Flagstaff, Arizona | A Hidden Gem

[@mariegeilsangrenes-ij6wq]

You have a gift in telling a story. I enjoyed your videos.

[@sarahvanucci597]

I fell in love with Flagstaff in 1975, population 23,000! I was so enchanted with it for many of the same reasons as you, only imagine more of the original buildings still there and quite a bit more rugged. My daughter was born there. We have so many memories from our 17 years there. It was a much quieter time (except for the trains!), but the downtown looks even more fun now! I had a women’s bookstore above Alpine Pizza, danced in a bar called Monsoons in the stone bldg across from the train station, and worked at Macy’s part-time when I wasn’t working in the Grand Canyon on the river. Ahhh, so many memories of Flagstaff! I’m 67 now. I was 20 when Imoved there from Wisconsin, I was 37 when I moved to Washington State. Enjoy your lives there! I KNOW you will!

[@jenniferlorence185]

I live in Washington State Now, but I have to Agree with you tht Flagstaff Arizona is absolutely Stunning and I fell in love with it the first time that I ever drove through it and happen to spend just a few hours there, but is was enough for me to fall in Love with this place.

[@ImTheBlade65]

I moved to Arizona many years ago as a travel nurse. Since then, I've completed nursing assignments all over the US but just keep coming back to the majestic Sonoran desert. I guess she adopted me, sounds like she adopted the two of you as well. Funny thing about Arizona, the more you love it, the more it loves you back!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

She sure did adopt us! Very true!

[@vlogadagemc1812]

How to be a travel Nurse? do you have a video about Travel Nursing

[@haidgu]

I first visited flagstaff in 2013, when I was traveling together with my mother throughout the southwest of the United States. Ever since visiting, I have been in love with Flagstaff, as well as the area around there. I am a Dutch national, but I honestly would kill to live in Flagstaff.

[@heyprescott]

It’s absolutely beautiful.

[@StayceeR]

A true love letter to Flagstaff..it was lovely

[@yazzeh6370]

My home and first love, living in this town. The experience of moving here when I was six years old. Going to the several local schools. Living in lower green law. This town was everything and more. Growing up here with your best friends, exploring Sedona, Grand Canyon, several areas around this town. Working in this town. It’s a beautiful and wonderful place to be. I had a great time and I love this town so much. Went to elementary, middle school, and high school here. I moved to NM, made a family, brought them back here and they absolutely loved it. But things happened. And we had to move. I miss This town and get sadden that we as a family that we can’t live here. But I love this place. I have so much memories here. I’ve been to the lava caves, camp Colton. Did so much here, can’t believe it. But i am happy that I have my family and I am happy with my family where I at. Great video. Keep up the great work.

[@JosephAllenOcean]

WOW!!! Just touched down yesterday. and you are NOT kidding about the breweries 🍻 If you mix "Classy & New Age" together with "Brewery & Good Vibes". You get downtown Flagstaff. Brilliant!!

[@JosephAllenOcean]

This video really melted my heart 🥹 Thanks so much for putting this together and sharing with us!

[@cadenthiel98]

This is amazing really captures flagstaff

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you!!

[@tommyswimmer8921]

I was raised there. I remember the warm nights in Summer and the harsh winds and snow in Winter. Vivid seasons that remind you that you are alive. Floating in the oasis of Oak Creek and learning how to fish at Lake Mary. The fresh air swirling around me and accompanying all the adventures from the Peaks to the desert. Enjoy it. Sincerely, A Homesick Local

[@gaylewalker4239]

Amazing and beautifully done. I too know about what you are talking about. When we finally got to make our move to Colorado. I knew I was home. I'm more home here than I have been anywhere else. Keep adventuring and listening to your soul. Tyler you are gifted at movie making. You have a great voice. You could market this. Shannon I'm so happy for you. I've loved seeing you grow. I am greatful to have been part of your life. Be well, be happy.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you!! Glad Colorado was the right move for you! We love Colorado!

