Did You Know – July 2024

Tim O’Keefe – Valley Vista

Interesting facts about Arizona:

Arizona is home to one of the “seven natural wonders”

If you’re looking for Arizona cool facts, you’ll be happy to find out that it’s the home of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Grand Canyon is a natural marvel that is one of a kind on Earth.

Arizona’s official state bird is the Cactus wren

If you’re looking for a list of Arizona state symbols, don’t forget about its state bird. The Cactus wren is native to the area and became a symbol for the state in 1931. Since the bird is endemic to Arizona, no other state can claim it. Cactus wrens are vivacious little birds with a unique song you can hear when they’re nesting in the spring.

There are 22 Native American tribes in the state

Though the Navajo are one of the most well-known Native American tribes in Arizona, they’re far from the only one. Currently, there are 22 officially recognized tribes in the state. These tribes are spread all over the state. The Navajo Nation reservation spans multiple state territories, but so do the Colorado River Indian Tribes and the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe.

The Sonoran Desert is one of the hottest places in the USA

Between the Mojave and the Chihuahuan deserts, you’ll find the Sonoran Desert. This stretch of over 86 thousand square miles of land is often claimed to be the hottest desert in the US. The average temperatures vary between 39 and 107 degrees Fahrenheit during the year. However, due to the lack of shade, it can often feel much warmer.