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Arizona land formations took millions of years to
develop, and when the earth ceased its restlessness, it left a pattern of
great variety and contrast over the earth.
The ancient history of people in Arizona reaches back many thousands of
years. In fact, southern Arizona has been continuously settled for over
12,000 years. Tucson one of the oldest cities in the United States, was
founded in 1775.
World famous for its beautiful scenery, Arizona is home to many of the
planet's most spectacular natural wonders, including the Grand Canyon,
Monument Valley, Meteor Crater and the Painted Desert, to name but a few.
Stylish and rustic, Arizona is a mix of Native American Indian and
Hispanic cultures, and represents the real flavor and essence of the
American West.
It's a favorite stop of golfers and vacationers, and remains one of the
most popular retirement destinations on the planet.
The Grand Canyon is
nearly a mile deep
The state's name comes from
"arizonac", a Papago Indian word meaning "place of the small spring". Arizona
was the 48th state to join the U.S. in 1912 - the last of 48 contiguous
(connected) states to join the Union.
Arizona, once thought to be an almost
worthless desert, is now prosperous - the fastest growing state in the
country. It is rich in farm and mineral products and manufacturing is growing
rapidly. Vast irrigation systems have transformed the desert into rich
farmland. Although the desert summers are very hot, the desert winters are
warm and pleasant. Dude ranches, historic sites and magnificent scenery draw
travelers to Arizona. The outstanding scenic feature is Grand Canyon, one of
the seven wonders of the world.
The rock layers were created
at the bottom of a vast sea millions of years ago when sedimentary
deposits accumulated to a thickness of nearly a mile. Later, a collision
of tectonic plates raised the entire region thousands of feet to form the
great Colorado plateau that now lies 7000 to 9000 feet (2100 to 2750
meters) above sea level. The Colorado River slowly formed a basin to carry
away water from this region and over the millennia it eroded down through
the numerous sedimentary layers. Eventually the river cut this mile-deep
channel that we have named the Grand Canyon.
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Grand Canyon National Park is
located in northern Arizona about 75 miles (125 km) north of Flagstaff
Arizona. The South Rim Visitor's Center can be reached via an
hour-and-half-hour drive from Flagstaff or a five-hour drive from Las
Vegas. The North Rim Visitor's Center is a mere 10 miles (15 km) from the
South Rim Visitor's Center "as the crow flies" but you must drive over 200
miles (320 km) to get from one to the other.
STATISTICS:
Population (July 2004):
5,744,000; National Rank: 18; Percent change since April 2000: 12.0%
Land Area: 113,642 sq mi. (296,400 sq km)
10 largest cities (2003): Phoenix, 1,388,416; Tucson, 507,658; Mesa, 432,376;
Glendale, 232,838; Scottsdale, 217,989; Chandler, 211,299; Tempe, 158,880;
Gilbert, 145,250; Peoria, 127,580; Yuma, 81,605
ECONOMY:
Total Gross State Product 2003 est. ((millions of dollars): 182,208 (% of U.S.
total: 1.7)
Per Capita Personal Income 2001: $25,878; National rank: 38 (85% of the national
average)
State Exports 2002 (millions of dollars): 11,871: National Rank: 16
Agriculture: Cattle, cotton, dairy products, lettuce, nursery stock, hay.
Industry: Copper and other mining, electric equipment, transportation equipment,
machinery, printing and publishing, food processing, electronics, tourism.
In Arizona, the
Grand Canyon, one of the Seven
Wonders of the World exists among lush desert landscapes, crystal-clear
waters and breathtaking mountain peaks. From small communities to one of
the fastest growing cities in the United States, Arizona offers
travelers unique experiences packed with hospitality, adventure, and
stunning sights. Use this guide to start planning your Arizona vacation
today
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Kayenta is near
Monument Valley
The road to Kayenta was
straight and flat across the land known as The Painted Desert. This
landscape was shaded in pastel pinks, reds, browns, whites and grays
offset with streaks of brilliant vermilion and black. Oddly shaped mounds
of sandstone grew out of the desert floor and multihued cliffs framed the
horizon. Along the roadside, we passed many small stands with local
Indians selling jewelry, pottery, and hand-woven textiles.
