George W.P. Hunt, who would become Arizona's first governor, was instrumental in guiding it toward statehood in the early 1900s.

Happy Statehood Day, Arizona. From Stevie Nicks and the Colorado River to creosote and Camelback Mountain, here's why we love the Grand Canyon State.

The measure passed by a landslide!In the years that followed, the rising demand for copper during World War I and II turned Arizona into a powerhouse of mining. The state's climate made it perfect for ...