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Bustling city or silent mountains? Warm desert or snowy peaks? Lake Mead
In Arizona, you have so much to choose from. With five distinct Explore more than 700 miles of shoreline at Lake Mead,
the largest reservoir in the United States. This enormous lake can hold as
regions, dozens of national and state parks (including the Grand much as nine trillion gallons of water, giving you ample opportunity for
Canyon) and hundreds of towns and cities, Arizona’s landscape is any type of aquatic fun.
as diverse as it is beautiful. Where will your next adventure be?
Lake Havasu

Most Popular Destinations More than just a spring break destination, Lake Havasu offers the perfect

environment for water and desert enthusiasts alike, with activities like
The Grand Canyon outdoor adventures, golfing, shopping and dining all at
The Grand Canyon is easily Arizona’s most distinguishable your fingertips.
landmark and a natural wonder that you simply have to
see to believe! Stretching 277 miles from end to end, steep, rocky Hoover Dam
walls descend more than a mile to the canyon’s floor. One of the greatest dams of its day and an Arizona
landmark, the Hoover Dam is situated in Black Canyon between
Monument Valley Arizona and Nevada on U.S. 93. Filled with history and boasting a
One of the grandest and most photographed landmarks colossal view, the Hoover Dam makes for an awe-inspiring stop on your
in the United States, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is a Arizona sightseeing trip.
sprawling, sandy preserve that spans the border between Arizona and
Utah, bathing the region in rich red hues. Chiricahua National Monument
Four Corners Located in Southern Arizona, near the town of Willcox, and around 90
Stand in four states at one time at Four Corners Monument! Unique miles from Tucson, travelers come from all over to experience this site of
amongst Arizona’s many landmarks, Four Corners Monument is the unique rock formations and Arizona history.
only place in the United States where four states intersect at one point:
Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. Canyon de Chelly
Canyon de Chelly reflects one of the longest continuously inhabited
Petrified Forest landscapes in North America. Distinctive architecture, artifacts
Experience one of the world’s largest and most vibrantly colored and rock imagery are all remarkably preserved, providing a peek
assemblies of petrified wood, historic structures and archeological into the lives of the canyon’s earliest inhabitants
sites at Petrified Forest National Park, located east of Winslow, Arizona.
Saguaro National Park
Painted Desert Saguaro National Park protects and preserves a giant saguaro cactus
Located in Northern Arizona, the Painted Desert features a broad region forest that stretches across the valley floor near Tucson. The park’s giant
of rocky badlands encompassing more than 93,500 acres, this vast saguaros sometimes reach as much as 50 feet in height, so
landscape features rocks in every hue – from deep lavenders it’s no wonder they’ve been described as the kings of the Sonoran Desert!
and rich grays to reds, oranges and even pinks!
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon Boasting the world’s longest stalactite formation, Kartchner
One of the most popular lakes in Arizona, Lake Powell is a Caverns State Park lets you see Arizona’s tallest natural column formation
narrow,186-mile-long body set amid the deep canyons, rocky outcrops below ground level, making this state park one of Arizona’s most popular
and spectacular scenery of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. outdoor activities.
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