Holbrook, AZ is a great place to visit as you travel to other attractions east of Flagstaff. The town has Gillespie Park, along with some murals depicting the town’s history with US Route 66 and their role in Arizona history. Finally, Holbrook is proud to state that they are the gateway to the incredible Petrified…
We explored the Two Guns Abandoned Graffiti Gas Station and the old KOA while staying in the Flagstaff area. The abandoned KOA still has its swimming pool intact, along with an above-ground storage tank or two. Unfortunately, the old KOA building burnt up in flames a few years ago. You can still see some remnants…
The Apache Death Cave is an area with an underground cave and an incredible story involving a conflict between the Apaches and the Navajo Indians. The Apache Death Cave is located off the Two Guns exit on Interstate 40, approximately 30 miles east of Flagstaff. In the same area, you will find the graffiti gas…
Jerome, Arizona, nestled high up in the mountains overlooking the beautiful Verde Valley, is steeped in history and known for its unique attractions. Among these fascinating attractions is Jerome’s Famous Sliding Jail. What is the Jerome Sliding Jail? The City of Jerome constructed the jail in 1905 to accommodate the town’s growing rowdy population. Initially,…
Jerome, Arizona, nestled high up in the mountains overlooking the Clarkdale and the beautiful Verde Valley, is a town steeped in history and known for its unique attractions. The Jerome State Historic Park, perched on Cleopatra Hill and housed in the old James S. Douglas Mansion, is a hidden gem that offers a glimpse into…
Tuzigoot National Monument is an ancient pueblo complex perched on a hilltop overlooking the lush green Verde River valley right outside of Clarkdale, AZ. The site and the Visitor Center offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich Tuzigoot National Monument history and culture of the Native American Sinagua people and how they lived more than…
