Governor Hunt’s Pyramid Tomb
When most people think of pyramids, they envision the giant structures found in Egypt or Central America. However, you may be surprised to learn that you don’t need to visit these exotic locations to view such a structure—you simply need to visit Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ, where the pyramid tomb of Arizona governor George […]
Arcosanti
Arizona is not only home to numerous natural wonders, it also contains some of the nation’s most unique scientific and urban experiments. One such experiment is embodied by Arcosanti, a self-proclaimed “urban laboratory” located in Mayer, AZ. This unique—and thus far unfinished—utopia was originally designed as a fusion of architecture and ecology, aiming to house […]
Lumberjack Muffler Man
Flagstaff, Arizona is home to two large fiberglass statues known as the Muffler Men, although the exact location of their residence has varied over the decades. Today the Muffler Men are associated with Northern Arizona University sports and the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. Feel free to read on if you would like to learn a […]
Casa Grande Ruins
If your travels happen to take you through – or even near – Coolidge, Arizona, you may have the opportunity to stop by the Casa Grande Ruins. This is a national monument that is believed to have been built over seven hundred years ago, and it has enjoyed protection from the United States government since […]
Titan Missile Museum
If you find yourself passing through Green Valley, Arizona and get the itch to check out some Cold War history, the Titan Missile Museum is the place to stop. The Titan II installations may have played a devastating role in an active Cold War; fortunately, their missiles were never fired. Now you can take a […]
Bird Cage Theatre Museum
Every now and then you stumble across a perfectly preserved piece of history, and that’s exactly what the Bird Cage Theatre Museum is. It offers a multitude of interesting exhibits as well as the bird cages that gave the building its name. Keep reading for your own tour of the Bird Cage Theatre Museum in […]
Tovrea Castle
When most people think of Arizona, they associate the Grand Canyon state with Spanish and Old World-style architecture, rather than Italian castles. This may be the reason why the Tovrea Castle stands out amidst the pueblos, saloons, and other structures that dominate the list of historical structures throughout the state. The Tovrea Castle stands today […]
Heart of Rocks
The Chiricahua National Monument was established in 1924 to preserve the remnants of a volcanic eruption believed to have occurred approximately 27 million years ago. This eruption formed the area’s extensive swaths of hoodoos and balancing rocks, which earned it the name “Land of the Standing-Up Rocks” by native Apache tribes. The Heart of Rocks […]
Experience History Left Unattended in Two Guns, Arizona
Is there a town name that’s more “Old West” sounding than Two Guns? No, there is not. Unlike most town names which are usually quite unremarkable, this town’s name came from a violent, eccentric hermit who lived in a cave, and was the site of an important battle between Navajos and Apaches in the 1800s. […]
The Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains
You never know what you might come across when you take a long trip through Arizona; even the places you have visited before might have something new to offer when you return. When you pass by the Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains, you might pause your venture to take a different pilgrimage. Read […]
