Arizona has a land area of 113,510 square miles, and a population of 4, 121,650. Phoenix, located in Maricopa County, is ranked as the largest city in the state with a population of approximately one million. West is located in northwest Phoenix, Arizona. Come prepared with light clothing, a hat, sun block lotion and sunglasses.
Winter can get very cold in both the deserts and mountains of Arizona.
Below freezing temperatures are typical at night for areas above 7,000 feet. Most precipitation occurs during the winter storms in December through March. Arizona is renowned for its Native American museums, petroglyphs, ancient pueblo ruins and spectacular reservation lands. Visitors can get a taste of the old western ghost towns of the southwest. Recreational activities such as golf, boating, river rafting can be enjoyed throughout the year or skiing in the winter.