[@dennishough3709]

I would love to retire in Arizona as you folks have. Arizona has always been my favorite state. Thank you,

[@Tyler_Thiel]

It sure it beautiful! You should do it.

[@foreverfocusedd2750]

Finally....a video that shows the beauty of Flagstaff. Great Job!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you! Appreciate that!

[@SpicyStrawberryBoy]

This is really amazing footage!! I could watch stuff like this all day

[@kayleighbrown9858]

I came here in search of some information on Flagstaff to enable us to do a mini road trip when we vacation in Vegas later this year from the UK.. and I just have to comment and tell you how incredibly talented you are at what you do in creating.. the skills you present so beautifully in this video have made me fall in love with a place I'd only discovered just 30 minutes ago. thank you!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Aww thanks! Enjoy your trip!

[@megha6865]

I visited Flagstaff in 2012 on our road trip. It was just on our way. more than my destination I fell in love with this beautiful town. There is some much positivity in that place. God bless this place and it’s people

[@OurSecondLife]

Wow Wow! Absolutely loved this video. Well narrated, well edited and well done! New subscribers here for sure and we will be traveling there early next year. Thanks for sharing this!

[@johnmarmaras8659]

I moved to Flag about a year and a half ago, and I love it. I think you captured it beautifully. Beautiful area, very quiet and lots to do.

[@shaharudinhamidun2117]

I had lived in Flagstaff for 5 years between 1985 to 1990 during my study at NAU. I love the place so much. I have been to many places in the world but Flagstaff is always in my heart. One of many things I miss most about Flagstaff is the smell of pine trees in the morning.

[@FeMiNem-Poet]

What amazed me was when first started hearing about Flagstaff was that they had trees and a lot of greenery. Always thought of Arizona as dry Dessert. Very exciting! Thank you!🎉🎉🎉

[@heyprescott]

Me too! I first visited Flagstaff in 2009 and was blown away by the beauty.

[@kflecha1]

After watching this video in the morning on my day off ufff I rushed to drive up there to Flagstaff I adore that town!!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Nice!

[@climbnride58]

I am almost 70 years ago. First visited on road trips with the family. I have wanted to move here forever, and finally got to do that last year. It's a great place to live.

[@Violet-fj8yd]

I'm glad you said this; the whole time watching the video I thought well I'm 67 and too old to consider moving there.

[@LeaningCedarRanch]

I raised my son in Flagstaff. South Beaver was still a public school. I graduated and worked at NAU. I remember a smaller, more quaint Flagstaff. Seems to corporatized and big now… May you find your piece of heaven there!! And yes, The Peaks once meant “home”…too bad it got so expensive.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Oh wow! I bet it was much more affordable. It certainly is pricing now! Thank you!!

[@verabegay3871]

Welcome to Northern AZ! Awesome video! Looking forward to future videos.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you!!

[@alvarezabonce]

1 of the sheenest and most inspiring vids I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing.

[@jennaervin3449]

Wowww I need to come visit you guys! This video is SO well done! I'm impressed.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you!!

[@MichelleNovalee]

This is a great video. Thank you for sharing. Keep making more!

[@steveandulsky566]

What a lovely video. Thank you so much, and may God bless you and your decision to make your home in Flagstaff

[@tylerl.4843]

Tyler and Shannon welcome to Flagstaff. My name is also Tyler and I've lived here for 20 years. You made a wonderful video of our city. Welcome home.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thanks Tyler! I appreciate that!

[@christophelautrette451]

absolutely beautiful video ...really inspiring ! well done!! we are travelling to flagstaff this week end and know nothing about it , so you video did it ....i m now excited ! thx

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you!! I am glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy your trip!!

[@Diagonalforward79]

Excellent video one of the best I've seen... Makes me want to move to Flagstaff!!

[@andrewSUN17]

Great video of a place I truly admire and would consider living in.

