Fun Arizona Facts!

Arizona is home to a whole lot more than cacti, our desert is also home to some interesting history and fun facts. How much do you know about your home? The answer might surprise you!

• The official state flower in Arizona is the saguaro cactus blossom. This gorgeous white flower forms throughout spring.
• You’ll need to measure a saguaro cactus’ height in order to determine its age.
• Northeast Arizona is home to Petrified Forest, where the official state fossil, Petrified wood, is present in abundance.
• Our official state tree in Arizona is the Palo Verde. This tree turns a marvelous shade of gold just before the summer – keep your eyes peeled!
• Speaking of gold, blue & gold are the official state colors in Arizona.
• Arizona is perhaps best known for the Grand Canyon, considered one of the Natural Wonders of the World.
• The East coast finally became connected to Arizona through the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1926.
• A popular destination for tourists, the Four Corners, is the central point where Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico all meet. You can hold hands with three different people in three separate states!
• Phoenix originated just prior to the 19^th century as a hay camp to help supply Camp McDowell.
• Camels were once used to transport goods across the Arizona desert.
• The rich landscape in Arizona contains 26 peaks that are 10,000 feet in total elevation.
• Arizona is the 6^th largest state in all of the United States.

Now that’s a little slice of Arizona history you can sink your teeth into!