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{{IsIn|United States of America}}'''Arizona''' is a geologically diverse state of mountains, canyons, river valleys and mesas. As most interstate highways [[highway]]s span desert regions, road travellers sometimes wrongly assume the whole state is one vast, arid wasteland. Overall, Arizona has a ton of wide open land, amazing vistas and fairly friendly people. To see the best of Arizona, though, you will need to travel the smaller, scenic highways.

'''Interstate Highway 10 (I-10)''' through Arizona begins at the Colorado River bordering [[California]] and passes through [[Phoenix (Arizona)|Phoenix]], the state's largest city, before veering south into [[Tucson]] and then eastward to the New Mexico border. When hitchhiking this route between April through October, be prepared with sun cover (hat and long-sleeved, lightweight cotton clothes) and plenty of water. The temperatures can potentially reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during any day of these months. In late July through August, temperatures can soar over 120 degrees in some regions.

'''Interstate Highway 17 (I-17)''' begins in Phoenix and ends in [[Flagstaff]]. Hitchhiking out of Phoenix means getting out of the large suburb area that continues to sprawl further northward. Local bus service will take you near the outer 101 Loop for $1.25, but you may still have trouble hitchhiking until you get to the Carefree Highway further north, about 10 miles past the 101. Carefree has a wide [[on-ramp ]], and [[User:Salman|this hitchhiker]] has had short waits and no cop hassle there. As with all interstate highways, it is illegal to hitchhike from the actual [[shoulder ]] of the road. In Phoenix area and especially Camp Verde, along the I-17 route, state highway patrol or local cops may give you a ticket if they catch you on the shoulder. Stick to one of the three main on-ramps in town to get further. If heading to Sedona, take Exit 298 to State Route 179. You may wait a little while for a ride, but this is a direct route and most drivers will be going all the way into town.

'''State Route 80''', heading south from Benson goes through the historic town of Tombstone, where gunslingers with blanks entertain tourists along the main drag. Worth the stop for a free visit to Boot Hill cemetary cemetery and a swig at the saloon. South from Tombstone is Bisbee, along Route 90. Once a mining town, Bisbee now has a thriving artists community and growing music scene. Check out the Blues festival in September and a very happening celebration atNew at New Year's.

 == Culture Shift ==

== Legal Issues ==Note that Arizona has somewhat vague laws related ''Arizonans are used to hitchhikingseeing transients and are entirely unamused by you. There is no state-wide ban on hitchhikingBusinesses are intolerant of hitchhiker activities, such as asking for a marker to make a sign, but some law enforcement may interpret or asking for rides at gas stations. Many libraries charge a fee to use the law differentlycomputer. In city areas (A subway restaurant in [[Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe) ]] would not let me use more than 2 napkins with my meal!! I assure you the locals are absolutely the stingiest and some regions patrolled by most unfriendly in the Sheriffs office entire country. Catching rides is not prohibitively difficult here (most small townsalthough I was trapped at a truck stop for 3 days once) you may be hassledand there are many beautiful places in the backcountry to explore; it is a bummer the people are so spiteful. Always have identification at the ready and be respectful if you expect I cannot recommend going out of your way to keep movingvisit '''Arizona'''. Check '' [[User:Thewindandrain|Thewindandrain]] ([[httpUser talk://www.digihitch.com/usa320.html State Laws on Hitchhiking in Arizona at digihitch.comThewindandrain|talk]] for more information on this.) 23:22, 1 June 2013 (CEST)

==Cities==* [[Phoenix (Category:Arizona)]]* [[Tempe]]* [[Tucson]]* [[Flagstaff]]* [[Sedona]]* [[Prescott]] See also [[Category:digi:world/USA/Arizona|digihitch World ArizonaUnited States]] for hitchhiking/ backpacking info and a list of Arizona truckstops on the map.

[[Category:United States . The further north you go the better the chance of America]][[digi:world/USA/Arizona]]catching a ride. If you go north from phoenix on the "bee line" highway, you will encounter a lot of desert. To get to the bee line from downtown phoenix, you just go north on McDowell rd. and keep going and going. It really is hit or miss. bring water, sunscreen, and small amounts of food rations. Water is your #1 priority. avoid in the summer and the winter.