Really cool Arizona fact alert! Surprisingly, Arizona is the country’s top rose producer. They love dry air and heat, so as long as they get enough water they thrive here. (The roses in my profile pic are from my garden in Tempe) I love your videos, you are always very genuine!
@cerealman2751
3 жыл бұрын
AC is also a necessary thing to live here
@moisesm9602
3 жыл бұрын
Wait you can seriously grow roses here?! My mom was thinking of getting a rose bush but we weren't sure if it would survive here.
@katyphillips118
2 жыл бұрын
Yep! Tuscon has the largest “rose bush” in the world! It’s currently a tourist attraction, but it’s so large that they have a restaurant there that is entirely underneath the rose bush with lots of outdoor tables for eating.
@bellicose2037
2 жыл бұрын
I was driving through a burn area near pinal peak and everything was charred and dead, but all along the ground was white roses
@katleman
3 жыл бұрын
Kinda surprised Prescott wasn’t mentioned in the town rundown.
@shady3018
3 жыл бұрын
I mean it's pretty small and out of the way
@katleman
3 жыл бұрын
@@shady3018 Tomestone is way smaller, and out of the way too.
@shady3018
3 жыл бұрын
@@katleman Yeah, but the whole town is a tourist attraction. When I went to Prescott it kinda felt like just a regular town.
@littleredpony6868
3 жыл бұрын
@@shady3018 you definitely didn’t come during 4th of July
@JymzJameson
3 жыл бұрын
@@shady3018 he posted a picture in Payson, just as small, or smaller I think
@scottriley9398
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are appreciated! Keep em coming.
@robertjohnson406
3 жыл бұрын
Digging his Earth AD album
@davidangel4672
3 жыл бұрын
I lived in Arizona during my hs years, moved back to LA for college and still currently in LA.. I’ve learned to appreciate Arizona. My second home
@tiger62432
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for covering AZ! I’m from there and I love it here especially nature. No matter how long I’m here though, I can never get over the heat. Gotta stay inside as much as possible
@jesswilson8687
3 жыл бұрын
Dont forget the Superstition mtns wilderness area... Perfect for hiking and has tons of history and legends
@bhg123ful
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I agree - Arizona is a geologic wonderland like no other state. And the biodiversity is equally impressive. I mean to think - you have THREE national monuments named after specific endemic Sonora desert plants. One thing I might say is a slight overstatement - is suggesting that only up until 20 years Arizona's economy was relatively inconsequential on the national level. My Dad was an engineer and project manager working for Motorola and made several business trips to Phoenix as there was a Motorola plant there when I was growing up in the 80s. Even in the 80s the state was moving beyond just copper mining, irrigated agriculture/ranching, and master planned resort/retirement communities. There was a large and growing electronics manufacturing sector even at that time.
@ohefdubs
3 жыл бұрын
Like the misfits album earth ad .. that’s cool.. FYI flagstaff has never been 100 degrees. Grew up there .. lol I worked at Hyundai there..
@ihavenoideawhatimdoing500
3 жыл бұрын
I moved to AZ about 3 months ago for college. I’m from the east coast and I never wanna go back. I love it here!
@bob_frazier
3 жыл бұрын
So you haven't lived there in the summer yet?
@ihavenoideawhatimdoing500
3 жыл бұрын
@@bob_frazier moved in august
@republicanliberal2972
3 жыл бұрын
@@bob_frazier summers are bearable low 100s low 90s at times yes we get hot days just stay inside
@bob_frazier
3 жыл бұрын
@@republicanliberal2972 Well, he could be at NAU up in Flagstaff, but is more probably at ASU or UA. Surely you can see the irony in his statement.
@republicanliberal2972
3 жыл бұрын
@@bob_frazier I’m numb to the heat after that week of days over 110 a few weeks ago
@patmcclung7205
3 жыл бұрын
I love these videos. You should do a geographic profile of Oregon
@bob_frazier
3 жыл бұрын
Shhh.
