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msg[1] = "The Arizona License Plate says The Grand Canyon State. One of the most visited sites, The monument to erosion gets about four million visitors yearly. The park includes 1,218,376 acres, but the canyon itself goes well beyond the park boundaries. The average depth of the canyon is about a mile, the average width is ten miles. Due to the severe car traffic problem in the canyon, you may want to visit the old fashion way. By train from Williams Arizona.<br>";
msg[2] = "<B>ARIZONA CAVES</b><br>Kartchner Cavern near Benson is very popular. Colossal Cave east of Tucson is also tourist friendly. A little known cave is Grand Canyon Caverns east of Peach Springs on old Route 66. You enter the cave from a lobby elevator! Tonto Natural Bridge near Payson was probably once a cave, now it\'s a natural bridge. There are many more caves but they have not been improved and require guides.<br>";
msg[3] = "The one place in the United States where four states touch. Of course, that\'s Four Corners on the Navajo reservation. You can literally visit four states with four steps. This is a good place to do some shopping as there are many Native American jewelry and gift stalls just a state away. Apparently Utah.<br>";
msg[4] = "<B>BIOSPHERE II</B><BR>North of Tucson, on the road to Oracle, there is Biosphere II. Although it\'s early years were one of fanfare and scandel, it has proven to be a valuable experiment. Very tourist friendly, tours are informative and interesting. It has moved into being a historical site in it\'s own right.<BR>";
msg[5] = "<b>ROCK ART</B><br>There are two types of  Rock Art-Petroglyphs were carved or pecked into the rock with a stone. Pictographs were painted onto the rocks. Here are two places that are easy to visit to see Rock Art-<br><b>Painted Rocks Petroglyph Site</b> - Located 13 miles West of Gila Bend on I-8. Ten miles  on Painted Rock Road. This site was even  noted by Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza in 1775.<br><b>DEER VALLEY ROCK ART CENTER</b> in Northern Phoenix has an  interpetive center as well as excellent examples of Rock Art. From I-17 exit Deer Valley Road and go West a few miles. 3711  W. Deer Valley Rd. 623-582-8007 or <A HREF=\"http://www.asu.edu/clas/anthropology/dvrac\">http://www.asu.edu/clas/anthropology/dvrac</A><br>";
msg[6] = "<B>ARIZONA SPORTS</B><BR>The Super Bowl will be played in Glendale\'s new stadium in 2008. For Pro sports we have the Cardinals for Football, the Suns for Basketball, the Coyotes for Hockey, the Diamondbacks for Baseball, and many other sports have their teams. With three universities we have college sports. For individual sports, everything from snow skiing to water skiing, hiking, hunting, rafting, biking. Just about any interest, we have a season for it. Sorry, no deep sea fishing, although the ocean is only hours away.<BR>";
msg[7] = "<b>SAN XAVIER DEL BAC</b><br>just south of Tucson is also known as the White Dove of the Desert. Built by native americans under the direction of Jesuit priest Father Kino in 1783, it was an important part of the chain of missions stretching from Mexico to California. Known for it\'s beautiful artwork, it is still a working church with tourists invited to tour the grounds. Located on the Tohono Oodam reservation, it is a link back to the early spanish coloniol period of Arizona.<BR>";
msg[8] = "<B>SEDONA</B><BR>The red rocks of Sedona mixed with the sky and the forest has brought artists to this small town for a long time. Many people come to experience the beauty, and maybe find an energy vortex too. Sedona has become a shopping mecca as well, with art it\'s number one export. Visit the only McDonalds restaurant with Teal Arches, or try a famous gourmet restaurant. Follow Oak Creek up through Oak Creek Canyon in the Autumn to see leaves showing off their colors as well.<BR>";
msg[9] = "<B>AIR MUSEUM</B><BR>To the southwest of Tucson is the Pima County Air and Space Museum. Next door is Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, an important storage area for aircraft due to the low humidity, and how the museum got it\'s start. They have one of the early \"Air Force One\'s\" before that title was used. Want more? Off of I-19 towards Nogales they have a Museum created out of an old missle silo, with a decommissioned missle!<BR>";
