12 Things That Will Always Make Arizonans Think Of Home
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Monica Spencer
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Dorothy may have been thinking of her little farm in Kansas when she uttered the phrase “there’s no place like home” but I always imagine my beautiful Arizona. And with that, a variety of images enter my mind, each one reminding me just how unique and unforgettable this state is. I bet you’ll find that some of these things remind you of home in Arizona as well.
Most people tend to think of desert landscapes in Arizona but our state is surprisingly mountainous! You’ll be hard pressed to find a horizon here that doesn’t have at least one mountain nearby.
The Painted Desert, Vermilion Cliffs, Blue Canyon; these are all places where the land itself is exceedingly colorful and looks absolutely surreal.
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If you grew up in the desert, you know this smell and there’s nothing else like it.
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Spotting a tiny potted cactus on someone’s desk is cute but you’ll probably also be reminded of that one time you (or someone you knew) was pricked by cholla or other cactus.
All states seem to claim this but the sunsets here are so saturated, we don’t need Photoshop to make it look better.
Arizona is home to some of the darkest skies in the state, so get your telescope and best prime lens ready because there are few better places to see the night sky.
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We’ve reached the end of the monsoons but there’s nothing quite like experiencing a huge dust storm kicking up before the summer rain arrives. It’s absolutely astonishing to newcomers!
We’re surrounded by a mostly arid environment, which means everything dries quickly and the air doesn’t feel "heavy" with humidity.
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Arizona is the real sunshine state, which means we get plenty of Vitamin D and very few cases of seasonal affective disorder.
Outside of the cities, this is what driving on Arizona roads looks like: open, empty roads surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. If you ever thought driving could be therapy, wait until you do it here.
Sure, you might find chimichangas on a menu in some other state but there’s no chimi like that made right here in its home state. Plus, you’ll find other foods like cheese crisps, piki bread, and even your favorite meals from local restaurants.
Some of our saloons date back to Arizona’s territorial days. You’ll rejoice in knowing you’re enjoying a drink in the same spot as some rough and tumble cowboy, outlaw, or famous lawman did decades before.
If you’ve been away from home for too long, you probably can’t wait to get back into your normal routine. You might relate to a few of the activities in Here Are 10 Things Arizonans Do Every Time They Come Back To Arizona.
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