Welcome to Arizona
Most people picture Arizona as one big desert, but it is so much more. Yes, the Grand Canyon is here — 277 miles long, a mile deep, and nearly two billion years of Earth history in one view. But drive north and the cactus gives way to the largest ponderosa pine forest in the world, and towns like Flagstaff where you can actually ski. In between you get the red rocks of Sedona, a meteor crater almost a mile wide, old Route 66 diners, and giant saguaro cactus that live more than 200 years. Desert one hour, pine forest and snow the next — that is the surprise of Arizona. Below you will find every Arizona map, trip, guide, and hidden gem we have.
- Nickname: The Grand Canyon State
- State flower: Saguaro cactus blossom
- State bird: Cactus wren
- State tree: Palo verde
- State gemstone: Turquoise
- State mammal: Ringtail
Towns You Will Likely Visit
Northern Arizona: Flagstaff, Sedona, Williams, Page, Grand Canyon Village.
Central & South: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, Prescott.
Route 66 & beyond: Winslow, Kingman, Seligman, Tombstone, Bisbee.
