Getting There
Phoenix is the largest city in the Southwest, and it's your best entry to Arizona by air. Tucson and Flagstaff have small airports, but they are each only a two-hour drive from Phoenix.
Grand Canyon
Lying in the state's northwest quadrant, Grand Canyon National Park is the centerpiece of Arizona's natural attractions. Get there by car or bus from Flagstaff or Grand Canyon National Airport.
Deserts
See Arizona's patchwork of desert ecosystems. There's the Sonoran Desert in its southwest, the Mojave in its west, the Painted in its northeast and the Chihuahuan in its extreme southeastern corner.
Red Rocks
The spiritual town of Sedona, just South of Flagstaff, offers fine food, art and spas. Go hiking or mountain biking in its spectacular red rock landscape.
Native Places
Native Americans have lived in these forbidding landscapes for some 12,000 years. View ancient Anasazi cliff dwellings at Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
Article Written By Kelly Aspen
Kelly Aspen's writing focuses on natural places, cultural sites and wildlife. She has nine years of experience as an editor and writer for magazines, books and websites, including Trails.com, Travels.com and Weekendnotes.com. She attended Vassar College and now lives in the mountains of Colorado.
