Arizona Travel Guides

Arizona is a state in the American Southwest. It was the 48th State of the Union, admitted in 1912. To the west is California and Nevada, to the north is Utah, to the east is New Mexico, to the northeast is Colorado, and to the south is the Mexican state of Sonora. It is one of the Four Corners states.

Arizona also is home to a large array of national parks and monuments. This link can be helpful learning about these: Arizona Parks

Cities

• Phoenix

• Tucson

• Mesa

• Tempe

• Flagstaff

• Scottsdale

• Sedona

• Prescott

• Payson

• Tombstone

• Nogales

• Yuma

Hotel - Flight - Car Rental

• Arizona Discount Hotels Directory

• Click here for discount air fares.

• Click here for rental cars.

Other destinations

• Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

• Casa Grande National Monument

• Colorado River

• Four Corners Monument

• Glen Canyon Dam

• Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• Grand Canyon

• Hoover Dam

• Lake Mead National Recreation Area

• Lake Mohave National Recreation Area

• London Bridge

• Meteor Crater

• Mogollon Rim

• Montezuma Castle National Monument

• Monument Valley

• Mount Humphries -- San Francisco Peaks

• Natural Bridge State Park

• Navajo Nation

• Petrified Forest National Park

• Painted Desert

• Tonto National Forest

• White Mountains

• Wupatki National Monument -- ruins

Understand

The climate is typically dry, hot desert in the southern lowlands, and coniferous forest in the upcountry north and east. Summertime temperatures are routinely above 110 during the day in the desert, but much cooler in the higher elevations. Mild winters in the low country, but the upcountry gets cold and frequently receives snow.

When in the desert be sure to carry plenty of water. Dehydration happens surprisingly quickly, especially if you aren't accustomed to the heat.

Links

• Arizona State Parks Home Page - Website of State parks in Arizona.
• Arizona State Parks - Lost Dutchman State Park.
• Dead Horse Ranch State Park - State park located next to the community of Cottonwood in the scenic Verde Valley. Offers a full-facility campground.
• Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park - Brief guide from Desert USA.
• Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Arizona - Located 45 miles south of Tucson off Interstate 19 near the community of Tubac, Tubac Presidio is Arizona's first state park.
• Yuma Crossing State Historic Park - Guide features color photos, climate, history, hiking, links, and mileage guides to nearby attractions.
• Grand Canyon National Park - Official National Park Service site. News and events, information on camping and lodging, facilities and fees, maps and volunteer openings.
• About.com - Grand Canyon - Visitor's guide, maps, information on rafting and tour companies.
• American Parks - Grand Canyon National Park - Offers extensive reservation services and information about Grand Canyon National Park including lodging, activities, major attractions, whitewater rafting, weather.
• American Southwest - Grand Canyon National Park - An illustrated guide to the Grand Canyon - hiking trails, viewpoints, scenic drives and hidden places
• The Canyon - Grand Canyon National Park - Visitor information including sightseeing, tour companies, photos, nearby shopping and lodging, links.
• USDA Forest Service: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area - Official site: includes FAQ, map, news; information about access, use and activities.
• Discovering Hydrology at Sabino Canyon - Multimedia educational exhibit.
• Friends of Sabino Canyon - Volunteer support organization: activities, events, photo gallery, and links.
• Saguaro National Park - Official NPS site. Includes visitor information and a teacher's guide to the desert ecology of the park.
• Saguaro National Park - Unofficial site. Everything you wanted to know about Saguaro National Park.
• GORP Petrified Forest Travel Tourism and Recreation Guide - A comprehensive guide to travel, tourism and recreation in Petrified Forest National Park including activities, outdoor attractions, and maps.
• Petrified Forest - Untraveled Road - Virtual travel at the Petrified Forest.
• Petrified Forest National Park - Unofficial site. Everything you wanted to know about Petrified Forest National Park.
• Petrified Forest National Park - Official NPS site.
• Lake Powell - Provides information on camping and recreation available, along with history, maps and links.
• Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas - Offers information on employment opportunities with ARAMARK, the authorized area concessioner.
• Lake Powell Visitors Guide - Offering information on lodging, houseboats, tours, fishing and dining at this scenic lake.
• Arizona's Dining Guide to Restaurants - Guide to statewide restaurants - searchable by city. Contains reviews, coupons, and a cuisine listing
• AZ Metro Restaurant Guide - Search by cuisine and location. Includes reader comments.
• AZeats - Source of information on Arizona restaurants and includes menus, maps and coupons.
• ChefMoz Dining Guide: Arizona - Detailed restaurant listings with reviews submitted by the public, and links to outside reviews. Search by name, cuisine, rating or location.
• Sushi-and-Sake - Guide to sushi restaurants in Arizona.

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