[@drifterproductions8742]

Flagstaff is pretty nice. Winter there is tough and seems to drag on forever. I lived there for quite some time.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Nice! We came up here in the winter to make sure we could handle it first! But a few months is different than a few days, I’m sure it will be tough.

[@PhickleChickle]

My grandmother is from Flagstaff & the house and barn her daddy (an immigrant from Germany) built is still there on ‘The Ranch’ ...as they called it. I would love to go back to visit! I plan on visiting my grandmother’s grave in Flagstaff soon and giving her grave a proper head stone. Loved this video. Thank you!

[@natethhuamackyd2250]

You should do more videos on Northern Arizona. Prescott, Flagstaff ect. We are planning on moving their next year on a budget coming from texas. Beautiful video!

[@phoenixgreg]

Wow you guys did an amazing job capturing all the amazing things about Flagstaff. My wife (also named Shannon) and I have been wanting to move there as well for all the reasons you give and more. Congrats on making the move and look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thanks Greg! Your videos up here are what we would watch before moving here! Thanks for your videos and the encouragement!!

[@phoenixgreg]

@@Tyler_Thiel That's so awesome man thank you! Our process is taking longer than we hoped but we will make it happen! If you're ever down to collaborate on a project, let me know! Would be fun to say hello (:

[@Tyler_Thiel]

@@phoenixgreg Sure thing! Will definitely do so and when we look for a place to buy in the future too!

[@EmptyNesterLife]

Great video! You really captured the spirit of Flagstaff 🌲 We have lived here since 2014 and love this mountain town. Welcome Tyler and Shannon…can’t wait to see more of your adventures

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you!! Appreciate that!

[@richz100]

Video well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you! I appreciate that :)

[@freddyhoyt1849]

I moved to mesa Arizona in 2017 I’m planning on buying a house in flagstaff soon I love it up there

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Congrats!

[@freddyhoyt1849]

Hi I just started watching your videos I like the video you did of flagstaff I can’t wait till next year when I sell my house here in mesa an move up there to flagstaff it’s so beautiful there

[@Tyler_Thiel]

@@freddyhoyt1849 It most certainly is!

[@DeJaVuNous]

I’ve been looking at flagstaff recently. I live in Denver but something is calling me to AZ. I appreciate the informative video. Beautiful!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

We just visited Denver this past week! How funny. This Sunday's video will be all about the Rockies, Ouray, etc... in CO!

[@ganapatikitty]

Did you go? I live in Denver and have the opportunity of living in Flagstaff but not sure if it will be ok!

[@Flaneusing]

Very good video. We got back from Arizona yesterday, we were in Sedona and Phoenix for the week, currently considering moving to AZ from NM where we have been the past two years, I had Sedona in mind but after being there I started thinking perhaps flagstaff would be a better place to start with since we have children and there might be more things to do, this is why I started to search for flagstaff videos for his morning and yours was very helpful and beautifully done, good luck with your move and future there❣️🙏

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you! Good luck to you as well. Flagstaff is a great little town to raise kiddos!

[@irageomg]

Great video man, flagstaff seems like a very cool area to live

[@brickrichbuilds]

Welcome to Flagstaff! Glad to have you.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you!

[@aldossnow3703]

Thanks

[@danhealey5417]

New sub here and i must say this vid is so well done great job and looking forward to seeing more

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thanks, Dan! I appreciate that!

[@leonk5793]

I am glad you are enjoying Flagstaff - it does look a very nice place to live. I am planning to visit the year after next when it is safe to do so as its is so close to wonderful natural venues such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley...

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Yes, definitely be sure to check out Sedona too if you have time! It is one of our favorites :)

[@aldebaran_]

Looks like a really beautiful place! Wish I could visit there someday

[@reidphx]

Welcome to Arizona, Tyler and Shannon! Job well done on this video. I just subscribed. My family came to Arizona in the early 1890s. I can tell that you have fallen under the spell of Arizona. You will find so much to do and see as you venture out from where you are. The Navajo Nation and Hopi. Meteor crater. Winslow. Williams. Camp Verde and Jerome. Have fun.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you! Yes we have fallen under that spell and we are here to stay!

