Arizona
Arizona is home to the jaw-dropping Grand Canyon, crazy desert wildlife, and very hot summers.
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#1 No one really lived in the town of Window Rock until 1936. It was in 1936 that Window Rock was chosen to be the center of the Navajo Central Agency. Window Rock lies within the St. Michael’s Chapter, atop the Defiance Plateau. It lies right along the Arizona/New Mexico border; in fact, a handful
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#1 Phoenix is the hottest city in Arizona! Some people are surprised to discover that not all of Arizona is as sweltering as Phoenix can be. Climates across the state can vary greatly! For example, the temperature in Flagstaff, which you’ll find in northern Arizona, has never actually reached 100 degrees! Highs in the summer
Cheyenne ReedJun 23, 2016#1 Alamo Lake State Park is tucked away in the Bill Williams River Valley.
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You’ll find it where the Big Sandy River and the Santa Maria Rivers meet.
#2 It was created as a result of the Alamo damn in 1968.
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The purpose of the earthen damn, created by the Army Corps of Engineers, was to control flood waters.
#3 The lake basin does a great job of containing an incredible amount of potentially damaging waters during flood events.
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One record night, the water level in the lake rose an astounding eleven vertical feet.
#4 Water flow was above average in the 1970’s and 1980’s, which has led to an increasingly bigger lake!
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As a result, it’s one of Arizona’s best fishing holes.
#5 Fishing tournaments happen often here!
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Anglers come here knowing they have a great shot at catching channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass.
#6 Fish aside, Lake Alamo State Park is a great place to see wildlife.
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There’s sure to be mule deer, coyotes, foxes, wild burros, waterfowl, and maybe even a bald or golden eagle!
#7 The lake environment showcases a lot of plants as well.
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Against a background of mountainous terrain in the opposite direction of the lake, you’ll see plenty of brush, cacti, and beautiful wildflowers, especially after the nourishing spring rains.
#8 Alamo Lake State Park is also a great place for stargazing!
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The area is an awesome forty miles from the bright lights of city. Each year, they gather up professional and amateur astronomers alike and they hold a star party to observe the night sky and learn about space.
#9 And if stargazing interests you…
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You’ll be excited to hear that overnight camping is an option!
#10 No matter your interests, Alamo Lake State Park is a great place to escape for some rest and relaxation.
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If we’re careful to protect and conserve these beautiful areas of nature, they will continue to be available for us and others to enjoy!
Cheyenne Reed was born and raised in Ohio. She recently relocated to rural Wyoming to try out working at an exclusive guest ranch. She graduated from Kent State University with an English degree, and most enjoys writing about travel. If she has free time, you may run into her anywhere, because she is always itching to explore new places. Her personal motto is, "Any day can be an adventure if you make it one!"
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