@wildsouth2471
3 жыл бұрын
There are a few forested areas in the mountains. Love this channel!!
@larryatkins5376
3 жыл бұрын
I would've liked to heard you say a little something about meteor crater. I saw the image but no comments, so I'll say it for you🙂. It's the most well preserved meteorite crater on earth. It's huge! Definitely worth a visit. Great video, love your style!
@cmskid20
3 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel very glad I did
@garry1214
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
@minosdaking3951
3 жыл бұрын
Really love the content on this channel! didnt expect a Misfits record to be in one of your vids, lol. great album btw. any connection with AZ?
@shaun9901
3 жыл бұрын
"Because (Phoenix) is in a valley surrounded by mountains"...you get a lot of smog!
@ogfox9803
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for covering my state
@Melissa-wx4lu
Жыл бұрын
You can wander around Arizona deserts and practically kick around some really amazing rocks. Peridots, fire agate, amethyst, jade, opal, obsidian and of course Turquoise, and meteorites. This is totally the place to grow up if you were the kind of kid who collected rocks.
@jacktyler7599
2 жыл бұрын
All those small cities and no mention of Prescott & Prescott Valley, wither their 100,000 population. Kyle, you blew it on that one...
@stephenpowstinger733
3 жыл бұрын
My dad used to get Arizona Highways in the 50s, where I discovered what a beautiful state it is. Ever do a video on how to see it all? By car, plane, rail, boat or even RV?
@moisesm9602
3 жыл бұрын
Car we don't have much rail and well you can't get the full experience on a plane
@littleredpony6868
3 жыл бұрын
Rv will work if you’re planning to primarily visit the natural scenery. I do recommend that everyone visit Jerome at least once.
@RealRiders
3 жыл бұрын
5:07 is Yuma :D
@Conrailfan2596
3 жыл бұрын
Could you do one on New York State
@cockyrooster361
3 жыл бұрын
in the 90s and early 2000s, Phoenix grew at a rate of an acre/hour.
@elchicharron9503
3 жыл бұрын
Gross. I think it's happening in Tucson now. I don't understand why they don't go to Phoenix if that is their thing. I'm going to end up in Globe at this rate, but maybe too many Phoenicians are moving that way. I guess Ajo is my last hope.
@pathendlem
3 жыл бұрын
Northern Arizona around flagstaff to me is more like Colorado and has everything I could want: green trees, red canyons, and white mountains. Doesn’t get blazing hot in the summer and gets one tiny of snow in the winter so you can hit the slopes. The biggest draws of AZ IMO: Grand Canyon, Sedona, and antelope canyon are all up in that part of the state
@deezynar
3 жыл бұрын
Arizona is like that, having three distinct zones. It's likely that most people will like one of them.
@supersaturn956
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Have you heard of desert centipedes? Those are scarier than scorpions. Yuck.
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
Desert centipedes are in fact scary. With rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and desert centipedes, animals that can hurt you seem to love the desert.
@nflisrigged1395
3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday 🎂 AZ Feb 14th 1912
@RBkaj
3 жыл бұрын
Misfits fuck yeah dude
@UnlimitedProduction1
7 ай бұрын
How much of Arizona water is wasted on golf courses
@derekconstantino7759
3 жыл бұрын
Lake havasu :) best sunsets in the world (imo)
@Chedring
3 жыл бұрын
It's one of the fastest growing because people are fleeing california in droves. For better and worse.
@paulheydarian1281
2 жыл бұрын
I do worry about that crazy Sheriff in Maricopa county, AZ. He sure loves putting dude in chain gangs.
@richspizzaparty
Жыл бұрын
I'm leaving after two years, it's awful. No culture, all dust, 6mo. of miserable heat, I could go on.
@natet5959
3 жыл бұрын
I've always envied people who live in arid, sunny climates. I just wonder if Arizonians are happier on average because almost every day is a nice day.
