Arizona
Arizona is home to the jaw-dropping Grand Canyon, crazy desert wildlife, and very hot summers.
#1 The town of Canyon Diablo sprang up in 1882. It seems that the town may have been doomed from the start since it’s name literally translates to “Devil’s Canyon.” Regardless of its implications, the name came as a nod to the actual Canyon Diablo just nearby. At this point in history, the United States
Cheyenne ReedJul 25, 2016
There’s no denying the summer month’s in Arizona can be quite harsh. With temperatures reaching as high as 125° Fahrenheit, many search for different ways to beat the heat. Water parks are a widely popular destination as they offer all sorts of fun amenities for the whole family. Here are 5 of the best water parks
Aleksandr HeitJun 23, 2016
#1 Chiricahua National Monument is one of the hidden gems of the national park and monument system! Unlike the Grand Canyon National Park, which sees more than five million visitors each year, Chiricahua National Monument sees less than 60, 000 visitors a year. On average, less than a few hundred visitors a day pass through
Cheyenne ReedJun 16, 2016
#1 Picacho Peak State Park provides a stunning view if you’re driving along I-10. Scenic Sunday drive, here we come. #2 It’s impossible to not be impressed by the 1,500 foot peak. The closer you get, the bigger it seems. #3 People have been using the eye-catching peak as a landmark since prehistoric times! People
Cheyenne ReedMay 12, 2016
#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
Cheyenne ReedApr 11, 2016
#1 Here’s Buffalo Park near Flagstaff. [image removed] It looks rather barren, don’t you think? #2 This one is from Bartlett Lake, near Phoenix. Apparently this yellow stuff is called Brittlebush. #3 This shot is from Orange Pipe National Monument in Ajo. Orange Pipe Cactus? You’ve got to be making this stuff up. #4 This
Cheyenne ReedApr 13, 2016
#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
Cheyenne ReedApr 11, 2016
All of the other states might be content to blend in, but Arizona definitely has no chill. Here are 10 knock-your-socks-off pictures of beautiful Arizona, ya know, just doing its thing. #1 No other state can hold a candle to Arizona’s brilliant sunshine. Tell me where else you’ve seen sunshine like that. I dare you!
Cheyenne ReedApr 8, 2016
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!
Cheyenne ReedApr 7, 2016
#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.
Cheyenne ReedApr 6, 2016
#1. Phoenix More than 4 million people call Arizona’s capitol city their home. Phoenix has an zoo with 1,200 animals, a science center, and a museum dedicated to Native American culture. And, of course, more golf courses and nightclubs than you can count. All set against the stunning backdrop of Camelback Mountain and South Mountain
Cheyenne ReedApr 5, 2016
#1 Check out Monument Valley! It must be sweltering out there. #2 And here are Sedona’s famous red rocks. They’re looking pretty ~dry~. #3 In fact, Sedona looks toasty warm. Feel like breaking out your bathing suit yet? #4 Nothing grows in the desert anyway, right? We all know that the sun constantly bakes everything…
Cheyenne ReedApr 4, 2016
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
Cheyenne ReedApr 1, 2016
