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Tag: Historic

stone fireplace in desert

Many myths surround the history of Lost Ranch ruins in Phoenix South Mountain Park

Tucked into a small valley of South Mountain Park in Phoenix is a little known ruins site that has generated all sorts of urban myths. I think I uncovered the truth.

Hike, Historic, Parks, Phoenix, Valley
Wide shot of caves dug into the wall of a canyon

Remote location in Verde River Valley helps protect ancient ruins of Mindeleff Cavate dwellings

Compared to many national parks that feature smooth asphalt roads with large parking lots and visitor centers,Mindeleff Cavates ruins are relatively inaccessible. That may be a good thing because the ancient dwelling site is very well preserved.

Ancestral, Hike, Historic, Kayaking, North Central, People, Video, Water

Phoenix Pueblo Grande Museum preserves Hohokam way of life

Spend an hour walking around the Pueblo Grande Museum and you’ll quickly appreciate how the ancestral Hohokham Indians were able to thrive in the hot desert region now known as Phoenix.

Ancestral, Historic, People, Phoenix, Photography, Valley

Casa Grande Ruins

So many Arizona wonders, so little time. Good thing this one doesn’t require much time. The Casa Grande Ruins National … More

Historic, Monument

Warren Ballpark in Bisbee: America’s oldest

Quick: What’s the oldest sports stadium in the United States? If Wrigley Field in Chicago or Fenway Park in Boston … More

Baseball, Historic, People, Sports
Tempe Hackett House

Historic Hackett House in Tempe

Rare is the Arizona building made of brick; stucco tends to be the exterior of choice. Rarer still is a structure … More

Historic, Tempe, Valley

Montezuma Castle

Eons before architects dreamt of high-rise condos, shopping malls or domed stadiums, ancestral natives devised a way to build a functional … More

Drive, Historic, North, People, Rock

Tonto Natural Bridge

About 14 miles northwest of Payson, AZ is a small state park with a huge natural wonder: a bridge formed … More

arizonabucketlist, Drive, Historic, North, Rock

This challenging hike to Flatiron Peak in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains will leave you breathless

Flatiron Peak in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains lures thousands of hikers to it every year. Here’s how to experience it for yourself.

Hike, Historic, Superstitions

To see the wonders of Lower Antelope Canyon you have to go below the surface

Lower Antelope Canyon is a special place in Arizona where people feel a spiritual connection to nature is . Were you to merely hopscotch over the tiny slits in the rocky surface, you might not know of the beauty that lies in the slot canyons below.

canyon, Hike, Historic, North, Rock
Large shadow image of mountain lion on side of mountain

Superstition Mountains cougar shadow appears only a few days a year

A few days each year, for just a few minutes, a shadow on the Superstition Mountains east of Apache Junction, depicts what appears to be a cougar chasing its prey. Find out when and where to view this amazing Arizona wonder in this post, with a clickable map to take you there.

Historic, Spiritual, Sun, Superstitions

Devils Bridge a popular Sedona destination for hikers seeking memorable thrills and spectacular views

Among the many sights to see in Sedona, Devil’s Bridge stands out as one worth trekking for.

arizonabucketlist, Hike, Historic, Rock, Sedona

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