@australiangirl1245
3 жыл бұрын
It’s not a nice day everyday
@australiangirl1245
3 жыл бұрын
The heat is terrible and then in the winter it can go below freezing which may not seem like a big deal but we aren’t used to cold temperatures so it’s annoying. Dying the summer it’s so hot and then sometimes during the winter it could have a high of 100 but a low of 30.
@australiangirl1245
3 жыл бұрын
Most people would like to leave (I lived in Tucson/Phoenix)
@australiangirl1245
3 жыл бұрын
But it’s also very fun and pretty but overall it can get hit an annoying, but it’s the best place to swim in! Going to a friends house with a pool and spring the whole day swimming with a party is great
@cerealman2751
3 жыл бұрын
I personally love Arizona for its nature and its atmosphere. Grew up in Tucson and I love it, don't want to leave. The drastic temperature is the only downside. In the summers the high is 115F and at night it could drop to 30F. Because there is not a lot of moisture in the atmosphere we struggle to trap heat at night and it can get very cold.
@matthewcraig8926
3 жыл бұрын
I'm from Show Low Arizona. Great video. But a little surprised you didn't mention parts of the Mogollon and the White Mountains.
@bryanibarra1142
3 жыл бұрын
Sshhh.. we don’t want people from out of state to know some of our favorite spots for us AZ natives.
@matthewcraig8926
3 жыл бұрын
@@bryanibarra1142 Yeah, especially the Californicators
@vogelfreiinderwuste4770
2 жыл бұрын
@@matthewcraig8926 My uncle lives down in by Show Low/Taylor. I love visiting down there. It's better kept a secret.
@MementoVita
Жыл бұрын
Honestly I’m glad he didn’t
@SoftOceanBreeze
2 ай бұрын
The White Mountains in eastern AZ also have its own microclimate where its a lot more rainy during monsoon season than most of the state, I wouldn't call it a desert
@HisboiLRoi
3 жыл бұрын
To be nerdy, Arizona isn't quite as deserty as people think. Actually, only about 39% can be classified as true desert. Grasslands occupy 25%, Woodlands (oak and piñon/juniper) 18%, and forests (ponderosa pine and mixed conifer) 18%. There are even a few square miles of tundra.
@darinjenke2813
3 жыл бұрын
I agree that he didn't cover the biomes of the state. Arizona does have more acres of forest then many eastern states. Covering the ecology of Arizona and all the towns and history would made they video long. So perhaps that why these were skipped over.
@HawkDawgfan
3 жыл бұрын
One of the other huge tourist draws is MLB Spring Training during the months of March & April every year.
@christinafidance340
3 жыл бұрын
What is this? I’m just curious cuz other people have mentioned it too, only I don’t know what the acronym means. Someone even called it BLM but I was pretty certain they didn’t mean Black Lives Matter from the context!
@HawkDawgfan
3 жыл бұрын
@@christinafidance340 prior to every Major League Baseball season, half of the MLB teams play exhibition (practice) games in the Phoenix area and the other half are down in Florida. There's a bunch of games every single day throughout the valley at different baseball stadiums all over Phoenix. It usually goes through a small amount of February and ends at the end of March. Fans can buy tickets and go watch the games and usually see young players and the main players but in a smaller stadium setting.
@Anthony-hu3rj
3 жыл бұрын
@@christinafidance340 Not sure if you're kidding, but I'll go out on a limb and think you're serious. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was established in ... let me look it up ... 1812 (at least a predecessor to the present day department).
@_PL_
3 жыл бұрын
5:34 _"Sedona is a city about halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff."_ In terms of distance, Sedona is nowhere near halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff: It's 120 miles from Phoenix vs. 30 miles from Flag. However, in terms of drive time, it might be a bit closer to half (2 hours vs. 45 minutes, respectively), due to the fact that there’s a 75 MPH interstate for much of the trip to Phx vs a narrow, twisty road with a much lower speed limit to Flag.
