ARIZONA (LONELY PLANET)

Where else can you dig into a gourmet tamale, dodge sharpshooters at the OK Corral and run rapids through a mile deep canyon? Follow this guide to the best of the Grand Canyon State, from the fiery red rock of Monument Valley to city lights in the Valley of the Sun.

• full coverage of national parks, monuments and Native American sites, including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro and Canyon de Chelly

• the lowdown on hiking, rafting, cycling, fishing, skiing and more

• lodging and dining options for every budget, from cozy campsites to swanky desert oases

• 42 user-friendly maps of cities, natural sites and scenic drives