RVing in Arizona
Known as a major snowbirding destination, Arizona offers some unforgettable RVing. Diverse terrain and cultured communities make it a great place to go. The possibilities are endless and whether you prefer beautiful scenery and quaint towns or thriving, cultured cities with plenty of recreational opportunities, Arizona is the perfect destination for RVers from all walks of life.
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Get a head . . . of lettuce
Become connected with the leafy green backbone of Yuma's economy.
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What an udder delight!
Named after the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, Superstition Farm in Mesa is becoming known as Super Farm instead.
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I scream . . .
There are plenty of fantastic, culturally diverse restaurants in the Fort McDowell region.
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This festival strikes a gourd
For those seeking something a little out of the ordinary, head to the Gourd Festival
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Skip the grocery store
Tolmachoff Farms has been selling fresh crops from its produce stand for several decades
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All about organ pipe cacti
We were surprised to realize that the Ajo/Why, Arizona, area offers so many great sights and things to do. Our first outing was to the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
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Welcome to Kitt Peak
We talked about the observatory at Kitt Peak and decided that on this trip we just had to check it out.
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The desert I know and love
We woke up Tuesday morning to bright sunlight, quail scurrying through the wash and the smell of creosote…now that’s the desert I know and love. Monday night was quite an ordeal, however.
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A gateway to the desert
Yuma is the perfect place to see a quality community and a landscape that tells a story of its own.
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Visiting grandma
Michelle Carr Johnston decided to find out just what there was for kids to see and do in Yuma.
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From golf courses to casinos
Culture-rich Fort McDowell has been a favourite travel spot for decades, due to the endless number of leisure activities available in the vicinity.
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Reach the higher ground
You can change your attitude just by changing your altitude—and a new perspective is only a balloon ride away.
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Quartzsite after the shows and vendors
They say you can get anything you want in Quartzsite, but you have to wait until the vendors show up. Before that all you see is an outline of what’s coming.
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This park is on track
For an educational, inexpensive and fun day trip, pay a visit to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in the downtown core of Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Go take a hike
There is something so primary and striking about the colour palette of red rocks, blue sky and green vegetation of the Coconino National Forest.
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Multifaceted Quartzsite
Quartzsite attracts a lot of interesting/different types, musicians, artists, as well as, some burned-out desert rats. Come show time, the populations explodes.
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Going to school can be fun
Teri and Richard Olsen have been residents of New River, Arizona, for the past 20 years. Teri spoke to RVwest magazine about the enormous amount of time she and her family have spent exploring every corner of the state.
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A traditional welcome
Members of the Cocopah Indian Tribe have lived along the Colorado River for several centuries. In 1996, a museum and cultural centre were built to commemorate the nation.
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The perfect pastiche
Scottsdale—with its burgeoning population of artists, performers, writers and chefs from numerous ethnic backgrounds—is an ideal city to learn, to taste and, yes, to dance.
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Land of the standing-up rocks
The Chiricahua Apaches knew this place as “Land of the Standing-up Rocks” and the early pioneers named it “Wonderland of Rocks.” Today many think of it as a “Fantasy World.”
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Bisbee—queen of the copper camps
Bisbee, although not as well known, is a desirable location. We discovered Bisbee while serving as volunteers at a wildlife refuge 30 miles away.
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Our road always leads to Yuma
Yuma is a winter destination for many RVers and snowbirds but for us it’s the place we go to restock, plan and re-energize for the next leg of our adventure.
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Zion and home
We set up overlooking the Virgin River and our view was of an incredible red-streaked rock formation interspersed with cactus and desert brush.
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Arizona delights
Casa Grande was our first stop in Arizona. One of the fascinating things about RV travelling is that you continually find other RVers you have met along the way.
Arizona key contacts
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Yuma, AZA place to call home
Westwind RV & Golf Resort offers its guests the very best that adult RV resort life affords. Whether it's inspiration or relaxation that you seek, Westwind has what you're looking for. Simply relax and spoil yourself with our luxurious comforts, or discover some of the many activities that Westwind and its surrounding area have to offer. Meticulously landscaped sites, first-class facilities, a consistently pleasing climate and good old-fashioned western hospitality make Westwind RV & Golf Resort a clear choice for RV resort living.
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Greater Phoenix, ArizonaEarn a $100 gas card
Roberts Resorts, a group of active adult lifestyle communities in Greater Phoenix, Arizona, is giving you the chance to earn a $100 gas card if booking before October 1, 2010 (minimum stay 1 month). This offer is good for all RV and Leisure Home Rentals at all Roberts Resorts (Pueblo El Mirage, Gold Canyon and Sunrise). These five star-rated retirement resorts feature a variety of activities such as sports, golf and swimming, as well as fantastic services and amenities. The gas card promo is eligible for bookings made before October 1, 2010, for at least a 30 consecutive day stay between October 1, 2010, and December 31, 2010.
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Lake Havasu City, ArizonaVoted top three resorts in Arizona by RVwest Readers
Enjoy luxurious country club living at Havasu RV Resort. Located two miles from the brilliant blue waters of Lake Havasu, this resort offers spacious, big-rig friendly sites with full hook-ups, 100-amp electrical service and outdoor heated pools and jacuzzis. Ride your off-road toys right off the property into the desert, or enjoy boating, fishing and other water sports on Lake Havasu and the Colorado River. Explore the natural beauty of the Mojave & Sonoran deserts, or play the numerous area golf courses. Whatever your passion, there is something for you here at this spectacular RV paradise.
Havasu RV Resortwww.havasurvresort.com 
Casa Grande, AZA luxurious way of life
Whether you are searching for a vacation full of fun activities or a relaxing holiday, Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort has just what you need. Situated in Casa Grande, Arizona, this beautiful community brings you the charm of country living with the amenities of the city. Enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment, golfing, hiking and the many natural wonders surrounding the resort. With Phoenix and Tucson located less than an hour away, there are plenty of attractions to delight everyone. Palm Creek is a desert oasis; the best place to relax and enjoy the good times. Our resort can be your retreat for weekends and vacations, or a permanent place to call home.
Palm Creek Golf & RV Resortwww.palmcreekgolf.com
Mesa, ArizonaMesa, Arizona: Close, convenient, smart.
Mesa has fast become the third largest metropolitan city in the state of Arizona, offering a variety of lifestyle and leisure pursuits that are in high demand by visitors and residents alike. Now boasting 460,000 residents, Mesa’s population is greater than such well-known cities as Minneapolis, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Miami. Mesa is unique among cities in the Phoenix area as it is embraced by the Sonoran Desert, a playground for incredible, sought-after outdoor recreation and one-of-a-kind attractions. Pair this with fabulous weather, exquisite dining and ample shopping opportunities and you have the makings for incredible discoveries in the American Southwest.
Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureauwww.visitmesa.com
Fort Mcdowell, AZEagle View RV Resort
Located on the eastern edge of Scottsdale, where the Four Peaks rise from the desert floor, and the Verde River supplies life to the thirsting ground, Eagle View RV Resort thrives with the history and traditions of this ancient land and its culture. Here, in the middle of the desert, a light is forever shining, a light illuminated by the beauty and mystique of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Gaming, numerous restaurants, soon-to-come state-of-the-art banquet facilities, a resort-style pool and spa, and incredible golf are merely some of the luxuries that guests will enjoy at the Eagle View RV Resort and other Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation enterprises.
Eagle View RV Resortwww.eagleviewrvresort.com