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Arizona Travel Guide - What You Need to Know About Arizona Travel

Our Arizona travel guide will provide all you need to know to plan your trip to Arizona. We research places to stay, the best restaurants, the top attractions, the best day trips and highlight special festivals and events. From the Grand Canyon to Tucson, you will find what you need to know about Arizona travel.
Navajo National Monument
Read about visiting Navajo National Monument
Navajo Interactive Museum - Tuba City
Read about visiting The Navajo Interactive Museum in Tuba City
Rock Art Ranch Near Winslow Arizona - What You Need to Know
Rock Art Ranch is a private ranch where the buffalo roam and some of the most fascinating Anasazi petroglyphs can be seen. Conact the owner and he will show you where to climb down into a beautiful canyon with etched walls that will keep you guessing as to their meaning.
Arizona Bird Watching Information
Discover the top birding locations in Arizona. Find out more about Arizona Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Arizona. Print out a checklist of Arizona birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Arizona. Order books to help you become a better birder in Arizona. Discover links to Arizona Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Arizona before you begin your trip.
Surprise, Arizona Hotels - List of Hotels in Surprise, AZ
Here's a list of Surprise, AZ hotels and their websites. Very handy for Spring Training, visiting the Sun Cities or attending events at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Detours Arizona - Van Tours by Detours
Detours Arizona, a highly regarded tour company, offers both scheduled and customized day and several day tours to the most important destinations in the Southwest.
Glendale, Arizona - What You Need to Know About Visiting Glendale, Arizona
Like many suburbs of Phoenix, everything seems to run together. Glendale has several main centers. Glendale City Center and Old Town, Westgate City Center and the Stadium Complex and Arrowhead Town Center (Mall Shops and Restuarants).
Antelope Slot Canyon - Mystery, Light and Unparalleled Beauty Awaits You
Antelope Slot Canyon in northern Arizona is a mystically beautiful place. Light plays off the red sandstone walls, tour guides may play Indian flute for you and you will marvel at how the water gets from one end of the canyon to the next.
Arizona State Parks - Clicakable Map
These links will take you on a tour of the crown jewels of the State of Arizona. Click on a park location to start your tour!
Arizona Water Parks
When it's hot hot hot in the desert locals and visitors head for the water parks. Here is a great listing of Arizona water parks and their websites.
Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park, A Rainbow of Colors
Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park provides visitors with a glimpse into pre-history, and an opportunity to view unusually beautiful specimens of petrified wood.
Arizona's Petrified Forest
About 225 million years ago tall trees fell and were washed by running streams into a floodplain. Silt, mud and volcanic ash deposits covered the logs and silica deposits seeped in. The silica became quartz, and the logs were preserved as we see them today as the Petrified Forest.
Bedrock Geologic Map of Arizona
Arizona is divided roughly equally between the Colorado Plateau in the north and the Basin and Range province in the south.
Best Spas in Arizona
Arizona is a spa lover's paradise, with some of the best spas in the country. They're thick on the ground, especially around Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tucson.
Buckeye, Arizona - Visiting Historic Buckeye and Enjoying New Growth
Founded in 1888 and incorporated eight decades ago as a 440-acre town, Buckeye has surged into the 21st century with a planning area of almost 600 square miles.
Camping in Arizona
David Sweet, our About.com Guide to Camping provides this quick reference to campsites in Arizona's State Parks, National Parks and Forests, private campgrounds and more.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Northeast Arizona
Canyon de Chelly, located in the northeast corner of Arizona 3 miles (4.8 km) from Route 191 in Chinle, AZ. Canyon de Chelly is Arizona's second largest canyon.
Crazy Quartzite - What You Need to Know About Quartzite Arizona
Each winter the flat desert bustles with activity. RVs by the hundreds camp in fairly primitive desert conditions. So what’s the attraction? Well, it's warm in Quartzite during winter, for one. And, second, it's pretty inexpensive camping. And third, there are flea markets, gem and mineral vendors and more.
