Awesome Arizona: 200 Amazing Facts about the Grand Canyon State

by Roger Naylor

Which state has the most national monuments? Where in America can you find one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World? Where is the largest contiguous forest of ponderosa pine? In Awesome Arizona , Roger Naylor, "the Dean of Arizona Travel Writers," has amassed 200 amazing facts and fascinating commentary about his beloved state. This is the fast-paced, funny encyclopedia that lovers of Arizona have been craving.

Awesome Arizona captures the essence of the sixth-largest state, from its rowdy past to its epic landscape bulging with mountains, slashed by canyons, and blown apart by volcanoes. Learn about trees that once shaded dinosaurs, the West's most legendary gunfight, the world's largest antique, the best-preserved meteor crater on earth, where the post office still delivers mail by mule, the longest poker game in history, how Arizona saved the unicorn, and so much more.

216 pages, Paperback

Published February 15, 2023

Reviews

[Kathy Eiferle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this up and got to meet Mr Naylor over the weekend in Prescott. Thoroughly enjoy his facts throughout this one!

[Randy Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is loaded with Arizona oddities and things to see. Naylor describes them in an entertaining and colorful way. I've been to many of the sites in here an Naylor may get a bit overly wistful and romanticize some of these a bit more than they deserve.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a fantastic read of the wonders and uniqueness of Arizona. Naylor’s writing is nothing short of poetic. Throw in a wonderful wit and you have a great read. I have so many pages marked for travel, I better get started.

[Laura Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative! Makes me want to explore my state more.