The great Grand Canyon State offers plenty to do and see here whether you already own a home or if you’ve purchased Arizona real estate that you’re holding onto until you can build your dream home.
One city in Arizona that’s made the front page a lot lately is Glendale, and guests, sports-nuts and shoppers alike definitely appreciate what’s been going on in this all-grown-up former farming town. Located on the western edge of Phoenix, Glendale is home to several sports venues including the University of Phoenix Stadium where the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals play and the newly christened Camelback Ranch, Spring Training home to Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers.
Similarly, shoppers love Glendale, since it is home to Westgate City Center’s bevy of high-end stores, nightclubs and restaurants. In addition, Westgate features a multiplex theatre, corporate offices, apartments and condominiums. Another one of Glendale’s most defining shopping assets is its Historic Downtown, an ultra-quaint area comprised of ten square-blocks of tree-lined streets, memory-lane merchants, bungalow boutiques and ethnic eateries. According to the Glendale Visitors Center, downtown is consistently ranked one of the top shopping districts in the country thanks to its wealth of antique stores and cozy shops that offer jewelry, art, crafts, collectables and bath and body accessories.
Another special place in downtown Glendale is The Bead Museum, a unique museum that houses an international collection of over 100,000 beads and beaded artifacts and features permanent and changing exhibitions. The Bead Museum also sells a wide range of bead-related publications as well as beads and supplies for the bead worker and specialist beads for the collector.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Take a Skywalk over Arizona’s Finest Real Estate – the Grand Canyon
There are a number of reasons that living in Arizona is a goal for many individuals and families. From the gorgeous Grand Canyon in the north to the stunning saguaro forests of Tucson and southern Arizona, to the high Sonoran desert of central Arizona, Arizona is home to a wealth of diverse climates, seasons and amenities making it easy to see why Arizona is such a wonderful place to purchase a home, land or real estate as well as to live, work and do business.
One of the most famous places to visit in Arizona is, of course, the Grand Canyon. Vast, spectacular and undeniably majestic, the Grand Canyon is one of the ‘seven wonders of the world’ and simply must be seen to be believed...and even then, it’s hard to wrap your mind around the splendor, glory and enormity of what Mother Nature has carved over the eons.
For those who desire to see the magnificence of Mother Nature in a new and breathtaking way, it’s worth the extra drive to visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk. This unique horseshoe-shaped glass-bottomed cantilever bridge sits an amazing 4,000 feet high above the Colorado River and spans an astonishing 70 feet over the Grand Canyon’s rim. Not for the faint of heart, guests can stroll out over the canyon walls far below for an awe-inspiring view of the Grand Canyon’s soaring cliffs and deep crimson-hued gorges.
Completed in March of 2007, the Skywalk at Grand Canyon West is open 365 days a year. Located at Grand Canyon West, the Skywalk is approximately 250 miles from the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Paradise Valley area and about 375 miles from Tucson/Oro Valley/Marana.
One of the most famous places to visit in Arizona is, of course, the Grand Canyon. Vast, spectacular and undeniably majestic, the Grand Canyon is one of the ‘seven wonders of the world’ and simply must be seen to be believed...and even then, it’s hard to wrap your mind around the splendor, glory and enormity of what Mother Nature has carved over the eons.
For those who desire to see the magnificence of Mother Nature in a new and breathtaking way, it’s worth the extra drive to visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk. This unique horseshoe-shaped glass-bottomed cantilever bridge sits an amazing 4,000 feet high above the Colorado River and spans an astonishing 70 feet over the Grand Canyon’s rim. Not for the faint of heart, guests can stroll out over the canyon walls far below for an awe-inspiring view of the Grand Canyon’s soaring cliffs and deep crimson-hued gorges.
Completed in March of 2007, the Skywalk at Grand Canyon West is open 365 days a year. Located at Grand Canyon West, the Skywalk is approximately 250 miles from the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Paradise Valley area and about 375 miles from Tucson/Oro Valley/Marana.
Winslow Arizona Houses Petrified National Park
Owning an Arizona home is a lifelong goal for a lot of people...and it’s no wonder why. Some folks live for Arizona’s outdoor sports, while others prefer to spend their free time playing one of the state’s gorgeous golf courses, soaking up the spectacular sunsets or moseying around museums and other family-friendly venues.
Here’s something that pretty much everyone who owns a home or other Arizona real estate will enjoy: Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park.
Located east of Winslow, Arizona, the park is nestled inside the world-famous Painted Desert, and is home to 200-million-year-old fossils that will amaze even the non-science geeks in the family. The story goes that volcanic lava destroyed what was once a flourishing forest, embedding the remains of the trees into a vast acreage filled with ash and water. Millions of years later, erosion set the logs free, revealing a veritable wealth of magnificent petrified wood, which is made up mostly of quartz.
In addition to the Petrified Forest, the Park features more than 13,000 years of human history, including a nearly 800-year-old, 100-room dwelling called Puerco Pueblo. There’s also an extensive collection of prehistoric pottery fossils and numerous scenic hiking trails that range from half-mile to three miles – and each trail boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding Painted Desert. If you’re so inclined, head out into the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area on horseback or via burro, mule or even a llama...we kid you not. When it’s time for sweet dreams, no problem – you can do an overnight backpacking trip through the park, or for those less adventurous, there are plenty of nearby hotels and campgrounds.
Here’s something that pretty much everyone who owns a home or other Arizona real estate will enjoy: Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park.
Located east of Winslow, Arizona, the park is nestled inside the world-famous Painted Desert, and is home to 200-million-year-old fossils that will amaze even the non-science geeks in the family. The story goes that volcanic lava destroyed what was once a flourishing forest, embedding the remains of the trees into a vast acreage filled with ash and water. Millions of years later, erosion set the logs free, revealing a veritable wealth of magnificent petrified wood, which is made up mostly of quartz.
In addition to the Petrified Forest, the Park features more than 13,000 years of human history, including a nearly 800-year-old, 100-room dwelling called Puerco Pueblo. There’s also an extensive collection of prehistoric pottery fossils and numerous scenic hiking trails that range from half-mile to three miles – and each trail boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding Painted Desert. If you’re so inclined, head out into the Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area on horseback or via burro, mule or even a llama...we kid you not. When it’s time for sweet dreams, no problem – you can do an overnight backpacking trip through the park, or for those less adventurous, there are plenty of nearby hotels and campgrounds.
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