Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Destination Arizona

By Haylee Landford

Any variety of land can be found in our country. From the lush forests to sandy deserts, or mass mountains to flat plains, America has it all. I've had the fortune to experience living amongst all these different landscapes, and let me tell you why Arizona would be my ideal place to live, amongst them all.

When I was a very small girl we lived there, but the memory of it isn't as sharp as my older siblings. They have always told me stories about the fun we had there, to job my memory. Just hearing their stories would entice anyone to want find a home there.

Our unique experience was living near the Grand Canyon in a small camper. I only stayed there for about six months, so the camping life was the ultimate. We were very content and comfortable in our little campground there.

You think summers in Arizona would have been unbearable, but they served us very well for camping. I believe such experiences have formed the enthusiasm I have for the outdoors. All the hiking, biking, exploration, and campfires are right at home in Arizona.

When I was little there, we would cook dinner around the campfire so often, that we became quite the experts. I have a vivid memory of campfire dinners with my family and how enjoyable they were. Especially when dinner was over and we got to make s'mores! I don't know many children that get to grow up in a place where they can eat s'mores for dinner every night!

We were there on business for my father. He has just been set as the vice president of the construction company he worked for. Coming home one night, I heard him tell my mom he had fired a man on the site. Later that night, while sitting around the fire with our s'mores, I got my marshmallow a little too toasty, and it caught fire. Naturally my response was, "Look dad! My marshmallow got fired!"

We found great accessibility in going to the Grand Canyon often. We also went to Flintstone land. Arizona definitely is not lacking in scenic splendors for any to visit and enjoy. These are the memories that I will never forget. I remember having a happy summer there.

The Native American influence was very prevalent and events were held at nighttime that we would attend. They would have large fires with hoop dancers fully dressed in authentic Native American garb. The splendor of such a such a sight, the headdresses and large hoop tricks, isn't easily forgotten.

I would love to live in Arizona just so my children can also enjoy the miles of beautiful horizon right in the backyard. I would also love Arizona so that my children could experience all the splendor of exploration, adventure, and culture there. If you, like me, are enticed by the awe of Arizona as a place to settle your family, you can easily find the property of your dreams waiting for you there.

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