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START HERE to explore Arizona Wonders

Arizona is full of exciting adventures. Ready to begin exploring? Scroll down and click around for tips on the most spectacular experiences in the Grand Canyon State.

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Cool Springs Station worth going out of the way for

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What is travertine?

Travertine is a popular high-quality floor covering in Arizona. It forms near mineral springs from highly mineral-rich water, resulting in visible deposits in places like Havasu Creek and Fossil Creek. While it’s commonly used for flooring, its pure form can be seen by hiking along Arizona’s mineral-rich streams.

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Introduction to the vortexes of Sedona and where to find them

Sedona has long been known as a unique placed steeped in mystery. One such mind-boggling phenomena is that of vortexes – spots on the globe where high concentrations of energy spiral toward or away from the earth’s core.

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Superstition Mountains cougar shadow appears only a few days a year

A few days each year, for just a few minutes, a shadow on the Superstition Mountains east of Apache Junction, depicts what appears to be a cougar chasing its prey. Find out when and where to view this amazing Arizona wonder in this post, with a clickable map to take you there.