Create your own Arizona day trip experience!

Whether you wish to plan a trip to see nature and wildlife, learn about the history of the southwest or just want to get away from it all Arizona has a variety of places to see and things to do that will interest any recreational adventurer.

Day trips make a refreshing break from the chaos of the daily routine. They can also be cheap, since many of the areas are distant from the city.

Arizona features a surprising range of terrain that includes desert, grassy lowlands and vegetated mountain regions. The climate found across the state also shows much variety. And you don't have to travel far to appreciate this assortment of scenery. In the summer you can take a break in the cool, nearby hills, while the lower lying areas are more popular in the winter months.

The town of Amado is named after the Amado family who settled the region in the days of the Spanish exploration. It is a small community located 43 miles south of Phoenix on I-19 and is visited regularly by travelers going to or from Nogales and Mexico.

The land features the majestic peaks of the Saint Rita Mountains which rise above the lowlands. The area has an abundance of wildlife and the city has taken advantage of that by maintaining a very rural, undeveloped countryside.

The area caters to visitors and there are many inns, bead and breakfasts, RV resorts, ranches and even spas available to visitors. Not to forget about man