Arizona, also known as the Copper State, or the Grand Canyon State, is the 14th largest state in the country, with a population of more than 7.2 million people. One-fourth of the state is made up of forests, which includes 11.2 million acres of National Forests. Even though it's usually known for deserts, the state has over 3,900 mountain peaks and summits. It's bordered by Nevada, New Mexico, California, Utah, Colorado, and Mexico.

Arizona's major industries include tourism, mining, manufacturing, and agriculture. The state produces silver and gold, but it produces the most copper of any kind of metal and does it more than any other state in the US.

Arizona gets sunshine for 85 percent of the year, meaning plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and events, like swimming, white water rafting, hiking, camping, parks, and water and amusement parks. Some of the state's top attractions include The Grand Canyon, Sedona, the Hoover Dam, Monument Valley, Saguaro National Park, and Havasu Falls.