Apache Wells Golf Course

You have an itch to travel this winter, but do not know where to go? What about a place where you can find great hiking, golf, skiing, shopping, and ruins to explore? And all this in a few hours drive from another? Of course, this place is Arizona, a state that offers travelers a multitude of things to do during the winter.

Walking

Superstition Mountains: One of the best places for winter hiking in Arizona is the Superstition Mountains, east of Apache Junction, which is east of Phoenix. They are best known for the famous Lost Dutchman Mine. Legend has it that the mine, discovered by Jacob Waltz (the Dutchman), still contains a large reserve of gold. In other words, if someone could find it. You may be among the many who have tried to find mine (some have died trying), or, you can be among the many others who venture to the Superstition Mountains in search of great hiking. Do not forget to visit Lost Dutchman State Park, where you will find a variety of hiking trails, and the morning Ranger-led hikes and full moon in winter, and spring.

Golf

Arizona is a wonderful place to go play golf during winter. A golf course couple to note include:

Grayhawk Golf Club: Located in Scottsdale, the Grayhawk Golf Club has two golf courses, Talon and Raptor, which have been the recipients of numerous awards over the years, including "Top 100 you can play in the U.S. America "by Golf Magazine.

Troon North Golf Club: Two golf courses are Troon North Golf Club: Monument and Pinnacle courses. Also located in Scottsdale, Troon North Golf Club has also received numerous awards, including the title No. 21 in the nation and No. 1 in Arizona by Golf Magazine.

Ski

There is skiing in Arizona? Why, of course. Arizona has not only the sun in winter, but it also has a couple of points in the state where you are going downhill.

Sunrise Park Resort Sunrise Park Resort is located in Greer, in the eastern part of the state, just a four hour drive from Phoenix and Tucson. Owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Sunrise Park has eight ski lifts and 65 trails for all levels. There is also a separate area for snowboarding, paddling, cross country skiing trails, and tubing hill.

Snowbowl Arizona: The Arizona Snowbowl is located on the peaks of San Francisco, above Flagstaff and only a few hours north of Phoenix. Offering 32 trails and 4 lifts, the Arizona Snowbowl is one the oldest continually run ski areas in the United States. If snowboarding is more your style, they also offer a snow park with rails and boxes.

Exploring Native American ruins

You can plan a vacation together in Arizona ranging from ruins in ruins, but if you are visiting Phoenix and you have only one day, remember to drive for about an hour and a half north on I-17 Montezuma Castle, a five-story, a cliff dwelling of the 12th century that was once the home of the Sinagua people. It's a short hike on a 1/3-mile loop trail, where you have a magnificent view of the castle. If you have time, drive 11 miles north and visit Montezuma's Well, where you can see a natural sink hole and small houses built in the steep walls surrounding the hole. A sinkhole may seem like a big yawn, but it's really an interesting place to visit.

Shopping

If you go to Arizona for shopping, then you probably want to head to Scottsdale, the vacation home of luxury, upscale shopping, art galleries and shops of 5th Avenue. The Arts in downtown Scottsdale Scottsdale district boasts one of the largest concentration of art galleries in the country, featuring a variety of art, including contemporary, western, and art Native American.

Arizona can also claim some of the finest antique centers in the statement.