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Arizona is a land shaped by time, withdramatic landscapes and storied sites that reveal the mysteries of the past.From the breathtaking Grand Canyon to petrified forests and ancient ruins,Arizona offers a window into the history of Earth itself. This guide connectsyou to some of Arizona’s most intriguing natural landmarks, allowing you totrace the land’s origins and discover how natural forces have shaped alandscape like no other. But Arizona’sstory isn’t just written in stone. It lives on through the people who’ve calledthis place home for centuries. Indigenous communities, Hispanic settlers andiconic figures of the American West have all left their mark, shaping a cultureas layered and compelling as the landscape itself. From ancient cliff dwellingsto historic missions and mining towns, the spirit of Arizona’s past is stillvery much alive — and ready to be explored.

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Whether heading west to east or east to west on the Mother Road, be sure to check out the quirky landmarks and destinations of Arizona’s Route 66.

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Arizona’s past blends Native American traditions, Spanish influence, and Wild West legends.

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