Arizona & Grand Canyon Destination Specialist

Arizona, a southwestern U.S. state, is best known for the Grand Canyon, the mile-deep chasm carved by the Colorado River. Flagstaff, a ponderosa pine–covered mountain town, is a major gateway to the Grand Canyon. Other natural sites include Saguaro National Park, protecting cactus-filled Sonoran Desert landscape. Southern Arizona is known for its desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona features forests of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees; the Colorado Plateau; mountain ranges (such as the San Francisco Mountains); as well as large, deep canyons, with much more moderate summer temperatures and significant winter snowfalls. There are ski resorts in the areas of Flagstaff, Sunrise, and Tucson. In addition to the internationally known Grand Canyon National Park, which is one of the world's seven natural wonders, there are several national forests, national parks, and national monuments. Of the state's 113,998 square miles, approximately 15% is privately owned. The remaining area is public forest and parkland, state trust land and Native American reservations. There are 24 National Park Service maintained sites in Arizona, including the three national parks of Grand Canyon National Park, Saguaro National Park, and the Petrified Forest National Park. Like other states of the Southwest United States, Arizona is marked by high mountains, the Colorado plateau, and mesas. Despite the state's aridity, 27% of Arizona is forest. Arizona is home to a diverse population. About one-quarter of the state is made up of Indian reservations that serve as the home of 27 federally recognized Native American tribes, including the Navajo Nation, the largest in the state and the United States, with more than 300,000 citizens. The world's largest stand of ponderosa pine trees is in Arizona. Due to its large area and variations in elevation, the state has a wide variety of localized climate conditions. In the lower elevations the climate is primarily desert, with mild winters and extremely hot summers. Typically, from late fall to early spring, the weather is mild, averaging a minimum of 60 °F. November through February are the coldest months, with temperatures typically ranging from 40 to 75 °F, with occasional frosts. About midway through February, the temperatures start to rise, with warm days, and cool, breezy nights. The summer months of June through September bring dry heat from 90 to 120 °F, with occasional high temperatures exceeding 125 °F. Arizona has much to offer in the form of exploration and excursions. Some of the activities found in Arizona are canyons, cliffs, rivers, lakes, forest, valleys, and desert. Some of the excursions you can find in Arizona are snow skiing, horseback riding, white-water rafting, hiking, camping, museums, casinos, Route 66, and visiting the national parks. The cuisine in Arizona is American Indian, Mexican, and cowboy/ranch style. Arizona is also known for its craft beer and wine. Accommodation in Arizona can be found on a Dude Ranch, Camping, hotels, resorts, upscale lodges, historic inns and so much more. Some of our partner hotels in Arizona are Arizona Grand Resort & Spa Phoenix, Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale, Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale Curio Collection by Hilton, Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort Flagstaff, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon, an IHG Hotel, Under Canvas Grand Canyon Williams, and Clear Sky Resorts - Grand Canyon - Unique Sky Domes Williams. Are you dreaming of a vacation to Arizona? I am an Arizona Destination Specialist and would love to help you plan and get ready for the experience of a lifetime. Contact me and start packing those bags, you’re going to Arizona!