Detours - Off the Beaten Path with Knowledgeable Guides
Enjoy a Tony Hillerman tour, a trip to the Grand Canyon or how about Tombstone? Detours features small group travel in comfortable vans. Try their one day tours or multi day tours. Knowlegeable guides will keep you involved and learning.
Dolly Steamboat - Canyon Lake Cruise Not Far from Phoenix
The Dolly Steamboat is a l03 foot replica of a riverboat that has been pleasing Arizona residents and visitors for more than 20 years with tours on Canyon Lake. Canyon Lake is one of the lakes closest to the Greater Phoenix area, southeast of Phoenix in Apache Junction, Arizona. It is on the Apache Trail, probably the best known scenic drive in central Arizona.
Flightseeing - Seeing Arizona the the Westwind Way - Luxury, Scenery, Excitement
After flying with Westwind Air, I have come upon a new word and a new way to see the beauty of the Southwest - "flightseeing." Flightseeing is a way to see the geology of Arizona, not from 35,000 feet like we usually do when we fly, but from 1,000 feet.
Fun Things to do With Children in Arizona
From a Mule Trip into the Grand Canyon, to a wild west show in Tombstone, the "town too tough to die," there are wonderful things to thrill children on their trip to Arizona. They will learn, have fun and remember their visit for years. Our top picks are primarily for school-aged children.
Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk - The Reality of Getting There
Visiting Grand Canyon West on Hualapai Indian lands can be a wonderful experience. Here is what you need to know about package prices, how to get there and what to expect.
Hiking to Supai and Havasu Falls
Only a limited number of persons may visit Havasu Canyon at a time. Campers will register and pay an entry fee at the tourist office upon arrival in Supai village. Lodgers will pay their entry fee at the lodge.
Historic Jerome, Arizona Monthly Art Walk
The first Saturday of every month, the historic mining town of Jerome Arizona hosts an evening Art Walk through their many galleries.
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site - Visiting the Hubbell Trading Post
The historic Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Arizona was established in 1876 and is still a functioning trading post today. It is a National Historic site. Ranger tours will take you through the original Hubbell home behind the trading post. Hubbell Trading Post hosts two Native American art auctions each year.
I-17 Mystery Christmas Tree - Who Put the Joy in the Middle of Interstate 17 in
I-17 Mystery Christmas Tree - Who Put the Joy in the Middle of Interstate 17 in Arizona?
Jerome Grand Hotel, Arizona Historic Hotel
As the highest public building in the entire Verde Valley, the views from the Hotel are breathtaking. The restoration of the five story Spanish Mission structure started in 1994 by the Altherr Family and continues today. Jerome is a historic mining town north of Phoenix and south of Sedona, Arizona.
Jerome, Arizona Tour of Homes - May Event
The Paseo de Casas, held on the third weekend of May every year, the tour offers a chance to see a sampling of the unique and beautiful homes of Jerome, Arizona.
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa - Tucson, Arizona
The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa is situated high above Tucson adjacent to the protected Saguaro forest of Tucson Mountain Park. There are 3 nine-hole Arnold Palmer golf courses, all in natural settings.
National Geographic Arizona-Sonora Desert Geotourism Map and Guide
The Arizona Office of Tourism recently released the National Geographic Arizona-Sonora Desert Region Geotourism MapGuide. I previewed a copy and highly recommend it if you are traveling in Southern Arizona or Northern Mexico.
Native American Tourism Information
From the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs, a great resource for the serious tourist.
Natural History of Arizona
This web site is a focus for the study and appreciation of Arizona Natural History. Likely topics include: Plants, Animals, Fungi, Geology, Insects. Anyone with an interest in sharing their accumulated knowledge or appreciation of Arizona's natural scene is welcome to make a contribution.
Page, Arizona for Visitors - Lake Powell, Slot Canyons and Glen Canyon Dam
Page, Arizona didn't exist until the 1950's and the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam. Now Page is a destination for Lake Powell water sports, float trips down the Colorado River, hiking the slot canyons and much more.
