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 many regions will be on display. If you’re a rock hound, this event is for you.
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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 almost as if the buildings are covered in precious metals, which is how Tombstone was founded… [...]

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 of Fairbank. Visit her site to learn more.
Want to know more? Visit Cochise County and the [...]

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 into Legend,” will be unveiled at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14. It shows Earp poised to [...]

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  
What started out as the town’s 50th anniversary celebration in 1929 has turned into a famous [...]

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 job.
Mark Twain wrote about the Butterfield Stage in his book, Roughing It. I’m sure it was [...]

Dress the part in Tombstone

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Have you ever dressed the part to experience Tombstone’s unique culture? In Tombstone, it’s fashionable to dress like the Victorian-era legends that made the town famous. If you forgot to pack your feather boa, cowboy hat or chaps, head down to Big Nose Kate’s Saloon. They’ll provide them, and you can take your picture with a [...]

Birds and Vigilantes this weekend in southern Arizona

Wednesday night is the kickoff to the annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival in Sierra Vista. This is the 17th year for Southwest Wings, and the event has grown to be very popular. It has field trips in all parts of Cochise County (along the San Pedro River, in the Huachuca Mountains, in the [...]