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RV Lifestyle - 100 Best Things to Do in Arizona 9/20

Arizona is the 48th state in USA, having achieved statehood on February 14th, 1912. The state of Arizona is known for the desert climate, meaning hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona has mountains, and forests, as well as deep canyons and ski resorts. Apart from the Grand Canyon, there are numerous national forests and parks, many of them with monuments to see.

One quarter of the state is Indian reservation land, housing the 27 tribes of Native Americans. The largest tribe is the Navajo Nation, with a citizenship of over 300,000 people.

The population of Arizona boomed after the introduction of refrigeration soon after WWII, and it is now the sixth largest state in area.

Many people believe that the name comes from a Basque word meaning ‘place of oaks’, while the Papago Tribe translates it as ‘place of the little spring’. Whichever translation you adopt, the state will amaze you with some of the sights and places of interest to explore.

 

41. Lake Pleasant

You will find this dam 35 miles from Phoenix. It is a water lovers’ paradise! There are 116 miles of shoreline. The average depth of the water is 70 feet, although it is deeper at the dam.
You can rent houseboats, or bring your own canoe. Jet Ski is very popular, as is kayaking. Bring a barbeque and picnic on the shores.
You may be lucky and spot a nesting Bald Eagle or an Arizona Bobcat.
This is regarded as a family resort and safety is strictly reinforced.
Plan to spend a day here.

 

42. Grand Canyon Skywalk

This is something for those who have a good head for heights! It is a glass horseshoe shaped bridge which allows you to walk out over the canyon. You will be at an elevation of 500 feet above the floor of the canyon. The views will be the most spectacular, with the colors changing throughout the day.
The skywalk is just east of Meadview, with Kingman also being close by, if you wanted to stay the night in the vicinity.
It will not take you long to visit this, although it does get very popular in the summer months so be prepared to wait in line, although the view will be worth it.

 

43. Lake Powell

Over 2 million people visit this lake every year. It is situated on the reservoir between Arizona and Utah.
Boat hire is available, as are jet skis and kayaks. In the vicinity there are some scuba diving schools which make use of the lake. If you plan to scuba dive there, you must make sure to have all your certifications with you.
There are plenty of barbeque and picnic spots on the shoreline, and places where you can buy food and refreshments.
It is a good idea to plan a full day here. Make sure that children are supervised at all times because of the water and boats.

 

44. Slide Rock State Park

This park is so called because of the natural water slide which is formed by the bed of Oak creek. You will find the park in Oak Creek Canyon, which is 7 miles north of Sedona.
Look out for the tall red rock formations which are typical in this area. There is also a 43-acre working apple farm which you can visit.
The park has been used in the making of movies, namely Broken Arrow (1950), Drum Beat (1954), Angel and the Badman (1946), and Gun Fury (1953).
Slide Rock is known as the 5th best swimming hole in the country.
If you enjoy hiking, then you will find three trails here, all relatively short and moderately easy.
Plan to spend a full day here. You can bring an RV and stay in the area for a few days while you explore.

 

45. Lake Mead

The Hoover Dam forms this reservoir, and is the largest in the USA. It is 24 miles from Las Vegas, and falls into both Arizona and Nevada.
You can lease boats of all kinds, along with jet skis and canoes. There are plenty of attractions for the children, and lots of good walking along the shoreline.
There are a good selection of restaurants and gift shops, and some scuba diving companies use the lake to dive in.
This is a great place to park an RV, there are plenty of places where you can stay overnight.

 

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