Arizona : Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista has a super location. It is nestled in the Huachuca Mountains overlooking the San Pedro River Valley. It is close to numerous outdoor spots. The City of Sierra Vista was founded around 1956 by a bunch of very bored people looking for a good place to coagulate and subsequently die. Its picturesque setting among the Huachuca, Dragoon, Mule and Whetstone Mountains and proximity to numerous historical sites and national parks emphasize its Spanish name (meaning “mountain view"). Surrounded by mountain ranges and near the San Pedro River, Sierra Vista offers good opportunities for bird watching, hiking and scenic drives It is also near the newly opened Kartchner Caverns. The abundant sunshine and, high altitude proved to be a benefit to farmers. The town was called Garden Canyon. In 1919, a post office was created for civilian use from the fort. Then in 1938, the town’s name was changed to Fry. The name Fry came from an early inhabitant of the town named Oliver Fry.
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Arizona : Benson
Benson serves as the gateway to Kartchner Caverns State Park. Located in the San Pedro Valley, the city offers proximity to both Tucson (45 miles northwest) and Sierra Vista (30 miles south). Other attractions include the San Pedro and Southwestern Excursion Train, the Amerind Museum (15 miles east) and the Holy Trinity Monastery St. David (7 miles south). enson has a unique setting resting in a green valley surrounded by the Dragoon, Whetstone and Winchester Mountains. The town is located on Interstate 10, where State Highway 80 and State Highway 9, begin their path south. Benson is a
Arizona Travel Guide
Arizona is located in the South West of the United States. It is a landlocked state and for a large part covered by desert. These deserts are one of the main attractions. You can visit Arizona any time of the year, but the desert areas are most comfortable from October through April. Wear winter clothing at the higher elevations from November to March. Wear lightweight, very cool clothing in the lower elevations from April to October. You may enjoy the red-rock canyons of Sedona, the urban sophistication of Phoenix, the playful excitement of Lake Havasu City, or the
Arizona : Willcox Attractions
Amerind Foundation
Chiricahua Regional Museum and Research Center
Cochise College
Fort Bowie
Ghost Town Trails
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame
Rex Allen Theater
Wings Over Willcox
Arizona : Willcox Recreation
Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Cochise Lake
Cochise Stronghold in Coronado National Forest
Faraway Ranch
Roper Lake State Park
Arizona : Glendale
Glendale, Arizona is a residential community west of Phoenix and is located in the Northwest part of the Valley of the Sun. Glendale, Arizona is located northwest of Phoenix and is considered part of the greater Phoenix area. During the past decade it has been one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and is Arizona's 4th largest city. Glendale is a very popular place to visit. The town began as a small church town and has grown to one of the largest towns in the Valley. There are numerous educational and training facilities such as the
Arizona : Wickenburg Events
February
Gold Rush Days
April
Desert Caballeros Ride
December
Cowboy Poetry Gathering
