EDITOR'S LETTER

TALK TO US: As you can tell by our cover, this month's issue features 25 of the state's best weekend getaways. Some you've heard of; others, probably not. No doubt you have some favorites of your own, and we'd love to hear about them. When you get a chance, send an e-mail to [email protected].

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Looking more like Everest, the San Francisco Peaks are a skier's dream in January. PHOTOGRAPH BY MARC MUENCH FRONT COVER: Desert View Watchtower, designed by Mary Colter, sits on the Grand Canyon's South Rim. PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE STOCKING BACK COVER: Desert Botanical Garden showcases arid plants from around the world, including this aloe, a native of Africa famous for the balm in its leaves. PHOTOGRAPH BY KEN AKERS