@rebauer2000
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle, my two favorite states are New Mexico and Arizona and you covered them both!
@soggysocks2636
3 жыл бұрын
ew why
@immaculatesquid
3 жыл бұрын
@@soggysocks2636 sun is good for you. and pretty too
@NaomiVirshbo
3 жыл бұрын
@@soggysocks2636 They’re beautiful and unique
@elchicharron9503
3 жыл бұрын
@@soggysocks2636 That's why.
@bbruvey
3 жыл бұрын
Good job! I really like your videos. I'm interested in more profiles of Western US states
@nathansaliceti3361
3 жыл бұрын
I was born in Georgia, but I moved to Arizona when I was 11 and have lived here for over 10 years now. I definitely believe Arizona is one of the most beautiful states in the country (Utah and Colorado are also high up there for me). I know most people think Arizona is just a big hot desert, and though they aren’t wrong, Arizona is so much more than that, and I think you did an amazing job in showing that. Keep up the good work Kyle!
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cerealman2751
3 жыл бұрын
As a born and raised Tucsonan, appreciate the kind words!
@garcjr
3 жыл бұрын
I moved to Phoenix from there. Phoenix just seems like one big giant Marana repeating itself over-and-over. However Tucson is becoming Phoenix. I just hope Tucson is able to plan for this in transportation infrastructure projects and making it a walkable city. Also encouraging more diverse home building but I doubt that's going to happen. Prepare California and other high cost cities residents are coming in unfortunately creating more suburbanization. At least Tucson, compared to Phoenix, has more affordable housing in the city center. Which hopefully stays that way.
@MontagnaMagica
3 жыл бұрын
I used to live in Arizona. It's such a misunderstood place. I think it is the most beautiful state (although Utah, California, and New Mexico are close contenders). The main thing I miss is hiking! My profile pic features Mummy Mountain in Paradise Valley, which I used to hike regularly.
@ogfox9803
3 жыл бұрын
I’m also from Arizona
@billolsen4360
3 жыл бұрын
I like Arizona also because the beginning of the movie "Psycho" was set here. You should have stayed in Phoenix that weekend, Marion! Much safer.
@freedomlover8412
3 жыл бұрын
Montana is pretty too, but the winters are long, and sometimes very, very cold.
@MontagnaMagica
3 жыл бұрын
@@freedomlover8412 I have a neighbor that lived there. It looks pretty, but I'd only dare visit in the summer!
@MontagnaMagica
2 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Verkovod Piestewa is actually an even better view than Camelback, although it's not a pleasant hiking terrain (very rocky!). The biggest draw is it can be hiked at night. Make sure to bring a light if you do that!
@littleredpony6868
3 жыл бұрын
one great benefit for living in arizona is that we don’t have to worry about changing our clocks for daylight savings time
@TM-bg8dn
3 жыл бұрын
I love Arizona from Germany!
@sntslilhlpr6601
3 жыл бұрын
I love the Nurburgring from Arizona!
@kramalerav
3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Phoenix is still maintaining that orange tree grove that was first harvested by WW2 German POWs
@OmarDelawar
3 жыл бұрын
I miss Hamburg, from California!
@cockyrooster361
3 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention "Superstition mountains:. One of the spookiest places to visit.
@littleredpony6868
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, the lost Dutchman’s mine.
@gabehankins4059
3 жыл бұрын
This is super cool! I love these profile videos; if you make one covering Alabama, I’m from a small town called Wetumpka just north of Montgomery. There is an impact crater from an asteroid collision right where they built the town. It’s a pretty cool gem and you may find some unexpected oddities all through the state! Anyway, I adore your channel and it has inspired me to study geography in college!
@pesomario1453
2 жыл бұрын
I’m from valley Al
@markrichards6863
3 жыл бұрын
Arizona has some great natural attractions , but Phoenix is the ugliest big city in the USA. It's a hot, mostly flat, smoggy, cultural wasteland. Flagstaff is hip.
