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Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Scenic RoadIt is easy to see why this road has been awarded as one of the Top 5 Scenic Drives in America.
Arizona is a land of striking contrasts, where red-rock deserts, deep canyons, pine forests, and iconic landscapes define the Southwest.
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Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Scenic RoadIt is easy to see why this road has been awarded as one of the Top 5 Scenic Drives in America.
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Horseshoe BendIt is easy to see how this natural wonder has become one of the most iconic landmarks of Arizona.
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Antelope CanyonWith swirls of orange, pink, and red sandstone walls, this canyon is easily one of the most mesmerizing places in the world.
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IntroductionWhen most people picture Arizona, they imagine a desolate desert landscape with miles of nothingness stretching as far as the eye can see.
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Scenic BywaysWith miles of open road winding through red rock canyons and sprawling desert landscapes
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HikingIt's easy to see why Arizona is one of the best places in the country to go hiking.
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Alamo Lake State ParkNestled in the Bill Williams River Valley in Western Arizona, Alamo Lake State Park is Arizona's best-kept secret.

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State ParkFounded by Col. William Boyce Thompson, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden, encompassing 323 acres of the Sonoran Desert.

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Buckskin Mountain State ParkBuckskin Mountain State Park in Parker, Arizona is a picturesque location for all outdoor enthusiasts.
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Apache Trail Historic RoadThis rugged, primarily unpaved road twists and turns through some of Arizona's most rural landscapes.
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Black Hills Back Country BywayThis rugged, primarily unpaved road twists and turns through some of Arizona's most rural landscapes.
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Coronado Trail Scenic BywayWith over 460 winding curves at over 9,383-feet above sea level, this road is definitely not for the faint of heart.
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Devils Bridge TrailHome to one of the most recognizable landmarks in Arizona, this trail is a very popular hike for both locals and tourists.
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Cathedral Rock TrailFor a scenic hike to one of Sedona's most iconic landmarks, spend the morning on this short trail.
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Camelback MountainThis hike is located in the heart of Phoenix Valley and makes for an excellent adventure for those staying in the city.
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Grand Canyon GreenwayAlthough the Grand Canyon is one of the state is biggest attractions, you can still escape the crowds of tourists by cycling along this peaceful trail.
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Arizona Canal PathSnaking through Glendale, Phoenix, and Scottsdale, this cycling trail is one of the longest in Arizona.
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Indian Bend Wash PathRunning through the heart of Scottsdale via the Indian Bend Wash is this 11.8-mile long multi-use trail.
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San Pedro Riparian National Conservation AreaThis riparian ecosystem of almost 57,000 acres sits between the Chihuahuan and Sonoran Deserts, providing a safe habitat for Arizona wildlife.
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Ramsey Canyon PreserveLocated in the Apache Highlands, this park is a tranquil oasis for numerous mammals, birds, and reptiles.
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Patagonia-Sonoita Creek PreserveCovered in a forest of Fremont cottonwood and Gooding willow trees, this lush green habitat is teeming with a wild mix of flora and fauna.
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Bull PenSurrounded by green foliage and jagged rocky cliffs, this swimming hole outside of Camp Verde is a lush slice of paradise where you can cool off from the desert sun.
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Clear Creek ReservoirFor almost 100 years, this 45-acre reservoir has been a prime destination for swimmers, kayakers, and boaters.
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Crescent Moon RanchIn the heart of this popular campground at Red Rock Crossing is the mellow Oak Creek.
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Lake PowellCovering an impressive 161,000-acres, this lake is the largest artificial reservoir in the state and the second-largest reservoir in the entire country.
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Horseshoe BendIt is easy to see how this natural wonder has become one of the most iconic landmarks of Arizona.
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Antelope CanyonWith swirls of orange, pink, and red sandstone walls, this canyon is easily one of the most mesmerizing places in the world.
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Arizona's starkly beautiful Verde Valley was probably a much greener place when the Sinagua people -- ancestors of the Hopi -- built the towering masonry dwelling known as Montezuma's Castle in the side of a cliff around 700 A.D.
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Travel down this scenic road and visit several different cities that left their mark on the history of Arizona.
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Visitors can enjoy peaceful relaxation in the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area.
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Dead Horse Ranch State Park hosts the annual four-day Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival as well as the Verde River Day.
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This family-friendly swimming hole is easily accessible, so it is a great option if you had rather avoid the long treks and hikes that are required with other rivers and creeks.
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The ancestral Sinagua people built this 110-room pueblo on a commanding site: a ridgeline 120 feet above the Verde River floodplain near modern Clarkdale, Arizona.