Canaan In The Desert
located in Phoenix, Arizona 

Canaan in the Desert is the American branch of the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary, founded by Mother Basilea Schlink in 1968. It's located north of Phoenix Mtn Preserve and features a Prayer Garden with sculptured reliefs of Jesus' Passion and Resurrection. There is also a Fountain of the Father's Goodness and a Chapel. Much of the garden and reliefs are set amongst natural Arizona desert plants, with pathways and benches to sit on for spiritual reflection.






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Guide to Arizona Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails
by: Charles A. Wells
A clear, concise guide to Arizona's remote backcountry, including Grand Canyon National Park and Sedona. Book includes detailed directions with GPS waypoints, 86 custom maps and over 300 quality photos. All routes were driven by the author. Sport utility owners will enjoy 50 easy and moderate routes to incredible scenic backcountry locations. Serious 4-wheelers will love our difficult Jeep ... [reviews]


Arizona and Grand Canyon (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
by: DK Publishing
This heavily illustrated guide to Arizona and the Grand Canyon is packed with the best outdoor activities, as well as special features on history and culture, plus a comprehensive guide to what to eat and where to stay. [reviews]


Journey to the High Southwest, 8th: A Traveler's Guide to Santa Fe and the Four Corners of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah (Journey to the High Southwest)
by: Robert L. Casey
The quintessential guidebook to the Four Corners region of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, Journey to the High Southwest is both an inspiring armchair read and a practical take-along guide. It offers insight into the history, culture, and geography of the area and all of the detail readers need on driving directions, activities, and attractions.
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Backroads of Arizona: Your Guide to Arizona's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Backroads of ...)
by: Hinckley Jim
The face of Arizona has changed dramatically over the centuries-but for those who know where to look, the coyote still howls, waterfalls still tumble into deep red rock canyons, and some of nature's finest handiwork is still to be seen along the backroads and byways of the state. For the open-road adventurer or the armchair tourist, Backroads of Arizona is the ideal guide to the state where ... [reviews]


Benchmark Arizona Road & Recreation Atlas - 6th edition
by: Benchmark Maps
Arizona's landscape is interspersed with solitary mountain peaks, strange and beautiful geological formations and saguaro cacti holding up their arms. The `land where time stands still' is also a thriving oasis with enormous outdoor recreation potential. The 6th edition of Benchmark's Arizona Road & Recreation Atlas is the one guide needed to explore every corner of this magnificent state. ... [reviews]



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