Quartzite 2007 - When are the Major Quartzite Events?
Sometimes its hard to tell what's happening in Quartzite and when. So we put together a handy little list for those heading to "Crazy Quartzite" in January and February.
Queen Creek Olive Mill - Arizona Olive Oil
The Arizona extra virgin olive oil is a blend of several olive varieties. The classic olives of Tuscany; the Lechino, Frantoio, Pendolino, and Lucca; the Mission Olive; the Spanish varietals Manzanillo and Sevillano, as well as the Italian Baroni and Grappelo, and the Greek Kalamata. The Queen Creek Olive Mill is located at Rittenhouse Rd. south of Ocotillo Road.
Rock Springs Cafe, Rock Springs Arizona - The Pie Place off Interstate 17
Everyone raves about the pies at the Rock Springs Cafe. So I headed down I-17 and took the exit leading me to the Cafe. What I found was much more than pie.
Sonoran Desert Wildflowers of Arizona - Photo Album
Sonoran Desert Wildflowers of Arizona - Photo Album by Paul Santori, Sr.
Tempe Arizona - City of Tempe - Tempe Arizona
Learn about Tempe before you visit.
Tempe, Arizona for Visitors
Tempe, Arizona, home of Arizona State University is a town with character and lots to do. Treat yourself to an ASU Football Game game, have a shopping spree at Arizona Mills or Arizona's only IKEA, kayak on Tempe Town Lake, enjoy a Broadway performance at ASU Gammage, hike in the picturesque Papago Park or simply lounge by the pool.
The Canyons of Arizona - Hidden and Secret Canyons You Can Visit
When we think of traveling Arizona, the magesty of the Grand Canyon comes to mind, but Arizona has some other great canyons you can visit and some are hidden finds. Have a Look at Arizona’s Other Spectacular Canyons.
Tombstone, Arizona - The Town Too Tough to Die - About Visiting Tombstone
Tombstone, Arizona is a historic Wild West town dubbed the "town too tough to die." With shoot-outs, stagecoach rides, an old west main street and Boot Hill, Tombstone is quite a draw for tourists.
Top Family Resorts in Arizona
Arizona is home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—the Grand Canyon. Arizona is also a great educational destination for the kids. They can re-live the Wild West at the OK Corral. They can learn about Native American culture at the state’s numerous Indian reservations. And they can experience the beauty of the desert.
Tour Arizona’s Mining History - Museums, Mines and Caves
Arizona is the Copper State. And where did they get all that copper for the State Capital Dome in Phoenix? From Bisbee, way to the south of Phoenix down by the Mexican border. There are some great museums and fun mining tours to take in Arizona. Once you go to an Arizona mining museum and tour a real mine, you will have a better understanding of the part that mining has played in developing the Copper State.
Unforgettable Colorado River Float Trip from Glen Canyon Dam to Lee's Ferry
A leisurely Colorado River raft trip an be a highlight of your visit to northern Arizona. Colorado River Discovery provides raft trips from the base of Glen Canyon Dam to Lee's Ferry.
Westward Look Resort and Spa - Tucson, Arizona
The Westward Look Resort and Spa is situated high above Tucson adjacent to the protected Saguaro forest of Tucson Mountain Park. There are 3 nine-hole Arnold Palmer golf courses, all in natural settings.
What You Need to Know About Visiting Monument Valley Tribal Park
Monument Valley, one of the most spectacular sights in the southwestern United States, is located in northeast Arizona although the entrance is actually in Utah.
Williams, Arizona - Visiting and Enjoying Wild West Williams and Old Route 66
Williams, Arizona, often called the Gateway to the Grand Canyon is much, much more. Enjoy Wild West history and reminisce about old Route 66. Williams is growning and has much to offer visitors.
Yuma, Arizona - All You Need to Know About Visiting Sunny, Hisotric Yuma
Yuma, Arizona is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. Combine that with the yearly influx of snowbirds, seasonal winter visitors, and you might wonder why most people know little about sunny, historic Yuma, Arizona.

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