Category Archives: History
The gift of imagination in the Dragoon Mountains
Have your kids ever searched for a mysterious burial ground? Take them camping in the Dragoon mountains this summer, and maybe they can find where the great Chiricahua Apache leader, Cochise, is buried. In his column, Mike Doyle, of the … Continue reading
May events in Cochise County
Memorial Day is just around the corner. If you’re looking for something to do for the holiday or the following weekend, check out these events in Cochise County. May 22-24, Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show, Bisbee Gems and minerals from … Continue reading
Filed under Events, History, Old West, Things to do, Travel
Bisbee’s Warren on Arizona’s state seal
Ever look at Arizona’s state seal? There’s a miner depicted there who is connected to Cochise County’s history. The mining prospector is George Warren, a man who held a claim to Bisbee‘s copper wealth. Clay Thompson wrote a column in … Continue reading
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Recurring events in Cochise County
Want the chance to learn about Arizona’s history or experience some of southern Arizona’s greatest outdoor activities? You can with some of the events in Cochise County that happen on a regular basis. Tours of Historic Faraway Ranch, Chiricahua National … Continue reading
Arizona Trail–start it in Cochise County!
Have you hiked any of the Arizona Trail’s 817 miles? If you have, you know that it’s got some gorgeous scenery along the way. Part of that trail starts right here in Cochise County. Last week, an Arizona Daily Star … Continue reading
Filed under Hiking, History, Travel, Uncategorized
Baseball history in Bisbee, Arizona
Are you a baseball fan interested in its Arizona roots? If you’re on your way to watch some Cactus League action (or are here now), you might want to consider a road trip to Bisbee, Arizona. It’s here at the … Continue reading
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Fairbank tells part of Arizona history
If you like ghost towns, check out the historic site of Fairbank. It was once a thriving depot along the rail line that took passengers from Arizona into Mexico. Travel writer, Nancy Yackel, wrote a great post about the history … Continue reading
Filed under History, Old West, Travel, Uncategorized
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