Arizona

Early mornings and late evenings are when things happen in Arizona during summer, since residents plan their whole schedule around the heat and avoid outdoor activity in the afternoon. The Grand Canyon, which gave the state its nickname, is a genuine source of pride for people here, even those who live nowhere near it.

Mexican food is treated as a normal, everyday meal in Arizona, not a special occasion, reflecting deep Mexican roots that shape daily life across the state. The Navajo Nation and other tribes keep Native American art, language, and tradition an active part of everyday culture, not just history.

Beyond the canyon itself, Arizonans take real pride in the state’s desert landscape, from the hiking trails around Phoenix and Tucson to the red rock formations of Sedona.