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.

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 Recreation

There 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

1. Bird: Cactus Wren
2. Flower: Saguaro Blossom
3. Tree: Palo Verde
4. Animal: Ringtail Cat
5. Nickname: The Grand Canyon State
6. Gem: Turquoise

If planning a trip to Arizona, see the vacation pages on Phoenix and the Grand Canyon.