| If you have not traveled to the desert southwest, | | | | state. Pottery, jewelery, blankets, and so much more |
| Arizona wonders are not hard to find and you will likely | | | | are available to anyone as you will find many shops |
| be amazed at all the choices that you will have for | | | | and special events that display these and many other |
| your outdoor as well as indoor fun. | | | | 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? Other | | | | areas within the state, you will certainly discover many |
| reasons such as employment and entrepreneur | | | | more Arizona wonders, too. |
| opportunities, school, health related issues, and family | | | | Natural wonders such as the history, beautiful |
| are also contributing reasons why people move to the | | | | stretching mountains, Native American, and cowboy |
| state. Certainly many of these folks who have made | | | | culture won't be hard to find. In fact, many famous |
| the permanent move will tell you that the weather was | | | | actors have made their mark in Arizona filming some |
| a big reason why they chose the desert. | | | | of the most famous old-western movies. If you would |
| The weather alone is a key attractant as virtually | | | | like to cowboy or cowgirl up, many fine rodeos are a |
| every day, any desired activity is possible. The Arizona | | | | big part of the desert southwest's lineup of fun. |
| winters draw mostly Canadians, Midwesterners, as | | | | Within the Tucson area, you will find that there are |
| well as other people from other states and countries. | | | | many Arizona attractions that offer not only the wild, |
| While there may be many who really do not enjoy the | | | | wild, west scene, but plenty of luxurious golf courses |
| extreme heat in the summer months, many of those | | | | and resorts to choose from. |
| same people will tell you that they would much rather | | | | This region is very popular to the many winter visitors |
| deal with heat than the long bitterly cold weather that | | | | who love to take in a spring-time cactus league |
| they have had to live with for so long. | | | | baseball game as many teams travel to the desert for |
| I heard someone say once that there are three | | | | spring training. |
| different types of seasons in Arizona: "cool, perfect, | | | | If you enjoy the stars or birds, this state is a great |
| and really, really hot," which likely explains why many of | | | | choice for those who like to experience the |
| the winter visitors scurry back home to avoid the | | | | astronomical observatories and the long list of birds |
| intense summer heat of the desert. | | | | that make Arizona their home. This state is also quite |
| So, just what are the wonders of Arizona anyway? | | | | famous for those who enjoy the many birding sites |
| Many people consider Northern Arizona, namely the | | | | that exist. |
| Grand Canyon and the gorgeous red rocks of | | | | The capital, Phoenix, is very popular for both visitors |
| Sedona, reason enough to consider this the Arizona | | | | and residents who enjoy the city life. The beautiful |
| wonders. | | | | mountains and golf courses that surround the Sonoran |
| This area is considered sacred to many, especially the | | | | desert along with museums and resorts make the |
| Native Americans who truly treasure the red rocks | | | | state a very popular tourist hot spot. In fact, if you like |
| that include Flagstaff's forested mountains. | | | | hiking, hiking Camelback Mountain is a favorite activity |
| And if you think that lakes do not exist in Arizona, | | | | for both visitors and residents alike. |
| guess again, because the state has plenty of lakes | | | | The area of central Arizona which includes Phoenix, |
| and rivers. | | | | now has more than three million residents which |
| If water sports are of interest to you, one of the more | | | | continues to grow and grow with each year, but don't |
| popular lakes is known as Lake Powell. You will find | | | | worry as there is plenty of space to move around. |
| fishing, boating, and jet-skiing, just to name a few | | | | You will not feel too cramped as there is more than |
| activities that are available to the lake's visitors. | | | | two-thousand square miles to roam around in with a |
| In addition to the never ending beautiful scenery that | | | | wide variety of events that attract people from |
| encompasses the northern Arizona region, there is | | | | 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. |