Arizona gets a lot of flack in the news and hearing so many negative things about our state gets old fast. In reality, Arizona is a pretty awesome place to live and I know that I say with pride that I’m from Arizona. Here are just a few reasons why the Grand Canyon state is truly amazing.

10. Arizona has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.
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9. Although the deserts get all the glory, Arizona has an incredibly diverse range of climates.
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This also means we have unique plants and animals not seen anywhere else.
7. Arizona has an amazing and notorious history.
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8. Arizona also has some of the darkest skies in the country, perfect for stargazing or discovering new planets.
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That's a shout out to you, Pluto.
6. Despite what we hear and see in the news, we take pride in our multicultural heritage.
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5. By the way, that multicultural heritage also means we have some delicious, and even unique, foods!
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When was the last time you were able to find kneel-down bread, piki, or chumath anywhere but Arizona?
4. Arizonans take great pride in using and standing up for the second amendment.
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3. Arizonans are not afraid to speak their minds.
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2. Native Arizonans are some of the toughest, yet friendliest, people you will ever meet.
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1. As people continue moving into the state, Native Arizonans are a rare find. Take pride in being from Arizona!
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We are basically unicorns.

Why are you proud of Arizona? Let us know in the comments!

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