Arizona Judo Academy

Find your green-thumb inspiration in the garden's Berlin Agave Yucca Forest or the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail at the Desert Botanical Garden, a naturalist's dream where they showcase more than 145 acres of stunning desert blooms, flora, and fauna year-round. The site opened in 1939 and now boasts over 21,000 plants, including outdoor exhibits and displays, specialty greenhouses, and endangered and fragile species preservation. One-third of the plants are native to the area, while the remaining plants come from all over the world, including special collections from Australia and Baja California. Ecosystems represented include mesquite bosque, semidesert grassland, and upland chaparral scrub.

If you're planning a vacation to Arizona, check out Vaughan's Southwest Tours for your travel needs. With years of experience and a reputation for excellence, they're the go-to choice for vacationers, travel agents, destination managers, and the hospitality industry. The six fifteen-passenger vans are custom-seated with high-back captain chairs for up to twelve passengers, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable ride. They offer regularly scheduled van tours every day of the year, even on holidays, taking visitors to some of the state's most beautiful and awe-inspiring locations. The tours offer some of Arizona's most breathtaking views, from the Grand Canyon to Sedona, Phoenix to Scottsdale, and the historic Apache Trail.