[@dancarrillo6838]

GREAT GREAT STORY . Thanks for sharing.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you! I appreciate that :)

[@gardeningwithhiro865]

Thanks for sharing, probably just stay in Sedona

[@dustinmedicus1980]

Loved that a John MacArthur book made an appearance.

[@Dirkyounkin]

Unreal storytelling! 🙌

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Ahh thanks man!!

[@hopeaj6010]

I was a student at the University of Arizona from 2011 to 2015 in political science and sociology and most of my beautiful days was in Flagstaff, I adore nature and the clear sky with the stars, and I hate city life’s, and people are nice and friendly. one day I hope to visit .

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy Phoenix. Songs the truth. Flagstaff and the cap 2 different worlds.

[@jenniferpollard4466]

I just bought my home there well in Belmont Mensa ! Cannot wait to get there . ♥️🙏

[@tmgasia]

Didn't get to see much of Flagstaff my first time through, but yeah, it did have a nice small town vibe, Slide rock was Fun! CHILLY though but good memories!

[@georgewashington7374]

Love Flagstaff. I’ve never been during the flooding though. I’ve been there at least 100x the last 15 years. I have also lived in San Diego, for 13 years…The “pine cone drop” on New Years was my most memorable New Years…

[@user-rd3jw7pv7i]

I saw a school interview on KZbin which took place in the University of Northern Arizona and thought to myself "The background scenery sure looks good". Looked up the state and found this video. Flagstaff is now my number one go to place in the US. Can't wait to go there. Plus. they are in the NRA so that's a huge bonus :D

[@natethhuamackyd2250]

Did you ever go? We are planning on moving there next year

[@Boblobblaw88]

OH NO! 100 trains a day??? Sounds NOISY!

[@oypapibigcat08]

My fiancé and I did the same thing 1 year ago - great video!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Right on!

[@davebrogan7941]

I flew into Phoenix for my trip to the Grand Canyon last year. Drove through and stopped in Flagstaff on the way and way back. The weather was so much more moderate than Phoenix. I loved the downtown area. But my favorite part of the trip was Lowell Observatory - home of Pluto! I did a day tour and also a night tour and it was such a fascinating place. I can imagine large crowds gathering there to observe stellar events like eclipses and meteor showers.

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Phoenix. Songs the truth two different worlds

[@sar2dg]

I moved here after living in Los Angeles/Agoura Hills for 5 years and before that Michigan for 25. Flagstaff is beautiful but the only issue I have is affordable real estate. Short of that the place is amazing.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Welcome!

[@jglazemoney]

I wound up in the awful little town down route 40 called Kingman and wish, when moving from PA, I would have spent the extra money and stopped 150 miles short in Flagstaff. A tale of 2 very different little cities. In general though, the outdoors in Arizona has been amazing! Congrats on the move and nice video.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you! Appreciate that! There is still time to stop here!

[@AZGT350]

Sorry you landed in Kingman… it is the armpit of AZ..

[@travislupum]

Omg the foraging in the monsoon season is awesome here too you can go for a walk and grab your lunch while doing so and just make it out in the forest with the squirrels sorry for blowing up the comments you two will love it here

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Love it, we gotta get a book on it to learn how to forage!

[@diandra7476]

*from, and ps- FABULOUS video!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thanks!!

[@sashamoore9691]

i love arizona, especially the orthwestern, northern part! so manyy things to explore

[@fbernacke]

Really great video!!

[@mrAZcardinal]

There are few places left in this world that have spoken to me. Flagstaff, AZ; Steamboat Springs, CO; Kalispell, MT; Heber, UT; and Issaquah, WA.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Ill be sure to check out those last 3! Haven't been there yet!

