"WALK IN BEAUTY" Top 5 Page for this destination Arizona by madamx

Arizona Travel Guide: 11,964 reviews and 25,943 photos

View from Mojave Point, Grand Canyon - Arizona

In Beauty may you walk.
All day long may you walk.
Through the returning seasons may you walk.
On the trail marked with pollen may you walk.
With grasshoppers about your feet may you walk.
With dew about your feet may you walk.

With Beauty may you walk.
With Beauty before you, may you walk.
With Beauty behind you, may you walk.
With Beauty above you, may you walk.
With Beauty below you, may you walk.
With Beauty all around you, may you walk.

In old age wandering on a trail of Beauty,
lively, may you walk.
In old age wandering on a trail of Beauty,
living again, may you walk.
It is finished in Beauty.
It is finished in Beauty.
Navajo Blessing

ARIZONA IS AMAZING

Dawn on the Santa Catalinas, Tucson

We spent two weeks in Arizona, and have discovered that this, to us, was a trip of a lifetime.

We have fallen in love with everything Arizona: The warm, friendly people (and great weather), the gorgeous and huge variety of scenery, and the adventure of discovering native ruins and petroglyphs.

COMMUNE WITH THE CACTI

Cactus flower, Sedona

If you still think ( like I did) that the desert is just sand dunes, you must come and discover what the desert here is all about.

It is teeming with wildlife and plantlife. Plan to arrive when the desert is in bloom (April - May) and you will be in awe of the beauty around you. It was so much fun for us to see the awesome Saguaro cacti, as our only experience with them was watching Roadrunner/Bugs Bunny cartoons as a kids.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:Remember: The Grand Canyon is Just a Small Part of Arizona

Last visit to Arizona: Apr 2005
Intro Updated Sep 7, 2006
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (42)

Slow Food at It's Best Restaurants (12)

The Wa:k Snack Shop is located within walking distance of Mission San Xavier Del Bac, and is run by the local natives on... more travel advice

Yikes! A saguaro can weight 3000 lbs - Arizona

Our Friend, the Saguaro Favorites (3)

The first thing that comes to mind for me about Arizona is the wonderful Saguaro cactus. A symbol to many people of... more travel advice

Bright Angel Lodge Restaurant Restaurants (12)

Our main reason for stopping here was to have the famous Canyon Crunch ice cream, since the the Bright Angel Fountain... more travel advice

Saguaro National Monument at dawn - Arizona

These Boots Were Made for Hiking Sports & Outdoors (1)

I thought where we lived had lots of premier hiking, but Arizona is right up there too, with tons of hiking trails.... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (2)
See All Palatki Heritage Site
Things to Do (14)
See All The Mogollon Rim/Oak Creek Canyon Vista
Hotels (4)
See All Doubletree Guest Suites
Been to Arizona?
Share your travels with the world!

Comments (24)

jumpingnorman Jan 28, 2009 at 6:40 PM Report Abuse

Great Arizona pics! You have places I haven't even visited and I live here! Hehehe, thanks for sharing, Norman :)
Fullmoonfever Apr 28, 2008 at 1:49 PM Report Abuse

do you realize you been home for 3 months now?
drombom Oct 12, 2007 at 8:38 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely place Helen, such a change form the hussle of cities. I love the redness of bell rock and the ancient paintings
hotsauce28 Aug 14, 2007 at 8:53 AM Report Abuse

What's funny is that I told him on special occasions, it wasn't cats but hamsters. Needless to say, the relationship ended very quick! =)
Fra.da. Jul 19, 2007 at 10:40 AM Report Abuse

Stunning pics and great tips! Arizona is on the top of my wish list... Thanks for sharing and happy travelling!!!
zuriga Jul 19, 2007 at 8:47 AM Report Abuse

Lovely pics, Helen. I lived in Tucson for 2 winters and really miss it. I should be retired and living there but ended up near London. I smiled a lot looking at Sedona. :-)
Trekki Apr 4, 2007 at 10:15 AM Report Abuse

Wow, this is a beautiful page about one of the most beautiful US states :-) Ah, yes, San Xavier du Bac is so much enchanting ! And sad to hear that Sedona got worse. But.. scenery and people are lovely :-) smiles from here :-)
Jim_Eliason Mar 7, 2007 at 5:30 PM Report Abuse

Great tips, Arizona is one of my favorite places!
rexvaughan Feb 20, 2007 at 12:03 PM Report Abuse

Thanks, Helen. I saved several of your tips including the soft ice cream one. That will be important if we go there with Nick.
Anchovy56 Feb 14, 2007 at 9:50 AM Report Abuse

Well at least its not the last laugh :o)