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- Country: United States
- Region: Southwestern U.S.
- Capital: Phoenix
- Largest city: Phoenix
- Governor: Janet Napolitano
- Admission to union: 1912
- Language spoken: English, Spanish, Navajo
- State population: 6.31 million (2007 est.)Phoenix Business Journal: Economic panel cites population growth...(August 15, 2007)
- Time zone: MST
- Believed to have the tallest fountain in the world50states.com: Arizona Facts and Trivia
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Arizona is situated in the southwest United States and is the country's sixth largest state. Located in Arizona is the Grand Canyon and the Barringer Meteorite Crater. The state is home to over 30 state and historical parks; most are open to the public for camping and recreational purposes.
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Outdoor Recreation
Because of Arizona's "fantastic" year-round weather and many parks and recreation areas, there are a variety of outdoor activities available. There are "endless places" to go swimming, biking, hiking and water sports.Arizona Office of Tourism: Outdoor RecreationThere are even winter activities, such as cross-country skiing on the trails of Sunrise Park Resort, Snowshoeing on the "powdery snow" of the "San Francisco Peaks" or downhill skiing the "Arizona Snowbowl."Arizona Office of Tourism: On the Snow
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Arizona Outdoors Questions
I need a list of collages that hold their graduation ceremonies outdoors and if they use their football field or not. 1 AnswerHarvard University holds Commencement in Tercentenary Theater in Harvard Yard (an outdoor area) http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/Harvard%20Commen... read more
I would like to start planting my own herbs and veggies. In Arizona what would be the best potting soil and additives and types of plants? 2 AnswersYour best bet is going to be the system with several decades of a good track record, engineer-designed (rather than tradition-designed), where you mix your own ... read more
Do you think the Arizona Cardinals could return to be in the NFL Superbowl next season and next time win? 3 AnswersIt depends on wether or not Kurt Warner can have as good of a season as he did last year with Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. I personally don't think they ... read more




