| With so many things to do and see, it's no wonder | | | | state. Pottery, jewelery, blankets, and so much more |
| why there are so many Arizona wonders (no pun | | | | are available to anyone as you will find many shops |
| intended!) and why so many people flock to the state | | | | and special events that display these and many other |
| of Arizona. | | | | Native American gems. |
| Why do so many people travel to Arizona and why | | | | If you plan on traveling to the Tucson or other southern |
| do so many people continue to move there? There | | | | areas within the state, you will certainly discover many |
| may be many reasons why people travel and move | | | | more Arizona wonders, too. |
| to this state. Certainly many of these folks who have | | | | Once you see the mountains and beautiful sunsets, |
| made the permanent move will tell you that the | | | | you will know you have discovered the natural |
| weather was a big reason why they chose the | | | | wonders. No doubt about it, the Native American and |
| desert. | | | | cowboy culture compliment the beauty of this state. In |
| No one can deny that the weather is a big reason | | | | fact, many famous actors have made their mark in |
| why people are so attracted to the valley of the sun. | | | | Arizona filming some of the most famous old-western |
| Just about any daily activity is possible with more than | | | | movies. If you would like to cowboy or cowgirl up, |
| 300 days of sun every year. The Arizona winters | | | | many fine rodeos are a big part of the desert |
| draw mostly Canadians, Midwesterners, as well as | | | | southwest's lineup of fun. |
| other people from other states and countries. | | | | Within the Tucson area, you will find that there are |
| While there may be many who really do not enjoy the | | | | many Arizona attractions that offer not only the wild, |
| extreme heat in the summer months, many of those | | | | wild, west scene, but plenty of luxurious golf courses |
| same people will tell you that they would much rather | | | | and resorts to choose from. |
| deal with heat than the long bitterly cold weather that | | | | This region is very popular to the many winter visitors |
| they have had to live with for so long. | | | | who love to take in a spring-time cactus league |
| I heard someone say once that there are three | | | | baseball game as many teams travel to the desert for |
| different types of seasons in Arizona: "cool, perfect, | | | | spring training. |
| and really, really hot," which likely explains why many of | | | | If you enjoy the stars or birds, this state is a great |
| the winter visitors scurry back home to avoid the | | | | choice for those who like to experience the |
| intense summer heat of the desert. | | | | astronomical observatories and the long list of birds |
| So, just what are the wonders of Arizona anyway? | | | | that make Arizona their home. This state is also quite |
| Many people consider Northern Arizona, namely the | | | | famous for those who enjoy the many birding sites |
| Grand Canyon and the gorgeous red rocks of | | | | that exist. |
| Sedona, reason enough to consider this the Arizona | | | | The capital is Phoenix and it is a very popular city to |
| wonders. | | | | not only the visitors, but also to the residents who |
| This area is considered sacred to many, especially the | | | | make this city their home. The beautiful mountains and |
| Native Americans who truly treasure the red rocks | | | | golf courses that surround the Sonoran desert along |
| that include Flagstaff's forested mountains. | | | | with museums and resorts make the state a very |
| And if you think that lakes do not exist in Arizona, | | | | popular tourist hot spot. In fact, if you like hiking, hiking |
| guess again, because the state has plenty of lakes | | | | Camelback Mountain is a favorite activity for both |
| and rivers. | | | | visitors and residents alike. |
| If water sports are of interest to you, one of the more | | | | The central part of Arizona which includes Phoenix, is |
| popular lakes is known as Lake Powell. You will find | | | | constantly growing in numbers. There are more than |
| fishing, boating, and jet-skiing, just to name a few | | | | three-million residents. You will not feel too cramped as |
| activities that are available to the lake's visitors. | | | | there is more than two-thousand square miles to roam |
| In addition to the never ending beautiful scenery that | | | | around in with a wide variety of events that attract |
| encompasses the northern Arizona region, there is | | | | people from everywhere. |
| also a very famous historic route known as the | | | | Plenty of malls, including swap meets, or what many |
| Mother Road, more commonly referred to as Route | | | | call flea markets, are loved by many because of the |
| 66. | | | | great deals that can be found. |
| While passing through the northern region you will take | | | | Whether it is the night life, spas, hiking, fine dining, or the |
| in and hopefully will be able to have the opportunity to | | | | boating or golfing experience, the desert southwest |
| explore the Native American cultures and mountainous | | | | seems to be the area that offers so many choices to |
| areas that are so prominent throughout the entire | | | | everyone. |