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Grand Canyon Vacations: Why Everyone Should Visit Grand Canyon Arizona
Grand Canyon vacations should be on everyone's to-do list. Find out about visiting Grand Canyon Arizona, Grand Canyon hotels, restaurants, attractions, weather and travel tips.
North Rim Grand Canyon Tourism: Views, Forests, Wildlife and Solitude
North Rim Grand Canyon tourism is often overlooked by most travelers but a visit here is worth it. Find out about the attractions at Grand Canyon North Rim including hiking, wildlife, and views.
Discover Arizona Birding Hot Spots during the Southwest Wings Festival
For a superb introduction to southeastern Arizona birds, Arizona birding and nature, head to the Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival, running August 4-8, 2010, at the Knight's of Columbus Hall in Sierra Vista.
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| The elegant trogon is one of the most sough-after birds in southeastern Arizona |
The southeastern Arizona town of Sierra Vista sits at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains.
It's famous among birders for being so close to many of the great Arizona birding hot spots including Ramsey Canyon, the San Pedro River, Miller Canyon, Garden Canyon and Carr Canyon.
These biodiversity hot spots bring birders and natural history buffs to the wildlands around Sierra Vista to see Arizona's bird specialties such as the zone-tailed hawk, painted redstart, violet-crowned hummingbird, rose-throated becard, and that holy grail of birds - the elegant trogon.
This part of southeastern Arizona is also famous for its many colorful and unique species of butterflies, dragonflies, insects, reptiles, mammals, and almost 1,000 species of plants.
The 5-day Southwest Wings Festival is a birding and nature extravaganza featuring a wide variety of activities for every level of interest from budding naturalists to expert birders.
Workshops range from learning wildlife photography techniques and how to build a nestbox to identifying dragonflies and observing hummingbird banding.
Lecture topics will include an update on the Northern Jaguar Project, the re-introduction of Gould's Turkey to southeastern Arizona, and how to bird by ear.
The most popular events - the field trips - will take you to some of the best birding locales in southeastern Arizona including the Chiricahua Mountains, Miller Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains, St. David, the San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuge, and Fort Huachuca.
This year's keynote speaker is popular tour guide and birder Rick Taylor, founder of Borderland Tours and author of the essential Birder's Guide to Southeastern Arizona. The festival will be the official release site of Rick's new book, Birds of Southeastern Arizona.
Whether you're new to birding or are a lifelong "lifelister," the Southwest Birding and Nature Festival will open your eyes to the beauty of southeastern Arizona.
For a complete calendar of events and prices:
Grand Canyon Location: Where is the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon location can be a source of confusion for many. Where is the Grand Canyon? Find where the Grand Canyon is located and driving times and distances from major cities in the area.
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Grand Canyon North Rim Lodging: Get Away From It All on the Secluded North Rim
Find out about Grand Canyon North Rim lodging including room types, availability, amenities and locations.
Map of Grand Canyon: Exploring the Park Begins with Grand Canyon Maps
Don't start exploring the park without a map of Grand Canyon. Get free Grand Canyon maps.
Grand Canyon AZ Hotels at the South Rim: Stay in Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon AZ hotels put you close to all the park's attractions. Find out about South Rim Grand Canyon National Park lodging including lodging including lodge info, room rates and facts.
Hotels near Grand Canyon: Tusayan AZ Lodging is Alternative to Park Hotels
Staying in hotels near Grand Canyon rather than in the park can be a less costly alternative. Find out more about Tusayan AZ lodging outside the Grand Canyon South Rim.
Grand Canyon Attractions: Favorite Grand Canyon Activities at the South Rim
Discover the best South Rim Grand Canyon attractions including hiking, mule trips and California condors. Find out what to see and which Grand Canyon activities you shouldn't miss.
Grand Canyon IMAX: Movie Gives Bird's Eye View of the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon IMAX movie is one of the popular Grand Canyon activities, but it's not in Grand Canyon National Park. Find out about the IMAX movie, ticket prices and what it's like.
Star Wars Concert: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Comes to Tucson
The Star Wars Concert is still touring U.S. cities including Tucson. Don't miss your chance to see this one-of-a-kind concert with film clips, lasers and C3PO. Buy tickets before they sell out.
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Hotel in Tempe AZ: There are Plenty of Tempe AZ Hotels near ASU, Spring Training
Searching for a hotel in Tempe AZ? See our list of best hotels near ASU and Angels spring training, including rates and amenities.
Hotel in Scottsdale Arizona: Make Reservations for Hotels in Scottsdale Arizona
Scottsdale is a popular travel spot, so finding a good hotel in Scottsdale Arizona is easy. But rooms can fill up fast. Search for hotels in Scottsdale Arizona and find out about amenities and costs.
Hotels in Peoria Arizona: Close to Shopping, Dining, Spring Training
Looking for hotels in Peoria Arizona? See our list of the best Peoria Arizona hotels close to Mariners spring training, Padres spring training and Arrowhead Shopping Centers.
Downtown Phoenix Hotel: Hotels in Downtown Phoenix are Close to Everything
Looking for a downtown Phoenix hotel? Find out which are near the Phoenix Convention Center, room rates and amenities.
