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| Arizona Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Reflections of Monument Valley Reflections of Monument Valley Brian Liles Arizona is located in the South West of the United States. It is a landlocked state and for a large part covered by desert. These deserts are one of the main attractions. Phoenix the capital is an easy going city and a good base for exploring the rest of the state. Arizona is still asociated very much with the spirit of the wild west. For anyone interest in the the 1880s, when gunfighters stalked throughout southern Arizona, a visit to Tombstone is a must. The Grand Canyon national park is located in the North of Arizona, it is without a doubt the most visited attraction of the state. A must see for all visitors to the Southwest; which was rated the "Most Beautiful Place in America", is none-other than the enchanted land of Sedona. Navajo National Monument offers a unique insight in the precolumbian cultures of this region. The houses the cliffdwellers made here are truly impressive. Sierra Vista is a cracked out little town south of Tucson by about 70 miles. It's full of weirdos and bizzaro people. A newcome luminary is "BibleMan", aka "Bible-Biker". He's an elderly bum who rides a bicycle covered in buckets scrawled with jesus things. He is frequently spotted infront of the Jack In The Box restaurant on Fry Blvd, barking at passing traffic and carrying a child-sized acoustic guitar. ______Sights Edit This Sunset Crater Sunset Crater Werner Ruckelshausen Grand Canyon National Park Petrified Forest National Park & Wilderness Saguaro National Park & Wilderness Agua Fria National Monument Canyon de Chelly National Monument Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Chiricahua National Monument & Wilderness Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Hohokam Pima National Monument Ironwood Forest National Monument Montezuma Castle National Monument Navajo National Monument Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument & Wilderness Parashant National Monument Pipe Spring National Monument Sonoran Desert National Monument Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Tonto National Monument Tuzigoot National Monument Vermilion Cliffs National Monument Walnut Canyon National Monument Wupatki National Monument Coronado National Memorial Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Lake Mead National Recreation Area Display all or display just: Parks, Gardens and Zoos Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Saguaro National Park & Wilderness Edit This Saguaro National Park & Wilderness type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Chiricahua National Monument & Wilderness Edit This Chiricahua forest framed by Hoodoo's Chiricahua forest framed by Hoodoo's photo by: Mark Jefferson Chiricahua National Monument & Wilderness type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Grand Canyon National Park Edit This Grand Canyon Grand Canyon photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Grand Canyon National Park type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Petrified Forest National Park & Wilderness Edit This Wonders of Nature Wonders of Nature photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Petrified Forest National Park & Wilderness type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Canyon de Chelly National Monument Edit This Canyon de Chelly Canyon de Chelly photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Canyon de Chelly National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Tuzigoot National Monument Edit This Tuzigoot Tuzigoot photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Tuzigoot National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Edit This Glen Canyon Glen Canyon photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Glen Canyon National Recreation Area type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Montezuma Castle National Monument Edit This Montezuma Castle Montezuma Castle photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Montezuma Castle National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Edit This Sunset Crater Sunset Crater photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Wupatki National Monument Edit This Wupatki Wupatki photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Wupatki National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Lake Mead National Recreation Area Edit This Hoover Dam intake towers Hoover Dam intake towers photo by: Mark Jefferson Lake Mead National Recreation Area type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Agua Fria National Monument Edit This Agua Fria National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Edit This Casa Grande Ruins National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Edit This Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Hohokam Pima National Monument Edit This Hohokam Pima National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Ironwood Forest National Monument Edit This Ironwood Forest National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Navajo National Monument Edit This Navajo National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument & Wilderness Edit This Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument & Wilderness type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Parashant National Monument Edit This Parashant National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Pipe