Kayenta was a pleasant little
town in the middle of this enchanted desert country. It offered a nice
variety of accommodations, restaurants, and fast food establishments.
Strange rocks spires, buttes and pinnacles rising out of the surrounding
desert offered a prelude of what was to come.
Monument Valley is situated
about 30 miles north of Kayenta where it straddles the Arizona Utah
border. As you approach it on Route 163, the surrounding landscape becomes
more and more spectacular. Gigantic pink and red sandstone buttes, mesas
and spires of rock rise up to 1000 feet from the desert floor.
Lake Powell has 1900
miles of shoreline
Lake Powell is the second
largest man-made lake in the United States. It is 186 miles long and has
more than 1900 miles of shoreline. Imagine a desert landscape with cliffs,
mesas and gorges carved out of pink and red sandstone with almost no
living vegetation. Yet, in the middle of this barren and austere beauty
lies an almost surreal expanse of azure water surrounding crimson buttes
and extending its fingers into innumerable canyons and serpentine ravines.
It is one of the strangest and most beautiful places in southwestern USA.
The best way to see the
magnificent scenery around Lake Powell is via boat. You can take guided
tours from Page or from nearby marinas to visit many of the local
attractions like the majestic Rainbow Bridge, the largest known natural
bridge in the world. You can rent a motorboat or a kayak and explore the
lake and its 96 major side canyons on your own. If you have the time, you
can rent a comfortable houseboat for a leisurely week of gently cruising
around this immense lake, fishing, swimming or exploring
The Real Native Americans
The ancestors of Arizona's 23 native Indian tribes.
No state has more tribes or reservations than Arizona.
Thus, it is only fitting that Arizona is also the
home of The Heard Museum of native cultures and art. Internationally
recognized for its collections of artifacts documenting the history of
southwestern Native Americans, The Heard Museum's two branches are located
in downtown Phoenix and north of Scottsdale in Carefree.
Collections range from historical and contemporary
paintings to sculpture by native artists; Barry Goldwater's fabulous
photographs and his Kachina collection; more than 30,000 Indian objects
and a 23,000-volume library.
Visitors can meet Native American artists and view daily demonstrations of
art forms, ranging from beadwork to flute carving, silverworking and
weaving.
After learning about the Native American culture
head north to experience Native American life first hand on one of the
many reservations open to the public.
Museum and historic sites
A good way to learn about and appreciate Arizona in
the 21st century is to understand its history. And one of the easiest ways
to do that is to take in one of the many diverse museums and historical
sites located throughout the state.
From the internationally renowned Heard Museum to
the acclaimed Northern Arizona Museum to the Pioneer Arizona Living
History Museum, newcomers learn about Arizona's unique history and gain a
greater appreciation of the state.
Arizona
offers intriguing historic sites like Montezuma's castle located near Camp
Verde and the Kartchner Caverns in Benson to futuristic attractions like
Biosphere 2 near Tucson.
Arizona's numerous museums focusing on art, history,
science and technology, photography, aviation, astronomy and even mining,
firefighting and beads offer something for everyone.
The Wild, Wild West
Ahhh…Arizona! In the 1800s, cattlemen filled its
grasslands with vast herds; the mineral-rich earth drew greedy gold
diggers; the remote land proved a haven for outlaws, a tonic for the sick
and a new start for the woebegone.
Many died at the hands of tribal nations. Chircahua
leader Cochise was legendary. Towns like Willcox, Bowie, Bisbee and
Tombstone flourished on astonishing mining strikes as adventurers came
armed with rifles, shovels, pickaxes and big dreams.
Big ideas drove them to ranching and rustling, hard
rock mining and smelting. They risked their lives and civilized the heart
of Arizona's frontier West.
But real cowboys weren't like those in the movies. Shaving and bathing
were considered signs of masculine weakness in a land where men looked
like curly wolves. For the most part they were grizzled and smelled to
high heaven of manly and horse sweat, leather, beef tallow, chewing
tobacco, wood smoke and corral dust.
Today, you can still ride as a guest on a real
cattle roundup, or just take it easy on any one of hundreds of trail rides
complete with awesome vistas of the real American West.
