Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a great place to get away from Phoenix and enjoy nature. This park is filled with geological gems, but the deeper truth about this park is that it’s filled with history. The bridge over 90 foot Canyon was created by the flowing Salt River that trickles down into an …
The Tonto national forest is a more than 2.7 million acres forest that spreads across much of the northwestern part of Arizona (the Petrified Forest is in its NW corner). The forest was established in 1907 and is managed by the United States Forestry Service (USFS). The Tonto National Forest is also the source of …
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a park in the Tonto National Forest near Payson in central Arizona. Visitors from all over the world come here to view its natural rock bridge, a rare kind of rock formation also seen in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, and only four other places on earth. There …
Wupatki National Monument preserves a portion of the largest archeological area in Coconino National Forest. It is set amidst the spectacularly eroded red-rock country of northern Arizona, fifteen miles west of Flagstaff and two miles north of Interstate 40. This landscape was created by volcanic activity, groundwater, and wind erosion over the past several million …
Now, while there are over 400 National Parks in the United States, Arizona is home to one of the most historic sites in all of the National Park System: Saguaro National Park. Step back in time as you visit an ancient land where towering saguaro cacti tower above desert plains, and rugged mountain ranges hide …
If you’ve seen a Hohokam house, you know how impressive they are. The relatively modern people who live in the Phoenix area today would have no problem calling these ancient buildings beautiful. Homes for the original American Indians of Arizona, Hohokam houses were also built to withstand the elements, keep warmth inside and let light …
Hohokam Park is a municipal park located in Mesa, Arizona, USA. Hohokam Park averages over 500,000 visitors per year. It is the most visited municipal park in Arizona and one of the four most visited parks in the state, along with Tonto Natural Bridge, Saguaro National Park, and Wupatki National Monument. Hohokam Park Captions for …
Earth day is a time to reflect on how we are all connected with our planet and to remind us, the choices we make today affect those who follow. These quotes about Earth day will stay with you for generations. Earth Day Quotes and Captions for Instagram • Celebrating the power of nature and the …
Sahara desert is the largest hot desert in the world. The Sahara covers most of northern Africa and some parts of southern Europe. It is bigger than the US and Canada combined. Sahara Desert Captions for Instagram • Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering over 44% of Africa, and has some …
World Environment day is an annual event, celebrated every year on June 5th. Started in 1974, World Environment Day is the United Nations (UN) answer to environmental degradation and pollution that humankind has caused over the years. Spread the word this World Environment Day by adding a quote or two to your Facebook timeline Here, …