Category Archives: Old West
Hey kids, let’s go to the… saloon?
Relax, folks this is a wholesome saloon. It is brand new to the movie set at Gammons Gulch, just north of Benson. Last year, a movie called “The Gundown” was filmed at Gammons Gulch, here in Cochise County, and the … Continue reading
Filed under Family Fun, Old West, Travel
July 4th getaway
Looking to get away for July Fourth? Start celebrating early with Benson’s fireworks and Sierra Vista’s talent show on Saturday July 3. Then round out your weekend on July Fourth with coaster races, mucking and drilling contests, softball tournaments, the … Continue reading
Filed under Old West, Things to do, Travel, Uncategorized
Tombstone’s rose tree in full bloom
This rose tree covers over 8,000 square feet!
Filed under Old West, Sights, Travel, Uncategorized
Old West towns in Cochise County
Gunslingers. Apaches. Cowboys. The Calvary and the Indian Wars. All of these are memories of the Old West. Tombstone is the one of the most memorable towns of the Old West. It’s a legendary Arizona town because of the Hollywood … Continue reading
Filed under Old West, Things to do
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
Stunning photo of Tombstone
I came across Mark Harmel’s blog post of travel through Cochise County. He took this shot of Tombstone, and I think it is stunning! It’s a great use of light at sunrise. The Old West never looked so rich. It … Continue reading
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
Wyatt Earp statue to be unveiled
An eight-foot bronze statue will be unveiled in Tombstone. The statue was completed by master sculptor, Tim Trask, who works out of A Gallery of Dreams, his family’s gallery in St. David, just south of Benson. The statue, titled “Stepping … Continue reading
Cochise County events, Oct. 17-19
Another fun weekend in Cochise County! Check out Helldorado Days in Tombstone, the biker rodeo in Benson, the Bisbee Stair Climb in… well, Bisbee and guided tours of Buffalo Soldier Historic Sites in Sierra Vista! Oct. 17-19, Helldorado Days, Tombstone … Continue reading
Event marks 150th anniversary of Butterfield Overland Stage
In the 1800s, the Butterfield Overland Stage ran for about 3 years. The route was designed to pass through the southern portion of the United States and carry news from the East Coast to the Western frontier. It did the … Continue reading
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