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Arizona's 22 National Park Units
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National MonumentCanyon De ChellyFor nearly 5,000 years, people have lived in these canyons - longer than anyone has lived uninterrupted anywhere on the Colorado Plateau.
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National MonumentCasa Grande RuinsExplore the mystique of the Ruins and complexity of an extended network of communities and irrigation canals.
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National MonumentChiricahuaDiscover the beauty, natural sounds, and inhabitants of this 11,985 acre "Wonderland of Rocks".
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National MonumentCoronadoInspired by tales of vast cities of gold and a journey of conquest, filled with exploration, wonder, and cruelty.
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National Historic SiteFort BowieFort Bowie commemorates the bitter conflict between Chiricahua Apaches and the U.S. military.
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National Recreation AreaGlen CanyonWith over 1.2 million acres the recreation area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation.
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National ParkGrand CanyonOverwhelm your senses with the immense and unique geologic wonders of the mile deep canyon.
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National MonumentGrand Canyon-ParashantGrand Canyon Parashant's natural splendor provides a sense of solitude to those who venture into its isolated domain.
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National Historic SiteHubbell Trading PostDiscover history in the oldest operating trading post on the Navajo Nation, serving Ganado, Arizona since 1878.
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National Recreation AreaLake MeadLake Mead offers year-round recreational opportunities for boaters, swimmers, fishermen, hikers, photographers and sightseers.
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National MonumentMontezuma CastleGaze through the windows of the past into one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America.
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National MonumentNavajoExplore the heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo people who built Tsegi Phase villages within the natural sandstone alcoves of the canyons.
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National MonumentOrgan Pipe CactusThe sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and animals.
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National ParkPetrified ForestExplore petrified wood, fossils, badlands, buttes and mesas, ancient petroglyphs, and vast vistas for more than a hundred miles.
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National MonumentPipe SpringLearn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life by exploring the museum, historic fort and cabins, garden, orchard, and Ridge Trail.
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National ParkSaguaroThe giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants are found only in a small part of the United States.
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National MonumentSunset Crater VolcanoRoughly 900 years ago, a volcanic erruption reshaped the surrounding landscape, forever changing the lives of people, plants and animals.
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National MonumentTontoTwo Salado-style cliff dwellings, colorful pottery, and other artifacts tell a story of the northern Sonoran Desert from 1250 to 1450 CE.
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National Historic SiteTumacácoriFollow the timeworn paths and discover stories that connect us to enduring relationships, vibrant cultures, and traditions of long ago.
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National MonumentTuzigootTuzigoot is a 110-room prehistoric pueblo in Arizona's Verde Valley. The name is Western Apache for "crooked water".
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National MonumentWalnut CanyonHike along trails and imagine life within Walnut Canyon, while visiting actual pueblos and walking in the steps of those who came before.
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National MonumentWupatkiNestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki is a landscape of legacies.
National Trails
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National Historic TrailJuan Bautista de AnzaThe 1,200-mile trail connects history, culture, and outdoor recreation from Nogales, Arizona, to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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National Historic TrailOld SpanishFollow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
Related Areas
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National Heritage AreaSanta Cruz ValleyExplore the mosaic of southwestern cultures, history, and traditions that thrive in the Santa Cruz River watershed.
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National Heritage AreaYuma CrossingDiscover the oldest city on the Colorado River and hear stories of innovation, heritage, and conservation along the historic Yuma Crossing.
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Corridor Preservation ProgramRoute 66Passing through numerous tribal communities and railroad towns, Route 66 through Arizona is a route of stunning natural attractions.
Last updated: January 4, 2021