Communication Visual Narratives of The Old West| How Arizona Old Western Towns Communicate History to Contemporary Tourists ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Eric Margolis McMullenMelissaThe history of the American Old West has frequently been romanticized and idealized. This dissertation study explored four Arizona...
While Winslow goes down in music history as the location featured by The Eagles, the historic town goes farther back in time than this. Situated in Navajo County, Arizona, the town embodies a quiet western atmosphere, reminiscent of the old western towns once buzzing with energy following the ...
From former town gems that were mining centers to desert surprises and mountain beauties, here are the top ten most scenic towns in Arizona. 1. Bisbee Bisbee was established way back in 1880. It’s a charming town whose history is rooted in mining. Located in Southern Arizona, Bisbee was ...
From Arizona's small towns to its largest city, visitors find plenty of open and welcoming communities to enjoy in the Grand Canyon State. Places to Stay AZ Dude Ranches: A Glimpse into Wild West History Whether they go by "guest ranch" or "dude ranch," these authentic Western experienc...
Despite Tombstone's unlikely survival, Arizona is littered with ghost towns. Many of them are abandoned mining outposts or railroad junctures, the detritus of the prospecting boom of the late 19th century. A few predate the arrival of Euro-American settlers, such as the forsaken cliff dwellings...
These 8 Arizona Ghost Towns Will Transport You to the Wild West Sponsored by Visit Arizona In the desert of Arizona, a string of ghost towns have been preserved and refurbished to give visitors a glimpse into the history of miners and the businesses who served them during the boom times of...
Visit some popular southern Arizona Ghost towns and learn how the west was really won. Towns include Fairbank, Tombstone, Gleeson and Pearce. Price: $225 per person Book online now!Mount Lemmon tour Mt. Lemmon is the peak of the Santa Catalina Mountains. We visit Summerhaven village, the ...
In the foothills of the Mule Mountains, Bisbee was once one of the richest mining towns on planet earth. The Old West mining camp, however, managed to stay the course over the years without becoming a classic ghost town. Today, with the mine closed, Bisbee is a hub of art and culture...
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