Arizona Govenors
Born in Globe AZ and served as the 18th Governor of AZ—also the first female Governor of AZ.
Who is Rose Mofford?
Prominent evergreen shrub in the Sonoran Desert with resinous leaves that release aromatic oils creating a distinct smell after rain.
What is a Creosote Bush?
Carved by the Colorado River and known as one of the 7 wonders of the natural world.
What is Grand Canyon National Park?
Known as the county seat of Pinal County, this former silver mining town is also the location of the Arizona State Prison.
What is Florence?
Common in central and southern AZ this member of the peccary family eats primarily plants, such as cacti, bulbs, beans, and seeds.
What is a Javelina
Served as the US Secretary of Homeland Security from 2009-2013 and was once the president of the University of CA.
Who is Janet Napolotano?
This plant is native to the Sonoran, Mohave, and Chihuahuan deserts and is an important food source for migrating hummingbirds--it can also be used to make fences.
What is an Ocotillo?
Known for its vast collection of colorful, fossilized trees dating back to the Late Triassic Period (225 million years ago).
What is Petrified Forest National Park?
A copper mining town located on a steep hillside - once considered the “Wickedest town in the West” and is renowned for its haunted hotel.
What is Jerome?
Considered the most venomous lizard in Arizona, this species' venom has been used in the development of diabetes medication.
What is a Gila Monster
Served as the US Secretary of Interior and was a candidate for the US Presidency in the 1988 primaries
Who is Bruce Babbit?
Northern Arizona is the location of the world’s largest continuous forest of this tree species covering approximately 2.6 million acres.
What is a Ponderosa Pine?
Whimsically striped orange and white Navajo Sandstone rock formations found near the AZ/Utah border
What are the Vermilion Cliffs?
The county seat of Gila County, this town was first known for its silver deposits then later copper deposits were discovered.
What is Globe?
Found in the Sonoran and Mohave deserts, this herbivore lives in burrows to escape the heat and can live up to 80 years.
What is a Desert Tortoise
Served from 1991-97—was convicted of 7 counts of bank fraud and resigned in 1997
Who is Fife Symington?
This deciduous riparian tree produces seeds that resemble cotton hanging from its branches - the largest specimen can be found in Skull Valley , AZ.
What is Fremont's Cottonwood?
An eroded remnant of an ancient volcanic lava flow located between Phoenix and Tucson.
What is Picacho Peak?
This county seat of Cochise County was known as the “Queen of the Copper Camps” and is now known for its vibrant arts scene and unique and colorful architecture.
What is Bisbee?
Known as Arizona's state fish, it is native to the White Mountains area and was once an endangered species due to habitat loss, overfishing, and the presence of non-native species.
What is an Apache Trout?
Served as AZ's Secretary of State for 28 years—the longest serving in AZ Secretary of State history
Who is Wesley Bolin?
The botanical name of the cactus that produces the AZ state flower and is the indicator plant of the Sonoran Desert.
What is Carnegiea gigantea?
Located in the Rincon Mountains this cave system contains 3.5 miles of mapped passageways - was believed to have been used as a hideout by train robbers.
What is Colossal Cave Mountain Park?
Located in the Bradshaw Mountains, this town was a former gold mining town that reportedly yielded about $2 million in gold.
What is Crown King?
One of the most endangered animals, this carnivorous predator was almost eliminated from the wild by the 1970s due to increasing herds of livestock and declining populations of native prey.
What is the Mexican Gray Wolf?