13 Staggering Photos That Prove Arizona Is The Most Beautiful Place In The Whole Wide World

Hey Arizonans! How does it feel to live in the most beautiful place in the whole wide world? In case you temporarily forgot just how gorgeous our state is, here are 13 staggering photos to remind you.

1. Wupatki National Monument Arizona

This 35,253-acre monument contains three major buildings and another 29 smaller structures, dating back to 500 AD.

2. Bell Rock

This cool rock formation in Sedona stands 4,919 feet tall in the desert.

3. Sunsets in Arizona

This one is over Scottsdale, but there's really nothing like a desert sunset anywhere in the state, is there?

4. Monument Valley

The Colorado Plateau, with its tall towers of Cutler red siltstone, is majestic. These buttes are among some of the most photographed formations in the world.

5. Havasu Creek

Located on the Havasupai Reservation, this creek is a popular spot for hiking and photography. You can see why.

6. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

This 280,000-acre monument includes Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon, Paria Plateau, and Vermilion Cliffs.

7. Sonoran Desert

The giant saguaro cacti stand like sentinels on the desert floor.

8. Little Colorado River Gorge

Storms over the Little Colorado River Gorge make it even more breathtaking.

9. Rose Canyon Lake

You'll find Rose Canyon Lake in the Coronado National Forest.

10. Lockett Meadow

Lockett Meadow is surrounded by the San Francisco Peaks — the tallest in the state.

11. Grand Canyon

You know we couldn't leave a photo of the Grand Canyon off this list. It's easily one of the most breathtaking places in the entire world.

12. Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is located near Page. Even the gorgeous photos can't completely convey the enormity of this place — you have to see it in person.

13. Oak Creek Canyon

Oak Creek Canyon is gorgeous year-round, but it's particularly pretty in the autumn months.

What's your favorite place in Arizona? Tell us in the comments!