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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.

Arizona’s Major Attractions

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. The London Bridge is 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 contains various varieties 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. At the north end of town begins the mouth of one of the most popular canyons in Arizona, Oak Creek Canyon. A true natural beauty, Sedona. 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 has become an icon of sorts taking its visitors back to the day before the interstate highways were built. The towns on 66 provide 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 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. A recent discovery like this is difficult to find. 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. Not unlike 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

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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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...consider the fact that 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 several historic ruins of early inhabitants of the area.

The ride from Prescott through the San Francisco Peaks and back is an all day ride with rest stops to eat and re-fuel. The total miles on this ride is about 275 miles with about 115 miles of interstate riding on I-40.

We start out from Prescott taking highway 89 north to Ash Fork through Chino Valley and Paulden. It’s about 37 miles to Ash Fork where we connect with I-40 and head east to Williams, Arizona another 31 miles. This is our first rest stop. Take the first exit for Williams and enjoy a ride through this old Route 66 town. Main street of Williams is the old mother road, Route 66, a great place to grab a bite to eat or a cold drink before heading on.

Once we are back on our iron we head east on Main St. out of Williams. Main street turns into highway 64 as it crosses I-40 just a couple miles out of town. Hwy 64 is the access highway to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Here we continue on I-40 east another 50 miles to Flagstaff, Arizona.

We actually don’t take I-40 all the way into Flagstaff, rather we get off the interstate before Flagstaff at exit 191, the historic route 66 and ride straight a few miles to the end at Milton Road. Make a left onto Milton Rd, which is the business access road from I-40 to Old Town Flagstaff. About a mile down the road you will come to North Humphreys St. near the Amtrak station. You are now in old town Flagstaff.

North Humphrey St. is Highway 180 so make a left here. Highway 180 is the highway that will take us through the San Francisco Peaks. The Arizona Ski Bowl cut off is about seven miles out of Flagstaff on 180 and once you turn off the highway it is another 7 miles on a nicely paved and windy road. The last half mile is gravel. If you plan to turn off 180 to visit the Ski Bowl make some adjustments to your itinerary with regard to time as we still have quite a bit of riding to do!

Highway 180 is a great road to ride as you can see it in the banner photo at the top of this page. The photo was provided byTom Schweitz of schweitz.com. Highway 180 is about 50 miles long and dead ends into Highway 64, in Valle, Arizona. Highway 64, as we said earlier goes from Williams, Arizona to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Here we can rest up and re-fuel for the ride back to Prescott.

Turning south on 64 gets us back to Williams after 30 miles. This is a very busy two lane road with lots of tourist traffic, so be careful. Our last rest stop is back in Williams and then west on I-40 to our turn-off in Ash Fork to head south on Highway 89 to Prescott.

This is a great ride with lots of opportunities for some great photos along the way. If you take this ride in the summer make sure you have your rain gear packed, especially during monsoon season! Ride Safe! GO TO RIDES PAGE

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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 !

A GREAT RIDE OUT OF PHOENIX ESPECIALLY DURING SPRING.

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