Amazing Scenic Drives In Arizona

Above, a drive along the Grand Canyon's South Rim provides views like this. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

If one has plenty of time while on vacation, there are several (seven of them) scenic drives in the state of Arizona one should take.

I have driven most of them over the years and each are well worth it.

TravelAwaits has posted the seven they feel are the most amazing ones.

They start with:

Home to the world-famous Grand Canyon, one of the best-known natural wonders of the world, Arizona showcases some of the most dramatic scenery in the country. The much-photographed Monument Valley, volcanic fields, and gorgeous rock formations highlight different stages of Earth’s geology.

In stark contrast with the barren rocks, the Sonoran Desert, home of the giant saguaro, tells a different story -- a story of survival in a waterless area, defying visions of the desert as a dry and sand-filled land.

In the center of the state is a transition zone, with deciduous and pine forests and more lakes and reservoirs than you would expect.

Scenic drives offer the opportunity to experience some of Arizona’s varied topography and dramatic landscapes. You can find these drives in every corner of the state, and they feature everything from lava flows and cactus gardens to canyon rims, mesa tops, and pine forests. The following are only a few of the drives you can take to experience the gorgeous landscape of Arizona.

To see what they are, go here.