Native Lands
Northern Arizona is unlike anywhere else on earth with striking red rocks, cool pine trees, high prairie lands and the most magnificent natural wonder ever created - the Grand Canyon.
Recognized as the crown jewel in the national parks system,
Grand Canyon
National Park is but a sampling of the diverse and breathtaking landmarks
gracing Northern Arizona.
All located within a short drive are several national monuments including Walnut Canyon, Wupatki, Montezuma Castle, Tuzigoot, Sunset Crater and the Vermillion Cliffs, as well as the popular Glenn Canyon National Recreation Area, red rocks of Sedona and of course, the Navajo Nation.
Each of northern Arizona's national monuments provides a window to the past. Walnut Canyon, Wupatki, Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle all boast well-preserved dwellings of the Sinagua and Anasazi people. Walnut Canyon and Montezuma Castle both feature spectacular cliff dwellings, while Tuzigoot and Wupatki showcase the Sinagua's expansive ancient villages.
Sunset Crater, the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau, is a 1,000-foot-high cinder cone that last erupted 900 years ago. The crater serves as a reminder of nature's wrath and resilience.
Perhaps one of the most undisturbed destinations in northern Arizona is the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. It's grasslands are the habitat of desert bighorn sheep and pronghorns while its red, steep cliffs provide homes to at least 20 birds of prey species, including the endangered California Condors.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area provides unparalleled opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation opportunities while Sedona's unique red rocks provide both physical and spiritual adventures. And no spirit is complete without a trip to the Navajo Nation. Here, time stands still, the air is pure, stars fill the sky and the Great Spirit is ever present.
In addition to these natural wonders, the journey through northern Arizona will provide the opportunity to discover quaint mountain villages and scenic byways, travel back in time aboard a historic railway, see more stars than city lights and enjoy the great outdoors like never before - even during the summer months.
For more information on Northern Arizona, visit GrandCanyonandBeyond.com or call 1-866-770-3388.