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Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal is an essential companion for people seeking unforgettable experiences and hidden gems in the Grand Canyon State
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About Arizona
Once known as the Arizona Territory, Arizona became the 48th of the United States in 1912. Only Alaska and Hawaii earned statehood afterward. But check this out: Evidence at ruins sites suggest that the region was inhabited as early as 500 BC.
Arizona quick facts:
- 6 national forests
- 20 national parks and monuments
- Ranks 4th of 50 states in public land acreage
- 35-plus million acres of public lands
- 35 state parks covering more than 64,000 acres
This is Arizona!
Wide open spaces
With over 114,000 square miles of land between its borders, you could fit the state of Indiana into Arizona three times and still have room to squeeze in Delaware and Rhode Island.
Refreshing waters
Much of Arizona receives only ten inches or less of rain per year, yet it’s incredibly blessed with GORGE-ous rivers and lakes that rarely freeze over.
Rugged landscape
The tall, stately Saguaro cactus is an Arizona icon. Did you know the plant is about 70 years old before its first “arm” emerges? Sure, there’s an expansive desert landscape here, but so is the largest forest of Ponderosa Pine trees in the world.
What do you want to do on your Arizona adventure?
Like maps? Me too. That’s why I plotted these awesome places on this map for easy reference:
More tips to help you prepare for your Arizona adventure:
- Escape the ordinary in the Grand Canyon State with these Extreme Arizona adventures
- Here’s your 2024 full moon planning calendar for Arizona
- Check out this epic sunset I captured in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve
- National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2024 at Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and more
- Put these top-rated adventure tours on your Arizona Bucket List
Ready to get going? Check out these resources to help you get ready for your Arizona adventure.