An “Historic Stay” at the Greenway Manor
The Greenway Manor is formerly the home of John Greenway, General Manager of the Queen Mine in Bisbee, and the New Cornelia Mines in Ajo.
Shady Dell in Bisbee: A Pictorial Slideshow
The Shady Dell is a throwback to the mid-1900s when people hitched their travel trailers to their cars or trucks and headed west on historic
La Posada’s Turquoise Room: A Review
We arrived at La Posada with barely an hour to spare before our dinner reservation. Actually, we did not have a reservation. We had been
A Visit To The Cochise Hotel, Cochise AZ
It was a Sunday in mid-September when Ms. Karen and I left our home in the Tucson Mountains to travel to the Cochise Hotel to
Historic Hotels & Inns in Southern Arizona
Historic Hotels, Inns, Ranches, B&B’s, & Guest Houses Summer can offer great deals at some of Southern Arizona’s Historic Hotels & Inns. A staycation at
Kentucky Camp AZ: A Ghost Town With Accommodations!
More than a hundred years ago, Kentucky Camp was the headquarters for the Santa Rita Water & Mining Company, which was formed to extract placer deposits from the Greaterville Mining District in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains 9 miles NW of Sonoita.
Dude Ranching in Arizona: A Review
Dude Ranching in America is one of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. The author is Russell True from the White Stallion Ranch near Tucson,
Copper Queen Hotel – Bisbee, AZ
The Copper Queen Hotel still stands majestic after more than 100 years.
Worth a look around the lobby and saloon. Relax with a drink on the front patio. Take a Ghost Tour.
11 Howell Ave.; Bisbee, AZ 85603
Rancho de la Osa: A Guest Ranch Extraordinaire!
About half way through 2018, I asked Ms. Karen what she wanted to do for her August birthday. She said she wanted to go to
Aravaipa Farms Country Inn: A Lodging Review!
Editor’s Note: Update: 3/2/23. Aravaipa Farms was purchased in the summer of 2016, reopened as Aravaipa Farms and Inn. It sold again in 2021. This
La Casita De Tucson: A Unique Private Getaway!
La Casita de Tucson is a unique private getaway for up to 4 adults. Our guesthouse includes a hot tub & counter-current pool and a
Solterra Vacation Rentals: Upscale Condos To Million Dollar Homes
Tucson has a wonderful selection of fine Hotels, Resorts, & Bed & Breakfast Inns. However, visitors have another option that has become increasingly popular in
Historic Allen Street Home: A Tombstone Lodging Review
On the last Saturday of August, Ms. Karen, Ms. Rosemary & I headed for Tombstone to enjoy Twilight. That event is when the shops in
Tubac Country Inn: A Lodging Review
Just how good is the Tubac Country Inn? When Ms. Karen & I travel, we prefer to stay at local bed & breakfast inns rather
Rincon Creek Ranch: Is This Paradise In The Sonoran Desert?
We write a lot more dining reviews each year than lodging reviews. So we have to be hyper-selective in order to offer our recommendations for
Is Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch The Best Place To Stay In Tombstone?
An hour and 15 minute drive southeast from Tucson can land you in the most famous town of the Old West: Tombstone, Arizona. We have
Recommended Tucson Dude Ranches: White Stallion & Tanque Verde!
In the 1930’s through the 1950’s, Tucson boasted more than a hundred guest ranches (aka Dude Ranches). Only a handful remain, two of which we
Silver City, New Mexico: A Walk About Town!
Silver City was a mining town, as were most early towns in Southern Arizona and New Mexico. In fact, Silver City most resembles Bisbee, Arizona.
Silver City, New Mexico: Too Much Like Southern Arizona To Ignore!
I had wanted to visit Southern New Mexico ever since I read Eve Ball’s magnificent Indeh: An Apache Odyssey I knew many of the descendants
Should Desert Dove Be On Our List Of Tucson’s Best B&B’s?
Blue Agave Bed & Breakfast was on our original Five Best Tucson Bed & Breakfast Inns published in 2014. It was with profound regret that
