Horseshoe Bend is a popular tourist destination located in Coconino County, Arizona, USA. It is a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River that is approximately 1,000 feet deep and 270 degrees in shape. The viewpoint overlooks the bend and offers stunning views of the surrounding canyon and river.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a stunning natural and cultural preserve located in Chinle, northeastern Arizona. It is located within the Navajo Nation, encompassing a vast and picturesque canyon system. The monument covers 83,840 acres (131 sq mi; 339 km2) and encompasses the floors and rims of the three major canyons: de Chelly, del Muerto, and Monument.
Walnut Canyon National Monument is a historic site located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The monument preserves ancient cliff dwellings and artifacts of the Sinagua people who lived in the area more than 800 years ago.
Coconino National Forest is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and covers more than 1.8 million acres of land. The forest is known for its diverse landscapes, including the red rocks of Sedona, the San Francisco Peaks, and the Mogollon Rim.
Jerome State Historic Park is a state park of Arizona, USA. Featuring the Douglas Mansion, built in 1916 by a family of influential mining entrepreneurs in Jerome, Arizona, a mining region in the northeast of the Black Hills, east Yavapai County.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a transparent horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge and tourist attraction in Arizona. It is near the Colorado River on the edge of a side canyon in the Grand Canyon West area of the main canyon.
Oak Creek Canyon is a river gorge located along the Mogollon Rim in northern Arizona between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. The canyon is often described as a smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon because of its scenic beauty.
Slide Rock State Park is a popular outdoor recreation area located in Oak Creek Canyon, just north of Sedona, Arizona. The Park is situated approximately 7 miles north of Sedona, Arizona, in Oak Creek Canyon. It is nestled in a beautiful canyon setting, surrounded by red rock formations and lush vegetation.
Lowell Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Flagstaff, Arizona. It was founded in 1894 by astronomer Percival Lowell, who dedicated the observatory to the study of the Solar System, particularly the study of Mars.
Kitt Peak National Observatory is a renowned astronomical observatory located on Kitt Peak, approximately 56 miles (90 kilometers) southwest of Tucson, Arizona. It is operated by the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) and provides a platform for cutting-edge research, public outreach, and educational programs.
Wupatki National Monument is a protected area located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Arizona, near Flagstaff. It was established in 1924 to preserve archaeological sites and ruins left by the Sinagua people, who lived in the area from about 500 AD to 1425 AD. The monument encompasses over 35,000 acres and includes numerous pueblos and other structures, as well as a variety of other archaeological features.
Red Rock State Park is a beautiful nature reserve located in Sedona, Arizona. The Park is situated approximately 5 miles west of Sedona, Arizona. It covers an area of 286 acres and is nestled in the scenic Red Rock Country, known for its stunning red rock formations.
The Heard is an institution that successfully combines the stories of American Indian people from a personal perspective with the beauty of art. Since its founding by Dwight and Maie Heard in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, its educational programming and its festivals.
The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located near the Arizona-Utah border. It is on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, on the Colorado Plateau.
Havasu Falls is a picturesque waterfall located in Supai, Arizona, USA. The falls are located within the Havasupai Indian Reservation and are part of the Grand Canyon National Park. The falls are accessible via a 10-mile hike from the trailhead located at Hualapai Hilltop. It is within Havasupai tribal lands.
Phoenix is the capital and largest city of the state of Arizona in the United States. It is located in the central part of the state and is surrounded by desert landscapes and mountain ranges. Phoenix is known for its warm and sunny climate, which makes it a popular destination for outdoor activities and winter vacations. Phoenix’s 2019 population was at 1,680,992.
Bell Rock is a popular tourist attraction just north of the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, south of Sedona in Yavapai County. Its summit elevation is 4,919 feet, It is just west of Courthouse Butte.
Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural arch in Arizona, USA, that is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The area surrounding the bridge has been made into a state park called Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, which is located off State Route 87, just 10 miles (16 km) north of Payson.