@moscowvicent831
3 жыл бұрын
now this video I'm excited to watch because I was actually born in this state but moved to New York I was born in Luke's air Force Base!
@realnoahsimpson
3 жыл бұрын
Arizona is fucking awesome!
@jacktyler7599
3 жыл бұрын
Kyle, this channel is a treasure. Thanks so much for assembling these eclectic, interesting subjects into digestible video programs. Didn't know about your channel until three days ago, and now I'm hooked!
@illuminatingmanuscripts1800
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve become a huge fan of your channel- I have been binging your videos off and on for the last week and honestly they are the best geography videos on KZitem! Thank you for delivering so much high-quality and informative consonant it is truly appreciated. But I finally had to comment on a video after seeing the misfits earth A.D. album in the background behind you- Totally awesome dude! Love your perspective, love the content, and I love your taste in music!! THANK YOU
@coppermtnram
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I grew up there and miss it much..though I love CO too. All four corners states are amazing!
@j19n7200
3 жыл бұрын
you could remove the top six attractions and arazona would still be the most beautiful state
@bigt7706
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, geography is my strongest subject because I find it so entertaining. Thanks for making 'em!
@vrimb1
3 жыл бұрын
My dummy face has only gone to tombstone, the grand canyon, and a ranch place in arizona. lol, missed out on a ton, gotta go a 3rd time
@moisesm9602
3 жыл бұрын
There's so much to do here you'll have to come back more than 3 times
@littleredpony6868
3 жыл бұрын
@@moisesm9602 I do definitely recommend this you visit Jerome at least once.
@ursulakolb3760
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Sonoran Hot Dog as one of Arizona's foods. It has it's origens in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, Mexico but the owner of Güero Canelo won a James Beard award for their version. Imagine winning one of the most prestigious culinary awards for a hot dog!
@joshuabennett3059
3 жыл бұрын
Dislike living here in Phoenix AZ, but like you said this is a geologist's paradise. That is outside of it's capital. I have been thinking of doing videos about the uniqueness of the topography.
@AlexK36011
11 ай бұрын
This guys videos are honestly amazing and he his so underrated. He gives off such a nice vibe in each video
@JordanMSeverns
3 жыл бұрын
As in Arizona and I had no idea that cheese crisps weren't a common thing across the entire country. I also had no idea that chimichangas were invented here. Thanks for the video
@why-xr6lg
2 жыл бұрын
Like less than 5% of the population knows what Piki bread is. Those Hopi’s knows what’s up tho, it’s sooooo good!
@JB-qt4hp
3 жыл бұрын
I know that the 26 miles of I-15 in the northwestern corner are barely even thought of as being part of Arizona, but the drive through the Virgin River Gorge is one of the most breathtaking drives directly on the interstate. Now that would be a good top 10 list: the most scenic stretches directly on an interstate.
@mr.outrageous
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do Tennessee, my favorite state and future home state? And New York, my current home state?
@BillGreenAZ
3 жыл бұрын
What is it you like about Tennessee? I have been thinking about moving there as well.
@mr.outrageous
3 жыл бұрын
I love the amazing Smoky Mountains. It's mainly Eastern Tennessee that I love. Dollywood, the mountain coasters, tourist destinations, mountain activities, it's just perfect for me. And Bristol is nearby.
@BillGreenAZ
3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.outrageous Thanks for the reply. One of the reasons I am looking at that area is the lower cost of living. I can sell my current house and take the equity I have in it to buy a new home outright in Tennessee. No rent. No mortgage payment.
@mr.outrageous
3 жыл бұрын
@@BillGreenAZ yes I'd encourage it for sure... Very cheap for sure which I didn't mention.
@reedfoley9151
3 жыл бұрын
I consider myself very good at Geography but you are in fact the Geography King this series on the States is the bomb I can't wait to see my home state.
