Arizona : Flagstaff
Flagstaff is sometimes called “The City in the Pines” because the town sits in the middle of a Ponderosa Pine stand in the Coconino National Forest. The town is also called “The City of Seven Wonders” because of it proximity to the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Walnut Canyon, Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater National Monument and the San Francisco Peaks. Perhaps the most commonly heard story refers to a lofty pine stripped of its branches and used to hang an American flag with rawhide strings for a Fourth of July celebration. The flagstaff became a symbol for the valley and could be spotted miles away. It was said that those journeying west were told to travel straight west, until you come to a flagstaff where you will find a good place to camp.In 1876 Thomas F. McMillan arrived and set up his home near a spring.
Having a railroad in Flagstaff meant that a lumber company could cut and ship wood cheaply. The Arizona Lumber and Timber Company quickly became big business. As the company grew, so did the town. American, Hispanic, Basque, African-American, and Chinese kids came to Flagstaff with their families and then other kids were born here. People came to Flagstaff, as water was available for people, crops, and animals. They came to the San Francisco Peaks for religious reasons. They came for the number. They came to enjoy the beauty of the Peaks
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Arizona : Wickenburg
Wickenburg is known as the “Dude Ranch Capital of the World”. Wickenburg still hangs on to its wild west character. Be sure to tour the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and if you're a bird watcher, stop by the Hassayampa River Preserve. Nestled in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, and along the banks of the Hassayampa River, Wickenburg boasts a rich history which is still evident today. The town is oldest north of Tucson. In 1863, Henry Wickenburg, a German refugee, discovered the Vulture Mine which in time became the richest gold producing mine in Arizona's
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
Arizona : Willcox Events
January
Wings Over Willcox
May
History Fest
August
Magic Circle Bike Challenge
October
Rex Allen Days
December
Christmas Apple Festival
