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Why visit Arizona

Arizona's ancient beauty reminds you that human affairs are short-lived. Navigate the state's many showstoppers by car and you'll never forget the long, romantic miles under endless skies.

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Road Trippin' USA: San Francisco, National Parks & Las Vegas

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  1. 1 Riding a historic cable car to see the seals of San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf
  2. 2 Whitewater rafting along the thrilling South Fork American River
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