Arizona Attractions
Posted by Ray Lam at May 31st, 2008 in Travel Tips
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Arizona is known for its rich cultural heritage. Many people visit the different cities of the state to explore the colorful history, varied art and architecture and a number of cultural venues. In order to have a memorable vacation in Arizona, it is important to plan the holiday.
Grand Canyon National Park is located in northwestern Arizona about 75 miles north of the cities of Flagstaff and Williams. The park covers well over one million acres and is more than twice the size of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.Grand Canyon National Park is heavily visited for most of the year and it is imperative to plan ahead for lodging, camping, backcountry permits, mule trips or other winderness adventures. Persons planning to visit only for the day should arrive early as parking is limited. Besides sightseeing, hiking is probably the most popular activity in the canyon. There are 400 total miles of hiking trials in Grand Canyon of which only about 31 miles receive continual maintenance.
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