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 …
Positively brimming to capacity with culture, history and natural beauty, Prescott also has its fair share of contemporary style and amenities, which makes it the best of both worlds in many ways. Surrounded by mountainous pine forests which may seem more like upland Colorado than central Arizona, Prescott has always been a retreat for fed-up …
Located in the picturesque Cochise County of Arizona, Bisbee is a charming small city that I am excited and thrilled to explore. With a population of around 5,000 residents, it exudes a unique character and holds a rich history that dates back to its founding in 1880 as a bustling mining town for precious metals …
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 …
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 …
Nestled in a picturesque valley, framed by the majestic Huachuca Mountains, Sierra Vista beckons as a hub of history and entertainment in southern Arizona. This vibrant city is teeming with events and experiences that will captivate and educate visitors like myself. Unlike the scorching temperatures of Phoenix, Sierra Vista enjoys a mild climate year-round, offering …
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 …