Carl Chapman, Phoenix Real Estate Agent

Western Arizona

Western Arizona reaches south to the border of Mexico (by Yuma), north to the border of Nevada, west to the edge of the State skirting California along the Colorado River and east near the middle of the state, including the towns of Colorado City, Wenden, Aguila and Bagdad.

This area includes the Colorado River’s long stretch of sandy beaches edging the State and beautiful desert land. You will find the temperatures in this region to be on the high side, especially in the summer. The heat makes the Colorado River a popular spot. Yet, winter temperatures are mild.

Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona reaches south to Prescott and Mayer, north to the northern border of the State (touching Utah), west to Seligman and Williams and east to the middle of the state with Tuba City and Flagstaff. Northern Arizona offers canyons, forests, waterfalls and mountains carved out by nature.

The towns of Flagstaff, Williams, Prescott, Sedona, Jerome and Page. Flagstaff has Northern Arizona University, Lowell Observatory and quaint restaurants. A railroad trip to the Grand Canyon is one adventure that you will not want to miss. Get aboard in the town of Williams and enjoy the ride. Prescott was once the capitol of the state.

CentralArizona

Central Arizona is a small section in the center of the State. This area reaches south to Casa Grande, north to just past Wickenburg and Black Canyon City, west to just beyond Buckeye and Gila Bend, east to Superior and includes the entire Valley of the Sun. The regions lies in the basin of the Salt River Valley with flat desert land sprinkled with mountains.

The climate varies depending on how far north or east you head. In general, the temperatures drop as you travel north or east. Here you will find the towns and cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Wickenburg and Carefree. Phoenix is the capitol of the State and has a multitude of attractions.

Southern Arizona

Southern Arizona stretches south to the Mexican border, north to Picacho Peak (just north of Tucson), west to Ajo (near the Organ Pipe Wilderness) and east to the New Mexico border. Southern Arizona is home to such cities and towns as Tucson, Nogales, Bisbee, Patagonia, Catalina and Tombstone. You will find many attractions in this part of the state.