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1. Phoenix

   by – Ellen Nowakowski, Tour Manager, USA Phoenix is often referred to as the Valley of the Sun. The tall buildings of the cityscape rise above the desert landscape and appear in stark contrast to the mountains surrounding the city on all sides. The location of this large city in the Sonoran Desert accounts for its hot temperatures and arid climate. The Saguaro cactus is a defining feature of this a... more »

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2. Arizona

   by – MJ Arizona is known as “The Grand Canyon State”. Home to one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and most recognizable feature is the Grand Canyon itself. It is also home to part of the “Mother Road” aka Route 66 which runs through the northern half of the state. Tombstone and the OK Corral are in the southern most part of the state near Tucson. Most early western mov... more »

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3. Grand Canyon

   by – Alex McCarty, Tour Manager, North America Words can only hope to describe the vision that is the Grand Canyon. Those who see it for the first time often find themselves at a loss for words, and others still say seeing it for the first time is ‘like a religious experience.’ Stretching east to west, like a scar across northern Arizona, this World Heritage Site reads like... more »

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