7 Unique Trivia Facts About Arizona You Might Not Have Heard Before
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Melissa Mahoney
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How much do you know about the Grand Canyon State? While there are many fascinating things about this great state of ours, I bet there are some things you never knew or never would have guessed, Check out the following trivia facts about Arizona you may have not heard before:
1. There are over 100 wineries in Arizona.
It may come as a surprise but the Grand Canyon State is home to three distinct wine regions -- Sonoita, Willcox, and Verde Valley. If you love wine and waterfalls, take our Arizona Wineries And Waterfalls Road Trip.
2. Arizona is home to over 120 breweries.
Among the top breweries here are Four Peaks, PHX Beer Co., Goldwater Brewing Co., and Mother Road Brewing Company. If you find yourself in Camp Verde, check out Verde Brewing Company.
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3. There are three national parks and 18 national monuments in the state.
We have so many wide open spaces and natural wonders here in Arizona. And we can visit many of them at one of the state's incredible parks and monuments under the National Park Service.
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4. The best preserved meteor crater in the world is right here in AZ.
If you haven't visited this hidden gem outside of Flagstaff, I strongly urge you to. It's absolutely incredible! The Barringer Meteor Crater was created over 50,000 years ago.
5. The rocks found at the Grand Canyon are older than the dinosaurs.
As a top bucket list item for many people around the world, we are lucky to have the Grand Canyon right here in Arizona. But I bet you didn't know that the rocks found at the Grand Canyon are actually older than the dinosaurs. Pretty cool, right?
6. Arizona has the most hummingbird species in the U.S.
The Grand Canyon State is home to approximately 17 species of hummingbirds, the most of any state. The largest species found here is the blue-throated hummingbird.
7. Mount Humphreys is the highest peak in the state while the lowest point in the state is by the Colorado River near San Luis.
If you're up for a scenic drive, you can take one at Mount Humphreys. Known as the "Around the Peaks Loop," you can take a two-hour drive around the state's highest peak.
Did you know any of these trivia facts about Arizona? What are some other facts about the state you find interesting? Let us know! Want to show off pride for the state of Arizona? Pick out something to wear from Wear Your Roots!
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