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Incredible Natural Destinations in Arizona for Nature Enthusiast

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Arizona is located in the southwestern region of the US and it also forms part of the Western and the Mountain States. Arizona is the sixth largest as well as the fourteenth most populated cities. Phoenix is it's largest and the capital city of Arizona. Arizona is bordered by popular destinations like Utah, Colorado, Nevada, California, Sonora, and Baja California. Arizona is widely notable for its unique topography, from desert type climate, mild winters, deep canyons, ski resorts; Arizona has been blessed with a wealth of amazing destinations. Besides this it is also a recognized city when we talk about contemporary art, culture, its museums are one of the best places to get a glimpse of diversified Arizona. Some of the most unmissable attraction in Arizona is the Monument Valley, Grand Canyon National Park, Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon Village, Horseshoe Bend, Saguaro National park, Desert Botanical Garden, Oak Creek Canyon, Painted Desert, Cathedral Rock, Rim Trail, etc.

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Narrow down your options with the list we have prepared below:

Cathedral Rock

Cathedral Rock is are natural-sandstone formation situated along the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, United States. It is one of the most photographed sights that stretches for almost 2.5 miles and rises up to 4,967 feet. The rocks date back to the Permian Schnebly Hill formation carved as a result of the coastal sand dunes from the ancient Pedregosa Sea. It is often called the Court House Rock and is one of the most attractive formations in Arizona.

The Coconino National Forest

The Coconino National Forest is a U.S. National Forest, 1.856 million acres situated in the north of Arizona. The national forest was originally established in 1898 as –San Francisco Mountains National Forest Reserve. This region is largely dominated by alpine forest, mesas, volcanic peaks, deserts and it is neighbored by Sedona and Flagstaff and other national forests include the Kaibab National Forest, the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, etc. The forest is also home to ten designated wilderness like the Kachina Peaks Wilderness, San Francisco Peaks, etc.

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located along with north-west Arizona. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States which has been named after the 15th site.  It is amongst the Seven Wonders of the World and stretches for almost 1,217,262 acres. These park alone witnesses more than 6 million visitors annually. The Grand Canyon has an extensive tributary canyon and exposed layer of sandy red rocks that dates back from the Precambrian era. The canyon is the result of the incision between the Colorado River and its tributaries. Visitors often opt to go hiking on both the north and south trails.

The Antelope Canyon

The Antelope Canyon is another natural wonder located in Navajo Land, Arizona. This region has two separate canyon sections –the Upper Antelope Canyon and the Lower Antelope Canyon.  This canyon was formed due to the massive erosion taking place due to flooding during monsoon and other sub-aerial processes.

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