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Find the perfect hotel at the best rate in beautiful Yuma Arizona, using our interactive hotel map. All hotels have been reviewed and rated for your convenience. - Read more

South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona is the largest municipal park in the United States. It was first named Phoenix Mountain Park and was formed in 1924 when President Calvin Coolidge sold the original 13,000 acres (53 km²) to the City of Phoenix. It is part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve system and it is located south of central Phoenix, hence the name.

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Many different types of trees grow in Arizona. Many trees thrive and are able to withstand the dry climate and extreme temperatures of the desert southwest as long as they receive adequate water, room to grow, and proper trimming when needed. Trees that grow in Arizona come from well-known tree categories such as deciduous trees, pine trees, citrus trees and evergreen trees. Here are a few of the trees that grow in Arizona:

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Arizona is truly a golfer’s dream. “I don’t think so,” you’re thinking. “I’ve heard about your summers.” Yes, they are hot. Really hot. But, as the late Paul Harvey used to say, “Let’s hear the rest of the story.” Arizona is a golfer’s dream for two major reasons: its weather and its magnificent golf courses. Arizona is noted for its desert climate, exceptionally hot summers, and mild winters, but the high country

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UA science dean will answer your questions this morning

Join Joaquin Ruiz, dean of the UA College of Science, at 10 a.m. today online at live.azstarnet.com to talk about the world-class science and discoveries at the University of Arizona.

Arizona is Center Stage at the 'Gala of a Century'

Arizona Centennial Event Encourages Guests to 'Spend Valentine's Day 2012 Falling in Love with Arizona all Over Again'

Recalling Arizona's struggle for MLK holiday

The fight, bitter and divisive, tore at lawmakers, voters and civic leaders for six years.

Gov. to release proposal for new Arizona budget

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer was scheduled on Friday to release her new budget proposal, one that was expected to largely hold the line on most state spending after several years of cuts.Though the state's ...

Gov. Brewer: Future of East Valley bright

Used state centennial as a theme to push for more success in Arizona's second century.

Make Tempe, Arizona your Home Base for 2012 Cactus League Spring Training

The Tempe Tourism Office helps fans plan their trip to see Tempe’s spring training home team, the Angels, to preview an exciting season with one of the best players in the leagueTempe, Arizona (PRWEB) January 12, 2012 Get ready to grab your baseball mitt, sunglasses and sunscreen and head to Tempe, Arizona for some fun in the sun this spring. Let the Tempe Tourism Office help you start planning ...

Uranium Ban Pits Tourism Against Mining

An Obama administration ban on new uranium mining near the Grand Canyon, the second most-visited U.S. national park, has touched off a debate over jobs from mining and tourism in a state that relies on both industries.

NM tourism gets national attention

The Wall Street reports our state spends far less than our neighbors on tourism promotion $2.5 million compared to $7 million in Arizona and $12 million a year in Colorado.

UPDATED: N.M.’s New Slogan? ‘Close to Arizona’

According to The Wall Street Journal, the spell of the Land of Enchantment isn't working out so well. Overnight tourist trips to New Mexico have dropped by nearly 10 percent... Read more »

Jan. 14: Today in Arizona history

1936: Mexico opens a tourism bureau in Tucson.