[@junkdna9093]

interesting , Didn't ever know arizona has highlands before , thx for sharing .. greetings from saudi arabia .

[@adventureswitharizonaart6117]

How do you feel now? I've been here 52 years, 4rth generation and I'm not going anywhere, but the fires and floods are kicking my butt. I'm in Doney.

[@rustincole_w1339]

Been wanting to move to Flagstaff from Northern Michigan for nearly the last decade since I drove through for work ... Next summer is my goal. Would love to be friends with you guys when I get there

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Forsure man! I hope you hit your goal! Summer is when we moved here. It is the best time to move in my opinion.

[@brendanfitzgerald6236]

I'm boutta move 2,000 miles to Flagstaff from Maryland and haven't even been to Arizona, preciate the info

[@spark_6710]

I am gonna be visiting Arizona ,the next month. Sedona & Monument valley & Flagstaff ! I love Arizona. Just allergic to dust ...I get my ears popping/ clogged in deserts !! Lol. That's my concern ! I'll be using nasal spray & Mucinex often there .😕😆💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🏜💞

[@pzavis25]

Wow, great stuff!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you!

[@pzavis25]

@@Tyler_Thiel you’re welcome! I’m actually going to flagstaff soon.

[@jonam7589]

We just came back from a very snowy and cold Flagstaff. Nothing like what you see here! We love snow, but honestly, we couldn't see what we expected. Maybe because everyone was in their homes or cars. However, we truly loved Sodona landscape. Don't stay in Embassy Suite! It is not what it used to be.

[@travislupum]

I loooooove Buffalo Park there is so much to explore there I even discovered a cave that looks man made at the base of the mountain about 10 years ago I've never gone down in it due to being scared you should check out Schultz pass too I live in the area right there you can drive the scenic Rte thru or park and hike when it snows the trail is one of the most beautiful things you will ever see with the snow melt flowing down alongside omg so much nature to do

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Sounds beautiful! Thanks!

[@chazrowens]

dope video. Going to school UP there in a week!!

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thank you! Nice! Welcome!

[@headinthemountains1666]

Just curious.......where did you get your mountain coffee cup featured in your video??? Thanks for sharing

[@Tyler_Thiel]

arizonagifts.com/mara-stoneware/stoneware-mugs/mara-mugs/

[@dustintravis8791]

See you Tuesday Flagstaff! :)

[@dberdes]

I love, love Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, Sedona, Williams) and have been through Flagstaff many times. I saw reports of major flooding during the recent monsoon season or was it not as bad as it was reported?

[@Tyler_Thiel]

That makes two of us! :) It was bad in some areas on the East side forsure.

[@dberdes]

@@Tyler_Thiel I’m not as familiar with the east side of town. A good friend of mine used to live on Mt Eldon Lookout Rd west of town. I climbed to the top of Mt Eldon a couple of times.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

@@dberdes Same here, we live on the West side. Sounds fun! We have yet to hike that one!

[@mxmissile4588]

From a Flagstaff native ((1947). The flooding (snow melt) on the FT. Valley Road (HW 164) has been terrible because of a forest fire in the Schultz Pass area in the San Francisco peaks. They have installed a wall of sandbags along with a massive culvert system to re-direct the flooding but it was too little, too late for many residents. I have a life- long friend who has lived off of Ft Valley Rd.in his family's compound near the Museum of Northern Az for 76 years and he has finally said goodby and moved to Cottonwood. Will always love my first 19 years in Flagstaff but the allure of the desert in Phoenix/Scottsdale was too strong.

