The United States happens to exist on one stunning piece of land. Perhaps I’m biased, but it is my personal opinion that Arizona makes this place appear even more beautiful, thanks to our diverse and colorful landscapes. Check out some of the places in Arizona that make this country a beautiful one:
- Antelope Canyon
Mike Cilliers/Flickr A smooth, sandstone slot canyon in a stunning color palette? I can think of few better ways to start off this list.
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Marina & Enrique/Flickr Located on the Navajo Nation in Chinle, this canyon is home to families, history, and a beautiful addition to our national parks.
- Chiricahua National Monument
Denny Armstrong/Flickr The hoodoos and other rock formations here are an incredible find, and one you probably won’t soon forget.
- Fossil Creek
Alan English CPA/Flickr People flock here every summer just to see the waterfall—and what a sight it is.
- Grand Canyon
Bradley Weber/Flickr There’s a reason we’re called the Grand Canyon state. A visit here is an absolute must.
- Kartchner Caverns
Wikimedia Commons Arizona’s beauty isn’t limited to what you will find above ground. Even our caves offer some beautiful views.
- Havasu Falls
Todd Wiggins/Flickr Located within the Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls is an amazing oasis for both visitors and residents alike.
- Lockett Meadow
Michael Wilson/Flickr Located near the base of the San Francisco Peaks, Lockett Meadow is a popular spot for watching seasonal changes and shows that Arizona isn’t limited to desert views.
- Mogollon Rim
USDA Forest Service, Coconino National Forest/Flickr Despite looking like a squiggly line on maps, Mogollon Rim has both beautiful views and some of Arizona’s forests.
- Monument Valley
Fred Moore/Flickr An iconic view of the Southwest, Monument Valley is another example of our unique landscapes.
- Oak Creek
David Leicken/Flickr Oak Creek is a beautiful spot within the Verde Valley year-round and is a great oasis during the summer months.
- Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Rich Luhr/Flickr If you’ve ever wanted to see where these unique cacti grow naturally en masse, then you should plan a visit to this park along the Arizona-Mexico border.
- Petrified Forest National Park
James Marvin Phelps/Flickr One of the major attractions along old Route 66, Petrified Forest has a stunning array of landscapes and fossils.
- Red Rock State Park
Don Graham/Flickr This place is part of the reasons Sedona is so popular and just one of the prime places to see our red landscapes.
- Saguaro National Park
Joe Parks/Flickr Established to preserve its namesake cactus, Saguaro National Park is also just one of the many areas to witness just how beautiful the desert can be.
- Superstition Mountains
Alan English CPA/Flickr Rugged and potentially dangerous, the Superstitions are the epitome of desert wilderness.
- Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Stefan Mendelsohn/Flickr The last example of red rocks on our list, Vermilion Cliffs is also home to the Wave and some beautiful rock formations.
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Mike Cilliers/Flickr
A smooth, sandstone slot canyon in a stunning color palette? I can think of few better ways to start off this list.
Marina & Enrique/Flickr
Located on the Navajo Nation in Chinle, this canyon is home to families, history, and a beautiful addition to our national parks.
Denny Armstrong/Flickr
The hoodoos and other rock formations here are an incredible find, and one you probably won’t soon forget.
Alan English CPA/Flickr
People flock here every summer just to see the waterfall—and what a sight it is.
Bradley Weber/Flickr
There’s a reason we’re called the Grand Canyon state. A visit here is an absolute must.
Wikimedia Commons
Arizona’s beauty isn’t limited to what you will find above ground. Even our caves offer some beautiful views.
Todd Wiggins/Flickr
Located within the Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls is an amazing oasis for both visitors and residents alike.
Michael Wilson/Flickr
Located near the base of the San Francisco Peaks, Lockett Meadow is a popular spot for watching seasonal changes and shows that Arizona isn’t limited to desert views.
USDA Forest Service, Coconino National Forest/Flickr
Despite looking like a squiggly line on maps, Mogollon Rim has both beautiful views and some of Arizona’s forests.
Fred Moore/Flickr
An iconic view of the Southwest, Monument Valley is another example of our unique landscapes.
David Leicken/Flickr
Oak Creek is a beautiful spot within the Verde Valley year-round and is a great oasis during the summer months.
Rich Luhr/Flickr
If you’ve ever wanted to see where these unique cacti grow naturally en masse, then you should plan a visit to this park along the Arizona-Mexico border.
James Marvin Phelps/Flickr
One of the major attractions along old Route 66, Petrified Forest has a stunning array of landscapes and fossils.
Don Graham/Flickr
This place is part of the reasons Sedona is so popular and just one of the prime places to see our red landscapes.
Joe Parks/Flickr
Established to preserve its namesake cactus, Saguaro National Park is also just one of the many areas to witness just how beautiful the desert can be.
Rugged and potentially dangerous, the Superstitions are the epitome of desert wilderness.
Stefan Mendelsohn/Flickr
The last example of red rocks on our list, Vermilion Cliffs is also home to the Wave and some beautiful rock formations.
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