Art in Arizona
Artists have always found inspiration in nature and
the diversity of the Arizona landscape and the play of natural light
against the land has helped fuel a strong art climate in the state.
From the majesty of the Grand Canyon, to the
mystical Red Rocks in Sedona to the stark desert in the south, Arizona's
natural beauty has drawn artists and art aficionados for years.
Today, state residents and visitors alike enjoy
thriving art communities statewide. Working in a variety of mediums,
artists capture the splendor of Arizona. One-of-a-kind treasures can be
found in galleries from Sedona to Old Town Scottsdale and artisan shops
found in small towns like Jerome. A wide variety of art museums throughout
Arizona present art from all periods and genres.
Arizona, the Grand Canyon
State, is located in southwestern USA just east of California and just
north of the Mexican Border. It is most famous for the Grand Canyon, but
the state also has many other wonderful attractions and a wide variety
of climates.
Arizona's climate varies
considerably, from the stark beauty of the warm dry Sonora desert to the
high cool mountains in the northern part of state. The elevation changes
dramatically from 70 feet (20 meters) on the Colorado River south of
Yuma, to 12,633 feet (4.000 meters) at the San Francisco Peaks north of
Flagstaff. In Arizona you can water ski one day and snow ski the next
Phoenix, the capital city of
Arizona, boasts a population of over 4 million, and has been designated
the "Best Run City in the World." Named after the legendary bird that
rose from its own ashes, Phoenix is built atop the ancient Hookah
civilization and is located in south central Arizona. It is home to many
cosmopolitan activities and has numerous museums, theaters, and
performing arts events including the Phoenix Symphony. You can visit the
campus of Arizona State University and view the work of Frank Lloyd
Wright, one of the United State's most famous architects. You can also
attend a big-league football, baseball, or basket ballgame.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World exists here
among our lush desert landscapes, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking mountain
peaks. From small communities to one of the fastest growing cities in the United
States, Arizona offers travelers unique experiences packed with hospitality,
adventure, and stunning sights.
Visitors to the interior of Sonora are now able to drive directly to such cities
as Guaymas (San Carlos), Hermosillo, Kino Bay, Magdalena and Santa Ana without
the time-consuming process of obtaining a car permit.
With the relocation of the "Only Sonora" vehicle checkpoint, visitors to the
state will no longer have to obtain a car permit in order to travel south of
Nogales. Effective December 15, 2005 paperwork to obtain the decal for visiting
the interior will be done at a new checkpoint on Highway 15, just south of the
Guaymas-bypass on the road to Ciudad Obregon.
Arizona
became a state on Valentines Day 1912. It was the last of the 48 continental
states to be accepted into the Union. It would be another 12 years before
another state would be designated. The word Arizona means "little spring" in the
Papago Indian language. The state is located in the southwestern region of the
United States, and is filled with amazing artifacts from civilizations past.
Many of the ruins and artifacts can be toured at the State and National Parks
found in Arizona.
In addition
to the Native American historic sites found in Arizona, there are also many
places made famous by the Wild West era. Tourists can visit the legendary city
of Tombstone where Wyatt Earp, his brothers and Doc Holliday participated in the
gunfight that left four cowboys dead. This incident at the O.K. Coral has been
reproduced in several movies throughout the years. Other attractions in the city
include boot hill and the Birdcage Theatre.
As the
settlers and fortune seekers crept further and further into the Arizona
territory, the Apache Indian tribes began to revolt. Chochise and Geronimo were
two of the most powerful leaders of these rebellious clans. Hiding in the hot
desert canyons of Arizona they lead many successful raids against the
encroaching white settlers. Historic markers and museums recounting their
remarkable revolution can be found throughout the southern section of Arizona.
Sedona is situated in a
unique geological area that has mesmerized tourists for decades. Indeed, this
picturesque city is surrounded by beloved red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot,
Cathedral and Bell even Snoopy because their massive shapes resemble these
distinctive objects. Also, the site of this memorable city marks the mouth of
unbelievably beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, a breathtaking chasm that even today,
is wildly wonderful.
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offers intriguing historic sites like Montezuma's castle located near Camp
Verde and the Kartchner Caverns in Benson to futuristic attractions like
Biosphere 2 near Tucson.