Quartzsite, Arizona is usually a tumbleweed town of nearly 4,000 people, though at certain times of the year, its population swells to nearly a million, making it larger than cities like Baltimore and Tucson. The summer weather in Quartzsite is similar to that inside a pizza oven, but in the fall, winter and spring, it’s …
Considered the capital of Arizona’s White Mountain region, St. Johns is a high-elevation destination for those looking to experience nature, marvel at the amazing geology, and see some natural and historic sites that are truly unique slices of Americana. The town prides itself on its friendly nature and the sense of community that many feel …
Litchfield Park is a small city of around 5,000 people located in Maricopa County, Arizona, a few miles northwest of Phoenix. The city got its name from Paul Weeks Litchfield, who was an executive at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He came to this area in 1916 looking for a good land to grow …
Located along Interstate 10 between Tucson, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico, Willcox is a southern Arizona town steeped in history that’s also home to artists, farmers, and the region’s budding wineries which have garnered lots of praise and accolades lately. Considering its modest size, the town is packed with things to do, and unlike other …
Springerville is located in Arizona’s Apache County which lies in the state’s White Mountain region. With a population of less than 2,000 it’s full of the small town charm that’s so prevalent in this wild and mountainous part of Arizona. With an elevation of nearly 7,000 feet, it’s significantly higher than many of Colorado’s towns, …
Youngtown Arizona is a tiny municipality tucked into greater Phoenix’s west valley, near the towns of El Mirage, Glendale and Peoria. While many of Arizona’s towns are becoming overwhelmed with sprawling neighborhoods, chain stores and bland shopping centers, small towns like El Mirage, that have been around a while, are largely holding on to their …
Holbrook is a small city of around 5,000, located in the Navajo County of the state of Arizona, and it’s also the county seat. It was founded in 1881 when the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was built here, and it got its name from the first chief engineer of the railroad. Even though it’s a …
Benson is a small city located in the Cochise County of the state of Arizona, which has a population of around 5,000. The largest nearby city is Tucson, located 45 miles away. Benson was founded as a rail terminal for the area in 1880. The name of the city comes from Judge William S. Benson, …
Guadalupe is a small city of around 5,000 people, located in the Maricopa County of the state of Arizona. It was founded in 1900 by the Yaqui Indians and has the motto “where three cultures flourish”. This refers to the three main populations found here, the Yaquis, the Mexicans and the Americans. While you may …
Located in central Arizona between Prescott, Jerome and Camp Verde, Dewey-Humboldt only became a town in 2004, though its history goes back to the 1500s when Spanish explorers and missionaries scoured the land in search of gold, silver, and lost souls to convert to Christianity. The towns of Dewey and Humboldt brought their distinct heritages …