Arizona Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Sunset at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona (Robert Glusic/Photodisc/Getty)

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    Climb aboard for the ultimate ride with the ultimate boat buddy: Martin Litton, the Colorado River legend and conservation warrior who, as much as any other single person, shaped the Grand Canyon float trip into an American classic
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Attractions

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

expert favorite attraction
2021 N. Kinney Rd
Tucson, Arizona

Description:

Don't be fooled by the name. This is a zoo, and it's one of the best in the country. The... Read More

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Catalina Highway

expert favorite attraction
Begins from the northeast edge of Tucson
Santa Catalina Ranger District, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85750

Description: In just an hour on this 27-mile scenic drive, you'll leave the saguaro and palo verde of the... Read More
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Catalina State Park

expert favorite attraction
11570 North Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85740

Description: Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. Catalina State Park... Read More
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Arizona Inn

2200 East Elm Street
Tucson, AZ 85719 Map

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Bright Angel Lodge

Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., PO Box 699
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Map

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Cave Springs Campground

Red Rock Ranger District, P.O. Box 20429
Sedona , AZ 86341 Map

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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