Arizona, a large state in the Western United States, also known as Grand Canyon State, is famous for its astonishing landscapes, soaring mountain ranges, rivers, grasslands, forests and beautiful weather. Arizona valley constitutes of all these and makes it a perfect place for vacation, retirement, land investment or for permanent settlement. Over the years, Arizona real estate has become the…
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Getting A Homeowners Insurance Quote In Arizona
When looking for homeowners insurance in the state of Arizona there are a few things you should keep in mind: How much to buy: Keeping in mind that the purpose of insurance is to transfer risk, you need to adequately protect your assets in the event of a catastrophic loss. You should insure your home for its proper value for…
Tucson A Great Place To Play
The Tucson area is a serene desert playground surrounded by four mountain ranges that offers all kinds of recreational possibilities. For instance, hiking to a desert canyon waterfall, riding a horse on a mountain trail, or spending the day boating and fishing. Snow skiing? Yes, skiing is available on Mount Lemmon, just an hour away, in the pine-covered Santa Catalina…
Vacationing In Tucson Arizona What You Ll Need To Know
Tucson Arizona has always enjoyed a great reputation as a vacation destination – and it is becoming more popular every year. The primary reason for this reputation is the weather. Even in the winter months, average daytime temperatures remain in the 50 What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0…
Arizona Schools Benefit Form Science Foundation Grant
In April 2007 the Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) announced an investment of $3.2 million into a K-12 Student & Teacher Discovery Program that will benefit the Arizona Schools. The Arizona Schools grants are the third awarding of SFAz funds intended to create a top-notch science, engineering and medical core in Arizona. The foundation intends to create this by supporting and…
Golfing And Hiking In Arizona
When traveling to Arizona you will notice vast differences in each region of the state. Arizona is best known for the Grand Canyon, an impressive natural feature that is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. Arizona is also known for a variety of American history from American Indian heritage to the wild west and Route 66.…
Central Arizona By Elana Andersen
All roads lead to and from … Phoenix! Arizonas main gateway is Phoenix and an ideal location for basing a hub-andspoke itinerary. You can travel no more than 30 miles in any direction and arrive at one or more areas offering a selection of enjoyable touring sites and activities. Here is a sampling of what is available. In and around…
Three Arizona Schools Candidates Hold Differing Views
Three candidates are running for the post of Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Arizona schools in the September 12th election. Current Superintendent Tom Horne is running as the unopposed Republican candidate, seeking his second term in office. Two Democrats are challenging Horne What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star…
State And Feds At Odds Over New Rules For Scoring Arizona Schools
The U.S. Department of Education changed its rules for measuring the progress of public schools during the 2005-2006 school year. The impact was devastating to the Arizona schools, which had more than 600 schools marked as “failed”. That is nearly three times as many schools as last year. For the first time, the Arizona schools were forced to include AIMS…
How To Find Affordable Long Term Care Insurance In Arizona
The state of Arizona provides long term care through a program called Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS). This program provides coverage for senior citizens aged 65 and over and/or individuals who are disabled and require ongoing care in facilities like nursing home or other long term care institutions. In addition to meeting the age and disability requirement, there are…