Now within Greater Manchester, Rochdale has been around since at least the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The town rose to prominence through the woollen trade in the 18th century and then went into overdrive as a textile manufacturing mill town in the 19th century. A striking monument to the …
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 …
Nestled between the breathtaking Sonora Desert and the majestic Colorado Plateau, Camp Verde is my haven in the enchanting state of Arizona. Situated at the southern end of the Verde Valley, this picturesque town is surrounded by soaring highlands, some reaching heights of up to 7,000 feet. At an altitude of just over 3,000 feet, …
As an enthusiastic traveler who has explored the breathtaking town of Payson, Arizona, I can assure you that this hidden gem is a delightful surprise. Nestled in the elevated beauty of the Mogollon Rim, Payson offers a landscape and climate that feels more akin to Maine than a typical Southwestern town. One of the remarkable …
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 …
Across the River Irwell from Manchester, the City of Salford has its own tale to tell. After being granted a charter in 1230, Salford had a thriving economy, and was more successful than its famous neighbour. During the textile boom in the 18th and 19th centuries Salford became a key inland port on the Manchester …
Even though Maricopa is just a stone’s throw away from the bustling downtown Phoenix and its myriad attractions, stepping into this town feels like entering a whole new world. Maricopa possesses a distinct and unique ambiance that sets it apart from both Phoenix and Tucson, offering a refreshing change of pace. While Maricopa has a …