In the southwest of the United States is the state of Arizona. It borders California, Colorado New Mexico, Nevada and Utah, and is among one of the biggest of the 51 states. With a population of close to 6-million it is surprising to know that it has more national parks and monuments than any other state in the US.
The capital city is Phoenix which is located in the Sonoran Desert where the official state wild flower of the Saguaro Cactus Blossom grows. It is a big, pure white flower with an artificial waxy look.
It is famous for being home to the natural wonder of the world – Grand Canyon a most distinguished landmark which stretches across 277 miles and was formed over 2 million years by the Colorado River which still meanders its way through the steep-sided walls. Despite the remoteness of this area and indeed the height – visitors can stay at the various Arizona Resorts which can be found close at the in-park or close by.
But the Grand Canyon isn’t all that Arizona is know for – it houses the largest Native American Indian reservations in the US with 21 recognised tribes occupying about a quarter of the Arizona’s land. These tribes have contributed to the history, diversity and culture of the land.
From the tribal history to something quite British, where at Lake Havasu City is the original London Bridge which was shipped stone by stone from England’s capital city of London with reconstruction starting in 1968.
With a climate that is warm and dry because it experiences very little rainfall, Arizona is a great place to visit year round. It beckons all to the great outdoors where hiking, fishing, camping and boating are encouraged. It also has all the comforts of home offered by a variety of the capital city’s Phoenix Resorts.
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