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@markrichards6863
3 жыл бұрын
Jerome is a cool old mining town, built on the side of a mountain.
@stevenrollins8379
3 жыл бұрын
You missed Mesa Arizona it is the 3rd largest city
@MontagnaMagica
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but... What's there? It's a suburb of Phoenix, without the charm that Scottsdale or Tempe have.
@davesorgen5474
3 жыл бұрын
Between Phoenix and Tuscon is Rooster Cogburn's Ostrich Ranch. A tourist site not to be missed. If you'd like to try fishing (yes, fishing) for ostrich, they can make it happen. Grapefruit slices act as bait. The tours of the ranch in a monster bus are pretty good too... Don't miss it!
@richardvickers8117
3 жыл бұрын
Bisbee, but not Prescott? Really?
@littleredpony6868
3 жыл бұрын
And Prescott is the former capital of Arizona after all.
@skippydw1228
3 жыл бұрын
You missed out on fry bread for the food section. Feels kind of weird I moved back here only 1 day before this video was posted.
@jeremyepstein6923
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do colorado next
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
That's the next western state I have in my queue.
@patrickschorre2143
4 жыл бұрын
Do one about Missouri, and Michigan but you would have to say at least three things positive about St. Louis and Detroit.
@cashstore1
3 жыл бұрын
Arizona has 3 climates. Not all of it is desert. The Valley area is what most people think when they think of Arizona. Low elevation and very high temperatures in the summer, but warm in the winter. The summers are brutal. It's nice in the Valley (Phoenix, Tucson, and about 60% of the state), for about 7 months out of the year. Other than that you are going to want air conditioning. You really can't do much in the summer unless you like being in a blast furnace. Next is the central highlands, (Prescott, Payson, and Sedona), at about 5000 feet it is 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix. You can actually go outside and do things in the summer. The winters are colder but not that bad with an average in the 50's in January and sunny. You can and will get snow on occasions. The central highlands are the sweet spot for living in Arizona unless you like extreme heat or cold. The cold you will find in the Highlands. The Highlands are towns about 6 to 7 thousand feet in elevation. Flagstaff, Show Low, and Alpine. Very nice summers as it's about 30 degrees cooler than Phoenix, however the winters can be very cold going down into the single digits at night in the winter. Lots of snow too. There are a couple of good ski resorts in those areas. Prescott sits in between the valley, and the highlands and is the best place to live, as Flagstaff is 80 miles to the North and Phoenix 80 miles to the South. I visit Flagstaff in the summer and Phoenix in the winter. Some people have two homes. One in the Valley and one in the highlands to escape the extremes in heat and cold. However you don't have to do that if you live in the central highlands. It's all about elevation in Arizona, whereas for example the East cost It's all about latitude. People in Michigan go to Florida for the Winter. A drive of 13 hundred miles. In Arizona, to do the same thing it's simply a drive from Flagstaff to Phoenix. Only 160 miles. Elevation people, Elevation.
@davidfeltheim2501
3 жыл бұрын
Bisbee is insane, why I love it so much
@miccrhaafetl5101
3 жыл бұрын
For what its worth. We live in a basin and not a valley. But, Valley of the Sun sounds better than Basin of the Sun Edit: Fun Fact Arizona lost what would become Vegas to Nevada because Arizona backed the South.
@deezynar
3 жыл бұрын
The Salt River runs through the Phoenix valley, so it really is a valley.
@miccrhaafetl5101
3 жыл бұрын
@@deezynar ok
@grievingalbatross427
3 жыл бұрын
I was born in Arizona,on Luke Air Force base,but i was moved to South Carolina only months after i was born,i grew up in South Carolina/Georgia.Thank you for the information on my birth state,because i have not been able to visit since,and i leaned alot about Arizona from your video.I appreciate it so much,much love❤
@cokelackingice
3 жыл бұрын
My step dad works at Mesa also I wish people would refer to us as the “Copper Star State” because it’s like Texas’s nickname and also we have a copper star on the flag
@dbacksfan09
3 жыл бұрын
Arizona is the most beautiful place on the face of this planet.
