From the Grand Canyon to Tucson, Arizona’s storied past reaches back thousands of years, and you will enjoy its tall mountain ranges, swift rivers, grasslands, sand dunes, and cactus forests.

Experience the many tales of Tombstone, buried treasure at Flagstaff, and dozens of ghost towns, of this hauntingly beautiful state, by taking a virtual tour through Arizona.

One-quarter of the land is occupied by Indian reservations,  where traditional life continues largely unaffected by mainstream US culture. There are also many ruins from the Anasazi period around the 12th  century, preserved as National Monuments. Be sure to visit Montezuma Castle, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki.

Recreation abounds in Arizona, from its famous golf courses to water sports at Lake Havasu to its beautiful views of the Grand Canyon.

Enjoy your travels in Arizona, and welcome to the Grand Canyon State.

Kathy R. Alexander
Editor/Founder, Legends of America

A cow skull sits in the ghost town of Ruby, Arizona, by Kathy Alexander.

The 13 rays of red and gold on the top half of the flag represent both the 13 original colonies of the Union and the rays of the Western setting sun. Red and gold were also the colors carried by Coronado’s Spanish expedition searching for the Seven Cities of Cibola in 1540. The bottom half of the flag has the same Liberty blue as the United States flag. Since Arizona was the largest producer of copper in the nation, a copper star was placed in the flag’s center.

Gunfight recreation in Oatman.

Yuma Territorial Prison by Kathy Alexander.

The Hopi House in Grand Canyon, Arizona by the National Park Service.

Tombstone, Arizona – Allen Street in the early morning by Kathy Alexander.