Arizona
You have 30 minutes to solve the Arizona Breakout. If you succeed, how about a visit to Oatman? Oatman is a former gold mining town where burros roam the streets. You can even buy alfalfa cubes to feed these four-legged ambassadors. Burros wandering the streets - only in Arizona!
You have 30 minutes to solve the Arizona Breakout. If you succeed, how about a visit to Oatman? Oatman is a former gold mining town where burros roam the streets. You can even buy alfalfa cubes to feed these four-legged ambassadors. Burros wandering the streets - only in Arizona!
Arizona is located in the southwestern part of the United States. Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
Arizona is located in the southwestern part of the United States. Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
The capital city is also the largest city - Phoenix.
The capital city is also the largest city - Phoenix.
The state's nickname is the Grand Canyon State.
The state's nickname is the Grand Canyon State.
The abbreviation for Arizona is AZ.
The abbreviation for Arizona is AZ.
Arizona borders five other states: California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
Arizona borders five other states: California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
The saguaro cactus will only grow in the Sonoran desert which is located in southern Arizona.
The saguaro cactus will only grow in the Sonoran desert which is located in southern Arizona.
The saguaro is one of many plants in Arizona protected by the Native Plant Protection Act, and within national park lands, the removal of any plant is illegal.
The saguaro is one of many plants in Arizona protected by the Native Plant Protection Act, and within national park lands, the removal of any plant is illegal.
Some saguaro cacti may grow as many as 25 arm-like branches, and some never grow any.
Some saguaro cacti may grow as many as 25 arm-like branches, and some never grow any.
Cutting down a saguaro is illegal whether on public or private land. You could pay a fine of up to $5,000.
Cutting down a saguaro is illegal whether on public or private land. You could pay a fine of up to $5,000.
You can find roadrunners running up to 17-20 mph from their enemies in Arizona.
You can find roadrunners running up to 17-20 mph from their enemies in Arizona.
This bird is omnivorous. They eat grasshoppers, beetles and other insects. They also munch on fruits, seeds and even other small birds and eggs.
This bird is omnivorous. They eat grasshoppers, beetles and other insects. They also munch on fruits, seeds and even other small birds and eggs.
They also eat many venomous desert species like spiders, scorpions, and rattlesnakes.
They also eat many venomous desert species like spiders, scorpions, and rattlesnakes.
These desert birds are so well adapted to their environment that they do not need to drink water. They get all the moisture they need from their diet.
These desert birds are so well adapted to their environment that they do not need to drink water. They get all the moisture they need from their diet.
The chimichanga was invented in Tucson, Arizona, not in Mexico.
The chimichanga was invented in Tucson, Arizona, not in Mexico.
A Chimichanga is a Mexican-American fusion large burrito prepared with a choice of meat, usually beef or chicken. It is also stuffed with vegetables and spices. This culinary delight is deep-fried and served on a bed of lettuce with cheese and mild sauce.
A Chimichanga is a Mexican-American fusion large burrito prepared with a choice of meat, usually beef or chicken. It is also stuffed with vegetables and spices. This culinary delight is deep-fried and served on a bed of lettuce with cheese and mild sauce.
Delicioso!
Delicioso!
The Grand Canyon became a national park in 1919. It is an extremely popular tourist destination with around 5 million visitors every year. As well as admiring the spectacular views, you can also hike and raft down the river. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon became a national park in 1919. It is an extremely popular tourist destination with around 5 million visitors every year. As well as admiring the spectacular views, you can also hike and raft down the river. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
The roof of the Capitol building of Arizona has a copper roof equivalent to 4.8 million pennies.
The roof of the Capitol building of Arizona has a copper roof equivalent to 4.8 million pennies.
The bola tie was made the official neckwear of Arizona in 1971.
The bola tie was made the official neckwear of Arizona in 1971.
This tie has a piece of cord or braided leather with decorative tips. The tips are called aiguillettes.
This tie has a piece of cord or braided leather with decorative tips. The tips are called aiguillettes.
The decorative clasp or slide usually has a fancy gemstone but other materials can be used.
The decorative clasp or slide usually has a fancy gemstone but other materials can be used.
Weather statistics don’t lie. Arizona is the sunniest state in the country. Yuma is sunny 90% of the time. Phoenix and Tucson tie at 85%. Flagstaff is sunny 78% of the time.
Weather statistics don’t lie. Arizona is the sunniest state in the country. Yuma is sunny 90% of the time. Phoenix and Tucson tie at 85%. Flagstaff is sunny 78% of the time.
Florida is known as The Sunshine State. But not one city in Florida makes the top ten list of sunny cities.
Florida is known as The Sunshine State. But not one city in Florida makes the top ten list of sunny cities.
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