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The Grand Canyon
is the most famous natural attraction in the
United States and possibly in the world. The
first sight of the canyon will never fail to
impress visitors.
At any viewpoint along the South
Rim you can get a true appreciation
of the canyon's enormous size. There are many
overlooks and hiking trails, but a hike down
into the depth of the canyon is the greatest
adventure. The North
Rim of the canyon is much more remote
and not accessible in the winter months because
of the snow. The views are just as magnificent
from either side of the canyon.
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| The Petrified Forest,
less than an hours' drive Southeast of Holbrook,
features stone log fragments scattered over a
rather remote section of the Arizona desert. These
petrified logs are extremely beautiful as they
display unexpectedly bright colors. |
| Painted
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| The Painted Desert,
located just Northeast of Holbrook,
is well worth a visit. The late afternoon sunlight
mixed with the dark skies produce an unusual lighting
that is responsible for the unique view of the
desert landscape. |
| Meteor
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| Over 50,000 years
ago, a huge iron-nickel meteorite, came crashing
out of the sky at about 40,000 miles per hour,
striking the rocky plain of Northern Arizona.
It landed with an explosive force greater than
20 million tons of TNT. |
| Montezuma's
Castle |
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| Montezuma Castle
is one of the oldest, best preserved ancient cliff
dwellings found in the Southwest. It is a spectacular
5-story structure built into the side of a white
stone cliff about 70 feet above the ground. |
| Oak
Creek Canyon / Slide Rock |
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| One of Oak Creek
Canyon's most colorful and popular attractions
is found at Slide Rock
State Park. Every summer thousands
of visitors find relief from the heat in the cool
waters of Slide Rock. This is a natural water
slide amidst the beautiful red rocks that form
the bottom and the walls of the canyon. |
| Lake Powell |
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| The Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area stretches from Lees Ferry in Arizona
to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah. A variety
of tours are available to help you experience
the Lake Powell area to the fullest. You will
find a variety of boat tours, rafting adventures,
and opportunity to join a fishing tournament.
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| Canyon
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| Much of the northeast
corner of Arizona is barren and not particularly
scenic with the exception of Canyon de Chelly
National Monument. Located on the Navajo
Indian Reservation in the Northeast
corner of the state, this canyon displays sheer
walls rising up to 1000 feet with many scenic
overlooks, several well-preserved Indian ruins
and an insight into the present day life of the
Navajo Indians who still inhabit the area. |
| Arizona SnowBowl |
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| In the San Francisco
Peaks north of Flagstaff
is Snowbowl, a popular winter destination that
affords visitors the opportunity to enjoy snow
skiing and snow boarding. When there is no snow
on the ground, there are plenty of hiking and
biking trails. Visit Snowbowl for a breath of
fresh mountain air. |
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to help you plan a memorable vacation to one of the
world's seven wonders. Find out about hotels, attractions,
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