There’s no denying that Arizona is a unique place to call home. The landscapes, weather, and people are diverse and so are the living experiences. Depending on where in Arizona you grew up—the city, rural areas, the reservations, in the desert, or in the forest—we’re sure that you’ve probably acquired a few of the following habits.
- Since the monsoons are here, let’s start with this: you always take a moment to appreciate what little precipitation Arizona receives.
Terry Pueblo Paradiso/Flickr All rain is beautiful and welcome!
- You know that in summer, hot water comes out of the cold tap.
Peter Dutton/Flickr I always get a searing reminder at the start of every summer.
- One undying habit for those who grew up in the desert: shaking your shoes upside down before wearing.
Josh More/Flickr Not all surprises are fun.
- Finding the perfect parking space doesn’t always entail finding the closest spot.
Alan English CPA/Flickr Alas, there are no shaded parking spots here.
- If you’re a native Arizonan, you know driving through a flash flood zone during storms is a no no.
crosby_cj/Flickr Just don’t do it.
- While we’re on the topic of driving, you know that the distances between cities and attractions are far.
jason shultz/Flickr I mean, if you really want to take a day trip from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon you can but that’s a ridiculous amount of driving.
- Daylight Saving Time is a confusing concept.
Dineshraj Goomany/Flickr Does time fall forward or fall back? I can never remember.
- We know that a well-manicured landscape doesn’t need to include grass at all.
D. Patrick Lewis/Flickr Xeriscaping can be beautiful.
- We insist that no vista is complete without some mountain views on the horizon.
Kat Stan/Flickr Did you know Arizona has 194 named mountain ranges?
- We know the power of a beautiful sunset.
CEBImagery/Flickr Is there anything more stunning than an Arizona sunset?
- We also know that beauty can be seen up above as well.
Coconino National Forest/Flickr When you leave the cities, the starry sky above is simply breathtaking. You may even spot the Milky Way!
What are some other odd (or, perhaps, not so odd) habits Arizonans have acquired from living here? We would love to hear your thoughts!
Terry Pueblo Paradiso/Flickr
All rain is beautiful and welcome!
Peter Dutton/Flickr
I always get a searing reminder at the start of every summer.
Josh More/Flickr
Not all surprises are fun.
Alan English CPA/Flickr
Alas, there are no shaded parking spots here.
crosby_cj/Flickr
Just don’t do it.
jason shultz/Flickr
I mean, if you really want to take a day trip from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon you can but that’s a ridiculous amount of driving.
Dineshraj Goomany/Flickr
Does time fall forward or fall back? I can never remember.
D. Patrick Lewis/Flickr
Xeriscaping can be beautiful.
Kat Stan/Flickr
Did you know Arizona has 194 named mountain ranges?
CEBImagery/Flickr
Is there anything more stunning than an Arizona sunset?
Coconino National Forest/Flickr
When you leave the cities, the starry sky above is simply breathtaking. You may even spot the Milky Way!
If you want to read more about what makes Arizona such a unique place, check out Here Is Undeniable Proof Arizona Is Anything But Ordinary.
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