Arizona National Parks and Their Natural Diversity

A proper and vigorous start to the day needs a hearty and tasty breakfast, which means not only the morning meal, but also a certain set of dishes. Namely, pancakes, smoothies and scramble eggs are an integral part of the morning meal.
At Randall's Restaurant, you will not only enjoy a wonderful breakfast of heart, but also be delighted by the hospitable welcome and the atmosphere of comfort and kindness of the facility. In addition to traditional dishes, the restaurant serves light salads, numerous snacks and a wonderful selection of drinks.

Tuzigoot National Monument is a unique place where many amazing archaeological objects have been found. It is located in the Verde River floodplain. Its outstanding feature is the buildings of the Sinagua tribe, excavated in the 1930s and numbering about 110 rooms, which were inhabited between 1000 and 1400 AD. The 2- to 3-story buildings once stood here, and the self-made stairs provided access to the inner rooms through the openings on the roofs.
Many museums in Arizona feature artifacts such as stone and horn implements, jewelry, rugs, and earthenware found in these buildings and on the graves of the Sinagua tribe.

Get your camera ready because the Oak Creek Canyon viewpoint offers completely unusual views and charming landscapes from above, as well as jewelry and other handicraft products from Native Americans and other local artists.
Oak Creek Canyon with its colorful rocks, breathtaking landscapes and unique formations is known around the world and is called the younger brother of the famous Grand Canyon.

Mexican cuisine is an integral part of the American cultural environment today. Such famous dishes as tortilla, burrito and taco are strongly associated with authentic Mexican restaurants, but it is obvious that the Southern States not only adopted the traditions and peculiarities of their preparation, but even discovered the secret ingredient and developed their own canons.
Experience Mexican cuisine at Café Rio. Enjoy a wonderful atmosphere and a warm welcome, all the originality and peculiarities of local variations of famous snacks.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is located in the center of an extinct volcano that towers into the sky. The geological formations here were dated thanks to the found buried houses of Native Americans; apparently, the formations appeared here after the volcanic explosion occurred in the winter of 1064–65. The crater on the top, 400 feet deep (120 meters) and about 1280 feet in diameter (390 meters), has a brilliant color, as if illuminated by the setting sun. Inside are numerous frozen lava flows, as well as caves with ice formations.
Wonderful Ponderosa pines cover the higher surroundings of the slope, common pine and juniper are found at lower altitudes. Marten, rabbit and Steller's jay are common wildlife species.

Most of the prehistoric sites in Wupatki National Monument demonstrate a remarkable diversity of cultures: Sinagua, Kayenta Anasazi, Winslow Anasazi and Cohonina.
Some buildings found suggest that people inhabited this area 11,000 years ago: nomadic hunters and gatherers used this region until around 500 AD. They settled along the Colorado River, where ancient cultural relics have also been discovered.

There is nothing like to stay in a pleasant, cozy restaurant and enjoy excellent cuisine, unique to these places, at the end of an eventful and busy day.
El Tovar Dining Room and Lounge is a very authentic restaurant where you can relax, tasting wonderful dishes in a cozy, historic atmosphere. The frescoes on the walls reflect the customs of four Indian tribes - Hopi, Apache, Mohave and Navajo. The menu is traditional, combines both international and local south-western trends. Specialties such as Prime Hash or Salmon Tostada have been highlights of the menu for decades and become a real classic.

Tomorrow you will enjoy the enchanting views of the Grand Canyon - a very picturesque landmark of Arizona, included in the list of seven natural wonders of the world. The day promises to be active, and you need to have a good rest.