Tombstone, a name synonymous with the Wild West, holds a significant place in American history and folklore. This old Wild West town, located southeast of Tucson, has the Tombstone Boothill Graveyard that stands as a symbol of ruggedness and lawlessness in the 19th century in the old Wild West. This historic cemetery brings to life…
The Bisbee Queen Mine, located in the picturesque mining town of Bisbee, Arizon a, holds a significant place in the State of Arizona’s rich history. As one of the most productive copper mines in the early 20th century, The Bisbee Queen Mine played a crucial role in fueling the economy of the region and shaping…
The Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum takes you back in time to the days of a copper mining town’s role in the American industrial revolution. This museum, combined with a tour inside the Queen Mine, provides a wealth of knowledge and experiences to help visitors better understand the history of Bisbee, the mines, and their…
The Bisbee Lavender Pit located in Bisbee, Arizona is a renowned and former open-pit copper mine. Bisbee is a town born from one of the world’s most successful copper mining operations that ran from 1880 to 1974. Right outside of Bisbee, you pass a huge massive open pit mine measuring 900 feet deep and 4,700…
We stayed a few nights at the incredible Hacienda Linda Bed and Breakfast adjacent to the Saguaro National Park near Tucson, AZ, and made the short trip into the Saguaro National Park to explore Signal Hill Trail and the rock art petroglyphs that were in abundance on the hill. This was a very cool site…
The City of Benson is a charming small town in southeastern Arizona, that you pass through on your way to Bisbee and Tombstone. Benson is a great place to stop and look at the many murals and signs showing the town’s old west heritage and their historic railroad murals. Let’s take a look at Benson…
