Old Bisbee By now, the whole country has heard of Old Historic Bisbee, AZ, thanks to several articles in Sunset magazine a decade ago. Before that, Bisbee was a struggling former mining town, trying to remake itself as an arts mecca/tourist destination. The copper mining business had run its course. … Continue reading
I was out for a walk this morning and as the days get shorter, I find myself starting out in the dark. Oftentimes, I spot the International Space Station wandering across the sky. Definitely not a plane, it appears out of nowhere and disappears sometime later, maybe a minute, maybe … Continue reading
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the loss of my dearest companion, Jim Gressinger, your Southern Arizona Guide. He loved history, exploring our adopted state and bringing you the Best in Southern Arizona. I will continue his legacy for now. Your newsletters will come sporadically for … Continue reading
Old Car Buffs and Photographers love the Lowell Neighborhood. Erie Street is home to the Original Bisbee Breakfast Club, The Shady Dell, Historic Evergreen Cemetery, and the Lavender Pit, the former home of the rest of what was the town of Lowell. At one time before the Lavender Pit gutted … Continue reading
All of us in the area we call Southern Arizona celebrate, or are at least passingly familiar with the Mexican Holiday known as Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead. Ever wonder about this special event that has become ubiquitous in Mexico and Southern Arizona. There are … Continue reading
This is the story of the founding of the Historic Empire Ranch by historian Alison Bunting. The Empire Ranch, established in 1876, is located on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), north of present-day Sonoita. In its 144-year history, it became one of the largest cattle ranches in southeastern Arizona … Continue reading
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. It is a large home which has recently been turned into an Airbnb. The good news is that if you stay there you may be … Continue reading
Ms. Karen and I are traveling back from our two days around Bisbee having visited the Slaughter Ranch and enjoying a great dinner at the Copper Pig in the Warren district. After driving for a couple of hours, I was getting hungry. But where to dine? We considered a detour … Continue reading
We recently visited Bisbee and Naco with a side trip to John Slaughter’s Ranch, aka, the San Bernardino Ranch, a National Historic Site now operated as a part of the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge. For those of you who are not familiar with the story of John Slaughter and … Continue reading
This week, Neighbor Roy couldn’t decide what kind of meal he wanted, so searched for a menu that was eclectic, a dish that I was certain he would find to his liking. Turns out, Baja Cafe on Campbell Avenue had just such a menu. Their menu was heavy on breakfast, … Continue reading
