Monday, January 16, 2012

Arizona, USA - Travel Info & Tourist Attractions

Arizona is the hottest but most beautiful place on Earth. Arizona became the 48th state in USA. This country is very populated, it has over 5 million people that live in this versatile state that includes desert, canyons, pine forests, mountain ranges, lakes and valleys. Arizona is a sports lover's paradise, whether you’re a spectator, participant or a little of either you will enjoy in hiking or mountain biking, downhill skiing or viewing the desert sky, there is an outdoor recreation activity for everyone who wants to visit this country. 



Arizona is home to a diverse, beautiful landscape shaped by millions of years of history. Arizona is ranked as the sixth country in size in the United States, and it is very easy for any tourist who comes to explore this country to think that, Arizona, is nothing but desert when in fact in more than half of the state of Arizona, there you will find mountain and plateau areas. Arizona has something that is known as the four corners. One person can be in four states at one time, you can stand in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. On the western border, Arizona’s geography is characterized by the Colorado River, which is the most significant river. 


The capital and also the largest city in Arizona is Phoenix. Phoenix offers the perfect balance of urban energy and Southwestern landscape, this city is the heart of a urban area of more than four million citizens, with a skyline full of high modern buildings complemented by famous Camelback Mountain. 



If you’re looking for a relaxed vacation filled with recreation where the warm sunshine and cool culture collide, then you have to visit this amazing country. Why your next adventure not to be at this tourist destination, a natural wonder that you simply have to see, the vast, magnificent and inarguably beautiful, the Grand Canyon which is Arizona’s most distinguishable landmark. 


Tourist Attractions in Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park is most visited tourist attraction which lies in northwestern Arizona. Extended on almost 300 miles from end to end, steep, rocky walls move down more than a mile to the canyon’s floor, where the wild Colorado River traces a swift course southwest. You can reach Grand Canyon National Park from main entrances on the South Rim, including the South Rim’s eastern entrance and the North Rim. The Canyon's western edge is a home of the beautiful Havasupai Falls and the town of Supa. Among the visitors there are hikers and campers who want to enjoy the natural quiet of the Canyon, in peak season this attraction is overflowed with tourists. 



In addition to a broad expanse of desert, Saguaro National Park also features mountainous regions. The state symbol of this place is the famous saguaro cactus, these plants are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches. What is very interesting about these plants is that some of them dating from the days of the Old Wild West. The American history of the ancient Native American civilizations, the arrival of Spanish Explorers in the 1600s, the wagon trains of early American settlers and the "rough and tough" days of cowboys and outlaws, is secretly and deeply hidden in these magnificent plants. 


The world's largest park, South Mountain Park in Arizona is a place with spacious 16,500 acresand with many lookouts, a fantastic views are offered of Phoenix and the surrounding valley at this area. Its nature reserves, desert vegetation, wildlife sanctuaries and each of these protected areas is packed with opportunities for adventure, therefore, South Mountain Park is a popular because is a home to coyotes, foxes, snakes, lizards, and various birds and also some of the most specific plants are growing here like saguaro cactus, brittlebrush, and palo verde trees. Also tourists might to enjoy into sports activities as hiking and biking, or just to spend the most of the time in the view of the beauty and diversity of this place.



Also one of the most visited attractions in Arizona that offers many recreation activities is the Lake Havasu. It is located in northwestern Arizona and it's a great place to spend your holiday. For attractive vacation Lake Havasu serves as an oasis for guests seeking fun, excitement, and tranquility amidst a truly remarkable setting, visitors will enjoy a relaxing stay on the sunny skies, crystal clear water and beautiful desert landscaping. With 400 miles of shoreline and constant sunshine, many students of the Southwest prefer Havasu Lake for their Spring Break destination, because it has the perfect environment with water and desert, so it’s a fantastic destination where they will have activities like outdoor adventures, golfing, shopping and dining. 




Lake Powell is another very important tourist destination in Arizona. It is formed by one of the world’s highest dams and the waters of the Colorado River, the lake boasts a surface area of 162,700 acres and 1,960 miles shoreline is making it the perfect destination for fishing, water sports, house boating and myriad other outdoor activities. Lake Powell is a narrow, 186 mile long body which is set in amid of the deep canyons, rocky outcrops and it really has spectacular scenery. Lake Powell is great place for camping which is an incredible way for any tourist to enjoy and explore the beauty of the shoreline during their stay here. 



If you want to spend your holiday at those incredible tourist attractions in Arizona, there is no doubt that you will have the best holiday that will be definitely remembered for a lifetime.

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