msg[10] = "<B>ROCK LOGS</B><BR>About 190 million years ago there was a massive log jam on an ancient river. Through time, the organic parts of the logs were mineralized and became rock. This log jam is now the Petrified Forest National Park outside of Holbrook. All across the desert floor are rock logs from an ancient forest. It is testimony to the changing climates through time. Please don\'t take any of the pieces. If everyone took a piece home with them, the Park would no longer exist. Next door is the Painted Desert National Park, the colors and view changes as the light of day changes.<BR>";
msg[11] = "<B>SKI ARIZONA</B><BR>Mention Arizona and most people think of deserts, a few may add mountains, Skiers think of Skiing! The fact is Arizona has several places for the avid downhill racer, and some for cross country as well. Sunrise in the White Mountains has snow making equipment and is often the first to open and stay open the longest. Snowbowl outside of Flagstaff has several lifts and many trails. There is a small lift outside of Williams. The southernmost ski resort in the United States is on Mt. Lemmon only an hour\'s drive from Tucson.<BR>";
msg[12] = "<B>TRANSPLANTS</B><BR>People are not the only ones from far away places to make Arizona home. Ostriches have been brought in for their feathers dating back over a century. Once the U.S. Calvary experimented with using Camels instead of horses. In Oatman you can find wild burros whose ancestors worked with prospectors. The horse, of course, is an import. Even those Tumbleweeds you picture when you think of the desert, they are a weed that managed to grow and thrive in the desert, but belong in Russia.<BR>";
msg[13] = "<B>TUCSON</B><BR>Also known as the Old Pueblo, Tucson is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the United States. Native peoples were farming in this valley 3,000 years ago. As a Spanish garrison it was founded around 1775. There are few places preserved where you can see part of the old city wall. At one time it was the territorial capitol. Now it is the second largest city in Arizona. Nearby in the Santa Catalina mountains you will find snow and skiing in the winter. Just a few hours away is old Mexico and the Ocean.<BR>";
msg[14] = "Arizona became a Territory of the United States in 1863, signed by Abraham Lincoln. Before that it was part of New Mexico territory. Arizona became the 48th. State on February 14, 1912. That\'s why it\'s called the \"Valentine State\".";
msg[15] = "<B>LIMITS</B><BR>Arizona has climates that go from arid desert to high alpine, so you would expect that there are some interesting plant and animal boundaries. The Sky Islands have species that only exist on that mountain top. Native Palms only go so far east as Kofa canyon near Yuma. Native Parrots only go so far north as Portal in southeastern Arizona. Sahauros only live in the Sonoran Desert. Native Joshua Trees don\'t go much further east then Wikiup. As climates change, those ranges may also change.<BR>";
msg[16] = "<B>HISTORY</B><BR>Six centuries in 60 seconds: Tribes consolidated into different areas, some farming, some raiding. Many trading with tribes far to the south and west. Spanish explorers came in, introduced horses. Ranching and farming moved into river valleys. Mining in most of state. Americans settled in after Gadstan Purchase. Southern part of Arizona became Confederate territory. Then American territory. Major Indian wars suppressed and placed Native Americans onto reservations. Water and range wars created the Wild West mythos. Dams provided water storage at cost of running rivers. Arizona became a state. Major population push happens after Air Conditioning became commonplace. Tourism and technology begin to replace Mining. Agriculture still an important business.<BR>";
msg[17] = "<B>SEASONS</B><BR>Summer, hot in the desert areas, easily reaching 110 or more. Warm in mountain areas, upper 90\'s. In late summer the monsoon rains come in with high winds, and frequently very heavy rains for short times in the afternoon and evening.<BR>Fall; cooler in desert areas, eventually under 80 degrees. Pleasant in mountain areas, cold at night causing beautiful autumn leaf displays.<BR>Winter; Sweater weather in deserts, nights sometimes get to freezing. Cold in mountains, snow possible if it rains. Winter rains are usually light, misty and can last the whole day.<BR>Spring; If enough rain fell, Wildflowers will bloom in the desert, cactus flowers everywhere. In Mountains Spring arrives late, more as a cool introduction to Summer.<BR>";