[@sharonzzevenbergen4840]

"Holy Spirit come rest upon me." "Holy Spirit come Reside within me." "Holy Spirit work within and through me." "Holy Spirit, find a Favored Resting Place within my Heart and spirit." Blessings*SharonZ WA ps. In the 60's, I became an "Accidental AZ Resident." I was called Active Duty and was attached to Luke AFB. My team also built a (Top Secret, In Plain Sight) USAF SAC Radar Site upon the hill above Downtown Holbrook. Our Assignment? We provided Exercises and Scoring for Flight Crews of our B-52's. We provided B-52, Flight Crews "Real*Life" practice runs that prepared them for their up-coming Tours*of*Duty Over SE*Asia. Our State-Side Practice Runs and "Bombs*Away" were Electron*Only! NO Cacti were Hurt in the Filming of this movie! srz

[@judyrosy]

Would love to have heard about cost of living, job opportunities, rent costs....etc. Nice place.

[@Joe-wy2bn]

The traffic in Flagstaff is way out of proportion with the size city it is. Look on google maps how long it takes to go 3 miles at 3:00 to 5:00. The only city I've found with slower traffic is LA.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

So true, you will not find us on the road during those hours. Especially during busy season.

[@olddecimal2736]

The Scottish Dancing? Wait…lol. Hahahahah

[@joelrausch4824]

Celtic festivals.........yeah baby

[@77Carecare]

Beautiful video. Trouble is, it doesn't show the extremely high housing costs and high cost of living here. There's a reason long-time residents call it "poverty with a view." Second home buyers and university housing investors have made housing prices out of reach for the average workers here.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

So true, not sure how we will buy a home out here :/

[@mattramos5822]

Did no one else her this VO and think sodosopa? "Welcome to the residences...at historic Kenny's house."

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Hahah thanks man, I take that as a compliment

[@neodreams9]

YOU 3 ARE AMAZING

[@JCcollazos1]

Hey guys, Great video.me and my wife are looking to move from LA to Flagstaff. Any advice on an area to live? We like the downtown area, but thinking maybe just outside of DT. We are both in our mid 50's. Any tips would be appreciated. Best, John

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Congrats! I'd say Doney park if you want more space, Bellemont if you want cheaper newer built, and Kachina Village or Mountainaire for more variety and nature!

[@JCcollazos1]

@@Tyler_Thiel Awesome thanks. I looked at Zillow, not much available. looking to buy for about 500k. Great advice though. thx

[@DarronSanderson]

The dry air dries out the soil and forests as well, and that spells wildfire. It's not uncommon for Flagstaff to experience nearly no rain from April until well into the summer. With so little water and dusty, windy air blowing about, a tiny spark can turn catastrophic in an instant.

[@sierrajohnson1687]

I cried! ❤️

[@diandra7476]

Is that pickers name Gibran by chance, feom West Virginia?

[@Aldancheney]

I got a work offer in Flagstaff today .. I took it with only being through there one time. Don’t know anyone or the area, looking for pre meditated comfort here 😅

[@hopkinsjr436]

Let's see if I'm lucky enough to end up here next year...

[@Karmatree]

Are you guys still diggin it?

[@erice8615]

I graduated from NAU in 2002. I loved my time there mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding. Many fond memories of Flagstaff.

[@noeminicatoledo3536]

Dreaming to live in arizona in the future

[@Tyler_Thiel]

You will not regret it! :)

[@brandon-9844]

my only complaint about this video is that I don't want people finding out about flag. Keep it small.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

so true, that was one of the only reasons I almost didn't post this video.

[@mxmissile4588]

Too late. The traffic in Flagstaff is a disaster - especially in the summer. Always has been - always will be.

[@alexanderyes8844]

Welcome

[@Tyler_Thiel]

Thanks!

[@ryanrobbins2363]

People don't know flaggstaff is ghetto too

[@alvinfigueroa2396]

We lived there for many years. So reget leaving.

[@Tyler_Thiel]

You can always come back! :)

[@joelrausch4824]

Where did you move from?

[@Tyler_Thiel]

We came from San Diego but realized we love the mountains way more than the beach!

[@albertvargas1069]

@@Tyler_Thiel I was born and raised in Flagstaff and I love me some San Diego...My dad drove for work so after 4 generations in flagstaff we moved to Phoenix..