Recreation
 Whether it’s the adventure of exploring the awe-inspiring scenery, indulging in the services of the many world-class spas, enjoying unforgettable meals in renowned restaurants, or experiencing the rich history and multifaceted cultural offerings of the Grand Canyon State, your life in Arizona is guaranteed to be one that will lift spirits, warm souls and provide memories for years to come. Arizona is blessed with bright sunshine and fantastic weather year-round, and you'll find endless places to fish, sail, swim, stroll, run, pedal, paddle – and even just sit and be amazed. You can get a close-up view of plants and animals in the wild, or at our state's many zoos, parks and botanical gardens. Whether you’re looking for hiking trails, a round of golf, or a Spring Training game you’ll find great resources for many activities right here:
Hiking Trails: 
Arizona Hiking Trails: Exploring Arizona's amazing formations, diverse topography, and unparalleled beauty is even more pleasurable due to year-round fantastic weather. With more than 100 trails in the state, Arizona offers something for every hiker, including long and short day trips, kid-friendly hikes, and backpacking trails. This comprehensive website lists Arizona’s trails by region.
Hunting and Fishing:
Visit Arizona’s Fish & Game Department website for information on how to obtain hunting permits and fishing licenses or find out about Arizona’s Watchable Wildlife program and the events that they sponsor.
 Skiing:
Snowbowl is located in the San Francisco Peaks, right outside the city of Flagstaff.
Sunrise ski area is in the eastern part of Arizona, in the White Mountains near the town of Greer.
Golf:
Golf Arizona: Find golf courses, read course reviews, find special offers and promotions and book tee times online at Golf Arizona.
Sports:
Baseball: Fourteen Major League Baseball teams call the Phoenix and Tucson area home in the spring of each year. The Cactus League’s official website offers everything you need to plan your day at the ballpark.
Football: With a brand new stadium, the Cardinals have quickly become a powerhouse team at the 2009 Superbowl! For avid college ball fans, nothing beats cheering for the Sun Devils of ASU .
Amusement and Theme Parks
Castles N' Coasters
CrackerJax
Enchanted Island
Old Tucson Studios
Rawhide
Waterparks
Golfland, Sunsplash, Big Surf and Waterworld Safari
 Zoos
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Phoenix Zoo
Tucson Zoological Society
Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium
Botanical Gardens
Desert Botanical Garden- a unique attraction in Phoenix, showcasing 139 rare desert plants
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Museums
A list of all the museums in Arizona
Spas
Arizona Spa Girls: Your one-stop resource for Arizona spa and salon specials
Restaurants
www.azeats.com
www.arizonarestaurants.com
www.arizonadines.com
Schools:
Primary & Secondary:
Arizona Department of Education (ADE) – view school report cards, locations, standardized testing, and much more at the ADE website.
Great Schools – research and compare schools, from preschool to high school.
Graduate and Undergraduate:
 Arizona has three major universities and a broad network of community colleges.
Northern Arizona University (NAU) - Flagstaff
Arizona State University – Tempe/Mesa/Glendale/Downtown Phoenix
University of Arizona – Tucson
Maricopa County Community Colleges – throughout Maricopa County
Airports:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Arizona Department of Transportation – a comprehensive list of airports in Arizona
Other Cool Links:
ForeeandVann.com
www.RedRockBob.com
All My Faves- great resource for almost everything on the internet
Mary Kay Services- Lindsay Luton provides Mary Kay services to Arizona!
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