@ericcartman5552
3 жыл бұрын
Utah is prettier
@DangerKittie8082
3 жыл бұрын
We moved here from Southern CA last year.... we were 14 miles from the beach, close to mountains, etc. Having experienced that, I don’t miss it at all (although, TBH, I would love a little bit more humidity!) The sunsets here are SO spectacular... we have a 360 degree Mountain View, look over a valley which stretches for 20 miles (at least!) and live where there’s so much mesquite, it’s quite green. Love our little corner of the world here, and don’t miss the traffic, smog, pollution, trash, homeless, taxes, and congestion of CA. They can have it. Hardly went to the beach, anyways.
@shoreZ
3 жыл бұрын
Many places are more beautiful lmfao
@Anthony-hu3rj
3 жыл бұрын
@@DangerKittie8082 My guess is you live in Bisbee.
@dbacksfan09
3 жыл бұрын
@@shoreZ You're entitled to your opinion but you are wrong.
@irestv1344
3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I contributed the Phoenix and Maricopa counties standing as the fastest growing city/county back in May and we love it. Lived in TX, WA, and OR before and AZ is by far our favorite kind of a mix of the good from alot of places as long as you don't need a glitzy major downtown city feel. Phoenix does have way more people than Dallas and Seattle but Dallas and Seattle have much more impressive downtowns with more and taller skyscrapers
@BearDownAZ
3 жыл бұрын
The main reason Phoenix doesn't have very tall skyscrapers is because of the definitely perfect (sarcasm) location of Sky Harbor. Skyscrapers would pose a threat for aircraft taking off and landing.
@noosurprises
3 жыл бұрын
Dallas actually has more people in its metro area, which I think is a better indicator for the amount of skyscrapers to expect. Seattle's metro area does have a smaller population though.
@irestv1344
3 жыл бұрын
@@noosurprises this is actually something I considered, however Dallas metro also contains ft worth with its own very large population and formidable downtown highrise distict which makes the need for downtown type infrastructure in Dallas proper substantially less than the metro population suggests as ft worth takes alot of that but wouldn't contribute to Dallas city skyline, whereas in phoenix all the metro population Is centered around Phoenix there is no other major downtown that has been historically developed with high rises so thats why I think that a city of this metro size should be on par with Dallas, though maybe not a hypothetical combined downtown of Dallas and Fort worth
@alvax8062
3 жыл бұрын
No mention of Prescott or Jerome? The baca floats are also some pretty interesting land and geographical anomalies.
@squiddyft.insecurities3549
3 жыл бұрын
who?
@azchris1979
9 ай бұрын
I have never seen, heard of, nor even recall any kind of mention of that bread in my 44 years here! Its funny that "Cheese Crisps" are an Arizona thing. Now I get why my friends call them "Cheese CHRIS" (check my name AzChris). They go nuts for them and always ask me to make it. 1. Large tortilla (I like Lala brand) 2. A bunch of cheese (I like mexican blend) 3. A whole can of diced green chilis 4. Garlic salt 5. Medium heat until the bottom is light brown You can do sour cream, guac, salsa, etc. too.
@smashburgercrossroads3892
3 жыл бұрын
Love your vids! Just one correction.Lake Havasu is created by Parker Dam, not Havasu Dam.
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the correction.
@bulafritz
3 жыл бұрын
Wow Phoenix is the 5th largest American city?! It looks so unimpressive. At least in the pictures you showed. And so oppressively hot. The rest of the state looks interesting though.
@deezynar
3 жыл бұрын
Phoenix does get HOT in the summer, but there is a lot of things to do there. Tucson is always cooler than Phoenix by about 5 degrees, but there's not as much to do. Also, people get paid more money in Phoenix than in Tucson. I wouldn't live in Phoenix, myself, but I enjoy visiting a couple times a year.
