eckert, Alan Eckert Photography
A wood cabin is nestled amongst golden aspens at TNC's Hart Prairie Preserve in Arizona.
Hart Prairie Preserve Autumn at Hart Prairie Preserve. © Abe Snider
× The sun streams through the golden leaves of an Aspen tree grove.
× Six hikers walk up a hillside through brown grasses.
× Kayakers paddle down Arizona's Verde River.
× The Colorado River runs through the center of the towering walls of the Grand Canyon's north rim.
× A woman stands in a field amongst grasses and yellow flows in front of a stand of rare Bebb willows.
× A wood cabin is nestled amongst golden aspens at TNC's Hart Prairie Preserve in Arizona.