Explore Arizona

The "Grand Canyon State," Arizona, was the 48th state to join the U.S. in 1912-- the last of 48 contiguous (connected) states to join the Union. The state's name comes from arizonac, from two Papago Indian words meaning "place of the young spring."

Arizona has a very dry climate and is known for its cactus plants.

In fact, the state flower is the saguaro cactus blossom.

People, Places and Things to Do
In Arizona

• Annual Waila Festival
• Arizona Book Festival
• Arizona's Grand Canyon
• Bill Williams Mountain Men of Williams, Arizona
• Fourth of July Celebration, Bisbee
• Gold Rush Days in Wickenburg, Arizona
• Grand Canyon Mule Trail Rides
• Hashknife Pony Express