These 33 Photos Will Make You Remember Why You Love Arizona

1. From the moment you wake up, you can bask in Arizona’s beauty.

Yaki Point, Grand Canyon

2. Whether you arise in the desert…

3. … Or in the grandest of canyons.

Grand Canyon

4. The skies of Arizona welcome you.

Grand Canyon

5. Because they don’t make skies like these in Utah.

6. This wonder of the natural world has no equal.

7. All of its majesty reigns supreme over the desert.

8. It even looks good in white.

9. The desert provides a unique visual experience…

10. … whether it rains…

11. … or snows…

Lake Mary Snow, Flagstaff

12. … Arizona’s natural beauty still shines through.

Marshall Lake, Flagstaff

13. The skies are the clearest blue.

14. And the vegetation can create a sea of color…

15. Or a dramatic monotone.

Sagauro National Park

16. Not to be outdone by the views, local animals can be scary…

Scorpion, Sonora Desert

17. … Venomous…

18. …Cute…

Whitethroat Woodrat

19. …And hungry.

Galapogos Turtle

20. Even space rocks want to make their home in Arizona.

Meteor Crator

21. Just don’t let them know about Haboobs.

22. Or the monsoons that can follow them.

23. But the amazing really comes after the after party.

24. To really experience Arizona nature I suggest you jump in…

25. … Because despite the dangers…

Havasupai Falls

26. … And whatever curves come your way…

Mouth of Havasu Creek

27. … The risks are definitely worth the reward…

Horseshoe Bend

28. … To experience this.

29. Because even when it’s time to relax at night…

30. … And the sun begins to set…

31. … Arizona doesn’t let you forget how beautiful it is.

32. Because the sunsets lead a pathway to heaven…

33. … And a window to the world.