The mighty saguaro produces Arizona's state flower and you will see plenty of the white blossom here. You’ll also find cacti of every size and shape in the state’s desert areas and thick green forests create canopies in higher elevations.
It’s difficult to beat the diversity in Arizona’s flora and fauna – and sheer beauty. The state’s great range of elevations – up to 11,500’ – contribute to this incredible variation. With a variety of ways to get up close to nature, Arizona is an outdoor haven. Or, consider participating in an ecotourism or volunteer vacation – the perfect way to enjoy, and preserve, this stunning state.
Outdoor Adventures
Explore one of Arizona's many beautiful botanical gardens or arboretums.
Birding
Witness some of the most amazing bird migrations in the country – including as many as 17 varieties of hummingbirds.
Nature as an Architect
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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Outdoor Adventures
Whether you venture into the wild or visit an urban habitat, Arizona offers just the right animal viewing experience for you.
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Leisure & Relaxation
Yes, there are fall colors in Arizona. Owing to its dramatic desert landscape with ribbons of color amongst sheer canyon walls, Arizona offers...
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Nature & Wildlife
Located in southeastern Arizona, Ramsey Canyon is at an ecological crossroads where elements from the Rocky Mountains to the north, the...
Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve
27 E Ramsey Canyon Rd Hereford, Arizona 85615
Nature & Wildlife
OdySea Aquarium, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of America's largest aquariums and has won numerous awards including Best Kids...
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Nature & Wildlife
Our rides vary in length starting at 30 minutes, for beginner to advanced-level riders. We even have pony and wagon rides for children! We...
Old West Stables at The Grand Canyon Western Ranch
3750 E Diamond Bar Rd Meadview, Arizona 86444
Nature & Wildlife
There's one thing you realize on your first trip to Out of Africa Wildlife Park- this isn't a zoo. Here, you will see exotic animals from...
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 AZ-260 Camp Verde, Arizona 86322
Nature & Wildlife
Enter the Phoenix Zoo and explore a wondrous world of curiosity, imagination and discovery. Featuring more than 3,000 animals, including...
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Nature & Wildlife
Since 1960, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talked about off-road adventures in the Southwest. You gotta do it! Whether you're...
Pink Adventure Tours
204 AZ-89A Sedona, Arizona 86336
Nature & Wildlife
Come explore Rancho de los Caballeros' 13,300 wide-open rideable acres of Sonoran Desert. Discover the desert's diverse flora and fauna...
Rancho de Los Caballeros Historic Dude Ranch
1551 S Vulture Mine Rd Wickenburg, Arizona 85390
Nature & Wildlife
Raven's Nest Nature Sanctuary, an African-style safari eco-lodge, is part of the world-renowned Sky Islands in Arizona, containing some of...
Ravens-Way Wild Journeys
196 Circulo Montana, Lake Patagonia Ranch Estates Patagonia, 85624
Nature & Wildlife
We help arrange high-quality, personalized, private or semi-private tours in Sedona, with a special emphasis on healing and spirituality...
Red Earth Adventures
250 Sunset Dr Sedona, Arizona 86336
Nature & Wildlife
Catch a glimpse of Arizona's Wild West, Petroglyph sites, American Indian ruins, caves, mines, ghost towns, graves of the famous,100 foot...
Rita's World Tours Of The Real Wild West
4561 S Fenwick Dr, Petro Tucson, Arizona 85730
Nature & Wildlife
Arizona does have water! In fact, Arizona has some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers to explore by kayak or paddleboard. Riverbound...
Riverbound Sports
1425 E University Dr, Ste. A-112 Tempe, Arizona 85281
Nature & Wildlife
The reason our slogan is "The Darndest Place You Will Ever Visit!" is because we know you and your family will have a redneck adventure...
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
17599 E Peak Ln Picacho, Arizona 85141
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