EXPLORE ARIZONA
Arizona is home to incredible landscapes, lively cities, world-class spas and warm weather year-round, making the state ideal for a getaway any time of year. Arizona is known for its breathtaking scenery – the Grand Canyon, deserts, rock formations and mountains. Although only a state since 1912, Arizona makes up for its youth with landmarks and history that draw millions of visitors every year. And the beauty of the sunsets will astound you! The colors seen in Arizona sunsets are a result of light filtered through particles in the air. Mountains on the horizon provide contrasting images for sunset photos.
FUN FACTS ABOUT ARIZONA
Fun Facts:
Even Arizona natives may be surprised by some of these fun facts about our state.
- The word Arizona derives from the Aztec Indian word “arizuma,” which means “silver-bearing.”
- Arizona’s most famous and now official nickname, “The Grand Canyon State” celebrates its most iconic feature, the Grand Canyon. Arizona is also known as the “Copper State” revealing its abundance in this mineral.
- Approximately 85 percent of Arizona’s land comprises national forests, national parks, recreation and wilderness areas, wildlife preserves and Indian reservations. In addition, Arizona is home to several of the world’s “sky islands,” which are mountains surrounded by valleys that boast wide-ranging ecosystems of plant and animal life.
- Phoenix is the 5th largest city in America with an estimated population of 1,680,992. It is located within the heart of the 10th largest metropolitan area in the country with an estimated population of 4,948,203. Phoenix is the most populous state capital in the United States.
- The average state elevation is 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) above sea level. Arizona has 3,928 mountain peaks and summits. Twenty-six peaks top 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) in elevation. Humphrey’s Peak is the highest point in Arizona with an elevation of 12,637 feet (3,852 meters).
- Arizona boasts the largest percentage of its land designated as American Indian lands. There are 22 tribes in Arizona, the largest being the Navajo Nation.
- Arizona does not observe daylight savings, however the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona does. Arizona remains on Mountain Standard Time year-round.
- The iconic saguaro cactus, which lives only in the Sonoran Desert, is the state’s most recognizable plant and can grow up to 65 feet (20) meters high.
- The U.S. mail is still delivered by mule in one remote part of Arizona on the Havasupai reservation.
- The largest stretch of Ponderosa Pines trees in the U.S. is located in northern Arizona near Flagstaff along the Mogollon Rim to the White Mountains region..
- Arizona has 3,928 mountain peaks and summits—more mountains than any one of the other Mountain States (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming).
- Arizona has 26 peaks that are more than 10,000 feet in elevation.
- The “Five C’s” of Arizona’s economy are: Cattle, Copper, Citrus, Cotton, and Climate.
- The “Five C’s” of Arizona’s economy are: Cattle, Copper, Citrus, Cotton, and Climate.
And there is so much more!
Enjoy Arizona and all it has to offer!
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I have traveled extensively all over the world. In every major city, I hired a local city guide. Someone who took great joy in explaining the wonders and history not normally seen by tourists. This way, it made the city super interesting and so much more enjoyable. I have done the same for Phoenix! I want to share that love and passion with you.So, come inside our luxury vehicle, sit back and relax and in a few short minutes learn and see the wonders of this beautiful city! I promise you will finish the tour with a new appreciation of Phoenix and the people who started it all!