Interesting facts about Arizona:
Dust storms and monsoons both happen
The weather in much of Arizona is dry for most of the year. Dust storms typically form in arid regions. Yet, Arizona is also prone to an opposite climate phenomenon. Monsoons have been known to hit the state. Between June and September, the arid climate becomes more humid, making monsoons much more likely.
The unofficial state food is the chimichanga
Arizona has plenty of official state symbols, but it also has some unofficial ones. For example, what’s commonly thought of as the “state food” has yet to become officially recognized. The chimichanga, a dish invented at a Mexican restaurant in Arizona, is an integral part of American Southwestern cuisine. It is a deep-fried burrito and is served all over the state.
The country’s oldest rodeos are here
Rodeos are a long-standing symbol of the West. They originated in Mexico as a way to show off skills among the ranch hands. Over time, the practice came to the US as well. You can find rodeos all over the US, but the oldest are in AZ. The oldest continually run rodeo can be found in Prescott. It began on July 4th, 1888, and continues today.
You can’t refuse to give someone water in Arizona
Staying hydrated is important when you live somewhere where temperatures can regularly be expected to top 100 degrees. In order to keep people safe, the state passed a special law to protect people from dehydration. In Arizona, it’s illegal to deny someone water if they ask you for it. Of course, this only applies to people who have access to water.