msg[18] = "<B>ROAD TO RUINS</B><BR>People have lived in Arizona for a very long time, they have established cultures and even villages. Here is a short list of some easy to explore sites.<br><b>CASA GRANDE</B>- Just outside of . . . Casa Grande. Multistory structure.<br><b>MONTEZUMA'S CASTLE</b> - Just North of Camp Verde off of I-17, Cliff Dwelling!<br><b>PUEBLO GRANDE</B> - Phoenix, corner of Van Buren and 44th. Street.<br><b>TUZIGOOT</B> - Between Cottonwood and Clarksdale.<br><b>WALNUT CREEK</b> - Just East of Flagstaff off I-40<br><b>WUPATKI</B> - North East of Flagstaff off Hwy. 89. This is my favorite as one site has multistory structures. The northernmost ball court in North America, and a hole in the ground that air rushes out of!<br>";
msg[19] = "<b>ARIZONA FACTS</b><br>State Motto>>Ditat Deus (God Enriches)<br>State Song >>Arizona<br>State Tree>>Palo Verde<br>State Bird>>Cactus Wren<br>State Flower>>Saguaro Cactus Blossom<br>State Neckwear>>Bola Tie<br>State Fossil>>araucarioxylon arizonicum<br>Nicknames >>Grand Canyon State, Copper State, Valentine State<br>Population >>4,123,644<br>Land Area>>113,510 Square Miles<br>Lowest Point>>70 Feet, near Yuma<br>Highest Point>>12,633 Feet, Humphreys Peak near Flagstaff<br>Entered Union>>February 14, 1912 as the 48th State.<br>";
msg[20] = "<b>PHOENIX CLIMATE</b><br>The earliest date a 100-degree day was recorded in the Valley was March 26, 1988. The latest was June 18, 1913.<br>Since 1895, the average date is May 13, but in the past 30 years, the average has been May 5, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.<br>Phoenix Hottest Temp, 122 Degrees F. June 26, 1990.<br>AZ Hottest Temp, 128 Degrees F. June 29, 1994, Lake Havasu City.<br>Phoenix Coldest Temp. 16 degrees F. January 7, 1913.<br>AZ Coldest Temp., -40 degrees F. January 7, 1971 Hawley Lake<br>";
msg[21] = "<b>ARIZONA LAKES</b><BR>In it\'s history, you will find many small sternwheeler steamboats cruising the major rivers in Arizona. In those times there were running rivers and the boats provided shipping. Many of the rivers are now dry except for the rainy season. The water is locked behind dams creating man-made lakes that provide water storage and recreation. It surprises many people how many boats Arizonians have. On Canyon Lake Northeast of Apache Junction, you still can take a cruise on a paddlewheeler! The Dolly Steamboat offers nature cruises as well as special occasion and meal cruises. Imagine a dinner cruise and watching the sunset on the lake.<br>";
msg[22] = "<b>LONDON BRIDGE</b><br>Lake Havasu City is not only a spring break destination, it has a piece of merrie old England; London Bridge. For over 140 years the bridge crossed the Thames River in London. In 1968 Robert P. McCullock bought the bridge and  had it dismantled stone by stone. The bridge was reconstructed three years later in the city McCullock was developing next to the Colorado River, Lake Havasu City. Next to it is a reconstruction of an English Village.<br>Lake Havasu City is located between Kingman and Parker on Hwy 95.<br>";
msg[23] = "<b>DINOSAUR TRACKS</b><BR>There is something to be said to have your foot next to a rock imprint of a small dinosaur.<BR>It is quite an experience, especially for younger children.<BR>From Flagstaff go north on Hwy 89 68 miles toward Page Arizona.<BR>After passing Cameron, watch for Route 160, turn onto Route 160 towards Tuba City, go about 3 - 4 miles up the hill.<BR>Turn North on the road to Moenave (marked by a sign <B>DINOSAUR TRACKS</B>). There, not even a half a mile from Route 160 on the West side of the road you will find Dinosaur tracks.  The locals have set up booths to sell Jewelry and art items. Go ahead and hire one of the kids as a guide, tip them well when you are finished. They know where the best tracks are and can save you a lot of time wondering if you are really looking at a track or not.<BR>No, these are not T.Rex tracks or Raptors. They are more like the spitter in the Jurassic Park  Movies. Look up Dilophosauripus, Kayentapus (similar to Dilophosauripus;Hopiichnus)in your Dino Encyclopedia for more info.<br>";
msg[24] = "<B>HUNTS TOMB</B><BR>In Papago Park, just north of the Phoenix Zoo is a small pyramid on a butte. It is the final resting place for George Hunt, the first state Governor of Arizona. He holds the record for being elected seven times, that is a national as well as state record. To visit, drive to Galvin Parkway between Van Buren and McDowell Road. Go to the picnic grounds just North of the Phoenix Zoo, Visit Hole in the Wall if you want. The road continues East between the Botanical Gardens and the Zoo, up to the Tomb.<br>";
