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Welcome to Arizona — The Grand Canyon State
Arizona is a state carved by water and time. A paradox. One that is home to the ruins of an age-old culture; one rich in vegetation and wildlife despite its barren appearance. The Colorado Plateau in the northern part of the state is flat and sparsely vegetated and home to deep canyons, ruins left by the cliff-dwelling Anasazi people, and the lands of the Navajo Nation. Hopi Indian villages on the southern edge of Black Mesa hold what is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied territory in the U.S. Millions of visitors flock annually to the Grand Canyon, with its inner gorge considered to be some of the oldest exposed rock on earth. More than 200 miles to the south lies a green swath of rugged peaks and narrow valleys, an oasis in central Arizona. Further south lies the desert, where cities such as Tucson and Phoenix live within the brilliantly colored landscape.
Capital: Phoenix
Largest City: Phoenix
Area: 113,998 square miles
Major Rivers: Colorado, Gila, Little Colorado
Elevation: 70 ft at Yuma to 12,633 at Humphrey’s Peak
Bird: Cactus wren
Flower: Saguaro cactus blossom
Tree: Yellow Palo Verde
Motto: Ditat Deus (God Enriches)
Song: “Arizona: The March”
Nickname: “The Grand Canyon State
State Travel Guide: Visit Arizona.com
One of the four corner states, Arizona is a state of contrasts. Phoenix and the rest of the southern part…
Grand Canyon National Park is a gorgeous and incomparable gorge that is 18 miles wide, one mile deep, and up…
From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the north, the land south of Flagstaff rises into Red Rock Country.…
Summer at the Grand Canyon can be hot, very hot. The South Rim views can be up to 20-degrees color than the Inner Canyon, but you are still looking at daytime highs from the high 80s to the mid-90s. Wondering if a trip in October might be better?…
One of the four corner states, Arizona is a state of contrasts. Phoenix and the rest of the southern part of the state are known for its desert environment, with hot summers, cacti, and spectacular sunsets. As you head to the northern part, near Flagstaff, you begin to…
Grand Canyon National Park is a gorgeous and incomparable gorge that is 18 miles wide, one mile deep, and up to 277 miles long along the river. Layered bands of red rock reveal millions of years of geological history. From the highest peak in Arizona down to the…
From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the north, the land south of Flagstaff rises into Red Rock Country. These sandstone monoliths form a vivid backdrop that leads into the desert wilderness into Sedona and down into Prescott. The most fascinating part of these rocks is that…
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