The US State of Arizona is a paradise with a fiery display of colourful geological features, lush greens and amazing flora and fauna. We list down some of the most famous natural attractions of this place, which make it a paradise for nature lovers.
1. Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is the most famous tourist attraction of the US state of Arizona. The Grand Canyon has been granted a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The canyon is massive in area and is home to millions of rare and common flora and fauna. A visit to the Grand Canyon is a must for travellers visiting Arizona.
2. Petrified Forest National Park
The Petrified Forest National Park is a picturesque haven for nature lovers. The park holds a spectacular collection of petrified wood, which are bits and pieces of very old trees that have changed into vividly coloured minerals due to continuous geological processes. The park is also decked with remnants of ancient human civilisation.
3. Meteor Crater
Another breathtaking and massive bounty of Mother Earth on Arizona, the Meteor Crater was formed in Flagstaff, Arizona more than 50,000 years ago by the impact of a meteorite. It has been the centre of attraction for decades, not only for travellers but also for scientists. Also known as the Barringer Crater, this best preserved impact crater in the world is 570 feet deep and around 4000 feet wide.
4. Havasu Falls
The Havasu Falls are located in the Grand Canyon. The falls are best known for the blue-green colour of the water in the pool created at the base of the falls. Travellers can only reach the waterfall after a rather difficult hike.
5. Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon is located on the Navajo land outside Page in Arizona. In geographic terms, it is a ‘slot’ canyon in marvellous pastel colours with spinning sculptural shapes on sandstone, which have been created over millions of years.
6. Horseshoe Bend/Colorado River
The Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped meander section on the Colorado River situated close to the town of Page in Arizona. Visitors can view the structure from the steep cliff above. Visitors can reach the place by hiking, rafting expeditions or through an access road that reaches the geological structure.
7. San Francisco Peaks
The San Francisco Peaks are a volcanic mountain range that provides an excellent place for some outdoor recreation like hiking for most part of the year and snow skiing during winters. The picturesque range contains the Mount Elden, a peak which can be easily accessible via a trail system.
8. Devil’s Bridge Trail
Devil’s Bridge is one of the most popular hiking trails in the hiker’s paradise of Sedona in Arizona. The trail offers some beautiful scenery of the natural rocky surroundings. The Devil’s Bridge is a natural sandstone structure which can be reached through a natural rock staircase which offers some awesome views of lush green valleys and red-rock canyons.
9. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
The Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is a lesser known tourist attraction. However, the place offers truly breathtaking views of ancient sandstone formations and peaks in fiery colours formed by the Paria River. Apart from scenic beauty, the place houses interesting fauna such as rattlesnakes and scorpions.
10. Red Rock State Park
The Red Rock State Park in Sedona is a place to be for adventure seekers. Travellers can enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife spotting. The park acts as a nature preserve and environmental education centre with some rare and exotic flora and fauna.
