You know what instantly makes a rainy day even better and makes children smile? Finding a rainbow once the clouds begin to clear! Here are 15 examples of the natural phenomenon that enhance Arizona’s natural beauty. Check them out for yourself!
- Here’s a look at a beautiful double rainbow just over the Grand Canyon. So pretty!
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- Here’s another look at a rainbow over the Grand Canyon. The rich colors really compliment the rainbow here.
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- This one almost looks like it is inside the canyon!
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- And, before moving on to another location, here is a look at a double rainbow over the El Tovar Hotel.
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- The way the sun hits the rocks in the Sedona area is beautiful but add in a rainbow? Stunning!
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- Finding a rainbow while on a road trip is great. Finding two is even better! These were found near Green Valley.
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- A rainbow sits over the Painted Desert—a truly pretty sight.
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- This rainbow stands out against the dark sky at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.
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- This is nice panoramic view of a double rainbow at the Wupatki National Monument.
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- El Capitan, also known as Agathla Peak at Monument Valley, makes a great location for viewing a rainbow.
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- A rainbow over Watson Lake? It makes such a pretty sight.
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- I love how incredibly bright this rainbow looks against the dark sky.
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- Here is another pretty, though faint, rainbow over Sedona’s red rocks.
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- This is an amazing photo taken by one of our readers showing a rainbow in the canyon to Finger Rock at the Santa Catalinas.
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- Finally, here’s a rainbow by South Mountain. Do you think someone found a pot of gold in the fields?
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When was the last time you saw a rainbow grace us with its presence in our beautiful state? We would love to hear from you in the comments section below!
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Daniel Langer/Flickr
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John Weiss/Flickr
Ken Bosma/Flickr
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Jason/Flickr
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Stephen Archer/Flickr
Michael Wilson/Flickr
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Stephen Rees/Flickr
Michael Stoklos
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