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11 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT . . .
NORTHERN ARIZONA
ARIZONA IS MORE THAN CACTUS AND DESERT. WHILE THE BIG CITY CAN BE FUN, PLACES SUCH AS FLAGSTAFF, SEDONA, PRESCOTT AND PAGE ARE HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST BREATHTAKING SIGHTS. WHETHER IT’S THE FREEZING TEMPERATURES IN FLAG OR RELAXING VORTEXES AMONG THE RED ROCKS, THERE’S SO MUCH TO LEARN ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF NORTHERN ARIZONA.
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PLUTO WAS DISCOVERED IN FLAGSTAFF
ECOLLEGETIMES.COM | JANUARY 14, 2016
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YOU CAN BE IN FOUR PLACES AT ONCE IN NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA
In 1930, the now dwarf planet was discovered at the Lowell Observatory by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. Whether or not you consider Pluto a planet, it’s pretty cool that it was brought to light under the clear skies of Northern AZ.
Located at the intersection of Arizona, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico, the Four Corners is the only place in the United States where you can be in four places at once. You’ll for sure want to Instagram the moment when you defy time and space at this monumental spot.
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WATCH YOUR STEP AT THE GRAND CANYON
About 50,000 years ago, an asteroid traveled at 26,000 miles per hour and collided with the Earth. Today, that collision has resulted in the most well-preserved meteorite impact in the world. Visitors can get up close and personal with this meteor crater that is 1 mile across and more than 550 feet deep.
Over 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year, making it one of the most visited national parks in the United States. While it’s one of nature’s most amazing marvels, it can also be a death trap. An average of 12 people die at the park every year, with two to three of them falling from the rim. Other factors include heat stroke, drowning and random accidents. Watch your step next time you’re snapping that #grandcanyon selfie.