It's hard to contain my joy about living in Arizona, especially in the winter.

While my family and friends are sending me photos of yet another round of snow and ice from the chilly places they live, we're dusting off our flip-flops and enjoying a round of warm weather.

Why We Love Living in Arizona

We love living in Arizona for so many reasons. It's not that we never get bad weather, it's just that it's so rare we don't have much to complain about.

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And have you seen those breathtaking mountains? The peaks and valleys preside over the unique flora and fauna of the desert, creating a magic you can't find anywhere else on Earth.

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If that wasn't enough to feel as though Arizona just might be a bit more blessed, the beautiful sunrises and sunsets cast an ethereal beauty over everything. Morning and night, we're reminded of how incredible it is to live here.

What we love about living in Arizona.
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READ: 5 Things That Will Make You Love Arizona

In Arizona, It's the People Who Make Us Great

I've said it before: I've lived in a lot of places, and Arizona is by far my favorite place. The scenery, the diverse landscapes, and the critters who dwell in this space - yeah, these are all amazing and special reasons to put down roots in Arizona.

There's a reason I love it here, and ironically I think you only really appreciate it if you've lived other places: the people make Arizona special.

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READ: The Best Places to Find Arizona’s Secret Blooms this Spring!

The folks who live in our state are friendlier, more helpful, and warmer than anywhere I've ever lived. I think you agree with me. We recently asked our social media followers to tell us honestly, "What do you truly love about living in Arizona?"

You didn't hold back! Here is the original post from our Facebook page:

30 Love Letters to Arizona! The Reasons That Will Make Smile!

We love living in Arizona. From the good weather to the friendly people, to the amazing scenery. Here are 30 answers to the question "What do you truly love about living in Arizona?"

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Cuteness Warning! Here are Arizona's Top 11 Favorite Dog Breeds

You'll fall in love with at least one of the dogs on our list! You've been warned!

Gallery Credit: Val Davidson

Busted! 12 Myths About Arizona's Old West Cowboys

Hollywood took the cowboy out of the Old West, added a touch of glamour, a hint of outlaw, and made them into something altogether different than they really here.

Here's the truth about Arizona's cowboys in the Old West.

Gallery Credit: Val Davidson/TSM

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