I currently live in Phoenix and I hope to leave Arizona as soon as possible. I can collectively sum up my experience here as the worst in my life. Its great if you like hot-weather, asphalt, and strip malls filled with homogenous chain stores

best state in the US, its 100 degrees but feel like its 70, bc of no humidity. great economy and state of the art everything. very high quality of living... and im from Chicago

I'll agree it's a gorgeous state. Some of my best vacation memories are of driving through the desert and going to the Grand Canyon, and I wasn't even lucky enough to see the Northern greener part of the state. Still from what I know and from what I've heard Phoenix is probably the most hellish American city I can imagine. Don't deal too well with the thought of scorpions and black widows either; I think I'd rather be somewhere where ticks are about the nastiest arachnids.

Anyone who has something bad to say about a state is kind of retarded. Everyone has different likes and dislikes about a geographical location. Some of you like the heat and cacti, the other half doesn't . What else is there to Arizona ? Tons, like the best entertainment, sports, clubs, the countries best restaurants... the list goes on. And if you're as fortunate as me, you live in North Scottsdale. Yup, Snotsdale to some, but there is something magical about $30-million homes for sale a mile north of my house.

One of the prettiest states in the nation, with more than just the Grand Canyon and desert. There are mountains, forests, Indian ruins, and actual Indians, among other stuff. I don't think I'd want to live there though; just too dang hot.

First off, I love the desert and the big sky you can get out West. I like Arizona, where else can you where shorts on Christmas day? I like Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff (Nah-Noo-Nah-Noo), each has it's own climate. Smog blows into the Grand Canyon from Vegas on occasion. Not a place for weed smokers. An uncle of mine was once the drug czar of this state and arranged for me to go on a ride along with some cops. I mean they busted the hell out of these to Mexican guys for a little skinny (pinhead) joint and charged them with felonies, you'd have thought they shot Reagan. I'm not in favor of drug use, but damn. Phoenix is really spread out. Sedona, Arizona has got to be my favorite spot. Full of friendly new-age types. A great place to just rent a room for a week and chill with the scenery. Never made it to Nogales, Mexico, heard I didn't miss much though.

Arizona is truly the most beautiful state in America! It is so geographically diverse, it's crazy. In the southern portion of the state, the desert scenery is really a sight to see, with varies of plant and animal life here found nowhere else in the world. Sedona speaks for itself. The scenery there is absolutely jawdropping! Flagstaff is one of the nicest places I've ever been to! The people are very friendly and the scenery is top notch! Take a walk around downtown Flagstaff, there's more to do than you think! There are three National Parks. Petrified Forest, Saguaro, and of course, the GRAND CANYON! The greatest natural wonder on earth! And with over 15 National Monuments, more than any other state, there is plenty to do if you're a sightseer or an avid outdoors person. If you think Arizona is nothing more than a flat, lifeless desert, then you're sorely mistaken! Take a trip here, then you'll realize that Arizona has alot to offer and you'll be saying that Arizona is the most beautiful state in America!

Amazing breathtaking!! Just stay away from Phoenix. This is the most beautiful state I've been to hands down. And Iv'e been to all but Hawaii.

Hot and dry, but not at all a bad state.

I wouldn't want to live there, but the geography and land is so interesting. Long stretches of sandy land with all kinds of bushes and cacti. It was a nice change to drive through Arizona; I'm tired of watching maple trees go by in the window.

YEAH!! My home state. People here are a little crazy, Party Hard! We are not all desert, if you go to Sedona it's really nice. The teens are a little screwed up {hint,hint}.

I am not big on deserts, but I have to say that this is one the most beautiful desert states. I hiked the Grand Canyon twice and both times it was a challenge (don't ride the donkeys cause the hikers will call you wusses). If you are able to make it to the Canyon, you won't regret it.

World-class nature! :o)

The perfect state to showcase the outstanding scenery of the desert southwest.