With a new year coming up, now is a good time to reflect on our lives and everything that encompasses it. I think it is also the perfect opportunity to think about the people and things we love, especially when it comes to Arizona. Here are a few things we just cannot get enough of.
- Enjoying the scenery.
Tyler Sichelski/Flickr Even in the grimy center of Phoenix, we can still see nature peeking at from behind the freeway walls and stop signs. When I walk my dog at sunset, South Mountain stands a strong purple against a pink/orange/blue sky and I’m easily reminded of the nature that surrounds me.
- And the wide open spaces.
Gayle Nicholson/Flickr When I travel, there are few things I miss more than how visually open Arizona is.
- But especially enjoying those previous two things in person through camping, hiking, biking, boating.
Jason Corneveaux/Flickr The fact that we can enjoy nearly all of it year-round? Even better.
- Sunrises and sunsets.
Mark Smith/Flickr Find me one person who doesn’t admit to a beautiful sky when the sun sits at the horizon.
- Monsoon season.
US Forest Service, Coconino National Forest/Flickr I remember them being more intense when I was younger but there’s nothing quite like the build up of the wet season.
- Also, whenever snow graces our state, even in the least likely places.
mark byzewski/Flickr We don’t get as much as other places, but it sure makes Arizona look amazing when it does snow.
- Just the climate diversity in general.
Bureau of Land Management/Flickr Except for the extreme triple-digit temperatures in certain areas of the state, Arizona’s weather is absolutely perfect. And even with those crazy temperatures, we can always retreat to cooler temps either indoors or in the northern parts of the state.
- The local cuisines.
Liz/Flickr Since Arizona is traditionally a blend of Indigenous, Mexican, and American cultures, you’re bound to come across some foods you love. But, hey, some of the newer foods showing up are pretty good, too.
- Our lovely small towns.
Deanna Keahey/Flickr We have a lot of small towns (and some REALLY small towns), which are great for mini retreats or as places to live.
- The fact that we don’t abide by Daylight Savings Time.
Will/Flickr With all that sunshine and extra hour of sleep every fall and winter, I think we’re much better off than the rest of the country.
Is there anything else about Arizona that makes your heart go aflutter? Share your favorite thing about our state in the comments section below.
Tyler Sichelski/Flickr
Even in the grimy center of Phoenix, we can still see nature peeking at from behind the freeway walls and stop signs. When I walk my dog at sunset, South Mountain stands a strong purple against a pink/orange/blue sky and I’m easily reminded of the nature that surrounds me.
Gayle Nicholson/Flickr
When I travel, there are few things I miss more than how visually open Arizona is.
Jason Corneveaux/Flickr
The fact that we can enjoy nearly all of it year-round? Even better.
Mark Smith/Flickr
Find me one person who doesn’t admit to a beautiful sky when the sun sits at the horizon.
US Forest Service, Coconino National Forest/Flickr
I remember them being more intense when I was younger but there’s nothing quite like the build up of the wet season.
mark byzewski/Flickr
We don’t get as much as other places, but it sure makes Arizona look amazing when it does snow.
Bureau of Land Management/Flickr
Except for the extreme triple-digit temperatures in certain areas of the state, Arizona’s weather is absolutely perfect. And even with those crazy temperatures, we can always retreat to cooler temps either indoors or in the northern parts of the state.
Liz/Flickr
Since Arizona is traditionally a blend of Indigenous, Mexican, and American cultures, you’re bound to come across some foods you love. But, hey, some of the newer foods showing up are pretty good, too.
Deanna Keahey/Flickr
We have a lot of small towns (and some REALLY small towns), which are great for mini retreats or as places to live.
Will/Flickr
With all that sunshine and extra hour of sleep every fall and winter, I think we’re much better off than the rest of the country.
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