Does the sight of a billion twinkling stars leave you breathless? Good news! We’ve compiled a list of the ten best places to stargaze! #1 Kitt Peak National Observatory Home of the largest array of optical and radio telescopes in the world, Kitt Peak National Observatory is just fifty-six miles west-southwest of Tucson. Feeling like

#1 The Grand Canyon reveals 40% of Earths history. The Grand Canyon contains the metamorphic rock Vishnu schist, and layers of sedimentary rock that date back to 1.75 billion years old — that’s nearly half the age of the Earth  (4.5 billion years old)! That means there are tons of fossils and tracks to help us learn

#1 Sedona is what you might call a ~big deal~. Is this field of flowers not unrealistically beautiful? It probably isn’t fair for Sedona to set standards like this. #2 They’re known for their unique red rocks. Can we just pause and appreciate how they glow in the sunlight? #3 There’s as much green as

Petrified Forest National Park is just one among many of the national parks and monuments that Arizona has to offer. It’s undoubtedly one of the coolest! Here’s are some facts you might not know. #1 The Petrified Forest has been a national monument since 1906, but didn’t become a national park until 1962. Encompassing 170

If you haven’t been living under a rock (see what I did there?), there’s a 99% chance that you’re familiar with Arizona’s Monument Valley. It’s one of the most photographed landmarks in the United States! It’s a pretty popular backdrop for western films, but it’s made some other, more unique, appearances, too. Check them out!

#1 The Painted Desert is about 120 miles long by 60 miles wide. That’s 93,500 acres worth of beauty! #2 It took millions of years for nature to create this masterpiece. It’s a product of not only shifts in the earths crust due to volcanoes and earthquakes but also the appearance and disappearance of fresh waters

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Supai, Arizona. When you’re a village of only about 200 people, tucked away in a southwestern branch of the Grand Canyon, it makes sense that you might not make the nightly news much. Good thing we’re here to teach you all of the interesting facts you never knew

#1 The Superstition Mountains are located east of the Phoenix area. They are anchored by ( you guessed it!) the large Superstition Mountain itself. #2 The mountain range is mostly inside the Superstition Wilderness Area. The whole area has been federally designated. #3 Weaver’s Needle is a landmark that people are pretty familiar with. It’s

#1 Heres’s a typical Arizona Sunset: Can someone please tell us what the big deal is here? #2 This time the sun is in Monument Valley. Because, honestly. All we’re seeing is a bunch of big rocks.  #3 How about one more of Monument Valley? STILL. JUST. ROCKS. #4 Here’s a sunset behind some cacti.

#1 Gila Monsters are the only type of venomous lizard native to the United States. Not only that, but they are actually one of only two venomous species on the the whole North American continent. The other venomous close relative is the Mexican beaded lizard. The gila monster can be found all across the southwestern states and

Anyone who lives in Arizona or has ever visited knows that the heat here is nothing to mess around with. When summer is stretching on, temperatures are topping 100 degrees, and you feel like you might melt if you don’t get cool, try out these tips to get you through! Make sure your house is

All over the continental U.S. you can find bizarre, dumb, and simply outlandish laws in any state if you take the time to look. As it turns out, Hawaii, one of only two detached states, is no exception. Here are 10 strange laws to keep in mind if you’re ever visiting the Aloha State. #1 Billboards

#1 Would you believe us if we told you this castle was built by a dentist? As strange as it sounds, it’s true! Clearly, Dr. Mort Copenhaver wasn’t your average run-of-the-mill dentist, though. Ever since seeing a castle in a movie as a child, he became fascinated with the idea of living in one himself.

When the sweltering, summer heat in Arizona is at it’s worst, the crowded pool down the street just isn’t going to cut it. Check out these awesome swimming holes instead if you’re looking for a gorgeous place to cool down! #1 Bull Pen The Bull Pen swimming hole is located about fifteen miles east of Camp

#1 The term haboob comes from the arabic word “habb,” meaning wind. If you aren’t from Arizona, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of haboobs before. No worries, though! You’re about to learn everything you need to know. A haboob is an intense dust storm that is carried on an atmospheric gravity current. When