Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

This is the only state that contains one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is the only state that contains all four N. American deserts. The world's largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest stretches across this state. The country's largest and second largest man made lakes are here. This is where you'll find the southernmost ski resort and the southernmost mile high city in America. The longest unbroken stretch of Route 66 is here. Billy the Kid killed his first man here and the most famous gunfight in the Old West took place a little further south in a vacant lot behind the O.K. Corral. When NASA was preparing to land on the moon, this is where they trained. All of New England, plus the state of Pennsylvania could fit inside the state's borders. There are more wilderness areas in this state than in the entire Midwest. There is only one place in the country where the U.S. Post Office still delivers mail by mule and it is here. This is where you'll find the world's largest solar telescope, the deepest dam and best-preserved meteor crater. It is arguably, and I will argue with anyone on this (Even Spud though Idaho comes in a distant 2nd), the most beautiful state in the union. It is my native home. Welcome to Arizona.

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PeterDragon Loc: Harlan, KY - Kona, HI - Phoenix, AZ

I'll have to agree with you...But Hawaii is my second choice..

Jim

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

It amazing. Truly is. An now you have another amazing wonder visiting.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I have visited several times, and I concur with your thoughts. I'm hoping to make another visit soon.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Most people have no idea about the variety of things you can find in Arizona. From Mt Baldy to the Sonoran Desert to Sedona....

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nice shot - and info.

Robert Bailey Loc: Canada

How's your water supply?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I was looking at another site, and it featured a map of the U. S. I can't see how New England and PA could fit inside AZ.

https://www.wired.com/2017/08/internet-troll-map/

kschwegl Loc: Orangeburg, NY

There is a desert in Maine! Google "Desert of Maine". It's in Freeport.

Ken S.

rlv567 Loc: Baguio City, Philippines

There is MUCH to like about Arizona - and much to picture. There are two good ski areas in the state; I prefer SnowBowl, just north of Flagstaff (though my all-time favorite is Mammoth Mountain, in California). The Grand Canyon is something to behold (and picture), though Bryce has a lot more color. Sedona is a must see, and Antelope Canyon is spectacular, from the many pictures here (I never was able to get there, sad to say!!!). There's nothing approaching all of that where I am now, though beautiful in its own way.

Loren - Baguio City, Philippines

rcl285

Look up Mercator Projection.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Ah, yes!

Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.

Architect, it sounds wonderful. I've flown over it but never walked on it. Please post photographs, that way I can see what you see.

cdayton

AZ is 114M SF, PA is only 46M SF so a lot is left over for NE. Your map is a Mercator projector - a lot of distortion as you move away from the equator.

Ron Palmer Loc: Newburgh, New York

My wife and I are moving to Buckeye, AZ next year can't wait to explore the states wonders !!