A blue sky with whisy white clouds is above a mountain peak with a forest of orange, yellow and green trees below.
Hart Prairie Preserve Fall colors highlight the view from the lodge at Aravaipa Canyon at Hart Prairie Preserve in Arizona. © Neil Chapman/TNC

Legacy Journeys

Hart Prairie Preserve, Arizona

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

December 20, 2020

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

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Full Itinerary

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 property, you can look for herds of elk and deer, porcupines, prairie dogs, and the impressive array of birds and butterflies that inhabit this pocket of the Southwest. We will also venture off-site to the Wild and Scenic Verde River and the unforgettable Grand Canyon.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enjoy an exclusive, off-the-grid stay in historic lodging at TNC’s Hart Prairie Preserve. 
  • Search for signs of Sunset Crater Volcano’s eruption nearly 1,000 years ago. 
  • Visit the ruins of ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon National Monument. 
  • Enjoy an unhurried hike into the Grand Canyon with a private guide from the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute.
  • Kayak on the Verde River.

Reservations

Reservations for all trips will open on Tuesday, January 19 at 12 p.m. EST. and can be made with the trip specialist listed below.

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

Katie James
(800) 329-4930
tnc@iconicadventures.com

DATES

September 20-25

LOCATION

Flagstaff, Arizona | Explore Our Work in this Region

RESOURCES

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The health and safety of our trip-goers, staff, and the communities we visit for these Journeys are—and always have been—TNC and Iconic's top priorities. We would like to direct you to Iconic's Travel with Trust™ for more information about COVID-19 protocols when traveling with Iconic Adventures.
A rustic brown log cabin is surrounded by pine trees and birch trees with golden leaves.
Guest Cabin A rustic cabin serves as home base for exploring Hart Prairie Preserve’s mosaic of old-growth aspens, ponderosa pines and open meadows. © Rick Braveheart
A person holding a shovel surveys green brushes with yellow flowers.
Bebb Willow Much of the work at the Hart Prairie Preserve focuses on the globally rare Bebb willow community, the largest known in the world. © Alan W. Eckert, Alan Eckert Photography
Beyond a rustic lateral wood fence, a browning meadow and yellow and green trees stand beneath the San Francisco peaks in the distance.
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
Five people hike up a grassy hillside carrying wildlife viewing equipment.
Nature Walks The high diversity of forest and grassland types within the San Francisco Peaks supports over 80 species of native mammals, 250 plant species and 120 species of birds. © Walt Anderson
Four kayakers paddle away down the muddy waters of the Verde River.
Kayaking the Verde River The Verde River serves as a primary source of water for wildlife, recreation and local communities. © Erika Nortemann/The Nature Conservancy
A deep canyon between red, craggy rock formations stretches into the distance beneath a blue sky.
Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. © TNC
× A rustic brown log cabin is surrounded by pine trees and birch trees with golden leaves.
× A person holding a shovel surveys green brushes with yellow flowers.
× Beyond a rustic lateral wood fence, a browning meadow and yellow and green trees stand beneath the San Francisco peaks in the distance.
× Five people hike up a grassy hillside carrying wildlife viewing equipment.
× Four kayakers paddle away down the muddy waters of the Verde River.
× A deep canyon between red, craggy rock formations stretches into the distance beneath a blue sky.