With well more than 100 years under its belt, the quaint and historic town of Douglas in far-southern Arizona is an out-of-the-way gem that shouldn’t be missed when visiting the area. With an economy that once relied heavily on mining and cattle ranching, now much of its economic activity is generated by the visitors who …
There is a feeling of real community in Chino Valley. Just a small town, the population has been growing in recent years, and the temperate climate and minimal rainfall have certainly been a factor. Chino Valley is in the mountains of Central Arizona and its elevation of 4,750 feet helps to ensure the seasons are …
When you go to Paradise Valley in Arizona, you will immediately be struck by its apparent wealth; the small town is well-named. With such wonderful natural landscapes in the immediate vicinity, it was obviously a place that pioneers would pick to settle, even if it was in the middle of the desert at the time. …
Located just southwest of Yuma International Airport on Route 95, Somerton Arizona is a tiny town of less than 2 square miles which was founded in 1898. The town’s history is largely connected to that of Yuma’s, which includes the military supply depot that was so crucial to supporting the U.S. Army’s forts in the …
Safford is the capital of Graham County, South East Arizona, with a population of a little under 10,000. It is a place where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the outdoor life and the lovely natural environment. The town gradually developed in the last two decades of the 19th century in Pima and Apache territory …
These days, the tiny town of San Luis, Arizona is considered a suburb of Yuma, which is the largest city in this remote corner of Arizona near the California border. Home to a massive military base, Native American Reservations, and some interesting and unique historical sites, the surrounding desert is also one of the country’s …
Located about 60 miles southeast of Phoenix in Pinal County, Florence is one of the oldest towns in the area. It saw its heyday during the cattle and mining booms which occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though cattle are still big business, most mining operations are now run by large national …
Coolidge in Pinal County, Arizona, is named after the US President Calvin Coolidge who took office in 1923 after the death of Warren Harding, served for the remainder of his term and then was re-elected for a further four years. The population of around 12,000 enjoy a small city with several parks and a region …
Located in the northeast portion of the ‘Valley of the Sun,’ Fountain Hills is a decidedly upscale suburb of Phoenix that’s known for its magnificent views, world-class golf, and trendy shopping, dining and art galleries. It’s also near some beautiful lakes, massive nature preserves, and historical sites too, many of which are in nearby Scottsdale …
Located in south-central Pima County on the border with Mexico, Sahuarita and nearby Green Valley are south of Tucson near the Tohono O’odham Nation Reservation. The area’s original inhabitants were the Hohokam people, who were hunters, gatherers and farmers who dug canals into the tough Arizona soil to water their crops – which mostly consisted …