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Epic adventures await throughout the state, from breathtaking hikes and mountain bike rides to water skiing and white-water rafting.

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Canyon de Chelly, Chinle, Arizona (Credit: An Pham)
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9 Outdoor Adventures You Can Only Have in Arizona

Adventurers, take note: Whatever you're into, you can get into it in Arizona. The breadth of adventure options available in this Southwestern...

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Explore Organ Pipe's Backcountry by Bike

The national monument's rugged roads carry bikepackers through the 'most beautiful portion of the Sonoran Desert'.

A Tour on Two Wheels

Cycling in Arizona

Travel on two wheels. Whether you're a casual cyclist or an endurance rider, you'll have fun exploring these top places to bike in Arizona.

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Tour the Terrain: Off-roading in Arizona

Ditch the main lane for some off-road adventures on Jeeps, ATVs and more.

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Some of Arizona's Greenest Places

Sure, Arizona is home to more than 60 desert cactus species. But it also boasts six national forests, dozens of tranquil lakes and 4.5 million...

Nature as an Architect

14 Stunning Vistas in Arizona

When you think of grand American architecture, you probably think of Chicago, New York, or maybe even Seattle. But architecture in Arizona goes...

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Arizona’s Secret Campsites

Part of the appeal of camping is getting away from it all, isn't it? Setting up a temporary home surrounded by sweet solitude. Good news: Where...

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A Guide to Visiting Havasu Falls the 'Right Way'

Topping the bucket list of bucket lists, Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon is one of the most sought after destinations in the world. But getting...

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Desert Dog Offroad Adventures

Desert Dog Offroad Adventures has been offering U-Drive guided desert tours in the Sonoran Desert for over 25 years. Choose between a 2022...

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Dixie's Lower Antelope Canyon Tours

We provide Navajo-guided tours through the Lower Antelope Canyon. Join us for an experience of a lifetime; not just a tour but an...

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Eggshell Tours

Eggshell Tours’ sole mission is to provide locals and visitors to Arizona, the breathtaking opportunities to relax, experience, and enjoy...

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Emerald X LLC

Overland Expo® is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s...

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Extreme Arizona

We rent dirt bikes, ATV's, and buggy style UTV's for half and full day rentals. We provide all of the gear you need to get out and have an...

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Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition

The purpose of FDSC is to celebrate, promote, and protect the glorious dark skies of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona through successful dark...

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Flagstaff E-Bike Tours

Ride along Flagstaff's pathways and urban trails (FUTS) one of our Fat Tire E-bikes. Experience the beauty of the area while discovering...

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Greer Civic Association-Greer Days

Supporting organization for the Greer community. The Greer Civic Association is dedicated to building a better community through:Advancing...

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Happy Trails Adventure Company

​​WE RENT RIDES...YOU KEEP YER ADVENTURE!We are mighty proud to offer the very best machines from Polaris. You'll find our fleet is always...

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Montezuma Well National Monument

This limestone sink was a water source for the Sinagua and Hohokam people who lived and farmed in this area thousands of years ago. Traces...

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Oro Valley Bicycle Rentals

We offer the largest selection of road, mountain, hybrid, tandem and ebikes in all of Arizona. Located on the Oro Valley/Tucson Loop bike...

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Paragon Skydive

Experience the Grand Canyon like never before - do a tandem skydive! Paragon Skydive is the first and only company to offer tandem skydives...

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Cities & Regions

From the abundance of Saguaro cactuses and unique wildlife in the Sonoran Desert to the high country and forests of the White Mountains to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Arizona’s regions are full of experiences that don’t disappoint.