editor’spage: RINGING in
the New Year in Arizona
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t is officially 2019. It may only be January, but you’ve already done something wonderful by choosing to visit Arizona during this lovely time of year. Plenty of outdoor adventures await, and you can take advantage of Arizona’s quite varied climates. As is common with each new year, you may be thinking about some exciting new adventures you’d like to experience in 2019. Well look no further than this, because our exhilarating state offers plenty of bucket-list possibilities. Here are a few of our favorites...
1. See the Grand Canyon
2019 is the Grand Canyon National Park’s 100th anniversary (see page 64 for more about the Grand Canyon), so it’s only fitting that you should take an opportunity to see this amazing natural wonder. There are plenty of ways to visit the canyon (by train, by mule, by river, on foot...) but our favorite is when someone else is doing the driving and is willing to share their knowledge about the majestic sights. Pink Jeep Tours (back cover) provides a Grand Canyon Tour Experience, and Arizona Scenic Tours (pg. 48) provides customized tours to perfectly 16
match your itinerary. DUKOUT Adventure Brokers (story on pg. 68) can combine multiple activities into one fully organized tour that even incorporates meals, wine tastings and other special excursions in one price, setting you free from the distraction of pulling out a wallet.
2. Embark on a New Adventure
If you didn’t have your fill of adrenaline rushes in 2018, it might be time to try some rugged exploring. Arizona offers 35 State Parks to choose from where visitors will surely find a challenging trail to forge. If you need a little guidance, Wild Bunch Desert Guides can help you hit the bike paths, and if motorized exploration is more your speed, then Stellar Adventures (pg. 49) has a thrilling ATV or UTV excursion waiting for you. If the direction you’re thinking of is more vertical, you can go upwards with Hot Air Expeditions (coupon on page 47). Many people’s bucket lists include a ride in a hot air balloon, and Hot Air Expeditions’ trips include a delicious brunch with morning flights and gourmet appetizers & champagne in the desert after evening ascensions. Arizona KEYMagazine
