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
Council
working 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
