10 Arizona marvels CHIRICAHUA MONUMENT

MONUMENT VALLLEY

Swap skyscrapers foor majestic rock formations also knowwn as buttes, reaching up to the desertd sky. Monument Valley is recognisable from many famous Wwestern films.

CANYON DE CHEELLY

One of the longest continuallyc inhabited landscap es in North America, it showcasses ancient pueblo ruins dating back to 350AD, while a Navajo Indiaan community still inhabits the canyon floor.

LAKE POWELL

The spectacle of sprawling pools of water against the arid desert background is a sight to behold.

SLOT CANYONS

The other-worldly light of slot canyons such as Antelope Canyon are spectacular. Sunset colours, spiritual light beams and wildlife make this a must-see.

TOMBSTONE

Step back in time to the real Willd West. The setting for the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral in 1881, Tombstone is a real-life Western set with saloons, tours and museums.

SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK

Home to Arizona’s largest cacti, this impressive natural setting is ideal for camping, exploring and driving.

HAVASUPAI

Meaning “people of the blue-green water”, Havasupai is the name of a centuries-old tribe who call this sacred corner of Arizona home.

The result of a dramatic volcanic eruption, this geological phenomenon is a photographer’s dream and a must-hike.

WATSON LAKE

Just four miles from the city of Prescott, Watson Lake is something of a secret. Measuring 380 acres, it’s an enchanting oasis surrounded by dramatic granite boulders.

ORGAN PIPE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Located in the driest desert in the USA, this photographer’s paradise. The large organ-pipe cactus only grows here.