Arizona’s White Mountain Apache Cultural Center & Museum is single monument that reflects the historic resiliency of Arizona by bringing the jot to celebrate the art and its culture. The cultural center of this monument has always brought up some great folk musical events and great theatre works just to reflect their great history of [...]
Archive | August, 2008
Abineau Trail And Bear Jaw Trail
Hiking trail from Abineau Trail to the Bear Jaw Trail is at the higest peak of the North Slope which is San Francisco Peaks. With a length of approximately 6 miles or 10 kms with an elevation of 1900 feet the hikers find it very difficult and equally interesting. That’s why it has been flagged [...]
Lake Powell In Arizona
Yet another splendid destination is Lake Powell in Arizona. One can explore the enchanting world of Arizona and Lake Powell in an exquisite house boat .The view of this breathtaking landscape makes everyone go speechless. It is more than 400 feet deep, 186 miles long and approximately 2000 miles of shoreline. The dumbstruck sight is [...]
Grand Canyon In Arizona
The Grand Canyon attracts many tourists every year. It is a place of geographical interest. Largely a part of the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States of America, the Grand Canyon is steep-sided gorge carved by river Colorado, in the US state of Arizona & parts of Nevada. A 2008 research result suggests [...]
THE MONTEZUMA CASTLE
The Montezuma Castle is one of the ancient dwellings of north central Arizona. Built in a limestone cliff & seventy feet above the ground, this national movement castle is a five-storey structure with twenty rooms. Research shows that it belonged to the Sinagua Indian peoples, who occupied that area between the twelfth & fourteenth centuries. [...]
Sports In Arizona
Various kinds of sports are popular in Arizona. This state has its professional football team, softball, ice hockey, baseball, basketball, arena football & lacrosse. There are numerous golf courses & Arizona holds many PGA tournaments. The Phoenix Open, more popularly known as the FBR Open is held here. The density of many colleges & universities [...]
History of Arizona
The etymology of the name ‘Arizona’ invites arguments. Although some scholars believe that etymological root of the name can be traced back to the Spanish phrase ‘arida zona’, meaning ‘dry region’. The original inhabitants of this state are known Sobaipuri. While searching for Cibola, the Spanish explorer Coronado discovered Arizona. In 1821, the present Arizona [...]
Colorado City, Arizona
Located in the Mohave County of Arizona, the town Colorado City is also known as ‘Short Creek’. The members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints founded this town in 1913. The members of this sect practiced polygamy & it was until July 1953 that this practice was stopped by troops [...]
Places of Interest in Arizona
The capital city, Phoenix, located in the Maricopa County, is undoubtedly the most important city of Arizona. Other cities of importance are Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Sun City West, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, El Mirage & so on & so forth. The second largest city, Tucson, is located in the Pima County in the [...]
Different Types of Drinks in Arizona
The drinks of Arizona have many fans worldwide. Hollywood actor Jennifer Lopez & Lindsay Lohan are big fans of it. The green tea, ginseng & fruit juices make fantastic tasting drinks. They are very good for health as well. Another new flavor to be added to the list of Arizona health drinks is the Pomegranate [...]
