By Lynette Hingle
Arizona Holiday & Tourism Guide
Arizona is a land where people can find stunning scenery, adventure and relaxation. Arizona is home to many rare botanical treats, outdoor hideaways and tours.
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden, in Papago Park, is home to one of the world's most amazing desert plant collections. There are 139 endangered, rare and threatened species at the garden, which covers more than 50 acres. The Desert Botanical Garden has tourist activities such as concert series, audio group tours, seasonal activities and art exhibitions. The garden has a patio café, gift shop and library that houses a botanical book and periodical collection.
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Phone: 480-941-1225
http://www.dbg.org/index.php/
Verde Canyon Railroad
The Verde Canyon Railroad is hailed as "Arizona's longest-running nature show." Trains pull open-air viewing cars through the Verde Canyon and guests can see the Sinagua Indian ruins, an abundance of waterfowl and wildlife, the Perkinsville covered bridge and a 68-foot manmade tunnel. Every season brings its own highlights to the Verde Canyon Railroad trip through the train route rides between two national forests. The trip is fully narrated by guides with knowledge of Arizona geology, wildlife, American Indian lore, archaeology and history.
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 North Broadway
Clarkdale, Arizona 86324
Phone:1-800-320-0718
http://www.verdecanyonrr.com/
Mormon Lake Lodge
The Mormon Lake Lodge, in northern Arizona, is a private, 300-acre hideaway complete with horseback riding, buffalo, manicured trails and uninterrupted land. Guests of the Mormon Lake Lodge can stay at on-site log cabins or stay at the contemporary RV Park and Campground on the premises. The Mormon Lake Lodge Steakhouse serves up mesquite-infused pit fired beef and the Saloon offers live weekend-night entertainment. The Mormon lake also has a game room, volleyball court, horseshoes, playground, petting zoo and museum.
Mormon Lake Lodge
Main Street
Mormon Lake, Arizona
Phone: 928-354-2227
http://foreverlodging.com/destination.cfm?PropertyKey=66
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About the Author:
Based in Louisiana, Lynette Hingle has been a freelance writer since 2007. She specializes in health and fitness and travel-related articles and writes for various online outlets. Hingle holds a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication and journalism from Southeastern Louisiana University.
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