msg[25] = "<b>ICE CAVE</b><BR>700,000 years ago a lava tube was formed by a volcano west of Flagstaff. Eventually it cooled and part of it collapsed. Now it is a cave insulated by hardened lava. Ice forms in the cave in the winter and can last through the summer. The entrance is very cold and you have to be careful walking in the cave, you could slip on the ice. Legend has it that local cowboys used the ice to cool their beer in the summers.<br>Go Northwest from Flagstaff on US 180, about 14 miles.  Turn left on Forest Road FR 245, go about 3 miles. Turn left on FR 171, go about a mile. Turn left on FR 171B, go about a third of a mile to a circle drive and park.<br>";
msg[26] = "<b>GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE</b><br>On a battlefield in World War I, a gravely wounded Felix Lucero made a vow to his God that if he survived he would serve the lord by sculpting. In 1934 he moved to Tucson. There he created sculptures along the banks of the Santa Cruz river to fulfill his vow.  Now the Felix Lucero Park, it is still known as the Garden of Gethsemane. Included are statues of the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and more. Located at Congress Street and the Santa Cruz river on the north side of Congress.<br>";
msg[27] = "<b>LOWELL OBSERVATORY</b><BR>Percival Lowell was obsessed with Mars, and finding life on Mars, so he built the Lowell Observatory on Mars Hill just west of downtown Flagstaff in 1894. Although the telescopes there never did confirm life exists on Mars, they did make a big discovery. On February 18, 1930, Clyde Tombaugh discovered a new planet in our solar system. Originally called planet X, it became the planet Pluto. To visit drive West on Santa Fe Ave, past the city hall. At the base of Mars Hill take the right fork up the mountain. Great view of Flagstaff from here too. It is a little tricky to find so here is a link with detailed directions <A HREF=\"http://www.lowell.edu/Public/Info/Directions.html\">http://www.lowell.edu/Public/Info/Directions.html</A><br>";
msg[28] = "<b>PICACHO PEAK</b><BR>Almost midway between Phoenix and Tucson off I-10 just south of Eloy, is the remains of an ancient extinct Volcano, This is Picacho Peak. It has been a landmark for everyone in the area; Spanish Explorers, the 49ers, the Mormon Battalion and the Butterfield Overland Stage to name a few. Now a major Interstate and the Transcontinental Railroad run past it.<br>It was the site of the only major Civil War battle in Arizona (The Confederates won, 3 Union solders were killed). In March the battle is recreated for the public.<br>If the winter rain was good, the sides of the peak are cloaked in a beautiful display of wildflowers in the spring bringing photographers from all over.<br>Travel south on the frontage road from the peak and you will discover an Ostrich farm. Buy an egg, feed the birds.<br>";
msg[29] = "<b>VERDE CANYON RAILWAY</b><BR>Whether a nature buff or a rail fan, the Verde Canyon Railroad has something for you. The train station is located in the small town of Clarksdale just west of Cottonwood. The diesel powered train includes a variety of cars, some enclosed, some open. The trip takes up about half a day and winds it\'s way up the Verde River canyon. Along the way you could see Bald Eagles flying around their nests. The train turns around at the top of the canyon in Perkinsville and heads back to Clarksdale, offering another spectacular view of the canyon.<br>Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, Clarksdale Arizona, info@verdecanyonrr.com, 800-293-7245.<br>";
msg[30] = "<B>CRATERS</B><BR>Arizona has many volcanic craters, but there is another famous crater. West of Winslow, off I-40, about 49,000 years ago. A meteor about 100 feet in diameter hit the Earth and created a meteor crater, 570 feet deep, nearly a mile across. Named Barringer Crater, it is one of only a few impact craters that are easily visible on the Earths surface. Apollo astronauts trained here before their trip to the Moon.<BR>";
msg[31] = "The highest point in Arizona is Humpherys Peak. The peak and the entire San Francisco Peaks range is part of an extinct large volcano. Nearby is Sunset Crater, a much more recent volcano. In the Sunset Crater National Park you can walk through hardened lava flows and view cinder cones. Arizona is still geologically alive as small infrequent earthquakes and numerous hot springs will attest.<br>";

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