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Arizona Trivia

Arizona leads the nation in the production of copper.

Arizona was the last contiguous state to be admitted to the union,

the 48th state.

Indian Chiefs Geronimo and Cochise were both born in Arizona.

The blossom of the Suguaro cactus is Arizona’ state flower.

The Bola tie originated in Arizona and is the official neckwear.

The state fish is the Apache trout and is only found in Arizona.

The Arizona roadrunner can speed across the desert at 20 mph.

The original London Bridge was shipped stone by stone to Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

The world’s largest solar tele- scope is located in Arizona.

The only area in Arizona that recognizes Daylight Saving Time is the Navajo Indian Reservation.

The Suguaro cactus can live to be over 150 years and grow to 50 ft.

Arizona has the longest stretch of Route 66 still in use today.

Tombstone’s Gunfight at the OK Corral did not happen at the OK Corral but pretty close to it.

Arizona is home to 21 different native American tribes.

The largest meteor crater in the world is located in Arizona.

Camels were once a main source of cargo transport in the deserts of Arizona.

Arizona’s unofficial nickname is the Valentine State since it became a state on Valentine’s Day.

The copper star in the Arizona state flag represents the abundance of copper produced in the state.

Arizona has the largest stand of Ponderosa pines in the world.

Arizona has more parks and national monuments than any other state, more mountains than Switzerland, and more golf courses than Scotland.

London Bridge is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Bought by

the the city’s founder Robert McCulloch the bridge was moved from London in 1968 and was reassembled by the numbered pieces. Today more than 2 million visitors cross over this historical bridge every year. A major attraction! It is a ‘must see’! MORE

Meteor Crater located 45 miles east of Flagstaff was created by the

impact of a meteorite about 50,000 years ago long before humans inhabited the area. In 1967 the crater was designated as a National Natural Wonder. It is privately owned. The information center reviews meteorites and the solar system and park attendants answer questions. MORE

Suguaro National Park is located adjacent to the city of Tucson. The giant suquaro is native to the Sonoran Desert . The blossom

is the state flower. These giant monarchs can grow to be 50 feet tall and live up to 150 years. This tree-like cactus takes about 75 years to grow its first arm. The best time to visit the park is between April and May when blossoms appear. The park has a variety of cactus. MORE

Sedona, or the ‘Red Rock Country, is as picturesque as any national

park. Located in north central Arizona at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon. Sedona is protected by several giant monoliths of red sand stone. The north end of town begins the mouth of one of the most popular canyons in Arizona, Oak Creek Canyon. MORE

Historical Route 66 is the longest remaining stretch of the mother

road or ‘main street of America’ that ran from Chicago to Los Angeles. Route 66 is an American icon taking its visitors back to the day before the interstate highways were built. The Mother Road provides a nostalgic memory of the past with old motels, cafes, and souvenir shops. MORE

Grand Canyon is visited by approximately five million visitors

every year. Covering about 1900 square miles it is consider one of the Wonders of the World. The Grand Canyon is the major destination of visitors to Arizona. The national park has two entrances, one on the North Rim and the other on the South Rim; a five hour drive between the two. MORE

Kartchner Caverns was discovered in the 1970’s and made public over a

decade later as a state park provides the visitor with an unsurpassed look at the natural effects of mother nature over the life of the earth. The cave is close to Tombstone and can easily be included in your stay and well worth the trip. MORE

Tombstone, the town too tough to die, could possibly be the most well

known Arizona mining camp in the world. Not because of all the silver that was produced there but because of the gunfight at the OK Corral between the Clantons and the Earps. Tombstone provides a look back to the old west with saloons, stagecoach, and historical artifacts. MORE

Monument Valley, located on the Navajo Indian Reservation on the

border of Arizona and Utah, is one of the most majestic scenic highways in America. Like the great redwoods of the northwest Monument Pass captures the total awareness of each visitor with the beauty of sculptured rock formations reaching high on the vast wide plateau. MORE

Arizona’s Major Attractions

Top 10 Destinations

Hoover Dam, initially known as Boulder Dam, was completed in 1936.

Located on the Colorado River, the border of Nevada and Arizona it is about 30 miles south of Las Vegas. The Hoover Dam holds back Lake Mead which was created once the dam was built supplying power to Arizona, California, and Nevada. Guided tours are available. MORE

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Wickenburg - Ride the desert and visit Vulture Mine. Great roads. Ride Yarnell Hill.

Seligman - A fun town to visit! Ride the Mother Road, Historical Route 66.

Jerome - Old Mining town on the side of the Mingus Mtns. A ‘billion dollar view’ of the red rocks of Sedona and the Verde Valley. Biker’s spot!

Sedona - Behold the red rock mountains of Sedona. Ride the Oak Creek Canyon up the Mogollon Rim!

Flagstaff- Ride the San Francisco Peaks. Enjoy the grandeur of Grand Canyon.

Prescott - Arizona’s first state capitol. Visit the Bird Cage Saloon and the Palace like Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday

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Tombstone Shadow

Consider the facts : Arizona has more parks and national monuments than any other state, more mountains than Switzerland, and more golf courses than Scotland.

When you visit Arizona there are several destinations to choose from and we have listed what we think are the top ten major attractions. There is no doubt that the Grand Canyon is the most visited spot by tourists who visit our state. The attractions listed are located throughout the state of Arizona. The Grand Canyon and Monument Valley in the north, Tombstone in the south, the London Bridge to the west and so forth. There is also a lot in between like Route 66, the Mongollon Rim, the Mohave desert, Canyon de Chelly, native American sites, and historic ruins of early inhabitants in the area.

Tortilla Flat

This ‘wide spot’ in the road called Tortilla Flat is rated as one of the top

ride destinations in Arizona due to it’s proximity to the metro area of the capitol of Arizona, Phoenix. The twisty road and beautiful desert fauna is a plus as well. Located in the Superstition Wilderness along the Salt River, this scenic stretch of road is about a 40 mile round trip from Apache Junction. The road is paved all the to Tortilla Flat and then the road .... MORE !

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Ride the Spars 4:37 min

A twistie section of Central Arizona’s state highway SR89. This section of road twists and winds around the side of Bradshaw Mountain from Wilhoit to Prescott, Arizona.

Yarnell Hill 3:23 min

Located in Central Arizona between the two towns of Congress and Yarnell on SR89. A 2500 foot climb up the side

of Table Top mountain in only

4 miles.

Ride To Pine 5:41 min

Central Arizona Bikers rides with the Central Arizona Bikers Network Members from Prescott Valley to Pine, Arizona.

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Yellowhammer’s Store

in Oatman, Arizona

Ride Arizona’s Historic Route 66 from Seligman west to Kingman and on to the old mining town of Oatman. Ride the high desert and the Black Mountains in the Mohave Desert.

Click on map for the google directions for this ride.

This ride is 120 miles one way. If you continue on the Bullhead City, Arizona near Laughlin, Nevada where the annual Laughlin River Run is held it is another 15 miles.

There is plenty of lodging available in Kingman, Arizona or the Bullhead Laughlin area. Leaving Seligman with a full tank and topping it off in Kingman you won’t encounter any stress from low fuel! Ride Safe!

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There are a lot of places to ride your motorcycle in Arizona and arrive at a historic location or for that matter a ‘natural wonder’ of the world. The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, the Red Rocks of Sedona and Tombstone, the desert, the high desert and mountains, are just a few. The ‘mapped’ rides below originate out of Prescott, Arizona which is pretty much the center of the state. more

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Bisbee Cottonwood Flagstaff Lake Havasu City Jerome Oatman Payson Prescott Sedona Seligman Show Low