Spring National Monument Edit This Pipe Spring National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Sonoran Desert National Monument Edit This Sonoran Desert National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Tonto National Monument Edit This Tonto National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Vermilion Cliffs National Monument Edit This Vermilion Cliffs National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Walnut Canyon National Monument Edit This Walnut Canyon National Monument type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos 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National Monument Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Merrick Butte Merrick Butte Bob McKain Located near Kayenta, Navajo National Monument preserves three of the most-intact cliff dwellings of the Anasazi (Hisatsinom). The monument is high on the Shonto Plateau, overlooking the Tsegi Canyon system in the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. The monument features a visitor center, two short self-guided mesa top trails, a small campground, and picnic area. In the summer, NPS rangers guide visitors on tours of the Keet Seel and Betatakin cliff dwellings. ______Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Running water after El Nino winter rains -- Alamo Canyon, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Running water after El Nino winter rains -- Alamo Canyon, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Jason Barnes Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a biosphere reserve set aside to protect species endemic to the Sonoran Desert in which it resides. Beautifully preserved lands with Organ Pipe, Saguaro, Cholla, and other cacti fill the monument. This is one of the only places where Organ Pipe cacti can be found within the United States -- there are more in the southern Sonoran Desert, in Mexico. Inside the monument travellers can explore the quality vistors center, rumble along scenic dirt roads, day hike along the many trails in the park, or trek for days into the backcountry. Climate in the monument is typical of the Sonoran Desert: hot summers and mild winters, with monsoonal thunderstorms mid-July to mid-September and a calmer winter rainy season. It gets HOT during the summer -- well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit on a typical day. Keep the expected weather in mind and bring plenty of water if you plan on hiking! The monument is located along the Arizona, USA/Sonora,Mexico border 3 hours west of Tucson or 3 hours southwest of Phoenix. To its east lies the Tohono O'otham Nation, and to its northwest the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. On the Mexican side, contiguous with Organ Pipe, lies the Pinacate and Gran Desierto Biosphere reserve. The combination of Cabeza Prieta, Organ Pipe, and Pinacate make this the first international park on the USA/Mexico border. Due to its proximity to Mexico, the park has a heavy Border Patrol presence attempting to interdict the estimated 200,000 undocumented migrants that pass through the park each year (a number that I think must be too high). Due to this traffic the Park Service has closed many of the sightseeing dirt roads as of this writing (2005 February). In particular, Avenida de Dos Republicas, heading east and travelling just north of the border, is closed, as is the huge 5-hour Puerto Blanco loop. Places to stay: There is a campground within the park, and RV parks in Lukeville (aka Gringo Pass) to the south, and in the towns of Why (Why not?) and Ajo to the north. There are also motels in Ajo and Lukeville. You can find more information on the National Park Service website. |
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Canyon Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Elk at South Rim of Grand Canyon Elk at South Rim of Grand Canyon Joseph Hollick Located entirely in northern Arizona, the park encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world, Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site. Expect crowds during the spring, summer, and fall months. During these months reservations for camping and lodging are essential. When visiting the South Rim, be sure to go to Canyon View Information Plaza, there you will find information to help plan your Grand Canyon visit. Consider visiting the North Rim as an alternative. The crowds are smaller and the views are just as spectacular. You will miss the nice new Visitor Center that is on the South Rim, but the Grand Canyon Lodge is a must see. Dining in the dining room is the Lodge is also a great experience. Motels and Hotels fill up quickly around the Grand Canyon, so if travelling by car, get a room early in the day before it is too late. Travelling along the South Rim is a great way to see the Grand Canyon as there are numerous lookouts along the highway to get spectacular views and to see the Colorado River as you drive easterly. _____Getting Around Edit This Make sure you work in a helicopter ride over the canyon. The views are breathtaking and you it gives you a real appreciation for the size and scale of the canyon. The helicopter ride offered endless opportunities for some of the best picture taking you’ll ever do. The Grand Canyon Airport is less than a mile outside of the park entrance in Grand Canyon , AZ. Helicopter ride cost vary depending on how long of a trip, and can range from $60-$200ish. It definitely was well worth the expense. _______Facilities Edit This [Add New] NORTH RIM: There is a small camper store adjacent to the North Rim Campground. Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ______Observation Stations Edit This [Add New] YAVAPAI OBSERVATION STATION, SOUTH RIM Edit This Location - Located 5 miles north of the park's south entrance. (South Rim) Exhibits - Contains temporary exhibits about the fossil record at Grand Canyon. A panorama of the canyon is visible through the building's large windows. Available Facilities - Educational materials about the park and region are sold in the Grand Canyon Association bookstore. Public restrooms located next to the parking lot. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] openings: Open All Year, Open From 04/03/2001 To 05/01/2001 8am to 7pm, Open From 05/02/2001 To 8/15/2001 8am to 8pm CANYON VIEW INFORMATION PLAZA, SOUTH RIM Edit This Location - Canyon View Information Plaza is located at Mather Point. Access is via shuttle bus to Canyon View Information Plaza. Ride either the Village Route bus or the Kaibab Trail Route bus. Closures - Facilities at Canyon View Information Plaza close at 6pm. The outdoor exhibits may be viewed at all hours, however the lights at Canyon View Information Plaza are turned off at 9pm. Special Programs - 10:30am and 3:30pm, daily, "Lure of the Canyon" - What lures people to the Grand Canyon? Make your own connection as you are introduced to Grand Canyon National Park. Program more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] openings: Open All Year 8am to 6pm DESERT VIEW INFORMATION CENTER, SOUTH RIM Edit This Location - Located at the park's east entrance on the South Rim. Available Facilities - Orientation, park information, and books are available. Public restrooms located nearby. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] openings: Open All Year 9am to 7pm NORTH RIM VISITOR CENTER Edit This Location - Adjacent to the parking lot on Bright Angel Peninsula. Closures - The North Rim Visitor Center is open from mid-May to mid-October only. Special Programs - Interpretive programs offered seasonally. Available Facilities - Public restrooms located in back of the building. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] openings: Open From 05/12/01 To 10/15/01 8am to 6pm BACKCOUNTRY INFORMATION CENTER, NORTH RIM Edit This Location - At the North Rim Ranger Station. Closures - The North Rim Backcountry Information Center closes in mid-October when the North Rim visitor facilities and services close for the season. Special Programs - ALL overnight camping below the rim requires a backcountry permit. A fee of $10/permit and $5/person per night is charged. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 520-638-7875, M-F, 1-5pm openings: Open From 05/12/2001 To 10/15/2001 8am-noon, 1-5pm BACKCOUNTRY INFORMATION CENTER, SOUTH RIM Edit This Location - On the South Rim adjacent to Parking Area E, it is also accessible via the Village Route shuttle bus. Special Programs - ALL overnight camping below the rim requires a backcountry permit. A fee of $10/permit and $5/person per night is charged. Available Facilities - The Backcountry Information Center public information phone line is only answered from 1-5pm, Monday - Friday. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 520-638-7875, M-F, 1-5pm openings: Open All Year 8am - noon, 1 - 5pm, everyday __________Museums Edit This [Add Museum] TUSAYAN MUSEUM, SOUTH RIM Edit This Location - The museum is located 3 miles west of Desert View and 22 miles west of the Grand Canyon Village on Desert View Drive. (South Rim) Closures - May be closed during inclement weather. Special Programs - A visit to Tusayan Ruin and Museum will provide a glimpse of Pueblo Indian Life at Grand Canyon some 800 years ago. A self-guiding trail leads through the adjacent 800-year-old ruin. Ranger-led ruin tours are offered daily (see the Guide for times or ask at the museum). Exhibits - Exhibits of Pueblo Indian life at Grand Canyon 800 years ago. Free admisssion more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] openings: Open All Year 9am-5pm KOLB STUDIO, SOUTH RIM Edit This Location - Located in the Village Historic District, at the Bright Angel trailhead. (South Rim) Special Programs - Arts for the Park National Tour and Exhibition, April 11, 2001- June 5, 2001. Arts for the Park National Tour and Exhibition is a national competition created by the National Academy of the Arts in cooperation with the National Park Foundation. Each of the thousand of paintings entered in this annual competition depicts one of over three hundred national parks and monuments as its theme. Of the entries, one hundred are selected to tour the United States. This more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] openings: Open All Year, Open From 04/03/2001 To 05/01/2001 8am to 7pm, Open From 05/02/2001 To 8/15/2001 8am to 8pm |
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L'Arizona è uno stato del sud-ovest degli Stati Uniti (il 48° ad essere ammesso nell'Unione). Si trova a sud e a est del fiume Colorado, e confina con Nuovo Messico, Utah, Nevada, California e Messico, oltre che in minima parte con il Colorado. Le sue città principali sono Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma e Flagstaff. Oltre al Grand Canyon, diverse foreste, parchi e monumenti nazionali, e diverse riserve indiane, si trovano in questo stato. Gli storici non concordano sull'etimologia del nome "Arizona" e la sua associazione alla regione. Tre possibili origini sono:
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