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Looking for some sunshine? Arizona gets nearly three hundred days of it. Arizona is the gem of the American Southwest, filled with natural wonders, cute towns, and amazing archeology.
If you’re planning your next road trip to Arizona, here are some things worth checking out.
Grand Canyon
It’s the most famous site in Arizona, and it’s worth the hype. This breathtaking canyon can be seen from space. Visitors can hike, ride mules, and even go whitewater rafting around the area.
The Grand Canyon is America’s geological marvel. Most people who visit the Grand Canyon go to the South Rim. It has lookouts along the road. It also has walkways that go along the canyon’s edge.
The North Rim of the canyon looks completely different. However, the North Rim is much harder to access. Park officials close the road during the winter. If you want to visit the North Rim, check the year you intend to travel.
If you’re on a Vegas road trip, you might want to stop at the Skywalk. It’s an iconic glass bridge that spans the Grand Canyon. It’s located at Grand Canyon West, a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Sin City.
But it’s far from the only thing worth visiting in Arizona.
Petrified Forest National Park
This is one of the coolest natural landmarks in the US. Petrified Forest National Park is an open space full of fossilized trees. It’s one of the few places where you can see abundant samples of fossilized wood.
The park covers 146 square miles in the northeastern part of the state. It occupies both Navajo and Apache territories. Visitors can walk through the petrified trees and see remnants of ancient homes.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
If you want a glimpse of what pre-colonial life in America was like, you have to check this out. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a Native American heritage site. It’s located within the Navajo Nation. The Anasazi and Navajo people occupied it for over 5,000 years.
These days visitors can take a private or ranger-led tour of the ruins. They show visitors the cliff dwellings carved upon the walls of the canyon.
Information Safety Tips While Traveling
In addition to essential safety tips such as checking your vehicle’s safety, you’ll also want to consider the security of your data. Here are some basic ways to keep your information safe.
- Do not post on social media about your trip until you have returned.
We know it’s tempting to post on social media about your trip. However, thieves use social media posts to know which homes to target.
Even if you have social media set to private, many crimes are committed by people the victim knows. The easiest way to avoid this is to refrain from posting pictures until you get home.
- When it comes to things with sensitive information, leave all non-essentials at home.
Think of each credit card, document, and electronic device you carry while traveling. Each one is a thing that can potentially get lost or stolen. If a thief gets any of these items, they can steal your identity.
The best way to minimize stress is through minimalism. Do you need to bring your phone, tablet, laptop, and three credit cards? You can leave at least half of that in a locked box at home.
- Use a VPN to encrypt and privatize your data while using public Wi-Fi on the road.
You often rely on public and hotel Wi-Fi when you’re on the road. Unfortunately, these are not secure, and they pose huge data risks to travelers.
The easiest way to safely use these conveniences is to get a VPN. A VPN is a service that automatically secures and encrypts all your data. It also hides your IP address so that no one can see your location. They are inexpensive, super easy to use, and grant you peace of mind.
It’s Always Sunny in Arizona
We hope this travel guide provides some inspiration for your next trip to the sunny state of Arizona. We hope you have an exciting and safe tour through the American Southwest. Happy trails!