| Arizona is nice and wooded in the north and | | | | hours. They are a drive from both Scottsdale |
| nothing but desert in the south, so if you | | | | and Phoenix. They provide transportation |
| are looking to escape to the warmth of the | | | | from many of the Scottsdale resorts and you |
| desert from a cold February, this is the | | | | can arrange for transportation as well. |
| place to do it. The Grand Canyon is a must | | | | |
| see if you are going to Arizona, you just | | | | Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the foremost |
| shouldn't miss it while you are here. The | | | | architects that the country has ever seen. |
| Grand Canyon Railway offers a historic train | | | | You can experience his creations first hand |
| tour through the historic Grand Canyon | | | | at Taliesin West in Scottsdale. The site was |
| National Park. Each train is historic as | | | | his personal home, studio and architectural |
| well. They feature a fleet of antique | | | | school. Taliesin West was built "out of the |
| engines, both steam and diesel. They also | | | | desert" by Wright and his apprentices. They |
| have coach and first class seating. They | | | | gathered rocks and sand to build the |
| also have strolling musicians that will put | | | | building. The compound sits on 600 acres in |
| you in the historic state of mind. Your | | | | the Sonoran desert at the foothills of the |
| train car might even be subject to an | | | | McDowell Mountains. There are several tour |
| old-fashioned shootout and robbery. Not only | | | | options available that allow you to |
| do you see the spectacular Grand Canyon but | | | | experience as much or as little as you want |
| beautiful scenery as well. They have special | | | | of Wright's desert creation. All tours |
| promotions running through the winter months. | | | | guided and you will see the beauty of the |
| | | | work that was created in 1937. |
| If you want to see the Sonoran Desert, there | | | | |
| is no better way than on horseback. Cave | | | | Arizona has a number of things to do in |
| Creek Outfitters provides horseback riding | | | | February and because the winters are mild and |
| tours through rugged mountains and hidden | | | | beautiful in the southern half of the state, |
| canyons. They offer rides to small groups of | | | | your options are endless. These trips are |
| about five or seven and have a minimum of two | | | | great for families or couples looking to get |
| riders. They also offer a four-hour half-day | | | | away for the weekend. |
| ride or a full day ride that is six or more | | | | |