Arizona is a unique land of adventure. Filled with history from the Wild West, native American culture, Indian ruins, state parks and a variety of other things to do. Arizona is a place you can spend a short vacation or a long vacation both as a couple or a family! These tips will allow you to get the most out of your travel time through this great state.
• The Grand Canyon – Be sure to visit the Grand Canyon early in the morning for the sunrise or in the evening when the sun is beginning to set. Absolutely breathtaking!! The shadows dancing across the canyon and the changing colors are an unforgettable experience.
• Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon – Once you leave the Flagstaff area, drive south on 89A down through Oak Creek Canyon. The canyon drive beside the meandering Oak Creek is an experience in nature. At the bottom of the canyon, the road opens up into the red rock mountains of the tourist town of Sedona. Jeep rides, horseback rides, swimming, hiking and exploring the canyons, visiting the many art galleries, shopping for Indian jewelry, fishing, camping and picnicking are just a few of the activities that are available in Sedona.
• In southern Arizona, Tucson is another place you won’t want to miss. Museums, canyons to explore, the zoo, horseback riding, an early Catholic mission and theatrical works are just a sample of things you can see and do. Tons of culture can be found here for everyone! Also, You won’t want to miss the Old Tucson Studios! You’ll find the Studios about 25 minutes west of downtown Tucson. Many of the old western movies were filmed here, and visitors can experience what the Old West was really like. Step back in time, and experience life in a town on the western frontier. Steven (our son) loves all the Cops/Robbers, Cowboys/Indians style movies, so he had a blast walking around here!! He reminded me of a young Duke. ;)
Regardless of your interests, Arizona has things the your entire family will enjoy. It’s a place where history comes alive, where one can experience the different ecosystems and where cuisine from the various cultures can be tried. Travel to Arizona is something you will never
forget.
***I would also like to make a special note of something that I came across on our travels. As you know by now I am big on traveling responsibly, green initiatives, and being eco-friendly. As we were walking about Tucson, I grabbed a local newspaper just to leaf through and see if there were any local music venues or special attractions while we were in town. This is when I came across an article about the U.S. Green Building Councilworking on an LEED projects locally in Arizona. This was something I had never heard of before but I think this is absolutely incredible organization! If you have some time to look into their website I encourage you to do so. The organization is all about working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Here is just one local project of many they are working on.
Be Friendly....Eco-Friendly!
-Cliff and Tiff
