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Arizona Desert: Weather, Critters, Plants, Nature and Environment

There are some unique aspects to living in the desert. Here are some desert-related topics including monsoon storms, scorpions, snakes, cacti and more.
  1. Desert Animals and Bugs (38)
  2. Heat Jokes (5)
  3. Desert Plants and Flowers (55)
  4. Weather, Air, Water (71)

Earth Day in Phoenix - 2012

Earth Day has been designated to occur every year on April 22nd in the United States. It is the day that we set aside to Earth Day to promote awareness of our environment and how we can better protect the Earth. These Phoenix area Earth Day events and activities appear in no particular order.

Arizona Sunset Picture Gallery

Here are some pictures of glorious Arizona Sunsets.

Arizona Time Zone is Mountain Standard Time

Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time. This means that in Arizona we never change our clocks like most of the rest of the country does.

Arizona Wildfires - Arizona Forest Fires

Wildfires affect large portions of the state of Arizona, which has six national forests in addition to the desert areas. Here are resources for up-to-the-minute forest fire information for Arizona.

Arizona Wildfires - 2012

Get information and major updates regarding significant wildfires occurring in Arizona during the 2012 year.

Elevations of Cities in Maricopa County, Arizona

Find the elevations of the cities and towns of the Greater Phoenix area. Thi spage lists the elevations of the cities of Maricopa County, Arizona from lowest to highest.

Sunrise and Sunset in Phoenix

Find out what the average sunrise, sunset, and number of hours of daylight is in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Ultimate Desert Handbook

This is a desert reference book that people who want to be serious hikers should own in their collection.

What Time is it in Arizona?

Do you want to know what time it is right now in Phoenix, Arizona? Here's a clock with the Phoenix time!

Who Wants To Be A Desert Expert

Test your knowledge of the desert in this quiz based on the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" TV game show.

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