The Road To Mt Lemmon
This wonderful short video introduces you to Mt. Lemmon, laying out the biomes of Mt. Lemmon as you wind your way to the top. Jim
How Pie Allen & Sam Hughes Neighborhoods in Tucson Got Their Names
In the mid-19th century, in the remote southwest desert that was Arizona Territory, there were not many ways to earn a fortune. Life was mostly
Geronimo: His Place, The Man, His Time & More Books About Geronimo
I recently read yet another account of the Chiricahua Apache wars with the Republic of Mexico and the United States of America that raged from
The Best Downtown Tucson Museums
In no particular order, here are our recommendations for The 4 Best Downtown Tucson Museums: (1) Jewish History Museum; (2) Tucson Museum of Art; (3) El Agustin de Tucson Presidio; and (4) Arizona Historical Society Downtown Tucson Museum; (5) Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Unique Shopping Experiences in Tucson and Vicinity
Updated for 2023 – Ms. Karen has an aversion to malls and strip shopping centers. However, if she must shop, she prefers to shop locally
The Bisbee Massacre
On a cold December day in 1883, five men robbed the Goldwater & Casteneda Store on Main Street that substituted for Bisbee’s only bank. They did so believing that the mining company’s payroll was locked inside the store’s safe. What started as a quick and easy robbery ended in the death of almost a dozen people.
The robbers quickly discovered a problem. The mine’s payroll had not yet arrived. Foolishly, the five robbers stuck around to steal what they could from the store, its owners, and customers. This took time. Time they did not have.
Preacher In Helldorado: Endicott Peabody & St. Paul’s Church in Tombstone, AT
In the cold Boston winter of 1944-45, Reverend Endicott Peabody was in the final season of his life. At 87 years of age, he had
The 25Th Anniversary Edition – The Tucson Attractions Passport
For many years, Southern Arizona Guide has recommended the Tucson Attractions Passport (aka Book of Fun) to our visitors. It’s consistently the best deal in
The Train To Tombstone: Arizona Territory, 1903.
TOMBSTONE’S RAILROAD CENTENNIAL reprinted with permission from Tombstone Times.by Larry Jensen & Ray Madzia Picture the day. Feel the event. The Railroad was coming to
A Visit to Santa Theresa Tile Works
Today, my neighbor and friend Maggie visited Santa Theresa Tile Works. For me, it was the first time. I have lived here for 20 years
Oro Valley Farmers Market: Farm Fresh History!
Years ago, we posted our first article on the historic Steam Pump Ranch and Oro Valley Farmers Market on North Oracle Road not far from
A Trip to the Buffalo Soldier Memorial Plaza
While going through Jim’s piles of papers for the Southern Arizona Guide, I came upon a brochure for a Memorial to the Buffalo Soldier, located
JoJos Restaurant Downtown Tucson
I had heard about LaCo, formerly La Cocina, changing its name to JoJos. I seem to recall a story about long-time owner and all around
Bisbee’s Neighborhoods
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
Spotting the International Space Station
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
Bisbee’s Lowell Neighborhood
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,
Dia de los Muertos Explained
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
A History of the Empire Ranch
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
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.
A Fortuitous Picnic In Texas Canyon
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
