Located in the southwestern United States, Arizona borders the states of Nevada and California to the west. It borders Utah to the north and New Mexico to the west. This unique state has one of the largest populations of any landlocked state in the United States and was the 48th state to join the country. Additionally, it was the last state in the continental United States to achieve statehood, on February 14, 1912. With its vast deserts and soaring mountains, Arizona was long a sparsely populated state that required that anyone living in or visiting the state is the most robust in the United States. souls. Since the 1950s and the development of refrigeration and air conditioning, the state has seen its population grow rapidly. Today, visitors and natives alike can enjoy all that Arizona has to offer in a comfortable and enjoyable way. Arizona Natural Attractions. Considered one of the greatest wonders of the natural world, Arizona's Grand Canyon invites hikers and naturalists to come explore. its magnificently colored gorges and its grandiose panoramas. Formed by the ever-changing Colorado River, this enormous chasm stretches more than 277 miles in length and more than 18 miles in width. With a depth of over a mile in some places, the Grand Canyon is truly a natural wonder full of magnificence and beauty that will impress any visitor. Besides the Grand Canyon, Arizona has one of the largest urban nature parks in the world. South Mountain City Park in Phoenix was set aside to protect this majestic mountain from overdevelopment by real estate moguls who sought to create another subdivision to house Phoenix's burgeoning population. Covering 15,000 acres of natural desert and dry land, this park includes several miles of mountain trails...... middle of paper ...... has to offer, this state is definitely a place that has something something for everyone. Whether you're an avid hiker, music lover, or history fan, you're sure to find impressive attractions that will make your visit to Arizona a unique experience. Sources Joseph A. Sprince, “Sedona and Oak Creek Travel Guide,” The American West Travelogue http://www.amwest-travel.com/awt_sedona_cultural.html “The Top Seven Tourist Attractions in Phoenix, Arizona,” Travel Kathttp ://www.travelkat.com/top -tourist-attractions-phoenix-arizona/“Top 10 Attractions in Arizona”, Choice Hotelshttp://gowest.choicehotels.com/arizona-hotels/top10attractions“An Introduction to the Arizona Museum Arizona-Sonora Desert”, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museumhttp://www.desertmuseum.org/about/«Arizona», History Channelhttp://www.history.com/topics/arizona