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P.O. Box 129 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

928-638-7888

Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular tourist spots in the U.S. The Grand Canyon's south rim stands 7,000-feet above sea level and overlooks the deep canyon. The park has unique combinations of geologic color and eroded forms that decorate the canyon. The canyon itself was created by the incision of the Colorado River which flows through the entire length of the park. The canyon is 277-miles long, up to 18-miles wide and a mile deep.

Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size and beauty. The South and North Rims of the Grand Canyon are the primary areas visited by the public. The rest of the park is very rugged and remote, parts of which may be accessible by backcountry trails and roads. From Native Americans who considered it a holy site to the tourists from all around the world that visit today, the Grand Canyon and it’s nearly two billion years of geological history is a landmark whose importance is evident at first sight.

Hohokam Pima National Monument

Chandler, AZ 85225

520-723-3172

Hohokam Pima National Monument is an ancient Hohokam village within the Gila River Indian Community. The Monument features the archaeological Snaketown, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Excavations in the 1930s and again in the 1960s revealed the site was inhabited from about 300 BC to around 1200 AD and may have had up to 2,000-inhabitants. The site is owned by the Gila River Indian Community, which has decided not to open the area to the public.

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

P.O. Box 150 Ganado, AZ 86505

928-755-3475

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is considered a meeting ground of two cultures between the Navajo and the settlers who came to the area to trade. Hubbell is the oldest operating trading post on the Navajo Nation. Open since 1878, Hubbell Trading Post still sells groceries, grain, hardware, horse tack, coffee and Native American Art.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

P.O. Box 219 Camp Verde, AZ 86322

928-567-3322

Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. A five story, 20-room high-rise apartment is nestled into a towering limestone cliff. This structure tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape. The dwellings were built between approximately 1100 and 1425. The park includes Montezuma Well, a natural limestone sinkhole which also contains dwellings.

Navajo National Monument

P.O. Box 7717 Shonto, AZ 86045

928-672-2700

Navajo National Monument was established to preserve three cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people. These three dwellings are Keet Seel, Betatakin and Inscription House. These villages date from 1250 to 1300. You will find original architectural elements such as roof beams, masonry walls, rock art, and hand and foot holds.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

10 Organ Pipe Dr. Ajo, AZ 85321

520-387-6849

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is the only place in the United States where the Organ Pipe Cactus grows wild. Along with Organ Pipe, many other types of cacti grow there. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument has a thriving community of plants and animals. A scenic drive, wilderness hike, or a night of camping will expose you to a living desert that thrives.