@feagle
3 жыл бұрын
If youre basing impressive on just skyline then there's something wrong with your judgment.
@austins88
3 жыл бұрын
Booming economy.
@TomCreedphx
9 ай бұрын
You used to see a lot more Indian Fry Bread/ Navajo Tacos around Arizona at festivals. Only a few places to get it in Phoenix that I know of. I don't know why, the stuff is amazing. I'd consider that a local food.
@joec0914
10 ай бұрын
I like Tucson, too. My first professional job out of college was there back in the early 70s. It's grown a lot since then. Areas that were nothing but desert northwest of the city are now their own towns, and covered with houses. We go there for winter getaways now, escaping from New England. There's a nice multicultural fusion between Spanish, Native, and classic American cultures.
@jevinday
Жыл бұрын
My home 💙 You are so great. I currently live in Tempe, the women here are beauuuuutiful haha. in my opinion the only real culture you're gonna find here in central AZ is in Tempe and downtown Phoenix like you mentioned. The last time I went to Sedona I fell in love with the girl that I went with. I have hiked Havasupai, I have seen snow on the grand canyon too. My parents were also born here. I have never been to the south though 😔
@lenz0_721
3 жыл бұрын
did i ask tho
@yappingbird7664
7 ай бұрын
The meteor impact crater in northern Arizona is truly phenomenal - just the scale of the scale of the hole. A great springboard of understanding of our relationship to the universe. I did see a picture of it… But maybe a word or 2 of the significance of the Arizona landmark. I love your channel!
@BaxterTheBiker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle! If you return to Arizona as a topic, I'd be interested in learning about any plans for coping with long-term drought.
@Keepitkind7
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. You missed Prescott, Prescott Valley and Embry Riddle!
@corgi8850
Жыл бұрын
I have never lived in Arizona but I have traveled a lot there. It is really nice but the heat hits rough. 9.5/10 would recommend just not in summer
@michaelhillman4654
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle. I enjoyed your interesting and thorough profile of Arizona. While we are on the subjects is state profiles , maybe I missed it, but I do not recall that you did one on my home state of Michigan. I know you are partial to deserts, but some people have referred to Michigan as the most beautiful state east of the Mississippi River. Many people are only familiar with the southern part of the state noted for its rust belt auto industry and headquarters. I bet a lot of people would be surprised at the beauty of the northern lower peninsula and the semi wilderness of the upper peninsula. Also Michigan, surrounded by water on 3 of 4 sides has that snowier than, but not as cold as winter as nearby states Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. I would be interested in your take on THE GREAT LAKE STATE. Thanks again for this video on Arizona.
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you liked the video. And stay tuned. You might be pleased with the subject of my next state profile video!
@johnnyk1189
4 жыл бұрын
They don’t have cheese crisps everywhere? Man I guess I’m spoiled. I was also hoping to hear you try to say Mogollon
@GeographyKing
4 жыл бұрын
Actually I don't know how Mogollon is properly pronounced! I only know it from reading the word in text and not from hearing it.
@johnnyk1189
4 жыл бұрын
@@GeographyKing it's basically Muggy - on
@RogueReplicant
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to live near Humphrey's Peak, it looks amazing 😍
@bluecow10
3 жыл бұрын
10 best states for offroading/exploring?
@iiibreadseaman
3 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: we got Jordan Sparks to perform for our 100th birthday
@danielr4640
3 жыл бұрын
Arizona is nice but the triple digit heat in the summer is not so nice. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City can get hot in the summertime but not nearly as bad as Phoenix
@ecurewitz
3 жыл бұрын
Earth AD, great album!!!!
@holydoveaquariusagespiritbeing
Жыл бұрын
Get cool. You're gonna feel it! Lagos 88 in '88! Don't play stupid on me now.
@impassable
3 жыл бұрын
I find it basically impossible that Arizona went for Biden
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