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by VeronicaG
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Try this guidebook to
Arizona...

Moon Handbooks have proved to be exceptional guidebooks on our travels. ARIZONA by Bill Weir was a wonderful research tool when planning our trip to the Grand Canyon and other parts of this state. The publisher is Avalon Travel and the ISBN # is 1-56691-689-5. The price was $21.95, but I purchased it at Barnes and Noble and received a discount on it. It was worth the price, believe me!


	A Diverse Climate...study up	Tip Rating:

Updated By VeronicaG

on May 8, 2007

by VeronicaG
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Study the weather map...

We began our trip in Phoenix, where it was in the high 70's to low 80's in the month of April; afterwhich our travel plans took us to Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, back to Flagstaff again and finally to Sedona--all within a week's time. We dressed in shorts in Phoenix, I had to buy a sweatshirt at the Grand Canyon where we experienced snow flurries, when we drove back to Flagstaff I had to purchase a light fleece jacket for layering, then we were back to short sleeves in Sedona. I didn't do my homework very well, don't make the same mistake... Spring apparently can bring very diverse weather conditions.


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By dshinkle

on August 2, 2004

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Make sure you bring sunblock. Do not mess with the sun in Arizona. If you don't put on sunblock all the time you will soon be burned.


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on September 7, 2002

Light clothes for the summer.. ...For the winter, layering is the best thing. So sweaters with t-shirts and jackets should be enough. Be prepared for strong sun in the summer...longsleeves seem impracticle because of the heat, but can be very helpful for protection against sunburn if you expect to go hiking for long periods. Also, you'll be so glad if bring a sun hat. There's no shade out here & it doesn't take long to get sick of the sun beating on your head and being in your eyes. It's a dry heat (cliche), so wearing longsleeves isn't as bad as it seems. Hiking boots if you plan, it's very rocky out here, otherwise, just comfy shoes for shopping.

Low speed film is better for out here, because the sun's so bright. You get better grain anyway & the sky is so blue you'll want to drink it.

Sunscreen, water, lip balm.


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Updated By thechels

on November 30, 2006

In the months of May through September it can get Very warm-to just downright- miserably hot, during the day. At night depending on your altitude can get chilly. Up in Northern Arizona the nights are cooler. In Phoenix during the 'Spring' and 'Fall' there can be as much as a 40-50 degree temperature change between the night and day.

Go equipped with both warm and cold clothing! Wear Tennis Shoes, or something like them. ***ALWAYS CARRY WATER WITH YOU***YOU ARE IN A DESERT!!!!!...ESPECIALLY IN THE MONTHS OF MAY-SEPTEMBER!!! IN THE HOTTER SUMMER MONTHS, JUNE-AUGUST, YOU MAY WANT TO BE SURE TO HAVE AN EMERGENCY FUND OF WATER EQUIVALENT TO 1 GALLON PER PERSON.

In the summer months Check tires, water, and oil, in your vehicle frequently. ***AND ALWAYS CARRY EMERGENCY WATER!!!*** Check out the Arizona Office of Tourism website for great tips, etc...

Website: http://www.arizonaguide.com


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By queenlivia

on August 25, 2002

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Ok these are musts for the phoenix summer: sunglasses, and a high sunblock, you can get sunburned really easily. Shorts and light clothes, the dry heat is not nice with people.

there's so much sun, the pictures you take could be overesposed.

Sunglasses and sunblock


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By srundquist

on February 23, 2006

During the summer months (May - Sept), NEVER EVER go anywhere without a lot of water readily available. Because it is dry, you don't notice the fluids leaving the body that are being sweated off. A small 5' 90 lb lady told me how her 45 minute jog with a quart of water almost turned out to not be enough. People who have problems or die are invariably tourists.


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By acemj

on August 25, 2002

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As they say, 'a picture speaks a thousand words,' so bring your camera and save your voice!


	Sun Block -- SPF 30 or HIGHER!

Updated By suzyav8trix

on April 6, 2005

Sun Block -- even if you have a "base" tan or have an olive complexion, the Phoenix sun can be brutal. If you do not take precautions you will get a sunburn. Period. I highly recommend a waterproof sunblock, SPF 30 or even higher. After you get out of the shower in the morning, slather it all over your body, just like a moisturizer. Use about 1 oz or a shot glass-ful. Do this before you get dressed and you'll lessen your chances of missing a spot and give the sunblock a chance to soak in and properly bond with your skin. Don't forget the back of your neck and knees, the tops of your ears, and your lips -- you'll need a good sunblock for your lips, too. Wear a hat, too. You won't regret it. And large, dark sunglasses. You'll can feel like a movie star (think mirrored lenses) and still be protected. A tell-tale sunburn -- from the golf course, or the pool, or hiking, or whatever -- is a sure sign that you are a "tourist".

Website: http://www.skincancer.org/


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Updated By fsayed

on August 26, 2002

A hat.

Something cool to drink.