This HubPage looks at what it's like to work, play, and live in Arizona.It's a beautiful area that offers a great and affordable lifestyle.

Thirteen years ago we weren't ready to retire, but we wanted to live in a place that offered a retirement and vacation amenities. We were looking for a place with beauty, variety and an affordable adult lifestyle.

We chose Arizona.

I love maps and I love Arizona, so let's take a look at Arizona through maps! Follow this link to look at the great state of Arizona geographically, geologically and geopolitically. Check out the historical maps. Drive the highways and city streets.

Old Arizona - Arizona in 1881 ... Ghost towns ... City maps ...

Street maps ... Tourism maps ... Area code maps ...

Hiking trails ... Native American tribal locations ...

Build your own demographic map

Whether you are planning a visit or a life changing move, there is an Arizona city you need to checkout. This lens covers from Ahwatukee to Yuma, and that's a lot of Arizona. Click on the Arizona Cities from A to Y link for the best site for each city.

Retirement means something different today than it did in the old days, the 1900's. Most adults see retirement less as a time to stop working, and more as a time to have some choices. We see ourselves as active adults, rather than senior citizens. We want lots of lifestyle choices.

We chose Arizona. With the Internet and related technology we can live almost anywhere and still be connected. Why not live in a beautiful place? Use the "Retire in Arizona" link to see some of the resources that helped others and us make that choice.