welcome to ARIZONA With its captivating landscape, resort-like temperatures, booming business sector and growing art community, Arizona is a prime location for a fresh start. Boasting wide open spaces, majestic mountain ranges and sunsets that can’t be beat. Arizona is truly an oasis in the southwest.
Court was born in the small town of Duncan. Other major political players such as John McCain, Janet Napolitano, Barry Goldwater and G. Gordon Liddy hail from the nation’s Valentine State. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Home to The Sonoran Desert, The Coconino Forest and The Kaibab National Forest, Arizona offers a wide spectrum of landscapes and things to do. Residents can ski in Flagstaff, boat on Lake Powell, visit caverns in Benson, hike in Scottsdale, kayak on Tempe Town Lake, wine taste in Sonora, and tour a mine in Bisbee. Arizona is rich with adventure!
Arizona history dates back to 1539 when Friar Marcos de Niza explored the state on his quest to find the mythical seven cities of gold. Missions were established in the 1690’s and introduced Christianity to the region. Arizona was once part of New Mexico before The Arizona Organic Act was signed in 1863. In the 1700’s, prospectors flocked to Arizona to stake their claims on the state’s precious metals. Copper, lead, zinc, silver and gold have all been mined here. Mining continues to be a substantial player in Arizona’s economy. When gold was discovered in California in 1849, Arizona’s Gila Trail became a main route to the west coast. As this brought an influx of gold seekers unable to cope with the desert environment, the Tohono O’odham Tribe assisted the prospectors in surviving the unfamiliar climate. Arizona’s bid to make history continued. In 1930, former planet Pluto was discovered by an astronomer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. Sandra Day O’Connor, who is the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme
Mountains and plateaus comprise more than half the state and Arizona is home to the largest ponderosa pine forest in the country. There is something for everyone here – world class resorts, backpacking or hiking in remote areas and family friendly communities. The cactus, orange blossoms, and Palo Verde trees provide a unique backdrop for new adventures and experiences. Bordering on California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada, The Grand Canyon state encompasses a wide range of influences geographically, culturally, and politically. Formerly a mining and cattle territory, Arizona is now a contemporary industrial state with modern farms, large cities and emerging technologies. DESERT ORIGINS The name Arizona comes from the Native American word “arizonac” which translates to “place of the small spring.” It is the 48th contiguous state of the United States. This was declared on February 14th, 1912 thus earning the nickname of “The Nation’s Valentine.”
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